Killarney Advertiser 10th April 2020

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Shock at the passing of local businessman

There was widespread sadness across the county on Tuesday when the news became known that popular businessman Seamus O’Connor had passed away following complications from COVID-19. | By Sean Moriarty

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Last year Seamus opened Kitty O’Sé’s on College St with his partner Eileen, a sister operation to a bar in Kinsale by the same name.

Originally from Kilcummin he had ties to Farmer’s Bridge in Tralee, as well as Boolteens, Castlemaine where his extended family run the Anvil Bar. “We are all in shock,” his brother Neily told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We thought we were over the worst of it – he was moved from intensive care to the recovery stage when he got a heart attack.”

A larger than life character, Seamus was quick with a joke and loved a good singsong.

“There was nothing Seamus loved more

than seeing everyone happy,” Neily added.

“He often went out on a Friday and did not return until Monday, he loved singing and the craic.”

He was also a popular figure in motorsport circles in the county, a former rally co-driver in the 1980s and a champion at Hot Rod racer in the early 1990s.

He was a driving force behind the South Coast Hot Rod Club’s All-Ireland Championship events that ran in the county in the late 1980s.

He turned his attention to business in the '90s, was an on-the-road agent for Lee Strand Creamery in Tralee before he took over the Castle Bar in Castlemaine and later the Anvil Bar which is still run by son Stephen and Stephen’s mother Elizabeth.

“He had a great enterprising brain and

“Stay the hell away” warns local councillor | By Sean Moriarty One of the greatest supporters of tourism in Killarney has given a stark warning to people who might be considering visiting the town over the Easter weekend in the midst of the current crisis.

Cllr Donal Grady is telling people to “stay the hell away”, and has raised concerns after reports online booking agency Airbnb is still offering vacancies in the Killarney area.

The independent councillor has always been very welcoming to tourists in the town and has worked behind the scenes to promote the town locally and internationally.

His change of attitude is driven by concerns that visitors to the town will spread

the virus and that the people of Killarney need to be protected.

“The second this is over we welcome you all with open arms but for now stay the hell away and stop the cross-infection of this awful thing," he told the Killarney Advertiser. "People are fighting for their lives.”

Operators of Airbnb services in Killarney are flouting current COVID-19-imposed restrictions according to Grady who is fielding four and five calls a day from concerned residents who believe the online booking service, which offers rooms in private houses and apartments, is as busy as ever in the town.

An investigation by the Killarney Advertiser revealed that there are over 20 Killarney-based properties promoting

High-speed chase ends in arrest A high-speed car chase in Killarney on Wednesday morning resulted in the arrest and court appearance of a juvenile driver. | By Sean Moriarty SADNESS: Popular businessman Seamus O'Connor sadly passed away this week following complications with COVID-19.

was unreal at spotting an opportunity and making it work."

Seamus is survived by his partner Eileen, his children Louise, Stephen, Cora and Owen, their mother Elizabeth, and his grandchildren Rhea, Alysha, Lucia and Esme, his mother Brenda, brothers Paddy, Thady, Michael, Peter, Neily and Thomas, sisters Siobhán, Helen and Brenda and wide extended family and a large circle of friends.

He was predeceased by his father Jimmy and brother Joe. A private memorial Mass took place for Seamus on Wednesday, but a public celebration of his life will take place at a later date once the current crisis is over. availability in the town over the Easter weekend.

Prices range from €50 to €127 per night for a booking commencing on Good Friday and ending on Easter Monday at a time when all hotels in the locality have been forced to close in order to stop the spread of the virus.

The booking website does advise to check with individual properties before travelling and to obey HSE travel guidelines.

“They are inviting the virus into town.

We must shut them down,” Grady told the Killarney Advertiser. “On Wednesday of this week the Glebe Car park was full of cars – 90 percent of them had out of county registrations.”

Grady also called for the airports to be shut down except for essential services like food and medical distribution or getting Irish people home from other countries.

“What is stopping people coming from England and going to their holiday homes all over Kerry for the Easter break?” he added.

Local gardai were alerted by Newcastle West gardai after a car failed to stop at a checkpoint near the West Limerick town.

In the early hours of the morning, Gardai in Killarney spotted the car – believed to a blue Opel – and gave chase.

The driver drove into the Arbutus Estate, just off Park Road where he crashed his car into a local resident’s parked car.

He tried to escape on foot but was apprehended at the scene by local Gardai.

He was arrested and charged under various juvenile acts and appeared in Tralee District Court on Wednesday where he was subsequently bailed and told to re-appear there at a later date.

“This incident came to a successful conclusion,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We want people to know we are keeping them safe. We are still dealing with criminal cases as well as managing COVID-19 situations.”

The arrested juvenile is believed to be from Dublin but has family living in the Killarney area.

STAY WAY: Cllr Donal Grady is telling people to stay away from Killarney over the Easter break to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Biker provides rapid community response | By Sean Moriarty A Killarney motorcycle enthusiast is providing vital support to vulnerable people in her community by delivering meals and medicines.

BIRTHDAY WITH A DIFFERENCE: Sheila O'Leary from Headford enjoyed her 90th celebrations, although it was different from what she had originally planned.

Drive-by birthday for 90-year-old Sheila With beeping horns and traffic back to back - it certainly wasn’t the 90th celebrations one Headford lady had planned – but Sheila O’Leary certainly will remember it! | By Michelle Crean Sheila from Beheenagh, who has eleven children, 26 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren was hoping for a large family gathering in the Height Hotels in Killarney, where she celebrated her 80th in style. She was hoping to be joined by her sister Ana Nash from London who was due to travel over with 10 family members.

Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, Sheila who lives at home with her son Fr Gerard, is ‘cocooning’ and thought there would be no way to mark the very special day.

However, her family had other plans and surprised with a ‘drive-by birthday’ instead as they beeped and waved before physically distancing in the yard of her home to sing ‘Happy Birthday’. The moment was captured on video on the day by her granddaughter Muiríosa O’Leary.

“The drive-by birthday idea was by her son Dan O’Leary,” Sheila’s grandson Padraig O’Sullivan told the Killarney Advertiser.

“She's cocooning at home but came out to the back door to blow out the candles of her cake which was made by her granddaughter and godchild Sheila.”

Video messages were compiled by her granddaughter Mary O’Sullivan which included loving words from her family, neighbours and friends, including her grandson Conor Dineen all the way from Dubai.

“We actually had to have one more blast of ‘Happy Birthday’ before we left the yard for her granddaughter Mary Lane who turned 32 the same day!”

For now a bigger celebration is postponed with the family hoping they can get-together in August or late September once the health restrictions are lifted.

WHAT A SURPRISE: Sheila O'Leary from Headford loved the unusual surprise 'drive-by' last Friday for her 90th birthday.

Fiona Carroll from Mill Road has been riding a motorcycle for 10 years after the annual Killarney BikeFest on her doorstep sparked a new interest in the hobby she chose to mark her 40th birthday.

“I lost my husband to cancer over 10 years ago, he was diagnosed on his 40th birthday so I wanted to do something special on mine. I went to the festival, asked could I go for a passenger ride on one of the bikes and that is where it all started."

Fiona’s son Daniel is a member of Killarney Legion GAA Club and the famous town team is a member of the Kerry County Council supported Kerry Public Participation Network (KPPN), an umbrella group for sporting and volunteer organisations in the county.

When the Council set up its COVID-19 Community Response Forum, every club with the PPN was automatically included.

“My son plays football with the club, I am not even a member, but the club is very good at pulling in people when they need people to help. They know I did other charity work on the bike and that is how I got called in,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.

Fiona is a regular participant in the annual Christmas Charity Motorbike toy run which is organised by motorcycle clubs in Killarney and Tralee.

The Mill Road woman uses her Harley Davidson Road King to collect shopping and medicine for local people who are currently cocooning.

“All of the people I am helping are within my own 2km,” she added. “Legion got this off the ground very quickly and I now have regulars who call me direct and I can respond to their needs."

A typical day for Fiona would involve fielding phone calls from her regulars and working out what needs to done or what needs to be collected in town.

“One lady out in Muckross rang me to collect shopping and a prescription but I was able to get all that done in the one run,” she added. “I know what it's like, my own parents are cocooning in Wexford and I just want to help people when I can. “

RIDE ON: Fiona Carroll collects medicine from Eoin Reen of Reen's Pharmacy in College Square. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

DELIVERY: Fiona O'Carroll dropping off Denis Tagney's weekly shopping. Photo Valerie O'Sullivan

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Cardiac Unit redeployed to help with volunteer effort | By Sean Moriarty Members of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) will continue to assist in a volunteer capacity despite being temporarily stood down by the HSE.

MAYOR'S MESSAGE: Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Michael Gleeson has a message for the people of Killarney.

A letter to the people of Killarney from the Mayor

As Easter approaches, our county is experiencing a new and very challenging reality.

Some of us are cocooned, some are hospitalised and social distancing is the new norm. Streets and roads are almost empty. Hotels, shops, restaurants and entertainment centres stand silent and locked to all and sundry.

Easter, the time of year that traditionally signalled the really vibrant beginning of the tourist season in Kerry, will this year be eerily silent.

The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging each one of us individually and all of us as a community and how we respond will have a lasting impact for better or worse.

We are very aware of and acknowledge the dedication, in terribly trying circumstance, of all who work in our hospitals, nursing homes and caring for people in their own homes.

We salute their courage and compassion.

We thank our Gardaí for their public service and we are deeply grateful to Bishop Ray Browne, our priests and ministers of religion for continuing to proclaim their good news.

Buíochas le múinteoirí who educate from a distance. Thanks too to all who continue to serve us in shops and pharmacies.

You are lifesavers at many important levels.

On behalf of all in the Municipal District, I thank the various media outlets for keeping us informed and advised.

A special mention for Council staff who

keep our streets clean and the services operational.

Sadly, we hear stories of some people behaving in a manner that puts lives at risk. I ask each person of whatever age to behave with respect for themselves and their neighbours. We are all being asked to make the necessary sacrifices for these few weeks in order that all of us will have a bright and prosperous future.

Each one of us, each day, can make a difference and help to ease the pain of isolation and dispel the fear of loneliness.

Please make that phone call and say a happy hello.

Easter is the season of new beginnings, the season of joy and the season of resurrection. We must not, by our attitude or behaviour, allow it to become one of death and despair. If we all do our own best we will in due course return to a life more normal.

As Mayor I thank you and I wish each of you good health and happiness. I know that together we will overcome the present great challenge and then work to restore our special place to where it properly belongs.

Guím Beannnachtai na Cásca ar gach duine. Gléas tú féin i neart Dé mar do luamhaire.

MICHEAL GLEESON, Mayor of Killarney Municipal District

The Killarney Advertiser understands that KCRU cannot now act as a first responder to cardiac cases in the Killarney region as they risk contacting COVID-19 from a potential patient.

Up until restrictions were put in place last month, the unit acted as first responders to cardiac patients.

They were under the control of the HSE’s regional ambulance base and their prime purpose was to provide assistance while the patient waited for an ambulance.

This intermediate service has now been withdrawn but KCRU members will continue to help local community groups and are now linked with the Kerry Community Response Advisory Group (KCRAG).

KCRU volunteers said there was no need for concern and that these cardiac incidents would be dealt with through normal 999 services.

Additionally, KCRU has placed two new defibrillators in key locations in town – outside the Ilona Louise Hair Salon and on the grounds of the Kingfisher Lodge Guesthouse on Lewis Road – to comple-

KEY LOCATIONS. Killarney Cardiac Response Unit has placed two new defibrillators in key locations in town.

ment the 18 other units scattered all over Killarney and its hinterland.

“We are now linked in with Kerry Volunteer Centre and many of our team are available to assist as needed,” Carole Moran, PRO of the KCRU, said. “We must praise the wonderful efforts of so many groups who have been providing support so far and also to An Garda Síochána who have been supporting communities throughout this crisis.”

Kerry Community Response Advisory Group has also set up a freephone number - 1800 807 009 – for those who may require non-medical or emergency assistance in the coming weeks.

Members of the public can also text ‘SUPPORT’ followed by their name to 50555 or e-mail covidsupport@kerrycoco.ie available 8am to 8pm seven days a week.

SOCIAL DISTANCING: Social distancing is as important as ever, especially this Bank Holiday weekend. There's signage in Killarney House and Gardens to show the public how far apart we should be from one another. Our thanks to Brendan Caffrey who sent us in this image. Brendan works in High Street and noticed the sign last week. "I regularly run in the National Park and I think it's a great idea to promote and remind people about social distancing," he said.

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Killarney Looking Good seeks creative ideas With many volunteers restricted at the moment and missing the vital work they do in the community, Killarney Looking Good Committee has come up with an idea of how to keep people involved.

The committee this week said that they want to try to engage their dedicated volunteers and others who may now have time to involve themselves in the project side of tidy towns.

“Community has never been so important and we need to look forward with hope and plan for a time after COVID-19,” Yvonne Quill from the Killarney Looking Good Committee said.

“We feel this is a great opportunity for the community young and old to reveal its creative talent and to come up with a plan for a project that will enhance our town!”

This project proposal should include the initial idea or concept, the potential location, a short list of what needs to be done to develop and implement the project, a rough estimate of costs, and a timeframe for completion on a maximum of three pages, she explained.

“The following are the criteria for projects covered by Tidy Towns, but we will consider all submissions; Community Involvement & Planning, Built Envi-

ronment & Streetscape, Landscaping & Open Spaces, Wildlife, Habitats & Natural Amenities, Tidiness & Litter Control, Sustainability, Residential Streets & Housing Areas and Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes.”

“You are encouraged to develop a project proposal that you think would enhance Killarney for locals and visitors.

This could include art, heritage, planting, biodiversity and sustainability. We are wide open to proposals and suggestions.”

