Killarney Advertiser 10th December 2021

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“I could have been so much worse if I was not vaccinated”

Killarney woman who contracted COVID appeals for unvaccinated to get the jab | By Michelle Crean A Killarney woman who this week ended up in hospital battling COVID is appealing for people to get vaccinated.

Lotte Lyne from Rathanane, Kilcummin, says although she had her vaccines, she still ended up catching the virus – but fears the outcome could have been much worse if she hadn’t her jabs.

On Saturday November 27, Lotte came down with a fever, was feeling very nauseous, and lost her sense of smell and felt very unwell which lasted about five to six days.

Then, she told the Killarney Advertiser that all those symptoms stopped, but her breathing was affected and she then developed a chesty cough.

“I ended up in A&E Friday with oxygen levels affected and difficulties in breathing,” Lotte said.

“They put me on two antibiotics and sent me home again. But over the weekend, I was struggling to keep up my oxygen

BATTLE: Lotte Lyne from Kilcummin is currently battling COVID and appealing to people to get their vaccine.

levels and had difficulty breathing. We had to call an ambulance on Saturday.

The paramedics where great and felt my vitals were all stable so I got the option to stay at home as I could well end

up waiting in the ambulance for many hours if I went to A&E. I chose to stay home, but I got worse again from there and spoke to my doctor Monday and she felt I should be in hospital. I was still reluctant to go as I did not want to put the health services under more pressure.”

However, by Tuesday she had declined further, and her doctor told her to call an ambulance, even though Storm Barra was raging across the county.

“I had to come over during the storm,” she explained. “Paramedics gave me oxygen straight away on the way over and it immediately improved my oxygen levels, but in A&E if oxygen was removed it dropped again. My blood was also off so they needed to rule out a clot in my lungs with a CT scan. Thanks be to God it was clear. They put me back on oxygen and admitted me to a COVID ward. I have a bit of an infection in the lungs but not bad at all, so treating that with antibiotics. My oxygen levels are stable all day without the oxygen, but my breathing is still under pressure.”

Lotte suffers from asthma and that,

she says, is what caused the breathing symptoms due to COVID, and she’s been put on two weeks of steroids for that.

“I could have been so much worse if I was not vaccinated, I truly believe that I would have ended up in ICU and who knows if I would have survived. That is why, even though I got COVID and I got quite sick, I am so grateful I got the vaccine as I know it prevented a far worse outcome,” she said.

“My message to the unvaccinated, maybe they are standing on the sideline still, maybe they don’t trust the vaccine, or they don’t feel they need it, what I want to say to them is that they need to be logical, use their critical thinking and follow the documented science. Don’t just listen to everyone and everything on social media, be critical, follow through to the source and use common sense.

Look at my story and please, please just go get the vaccine as soon as possible, it is the only smart thing to do. Don’t wait till you get COVID and then realise you were wrong because it will be way to late then.”

€50k fundraiser launched to help non-verbal boy | By Michelle Crean The parents of a five-year-old boy are hoping to raise €50,000 to get life-changing treatment to help his development so that they can hear him talk for the very first time.

Dawid Ciemny, son of Slawek Ciemny and Kamila Smietanska, doesn’t speak or communicate with his parents and is sadly still in nappies.

His parents, who live in Courtyard Killarney, were originally given the diagnosis of Autism but say it’s much more complex than that as Dawid doesn't talk or understand them, and they say the disease has taken away his chance for normal development as he suffers from irrational anxieties, sometimes he is too weak to walk and his small body is in constant pain.

In a bid to give him the best start in life they’ve sourced specialist care in Poland but it comes at a cost of €5,000 per treatment every six weeks for the little boy who currently attends the ASD Sunshine Class in Holy Cross Mercy School.

“In the beginning we had a diagnosis of Autism but it is something else,” his father Slawek explained to the Killarney Advertiser.

“We were looking for four years to see what was going on. He goes to a psychologist and speech therapist. He has autoimmune encephalitis and treatment is very expensive. We will need to go to Poland for immunotherapy. The treatment is every six weeks for three days and it costs €5,000 per visit.”

He said that the treatment may or may not work for Dawid but they have to try it to give him the best possible future.

“We have to go to Poland to try. Some

FUNDRAISER: The parents of Dawid Ciemny, Slawek Ciemny and Kamila Smietanska, are hoping to raise €50,000 to get him specialist treatment to help him communicate kids get better after – but we have no he is OK.” guarantee and he could stay the same Dawid will begin treatment in April 2022 like now. He doesn’t speak, he doesn’t if they are able to raise the funding. To understand what we say. He is still in help go to GoFundMe: 'The disease has nappies. He is still walking, physically taken control over Dawid !'

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Mayor thanks public for cooperation during storm | By Sean Moriarty The Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District Cllr Marie Moloney has thanked members of the public in Kerry for their patience and cooperation during Storm Barra.

Storm Barra hits Christmas in Killarney festival The Christmas in Killarney committee has been left counting the cost of a devastating blow during Storm Barra which damaged a number of the spectacular floats that feature in the festive season magical parades.

The painstakingly created artistic floats were housed in a heavy-duty, purpose acquired marquee in the grounds of Fitzgerald Stadium from where the parades commence on Saturday nights.

The marquee had been secured in a walled-in corner of the outside pitch on the Lewis Road side of the stadium but the sheer force of the violent gusts ripped the structure open and caused significant damage to some of the floats.

“We are still assessing the cost of the damage but we expect that it will at least

run to a couple of thousand euro such was the ornate features of the floats,” said Christmas in Killarney Chairman and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President Niall Kelleher.

“The annual costs involved in running the Christmas in Killarney festival are very considerable and this was a big setback because, in the current climate, generating financial support was proving very difficult,” he added.

“If people want to offer support at this stage, they can donate online or buy a bulb for the Tree of Light Shine A Light project at one of the participating stores.”

It is understood that the damage occurred just before lunchtime on Tuesday when Killarney was taking a real battering with trees being knocked and slates ripped off buildings.

Another added cost for the festival organisers is the impact the red alert storm had on the spectacular Tree of Light on the grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral.

A number of the 4,500 energy-efficient feature bulbs on the 100ft tree were blown about in the strong gales with the connections becoming loose and there will be significant work and costs involved in repairing the damage.

You can donate to the festival via https://christmasinkillarney.com/shineyour-light.

She paid tribute to local authority staff and the emergency services for their work in dealing with road closures and other challenges over the past few days.

“I want to thank the Emergency Services, Kerry County Council staff and ESB staff, who were out day and night,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Thanks too to the public who stayed indoors as much as possible.”

There was widespread damage in the Killarney area during the two days of the storm. Several trees were knocked over, with one on Muckross Road and another on New Road causing the most disruption. Another tree was knocked over at

the entrance to the Fair Hill car park.

The Ballycasheen area was declared out of bounds for a while on Tuesday as debris from a nearby premises was being blown on to the road.

The Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell, said that the interagency cooperation in advance of Storm Barra was hugely important.

“The Kerry Severe Weather Coordination Team had been preparing for a Status Red alert for several days and met regularly to coordinate the response,” she said.

“Our crews responded to the issues which arose when it was safe to do so and ensured that routes were reopened as soon as possible.

“I would like to thank the many agencies who assisted in coordinating the response including An Garda Síochána, the HSE, ESB Networks, Kerry Fire Service and Kerry Civil Defence.”

Council to examine condition of trees on New Road | By Sean Moriarty Kerry County Council is to employ tree specialists to examine every tree on New Road after one was blown over during Tuesday’s Storm Barra.

The busy street is home to several national and secondary schools. The tree fell close to the entrances to both The Mon and St Brendan’s College and the street was blocked for most of Wednesday as a Council crew made the area safe again.

Cllr Donal Grady is concerned that more

trees could fall in further storms putting the public, particularly school goers, at risk. He contacted the relevant department in Kerry County Council and has been assured that the trees will be examined as soon as possible.

“We can ill afford to have something happen there – we have four schools on that street,” Cllr Grady told the Killarney Advertiser. “We had it done before but that was about 10 years ago and it is time to do it again – find the weaker trees and trees that may be rotten. There are lime trees growing there and tend to be not as strong as others.”

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Family gather for special 50 year anniversary | By Michelle Crean Golden couple Jerry and Bridie Cronin had a very special day out with family as they celebrated 50 years of married life.

CHARITY CALENDAR: Students and staff from Killarney Community College have launched their 2022 calendar. Pictured front l-r were: Rabea Fluegel, Ava Sheehan, Mia O’Brien and Jamie O’Sullivan. Back row l-r were: Lorraine Crowley (Teacher) and Principal Stella Loughnane.

Creative calendar on sale for St Vincent de Paul

Creative and colourful, this year’s charity calendar by local students will be a hit with households.

On Saturday November 27 - 50 years to the day - the Woodlawn couple were joined in celebration by their six children Padraig, Máire, Diarmuid, Áine, and twins Aoife and Eilís, six grandchildren Diarmuid, Leila, Éanna, Cónal, Laurence and Aoibhe, and son and daughters-in-law Robbie, Linda and Claire, at the Killarney Oaks Hotel.

Jerry is originally from Coolavokig in Cork and Bridie from Ballyheigue. They married in Bridie's home parish in St Mray's Church on November 27, 1971. The couple settled in Woodlawn where they reared their children. Jerry is a retired Garda Sergeant who served in Glenbeigh, Killarney and Tralee, and Bridie is a retired national school teacher and worked in St Oliver's for most of her career.

WEDDING DAY: Jerry and Bridie Cronin from Woodlawn pictured on their wedding day on November 27, 1971.

On their 50th wedding anniversary Jerry and Bridie were blessed during a special Mass said by Fr Kieran O'Brien, a cousin of Bridie's, in the chapel in the Church of the Resurrection.

"We then went to the Oaks for a lovely family meal," her daughter Eilís told the Killarney Advertiser.

| By Michelle Crean The Killarney Community College Calendar 2022 was launched last week and it is proving a resounding success!

Students and staff in the college got involved with this initiative by the Parents Council and teacher Lorraine Crowley during the lockdown at the beginning of 2021.

They were given themes every two weeks and the array of photographs that were sent for the calendar were full of creativity, beauty and imagination. The calendar features the winning and highly commended photographs taken as part of this photography competition.

"It was a great opportunity for our students to showcase their creativity and

provides students with a fun focus during lockdown,” Lorraine Crowley said.

“We are delighted and proud of how it turned out and are glad to help out a local and worthwhile charity."

The calendar is on sale now in the main office for €5 each or three for €10. Proceeds will be donated to the Society of St Vincent de Paul, registered charity number CHY6892.

GOLDEN COUPLE: It was a golden moment for Jerry and Bridie Cronin, pictured with their family at the Killarney Oaks Hotel, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Large sum of money stolen in Muckross Road burglary | By Sean Moriarty

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A large sum of money was stolen in the robbery and so far no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.

“Gardaí are investigating a burglary from an off licence in Muckross, Killarney, that occurred at approximately 3.30am on December 5,” said a Garda statement issued to the Killarney Advertiser. “No arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160.

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Christmas Panto deferred until spring The Rathmore Panto Group has decided to delay its annual post-Christmas event because its members cannot meet to rehearse. | By Sean Moriarty The Rathmore Panto usually runs on the third or fourth week of January.

“Usually, just before Christmas, we are half or three-quarters ready, just to add the finishing touches,” Val Moynihan, chairman of Marian Players Rathmore Panto Group, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We have an awful lot of family members in our group and it is not worth taking the risk. We are about two months behind schedule.”

The much-loved event was unable to go ahead earlier this year either as the country entered its first post-Christmas lockdown. The last time the Marian Players ran a Panto was in January 2020, before COVID-19 was part of everyday life.

On that occasion they performed their own version of 'Rapunzel'.

“We could be looking at the end of March or April before we can run anything,” Val added. “We will have to move away from a traditional Christmas show and look at a spring or summer theme.”

PANTO: January 2020 was the last time the Marian Players Rathmore Panto Group performed on stage.

10 new jobs announced for Kerry County Council The Government has approved 10 new posts for Kerry County Council to assist with the delivery of their social housing targets.

The news was announced earlier this week as part of the Government’s new housing plan 'Housing for All' which commits to strengthening the capacity of Local Authorities to initiate, design, plan, develop and manage housing projects.

The plan acknowledges that this requires the resourcing of housing delivery teams and the posts being announced

include a wide range of positions from engineers to quantity surveyors and architects with provision also made for the necessary administrative resources.

“I welcome this announcement by my Cabinet colleague Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien," Minister Foley said.

"Housing is a key priority for Government and these new posts are an endorsement of the excellent work carried out by Kerry County Council and a deserved recognition of their continued commitment to providing social housing to all local communities across Kerry.”

AWARENESS: St Brendan’s College students have launched their Young Social Innovators project to create awareness that 'One Punch Can Kill' . Pictured were: Jack McCrohan, Ross Twomey, Markas Pouicas, Nathan Cox, Callum Cronin. Second row: Padraig O’Donoghue, Adam Murphy, Brian O’Sullivan, Gearoid Healy, Dermot O’Connor, Darragh O’Connell. Back from left: Colm O’Mahony, Eoin Carroll, Mark Sheehan, Finbarr Kennelly, Brian O’Connor, Con Stack, Shayequllah Nasar and Bobby Gallivan. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

Male students stand up against violence

Transition Year students from St Brendan's College in Killarney, have been working together over the past few months to spread awareness and build support around the theme ‘violence in young men’.

Their project has been entered into the 21/22 Young Social Innovators (YSI) competition.

The main focus of this topic is violence,

particularly in young males, and the dangers of how ‘One Punch Can Kill’, which is their campaign slogan.

“We plan on organising various events in the upcoming year to raise awareness for this very relevant issue, starting with a visit from An Garda Síochána in January and an anti-violence week,” TY student Nathan Cox said.

“Please follow our journey on our Instagram page: ‘Semagainstviolence’."

CONGRATS: Julie McGowan won €5,200 in last week's Spa GAA lotto. She collected her cheque at the weekend and is pictured here with ticket sellers Mick and Ian O'Connell and Lotto Chairman Tadhg Hickey.

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Santa Claus is coming to Spa Santa is paying a visit to Spa GAA Club later today (Friday).

The Killarney Advertiser can confirm that the man himself will be in the Spa GAA Clubhouse from 5pm until 7.30pm.

It has also been confirmed that Santa has placed an official post box at the entrance to the GAA grounds and kids of all ages can post their Christmas letters there.

It is all part of a series of events organised by Spa GAA in the run up to Christmas Day which is only just over two weeks away now.

“We just wanted to give something back to our members,” Anne Holland, the club’s Coiste n’Óg PRO told the Killarney Advertiser. “It will be run to strict COV-

ID-19 regulations. Each family or child will get a time slot. We are aware that many places in Killarney are booked out so this is our chance to do something for our members. They will know if they are on the naughty or nice list.”

Meanwhile, Spa GAA has also launched its 2022 Club Calendar.

The limited edition calendar can be bought via www.spagaa.com/shop or it will be on sale at the clubhouse during Santa’s visit.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf celebrated their 12th birthday with their mother Angie and Mayor Marie Moloney at Saturday's Christmas in Killarney Parade.

Christmas in Killarney welcomed two very special guests

Christmas in Killarney fulfilled the dreams of two very special Cork boys who celebrated their 12th birthday on Saturday.

SPECIAL VISITOR: Santa will visit Spa GAA Club today (Friday).

Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf were born conjoined twins on December 2, 2009.

They were successfully separated in 2010 but still face an uphill medical battle.

Prior to celebrating their 12th birthday in Killarney – their own personal birthday wish – they have endured close to 60 different operations and medical procedures.

