Killarney Advertiser 30th October 2020

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Hallowe’en bonfire warning | By Sean Moriarty

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Warnings have been issued to anyone planning a Hallowe’en bonfire this weekend during Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions.

Jessie Buckley to appear on tonight's Graham Norton Show It seems that everything Jessie Buckley touches turns to gold lately as not only has she been heaped with praise from a top film director this week but she's also due to appear on The Graham Norton Show tonight (Friday). | By Michelle Crean The 30-year-old Muckross native, who recently won an IFTA for her role in 'Chernobyl' and a second for 'Wild Rose' is currently wowing audiences in 'Fargo', and she's also receiving rave reviews for her role in Charlie Kaufman’s 'I’m Thinking Of Ending Things' on Netflix.

And it seems that there's no sign of work drying up for the Killarney talent as not only has she recently returned from the Greek island of Spetses after filming 'The Lost Daughter', she is now set to star in

a 90-minute television version of Shakespeare's tragic romance 'Romeo and Juliet' after the stage version, due to be held in Britain's National Theatre, was shelved due to COVID. Rehearsals begin in November with filming set to take place in December. The premiere is expected to air in spring 2021 on Sky Arts.

However, the icing on the cake this week is not only tonight's appearance on the popular BBC programme - but the praise heaped on Jessie by the creator of the acclaimed 'Fargo' TV series - saying Jessie is "something special".

Writer and director Noah Hawley, told the Los Angeles Times this week that Jessie "is an incredible improviser".

"She finds things to do in the scenes that totally affect it and change it," he told the newspaper. "It's almost like she's driving the action, like she's a rudder. It doesn't even feel like improvisation - it feels like she's that person doing whatever it is they're doing in each take."

Her father Tim told the Killarney Advertiser this week that Jessie becomes the

character in every role she takes on.

"It's nice that she's getting the recognition that she deserves. She becomes that person and can hold the delicate balance.

You can trip up on those quirks of human nature. He highlighted the fact that she can hold the fine line. It's great to get the affirmation from a director who recognises her ability."

Viewers can catch up with Jessie tonight on The Graham Norton Show on BBC One at 10.45pm. Other guests will also include comedian Bill Bailey who is currently taking part in the BBC's 'Strictly Come Dancing', Britain's Got Talent judge and children's author David Walliams, and Irish singer Dermot Kennedy who will perform his single 'Giants'.

And Tim added that it'll be like a reunion for both Jessie and Graham as the BBC funnyman from Cork hosted the BBC TV talent show 'I'd Do Anything' which started Jessie's acting career in 2008.

"It's nice to be on such a lighthearted programme as well and it'll bring out her funny side."

Apart from the usual fire risks such events pose, there are now additional risks associated with the potential spread of the disease in crowd situations.

Killarney Gardai and Killarney Fire and Rescue have said the traditional Hallowe’en bonfires should not go ahead this year and they are appealing to community groups or individuals not to organise one tomorrow night (Saturday).

“We are liaising with all the relevant local authorities,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser. “We advise against bonfires of any description, and apart from the fire risk there is the additional risk of contracting the disease in crowds.”

Restrictions melt Killarney on Ice plans | By Sean Moriarty The organisers of the popular Killarney on Ice have vowed to come back next year bigger and better after being forced to cancel this year’s events as result of COVID-19 restrictions.

The news is another blow for the town’s tourism industry and the 30 part-time

staff that deliver the annual event that is an integral part of Christmas in Killarney.

Despite the current restrictions lifting on December 1 – as things stand – Killarney on Ice operators felt they had no other choice but to cancel this year’s event.

Killarney on Ice usually gets underway in mid-November and is part of the build-up to the festive season in town. It is particularly popular with locals at this time.

The period between Christmas and New

Year is also a busy time for Killarney on Ice with visitors flocking from all over the south west of Ireland to skate in the temporary skating rink that is built every year in the New Street car park.

“It is not possible to organise an indoor event for large amounts of people,” operator Tim O’Donoghue told the Killarney Advertiser. “I did a survey last year and presented it to the town council.

Between Christmas and New Year over

three-quarters of our visitors are from out of town and 70 percent of them spend further money in town. Parents leave their kids here for a few hours and go off shopping in town.”

O’Donoghue added that he and his team were looking forward to coming back bigger and better next year.

“We will be back and I look forward to being back,” he said.

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Barraduff community to raffle dream home in €1.2m fundraiser | By Michelle Crean Tomorrow (Saturday) Barraduff locals plan to launch what is believed to be their biggest ever once-in-a-generation - fundraiser giving the public the chance to win a stunning three-bed house as part of a massive fundraising drive by the local community.

REVERSE THE DECISION: Retired GP Dr John McCullagh is calling on NPHET to reverse last week’s decision to close golf courses. Photo: Michelle Crean

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Let golf continue says retired Killarney GP A retired Killarney doctor is calling on the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and the Golf Union of Ireland to immediately reverse last week’s decision to close golf courses in the interest of mental health - saying golf is one of the safest sports to play during the pandemic. | By Sean Moriarty Under current COVID-19 regulations, golf courses, like so many other aspects of Irish society, remain closed for the duration of the Level 5 restrictions, and will do so until at least December 1.

Dr John McCullagh originally operated a medical practice on New St before going on to become one of the founding partners of the Deenagh Medical Practice.

Dr McCullagh has written to the Golf Union of Ireland outlining why he believes the sport should continue. He highlighted the health benefits of golf and according to his medical experience many of these benefits outweigh the risk of contracting the Coronavirus.

This week he shared the letter with the Killarney Advertiser.

“The game of golf is arguably the safest sport to be involved in. Huge numbers of elderly people, both women and men, enjoy this activity, many of them living alone and many with various disabilities or co-morbidities ranging from Arthritis and Parkinsons to heart and lung disease," he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Those with difficulty walking have the option of using a buggy, thereby facilitating four hours of social and health benefits embraced with enthusiasm and huge satisfaction. Unfortunately, they are now

prisoners in their homes and will be for the next six weeks with all the adverse health implications that may follow both mentally and physically."

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Dr McCullagh, who plays golf at least once a week, when allowed, added that he had yet to see any medical evidence that there is a COVID-19 risk on a golf course.

“We await nervously the negative impact it will have on the general health of golfers especially on the elderly,” he added.

“In my opinion, the risk/benefit ratio favours playing golf as I have yet to see or hear of any evidence supporting the spread of COVID-19 on the golf course.

Furthermore, the elderly in particular are meticulously adherent to NPHET's social distancing and hygiene guidance given that we are the very group most at risk for worse COVID-19 clinical outcomes.”

He is also concerned about a third wave.

The current restrictions are in place to ‘Save Christmas’ but he fears there will be another outbreak of the disease in January as a result of festive season gatherings.

“Fair enough we have it for these six weeks, but what will happen after Christmas when there are more lockdowns coming?"

Barraduff Community Field Organisation are organising the spectacular raffle to help raise €1.2m for a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose community hall.

The brand-new home, located at No. 4 Fuchsia Lane, Barraduff, is situated in the heart of the world-renowned Sliabh Luachra and just a 10-minute drive from Killarney.

Tickets for the dream home are priced at €100 each and all funds raised by the group will be used to build the multi-purpose community hall which will offer a focal point for the growing, vibrant village of Barraduff.

The volunteers aim to fund the €1.2 million project in a super raffle to be held on June 6, 2021. The new building will complement the existing all-weather pitch, meeting and changing rooms, and create a community hub for sport, drama and employment.

As well as a top-class sports facility which will enhance the wonderful amenities that already exist, the aim is to develop a WorkHub and Story House.

The Work Hub - a new way of doing business - will offer the opportunity of desk or room hire, allowing high connectivity to the workplace and is situated only 10 minutes from Killarney and 30 minutes from Kerry Airport.

A Story House included in the hall will host stage drama, standing exhibitions and rambling houses, to reflect the rich cultural tapestry of the Sliabh Luachra area.

The multi-purpose aspect of the proposed hall will allow community groups, young and old, an opportunity to work, meet and socialise.

“The tickets priced at €100 each offer exceptional value as not only is the new home a wonderful prize, but other prizes include a new car (Mitsubishi Spacestar), a considerable voucher for The Killarney Park Hotel, and €1,000 cash," committee member Tadhg O’Shea explained.

Liam Warren, a committee member since 1977, added that “the committee have worked tirelessly to develop the site in Barraduff".

"We have developed an all-weather pitch with meeting and changing rooms that have become a busy, vibrant place. Our aim now is to build a community hall and work hub. Imagine being able to work from an office or a hot desk in Barraduff, with a relatively short commute to Cork or Limerick. It’s a new way of thinking.”

Tickets may be purchased on the website www.winadreamkerryhome.com.

DREAM HOME: Barraduff Community Field Organisation have launched a spectacular raffle to help raise €1.2m for a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose community hall. A stunning three-bed house in Barraduff is up for grabs as part of a massive fundraising drive by the local community. Pictured were: Michael O’Keeffe (Project Manager), Derry Healy, Linda Dennehy-O’Sullivan, Linda Kelleher, Úna O’Connor, Donal O’Donoghue, John Martin Culloty, Tadhg O’Shea, Rory Darcy, and Liam Warren. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Tributes as High St stalwart Donie O’Meara laid to rest

Tommy says goodbye after 41 years teaching

For over 40 years, teacher Tommy Galvin has been inspiring young scholars - but that is all behind him now as he said a final farewell on Friday as he retired. | By Michelle Crean The well-known and popular teacher taught in St Oliver’s Ballycasheen for over 38 years, having begun his career teaching for three years in Ballymun, Dublin.

It was a different kind of retirement from one he may have imagined this time last year, as Level 5 restrictions and the school's COVID safety measures meant that there was no big fanfare in the school hall like there'd normally be.

However, Tommy, who is known for his love of nature and inspiring pupils to get out and explore their surroundings spent the last few weeks taking classes out on nature trips as his way of saying goodbye.

Tommy, who was also Assistant Principal and central to many aspects of school life, will be hugely missed by all in school, Principal Rory Darcy told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

"A respected teacher, his love of the outdoors ensured the children in his care learned about the flora and fauna of their native place," Rory said.

"Trips to Torc, Mangerton, Muckross, the Lakes and the Old Kenmare Road brought learning outside the classroom."

Tommy’s love of local history shone through his teaching – his pupils often

learning that all national and even international events can be studied in a local context, he added.

"A keen sportsman, Mr Galvin believed in ‘sport for all’ organising a wide range of sports at school and inter-school level. His contribution to the spiritual life of the pupils in his care was also considerable, particularly around Confirmation classes. His interest and pride in the hundreds of pupils he taught over the years was incredible and meeting many of them around the town or at his beloved Killarney Legion brought Tommy great joy.

For the last month and a half he has taken groups out on nature trips, Rory explained.

"On Friday to mark the occasion he brought the Sixth Classes out to the forrest for a trip to say goodbye and we had a ceremony there. Seven, including Sheila Casey Chair of the Board of Management, Fr Niall Howard, Harry O'Neill from Killarney Golf Club, Mary his wife, Sean McDermott a retired teaching colleague, Deputy Principal Tim Horgan and myself, gathered in the hall and made a presentation to him. Tommy then called to each of the zones within the school to say goodbye. We will miss him. All in St Oliver’s wish Tommy, his wife Mary and their children Myles and Honor, every happiness in the years ahead."

| By Sean Moriarty One of Killarney’s great characters and bona fide old stock Donie O’Meara was laid to rest on Saturday morning.

Best known for running his famous bar and grocery store on High St, where Penny’s now stands, Donie’s life was interwoven with many aspects of the town.

He was a life-long supporter and member of Killarney Legion and held many key roles in the club over the years.

“The club extends its deepest sympathies to club legend Donie. He was a proud Legion and Muckross man who was involved in a variety of roles within the Legion Club for over 60 years. He served as club treasurer for many years and was a passionate fundraiser for the club. We will remember him as a great character and a kind man,” Legion PRO, Elaine O’Donoghue, said.

He was also a huge basketball fan and rarely missed a game involving a Killarney team.

His bar on High St served as an unofficial headquarters for Killarney Celtic Football Club members.

Donie is remembered as a likeable rouge.

“He loved to chat and he loved to meet people, but you should not have been too sensitive in his company as he was often out to shock to see what the reaction was like,” Fr Kieran O’Brien told the congregation at his Funeral Mass at St Mary’s

TOWN LEGEND: Donie O'Meara was laid to rest this week.

Cathedral on Saturday morning.

Donie, who was 78, was originally from the Muckross area.

He will be sadly missed by his loving family; sisters Sheila (O'Donoghue) and Eileen (Finn, Tralee), sister-in-law Helen (O’Meara), brother-in-law Pat Finn, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours, his many friends, the Legion community, and the staff and residents at St Columbanus Home.

New car park for Killarney | By Sean Moriarty A Dublin-based car park management company has lodged a planning application with Kerry County Council to build a new car park just off High St. VIP City Parking, which trades as RFC Car Park Management Ltd., wants to build a 28-space car park on an unspecified site off one of the town’s main thoroughfares.

Two potential locations exist, one on

Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty Road, almost across the street from the Killarney Advertiser’s office.

The second possibility is a site to the rear of O’Shea’s Tyre Depot facing St Anne’s Road.

The Killarney Advertiser contacted RFC Car Park Management Ltd., but they declined to comment on the plans.

Kerry County Council, in paperwork seen by the Killarney Advertiser, confirm that the application has been made.

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FAREWELL: Pupils and staff at St Oliver's National School said a final farewell to teacher Tommy Galvin on Friday as he retired after 38 years teaching at the school.

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Jam welcomes customers after reopening | By Michelle Crean

ONLINE ARCHIVE: Spa GAA Club is in the process of placing its huge video archive online. Pictured is Club PRO Deirdre O’Sullivan Darcy. Photo: Michelle Crean

Spa GAA's video archive to go online

Spa GAA club is in the process of placing its huge video archive online - some of which dates back 40 years - and fans will be able to access it via YouTube. | By Sean Moriarty Club PRO Deirdre O’Sullivan Darcy has set up a channel on the popular site for the club, and over the next couple of weeks will upload video footage that features club games and sports events that the club was involved in over many years.

“During the last lockdown we uploaded loads of old photos to our website and this proved to very popular,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “This is the next step in that idea.”

Most of the footage is either owned or in the possession of the Cronin family.

Club member Sean Cronin is a regular sight on the side-lines as he records various club matches. His son Shane, who is also a club member, was a video enthusiast during his teenage years and has captured several historical occasions on the same camera his father now uses.

The Cronin family inherited much older footage from Sean’s late uncle Archie Cronin and the family is currently sifting through boxes of material ahead of transferring the footage from the old reel style format into a digital format.

One famous match, the 1995 Kerry Inter-

mediate Football final will be uploaded in the coming days.

The footage features commentary from Gary O’Sullivan and it is believed to be one of the first matches he relayed to viewers. O’Sullivan went on to a very successful and popular sports broadcasting career with Radio Kerry.

“I moved house about 12 years ago.

There are boxes of tapes belonging to my late uncle and it is a case of finding the box and the reels,” Sean Cronin told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have footage somewhere of a 1980s sports day at Spa, long before the clubhouse was ever built. It will bring back huge memories for people.”

Recently uploaded footage shows the 2008 East Kerry Under 12 Division 1 final between Spa and Dr Crokes.

Current County star Gavin White is shown playing for Dr Crokes while a young girl is seen playing for Spa at a time when mixed teams were allowed at underage level.

That match can be viewed via YouTube by searching Spa GAA Club Killarney: 2008 East Kerry U12 Div1 Final Spa v Dr Crokes.

Jam Cafe has officially reopened its doors and staff have this week thanked the community for the positive support they have received.

Last Thursday (October 22), staff, which includes Manager Deirdre Casey from Killarney and Head Chef is Shirley O’Sullivan, reopened the popular eatery to the public.

It had been four months since the cafe in Old Market Lane suddenly closed its doors. The business has since been acquired by the owners of TOBA and they have even hired four of the original staff members.

Manager Deirdre Casey told the Killarney Advertiser that although they are operating as a takeaway only service for now

due to the Level 5 restrictions, it has been wonderful to welcome back customers in recent days.

"We have been very busy since we reopened," Deirdre said. "We've had a steady stream of customers who were delighted to see us back. It was very positive the amount of people saying that they're delighted to be back in Jam. So far we have a small offering which we'll be adding to once it gets busier. We have an in house chef, Shirley O'Sullivan and we're baking our own scones, banana bread and quiches."

The future looks bright for the local business who have exciting plans in place in the coming weeks.

"It's great to be back and we're excited about the future. We look forward to welcoming our customers back to sit down again once we're able to do so."

REOPENED: Staff at Jam Cafe are delighted with the positive welcome back that they have received since reopening last Thursday. Pictured were: Deirdre Casey (Manager pictured second left), Shirley O'Sullivan (Head Chef pictured to the right), with staff members Teresa and Aga. Photo: Michelle Crean

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Drama group try their hand at experimental theatre One local drama group undeterred by the COVID restrictions has turned the tradition of appearing on stage on its head - and will instead come to directly to the audience! | By Michelle Crean

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It will be a case of experimental theatre for Killarney Drama Circle who plan to raise the virtual curtain on its latest production, 'The Secret Garden in Baa-lorglin', to be performed next month.

And the venue? Your living room - or the supermarket car park - or any other place that you happen to find comfortable on Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday 4 at 7.30pm.