Some of the projects completed by the Committee in recent times include planting on Mission Road, signage in and around the Deenagh, wooden animals by the Deenagh, murals, swift boxes, a series of walks and talks and campaigns around cigarette butts and dog fouling.

“The Looking Good Committee will assess the project proposals and if considered deliverable and within the remit of Tidy Towns, as funding becomes available we will work with you in relation to implementing the project.

Entry, by April 30, can be made by email to killarneylookinggood@gmail. com or should be posted to Killarney Looking Good c/o Town Hall.

“If you are cocooning we can arrange for collection.”

Killarney author releases comedy novel to lift spirits | By Sean Moriarty A Killarney writer has just released his second book – a dark comedy on the shenanigans of a local election campaign – and he is hoping it will lift spirits of local people during the current crisis.

Mike O’Connor has just released a hard copy version of ‘Crazy Emerald’, the story of a murdered local politician, the subsequent by-election and the local garda’s effort to solve the crime.

He describes it as a “a dark comedy with plenty of slapstick humour”.

It is his second book, his previous one ‘Bad Faith’ set in the early 1990s tells the story of a moving statue that correctly predicts the lotto numbers.

Mike, who lives on the Tralee Road and works in the SPX Dollinger factory in Tiernaboul, writes comedic novels as a hobby and hopes that his latest offering will offer some lighter moments in the current crisis.

“Some people like to come home in the evening and watch television but I prefer

NEW BOOK: Mike O'Connor reading the online version of 'Crazy Emerald' which is now available in hard copy like his previous work 'Bad Faith' which he is holding.

to write,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“This will definitely take people’s mind off the current news and there is only so much news and Netflix people can watch.

‘Crazy Emerald’ was previously only available as a downloadable e-book but can now be ordered in hardcopy format from www.amazon.com: Crazy-Emerald-Mike-O'Connor.

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| By Sean Moriarty Fáilte Ireland will cut some of its annual charges to members to help offset some of the financial burdens caused by COVID-19 restrictions.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Volunteer Tony O’Connor preparing for his Meals on Wheels run using the 'Social Spin' car made available by Faha Court Bar and Restaurant.

Meals on wheels service saved by the community

A volunteer-run meals on wheels service faced been taken off the road until members of the local community stepped in to save the service. | By Sean Moriarty Listry Community Council has been running the service for the last 10 years and each Monday, Wednesday and Friday they deliver meals to around 20 vulnerable households in the area.

The majority of the volunteer group falls into an older age group category and when Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced recently that everyone over 70 needs to cocoon to protect themselves from the virus, Listry Community Council found themselves facing a shortfall of drivers.

Council members put out a request in the local community and several people including members of the local GAA club and recently unemployed people volunteered their time and were able to keep the vital service going.

“The result is we now have a much

younger driver group,” Listry Community Council Chairman Tony Darmody told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We now have 20 drivers on a threeweek rota and because they come from a GAA coaching or other backgrounds like that, they were already Garda vetted.”

Meanwhile, the local Faha Court Hotel has donated its 'Social Spin' vehicle to the cause.

The bar was one of two Kerry pubs to offer the service where punters at the bar can be driven to and from the pub by a team of volunteer drivers on the rota.

With the bar currently closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, their Skoda Suberb was no longer in use so it was donated to Listry Community Council to use as a delivery vehicle for the duration of the crisis.

The hotel and hospitality industry was one of the first to take a hit when Taoiseach Leo Varadkar closed all pubs on March 15.

Hotels and bars in Killarney were forced to close their doors and lay-off thousands of staff.

Tourism in Kerry directly employs almost 16,000 people and it contributes over €600 million to the local economy. The Kerry IHF branch has over one hundred hotels and guesthouses as members.

Each job in the sector is responsible for half of another job in associated trades like the food supply chain and taxis.

A conservative estimate suggests that over 25,000 people in Kerry are affected by the tourism industry shutdown alone and this figure does not include third-party trades like garages who would supply repairs and fuel to the car hire industry.

Fáilte Ireland has triggered a number of initiatives that will deliver almost €3 million back to Irish tourism businesses.

These include refunds of accommodation registration charges and trade show participation fees, as well as the abolition of a range of other promo-

tional fees and charges for the remainder of 2020.

The tourism body is working closely with hotels to ensure staff are getting the correct welfare payments and that employers are aware of a range of Revenue schemes put in place to help them survive the current crisis and be ready for reopening.

Fáilte Ireland is also working on a host of health and well-being projects and is launching educational and training material for hotel management and staff.

“I appreciate that as businesses are closed, there will be very little, if any work for many employees. With this in mind, we will be developing and publishing a range of employee training and engagement resources to help employers and employees make positive use of time during this difficult period,” Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland, said.

“It is also very important that we look after our physical and mental well-being at this time. You will also find some new guidelines in the HR Risk section of our online support hub on how to engage with your employees during this time to support their well-being. We are here to help so if there is an area of support you think the tourism industry urgently needs, please don't hesitate to contact the Business Supports team.”

Fáilte Ireland’s Business Supports team can be contacted by email on business. supports@failteireland.ie or call our support desk on Lo Call 1800-242 473, Monday – Friday 9am–5pm.

Man charged for laundering more than €90,000 A 58-year old man was before Tralee District Court on Wednesday, charged with laundering more than €90,000 and Sterling currency.

Thomas Coffey of 192 Ballyspillane, Killarney, was arrested and charged on Wednesday morning by an officer from the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB).

The officer told Judge David Waters that she charged Mr Coffey with a single count under the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act. Thomas Coffey is charged with converting, transferring, handling, acquiring, possessing or using €87,850 and £5,610 in Sterling while

knowing, believing or being reckless as to whether or not it was the proceeds of criminal conduct.

Sergeant Miriam Mulhall-Nolan applied for Mr Coffey to be remanded in custody with consent to bail on certain conditions. She said gardaí had received directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) that the case is to be dealt with on indictment before the circuit criminal court.

Solicitor Padraig O’Connell, for Mr Coffey, said he was consenting to those bail conditions. He said the arrest was by arrangement.

Mr Coffey will be back in court again on May 6, when a book of evidence is expected be served on him.

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SNA redeployment drive requires clarity | By Sean Moriarty Local Special Needs Assistants say they need clarification as they face redeployment within the Health Care Centre.

Many SNAs are currently without work since schools closed last month but they could be reassigned within the Civil Service to help the national fight against COVID-19.

Some of the tasks they could undertake in the coming weeks include contact tracing of those who have been exposed to the disease.

There are other concerns, as they are qualified care assistants, that they could be redeployed on to the frontline and be expected to work in highly volatile situations.

The confusion arises out of an HSE directive where they were told they would need Garda vetting as “frontline” workers.

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire is calling for clarity on the matter.

"SNAs need to be confident in how their welfare will be ensured in any such redeployment, to understand how social distancing can be applied and that they will not be expected to undertake tasks they

are not qualified to perform," he said.

“Much of this confusion arises from a template form for Garda vetting that SNAs received in advance of their redeployment, which described them as 'Healthcare Assistants'.”

Marie Carroll is a SNA at St Francis’ Special School in Beaufort.

She and her colleagues are worried that they could be assigned to roles in hospitals to take pressure off nursing staff.

“Some of us are very nervous,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.

Other concerns include the lack of support for families and children now that they are unable to attend school every day.

“The children need a structure to their day, their families need a break too, and this is very difficult for everyone,” she added. “We are an asset to the children and the family and that role needs to be maintained.”

One option that is being looked at is a form of online teaching, similar to what primary and secondary school teachers are offering their students.

“We operate a very structured timetable for the students and this has to be maintained, it can be done online and will take the pressure off parents who are now full-time carers too,” she added.

Gardai seize €1,000 of cannabis from town centre apartment | By Sean Moriarty A garda foot patrol in Killarney town led to the seizure of over €1,000 worth of suspected cannabis after smelling the drug while passing a town centre apartment last Saturday.

Two gardai were on a foot patrol when they smelt cannabis coming from a window of the apartment.

During the course of the search, the Gardaí discovered a small tent which contained lights and fans, €1000 worth

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of cannabis plants and cannabis herb, a suspected pellet gun, pellets and drug paraphernalia.

“The guards were on the ball,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser. “They set up a surveillance operation and later secured a search warrant where they discovered a quantity of the drug, the pellet gun and a cultivation system.”

The goods were seized during the course of the operation and while there have been no arrests so far, a full investigation is underway.

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Columnist ANNE LUCEY gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond

Can the BCG vaccine protect us from the virus?

A new hope is the BCG, the solution for the scourge of the TB epidemic which ravaged families in this country, but also I suspect it boosted immune systems in those that did not fall victim.

A vaccine that’s been used to prevent tuberculosis is being given to healthcare workers in Melbourne to see if it will protect them against the Coronavirus.

It is a hopeful sign. I wrote this last week and since then trials have been gathering strength. Since 2015, and a worldwide shortage, the BCG is no longer routinely given in this country.

Kerry to its credit kept the immunisation going far longer than Cork which exited the programme in 1972. Many Killarney babies were born in Cork, and were routinely administered with the BCG at the dispensary.

FEWER CASES

The Irish Times reported a study of 178 countries by an Irish medical consultant at the University of Texas in Houston shows countries with vaccination programmes – including Ireland – have far fewer Coronavirus cases by a factor 10, compared to where BCG programmes are no longer deployed, and a death rate of far less too.

The centralisation and even regionalisation of the health system has clearly not benefited us, and Kerry had a stronger hand when it could determine its own fate.

In Northern Italy, the Veneto region with its own health system has done far better than neighbouring Lombardy which has much more private health care and bigger hospitals.

Veneto tested, isolated, kept people at home, and was reluctant to hospi-

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The high rates among healthcare workers and nursing homes in our pandemic is quite shocking

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One of the strange paradoxes of this time is that with high shop counters, new formality and shopping once a week, we are back in the first half of the 20th century to cure the ills of the global age!

talise. Lombardy has a death rate of 17.6 percent while Veneto’s stands at 5.6 percent.

HIGH RATES

The high rates among healthcare workers and nursing homes in our pandemic is quite shocking here.

Are the sins of our State coming back to bite us in a crisis?

In terms of learning, people speak of the three Rs- “reading, writing and arithmetic”. I wonder might it be a good idea going forwards to talk about the three “Hs” in terms of just and good society – “health, housing and h-education”?

Danny was saying what a lot of us were thinking Now I was intrigued at the public criticism of Danny Healy-Rae for not thanking China for sending us the virus. This was after Danny thanked China for the gowns and “stuff” - many of which were faulty and had to be sent back!

The viciousness of the reaction by some conveyed Danny as offending a great benefactor!

I recoiled from the criticism if only because Danny was saying what a lot of us were thinking. And then what do I come across but a report by a serious London ‘think tank’ that recommends China should be sued under international law for trillions of dollars for its initial cover-up of the Coronavirus

pandemic for death and economic damage.

The report, ‘Coronavirus Compensation?’ by The Henry Jackson Society, suggests China could be sued under 10 possible legal avenues, including the International Health Regulations, which were beefed up after the SARS outbreak, which China also tried to cover up.

So, the Kilgarvan TD is more in tune with global economics and law than he is given credit. A prophet is never recognised in his own country.

In western Europe we have put ourselves in the unenviable position of no longer manufacturing a great deal and so we are hugely beholden to a

Danny Healy-Rae

very far off country. I was listening to BBC Radio 4 a lot this week and they are forecasting that after the virus, centres of production will move back into Europe. Robots will keep down the cost of labour, as it was cheap labour that made China and India etc.,

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A museum of tourism?

The depressing sameness and monotony of this global story – in local, national and international press as the stories and graphs are more or less the same – got me thinking of tourism and how the great lifeline for many has been cut off, not just in terms of the economy but of escapism for tourists themselves.

We travel to see what is different.

Tourism is not just economic, or about making beds or selling food or tours.

If it could be tweaked to ensure better livelihoods, tourism is a wonderful uplifting industry. At a time of turning tourists away, might this be an opportunity to sow the seed in this town for a museum of tourism and of the tourist? A place which would record the earliest tourists, have postcards and books and pics of hotels and boat trips and jaunting cars; of hotel staff and of visitors famous and not so famous? Of old menus and uniforms? And one that is interactive that would allow visitors to go in and leave their mark and write about what Killarney means to them. I bet you would get some lovely stories.

Donal Horgan from Lewis Road in his books on Victorian tourism from the late 1980s has done some great ground work on it.

There has been nothing much since.

It might be something to chew on now that we all have more time, alongside that old chestnut I am always trying to roast – a third level catering and tourism college for Killarney.

so attractive. There is hope, as I said last week, for rural Ireland.

As long as we don’t lose the run of ourselves and turn into some kind of totalitarian State, with too many “emergency powers” handed over, for too long. These are dangerous times in more ways than one, me thinks.

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Killarney Parish Easter Message

SHINE A LIGHT: Tralee's Ashe Memorial Hall gets in some practice ahead of Saturday night's Shine a Light nationwide solidarity message. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Town Hall to light up as part of nationwide solidarity message | By Sean Moariarty Killarney Town Hall is one of several landmark buildings that will light up on Saturday night to send a nationwide message of solidarity.

RTE is calling on the whole country to “shine a light this Saturday at 9pm to create a moment of solidarity in our battle against the COVID-19 pandemic".

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are set to shine their light from the Áras. Government buildings will light up with a host of national and local public buildings across the island shining their beacon lights, along with Irish embassies and missions around the world.

Local buildings include Killarney Town Hall, as well as the Ashe Memorial Hall and County Buildings in Tralee.

Locals and individuals and invited to participate too by being as creative as they wish to either power their phone torches, flashlights, leave a candle safely in the window or even put up Christmas lights, to participate in the initiative from wherever they are.

