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Editor's View Words: Eve Kelliher

Kerry Thanks Colm Cooper For Making Dreams Come True AS THE applause rings out and he takes his rightful place in the pantheon of sport’s all-time greats, Colm Cooper has a truly enviable trophy haul to represent his extraordinary career – nine Munster championships wins, four All-Ireland medals, four National Leagues and eight All-Star awards.

There was sadness among many as the Kerry legend announced his retirement from intercounty football after glittering seasons in the sun, played out in glorious Technicolor over the past 17 years.

In an emotional statement, he said: “It is very rare for people to achieve their ultimate dreams in life – I just have.”

But Colm in turn made dreams come true for sports fans of every code as he worked his magic as one of the best footballers of all time.

In all he played 85 Championship games for Kerry, scoring 23-283 in the process and along the way he won every honour available to him.

Exuding class on and off the pitch, he has endeared himself to the GAA community and beyond.

The team at Killarney Advertiser sends Colm Cooper every good wish in the future.

See our tribute feature on pages 2831.

Gimli Pays A Visit To Killarney

Big Easter Sunday Dance Night

ALL roads will lead to Killarney on Easter Sunday for dance fans, thanks to an event organised by Dermot Moriarty.

You can look forward to four hours of dancing for just €10 to PJ Murrihy, as well as early dancing to Sean Brennan at 9pm, with PJ taking centre stage from 11pm to 1am.

The doors open at 8.30pm and tickets will be available at the door on the night.

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Smeagol, John Rhys-Davies, Ollie Favier and Casper Vien Dien (from the film Star Troopers) in The Shire bar on Friday night.

FORGET about Middle Earth, Killarney was the destination of choice for one of JRR Tolkien’s creations at the weekend. Acclaimed actor John Rhys-Davies was welcomed to The Shire Bar in Killarney on Friday.

The actor is renowned for his portrayal of Gimli in The

Well Done To Munster Champions 2017 WHAT a superb achievement by the Glenflesk Community Games Boys under-13 Futsal team of Callum Cronin, Luke Crowley, Gearoid Healy, Eoghan Kelly, Evan Lucey, Dara O’Connell, Ignatius O’Leary and Captain Ben Switzer who won the Munster finals in Limerick.

They got the better of Beara from Cork in the preliminary round and Newport from Tipperary in the semi-final to qualify for the final against Caherdavin from Limerick.

The final was a tight high quality game but the boys showed their trademark skill and determination to emerge winners on a 6-3 scoreline.

The team paid tribute to mentors Donal Kelly and James Furlong and to the parents and supporters who travelled to Limerick today to support the team. The boys now compete in the Community Games National Finals on May 6 in Dublin.

Lord of the Rings trilogy and he along with Casper Vien Dien (from the movie Starship Troopers) popped into The Shire Bar Killarney on Friday night. The two actors were in town for the Kerry Comic Con conference which took place in the INEC.

A FUNDRAISING table quiz, to help send young people with special needs on a pilgrimage to Lourdes, will take place in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, next Monday night, April 10, at 8pm.

The annual quiz event, organised by the Irish The late Tim Moore.

Pilgrimage Trust, is held in memory of the late Killarney accountant Tim Moore, who was a very dedicated volunteer with the Trust for many years.

Proceeds raised on the night will help send a group of young people from Kerry to Lourdes on Easter Sunday. They will be part of a pilgrimage of 480 people and they will be accompanied by 600 volunteer carers, nurses and doctors who will all pay their own way.

The entry fee for tables of four will be €40 for adults and €20 for juveniles and the experienced quizmaster will be retired Killarney Garda Cathal Walshe.

Killarney Library Storytelling STORYTELLING for toddlers and pre-schoolers, accompanied by parent/childminder, will take place in Killarney Library tomorrow, Saturday, April 8, April at 10.30am. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. ​

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07.04.17 Tech Talk Words: Chris Reina

Online Internet Fraud - Part 2

Welcome this edition of TechTalk.

Every few weeks, we will present a facet of technology. If you have any items you’d like to read about, feel free to email: chris@teachtech. support with suggestions.

This week is Part 2 of 2 looking at Online Internet Fraud.

Following on from last week - we’re finishing this article with how to avoid these scams and schemes.

Most scams are looking for your personal details to impersonate you. These details take the form of a Username and Password as well as (often) a PIN number.

Phone Never give this personal information to anyone who phones you - regardless of who they say they are or how nice they are. These people are looking to gain your trust to get your details. You can always ask to ring them back on a main line - ask for their extension number.

Email Email scams have become extremely common. It is extremely easy to replicate an email to look like it is real. No organisation will contact you via email to ask for your details to confirm who you are. [Pro Tip] - hovering your mouse over any link in an email (or website) will reveal what the link actually is.

Website When surfing the internet - beware - of everything. Too often an innocuous search for something will lead you to sites that are not to be trusted. Even trustworthy sites can have ads which

are malicious. One website I use almost daily (www.speedtest.net) which is an industry standard and very trustworthy has an advert for “MacKeeper” on it which is a known malignant app.

Some tips to follow: 1 If you didn’t ask to be contacted it’s highly unlikely the Institution will contact you.

2 Larger international companies such as Microsoft or Apple will never contact you - They do not monitor your computer in any way and have no authority or remit to “fix” the software on your machine.

3 If you find a piece of software which is “Free” and seems too good to be true it probably is! Always do your research before just “clicking”. Ask someone in the industry; Google other people’s experiences of the software. read the reviews.

I will be exhibiting at the Kerry EXPO in the INEC this coming Sunday, April 9. Feel free to pop in and have a chat!

•Chris Reina is Ireland’s only Apple Certified T3 Trainer.

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KILLARNEY author Ray Keane is currently working on his fourth novel which will feature his native Carlow.

The book, as yet untitled, is a completely new departure. “My other books were all crime fiction but this new book is a thriller,” Ray said.

“It is a bit like a Bond movie in places, with romance, cars and casinos.”

The story is set in France and Monte Carlo as well as Carlow and Ray hopes to have it completed and published by next Christmas.

In Exciting Showcase Business

Above: Kerry team trainer Eamonn Fitzmaurice and footballer James O’Donoghue took time out from training this week for one big push for the Kerry Expo which takes place in the INEC, Killarney, on Sunday, April 9. They are pictured with Killarney Municipal District Mayor Cllr Brendan Cronin, Angela McAllen, Kerry County Council, Karie Larkin, Astellas Killorglin, Sinead Delaney, Enercon and entertainer Malachy Kelly with an old Ford car at the Kerry EXPO push at Fitzgerald Stadium this week. Pic: Don MacMonagle Ray Keane.

Classic Car And Vintage Tractor Run Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club will host a charity run of classic cars and pre-1996 tractors this Sunday, April 9.

The registration venue is The Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments. Cars register from 11am and will be leaving at 12 noon sharp. Tractors will register from 12 noon, leaving at 1.30pm sharp.

The event has been organised in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

KERRY team trainer Eamonn Fitzmaurice and footballer James O’Donoghue took time out from training this week for one big push for the Kerry Expo which takes place in the INEC, Killarney, on Sunday, April 9.

Over 130 businesses will exhibit and the entertainment programme includes robots, magic shows and drum dancing.

Kerry-based companies and organisations have actively taken steps to encourage children to participate in fun and interactive workshops, including The Wacky Science Pod hosted by Astellas and circus workshops with Mal-

achy Kelly. Astellas is offering a range of enticing prizes.

Meanwhile in the lead-up to the event, secondary school students can be in with the chance to win a €500 prize for their “Why Kerry” story. Students are asked to take a 30-second video of what they most love about living in Kerry and with parental permission, post their video to YouTube and submit the link with their contact details to info@kerryexpo.ie.

Vintage cars and tractors will also be among the key attractions while you will also get to savour tips from the SuperValu cooking demos and tastings from the Food Academy as well as a tip-

ple or two from the Celtic Whiskey Bar and Larder. Fashion as well as business, sport, lifestyle, entertainment and recruitment across the entire county will be showcased.

Kerry Expo aims to highlight the county’s many social and commercial offerings. Corporations, industries and organisations across Kerry have collaborated with the GAA and IFA to raise awareness with regards to the social and commercial aspects of the county, in a bid to repopulate both the playing fields and the vacant job positions.

For registration and further details go to kerryexpo.ie

‘Girl Guides Have Kept Me Young!’

SHE has been a positive force in the community for over half a century as Maura Fitzgerald mentored innumerable protégées in her role as a leader with the Irish Girl Guides (IGG).

And on Saturday Maura, a leader with Torc/St Mary’s Guides, received her 50-year service pin from IGG President Maureen Dillon at the organisation’s annual council meeting held in Airfield Estate, Dublin.

Maura was Lieutenant with the 2nd Kerry Company and Captain of 2nd Killarney Company for many years.

She was also a Brownie leader with Kilcummin and Killarney Packs in the 1980s and 1990s (Brownies is the IGG section for 7-10 year olds). Maura held the role of District Commissioner for Killarney and International Commis-

sioner for IGG; in the latter role she represented IGG at both European and World Guiding conferences.

She has also been involved with Senior Branch – the section of IGG for 14-30 year olds – both with young leaders in Killarney and, more recently, with Sika Rangers. Maura currently serves as an IGG Trainer.

Presenting the award, Maureen said: “Maura is one of the extraordinary women volunteers who has given exemplary service to our organisation over this time - as a member, a leader, an informal educator and a trainer of other adult leaders.”

Maura said she felt privileged to receive the award and wondered where the years had gone. “Time flies when you’re enjoying yourself,” she said.

“Since I joined as a Girl Guide at 12

Maura Fitzgerald (centre) pictured after receiving her 50-year service award with Irish Girl Guides Chief Commissioner Helen Concannon (left) and Irish Girl Guides President Maureen Dillon.

years I have got enormous enjoyment, satisfaction, confidence and friendships from my involvement in Girl Guiding,” she said.

“My role as a leader has given me many very interesting opportunities.

I think of all the leaders whom I have worked with and especially those

who have passed away. Those people and Guiding have made me the person I am today.”

She added: “Seeing girls of all different ages and denominations develop in different ways in a non-competitive and supportive way gave me much joy. Those girls kept me young!”

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Curtain Up For Stage School Students

STUDENTS at the Fiona Crowley Stage School are at fever pitch preparing for their Showcase 2017, which takes place this evening, Friday, April 7, and tomorrow, Saturday, April 8, at 7.30pm in the Racecourse Theatre.

Fiona said: “We are so excited for our students to be performing this weekend and to get the opportunity to shine like the stars they all are!

Our students range in ages from 4-18 years old and our main aim at the Fiona Crowley Stage School is that everyone performs to the best of their ability and that they have a positive, happy experience onstage.

“This year we have prepared excerpts from Mary Poppins, the Lego movie and even Beauty and the Beast. We can’t wait to bring it all together and have a thoroughly enjoyable show!”

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Montenotte Hotel Appoints Brian Bowler As General Manager

FRESH from helming The Brehon Hotel & Angsana Spa in Killarney, the newly appointed general manager of The Montenotte Hotel, Brian Bowler, aims to lead its ambitious growth plans. A seasoned business and hotel manager, Mr Bowler will steer the ongoing expansion at the four-star boutique hotel.

The new general manager of the luxury Cork city centre property has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality sector. As well as having held the position of general manager of the prestigious Brehon Hotel, Mr Bowler has also held senior management roles with the Carton House Hotel (Kildare), as well as the former Clarion Hotel Cork now the Clayton Hotel Cork City.

Pressure On Hospital Bed Capacity

DUE to a very high volume of presentations at the emergency department and subsequent admissions, there is a significant pressure on bed capacity throughout UHK, resulting in prolonged wait times in the emergency department at present.

Hospital management has now activated the escalation policy to manage the situation over the coming days, and has taken the step of writing to local GPs informing them of this. “Every effort is being made to ensure that each patient receives appropriate care, in the shortest time frame possible,” stated UHK.

Cailie Murphy, Kenmare, was the recipient of the Kevin Casey Memorial Award for Young Sports Journalist at ‘A Night For Kevin’ at The Gleneagle Hotel on Saturday night. Front, Paddy Casey, Marguerite Casey, Cailie Murphy, John Herlihy (Radio Kerry), and Mary Casey. Second row from left are Majella O’Connell, Helen Savage, Martin Casey, Marie Lunn, Orla and James Murphy. Back from left are Ger Savage, James O’Connor, Adrian O’Sullivan and Dermot Healy. Pics: Eamonn Keogh

Kevin’s Legacy Lives On

TALENTED broadcaster and popular Glenflesk man Kevin Casey was remembered at an event held in his honour last Saturday.

The award-winning journalist passed away on January 3 after a short battle with cancer.

Having started his career at Radio Kerry, Kevin worked as Sports Editor at WLR in Waterford City.

Last Saturday night the Radio Kerry Kevin Casey Journalism Award was presented in his memory to Kenmare native Cailie Murphy.

Kevin was no stranger to awards and was honoured on numerous occasions at the GAA’s McNamee Awards. Last October he won a prestigious Gold PPI National Radio Award in the Sports Story category for an interview he recorded

with hurler Maurice Shanahan on his struggle with depression.

Kevin, 40, lived in Dunmore East with his wife Marguerite and their three young sons, Paul, Mark and James.

Kevin’s family and friends organised the fundraiser in his memory, with music from Millstreet band The Kelts.

Among the popular young man’s friends to attend was John Moynihan who jetted from the United States for the occasion.

Donations may also be made directly to the Kevin Casey Memorial Fund at the AIB Bank, 25 Main Street, Killarney. IBAN: IE58 AIBK 9363 3263 2330 47. Proceeds from the night go to the Casey family and the Irish Cancer Society.

Father-In-Laws Tee Up In Beaufort A UNIQUE competition at Beaufort Golf Club will generate huge interest next week.

The scenic course will welcome entrants for the Father-in-Law Four Ball, Better Ball open competition on Tuesday, April 11. “This competition is open to everyone who would like to spend a day golfing with their father-in-law, daughterin-law and/or son-in-law,” said a

spokesperson for the club.

“This promises to be a fun day out with prizes sponsored by The Brehon, Killarney. Entry is only €25 per golfer.”

To book your spot in the father-Inlaw competition or for any other day at Beaufort Golf Club, telephone 064-6644440 or visit the club’s website at www.beaufortgc. com.

Hillary Lynch and Katrina McCarthy at ‘A Night For Kevin’ tribute in memory of the late Kevin Casey at The Gleneagle Hotel.

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Glenflesk Community Joins Forces In Battle Against Burglars

Attendees at the public meeting in Glenflesk on Wednesday night.

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IN THE wake of a spate of burglaries, the community of Glenflesk has joined forces to safeguard properties in the area.

Over 100 people turned out in force at a public meeting on Wednesday night focusing on crime prevention and highlighting the Community Alert imitative.

Superintendent Flor Murphy of Killarney Gardaí addressed the gathering, at St Agatha’s Community Hall, along with Sergeant Jim Foley and local liaison

officer Garda Finbarr O’Donovan.

“Organised by Glenflesk Community Alert, the focus of the meeting was on how the gardaí and community can work together to make our homes and community safer,” said spokesman Rory D’Arcy.

“The importance of the Community Text Service was underlined with registration available on the night.”

In February, six houses along a stretch of road off the N22 were burgled in less than three hours.

Seven rare GAA medals, some over 100 years old, including a gold 1913 All-Ireland football medal, a silver medal from the 1908 Munster final and a 1913 Croke Cup medal, were among the items stolen from one house.

Anyone living in Glenflesk interested in being included in the Text Alert Service can register for €10 in O’Brien’s Shop, Glenflesk, or O’Donoghue’s Shop, Barradubh.

Killarney To Host Town’s Biggest-Ever Soccer Game THE stage is set for the biggest-ever game in the history of soccer in Killarney when local kingpins Killarney Celtic take on the might of Dublin’s Sheriff Youth Club FC in the semi-final of the FAI Junior Cup semi-final this Saturday.

With the quarter-final victory over Limerick side Janesboro FC attracting over 2,000 supporters to Celtic Park, this crunch encounter is expected to see a bumper crowd turning out to see the local boys in green battle it out with the current cup holders and the top junior side in the country.

The big game will kick off at 5pm at Kilbrean Park, home of Mastergeeha FC. Celtic manager Brian Spillane said: “Sheriff are the best junior club the game has ever seen and they will expect to beat us. We are the underdogs, nobody expects us to win but we’ll give it everything and there will be no blame game afterwards if we lose.”

Sheriff’s manager, Alan Reilly, declared:

“I’m not trying to play down the favourites’ tag but it’s a semi-final and anything can happen.”

He said: “If we do what we are capable of I’d be quite confident but this is the Junior Cup and Celtic are on a good run so we’ll have our work cut out for us.”

Celtic will be running shuttle-buses from the Killarney Outlet Centre bus park every quarter of an hour from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Killarney Celtic Chairman Paul Sherry remarked: “We are putting crowd control plans in place as we are expecting a huge attendance given that we have gone further than any other Kerry side in this competition.”

A number of car parking spaces will be available at the ground on a first come first served basis, and weather depending, car-parking facilities will also be available close by.

Killarney Celtic have produced a special souvenir programme for the big match, which is now on sale.

Killarney Celtic Chairman Paul Sherry and Social Media officer Ramona Burchill monitoring the messages and videos on social media extending best wishes to Killarney Celtic for the FAI Junior Cup semi-final against Sheriff YC. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

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Our Money’s On The Peaky Bankers Of St Brendan’s Words: Eve Kelliher

Monika, Rafal and Michael of Brian James.

NOT only are they top of the class on the football and soccer pitches what with their Hogan Cup and FAI Schools Minor Boys National Cup victories, but the Sem boys are also proving to be experts in opening championship level banks.

A group of St Brendan’s College students, known as The Peaky Bankers, have powered through to the AIB Build A Bank National Finals.

This is the first time that St Brendan’s College has qualified for this prestigious award.

The Peaky Bankers, whose name is a nod to the popular TV series, is made up of six transition year students, Oran O’Donoghue, Donal Lucey, Harry and James Knoblauch, Cathal Swords and Michael Buckley.

Killarney Advertiser caught up with members of the hardworking team as they created a working bank within the school.

“Our mission is based on three core principals, these are mental health, brotherhood and faith,” stated the students.

The enterprising group created a cam-

paign together known as #brotherhood which raised awareness around mental health and in particular suicide.

“We open our bank every Tuesday in the school cafeteria and run competitions and games each week that always creates awareness around mental health and brotherhood,” stated the team.

“We have had guest speakers such as James O’Donoghue and Tom Lucey to speak about the importance of a hobby, a good bunch of friends and a good support network.”

When a member of the bank lodges money or opens a new account they receive a ‘We Back Our Boys’ welcome pack which includes a number of goodies including an introduction booklet with helpful contact numbers and social media links.

The AIB Build A Bank National Final takes place in Dublin at the end of this month.

The boys have their hearts set on claiming the €5,000 cash prize for their school.

They hope to put the money towards research and events for the school to create more awareness of mental health issues amongst the students.

Fun Walk

Fun Walk For All The Family On Easter Monday THE Fossa Community Development Association has issued an open invitation to families to join them for a leisurely walk on Easter Monday from the Aghadoe Viewing point to the Innisfallen Hotel in Fossa Village.

The walk is to highlight the wonderful community projects that the association has completed and lay out its ambitious plans for the future.

The Fossa Community Development Association plays an important role in the upkeep and development of the Fossa Way, the Aghadoe Viewing Area, Aghadoe Graveyard, Tidy Towns efforts and detailing the history of the Fossa parish for future generations to enjoy.

The walk promises to be a wonderful social event for families of all ages and will start at 2pm from the Aghadoe Viewing Point on April 17 (Easter Monday) and finish in Fossa Village. Refreshments and entertainment will be kindly provided for all participants by the Innisfallen Hotel after the walk.

Michael Spillane, Tim O’Brien, Michael Doyle, Gerry Collins and Barth Warren launching the Fossa Community Development Association Fun Walk for which takes place on Easter Monday.

The Suit Room Opens At Brian James THERE’S big excitement amongst Brian James’ many Facebook followers as they wait to hear the name of the winner of a massive competition running this week. To celebrate the opening of “The Suit Room”, Brian James is giving away a free Benetti or 6th Sense suit worth €249! To be in with a chance of winning, just enter this competition on the Brian James Facebook page.

Also to mark the opening of The Suit Room, Brian James’ customers get a free shirt and tie with every suit purchased! So whether you are heading to a wedding, going to the races, preparing for your debs and grads, or just need updated suits for work, now is the time to make your way to The Suit Room, upstairs at Brian James, for a limited time.

The Suit Room is also a wedding destination for grooms and their bridal party, who are invited to avail of the “free shirt and tie” offer also. Weddings are a big deal at Brian James and parties are dealt with by a dedicated team member.

The wedding service includes managing all alterations and assisting with all accessories to complete your wedding outfit.

Brian James offers a wide range of brands including Remus Uomo, Benetti, Skopes and Herbie Frogg.

Brian James, after celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2016, expanded to open the first floor of the Main Street premises before Christmas. In addition to The Suit Room, the new floor also plays host to Superdry, 11 Degrees, Farah, Diesel, SikSilk, Havaianas, Hilfiger, Helly Hansen and many more.

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Tractor Revs Up For A New Lease Of Life

Mags Moriarty who with her husband Mike donated the tractor, is pictured at the unveiling with Killarney Classic & Vintage Club members.

07.04.17 AN OLD tractor that had been falling apart at the seams has been given a dramatic new lease of life in aid of some very deserving charities.

A battered 1968 Massey Ferguson MF135 had been parked up and abandoned until it was acquired by Michael and Mags Moriarty of Moriarty’s Centra and Central Car Sales, Farranfore, and donated to the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club.

Volunteers spent several weeks over the long months of winter restoring the 49-year-old tractor bit by bit with the support of the Killarney Men’s Shed – where the work took place – and the Kerry Mental Health Association.

The end result – a beautifully restored dream machine – was unveiled to the public at a press reception in the Killarney Men’s Shed on Saturday evening.

The carefully restored vehicle – now valued at several thousand euro – will be raffled in the coming months and the proceeds will be divided between the four chosen charities to benefit from this year’s South Kerry Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show.

The charities that will gain are Down Syndrome Kerry, the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus and the Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association.

The winning ticket which will be drawn at the prizegiving ceremony after the annual South Kerry Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show on Fleming’s Farm in Fossa on September 3.

Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club chairman Tom Leslie, has thanked everybody involved, particularly project managers Bernard O’Sullivan and Thomas Wharton, for their wonderful work and the commitment they have shown.

“This project would not be possible without the generosity of the sponsors who got involved and the club members who have given up their free time each week to work on the tractor,” said Tom. Tickets for the tractor raffle are available to purchase from the four charities and at various outlets over the summer months and also from all committee members of the club.

Awards

Festival Committee Honours Noel

THE work done behind the scenes of any event is always crucial but often these heroes go unsung. This week the St Patrick’s Festival Killarney committee has presented an award to the person who had made an invaluable contribution to the staging of the event.