The play, written by Uzbekistan-born director and producer Rayla Tadjimatova, takes the form of puppet theatre and is the second episode (the first being staged in 2019) in the lives of Rodger, an alien, and the friends he made in Baa-lorglin on his first visit to earth in search of company. Rodger has returned to Baa-lorglin only to find his friends, Bee and Baa, Katie Daly, Alice the Dreamer, Jazzy and Daniel O’Donnell distraught. What has happened to the earth during his short absence! It seems that only Lucy Lu, who helped Rodger on his first visit to the earth, can save them all.

EXPERIMENTAL: Killarney Drama Circle plan to raise the virtual curtain on their latest production, 'The Secret Garden in Baa-lorglin', via Zoom next month.

Rehearsals for the 10-strong group have been taking place twice a week since September and, in the challenging times faced by all, many hours have been ploughed into performing in an unusual environment – via video link. The process is limiting in terms of theatrical space and only a director can properly acknowledge the frustrations of being unable to coach with the physical. Nonetheless, it is a product of the moment, and theatre is nothing if not

experimental.

Director Rayla Tadjimatova, who has lived in Killarney for more than 20 years and who recently staged 'The Other War', has met the challenges headon, rehearsing with actors via Zoomlink one-to-one and with the entire cast, which includes Sylvia Thompson (Narrator); Margaret Slattery (Daniel O’Donnell); Geraldina Harnett (Lucy Lu); Mary Wood (Katie); Michael Lynch (Jazzy); Terrie Shirtliff (Alice); Sheila Barclay and Carl Herpels (Bee and Baa),

and Janet Murphy (Rodger).

"There has been a lot of laughter along the way and technology has provided much of it," Janet Murphy from Killarney Drama Circle said.

"Like everything in life, there are pros and cons to online theatre, and a big pro is being able to enjoy the experience on cold, dark evenings with your slippers on and a cup of tea or, perhaps, a small glass of wine, within your grasp."

Performances, supported by Kerry Arts Council, are by invitation only.

Gardai to continue to Kerry Airport to continue monitor essential retailers serving Kerry-Dublin route | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Gardai will continue to monitor retail premises to ensure they are only open for the sale of essential goods.

In last week’s Killarney Advertiser Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan raised concerns that some retailers were using loopholes to continue trading. Under current Level 5 restrictions shops that sell essential goods, like food or medicine, can continue to trade, while non-essential retailers most close their doors.

There were concerns that some retailers were exploiting the rules with reports that one toy shop remained open as it was selling toilet roll and a clothes shop continued trading as it was offering facemasks for sale.

Following O’Callaghan’s, and other

politicians’ calls, Gardai started a nationwide operation to clampdown on those using the loopholes to continue trading.

Killarney Gardai visited a number of Killarney stores on Sunday and will continue to keep a watchful eye on the retailers between now and December 1 when the current restrictions are due to be relaxed.

“There has been a high-level of compliance in Killarney,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We will continue to monitor it, what we want is compliance, we don’t want to go down the enforcement and prosecution route.”

According to the Level 5 restrictions, “retailers with mixed retail offering which have discrete spaces for essential and non-essential retail should make arrangements for the separation of relevant areas”.

Kerry Airport this week announced that it will remain open throughout the current Level 5 restrictions, and beyond, serving passengers travelling on the twice daily Kerry-Dublin route.

Prior to announcing the cancellation of flights from all regional airports for a four-week period from November 14, Ryanair had already reduced the frequency of services to London Luton and Stansted while flights to Germany are not operating at present.

"We remained open throughout the first wave of the pandemic and we will continue to operate into the future to facilitate the needs of the emergency air services who require a landing base in Kerry," Kerry Airport CEO John Mulhern said. "The PSO route between Kerry and Dublin

also continues to be a crucial lifeline for passengers travelling for essential work, education and healthcare needs."

18 percent of jobs in Kerry are directly dependent on the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Germany, a key market for tourism in Kerry, has returned to partial lockdown while the UK continues to lower the number of daily cases.

Air travel is ancillary to the incredible efforts being made by so many at home and abroad to keep us safe and well.

"We understand everyone's concerns about getting home to see loved ones this Christmas and we remain hopeful that there will be some positive developments heading into the festive season."

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Kerry service welcomes 'Operation Faoiseamh' Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge and Support Services and Safe Ireland have welcomed the two initiatives announced by the Department of Justice and Equality to support victims of domestic and sexual violence.

HELPING: Sisters Janine and Imogen O'Connor, daughters of Rotarian Angela O'Connor, pictured with Anne Alcock (Rotary President), Br Keon and Br Matthias planting crocus corms at the Friary.

Adding a splash of purple to the community

Each spring a beautiful purple carpet of crocus blooms in many communities across the world - including Killarney - to raise awareness of the Rotary fight for a polio free world. | By Michelle Crean Last spring, a magnificent display of purple crocuses bloomed on the lawn of St Mary’s Church of the Sloes, thanks to the purple crocus corm planting, as a visual reminder of the world-wide Rotary Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

Next spring, inspired by the example, a section of lawn of the Franciscan Friary adjacent to the KDYS driveway at Fair Hill, will mark the same message, while spring beauty brings hope and cheers eyes, minds and hearts.

World Polio Day on Saturday, October 24 had to be anticipated slightly ahead of schedule, due to the Level 5 lockdown, and crocus corms had to be quickly planted by Killarney Club President Anne Alcock with the assistance of some the Franciscans, and Imogen and Janine O’Connor (Rotary member Angela’s daughters) on Wednesday, October 21.

"They will hopefully all come up purple, because purple has become the symbolic colour in the Rotary fight against polio, inspired by the colour of the dye painted on the finger of a child, to signify that they

have received their potentially life-saving polio vaccine," Anne said.

"These are just some of the great ways that supporting Purple4Polio can result in great Rotary projects for outreach into our own local communities."

In August of this year, Rotary and its partners across the world celebrated a significant milestone, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) certified the African region, which includes 47 countries, free from wild polio.

This leaves just Pakistan and Afghanistan as the two remaining polio endemic countries in the world. But despite the momentous progress, more challenging work lies ahead to eradicate the disease for good. Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million each year to support global polio eradication efforts.

To get involved, and make a difference, visit www.rotarygbi.org/join.

The Rotary End Polio Now enthusiasts in Ireland are the Rotary clubs of Killarney, Dingle, Antrim, Athlone, Ballymoney, Carrickfergus, Dublin Central, Dublin North, Dun Laoghaire, Letterkenny, Mallow, Newry, and Newtownabbey.

It particularly welcomed the announcement that the new phase of An Garda Síochána’s 'Operation Faoiseamh' will focus on enforcing breaches of safety orders and ensuring that offenders are brought before the courts, as a key part of its drive to provide support to victims.

It also welcomed the announcement of the strategy 'Supporting A Victim’s Journey: A Plan to Help Victims and Vulnerable Witnesses in Sexual Violence Cases', to be published by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.

However, Adapt Kerry and Safe Ireland stressed that the needs of frontline services already dealing with an increase in demands also had to be prioritised and adequately resourced, as part of a comprehensive national response to survi-

vors and those working with them.

Catherine Casey General Manager of Adapt Kerry reiterated Mary McDermott CEO of Safe Ireland points.

“We really welcome the initiatives announced by the Justice Department," she said.

"They are protective and visionary, but to complete the picture, we also need a comprehensive national response to domestic violence which will prioritise, above all, the development of a national services development plan.”

Catherine also stated that the domestic violence sector is best placed to advise this plan.

Both agencies said that it welcomed the fact that the 'Supporting A Victim’s Journey' plan was seen as a “living document” and said that it was important that an understanding of domestic violence and coercive control was embedded in the plan because of the high volume of domestic violence survivors who also experience sexual violence.

Gardai investigating theft in Gneeveguilla | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Gardai have said they have not yet made an arrest following a ‘deception robbery’ in the Gneeveguilla area last Thursday.

Two men approached a house in the area. They told the resident that they were carrying out a COVID-19 cleansing operating and convinced the homeowner to part with cash.

During the same incident, one of the men distracted the homeowner by pretending to show them the work they were carrying out. This allowed the second man time to re-enter the property where a larger sum of money was taken.

“Gardaí are investigating a burglary

which occurred in the Gneeveguilla area at 4pm on October 22. Two men called to the home and alleged to be carrying out work. Whilst carrying out the work, one of the men entered the home and stole a sum of money,” a Garda spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser. "No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.”

Car plunges into Deenagh River A car plunged into the Deenagh River near the roundabout on Hans Liebherr road on Sunday afternoon.

It is understood that the driver had taken ill and that the passenger yanked the steering wheel from the

driver to prevent their car colliding with on-coming traffic.

The road was closed for a number of hours while Killarney Fire and Rescue Service extracted the car from the river.

The incident caused widespread traffic issues in the area for some time.

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Designer who diversified up for a national award A local business who had no option but to diversify her business to meet the customer's new demands is seeking public votes in a national business competition. | By Michelle Crean deBúrca Designs and Alterations is in the Micro Business Section of the National Irish Business Design Challenge 2020 and voting ends on November 15.

Before COVID-19, owner Deirdre Burke from Beaufort, met people on a regular basis for fittings for items to be altered or made, however the pandemic has meant a change to all of that.

"These items would be for events such as weddings, communions, confirmations, and christenings etc. I would be showing my bespoke designs in fashion shows and photoshoots," Deirdre told the Killarney Advertiser.

"Due to COVID-19 all these events were either cancelled or postponed. As a result of this the business suffered a huge loss. I adapted my business and used my skills to develop alternative products and services, enabling me to continue trading and building relationships with customers."

Family and friends asked Deirdre to make one hundred percent cotton non-medical face coverings.

"I started making them in fun and stylish

colours and prints, ranging from smart plain black to Disney princesses and superheroes. Demand has grown in line with the growing awareness of the benefits of face coverings and their mandatory use in shops. I have continued to expand the range and I’m currently developing seasonal face coverings with Hallowe'en and Christmas themes. As well as providing them for the general public, I have also provided them to other business customers who had specific design and colour requirements to fit in with their brand guidelines."

She has also further diversified her business by making dog bandanas which have proven to be very popular with dog lovers.

"I will be producing handmade advent calendars leading up to December."

To vote go to www.ibdc.awardstage.com and click on the 'Vote Now' on Deirdre's profile.

If you are interested in any of Deirdre’s products please contact her on 086 3457499. You can also follow and contact her on her Instagram: @deburcadesigns, or her Facebook page: deBúrca Designs and Alterations.

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Taking part in the Dublin City Marathon was a non runner for participants this year so three locals instead took on an alternative virtual challenge. | By Michelle Crean

Tony Foley, father of Ronan Foley who is currently waiting to have his life-changing spinal operation, and two friends Catherine Doyle and Ciarán Ó Mhuircheartaigh, completed the Virtual Dublin City Marathon on Sunday morning.

However, as the trio had to social distance and were not allowed travel 5km outside their areas, Tony had to do a solo run of four laps of Milltown and Listry followed by an extra mile to make up the total 26.2 to complete the full marathon.

Catherine, who works as an SNA, and Ciarán a teacher, both in St Oliver's NS helped with the campaign to get 'Ronan's Op Now' out to the public. Both completed their marathons in the Kilgobnet.

And the Order of Malta was the chosen charity, Tony explained to the Killarney Advertiser.

"Mike Fleming and Donal McCarthy from the Order of Malta Killarney di-

vision have been so good to us," Tony said.

"Anything we needed they did for free.

Ronan was in Dublin all day for tests some time ago and a journey home in the car would have been too much.

They came up in the ambulance and took him home in a stretcher which was more comfortable for Ronan."

And Tony added that today (Friday) Ronan is having a minor procedure which will pave the way for his surgery hopefully in the next few weeks.

"The Order of Malta will be coming up again to help after his operation."

Taking on the marathon was an opportunity to give something back, he added.

"I saw the opportunity to raise a few pounds as a way to say thanks. So far we have approximately €1,400 raised with more to come."

To donate go to GoFundMe: Tony's marathon for the Order of Malta Killarney

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Friary office operational but not open to public | By Sean Moriarty The Franciscan Friary has moved its entire service to the digital age in an effort to serve the people of Killarney during the current Level 5 restrictions.

With the restrictions set to be in place until at least December 1, the Franciscan Brothers were forced to close the office doors.

This caused concerns for many parishioners, especially this week on the occasion of the All Souls Feast Day – an important date in the church’s calendar.

However, they will continue to offer certain services via email, traditional mail, or over the phone.

Staff will continue to work in the Friary Office meaning Mass offerings can be scheduled and Mass cards and bereavement cards can be organised.

The Friary will remain open for private prayer between 7.30am and 7pm each day.

“The Killarney community have been

AT YOUR SERVICE: Br Pat Lynch of the The Franciscan Friary will continue to offer vital services during the Level 5 restrictions.

very good to us and this is our way of giving back to them,” recently appointed Guardian Br Pat Lynch told the Killarney Advertiser.

While the parish office remains closed, staff will be on hand between 10am and 3pm each day to answer queries and process Mass offerings.

The office can be contacted on 064 66 31066 or killarney@franciscans.ie.

Urgent call for a bus shelter at Beaufort Bridge A Kerry County Councillor has called on Bus Éireann to provide a bus shelter at Beaufort Bridge as a matter of priority.

Councillor Michael Cahill raised the matter at a recent meeting of Kerry County Council.

"This is a popular bus stop on the Ring of Kerry road between Killarney and Killorglin," he said.

"This bus stop services a large region, in-

MARATHON TASK: Tony Foley, Catherine Doyle and Ciarán Ó Mhuircheartaigh completed the Virtual Dublin City Marathon on Monday for the Killarney branch of the Order of Malta.

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cluding Beaufort and Listry parishes and also popular tourist attractions such as the Gap of Dunloe, Kate Kearney's and the Black Valley. The provision of a bus shelter at Beaufort Bridge is very important to both locals and tourists alike, especially when you take Irish weather conditions into consideration." Following Councillor Cahill's proposal, it was agreed to write to Bus Éireann in regards to the matter.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JP: Happy birthday to John Paul Doyle who turns 40 on November 2 from all his friends at Kerry Parents and Friends Community Programme, his colleagues at KC Print, and friends in the Killarney Advertiser.

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WEDDING

Intimate ceremony for Katie and Patrick's big day A love story came to fruition for Kathleen (Katie) Brosnan and Patrick (Patch) O'Sullivan when the day of their wedding finally arrived.

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Although Level 3 restrictions were in place at the time, meaning they could only celebrate with 25 of their family and friends, it didn't stop the couple from having a wonderful day on Friday, October 16.

Katie, from Carrigeen, Headford is daughter of Tadgh and Mary Brosnan, while Patrick (Patch) O'Sullivan from Beaufort, is son of Kathy O'Sullivan and the late Liam O'Sullivan.

Bridesmaids were Katie's sisters ร na Brosnan, Mรกire Brosnan, and Katie's cousin Aoife Kelliher.

Groomsmen were Patrick's brothers Mike, Dennis and Liam O'Sullivan.

Katie's brother Pรกdraig Brosnan and bridesmaid/cousin Aoife Kelliher created a wonderful atmosphere as the musicians at the beautiful ceremony in St Finbarr's Oratory, Gougane Barra.

The wedding Mass was celebrated by Fr George Hayes on a beautiful autumn day.

"It was a small intimate ceremony with both families," Katie told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We both feel very lucky that we were able to keep the original date. We had a beautiful reception afterwards in the Aghadoe Heights Hotel. A huge thank you too all the staff who were exceptional."

Entertainment in the evening was provided by musicians Kieran Healy and Anthony O'Connor, hair and make-up earlier in the day was done by Sean Taaffe, while the flowers were from Blooms.

Katie and Patrick added a special thank you to photographer Breda Daly from Lovestory who captured some stunning images of their special day.

Photographer - Breda Daly, Lovestory

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A tribute to a true Lion “A man’s true wealth hereafter is the good he has done to his fellowman” (Mahatma Gandhi) The Killarney Lions Club celebrating 50 years of charitable work in Killarney met on Monday night on Zoom.

Liam Kelly, a past Lion’s president in 1981 and a member for over 30 years, sadly passed away this month was honoured and remembered by those in attendance.

“Liam has left a lasting legacy of charitable and community work in and around Killarney," John Fuller, President of the Club said.

"He was involved in many of our annual projects including the Christmas Food Appeal and our charity golf event to name but a few. He will be sadly missed.

The late Liam Kelly.

The club expresses its sincere condolences to Liam’s family. As a man of the community, Liam Kelly was a Lion’s member to be proud of.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

FAIRY MAGIC: Students from Killarney Community College Lulu Healy and Luke O’Sullivan pictured with one of the new fairy houses.

Halloween Students create fairy Colouring magic in Deenagh Competition Children from Killarney and beyond will be thrilled to discover a magical new fairy trail in Deenagh which has just been unveiled by local students. | By Michelle Crean Just in time for the midterm break Killarney Community College students launched the 'Deenagh Fairy Trail' with fairy houses designed and created by art and TY students under the watchful eye of art teacher Michelle Mahony and TY co-ordinator Kerri McCarthy.

"Each of the houses is themed on our built and natural heritage," Kerri McCarthy said.

"The students, with Ms Mahony had the idea to create houses for fairies linked to places and themed around Killarney. This idea makes the pieces unique and one of a kind. The ideas started in late 2019 but the project was brought to a halt for some time due to school closures. Ms Mahony was delighted that students got right on task when they started back in September to complete this exciting project."