RTÉ will be creating special content on TV, radio and online to mark this coming together and share the moment of light during what is a dark time for many.

“This global pandemic is affecting each

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and every person in our society so let's come together for this moment where we can express solidarity with each other while we remain separated from friends and family," RTÉ Director-General Dee Forbes said.

"Let's light up our homes or light a candle to remember all of those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and their loved ones. Let's also remember and thank our key frontline staff for their ongoing heroic work throughout this crisis. Light reaches across all boundaries and as we watch the light flicker, perhaps we will see a glimmer of hope, in this time of fear and distancing.”

Coverage begins on RTÉ Radio 1 at 8.30pm with Shine Your Light presented by John Creedon featuring music from some of the country’s finest artists including Martin Hayes and Glen Hansard, and poetry from Moya Cannon.

At 9pm, RTÉ will broadcast a short live special on RTÉ One television, RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ Player and RTE.ie/culture to share this moment.

It will also broadcast images from around the country as families, individuals and workers shine their light, along with local and national public buildings and embassies around the world, joining in solidarity with their communities and loved ones near and far.

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It doesn’t feel right to say Happy Easter this year.

During the past month people everywhere added new words to their vocabulary – cocooning, self-isolation, social distancing, pandemic, COVID-19.

I am sure that I am not the only one who has listened to the thoughts of people who have not only been anxious and worried but also deeply frightened by the pandemic. So many people have asked me how to reconcile these feelings with our faith in God. One response I heard during these past days makes a perfect connection between our faith and the precautions we have been urged to take. I was reminded that health officials have urged we wash our hands frequently for 60 seconds.

One way to do it without watching the clock is to say the Lord’s Prayer – the Our Father. That prayer literally takes a minute. But just don’t time it, focus on the words, it’s about forgiveness, avoiding temptation, deliver us from the evil one.

On a positive note, I have witnessed and heard numerous stories of goodwill, community awareness and community spirit – neighbours, organisations, clubs, individuals, helping one another, organising shopping, medication, household essentials and maintaining contact with one another by phone

MESSAGE: Fr Kieran O'Brien delivers an Easter message to the people of Killarney.

calls to those who are self-isolated, this is faith in action and living the gospel – ‘Love one another as I have loved you’.

We are grateful to those ministering to the sick, your tireless work and self-sacrifice is valued and does not go unnoticed. For family members living abroad it is an anxious time for your families..

I look forward to the day when we can be together in our churches. It will come. In this time of need, pray for each other.

May you be safe, may you be healthy, may you feel loved, may you have hope, knowing that better days are coming.

Fr Kieran O’Brien,

Adm. Killarney Parish

Killarney Gardai were out in force on Thursday (yesterday) ensuring that public complied with travel restrictions introduced as part of COVID-19 public health guidelines. The nationwide operation – Operation Fanacht – will see an extensive network of checkpoints established across the country and will run until this Monday night. Their message is clear: “Stay at home unless your journey is essential as defined by HSE regulations”. They will be paying particular attention to people attempting to travel to holiday homes or public amenities like beaches over the long weekend. Photo: Patrick Rowe

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Reeks Conservation group advises on gorse fires The MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership Project is calling on farmers to adopt different grazing and cultivation practices in an effort to reduce the number of gorse fires in the area. | By Sean Moriarty Farmers traditionally burn their land this time of the year to kill off winter foliage and to allow new grass growth for the season ahead, but it is illegal and causes widespread disruption to local communities and the Fire Service.

Last week the Fire Service was called out to 16 different incidents in a 24-hour period. With emergency services already under serious pressure as a result of COVID-19, these fires are causing even greater havoc in the county.

The MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership Project, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, says there are other options available and are calling on farmers and landowners to make contact with them so they offer the correct advice.

One of the problems is the change in farming practices in recent years. Traditionally sheep and cattle shared the same grazing lands on higher ground and each type of animal would eat different species of grass helping to maintain a natural cull in unwanted scrubland and gorse.

Certain breeds of cattle would naturally eat gorse and also Molinia known locally as Fionnán, but sheep would not eat these types of grass.

“This is important as both Molinia and gorse can become dominant on the landscape and then become a fuel source for wildfires, as both burn easily and quickly

in dry conditions,” Patricia Deane, Manager of the MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership Project told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Having suitable cattle graze, and where the terrain is suitable, even over a short period of time, can help reduce the fuel load of an area, and helps ensure that controlled burning is not then required.

“Uncontrolled burning can cause extensive damage and have devastating impacts on natural habitats and species-from birds to wildlife, forestry and soil. Gorse fires, in particular, generate massive heat and can also cause serious damage or loss altogether of mosses found in upland areas. This can then result in poorer water quality, flooding and erosion.”

The MacGillycuddy Reeks EIP project is working with a number of landowners in the Reeks area to help manage and increase the habitat quality of the land.

The landowners are being offered training in habitat awareness and management, talks will be arranged, once restrictions are lifted, on “controlled burning” as well as practical measures such as introducing suitable breeds of cattle and controlled grazing.

The project will also visit schools in the area to share information and increase awareness of this Special Area of Conservation.

To find out more contact the project manager Patricia Deane at pdeane@ skdp.net.

MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership Project manager Patricia Deane with Mary Toomey (Project Ecologist) on the MacGillycuddy Reeks with local landowners before restrictions were put in place.

Local lad's music video has a chance at Hollywood | By Michelle Crean A music video by a local lad could have a chance at being screened in Hollywood if it receives enough votes.

His ‘Catch a Rat’ music video has been selected to be screened at the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions.

From this Sunday, at 10pm the film will be available for viewing for one week only on Vimeo on Demand as part of the festival.

Those involved include Grigoriy Geniyevskiy from Killarney and his friends from Cork which include Ronan Burke, John Healy and Ivan Rodriguez, who

make up the band ‘Gilbert or the Unfathomable Loneliness of the Deep Space Prospector’.

Grigoriy worked as cameraman and editor for the video and is hoping with the public’s help to get votes to get it to America.

“With your help, we could have a chance at winning this festival which allows for our film to be shown in Pinewood Studios, London and Raleigh Studios, Hollywood,” Grigoriy said.

“Keep an eye out for updates in the following days such as how you can support and vote for us!”

Fassbender production gets early on-demand release | By Sean Moriarty Film fans will have a chance to see Killarney man Michael Fassbender’s new movie after his production company DMC decided to bring forward its ‘on-demand release’.

‘Calm with Horses’, a story of an ex-boxer who is a drug dealer’s right-hand man and the family and the relationship issues his choice work causes, was due for cinema release in mid-March but didn't happen due to COVID-19 restrictions put in place.

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019 and made its Irish premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival earlier this year.

Produced by local Hollywood A-lister Michael Fassbender, in association with Element Pictures, the film was shot in counties Clare and Galway last year.

“Due to circumstances beyond everyone’s control, the film’s release along with all other new releases has been affected by cinema closures. Element Distribution thoughts are with all our industry friends and colleagues at this time and we really look forward to supporting our

ON SET: Michael Fassbender's production company DMC is behind 'Calm with Horses' which is getting an early on-demand release.

cinema partners once again as soon as it is possible to do so,” said a spokesperson for Element.

“In the meantime, in order to give audiences at home an opportunity to view ‘Calm with Horses’, Element Distribution have brought forward the films on-demand release to April 27.”

The film will be available on a broad range platforms including iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Sky Store, Virgin Media, Talk Talk, BT TV, Curzon Home Cinema, BFI Player, Rakuten TV and Volta.

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Hospital staff worried public may not be adhering to guidelines Hospital staff at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) are appealing to members of the public to follow Government guidelines relating to social distancing and hygiene, to ensure that they do not contribute to spreading the Coronavirus.

Every department and service in UHK: medical, nursing, allied health professionals, support staff, management and administration staff, have been working incredibly hard to prepare for and accommodate COVID-19 patients.

Hospital staff are changing roles, working in areas of the hospital they normally wouldn’t, adapting their practice and learning new skills – all to make sure that UHK is as prepared as it can be for the inevitable increase in patients presenting to the hospital.

However, staff at the hospital are worried that some members of the public may not be adhering to the guidelines and restrictions introduced by the Government to combat the COVID-19 virus.

“The best way to minimise the risk of

COVID-19 is to simply to stay at home,” Dr Niamh Feely, Clinical Director at University Hospital Kerry, said.

“We want to remind members of the public to adhere to the Government’s measures, which were put in place to ensure your safety. Failure to follow these guidelines will put extra pressure on the hospital system, which unfortunately could seriously impact you, your family, your neighbours or friends and this is the last thing any of us want.

“Most people are doing their very best to ensure their own safety and that of others and we thank you for this. However, there may be some members of the public who are not adhering to the advice. We are appealing to people to think before they act and to ask themselves if their journey is necessary, are they keeping the appropriate distance, following cough etiquette and washing their hands.

The pathway through this challenge lies in all our hands.”

People are asked to visit www.hse.ie to receive the latest guidance and updates relating to COVID-19.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club stalwart laid to rest There was great sadness in the Milltown/Castlemaine area over the weekend when the passing of former Kerry footballer John Burke was announced.

John, who was the current president of Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club, was described as "a club stalwart" and a "GAA man to the core".

Coming from a footballing stronghold of Ballygamboon Lower, Castlemaine that also included his brothers Jim and Willie (RIP), John was a powerful footballer who represented Milltown/ Castlemaine, Mid-Kerry, South Kerry, and Kerry with distinction.

Winning Mid-Kerry Championships in 1957, '61 and '62 brought John to the attention of the Kerry set up and he played with both the Kerry seniors and Kerry juniors in the early 1960s.

His work in the Department of Agriculture brought him to Mayo and South Kerry before he settled in Rathpook, Milltown and after his playing days finished, he took to the club's administration side.

"Long before executives existed, John was the executive of Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club and as Chairman, he oversaw the club capture its first county title when they won the County Novice title in 1979," Club Secretary Mike Carroll said.

"He also selected many a team at every level and was a great advocate of local

STALWART: John Burke, who passed away last week, has been described as a stalwart of the Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club.

talent. A tireless worker for the club, his knowledge and experience helped mould many a future officer and trainer.

John served in administration from the 1970s and was club secretary until the early 2000s or up to the advent of email whichever came first!"

He is survived by his wife Frances, his sons Liam, Sean and Seamus; daughters Maura, Siobhán, Noirín and Deirdre; brother Jim, and sister Nora.

A family funeral, in accordance with HSE guidelines, took place last weekend, but a celebration of John’s life will be organised at a later date.

LIFTING YOUR SPIRITS: Soprano Mary Culloty O'Sullivan is planning to take her singing lessons online to lift people's spirits. Photo: Michelle Crean

Sing along songs to lift your spirits | By Michelle Crean One Killarney lady plans to use her talents to bring music, song and joy into people’s homes.

Soprano Mary Culloty O’Sullivan, says that with all the loneliness and isolation due to COVID-19 she wanted to play her part to bring joy into people’s lives.

So she has moved her vocal classes online for anyone to follow which will include simple fun vocal exercises and songs that everyone knows.

“My choir and my singing groups are missing me and the weekly singing classes so I was asked to post vocal exercises on Facebook,” Mary told the

Killarney Advertiser this week.

“I thought why don’t I post up songs also, so I put it up on FB to see if people would be interested and it has been amazing. People are really looking forward to it!

She began with a class ‘Red is the Rose’ on Wednesday, and plans ‘You Raise me Up’ next Wednesday, April 15 followed by ‘My Favourite Things’ the following Wednesday, April 22.

“On April 29 at 3pm I will be going live with the vocal exercises and roof- lifting version of ‘Ireland’s Call’. Let’s get everyone singing! I hope people will make this part of their day either standing up or sitting down.”

Plans to open community assessment hub in Kerry As part of the significant response to COVID-19 underway across the entire health system, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare plans to open a number of assessment hubs in the community.

One will open in Kerry at the Castleisland Primary Care Centre for patients who have or may have a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 when their GP decides they need a face-to-face clinical assessment.

‘Our aim in setting up the hubs is that anyone who needs a face-to-face clinical assessment can get one in the community, as quickly as possible’, the HSE said.

‘This will help patients who need as-

sessment but who do not need immediate hospital care to avoid referrals to acute hospitals where possible. Once seen at the hub, patients may either be asked to return home, to enter isolation or to attend an acute hospital’.

Other hubs include Cork city – St Mary’s Healthcare campus, Bantry Primary Care Centre, Ballincollig - Old Fort Road, and at The Gilbert Centre in Mallow.

The hubs will open seven days a week, with opening hours expected to be from 8.30am to 7.30pm although this will depend on the level of referrals. It is not possible to make appointments at the hub; this can only be done by your GP or by SouthDoc on Saturday and Sunday.

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By N.K. Jemisin each other as they experience regret and failure, but enough happiness to keep moving on.

Yang told his Twitter followers that the film is a love letter to his family and Asian immigrants, whom he noted are facing a particularly difficult time in America due to current events. Other ‘Tigertail’ stars include Joan Chen, Yo-Hsing Fang, Kuei-Mei Yang, Kunjue Li, and Fiona Fu.

listen Sagun ‘Feathers’ Sagun has announced his new EP ‘Feathers’ set for release today (Friday).

He has shared the lead track from the project ‘It’s Too Late to Keep it Together’ and its accompanying video, in collaboration with Melbourne animation house Studio Showoff. The video is the second in a trilogy and depicts Sagun’s animated character.

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With the new EP, Sagun is pushing his sound into new and unexpected directions. The EP’s focus tracks ‘It’s Too Late to Keep it Together’ and ‘I Miss the Old You’, feature fellow Platoon artists, Kali Claire and The KTNA and speak to an increasingly confident and mature Sagun, an artist ready to let the world into his ever-expanding musical universe.