The chairperson of the committee, Anne Marie Kennelly, said: “There are many people deserving of this award, but the vote was unanimous when Noel O’Leary and his team was suggested.

“Under the direction of Breda Mulryan and Kieran O’Halloran, Noel and his team do tremendous work. From bollards to lights once action is agreed you can rest easy as it will be done.”

Tom Tobin of Killarney Medals and Trophies sponsored the award, which was presented to Noel O’Leary by Dermot Healy, safety officer, St Patrick’s Festival Killarney. “We wish to thank everyone at Kerry County Council for all their help and support,” said Anne Marie.

Noel O’Leary receives an award from St Patrick’s Festival Killarney safety officer Dermot Healy.

Free Drama Workshops In Killarney ACTOR and playwright Michael Hilliard Mulcahy, who is currently the drama facilitator with the Killarney Municipal District, will be giving free drama workshops in April for anyone interested in acting.

The workshops are being held in the Killarney Cultural Centre on April 8 and 9.

Michael had a very successful series of workshops in February. A great group came together to work on scenes and improvisation exercises. Michael is ook-

Luis Vila, winner of the St Patrick’s Festival Kids’ Treasure Hunt draw, being presented with a sweet hamper by PJ O’Sullivan, manager of Aunty Nellie’s Sweet Shop, who kindly sponsored the prize.

ing forward to seeing familiar faces and new faces at the workshop.

The workshops are open to anyone, from those with basic experience in acting to those who have trod the boards on many occasions.

Places will be limited to a maximum of 14. For more information and to book a place, please contact the Arts Office at 066-7183541 or arts@kerrycoco.ie.

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Shane Murray, Niamh Heffernan and Damien O’Keeffe in The Kube.

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Lynn and Beaufort native Ivan’s paths first crossed in the bride’s home city of Aberdeen when Ivan was working there and they got engaged in December 2015 in Killarney.

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‘It Is Very Rare For People To Achieve Their Ultimate Dreams In Life – I Just Have’ Announcing his retirement from the Kerry senior football team, Colm Cooper says representing Kerry for the past 17 years has been a source of pride IT HAS been an amazing journey and one that I never wanted to end, however, I feel that this is the right time for me step away from intercounty football. Representing the Kingdom for the past 17 years has given me a tremendous amount of pride and satisfaction.

To my Kerry teammates that I have soldiered with throughout the years, thank you for your guidance, patience and friendship. I feel extremely lucky to have experienced so many wonderful highlights with you all.

To get the opportunity to play with, and against, some of the greatest players in the history of the GAA has given me memories that I will always treasure.

During my career I have been very fortunate to work with some outstanding Kerry managers. They gave me the confidence to develop my game which allowed me to perform at the highest level.

I would like to thank the Kerry Coun-

ty Board, backroom staff and medical teams for their constant help and support throughout my career.

A huge thank you to the loyal Kerry fans at home and abroad for their continuous support. I now become a supporter and wish the team all the best in their quest for honours in 2017.

I would like to thank my club Dr Crokes for nurturing my talents and giving me the belief that there was no limit to what I could achieve, also to get the opportunity to captain Kerry teams is something I’m extremely privileged to have done.

I’m looking forward to continuing my Dr Crokes career.

Finally to my family, without you none of my successes would have been possible. Through the ups and downs, you were the people that believed in me and kept me going. For this I am forever grateful.

It is very rare for people to achieve their ultimate dreams in life – I just have.

Colm Cooper: Factfile Club: Dr Crokes Championship Debut: V Limerick 2002 Championship Appearances: 85 Championship Scores: 23-283 First League game for Kerry: V Laois 2002 League Appearances: 60 League Scores: 12-165 Minor experience with Kerry: 2000, 2001 U21 experience with Kerry: 2002, 2003, 2004

Honours Won: 5 All Ireland Senior, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014 3 National Leagues, 2004, 2006, 2009 1 National League Division 2 2002 9 Munster Senior, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016 1 Munster Minor, 2001 1 Munster U21, 2002 6 Senior County Championships, 2000, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016 5 Munster Club 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 1 All Ireland Club 8 All Stars 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 Texaco Player of the Year 2004

The five Cooper brothers that played on the Dr. Crokes team that defeated Gneeveguilla in the East Kerry O’ Donoghue Cup final in Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney on In 2000.. From left are Vince, Colm, Danny, Mike and Mark. Pic: Eamonn Keogh (MacMonagle, Killarney) Man of the match Colm Cooper, Dr Crokes , celebrates with his mother Maureen and sisters Geraldine and Karen at the final whistle after Dr Crokes defeated Austin Stacks in the 2010 Kerry County Championship senior football final in Austin Stack Park, Tralee.

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07.04.17 Colm Cooper leaves a treasure trove of memories behind him, says Kerry GAA PRO John O’Leary

‘Colm exuded class in everything he did on the field of play’

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Tributes To A Legend “Colm Cooper is to Gaelic football what Séamus Heaney is to poetry, really. A deity of his craft. Ptah of the code. Gooch is a true genius” Peter McNamara “Put Gooch in a phone box with a pack of wolves and he’d still have the poise to hit ’em with a dummy solo and stroll out unscathed.

The greatest” Mike Quirke “It looks like the main man is leaving the scene. What a player. An absolute wizard and the coolest and classiest of them all” Steven McDonnell “His awareness and decision making is on a different level. His ability to slow everything down for a second, his skills and of course that bit of magic he possesses with a feint or a dummy is what makes him so unique” Eamonn Fitzmaurice, Kerry Senior Football Manager “Colm, probably the most gifted footballer of his generation, never forgot where he came from and has always made himself available whenever needed by the club” Denis Coleman, chairman, Dr Crokes

COLM COOPER, one of the greatest Kerry players ever to grace the game of Gaelic football, has decided to call time on his illustrious intercounty career.

The Dr Crokes player, who will turn 34 in June, does so just two weeks after winning the one medal that had eluded him for many years – an All Ireland Club Championship medal.

Cooper first came to the attention of the Kerry GAA public when winning a Senior County Championship medal in 2000 at the tender age of 17 in the company of his brothers Danny and Vince when Dr Crokes defeated An Ghaeltacht.

A year and a half later he made his senior debut for Kerry in the Allianz League Division 2 Final against Laois in the Gaelic Grounds and duly helped himself to 1-2 in the Number 15 jersey.

Later that year he made his championship debut against Limerick and although he and his Kerry teammates had to give best to Armagh in the All Ireland Final of that year, he was recognised by the All Star selectors in his very first year at senior level. He went

on to play in nine All-Ireland finals, winning four, and was unlucky to be still recovering from a serious injury when Kerry defeated Donegal in the 2014 final.

In all he played 85 championship games for Kerry, scoring 23-283 in the process and along the way he won every honour available to him including Texaco Footballer of the Year in 2004 and eight All Stars.

Cooper, an exemplary sportsman, endeared himself not only to the Kerry faithful but also to the wider GAA community where he was the perfect role model for our youth.

He exuded class in everything he did on the field of play and we were once again reminded of that on St Patrick’s Day when he scored the all important goal as Dr Crokes triumphed in the club championship final – 25 years after their first title when a youthful Colm Cooper was the team mascot.

Colm Cooper leaves a treasure trove of memories behind him for us all to savour and on behalf of Kerry supporters everywhere and indeed on behalf of the extended GAA community, today we say thanks for those memories, Colm.

“It was a privilege for me to work with Colm Cooper. He was the most intelligent player I have ever seen. I remember saying one time that Cooper had forgotten more about football than the rest of us will ever know” Jack O’Connor, former Kerry manager “Colm not only inspired his fellow teammates on the field of play, but generations of people, young and old – all over Ireland and beyond” Tim Murphy, chairman, Kerry County Committee “He was the ultimate purveyor of skill. He was almost a computer-animated footballer. He would deliver a ball like a butler on a silver platter. The other thing was the deftness of touch, so that he would deliver the ball to his colleague’s advantage. He could bounce it in front of him, he could put it in his chest. It was a thing of beauty” Joe Brolly, RTÉ

“Colm thrilled all generations of sports fans with his brilliance and inspired a whole new generation of sports men and women with his standards” Deputy Brendan Griffin “Colm has brought so much joy to so many people, an outstanding ambassador for the game and always the complete gentleman” Councillor Michael Cahill

Pic: Don MacMonagle

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COLM COOPER’S star quality both on and off the pitch was what endeared him to a nation.

The touching tributes that flowed in from the four-time All-Ireland winner’s fellow sporting greats and fans alike as soon as he announced his retirement from his intercounty career on Tuesday only go some way towards reflecting his charisma.

As well as his footballing wizardry, Colm’s people skills are second to none, whether he is greeting heads of state or the tiniest of tots.

At events, despite his unassuming nature, Colm always makes the time to stop and chat with everyone from the long-time GAA stalwarts to the very youngest pupils in a junior infant classroom.

In recent years, the Kerry hero would provide his services as a coach for the

day to the school of the child who won an annual competition organised by Daly’s SuperValu.

It was a dream prize and the kids knew it. Seeing Colm in action at Anabla National School and a year later at Lissivigeen, I noticed how he gave his full attention to the task in hand. He took his young acolytes’ questions seriously and visibly boosted their confidence.

It was clear that ensuring they got the very most from the experience was what mattered to him. The pupils knew it, and loved him for it.

Afterwards, Colm demonstrated that legendary team spirit as he arranged the classes into expertly placed groupings for the photographers. Former Kerry manager Jack O’Connor this week described Colm Cooper as “totally without ego and a complete team player”. I couldn’t agree more.

July 2011: Taoiseach Enda Kenny greets Kerry football Captain Colm Cooper at Muckross House, Killarney. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

Colm Cooper is a team player in every sense, says Eve Kelliher

Kerry footballer Colm Cooper with Brian Dennehy, Emma and James Kelly at the Kerry football homecoming celebrations in Rathmore in 2014. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

Colm Cooper pictured in 2007 with Dr Crokes and Kerry Manager Pat O’Shea. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

Kerry football captain Colm Cooper with his nephew Liam Cooper (4) at the Kerry football team homecoming in 2014. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

The Dr Crokes team that won the All-Ireland Club Championship in 1992. Front frow from left, Pat O’Shea, John Clifford, Roland Neher, Peter O’Brien, Seanie O”Shea, captain, Col O’Doherty, John Foley, Danny Cooper, Ger O’Shea, and in front kneeling, Colm Gooch Cooper (mascot). At back, Padraig O”Shea, secretary, Martin Byrnes, Mike Buckley, Vince Casey, Brendan Keogh, Liam Hartnett, Mark Cooper, Sean Clarke, Noel O’Leary, Connie Murphy and John Galvin. Pic: Don MacMonagle

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The Greatest Of All Time Adam Moynihan charts Colm Cooper’s career from his debut for Kerry in 2002

KILLARNEY’S Colm Cooper, considered by many to be the greatest Gaelic footballer of all time, has announced his retirement from the Kerry senior football team.

The 33-year-old released a statement on Tuesday morning confirming his decision, saying it was the “right time to step away from inter county football.”

There were fears that Gooch was going to call it a day once his club Dr Crokes were finished with their All-Ireland Club Championship campaign and that’s exactly how it panned out.

That Club Championship was the one trophy missing from Cooper’s long list of honours and the experienced forward was pivotal in their victory over Slaughtneil in the final last month, his classy goal helping the Crokes to their first All-Ireland since 1992.

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room, Gooch returned to the Croke Park pitch alone and walked up to the Hill. It’s clear, now, that he was saying goodbye.

Since making his debut for Kerry in 2002, the Ardshanavooley native has lit up the inter county scene. He immediately captured the imagination of the GAA world with his incredible technique and ability to outsmart and outplay even the most formidable defenders in the country.

He won his first All-Ireland in 2004 and led Kerry to further successes in 2006, 2007 and 2009.

A serious knee injury in 2014 was a major setback but he recovered in time to be part of the set-up when Kerry beat Donegal in the final later that year.

In total, Gooch played 85 championship games (third all-time) and picked up eight All-Star awards. He bows out as Kerry’s all-time leading championship scorer.

Colm Has Given Us All Countless Hours Of Enjoyment Kerry Senior Football Manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice pays tribute to a star player ON BEHALF of the players and management I would like to congratulate Colm Cooper on his retirement from intercounty football.

He has been an incredible servant to the green and gold since his debut 15 years ago in a Division 2 League final in 2002 where he scored a goal with his first touch of the ball which set the tone for what was to follow. His list of honours outlines what an illustrious career he has had.

I was lucky enough to have both played with and managed him. As a player when on the ball in matches I looked for him and in training I tended to steer clear of him. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him as manager. When I first took over Kerry one of the main things I wanted to do for the 2013 season was to release Colm from the confines of the inside line and allow him to express himself from cen-

tre forward. It was a fresh challenge for him and he set about learning the intricacies of his new position with gusto.

His awareness and decision making is on a different level. His ability to slow everything down for a second, his skills and of course that bit of magic he possesses with a feint or a dummy is what makes him so unique.

His iron will to win and his leadership abilities shone through also. While recovering from a serious injury during the summer of 2014 he helped to drive the squad towards the All Ireland which depicted what a team player he was. He was one of the few players that managed to transcend county loyalties and was a player that people from all over the country loved to watch. He has given us all countless hours of enjoyment.

I wish him all the best for the future on and off the field.

NEWS Sporting World Pays Homage On Twitter “A few defenders will sleep better tonight now that the great one has retired. Congrats on a great career” Shane Lowry “Best wishes Gooch. The best ever. No one that I’ve seen could lace his boots. And I don’t say that lightly. Enjoy retirement, my man” Tomas O Se “From idol to teammate to friend, it’s been some journey! Delighted I got the chance to play with the best, great memories” Darran O’Sullivan “The greatest I have ever played with or seen.

Absolutely privileged to see him in action up close” Tadhg Kennelly “What a footballer The Gooch has been. Unmarkable at his best. The greatest ‘two-trick pony’ you’re ever likely to see...”

Brian O’Driscoll “The greatest of them all..Simple as..”

Aidan O’Mahony “A footballing genius bows out. Bravo Gooch.

You showed why brains and speed of thought always wins out” Ronan O’Gara “Feel very privileged to have played with this man and enjoyed many great days on and off the field. A class act” David Moran “It’s been brilliant to share the field with @ colmcooper13 in the green and gold and black and amber. Topped it all off a few weeks ago. Loves and breathed @Kerry_Official and @drcrokesgaa from when @colmcooper13 was a young fellow. What a career in both” Eoin Brosnan

Judy Murray Among Colm’s Many Fans

SHE is mum to the world’s number-one tennis player and both of her sons are grand-slam champions.

So it comes as no surprise that Judy Murray would know a sporting great when she saw one.

During last year’s national league final, she watched in Croke Park as Dublin won their fourth title in a row.

But what impressed the Scottish onlooker was Colm Cooper.

Among the swell of good wishes on social media this week, Judy’s tweet hit headlines: “Dear Colm Cooper. You were my man of the match.

Wizard.”

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Commuters Count Cost Of Failure To Resolve Bus Dispute

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Words: Eve Kelliher

TWO weeks in, the Bus Éireann strikes are still in the headlines nationally.

It’s a pity the dispute couldn’t have been averted or solved swiftly as the industrial action has had a huge ripple effect.

A fortnight ago I arrived at Killarney Railway Station only to find that the industrial action had had a knock-on effect on rail services also that day, with some trains cancelled.

Fourteen days on and the reality is that missed medical and other appointments have become routine as a result of the strikes – even if many of those travelling are sympathetic to the strikers’ cause.

I was in the fortunate position that I could reschedule my arrangements but for many people, the failure to resolve this long-running dispute has resulted in loss of earnings or worse.

A Killarney commuter, who arrived at the railway station last week only to discover her train wasn’t

running, said: “I have no issue with scheduled strikes but this nonsense boils my blood. I have missed out on a day’s pay and let people down.”

She added: “I checked the website the previous night and it said all trains were running. I could have made alternative arrangements as could have my fellow passengers.”

That same day an elderly man stood on the Killarney platform clutching his ticket for the no-show service. As a result he missed a hospital appointment in the Mater he had waited months for.

Locals and visitors alike are being obliged to make expensive alternative arrangements and the timing isn’t great for the tourism industry in Kerry as we move towards the summer season.

As the commuter noted: “Who will compensate me for lost earnings, the old man for further degeneration of his eyes as he waits for surgery, for a tourist’s very expensive taxi to the airport?”

The Transport Minister Shane Ross has consistently rejected calls for him to personally intervene in the dispute.

The strike began in protest at plans by management to introduce new cost-saving efficiency measures and work practice changes without agreement.

Talks continued at the Workplace Relations Commission on Thursday in a bid to bring the dispute to an end. Unions have insisted they would not be removing pickets during the new round of negotiations.

Siptu has said it has members in Munster who have been dismissed and that others had had their pay cut by €250-€300 per week.

• How has the Bus Éireann strike affected you and what are your thoughts on it? Let us know at newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie

Trump Set To Meet His Chinese Counterpart After Twitter Rants WHO can forget US President Donald Trump’s tweet that China made up the concept of global warming “in order to make US manufacturing non-competitive”?

The US President has taken issue with China many times, both before and after he took office in November.

Interesting times lie ahead as he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, who have disagreed on numerous matters, are set to come face to face for the first time at Trump’s luxury resort in Florida this week.

Most people find it awkward when they come face to face for the first time with someone they have lambasted but somehow I don’t think it will faze Mr Trump.

Even before North Korea’s ballistic missile launch on Wednesday, Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme was always going to dominate the Trump-

Xi summit.

The North is economically reliant on its ally Beijing, and Washington has long pushed China to use its leverage to punish the state.

Last month Trump lashed out at China on Twitter for doing “little to help” rein in Pyongyang and he has since warned the US is prepared to go it alone in bringing the North to heel.

During the presidential campaign, Trump repeatedly bashed China for its “unfair” trade policies and accused it of artificially depressing its currency to give its exports an unfair advantage.

In a tweet last week, he highlighted China’s massive trade imbalance with the US — over $310 billion (about €290 billion) last year — as a serious problem that could make his upcoming talks with Xi “difficult”.

Trump infuriated China by taking a protocol-breaking phone call from Taiwan President Tsai Ing-

wen and suggesting he might break from the US’s long-standing One China Policy, which nominally acknowledges the Asian giant’s claims over Taiwan without recognising them.

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Farmer Charged With Murder Of His Neighbour A SIXTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the murder of a man in North Kerry.

Michael Ferris of Rattoo, Ballyduff, appeared before Tralee District Court where he was charged with the murder of his neighbour, Anthony O’Mahony, 74, of Ardoughter, Ballyduff, using a teleporter agri-machine.

Judge James O’Connor remanded Mr Ferris in custody to appear again before Tralee District Court on Wednesday, April 12.

The parish priest of Causeway and Ballyduff.

Fr Brendan Walsh says a gloom and sadness has affected everyone in the parish.

But he says there is a strong spirit of solidarity and support.

The Clifford family during a five-day hiking trip in Nepal.

Ever Felt Like Upping Sticks And Travelling The Globe?

Eve Kelliher talks to a Killarney man whose video series is putting the world in the frame YOU’RE never too young to travel the globe – that’s the idea that has propelled Killarney man Sean Clifford, his French wife Valerie and their daughter on a series of world travels.

In 2014, Sean, Valerie and Enya, then four, set off to explore to Argentina on what proved to be a hugely successful trip. “It was like a little adventure for Enya, cruising through the jungles and mountains,” said Sean.

Afterwards, the family decided to share the experience with Enya’s friends and classmates through the creation of short video clips.

The response they received from children and teachers was “extremely enthusiastic”, according to multimedia developer Sean, who is from Woodlawn Drive originally.

The family spent the next two years producing a professional online travel series documenting their adventures around the world, as they unravel cultures in their own unique and fun manner.

In April 2015 this blossomed into “The Kid Trotter” series (all of which can be viewed for free on www. thekidtrotter.com and social media).

After the success of the pilot series online, the Cliffords devoted their time from 2016 to travel the world and produce this series in 10 countries (Malaysia, Cambodia, India, Nepal, New Zealand, New

We have hunted with tribes in the South Pacific and picked tea in the world’s highest tea plantation

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Caledonia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia).

Now Sean has been handpicked to represent and promote Malta, European Capital of Culture 2018, in an innovative cultural video series. “We produce this series in both English and French and it has already (despite only having published two countries to date) broken the half million views after being featured in press across 10 different countries,” said Sean.

The Cliffords are passionate about sharing what they describe as their “real, human experiences far from attraction parks”. “Together we have hunted fish and coconut crabs with tribes in the South Pacific, trained in a Cambodian circus, gone to school in a rural Vietnam school, taught English in Nepal, and picked tea leaves in the highest tea plantation in the world in southern India,” said Sean.

The family both self-produce and self-finance The Kid Trotter video travel series especially for children and families called The Kid Trotter.

The Cliffords will jet off with a filming crew to the Mediterranean in partnership with the Malta tourism Authority to film a series of videos that will unravel the unique Maltese culture. These videos will showcase the island for its 2018 European capital of Culture celebrations.

Tributes Paid To Nicola Collins THE priest speaking at the funeral of Nicola Collins said her family and friends had been robbed of their chance to say goodbye to her.

A murder investigation is ongoing after the Tralee woman was found dead in Farranree, Cork, on March 27.

The family and friends of the 38-year-old mother of three are still in a state of shock, Fr Padraig Walsh told the congregation at her funeral Mass in St Brendan’s Church.

Nicola is mourned by her parents Kay and Michael, sister Carly, children Nick, Adam and Michael, her former husband Elaije, relatives and friends.

Molls Gap Update WORK on Molls Gap is expected to be substantially completed and open to traffic by April 28.

The estimated cost of the repairs works to the retaining wall on the N71 near Molls Gap is €720,000; this includes design costs, construction, site supervision and traffic management.

Minor works are expected to continue on Molls Gap until May 12.

Works have been extensive but the rate of progress has been positive and it is hoped the route may even open a little earlier than the proposed date.

Letters

07.04.17 Letters

Moments in Time

Cruinniú Na Cásca On Easter Monday

Picture supplied by Moments In Time

This photo was taken outside the Ross Hotel sometime in the 1950s by a hotel guest who was on his honeymoon.The photo includes the hotel guest wife (with handbag). Alongside her is Nancy O’Sullivan (nee Keegan) and Tess O’Mahony (nee Finn). Nancy O’Sullivan began working at The Ross Hotel in 1948 and Tess started in 1949. They soon became best friends and that friendship has lasted to this day. It was often said “you would never see one, without the other”.

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Ironic Timing Of Waste Disposal Charge Increase I FIND it ironic that Kerry County Council should raise its waste disposal charges and introduce charges for recycling, the same week as the Kerry County Clean-Up which it supports.