The boys attended Saturday’s Christmas in Killarney Parade, earlier in the day they met Santa at Moriarty’s Photographic Shop on New St and were treated to a Christmas Sleigh Ride around the town.

They were also well looked after by the staff at Reidy’s and Sheahan’s Centra on

Pupils add colour and creativity to school walls | By Michelle Crean The walls of one town school have been transformed after teachers handed over paint brushes and paints to their pupils.

COLOURFUL: Pupils from Gaelscoil Faithleann have added colour to their school walls as part of a recent art project.

The children in Gaelscoil Faithleann, working alongside artists David Fortune and Marie Cronin, reclaimed the walls and space of their school, to paint, colour, build and garden the walls, courtyard, window sills and even manhole covers of their school.

And the effect is amazing and the overall

result has transformed the school space.

As part of the Irish Arts Council Creative Schools programme, pupils from every class worked with either artist over a number of months, exploring various art skills, planning how best to showcase these skills on the walls, gardens and even manhole covers of the school before jumping in and adding their own artistic flair to the school space.

Teacher Máire Uí Shuilleabháin acted as creative school coordinator with Olivia Howe, Creative Associate for the Irish Arts Council, and together with

Main St. On Sunday, the sports mad youngsters attended the Dr Crokes versus Legion relegation showdown in Fitzgerald Stadium. Christmas in Killarney volunteer, Andrew Joy, organised the whole thing on behalf of the family and the festival.

Mayor Marie Moloney accompanied Hassan and Hussein and their mother Angie, around the streets of the town on Saturday.

“It was my pleasure as Mayor to welcome these two wonderful and brave twins to Killarney as they celebrate their 12th birthday. Fair play to businesses in Killarney who made their visit so special,” said Cllr Moloney.

Their mum Angie Benhaffaf has written a heart-warming book called ‘The Little Fighters’ on the boys’ remarkable fight for life against all odds. the pupils of the school they created a plan that would allow students make decisions on they could explore the arts within Gaelscoil Faithleann.

"Our school community, including our pupils and teachers really enjoyed our experience with the Creative School project," Deputy Principal, Lisa Ní Iarlaithe, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We want to thank, in a very special way, Olivia Hope, who gave us such an amazing opportunity to work with some amazing artists on the children's creative works of art. We in the school are very proud of the artwork that the children painted on the walls and the younger classes did an outdoor art project in one of our courtyards. Ní neart go cur le chéile. And a special thank you also to Máire Uí Shuilleabháin who was the coordinator for the project."

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Cathedral concert "very special" for Liam | By Sean Moriarty Liam O’Connor has described his first concert in St Mary’s Cathedral as "one of the most special local concerts” of his career.

NATIONAL AWARD: St Brigid's LCA student Kalin Paterson has received the Feargal Quinn Award. From l-r were: Mairead McElligott (Vice-Principal), Kalin Paterson and Rory O'Connor (Comedian, author and creator of ‘Rory's Stories’ on social media).

Liam and his musical family took his ninth annual St Brendan’s College Christmas event into the cathedral for the first time on Wednesday night.

They were joined on stage by Moya Brennan of Clannad as well as her musical family, and were backed up by 35 music students from St Brendan’s.

“It was one of the most special concerts of my career," he told the Killarney Advertiser.

"St Brendan’s concerts are always special but this was inside the cathedral. It

was one of my most memorable nights in Killarney, the sound, the lighting, we had a crew of 25 working in there, it was incredible.”

Legendary Galway hurler Joe Canning was the guest of honour.

“He gave a fantastic speech,” Liam added. “It was all about leadership, don’t give up and most of all listen.”

Both Brennan and Canning were presented with ‘Clann Bhreanainn’ medals by St Brendan’s principal Sean Coffey as a memento to the occasion.

Liam thanked Bishop Ray Browne and Fr Kieran O'Brien for allowing the use of St Mary’s.

“It was a special occasion for Bishop Ray, he got to meet Moya for the first time,” he added. “He went to school with her brother!”

Kalin receives national award

Former St Brigid’s Leaving Certificate Applied student Kalin Paterson has received the 'Feargal Quinn Award'.

The LCANA 'Feargal Quinn Awards' are presented each year to students who obtain the top credits in the Leaving Certificate Applied Examination of that year.

The top performing students are notified by the State Examinations Commission.

The student’s final credit total is of course based on their performance in the Leaving Certificate Applied Examination over the two years.

"Kalin is a very diligent, determined and hardworking girl," LCA Co-ordinator,

Peggy Dowling, said.

"Her commitment to the LCA programme was astonishing. She is self-motivated, shows excellent initiative and she completed all her LCA tasks to the highest standard. She completed a course in barbering in 2020 whilst on her LCA Work Experience in Session 2. She also received a certificate for training in First Aid as part of her LCA Practical Achievement Task. She was a worthy winner of the LCA Feargal Quinn Award’."

Racecourse to host charity Christmas walk | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club will run its annual Christmas Charity Walk on December 28.

This year’s event will start from Killarney Racecourse as opposed to the traditional starting point at the Innisfallen Hotel in Fossa.

Organisers are concerned about crowd gathering rules in these COVID-19 times

and the switch to the new venue will allow for outdoor registration.

This year’s walk will raise money for ADAPT Kerry Women’s Refuge in Tralee, and two routes are on offer.

“The walk by Ross Castle and the Coppermines will be around 4km to 5km in length,” explained one of the event’s organisers, Tom Leslie. “The longer walk of around 10km will go through Knockreer.”

Registration begins at 10am and the first walkers will depart around 12 noon.

SPECIAL: Moya Brennan and Liam O'Connor performed in St Mary's Cathedral on Wednesday night. Photo: Konrad Paprocki

Friars move to Outlet Centre to meet and greet parishioners | By Sean Moriarty For the first time ever the Friars have taken over a vacant store in Killarney Outlet Centre.

Instead of passing on their Christmas message on the town’s streets like other years, they are inviting locals to receive a blessing in the shopping centre.

The Brothers are a familiar sight on the streets of Killarney every Christmas as they walk the town to meet and greet their parishioners ahead of the Holy Season.

This year, forced by COVID-19 restrictions, storms and other reasons, instead of mingling with Christmas shoppers on the town’s streets, the Friars have gone indoors.

“What we're doing in the Outlet Centre is about going out into the highways and byways, into the shopping centres, into the streets, and just meeting people, befriending people and learning from them.

We have much more to gain from meeting people outside the Friary than what they gain from meeting us,” Brother Pat Lynch told the Killarney Advertiser.

The move to the Outlet Centre was made possible by the Outlet Centre’s Paul Sherry and Noreen O’Sullivan.

Brother Pat has a lot of experience of this type of ministry.

He was Vocations Director for the order for 15 years and had stands at the Ploughing Championships over many years in shopping centres in Cork, Athlone and Galway.

“In those places the aim was looking for vocations but in the Outlet Centre it is just about being present among the people.

He is distributing prayers for the family and for the care of creation. It's a 'money free zone' and he has insisted he doesn't want any money as people have too many expenses at this time leading up to Christmas,” added Anne Marie O’Leary of the Friary Office.

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THEY’VE GOT TALENT: Students from Killarney Community College have proved that they’ve got artistic talent as their works received prizes in the annual Credit Union poster competition. Pictured were: Rebecca O’Callaghan, Ms O’Mahoney (Art Teacher), Darya Gaeva, Karena McCarthy (Killarney Credit Union), and Areej Gul.

Arty students work makes national final

The artistic skills of local students proved to be a creative success as they have made it in to a national final. | By Michelle Crean Areej Gul from Killarney Community College won first place in the over 18 category in the annual Credit Union poster competition while Sixth Year student Rebecca O’Callaghan also received first place in the 14-17-year-olds category.

Both of their works will now go on to the national final at Chapter 23 level.

Second Year Darya Gaeva came second in

the 14-17 year category.

Karena McCarthy from Killarney Credit Union presented all three students with amazing prizes and certificates.

"It’s lovely that our student’s talents are being recognised, rewarded and displayed at both local and national level for others to enjoy,” their teacher, Ms O’Mahoney, said.

“We are very proud of them in the college."

“No more bookings – walk in only” at Tatler Jack | By Sean Moriarty The popular Tatler Jack Pub on Plunkett Street is taking a no nonsense approach to the festive season.

The move comes after a series of no shows and problems staff face as a result of new COVID-19 restrictions.

From Tuesday of this week pubs must return to table service only and a maximum of six people are allowed sit at each table.

When this system previously operated during the summer months, when pubs first reopened after the extended lockdown, staff and management at the landmark pub were taking bookings for tables. Most bookings were done in twohour slots – punters were allowed one hour and 45 minutes with 15 minutes allocated to sanitary work before handing over the table to the next group.

The latest rules do not stipulate a time limit but bars must be cleared by midnight.

Late arrivals and, worse again, no shows,

meant bars could not operate at the maximum capacity allowed under the regulations. It simple terms, empty seats meant a loss of revenue for bars already with their backs to the wall as they coped with the new rules.

This has forced the Tatler Jack to operate as a first-come-first-served basis for the festive season.

“This means, if someone stays only half an hour we can make that table available immediately,” explained landlord Pat O’Sullivan.

“What was happening was people were booking tables, were having a feed or drinks elsewhere, they might turn up late and expected the full two hours and this led to our staff getting abuse. Now, it was not happening all the time, and only a small few people did this, but it is too much hassle. Staff are managing deposits and other extra work – now, whoever is in, is in.”

The Tatler Jack will have live music every night from now and right through the Christmas period.

Tourism to benefit from €50 million funding | By Sean Moriarty Tourism bosses in Killarney have welcomed a €50 million Tourism Business Continuity Programme which was announced this week.

The three-phase programme will open for applicants in early January. Part one is aimed at tourism wholesalers who operate as inbound agents for international visitors.

The second and third part of the scheme, which will cover funding for attractions and activities providers as well as tourism accommodation providers, will commence in early March 2022.

While the majority of the inbound agents, which phase one is aimed at, are mainly based in Dublin, the benefits will filter down to Kerry and Killarney as these agents are responsible for bringing coach tours and other niche activities to Ireland.

“It is good news,” Kerry Tourism Industry Federation’s board chairman, Pat O’Leary, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It is great to see that the Government recognises that tourism needs support.”

Phase two and three will be aimed at on the ground operators like accommodation providers and the operators of tourism attractions.

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St Stephen’s Day 5k to celebrate 60th anniversary

One of the oldest road races in Ireland, it takes place every St Stephen's Day. It has been run since 1961 along the same route - Farranfore to Firies and back to the finish in Farranfore.

The start and finish is at the Kerry Mill in Farranfore, running close to the crossroads in Firies and returning via the

same route. The road will be closed to traffic for the run to ensure the safety of the organisers and participants.

“It is amazing that it has been kept going over the years. It started with four or five runners and we have had over 400 entries some years, and thanks to our sponsors, we could not have done

The Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club’s St Stephen's Day 5k Run will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year.

it without them, they are all local supporters,” club official Dermot Dineen told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It is great to be back this year with a real event after having a virtual event last year.”

Due to popular demand the club have added a 2K Family Fun Run/Walk to

ensure the whole family can enjoy the day.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the post event get together in the Village Hall cannot go ahead this year.

Entries can be made via www.myrunresults.com: 'Farranfore Maine Valley AC St Stephen's Day 5k & 2k'

ON THE ROAD: The Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club’s St Stephen's Day 5k Run will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year.

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Kelly elected First Vice-Chair of EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly Seán Kelly MEP has been elected as First Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s new standing delegation to the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly.

Speaking from Brussels this week, the Ireland South MEP said he was "honoured" to take up the position on the delegation which will play a vital role in encouraging constructive dialogue between the EU and UK post-Brexit.

“I look forward to taking up a leading role as First Vice-Chair of European Parliament’s delegation to the Assembly," Seán Kelly, who is the lead MEP for UK trade matters in the European Parliament and chair of the UK Monitoring Group, said.

"It was established following the entry into force of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), struck between the European Commission and the UK Government last year. Moving forward from Brexit, this delegation offers the EU a strong voice, which will be vital in shaping the implementation of the EU-UK TCA and the Northern Ireland Protocol," Kelly said.

“The newly formed Parliamentary Partnership Assembly will be a valuable forum for mutually beneficial dialogue with our UK neighbours. Brexit has fundamen-

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tally changed the relationship between the EU and the UK, and while there are existing structures of communication, this Assembly stands alone in providing a platform for parliamentarians to discuss high level political issues that will be fundamental to a positive relationship," the Fine Gael MEP added.

“This Assembly deserves to be prioritised as a means of transforming the EU's admittedly frayed relations with the UK, but this will not happen automatically. I urge both the UK Government and the MPs nominated to the Assembly to reflect on the positive opportunity such dialogue presents.”

GRADUATION: Hats off to Social Science (Hons) Graduates, Mary Scannell from Glenbeigh, Stephen Murray, Douglas and Simon Lovell, Youghal Co. Cork, at UCC Conferrings. Photo: Billy macGill.

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€100,000 in funding has been announced to develop the first ever Town Centre First Plan in the county.

As part of the initiative, Kerry County Council will be provided with the funding to support the development of its own unique master plan for Milltown.

These Plans (to be known as Town Centre First Plans) will be central to the delivery of the Town Centre First Policy at a local level as they will chart the path forward for the revitalisation of each town as a desirable place to live, work, socialise and operate a business.

It is envisaged that the plans will cover the importance of place-making, town centre living, the social and economic purpose of the town, and respond to emerging opportunities such as those linked to remote working, climate action and digitalisation. The plans will also be central to addressing vacancy and dereliction in Milltown.

The process of creating the plan is a collaborative exercise, supported by Kerry County Council, that will involve stakeholders such as community representatives, local residents and business people, and other stakeholders as part of a Town Team.

This initiative is a key part of 'Our Rural

Future' – the Government’s ambitious five year strategy designed to reimagine and revitalise Rural Ireland.

It is also linked to the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ strategy and the forthcoming ‘Town Centre First Policy’, which will be announced in the coming weeks.

“This significant funding for Milltown will facilitate the development of a plan to support the future potential and advancement of this growing and vibrant town,” Minister Foley, welcoming the news, said.

Kilgobnet National School in Beaufort has been given the go ahead for an extension.

Deputy Mayor of Kerry County Council and Cathaoirleach of Kenmare Municipal District, Councillor Michael Cahill received confirmation that the Department of Education has given ‘approval to proceed to construction’.

“This project includes two Special Education Teaching rooms and one Wheelchair Accessible Unit at Kilgobnet NS and I would like to express my thanks and the thanks of the children, parents and teachers of the area to Minister for Education, our own Norma Foley and

to her Department staff, for this wonderful addition to education facilities in Beaufort,” Councillor Cahill said.

“These are tough times with constrained budgets and this approval shows that our Minister is being progressive in the provision of up to date facilities for the education of our children.”

He added that he will continue to make representations for increased facilities for schools in Kerry.

“We all know that much more improvements can be made. This approval means construction can now proceed and delivery of this fine project is now eminent.”

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Three-month Public Consultation begins on draft Kerry County Development Plan Kerry County Council has commenced a three-month public consultation process on a new strategic plan which will govern planning and development in the county over the next six years.

The Draft County Development Plan, which covers the period 2022 to 2028, is an extensive statutory plan which sets out how the proper and sustainable development of the county can be achieved over the next six years.

The draft document provides a broad framework for the way in which the local economy, society, environment, and the use of land in Kerry should evolve in an inclusive, sustainable, and progressive way. It covers issues such as climate change, towns and villages, water and wastewater, housing, energy, Gaeltacht areas, and tourism and recreation.

Members of the public are now being asked to engage with a consultation process over the next 11 weeks during which the plan can be viewed and submissions can be made. The six-volume document is now available to download from kerrycoco.ie and submissions and

observations can be made through a user-friendly consultation portal on the Council’s website.