‘The City We Became’ is the new novel from the author of the ‘Broken Earth’ trilogy.

Five New Yorkers must come together in order to defend their city in the first book of a stunning new series by Hugo award-winning and NYT bestselling author NK Jemisin.

Every city has a soul. Some are as ancient as myths, and others are as new and destructive as children. New York City? She's got five.

But every city also has a dark side.

In Manhattan, a young grad student gets off the train and realises he doesn't remember who he is, where he's from, or even his own name. But he can sense the beating heart of the city, see its history, and feel its power.

In the Bronx, a Lenape gallery director discovers strange graffiti scattered throughout the city, so beautiful and powerful it’s as if the paint is literally calling to her.

A roiling, ancient evil stirs beneath the earth, threatening to destroy the city and her five protectors unless they can come together and stop it once and for all. In Brooklyn, a politician and mother finds she can hear the songs of her city, pulsing to the beat of her Louboutin heels. And they’re not the only ones.

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RTE 2 ; Friday, 9.35pm Two marines based in Cuba stand accused of murdering a comrade-inarms. Three Navy lawyers working on their defence unearth evidence that the soldiers may have been acting under orders, which points to a trail of corruption leading all the way to a top-ranking officer. Drama based on Aaron Sorkin’s stage play, starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Pollack, Jack Nicholson, Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon.

RTE 2; Saturday, 6.35pm A dog is reincarnated as different breeds over several generations, with multiple owners and with a variety of names, but he is fated to be reacquainted, decades later, with his original owner. Comedy drama, starring Dennis Quaid, with the voice of Josh Gad.

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| By Michelle Crean As a way of doing something good to help her community, one Killorglin lady has taken out her sewing machine to make face masks for others.

Susan Moriarty suffers from an autoimmune disease and has been self-isolating to protect her health.

However, as she’s used to being busy on the management committee of Killorglin Rowing Club, the downtime left her feeling very frustrated.

Then, when the Red Cross sent out an appeal for disinfectant and hand sanitisers, Susan, who enjoys quilting with Nicky’s Sewing Shed in Keel and sews as a hobby, suggested making face masks for adults and children.

“I rang Majella Forde in the Red Cross and volunteered to make masks and donate them if they had any use for them,” Susan told the Killarney Advertiser.

“As my previous work background here and UK would be to sort problems, I felt I had to do something. With the donations from people they are helping me to help others in the county and ultimately the

FACE MASKS: Susan Moriarty from Killarney is making face masks for the Red Cross.

country, as we are all in this together.”

However, one obstacle Susan encountered was the lack of elastic.

“Majella was delighted and asked what I needed, I advised that I had plenty of material but needed elastic. Cllr John Francis Flynn also put out an appeal on Facebook for the elastic. People have been brilliant.

I have been getting packages through the post which helps me to make more, as elastic is hard to source at the moment as well.”

She added that Nicky from the sewing shed has also donated character material for the masks for children.

Mother Nature Carries On Former Down footballer and PE teacher, Nicky Barry, who came to Killarney first in 1968 to play music in the Aghadoe Heights for the summer has penned a poem about COVID-19.

Not only is he well-known for training

Fossa, Keel and Dr Crokes football teams in the past, he has also won the Writers' Week humorous essay competition three times. He has had his work published in the Advertiser since 1975, and 'Mother Nature Carries On' is his 934th poem.

Meet Danny and Daisy!

Two little chicks at Maggie's Montessori have hatched in time for Easter.

And they have asked us at the Killarney Advertiser if they could appear in this week's issue to let the children - who have been sent home amid the COVID-19 crisis - know that they have hatched and are missing their little friends.

"The boys and girls from Maggie's Montessori had started incubating us at the end of last month," Danny said.

"They were taking good care of us every day by turning us and giving us water, keeping the temperature just right to enable us to grow. It takes 28

sleeps for us to grow big and strong, but the Coronavirus came to our country so they had to close our preschool.

We hadn’t hatched yet as we had 14 more sleeps to go."

Last week they decided to hatch but there was no boys and girls here to meet them.

"So here we are to say hello!" Daisy said.

"We are eating and drinking now so we are good and ready to go and meet our friends at Kennedy's Pet Farm. Nana Kennedy will be taking good care of us and would like you all to come and visit us soon. We're looking forward to meeting you," love from your feathered friends Danny and Daisy.

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Mother Nature Carries On

By Nicky Barry Like jewels scattered in the fields, spring primroses abound, For they come in early April, in clusters all around.

Along hedgerows and in ditches, and even out in open fields, They blossom profusely, with their auriferous yield.

Above them spring leaves are sprouting green, on chestnut trees, And soon bluebells will proliferate, carpet-like in fields.

Meanwhile all the pubs are closed, and the schools as well, As bug COVID spreads silently, pealing a mute knell.

He’s flitting all around the world, with no respect for age, Striking all before him in a viral rage.

We all may self-isolate, until the streets are bare, But this boyo is voracious, and seeks flesh everywhere.

Like Count Dracula with garlic, he recoils from soap and water, For hygiene is the antidote, to inhibit COVID slaughter.

Meanwhile folks are keeping, a two metre gap between them, When queuing at the checkout, or exchanging greetings.

At times you’d really wonder, if the world’s end is nigh, For Masses have been cancelled, and Paddy’s Day was dry.

But in the midst of all this misery, Mother Nature carries on, Oblivious to the virus, and singing her sweet song!

Ava O’Neill, who turns eight-months-old today (Friday), loves a good read of her weekly Advertiser. She has told her parents Dave and Ciara O’Neill, who are living in Ballydowney Killarney, that her Friday wouldn’t be the same without it! Send us your photos - who’s the youngest - or oldest - reader in your household? We’d love to see them. Email: editor@killarneyadvertiser.ie

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Newborn twins named Covid and Corona A couple from India, who were stopped by police at checkpoints on route to the hospital, have named their newborn babies 'Covid' and 'Corona'.

VIRTUAL MARKETPLACE: To help support small Irish businesses survive the current crisis The Doorstep Market has been launched online.

New virtual marketplace launched to support small Irish businesses More than 120 small independent Irish companies have already registered for The Doorstep Market, a one-stop shop which will enable people to shop local and buy Irish while staying at home.

The initiative, created by volunteers in response to the COVID-19 crisis, was launched this week.

In addition to making it easy for people to support local and buy Irish, the website www.thedoorstepmarket.ie also

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offers a free e-commerce platform so Irish businesses can get online and start trading quickly and easily. Businesses can also use the site to collaborate on offers and deliveries. Consumers can browse a wide variety of Irish products on a single site, while buying from multiple different suppliers in a single transaction.

Despite the current restrictions making it impossible to meet in person, co-founders Grace Tallon and Joe O’Connor have been working closely

together to develop the project over the past week, mostly using video conferencing technologies.

“We’re really excited about the ambitious virtual shopping experience that The Doorstep Market will offer Irish consumers, with a huge and growing selection of Irish products and services,” Grace Tallon, co-founder of The Doorstep Market, said. “We’re encouraging people to stay home and shop local.”

The twins were born in Doctor Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur in early hours of March 27 by caesarean section to parents Vinay and Preeti Verma.

The couple said that they chosen the names associated after the COVID-19 Coronavirus to make the birth all the more memorable and remind them of all the hardships they conquered amid the lockdown and pandemic.

“When the hospital staff also started calling the babies Corona and Covid, we finally decided to name them after the pandemic," said the twins’ mother, Preeti.

However, she added that they might change their babies’ names later on.

US to mine the moon for minerals The President of the United States of America Donald Trump has a lot going on at the minute.

America is about to become the global epicentre of the Coronavirus pandemic and already, over 12,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19.

States like New York, New Jersey and others are at crisis point. Vast numbers of American residents have been struck down with the deadly disease and there is a national short-

age of vital medical equipment.

But there can only be one this bigger than a global crisis and Trump knows that.

Space, the final frontier, can be exploited for minerals and fossil fuels and Trump, ever the capitalist, has turned his attention away from the global crisis and turned it skywards.

On Wednesday he signed an executive order encouraging the US to mine the moon for minerals.

“Americans should have the right to engage in commercial explora-

tion, recovery, and use of resources in outer space,” the order states, omitting that any space exploration projects are subject to international law and cannot be done without the approval, basically, of the rest of the world.

It is the stuff of fairy-tales and children’s science fiction books.

It all sounds very ‘Star Wars’ but he may need to depend on a fictional character like Luke Skywalker to take him out of the very clear danger his fellow Americans face right now.

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FLYING WITHOUT FUNDS: The volunteer air ambulance service has been given a short-term lifeline but urgently needs more funds.

Air Ambulance service gets vital short-term funding lifeline | By Sean Moriarty The Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR), which operates the volunteer air ambulance service based in Millstreet, has avoided being grounded for the time-being.

Last week, the Killarney Advertiser reported that the service faced an uncertain future as ICRR no longer had enough funds to pay bills like fuel and pilots wages.

The local air ambulance service has been in operation since last July and has flown on over 350 missions.

It faced grounding on Friday last unless urgent funds were found, and despite cross-party lobbying the Government did not support the service.

All seemed lost until the helicopter’s provider Sloane Helicopters and its leasing partner, Milestone Aviation,

offered a six-week break in leasing payments.

“I want to say a big thank you to Sloane helicopters for supporting the Irish people in these dark times, allowing the air ambulance, in the short term, to go on saving lives,” John Finnegan, volunteer chairperson of ICRR, said.

“It was apparent this week even with all the political support that was provided by a number of cross-party politicians that were lobbied by concerned members of the public, no interim financial support is going to come from the Government.” ​​​​​​​The lifeline has given the Air Ambulance vital chance of survival but Mr Finnegan is calling on Irish-based multinational companies to help offset some of the costs.

Anyone who is in a position to help is urged to contact ICRR on 021 4190 999 as soon as possible.

Global shortage of nurses warns WHO report A new report from the World Health Organisation, Nursing Now and the International Council of Nurses has warned that there is a global shortage of 5.9m nurses.

The first ‘State of the World’s Nursing’ report, which was published to mark World Health Day this week looked at data on the world’s 27.9m nurses, from 191 countries. Globally, nurses make up 59 percent of the healthcare workforce, compared to 32 percent in Ireland’s public health service. As in Ireland, over 90 percent of nurses globally are women.

To meet current and future health needs the report recommends that there be an eight percent increase in the number of nursing graduates each year to 2030, an expansion of advanced nurse practice and nurse-led

units, more nursing positions funded globally, and fair remuneration and strong retention measures.

“Every penny invested in nursing raises the well-being of people and families in tangible ways that are clear for everyone to see,” International Council of Nurses President, Annette Kennedy, said. “This report highlights the nursing contribution and confirms that investment in the nursing profession is a benefit to society, not a cost.”

WHO Secretary-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu, added that the world needs to learn from COVID-19 that it is essential to invest more in nursing.

“This report is a stark reminder of the unique role nurses play, and a wakeup call to ensure they get the support they need to keep the world healthy.”

Public consultation on Island of Geese site extended The timeframe for public consultation on proposals for the development of part of the Island of Geese (Denny) site in Tralee has been extended following a decision on such consultations from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

The department has advised that, because of current public health restrictions, the period from March 29 to the April 20 inclusive is disregarded in relation to the current public consultations.

Therefore, the period for receipt of submissions on both Part VIII consultations on the Island of Geese site has been extended to April 27.

The proposals, which were published in February, represent the first significant on-site developments at the Island of Geese which was recently the subject of

a design masterplan.

One of the proposals includes the development of a three-storey development with a retail/restaurant/café unit on the ground floor. The other proposal is for a public realm space covering approximately one-third of the site, and includes: A linear park with an appropriate balance of hard and soft landscaping, retention of the original brick chimney stack and extending its heights from 15m to 32m resembling its estimated original height and the public realm, which includes paving, curved seating and a shallow amphitheatre, the installation of permanent umbrellas, seating, public lighting, electrical and water connection points, bicycles stands and a play area for children.

For further information see: www. kerrycoco.ie/part-8-notices-island-ofgeese/

State exams could be deferred to late summer State exams could be deferred to the end of the summer or autumn due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The National Public Health Emergency Team is due to meet today (Friday) to reconsider the current restrictions in place to tackle COVID-19. Afterwards it’s expected that Minister for Education Joe McHugh will then be in a position to provide further clarity on the State exams. Predictive marking based on a student’s performance in class and previous tests could be considered, but it’s not something that has been done be-

fore in Ireland.

Joe McHugh also wants students to avail of at least two weeks’ class time before sitting their exams.

In an online survey of 47,000 Junior and Leaving Cert students carried out by the Irish Second–Level Students' Union (ISSU), 49 percent said they would prefer if the exams were cancelled and coursework to make up their final grade.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar last week said that Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations would go ahead ‘by hook or by crook’.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Brian Foley Brian is available for advice and fitness consultations, Call 087 403 0894 or email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Think of your fitness journey as climbing Mount Everest My team of coaches and I are putting free daily workouts online to help people remain motivated and active at home. I imagine there is a percentage of people doing these, and possibly less than 10 percent of people who see them.

Information is not the problem, it’s people who say "I just don't have the motivation at home” and “I’ve tried a hundred times to get fitter or lose weight, but it won’t work”.

Am I upset by this? No. I understand putting workouts up is around one percent of what is required to get fitter and healthier. Think of the journey of getting fitter as climbing Mt Everest. Roisin and I hiked to Base Camp in 2015 and it was a great experience, but it’s really one percent in terms of climbing Everest.

We didn’t need climbing equipment, any detailed knowledge, or most importantly a Sherpa (mountain guide).

I can post free daily workouts until the cows come home.