The materials used for the fairy houses is kept as natural as possible with tree trunks being the main material of construction along with slate and other stones, glass, copper, ceramic and finished off with brightly coloured paints.

Each piece has its own theme, she added.

There are seven houses in total and the list are as follows: The Deenagh Fairy, The Waterfall Fairy, The Castle Fairy, The Coppermines Fairy, The Abbey Fairy, The Bricin Dinis Fairy and finally The Fairy of the Forest.

"It has been another wonderful opportunity for the students of Killarney Community College and Ms Mahony to work with Killarney Looking Good to create pieces to enhance the local environment and create a little magic for young and old alike."

Yvonne Quill Chairperson of the Looking Good Committee congratulated the students on such fantastic pieces, each house unique in its own right and with a clear link to heritage and cultural assets.

"This is the second project the students have undertaken in conjunction with the committee and we look forward to working together again in the future. A word of thanks as well to James Purcell who made the signs for each house. We look forward to the children of Killarney getting such joy from the trail."

The project was supported by Kerry County Councils Community Enhancement Programme through the Department of Rural and Community Development.

WINNER: The winner of the Killarney Advertiser and Mods and Minis Hallowe'en Colouring Competition is eight-year-old Aoíbheann Moriarty from the Gap of Dunloe. Aoíbheann says she's loves colouring and is delighted to win the €75 voucher. "I'm really happy. I love colouring and can't wait to go shopping." Photo: Michelle Crean

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‘Left there like dogs’ Black and Tans rampage in Milltown and Killorglin one hundred years ago One hundred years ago this week, the killing of two Black and Tans by the Listry and Callinafercy IRA led to brutal retaliation against civilians in Milltown and Killorglin. Historian Owen O’Shea examines the Hillville Ambush and its dramatic consequences.

At about 10pm on October 31 1920, members of the Listry IRA under Dan Allman and Callinafercy IRA under John Heffernan lay in wait at Hillville about a mile from Killorglin on the Milltown road. Their target was two Black and Tans who were off duty and were spending the evening in the company of two local women. The IRA had been tipped off about the movements of Constables Caseley and Evans by the women of the local Cumann na mBan from Kilgobnet in Beaufort.

These included Josephine Cashman of Brookhill, Killorglin, who hid weapons for the local IRA, Joan O’Brien of Kilgobnet who worked in O’Shea’s Bar in Killorglin and regularly eavesdropped on the Black and Tans who drank there, as well as Mary ‘Phil’ Sullivan, also from Kilgobnet, who often fed and clothed IRA men on the run. Through the women, word reached the IRA that Caseley and Evans were on their way back to their barracks

John Heffernan Captain of Callinafercy IRA.

in Killorglin.

Also present for the ambush were Cornelius ‘Con’ Lucey, captain of the Caragh Lake IRA and father of Kerry All-Ireland medal winners Noel, Paul, Vincent and Jimmy Lucey, as well as Tom O’Connor, Officer Commanding the Milltown IRA. When Caseley and Evans appeared on their bicycles, Dan Allman stepped onto the road and ordered them, at gunpoint, to halt. When the pair attempted to cycle onwards, they were fired upon. Caseley was killed outright but Evans lay injured on the road. According to eyewitness accounts, Allman ordered the others present to ‘finish off the Tan’.

The bodies were found by Constable Foley of the RIC barracks in Killorglin and a native of Inch. He told the Cork Examiner, that the officers’ ‘brains were blown out and they had been left there like dogs’. Evans had been in the Royal Air Force during the First World War. Caseley from Brixton Hill in London, had also been a soldier before joining the Black and Tans in the summer of 1920.

RAMPAGE

The Black and Tans went on the rampage in Killorglin in the hours after the murders. The Sinn Féin Hall at Lower Bridge Street as well as a garage, timber mill,

Con Lucey of the Caragh Lake IRA.

Historian Owen O’Shea examines the Hillville Ambush one hundred years ago and its dramatic consequences.

the creamery and other buildings were burned. Shops and houses were forcibly entered and many families were forced to flee. DM O’Sullivan, The Square, was taken from his house and shot, receiving four nasty wounds. One account from the time said that Killorglin was ‘like a city of the dead’.

Hours later, a group of Black and Tans arrived in Milltown. Shots were fired indiscriminately on the streets forcing many women and children to flee to Kilcoleman Abbey, home of Sir William Godfrey. Others barricaded themselves in the post office and some took refuge in the Catholic Church – when the Black and Tans entered, they were ordered to leave

by Fr Patrick Buckley who called them murderers and looters.

Margaret Slattery, a member of Cumann na mBan, was taken to the Military Barracks in Tralee and was court-martialled.

The notorious Auxiliary leader, Major Mackinnon ripped rosary beads she was wearing from around her neck. The home of Sonny and Amelia Mason at Brackhill was raided for guns and Mrs Mason was ordered to leave the area for two weeks.

Because of her suspected involvement

Dan Allman of the Listry IRA.

in the shootings at Hillville, Joan O’Brien was dragged from her house at Glencuttane to be shot but managed to escape.

The Black and Tans warned that they would return to Milltown that night so the local IRA waited near Kilderry Wood under the command of Tom O’Connor of Knockreigh and Dan Mulvihill of Brackhill.

They fired upon a lorry load of Black and Tans as they passed towards Milltown at 1.30am. The patrol escaped the volley of shots uninjured. The lorry veered off in the direction of Listry and the local creamery was set ablaze.

The incidents at Hillville and Kilderry a century ago this week represented a new phase in the brutality of the War of Independence and the impact of the conflict on ordinary civilians. Thanks to newly published accounts and research, more is being learned about this important period in our history.

Owen O’Shea’s book on the Ballymacandy Ambush of June 1921 will be published by Merrion Press in 2021.

Milltown c. 1920.

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By Manchán Magan

Country Ever After follows country singer Coffey Anderson and his hiphop dancer wife Criscilla as they raise their children and navigate their opposite country versus city perspectives of life and parenting. They’ve amassed a large social media following with

videos reaching more than 50 million people who fall in love with their family. Perfectly relatable - and at the same time filled with one-of-a-kind humour - each half house episode highlights their unique personalities as they navigate everyday life in Los Angeles.

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A journey through Africa’ was one of the most-popular travel books of the last decade.

He is the great grand-nephew of the O’Rahilly and is also a TG4 presenter.

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Brian Ó hEadhra and Fiona MacKenzie: Tuath Brian Ó hEadhra and Fiona MacKenzie are acclaimed singer songwriters who draw upon their traditional Gaelic roots. In their latest album, ‘Tuath’ the pair mix Scottish Gàidhlig and Irish Gaelic with 21st century electronic sounds. Most of the tracks are in Gàidhlig with Fiona and Brian sharing the vocals Brian’s song ‘Brianainn an t-Seóladair’

Manchán Magan is an Irish writer, traveller and television programme maker.

His latest book, ‘Thirty Two Words For Field’ delves into the Irish language and its “sublime beauty and profound oddness of the ancient tongue that has been spoken on this island for almost 3,000 years”.

But it is a way more than a dictionary or a book about words, Magan uses the 32 variations of fields to trace the history of some of the ways of life that are disappearing as fast as the meanings hidden in the Irish words. Examples include: Tuar - a field for cattle at night, and Réidhleán - a field for games or dancing.

Magan has previously published books on his travels in America and Africa to wide acclaim and his latest offering should be no different.

Mangan previously travelled across Africa in the back of a truck and his book on that adventure ‘Truck Fever:

(Brendan the Navigator) is set in a traditional poetic structure and it seems hundreds of years old. Ó hEadhra was born in Dublin, Ireland and grew up in Ireland and Newfoundland (Canada) in the 1970s. His father spoke fluent Irish and studied folklore and the Irish disapora. His mother was Canadian.

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TG4, 9.20pm; Saturday Hallowe’en is sorted with TG4 as the Irish language station is showing this 1991 classic. Based on the novel by Thomas Harris of the same name. The film stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee who is pulled out from her training to apprehend a serial killer, known only as ‘Buffalo Bill’, who skins his female victims’ corpses.

For this she has to create a psychological profile and seeks the advice of the imprisoned Dr Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. Not for the faint-hearted but Hallowe’en horror stories shouldn’t be.

Virgin Media Three; Sunday, 5pm When high school students Jessica and Max announce they plan to marry, their decision is met with objections from friends and family who feel they’re rushing into things. The couple remain determined to carve out a successful life for themselves, but when Jessica is accepted at Harvard University, she faces a dilemma. Romantic drama, starring Nina Dobrev and Dillon Casey.

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Gardening - By Debby Looney

Debby is available for advice and garden consultations, just call 086 6088156 or email barnhillky@gmail.com

Now is the ideal time to plant shrubs, roses, trees and hedging November to March is the dormant season for plants, and this is the ideal time to plant shrubs, roses, trees and hedging.

Planting at this time of year causes least disruption to a plant’s growth, giving you maximum growth once temperatures rise in spring. This can be important, especially if you want your plants to fill out quickly!

Hedging, roses, trees, as well as certain shrubs, are sold bare rooted during the dormant season. These plants have been dug out of the ground, and are not potted up. There are two advantages to this; firstly, they have not undergone the sometimes detrimental effect of having been potted (think of plants which are pot bound, moved, have dried out, then overwatered and eventually are under fertilised), and will establish in your garden quickly. Secondly, they are much cheaper, as the costs of potting medium, fertiliser and labour are not a factor.

When planting trees or a hedge the difference in expenditure can be considerable!

There are many types of hedging plants to choose from, your first consideration is of course, the objective of the hedge, and the space you have for it. Griselinia was the hedge of choice in most town gardens as it can be kept low and narrow. It has decreased in popularity after so much of it died in the harsh winters of 2010/11, however, it is still one of the few hedges suitable for a town garden. If there is a

wall in place, pyracantha is also an option.

Laurel hedging has become very popular, it will grow in most soils, is very hardy and grows fast. The downside of its vigour is the fact it needs regular cutting at least twice a year, and quite a lot of fertilising to keep it green. Hedges should not only be considered as boundaries or wind breaks, though this is why most are planted, but they should also be seen as wildlife corridors and habitats.

URBAN AND RURAL SETTINGS

Both in urban and rural settings, hedges create safe corridors for wildlife to move about and are an important feature. If at all possible, mixed indigenous hedging should be used. This will not create a uniform tidy look, but you will be rewarded! There will be many more species of birds and insects in your garden, as well as small mammals such as hedgehogs and shrews, both of which are great slug hunters! Indigenous plants to consider are white thorn, which flowers early giving bees a welcome source of nectar, and hawthorn, whose flowers are also great for pollinators, but whose berries provide a feast for thrushes and blackbirds in the autumn. Viburnum opulus, or the guelder rose, also flowers early and has bright red berries in autumn which are ideal for flower arranging. This Viburnum grows in any soil, to about 7ft, and does not need a huge amount of taming. On its own as a hedge, or even as a large shrub, it is a plant I feel should be in every garden!

Rosa rugosa also makes for an excellent, if low (5ft) hedge. Thorny, it keeps out unwanted guests, but provides roses from June until the frost, and has large fiery hips, used in a variety of recipes from jams to cordial, but also much loved by birds. Fuchsia should also feature in a hedge (or on its own in the garden), as bell shaped, hanging flowers are important in this wet country. These flower shapes have adapted to protect nectar and pollen from washing away in the rain, so remaining attractive to pollinators – and providing an important food source for bees.

SPORTS FAN: Faye Fitzgerald from Fossa celebrating Kerry’s league victory at the weekend.

Angel network to support local start-ups Early stage start-ups from Kerry will have the opportunity to pitch their business to potential investors, thanks to the upcoming launch of the HBAN Kerry Angel Network (KAN).

In partnership with KerrySciTech, KAN is a community of business angels that will have a bias towards helping and investing in Kerry-based companies and will be launched online on Thursday November 19, at 1.30pm.

Through the wider HBAN community, investors will also have access to high-quality deal flow from across the island of Ireland as well as the opportunity to connect with fellow business angel investors.

The HBAN Kerry Angel Network has three primary aims; to create an investment vehicle in Kerry to increase the deal flow into the network and open up opportunities for Kerry companies; to create awareness for Kerry companies – or companies that might want to locate in Kerry – of KAN and the wider access to HBAN as an opportunity to source investment; establish a network that will deliver value to members in the form of quality deals that have scale and oppor-

tunity for significant returns and potential for success.

ABOUT HBAN

HBAN is a joint initiative of Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland, dedicated to the all-island promotion of business angel investment. The HBAN umbrella group supports the early stage entrepreneurial community across the island of Ireland and actively works to increase the number of angel investors investing in early stage companies. The all-island umbrella group works on a regional basis to support the formation of new angel networks and works with existing angel networks to develop their capability and capacity, and across a range of industry sectors. HBAN also acts as a voice to Government, stakeholders, business and the media to promote the interests and needs of the wider angel investment community. HBAN is managed by Dublin BIC in partnership with the regional Irish BICs in Cork, Galway and Waterford and with Clarendon Fund Managers in Northern Ireland. To discuss further as an investor or a start-up email: maeve@hban.org or visit www. hban.org.

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

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Over 50% increase in families seeking food support from Barnardos A recent survey carried out in Barnardos services shows an increase in demand for food support for families since the onset of COVID-19.

This comes as Barnardos this week announced a new two-year partnership with leading family retailer Aldi Ireland to raise €1 million for vulnerable young children across Ireland.

The children’s charity said its services currently show an anticipated 57% increase in need from families seeking help with food supports for their children in the coming months. The surge in demand for child food supports follows earlier research by Barnardos which reveals that 35% of families with young children increased spending on food in the period March – June 2020 as the pandemic took hold in Ireland.

Barnardos is calling on Aldi customers to help vulnerable families experiencing food poverty to donate* €4 by texting ‘BARNARDOS’ to 50300 or by visiting Barnardos.ie/Aldi and making a donation online. *Text costs €4. Barnardos will receive a minimum of €3.60. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 076 6805278. Pledging as little as €4 can help Barnardos to provide a hot dinner and access to specialised care for a child in a Barnardos after-school club.

Aldi’s commitment to raise €1 million for the charity will be delivered through a two-year programme of staff, store, customer and community fundraising

Trump CORNER

Drunk man bulldozes Biden posters Authorities and homeowners were left shocked at the weekend as a drunk man stole a bulldozer and showed his dislike of US presidential candidate Joe Biden.

PARTNERSHIP: Seamus O’Brien (5) and Lauren O’Brien (6) help Aldi’s Group Managing Director Niall O’Connor and Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly announce Aldi’s new two-year partnership with Barnardos. Photo: Leon Farrell/ Photocall Ireland

initiatives supported by the company.

All monies raised will go directly to Barnardos Early Years and Family Support Programmes, enabling the charity to provide the 10,000 warm meals to children who attend its centres in addition to funding other key services. Each year, more than 21,000 vulnerable and at-risk families and young children benefit from the services provided by Barnardos.

“Barnardos has experienced an increase in families seeking help during the Coronavirus pandemic with a 30% rise in referrals to our services," Siobhan Greene, Director of Barnardos Children’s Services, said.

"At the start of the crisis, we were able to immediately respond to their needs in a practical way by providing food and

basic essentials and by offering support regarding understanding and managing the emotional impact of this challenging time. As we progress through the next stage of the crisis, we are expecting to see further significant demands for our services from children and families who are struggling to cope.”

Announcing the partnership, Niall O’Connor, Aldi Ireland’s Group Managing Director, added that "Barnardos is a very important partnership for Aldi". "The work they do to support vulnerable families and children reflects our values. As a family retailer, Aldi has always championed equal access to affordable and nutritious food through initiatives such as Super 6 to give families on a budget quality, fresh ingredients at the lowest prices."

Trump lied 131 times in one 90-minute speech By next Tuesday, November 3, the world will have a fair idea if this Killarney Advertiser column will continue beyond January or not.

While the final votes in the US presidential election will be cast next Tuesday, it will take a few days to get an official tally.

After that we will have to wait until January 20, inauguration day, to see if Donald Trump takes the

helm for a second year or if his rival Joe Biden will be sworn in.

Until then, there will be plenty of column inches devoted to Trump’s departure or Biden’s arrival.

This week marked the final few days of campaigning and, true to form, Trump was doing what he does best.

Analysis by the New York Times revealed that a speech he made

James Blight (26) stole the machine from a Florida construction site and drove it into a neighbourhood where he subsequently knocked down campaign signs for the Democratic presidential nominee.

The incident took place in Haines City on Saturday and where the man, who later claimed he was drunk, repeatedly destroyed the Biden signs in full view of people who live in the neighbourhood, witnesses said. Mr Blight was charged with grand theft auto and trespassing, according to the Haines City Police Department.

Former Vice Mayor Adam Burgess, who lives in the central Florida neighbourhood, which he said is predominantly Black, called it a hate crime.

“This man came onto my property, took the two Joe Biden signs I had in my yard and then came back with a bulldozer to run down my fence,” Burgess told Bay News 9.

Blight was also accused of bulldozing down a city speed limit sign, among other signs.

at one of his final rallies contained 131 false or inaccurate statements.

In the space of 90 minutes, while addressing a crowd in Wisconsin, he lied or falsified information on topics as diverse as the COVID-19 death rate in America to the state of the US economy.

“Many were entirely made up.

Others were casual misstatements of simple facts, some clearly intended to mislead. He lied about his own record and that of his opponent. He made wild exaggerations that violate even the pliable limits of standard political hyperbole,” said the New York Times.