Every couple of months they issue a statement of how tough they are going to get with litterbugs. More litter wardens, CCTV cameras, and

their daftest idea yet, drones!

Here are the statistics for 2016....634 reported cases of littering, which led to 17 prosecutions and 9 convictions, yes, 9, and only a tiny fraction of those have paid their fines!

So now they decide to place the costs of recycling on decent civic-minded citizens who already dispose of their waste in a responsible manner....you

now have to purchase, from the council, plastic bags, into which you dispose of the plastic you already have to dispose of!

Yes, take a moment to get your head around that!

Brendan O’Shea, Listry, Faha, Killarney

AS PART of Creative Ireland, the new cultural initiative aimed at promoting wellbeing and participation through creativity, an annual ‘Culture Day’ will get its first outing this coming Easter Monday, April 17. Events are taking place across the country, including Kerry.

Kerry County Council, working in partnership with the creative sector in Kerry, is delivering an event in each Municipal District. These include: In Killarney, Muckross Schoolhouse will celebrate music for all ages at the Traditional Farms from 2pm- 4pm with Ger Wolf who will give a musical workshops, using a variety of musical instruments, suitable for all ages! Ger will also deliver a music performance. Later in the evening at 7.30pm Jimmy Crowley in will be in concert, this event is free with seating capacity 200, further information 064-6630804.

In Listowel, Listowel Writers’ Week is hosting a Riverside Walk by The Feale from 11am to 1pm, commencing at the Seanchaí Centre where an introduction and a short performance by actors will take place. Along the river route there will be readings, poetry and more drama from a selection of the works of renowned Kerry writers. The walk will finish at the Seanchaí Centre with the opening of an art exhibition from Visual Artists, Colourful Sprits.

In Tralee, at Siamsa Tíre visitors will be able to enjoy Beautiful Beasts, an exhibition of sculpture for children, presented by The Ark. Visitors can interpret the exhibition in their own way (drawing materials are provided) and include their artwork in the exhibition. Artists will facilitate creative workshops on the day! Bold as Brass Workshops with Mary Curran will have an emphasis on fun and music making, suitable for children of all ages and ability. Songs, music and vignettes by members of the National Folk Theatre will take place at intervals throughout the day from 2pm-5pm.

Also in Tralee, Kerry County Museum is hosting free events from 11am to 1pm.

In Dingle, Other Voices will work with artist Áine Ní Chíobháin on an event called Lúmina. Áine will curate a light art and music event in conjunction with local schools and performers (workshops already underway!).

Caroline Lynch, Arts Office, Creative Ireland Kerry Office, Kerry County Council

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Over 100,000 Pupils Nationwide To Take Part In Technology Festival Later This Month NATIONAL and secondary schools throughout Kerry will take part in Tech Week, Ireland’s national festival of technology, later this month between April 22 and April 28.

Organised by the ICS Foundation, the social enterprise arm of the Irish Computer Society, and sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland, this exciting week of events will see more than 100,000 students take part in a range of fun activities, including the finals of several Tech Week events.

Among the week’s keynote events will be the national Scratch Coding final in Limerick, the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge in Maynooth and “Big Data in Dingle” which explores how analytics

can help in rural development. Academic institutions and businesses will host events nationwide and hundreds of schools will take part across every county in Ireland.

Another key event is IT Professionals Day, aimed at celebrating the value and status of the IT Profession in Ireland and internationally. Supported by the European Commission, the lCS will be joined in this event by colleagues in Malta, Spain and Italy.

Sarah Lawlor, Tech Week, Via email

Relax & Unwind in Killarney

It’s Time to Wake Up to the Benefits of Sleep IN TODAY’S fast-paced world sleep, is the ability to relax tightly we are becoming less and less strung bodies and minds. mindful of how important a The unique new Mindful Dreams good night’s sleep is. It isn’t just treatment blends wellness with important, it’s vital. Our days massage, helping to decomare filled with work, press and relax tired bodmeetings, children, ies. The long even driving, planning massage strokes and running a melt away stress household while and tension almore and more lowing the body often technoloto unwind. Both gy encroaches Balinese and into our nightHawaiian techtime regime, inniques are utiterrupting our natlised in a full body ural body clock and massage that offers playing havoc with our powerful, flowing movesleep patterns. ments. The Mindful Dreams rituThe five-star Aghadoe Heights al aims to bring about a peaceful Hotel and Spa has introduced a sense of tranquillity, calmness new spa treatment that has been and wellbeing. created specifically to target the A key product used during the ill effects of poor sleep and help treatment is Effervescence, an you gain that elusive deep night’s exfoliating seaweed and sugar sleep. gel scrub. While removing dead Mindful Dreams is a treatment skin cells it leaves the skin nourritual designed by VOYA for the ished and silky smooth. Effervesperfect night’s sleep. cence is also available for purGood sleep is essential to wellchase from The Spa at Aghadoe. being and the body’s inner balFor bookings contact The Spa at ance and it is important 1that Aghadoe 064-6623027 or see 1703112_KA_April_195x129_Layout 06/04/2017 12:35on: Page 1 most nights deliver that for one’s www.aghadoeheights.com. health. Central to achieving good

Enjoy Carita And Decléor Treatments At The Killarney Plaza IF YOU seek top-class pampering and wonderful results, pay a visit to the expert team in the luxurious Spa at the Killarney Plaza Hotel.

The Spa features professional French skincare brands Carita and Decléor and the team, led by spa manager Monika Gedviliene, have a wealth of expertise.

An exclusive treatment at the Spa at the Killarney Plaza is the Carita Cinetic Lift Expert. Billed as an alternative to cosmetic surgery, it offers a rejuvenating and lifting effect with dramatic results.

The Spa’s wonderful facilities include the Gulfstream hydrotherapy pool, earth, fire and water serail and signature vitality treatment rooms.

“It is very exciting times for us here at Spa at the Killarney Plaza Hotel. We are thrilled to carry the Decléor and Carita range of therapies and products. These internationally recognised luxurious and innovative brands are a perfect blend with the philosophy of our Spa at the Killarney Plaza Hotel,” said Monika. “Whether you are looking to improve your skin, body and mind with Decléor, or experience the ultimate alternative to invasive cosmetic surgery with Carita, you will find the perfect treatment for you.”

To contact the Spa at the Killarney Plaza Hotel, email spa@killarneyplaza.com or call 064662 1151.

Norma Costello, Patricia Horgan, Monika Gedviliene and Reyanna Fitzpatrick of the Killarney Plaza Hotel spa.

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Serenity - €99

Choose one 60 minute treatment: • Green Tea & Mint Body Wrap • Hot Oil Back & Scalp Massage with Organic Refresher Facial • Tension Relieving Back Massage and Indian Head Massage Enjoy a Light Lunch in the Lake Room overlooking some of Killarney’s finest views.

Available Monday to Friday until May 31st 2017 (excludes April 10th - 23rd and May 1st).

Subject to availability.

Easter Treat - €135

Enjoy the following 90 minute treatment: Tension Relieving Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage, a Refreshing, Detoxifying Facial with Customised Exfoliation and Mask, followed by a Soothing Scalp and Signature Facial Massage.

Available April 8th - 23rd 2017.

Subject to availability.

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Each treatment includes: Thermal Suite Journey Tropical showers, therapeutic cabins and heated loungers will help to relieve tight muscles, relaxing body, mind and soul.

Cleansing Foot Ritual Time out in the Relaxation Area post treatment with herbal teas and fresh fruit.

Renew & Refresh New Day Spa from ESPA at The Europe

A heavenly escape to leave you feeling renewed & refreshed

€150 per person Available Monday to Thursday (excl Bank Hol) From 1st April until 31st May 2017

Your Day Ritual includes: Pre treatment access to the thermal facilities of ESPA at The Europe, which include Technogym, 20m lap pool, aromatherapy steam room, sauna, salt water pool and heated vitality pool.

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60 Minute Treatment Time A full body Salt & Oil reviver body exfoliation to reveal beautiful soft glowing skin, followed by a choice of luxurious back or scalp massage to soothe the senses and relax the mind.

A delicious 2 course lunch in our Spa Café overlooking the lakes. 

Post treatment access to the spacious spa relaxation lounge. Enjoy sleep pods with built in music and reading lights designed to relax you and allow your body to benefit from the ongoing effects of your treatment. 

ESPA at The Europe

Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry Tel: 064 6671333 espa@theeurope.com www.theeurope.com

Five-Star Haven On The Shores Of Lough Lein ITS world-class treatments and scenic perch on the shores of Lough Lein have ensured ESPA at The Europe Hotel has won fans from across the globe.

The team at the award-winning spa is led by its new spa manager, Ciara Power, who has worked in ESPA at The Europe since it opened in 2008.

The destination spa has been designed to be in perfect balance with the nature of its environment, with each relaxation

space created to take advantage of the landscape, a peaceful haven in which to awaken the senses and relax the mind.

The ESPA brand, including its treatments and products, is limited only to the very best spa hotels in Ireland and Espa at The Europe is one of only a chosen few.

Guests also enjoy visiting the Spa CafĂŠ which is designed to offer a harmony between beautiful surroundings

and satisfying, nourishing food. The Spa CafĂŠ is ideal for guests who are seeking an organic salad, a refreshing fruit juice or herbal tisane.

And take note that the hugely popular Sunday brunch served in the spa will be available again in May. ESPA gift vouchers make the perfect present and are available all year round. Email espa@theeurope.com or call the team on 064-6671333 to arrange the ideal gift.

Ciara Power, spa manager, ESPA at The Europe.

SEASON’S TREAT € 79 SPA TREATMENT & COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT

Enjoy a choice of 50 minute Pevonia Massage or Reviver Facial followed by a delicious dessert in Monk’s Lounge.

Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, Muckross, Killarney Call: 064 66 23456 | Email: spa@muckrosspark.com

www.muckrosspark.com

Unwind And Luxuriate In Killarney Park Hotel Spa

A Blissful Retreat In The Heart Of National Park

The team at Killarney Park Hotel Spa, Jessica Horgan, spa manager, and Trish Murphy, back, Leanne Kinchella, Victoria Petraite, Jib O’Day, Victoria Khoklova.

Pic: Don MacMonagle

THE Killarney Park Hotel Spa is the perfect place to unwind. Devote a day to your relaxation and regeneration or indulge in some post-sightseeing pampering; however you decide to use the indulgent spa facilities, you will emerge refreshed and renewed in this oasis of calm. You will find a wellness space that encourages total escape from the pace of everyday living.

The spa, which is open to residents and non-residents alike, features the luxury Elemis product range.

The expert spa team, led by manager Jessica Horgan, takes pride in the exceptional standard of the spa facilities and the quality of its treatments.

Surrender yourself to the luxury and convenience of this town centre property and enjoy the benefits of eight private treatment rooms, nail bar, relaxation room, and a Caldarium. Surround yourself in the soothing scents of essential oils, soft music, and decadent robes and slippers and feel your restoration process about to begin.

Exclusive Experience At Angsana Celebs’ Favourite Range Of La Sultane De Saba Treatments Available Exclusively At Angsana Spa

REAWAKEN your senses with an ancient rassoul ritual designed to purify and soften your skin. The La Sultane de Saba range of ancient rassoul treatments are now exclusively available at The Brehon’s Angsana Spa. The signature rassoul is an ancient cleansing and wellness ritual used to purify and soften the skin while also clearing the mind and relaxing the muscles. It begins with a traditional black soap wash and scrub before a cocooning blend of lava clay, shea butter and honey help to remove impurities, condition and tone the skin.

For the ultimate relaxing experience the signature rassoul treatment should be followed by a massage or facial.

The celebrity worshipped La Sultane

de Saba 23 Carat Gold Anti-Ageing Facial combines the rejuvenating virtues of 23 carat gold minerals along with caviar and mother of pearl, for a powerful anti-ageing and nourishing treatment, rich in vitamins, essential amino acids and trace elements. This eightstep facial is ideal for lifting, smoothing wrinkles, restoring firmness and bringing immediate luminosity.

La Sultan de Saba is the creation of a Moroccan family who moved to Paris, bringing with them the traditions and beauty secrets of their ancestors. Now for the first time, these time-honoured traditions are available in Ireland.

To experience your La Sultane de Saba treatment at The Angsana Spa phone 064-6623980 or email angsanaspa@thebrehon.com

Pictured with broadcaster Kathryn Thomas were Sarah Main, Katie Madigan, Louise O’Dowd, Tanya Champman, Maureen Brosnan, Gosia Usiarczyk, Nichola Walsh and Gillian Condon at the 10th birthday celebration of The Spa. Pic: Sally MacMonagle

THE award-winning Spa at the five-star Muckross Park Hotel celebrated its 10th birthday on Friday.

Offering world-class luxury in the heart of Killarney National Park, The Spa overlooks the Blue Pool River and a private spa garden and is the only spa in Killarney located in the National Park.

Muckross Park Hotel’s Spa is proud to partner with Pevonia Botanica, one of the world’s leading spa product providers. Taking a Pevonia treatment in the Spa such as a massage, facial or an exfoliation is an experience that will relax and rejuvenate the body. Pevonia’s skincare and facial treatments deliver proven results.

Reflecting a relaxed timelessness of contemporary monastic elegance, nothing has been spared in the spa’s beautiful design and layout. This unique luxury spa was designed to reflect the architecture and nature of its surroundings.

The Spa has 10 treatment rooms and an extensive vitality and thermal suite including, vitality pool, steam room, sauna, outdoor hot tub, Jacuzzi, heated loungers and relaxation room.

For more information visit www.muckrosspark.com/spa, call 064-66 23456 or email spa@muckrosspark.com

The Brehon • Killarney

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& Light Lunch in The Garden Bar

Lifestyle

07.04.17

New Gelish Dip Three-Week Manicure Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio is delighted to be the first in Munster to showcase a new long-lasting nail system, says Jill Duggan DIP your way to gorgeous nails with no fuss and no mess, as seen on television show Xposé.

Dip is available in variety colours that match Gelish. It offers up to 21 days’ wear and is faster and easier to apply than traditional acrylic manicure systems.

Gelish Dip is much stronger, more flexible and much more durable, so if you’re after a fab finish, give this a try.

Your actual colour comes in the form of a pigmented powder. Your nails will be prepped (filed and slightly buffed) — and then a base coat is applied.

You then dip your nails into the coloured powder (hence the name Gelish Dip) before an activator and topcoat are applied. The whole process takes less than 45 minutes.

While it’s meant to last two weeks, some have reported that it still looks good four weeks on with not a chip in sight.

Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio is thrilled to be the first in Munster to introduce this new nail technique. We look forward to giving you more glamour and longer-lasting manicures than ever.

Call us for more information on 0646632967.

Contact Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio On 064-6632966 For Further Details

All Invited To Looking After Me Event

KERRY minor captain David Clifford launched Glenflesk GAA Club’s initiative Looking After Me with club chairman Derry Healy.

Derry said: “The club invites everybody from secondary school age upwards to take part. This night is all about taking a positive approach to dealing with issues - everyday problems that could potentially become a huge obstacle in a young person’s life.”

The night takes place in the Torc Hotel on Thursday, April 20, at 8pm.

Admission is free.

Kerry minor captain David Clifford launches Glenflesk GAA Club’s Looking After Me event, with club chairman Derry Healy, dietician Maria Browne, health and wellbeing officer Kieran O’Callaghan and club members.

‘Please Carry An Organ Donor Card’ WITH Organ Donor Awareness Week concluding this weekend, Killarney man Denis Breen is highlighting the importance of carrying an Organ Donor Card.

Denis, from Hazelwood Drive, noted how the cards play a vital role in saving lives and how the Irish Kidney Association-produced cards are widely available. Organ donation has resulted in

over 6000 transplant operations in Ireland alone.

Sadly, Denis’s father, Denis Breen Senior, passed away this year and his family organised a walk in his memory last Saturday. “We raised €313 which we will present to the dialysis unit in University Hospital Kerry. My late dad felt comfortable in the unit and the staff were very caring,” said Denis Junior.

“My dad was on dialysis three days a week for four hours at a time and had been on a waiting list for a transplant for two years.”

Denis, who thanked all who took part in the fundraising walk, added: “Donor cards are widely available in doctor’s surgeries and pharmacies so please think about carrying one as it can save a life.”

Lifestyle

07.04.17

Kerry Music Education Partnership Tunes Up THE Kerry Music Education Partnership has announced plans to secure Music Generation funding from U2 and The Ireland Funds to increase access to music for children and young people.

Kerry Education and Training Board and Kerry County Council in partnership with the Institute of Technology, Tralee, Kerry Diocesan Youth Service, Ealain na Gaeltachta and local music educators and schools, have announced their intention to apply to Music Generation for up to €600,000 in seed funding to develop new music education initiatives for children and young people across the county.

Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme that transforms the lives of children and young people through access to high quality performance music education in their locality. Tuition programmes, which encompass all musical genres and all types of instruments and vocal styles, are delivered locally by skilled professional musicians. Initiated by Music Network, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills

Mariam Galvin Kerry ETB, Kate Kennelly, KCC, Anne O’Dwyer, Kerry ETB, Mayor of Kerry Michael O’Shea, Miranda Cournane Kerry ETB, Maria Treacy, Dec Barry, KDYS, Helena Hennessey, Moira Murrell, chief executive, Kerry County Council, and Bridget Crowley, IT Tralee. Pic: Domnick Walsh

and local Music Education Partnerships. Music Generation is already in operation in Louth, Mayo, Sligo, Cork City, Laois, Wicklow, Carlow, Limerick City, Offaly, Westmeath, Clare, South Dublin and Donegal. During its current development phase, Music Generation hopes to include up to nine additional regions in its programme over the period 2017-2021.

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For the past number of years, Kerry Music Education Partnership, led by Kerry Education and Training Board, has been working with local providers to pilot a number of new music education initiatives as part of its Take Note Music Project. “This will be a fantastic opportunity for children and young people across Co. Kerry to access high quality music education initiatives in their

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own locality,” said project coordinator Miranda Cournane.

“We know from research studies that young people in particular have a need to engage with music. As well as the numerous cognitive benefits that arise from the learning of a musical instrument, children and young people also benefit socially and emotionally from participating in music-making.”

Recipe

Of The Week

EASY GRANOLA Healthy breakfast options are trending at the moment and The Lake Hotel head chef Noel Enright shares his recipe for a delicious wholesome morning treat

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp vegetable oil 125ml maple syrup 2tbsp honey 1tsp vanilla extract 300g porridge flakes 50g sunflower seeds tbsp sesame seeds 50g pumpkin seeds 100g flaked almonds 100g dried fruit (we recommend cranberries but sultanas, raisins or even chopped apricots will do) 50g coconut flakes

METHOD

Mix oil, maple syrup, honey and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix through the dry ingredients except the dried fruit and coconut.

Line two flat trays with parchment paper and spread mix out evenly.

Bake for 15 minutes at 125C, mix through the coconut and dried fruit and bake for 15 minutes more.

Allow to cool and then store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Community Spirit

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Support Groups In this weekly column, the clergy and members of the pastoral council offer an update on issues concerning the Church locally, nationally and globally

Life Through The Lens Of The Gospels MATTHEW 26:14-27:66: The account of the Passion is a vivid story with a variety of characters and much action. To enter into the passage we can read the story slowly and see if we can identify with different characters in the story. Also any one scene within the story can provide us with much food for reflection and prayer. Keep in mind that one of the aims in reflecting on the passage is to discover the good news the story has for us. Here are just a few general pointers for prayer: The identity of Jesus is revealed as the Messiah and the Son of God, not with a display of human power, but as one who was prepared to suffer unto death to show us how our God loves us. How does the Passion story speak to you as a revelation of how God loves you?

Jesus gives us an example of patient endurance and faithfulness in suffering. Suffering is something we all encounter. It is not something that anyone likes but sometimes we cope with it better than others. What have you found helps you to cope better with suffering?

As you read through the narrative of the Passion where do you find yourself resonating with a character in the action? Is there any message there for you that is life-giving?

John Byrne OSA, Veritas

Musings LOOK at Judas and watch him – fearfully betraying Jesus. Look at Jesus as his heart goes out to the weakness of his disciples. In all sorts of weakness in our lives, the love of God is triumphant. Let him be the strength in your weakness and sinfulness.

Is Judas motivated by anger and disappointment? Had he a different vision of the messianic kingdom than Jesus? Did he resent that Jesus saw through him when he protested at the waste of Mary’s costly ointment at the feast? One thing is clear: he refused to accept Jesus as he was. Like us, he didn’t see that it is we, not God, who must change.

Sacred Space for Lent 2017 – Messenger Publications

The Deep End THIS WEEKEND we read Matthew’s account of the death of Jesus; yes it is the long Gospel but we should not miss out on the journey that spending time with this account offers. As you read perhaps you might notice the various characters and their roles, their words and actions. A good question to ask as we enter into this text is ‘Where do I stand?’ Are you looking on as a bystander, are you in the group of disciples or some other character: Pilate? Pilate’s wife? Perhaps it is a more difficult journey as you relate to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, a Jesus who is “grieved” because of many things: isolation, the disappointment he must feel because of the abandonment of his friends, betrayal, loneliness, mocking, torture? This is not an easy journey. We know the story does not end here, but for this week we enter into the reality of betrayal, trial, suffering and death.

We might remember today those who stand for justice, those who are counter-cultural, those who stand against oppressive systems even though the path is often dangerous and lonely. We might recall times we felt betrayed, abandoned or times we were in despair.

Try to return to this text during the week, perhaps reading a small section each day as we continue to ask ourselves: ‘Where do I stand?’

Jane Mellet, Veritas

COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration.

Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am-10.00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm.

St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm.

The Friary-Sunday 6.00-7.00pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday worship 9am & 11am; Prayer meetings Tuesday & Thursday 8am -9am; Parent & Toddler 10am - 12 noon (term-time); Wednesday 7.30pm Bible Study; Friday 11am Bible Study, 12noon Lunch. During December Friday morning Christmas Day service at 11AM Watchnight Service 31st December @ 11.15PM AWARE KILLARNEY DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 8pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www. aware.ie Tralee Venue:Parish Centre, St. John’s Church Tuesday 8pm – 9pm EPILEPSY IRELAND

The next support meeting for people with Epilepsy will be held at the Epilepsy Ireland office, Park Road o Thursday next Tuesday 22nd November at 10.30am (The next meeting for parents will be held on December 6th at 10.30am) Please contact Kathryn at 064-630301 for further details KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY COUNSELLING SERVICE

Free - confidential - non judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416.

Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE

provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm, also Thursday morning at 11am in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco

Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney.

Contact Mairead 087-7808106.

MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 11am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Cheshire Homes Killarney.

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www. console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

Please note Sunday worship time is now changed to 10.45am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes.

For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook. com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you think you have a problem with alcohol please contact 066-7128720 or 087-0522911.

NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY Meetings every Sunday 12 noon, the Killarney Court Hotel, Tralee Road, Killarney. Tel. 087-7068533. Email: newbeginningskillarney@gmail.com Salvation Prayer - Father God I come to you just as I am, I ask you to forgive me of my sins and I ask you Jesus come in to my heart, I make you the Lord of my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit, I choose to follow you all the days of my life in Jesus name I pray.

SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S The South Kerry Parkinson’s support Group next meeting is on 13th March, 2017, at Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home Kilcummin at 7.30pm where parkinsons nurse from Dublin Nicola will be the speaker. Please note, no meeting that night in Killarney. All are welcome.

For further information please contact Grace McCrae, president, 064-7758837.

MUCKROSS I.C.A. Monthly meeting of Muckross guild of I.C.A. takes place on monday 13th February at 7.45pm in Loughquittane N.S. Annual quiz night.

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Lifestyle

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Killarney Advertiser’s resident cartoonist Martin Carey gives his take on familiar faces and places

Grace Notes Hidden Stars

and I am always blown away at how quickly a talented group like that can accompany you, with no practice, just a 5 second discussion about the key in which the song will be sung.

Every time we buy a ticket to an event like a concert we buy it with a certain expectation attached, says Killarney singer and singing teacher Grace Foley

WE EXPECT performers to have a certain level of talent. Perhaps we are already a big fan of the act so we know we are in for a treat.

I absolutely love when I find what I call “hidden treasures”. These treasures are not always found on a big stage or a packed venue. These hidden stars are often found playing in pubs and hotels across the country. Perhaps they also play to bigger audiences but to see them in action in smaller venues is so exciting. On a recent night out I was treated to a very high level of musical entertainment at the Grand Killarney. Downstairs a group of traditional musicians played tunes with such ease and skill that it looked like they were born playing those instruments! I was lucky enough to sing a few songs with them

I then went upstairs to the Liquid Lounge where the incredibly talented Jack Patrick Healy is the resident entertainer. He takes the punters on a musical journey through so many genres and with such ease that I sometimes want to tell everyone to stop talking so we can sit and hear every note! This man really knows how to put on a show and he creates a cabaret-like atmosphere that I have never experienced anywhere before.

When I think about some of my most memorable experiences of hearing extremely talented musicians, they often took place away from the stage.

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Grace’s website is gracefoley.ie

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Glenflesk Rambling House ALL are welcome to enjoy a night of entertainment at the Rambling House in Glenflesk on Easter Sunday, April 16.

Proceeds of the event, which will take place in the hall in Glenflesk, will go to charity.

Derry Healy will take on the role of fear an ti and a great night of storytelling, song and dance is promised.

Appointments

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scotts hotel KILLARNEY

EXPERIENCED STAFF REQUIRED •Fluent English essential •CV required

Currently recruiting the following positions to join our team:

Waiter / Waitress Senior Chef de Partie

Email: robertinos.themed@gmail.com Or call: 087 7829443

Successful candidate must have previous experience in a similar role and fluent English is essential

(Chefs, kitchen porters, waiting staff)

Apply with CV to info@scottshotelkillarney.com

DENTAL NURSE / RECEPTIONIST

The 5* Muckross Park Hotel & Spa is now inviting applications for the following positions:

REQUIRED FOR KILLARNEY Experience preferred but not essential

Front Office Supervisor

Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney

Night Manager

Apply with CV to PO BOX NO: 3053

Spa Manager Applicants for the above positions must have previous experience in a similar role in either a 4 or 5 Star Hotel

Please submit your application in writing to: The Human Resources Manager, Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, Muckross, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Experienced Hotel Receptionist Experienced Food & Beverage Assistants for The Jarvey’s Rest and Banqueting Department

or email hr@muckrosspark.com

Full and part-time positions available

Spa Therapists Full and part-time positions

WANTED We are currently recruiting for the following positions

Accommodation Assistants

Breakfast Waiter/ Waitress Experience essential Apply by email to

stay@lochlein.com

Secretary

for busy Killarney Business Experience preferred but not essential Please send CV to

PO Box 3396

Killarney Advertiser Unit 1C Park Place High Street, Killarney

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Experienced Full-time We are extending our team and are currently recruiting

COMMIS CHEF KITCHEN STEWARD WAIT STAFF Experience essential, fluent English, full time, immediate start Please apply with CV to: Misja Herfurt, 064/6633000 or mherfurt@holidayinnkillarney.com

We have the following positions available:

FULL AND PART TIME

WAITING STAFF

Must speak fluent English Contact: Ivor Woods Tel 064 6631158 Email ivor@killarneyheights.ie

KILLARNEY

GARAGE Killarney Garage looking for qualified mechanic with vast experience.

Immediate start.

Top wages for right applicant.

Reply to po box: 3395

FULL TIME BAR POSITION

Available @ award winning Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder, located at 93 New Street, Killarney Experience is essential and an enthusiastic, smiley & positive attitude & disposition with a strong work ethic is also desirable.

Specialised training will be provided.

Excellent terms & conditions.

Email a cover letter and CV to:

maura@celticwhiskeybar.com

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME

CHECKOUT

SALES ASSISTANTS Experience Preferred Fluent English Essential Successful Candidates must be available for immediate start.

Please forward your C.V. to Therese Moriarty - HR Manager Dalys Supervalu.Daly’s SuperValu, Park Road, Killarney

DELI

ASSISTANTS Required

Fluent English Essential Please forward CV to: Therese Moriarty, HR Manager Daly’s SuperValu, Park Road Killarney

Salvador’s High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry

EXPERIENCED

STAFF REQUIRED Fluent English Essential CV required Email: salvadors.killarney@gmail.com or call: 0877829443 (Chefs, Kitchen Porters, Waiting Staff)

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bistro

THE REEKS

Commis Chef / Cook

NOW HIRING

- Full time -

Fulltime positon

Glenbeigh Require

Contact: Jackie

Tel: 087 2309873

for Deli Department

Apply in store

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• DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER

Must have a minimum of 3yrs experience in a similar role, strong F&B background an advantage

- Full Time -

• RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR

Previous experience is essential, Excellent Terms & Conditions

- Full Time -

• EXPERIENCED RECEPTIONIST

Good English is essential; experience with Hotsoft is an advantage

- Full Time & Part time -

• ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANTS

Good English is essential; previous experience an advantage

- Part time -

• HR ASSISTANT

Experience in a similar role is essential

- Full Time -

• EXPERIENCED RECEPTIONIST

Good English is essential; experience with Hotsoft is an advantage

- Part Time -

• FOOD & BEVERAGE PERSONNEL - Full Time & Part time

• PART TIME NIGHT PORTER Experience is essential

• RECEPTIONIST

Good English is essential; experience with Hotsoft is an advantage

- Part Time -

• ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANTS

Good English is essential; previous experience an advantage

- Part time -

Please submit your application in writing to:

HR Department, Hotel Killarney, Cork Road, Killarney or email hr@hotelkillarney.ie

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Notices

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Property Letting & Selling

Knocknagoshel Clinic: Walsh’s Bar

3rd Thursday of every month at 6pm

Brosna Clinic: The Sportsfield Bar

3rd Thursday every month at 6.30pm

Castleisland Clinic: River Island Hotel

Last Friday every month at 7pm

Healy-Rae’s Bar 10pm-11pm every Sunday

To Let : 2 bedroom apartment in Loretto.

5 Bedroom detached house in Lissivigeen, 2 miles from town. Contact Roger: 086-8136888 To Let : Storage Shed 700 sq.Ft. just off Muckross road close to town centre. Suitable for short or long term storage. May suit alternate use. Ph. Walter 0834031678 To Let : Rooms to let, 5mins walk from town.

Contact: 0879034130.

To Let : Unit to let central Milltown for business / professional use. Tel; 0669767367.

To Let : Room to rent very close to town.

Preferably non-smoker. Ring: 0894403064.

To Let : Single room, just off muckross road.

Tel: 087-9106933.

To Let : Room to let €80 per week, female only professional, quiet locations, 5mins from town. Owner occupied. Ring: 0879982714 To Let : One bedroom apartment, Killarney town centre, fully furnished, all mod cons.

No private parking. Not suitable for kids.

Ring: 087-6708895.

Available : Single room in shared house, Cahernane Meadows. Long-term, fully furnished. Sharing with other polish people.

Ring: 0872314415.

Wanted: Executive apartment / small house required for single professional relocating to Killarney due to take up a senior position within the community. Exemplary references are available on request from both future employer and previous landlords. Sourcing long term let commencing early April. Please contact 086-3898610.

Wanted:House and apartments in and around Killarney for management and letting. Tel. Roger 086-8136888.

Did you know

that you can rent a room in your house and earn up to e12,000 tax free??

UNDER THE RENT A ROOM RELIEF SCHEME

We are a Killarney Hotel group looking to source accommodation for seasonal employees for this year If you are interested in renting out a room to a staff member please contact us at the box office no: 3026

Prices Rise 4% In Kerry HOUSE prices rose by an average of 4.3% during the first three months of 2017, the largest three-month increase in two years, according to the latest House Price Report released by Daft. ie. This means that the national average list price during the first three months of the year was €230,000, 9.4% higher than a year previously and over €65,000 higher than its lowest point.

The annual rate of inflation in Dublin was 8.7% in the year to March, up from just 1% at the same time last year. Inflation has also increased in the other cities and in Leinster outside of Dublin. In

both Galway and Limerick, the average price is 16.3% higher than a year previously. In Cork city, prices are 10.7% higher than the same period in 2016, while in Waterford, the increase was 13.9%.

In Kerry, prices in the first three months of 2017 were 4% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 6% seen a year ago. The average house price is now €171,000, 21% above its lowest point.

The decline in the total number of properties for sale nationwide continues, with just 20,500 homes on the market in March, down from almost 24,000 a year ago. This figure is at its lowest since October 2006 and is down two-thirds (67.4%) from the Oc-

Garden Magic Sowing The Seeds Of Summer Debby Looney shares her tips on how gardeners can make the most of the weeks ahead

AS I wander around Killarney at this time of year, I always hope for a few weeks of calm weather, no storms, gales, or even breezes. Because this is the time the cherry blossoms are out, and aren’t they absolutely wonderful?! Unfortunately, I live on a hill, and the chance of a calm day is slim.

So I have had to give up the dream of a large, blossoming pink or white beauty, and have had to settle for some more, well, subtle, cherry blossoms and alternatives. Flowering apricots, such as Prunus mume “Omoi-no-mama’ “grows very well for me, and it is covered in single flowers for a month even when it is windy. The nice feature of this plant is that the flowers are different shades of pink and white on the same plant. Closely related to it is Prunus incisa “kojono-mai”, (“flight of the butterflies”…) a medium sized shrub with zig-zag stems, it too is an excellent choice.

Both of these are also good trees for those who are bonsai enthusiasts!

Alternatives to flowering cherries are Amelanchier varieties. They are vigorous small trees, with beautiful autumn foliage and are covered in white blossoms throughout March and April. Exochorda “The Bride’” is another beautiful alternative, with arching branches heavy with the whitest of flowers.

A suggestion for underplanting – Epimedium.

Epimediums are unassuming plants which you may not even notice in a garden centre, but they will charm you once you do! They are a low groundcover plant, ideal for woodland gardens. Their foliage is bright green, turning a bright red in the autumn.

Small clusters of flowers appear in early spring, in some cases before the foliage. They come in many colours, but the pale bright yellow of Epimedium sulphureum is the easiest to find. Their common name is Bishop’s Hat. Now is the time for sowing most vegetable seeds, and I find modular sowing is the best way to avoid a lot of extra work.

• Got a gardening question?

Contact Debby Looney on barnhillgarden@gmail.com

tober 2008 peak of almost 63,000.

Ronan Lyons, economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie Report, said: “The combined effect of the tweaks to Central Bank mortgage rules and the new help-to-buy scheme has been to significantly stimulate first-time buyer demand.

This is seen in renewed house price growth, particularly in and around the major cities. While there may have been a political motive to these measures, it is important now that the chronic lack of construction activity becomes the main focus for policymakers.”

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Motorsport

Meeke & Nagle: Rally Corsica MEEKE and Nagle travel to the French island of Corsica this weekend for round four of the WRC. With confidence high from their “epic” win in Mexico they will be hoping for a good result this weekend. However the difficulty encountered on the mostly asphalt Monte Carlo will be in the back of their minds. The new spec Citroen WRC didn’t appear to be at home on that surface and the Corsican surface is similar albeit better weather. This is also the backyard of the title favourite, Sebastian Ogier, who is at home on this surface.

The character of this first all-asphalt round of the season remains unchanged. Relentlessly twisty mountain roads wind around craggy rock faces, often with big drops on the other side, earning it the nickname “Rally of 10,000 Corners”. The asphalt is often abrasive and tough on tyres with constant

Cars And Coffee THE first Sunday of every month the Irish Festival of Speed (IFS) hosts a “cars and coffee” morning at the Eastway Plaza, Limerick. Last Sunday featured Supercar Sunday with some of the most iconic supercars on the planet, a Bugatti Veyron, a Ferrari Enzo, a Ford GT and a Ferrari F40 in attendance. There was an eye-popping range of Ferraris and Porsches along with all major marques represented form Lotus to Aston Martin and BMW to MG.

scrabbling for traction on damaged roads.

The northeastern town of Bastia is the base and the rally features stopovers in all the Mediterranean island’s principal towns. Island capital Ajaccio hosts Thursday evening’s start ceremony. Friday’s leg, drivers face more than 120km with just a tyre change in Porticcio after the opening loop until the respite of evening service. Saturday’s second leg is the longest at almost 132km and comprises two identical loops of two stages in the north, split by service at Bastia Airport. The final day is the shortest at 64.20km but drivers wake up to the marathon 53.78km test from Antisanti to Poggio di Nazza, before the live TV Power Stage and the finish in Porto-Vecchio marina.

Craig Breen is also contesting this weekend for the Citroen WRC team start one position behind Meeke in eight.

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Many of the owners participated in a “donate and ride” for charity.

For a €10 donation you got taken for a drive in one of the supercars such as the Ferrari F40.

What was impressive was that most of these cars were Irish registered proving that we have a healthy car culture that needs exposure. Car lovers from all walks of life arrived just to look at and talk cars for a couple of hours.

If you feel that Killarney could host such an event please let us know.

Ferrari F40 that took part in the IFS Cars & Coffee last Sunday. Pic: Evan Casey

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Rose Hotel Circuit Of Kerry Rally Report THE Circuit of Kerry Rally was the held in the Rose Hotel Tralee last weekend. The nine special stages were based around the Castleisland and Lyracrumpane area. The stages were fast and technical, requiring some precision driving to complete the course. The sun was shining all day, which made it all that bit more enjoyable for everyone.

Diarmuid Falvey became the fourth Kerry-based navigator to win the Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally.

Alongside his driver, Derek McGarrity, the Kerry/

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Antrim crew lead from start to finish in their Ford Fiesta World Rally Car. Beaufort man, Falvey joins John Crone (1989), Paul Nagle (2004) and Fionn Foley (2012) on the list of Kerry winning co-drivers while McGarrity became a twotime winner of the event, adding to his 2010 success.

They were fasted on stage one, Knight’s Mountain and, thereafter, were never really troubled by the chasing pack.

Kenny McKinstry, another former winner, did challenge the event winners through the latter stages but he lost too much time in the morning when the suspension on his Subaru Impreza was not performing as he wanted it.

Kevin Barrett, now based in Maynooth, County Kildare, but a driver with strong Kerry connections was third in another Impreza. He and his co-driver Sean Mullally were the top Kerry Motor Club crew after a huge battle with husband and wife team Sean and Katrina Liston. The BMW crew put in the drive of the rally, running as high as third for much of the event until Barrett reeled them in but it was still their best performance to date.

Limerick’s Ed Synan finished fifth overall. Tim Enright finished sixth in his Ford Escort Mk2. Just three seconds separated him and fellow club members Tom Relihan and Maurice McElligott in a Ford Escort Mk1.

Charlie and Johnny Hickey were the top Killarney and District Motor Club crew in another Escort, they finished ninth and second in Class 14, one place ahead of Tommy Mason and Timmy Murphy in another Escort.

PJ O’Dowd and John Young won the historic rally in their Talbot Sunbeam. Kenmare’s Shane McCarthy and Trisha Greavy won the Junior Rally.

A special thanks to all the KDMC Marshals who attended and helped run the event.

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Poetic Justice:

Mafia’s Ferrari Becomes Cop Car

A FERRARI 458 Spider confiscated from the mafia has been converted by the police force in Milan, Italy, and is now a working patrol car.

The 458 Spider was seized back in September 2015 from an unnamed local organised crime syndicate and sat unused until the courts, using powerful anti-mafia legislation, assigned the droptop Ferrari to the constabulary.

Now, according to police commander Antonio Barbato, the 458 will become an educational tool for young people and will visit local communities to send the message that, in the end, crime doesn’t pay.

In recent history confiscating cars from the mafia has been a powerful PR tool for the Italian police force.

Italian newspaper Lastampa.it claims this latest 458 Spider is one of an incredible 30 confiscated Ferraris and, in total, 172 vehicles have been seized.

So far, out of that number, 163 cars have been re-assigned to the police and fire services.

Motors

07.04.17

FASTFINDER Deadline For This Section Is Tuesday 5.30pm

FOR SALE: 2007 Volkswagen passat 1.6 FSI petrol estate. Excellent condition, non smoking lady owner. Isofix. 2 keys. Nct until 06/03/2018 Tax until 04/2017 Private Sale. 086 0417228 anytime. €3550 Mileage 163,000 km, Transmission Manual NCT Expiry Mar 2018, Previous Owners 2 Country of Reg. Ireland

MONDEO DIESELS 141KY1376 Titanium, 1.6, Black Metallic, 97,000kms 132TS11 Zetec 1.6, Grey Metallic, 95,000kms 131C3925 Titanium 1.6 Black Metallic 101,000kms

FOCUS DIESELS

FOR SALE: Renault master long wheel base, Tax and tested, 126000 genuine miles, 2 owners from new, Tyres 80%, Roof rack, Tow bar, Bluetooth, Van will not be faulted, Drives 100%, Reason for selling- bought a new master, Any test welcome, will not be faulted, Serviced regularly, €4200+ vat, No texts or private numbers.

Call: 087-2948944 FOR SALE: Toyota previa, 7 seater, PMO, Ring: 0872788808.

FOR SALE: Ford Focus Black 99, €200 or nearest offer.

Ring: 0894279698 FOR SALE: 97 Honda Rebel 125, Windshield, box & helmet, 25 thousand miles, €1900 O.N.O, phone: 0860306344.

FOR SALE: 05 Fiat Punto, 3dr, 1.2, €1250. 04 Peugeot 206, 1.1, €1000.

04 Nissan Almera, 5dr, €2000.

06 VW Polo, 1.2, €3250. Ring: 087-2630218.

161 KY2033 Zetec, Silver Metallic, 24,000kms 161C5403 Titanium, Beige Metallic, 18,000kms 151KY1033 Zetec 5Door, Black Metallic, 18,000kms 151L2183 Titanium, White, 39,000kms 151C6746 Titanium, Grey Metallic, 4 Door, 41,000kms 151C1212 Style, Silver Metallic, 40,000kms 151C932 Style, Blue Metallic, 41,000kms 141KY901 Edition, Black Metallic, 38,000kms SOLD

FIESTA DIESELS 151KY1178 Titanium, Blue Metallic, 22,000kms 12KY579 Zetec, Silver Metallic, 78,000kms

FIESTA PETROLS 161KY850 Titanium, Candy Blue, 7,000kms 161KY210 Zetec, Grey Metallic, 46,000kms 151D31238 ST 1.6, 182 PS, 3 Door, Red, 46,000kms 151KY2232 Titanium, Silver Metallic, 13,000kms 142KY331 Zetec, Silver Metallic, 15,000kms 131KY989 Zetec, Silver Metallic, 28,000kms 12KY517 Zetec, Red, only 15,000kms 11KY2114 Style, Silver Metallic, 82,000kms

OTHER MAKES & MODELS

Contact:

JOHN FLEMING Crash Repair Service Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Tel 064 6625444 Mobile 087 2506631 Complete Crash Repair Service Low bake oven, Car Sales and Servicing, 24 hour recovery, Trade enquiries welcome Insurance Claims Handled EPA Certified Operator

151KY479 Hyundai i30, Deluxe, 1.6 Dsl, 1 Owner, Blue Met, 25,000kms 141 KY398, Citreon Multispace, 1 .6 Diesel, 1 Owner, Grey Met, 84,000Kms 141C7694 Hyundai i40 Executive, 1.7 Dsl, 1 Owner, White, 78,000 Miles 141C3184 Dacia Duster Signature, 1.5 Dsl, White, 70,000Kms 11 KY2847, Hyundai i30, 1.6 Diesel, Beige Met, 97,000 Miles SOLD

VANS 162KY 808 Ford Courier Trend 1 . 5 TD 1OOKms 141C 2065 Citroen Nemo HD, 75 PS, 1.3 Diesel, Blue, 64,000kms 141KY979 Astra Van, 1.3 Diesel, Silver Metallic, 5,000kms

BUSES 151035795 Custom LWB, 9 Seater, Silver Metallic, 27,000kms 142C4364 Custom LWB, 8 Seater, Silver Metallic, 29,000kms 142T97 Volkswagen Shuttle, 6 Seater, Wheelchair Accessible, GreyMetallic, 49,000kms

Motors

07.04.17

Tel 064 775 8030 - www.donaghhickeymotors.com THE FLEET IS BACK SAVE €€€€€€€€€ CHOICE OF COLOURS - EXCELLENT FINANCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE PCP AND HIRE PURCHASE 10 Octivia 1.6 Tdi Elegance 170km PETROLS H/B, SALOONS SAVE UP TO €2,000 EURO OFF 171 RENAULT CARS & VANS 171 Clio 1.2 Dynamique Nav (choice of colour) 171 Captur Signature 1.5 dci (choice of colour) 171 Megane Grand Coupe Dynamique Nav & S Nav 171 MEgane GT NAV 205 Auto Blue 2km 171 Megane Sport Tourer S Nav 1.5 dci White 171 Kadjar Signature 1.5 dci 110bhp & 1.6 130bhp (choice of colour) 171 Scenic IV Dynamique S Nav 1.6 130bhp Gold 11km 171 Trafic LWB 120 & 125 Business & Business + YEAR MODEL

171 Duster Signature 1.5 dci Silver 171 Stepway Alternative 1.5 dci Slate Grey 171 Sandero Tce 90 Signature Slate Grey 171 Logan 1.5 dci 90 Alternative 162 Megane Dynamique S Nav Flame Red 8Km 162 Megane 1.5 dci Dynamique Nav (New Model) 10km Black 161 Megane GT Line1.5 dci 5 door Sport Blue 24km 161 Kadjar Dynamique Nav Platinum Silver 18Km 161 Kadjar Expression + Pearl Black 17Km 161 Kadjar Signature Nav Silver 25km 161 Clio 1.2 Dynamique Platinum Silver 15Km 161 Clio 1.2 Dynamique Grey Silver 18Km

PRICE

€19,500 €15,490 €13,900 €15,490 €23,900 €22,900 €19,900 €24,900 €23,900 €26,500 €13,900 €13,900

YEAR MODEL

152 Clio 1.2 Dynamique Nav 36km Flame Red 151 Clio 1.2 Expression Black 49km 151 Clio 1.2 Dynamique NAv 30km Black 151 Twingo Play sce 70 White 22km 22km 141 Clio 1.2 Dynamique Flame Red 33km 141 Sandero 1.2 Signature Silver 48km

PRICE

€12,900 €12,450 €12,900 €9,900 €11,900 €8,950

DIESEL HATCHBACK SALOON YEAR MODEL

151 Fluence Limited 1.5 dci 53km Silver 151 Mazada 6 2.2 diesel Platinum 39km 142 Fluence Limited 1.5 dci Silver 59km 141 Fluence RLink 1.5 dci Black 41km 132 Audi A3 1.6 Tdi Sport White 40K 131 Megane 1.5 dci Expression Grey Silver 68km 12 Megane 1.5 dci Royale Ash Grey 69km 11 Megane 1.5 dci Cabrio Grey leather 128km 11 Megane 1.5 dci Dynamique Grey Silver 107km 11 Megane 1.5 dci Coupe Black 94km 10 Laguna 1.5 dci Dynamique Black 124km

PRICE

€15,900 €26,950 €14,900 €14,900 €19,750 €11,900 €10,900 €11,900 €9,900 €10,900 €9,950

10 Fluence 1.5 dci Tom Tom 110 Blue 128km

€9,750 €8,950

FAMILY, MPV, ESTATE YEAR MODEL

161 Duster 1.5 dci Signature Black 151 Opel Mokka 1.7 Cdti Black 60km 151 Captur Intense 1.5 dci Auto Arizona/Black 16km 151 Captur Intense 1.5 dci Ivory/Black Style Pack 37km 151 Duster Signature 1.5 dci Grey 29km 142 Duster 1.5 dci Signature White 56km 141 Duster 1.5 dci Signature 4X4 Grey 75km 141 Duster Signature 1.5 dci Grey 76km 132 Stepway 1.5 dci Signature 57km 12 Grand Megane 1.5 dci Dynamique Ash Grey 57km

PRICE

€17,500 €17,900 €18,900 €17,900 €16,490 €14,950 €15,250 €14,250 €11,900 €11,950

COMMERCIALS YEAR MODEL

171 Trafic Sport LL29 120 Crew Cab 6 seats Grey 171 Kangoo Maxi Crew Cab 5 seats 1.5 dci 110 White 131 Trafic Executive Van Black 132km 10 Master LM35 125 Grey 138km Roof Rack

PRICE

€26,500 + VAT €19,000 + VAT €12,900 €10,500

Ask us about Low Finance Options

All-New

Renault SCENIC RANGE Life. Style.