• Not doing them is like watching a documentary about Everest.

• Doing them inconsistently i.e. without routine in your day, is like going up Torc Mountain and hoping to see Everest. This is what I would liken to trying the latest fad diets, doing bouts of “classes” or “trying something” for six to eight weeks at a time.

• Doing them consistently two or three times per week is brilliant, you’ve made it to Base Camp all by yourself and have set habits. You might be perfectly happy here and that’s great if it’s a good long term solution for you and you can remain consistent.

• What’s missing with following videos and workouts without context appropriate to you is the Sherpa. Who is the guide that will help you when an avalanche blocks your way?

Having a coach i.e. a Sherpa in your corner, helps you navigate the daily struggles we all face: • Helping you ascend your mountain taking the best route for you, not someone else's route.

• Helps to keep you accountable.

• Provides an empathetic ear to listen to your struggles as well as helping you find what will work for you and discount what won’t work for you.

So right now, you can choose to ascend to Base Camp where you are in a much better position to start climbing Everest with the guidance of your Sherpa, or if you don’t even know where to start, hire a Sherpa to lighten the load and help take you all the way there to give you the best possible chance to ascend the mountain.

Without a Sherpa you might make it up and down Torc Mountain, but you’ll forever be dreaming of Everest.

NO FEES: Both Killarney Credit Union and Cara Credit Union are not charging their members the Quarter One fees from January to March this year. Pictured are: Pa Laide (Cara Credit Union) and Mark Murphy (Killarney Credit Union).

Credit unions lend a helping hand to members Last October, Killarney Credit Union launched a much sought after Current Account with a globally accepted Mastercard Debit Card with contactless payment.

The credit union has reported great interest in this current account to date which is no surprise given that the they offer something different compared to other financial institutions in terms of personal service having been voted number one for customer service, five years-in-a-row.

The Current Account comes with simple and transparent fees and charges.

However, in light of the global COVID-19 emergency, Killarney Credit Union are not charging their members the Quarter One fees from January to March this year. The fees are due to be deducted from members accounts on April 28 to cover the period from January 1 to March 31, 2020, but the credit union has agreed to refund their members immediately.

“This is not a decision been taken lightly,” Mark Murphy, CEO of Killarney Credit Union, said.

“However, we are acutely aware of the

challenges faced by our members in these very uncertain times. Helping and supporting members is at the very core of everything we do within the credit union movement and this is why we made the decision to refund our members the Quarter One fees on April 28.”

While this is a very welcome gesture by Killarney Credit Union, it is not the only one. The credit union has put a number of measures in place to help their members at this time, including dedicated staff to speak to if members are experiencing financial difficulty on 064 6631344, extension 4. The credit union has allocated time from 10am until 11am each day for vulnerable and older members to transact.

As an essential service, Killarney Credit Union is open for business. However, it has made changes to its opening hours in light of the COVID-19 crisis. Please check www.killarneycu.ie or social media for updates on opening times.

If you would like more information on the Current Account from Killarney Credit Union in Killarney, Kenmare and Cahersiveen visit www.killarneycu.ie/ current-account for more information.

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MEP Kelly calls for clarity on Erasmus student rents MEP for Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Sean Kelly, has called on the European Commission to outline the actions it is taking to alleviate the financial burdens of Erasmus students directly caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

“Students from all over the country, and indeed across the European Union, were participating in the Erasmus programme in the months leading up to the outbreak of the Coronavirus,” Mr Kelly said.

While the programme gives support to students, studying abroad still brings significant financial cost to them and their families.

“We are now hearing that despite Irish students having returned home, many accommodation providers in European Universities have refused to offer flexibility on rents payable while academic activities are suspended. This has made things very difficult for Irish students.

He said that he is raising this issue with the European Commission in the hope that some action, financial or otherwise, can be taken to help students and families who find themselves in this financially challenging position.

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Gardening - By Debby Looney

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

Now is a good time to prepare the soil One of the silver linings during this time of social distancing is that many of us are taking up new hobbies, taking up old ones again – my knitting needles are out for the first time in years - or finding time to actually do some of the things we love doing.

CLARITY: MEP Sean Kelly is calling for clarity on Erasmus student accommodation rents.

demic activities are not going ahead does not seem fair. Therefore, I believe a common sense approach must be found by EU Universities to give some flexibility to students at this challenging time for us all.”

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For those of us fortunate enough to have the space, gardening is definitely something to do – however, the downside is that garden centres are closed. Many people prepared in advance and bought copious amounts of seeds – and for a lot of you it might be the first time you are sowing and growing from scratch.

A few tips: do not attempt to start sowing outside until the start of May, our soil is not yet warm enough. Now is a good time to prepare the soil, make sure it is weed free, rake it to a fine, crumbly tilth, and if your soil is not very fertile, deep dig in some well-rotted manure, or use a fertiliser such as Growmore. Add this before you start growing veg, as otherwise it might scorch young plants.

Hardier veg such as spinach, some lettuce varieties and broad beans can be sown out now, for all others, start off indoors.

For those lucky enough to have tunnels or glass houses almost anything can be started by now, in fact, tomatoes could be on their third or fourth set of leaves!

Now the garden centres are not open, gardeners might want to try their hand at propagating their own plants, and spring/ early summer is the time to take softwood cuttings. These are cuttings taken from the new (soft) growth of plants, and suitable for most shrubs and perennials, such as hydrangeas, fuchsia, butterfly bush, lavatera, as well as geraniums, penstemons, daisies and many more.

If you are taking cuttings, do so early in the day, when the plant is fresh and full of water. Take a piece about four inches long – several to ensure success – and re-

move the lower leaves. Pinch out the soft tip, and ideally you should have two pairs of leaves left. Dip the bottom into rooting powder and insert into a pot of new cutting compost. You may place several cuttings into the same pot, or a window box, keep about one inch between cuttings.

Water well. Cover pot in clear plastic, to retain humidity, but air it twice a week for about quarter of an hour.

Basal cuttings are also taken now, these root especially well, as they are taken from the base of the plant, where many growth hormones are situated. It is used mainly for perennials, where many stems, rather than one single stem, come from the ground. Examples are delphinium, aster, astrantia, bergamot, phlox.

When the new growth emerges in spring, select strong, sturdy shoots, remove at the base with a sharp knife, including the harder tissue nearest the ground. Continue as for a softwood cutting.

I cannot stress the importance of clean equipment – fungus is your enemy! If you do not have rooting powder, there are some alternatives: unfiltered apple cider vinegar contains plant hormones – dilute one teaspoon to a litre of water and use it to dip your cuttings into it. Dipping in cinnamon can also help, as cinnamon is known to kill fungus and bacteria. Honey dissolved in hot water can also be used once it has cooled. There is also anecdotal evidence of saliva – yes, spit - being beneficial.

In any case, taking your own cuttings is a very rewarding process, and something kids can also take great pride in!

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Motorsport helps fight COVID-19 | By Sean Moriarty A Kerry motorsport engineer, based in Germany, has explained how the sport can help the global fight against COVID-19.

Several Formula 1 and World Rally Championship teams across the world have switched their focus from making race-winning cars to manufacturing essential equipment for medical staff to fight the pandemic.

Firies native Richard Browne has been living in Hanover and working for the Volkswagen Motorsport since 2013.

Norwegians Ole Fløene and Andreas Mikkelsen celebrate winning Rally Spain in 2015 with Kerry motorsport engineer Richard Browne. Photo: Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH.

He was preparing for a World Rallycross title bid with Swedish ace Johan Kristofferson when motorsport across the world was shut down and staff were redeployed elsewhere within the organisation.

Volkswagen Motorsport is now using its 3D printers at its motorsport base in Hanover to manufacture urgent protective equipment for medical staff.

“Motorsport industries are very good in this area of switching fast from one project to another, with a wide network of suppliers. In motorsport, solutions are required fast, so this is why we and a lot of the F1 teams are very suitable to react like this for such a crisis,” Browne said.

Volkswagen’s 3D printing is usually used to manufacture components for its I.D.R electric racing car as used to win the legendary Pikes Peak Hillclimb in the USA. “Technically speaking, the components manufactured in the 3D printing procedure are a frame-bracket for the head, which is then covered with a transparent plastic film. The result is a face mask, which completely covers the sensitive areas of the eyes, nose and mouth,” added Browne.

In total, the group has more than 50 facilities for 3D printing at its disposal. The components manufactured are initially intended for use in Spain, one of the countries currently most seriously affected by the virus.

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Fassbender’s Le Mans dream on hold | By Sean Moriarty Local Hollywood actor Michael Fassbender’s ambitions of tackling the legendary Le Mans 24 hour race in France this year are on hold as sporting events across the world either get cancelled or postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Fossa man, a self-confessed petrol head, had planned on contesting the French event in June.

Currently, Fassbender races in the Porsche Super Sports Cup in Germany where he drives a 911 GT3 Cup for the Manthey Racing Team.

Prior to his season racing for Porsche, Fassbender took part in a Ferrari backed race series in America where he took one win and five podiums in the 11 races he contested.

Last year he tackled the cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes for the first time, with backing from the Killarney Advertiser, driving a Ford Escort Mk2.

His Porsche Cup races are part of a bigger plan to enter the Le Mans classic and his efforts are the subject of a YouTube series, called: ‘Road to Le Mans’ where he documents his progress from club racer to starting the most famous

race in the world.

“A seat on Porsche’s Le Mans racing team is hard to achieve, no matter who you are. It takes incredible skill and determination to represent this hugely successful brand at Le Mans and Fassbender is doing everything he can to fulfil his dream. This incredible multi-part series will show you just how hard it is to achieve racing glory at Le Mans,” said a Porsche spokesperson at the time of the series’ launch last October.

So far six episodes of ‘Road to Le Mans’ have been released on the Internet channel.

Fassbender’s Le Mans dream has hit several stumbling blocks as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

The first Porsche Super Sports Cup official test day was due to take place last week and the championship’s first round, in Oschersleben, was scheduled for April 24, but both were postponed as a result of COVID-19.

The Le Mans 24 Hour Race itself has been put back until September 19 and 20, but Fassbender will need to complete a certain amount of qualification events ahead of this date and with the German calendar in disarray he could be forced to revisit plans.

"As things stand today, it's almost im-

DREAMS ON HOLD: Hollywood A-lister Michael Fassbender pictured ahead of last year's cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes. Photo Eamonn Keogh

possible to say when it will start again," said Pascal Zurlinden, one of Porsche’s motorsport directors. "In Germany the crisis hit us only three weeks ago.

Therefore the effects are not predictable. We at Porsche Motorsport don't even look internally at how the calendars are currently shifting.”

Local fans will be pleased to learn that his efforts on last year’s Rally of the Lakes will feature on the next episode of ‘Road to Le Mans’ and editing of that production is nearly complete and will be broadcast in the coming weeks – keep an eye on the motoring section of the Killarney Advertiser for details.

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“COVID-19 huge risk in African countries,” says Barraduff woman A Barraduff woman who works for Irish charity Trócaire has warned that the current global Coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect on poorer African countries - and even if a cure is found it could take years to fully eradicate the disease.

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Martina O’Donoghue, is Trócaire’s Global Advisor and in her former role as Programme Manager for Uganda, she has visited communities devastated by drought where families may only be eating once a day.

She has raised concerns that the virus, as it spreads around the world, could create bigger problems in countries that do not have access to proper water and washing facilities.

Three-quarters of sub-Saharan Africa’s 645 million people don’t have the facilities at home to wash their hands with soap and water, Martina explained.

“The other key protection is social distancing. In conflict-affected countries, people are often living together in very crowded camps where the virus could take hold very easily,” she said.

“These are difficult times for everyone.

As COVID-19 spreads around the world and the virus crosses borders, there are real concerns as it rapidly spreads to countries who lack even the most basic resources to fight this crisis. The

reality is that people are often living in overcrowded camps. Even accessing enough detergent and clean water to keep people healthy in normal times is a huge challenge. If an infectious disease arises, it can sweep through a camp in days.”

In Africa, cases have been reported in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Sierra Leone and Sudan, where Trócaire has ongoing programmes. There are thousands of confirmed cases, but the real number is likely to be far higher than official figures as testing is not available in most countries.

“Trying to contain the spread of the virus in these countries is going to be a mammoth task for our teams in the weeks and months ahead,” Martina added. “We have experience combatting disease outbreaks and we can help to tackle this pandemic. The Democratic Republic of Congo had its last new case of Ebola a few weeks ago. We are winning the fight against Ebola and we can win this new fight against COVID-19,” she added.

Trócaire’s annual Lenten fundraising campaign in Ireland, the traditional money boxes, has been cancelled due to restrictions in this country but the Irish charity will continue to fundraise online via trocaire.org/donate.

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Easter is the ideal time for further career research Although your minds may be troubled by uncertainty around the Leaving Cert Exam, let’s remember that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has stated that the exams will go ahead and that the Government did not want the Class of 2020 “to lose a year…. or half a year” of your lives.

As you approach the half-way mark of the Easter holidays give yourselves credit for keeping your study going after three extra weeks of working alone. No one underestimates how difficult it has been.

So while the present continues to create a huge challenge for exam students, the Taoiseach’s reassurance means that you can look forward to getting to follow the path you choose as normal in the next academic year. With this in mind, now during the Easter holidays is the ideal time to look at your options again and do as much research as you can to ensure

that you are making the right choices. As the rest of the year unfolds it is important that you aren’t making rushed decisions about courses close to application deadlines.

For the majority of students who have applied to CAO, the following information is important. The CAO offices are closed, but staff are working remotely to reply to any queries. For students who have an urgent query you are asked to email the office by using the Correspondence Section of your CAO account or indeed the Contact Us section on the CAO website.