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Actor reaches out to young people struggling with mental health issues Up and coming Fair City actor Ella Barton (19), who plays Juliet O’Connell in the hit RTE soap, is fighting the stigma of mental health among young people with the launch of her very own blog on the issue.

Fitbit research reveals renewed focus on health during COVID-19 According to a recent survey, people are becoming more conscious of their personal health and activity in the wake of local lockdowns and are placing greater priority on improving their health and well-being.

While most respondents stated that they had developed healthier habits during the first wave of the pandemic, it was also identified that there are new health challenges, such as an increase in stress.

This research was conducted by surveying 1,006 people across Ireland during the month of August as respondents were asked to share their perception of their personal health, stress and lifestyle habits in the wake of COVID-19.

The survey found that 21% of Irish participants were paying some attention to their personal health prior to the pandemic, but now as we are learning to live longer term with the impact of COVID, over two-thirds of respondents in Ireland

(68%) stated that they are prioritising their personal health now more than ever.

“COVID-19 brought sudden changes to our daily lives, but it also gave many people an opportunity to slow down and really take our own health and wellness more seriously. And, despite the upheaval, many have managed to make positive changes when it comes to their well-being. These positive changes are going to be more important than ever as we now face into Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland,” Lucy Sheehan, UK and Ireland Marketing Director, said.

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to increase and with Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions in place, Fitbit is encouraging consumers to take the positives and learnings of their personal health from the first wave of lockdowns to help guide and optimise their overall health and well-being throughout the coming winter months.

“I have launched my first blog ‘I’m a Teenager Get Me Out of Here’, where I discuss growing up in the age of social media and the challenges young people face. The stories are vulnerable, open and often peppered with humour, but honestly reflect the challenging situations I am sure not only me, but many teenagers face,” Ella, who has been acting since she was 11-years-old and is a member of Dublin Youth Theatre, said.

“My goal is to share my story and connect with others who are going through similar experiences to show they are not alone and there is always a way out of the jungle. I want to encourage young people who are struggling to reach out and ask for help."

During lockdown, Ella also created a video 'Broken 2020' which visually reflects the challenges around social isolation anxiety and body image. “I am passionate about young people’s mental health and last year I worked closely with Jigsaw. I spoke at conferences sharing my ideas on how to create a more supportive environment for young people in Ireland.

“Learning to overcome life’s difficulties to promote self well-being in young people is also about promoting positive mental health and awareness in the wide community. My blog is about helping to create a place where we can talk and for young people to be listened to.

BLOG: Fair City actor Ella Barton (19) will reach out to young people struggling with mental health issues in a new blog.

“I am hoping that my blog will also help in some way to equip young people with the vital skills in social emotional learning so that we reach a place where people are more compassionate and understanding towards each other and others.”

The blog can be assessed at: www. imateenagergetmeoutofhere.com/ the-chameleon-effect/.

Searches for “shop local Ireland” increase by 540% Staggering increases in Google search terms this week relating to shopping online show a wave of consumer support for Irish businesses that have closed their doors due to Level 5 restrictions.

Google searches for “just buy Irish” peaked with an increase of a massive 3,495%, the Google search term “shop local Ireland” increased by 540% in the past week, and “buy Irish gifts” searches increased by 200%, reinforcing Irish consumers' intention to support local businesses, creators and retailers as the country enters the most crucial time of

year in the retail calendar.

Alice Mansergh, Director of Small Business at Google Ireland said, “The numbers speak for themselves; there is a very clear commitment by Irish consumers to shop local where they can, and it’s very encouraging to see that more consumers are specifically looking for Irish gifts at this time of year that is crucial to local businesses.”

ONLINE PRESENCE

As businesses prepare to face their first weekend in the lead up to Christmas with their doors closed, it’s important that they are ready and willing to meet con-

sumer demand, and most importantly, that they don’t lose hope.

“It has never been more important for Irish SMEs to have an online presence and make sure customers can find you.

Consumers can narrow their searches when shopping online to ensure they are supporting local retailers and suppliers in their area. Many local businesses don’t have the resources for quick delivery services, so look out for click and collect options in your vicinity. And of course, the all-important customer review that can be added to any business with a Google profile, will help showcase local businesses to a wider customer base."

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Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

Jill is available for advice and beauty consultations, at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio. Call 064 6632966

Keep calm and stress free for your skin We must look at the positive side of everything, especially this time of the year.

Check in with neighbours, friends and relatives, and long lost friends that we lost contact due to lack of time - give them a call. It can be rejuvenating for the mind and the soul. If we try to keep calm and stress free, it will have benefits to all aspects in your life and even your skin.

Blood flow is extremely important for the glow of your skin and stress can cause blockages in the energy flow of the body and tension in the body. Ways to help yourself that I would always recommend includes drinking two litres of water daily which is the first step in the right direction. Yes, it's easier in the summer, but try to keep it going. Not only will your skin feel better, but it'll be more hydrated, and your energy levels will improve.

Herbal teas are a great way to keep hydrated if you find water just too cold or not to your taste. I find drinking as much water in the early part of the day easier.

Camomile tea has a great calming effect on the body and also helps you get a great night's sleep which is always important for your skin care as it's one of

the top anti-ageing treatments you can give yourself. Try to relax as dealing with stress and wearing masks can cause acne.

Looking for healthy ways to de-stress is so important, especially at the moment.

Exercise for at least 30 minutes, try some breathing exercises, write things down.

Music is also a great help to totally chill out. Having an Epsom salt foot bath while watching a movie is super relaxing; anytime I do this my three kids line up and the toddlers always seem to get in first and I can see how relaxing it can be for each of them also. Rubbing a small bit of moisturiser on the foot after is super as the touch to the feet can be so grounding.

Juicing green vegetables is amazing for your skin and the beauty is it can be done at home. Spinach, celery, ginger, cucumber, lemons, limes, kale, turmeric, mint, and basil are all amazing mixed together for your gut health which has a hugely positive result for your skin. It helps with hydration if you find it hard to drink water. In the morning and evening cleanse and tone before using your serums and eye creams followed by either your night cream or day cream which will make you feel better.

• To make a booking or to find out more, call Jill on 064 6632966.

DOCUMENTARY: 'De Gaulle in Éirinn' will feature on TG4 to mark Charles de Gaulle’s visit to Ireland 50 years ago.

Broadcast to mark Charles de Gaulle’s 50th anniversary

A broadcast 'De Gaulle in Éirinn' to mark Charles de Gaulle’s 50th anniversary, which will explore the French leader’s 1969 visit to Ireland, will feature on TG4 on Wednesday, November 11 at 9.30pm.

It will reveal how the visit was motivated by his interest in Daniel O’Connell, as well as deeply personal reasons.

For six weeks in 1969, Ireland played host to General Charles de Gaulle, the greatest Frenchman since Napoleon.

Immediately after resigning as French president in April 1969, de Gaulle fled to the small town of Sneem in Kerry seeking peace and solitude – but he didn’t get it. A horde of international paparazzi descended on the town and besieged the general in his hotel, and the documentary features interviews with local people who share anecdotes of this extraordinary time. It also explores de Gaulle’s fascination with Daniel O’Connell and reveals how his visit to O’Connell’s home at Derrynane, helped him come to terms with his inner turmoil.

The General followed up his visit to Kerry with an extended stay at Cashel House Hotel in Connemara before concluding his visit in Dublin, where he and Irish president Éamon de Valera met for

the first time. Against extraordinary archive footage of de Gaulle and de Valera on the lawn of Áras an Uachtaráin, the film explores what the two men discussed and reveals how de Gaulle may even have predicted Brexit over 50 years ago. The French leader’s visit also led to stronger ties between Ireland and France, a relationship now growing in importance as Brexit gets underway.

But Charles de Gaulle also had a deeply personal and poignant reason for visiting Ireland, something that is explored at the end of the documentary.

Narrated by Doireann Ní Bhriain, 'De Gaulle in Éirinn' is produced by Tile Films for TG4. Tile Films’ Managing Director Stephen Rooke is executive producer for Tile Films Limited. Máire Ní Chonláin is executive producer for TG4.

The programme will be available worldwide on TG4.ie simultaneous to the broadcast, and available after transmission on: www.nasc.tg4.tv/De-Gaullein-Éirinn.

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Your personal flywheel We all know that person who looks like they ease through life.

Their career looks to constantly go from strength to strength. Family life and kids don’t seem too stressful, they can make time for leisure activities and staying fit and healthy. It seems they have all their plates spinning effortlessly. Firstly, comparison is the thief of joy, so never assume this comes easy, secondly, I want to propose a metaphor for ensuring you can get the most out of life.

Imagine that your life can be lived on your terms and you can manage the seemingly endless tasks in front of you and make time for YOU - this is the number one thing I have heard from people over the last two weeks; “How do I make time for myself?” - it is imminently possible, IF you build it the right way.

First, you have to get it moving smoothly.

Imagine a huge, heavy flywheel - a massive metal disk mounted on an axle. It’s three storeys tall and two feet thick. Your job is to get the flywheel turning on the axle as fast and as long as possible.

But first, you have to remove the dead spots: the flat parts of the wheel, then you have to remove obvious obstacles from your path.

Then you can start pushing.

BUT WHERE TO PUSH?

Imagine the giant flywheel has six handles; Faith, Family, Health and Fitness, Finances, Freedom, and Career.

When we look at our lives, we only have so much energy, capacity, and time to divide out across the areas we’d like to improve or maintain. In the past few months, we’ve been working on helping many people in Killarney and further afield regain focus many had lost over the last seven months.

We’ve had success through taking the time to sit down, thoughtfully assess situations, and make smart decisions based on our and our clients’ mission, vision, and values. Much of the aforementioned areas are associated strongly with individual goals, however many don’t consider the underlying driver behind why they have the goals they are striving towards. I’ll cover that in another article soon.

VISUALISATION

The flywheel concept helps us visualise where this energy goes as well as areas we may need to focus less on in order to support other areas that may have gotten forgotten about or gone by the wayside for one reason or another.

See the picture above. Each of these handles (categories) needs focus, and a balanced approach allows the flywheel i.e. your progress, to continue to spin easily.

When we’re working consistently on our goals/priorities within the time and energy bounds we have, we see positive progress - regularly.

All of us know what it feels like to have things balanced with family, faith, health and fitness, friends, work, and finances.

Then, when one thing gets out of whack - stress adds up at work and home since we don’t have our pressure relief from working out, then the next thing you know, you’re not focusing as well at work, your relationships with family and friends become strained, and your health gets worse due to even more stress.It’s a downward spiral each of us can relate to.

BUT JUST HOW DO WE FIX IT?

Assess your flywheel.

Write down the main areas of your life the values and activities that mean the most to you. Which areas need attention?

Is your health keeping you from doing the things you need or want to do?

If so, cut back on extra hours at work or social activities and add two hours’ worth of workouts a week.

FEELING LIKE YOUR FAITH IS FLAGGING?

If so, get up five minutes earlier and spend some time reading, meditating or praying.

Reconnect with your deeper self, and let an area that’s been eating up too much of your valuable time go. There’s never one big push that makes the flywheel turn faster.

WHAT REALLY MAKES A DIFFERENCE?

Pushing the flywheel handles consistently. Simple adjustments based on your priorities can make massive positive differences.

Don’t be afraid to make changes. When you adjust to help improve your flywheel, you’ll find it moves much easier, and with that you will likely find more time for other important things when your focus is balanced.

ANTI RACISM CAMPAIGN: Bus Éireann is proud to support a new anti-racism campaign in Ireland, including Killarney. Pictured is: Valéria Aquino.

Bus Éireann proud to support new anti-racism campaign in Killarney Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is proud to support a new anti-racism campaign by Transport for Ireland (TFI) and the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) which launched this week.

This is the eighth anti-racism campaign run by the National Transport Authority and the creative used in the campaign features a face created by combining a diverse range of ethnicities. The campaign will appear on social media as well as on board Bus Éireann vehicles, stops and stations in Killarney over the next two weeks.

Given the public transport capacity restrictions currently in force, online support is an essential this year.

“Public transport has an important role to play in supporting social cohesion, integration and diversity. Bus Éireann celebrates its multicultural workforce and we are proud to support this anti-racism campaign by the NTA,” Bus Éireann Chief People Officer Sinéad Kilkelly said. “We have more than 40 different nationalities represented

within our diverse 2,700 employees in Bus Éireann and we ask our passengers to join us in uniting against racism, everyone is welcome at Bus Éireann.”

National Transport Authority Chief Executive Officer Anne Graham added that "transport for Ireland is proud to be working with the Immigrant Council of Ireland in rolling out this important campaign".

"The key message is that everyone is welcome on public transport and that we are united against racism. I would encourage everyone to show their support by sharing this message and artwork on social.”

The campaign has partnered with ‘Humans of Dublin’ to spotlight people of diverse backgrounds who are active in promoting inclusivity and tolerance within Ireland. Valéria Aquino is featured travelling on board Bus Éireann services and each day this week they will feature a different portrait and story on the Instagram account @humansofdub.

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Scaring is Caring!

The children of Scallywags Preschool in Muckross had their annual Trick or Treat party for Temple Street Children's Hospital.

With Snap and Bob Apple put on hold this year, they got creative with 'Pass the EyeBall', 'Skittle Ghosts', 'Pumpkin Rolling', and 'Pin the Tail on the Cat'.

"There was a feast of shortcake fingers, strawberry ghosts and apple teeth to name a few," Patricia Quigley from Scallywags Preschool told the Killarney Ad-

vertiser.

"And on top of all that spooky fun the children and families of Scallywags Preschool raised an amazing €300. Their generosity and kindness will help ensure that children in Temple Street will continue to get the great care they need-when they need it."

Trick or Treat at Loughquittane School Some fun Hallowe'en activities were organised for pupils at Loughquittane NS last Friday as their Hallowe'en activities will be curtailed this mid-term.

They had a scavenger hunt, orienteering, bowling, eyeball putting, “feed the monster”, skeleton hunt and Hallowe'en music, before receiving treats.

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PRESENTATION: Dunloe Cup winners Presentation Secondary School, Milltown being presented with training tops by team sponsors Mike McCarthy of Larkin's Milltown and Seamus Kelly of Kelly's Londis Milltown at the school recently. Included in the photo are: Joshua Coffey, John Power, Cian Doe, Cillian Burke (C), Aaron O’Shea, Anthony Barrett, and Keith Evans. Front row: Mr G. O’Grady, Mike McCarthy, Mr J. Curtin, Seamus Kelly, and Mr T. Bonner. Second row: Rocco Sheehan, Nathaniel Doncel, Shane Evans, Dean Sheehan, Anthony Kelliher, Michael Keane, Dylan Moriarty. Third row: Marc Clifford, Luke Benson, Fionan Griffen, Tadgh Evans, Lachlan Griffen, James O’Dowd, and Ruairi Dorrian. Fourth row: Jack Teahan, Shane O’Connor, Liam Evans, Harry Kelly, Patrick O’Sullivan, and Brendan O’Donoghue. Missing from photo: Padraic Talbot, Sean Quirke, Aaron O’Donoghue. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Astellas takes top prize at 2020 SEAI energy awards The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced the winners of the 2020 SEAI Energy Awards during an online awards ceremony which saw pharmaceutical company, Astellas Ireland take home the top prize for 'Energy Team of the Year'.

THINK PINK: For Breast Cancer Awareness month, staff and students of St Brigid’s Killarney wore pink in support of the ‘Wear It Pink Campaign’. Pictured front row left to right were: Cara O'Sullivan, Sarah Reidy, and Yen Leniston. Middle row: Katie McHugh, Stephanie Horan (Teacher), and Katie Murphy. Back l-r were: Sarra Neher, Ms. Brosnan, and Ms. Finnerty.

Astellas manufactures pharmaceutical products for the global market from its Killorglin facility. The Energy Management Team at the Kerry plant work in conjunction with senior management and all employees to continuously improve energy performance on site.

Over the last three years the team has achieved an energy reduction of 15% and delivered almost 20 projects each year.

Upon receiving the award, Megan Staunton, Site Energy Lead at Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant said "it’s fantastic to win the 'Energy Team of the Year' at this year’s

SEAI Energy Awards".

"It is a brilliant recognition of all the hard work that has been undertaken on site and the proactive approach that Astellas Kerry Plant has taken to incorporate sustainability into its core values. It’s only through the collaboration of everybody on site, including all employees, all members of the energy team and senior management that we are able to achieve our energy goals every year.”

A total of 10 awards were presented to individuals, businesses, communities, and public sector organisations in recognition of their commitment and dedication to sustainable energy and climate action.

The online awards ceremony was hosted by broadcast journalist, Andrea Gilligan, who was joined by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan TD for a special interview.

For full details on all winning projects, visit www.seai.ie.

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Spirit Radio launching in Killarney today Locals will today (Friday) be able to tune into a unique radio station for the first time as Spirit Radio will begin broadcasting in Killarney on 91.2FM. | By Michelle Crean The station, originally launched in 2011, was only available in other counties and towns throughout Ireland.

However, now Killarney locals will be able to tune in and hear a mix of uplifting music and chat.

CEO of the inspirational station, Rob Clarke expressed his delight to be up and running.

"It’s great to finally have the opportunity to connect with listeners in this beautiful

area. We’ve had a few challenges but are now launching and are keen to engage with the people here.”

Spirit Radio has a Christian ethos. The music driven station plays an upbeat mix that includes leading artists from the world of contemporary Christian music.