From €239 per month 5 years’ warranty & roadside assistance Offer available only until 30th April 2017 Models shown are All-New Renault SCENIC Signature Nav dCi 110, RRP €32,700 and All-New Renault GRAND SCENIC Signature Nav dCi 110, RRP €35,100. Prices exclude metallic paint, delivery and dealer-related charges. Maximum recommended delivery charge €750. All-New Renault SCENIC Expression TCe 115, RRP €26,000. Deposit €8,939. Term 36 monthly payments of €239.

APR 4.9%. Total cost of credit €2,015 inc doc & completion fee €75 each. Optional final payment €10,322. Excess mileage plus excess wear-and-tear charges may apply upon return of vehicle.

Offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Subject to lending criteria. Terms and conditions apply. Offer exclusive to Renault Bank. See Renault.ie [Warning: You will not own these goods until the final payment is made].

DONAGH HICKEY MOTORS Shinnagh Cross, Rathmore, Co. Kerry Tel 064 775 80 30 www.donaghhickeymotors.com

Book a test-drive

Occasions

07.04.17

WOULD YOU LIKE TO INCLUDE A BIRTHDAY PHOTO FOR SOMEONE? Please submit your photo by Wednesday at 5.30pm, €20 per photo

Kathryn Thomas Leads Birthday Celebrations THERE was certainly no shortage of help when it came to blowing out the candles on the birthday cake as The Spa at Muckross celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Hosting the glamorous evening on Friday was broadcaster Kathryn Thomas who welcomed 150 guests to mark the occasion.

Kathryn addressed the gathering about nutrition, health and fitness, and highlighted the importance of allowing time for relaxation and recovery. “Be good to yourself, look at your health from a holistic perspective and learn to relax,” said Kathryn.

The TV star noted that on completion of the Killarney Quest Adventure Race, she recovered with some spa treatments in The Spa at Muckross.

Also speaking on the night were representatives of skincare specialists Pevonia Botanica UK, offering tips on skincare and product use.

The 10 spot prizes given away on the night included the overall prize of a stay in a suite at Muckross Park Hotel with breakfast and spa treatments.

Kathryn Thomas hosts one of Ireland’s highest-rating TV programmes Operation Transformation and also Celebrity Operation Transformation on RTÉ One. Previously, she hosted the hit international series The Voice for five seasons. Kathryn is also founder of Pure Results Bootcamp.

For more information on The Spa at the fivestar Muckross Park Hotel, visit www.muckrosspark.com/spa or call 064-6623456.

Daniel O’Connor, Sheila Sheehan, Sean O’Driscoll and Brian Miley of the Muckross Park Hotel with Kathryn Thomas. Pics: Sally MacMonagle

Jennifer McCarthy, Marguerite O’Donoghue, Ada Doherty, Maureen McCarthy and Marian Favier, Glenflesk.

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PAINTER & DECORATOR

- Industrial - Commercial - Residential

Every Business needs a Website Call Stephen in Farranfore 066 979 3333

Tel 087 - 2607673

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• Groundworks, gardens, tree felling & power washing • Track Machine • Tractor & Dump Trailer Hire

BEST RATES Tel. Tim 089-4825936.

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087 1367612 E: stanislaw-krupa1@wp.pl

Dr-FixIT STAN KRUPA ELECTRONIC SERVICES

Fixing all electronic devices Tvs, Phones, Laptops Kitchen Appliances Power Tools

TC FGS

Tom Campbell Fencing & Groundwork Services

INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC RECREATIONAL Fencing & Bollards Metal Railings Drainage & Ducting Kerbing Edgings Hard Landscaping Concrete Works General Maintenance Minor Building Works Facilities Management

Mobile: 087 265 7994 Email: tcfgs12@gmail.com

Clutter Bugs

MATHS LEAVING CERT (HIGHER LEVEL) 2 Week Intensive Course 17-28 July 2017

ALL TOPICS COVERED (BY EXPERT TEACHERS)

Classes 9-4.15pm - Study 6-9pm Homework and tests compulsory

(All Corrected)

Classes graded based on junior cert results BRÚ na PÁIRCE, Killarney

Tel: 064 6632119

www.mathskillarney.com

FOR SALE

Seasoned Hard Wood

Fire Wood Logs

Declutter your Home/Office/Apt

Ladies, gents do you need a hand to get your life back on track!

Call Nora 085 834 8915 E: noraaoleary@yahoo.com

Grenagh Hall Forest & Farm Fossa, Killarney

T: 087 7957000

JOHN JOE CLIFFORD

HEATING & PLUMBING OIL, GAS & STOVES

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL 24 HOUR SERVICE

CONTACT 087 6590908

07.04.17 For Sale For Sale: Firewood, Hardwood, Softwood, 8x4 trailer bags delivered. Please call: 0873660287.

For Sale: 3 Piece suite, green dralon, spotless super quality, €300 O.N.O. Contact: 064-6644284 / 0879742069.

For Sale: Firewood, Hardwood, Softwood, 8x4 trailer bags delivered. Please call: 0873660287.

For Sale: 3 Piece suite 3-2-1.

Fabric, good condition €180. Ring: 0868311782.

For Sale: Mobile home (Torino model), 31-foot, excellent condition.

Telephone 064-6631727 (11am-6pm, Monday-Friday).

Available Available July Provision Tutor .

Patient , experienced male Special Class Teacher working within an ASD unit setting and experienced within a Special Class setting with a number of years available for July Provision for 2017. If you are interested in a Tutor for July Provision in Killarney/Castleisland/ Killorglin or surrounding areas please get in touch by emailing me on : mmcmahonoleary@gmail. com Available: Removal Service House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime - anywhere, 7 days a week. Also all kinds of clear outs etc. Tel.087-2600407 / 064-6631979.

Available Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted, Tel. John 087-6801392. Piano lessons Tel. Maggie 087-6961681.

Available Church music for Weddings. Let the voice of experience guide you through your wedding music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050.

Available Boost your immune system, re-balance your body, relax & de-stress. Treatments in Reflexology & reiki. Gift Vouchers available. Tel. Siobhan Dwyer 087-9665881.

Available James Lyne Motors and Valeting Services Lawlors Cross, Tel: 087 2465405 or 064 6633504.

Deadline | Tuesday 5.30pm Have your vehicle valeted inside and outside, and preparations for N.C.T. can be arranged. Wash is available 6 days a week from 10am to 6pm. If you require a quotation do not hesitate to contact us.

Available Home Improvements Killarney.

Donie Cronin, painting and plastering, power washing, fascia, soffit and gutters cleaned and put up. No job too small. Tel. 087-2145452.

Available Experienced child-minder. First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: Sinead 087-2359466.

Available Painting, general property maintenance and power washing etc. Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771.

Available Church Music for all occasions. Vocals in harmony & a variety of instruments. Reasonable rates.

Tel: 087-6836612/0879014681 Available Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations.

Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 064-6643317.

Available Childminder available to mind children in my own home, Mon-Fri, please ring: 0851216273.

Available Wedding music- Church Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception. Please visit www. gracefoley.ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087.

Available Hard working honest man. I am looking for a full time job, labourer, construction, farming, B (Driving license), Ring: Marius, 0851821772.

Available folding attic stairs, supplied and fitted. Also attic flooring. Ring: 0879941578.

Available Maths grinds available from a fully qualified and experienced maths teacher. All levels. Ring: 085-8406810.

Available New insulated storage container for rent in secure yard.

5 Mins drive from Killarney. Ring: 087-6856921.

Available AU PAIR available.

Spanish girl, 19yrs, seeks summer babysitter position in Killarney.

Experience with 3yrs + Children and good spoken English.

Available from mid June to mid August. Ring: 0872679237 or email: info@ega-international. com Available Lady available to mind school going children in the Firies area and mind in her own home.

Fastfinders

Animals Can do morning drop offs and collections from Firies & Farrenfore schools. References and garda vetted. For more info contact 087 7708532 ANIMALS HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds (CHY 19414), formerly Kerry Greyhound Connection, takes in, rehabilitates and finds homes for unwanted racing greyhounds. We are looking for people to help us by offering a foster home for a greyhound as a ‘half-way-home’ until we can find a permanent home for the dog.

Fostering is a really valuable and ‘hands on’ way to be involved in greyhound rescue work. There is no cost to fosterers as HUG will cover all food and veterinary expenses. Please get in touch if you’d like to help. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@ eircom.net.

ANIMALS Heaven Animal Rescue Tel. 086-1076729. suzanne@ahar. ie. Huge rescue centre in Crag, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. We take all unwanted animals and re-home them. We have beautiful dogs and cats waiting for homes. Donations of funds and blankets for dogs, cats and horses, dog nuts, cat food and horse feed, hay, straw and shavings badly needed. Bank Of Ireland 90760272 sort-code 90.57.58 KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

For Sale: King Charles Puppy for sale, 10wks old. Brown and white.

Ring: 0872899620 / 0872701435.

For Sale: Two mare donkeys. Ring: 064-6632207.

Personal Personal Pursue Happiness.

Ladies & gentlemen from 30 years upwards. Escape that lonely life.

I will introduce you to a sincere respectable companion. A new happy world awaits you. Very high success rate. Fully confidential.

Tel. Sheila on 087-7680163.

Personal DIVORCE. Get the cheapest and fastest divorce through this highly recommended and long established service.

Phone James on 0858104504.

Wanted WANTED: Lady wanted for B&B household duties. Weekends.

Ring: 0646632411 / 0879496932 WANTED: Part/full time. Cleaner for self-catering cottages out the Muckross Road. Must have experience, nice hours between 9-3, must be able to work weekends. Contact before 5pm call 087.775.9997 WANTED: Part-time cleaner for self catering cottages. Contact: 089-2395665.

WANTED: Job available in Glenbeigh. Cook required for cafe food service. Seasonal work 5 days a week. CV’s to: info@kerrybogvillage.ie WANTED Childminder wanted in glenflesk area to mind 3 school going children in their own home.

Tel: 087-7769166.

WANTED: Childminder to come to our home, 3 days per week, 1pm – 6pm, school term, to mind 2 well behaved children ages 6 & 10, Killarney town. Job requires; school run, light house work, meal prep & after school activities. Must have own car. Apply to PO BOX: 3397

WANTED: Top Soil Wanted Po Box 3048, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney, Co Kerry.

in memoriam

In Memoriam

07.04.17

21ST ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

BROSNAN

COURTNEY

CROWLEY

DENNEHY

In loving memory of a dear mother Kay Brosnan, Gortnagown, Rathmore who died on 9th of April 1996.

In loving memory of Con Courtney Mangerton Road, Muckross, Killarney who died on 3rd of April 2013.

In loving memory of John Crowley, late of 7 Coolgraine Park Killarney, Formerly of Brewsterfield Headford, who passed away on 7th April 2008.

In loving memory of a dear husband, Father and grandfather Sean Dennehy, Late of Artigallivan, Headford, who died on 12th April 2013.

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

What we would give if we could say We will go and see our Grandad today The laughs and stories that you told us Are memories fond and true.

It’s hard to face tomorrow, When the one we love is gone, It’s harder still to realise, That life must still go on.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain.

To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

We miss you from your fireside chair Your loving smile and gentle air Your vacant place no one can fill We miss you Grandad and always will.

He was my north, my south, My east, my west My working week, my Sunday rest, My noon, my song, I thought that love would last forever, I was wrong.

Always loved and remembered by your daughters Bronagh and Stephanie.

Anniversary mass on Sunday 9th April in Shrone Church at 9.00am

25TH ANNIVERSARY

In God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love Today, tomorrow our whole lives through We will always be grateful Our Grandad was you.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Love is a smile, a tear, a touch, Love says little, but means so much, Love is forever and we give to you, From the family who thought The world of you.

Love and miss you, Margaret, John, Martin, Seamus, Marie, Lisa, Sean, Cian, Ella, Ivan, Sarah, and Tim Falvey XXX Anniversary Mass St.Mary’s Cathedral, Friday 5th May at 6.15pm

BUCKLEY

4TH ANNIVERSARY COURTNEY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

The sadness and the heartache, May not always show, People say it lessens, How little dot hey know, They say we have our memories, But they do not understand, We cannot touch a memory face, Or hold a memories hand.

Through this veil of sorrow, We sadly walk today, Our thoughts are always with you Sean, As life goes o its way.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Betty, sons Niall, Aidan, Shane, daughters Elaine, Myra and their families.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th April in the Sacred Heart Church, Barradubh at 11am.

DALY In loving memory of Sheila Buckley, Clydagh, Inch House and Monastry Gardens, who died on 3rd April 1992 Thinking of you and thanking you for everything.

Sacred heart of Jesus we place all our trust in Thee.

Loved and remembered by the O’Sullivan’s, cousins and extended family.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE CASEY

In Loving memory of a Birthday Dad, Jack Casey, late of Direen, Black Valley, Beaufort, Killarney.

Birthday Remembrance 2nd April.

Our Heart Still aches in Sadness, Our silent tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you No One will ever know.

Although you can’t be here with us We’re truly not apart Until the final breath we take You’ll be living in my heart.

Dearest Dad to hear your voice And see your smile And just to sit and talk to you Would be my dearest wish today on this your birthday Happy Birthday Jack Your Loving wife Chrissie & Family.

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

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In loving memory of Con Courtney Mangerton Road, Muckross, Killarney who died on 3rd of April 2013.

Four years have passed since that sad day You closed your eyes and went away Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart you are always there Loving thoughts of times together Hold memories that will last forever.

We lost a father with a heart of gold How much we miss him can never be told He shared our troubles and helped us along If we follow his footsteps we will never go wrong.

He was a father so very rare Content in his home and always there On earth he toiled, in Heaven he rests, God bless you father you were one of the best.

Each time we look at your picture You seem to smile and say Don’t be sad but courage take And love each other for my sake.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your loving sons and daughters Catherine, Josephine, Daniel, Geraldine, Eileen, Carmel, Con J, Deirdre, Aidan and Jackie and their families.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th of April, Muckross Church at 9.30am.

ANNIVERSARY MANGAN In loving memory of Denis and John Mangan, Coolcorcoran, Whose anniversary’s occur at this time.

Fondly remembered by all your family.

In loving memory of Sheila Daly Knockeenduve, Killarney, who died on 16th of April 2011. R.I.P

13TH ANNIVERSARY DILLANE

In the silence of our own minds, Where no one else can see, Your smile, your voice, Your memory is kept so tenderly, We feel a warmth around us like, Your presence is so near, And we close our eyes To visualize your face, When you were here,

In loving memory of John Dillane, Late of Glounakeel, Rockchapel Co. Cork, Who died on the 4th of April 2004.

May his soul rest in peace.

Even though we cannot speak anymore, Our voices are always there, Because every night before we sleep, We have you in our prayer.

We hold many special memories Of a brother, we loved so dear, To keep you always close to us, Now you are not here,

Sadly missed and lovingly Remembered by Your loving family.

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

Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th April at 11am in the Church of the Resurrection.

37TH & 13TH ANNIVERSARY MCGOUGH

In loving memory of Dan and Mary McGough late of Woodlawn Road. Dan who died on 8th April 1980 and Mary who died on 30th March 2004.

Sadly missed today and always.

Remembered By all your family.

Anniversary masses offered.

For you were someone special, Always such a joy to know, Your loving nature, caring ways, It was hard to let you go, We feel lost in many ways without you, To comfort us when trouble was near, When the going got tough, You showed no fear, But we live with consolation, We know we were blessed, To have you for our brother, We will never forget you, Because you were the best, Thats why this special message, Is sent to heaven above, For the angels to take care of him, And give him all our love.

Fondly remembered, never forgotten by your loving brothers, sisters, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Anniversary Mass at 8pm on Friday May 12th in St Peters Church, Rockchapel, Co. Cork.

in memoriam

In Memoriam

07.04.17 16TH ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

DINNEEN

DORAN

SPECIAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & FIRST ANNIVERSARY LEANE

FLEMING

In loving memory of Anne Dinneen Crohane, Clonkeen, Killarney who died on the 7th April, 2001.

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

So rest in peace, dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done.

We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

Very sadly missed by her loving Husband Denis, Pádraig and Martina, Aileen and Sean, Kathleen and James and all her grandchildren.

Treasured memories of our Dear brother Thomas “Tommy” Doran, Late of Allmans Tce Killarney, Who passed away on April 7th 2016.

You always had a smile to share A laugh a joke and time to care.

A loving nature warm and true.

These are the memories we have of you.

Always in our thoughts and Forever in our hearts.

Sadly missed by your brothers Jimmy,Sean,Joe, your sisters Anne,Joan,Mary and Pat. Extended Family and Friends.

In loving memory of Sheila Fleming late of Clydine, Kilcummin Killarney on our 38th Wedding Anniversary.

Precious people are very few, That is why there was only one of you, Lord, treasure her in your garden of rest, Because on earth she was one of the best.

Sadly missed by your loving husband Pat, daughter Marcella, sons David and John, son-in-law David, daughter-in-law Katrin and grandson Conor Patrick.

May she rest in peace.

6TH ANNIVERSARY DOODY

42ND, 13TH & 3RD ANNIVERSARY

Loved and remembered by your son Mike and Betty.

1ST ANNIVERSARY DORAN

FOLEY

DOYLE

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather Colm Foley, late of 101 New Street Killarney who died on April 7th 2003.

In loving memory of Doreen Doody, Clovers Place, Killarney who died on April 12th 2011.

Time unfolds another year, Memories keep you very dear, No need for words except to say, You are loved and thought of every day.

14TH ANNIVERSARY

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

In loving memory of James Doyle who died on the 26th of December 1975 and his wife Mary who died on the 8th of April 2004, late of St Brendan’s Place, Killarney and their son John Doyle who died on the 28th of November 2013 (Co. Galway).

Loved and remembered always by Eileen, Grace, Cormac, James, Colm, Pat, Claire, Avril, Laura, Jack and Kate.

Looking back with tenderness Along the path you trod, We bless the years we spent with you, And leave the rest to god.

MCLOUGHLIN

God saw that you were tired, He knew you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best,

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

In loving memory of the late Mary McLoughlin, who died on the 6th March 2017, Late of: Ballydowney, Ardaneanig, London and Millstreet The family of the late Mary McLoughlin would like to thank everyone who supported them in their recent bereavement.

In loving memory of Tommy Doran, Late of 6 Allman’s Terrace, Killarney, Who died 7th April 2016

You cannot stop the hands of time, Or live again the past, But we will love and think of you, As long as our life lasts,

Heavy are our hearts today Memory brings you back once more To the time when you were with us To the happy days of yore.

You gave us all you had to give, Gifts both great and small, But most of all you gave us love, God’s greatest gift of all,

Thank you to those who came to O’Shea’s funeral home and sympathised, to those who came to her mass here in Killarney and those who came to England for her burial.

Sadly missed and always remembered By his brother Joe, sister in law, Lucille, And family Emily, Aodhagán, Sarah, Karolos and Joseph.

The years have passed since, Those sad days, When the ones we loved were called away,

To all those who sent cards or flowers and all those who sympathised in any way. It was a great support to her family in this very difficult time.

Anniversary Mass, 7th April at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

God loved them too and thought it best, To take them home with him to rest.

Always loved and sadly missed by all your family.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

BLESSED VIRGIN

Remember, Oh most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who feld to thy protection, implored thy help or sought they intercession was left unaided, inspred by this confidence I fly to thee Oh Virgin of Virgins my Mother, to thee do I come, before thee I stand sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the word incarnate despise not my petition but in thy clemency hear and answer me.

Amen.

Remeber O Most Gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired y this confidence I fly to Thee O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother, to Thee I come before Thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the world incarnate, despise not my petitions but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

In Loving memory of Rena Leane, Rockfield House, Tralee Road, Killarney Who passed away on April 9th 2016.

Rena’s husband Patrick and family, Mary, Paula, Cormac, Antoinette, Rachel, Padraig and Ciara, wish to thank those that sympathised with us on our sad loss, To all who attended Rena’s removal, mass and burial and to those who sent Mass cards.