There is no telephone service available at this time. Postal correspondence should not be sent to the CAO office either and anything that has been sent will be processed when the office re-opens, once restrictions are lifted. Online late applications are still being accepted up to May 1 at 5.15pm. The CAO Change of Mind facility will operate as usual, opening on

May 5 at 12.00 and closing on July 1 at 5.15pm. CAO is continuing to operate the schedule as set out in the CAO handbook and online. In the event of any changes to that schedule CAO will inform applicants.

Bearing in mind that you have a busy final term ahead use this time to look at the courses you have already put in for and in what order. Many of you may have rushed applications in February as you were busy with mocks and may have still been undecided. That is why taking time to review it at this stage is so important, while you have plenty of it. Make sure that you are choosing courses that you are genuinely interested in and suited to. Check out options on www.careersportal.ie and on www.qualifax.ie. Then take some time now to look in detail at the modules in each year of the course which you will find on the college websites. Many colleges are running online information events so look up www.ca-

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Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and PRO of Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors.

reernews.ie for regular updates.

As well as CAO, many other options exist for students that are not based on points such as courses for employment and progression to third level, with applications still being taken. Check out all such options on the websites mentioned above as well as www.fetchcourses.ie, www. kerrycollege.ie and www.teagasc.ie.

Niamh Dwyer, Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore & PRO of Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors.

Any parents or students with queries can email Niamh on careerfocusnow@gmail. com.

“We need to be informed, “I find it hard to believe our sooner rather than later” exams will be totally cancelled” says St Brigid's student

Rathmore's Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra Leaving Cert student Gemma Cremin, like the 56,000 other Leaving Certificate students across Ireland, is rising to the challenge of home learning.

The COVID-19 pandemic instils fear in all of us, yet we are still expected to put our heads down and continue studying for an exam that has huge uncertainty surrounding it. It’s a very strange situation, but we are persevering.

Prior to the closure, there was an air of disquiet around the school. However, as we approach the extended closure deadline of April 19, the situation is becoming ever more precarious as this date is now being quoted as the ‘Coronavirus Surge Date’.

Like many schools, systems such as Office365 and Google Classrooms have been set up to help ease some of the pressure, but it is incomparable to being in school with a set structure of classes. However, incredible work is being done by teaching staff to help us through these uncertain times. Uncertainty breeds fear.

Online learning is in place, yes, but challenges arise. It does not work for everyone. There are students who don’t have access to technology, students who don’t have a safe and suitable place to learn, students who will be touched by the virus, students put in caring roles

Junior Cert student Ilona Sheehan from St Brigid's Killarney is keeping up with her assigned work and looking forward to a bit of a break over the Easter weeks.

LEAVING CERT UNCERTAINTY: Gemma Cremin, a Leaving Cert student in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore.

for younger siblings while parents continue to make ends meet, students with parents who fall into the ‘At-Risk’ group who are ‘Cocooning’ and depending on their children. I’m not sure it is fair to expect us to sit the Leaving Certificate on June 3 in the midst of a pandemic having missed several weeks of schooling.

It may take weeks or it may take months but we must do what is asked of us. There is absolutely no point worrying about the unknown.

It's time to relax a little bit even though we're still going to get some revision work to keep us on our toes.

I'm still keeping in contact with all my friends and call some of them every day just to chat. Sometimes we even do some of our homework together.

A recent survey by the ISSU found that 77 percent of Third Years and 49 percent of Sixth Years are in favour of the cancellation of the upcoming exams, and for predicted grades to be given instead. I'm not sure how I would feel about this. Sure, it would be nice to not have to sit our exams considering I was happy overall with my recent pre-results, although I’m still waiting on Irish.

However, I feel like after three years of hard work for us and two years of even harder work for the Leaving Certs, it would be nice to know that all the work wasn't all for nothing. Despite this new information, I find it hard to believe our exams will be totally cancelled considering Leo Varadkar said the State exams are to go ahead by 'hook or by crook'.

I try to get outside every day, even if just for a few minutes with my hurley and sliotar. My dad comes out with me

EXAM UNCERTAINTY: St Brigid's student Ilona Sheehan continues to prepare for her Junior Cert exams, but is unsure if they'll go ahead.

too. It's nice to take a break from all this uncertainty and the work load. I've also noticed I'm baking a lot more and I'm onto my seventh book since St Patrick’s Day. I had a proper online class call with a teacher this week where we corrected some work from the previous week. It was awkward at first, but it was nice to have the teacher explain stuff to us fully again and be able to interact with the rest of the class.

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draws etc. It is hoped that with the co-operation of all, the virus will be restricted and we’ll be back to normal in the not too distant future. Keep an eye out for elderly and people living alone. Weather is improving slowly, so we’ll be able to get out and do a bit of walking or gardening in the meantime. Keep your distance.

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Kilcummin ILLEGAL DUMPING: Due to COVID-19, more people are using the beautiful remote bog walks located in Cockhill/ Knockataggle area of Kilcummin to avail of some valuable outdoor recreation and exercise, however a small number of people have also taken advantage of the remoteness by dumping their household rubbish including three piece suites etc.

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KILCUMMIN GAA: Kilcummin GAA would like to remind fellow parishioners that if they themselves or someone they know need help or support during the current crisis you can contact the following helpline: 1800 807009, or text ‘support’ followed by your name and address to 50555. Kilcummin GAA club have a number of volunteers willing to respond to your need. We are here to help you STAY SAFE. Also we would like to extend our gratitude to all those who are working so hard to keep us safe and keep our country going.

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Children's Ombudsman asks how lockdown is affecting young people The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) has this week launched #WhatIMiss, a social media campaign inviting young people to share their views and opinions on how the COVID-19 crisis and the lockdown is affecting them. “#WhatIMiss is about hearing directly from young people,” The Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon said.

“The past few weeks have been extremely difficult for children. Their routines have been completely thrown out the window and we’re asking them to do things that they would not usually do.

“Children’s lives have been utterly changed by what has happened, yet we have heard very little from them.

We have been told to keep children at home, not to bring them to shops or public places if possible. They have been asked to sacrifice their freedom and development for the benefit of wider society, and they have stepped up to the plate.”

Throughout the month of April, he said that they’re asking children and young people to tell us how the Coronavirus and the lockdown has impacted them.

How has it impacted their home lives, their education and their right to play and rest?

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34TH ANNIVERSARY

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7TH ANNIVERSARY FOLEY

FRAHER (NEE LANIGAN)

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.

Love’s greatest gift - remembrance.

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Remembered with love by all the family.

2ND ANNIVERSARY CORKERY

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.

May she rest in peace.

17TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Tadhg Corkery, Late of Corkery’s Bar, High Street & Lewis Road, Killarney.

Who passed away peacefully on the 9th of April, 2018.

Rest in Peace Each of us in our own way, Has special thoughts of you today, Your name is often spoken, You walk beside us every day, You always had a smile to share, A loving nature warm and true, These are the memories we have of you.

Always in our hearts & in our thoughts, your wife Joan, sons Jerome & Tadgh, grand-daughter Ciara, daughter-in-law Aoife & daughter Mary,

FOLEY

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

May the winds of Heaven blow softly, An whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you, And wish that you were here.

Loved and remembered always by Eileen, Grace, Cormac, James, Colm, Pat, Partners & Grandchildren.

6TH ANNIVERASRY MORIARTY HENGGELER

3RD ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Fraher, 16 Manor Close Manor Village Tralee who passed away on the 6th April 2019.

A year has passed since Liz was taken to her just reward. On behalf of Liz we, her immediate family, wish to honour her memory by thanking all of you who helped and supported us to get through those difficult days. We are forever grateful.

To Father Tadgh Fitzgerald for a lovely “keep it simple, no fuss” Mass - as Liz wanted it to be - our sincerest thanks.

Also thank you to Caroline, Helen and Andrea for their beautiful singing during Mass.

Thank you to Cora of McElligott’s Funeral Home and her staff for attention to detail and looking after us. To all of you who came from far and wide to file your way through the funeral home paying your respects to Liz – we thank you.

To all those who walked in the guard of honour for Liz, work colleagues and others, but especially her work colleagues who had retired – a special thank you for honouring a fallen comrade.

Thanks to the Kerry Cancer Support Group and the Recovery Haven, Tralee, for being there in the early days of Liz’s illness.

A thank you to the nurses, doctors and staff at both the University Hospital Cork and University Hospital Kerry, and also the Palliative Care Unit, Tralee. No words could describe the care, attention and understanding that Liz received whilst in their care.

To those who sent Mass Cards, letters, and made donations, the family deeply appreciate these gestures. To Liz’s own family, her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, aunt and uncle, aunt-in-law, cousins - a thousand thanks for your help and support.

Liz’s First Anniversary Mass will be held at a later date.

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3RD ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN In loving memory of Dorothy ”Dott” Moriarty Henggeler Late of Baltimore, Maryland and Ardagh, Muckross, Killarney who died 3rd April 2014 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

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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Nora (Nonie) O’Leary, Mastergeeha, Kilcummin, who passed away on 16th April 2017.

Mom So many people knew you And that’s what makes us proud You were that special person Who stood out in the crowd And for us who loved and lost you And whose parting brought such pain We will cherish your memory forever In the world that’s never the same Nan Wrap your arms around her lord Don’t leave her on her own For us it is Nan’s anniversary And we know she can’t come home Call her name softly and when Nan looks your way Tell her that we love her And miss her every day Lovingly remembered by Theresa, Noreen, Pats, John and Dave, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In loving memory of Michael Brosnan, Knockacorrin, Currow, Killarney, Co. Kerry, who sadly passed away on 8th pril 2017.

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 truely won.

Always remembered by your loving son Ger, daughter Helen and Son in Law Niall.

Granda You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, A loving nature warm & true, These are the memories we have of you.

Fondly remembered by your grandchildren Tracey, Denise & Conor

In loving memory of John Joe Foley Barleymount Fossa, who sadly passed away on the 13th April 2013.

Silent thoughts sincere and true From a family who thought the world of you No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Always loved and remembered by Patricia, Colm, Jenette, son-in-law Brian and grandsons Aidan & Conor.

20TH ANNIVERSARY IRWIN

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, amazing Dad, and fun grandfather Peter Burton Irwin late of Clarina, Co.Limerick and Ballydowney, Killarney who died on April 10th 2000.

‘Those we love do not go away, They stay beside us everyday’.

To a Dad we loved dearly. Blessed were you amongst women, a wife and four daughters was not easy but you were so proud of us!

We loved the way you supported us through our Irish dance competeitions, our shows, through our growing up.

You walked Ciara down the aisle to Dermot, then Killian and Rossa were lucky enough to have met their amazing grandfather, Grandad Peter.

Niamh, Clodagh and Emir had you in their thoughts on their big days as your strong wife, Teresa, stood in for you. We then added another 13 grandchildren to the crew!

For the days out fishing, canoeing, windsurfing, and all the adventures you brought us on, we thank you. We thank you for making us strong enough to walk through life without you but knowing you are always there.So much has happened through the years that we would love to have shared with you, but it was not to be.We find solace in knowing that the memories we madetogether are so strong and full of love that they keep you with us every day.

We thank all those that have been such good friends to our Mum Teresa through the years and have never forgotten to include her in what they do. We love her so much for being the strong woman that she has had to be without Dad for 20 years!

Always remembered by your wife Teresa, and daughters Ciara, Niamh, Clodagh and Emir. Sons in law, Dermot Foley, Don Stack, Glenn Owens and Billy O’Shea.

Your grandchildren Killian, Rossa and Siofra Foley, Peter, Robert, Michael, Edward and Rebecca Stack,Adam, Andrew, Jacquelyn and Desmond Owens, Abigail, Liam and Peter O’Shea.

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O’MEARA (NEE O’DONOGHUE)

In loving memory of Margaret (Peggy) O Sullivan, Allmans Tce, Killarney Who passed away on April 8th 2018.

In loving memory of Maura O’Meara late of Loughguittane, Muckross who died on the 14th April, 2006.

In loving memory of Maura O’Meara nee O’Donoghue late of Muckross, Killarney who died on the 14th April, 2006.

Will those who think of her today a little prayer to Jesus say.

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Thomas O’Brien, Late of 10 Maple Drive, Killarney who died on the 15th of April 2018 and whose Birthday we remember on the 10th of April.

No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you everyday, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather and you’re not there.

We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart, The sorrow we feel we can never explain, And the ache in our hearts will always remain.

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away, They bring a smile, Sometimes a tear, But always a wish, That you were still here.

Sadly missed and always remembered your loving wife Christina. xx Today’s just one of the many days that will always make us sad, For we know it’s too late to say the things we wish we had, We wish we told you far more often that we cared, And that we were grateful for all the happy times we shared.

And time’s passed since the day you left, but still we’re asking why, You couldn’t have stayed for longer, And we had to say goodbye, And now your birthday is here all there’s left to do, Is hope that Heaven lets you know how much we are missing you.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day , Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved , still missed and very dear.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by, Helen, Michael, Peter, Patricia and families .

20TH ANNIVERSARY Ó SÚILLEABHÁIN

I ndil cuimhne ar Tadhg Ó Súilleabháin, Lios Uí Bhigín, a d’éalaigh uainn Aibreán 18ú 2000.

A sea of tears and endless grief, Would simply ebb away, If only you could celebrate, Your special day today.

This birthday token brings you love, It’s just a simple touch, To let you know how dear you are, You’ll always mean so much.

Always remembered and loved by your son Thomas and wife Aishling and granddaughter Doll.

Le grá go deo: Seán, Mary, Diarmuid, Paul.

Suaimhneas siorraí dó.

9TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

Those we love never die, They live in our hearts forever, Those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

MURPHY

14TH ANNIVERSARY

Your memory is a keepsake with which we never part Those special days will not return When we were all together God has you in His keeping But with love and memories in our hearts you will walk with us forever.