The station is broadcasting in all the main cities and 14 of the largest towns across Ireland. Rob said the response across the country has been terrific.

“People have warmed to our mix of uplifting music and chat.”

The station provides a magazine style programme which covers current affairs, plus a mix of health, fashion, food, relationships, fitness and faith.

And radio listenership in Ireland continues to be very high and recent surveys suggest that in the current health crisis people are using radio more and more to stay in touch, Rob added.

“There is a growing interest in radio. With the current lockdown and travel restrictions, people value the companionship and sense of connection that radio brings in its own unique way. People value Spirit Radio because it is upbeat, edifying radio.

Our talk shows and presenters speak about a broad range of subjects, health,

relationships, nutrition, finance, current affairs, sport and faith,” he said.

“We have one studio in Bray, Co Wicklow and produce one programme for the country. We will look to build links with people in Killarney who can help provide us with insights and news from Kerry.

Currently one of our journalists is working remotely in Kerry. Uniquely in Ireland, Spirit is a listener supported radio station.

The station has a large and growing support team who really drive the station forward.”

Spirit Radio is available via mobile Apps, Internet and on the Irish Radio Player. It is also broadcasting across Ireland on 549 Medium Wave.

Lift embargo on the Recovery Haven takes its marts - says Kerry TD Movember Challenge online Cancer support charity, Recovery Haven, is calling on the men of Kerry to join them this November as they take their annual Movember challenge online.

| By Michelle Crean TD Danny Healy-Rae is this week calling on the Government, the Taoiseach and the Minister for Agriculture to take immediate action to lift the embargo on the marts and allow farmers and dealers to buy and sell cattle.

The move follows the pandemonium that took place on Saturday when the online system broke down in several marts. This resulted in hundreds of cattle been taken home without being sold, he explained.

"This is the time of year that farmers sell their cattle to pay their bills to contractors, feed suppliers, vets and others.

Many other farmer's herds have been locked down all year because of a broken down TB eradication scheme – where there is no understanding by the Department of the damage deer and badgers are doing spreading the disease," he said.

"These farmers are free to sell now and can’t. If customers all over the country

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can go into shops and supermarkets to buy meat, surely the farmers should be allowed to utilise the marts to sell their cattle to replenish supplies. Marts should be deemed an essential service also."

All marts have behaved impeccably and have followed all guidelines, he added.

"I call again on the Government to open up the marts immediately."

Current COVID-19 restrictions mean that the charity will not be able to run its popular Movember event as they have done in previous years.

However, instead of abandoning this hugely successful fundraiser entirely, organisers have decided to put a call out to those interested in taking part in a virtual capacity.

The Movember concept itself remains the same, whereby the men taking part grow their moustache or beard during November. But instead of physically collecting sponsorship as in previous years, organisers are asking participants to set up an online fundraising page - either through GoFundMe or similar platforms or simply by choosing Recovery Haven Kerry as the benefiting charity on

your Facebook page.

The charity is also eager to see before, progress and after pics of your hair-growing journey which they too will share online before you shave it all off at the end of November.

Anyone interested in signing up is asked to contact Recovery Haven to register on 066 7192122 or email marisa@recoveryhavenkerry.com, and of course tag the charity on Facebook and they will share your link.

“As we try to adjust to this new, 'virtual' normality, we would love if the men of Kerry would consider supporting us in this campaign and help raise some much-needed funds to support cancer patients and their families across the county,” said Recovery Haven Marketing Officer, Marisa Reidy.

“Movember has been hugely important to our fundraising efforts in the past few years so we would love if people would support us again this year, albeit in a virtual capacity.”

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Kerry Motor Club leads the way in promoting women in motorsport Kerry Motor Club has become the first motorsport club in Ireland to gain 20x20 status - a nationwide programme to promote the active role women play in sports clubs all over Ireland, as competitors or on management and committee level.

The north-Kerry-based motor club will now work with the 20x20 organisation by setting out to reach the organisation’s three main targets.

Both hope to see a 20 percent increase in media coverage of women in sport, a 20 percent increase in female participation at a player, coach, referee and administrative level, and more attendance at women’s games and events.

“We are creating a cultural shift in our perception of girls and women in sport.

There is so much to celebrate when it comes to women’s sport in Ireland, but there isn’t enough noise. We’re making some noise because if she can’t see it, she can’t be it,” a 20x20 spokesperson said.

“20×20 is about creating a more inclusive, healthier Ireland – it’s not a ‘women for women’ initiative; it’s an ‘all of society for all of society’ movement. We’re asking all sections of Irish society to ‘Show Your Stripes’ and pledge one small action to support women and girls in sport and physical activity in Ireland.”

Kerry Motor Club is already active in promoting women in motorsport, both as competitors and as committee members.

In fact, in the early 1980s, the club ran a special stage on the Circuit of Kerry Rally which was staffed entirely by women marshals and timekeepers.

This is believed to be the only time in the history of Irish motorsport that this happened.

Since then, Kerry Motor Club has not

rested on its laurels and continues to encourage Kerry women to get involved in motorsport.

Current members include Katie Quinn, daughter of one of the club’s champion drivers Mick, who won the ladies award in the 2019 Top Part West Coast Rally Championship.

Native Irish speaker and accomplished rally navigator Elaine Ni She from the West Kerry Gaeltacht promotes the sport through the Irish language on TG4 and Radio Na Gaeltachta.

Tarbert’s Megan Costello is the first third-generation rally competitor to represent Kerry. Her father Jason and her grandfather Joe are well-respected local rally drivers.

Family ties are not just reserved for the club’s competing members.

It is fair to say that Michelle Walsh was born into the club.

Her parents Kevin and Noreen are club stalwarts. Their only daughter has taken on many roles including office manager and rally secretary during busy national rally championship weekends.

Abbeydorney’s Linda O’Neil is an award-winning rally co-driver but also serves as the club’s child protection officer. Christina Fealy is the current club treasurer.

Emma O’Shea encourages her daughter Kerry to get involved in club activities.

Brenda Duffin and her daughter Ciara have both co-driven for their husband/ father Eoin in rally events all over Ireland.

“Most club activities have been postponed for this year, but this gives us a great opportunity to take stock of where we are as a club and what we have achieved,” Club Chairman PJ O’Dowd said. “I’m proud to say that if you search into the past, present or future of Kerry

20X20 CHARTER: Kerry Motor Club members Christina Fealy and Emma O’Shea marshalling on last year’s Killarney Historic Rally.

Motor Club, you will find the names of many competitive and hard-working women at the backbone of our organisation.”

It is not just the current membership that has helped the club grow, Anne Talbot was one of the main organisers of the Circuit of Kerry rally in the late 1980s and early 1990s when the event formed a round of a UK championship.

Friendships formed then ensure the rally is still popular with overseas crews today.

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Raggett prepares the winning laurels for awards ceremonies and has done for years.

Kerry Motor Club is the first motorsport club in Ireland to sign the 20x20 accreditation as confirmed by scheme officials this week.

The sport’s national governing body Motorsport Ireland is one of many national organisations to hold 20x20 accreditation but, no other local-level motor club has been included in the scheme.

WOMEN IN MOTORSPORT: Lissivigeen National School teacher and West Kerry native Elaine Ni She is well-known for promoting motorsport on TG4 and Radio Na Gaeltachta.

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Breakthrough Cancer Research (Breakthrough) has launched a fundraising appeal encouraging everyone in Kerry to use the extra hour we gained with the clocks going back to help ‘Buy Back Time’ for cancer patients who have lost months to COVID-19.

The charity is asking people to donate an hour of their time to raise much needed funds to help restart cancer research programmes into new and more effective cancer treatments that were put on hold at the onset of the pandemic.

One person in Ireland still dies every hour from cancer, a figure which Breakthrough says will tragically increase as cancer screenings, treatments, and research have all lost months to COVID. This could be months too late for someone and cost them years of their life.

To get involved in the Buy Back Time appeal, you can simply donate the value of an hour or your time on breakthroughcancerresearch.ie/buybacktime, or stretch that hour even further by hosting a virtual fundraising event or by joining one of Breakthrough’s events. You can also text BCR to 50300 - texts cost €4*. ................................................................

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Due to public health related restrictions on gatherings, the programme has now evolved into a blended learning experience that consists of one online course every week for four weeks and a local fishing trip for the fifth session to complete the programme. Since July IFI’s Education and Outreach team have piloted the programme with a number of Foróige groups nationwide.

The four week online programme is designed for young people between the ages of 12-17-years-old. Group numbers for the fishing trip are always in line with the current public health advice, however up to 20 people can partake in the online course.

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STUDENTS DIARY The highs and lows of remote learning I am currently utilizing technology to participate in remote learning and this experience is in no way how I expected to be spending my Leaving Cert year of study.

I'm amazed by the technology afforded me and the advancements in the field of communications. I have been able to arrange meetings face to face - albeit through a screen - with my teachers on numerous occasions, which I find to be most advantageous, I can only imagine the possibilities for future generations to avail of such momentous technologies.

Each day, I attempt to follow a rigorous schedule as though I am at school. I wake up at my usual time and attend classes systematically. I focus on assignments due for that day.

Unfortunately, I do find myself overwhelmed with the workload at times and I have occasionally lost track of the assignments due. But I suppose this is a learning process at its core, and undoubtedly it will enable me to further my organisational skills and perhaps it will lead me to become a more meticulous

person in future years.

My teachers have been most helpful, naturally, some more than others. They upload PowerPoints and notes online and keep me up-to-date on the current topics being covered in class. I appreciate the abundance of compassionate and ingenuous teachers that have enabled my remote learning. I feel supported in every facet of my educational journey, I commend the members of my school community for their adaptability and continual pursuit in supplying tuition to every student they can.

POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

One positive of my experience with remote learning is the respite it provides for my mental health. I find myself to be more relaxed studying at home and I am eternally grateful for the break from the cesspool of anxiety that is school life for me. I enjoy that I am able to take each assignment in my stride, and I find that this contributes to a greater understanding of the information that I am presented with.

I feel empowered in terms of taking the reins regrading my own academic future.

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to use your time wisely now to do plenty of research on the course details so that you can make an informed choice. Lots of Virtual Open Days are happening from now up to Christmas and indeed throughout the year to help with your research.

HEAR OR DARE SCHEMES

Students who applying for the HEAR or the DARE schemes will be required to fill in supplementary forms later but apply for CAO in the normal way. See www.accesscollege.ie for details. QQI FET/FETAC applicants will need to supply a PPS number so that CAO can obtain examination details directly from QQI. Students who are enrolled in a third level college course and who wish to change course will need documentation from that college.

MATURE STUDENTS

Mature students (aged 23 on or before January 1 in the year of entry) will need to complete a Mature Applicant Form so as to be carefully evaluated by the HEIs (Higher Education Institutions). Some institutions may also conduct assessments and interviews for mature students so it is important to contact the colleges for such information.

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and PRO of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant. For details see www. mycareerplan.ie.

RESOURCES A Demo Application is available in the ‘Student Resources’ section of the CAO website which is really helpful to take a look at before starting an application.

There are also very helpful video guides for applicants and parents. So there are lots of resources available and time is on your side so start your research now in planning for the next step in your education, regardless of what stage you are at.

Leaving Cert student Ellen Hickey from St Brigid's Killarney tells readers the positives and the negatives associated with remote learning as she prepares for her Leaving Cert.

CHALLENGING: Ellen Hickey from St Brigid's Killarney this week talks about the challenges of remote learning as she prepares for her Leaving Cert.

In short, remote learning has allowed me to participate in school without hindering my health, for this I am thankful. As with everything, online learning has its downfalls, the lack of social exchange has been a difficult transition, yet, I have found that the benefits far outweigh the negatives.

FEELING LOST

However, this experience has also led me to feel lost; I feel as though I am wading through an endless ocean trying to discover where water meets land, the process of remote learning had led me

to confront feelings of inadequacy and frustration. The rudimentary goings on of school have been replaced by my solitary education through the screen I stare at day after day. I miss the spontaneity of school. The arbitrary conversations that occur between teacher and student in environments of education, the covert giggles between my friend and me, the lunch breaks spent dissecting gossip as though it is a world altering experiment.

I long for the days spent immersed in my education.

Each day, I find that it is a herculean effort to motivate myself to participate in my schoolwork from the confines of my bedroom. I feel a loss of urgency to complete my assignments as I am no longer expected to produce answers each class.

It is hard to continue working at home as one is not provided with continuous validation and incentive.

Remote learning has been draining mentally as I no longer have anyone to compare answers or theories with, I have been simply left to my own devices, leading me to continually question my perception of each topic.

I had not realised the magnitude of comprehension that discussion between fellow students provided me. I long for the intellectual discourse between my peers on topics such as poetry, history and current affairs.

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IN MEMORIAM 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

5TH ANNIVERSARY

8TH ANNIVERSARY

MCLELLAN

MCLELLAN

BUCKLEY

HEALY

In loving memory of Bridie Buckley, late of Lismongane, Fossa, Killarney, who died on the 31st October, 2015.

Cherished memories of Daniel Healy Late of Rockfield, Tralee Road, Killarney Whose 8th anniversary occurs on the 1st November.

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

No length of time can take away, Thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Also memoring his dad Daniel Healy who tragically lost his life on 27th of April 2020.

May they Rest in Peace together

It is sad to walk the roads alone, Instead of side by side, But to all there comes a moment, When the ways of life divide.

Deeply loved and sadly missed Mam, Mary and the extended family. xxx

In Loving Memory of Rita McLellan (NEE FLEMING) late of Faha and Arshanavooley Killarney who passed away on the 28/10/2019.

God looked around his garden, And he found an empty place.

He looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest.

Gods garden must be beautiful.

He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering.

He knew you were in pain.

He knew that you would never Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb.

So he closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace be thine”.

In Loving Memory of Rita McLellan (NEE FLEMING) late of Faha and Arshanavooley Killarney who passed away on the 28/10/2019.

We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all.

Sadly missed and always remembered, by your ‘Muckross Family’ in the Garden Restaurant and Trustees, Management and staff of Muckross House.

11TH & 4TH ANNIVERSARY RYAN

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didnt go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

Sadly missed by her brother, Derek, Sister in Law, Kathleen, and Children, Kiain, Aoife and Dara.

1ST ANNIVERSARY MCLELLAN (NEE FLEMING)

In loving memory of a dear sister Rita McLellan late of Faha and Ardshanavooly who died on 28th October 2019 You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special memories of you today.

Sadly missed by your brother Malcolm, sister-law Caroline, nephew Éanna, nieces Alianne and Leah xx

1ST ANNIVERSARY MCLELLAN (NEE FLEMING)

In loving memory of a dear sister Rita McLellan late of Faha and Ardshanavooly who died on 28th October 2019 Treasured memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on.

Sadly missed by your sister Diana and brother in law Mick xx

IN MEMORIAM

You gave us years of happiness, Then came sorrow and tears, But you left us beautiful memories, We will treasure through the years.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered

by Kathleen, Teddy, Demetria, Timothy, Andrew, Cáitlin and Séarlait.

In loving memory of Mary (Mai) and Timothy (Tim) Ryan Late of Clydine, Kilcummin, Killarney

Sadly missed by your loving family.

2ND ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

8TH ANNIVERSARY HEALY

5TH ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

Mary who died on the 10th of February 2009 and Timothy who died on 18th November 2016 R.I.P. We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your resting place we visit Flowers we put with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 31st October at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral. via webcam

In loving memory of Bridie Buckley, late of Lismongane, Fossa, Killarney, who died on the 31st October, 2015.

Deep are our memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

They bring a smile, Sometimes a tear, But always a wish, That you were still here.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Mary, Micheál, Aoife, Míceál, Eoin and their families.

Treasured memories of Daniel Healy, Rockfield Tralee Road, Killarney who died on the 1st November 2012.

Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may be gone, But in our hearts you still live on.

Missed and loved always by Uncle Johnny, Breda, Diane, Sean, Kevin and David

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. MC

14TH & 10TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Bernie Buckley, late of Rockfield, Faha, Killarney who passed on 3rd November 2018.

2 Years have passed since that sad day, You closed your eyes and slipped away, You left us quietly and made no fuss, But broke the hearts of all of us, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, You are always there.

Missed and lovingly remembered by Dio, Michelle, Kieran, Shane and all the Buckley /Ryan Families.

CRONIN

In loving memory of Pat and Nora Cronin, The Island, Killarney who died on October 13th 2006 and November 11th 2010.

Rest In Peace.

Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Always remembered by your loving family.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity.

There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received. EOC

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30.10.2020 46TH & 19TH ANNIVERSARIES

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3RD ANNIVERSARY

11TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN DOYLE

MURPHY

DENNEHY

In loving memory of Nancy Doyle (Nee O’Sullivan) Late of Ballaugh, Crosstown and formerly of Worcestershire, U.K. Died 1st November 2017

In loving memory of Freddie Murphy, Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on 5th of November 2009.

With loving thoughts we remember a wonderful Dad and Grandy, Paddy Dennehy, Kilbrean.

A heart of gold, A life so true, Loved and respected, By all he knew.

Always willing, helpful and kind, What beautiful memories he left behind.

Without your kind and gentle smile, And sweet familiar face, A treasured life is missing, And the world’s a sadder place.

LOONEY

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

Ansin chuala an guth ó na flaithis á rá: “Scríobh: Is beannaithe na mairbh a fhaigheann bás sa Tiarna.... i dtreo go scoirfidh siad dá saothar mar tá a n-oibreacha á leanúint.”