We would like to thank The Irish Kidney association, , Dr. Clarkson and the teams in Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Kerry, , Dr. Patricia Sheehan and the palliative care team, Dr. Coffey, Dr. Kelliher and all in Ross Medical. Rena attended the dialysis ward in Tralee hospital 3 times a week where the team took extremely good care of Rena during her illness and went above and beyond their roles in caring for and supporting A sincere thank you.

Theresa McClain started as Rena’s carer But very quickly became her good friend, We sincerely thank Theresa for her friendship, Kindness and for all her help in caring for Rena.

Our thanks to Fr. Kieran O Brien who carried out the funeral ceremony, Mike & Mary O Shea of O Shea’s funeral home, and to Helen Kerins and fellow musicians for the church music.

As it is not possible to thank everyone individually we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain.

To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear Rena And thanks for all you’ve done.

We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

Rena’s first anniversary mass Will be held on Saturday April 8th at 6:15 pm in the St. Marys Cathedral.

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

Mass will be said for your intentions.

Mary’s month mind will be on 10th April at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral

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.

In loving memory of Seamus O’Connor late of Clydaugh, Kilcummin who died on April 17th 2011.

The hands of time keep turning The years are slipping away But in our hearts and memories Seamus you are with us everyday.

Loved and remembered by his loving wife Sandra, daughters Tara and Fiona, grandsons Glen and Ross, Brothers and sisters, son-in-law Brian And father-in-law Joe. Anniversary Mass on Holy Thursday 13th April 2017 at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin.

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In Memoriam

2ND ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

07.04.17

1ST ANNIVERSARY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

3RD ANNIVERSARY

31ST ANNIVERSARY

MORIARTY HENGGELER

MURPHY

In loving memory of Dorothy ”Dott” Moriarty Henggeler late of Baltimore, Maryland and Ardagh, Muckross, Killarney who died 3rd April 2014.

In loving memory of Eugie Murphy, late of The Forge, Kilquane, Headford who died on April 6th 1986. R.I.P.

MURPHY

In loving memory of Denis (Denzo) McCarthy, Late of 5 Mangerton View Killarney, Who died on 31st March 2015.

There’s a special place in heaven God choose for Den to stay, He wanted someone with a smile, To brighten up the day.

He looked down from his kingdom, Heard the laughter and the fun, He gently took his hand, And said Denzo will you come.

In our hearts you will always be Loved and remembered everyday.

With all our love, your wife Eileen, Daughter JoAnn, son Neil, daughter in law Theresa, Grandsons Collin & Sean.

2ND ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Denis (Denzo) McCarthy late of 5 Mangerton View, Killarney who died on the 31st March 2015.

If we could have one more day We’d beg you grandad please stay We’d wish you back nothing pain We’d wish for the rainbow, not the rain.

We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt Your so wonderful to think of But so hard to live without.

So we are sending a dove to heaven, With a parcel on it’s wings, Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things, Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, And to send you all our love.

Sadly missed by your daughter Linda, son-in-law Brian and granddaughters Clionagh and Chloe.

In loving memory of Tom Murphy, late of Flintfield, Faha, who died on 2nd April 2016.

As we remember Tom on the 1st anniversary of his sudden death, his loving wife Maureen, daughters Cathy and Emily, brother Gerard, John and Cyril, sister-in-law Angela, nephews Paul, David and Noel and niece Geraldine wish to thank most sincerely all those who paid their respects on our heartbreaking loss.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the love and support of our wonderful friends, neighbours and relatives. They have been with us every step of the way, helping us through each and every day.

Your presence was very comforting as we deeply mourned the loss of a wonderful fun loving husband and dad.

Our thanks to those who attended the rosary, removal, funeral mass and burial.

To everyone who visited our home, telephoned, sent mass cards, perpetual enrollments, letters of sympathy and flowers and to those who travelled long distances and from overseas to pay their respect our sincere thanks.

To the staff of Tralee University Hospital and the Irish Transplant Team ,thank you for the care and dignity with which you treated our beloved Tom. A special thank you to the amazing nurses of the Intensive Care Unit who showed us such kindness during that most difficult time.

Our gratitude to Deacon Conor Bradley and Fr. Shanahan who officiated at the funeral ceremony. We would also like to thank Paud O’ Donoghue who sang so beautifully at the Requiem Mass.

A special word of thanks to Ger Healy who sang with great emotion at Tom’s graveside.

Our appreciation to the undertakers Mary, Mike and Tim O’ Shea for their support and professionalism. Our thanks to Tom’s work colleagues at Liebherr and his wonderful friends in Listry Golf Society for their compassionate Guards of honour.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude and appreciation.

Picture omitted from last week, due to error by Killarney Advertiser. We apologize most sincerely for this.

Your beautiful spirit continues to live within our hearts as we remember and reflect your courage and your grace.

Remembered dearly by Dad, Mom, Franz, Amber, Conrad and Rowan. xxx Anniversary mass St. Mary’s Cathedral at 10.30am on Sunday 9th April 2017

31ST ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY HENGGELER

In loving memory of Noel O’Donoghue late of Rockfield, Faha, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on the 7th of April.

In loving memory of ”DOTT” Moriarty Henggeler late of Baltimore, Maryland and Ardagh, Muckross, Killarney who died 3rd April 2014.

Time unfolds another year, Memories keep you very near, No need for words except to say, You are loved and thought of everyday.

In Jesus arms you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love, Never more than a thought away,

Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Goretti, Kieran, Tina, Cathal, Aidan, Triona, David, Marian, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, extended family, relatives and friends.

Loved and cherished every day.

Remembered dearly by all the Fitzgeralds, Dwyers and Bisbys xxx

O’DOWD

For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen and unheard, but always near So loved, so missed and so very dear.

In loving memory of our dear Mother and sister Ellen and Maura O’Dowd Late of 6 St Brendans Place, Killarney Who died on 5th & 16th April, 1986.

Never more than a thought away.

Love’s greatest gift - remembrance.

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1ST ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

10TH & 7TH ANNIVERSARY TANGNEY

Treasured memories of our very dear friend, Tom Murphy, Flintflied, Faha, who died on 2nd April 2016.

In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love.

Ted, Phil & Family.

In loving memory of Charlie and Mary Tangney late of Rockfield, Faha, Killarney whose anniversaries occur around this time.

May they rest in peace Dear Jesus, In thy heavenly home above, With the sacred heart of Jesus, In His own eternal love.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’NEILL

This day is remembered and quietly kept No words are needed, We shall never forget

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6TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

MORIARTY

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Always remembered by your nephew Vincie, Maureen, Cathal and Darragh.

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Always in our thoughts and prayers.

Fondly remembered by your family.

28TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Peggy Moriarty, late of Laccabane, Fossa, who died on the 9th of April 1989.

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.

Masses offered.

Remembered with love by all the family.

In loving memory of Mary O’Neill Gortahoonig Muckross, who passed away on April 6th 2014.

In God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love Never more than a thought away.

Loved and remembered everyday.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all your family.

In loving memory of Stephen O’Sullivan, late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney who passed away on the 12th of April 2012.

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come my way Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear.

I can’t have the old days back When we were all together But secret tears and loving thoughts Will be with me forever.

Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure....

You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

Loved and missed dearly everyday, Love always Your brother Alan and Claire. xxx

in memoriam

07.04.17 5TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

NEWS Model United Nations At St Brendan’s

In loving memory of our dear son Stephen O’Sullivan, late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney who passed away on the 12th of April 2012, aged 29 years.

Of all the special gifts in life However great or small To have you as our son Was the greatest gift of all A special son we can’t replace With aching hearts we whisper low We love you son and miss you so. xxx Love Mam and Dad xxx Anniversary Mass on 10th April in St Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm.

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

MEP Sean Kelly, guest speaker with St Brendan’s College students John Joe Buckley, Jack Fitzgerald, Aaron Duggan and Sean Farandon at the Model United Nations seminar hosted by the St Brendan’s transition year students in St Brendan’s College, Killarney on Friday.

In loving memory of Stephen O’Sullivan, late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney who passed away on the 12th of April 2012.

Students

Day by day I think of you, How can all of this be true?

I can’t believe you’re really gone, I still can’t accept it, Even after so long.

Just the thought of you makes me cry, I never even got the chance to say goodbye.

Every picture, every letter, I don’t know if it will get better.

I always smell your familiar scent, It makes me think of all the Times we’ve spent.

So many things I never got to say, I never imagined you’d ever Be so far away.

You were my brother, And I loved you like no other.

In my heart you’ll always be, You’ll be my guide and help me see.

Missing you everyday, my angel in the sky, my dear brother Stephen.

MEP Sean Kelly, guest speaker, with Ally Guilfoyle and Trevor Leen, Mounthawk Secondary School, with back, facilitators Colm Neher and Harry Knoblauch at the Model United Nations seminar hosted by the St Brendan’s Transition Year students in St Brendan’s College, Killarney on Friday.

Love always your loving sister Aisling and Michael, nephews Cian and Sam. xxx

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 iff you creathed 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 cels.

Open any blocked arteries and rebuild any damaged areas. Reamove al 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 ful health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Chrish our Lord. Amen.

With Thanks.

Pictured at The Malton Hotel, sponsor of the Beaufort Golf Club Good Friday (April 14) open competition men’s club fundraiser, were Michael Lynch (club captain), Joe Scally (hotel owner), Gearoid Keating (club president), Karen Fleming (Sales Director of Hayfield Family Collection) and Mary MacMonagle (The Malton).

The format is a fourball betterball, Stableford for ladies and gents and the entry fee is €20 per person.

Pic: The Little Memory Gallery

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Sport

Eamonn

Fitzgerald

Adam

Moynihan

Liam

Murphy

Eamonn

Keogh

See Our Columnists’ Coverage Of The Week In Sport And Catch Up On Killarney Notes And On The Ball

St Brendan’s Retain Hogan Cup In Emphatic Fashion It’s back-to-back All-Irelands for the Sem as Killarney youngsters shine in Croke Park once again, writes Adam Moynihan Hogan Cup Final St Brendan’s College 0-18 St Peter’s College, Wexford 0-10 FOR the fourth time in the school’s history, St Brendan’s College are AllIreland senior football champions.

Garry McGrath’s side made light work of St Peter’s of Wexford in Saturday’s final in Croke Park, eventually seeing off the Leinster champions with eight points to spare.

It was young men against boys really as the Killarney lads dominated proceedings from more or less start to finish. St Peter’s had a good spell alright midway through the second half and managed to cut the deficit to four but the result was never in doubt.

In the end, the emphatic scoreline didn’t flatter the Sem one bit.

This Sem outfit had earned a reputation for being slow starters but there was nothing sluggish about their play in the opening stages of this one.

Billy Courtney opened the scoring with a well-taken free and they raced into a 4-0 lead thanks to points from Ciarán Flynn and Donnachadh O’Sullivan (two).

Mark O’Shea kicked a superb point off his left to make it 5-1 before Dara Moynihan extended the lead to five with another sweetly struck effort.

Wing back Jack Griffin, who was superb throughout, got in on the act with a point in the 20th minute and when Billy Courtney kicked his second score, this time from a 45, the Sem led 8-2.

David Shaw swung over two typically classy scores towards the end of the half to open up a ten points to three lead and you felt as though it would take a minor miracle for the Wexford school to turn things around in the second period.

In fairness to the underdogs, there was a six or seven-minute burst where they rattled off four unanswered points to bring it back to 14-10, full forward Barry O’Connor coming to the fore and kicking some inspirational scores.

Fortunately the Sem had too much about them to get overly unsettled by this run and another Courtney free along with a fisted effort from substitute Micheál Devlin and the score of the game from Shaw all but sealed the win with seven minutes still to play.

Fittingly it was the captain Dara Moynihan who topped it all off with an

audacious score from the right hand corner in stoppage time.

There were some great scenes at the final whistle as supporters and players celebrated the historic victory, and I think I speak for everyone when I say the biggest relief of the day came when Dara didn’t fall to his death from the podium.

Well done to the players and the management team of Garry McGrath, Hugh Rudden and Arthur Fitzgerald on a fantastic achievement.

St Brendan’s scorers: Donnachadh O’Sullivan (0-4), Billy Courtney (0-4f), David Shaw (0-4), Dara Moynihan (0-2), Ciarán Flynn (0-1), Mark O’Shea (0-1) and Micheál Devlin (0-1).

Team: Robert Osborne; Lorcán McMonagle, Chris O’Donoghue, Seán O’Leary; Jack Griffin, Michael Potts, Niall Donohue; Billy Courtney, Cian Gammell; Dara Moynihan, Donnachadh O’Sullivan, Barry Keane; David Shaw, Mark O’Shea, Ciarán Flynn.

Subs: M Devlin for Flynn (44), M Harnett for Keane (54), E Cosgrave for Griffin (61), N McCarthy for O’Shea (62) and D Brosnan for McMonagle (63).

Team captain Dara Moynihan holds the Hogan Cup aloft at the St Brendan’s All-Ireland winning Team homecoming at Spa GAA field Killarney on Sunday evening. Pic: Don MacMonagle

St Brendan’s Captain Dara Moynihan celebrates the Colleges Hogan Cup victory with teammates and students at St Brendan’s College, on Monday.

Sport

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Hogan Cup Win Demonstrates Strength Of Underage Football St Brendan’s College retained their All-Ireland football title with plenty to spare at Croke Park on Saturday when they defeated St Peter’s College, Wexford, by 18 points to 10, says Eamonn Fitzgerald

KERRY colleges have won the last four Hogan Cups when one considers Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne’s wins in 2014 and again in 2015.

Kerry also won the last three All Ireland MFCs. That demonstrates the strength of underage football in Kerry.

There were no goals recorded in last Saturday’s win. However St Peter’s David Gouldson had the ball in the net within two minutes, but the green flag was not raised as he was adjudged to have over carried the ball. St Brendan’s have been very slow to start in this campaign but on the big day

It is a splendid achievement to win back-to-back Hogan Cups

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they asserted control from the start and were well deserving of their 10 points to 3 lead at half time.

Both sides had goal opportunities in the second half but both goalkeepers kept clean sheets. St Peter’s did rally at the start of the second half with Barry O’Connor and Cathal Devereux most prominent as they set about cutting the deficit. However, St Brendan’s were up for the challenge with too many big guns and they won with eight points to spare.

It is a splendid achievement to win back-to-back Hogan Cups. Congratulations to the St Brendan’s team as well as manager Garry McGrath and his backroom team.

Killarney Celtic bid for final spot Killarney Celtic will play Sheriff YC in the FAI Junior Cup semi-final at Kilbrean Park, Mastergeeha, tomorrow. Kick-off is timed for 5pm. This is a very talented Dublin side having claimed three FAI Cups in the past five years. However, Killarney Celtic are on a great run, their best season ever in this competition and they are through to the semi-final on merit taking some great scalps on the way. Martin O ‘Neill, the Ireland manager has high hopes and high praise indeed for the Celtic heroes. “I think that Killarney Celtic have done absolutely fantastic in getting to the semi-final of the FAI Junior Cup.” Admission is €10 for adults and €5 for OAP’s and students. There will be shuttle buses to ferry fans to the Mastergeeha grounds, so why not go along. Killarney Celtic will give you good value and they can make it to the final with your encouragement.

Kerry v Dublin Surprise, surprise it is going to be a Kerry v Dublin clash at Croke Park on Sunday next in the Division 1 final of the Allianz NFL. Kerry defeated Tyrone at the Fitzgerald Stadium in an entertaining game on Sunday last bringing its total to 8 points in the league. When other results fell the correct way for Kerry the Kingdom had the superior scoring average, thus qualifying for the final.

Kerry Under 21 victory Kerry have been waiting for nine years to win the Munster Under 21 football crown and they really turned on the style inflicting a very heavy defeat on Cork in Páirc Uí Rinn. The heavy rain made conditions very difficult but it did not hinder Kerry who won 2-16 to 0-6. Of that six points for Cork they scored five points from frees and just a sin-

Team captain Dara Moynihan holds the Hogan Cup aloft at the St. Brendan’s All-Ireland winning Team homecoming at Spa GAA field Killarney on Sunday evening. Pic: Don MacMonagle

gle point from play. The standard of fielding and passing by the Kerry men was excellent despite the very slippery conditions. They were in control in all departments and Jack O’Connor was afforded the luxury of emptying his bench. Goalkeeper Shane Murphy had little to do and he was very lucky when Cork hit the uprights on two occasions, when goals seemed inevitable. All six Kerry backs did well as did the midfielders. Sean O’Shea, last year’s minor captain excelled and Michael O’Sullivan, the towering full forward also caught the eye.

He is very mobile for a big man. Sets one thinking of the early days of Bomber Liston.

Kerry: S Ryan (Rathmore); TL O’Sullivan (Dingle), J Foley (Ballydonoghue), B Sugrue (Renard); B Ó Beaglaoich (An Ghaeltacht), T O’Sullivan (Dingle), G White (Dr Crokes); A Barry (Na Gaeil), B Ó Seanacháin (Ballydonoghue); B Barrett (Ardfert), S O’Shea (Kenmare), M Flaherty (Dingle); K Spillane (Templenoe), M O’Sullivan (St Michael’s Foilmore), C Bambury (Dingle).

Subs: J Morgan (Austin Stacks) for Sugrue (16 mins, injured); C Geaney (Dingle) for Bambury (HT); M Burns (Dr Crokes) for Barret (45); B O’Sullivan (Dingle) for Flaherty (46); C Coffey (Kerins O’Rahillys) for O’Sullivan (50, black card); J Kiely (Dr Crokes) for M O’Sullivan (52) Scorers for Kerry: S O’Shea (0-6, 0-3 frees, 0-1 ’45); K Spillane (0-5, 0-2 frees); C Geaney (1-2, 0-1 free); M O’Sullivan (1-1); T O’Sullivan, C Bambury (0-1 each)

Kerry’s Shane Enright. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

SCOR SINSEAR NA MUMHAN 2017 Tomorrow, Saturday, April 8, the Cappamore Community Centre, County Limerick will host the Munster Finals of Scor Sinsear where Kerry will be represented in all seven categories.

The East Kerry Board will once again lead the way taking part in figure dancing, ballad group and instrumental music. The remaining clubs Keel, Crotta, Asdee and Renard will make up the day’s programme.

The figure dancing team form Glenflesk (East Kerry Board) is Aoife Cronin, Maire Cronin, Orla Kelliher, Rose Kelliher, Ann O’Sullivan, Maire O’Sullivan, Cathleen O’Keeffe and Kate Logan. The Glenflesk ballad group comprises Mairead Kelliher, Roisin Kelliher, Jennifer Murphy, Eibhlin Cronin and Denis O’Sullivan.

The instrumental music group, from Fossa (East Kerry Board) features Mary Kelliher, Amy Moriarty, Sean Kelliher, Cian O’Sullivan and Mike Kelliher.

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Teammates

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Ahead of Saturday’s FAI Junior Cup semi-final against Sheriff YC, Killarney Celtic left back Brendan Falvey tells Adam Moynihan all about his teammates

The Celtic team that defeated Janesboro in the quarterfinal.

Thanks for talking to us, Brendan.

No bother.

Who gets the most nutmegs in training and games?

Probably Wayne Sparling. He just gets the ball and takes fellas on so he obviously has a better chance of getting nutmegs than other fellas. He doesn’t pass like!

Who’s the biggest moaner?

In a good way I’ll say Smiley (John McDonagh) because he’s just moaning to get better things out of people. He’s very demanding of his teammates which is grand. He’s not a moaner in the “pain in the ****” way.

Who spends the most time in the gym?

I have to go Wayne again. I think he goes to the gym around nine times a week. Honestly. Chicken and rice, that’s his diet, and he goes to gym every day. I don’t think the rest of us do much but he makes up for it.

Who’s the quickest?

Cathal O’Shea, I suppose. Stephen McCarthy is fairly pacey too but Cathal is naturally fast and quick off the mark. I’ll give Cathal that nod. I have to give him something!

And the slowest?

Is that in terms of running or is it the slowest upstairs? [laughs] We’ll stick with running for now!

I’ll say myself. I’m just back from injury so that’s my excuse.

Do you listen to music in the dressing room?

Who’s the DJ? A bit, yeah. Smiley and David Hayes look after it. A lot of rap. I don’t really like but it’s grand. It doesn’t bother me but the boys like it so whatever floats their boat.

Who’s the most professional player?

Peter McCarthy. He has an Ireland junior cap and he just has that little bit of professionalism about him.

Rugby News ...

Words: Liam Murphy

THIS weekend promised to be an action-packed weekend of rugby both locally and provincially and this turned out to be the case for sure.

First up Munster took on Toulouse at Thomond Park in the second quarter final of the European Cup. Rassie’s men were very conscious of the threat

Brendan Falvey. Pics: Konrad Paprocki

He brings it to training and games and everything he does really.

Who has the worst dress sense?

Stephen McCarthy. He wears these bomber jackets and stuff and they don’t really go. But look, he’s young. He’ll learn in time.

Who’s the toughest?

Chris O’Leary. He’s fairly strong and he’s aggressive, a good hardy player. He’s also disciplined which is a good thing. To be hard and disciplined is difficult and he brings that to his game.

Who’s the best athlete?

I’m gonna go with Gary Keane because he glides around the field. He’ll give you 120 minutes if you need it.

Most intelligent?

Helmer (Stephen Hayes). He’ll be delighted I said that. I think he got some degree in Tralee IT last year or the year before.

Who’s the teacher’s pet?

Peter McCarthy. He’d be trying to take trainings and stuff like that.

Who’s the best at Tinder?

Block! He likes the old Tinder Tuesdays there in the Grand.

Who’s the joker?

Smiley. He’s always up for a laugh. Even if things aren’t going well he’ll brighten fellas’ moods.

Who’s the players’ favourite player?

I’ll say Roy Kelliher. He played every second game with Brian Kelly earlier on in the year but since Brian has gone back with Kerry, Roy has been immense for us. It’s good to get confidence from the keeper out and he always keeps us on our toes.

Who’s the best singer?

Even though he’s not part of the team, Frankie Roberts! [laughs] He’s always good for a chant. He might get going now the next day.

Thanks Brendan. Best of luck.

Thanks!

that Toulouse could pose, especially given the history between the two clubs in this competition and the fact that the French side brought their big guns to Limerick. Tickets were scarcer than hen’s teeth in the run up to the match and Fortress Thomond was out in force as the sun shone and everyone lucky enough to be there witnessed a cracking match. It was a quintessential Munster performance with tries by man of the match John Ryan, CJ Stander, Darren Sweetnam and Andrew Conway

Players’ Player: Goalkeeper Roy Kelliher.

Teacher’s Pet: Veteran striker Peter McCarthy.

to see the home side win 41-16 in the end. The talking point of the day with undoubtedly the ‘forward pass’ that went ignored when Toulouse scored their solitary try of the day. In the end it mattered little as the men now march on Dublin and towards a semi-final showdown against Saracens. Better get looking for those tickets now!