O’MEARA (NEE O’DONOGHUE)

Lovingly remembered always by your loving brother Hugh and Eileen and your nephews Michael and David.

In loving memory of Maura O’Meara nee O’Donoghue late of Muckross, Killarney who died on the 14th April, 2006.

We lost a mother with a heart of gold How much we miss her can never be told She shared our troubles and helped us along If we follow in her footsteps we will never go wrong.

14TH ANNIVERSARY

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.

Always remembered by your nephew Vincie, Maureen and family.

No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there Quietly today your memory we treasure Loving you always forgetting you never Time passes memories stay Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day In Gods care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love.

Sadly missed by your brother Cono and Anne and niece Moira.

May you always walk in sunshine And God’s love around you grow For the happiness you gave us No one will ever know.

Sadly missed by your loving brother Michael, Edel & Jamie.

Anniversary Mass will be on Monday 20th April at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, via webcam.

MCCARTHY

26TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Tadgh McCarthy, Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney who died on the 12th April 2006.

R.I.P. Some people say a time goes by The heartache will subside But the feelings in my heart today Are the same as the day you died.

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

R.I.P.

You were someone we could talk to On you we could depend You were always our best friend You are always in our thoughts You are simply the best.

Sadly missed by your loving sister Karen, Jimmy, your nieces Beth and Kate and your nephew Danny.

Forever missed and always remembered

by Donal P., Marian, Con, Bridget, Helen, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

34TH ANNIVERSARY

Sadly missed by Mam. A loving sister with a heart of gold The best this world could ever hold A special person so very rare When we needed you, you were always there.

Always remembered, sadly missed Brian, Gary, Luke and Hollie.

In loving memory of Noel O’Donoghue, Late of Rockfield Listry, Who died on the 7th April 2011

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE

IN MEMORIAM

A silent thought a quiet prayer For someone special in God’s care.

Sadly missed by your loving sons Eoin and Micheál.

Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business,

Ask St. Claire for three favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised. JOR

Miss you so much today and every day, Gill.

Ag Críost an síol, ag Críost an fómhar; In Iothlainn Dé go dtugtar sinn.

Always remembered by your loving sons Pa, Jim, Robin and Mike.

How very much you’re missed, Is something you will never know, You left behnd the broken hearts, Of those who loved you so.

Forgive me Lord if I still cry I never wanted my friend to die With a broken heart I whisper low I love you Maura and I miss you so I keep my memories one by one Things you’ve said and things you’ve done They bring a smile and many a tear For a friend I miss and love so dear.

As time goes by without you And days turn into years I hold a million memories And a million silent tears.

Sadly missed by your wife Noreen, son Tony, daughter Mairead, daughter in law Marion, son in law Diarmuid, brother Donal, sister Kathleen, grandchildren Evan, Riaín, Sadie, Amy, Clodagh and Dáire.

In loving memory of a dear husband and father Mortimer O’Donoghue late of The Blackthorn House, High Street, Killarney who died on 14th April, 1994.

Our hearts are full of memories With love we speak your name Though life goes on without you It will never be the same.

Will those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Loved and sadly missed by your wife Teresa and family, Máire, Deirdre, Fiona, Siobhán and Seán.

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

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IN MEMORIAM

1ST & 8TH ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST & 8TH ANNIVERSARY

1ST & 8TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Patrick & Stephen O’Sullivan Late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, died on 16th April 2019 & 12th April 2012

In loving memory of Patrick O’Sullivan, late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, who died on 16th April 2019

In loving memory of Patrick & Stephen O’Sullivan Late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, died on 16th April 2019 & 12th April 2012

In loving memory of Patrick & Stephen O’Sullivan Late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, died on 16th April 2019 & 12th April 2012

God looked around his garden and he found an empty place.

He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face.

Every day in some small way, memories of you come our way Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear

Your presence we miss your memory we treasure loving you always forgetting you never.

Today’s the anniversary of the day that I lost you, And for a time it felt as though my life had ended too.

No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye you were gone before we knew it and only God can tell us why.

But loss has taught me many things and now I face each day, with hope and happy memories to help me on my way.

We can’t have the old days back when we were all together.

But secret tears and loving thoughts will be with us forever.

And though I’m full of sadness that you’re no longer here, your influence still guides me and I still feel you near.

Tenderly we treasure the past With memories that will always last.

What we shared will never die it lives within my heart, bringing strength and comfort while we are apart.

he put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.

Gods garden must be beautiful he always takes his best.

He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain. he knew that you would never get well on earth again.

Pat

Love Con & Sylvia O’Sullivan

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. so he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered “Peace be thine”.

It broke my heart to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of me went with you the day God called you home.

Always in my thoughts, Forever in my heart.

My dear husband and son, missed beyond measure. Love Tina xxx

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of a special brother, brother-in-law and uncle Patrick O’Sullivan, late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, died 16th April 2019 Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

My dad and brother so dearly missed today and always, Love Alan and Claire xxx

Remembering you both on this day, Comforted by so many memories.

My Dad and Brother so dearly missed today and always, Love Aisling, Mike, Cian, Sam and Finn xxx

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Always remember by Anthony, Breda, Conor and Evelyn

1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of my brother Pat O’Sullivan, late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, whose first anniversary occurs on 16th April, and his son Stephen on the 12th April.

I would give the world if I could say I’m going to see my brother Pat today To hear his voice, to see his smile, to sit and talk a while Miss you so much Pat Love always your sister Marie, Michael & Family xx

40TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Denis McCarthy, late of Gneeveguilla, Co. Kerry, who died on April 8th 1980.

Memory drifts to scenes long past, Time rolls on, but memories last, Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all.

Lovingly remembered by your family.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Patrick O’Sullivan, late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, died 16th April 2019 In loving memory of my brother Pat O’Sullivan.

Your face is always before me, your voice I would love to hear Your smile I will always remember of a brother I loved so dear Never forgotten, your brother Martin & Family in Castlebar

In loving memory of Patrick O’Sullivan, late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, died 16th April 2019 The pain I felt at losing you Pat will never go away, but knowing that you are in my heart helps me through the day.

When you were here I always felt that nothing could go wrong, but you’re still my inspiration and your memory keeps me strong.

Thinking of you and Stephen today and always.

Love from your sister Theresa, Tom and family xxx

In loving memory of Patrick O’Sullivan, also his son Stephen on his 8th anniversary, late of Slievenamon House, Minish, Killarney, died 16th April 2019 Along the road of suffering, you found a little lane, that took you up to heaven and ended all your pain, you may be out of sight we may be worlds apart but you are always in our prayers and forever in our hearts.

Michael, Anne & family

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

28TH, 21ST & 16TH ANNIVERSARY

You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. GS

You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. LM

MANGAN In loving memory of Margaret, Jeremiah and Donie Mangan of Milleen, Kilcummin, Killarney.

Whose anniversaries occur at this time of the year.

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

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

Masses offered.

From your family.

IN MEMORIAM

10.4.2020 2ND ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’CONNOR

O’ DONOGHUE

O’DOHERTY

In loving memory of John O’ Connor Late of Ballinskelligs, Scrahan Court and Park Court Apartments who passed away on the 14th of April 2018.

In loving memory of Mary O’Donoghue (Nee O’Donnell) Late of Woodlawn Park, Killarney & Athassel Abbey, Golden, Co. Tipperary Who died on April 13th 2016

You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke and time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years.

It does not take a special day, For us to think of you, Each mass we hear, each prayer we say, Is offered up to you.

We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together.

The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever.

May she rest in peace, dear Jesus, In Thy Heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In His own eternal love.

Along the road to yesterday, That leads us straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew.

A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face.

Loved and remembered by Billy, Laura and Stephen.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

In loving memory of John O’ Connor, Late of Ballinskelligs , Scrahan Court and Park Court Apartments who passed away on the 14th of April 2018.

Loved Always, Jerry Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed andforever dear.

Our hearts are full of memories With love we speak your name Though life goes on without you It will never be the same.

Loved and remembered every day Maria & Eileen

Loved and remembered by your wife Lesha, daughters Elizabeth and Niamh, sons Sean and Daniel and grandchildren.

In loving memory of Marie O’Doherty, Avila House, Lewis Road, Killarney who sadly passed away on 5th April 2019.

As time goes gently by Love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Sadly missed by your sister Betty, and all of the Rohan and Smith families.

31ST ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY In loving memory of Peggy Moriarty, Late of Laccabane, Fossa, Who died on the 9th of April 1989.

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

Never more than a thought away.

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

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1ST ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Catherine McCarthy, Woodlawn, who passed away on 16th April 2019.

Rest in Peace God looked around his garden And saw an empty place.

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

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

Gods garden must be beautiful He always takes the best.

God knew you were in pain.

And a cure was not to be, So he closed your weary eyelids, And whispered ‘’Come to me’’.

With tearful eyes we watched you , And saw you slip away, Although we loved you dearly, We knew you could not stay.

It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

Sadly missed & lovingly remembered by your husband Stephen & all The McCarthy Family.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Sat 16th April at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral via webcam

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SUPPORT GROUPS 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. 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 conIN MEMORIAM tacted 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 in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney.

Contact 086-8616001.

Suicide Prevention Helplines

line 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

SouthWest Counselling Centre, Killarney

Kerry Cancer Support Group

In line with current HSE best practice in dealing with the COVID 19 virus, we are unable to provide face to face counselling appointments. We are now offering telephone counselling to clients and employees who need support.

We are currently developing this telephone service along with our online Mindful Parenting Workshops which will be provided to adults and parents.

We would like to reassure our service users at this very anxious time that we continue to keep up to date with all of the guidelines, and will keep our transport to treatment services on the road.

Alzheimer Society

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

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Lee: It’s a new date but the mission remains the same Killarney high jumper Jordan Lee talks to Adam Moynihan about the decision to move the Paralympic Games to 2021 and how he has adapted his training regime during the shutdown

achieved an awful lot, you’re still relatively new to the sport.

Well Jordan, how’s the lockdown going for you? Is it challenging to train and keep fit at the moment?

Any message or advice for people on how to get through this difficult time?

It’s okay. I’ve kind of adapted everything that I have around me to suit my own training regime. I’m staying in my father’s house at the Brehon Apartments in Killarney and I’m very grateful to have access to the Gleneagle Pitch & Putt course, which is literally right on my doorstep. I can do very technical high jumping drills on the grass, I can do hill sprints, I can do tempo runs… I can do lots of different things there.

In terms of gym work, I’ve been using two wheelie bins as a squat rack. My two main lifts in the gym would be the Bulgarian split squat and quarter squat so if I wasn’t able to do those and actually jump over a bar all at once, all of my explosive power would go dramatically and very quickly. I’ve also got my own Olympic bar, a couple of dumbbells, and a med ball, so there’s a wide variety of things I can do.

I’m actually doing alright to be honest.

The only thing I can’t replicate obviously is jumping over a bar, but I’m managing away.

On a personal level, how are you finding being at home all the time?

The hardest thing really is that I normally live with my mother (Mary Buckley), my stepfather (Dermot Buckley) and my younger brothers and sisters in Killorglin but we made the decision that it would be best for everybody if I stayed in Killarney for the time being. We were cautious of me going out training, getting the coronavirus and spreading it to other people in the family. That’s one of the sacrifices

I’ve had to make – I haven’t been able to see my mother or my stepfather or my younger brothers and sisters. But it had to be done because I have to get my training in.

I’m finding that the days are going by pretty fast. I have two sessions a day.

When I get up in the morning I always start off by doing my usual core routine and stretching, then I might do a couple of 8x40m hill sprints and I follow that up with a gym session. Then I go for a jog down to the lake, which is 1.5km away, and I come back and do my recovery work which would take an hour and a half. So, realistically, I’m getting five to six hours of training in a day.

That’s taking up a lot of my time but apart from training, I’ve been playing a good bit of PlayStation. And Facetiming a couple of friends - I’d be lost without that.

You had been preparing for the Paralympics in Tokyo in August but they’ve now been pushed back to 2021 because of COVID-19. What did you make of that decision?

It was something that I kind of expected so when the announcement was made, I wasn’t surprised to be honest with you. It’s completely understandable that the games have to be pushed back. People’s safety has to come first.

Obviously it’s disappointing, but I’m looking at the positives. I have an extra year to train and to get better and improve myself.

That was my next question. Could the extra year actually end up benefiting you in the long run?

Because, although you’ve already

Definitely. I agree. Look, what I’ve been saying is that it’s a new date, but the mission remains the same.

I put up an Instagram post on St Patrick’s Day and what I said was, “We can’t control the situation but what we can control is the way in which we react to it”. This will all pass by at some stage. Keep that positive mindset that we’ll all get through it together. We just have to stay patient and trust the process.

HIGH HOPES: His Paralympic dreams have been put back a year but high jumper Jordan Lee is looking at the positives. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

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The nicknames that stuck Nicknames are rampant in Ireland and it’s hard to say exactly why. Maybe using pet names is our way of showing affection.

Maybe we just love making fun of one another (certain sobriquets seem to have their roots in funny stories or amusing likenesses). In some instances, alternate names are simply functional, a way of differentiating this John O’Sullivan here from that John O’Sullivan down the road.

Whatever the reasons, nicknames are everywhere and naturally our national games are no exception. Our playing fields have been graced by some superb examples down through the years.

Babs. Bomber. Bubbles. Brick. The Rock.

The Man. Star. Nudie. Cake. Jelly. Woolly. Fingers. The list goes on and on. I’m not sure where they all came from, and maybe in some instances I don’t want to know.

The dressing room environment is surely a factor in all of this. When 20-plus young men get together three times a week, the storytelling and slagging is bound to produce nicknames, and some of those nicknames are bound to stick.