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord.

Now they can rest after their labours for their good deeds go with them.”

Rev. 14:13 Cuireadh na Nollag

If we could write a story, It would be the greatest story ever told, Of a kind loving sister, Who had a heart of gold.

We could write a million pages, But still be unable to say, Just how much we love and miss you, Every single day.

Sadly missed by your loving family, brothers and sisters and extended family.

Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair dó A Thiarna Loved and missed now and always by your loving wife Kathleen, son Shane, daughters Caitriona and Máire, extended family and friends.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 1st November at 12.00 in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh acu.

2ND ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

14TH ANNIVERSARY

22ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

MURPHY

In loving memory of Seamus Óg Murphy Aughacurreen, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who died on the 1st November, 2006.

When your beautiful Heart stop beating, Our hearts just Broke in two, Knowing that Here on earth, There will never Be another like you.

Always loved and remembered Dad, Mom, Sisters Shauna, Amy & brother John xxxxxx

In loving memory of Dan Moynihan Late of Shronedraugh, Headford Who died on 30th October 2018 R.I.P. No length of time can take away, Thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Loved and remembered every day by your loving wife Nuala, Sons, Daughter and Families

30TH ANNIVERSARY

LUCEY

Treasured memories of a Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, John/Jackie Lucey Late of Mastergeeha, Kilcummin who died on the 5th November 2008.

R.I.P. A shadow walks beside us Forever by our side Always there to guide us Ever since you died And now on your anniversary It’s up to God above To tell you how much we miss you And send you all our love.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving wife Ann and family.

IN MEMORIAM

Deep are the memories Precious to stay No passing of time Can take it away They bring a smile Sometimes a tear But always a wish That you were here From the Harrington family Anniversary Mass @6.15 on Saturday 31st of October in St Mary’s Cathedral livestream.

JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times. C.D.

We see the stars at night time, Shining bright and clear, And as we say ‘Goodnight, God Bless,’ We know you always hear.

Anniversary Mass Saturday 31st October in St Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm via web cam

21ST ANNIVERSARY

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Always loved and forever in our hearts, Your Husband John Joe, Sons Tadhg and Sean, Daughters Joanne & Deirdre, Daughters in law, Sons in law and Grandchild

O’SHEA

In loving memory of Ellen O’Shea late of Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 1st November, 1999.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

Always remembered by your husband Joe and family.

PRAYER FOR HEALING 12TH ANNIVERSARY

As peace surrounds you everywhere, In heavenly skies above, Here on earth you’re deeply missed, And thought about with love.

In loving memory of Noreen O’Sullivan Late of ‘Alavista’, Rock Road, Killarney Who died on 1st November, 1998

DOYLE

In loving memory of John Doyle, 39 O’ Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, who died on the 30th of October 1990.

You lived your life so graciously, And always did your best, And now you’re gone with the Angels, And it’s time for you to rest.

Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing, you can certainly recreate me.. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any unproductive cells.

Open any blocked arteries and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

With Thanks, M.J.K

MARY MALONE’S PRAYER FOR HEALING Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power.

Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing you can certainly re-create me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken.

Root out any damaged cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged cells. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection.

Let the warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function.

And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life.

I ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

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1ST ANNIVERSARY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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2ND ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

O’DONOGHUE

O’DONOGHUE

1ST ANNIVERSARY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Angela O’Donoghue, 15 Arbutus Drive, Killarney.

Who sadly passed away on the 31st of October 2019.

As I lovingly remember my Mom on this, her first year anniversary, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all my friends and neighbours who visited me at home, travelled long distances, sent mass cards and to those who live abroad, thank you for your calls and texts of support.

To all those who came out on a cold November night to be by my side and to pay your respects to Mom, your presence at the removal, the funeral home, the funeral mass and at the burial will never be forgotten. To my aunty Doreen and the Griffin family and to my cousins Trisha, Josie, Cheyenne and Tasha and the extended Lynch family, thank you for your kindness and support.

Thank you to Micheal and Mary O’Shea and Gerald Fitzgerald at O’Shea’s Funeral home for your poise and calmness and for walking me through the funeral arrangements in such a dignified and compassionate manner. Moms wishes were fulfilled which brought me great comfort.

Thank you also to the gravediggers at Milltown graveyard for their patience and professionalism in preparing Moms final resting place.

I want to thank Dr. Quirke and all the staff at Deenagh Medical Centre for always making our visits so relaxed and light-hearted. To all the doctors, nurses, porters, catering and domestic staff at Kerry General Accident and Emergency and Skellig Ward for the first class care and attention shown to Mom. Thank you to the reception staff, medical, care assistants, catering and domestic staff at Mowlam Nursing Home who showed great vigilance, understanding and respect when caring for Mom. To Fr. Niall Howard, thank you for taking the time to talk with me about our funny memories of Mom and for delivering a very personal and heartfelt service. Thank you to my friend Sean Fleming who served beautifully on the alter, my friends Frank Lewis and Bridget Delaney for delivering the readings in such a comforting and respectful fashion and to the choir, thank you for the beautiful music that accompanied the service.

When God was making Mothers, He must have made a fuss, He spent a lot of time on one, And gave that one to us, Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you as my Mother, Was the greatest gift of all, Because you were so special, No words can ever say, How much I love and miss you, Today and every day.

Sadly missed but always remembered, I love you loads Mom and always will from your daughter Kate.

As it would have been impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of my sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the love and support I received.

First year Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral on October 31st at 6.15pm. Due to Covid restrictions, the mass can be viewed on the Cathedral website.

IN MEMORIAM

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Seanie O’Donoghue Late of Ardshanavooley Who died on 27th October 2018 Today is the anniversary of the day we lost you, and for a time it felt as though our life had ended too.

But loss has taught us many things, and how we face each day, with hope and happy memories to help us on our way.

And though we are full of sadness, that you are no longer here, Your influence still guides us, and we still feel you near.

What we shared will never die, it lives within our hearts, Bringing strength and comfort while we are apart.

Seanie, We miss you every day.

Forever in our hearts, Mom & Dad

In loving memory of Sean Donoghue Today is full of memories of a brother 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.

That’s why this special message Is sent to heaven above, For the angels to take care of you And give you all my love.

From your brother Gerard, sister in law Marlene and nephews Ryan, Jacob and Robbie Sean.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In Loving Memory of Seanie O’Donoghue Late of 68 Ardshanavooly, Killarney.

You are the lovely brother, I’ve adored since I was small, And for me the day you left us Was the saddest time of all.

In loving memory of a wonderful brother Seanie O’Donoghue Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Lovingly remembered from your brother Terry, and Mere.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

I know you can feel my tears, And you don’t want me to cry, Yet I can’t understand why someone, So precious had to die.

I miss you so very much, And my tears I cannot hide, Yet within my heart I feel, You are always by my side.

Ever since you went away, Life has never been the same, But it comforts me to know, That one day we will meet again.

Always loved and remembered, Your sister Suzanne, Brother in Law Kieran, Myles & Rosabelle

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Grace O Donoghue Lissyconnor, Rathmore who died on the 29th October 2019 As we lovingly remember our dear mother on her first anniversary, we the family would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us, travelled long distance, called to our home, attended the rosary, the removal and funeral mass.

To those who send mass cards, perpetual enrolments, letters of sympathy, floral tributes and phone calls.

A sincere thanks to Fr. Pat O’Donnell for his beautiful mass and pastoral care throughout the years, to Joan and Sheila for their lovely music, to O’Keeffe’s undertakers, staff and grave diggers for their professionalism.

Thank you to the doctors, nurses, staff and ambulance service of University Hospital, Kerry. To Dr. Walsh, Dr. Norton, public health nurses Mary, Sheila and Debra. To Mum’s home helps Kathleen and Helen.

A special word of thanks to Mary Crowley for her help, kindness and compassion shown to Mum over the years.

To our kind neighbours and her dear friends and relatives that never failed to visit Mum. A special word of thanks to our neighbours and friends who did a wonderful job organising and directing the funeral traffic.

To Kingdom Kitchen Catering Services for their lovely meal.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

First Anniversary Mass for Gracie O Donoghue will take place on Sunday 1st November at St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore at 11:30.

Loved and sadly missed by your sons Denis and Paul, daughters Joan and Mary, sons-in-law Tim and Joe, daughter-in-law Bridget, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In loving memory of a wonderful brother Seanie I hold on to our memories, The ones that are so dear, To keep you always close, Now that you are not there.

You were called, it was your time, But it is so true, You have left a legacy, There was no one like you.

You were very special, And I want to say, I feel lost in many ways, You are not here today.

But I will never forget you, And I know I have been blessed, To have you for my brother, Because you were the best.

MIssed every day Seanie.

Rest in Peace.

Your loving sister Cathriona.

JESUS Remembering my Uncle Seanie on his 2nd Anniversary.

I thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.

Lovingly remembered always, Your niece Andrea.

May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times. PM

MIRACLE PRAYER 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. EOC

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9TH ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

33RD ANNIVERSARY

SPELLMAN

SPELLMAN

SPELLMAN

RANDLES

In loving memory of Conor Spellman Who died on 5th November 2011 late of Ballycasheen road killarney

In loving memory of Conor Spellman, late of Ballycasheen Road, Killarney who died on the 5th November 2011.

In loving memory of Conor Spellman, late of Ballycasheen Road, Killarney who died on the 5th November 2011.

In loving memory of Neil Randles late of Muckross Road, Killarney who died on the 3rd November, 1987.

I walk for you

It’s sometimes hard to know, Why some things happen as they do, For so much joy and happiness was centred around you.

It seems so hard to comprehend, That you’re no longer here, But all the happy memories Will help to keep you near.

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

I put your name on my back Your soul in my heart And I walk with others who know each step each thought each breath each bubble sent skyward Is for you A walk to remember is what they call it but I do not walk to remember I remember every minute of every day I walk to celebrate to thank you to acknowledge you to scream your name to those who forget I walk for you for love Sadly missed, loved always, from Michelle, Hollie and Fionn

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal.

You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me.

I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by Denis, Noreen and Fran.

Lovingly remembered Antoinette & Seánagh

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. GS

MIRACLE PRAYER 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.

EOC

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE

33 years have passed since that sad day, You closed your eyes and slipped away, You left us quietly and made no fuss, But broke the hearts of all of us No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts You are always there.

Today we bring you roses, Sprinkled with our tears, For you are still a part of us, In spite of passing years, You are more than a treasured memory, From whom we had to part, You’re a light that burns within us, In a corner of our hearts.

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

Always loved and remembered by your wife Kay and family, Bernadette, David, Susan, Rosaleen and Tom, Vincent, Mike, Helena, Lynda and Aileen, grandchildren Tara, Rachel, Niamh, Luke, Lee, Ciara, Finn, Con, Sam, Conor and Harry.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

POWERFUL NOVENA

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. ET

JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times. PP

Jesus who has said ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the most holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (mention request).

Oh Jesus has said all you ask the Father in my name he will grant, through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in Thy name that my prayer be granted (mention request).

Jesus who has said Heaven and earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Mention request).

Promise publication.

N.L.

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SEE OUR COLUMNISTS’ COVERAGE OF THE WEEK IN SPORT EAMONN FITZGERALD & SEAN MORIARTY

| By Adam Moynihan

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Kerry overpower Donegal to clinch National League title Any major fears that Donegal would come to Tralee and spoil Kerry’s coronation party were allayed when Saturday’s match programme was released online.

It was clear that the Ulstermen had one eye (if not two) firmly fixed on their up-

PUSHING ON: Gavin White of Kerry and Dr Croke’s takes on Donegal’s Michael Langan. Photo: Matt Browne/ Sportsfile

coming championship opener against fierce rivals Tyrone; five starters - Michael Murphy, Eoghan Bán Gallagher, Neil McGee, Ryan McHugh and Paul Brennan – had been left at home and another – Hugh McFadden – had dropped

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The work-rate and hunger the forwards showed in spades – right up to the final whistle, well after the contest was over – was perhaps the most encouraging aspect of the entire outing.

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Kerry were already favourites to beat Donegal. They certainly would have fancied their chances of beating half of them. Still, there was a job to be done and, in fairness to the league leaders, they went out and did it.

RETURN

The hosts lined out as selected for the second match in a row with the only changes coming on the bench as Jack Barry and Stephen O’Brien returned to the 26 at the expense of Pa Kilkenny and Joe O’Connor.

The Donegal men who did take to the field had personal pride and championship places to play for and one guy who put his hand up on Saturday was Ciarán Thompson. The Naomh Conaill forward kicked five points in total, including two brilliant efforts in the first few minutes to cancel out David Moran’s icebreaker and give the visitors a 2-1 lead.

Dara Moynihan equalised in the ninth minute after some good hands by David Clifford and, up this point, there was nothing to separate the sides.

Kerry corner back Jason Foley was sinbinned in the 14th minute and when Oisín Gallen scored moments later, Peter Keane must have feared that a challenging 10 minutes lay ahead. As it turned out, it was his counterpart, Bonner, who needed to be afraid.

First, the excellent Tom O’Sullivan unlocked the door with a delightful pass in behind the packed Donegal defence and Seán O’Shea kept his cool to find the back of the net. Three minutes later, O’Sullivan blazed over after being played in by Tony Brosnan. And just after that, fellow defender Gavin White blazed a trail through

the heart of the opposition rearguard before dispatching a superb left-footed strike which wrong-footed Shaun Patton in the Donegal goal.

White hopped the ball twice in a row halfway through his marauding run, but you can take nothing away from the pace and determination he showed to create the opportunity, and the composure he showed to finish it.

Kerry now led 2-3 to 0-3 and, despite their numerical disadvantage, things were only about to get better.

DOUBTERS

A lot of fuss has been made about Tony Brosnan’s exclusion from the Kerry squad in recent years. If he can run up such incredible numbers at club level, why not try him at intercounty? Some doubters remained unconvinced, though, and, in fairness, until a player actually goes out and does it, those doubts are justifiable.

Well, if Saturday’s league decider showed us anything, it’s that Brosnan can do it at the highest level. The Dr Crokes sharpshooter was sublime against Donegal, mixing skill, speed and creativity with a ferocious appetite for work. He was Kerry’s Man of the Match on the day and, worryingly for the rest of the country, he is developing an incredibly exciting full forward partnership with his captain David Clifford.

After Jason McGee had kicked a huge score for Donegal in the 22nd minute, Brosnan took a stranglehold on the game during a devastating 120-second period in which he kicked three points without reply. Brosnan twice combined with Clifford to score his first and second points of the day and seconds later he had registered his third to give Kerry an eightpoint lead.

This all happened while Kerry were down to 14. A penny for Jason Foley’s thoughts as he sat and watched his teammates do-

ing gaisce without him.

Thompson (two frees), McGee and Caolan McGonigle kept Donegal tipping over but O’Shea, Brosnan and Clifford (free) did likewise for Kerry, and the champions elect led by seven, 2-9 to 0-8, at half-time.

ONE-SIDED

A black card for Paddy McGrath, which kept him out of the action for the end of the first period and the start of the second, did little to help Donegal’s chances but, in truth, the fight was gone out of them by this stage. Gallen and Thompson pointed in the 39th and 47th minutes respectively but that’s all they could muster in a one-sided half of football.

With Clifford (0-4), O’Shea (0-3, 2f) and Brosnan (0-2, 1m) to the fore, Kerry scored nine of the eleven second-half points, including the last seven straight, as they cruised to a 14-point victory.

Jack Barry and Stephen O’Brien were introduced in the 44th minute but with nothing really at stake, there wasn’t much to do.

Tom O’Sullivan, Paul Murphy and Gavin White shone for Kerry in defence while the aforementioned scorers did the damage at the other end. Dara Moynihan also put in a huge shift. His performance was typical of Kerry on the day. The work-rate and hunger that he and his fellow forwards showed in spades – right up to the final whistle, well after the contest was over – was perhaps the most encouraging aspect of the entire outing.

In the end, Kerry secured their 21st Division 1 title and David Clifford raised the New Ireland Cup to no fanfare in an empty stadium. It was an underwhelming, perhaps even unsettling, experience for Kerry supporters, that’s for sure. But if we have to go through it twice more before the year is out, so be it.

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MAN OF THE MATCH (as selected by readers of the Killarney Advertiser): After last Saturday’s game, our readers were tasked with completing an online survey to rate the Kerry players’ performances out of 10.

Four players received an average rating of 8 or higher: Tom O’Sullivan (8.23), David Clifford (8.62), Gavin White (8.65) and your Man of the Match, Tony Brosnan (9.27).

Thank you to everyone who participated.

We plan to make this a regular feature of our coverage moving forward.

KERRY SCORERS: Seán O’Shea 1-4 (2f), Tony Brosnan 0-6 (1m), David Clifford 0-5 (1f), Gavin White 1-0, David Moran 0-1, Dara Moynihan 0-1, Tom O’Sullivan 0-1.

DONEGAL SCORERS: Ciarán Thompson 0-5 (2f), Oisín Gallen 0-2 (1f), Jason McGee 0-2, Caolon McGonigle 0-1.

KERRY: Shane Ryan; Jason Foley, Tadhg Morley, Tom O’Sullivan; Paul Murphy, Peter Crowley, Gavin White; David Moran, Diarmuid O’Connor; Micheál Burns, Seán O’Shea, Ronan Buckley; Tony Brosnan, David Clifford, Dara Moynihan. Subs: Jack Barry for Moran, Stephen O’Brien for Burns, Gavin Crowley for White, Brian Ó Beaglaoich for Buckley, Tommy Walsh for Moynihan.