"This plan impacts every individual, family and community in our county and is the most important strategy which will be put in place for Kerry over the next six years," said the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney.

"That’s why we want everyone to contribute to the debate about how our county should be developed in the coming years, what we should be doing with land, how do we address economic and community needs, how do we address climate change and how do we achieve objectives in areas like housing, the environment, energy use, planning, tourism and development."

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Chief Executive of Kerry County Coun-

cil, Moira Murrell, said that the consultation period on the Draft County Development Plan offers citizens a democratic and meaningful say in their own futures and the future of the county.

"We have already been through a number of steps in the process including consultation on a broad Issues Paper and there has been extensive input from elected members of the Council.

Now it is over to the people of Kerry to have their say," she said.

"The vision set out in the plan is to provide for the development of County Kerry as an attractive, competitive and sustainable place to live, visit and

do business, and where the quality of employment and educational opportunities, natural and built environment, cultural experiences and the strength and viability of its rural and urban communities are to the highest standards."

The Draft County Development Plan 2022-2028 is now available online and in hard copy at all public libraries and the principal offices of Kerry County Council in Tralee, Listowel and Killarney. Submissions can be made only through the online portal or in writing and must be received by February 23, 2022. Over the coming weeks, the Council will share information on various aspects of the plan on social media and will encourage public engagement.

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The Liberator Whiskey special release for Christmas

Wayward Irish Spirits have released a special edition of their Liberator Storehouse Special Port ’n’ Peat for Christmas.

This is a delicious Port finished whiskey with a very subtle peated malt element and the perfect individual Christmas gift for the whiskey lover.

It’s a popular new addition to the family of interesting limited run whiskeys from their Bonded Storehouse on the Lakeview Estate on the shores of Lough Leane.

“We’ve had such enthusiastic feedback for our Port ‘n’ Peat that we decided to release a Batch 3 for Christmas, the first two having sold out quickly,” founder, Maurice O’Connell, said.

“We’ve been playing with the wonderful effect a small element of peated malt has on our port finished whiskey. Too much or too little risks one overpowering the other, but we found that around five percent peated malt was the sweet

Get a better handle on Maths with new course spot where the peat highlights the port, making a very moreish and approachable whiskey. The colour is natural, it’s not chill filtered or otherwise messed with.

As everything other than distillation from maturation to finishing, blending and bottling - can be done on site, we can take the time to do things properly.”

The half (350ml) bottles are hand numbered, RSP is €35 and are available locally from Carryout and Caseys as well as online from Celtic Whiskey, Irish Malts and James Fox.

Next Door Education brings Higher Level Junior Certificate Maths Crash Course to KDYS Killarney just in time for the Mock Exams.

Next Door Education are very much aware that the Junior Cert Class of 2022 have been hugely affected by the loss of in-person contact time due to the global pandemic.

These courses will be delivered face to face. There is a limited number of places on these courses which will consist of two qualified and experienced teachers in the room.

One teacher will be delivering the mate-

rial and the other teacher is floating the room to ensure that each student is understanding the content being delivered.

Each student will receive a booklet of notes on each day of the course. As each course day will cover different key topics on the Maths syllabus there is the option of doing one or two days. Day One is Saturday, January 29, Day Two Saturday, February 5, both from 9am to 1pm.

To find out more information or to book a place on the course check out Next Door Education Facebook/Instagram page or phone/text (083) 0891434 or email nextdooreducationmaths@gmail.com.

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Handel’s Messiah at Killarney Cathedral Tomorrow (Saturday), the Hallelujah Chorus will ring out in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

A fully professional production of Handel’s most famous oratorio, Messiah, will be performed from 8pm by the Dublin Bach Singers, accompanied by Marlborough Baroque Orchestra, under the baton of Blánaid Murphy. Dr Sharon Lyons, a musical director in St Mary’s Cathedral is responsible for bringing this performance to Kerry. Sharon moved from Dublin to Kerry in 2018, and has been working in the cathedral since, alongside setting up the Kerry Vocal Academy from her new hometown of Killorglin. The soloists on the evening have very strong links to Kerry. Sharon Lyons, soprano, Leanne Fitzgerald from Lixnaw, alto, and Conor Prendiville from Killorglin, tenor. This is an evening not to be missed and a perfect way to enter into the spirit of Advent and Christmas. Early booking is advised. A special mention of thanks must go to Bishop Ray Brown and Fr Kieran O’Brien for welcoming the singers and performers to Killarney, and to Fexco for their

generous support. Tickets €25 can be purchased in the Parish Office, Killarney, from www.eventbrite.ie (search ‘Killarney Messiah’) or from 087 6077344.

This is a live music event, full COVID compliance will be in place, and vaccination certs/equivalent and ID will be required upon admission.

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watch The Unforgivable ‘The Unforgivable’ starring Sandra Bullock as Ruth Slater is released on Netflix today (Friday). Ruth is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.

Facing severe judgment from the place she once called home, her only hope for redemption is finding the estranged younger sister she was forced to leave behind. It’s a murder mystery within a very complex character dra-

ma, and is also produced by Bullock.

“She wants to find this one person, the only family she had when she went in, and you keep asking yourself, ‘Why can’t you let it go? This family member was traumatized by your actions — let it go! Stop harming these people all over again.”

The film, which is 1 hour 52 minutes long is based on the 2009 British miniseries ‘Unforgiven’ written by Sally Wainwright.

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LISTEN | By Michelle Crean

read Breaking Point Author: Edel Coffey An innocent mistake. A lifetime of guilt. Susannah is pulled in every direction, every day; as a doctor, a researcher, a professor, a wife, a mother and a woman.

She doesn’t realise it, but she is at breaking point. After a frantic morning, with a disrupted routine and an emergency call from work, Susannah leaves her young daughter in the car on a hot day. It is hours before she realises her mistake, but it is too late.

Adelaide is a reporter covering Susannah’s negligence trial.

The story is all too familiar, stirring up the ghosts of her own long-buried past. As Adelaide and Susannah circle closer to each other, as the jury considers its verdict, both women are forced to recognise that they are both already living out the worst punishment imaginable. But what will the court say?

Edel Coffey is a well known Irish jour-

nalist and this is her debut novel.

“A gripping, compulsive pageturner about what we expect from women, especially mothers. It’s going to be a massive hit,” said bestselling author Marian Keyes.

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Elton John and Ed Sheeran ‘Merry Christmas' Two of the world’s biggest names in the world of music have combined their talent to release a Christmas single for charity. Elton John and Ed Sheeran are bringing festive cheer through their collaboration ‘Merry Christmas’ which was released earlier this week.

Despite being friends for the last decade it’s the first time the duo have teamed up to write a song together. It was produced by Steve Mac. And funds raised through the single’s sale and publishing royalties will go

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to two charities close to their hearts, shared equally between the Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation and The Elton John AIDS Foundation.

“Last Christmas I received a call from my mate Elton John and he told me we should do a Christmas song, and I replied ‘Yeah maybe in 2022’, but I actually wrote the chorus that day and here we are,” Sheeran said on social media.

With its fun upbeat melody the song is the main contender for this year’s Christmas No. 1 spot!

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Saturday, 6.35pm Chaos ensues when the staff and students of St Bernadette’s Primary School audition for a coveted place in a spectacular rock musical competition. Family comedy, starring Simon Lipkin, Craig Revel Horwood, Anna Chancellor and Celia Imrie.

Sunday, 9pm A long-serving congressman is beset by scandals that threaten his political career. Two corrupt businessmen seek to replace him with a politician they can control, and select a naive do-gooder to run against the incumbent in the coming election - a campaign that degenerates into a series of dirty tricks. Comedy, with Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, John Lithgow and Dan Aykroyd.

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Lissi's love of nature nets prize Young people who love nature and the outdoors were invited to take part in a summer writing challenge this year.

After a successful launch year in the Isle of Man in 2020, 'The Young Nature Blogger 2021' went international as Kerry Biosphere and Dublin Bay Biosphere joined the competition.

Open to anyone under 21, entrants were asked to write up to 500 words about their favourite experience or place in nature.

Each Biosphere participating awarded local prizes with the top entry from each being submitted to the international competition between the three.

This week the two judges for the international element Author Dara McAnulty and Professor Martin Price, Chair of the UK Man and the Biosphere Committee, have unanimously chosen 'The Otter' by Lissi Nickelsen (Kerry) as winner of the inter-Biosphere Young Nature Blogger 2021.

"I absolutely love the observational detail in this piece," Dara McAnulty,

author of ‘Diary of a Young Naturalist’ and the youngest ever winner of The Wainright Prize for nature writing said: "You can really feel that breathless excitement and tension of seeing an otter. The drawing shows how multimedia can be used to great effect in a blog."

Professor Martin Price added that it "is a beautifully written blog about a very special encounter".

"I really get the feeling of what Lissi observed so carefully, and her joy about spending time with an otter! And the drawing is wonderful too!"

Lissi will receive a young naturalist writing set from Dara McNulty, a framed otter picture from Wildlife photographer Vincent Hyland, Wild Derrynane, and a family kayak trip in the Kerry Biosphere.

The winning entry can be read on the Kerry Biosphere website www.kerrybiosphere.ie/news.

A LOVE OF NATURE: After a successful launch year in the Isle of Man in 2020, The Young Nature Blogger 2021 went international as Kerry Biosphere and Dublin Bay Biosphere joined the competition. This week the two judges for the international element unanimously chose ‘The Otter’ by Lissi Nickelsen (2nd left) as the winner of the inter-Biosphere Young Nature Blogger 2021. Also pictured were: Eleanor Turner (3rd left, Biosphere Officer, Kerry Biosphere Reserve South Kerry Development Partnership), Carina, Rosie, Jesper and Cia Nickelson (Midleton). Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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What Ireland Googled in 2021

Mum almost sells her baby accidently!

As 2021 comes to a close the Google Year in Search results gives us a snapshot of what caught the country’s attention over the past year.

In a year where COVID-19 restrictions continued, sport was one of the most popular topics that people turned to Google to find out more about over the last 12 months. With rescheduled sport tournaments taking place alongside annual competitions, sporting topics take the top two spots on the overall Google Year in Search list, with the European Football Championships the most searched trend followed by the Premier League. The Irish nation’s sporting interest can also be seen on the most searched people list as Christian Eriksen, the Danish Footballer who suffered a cardiac arrest during their Euro 2020 group stage match with Finland this summer, is revealed as the most searched person and Olympic Gold medalist Kellie Harrington is the fifth most Googled person this year.

While Coronavirus continued to dominate the news agenda this year it did drop one place in the overall most Googled list to take the third spot.

Every day, millions of people turn to Google to ask questions, and the pandemic drove even more concern for our health ‘How to register for the COVID-19 vaccine’ was the most Googled question of the year. Other COVID-19 related questions in the top trending

A 20-year-old mother from Leeds almost sold her baby accidently online after placing her couch for sale.

searches included ‘How to do an Antigen test’, ‘How to book a COVID-19 test’,’How to apply for the COVID-19 payment’ and ‘How to get the COVID-19 certificate’.

Like last year, people continued to search for ways to stay connected and entertained at home with Netflix smashes 'Bridgerton' and 'Squid Game' taking the top spots this year for searches for TV shows. While returning favourites such as 'Love Island' and 'Eurovision' were also big searches as they returned to our screens after a break last year.

The Top 10 Most Googled recipe list gives us a glimpse into what Ireland has been cooking this year. 2021 saw comfort food taking over the most

Googled list, with pancakes, waffles and Shepherd's Pie all breaking into the top 10. The summer heatwave also saw iced coffee take over with ‘How to Make an Iced Coffee’ the second most popular question people asked Google this year.

As the Brexit transition period came to an end and the UK officially left the European Union, Irish people turned to Google to find out the implications.

“What is Article 16” was the top 'what if' question of the year. While political issues dominated the top 10 “what is” questions on Google this year, people still found time for those biggest questions in life like, “What is a verb”, “How to get rid of fruit flies” and “How to solve a rubix cube”.

'Never Forgotten' campaign launched for the Irish Hospice Foundation A campaign called 'Never Forgotten' which aims to remember loved ones and raise funds for the Irish Hospice Foundation has been launched.

It's all part of its annual appeal to raise money to support the charity’s bereave-

ment services including their Bereavement Support Line. The free national service, 1800 80 70 77, is available Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm.

The grief felt by so many over the last 22 months cannot be underestimated.

“Grief is difficult all year round but at Christmas it is particularly hard," Clare

Martin, Individual Giving Manager at IHF, said.

"We want to pause and remember those who have died and also show our support for those grieving. Our volunteers on our Bereavement Support Line are answering calls from people who have been recently bereaved but also those

She was left red-faced after realising her mistake as a photo of her son Oscar went up on the Facebook Marketplace listing with the pictures of her couch after purchasing a new one.

She had unintentionally posted a photo of her seven-month-old son with the headline image 'need gone today' - making it look as though she was giving him away as opposed to the couch.

Lucy Battle has since laughed at her error when online posters pointed out the error in her advert.

"I just somehow managed to upload the wrong photo when I was choosing them from my camera roll and unfortunately it was of Oscar!" she told Leeds Live.

"I realised when everyone started commenting and messaging me and then I couldn't delete it either. It worked out though because one of the messages was someone actually enquiring about the sofa! But most of them were people making jokes about me giving away my son. I didn't expect it to go so far!" whose loved one may have died one, five, or 10 years ago and are finding it particularly difficult.”

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The 'Never Forgotten' appeal runs right up to the end of December. By donating, you can make a real difference to those who are bereaved and those who support them in these exceptional times.

Make a donation via www.neverforgotten.ie or create your own ‘In Memory Of…..’ Facebook fundraiser for your loved one. Visit www.hospicefoundation.ie/inmemoryof to set it up.

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Pair of stamps marks Treaty 100 A pair of stamps issued by An Post marked the centenary of the signing of the Treaty. The stamps are the latest in a series marking Ireland’s Decade of Centenaries.

Kerry film ‘Ship of Souls’ could win a BAFTA ‘Ship of Souls’, winner of the Kerry Short Film Bursary in 2020, has been awarded Best Irish Short Film at the Foyle Film Festival in Derry.

This award puts the film in consideration for the BAFTAs and Academy Awards.

Kerry County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland fund this Bursary of €10,000 and were delighted to see the film achieve this success.

“This Bursary was put in place in 2018 to support and encourage filmmaking in the county and we are delighted to see films of this calibre coming through,” Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, said.

Siobhan O’Sullivan, Kerry ETB Film Development Officer, further congratulated the team on their “beautifully crafted film”, noting the input of a number of local crew who were involved in the production.

‘Ship of Souls’ tells the story of a young Japanese woman, recently widowed,

who arrives in Ireland to mourn her husband’s tragic death with his family. Their different approaches to grieving a loved one becomes clear and a clash of cultures ensues.

Writer/Director Jean Pasley lived in Japan for a number of years and while there witnessed Obon, the annual Festival of the Dead. She was deeply moved by the festival, inspiring her to write ‘Ship of Souls’.

“Essentially it is a film about different ways of dealing with loss and grief,” she explained. “It is also about the way different cultures think about the dead.’ Ship of Souls’ offers hope to anyone who has suffered loss.”

The film was shot in Castlegregory, something of a second home to Jean, and the production team found “the stunning landscape elevated the emotion of the piece”. They are thrilled to have won Best Irish Short at the Foyle Film Festival and are excited to have the opportunity to present the film to wider audiences all over the world.

US President Joe Biden visit could be on the cards An official State visit by US President Joe Biden could be on the cards.

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil on Wednesday that he has invited Joe Biden to visit Ireland.

The US president reportedly said there is: "nothing I would like better”.