Closer to home, our seniors took on Killorglin in the most important match of the year. At stake – a coveted promotion to Munster Junior League​Division 2! A

game to match the Munster game for intensity and even more drama, the visitors were the better side on the day and won by the narrowest of margins – one point. Huge credit must go to our captain fantastic Ger Moynihan who took on the coach’s mantle this season and the hard work has really paid off.

Next weekend the lads take on Fethard in the postponed Martin O’Sullivan Cup final in Ballincollig. It would be truly fantastic to add silverware to the hard fought promotion. Best of luck, lads!

Sport

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Glenflesk

LOOKING AFTER ME Glenflesk GAA is hosting a night on youth, their strengths and abilities in conjunction with “JIGSAW Kerry” a group that promotes positive mental health in young people. The night takes place in the Torc Hotel on Thursday April 20th at 8pm. Guest speakers on the night will be Rathmore native David Saunders, an Irish International amputee footballer and Breige Corkery, holder of 17 Senior All Ireland medals. Glenflesk Male Choir will provide entertainment and admission is free.

RAHEEN N.S. Congratulations to Norissa O’Donoghue who had the winning lotto no.

34 on Saturday the 1st of April.

GLENFLESK RAMBLING HOUSE The hugely popular Rambling House returns to the Club hall on Easter Sunday April 16th from 8-11pm. A great night of music and storytelling has been organised, Everyone Welcome Glenflesk Community Games Many congratulations to the Glenflesk Community Games Boys U13 Futsal team of Callum Cronin, Luke Crowley, Gearoid Healy, Eoghan Kelly, Evan Lucey, Dara O’Connell, Ignatius O’Leary and Ben Switzer who won the Munster finals last Sunday in Limerick. They got the better of Beara from Cork in the preliminary round and Newport from Tipperary in the semi-final to qualify for the final against Caherdavin from Limerick. The final was a tight high quality game but Glenflesk showed their trademark skill and determination to emerge winners on a 6-3 scoreline. Well done to the boys who all made big contributions on the day.

Thanks also to mentors, parents and supporters who travelled to Limerick to support the team. The boys now compete in the National Finals on May 6th in Dublin.

Beaufort Golf Club

Results 1st & 2nd April Weekend away : Fota: 1. Barry Woulfe 31pts; 2.Sean Mackessy 31pts.;3 Edwin Spence 30pts. Cobh: 1. Joe Kennedy 36pts: 2. James Jones 36pts; 3. Pat O’Sullivan 36pts.

Fixtures: Thurs 6th April Open Seniors, 10am. Sat/Sun 8/9th April “Easter Eggs” - 18 hole stableford, yellow tees.

Sponsor: Kerry Petroleum. FRIDAY April 14th - OPEN Club Fundraiser - Ladies & Gents fourball better ball, €20 per person Sponsor: Malton Hotel,Killarney. Time sheet now open.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

Bob Casey: We lie joint second overall in the Bob Casey standings after the first weekend of play in both Listowel and Tralee on Sunday. We are joint second with Tralee B on 15.5 points, behind Tralee A on 20 points but hopefully home advantage on Sunday will bring us a bit nearer to the leaders on Sunday ahead of the final round in Castleisland. Same tee-off times of 9.30am and 11.30am in both venues.

Closing Dates:

Entries for the Munster Mixed Foursomes must be with the PPUI Office by next Wednesday April 12th with the deadline for National Matchplay Entries the following week April 19th.

Anyone wishing to play in same is asked to ensure they have their names down and entries paid in advance. A reminder that no unpaid entries will be sent off.

Fossa Community Games

The Munster finals for the Community games took place in UL last Sunday with Fossa sending two teams to represent Kerry on the day.

U13: Our U13 Boys Basketball team of Cian, Darragh, Darren, Rocco, Sean, Shea and Tom performed brilliantly on the day to win Gold and become Munster Champions in the process. In the semi final the boys beat Cork comfortably to set up a final against Limerick.

The final wasn’t quite so easy on the boys or the nerves of their coach and supporters. The boys lead by 9 points going into the final quarter but Limerick made a great comeback and the lads dug deep to hold on for a 3 point win 30-27. Amanda O Brien has done a great job with the boys and Fossa are very proud of their achievements.

U14: The U14 girls Spikeball team were the other team representing Fossa on Sunday and they did extremely well narrowly missing out on a place in the final. The girls showed all the fight and spirit that made them Kerry champions in a closely fought semi final but unfortunately they were beaten by 2 points after extra time against Limerick. Well done girls you did Fossa proud. The team were as follows Ellen, Tara, Holly (captain), Chelsea, Sophie and Ella. Thanks to David Kennedy and Liz Kennelly for looking after team on the day.

Fossa Rowing Club

Katie goes to Uganda A fundraising table quiz will be held at Faha Court bar and restaurant at 8pm tonight Friday 7th April for Katie Giles’ upcoming trip to Uganda. Best wishes Katie Ready for an adventure?: Sarah Doody has planned a fun day out at Kenmare Adventure Centre during the Easter break. Details from Sarah. We look forward to a great day out.

Training: As the evenings lengthen we look forward to spring training on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm and on Sunday mornings. Newcomers welcome.

Castlerosse Golf Club

Results – Drive-in competition held on Sunday 2nd April 9 hole mixed scramble, Winners: Dan O’ Connell, Steve Shine & Stephanie Lane, Runner up, Roger O’ Sullivan, John O’ Reilly & Siobhain McCarthy, 3rd Place, Donal O’ Reilly, Malcolm O’ Brien & Mairead O’ Donovan, 4th Place, Daniel Shine, Denis Tangney & Mary Joe Dowling.

Many thanks to all for making the day a great success and Captains’ Danny Lynch & Mary Tobin urged all mem-

bers to continue to play in weekly competitions and especially the Mixed Scrambles which take place each Wednesday at 6.15pm throughout the Summer months.

Fixtures: This weekend competition, 18 hole Stableford, play Saturday/ Sunday register on sheet at Castlerosse. Wednesday evening Scrambles open to non-members, attend Castlerosse at 6pm. Membership available Golf/Leisure Centre contact Stephanie 064 6631144.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club

Men’s Club Club Captain Declan McCarthy wishes to advise all of the members of both the Lady’s and Men’s Clubs that the first “divoting” evening for 2017, will take place on Tuesday the 11th of April, please come to the machinery sheds for 6.00 P.M. to meet up with Course Manager Enda Murphy to receive instructions as to what is required to be done. It is proposed that the finishing time will be no later than 7.30 P.M. Next weekend will be the Men’s Club annual excursion of 40 intrepid souls to Lahinch, the group will be led by Captain Declan, and a report on same will be in next week’s notes, along with full details of the Captain’s Charity day, which will be held on the 30th of April. Sunday 2nd of April Men’s Club competition was the International Hotel sponsored Singles Stableford “Golfer of the Year” counting competition on Mahony’s Point Course. The winner was Tadgh O’Keeffe with 40 Points and he won by virtue of a better back nine holes from Jim Morris on the same score. Full results are as follows. 1st Tadgh O’Keeffe(15) 40 Points, 2nd Jim Morris (19) 40 Points, 3rd Ian Cronin(6) 39 Points, 4th David O’Donoghue(3) 38 Points, 5th Daniel Doona(10) 38 Points. Category 1. Ian Spillane(Scratch) 37 Points, Category 2. David Moloney(9) 37 Points, Category 3. Matthew O’Connor(13) 35 Points, & Category 4. Michael Dennehy(20) 35 Points. C.S.S. was 35 Points.

Killarney Golf Club

ladies Results of Competition Sunday April, 2nd sponsored by Malton Hotel, 1st. Kelly Brotherton (0) Katie O’Connell (21) 47 pts, 2nd Noreen Sheahan (24) Kay O’Connor (15) 46 pts, 3rd Eimear O’Donnell (6) Corrina Griffin (15) 45 pts Next Sunday’s Competition will be sponsored by Matilda’s Pet shop, Chapel Place, Killarney. Singles/Stroke, Mahonys. Our Minor Team and Challenge Cup Team are both through to the next round having won their matches against Glengarrif and Parknasilla respectively yesterday in Kenmare Golf Club. Congratulations and best wishes in next matches on May 14th. The Intermediate team play Tralee in Killorglin next Saturday April 8th at 13.30 p.m.

Men’s Club Event: International Hotel Killarney GOY Singles Stableford, Course: Ma-

hony’s Point, Date: 2nd April 2017.

1st Tadgh O’Keeffe (15) 40pts, 2nd Jim Morris (19) 40pts, 3rd Ian Cronin (6) 39pts, 4th David O’Donoghue (3) 38pts, 5th Daniel Doona (10) 38pts.

Cat1 Ian Spillane (0) 37pts, Cat2 David Moloney (9) 37pts, Cat3 Matthew O’Connor (13) 35pts, Cat 4 Michael Dennehy (20) 35pts, CSS 35pts Golfer of The Year 2017 (Round 1) Tadgh O’Keeffe (15pts), Jim Morris (12pts), Ian Cronin (10pts), David O’Donoghue (9pts), Daniel Doona (8pts), Ian Spillane (7pts), David Moloney (6pts), Paul Murphy (5pts), Declan Kelly (4pts), Conor Healy (3pts), Thomas Foley (2pts), Crohan Fitzgerald (1pt) Upcoming Competition Event: Singles Stableford, Sponsor: Killarney Golf and Fishing Club Men’s Club, Course: Killeen, Date: 9th April 2017 (Time-sheet opens on BRS Wednesday at 19:00)

Killarney Athletic

Results - Denny Premier A Killarney Athletic 2-3 Dingle Bay Rovers. A setback at home today against Dingle for our senior A team. On Wednesday night we snook a draw with a last minute equaliser and today it was Dingle that scored in the last minutes to claim all 3 pts in a competitive affair. We never got going today and did well to pull 2 goals back through a Paudie Clifford penalty and Stam. Time for us to regroup for league run in over next few weeks.

300 Club: It is still not too late to sign up for the 300 club draw with the club offering the reduced rate of €100 for the remaining 10 draws of the year.

Forms can be got from any committee member and we would ask all members to.

MEK FC

Match Report MEK 5 Killarney Athletic 3 A gutsy performance from our U13 team. An early Eddie Moroney goal gave us a good start against a strong Athletic team who created several good chances before equalizing later in the half to leave it 1-1 at half time.

A strong start to the half by Athletic saw them take a 3-1 lead. From there on MEK took control and started to create and take some good goals. 2 good goals from Charlie Keating and further goals by Marc O’Sullivan Rouse and Eddie Moroney left MEK deserving winners on a 5-3 scoreline. Many thanks to Martin Muldoon and all at Killarney Athletic for a good tough but sporting game. We look forward to welcoming them to Fossa shortly.

Also many thanks to referee Jonathan Leniston who did a great job. Matthew O’Connor had a great game in goal and was well protected by defenders Tadhg O’Sullivan, Conor Crowley, Darragh O Brien, Cian Fleming Con Lenihan and Stephen O Brien. Midfield really came into the game in the second half with strong performances from Marc O’Sullivan Rouse Leo Healy Mason Courtney and Sam Buckley. The dynamic duo of Eddie Moroney and Charlie Keating played really well and

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scored 2 goals each. Please note that training is now on Tuesday evening’s at 6.30 in the grass pitch in Fossa. We will be in touch about upcoming fixtures as they are organised. Well done to all the team and their dedicated coaches.

Killarney Camogie Club

Training will continue at Dr Crokes on Monday at 6.15 to 7.15. This will be our training base until June. A big thank you to Crokes for making the pitch available to us again this year.

Registration is now due and can be payed to our club secretary as soon as possible. Our under 14 team will be taking to the pitch on the Sunday 9th of this month in a Feile qualifier against Causeway. The game will be played in Killarney and we ask you for as much support as possible on the day for our girls. Time and venue will be confirmed on our Facebook page.

Killarney Celtic

FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final!

Killarney Celtic will play Sherriff FC of Dublin in Mastergeeha on Saturday, April 8th, at 5.00pm. This is an absolutely huge game for the club, the biggest in a lifetime, and support will be crucial. We had a fantastic quarter-final triumph over Janesboro, and the amount of people who got behind the club that made a real difference and made it a brilliant occasion – we are asking people to get behind us again. A big thank you to our neighbours Mastergeeha – occasional rivals on the field but great friends everywhere else – for facilitating the game.

Special thanks to Konrad Paprocki for his brilliant photography, John O’Mahony and Eamon Mulvihill for their hard work in preparing the match programme, Ramona Keogh for her facebook ‘Seat On The Bus’ campaign which has not only help publicize and promote the game but brought our large diaspora together with one Celtic voice, and all the huge army of volunteers and supporters who have gotten behind the club for this great occasion.

FAI Senior Cup - Killarney Celtic’s exploits in the FAI Junior Cup have given us entry to the Senior Cup, and we will play Boyle Celtic at home in Celtic Park on the weekend of April 30th.

Results - Denny Premier A: Tralee Dynamos 2 Killarney Celtic 5. Dynamos were able to take a point off us on our own ground but weren’t able to hold out against an on-fire Celtic this time out, with Wayne Sparling (2), Pa McGrath, Chris O’Leary, and an unlucky own goal giving us a comfortable win. Hopefully a good omen for Saturday’s Junior Cup semi-final!

Fixtures FAI JUNIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL: KILLARNEY CELTIC V SHERRIFF FC, MASTERGEEHA, SATURDAY, 5.00PM U16 Kerry Cup: Killarney Celtic away to Listowel Celtic B, Saturday, 11.45am U11: Killarney Celtic at home to Mastergeeha, TBC.

Killarney RFC

U ​14​‘s: Two weeks after winning the west muster league the Killarney u14 stepped back onto the field in the West Munster cup semi final v tralee u14. The first half saw Killarney assert their dominance with tries from Tomas Clifford and Odeniz Koyun. Both tries were converted - the first by Donnacha Grealy and the second by Peter Walsh. The second half was a tough affair with Tralee continuing to test the Killarney defence. Tralee scored a try midway in the second half and Killarney from then on ensured that the door was firmly shut. The semi final win ensures that this team get the reward of contesting a cup final. The continued positive support of parents is always welcome and necessary. The next game will be our last game of the season - let’s make it a season to remember for ever. ​​ U ​16’s: Killarney U16s played Listowel in the final of the U16 KCL Shield, in Tralee on Sunday, for their last game of the season, This was to be the fifth meeting between the two sides with Killarney winning three of the previous four matches, this season. As has been the case all year Killarney started the game with too little aggression and could only repel Listowels pack for so long before conceding to go down 7-0 after 12 minutes. Killarney finally attacked out wide in the second half and from a number of penalties eventually got the score (Captain Richard Wallace) they needed in the corner to trail by 14 points to 5, with 20 minutes to go, a bit of belief came into Killarney game and again a fantastic line break saw center Michael Casey score under the posts to leave the score poised at 14-12 to Listowel with about 12 minutes remaining, Listowel had the greater reserve on the bench and closed out the game with two minutes to go, winning the match by 19 points to 12. This group of Killarney players are definitely heading in the right direction, and have improved at each game, best of luck to the boys moving up to U18 ‘​​s next season and hopefully the players who will be U16 ​‘​ s again can build on this fantastic season. Many thanks to all those parents who contributed in so many ways and we look forward to next season to improve further. ​A huge thanks to Tom Campbell for his unstinting hard work right across the season.​ Seniors: Our Seniors were in action against Killorglin in the biggest game of the year for the lads with promotion to Division 2 the prize at stake. Having recently beaten Killorglin on the last regular league game of the year to cost them promotion, a tough encounter was always on the cards. Ger Moynihan’s charges took nothing for granted as they made the short trip to Ballymalis in Listry and the match was played in near perfect conditions.

The action was to and fro for the first half with Killorglin receiving a sin bin in and the scores read 3 points each at half time. In a game of two halves as the saying goes, the second half lived

07.04.17 up to all expectations as Ger Moynihan crossed the whitewash for the visitors try with around ten minutesgone in the half. Paudie Sheahan added to his earlier penalty to make the scores 3 - 10 on the 50 minute mark.

Killorglin scored an unconverted try within a few minutes to stay in touch and Paudie added two more penalties and Killorglin earned another yellow card for foul play. However with a few minutes to go, the home side scored a breakaway try and converted it to leave the scores at 15 points to 16.

And this is how it ended with the visitors winning the second promotion spot after a hard fought campaign.

Well done to all the lads with the likes of Ger Moynihan, Paul O’Sullivan, Paudie Sheahan standing out on what was an epic team performance. Next Sunday the lads will take on Fethard in Rathcooney (Old Christian’s Pitch), Glanmire in the Martin O’Sullivan Cup Final. Best of luck to the lads, lets bring this elusive trophy home to Aghadoe!!

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

Our first competition of 2017 - Caragh Lake was fished on Sunday last the 02nd April .A large turnout made for a great social day and plenty of banter abounded . The returns at days end were also good with most anglers recording a catch .Top rod on the day went to Anthony Griffin who has managed back to back wins here and will again be awarded the Josie Bartlett Cup in 2017. The top five anglers on the day were as follows : 1) Anthony Griffin, 2) Gary Fleming, 3) Christy Scanlan, 4) Frank O Sullivan, 5) Mick Linehan. Heaviest trout on the day went to the rod of Stuart Steadwood , who landed a lovely conditioned trout of just over a pounds weight . Our next competition will be on Lough Lein on the Sunday of the May Bank Holiday - entries can be made with any club officer.

Kilcummin Notes

HOSPICE WALK The annual walk in aid of the Palliative Care Unit, Tralee takes place on Good Friday. The walk leaves the Recreation Hall, Kilcummin at 10.30am. There’s a choice of two walks, 5km or 10km.

Refreshments and free draw for Easter Egg will be held in the Hall after the walk.

TIM MOORE MEMORIAL QUIZ The Tim Moore Memorial Quiz will be held at the Gleneagle Hotel at 8pm on Tuesday April 10th. It is expected 70 to 80 teams of 4 from all over the region will take part. All the funds raised are used by The Irish Pilgrimage Trust to bring children with special needs to Lourdes on our annual Pilgrimage at Easter.

PARISH CLEAN-UP Volunteers who would like to take part in the annual clean-up during the month of April in their own area can do so at a date convenient to themselves. All bags will be collected at a later date. For bags contact the Rural Dev. office at 064-6643357 or John

086-1579381.

CREDIT UNION CO LEAGUE Kilcummin play Legion on this Saturday at 6pm in Direen in Round 3 of Credit Union Co. League.

UNDER 16 BOYS - Play Listry/Keel away in the East Kerry League at 6.30 on 10th April.

UNDER 16 GIRLS - Play Ballyduff/Beale at home on 6th April at 7pm in the County League.

MASTERGEEHA FC U16 GIRLS - Listowel 3 - Mastergeeha 1. In Listowel on Saturday afternoon the girls played a good side. Kate Lynch got the Mastergeeha goal with all trying their best.

MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO There was no winner on Friday 31st March, 2017. Numbers drawn were 9, 10, 14, 16. Jackpot now €6,450.

Killarney Bridge Club Killarney Bridge Club Results: 6th & 13th March. Club Pairs. Combined score with handicaps.

1st Phyllis O’Regan & Joan Culloty 2nd Mary Moynihan & Helen McCarthy 3rd Evelyn O’Leary & Eileen Murphy.

1st Session: Ursula Daly & Theresa Griffin 2nd Session: Tim Corcoran & Don O’Sullivan 20/03/2017: 1st Marie Moynihan & Pauline Lyne 2nd Tom Doherty & Ciaran Broadbery 3rd Anne Looney & Mary Murray 4th Joan Culloty and rev.

Fr. Noel Moran

Killarney Darts

Killarney Darts Town League sponsored by Carlsberg and Mustang Sallys, the following are the semi-final results and also the four final fixtures for this years finish of the town league.

Group 4: Marks Golden Excuses (10) v Big Macs (3) Avenue Heros (10) v Corkerys (7).

Group 4 FINAL - Thursday 6th April 2017, ––venue - Charlie Foleys, New Street @ 9:00 p.m. Marks Golden Excuses v Avenue Heros Group 3: Old Killarney Inn (10) v Mustang Sallys (7) Teddys Bar (5) v Corkerys LakeLands (4) (2nd leg to be played) Group 3 FINAL - Thursday 20th April 2017. Venue - K-Town, New Street Car Park, @ 9:00 p.m. Old Killarney Inn v ( Teddys Bar or Corkerys LakeLands) Group 2: Dan Linehans (10) v Klub Kangaroos (7) Murphys Bar (10) v Jimmys Nutters (5) Group 2 FINAL - Thursday 27th April 2017( Date rescheduled) venue Mustang Sallys @ 9:00 p.m., Murphys Bar v Dan Linehans Group 1: The Tatler Jack (10) v The Shire A (5) Lals OutCasts (10) v East Avenue (3) Group 1 FINAL - Friday 21st April 2017 venue - Mustang Sallys @ 9:00 p.m. The Tatler Jack v Lals OutCasts

Killarney Valley Athletic Club

MONDAYS: Training continues on Mondays at 7pm with Circuit Training for athletes aged 12 and over only. Athletes must

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07.04.17 be registered. Please bring €2 each to cover the cost of the hall for the night and plenty of water. There will be NO TRAINING on Bank Holiday Monday.

We will resume with this training outdoors on Mon 24th April.

WEDNESDAYS: Jerry’s Adult RunClub meets on Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm. You must be a registered member with the club for 2017. Membership costs €35.

Adults only group. Please wear a High Viz Jacket. Any enquiries to Jerry Griffin on 0876879186 THURSDAYS: There will be NO INDOOR TRAINING on Thursdays for the younger athletes aged 7 -11yrs over the 2 weeks of Easter. We will be resuming this training outdoors on Thursday 27th April. Registration costs €30 for under 19s and €35 for 19yrs and over. New members please bring a copy of your birth cert.

Killarney Swimming Club

Under 14 Boys – Charles O’Brien was again in killer form winning a silver medal in the 100 metres breaststroke and a bronze medal in the 200 metres breaststroke. Ethan O’Neill also showed his class to take the bronze medal in the 100 metres breaststroke.

Over 15 Girls – Margaret O’Brien won a spectacular silver in the 400 metres Individual Medley while Marta Doberschuetz did the club proud winning bronze in 50 metres breaststroke.

Over 15 Boys – Robert O’Brien won a precious bronze in a very difficult 400 metres Individual Medley. Well done also to Niamh Coffey who qualified for Division 1 galas & to Aisling who qualified for Division 2 galas. A fully-deserved reward for both for all the effort they have put in throughout the year.

Listry Community Notes

Listry Community Council is coordinating the annual County cleanup in our area next Saturday 8th April.