DONEGAL: Shaun Patton; Paddy McGrath, Brendan McCole, Stephen McMenamin; Caolan Ward, Eamonn Doherty, Daire Ó Baoill; Caolan McGonigle, Jason McGee; Jeaic McKelvey, Andrew McClean, Ciarán Thompson; Jamie Brennan, Michael Langan, Oisín Gallen. Subs: Peadar Mogan for Ward, Eoin McHugh for McMenamin, Ethan O’Donnell for McGee, Niall O’Donnell for Brennan, Conor O’Donnell for Gallen.

GOAL: Kerry’s Sean O’Shea buries the ball in the back of the Donegal net to record the first goal of the game. Photo: Sportsfile DIVISION 1

ALL MINE: Spa GAA Club’s Dara Moynihan outruns Paddy McGrath and Daire O Baoile during Saturday’s national league decider in Tralee. Photo: Sportsfile

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The difficulties of hurling promotion in Kerry Killarney Advertiser columnist Eamonn Fitzgerald examines the promotion of hurling in Kerry The Kerry hurlers had a big win in Tralee on Sunday last over Meath in the Joe McDonagh Cup. What cup, many will ask? I knew Joe well, the Galway star hurler, GAA president and educationalist. Who will ever forget him singing ‘The West Awake' on the Hogan Stand when he won his one and only All-Ireland hurling title in 1980?

Cancer and not pneumonia claimed his life at the early age of 57. Fittingly, a lower tier All-Ireland hurling championship commemorates his great life.

That’s where Kerry are now in action.

Let’s hope they win it in compensation for losing the league final so narrowly to Antrim, just a few weeks ago.

The same weekend the Kerry football team won the national league defeating a very understrength Donegal side in the final game. Now all the talk centres on the forthcoming Munster semi-final away to Cork and the aspiration to take down the Dubs after gifting them the 5 in a row last year.

Kerry have 37 All-Ireland titles, but none since 2014. Kilcummin’s Dan Dwyer, Dr Crokes Canon Tom Looney and fellow GAA historians can go back to 1903 when Kerry won their first football All-Ireland, but many may not know that that final was not played until November 12, 1905.

Yes, three years to play one competi-

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tion. That was some of the logic I used in recent editions of 'On the Ball' asking the GAA to pull the plug on the 2020 inter-county schedule. No need to cancel, just postpone thereby playing its part on slowing down the spread of COVID-19. Plenty of opportunities to complete the 2020 programme next year.

fore to prosper in Kerry, while hurling became the poor relation. Hurling has been confined for the most part to North Kerry, and to a lesser extent in Dr Crokes, East Kerry, Kenmare, Kilgarvan and Rathmore.

KERRY’S FIRST ALL-IRELAND WAS IN HURLING

Recently, Dr Crokes won the Kerry intermediate hurling title defeating Tralee Parnell’s in the final. One of the key backroom teams responsible for this win was John Lenihan, who has been very active promoting hurling with Dr Crokes since he came to town over 20 years ago. He has also promoted hurling with St Pat’s and with Kerry. He was a great hurler in his own playing days winning many titles. Most cherished of all was winning the Harty Cup and anyone who can come through

Kerry’s first All-Ireland senior football title was in 1903, but one must never forget that Kerry won their first ever senior All-Ireland hurling title in 1891, when Ballyduff defeated Crossabeg (Wexford) in the final 2-3 to 1-5. It went to extra time and was played in Clonturk Park, Dublin on February, 28, 1892.

In that era the county champions represented their county in the inter-county competitions. Football came to the

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30.10.2020 a Harty Cup campaign knows how to hurl. He has promoted juvenile hurling and is very satisfied that this continues in the Crokes’ Saturday Academy. He is very proud of the fact that 11 of the team that won the Kerry Intermediate Championship came through from the club juvenile ranks. Crokes had players in the Kerry minor, Under 20 and senior Kerry teams in this year’s inter-county championships.

ALL-IRELAND MEDAL HOLDERS

John’s own two sons have come successfully through from the juvenile coaching days. Jack, aged 23, has two All-Ireland Minor B Hurling medals with Kerry and one Under 21 All-Ireland B with Kerry.

Michael, aged 19, has a Minor Football All-Ireland medal with Kerry and an Under 20 Hurling All-Ireland B medal with Kerry. They are also very prominent with Dr Crokes.

NOT AN EASY TASK IN KERRY

I put it to John that promoting hurling in a football mad county like Kerry, is not an easy task.

“This is the big challenge and I am afraid there is no easy answer,” he replied.

“However, I don't think there is a will to promote hurling in Kerry beyond the North Kerry region. While it is very

strong in North Kerry with approximately 10 clubs in a radius of 20 miles apart, the Kerry County Board have done very little to promote the sport in other regions.

I believe that the current coaches, employed by the county board, who do a great job in coaching Gaelic football in most national schools in all parts of Kerry, could be trained up to coach a little bit of hurling in the schools also.

After all, you could argue that hurling, one of our national games is equally as important a part of our culture and heritage as Irish traditional music and our Irish language are. I firmly believe that to really promote hurling in the whole county of Kerry, it should begin with coaching in the schools. If you keep on doing the same things, you will get the same results," he said.

Outside of the North Kerry clubs Dr Crokes, St Pat’s, Tralee Parnell’s, Kilgarvan and Rathmore, are doing their best to develop hurling.

BORD NA NÓG

John believes that the Bord na nÓg in Kerry is not doing enough in offering the game of hurling to all the children in Kerry.

“Currently, if you want to play hurling and football as a juvenile in this county, it is very difficult, as you are expected to play hurling games and football games

on the same week. Therefore, an Under 14 player could be playing two football games and a hurling game on the same week."

He points out that in most other counties, they fix hurling and football games on alternative weeks and this affords more the opportunity to try both sports.

“This would also work in Kerry, but I am afraid that the Kerry County Board do not want to change and prefer to promote Gaelic football only.

Another solution maybe to run off the hurling fixtures at specific times in the season, where priority might be given to that sport," he added.

PA DOYLE

Locally, I recall the early days of the Killarney Advertiser in the early '70s and the frequent chats with Pa Doyle in particular.

"Don’t forget to give us a mention in 'On the Ball' and we will try and keep it going.

There’s a new guard in town and he is a hurler. I have him tagged,” said Pa, with his beautiful wavy grey hair flowing in the wind moving off to secure the guard.

In later years Pat Delaney did great work with St Pat’s, East Kerry. Both have gone to their eternal rests, God be good to them. Others who did so much to keep the hurling alive in Killarney include Donie Brosnan and Dan Kelliher. You have to reach back to 1969 when Killarney

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won the Kerry senior hurling championship with a fair sprinkling of Kerry All-Ireland football winners in the line-up.

JOHNNY CULLOTY

One man who starred in both codes at the highest levels was Johnny Culloty, who first wore the green and gold as a Kerry minor hurling goalkeeper aged just 14. He won five All-Ireland football medals with Kerry and at least two Junior hurling titles. Good to see this legendary Legion man as sprightly as ever, missing the live games no doubt, because he was such a regular spectator at colleges and club matches. Another dual code man is Seanie O’Shea, best known as a football star, winning several Kerry county championships and an All-Ireland club in 1992 with Dr Crokes.

He was still able to hold his place at wing forward on the Kerry hurling teams, notably on that memorable day, when they knocked Waterford out of the Munster SHC. Let us leave the last word to John Lenihan. “I would really like the County Board to open a discussion on this [promotion of hurling] and come up with a solution," he said.

Over to you in the Kerry County Board.

Seán Kelly did a lot to promote hurling in his tenures at the highest and local levels of the GAA. The present county board needs to build on this legacy.

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No rule book for winning captains in these strange times | By Sean Moriarty

Spare a thought for David Clifford and Tony Brosnan after Saturday’s National League decider against Donegal in Tralee.

Kerry won their 21st National League title, but like all major sporting events these days, it took place behind closed doors.

It was, without doubt, a watershed moment in both player's careers.

Clifford, as the Kerry captain, lifted his first piece of national silverware in a sen-

WINNING WAYS: David Clifford raises the national league cup but there was no one there to help him celebrate.

Photo: Sportsfile

ior jersey.

Brosnan was named 'Man of the Match'.

It was a first for both players.

Yes, Clifford won the Munster Championship last season, but Saturday’s game was the finish of national series and not a provincial one. We will let the GAA diehards argue which one is more prestig-

ious but nothing has prepared any team captain on how to accept a cup in this strange world we now find ourselves in.

No doubt, in years to come, when the pair sit down to write their memoirs, these two separate events will rank high in terms of their achievements and memories.

But, like the age old and yet to be answered question, "if a tree falls in the woods and there is no one there to hear it, did it make a sound?", there will be some feelings of ‘did it really happen’ for everyone involved.

This is no disrespect to both players, they put in a massive shift on Saturday to ensure Kerry had a straight forward run to their 21st title.

After the match, Clifford was called to the grandstand in Austin Stack Park.

There to meet him was former Kerry County Board chairman and Dr Crokes club stalwart Pat O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan is the current chairman of the Killarney Club and is the Kerry County Board’s delegate at national level. As a result of his national office he was invited to present the National League trophy to the Kerry team that only stood a very outside chance of being denied victory ahead of Saturday’s game.

The Fossa clubman made his way up to the presentation podium at the famous Tralee stadium.

O’Sullivan waited patiently and quietly for his fellow Killarney man to climb those hallowed steps.

Between them, sitting forlornly on a table, was the National League cup.

Clifford looked at O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan looked back as if to say what do we do now.

After what seemed like a lifetime, Clifford lifted the cup from the table.

There was no fanfare, no cheering fans, no high fives from team colleagues and no speeches.

COVID-19 and all its associated regulations had put paid to post-match celebrations of any description.

It was the price that had to be paid to allow the GAA season to go ahead.

“I felt like a spare tyre,” Pat told the

Killarney Advertiser. “We couldn’t do anything, I wasn’t allowed to shake David’s hand. It was a photo opportunity to bring a national competition to a close. I was wearing a mask until a split second before the photo.”

Usually such a game would be played in Croke Park, with anything up 60,000 fans cheering in the background while the winning team celebrated in style.

“This will be forever known as 'the COVID league' and we are facing into the 'COVID championship' now,” added Pat. “We watch these games on television and there is an eerie feeling about the atmosphere.”

Pat believes that plans need to be put in place by next season to allow games go ahead in more normal circumstances, either as we learn to live with the full-time presence of the disease or find better ways of allowing fans and players interact.

“There is going to be a lot of mental health issues out of all of this and at some point the mental health issues are going to outweigh the issues connected with COVID-19," he added.

Dr Crokes man Brosnan, who only got recalled into the panel this year after a strong showing in the County Football Championship, was named as the 'Man of the Match'.

The fact he was playing at all – during the summer he suffered a serious lung injury and could have been out of action for the entire season – was a miracle in itself.

He was named as 'Man of the Match' after contributing six points to Kerry’s tally - one more than Clifford's total.

It was an award that was richly deserved and, no doubt, there are many more to come. Despite many similar accolades at club level, this was his first in a Green and Gold jersey.

They say you always remember your first time but Brosnan, like his skipper Clifford, was left a little bemused by the lack of fanfare.

“Is this it,” you could almost hear him say as he accepted the award from the EIR television crew just after the game.

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Kerry squad look ahead to Munster semi-final in two weeks Last night (Thursday) Peter Keane and Tadgh Morley held a virtual press EXCLUSIVE conference live from the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence in Currans | By Sean Moriarty It's case of looking ahead, not back for Peter Keane and his Kerry senior team charges in this the most unusual of GAA seasons.

The dust has barely settled on their league campaign and one week after ious but nothing has prepared any team winning a 21st national title the Green captain on how to accept a cup in this and Gold find themselves one week strange world we now find ourselves in. away from a Munster championship tie No doubt, in years to come, when the with Cork. pair sit down to write their memoirs, “It is very strange times we are playing these two separate events will rank in,” said Morley. “We get on with it as high in terms of their achievements and best we can. The Kerry fans and supmemories. porters have to sit at home and we will But, like the age old and yet to be angive them something to cheer about.” swered question, "if a tree falls in the It is a do or die game, the compact nawoods and there is no one there to hear ture of this year’s All-Ireland football seit, did it make a sound?", there will be ries means there are no backdoors and some feelings of ‘did it really happen’ for no Super 8s. everyone involved.

The path to a second consecutive This is no disrespect to both players, All-Ireland football final appearance they put in a massive shift on Saturday starts next week in Cork. Nothing short to ensure Kerry had a straight forward of victory will do. run to their 21st title.

The prize, a Munster final appearance After the match, Clifford was called to and from there a possible All-Ireland the grandstand in Austin Stack Park. semi-final.

There to meet him was former Kerry The bogey prize, a loss, and the season County Board chairman and Dr Crokes is over. End of. club stalwart Pat O’Sullivan.

“This adds a new dimension this year,” O’Sullivan is the current chairman of the said Morley. “It really is knock-out. We Killarney Club and is the Kerry County always take every game as it comes. We Board’s delegate at national level. As are really looking forward to the game a result of his national office he was inagainst Cork.” vited to present the National League Interestingly, in four out of the last trophy to the Kerry team that only stood five times that Kerry won the National a very outside chance of being denied League (1997, 2004, 2006 and 2009) victory ahead of Saturday’s game.

Kerry went on to claim the All-Ireland The Fossa clubman made his way up to title and the Sam Maguire Cup. the presentation podium at the famous Their more recent success in 2017, naTralee stadium. tional title in the bag, the Kerry team O’Sullivan waited patiently and quietexited the All-Ireland series at the ly for his fellow Killarney man to climb semi-final stages. those hallowed steps.

Between them, sitting forlornly on a taNEW PROCEDURES ble, washis thebackroom National League cup.panel Keane, staff and Clifford looked at O’Sullivan. of players are coping with allO’Sullivan sorts of looked back asto if ensure to say what docan wego do new demands games now. in these COVID-19 times. ahead After what lifetime, ClifEarlier this seemed month like theya travelled to ford lifted the from theprivate table. cars Monaghan in cup their own There was fanfare, no cheering fans, and not onno a team coach, players canno high from rooms, team colleagues and not sharefives dressing instead they no speeches. tog-off in the grandstands which would COVID-19 allfans, its associated regulausually be and full of and post-match tions hadare put paid to post-match celeshowers not allowed. brations of any “We went overdescription. the top by driving to It was the price be paid toto alMonaghan but itthat washad thetoright thing low the GAA season to go ahead. do,” explained Keane.

“I decision A felt like will a spare be taken tyre,” latePat nexttold week, the

in consultation with the Kerry County Board and its COVID-19 officers, if a team bus will be used or not ahead of their trip to Cork.

Even training sessions present new challenges.

“The players get the their [post training] meal in a box,” said Keane, despite Killarney Advertiser. “We couldn’t do the fantastic catering facilities available anything, I wasn’t allowed to shake Daat the Currans Centre of Excellence. vid’s hand. It was a photo opportunity to Last night’s press conference took bring a national competition to a close. I place just before a county training seswas wearing a mask until a split second sion and just as a Yellow Weather Warnbefore the photo.” ing was raising its ugly head across the Usually such a game would be played in county.

Croke Park, with anything up 60,000 “Even in this rotten weather we have fans cheering in the background while no showers,” explained Keane. the winning team celebrated in style.

“This willBROSNAN be forever known as OUT? 'the COVTONY IN OR we arefrom facing the IfIDweleague' learnedand anything last into Satur'COVID championship' now,”Donegal added Pat. day’s league game against it these games television is“We the watch potential lethality of on both David and there an eerie feeling the Clifford andisTony Brosnan in about the foratmosphere.” ward line.

Pat believes that plans need to be put Clifford from Fossa and Brosnan from in Crokes place byhelped next season to allow Dr themselves to games 11 of go 18 ahead in more circumstancthe points Kerry normal scored on the day. es, either learn to live with the One of the as twowe Kerry goals came from full-time the disease find the boot presence of GavinofWhite, and or Dara better ways of allowing and players Moynihan scored anotherfans point. interact.

That is a total of 1-12 Killarney scored “ThereDonegal. is going to be a lot of mental against health issues out ofis allplaying of this and However, Keane withat some point the mental health issues are strength in numbers before he declares going to outweigh the issues his starting 15 next Friday night.connected with COVID-19," added.to the Kerry Brosnan was onlyhe recalled Dr Crokes man Brosnan, only in got panel this year after a strongwho showing recalled into the panel this year after the County Football Championship.

De- a strong showing the County Football spite a ‘Man of theinMatch’ performance Championship, was named as the 'Man during last Saturday’s Donegal game, of the Match'. and with the possible return of Paul The factonhethe was playing at is allno – during Geaney cards, there certhe summer he suffered serious15. lung tainty that he will make theastarting injury and have been putting out of action “There are could a lot of fellows up for the entiresaid season – was a miracle their hands,” Morley.

“Tony is veryin itself.at the moment and he is playing sharp He was 'Man Match' very well.named Thereasare lotsofofthe lads doingafter contributing six there pointsistono Kerry’s tally well at training and guaran- one Clifford's total. tee he more will bethan there.”

It was an award that richlythankful deserved Cork’s defence will was be very and,they no doubt, that are onthere homeare soilmany and more not into come. Despite many similar accolades Fitzgerald Stadium where these men at clubtheir level,apprenticeship. this was his first in a Green served and Gold jersey.