The last president to visit Ireland on an official capacity was Barrack Obama when he attended the G8 Summit at

the Lough Erne Resort in County Fermanagh in 2013.

Donald Trump did stay in Ireland during his term as president – he used his Doonbeg Resort in County Clare as a base during the 75th anniversary of D-Day commemorative ceremonies and an official visit to Queen Elizabeth in the UK. Trump did meet with the then Taoiseach Leo Varadker at Shannon Airport during that trip in June 2019.

The Treaty, also known as the Anglo-Irish Treaty, was signed in London on December 6, 1921 by a delegation mandated by Dáil Éireann and representatives of the British Government. The signing of the Treaty was a momentous event opening the way to the establishment of the Irish Free State.

The stamps, and a commemorative First Day Cover (FDC) envelope, were designed by leading designer Ger Garland.

The first features the signatures of the

Irish Treaty delegates – Arthur Griffith (leader), Michael Collins, Robert Barton, Eamonn Duggan and George Gavan Duffy, and the British representatives – David Lloyd George (Prime Minister), Austen Chamberlain, Lord Birkenhead and Winston Churchill. While the second is a poignant reproduction of Arthur Griffith’s aspirational message after the treaty signing.

A very collectable First Day Cover shows a photograph of the Irish delegation in London, courtesy of Mirrorpix.

The stamps and FDC are available at main post offices, also from the stamp counters at Dublin’s GPO or online at www.irishstamps.ie.

Charity Aware launch Christmas 5k It's almost time to shake off your tinsel toes for the annual Aware Christmas 5K, which takes place this weekend.

People from all over Ireland are invited to come together virtually to be part of this fun, festive and healthy event to support Aware's services for people impacted by depression and bipolar disorder.

The Aware Christmas 5k is one of the charity's most important fundraising events of the year. Aware, which was established in 1985, is the national organisation providing free support, education, and information for people impacted by depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood conditions.

The charity is inviting people from all over Ireland to walk, jog, run or hike their favourite 5k route anywhere in the country at a time of their choice over the weekend, and to share their efforts on social media using #WeAreAware to further demonstrate their support. And those who really want to get into the spirit of the Aware Christmas 5k are encouraged to dress up in their favourite Christmas jumper or Santa hat!

Over the last year, 30,000 people have directly benefited from Aware's support services, and a further 8,000 people took part in education programmes facili-

tated by Aware. The COVID-19 pandemic has further fuelled the need for such supports, with Aware expecting sustained high levels of demand during 2022.

"We are delighted to be announcing the 16th annual Aware Christmas 5k, following on from our hugely successful virtual event in 2020," Stephen Butterly, Head of Fundraising at Aware, said.

"Aware is inviting individuals, families, friends, communities and organisations all over Ireland to come together in support of our services this Christmas. Depression and bipolar disorder impact on households all across our country, and 2021 has seen a continuation of high levels of demand for our services. We need as many people as possible to join with us this December to help us to raise funds so that we can continue to be there for everyone that needs us."

Corporate organisations are also encouraged to get involved, with the event providing a fun way to bring the team together this Christmas, while supporting an important cause.

Online registration is now open at aware. ie/christmas5k at a cost of €25 per person. Each participant will receive a custom medal that doubles as a Christmas tree decoration and treat from event sponsor Cadbury.

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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

Enticing birds to your garden can lower stress Ireland is home to over one hundred different wild birds, and at least a quarter of them make an appearance in our gardens.

Goldfinches, greenfinches, robins, Bluetits, Great tits and Dunnocks are probably the ones you are most likely to see on your birdfeeders. With so many different types of feed available it can be difficult to know what to give them, but different species do go for different cuisines! The most popular products are fat-balls, seed mix and peanuts.

Fat balls, suet bites and suet cakes are particularly favoured by tits, robins and sparrows. Seed mix is a favourite of Dunnocks, sparrows, robins, tits and thrushes, while peanuts and sunflower seeds will bring in flocks of brightly coloured goldfinches. Nyjer seed attracts finches, siskins, black caps and tits. I have noticed a great difference between different types of seed mixes – there are some which start sprouting as soon as they get damp. I have also noticed the birds in my garden do not like split peas and corn, and as they pick out and discard these bits, they waste an awful lot. Unfortunately, these inferior seed mixes are not always price related! For each type of feed there is a specific feeder, which is well worth getting to avoid excess spillage. There are basic feeders available, usually plastic, but depending on your budget I would recommend going with ranges which are more durable, such as the stronger metal feeders or even timber types. Crow guards are also advisable – though it is easier to get feeders with a ‘squirrel’ guard - these are the same thing really.

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any garden or patio, there are some gorgeous ones available - from beautifully finished dovecotes to the smaller value houses, there is something for everyone’s budget. With Christmas coming up, bird feeders and birdhouses really are the ideal gift for gardeners and kids alike. There is something very energising about watching birds, and if you are running out of gift ideas for elderly relatives, bird houses are often very appreciated. Watching birds can lower levels of stress and anxiety, even when sitting inside looking out.

Enticing birds to your garden has many benefits, aside from interest and relieving boredom. In winter, their song and presence bring positive energy into the garden, they alleviate the darkness and sombreness with their chirpiness! Birds are also good friends to every gardener, and you will notice tits picking grubs off tree branches while they wait for a chance to get to the peanuts! Birds will also act as pollinators as they move from plant to plant, and in the early spring are particularly helpful in pollinating early flowering apple trees. Later in the season, birds will be the first line of defence against caterpillars, and in autumn, they will pick out leatherjackets and vine weevils.

Planting berry bearing plants such as hawthorn, Viburnum opulus and cotoneaster will encourage birds to flock to your garden, as well as perennials such as Eryngium, Knautia and Scabious whose seed heads are a favourite with goldfinches.

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Lime this time to create a stunning bubbles themed photo | By Michelle Crean Using lime to create bubbles resulted in a stunning image which has helped one amateur photographer to win a photo competition.

Anne Kelly won the Novice category of Killarney Camera Club's November competition with her exquisite 'Lime Bubbles' photo.

Anne used a lime in sparkling water in a square glass vase with a black card as a background.

"I always wanted to try this photo as I love a nice gin and tonic, so our ‘Bubbles’ themed competition was the perfect time to try it out,” Anne said.

I followed a tutorial on YouTube by Peter Baumgarten on www.creativeislandphoto.com/blog/a-bit-of-bubbly.

I had to use a skewer through the side of the slice of lime that's out of shot to keep it from floating up, and I stabilised that with a combination of clothes pegs and chopsticks across the top of the vase. I then set my camera on a tripod, and as I don't have a macro lens, I used my 50-150 lens with a macro converter to allow me to focus close up, and used

LIME TIME: Anne Kelly won the Novice category in Killarney Camera Club's November competition.

my flash as the bubbles were moving around. After lots of trial and error I managed to get a few decent shots."

Here are the Novice category results: 1st Place: Anne Kelly, Image 2, Lime Bubbles, 165 points 2nd Place: Noel O'Neill, Image 19, Bubbles, 159 points 3rd Place: Maryann Heidtke, Image 5, Leaf Bubble, 153 points The club’s Zoom meeting took place yesterday (Thursday) where they shared members' images on screen.

Anyone interested in joining the club can email secretary@killarneycameraclub.ie.

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Classic Toyota restoration project receives support Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club members welcomed support from Kelliher’s Garage for their 1982 Toyota Starlet restoration project.

Under its Classic Shed arm, the club is in the process of restoring the Toyota car that was originally bought from Bowler’s in Killarney.

Once the restoration project is complete in May it will be raffled off to raise money for mental health charities in Kerry.

The raffle is expected to be completed by next Christmas and the new lucky owner will the proud driver of a 40-year-old classic car.

In the meantime, volunteers within the club are in the process of a bare-shell

restoration and that is where Kelliher’s Garage come in.

The Tralee-based firm was recently named Kerry’s sole Toyota dealer. Tim Kelliher, a classic car enthusiast, has committed to supporting the project. Over the course of the next six months, his team of mechanics will oversee some of the work being done by the club’s volunteers. Through Toyota Ireland in Dublin, Kelliher’s will be able to source new parts for the project.

“Tim paid a visit to us the other night,” said KVCVC PRO Tom Leslie. “He is very interested in the project but he also gave a talk to our members on the future – electric cars. The plan is to have the car finished and unveiled at Kelliher’s Garage in Tralee next May.”

RESTORATION: Tim Kelliher of Kelliher's Garage, has committed to helping members of the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club restore a classic Toyota Starlet.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Keegan Longueira Keegan is available for advice and fitness consultations, at info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Get through the Christmas season in great shape

DREAMS: Michael Fassbender will realise a dream to race at Le Mans next June.

Fassbender confirms he is going to Le Mans

Michael Fassbender has confirmed he will enter next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The local Hollywood actor and racing driver has been building towards entering the legendary endurance race – he has contested the European Le Mans Series over the last two seasons with German team Proton Competition.

His progress in the team’s Porsche 911 RSR has been charted in a YouTube documentary series called ‘Road to Le Mans’.

The final episode of season three aired last Friday evening and in the last scene Fassbender confirmed he will be racing at the famous twice around the clock race next June.

“This is where the road has been leading to,” he said. “And next year is the year we go to Le Mans.”

He has yet to announce his plans for next season but it should be expected that he and Proton Competition will step up to the World Endurance Championship as opposed to a third season in the European Le Mans Series.

The World series begins in Sebring on March 18. The Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium takes place on May 1.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans takes place on June 11/12 and is the third round of the World Championship.

Staying with the European Le Mans Series would allow Fassbender two extra preparation races – France on April 17 and Italy on May 15.

Don't self sabotage a year of hard work at Christmas time.

but not on Monday.

The theory of marginal gains can be applied to marginal regression. A 0.1% increase in consistency over a month can have huge impacts on long term body composition and health. Never mock small changes. However, it can go the other way. The same way we never recognise in ourselves how well we have done over a period of time, we may also not recognise how things can easily slip.

A bad meal turns into two, a week of no movement and prioritising health turns into two and a five year period of “raising the kids” before getting back to the gym turns into a 15 year regression.

It happens quicker than we think, so here are some strategies to navigate the festive season when it comes to health and fitness. Let's not sabotage all our hard work.

If we can stick to this one principle, everything else follows and becomes, as I like to call it, “Your non-Negotiables.”

Now put your name in there, “Keegan’s non Negotiables”.

Myself and my wife like the taste of good foods but if we can see it's packed with calories and a major red light, we cut it in half and share it instead of buying two.

So either find yourself someone to eat with or save half for tomorrow!

Never compromise rest for temporary enjoyment for two days in a row. Stay up late, watch a movie, go out on the town, enjoy these things in life and make the most of it. But prioritise rest the following day, you will thank yourself for it.

HERE ARE SOME OF MINE

I commit to working out consistently, when I haven't for two days in a row, on the third day, I must do something.

This is as good for my mind as it is for my health.

I can have a sugary snack and treat at any meal I choose with the following boundaries. Never two meals in a row and never three days in a row. Practically this looks like, a slice of cake on Saturday afternoon and an ice cream on Sunday -

SHARE!

WATER

Always ask, am I hungry or am I thirsty?

So having shared some of my examples, why not set up your own list of non-negotiables to keep yourself in check.

Share this with family and friends if that will help keep you accountable.

If you use the following categories, you could set up some pretty solid boundaries for yourself: • Rest and recovery: This could involve self care, meditation, sleep etc.

• Food and having treats: Maybe you struggle with portion control or have a sweet tooth, that's okay, but set boundaries.

• Exercise and movement: Don't let two days turn into three or one week, a month. Walking is exercising! Have intention on when and how you move.

• Hydration: Are you getting enough water?

Have an amazing Christmas season and I hope to see you in the New Year!

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What kind of insurance does a carpenter or joiner need?

When we are advising carpenters and joiners on their insurance we establish what assets are owned by the business and also what tasks would be performed.

Sole trader carpenters who work on sites will need to have Liability Insurance in place; Public and Products Liability and Employers Liability if applicable. If the business has a workshop with fixed woodworking machinery and stock then a Combined Property Policy should also be in place. Woodworking risks are typically rated higher than a standard factory rate and safety measures such as guarded machines and integrated fire and smoke detection systems would be necessary. Here is an outline of the typical covers needed:

EMPLOYERS, PUBLIC AND PRODUCTS LIABILITY INSURANCE

Employers Liability Insurance covers your legal liability in the event that you are negligent and required to pay compensation for bodily injuries to an employee in the course of their employment.

Employee numbers and annual wages will need to be disclosed accurately and annually.

Public Liability Insurance covers your legal liability in the event that you are negligent and required to pay compensation for bodily injuries or damage to third party property in the course of your business activities.

Your annual turnover will need to be disclosed and reviewed annually. Many main contractors and State bodies may require you to have a minimum of €6.5 million limit of indemnity.

Products Liability Insurance covers your legal liability for injuries and property damage in connection with goods sold or supplied.

Additional covers such as tools and equipment and personal accident can be included on some policies.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

First and foremost, if you have a commercial vehicle then road risk cover is a requirement by law. As with all other motor insurance products, the cover options would be comprehensive, third party fire and theft, or third party only. Optional extras are windscreen cover and trailer cover.

The value of the vehicle is important to review each year, as are the drivers.

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If you do not have a fully earned No Claims Bonus it may be an option to have your driving history on other vehicles taken into account, for example on your own private vehicle.

Forklifts should be covered for road risk cover and inspection to comply with health and safety legislation.

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Get ahead of the competition If a large proportion of would-be sellers are “waiting till spring” to go to the market, why then wait to copy them when competition is at its highest?

The myth that spring and autumn are the best times to sell your home can be misleading. It is based on the assumption that families aren’t looking to move around Christmas, and are all on holidays in the summer!

These traditional selling periods have gone out the window in recent years and here is why: Less Competition Fewer properties on the market will result in increased viewings of your

home. As stock levels remain low, interest levels remain high. Don’t wait to join the competition – get out ahead of them.

Holiday Activity The Christmas holiday season is a time people take stock for the year ahead.

Decisions are made at home by the fire. Buyers do not take time off house hunting during the holidays, viewing activity can actually increase, predominantly online. Online property hits can increase over the festive season so make sure your agent has a strong online presence.

Returning home for Christmas It is always great to see familiar faces over the festive season, faces you may

only see once a year. Ask yourself how many of them may be considering a move home in the next year. Put yourself in the shop window and don’t miss out on potential buyers.

So, for anyone contemplating selling in the spring, perhaps it is worth considering bringing it forward? Why not plan a January launch? Properties are scarce at present so consider getting ahead of the competition. Remember big household decisions for the year ahead are made at Christmas.

Contact us on 064 6639000 or killarney@dng.ie for a free DNG valuation and we will ensure your property is best placed for a successful outcome.

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Are you planning to build an integrated greenhouse?

An innovative INTERREG project 'GROOF' is seeking applications from businesses or community organisations who are interested in incorporating the benefits a greenhouse can deliver into an existing building.

The overall aim of the project is to reduce the CO2 emissions from the building through integrating a functioning greenhouse into the structure. Applicants who are successful will become part of a year-long expert coaching programme that will enable project leaders to predict outputs, reduce construction costs, optimise their design, evaluate alternative business models, bolster their network, develop local and international relationships, and navigate the regulatory requirements around such a project.

Ireland is one of four countries from which applicants are being sought for this call for a total of 10 projects and the other areas include the UK, Germany and The Netherlands. The potential Irish projects for the call are being coordinat-

ed through South Kerry Development Partnership CLG. (SKDP) who is an associate partner in the GROOF Project.

SKDP’s EU Projects Manager Seán de Buitléar said that while the concept of integrating a greenhouse with a building might be something very new in Ireland, a number of examples already exist across Europe.