Killarney (and East Kerry) is no exception.

THE BIG ONE

Let’s address the most famous one first (not just around here but perhaps in the entire sport): The Gooch (Colm Cooper).

The man many consider to be the greatest to ever do it got his nickname from his Dr Crokes clubmate Peter O’Brien (aka Head), apparently due to the young mascot’s resemblance to the popular ‘Goochie’ dolls of the time.

Speaking of Crokes, Gooch himself lined out alongside a number of players throughout his career who are perhaps better known by their nicknames. Smiler (Michael Moloney, who inherited the name from his father, Smiler Sr), Melon (David Moloney), Socky (Alan O’Sullivan) and Boo-Boo (James Fleming) are some of the more notable ones, alongside current half back David O’Leary

who is widely known as Buddy. The late Martin Beckett was the one who gave O’Leary that moniker: he thought that the toddler from Woodlawn looked like American singer Buddy Holly.

Staying in Lewis Road, the O’Sullivan family boast three famous nicknames: the great Eddie Tatler O’Sullivan, his son Patrick The Bag O’Sullivan, and his other son (current senior manager) Edmund Fox O’Sullivan. The latter and the former are fairly self-explanatory. The Bag, perhaps, less so.

Apparently when Patrick’s father was a selector with the Kerry team he was given an Adidas kitbag which he passed on to Patrick, who was a young lad at the time. He was proud of the bag and carried it everywhere, prompting his friends to say, “Look at Patrick with the bag, it’s as big as himself”. The bag became synonymous with Patrick and that was that.

THE NICKNAME KINGS

As many bynames as there are above in Crokes, they simply cannot compete with the undisputed kings when it comes to nicknames: Gneeveguilla.

The small parish just the right side of the Cork border is a veritable hotbed for cognomens. To be honest, I feel bad for anyone back there who doesn't have a nickname. They must feel left out.

Forgie, Slug, Lobster, Spider, Rats, Pebbles, Fuzz, Mops, Bawnie, Stones, Blondie Mike, Curly, Horse, Fox, Badger, Mosquito and, believe it or not, Chesty La Rue have all represented Gneeveguilla with distinction, as has a player with one of the more interesting nicknames around, Pharaoh (Donie O’Connor). The man himself explains how that one came about.

“The GAA club in Gneeveguilla used to run a drama competition called Tops of the Parish in the local hall and in the 1980s, as part of one of the comedy

sketches, my father was doing a scene where he was a pharaoh.

“After that everyone locally started calling him Pharaoh and subsequently I became known as Young Pharaoh. It has stuck with us since then. It’s funny now how many people wouldn't even know my real name, and just call me Pharaoh.”

Over to Rathmore and another unusual leasainm catches the eye: the club’s captain when they won the East Kerry Championship in 2015, 2016 and 2017 is affectionately known as Bonze (Brendan O’Keeffe). Again, I’ll let the player himself enlighten us.

“My dad runs a hardware shop in Rathmore and we had a forklift that was in the business for years called The Bonzer. He claims that I was a little wrecker when I was a young lad, tearing around the place like the forklift. So, I was christened after a forklift, and it has stuck to this day.”

Not to be outdone by their neighbours with their Egyptian, Rathmore also have some Italians in their ranks. Back in the eighties, Zoff (Donal O’Connor) was named after fellow goalkeeper Dino Zoff and his clubmate Brendan Nagle came to be known as Baggio after legendary striker Roberto Baggio.

Speaking of Rathmore, another star from the eighties (and also my unclein-law) Dan O’Leary is more commonly known as The Knife. Meanwhile, his son, Dan Jr, is known to his friends as The Dagger. A similar pattern can be found in Gneeveguilla where you have the aforementioned Stones (Michael Murphy) and his younger brother Pebbles (Donal Murphy), and out in Firies where you have Bush (James O’Donoghue) and his younger brother Shrub (Shane O’Donoghue).

LEGION

Heading back towards town and Legion have Beano (Kevin Breen), Shadow (Danny Sheahan), the great Mixie (James) Palmer, and of course not forgetting the legendary Weeshie (Aloysius Fogarty), who got his famous nick-

name from his pals on New Street who were unable to correctly pronounce his “posh” first name.

Spa have no shortage of nicknames either. Chief amongst them is veteran forward Stam (Mike O’Donoghue), and I can tell you the origin story here myself because I was actually present when he got it. Mike was a teammate of mine underage at Killarney Athletic and he turned up for training one morning wearing a Manchester United jersey and sporting a buzz cut. Skinheaded Dutch defender Jaap Stam was at United at the time so Mike really walked into that one.

Other well-known Spa nicknames include Batt (Eoin and Cormac Cronin, a name they inherited from their father, Johnny) and The Kid (Ryan O’Carroll), and an honourable mention must go to what is surely the cleverest and most delicious nickname around: Chili (Con Kearney).

Kilcummin have Todd (Shane McSweeney) and Dodge (DJ Fleming), Currow have Buff (Michael McCarthy), Glenflesk have Shaky (Michael O’Shea), there’s a Spoon (Jerh O’Sullivan) from Firies and in Fossa you’ll even find Snakes (Kenneth Clifford). There are scores more at the clubs mentioned above and elsewhere but the names are far too numerous (and, in some cases, far too inappropriate) to share.

So, with all that in mind, what makes a good nickname? In truth, I don’t really think there’s such a thing a “good” or “bad” nickname. There are simply nicknames that stick and nicknames that don’t. Some are funny, some aren’t.

Some make sense, some don’t. Either way, plenty of them tend to stick around these parts - whether the bearer likes it or not.

As one player who has a funny-butslightly-embarrassing-if-you-knowthe-whole-story nickname told me this week: “It’s funny how someone can come along one day and just change your name, but there really isn’t a whole pile you can do about it.

“If it sticks, it sticks.”

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DOWN 1. Formerly known as the Bullets.

2. Local master of ceremonies.

3. A shot that misses everything.

4. Protagonist in He Got Game (1998). _________ Shuttlesworth.

5. If this is the question, who is the answer?

8. The NBA's longest serving coach.

9. Michael Jordan's alma mater.

10. Colourful St Paul's player.

12. Mike Krzyzewski.

14. At 7'7', the NBA's tallest ever players. Gheorghe Muresan and Manute _______.

17. The first Irishman to make a European All-Star team.

19. Nothing but net.

Test your sporting knowledge with this fun sports crossword! Need a clue? Feel free to contact Killarney Advertiser Sports Editor Adam Moynihan by email (sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie) or on Twitter or Instagram (@AdamMoynihan). No need to submit your answer sheet this time - this one is just for fun!

GOOD LUCK!

ACROSS 2. A shot that goes in off the backboard.

6. Named after a type of Japanese beef.

7. Seattle Supersonic nicknamed The Glove.

10. Surname of Barcelona's most famous basketballing brothers.

11. Home of the Lakers and the Clippers.

13. The area of the court where the free throw line meets the side of the key.

Or a body part.

15. Nickname of Jason Williams. White _____________.

16. Ohio hometown of LeBron James.

18. Drafted first overall in 2019.

19. Killarney's National League champions in 1980.

20. Large American wild cats found in Killarney.

21. Miami's Big Three. James, Wade and _________.

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3. Married to Maradona’s daughter. Aguero

1. In 1997/98, three players finished joint top scorer. Owen, Dublin and Sutton

5. The match-winner when Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-3 (1996). Collymore

2. From which club did Chelsea sign Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink? Athletico Madrid

7. The old Premier League logo featured a lion with its paw on a football.

4. The Cherries. Bournemouth

9. Anagram: I am sad one. Sadio Mane

6. The league’s most expensive goalkeeper when he signed from Southampton in 1993. Flowers

15. ‘Arte et labore’ is the motto of which former Premier League club?

7. Managed Scotland at the 1986 World Cup. Ferguson

Blackburn Rovers 16. American who made the PFA Team of the Year in 2003/04. Howard

8. Top scorer in the inaugural season. Sheringham

17. Finished runners-up in the first ever Premier League season. Aston Villa

10. Anagram: He ran a laser. Shearer

18. Home of The Addicks. The Valley

11. Anagram: Shiny elk gland. Kenny Dalglish

19. Before joining Arsenal, Arsene Wenger managed Nagoya Grampus Eight

12. The best kind of Sunday. Super

21. Georgian who kicked the hoardings. Ketsbaia

13. This old name has sailed. Premiership

22. Anagram: I clean up. Paul Ince

14. Which club have a village lock-up on their crest? Everton

23. Italian striker who scored 59 league goals for Chelsea. Zola

20. How many English managers have won the Premier League (as manager)? Zero

Well done to everyone who took part, especially those who managed to complete it!

Do you have an idea for a crossword topic? Let us know at sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie!

SPORT NOTES

Killarney Celtic UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus all activity at Killarney Celtic is suspended until further notice. We encourage all our members to follow the guidelines laid down by the government. If anyone in our community is self-isolating and requires help with deliveries of groceries, fuel, medication etc, Killarney Celtic has people willing to help. All will be done in strict confidence. Please private message our Facebook page or contact Mary on 086 6485809.

Spa GAA VOLUNTEERS: If anyone needs help with shopping, deliveries etc please contact either the Kerry Community Volunteers (1800 807 009/text 50555/ email covidsupport@kerrycoco.ie) OR contact club our Club Secretary on 087 6332773 or contact Michael (085 8213027), Conor (087 2565142) or Deirdre (085 1216359).

CLOSED: All club grounds and facilities remain closed completely until further notice. Players/members/general public are not allowed use of club grounds/facilities for any activity including training/ recreational while these restrictions are in place.

SKILLS CHALLENGE: The Spa Home Skills Challenge continues this week and we are asking our underage members (5-16 year olds) to take part and send us your training videos. Visit spagaa.com for details. Any queries contact Coiste na nÓg Chairperson, Seamus Moynihan, on 087 6298525.

ARCHIVES: If you have any old photos, newspaper clippings, programmes etc, please send them on and we’ll get sharing our club history. Send to 085 1216359 (text or Whatsapp), email pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie or private message

our Spa social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).

REGISTRATION: With the closure of GAA properties and club grounds over the last couple of weeks, registration for 2020 will remain open ONLINE only for the coming weeks. Anyone who has not registered yet is asked to do so through the link on the website spagaa.com. Notice will be given before the online page closes and GAA activity will resume once again in Spa. GAELICPLUS: Shane Cronin and GaelicPlus would like to support our front line workers and hope that you too will also help. In return, GaelicPlus is offering a set of jerseys for your local sports club (worth over €800). We ask that you donate as much or as little as you can through the GoFundMe Page (link on GaelicPlus pages) and comment under one of their social media posts (Twitter/FB/Instagram) with confirmation that you have donated and your sports club. If they reach €5,000 they will offer a second set of jerseys.

All money raised will go towards equipment or what front line workers deem essential in their fight against this deadly virus.

Dr Crokes GAA ACTIVITIES: Everything still at a standstill due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our playing fields, gym, and clubhouse are closed and will be until the sanctions are lifted. Thank you to all for complying with the regulations during these difficult times. Special credit must go to our communications committee for their endeavours in putting videos and photos from our archives on social media to help our members to reminisce during the present crisis. There has been a tremendous reaction to this initiative from near and far. On Friday last we posted an online concert on our

social media platforms which received tremendous reviews. This novel project was co-ordinated by our Scór Officer Rachael Foley ably assisted by Matt O’Neill and John C O’Shea. A special thank you to all three for helping to keep us sane in these trying times. Many projects for our physical, mental and social health and well-being, juvenile fun games etc have been initiated by the GAA all may be viewed on our website drcrokes.com.

We urge all members and supporters and their families to abide by the guidelines and stay safe and hopefully we will be back on the playing fields in the not too distant future.

JUVENILES 200 TOUCHES DAILY: During the present lockdown we encourage all juveniles to practice their skills. All you need is a ball and a wall.

MEMBERSHIP is now due and must be paid before March 31 to Registrar Frances O’Sullivan. Membership can also be renewed online. Visit drcrokes.com/ news. We urge all members to download the Club Force app. as this will be our only way to communicate going forward.

SCÓR: Irish Scholarship Scheme for Adults 2020, funded by Foras na Gaeilge, is now open and accepting applications. This is a great opportunity to apply for a scholarship valued at €250 to cover costs of a Gaeltacht course this summer. The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 23.

BINGO at St Mary’s Parish Hall on Sundays is postponed for the foreseeable future and will resume when the current guidelines are lifted LOTTO is suspended for next few weeks and we will review on April 12.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club COURSE CLOSED: At the request of Pitch & Putt Ireland after the announcement of the government’s new public

health measures last week we wish to let everyone know that the course is closed to play until Sunday, April 19 at the earliest pending further updates in the meantime.

MEMBERSHIP: Anyone interested in enquiring about membership is asked to contact registrar Margaret B Looney on 087 9265747 for further information.

Muckross Rowing Club COVID-19: All club activity including indoor and outdoor training remains suspended until further notice. We continue to communicate with members regarding personal training at home and also outdoor exercise, observing strict social distancing. We encourage all our members to take every care and continue to follow the latest government and HSE advice.

ROWING IRELAND UPDATES: Rowing Ireland’s Working Group is co-ordinating the governing body’s ongoing response to COVID-19 at a national level. Weekly updates continue to be posted on the Rowing Ireland website. The regatta season for 2020 is suspended until further notice and a contingency plan is being prepared to stage an Irish Championships Regatta in September. It is hoped that a revised regatta season may resume before then.

STAY CONNECTED: Find the club’s page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Through Facebook, members past and present have been collecting and sharing old photos from Killarney Regatta and other events. Now may be an opportune time to dust down those old photo albums or shoebox collections and we would be very grateful for any copies.

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