Morley is well aware of the challenges They saymen youface. always remember your the Cork In training matches first but Brosnan, like his– skipper he hastime to mark his teammates some littleforwards bemusedinbythe the ofClifford, whom was are left the abest lack of fanfare. country.

“Is this it,”to you almost hear himor say “You have becould on top of your game, as he accepted thetoaward from theby EIR else you are going get destroyed these television fellows,” crewhejust added. after the game.

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Killarney Historic Rally cancelled Killarney and District Motor Club have confirmed that this year’s Rentokil-Initial Killarney Historic Rally will not go ahead.

SEASON END: Michael Fassbender's European Le Mans Series campaign will come to an end this weekend in Portugal. Photo Porsche Media AG

Fassbender’s Road to Le Mans Michael Fassbender will contest his final race of the 2020 European Le Mans Series in Portugal this weekend.

The final round of the series is set for Portimão on Sunday, the same location as last weekend’s Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Fassbender is chasing a dream to contest next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the European Le Mans series is one of the last stepping stones he needs to cross to realise his ambition.

Six events make up the 2020 season of the European Le Mans Series. It kicked off with a test day in France on July 15, followed by the first race at the same venue on July 19.

Next up was Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium on August 9. The series returned to Le Castellet in France on August 29 after the Barcelona round was cancelled as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

He raced at Monza, Italy earlier this month.

Fassbender competes for Proton Competition in the LM GTE class, which is the GT category of the long-distance series.

The Fossa man will, as usual, share his Proton Competition Porsche 911 RSR with professional racers Richard Lietz and Felipe Fernández Laser.

The trio are currently seventh in the drivers’ championship but their Proton Competition teammates, Alessio Picariello, team owner Christian Ried and Michele Berretta hold second place.

Proton Competition are aiming to be the first team to win two European titles since the current point-scoring rules were adopted in 2014.

Fassbender and his two co-drivers' task for the weekend will be to deprive the Kessel Racing Ferrari team of championship points while Ried is a former double winner at the venue.

It was hoped to run the event on November 28, but with the current COVID-19 Level 5 restrictions in place until December 1, the club’s fate was decided for them.

As recent as a month ago the club issued a statement that it intended on pressing ahead with the rally, however they did say at the time that all future decisions on the running of the rally would depend on the country’s health status.

Last week the Irish Government put the country into Level 5, one step below a full lockdown in an attempt to curb the rising numbers of Coronavirus cases in the country.

Killarney and District Motor Club decided over the Bank Holiday weekend to

cancel the event.

In a statement issued on Monday evening the club said: “Killarney and District Motor Club wish to advise the cancellation of our Killarney Historic Rally scheduled for November 28. Further to the Government’s announcement to increase restrictions to Level 5, a special committee meeting was held and a decision was made to cancel the event in light of the health and safety of everyone involved.

“We wish to thank our team at KDMC for the huge workload done and who in addition to COVID-19 protocols were as enthusiastic as ever in organising the event.

To our loyal sponsors, Rentokil-Initial and The Gleneagle Group, who have fully backed and supported us along this journey, we appreciate your commitment and thank you for your continued support.”

CALLED OFF: Rob Duggan and Ger Conway, overall winners of the 2019 Rentokil Initial Killarney Historic Rally, at the finish ramp at The Gleneagle Hotel. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Motorcycle racer Coyne preparing for next season Just before Level 5 restrictions came into play last week Kevin Coyne made a surprise appearance at a test session in Mondello Park, in County Kildare.

He took part in the official practice session last Thursday (October 15) that was organised as a prelude to the four

championship races that were scheduled on Friday and Saturday.

Coyne has been racing in the HEL Performance British Junior Championship this year but tested a Honda CBR 600 ahead of a plan to enter the final four Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship races over the weekend.

However, the meeting was brought

to an unexpected close on Thursday evening after the country entered Level 3 restrictions at that time.

With the meeting cancelled at the last minute, Coyne was unable to sample the bike under race conditions.

“The whole idea was to test the bike on Thursday and if we were happy with the pace, to enter the four races on

Friday and Saturday but all we can do now is weigh up all our options for next season,” his father Mark said.

He will reveal his 2021 plans on November 28.

This includes a possible attack on the Irish Supersport Cup title or a return the UK.

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30.10.2020 SPORT NOTES

Killarney Celtic Lotto: Numbers drawn 17,20,21,25. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 receives €150.

Next draw is on Monday November 2, with a €16,000 jackpot. Tickets are available from club members, The Dungeon, Hegarty's Park Rd and online at clubforce.com.

See our Facebook page for details on a return to training for our squads. Level 5 restrictions will apply to all trainings and we ask that all those entering Killarney Celtic would adhere to those protocols.

Killarney Celtic sends its sincerest sympathies to the Twomey family following the recent passing of former player Derek.

Mastergeeha Football Club Lotto: Friday, October 23. Jackpot €5,000. Numbers drawn were 5,10,12,20. There was no winner, consolation prizes €50 to The Moynihan’s, Ballinamanagh. €50 Patie Nagle, Mastergeeha, Kilcummin €50 Eileen O’Connor, Kilcummin. €50 Ellen O’Sullivan, Gortacopple, Scartaglen. In the interest of health and safety of its members and supporters, Mastergeeha FC has decided to postpone its Lotto Draw until further notice.

Rugby

Killarney Rugby Football Club Minis and youths training continues: With the country now in Level 5 and restrictions widespread, training for school going children, up to and including U18.5s has thankfully been allowed to continue.

The club is allowed to continue non-contact training in pods of 15 but no matches are allowed. Spectators are not allowed however one parent can attend training. Also, parents are allowed to travel outside the current 5km restriction to bring a child to training.

New players are always more than welcome. Our Minis (U6-U12) train each Saturday morning between 10 and 12 - staggered start and finished times depending on the age to ensure social distancing etc. Meanwhile our U14-U18.5 train during the week. Check out the club’s Facebook page for further details and times and contact details.

Your Club Your Country Draw: This year’s Your Club Your Country draw is now open and all tickets must be bought online this year. Simply click on the link on the club’s Instagram or Facebook pages to purchase your tickets.

Each ticket costs €10 and the fantastic list of grand prizes are listed there also.

Every cent from every ticket goes directly to the club so this is a simple way to support the club.

GAA

Spa GAA Club CONGRATS to Dara Moynihan, Liam Kearney and Niall O’Mahony and the

Kerry team and management on their win over Donegal on Saturday to win the 2020 Division 1 Allianz National League title.

SYMPATHY: to the Twomey family and to all at Killarney Legion GAA on the sudden passing of Derek Twomey RIP. WELL DONE: to Kerry Holland who played with Kerry/Donegal Ladies in the New York League Cup final on Sunday against Manhattan Gaels.

LOTTO: No winner of the October 26 and next week’s Jackpot is €6,000.

Tickets are on sale online on spagaa. com or from Daly’s Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers.

SPA GAA ON YOUTUBE: We’re working on getting Spa games online for people to watch over the coming months. Visit our YouTube channel-Spa GAA Club Killarney-and our first game is the drawn 1995 Intermediate Final between Spa and Valentia. We will be adding more videos over the coming weeks. If anyone has any videos, DVDs or photos that we can copy please send them to 0851216359 or email pro.spa.kerry@ gaa.ie SPA MERCHANDISE SHOP has a full range of gear for adults and juveniles.

For more information and opening times contact Mathilda 0876487356.

Legion GAA DEREK TWOMEY RIP: The club extends its deepest sympathies to the Twomey and Moynihan Families, The club were devastated to learn of the sudden and untimely passing of our senior player Derek Twomey during the week. Derek represented the club with distinction at all levels and he was an integral part of all the great days the club have experienced over the past decade. Derek’s infectious personality and dedication to the club will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents Gerard and Mary, his sister Deidre and brother Darren, Pat Moynihan and the entire senior squad and management at this very difficult time. RIP Derek, thank you for all the memories.

DONAL O'MEARA RIP: The club extends its deepest sympathies to club legend Donie O’Meara. Donie was a proud Legion and Muckross man who was involved in a variety of roles within The Legion Club for over 60 years. He served as club treasurer for many years and was a passionate fundraiser for the club. We will remember him as a great character and a kind man. Condolences to The O’Meara Family.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Sean and Kitty O’Grady on celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss. Also Congratulations to Tommy Galvin on his retirement after 38 years at St Oliver’s School, well done Tommy.

CLUB MERCHANDISE: The club shop is still open for club gear, place your orders direct with Maura on (087) 763 4372.

LEGION LOTTO: 1-16-18-25 Bonus No 13 Lucky Dips: Anthony Russell, St Anne’s Rd; Rita O’Donoghue, 8 Scrahan Court Balint Kaman, Four Star Pizza; Brendan Cronin, 135 Ballyspillane; Ciara Hegarty, Loreto Road Jackpot €6,300 plus €10,000 bonus, Draw next Sunday night 9pm.

Kilcummin GAA Club Merchandise orders are now being taken. Contact Marie Lehane: 087 9181973 or visit Kilcummin Juvenile Facebook page to view the club;s range of merchandise

East Kerry GAA Inter-Club games will not be resuming for the remainder of this year. Activity at all levels (Senior and Juvenile) including collective training is also suspended.

This follows recent correspondence from Croke Park which was circulated to all the units and the anticipated increase in countrywide restrictions that is due to be announced by the Government.

All outstanding games (both District and County) will be picked up in the New Year with exact dates etc to be confirmed.

The inter-club games programme we had planned for during the inter-county period have also been shelved.

Our thanks to all the Players, Team Management and Clubs for their great commitment and co-operation over recent couple of months and congratulations to all the various winners.

Glenflesk GAA Glenflesk GAA gear is now available on the O’Neills website. You can click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of our Facebook page. We still have limited items available. You can contact Emma for more information on 085 754 7586.

Club Lotto Due to COVID-19 restrictions Club Lotto has been suspended until further notice. Thank you for your support in the past and we look forward to your support in the future. On Line and annual tickets will be reactivated when Lotto resumes. Keep safe everyone and best wishes to you and your families.

HURLING: Kerry minor hurlers lost out to a strong Tipperary team in the quarter final of the Munster Hurling Championship. Luke Crowley started at midfield for the team and played the full sixty minutes. He had one assist and almost scored a great point in the first half. His passing was good and he helped the defence which denied Tipperary any goals. Luke plays his hurling for Rathmore, and they will be proud of his performance against a far more experienced Premier county team.

Luke’s Grandfather Derry won a County Hurling Championship medal with Killarney in 1969. To play at midfield to such a standard in his first year at minor level against such strong opposition is a credit to Luke and the coaches at Rathmore. Well done to all the Kerry team for competing so well.

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Fossa GAA KERRY: Congratulations to the Kerry senior team and management, especially captain David and Paudie Clifford on winning the Alliance National Football League Division 1, a huge honour for our club to have two players involved and one been the captain first piece of silverware of the year we all hope.

LAST MAN STANDING: We have five people left standing after the last round of fixtures: Cathal Griffin,Tina Myers,Martin Cannon, Conor Magill and Eoin Rice.

As there’s no league final we will do “a predict the score’ for the Kerry v Cork game in two weeks to decide the winner.

MERCHANDISE: Anyone who wishes to order Fossa gear for Christmas, please get your order into Rhona ASAP on 0876685952. The closing date for Christmas Orders is October 31, with no exceptions due to the current situation as O'Neills will not guarantee delivery on orders received after this date.

LOTTO: Club lotto is suspended due to Level 5 restrictions.

CONDOLCENCES: The club would like to pass on our condolences to the Twomey family on the untimely passing of Derek and all at Killarney Legion GAA.

Dr Crokes GAA NATIONAL LEAGUE: Congratulations to Kerry on winning Division One on Saturday last especially Gavin White, Miceal Burns and man of the match Tony Brosnan. David Shaw played in the earlier rounds. Club Chairman and Kerry Central Council Delegate Patrick O`Sullivan presented the trophy.

LOTTO: draw took place on Monday October 26 and the numbers drawn were 1, 2, 8,27. The Jackpot of €6,500 was not won. Four Patrons matched three numbers and receive €100.

We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club. With activity likely to recommence on the fields over the next few weeks we need people’s support to maintain our facilities in Lewis’s Road.

We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online by following the link below And follow instructions attached Athletics

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club Lotto: No winner of the clublotto draw on October 23, numbers drawn were 4, 5, 7 and 26. Sellers prize winner Centra Rathmore, €50 prize to Breda Teahan O’ Keeffe’s Shop, €50 to Myra Buckley, Gortavehy, €40 to Jack Murphy, Kilquane, May Jones, Ballydesmond and Ben Noonan Scrahan, Knocknagree.

Bonus not won numbers drawn were 1, 11, 12 and 30. Next week’s jackpot €13,400 plus €1,000 bonus.

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Lotto Renewal: A special word of thanks to all our ticket sellers, with the closure of the bars it is vital to have sellers out in the community in order to keep the draw going. Half-yearly ticket money is now due for renewal ( November 7).

Tickets usually due November 1 will not be due for renewal until May 1, 2021.

Muckross Rowing Club With the move to Level 5 public health restrictions on Wednesday, October 21, the club’s activities are once again greatly curtailed. The latest restrictions allow only for juniors up to and including the age of 18 to train outdoors in pods of up to 15 people. Gyms are closed and no training is permitted inside the Muckross Community Centre.

No adult training is permitted from club facilities and all adult members are limited to individual training within 5km of their home.

Rowing Ireland is running its Introduction to Coaching Course, which will be run online during November. When public health restrictions allow, a fourhour live session will also be held at a later date. The course is aimed at adults with no prior rowing experience, who may wish to develop a new skill and assist an experienced coach. The first course begins on Tuesday next, November 3 at 8pm and will continue for the following three Tuesday evenings at the same time. The second course begins on Thursday evening, November 5 at 8pm and will continue for the following three Thursday evenings at

30.10.2020 the same time. If you wish to attend, please contact the Club Captain, Jeremy Kenny.

Maine Valley Members Golf Club Ladies Results: 18 Hole Stableford Sponsored by The Club: 1. Aileen Brosnan (51) 46 pts. 2. Cait O'Leary (29) 44 pts. 3. Carmel O'Connor (38) 41 pts.

There will be no competitions until further notice due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Franciscan Friary The Friary office will continue to maintain some services and with a selection of cards during the current lockdown.

Opening times Monday to Friday from 10am-3pm daily services can be accessed by phone, 064 6631066, email killarney@franciscans.ie or post. No direct physical access permitted to the friary office.

Deer Park Pitch and Putt Level 5 Restrictions: Unfortunately, we received confirmation from Pitch & Putt Ireland last Wednesday October 21 that we had to close for play to all for the period of the Public Health Restrictions. The committee will assess things further as this period progresses but it is our hope to try and finish some of our intended events left for 2020 in the calendar year if the opportunity arises during the month of December. We will make a further announcement on that front in due course.

CLUB WISHES: The club would like to extend our thoughts at the current time to some of our more elderly members as we begin to face the current restrictions. We hope they manage to keep their spirits up in the coming weeks and we might see them again around the Christmas period.

Killcummin As we move to Level Five of the Government’s restrictions to control the virus, we once again think of our elderly and most vulnerable in our community.

We ask you to be mindful of your family members and neighbours who may be experiencing hardship and anxiety and could avail of your help and support during these difficult times. We should also respect the measures put in place by the authorities and adhere to all the regulations as it is only when we all pull together that we can overcome this pandemic and return to good times again. Ní neart go cur le chéile.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Kilcummin Community Alert are available for any assistance you may need by contacting Robert on 087-6270677.

KILCUMMIN COMMUNITY RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions the Office will be closed to the public until further notice.

However we will still process the notes for the local press and newsletter, items can be emailed or dropped in the letter box as we will be working behind closed doors. If you have any query or request please contact John on 086-

1579381.

BOG WALK: With travel restrictions for recreation reduced to 5k, why not avail of the beautiful scenery and fresh air that our local Bog Walks have to offer.

You can contact John on 086-1579381 to arrange to pick up your walk brochure. Suitable footwear is essential.

Killarney Parish Silver Circle Week 3 Results: 1st Prize €500: Eileen Ashe, Scrahan Court; Seller:Maisie O’Sullivan 2nd Prize €250: Noreen & Dan Cooper, Gortagullane; Seller: J. Doolan Winners of €100 each are as follows; Ryan O’Sullivan, Crosstown; Seller: Andy O’Sullivan; Thérése O’Keeffe, Mill Road Seller:Patricia Lyne; Sean MacMonagle, Brooklawn Seller: P. Office John and Kathy Ivory, Ballycasheen; Seller: John Ivory Ger Warren AND Annmarie O’Sullivan Darcy, Killarney Hardware Seller: Mary O’Sullivan Darcy Winners of €75 each are as follows; Gillian O’Sullivan, Carrigaline, Co. Cork; Seller: Alice O’Sullivan; Tess O’Shea, Gortagullane; Seller: Sheila O’Donoghue; Eileen Mayse, Pinewood Estate; Seller: Sheila MorrisSusan Hayes, Ballaugh;Seller: Eileen Hayes;Maria Clarke, Coolegreane Park; Seller: Maisie O’Sullivan; Shane O’Sullivan, O’Sullivan’s Place; Seller: Tadhgie Fleming; Brian Regan, Ardaneanig Seller: Mary Kelly; Pat Griffin, 2 Mile School; Seller: Carmel Griffin

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