Please pick litter in vicinity of your own home or along R563 and N70 roads close to you. Bags etc will be available from Listry Community Council on Saturday morning or phone Tony on 087 2563883 if required earlier. Let us all take pride in our community and make a big effort on County Clean-up day. Bags of litter should be returned to Listry Community Centre. Thanks.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING-LISTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL. The Annual General Meeting of Listry Community Council will be held in Listry Community Centre on Tuesday Evening April 25th @ 8pm. A Guest speaker will attend on the night. The General Public are invited to attend as this is an open Meeting. Nominations are being sought for the O’Shea award which will be presented on the night to a person or group who have made a valuable contribution to the Parish during the year. Kindly drop your nomination into the Community Centre prior to Friday 21st April.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

Lotto: No winner of our lotto draw 31/03/2017, numbers drawn were 7, 12, 22 & 26. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 2, 18, 25 & 30. Next week’s jackpot €5,000 plus €1,000 bonus.

Munster Roads: Held in Currow on Sunday last, John Guerin, John Barrett, Robert Purcell, Siobhan Daly & Caroline Murphy competed.

Kerry Colleges Track & Field: This Competition will be held in Roicht on Thursday.

Leestrand 5K & 10 miler: This race is on in Riocht Sunday April 9th. Jack O’ Keeffe Road Race & Juvenile Races: On in Kiskeam Easter Monday April 17th.

Gneeveguilla AC open Sports: Will be held in Riocht Sunday April 24th.

Muckross Rowing Club

SKIBBEREEN REGATTA Best of luck to the Muckross crews competing this weekend in the two day Skibbereen Regatta at the National Rowing Centre in Cork. The Skibbereen Regatta is the first of three Grand League regatta events and has established itself as one of the best organised and competitive Irish regattas. Over 670 crews have entered from all over Ireland and a high standard of racing is guaranteed.

EVENTS The Limerick & Schools Regattas will be held at O’Briensbridge on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April respectively. The Castleconnell Sprint Regatta will be held at the same venue on Saturday 6th May. The Marina in Cork will play host to the Lee Regatta on Saturday 20th May.

Euro Bridge Results

March 21st Club team of 4, 1st Anne Chute & Anne Healy, Ger McSweeney & Mike O Shea, 2nd Pauline Lyne & Anne Looney, Anne O Shea & Harry Milner March 28th 1st Finola Spillane & Lynda O Connor, 2nd Mike O Shea & Ger McSweeney

Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club

MEMBERSHIP If you are interested in joining the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club or wish to renew your membership for 2017, please call to Jacqueline in Killarney Glass at Woodlands Industrial Estate for a Membership Form or text 087-3381842 for a form to be posted to you. New Members are always welcome to join. Check out our website www.killarneyvintage.com and our Facebook page for further information and details of our upcoming events.

MF135 TRACTOR LAUNCH The Club were delighted to launch the fully restored 1968 Massey Ferguson MF135 Tractor on Saturday last, 1st April at Killarney Mens Shed. A huge thank you to everyone who attended the event and to everyone who helped and supported our charity project in particular all of our Sponsors.

KERRY EXPO Come join us on Sunday the 9th April next at the Kerry EXPO event at the INEC Killarney from 12 Noon where the fully restored MF135 Tractor will be on display and raffle tickets will be available to buy.

CHARITY CAR & TRACTOR RUN IN AID OF KERRY HOSPICE Our Charity Tractor and Classic Car run will also take place on Sunday the 9th April leaving from the Gleneagle Hotel in aid of the Kerry Hospice. Registration will commence at the Gleneagle Hotel for Cars from 11.00am-12pm and for Tractors from 12pm-1.30pm.

Registration fee is €20.00. Any queries please contact 087-3381842.

Milltown/Listry Notes

Milltown/Listry Branch Kerry Hospice Foundation Our annual fundraising walk will take place on Good Friday 14th April, starting at Community Hall, The Square at 10 am. Everyone is welcome to take part. Registration on the morning or if you wish to get a sponsorship card, please call Kay @0872889838, Margaret @ 0876327973 or drop into Marys Organic Store. Refreshments will be served after walk. All funds raised will be going towards the new Pallative Residential Care Centre in Tralee which will open later this year.

Muckross Notes

A.G.M. of Muckross Guild of I.C.A. will take place on Monday 10th April 2017 at 7.45pm in Loughguittane N.S.

Ross GC, Killarney

Gents Club - Results :On Sunday last we held the fourth round of the M D O’Shea Spring League which was sponsored by Cronin’s Restaurant.

The winners of this single stableford competition were : 1..Alan Flynn (6) 40 pts, 2..Shane Dennehy (19) 37 pts, 3..Kevin O’Callaghan (10) 34pts, 4.. Michael Courtney (12) 33pts.

Fixtures:- On Saturday April 8th and Sunday April 9th we will hold the final round of MD O’Shea Spring League with an 18 hole strokeplay competition. The time-sheet is now available in the clubhouse so please add your name to it immediately.

Spa Muckross Community Games

U13 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER: Our boys competed in Milltown on Sunday 19th March. They won their first game 2-0 against Valentia. Their second game against Currow-Currans also gave cause for celebration, with a 1-0 final score. Unfortunately, the lads suffered a very narrow 1-0 defeat to Fossa in their third game. They dusted themselves off, & gave their all to win 2-0 against Killorglin. Fossa went through from this group, as they won all their games, but our boys definitely did themselves proud that day.

COUNTY TRAINING: Training every Tuesday at 7pm for everyone who qualified for cross country and mixed distance relays. Weekly

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St. Brendan’s Rowing Club

REMINDER: This Saturday the 8th of April from 12:30 to 1:30pm is Club Registration day. Fees are €20 for U18’s and students and €60 for adults. If you are unable to attend on the day please pay your membership to either Ciarán Cronin or Sinead Galvin, the club registrars before the 8th April. New members are also welcome so if you know anyone who would like to join bring them along.

Workmen’s Rowing Club

Training News: Both Indoor and Outdoor training continue as usual as per coaches’ texts. Our lakeshore training takes place on Saturday and Sunday mornings at Reen Pier, Ross Castle, at 10 am. Keep an eye on coaches’ texts for updates regarding any changes to this schedule.

Upcoming Events This weekend sees us head for the Skibbereen Regatta being held at the National Rowing Centre, Iniscarra. All of our crews have been training hard for this event and for some this will be their first time to hit the waters of the National Rowing Centre. Many thanks as always, to our dedicated coaches, who have worked so diligently with our underage scullers to prepare them for this, and all the upcoming regattas of the season. We wish everyone a safe journey down, and all the very best for your respective races.

Killarney Cougars Basketball Club

JUVENILE NEWS U14 Boys Killarney Cougars 40 Tralee Imperials 42 Cougars U14 & U17 boys Tournaments Our U14 Boys travelled to the Annual Jimmy Curran Memorial Tournament at the weekend, a strong line up saw teams from Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Kerry competed and the boys very competitive and were involved with all games proving to be closely contested defeats to finalists Fr Mathews(Cork) 31-24 and Bobcats(Kerry) 33-25 saw Cougars bow out with the Bobcats the eventual winners defeating Fr Mathews in the Final. A good run of games for the Cougars who travelled with a mix of our U14 & U13 teams and performed well gaining good experience all through the tournament. Our U17 boys were also on the road in their first trip to the Annual James Hobbert Tournament a tough draw saw Cougars up against Neptune(Cork) and Sligo AllStars, Athea and St Brendans again a good run of games against strong teams for our young team with a mix of our U15 & U16 players gaining some valuable game time at the higher age group. Neptune took the U17 title going unbeaten with Sligo Allstars taking the Plate title.

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Spa Notes

As the county Clean Up day takes place on this Saturday, the 8th of April, Michael Gleeson wishes to inform that those who want to participate in the greater Lissivigeen area clean should assemble at the school at 11.00 a.m.

Bags and gloves will be provided.

Thank you.

Mid-Kerry

U21 Championship Final (Eugie Ferris Memorial Cup), 1st April 2017 Beaufort 1-14 Miltown/Castlemaine 1-13 Senior League Rd 2 Back games results Laune Rangers 2-12 Glenbeigh/Glencar , 1-06, Beaufort 0-10 Cromane 0-07, Keel 0-12 Miltown/Castlemaine 1-09 Under-age The second Football Coaching Workshop for U 6, U 8, U 10 and U 12 Coaches will take place on Monday 10th April at 8pm in Moyderwell Primary School, Boherbue, Tralee(Entrance across the road from O Mahony’s Bakery).

Currow Coiste Na nOg

U16s: Currow continue their East Kerry Div 2 campaign on Monday 10th April when they will play host to Gneeveguilla at 7pm.

U14s: Our u14 team began their season on Wednesday 29th March when Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane were the opposition. On the night the home side proved to have too much for the South Kerry outfit and went on to win the contest on a score line of Currow 5-15 to Templenoe/Sneem/Derrynane’s 5-05. Next game will be away to St Marys Cahersiveen On Wednesday 5th April at 7pm.

Dr Crokes GAA

Under 16 The Amber team made the short trip out to Fossa for their first competitive game of the year. The Crokes men played some fabulous football in spells but unfortunately finished on the wrong side of a 2-4 to 4-10 scoreline.

The Black teams opening game was called off and will be re-scheduled for a later date.

Under 14 Girls Round 1 League took place on Saturday April 1st in Fossa Pitch at 5pm Dr Crokes were on the back foot early on, 3 points in arrears but got going and were ahead at half time by 2-1 to 0-5 with a goal and a point by Jade Potts and a point by Sarah Macmahon followed by a another goal by Kate O Donoghue. This was a tough physical battle and several key Crokes players picked up knocks but recovered to soldier on in the 2nd half. Dr Crokes welcomed new players who had made the jump from under 12 and by and large the whole panel of 21 played well especially those who came on as Substitutes namely Niamh O Donoghue, Ava Mcarthy, Aideen Mullen, Amber O Sullivan and Emma Fleming. Strong performances came from Kym Murphy, Sarah Macmahon, Holly Power, Megan Graham and Emma Kelly ,while Kelly O Sullivan did well in Goals. Although Kate o Donoghue added a second goal

Aherns of Castleisland were delighted to sponsor a set of jerseys for Fossa GAA Club’s under-16s. Pictured is Paul Ahern of Aherns Castleisland presenting the team with their new gear. Also included are trainers Mike Cahalane, Adrian Sheehan and John Cronin from Aherns Garage and Pia Hickey pointed from a good passage of play we could not bridge the gap and the game ended in defeat for Dr Crokes on a scoreline of 4-6 to 3-3.

Lotto Lotto 4, 7, 10, 14. Jackpot €4200. Not won. Match 3 17 by €25. Next Draw Monday April 10th in Tatler Jack. Jackpot €4500.

East Kerry GAA

EAST KERRY SENIOR LEAGUE, SPONSORED BY FRANK DORAN SAFEGUARD SECURITY Rathmore 2-13 Kilcummin 2-12 Glenflesk 1-8 Fossa 1-8 Killarney Legion 3-11 Currow 1-8 Gneeveguilla 0-11 Listry 0-11 East Kerry Junior League The East Kerry Junior League gets under way on Tuesday 11th April with round 1 games in both division 1 and 2.

East Region U16 League The MD O’Shea East Region U16 League continues next Monday with round 3. All games at 7pm.

Fixtures East Kerry Junior League, sponsored

by Kerry Physiotherapy Centre, Killarney Tuesday 11th APRIL 2017 – at 6.45pm, Division 1, First named team has home venue, Gneeveguilla V Killarney Legion, Rathmore V Dr Crokes. Division 2, Spa V Glenflesk , Kilcummin - Bye East Region U16 League, sponsored by MD O’Shea Monday 10th April 2017 – at 7pm. First named team has home venue, Round 3, Division 1, Rathmore V Dr Crokes, Kenmare V Firies, Killarney Legion - Bye Division 2, Currow V Gneeveguilla, Listry/Keel V Kilcummin, Glenflesk - Bye Division 3, Fossa V Beaufort, Spa V Cordal/Scartaglin, Kilgarvan/Tuosist V Dr Crokes B

Firies Coiste na nOg

U14 BOYS Our U14 boys began round one of the Lee Strand U14 Football League with a winning start. The group travelled to meet Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane on Wednesday, 29th March and took home the spoils; Glenbeigh/Glencar/

Cromane 3-06 Firies 5-15. Round two presents Keel/Listry on Wednesday, 5th April at home.

U16 BOYS Our U16 boys kick-started their valiant endeavors in division one of the East Kerry U16 League for 2017 with an emphatic victory over Killarney side Legion on Monday, 27th March. In a nail-biting finish, the boys secured a fantastic victory by a single point – Legion 0-14 Firies 1-12. Their next venture is away to Kenmare on Monday, 10th April.

Glenflesk GAA

GLENFLESK SENIORS (SPONSORED BY THE KERRYWAY & O`BRIENS QUICKPICK) Our Seniors finished their East Kerry League campaign with a draw against Fossa in Glenflesk on Friday evening last.

FT. Glenflesk 1-08, Fossa 1-08.

FIXTURE: Glenflesk vs Beaufort Saturday April 8th at 8pm. Venue: Beaufort Our Seniors travel to Beaufort on Saturday for Rd 3 of the Co. League. We sit joint top of the table after 2 games.

KERRY U21S Congratulations to Daniel O Brien and Lee O Donoghue and the Kerry U21s on the impressive Munster Championship success last Wednesday. They now play Connaught champions Galway Saturday April 15th in the All Ireland semi final.

GLENFLESK LOTTO: No winner of the lotto which took place in John Dans on 27/03/17, Jackpot - € 4,600, Numbers were17 18 19 21. The next draw will take place in Spillanes Bar on 10/04/17 and the Jackpot is €4,800.

Gneeveguilla GAA

Lotto Gneeveguilla Gaa lotto numbers 8,11,14,30. No Jackpot winner, next weeks jackpot €11.000.

Seniors Gneeveguilla seniors are at home to Finuge Saturday 8th April at 6pm in Co League Div3 please support. Gneeveguilla seniors away to An Ghaeltacht Monday April 17th at 3pm in Intermediate Co Championship.

Minors Gneeveguilla Minors at home to Keel/ Listry 14/04/17 at 6.30. East Kerry Junior league Gneeveguilla vLegion 11/04/17 at 6.45. East Kerry Junior League Rd2 Dr Crokes v Gneeveguilla 18/04/17 at 6.45 Gneeveguilla hosted Listry on Sunday in a back game of the East Kerry Super league. Listry got off to the better start kicking 3 unanswered points inside the first 10 minutes. Gneeveguilla eventually opened the scoring trough Corneilus Buckley and further scores from DJ O Connor and Padraig O Sullivan brought Gneeveguilla back in the game. Listry had keeper S Ahern to thank for a fine one on one save against Padraig O Sullivan just before half time to leave them leading 0-06 to 0-04 at the interval. The second half was played a quicker pace as Gneeveguilla found scores easier to come by.

Quick ball by Jamie Brosnan and Darren Brosnan allowed Fergus Mcaullife and DJ pick off scores. Listry stayed in front with excellent free taking from Buckley and in the end both teams settled for a draw Gneeveguilla , 0-11 Listry 0-11.

Killarney Legion

SUPERLEAGUE Killarney Legion 3-11 Currow 1-8 Another steady performance by the seniors saw them get the better of a competitive Currow side in Derreen.

Despite an early Tom Moriarty goal the visitors struck by for a goal of their own and matched the home side for most of the first half. However the Legion defence once again showed strongly and with David Gleeson not putting a ball astray from kickouts the last 10 minutes of the first half saw a steady stream of points from the Legion forwards to leave the halftime score Legion 1-8 Currow 1-2. Just as in the game against Kenmare the week before the Legion had to face into a strong wind but apart from a short spell they steadily improved and were rewarded with another Tom Moriarty goal & with Jack O Neill excelling at midfield the supply of good ball led to Colm Ó Cuiv cleverly flicking to the

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Sport

evening. Commiserations to all involved.

Get well wishes to Eoin O’ Mahony who fractured his collar bone in the game and good wishes also are extended to Niall Sertutxa, who fractured his collarbone in a soccer game last week. We look forward to seeing you both back on the playing fields very soon.

Lotto Jackpot Draw: The next Lotto jackpot draw for €13,800 will take place in Griffin’s Bar, Castlemaine on April 7th.

Fossa GAA

Beaufort Mid Kerry Under 21 Championship winners 2017.

Currow net to open a 9pt. gap. Good Performances again all round and non better than Ciarán Lyne who put in a fine shift.

U14 COUNTY LEAGUE Killarney Legion 5-16 Kenmare Shamrocks 2-10. A sound start to the county league campaign saw the u14’s get a good win over Kenmare in Derreen.

LÁ DON DIALANN A date for the diary - our church gate collection will be held on Easter Sunday so we would ask members to submit their names for the different church masses.

FIXTURE As Kerry have qualified for the National League final the county league game against Kilcummin will now be played on Saturday 8th.April at 6 p.m in Derreen,and we wish Kerry good luck in the final.

LOTTO Winning no’s - 7,10,14,27. No winner.

Next weeks jackpot €7,600. Draw on Sunday 9th April.

Spa Club GAA

Coiste na nÓg Spa U-12 boys played their first game in the County league away to Duagh. We have 2 teams this year with a panel of nearly 30 players. We won one game and drew the other game.

Every one of the boys played to a high standard and they are reaping the rewards of training hard every Wednesday evening. Training this Wednesday the 5th of April at 6pm.

Upcoming Fixtures Senior Co League Saturday 8th April at 6pm, Listowel Emmets V Spa away.

Tuesday 4th April, East Kerry SuperLeague (Back Game). Tuesday 4th April at 6.30, Listry v Spa away, Intermediate Championship. Easter Sunday 16th April at 2.30pm, Spa v Castleisland home. Juniors, Tuesday 11th April at 6.45pm, Spa v Glenflesk home.

Minors, Friday 7th April at 6.30pm, Spa v Kenmare home Coiste na nÓg fixtures U-12 Boys Sunday 9th April at 6pm Spa v Cromane home U-16 Boys: Monday 10th April at 7.30 Spa v Scart/Cordal home

Ladies Football U-16 Thursday 6th April at 6pm Spa v Abbeydorney home U-10/U-12 girls Training continues every Sat morn 10-11am. Great to welcome senior player Niamh Clifford as coach with this group.

Lotto: Numbers drawn in the Arbutus 2,11,13,17.

No jackpot winner. Next weeks draw in the Killarney Heights will be for €5000.

County Clean Up: As the county Clean Up day takes place on Saturday, the 8th April, Michael Gleeson wishes to inform that those who want to participate in the greater Lissivigeen area clean should assemble at Lissivigeen National School at 11.00 a.m. Bags and gloves will be provided.

Listry GAA

ALL IRELAND COLLEGE FINAL: Congratulations to Barry Keane, Ballymalis who played in the Hogan Cup Final for St. Brendans College, Killarney on Saturday 1st April in Croke Park against St. Peters College, Wexford. Final score: St Brendan’s 0 -18. St. Peters 0-10. Well done to all the players and management.

SPORTS FIXTURES AND RESULTS: CO. LEAGUE: Listry Seniors football team are playing Kenmare in Listry @ 6pm on Saturday April 8th. Please come and support our team.

KEEL/LISTRY U14s: Congratulations to our U14 on their great win in the 1st County League Game against Listowel on Wednesday 29th in Listowel. Keel/Listry 2-18 Listowel 1-08. Next game is Wednesday V Gneeveguilla in Listry at 7pm.

LISTRY JUVENILES U12: Playing away to Renard Sun 9th @ 6 pm MONTHLY MEETING: Our club monthly meeting for April is on Monday 10th at 9p.m in the clubrooms.

RAG MEETING: Please come along and support our local Listry Greyhound Rag meeting this Sunday 9th in the Kennedy farm, Lahard in aid of a very worthy charity, Kerry Cancer Support

Group.

TABLE QUIZ: Katie Giles has organised a fundraising Table Quiz this Friday night, April 7th in Faha Court at 8pm.

She’s heading off to Uganda doing volunteering with an Irish Organisation called ‘Nurture Africa’.

Milltown / Castlemaine GAA

Monthly Club Meeting: Takes place on Monday April 3rd 2017, in the GAA Clubrooms at 8.30. Please make an effort to come along and have your voice heard in your club.

Senior League: Division 1: Rescheduled Game due to Kerry senior involvement in The League Final.

Our seniors are at home to St. Mary’s on Saturday April 8th with a 6.00 p.m. start. So why not give them your support.

Minor League: Our minors were at home to Kilcummin on Sunday morning (previously set for March 31st).

Well done to them on their super victory. Final score was 4:15 to 2:06.

Under 12’s had their first outing in the Lee Strand County League against Ballmac on Sunday evening last April 2nd. The green team had a super win which kept all the supporters on their toes. The white team were beaten by a very strong side but great credit to them for never giving up. Well done and thank you to Ballymac for two great sporting games.

Our Under 14’s were at home to Kilgarvan/Tousist on March 29th last.

Well done to them on a comprehensive win. Final score was 3:10 to 1:06.

Our Under 16’s are away to Castlegregory on Tuesday evening-April 4th, in Division 2 –Kellihers Toyota Tralee Central Region Competition.

Under 6 fun football continues in Nagle Rice Community hall on Thursday evening for the next week 6-7.

Girls Under 6/8 football training will resume when the weather improves.

Under 21 Final: In the Mid Kerry U21 Championship Final, Milltown Castlemaine were defeated by the narrowest of margins

by Beaufort in Cromane last Saturday

Lotto 2nd April 2017 Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 12, 14.

There was no jackpot winner and the €40. Next weeks jackpot will be €14,400.

Seniors: The seniors played Glenflesk in the last round of the East Kerry Super League on Friday evening, the game ended in a draw on a scoreline of 1-08 apiece.

This means that they have now qualified for the league final against Rathmore on a date to be decided.

NB- Due to Kerry qualifying for the National League final next weekend against Dublin, our county league game against Dromid will now go ahead on Saturday, 8th April at 6pm in Fossa.

Minor County League Div. 3: The minors were defeated by Ballymac on Friday evening in the second last round of the County league, 1-10 to 0-09. They will play Glenflesk in Fossa in the last round on the 18th April at 6.30pm.

Under 16 East Kerry League In our first competitive game of the season we played Dr Crokes in the East Kerry league and it certainly was a game of two halves. At half time we found ourselves trailing, 2-04 to 2 points. It was a combination of a bad start, a lot of turnovers and some poor decision making in front of goal. The half time team talk was very frank and a couple of positional switches were made at the start of the 2nd half. An early goal put a different complexion on the game. Eoin Talbot started to dominate around the middle, ably assisted by Killian Buckley. A brace of goals by Emmett O’Shea followed and within 15 minutes of the restart we found ourselves up a few points and never looked back. Confidence oozed through the team at this stage and we finished the second half without conceding a score, largely down to some fine defending from Ruairi Doyle, Colm Talbot and Richard Wallace. Final score Fossa 4-09, Dr Crokes B 2-04.

Next up we are away to Spa on Monday April 3rd.

Ladies Football: Hard luck to our Fossa players, Anna Clifford and Maud Kelly who were on the Kerry U-16 team which were very unlucky to lose to Tipperary by 1 point on Saturday.

They are two fantastic players who have a huge future ahead of them and no doubt will have much better days ahead.

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