“The idea is that a functioning greenhouse will be integrated into an existing or new building either on its roof of façade and that significant synergies can be delivered both in terms of reducing the CO2 impact of the building while providing locally grown fresh produce for use on site or in the local community,” Seán said.

“Such a project is ideally suited to a building located in a more urban area where space is at a premium and creates a new opportunity to deliver sustainable fresh food locally.”

Educational, businesses or community applicants are welcome to apply. Contact Seán sdebuitlear@skdp.net. The closing date is midday on January 24.

NEW SEASON: At the presentation of prizes following the first competition of the new season at Gleneagle Squash Club, Killarney, were front from left: Jason O'Shea, Jack Moran, Keith Cronin and Mike O'Donoghue. Seated in centre are: George O'Keeffe (O'Keeffe's Oils Rathmore, sponsor) and Arthur Murphy (overall winner). Standing from left are: Mark Cahill, Eamonn Bowler, Neil Kavanagh, Mike Crowley (Chairman), Martin Brett, Brendan Counihan and Tim O'Leary.

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Relax before the Christmas rush!

The all too familiar last minute rush for Christmas doesn't have to mean forgetting to book a little treat for yourself.

Once Christmas Eve comes we will all be settling into Christmas movies and boxes of sweets. Be sure to get the nails done, brows shaped and legs waxed.

On your next day off, or while out shopping local, book in and look after yourself, you deserve it. If you're in a good mood everything will go to plan and even if there is a last-minute rush after forgetting something, you will handle it like a professional, with ease and calm.

This time of year, ear candling and Indian head massage are both very popular.

It takes an hour in total so not too much time out of your day and the benefits last. It's is so relaxing and therapeutic you will feel so grounded and calm, ready to face any challenge. If you suffer from headaches, sinuses, neck or shoulder pains, strain on your eyes from working on computers, tension in the head, are not sleeping then this really is an ideal treatment to get you grounded. It starts with ear candling both ears, followed by releasing ten-

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Then you can follow up with a deluxe warm paraffin manicure or Gelish three-week manicure. It's a must have over the festive season, something you will see every day and make you smile and feel a little good about looking after yourself. We often get put to the bottom of the pile. Yes, it is a time for giving and all about the kids, but taking an hour for yourself isn't a crime. The lavender infused warm paraffin is so deeply moisturising for your hands and lower arm and so relaxing. It also helps to ease away arthritis pains and an anti-ageing treatment for the hands. Only those who have experienced a warm paraffin treatment can describe its sheer decadence. Its simply luxurious, dipping our hands into a warm scented paraffin bath and enjoying a few moments of relaxation as the warm wax consumes our sore tired muscles and joints and softens our skin. The paraffin soothes, protects and rejuvenates the hands.

To book an appointment or to find out more information, call Jill on 064 6632966.

INTERNATIONAL AWARD: Maura O’Connell Foley’s book ‘My Wild Atlantic Kitchen: Recipes and Recollections’, has received an international award.

Maura’s book is a foodie favourite as she scoops international award A Kenmare woman’s book, which was a “true labour of love” reflecting her six decades in the kitchen, has won a prestigious international award.

The book, ‘My Wild Atlantic Kitchen: Recipes and Recollections’, is a compilation of the favourite recipes of acclaimed chef, Maura O’Connell Foley, and was awarded Best Woman Chef Book at the Gourmand World Cookbook announced in Paris last week.

Maura, who released her book in March 2020, said receiving the award is “a tremendous honour”.

“Receiving this international award for my lifetime book is truly phenomenal and unexpected,” Maura O’Connell Foley said. “It is a tremendous honour and is a wonderful acknowledgment to the entire team involved.”

The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards were founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau and are considered the pinnacle of food publishing, recognising and rewarding the very best food and wine books, printed or digital, as well as food television. This year, entries were received from 225 countries and regions for the awards which are the only international competition in the sector.

This prestigious award sees Maura join the ranks of high profile past award winners including Hélène Darroze and Claudia Roden. The ceremony also saw other Irish winners including Katy Lucey from

Gougane Barra Hotel who was awarded Best Hotel Book 2021 for ‘Cooking with Katy’, and Clodagh McKenna who took home the award for Best Celebrity Chef Book for ‘Weekend Kitchen’.

Maura’s award-winning book not only captures over 250 dishes, it includes beautiful art, illustrations and landscape photography and features the formidable chef’s culinary recollections and stories, all expertly woven throughout. The book perfectly communicates Maura’s ethos of keeping food simple, cooking with care and using the best available local produce.

It was produced in close collaboration with Kenmare-based graphic designer, Éamonn O’Sullivan, Creative Director of Anchor Studio. It features over one hundred images captured by Lynda Kenny, Maria Bell and Norman McCloskey all of which showcase Maura’s love of art and the Irish landscape. It also includes illustrations by artist, Christine Bowen, and paintings from internationally acclaimed Irish artist, Pauline Bewick.

The book’s design was recognised at the IDI 2021 Awards earlier this month where Éamonn received the award for Best Printed Book Design.

The book is available directly from www. mywildatlantickitchen.com, selected independent bookstores and via Amazon.

Keep up to date with the latest news by following ‘My Wild Atlantic Kitchen’ on Instagram: @MyWildAtlanticKitchen.

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IN MEMORIAM

10.12.2021 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

20TH ANNIVERSARY DINEEN

As we lovingly remember our beloved Patrick on his first anniversary his wife Doreen, his daughter Joan, son John, son in law Neily, daughter in law Ilona, all his grandchildren and great grandchildren wish to thank everyone who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thanks to all those who sent mass cards, letters, messages, phone calls and all those who posted messages of sympathy through the R I.P website. Thanks also to all those who stood in the guard of honour outside the church and those who lined the roadside on the way to the cemetery.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Padraig Kennelly assisted by Fr. Sean Horgan and Fr. John Ahern for a beautiful ceremony.

Thanks to Kieran & Ann Flavin for the music in the church . A special word of thanks to all Patrick’s musician friends who played outside the church and at the graveyard to give him a royal send off. Thanks to Eamon O Connor undertaker for his guidance in arranging the funeral. A special thank you to Dr. Pat Daly for his exceptional care during Patrick’s illness and to the night nurses who made him comfortable at the end.

As it is not possible to thank everyone individually please accept this Acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

Anniversary mass on Saturday 11th December at 7.30 in Firies Church

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request. (Say 6 times daily & your request will be granted).

7TH ANNIVERSARY HEALY-RAE

FLYNN

FLAHERTY

In loving memory of Patrick Flaherty late of Firies, Killarney who died on 12th December 2020.

15TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

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In loving memory of John Gerard Dineen late of Crosstown, Killarney who died on the 7th of Dec 2001.

Dad

In loving memory of Daithi Patrick Flynn late of St. Mary’s Terrace, Killarney who died on the 10th December, 2006.

In you there was no equal You were a class-all of your own And because of all the love you gave us We will never be alone.

I’ve asked the angels to keep a watchful eye on you on this sad day But the reply I got was simply that they were watching anyway.

It’s our honour to have known you So gentle and so true Treasured thoughts of years gone by Bring a silent tear for you.

They had a request from a new angel who is being fitted with new wings who like all angels in heaven will do such wonderful things.

Twenty years have rolled on fast But our memories of you will always last.

So when you feel your sorrow is a burden too great to bear Remember beautiful angels and your loved one will be there.

Always in our thoughts. forever in our hearts, Nancy, Elaine, Mairéad, Neil, Shauna and grandchildren Grace Mae and Jack Kelly

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Sean O’Sullivan Dunloe Upper, Beaufort, Killarney who passed away on 9th December 2017.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you.

Lovingly remembered by Paul, Nora, Danny, Eoin & Claire

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Jackie Healy-Rae TD MCC Main Street, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, who died on the 5th December 2014.

Some day we hope to meet again Some day we know not when To clasp their hands in a better land Never to part again.

Sadly missed Michael, Eileen, Ian, Juliette, Rosie, Jackie Jnr and Kevin Healy-Rae

3RD ANNIVERSARY NAGLE

Always loved and missed by your Mom and Dad xx

15TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE FLYNN

In loving memory of Maurice Nagle late of Aghadoe, Killarney who died on the 10th December 2018.

God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you And whispered “Come to me.”

With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you pass away Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay.

In loving memory of Daithi Patrick Flynn late of St. Marys Terrace, Killarney who died on the 10th December, 2006.

The hands of time keep turning The years have slipped away But in our hearts and memories Daithi you are with us every day.

Always remembered by your Auntie Marie & Mark, Uncles John, Connie, Cousins Tamara & Daniel, Nana Catherine Flynn, Auntie Tess & Keith, Auntie Geraldine, Greg & Darren, Uncles Noel, Jeremiah & Maria, Uncle Dan and Ann, Cousins Joshua & Cian. xxx

A heart full of gold stopped beating Hard-working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Sadly missed by his wife Angela, sons Paul and Alan, Daughters-in-Law Cathy and Eileen and Grandchildren Zoey, Emma, Fitz-Maurice and Leon.

3RD ANNIVERSARY NAGLE

30TH ANNIVERSARY BARTLETT

14TH ANNIVERSARY O’CARROLL In loving memory of Sean O’Sullivan Dunloe Upper, Beaufort, Killarney who passed away on 9th December 2017.

In loving memory of Kathleen Bartlett late of Barraduff, Headford, Killarney, who died on the 13th December, 1991.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day Missing you is the hardest part It never goes away, to hear your voice To see your smile, to sit with you And talk for a while Would be our greatest wish.

Today, tomorrow Our whole lives through Mom we will always love And remember you.

Always loved and forever remembered by sons Freddie, Liam, Harry, daughter-in-law Bernadette, grandchildren Muireann, Cathal, Graham, Jonathon, Colin and great grandchildren Ryan, Grace, Kate, Mark, Conor, Shane, William and Sarah.

IN MEMORIAM

Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for others needs Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind.

Lovingly remembered and missed by your wife Kathleen

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.

In loving memory of a dear friend Maurice Nagle 10th December 2018 Beautiful memories are treasured forever Of happy days we spent doing road closed together.

In loving memory of Nathan O’Carroll late of Ross Road, Killarney whose Anniversary occurs the 16th of December.

Sadly missed by Paddy O’Connor, Diarmuid O’Mahony and families.

Anniversary mass will be held in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 8pm on Friday 17th December.

MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE AN ANGEL BY YOUR SIDE

MIRACLE PRAYER

May you always have an angel by your side Watching out for you in all the things you do.Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to take you to beautiful places

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen.

Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.

Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide May you always have love and comfort and courage and may you always have an angel by your side.

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4TH ANNIVERSARY

LEAHY

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LYNE

TREACY

In loving memory of Our Dad Jackie Leahy who died on the 10th December 2019.

In loving memory of my Father “Dad” John Jackie Leahy late of Ballyspillane and Coolegrean Park who died on 10th of December 2019

In loving memory of Mai Lyne (nee Golden) late of Listry, Beaufort, Killarney and formally of Coolbane, Killorglin who died on the 8th Dec 2019

In loving memory of Angela Treacy late of O Kelly’s Villas who passed away on 9th December 2017

Dad He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few and most of the times his worries went unspoken too.

He was there... a firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to When in times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of the greatest blessings The man that we called Dad.

Take me home down country roads was your song Until the time comes that we walk the roads together again.

Just wanted you to know that Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen , unheard but always there.

Sadly missed and never forgotten until will meet again Dad my friend Lots of love always Mike and Mary Always remembered with love and affection.

Anniversary mass will be held in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm on Saturday 11th December.

Sadly missed by your loving son Tadhy and daughter in-law Karen.

Grandad It took a world of sorrow To realise you’d gone, But all the love you left behind has helped me carry on.

The saddest day of all my life was when we had to part But my - Grandad in lives forever in my heart.

And on this very special day I will dry my tears and celebrate the happiness, you brought me through the year.

Sadly missed by your grandchildren Dylan and Megan

2ND ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY LEAHY

In loving memory of Jackie Leahy who died on 10th December 2019.

Sadly missed and always remembered, Love always, Mags xx Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday December 11th at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

2ND ANNIVERSARY LEAHY

Sadly missed by your loving son Donal, grandchildren Cailaigh, Aaron, Cian and family xxx

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

IN MEMORIAM

Time goes by, life goes on But from our thoughts you are never gone.

Sadly missed and alwyas remembered by your loving daughter Mary, son Tom, son-in-law Mike & daughter-in-law Monica xx No length of time can take away Thoughts of you from day to day Though absent you are always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Sadly missed and remebered with love by your grandchildren Shona, Daragh, Aoife, Christopher and Alanna and great grandchildren Sophia and Caleb. xx

14TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

Never Forgotten ~ You’ll never be forgotten that simply cannot be as long as I am living I’ll carry you with me ~ Safely tucked within my heart your light will always shine a glowing ember never stilled throughout the end of time ~ No matter what the future brings or what may lay ahead I know that you will walk with me along this path I tread ~ So rest my angel be at peace and let your soul fly free When it’s my time I’ll join you there FOR ALL ETERNITY Eternal rest grant unto them, O’ Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon them May they rest in peace.

Amen.

Sadly Missed by husband Martin, father-in-law Martin, brohters and sistersin law, nephews, nieces, friend Clar Looney, Stephen O’Sullivan. neighbours and friends in Killarney Anniversary mass on Saturday 11th December St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney, at 6.15pm

In loving memory of Timmie O’Donoghue late of Ardshanavooly Est., Killarney who died on the 15th December 2007.

Your life is a beautiful memory Your absence a silent grief.

Loved and missed daily by your loving wife Margaret, daughter Sheena, sons Shane, Cormac, Caoimhín and Timothy, daughters- in-law and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass Saturday 19th Dec in St Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm

In loving memory of our dear Dad & Grandad, John ‘Jackie’ Leahy, late of Ballyspillane Killarney who passed on 10th December 2019.

But loss has taught me many things And now I face each day With hope and happy memories To help me on my way.

Of days when we were all together Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today.

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.

LEAHY

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

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept To love, to cherish, never to forget Happy memories keep forever

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day.

Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised.

8TH ANNIVERSARY COFFEY

In loving memory of Jackie Leahy late of Ballyspillane and Coolegrean Park who passed away on December 10th 2019.

Dad & Grandad You held my hand when i was small You caught me when i fell You’re the hero of my childhood And my later years aswell.

And everytime I think of you My heart still fills with pride Though I’ll always miss you Dad I know you’re by my side.

In laughter and in sorrow In sunshine and through rain I know you are watching over us Until we meet again.

Love you always and forever Yvonne, Anthony, Jaylinn & Harper xxxx

NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. MARTHA St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith, I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (Mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at thy feet. One Our Father and three Hail Marys, and a Glory Be Amen; and a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This miraculous Saint grants every thing before the Tuesdays are ended. No matter how difficult.

In loving memory of Dan Coffey late of Carker, Scartaglin who died on the 10th December 2013.

If only I could relive yesterday Just even for a while Just for us to sit and talk And to see you smile.

You’re not just a memory Or part of the past Your mine to remember As long as life lasts.

Always remembered by your wife Sheila, daughter Christina, grandchildren Cailaigh, Aaron, Cian and Lily-Maye.

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15TH ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY

HORGAN

In loving memory of a dear husband and father Timmy Moriarty late of Ballinamanagh Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 23rd December 2006.

In loving memory of my dear father, John Horgan late of St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on the 14th December, 1977.

Just as you are you will always be Someone special in our memory Sweet is your memory Precious your name Close in our hearts You will always remain.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving wife Mary, daughters Denise, Claire ,Norma, Aileen, Mary-Theresa, son T.J. and grandchildren.

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.

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

Always remembered by your daughter Margaret, son-in-law Patsy, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin on Saturday the 18th of December at 7.30pm.

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, health for all my family and myself, Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. HJW

O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal.

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

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

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12TH ANNIVERSARY

21ST ANNIVERSARY

MOYNIHAN

O’MAHONY

In loving memory of Ted Moynihan late of Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 16th December 2009.

In loving memory of Jackie O’Mahony late of 32 Woodlawn Park, Killarney, who died on 14th December 2000.

To those who think of Ted today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Out of our lives You may have gone But in our hearts You will always belong.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving Mam and Dad, sisters Marian and Ann, brothers Pat, Tom and Seamus, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces.

Always loved and remembered by your wife Eileen, sons Damien, Jackie, Colm, daughter-in-law Máire and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass is on Monday 13th of Dec at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

In our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day.

Sadly missed by Jimmy & Mary Moynihan.

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

PRAYER FOR THE EXPECTANT MOTHER

O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal.

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

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

O Holy Mother Mary, obtain for me a share in the holy dispositions which filled your beautiful soul, during the nine months you bore your divine son. Make me a mother after Gods own heart forming my children to serve him here on earth, and to be a means of spreading his Kingdom and leading other souls to him. St. Joseph head of the holy family pray for the father of this child that he and I may rear our family so that our home may be like the holy home in Nazareth. May the children and we be reunited in the eternal home to rejoice for all eternity at the feet of God. Amen.

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STAYING UP

| By Adam Moynihan

Crokes survive relegation scare with big victory over 13-man Legion Watch any Hollywood movie or Shakespearean play and take note of when the rain comes. The opening of the heavens invariably coincides with heartbreak or disaster - or both. Just as the main character reaches his or her nadir, the lowest point of their story, the clouds burst and the rain doth flow.

SENIOR CLUB RELEGATION PLAYOFF __________________________________________________________________________________

Dr Crokes

2-18 | Killarney Legion 1-8

FITZGERALD STADIUM Certainly in terms of the club’s recent past, Legion’s low point came on Sunday at around 12.55pm. That’s when it became apparent that their fiercest rivals

were about to pull away and leave them behind. With Crokes moving through the gears and one of Legion’s key players heading for the stand, defeat and relega-

tion was imminent.

And then, right on cue: torrential rain that had supporters on the terrace fashioning makeshift umbrellas out of their bomber jackets.

In the end it was a facile win for the Crokes, the 13-time champions who somehow found themselves on the brink of demotion. But the opening exchanges

MAIN MAN: Tony Brosnan offloads a pass under pressure from Danny Sheahan of Legion. Brosnan finished the game as Crokes' top scorer. Photo: Tatyana McGough.

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CHANGES

Legion supporters received a boost before throw-in when it was confirmed that despite being named in the starting lineup, Crokes’ No. 1 Shane Murphy was, as expected, absent. Murphy has been recuperating following the nasty head collision he sustained in the county semi-final and the availability or otherwise of the former (and possibly future) Kerry goalkeeper was one of the biggest talking points prior to throw-in.

Just as he did for the O’Donoghue Cup match against Rathmore, Edmund O’Sullivan opted to put outfielder Brendan Falvey in goal.

At the other end of the field, Stephen Stack drafted in Danny Sheahan to pick up Crokes dangerman Tony Brosnan, with Damien O’Sullivan, who was named on the bench, picking up Kieran O’Leary in the other corner. Darragh Lyne, wearing No. 20, was also called upon to square up against Gavin White.

Brosnan got the better of the opening exchanges with Sheahan as he popped over Crokes’ first two scores of the day – one from a free and one following an assist by O’Leary.

Legion found a foothold in the game in the eighth minute when Pádraig Lucey’s shot dropped short and Conor Keane reached highest to flick in a nice goal from close range. It was ‘nice’ from the Legion forward’s point of view, but certainly of the soft variety as far as Crokes would be concerned.

If this incident – a high ball in on top of a makeshift keeper – was a blueprint for future Legion success, it’s a blueprint that was left on the shelf for the remaining 52 minutes of football.

Between two more Brosnan frees, James O’Donoghue (two) and Cian Gammell got

Legion up and running in terms of points to leave the score at 1-3 to 0-4 at the end of the first quarter. It was the kind of start that Stack and co. would have dreamed about.

O’Donoghue kicked a beautiful, right-footed point just after the restart, but the rest of the half belonged to the Crokes. With Gavin White, Gavin O’Shea and Brian Looney pulling the strings, the favourites outscored their neighbours 7-1 thereafter as momentum swung violently in their favour.

Overs by Looney, David Shaw and Brosnan drew Crokes level and although O’Donoghue re-established Legion’s slender lead in the 26th minute, it would prove to be his side’s last lead of the day.

The Black and Amber took complete control heading towards the big break as a brace apiece by Micheál Burns and Gavin O’Shea gave them a three-point half-time advantage (0-11 to 1-5).

The worry for Legion was that Crokes’ scores were coming far too easy; five of those seven second-quarter kicks came from on or inside the 20-metre line.

RED FLAGS

The second period began in a similar vein when O’Leary picked out Brosnan with a nice pass and the county man swung over a neat finish from a tight angle.

Conor Keane fashioned a goal chance in front of the scoreboard end but after three lovely dummies his shot was smothered by the impressive Evan Looney. O’Donoghue kicked his fifth point of the day when Gammell was fouled from the rebound but soon red flags would be popping up left, right and centre for the Legion.

From a well-worked kickout that involved John Payne and Mark Cooper, Evan Looney pinged a great pass into Mark O’Shea, who had somehow ghosted into a dangerous area completely unseen. O’Shea dished it off to Brosnan and although the

No. 13 angled a high, accurate kick over the advancing defenders and the crossbar, a freeze frame of this moment would leave both sets of coaches with furrowed brows. To Brosnan’s left, Brian Looney and Burns were totally unmarked in the middle, screaming for a simple pass that would have undoubtedly resulted in a goal. To be fair to Brosnan, he acknowledged his mistake.

It was a major let-off for Legion, but their reprieve would be short-lived. In the 35th minute, Johnny Buckley battled hard for, and won, a turnover. Then Burns fed O’Leary, who popped a bouncing handpass into the path of the human freight train that is Gavin White. The Kerry star got to the bounce of the ball just before the covering Jonathan Lyne, and Lyne brought White crashing to the ground. It was an obvious yellow card offence and Legion’s centre back had already been booked, so there were no arguments when the red card was produced.

Losing a player was a crushing blow to Legion’s chances but, in fairness to Lyne, the play could well have resulted in a goal had White not been halted, and that would have been just as damaging to Legion’s chances.

Within a matter of seconds, the rain began to fall, and Legion hearts began to sink.

Ryan O’Grady fisted the next score for the underdogs but the introduction of Jordan Kiely in the 39th minute precipitated another period of Crokes dominance. The skilful corner forward was fouled and converted his own free within moments of entering the fray and seconds later he teed up Brian Looney for Crokes’ first goal of the day. Brian Kelly got a good hand on Looney’s powerful shot but the ball dropped agonisingly under the crossbar to push Crokes’ lead out to seven.

When that ball fell into the goal, the Crokes supporters on the terrace and in

the stand breathed a collective sigh of relief.

STRAIGHT RED

The writing was on the wall now but things went from bad to worse for Legion in the 43rd minute when O’Donughue was shown a straight red card after appearing to raise his hand in the direction of Evan Looney’s face. After that, Legion’s mission status was upgraded to impossible, and the game petered out to a complete anti-climax.

Kiely kicked another score and further efforts in the fourth quarter by White, Burns, Tom Doyle (goal) and Daithí Casey left Crokes on 2-18 by the close of play. A solitary O’Grady free in the 48th minute brought Legion’s total to 1-8.

And so, it was survival (and a major wakeup call) for the Crokes, and relegation for the Legion. For Legion’s players, management and supporters, the manner of the defeat and what the defeat means will hurt all winter long.

The only crumb of comfort is the ongoing debate surrounding the number of senior clubs for 2022 - an increase would provide salvation - but perhaps that is a conversation for another day.

DR CROKES: Falvey; Payne, Naughton, Fitzgerald; E Looney, White (0-1), Cooper; M O’Shea, Buckley; G O’Shea (0-2), Burns (0-3), Looney (1-1); Brosnan (0-7, 3f), Shaw (0-1), O’Leary.

Subs: Kiely (0-2, 1f) for O’Leary; Casey (01) for Buckley; Doyle (1-0) for G O’Shea; Potts for Burns; Moloney for Shaw.

LEGION: Kelly; D O’Sullivan, Danny Sheahan, Gammell (0-1); E O’Sullivan, J Lyne, Slattery; O’Neill, Lucey; D Lyne, O’Donoghue (0-5, 3f), S Keane; O’Grady (0-2, 1f), C Keane (1-0), Shine.

Subs: P O’Sullivan for Shine, J O’Sullivan for Lucey, Davies for D O’Sullivan, Leen for O’Neill, Denis Sheahan for O’Grady.

Patrick O’Sullivan returns as Kerry GAA chairman Dr Crokes man Patrick O’Sullivan is the chairman of the Kerry County Board for the second time after he defeated fellow candidate and incumbent vice-chairman Eamon Whelan by 127 votes to 112.

O’Sullivan returns to the role he previously held from 2012 to 2016, replacing the outgoing Tim Murphy who has completed his five-year term at the helm.

Liam Lynch of Austin Stacks has been appointed vice-chair with Joe Costello (St Pat’s) coming in to fill the coaching officer’s position.

The Bag (as O’Sullivan is affectionately known) has already experienced success as Kerry GAA’s top man. He oversaw the appointment of Eamonn Fitzmaurice as senior football manager in 2012 and two years later Kerry won the All-Ireland with

O’Sullivan’s clubmates Fionn Fitzgerald and Kieran O’Leary lifting the trophy.

That 2014 triumph under the Killarney man’s watch is the only one The Kingdom have managed in the past 12 years.

The 54-year-old proprietor of the popular Tatler Jack bar on Plunkett Street has a wealth of experience in GAA administration that stretches back to 1998. Most recently he served as chairman of Dr Crokes for three years before handing the reins to Matt O’Neill at the beginning of 2021.

He is also currently overseeing Kerry GAA’s ambitious ‘Win a House’ competition.

Patrick is the son of former All-Ireland winning Kerry selector Eddie ‘Tatler’ O’Sullivan. His brother, Edmund, is the current manager of the Crokes senior football team.

ELECTED: The Dr Crokes contingent of Eamonn Fitzgerald, Matt O'Neill, Patrick O'Sullivan, Der Brosnan and Niall O'Callaghan after O'Sullivan was re-appointed as chair of the Kerry County Board.

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Hard luck for Rahillys as Stacks claim title 13 Eamonn Fitzgerald reviews a busy weekend of local GAA action

Last weekend was a busy one in Kerry GAA. Austin Stacks defeated Kerins O’Rahillys in the Kerry SFC final, claiming the title for the 13th time and now drawing level with Dr Crokes.

Fellow Tralee club Na Gaeil won the Kerry IFC title by defeating Beaufort at the Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday (1-13 to 1-7). They will be promoted to senior ranks for next year’s competitions, having come all the ways up from junior ranks. That will weaken St Brendan’s Board team significantly.

Tough luck on Beaufort who have lost both the 2020 (to Spa) and 2021 IFC finals. Also at the Stadium, on Sunday, Dr Crokes copper-fastened their senior status by defeating Legion in this relegation tie. So next season Legion will drop down to intermediate ranks. They will be eligible to join East Kerry for the Kerry SFC and that will strengthen East Kerry even further, unless the Kerry County Board decide to re-align the teams for next year’s championship. |

Austin Stacks Kerins O’Rahillys

0-13 0-10

The eagerly awaited all-Tralee final ended with bragging rights for Austin Stacks.

They led all the way but had to withstand a brave finish by Rahillys as they went in search of the goal they required to level the game. They needed one final salvo of a high skyscraper of a ball into Tommy Walsh, but he was well policed by Kieran Donaghy and so ended their bid. What a great day it was for 39-year-old Star, King of the Rockies.

There was real drama, and a real nightmare for any player, before the game even started. Gavin O’Brien, one of Rahillys’ chief men, injured a hamstring during the warm-up and that killed his chances. Cian Sayers got the unexpected call-up to start.

The game was just four minutes old when David Moran, Rahillys’ biggest name and their county star, went out of the game. He was running after Joe O’Connor and had to pull up with a severe groin strain. It was a sad sight to see a man who has given so much to club and county withdrawn when the game

was just four minutes old.

William Harmon, the Rahillys, boss tried to solve this unexpected dilemma. He needed Tommy Walsh at midfield to make up for the loss of Moran, but he also needed him in front of the square to gain possession providing the scoring opportunities for Hayes, Keane and Savage.

The Narries tried hard but all the odds favoured the Rockies. As predicted, the free-takers on both sides provided most of the scores. Darragh O’Brien scored six points, all from frees. Jack Savage also ended with six for Strand Road, four from frees. He was Rahillys’ best forward, while Stacks made sure that likely scorers Conor Hayes (0-1) and John Barry Keane (0-2) were well marked.

Stacks led by eight points to four at the interval thanks to an improved display

by Joseph O’Connor, thriving in the absence of David Moran.

Rahillys desperately wanted a goal, but Stacks’ defence, which was brilliant all season, excelled.

Well done to Stacks, but hard luck on Strand Road who cruelly lost two of their more influential players.

Referee Jonathan Griffin had a fine game in what could have been very tricky because of all the pre-match hype and the town rivalry. He did not allow any fouls to go unpunished and the game ran smoothly.

GREEDY

I feel that the Kerry County Board officials were very greedy when setting the price of admission to the game. €25 at the gate for one match is too much.

You could get a ticket online for €20 but many patrons, especially older people, are not comfortable with buying online.

Under 16s were free as I would expect, but what about the man I met, a regular die hard supporter. Along with his wife and two sons aged 17 and 18, the admission for them would be €100. That family did not go to Tralee.

I expect that many more like-minded spectators did not attend for the same reason. The attendance of 8,453 might well have gone over the 10,000 and nearer to the attendance at the Cork football final between The Barrs and

Clonakilty, if the admission fee was more realistic. |

Dr Crokes Legion

2-18 1-8

Town rivalry brought a big crowd for the Dr Crokes v Legion relegation match at the local Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday last, where Crokes won easily 2-18 to 1-8, as predicted by the bookies who had Dr Crokes to win at 1/8.

This was keenly contested as expected, but referee Séamus Mulvihill kept a tight rein on proceedings so that the game never boiled over. He did issue several cards. Legion lost Jonathan Lyne (35th) and James O’Donoghue (43rd), their two ex-Kerry players, to red cards and had to play most of the second half with 13 men. The loss of these two players left Legion with a mountain to climb as they tried to claw back a 1-5 to 0-11 half-time deficit.

Jonathan was a bit unlucky when he fouled the goal-bound Gavin White, picking up his second card and the inevitable red. James O’Donoghue got a straight red.

MATCH-UPS

The match ups were interesting. Legion started well but two early efforts went wide at the dressing room end. Tony Brosnan was double marked throughout, but he still managed 0-7 (0-4 from play). He opened the scoring with two points and then in the 8th minute Legion went ahead. Pádraig Lucey, operating at midfield, sent in a ball and Conor Keane flicked it to the net. The crowd warmed to the contest especially when James O’Donoghue (two) and Cian Gammell added the points to keep Legion in front 1-3 to 0-3.

Brosnan kept Crokes in touch and then they finished the half adding four points via Micheál Burns and Gavin O’Shea (two each). It was noticeable that Kieran Slattery, Legion’s most dependable, speedy defender all year, had his hands full confining Burns to 0-3 and was unable to make his customary upfield dashes to set up scoring chances for the Legion.

The Crokes took over in the second half and the introduction of Jordan Kiely linking up o well with Tony Brosnan ramped

up the scores, including goals from Brian Looney and Tom Doyle. Legion struggled in the absences of O’Donoghue, who had scored 0-5 (0-3 frees) and defender Lyne.

Young Ryan O’Grady looked impressive for Legion and scored two points, but Crokes drove on inspired by Gavin White. He made several long runs through the centre and was unstoppable in another fine performance. Top scorers were Tony Brosnan 0-7 and James O’Donoghue 0-5.

TEAM SHEETS

This was an important game and I was disappointed once more that the County Board did not supply a simple team sheet for patrons. Minimal cost and no need for elaborate colour production.

They should take their cue from the East Kerry Board, who produce a team sheet for all important matches. To compound matters for patrons the PA system in the Stadium is malfunctioning and indistinct.

No blame on the announcer. The technology is not operating as it should.

JACK’S PICKS

Jack O’Connor and his selectors have had great opportunities over the last number of weeks to view players in the heat of competition, so they can now draw up their panel of players to commence training for the 2022 season.

Some players from the current panel will be dropped and new ones added. No need to go through the list of existing players on the Kerry list, but some new blood is necessary, especially heading to Páirc Ui Chaoimh to meet Cork in the Munster semi-final next summer.

The list of players that impressed me most over the last few months and that I feel are worthy of inclusion in the panel has one stand out individual: Andrew Barry. He has been performing better than his brother, Jack. Kerry need players at 3, 6, 8 and 9 as a top priority; this is where Kerry were so exposed in 2020 and 2021. Andrew plays like the traditional centre back. He is strong, a good marker who plugs the gaping hole, he plays with great determination and he is in his prime at mid-twenties.

His clubmate Stefan Okunbor has poten-

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10.12.2021 tial, but needs a lot more coaching and football practice. He also has great physique and is athletic.

Dylan Casey deserves a shot at full back.

At just 21 he is strong, a tight marker and highly motivated. He could fill the troublesome No. 3 slot.

I also like the play of Seán O’Brien and Liam Carey. The latter was badly missed

by Beaufort v Na Gaeil.

Also out injured with concussion is Shane Murphy, a contender for the No. 1 geansaí. I am sure more will emerge as we get to the final stages of the district board champioships. Will next Sunday’s East Kerry O’Donoghue final provide another option for Kerry’s panel?

Jack O’Connor might well look across the border in Cork. In the recent Cork county final, two Kerrymen were very prominent for Clonakilty. Although they lost to St Finbarr’s by a point, centre-forward Dara O’Shea from An Ghaeltacht scored 0-6 (five frees). Joe Grimes also played extremely well at midfield according to my sources in Cork.

O’DONOGHUE CUP FINAL

The 2021 O’Donoghue Cup will not

be played, but the 2020 final will go ahead at the Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday next, December 12 with a 2.30pm throw-in. Spa and Dr Crokes are bidding for the most coveted local title.

Spa defeated a spirited Glenflesk side on the way to the final, but not as convincingly as expected. They achieved their big goal for 2020 winning the Kerry IFC title.

The Tullig club are hoping to win their first O’Donoghue Cup since 1989. Star Kerry defender Donie O’Sullivan played for a number of years with Crokes, winning O’Donoghue Cups with them in 1962, 1964 and 1965, before declaring for his native Spa when they were reformed.

The new Spa team were very successful quickly winning in 1966, 1969, 1971, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1985, 1987 and 1989.

Glenflesk, Gneeveguilla and Rathmore also had their glory years in a competition dominated by Dr Crokes. For many years Jackie Looney and Con Clifford (RIP) held the record with 10 titles, until the new crop came along and several

MOTORING: Man of the Match Joseph O'Connor of Austin Stacks is chased by Conor Hayes during the county final. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

other Crokes players went to double digits. Crokes have dominated the competition especially between 2000 and 2013 when they won it 11 times. They last won in 2018, defeating Kilcummin. They lost to Legion in 2019, 1-18 to 2-6.

So history is on Crokes’ side for Sunday’s clash, not that it will bother Spa, who always play well against the town side. In the semi-final Crokes were very impressive; short six regulars they still proved too good for a fancied Rathmore in Kilcummin, shooting 22 points. On Sunday last they hit 18 points and Spa will be very conscious of the scoring power of sharpshooters such as Tony Brosnan, Jordan Kiely and Micheál Burns.

Spa will be looking to county star Dara Moynihan as well as players who starred with East Kerry in their county championship wins. Captain Evan Cronin will be leading the charge along with James Devane, Mike Foley and veteran Niall O’Mahony. Spa will miss the aerial prowess of the injured Liam Kearney at midfield but Ciarán Spillane in particular was very impressive in their semi-final win over Glenflesk.

FR PADDY

Spa have always played well versus Dr Crokes but I expect Fionn Fitzgerald to raise the cup on Sunday, making Fr Paddy O’Donoghue very proud and happy.

He never misses a Crokes or colleges game, along with Fr Tom Looney. Didn’t Paddy’s late father Dr Patrick O’Donoghue, a native of Glenflesk who played with the Legion when he moved to Killarney, give his name to the cup?

The much-loved doctor died at the age of 47 years. A memorial committee in agreement with the O’Donoghue family purchased the silver cup in Cork and the EKB named it the O’Donoghue Cup. The first winners were Legion. The O’Donoghues had Legion and Crokes affiliations.

COMHGHAIRDEAS

Comhghairdeas ó chroí to Céitilís Ní Bheaglaoich and to Colm Cooper on their wedding day back west tomorrow.

Also congrats to Patrick Tatler O’Sullivan who won the vote for chairman of the Kerry County Board announced at Monday’s Convention. He was also chairman previously for a five-year period.

The Narries tried hard but all the odds favoured the Rockies.

As predicted, the free-takers on both sides provided most of the scores.

WITH Adam Moynihan

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SMALL TALK

ADAM MEETS KILLARNEY’S TOP SPORTS STARS & PERSONALITIES

For the love of the game

Ahead of his home debut for the Lakers, Toronto native Godwin Boahen speaks to Adam Moynihan about moving to Ireland, his goals for the season, and what he’s about to bring to the table Godwin, welcome to Killarney. How are you settling in so far? Is it your first time in Ireland?

Yeah, first time. So far, so good. Yes, sir.

Yesterday we had that little storm, but it's been good so far.

When did you first arrive?

I've been here for two weeks now.

And what are your first impressions of the town? Have you seen much of it?

Basically, I think I've seen all of it. It's beautiful. Very spacious. And lots of greenery.

Is it much different to where you’re from?

Yeah, definitely. I'm from a city and this is a small town. I remember the first day I coached a couple of kids for the St Paul's U10 team. Later, I went out to get some dinner in town and I saw those same

AIMING HIGH: 24-year-old Canadian guard Godwin Boahen is hoping to lead his new team to the playoffs.

kids with their parents. So, it's a very small town!

Can you tell me a bit about where you’re from and your background in basketball?

I grew up in Toronto, Ontario and played with a local team called the YAAACE. We had a really good AAU team and I played with a bunch of players who are in the NBA now: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Thon Maker, Oshae Brissett, Justin Jackson… I always ended up being the smallest one so I was always the point guard.

I ended up going to St Michael's College, which is a private school in Toronto. I left the private school at around 15/16 and went to St Louis Christian Academy (Missouri). That was the year that I kind of garnered a lot of interest. I ended up going to UIC (University of Illinois Chica-

10.12.2021 go), where I actually had an Irish teammate: Jordan Blount. That’s my boy. I had four years at UIC. And then, right after that, COVID took over.

So how did the move to Ireland come about?

It was actually kind of crazy. I signed to go play CBA with the Edmonton Stingers and then I got my first injury of my whole life. I broke my ankle. I realised I might as well make sure I come back more than 100%, and not rush the rehab, because it was actually the best time to get hurt, if you know what I mean. Everything had shut down because of COVID. I had a bunch of agents hit me up, and a bunch of teams showed interest. But it was like no team was willing to push the button because they didn't know if I could still do what I would have done [without the injury]. My uncle found this camp online that is run by Brad Kanis, and Brad hooked me up with St Paul’s.

You’ve played one game already.

What have you made of your new teammates and the setup?

We're young but we have energy and we can use that to our advantage. I know the team is 1-5 but I feel like we could have won against Portlaoise, we just made a couple of mistakes. So based on that one game that I’ve played, I feel like we have a chance in this league. But I also understand that a lot of these players are young, and it's gonna take more than just faith to get it done.

Can you describe yourself as a player? What are you going to bring to the team?

I describe myself as “do whatever”. I’ll do whatever the coach wants me to do. I’ve played at so many different levels, and

my game has had to change through all those levels. Coming here, the emphasis is on scoring. Because the team is very young, sometimes they get into droughts or it’s just not going through the hoop, so they need someone who can score. And I can do that. I see myself as someone who makes plays.

What are your personal goals for the season?

I want to win. I want to win this league.

I know we’re 1-5 but I think there are 12 games left, and the top four teams go to the playoffs. Once you're in the playoffs, it's free game. My goal is to make it to the playoffs and win this league. I know this is not going to be easy. But it's not 30 games. We have 12 games. Just lock in and focus. We can do it.

And finally, just on a personal level, how happy are you to be here?

I mean, to be honest, I'm just very grateful to be in this position. Especially because of where I was last year after I graduated. If you asked me at the time, I never thought I'd be here. Because right after college, I had a deal, I had somewhere to go. But then the injury happens and then I had nowhere to go. And you're just sitting at home and you're actually thinking, am I gonna be able to play again? Am I even going to get a chance?

So I'm just grateful to be here, doing the thing that I love. I guess the injury and me taking the time away made me realise how much I really love the game. It's not like this league pays you millions of dollars or even pays you at all. Really, if you come to this league, it’s for the love of the game.

I'm excited. I'm happy. I'm grateful to be in this league and in this country. I just can't wait to get started.

NATIONAL LEAGUE: DIV 1

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Scotts Lakers v Limerick Sport Eagles Saturday at 7.30pm Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre

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MOTORSPORT NEWS...

Success for Killarney rally competitors in County Championship Local drivers and co-drivers are celebrating success in this year’s Moriarty’s Centra Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship.

Run over just two rounds this year – the Kerry Winter Rally and the Killarney Historic Rally – after both the Rally of Lakes and Circuit of Kerry were cancelled due to the pandemic.

Aghadoe’s Mark Murphy is the county’s driver champion for 2021. Murphy made a return to the sport this season after a five-year absence in a newly built Toyota Starlet. A class win in Kerry and strong run in Killarney were the key to his success.

Shane Buckley from Rockfield won the co-driver category as Murphy’s co-driver is from County Clare and cannot score

points in the Kerry championship.

Shane was on co-driving duty all season for his cousin Aidan Buckley. A class win in Killarney secured the runner-up spot.

He actually tied with Murphy on overall scores but the series was decided on a tie-break rule. Mark won his class first.

Milltown’s Ray O’Neill finished third in his Ford Escort and his neighbour Ger Conway took bronze in the co-driver’s category. Alan Ring and Paul Nagle are the winners of the Historic section of the championship and there is no Junior award this season.

Decisions will be made in the next week regarding the awards night. It is scheduled for December 30 at the Anvil Bar in Keel but current health guidelines will most likely force its deferral.

GOLF: At the presentation of prizes for the Ross Seniors Christmas Hampers were (front) Séamus McCarthy (outgoing captain), Mary McCarthy, Andy Cole (winner), Donie Broderick (captain), MJ Casey ( president), Dermot O'Connor, Michael O'Leary. Back: Jim Casey, Mike Casey, Donal Doherty, John Joe Healy, John Ivory, Tadhg McCarthy, Seán O'Brien, John Hurley, Jim Fleming, Ned Buckley, John Fleming, Maurice Coffey and Jim Larkin.

Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League RESULTS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 KENNEDY BOWL QUARTER-FINAL

U13 BOYS PREMIER

Galway SL 3–2 Kerry SBGL

U13 GAYNOR PLATE QUARTER-FINAL

Louth SL 2-1 Kerry SBGL

St Brendan’s Park 5–0 Camp Juniors Fenit Samphires 2–1 LB Rovers Listowel Celtic 0–2 Mastergeeha

U13 BOYS DIVISION 1

U15 GAYNOR BOWL SEMI-FINAL

Ballyhar Dynamos 2–4 St Brendan’s Park C St Brendan’s Park B 3–2 Tralee Dynamos B Dingle Bay Rovers 0–4 Iveragh United Inter Kenmare 0-1 Castleisland

Limerick Desmond 5–0 Kerry SBGL

U13 NATIONAL CUP ROUND 3

Killarney Celtic A 5–1 Lough Derg Tralee Dynamos 0–1 Caherdavin Celtic MEK Galaxy 4–1 Herbertstown Killarney Celtic B 0–4 Neangh

U13 BOYS DIVISION 2 SOUTH

Killarney Athletic C 3–4 Inter Kenmare Killorglin B 2–2 Mastergeeha B

U15 NATIONAL CUP ROUND 3

U13 BOYS DIVISION 2 NORTH

Killorglin 11–0 Castle United

GIRLS U12 PREMIER

Fenit Samphires B 3–2 Camp Juniors B Castleisland B 5–4 LB Rovers B

GIRLS U13 PREMIER

Ballyhar Dynamos 2–5 Mastergeeha

GIRLS U13 DIVISION 1

Iveragh United 1–0 MEK Galaxy Camp Juniors 2–1 Dingle Bay Rovers

Camp Juniors 2-1 Inter Kenmare Fenit Samphires 1–3 Listowel Celtic

U14 BOYS DIVISION 1 U15 BOYS DIVISION 1

Killarney Athletic Blue 0 –1 St Brendan’s Park Camp Juniors 0–2 Listowel Celtic

U15 BOYS DIVISION 2

Killarney Athletic White 0–9 Killarney Celtic Mastergeeha 4–8 MEK Galaxy

Listowel Celtic B 4–2 St Brendan’s Park B Killarney Athletic B 1–5 Tralee Dynamos B Iveragh United B 0 –3 Mastergeeha B

U12 BOYS DIVISION 1 SOUTH

MEK Galaxy 0–2 Ballyhar Dynamos

KERRY COMEBACK FALLS SHORT IN THE WEST

Kerry almost completed an amazing Kennedy Bowl comeback against Galway in Eamon Deasy Park.

Having been 3-0 down inside the last 15 minutes, Kerry scored twice but ran out of time to grab an equaliser.

Kerry started the better with James Darmody and Oisín Fleming on target but Galway were proving very dangerous from set pieces and both keeper Pearce Moynihan and James Darmody made vital interceptions to keep them out.

However, in the 12th minute, David Doms put the next corner on the head of Mikey Claffey at the near post and it was 1-0 to the hosts. Kerry should have been level at the break. Brian O’Shea’s free kick looked to be going in but the Galway keeper’s touch saw the ball just clear the crossbar. Fleming was just wide following a corner and then James Dempsey powered a header off the crossbar. And in the final minute another Kerry corner was flicked on by Jayden Deady but the ball hit the butt of the post.

In fairness to Galway, Moynihan was called on to make a wonderful reflex save to keep it at 1-0 at the half-time break.

A flowing move at the start of the second half involving O’Shea, Fleming and Luke Doolan should have seen Kerry level but again the keeper managed to block.

Galway hit Kerry with two sucker-punches to take control of the game. One came following a corner when Charlie Healy got free at the back post and the second when the same player benefited from a rebound following a Kerry tackle.

But credit to Billy Stacks’ side, they kept fighting and O’Shea did very well to dispossess the Galway defender and round the keeper to get Kerry back into the game. As full-time approached, Kerry were throwing everything at Galway and James Jones slammed the ball home to make it 3-2 but within a minute the final whistle blew.

It was heartbreak for the Kerry boys who put in a huge effort in this different Kennedy Cup campaign.

They did everything the coaches asked of them.

GIRL’S ROLL OF HONOUR

Tara Cronin and Ella Murphy (Killarney Celtic), Miriam Sheehan (Camp Juniors), Leah Griffin and Isabelle Cushen (St Brendan’s Park), Aisling Dillon (Fenit Samphires), Lauren McSweeney, Emer Kearney and Maddison Angland (Killarney Athletic), Aisling Falvey, Sarah Meehan and Ava Feely (Listowel Celtic), Alice O’Connor (Inter Kenmare), Tara Laide and Aoibhinn O’Callaghan (Camp Juniors), Kate Lyons (MEK Galaxy), Ailish Angland (Mastergeeha).

VITHIT Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League

TEAM OF THE WEEK GALAXY: The MEK Galaxy U13 team who defeated Herbertstown in the National Cup on Saturday.

JACK SHEEHY

Dingle Bay Rovers U15

DAN MOLONEY

Tralee Dynamos U15

BRENDAN ALLMAN MEK Galaxy U12

EVAN MANNIX LB Rovers U13

RYAN FLAHERTY

St Brendan’s Park U13

KILLIAN O’CONNELL Iveragh United U13

ALAN WIERZANKSI Castleisland U13

PIERSE O’CONNOR Iveragh United U15

HARVEY MANGAN

SOCCER: The Killarney Athletic U13 girls who were in action last weekend in Woodlawn.

Killorglin U15

SPORT

FIONN McCARTHY Killarney Athletic U15

SEAN O’LEARY GRIFFIN Ballyhar Dynamos U12

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Killarney Athletic U13: Killarney Athletic (T3) 3 Inter Kenmare 4. The blues got off to a great start with Ronán McCarthy scoring twice straight from corners. We were up 2-0 at half time but Kenmare came out fighting and pulled two back until Ronán got his hat trick to make it 3-2. Kenmare pulled two back. James Marshal won us a penalty in the last minute which was saved, Athletic were unlucky not to come away with anything as it ended 4-3 to Kenmare. Thanks to Kenmare for the sporting game.

RESULTS: U13 Girls Premier - Killarney Athletic 0 St Brendan’s Park 1. U14 Girls Killarney Athletic 1 Castleisland 5 (Avene Vaughan). Senior A - Killarney Athletic 0 Killarney Celtic 1.

Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 3, 11, 14, 20.

There was no jackpot winner and Match 3 winners received €75. The next jackpot on Monday, Dec 13 is €13,400. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Road and also online at clubforce. com, draw for turkeys on next Monday as well.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP for the 2021/22 season is now open. Membership is now payable through Clubforce. The registration link can be found on our Facebook page. Please see our Facebook page for daily updates on training and matches.

RESULTS: Denny Premier A - Killarney Athletic 0 Killarney Celtic 1 (Shane Lowth). Denny Premier B - Killarney Celtic B 0 Castlegregory Celtic 3. U13 National Cup - Killarney Celtic A 5 Lough Derg 1 (Samuel Scroope 2, Ryan Downing, Mark Looney, Maurice Joy). Celtic led 2-0 early but Lough Derg pulled one back before half time. Celtic broke through again in the 2nd half to score

three goals and earn a convincing win.

Killarney Celtic B 0 Nenagh AFC 3.

GIRLS: U13 Division 1 - Killarney Athletic 0 Killarney Celtic 9 (Ali Bowler, Amelia Carroll Kelly, Niamh Brosnan, Jessica Leggate, Megan O'Reilly, Erin O'Sullivan, Ella Murphy, Tara Cronin, Sadbh O'Halloran). Congrats to Ella Murphy and Tara Cronin U13s who made the Girls Roll of Honour. Well done to all our players who were involved with the Kennedy Cup squad last weekend, also well done to our players and coaches involved with the Gaynor Cup U13 and U15 girls squads last weekend.

Mastergeeha LOTTO: There was no winner of the jackpot on Friday, December 3. The numbers drawn were 6, 11, 12, 17. Consolation prizes of €50 each went Helen Moynihan, Rathanane; Shane Mangan, Spa; Elaine & Sean Kerins C/O John Kerins; Chris, Sarah, Jack and Isabelle, Mastergeeha. Next draw is Friday, Dec 10.

Jackpot will be €6,800.

MEK Galaxy U12 BOYS DIVISION 1: MEK Galaxy 0 Ballyhar Dynamos 2. This was the battle of the top two in this league, both with maximum points after five games.

In testing conditions in Fossa Saturday morning, it was Ballyhar that adapted to the elements better. The visitors led 1-0 at the break. The hosts gave their all in the second half, but were caught with a late breakaway by their neighbours, who finished 2-0 winners on the day.

Conditions played a factor in the outcome, but these are without question, two very good teams.

U13 NATIONAL CUP: MEK Galaxy 4 Herbertstown 1. On a day made for ducks, MEK Galaxy U13s hosted Herbertstown of Limerick in the Dragon’s Den Killor-

glin on Saturday. This was as good a performance as you will see at this level, power, passing, pace, movement, this game had the lot. Squad: Sean Clifford, Brian Hurley, Charlie Griffin, Donnacha Prendeville, Killian Fitzgerald, James O’Méara, Ryan Breen, Tadhg Clifford, Michael Griffin, Leo Allen, Cillian O’Donoghue, David O’Shea, Oisin Walsh, James O’Reilly.

U13 GIRLS DIVISION 1: Mastergeeha 4 MEK Galaxy 8. The Galaxy girls made light of conditions on Sunday, when it rained goals in Mastergeeha. This was an accomplished performance, with five goals from Izzy Lyons, two from Zoe Daly and one from Lily Riordan giving Galaxy the points. Player of the Match: Kate Lyons.

Killarney Legion GAA PLAYOFF: The Legion senior men played Dr Crokes on Sunday, December 5 in a relegation playoff in an attempt to stay in the Senior Club Championship for 2022. The Legion team started off the game excellently with Conor Keane flicking in an early goal. However, Crokes were able to rack up points quickly, ending the first half with a scoreline of 1-5 in favour of the black and amber. It was still all to play for at the second water break for Legion with a scoreline of 1-8 to 1-15 but playing with 13 is a battle in itself. The final scoreline, in favour of Dr.Crokes, was 2-18 to 1-8.

Commiserations to our senior men who left everything on the pitch.

LADIES AGM: There is a changing of the guard at the top table of the Killarney Legion Ladies Management Committee after last week’s ladies AGM. Ted Healy, an underage coach for the past 11 years, has been voted in as chairperson for the coming season. Best of luck to Ted and his fantastic committee on their efforts to progress the Legion Ladies.

LOTTO: Sunday, December 5. Numbers drawn: 5, 22, 25, 27. Bonus 10. No jackpot winner Match 3/lucky dips: Aidan Doyle Bellview Woods, Enda O’Mara 37 High Street, Tom Prendergast Countess Grove, Angela Coffey 25 Old Woodlawn, Micheal Coffey 6 Torc Terrace. Next draw Sunday, Dec 12. Jackpot €13,800 including €10k bonus number.

Spa GAA

MVP: Killarney Cougars coach Ignas Sijanas presents the Four Star Pizza MVP Award to Justin Tuason following the Cougars' match against Fr Mathews of Cork.

SANTA is stopping in for a visit this Friday, December 10 between 5-7.30pm.

Covid regulations will be strictly adhered to. Take your own photo or €5 photo will be provided.

GOOD LUCK to our senior team and management in the 2020 O'Donoghue Cup Final against Dr Crokes this Sunday, December 12 at 2pm in Fitzgerald Stadium.

EAST REGION MINOR LEAGUE DIVISION 3 FINAL: Spa 0-11 Gneeveguilla 2-2. Well done to the team and management.

MERCHANDISE SHOP: Any queries con-

tact Mathilda 087 6487356.

2022 CLUB CALENDAR on sale (€10 each) on spagaa.com/shop with click and collect or post options available.

Also on sale at the clubhouse this Thurs, Dec 9 (8-9pm) and Friday, Dec 10 (57.30pm). Any enquiries contact 085 1216359 or pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie. Limited stock.

SANTA’S POSTBOX IS BACK: Located at the entrance to Spa and when posting your letter, why not take a photo and send to Coiste na nÓg PRO Anne on 085 7780883.

CONDOLENCES to Dan, Mike and all the Kennedy family, Clasheens, on the passing of Margaret Kennedy RIP. May she Rest in Peace.

LOTTO: No winner and next Monday’s jackpot is €5,000.

AGM will take place shortly (details TBC). If anyone would like to get involved for next year please get in touch.

Dr Crokes GAA SENIOR RELEGATION PLAYOFF: Dr Crokes 2-18 Legion 1-8. We ran out winners in this relegation battle over our local rivals on Sunday last. Legion were in the ascendancy in the opening quarter leading at first water break 1-0 to 0-4 our scores coming from Tony Brosnan. We upped the pace considerably on the resumption with further minors from Micheál Burns (2), Gavin O’Shea (2), David Shaw and Brosnan to lead at half time 0-11 to 1-5. We started the second half brightly and a goal in the 40th minute by evergreen Brian Looney following good work by Jordan Kiely gave us a commanding lead. Our opponents following two red cards were giving up acres of space and we fully capitalised.

Our second goal came from Tom Doyle who was at the end of movement following great work by Mark O’Shea. At the final whistle the tension was lifted and we maintain our senior status for 2022.

O’DONOGHUE CUP FINAL v Spa on Sunday, Dec 12 at 2pm in Fitzgerald Stadium.

SCÓR: As Rachel Foley, Cultural Officer, continues preparing for Scor, which hopefully will go ahead this year, she is encouraging boys and girls of all ages who are interested in set dancing and figure dancing to join/re-join one of the three dancing schools that assist us in this competition. There are three levels of competition for various age groups throughout the year. So get practicing with Daly King, Hegarty, and Hannah Majella with Daly King School of Irish Dancing. Contact Cliona 086 2444354.

Hegarty Irish dance academy contact Lisa 087 6403828 and Hannah Majella O’Donoghue set dancing classes, contact Hannah 087 6451910.

Fossa GAA MINORS: Fossa 3-9 Firies 2-9. In a hugely entertaining game Fossa came out on

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UNDERDOGS: Best of luck to Fossa’s Erica McGlynn who was selected on the final panel for TG4's Underdogs 2021.

They take on All-Ireland Champions Meath this Saturday, December 11 at 1.30 with coverage on TG4 at 7.15. Tune in to support Erica and the Underdogs.

LOTTO: 17, 21, 26, 28. €40 winners: Niall Griffin, Two Mile School; Daniel O’Keeffe, Dromin Fossa; Mary Frances O’Shea, Pallas; Bernie McCarthy, Two Mile School; Dermot McGuckin, Curragh. Meat vouchers: Ann Guerin, Gortroe, Brendan Lynch, Maulagh. Next week’s lotto jackpot €6,900 tickets on sale from Foleys Spar Fossa, the Golden Nugget and usual sellers thanks for the support.

LIBRARY: Kerry Library has a number of resources for teachers including Block Loan accounts, Toys and Sensory resources, seasonal online events, and online resources such as TTRS multisensory, Ask About Ireland and eLanguage learning. Further information is available on www.kerrylibrary.ie.

Listry GAA LOTTO RESULTS: Congratulations to Stephen and Mauraid Darmody, Margaret Lehane, Lahard winners of our Christmas hampers. Numbers Drawn 3, 17, 26, 27. €100 - Declan Spillane. €50 x 2 - Mary Maloney, 103 Ardshanavooley.

David Nolan, Listry. €25 x 2 - Sean Browne, Tullig Mor, Killorglin. Mary O'Sullivan, Rockfield. Jackpot next Sunday €3,150. Congratulations to all our winners this week.

MID KERRY MINOR SHIELD: Congratulations to Keel/Listry minor team and management in the semi-final of Mid Kerry Minor Shield. Keel/Listry 1-15 GGC 2-11.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Congratulations to Niamh Broderick MKL Gaels voted player of the week on Twitter, Livescore Ciarrai. Well deserved winner.

MKL GAELS LGFA MUNSTER FINAL: Best of Luck to MKL Gaels LGFA team and coaches in the Munster Ladies Gaelic Football Junior A Championship Final v Mullinahone Ladies (Tipperary) on Sunday, December 12 in Mallow at 12 noon.

Kilcummin GAA AGM: It has been a busy week for Kilcummin with our 3 AGMs taking place.

Our thanks to everyone who was involved in 2021 and to all those who are helping out in 2022. The following is our complete list of officers for 2022 across each part of the club. We still have a vacancy for Juvenile PRO so please contact a member of the Juvenile club if you are interested in helping out.

es of hampers and bottles.

SPORTS PREDICTION QUIZ: End of November leader board is as follows: Jeremiah O’Sullivan 84 pts. Danny Doona 80 pts. Jack O’Connor 78 pts. Joan O’Brien 77 pts. Diarmuid O’Sullivan 77 pts.

WIN A HOUSE in Killarney with Kerry GAA. Kerry GAA are having a fundraising draw with first prize of a house in Killarney. There are also monthly prizes until the main draw for all purchased tickets. There is also a club draw for all nominated clubs. Tickets are €100 and can be purchased at www.kerrygaa.ie.

Partners in Win a House in Killarney for December is Down Syndrome Kerry who will receive a donation from each ticket purchased.

RUGBY: Members of the Killarney RFC U16 girls team who took part in Munster Rugby trials at Ballina/Killaloe on Sunday.

SENIOR CLUB: Ciara Kelly (Chairperson), Niamh Dwyer (Vice Chairperson), Nessa McCarthy (Secretary), Julianne Lane (Assistant Secretary), Siobhán Brosnan & Pat O’Connor (Treasurers), Mike O’Riordan (PRO), Padraig O’Connor & John Purcell (Registrars), John Lenihan & Christy O’Leary (East Kerry Board Delegates), Tim Ryan (County Board Delegate), Marie O’Leary (Scór Officer), Paddy O’Sullivan (Oifigeach na Gaeilge), Mark Moynihan (Coaching Officer), Kieran Fleming (Insurance Officer), Ceara Scanlon (Children's Officer), Patricia Ryan & Máire Keane (Health & Wellbeing Officers), Elaine Coffey (Lotto Officer).

Executive Members - Ciara Kelly, Tim Casey, Pat O’Connor, Mike O’Riordan, Susan Healy, Colm Brosnan, Niamh Dwyer, Noel Duggan, John Purcell, Tim Ryan, Siobhán Brosnan, Christy O’Leary, John Lenihan, Eugene McSweeney, Nessa McCarthy, Eoghan Moriarty, Kieran Murphy, Ceara Scanlon, Mike Morrissey.

President - Denis W Fleming. Vice-Presidents - Michael O’Callaghan, Denis Horgan, Catriona Dunlea, Jerry Coffey, Sean Kelly, Billy Doolan, John Dunlea, Rena Healy, Denis O’Sullivan, Johnny Guerin.

LADIES CLUB: Ger Healy (Chairman), Áine O Callaghan (Secretary), Kevin Stagg (County and East Kerry Board Delegate), Colm Brosnan (Treasurer), George Evans (Registrar), Donal Hannigan (PRO), Áine Ní Conghaile (Children's Officer).

JUVENILE CLUB: Mike Morrissey (Chairperson), Maria Murphy (Secretary), Maureen Fleming (Treasurer), Marie Janot (Assistant Treasurer), Padraig O’Connor & John Purcell (Registrars), Mike Morrissey & Paul O’Shea (East Kerry Board/County Delegates), Mark Moynihan (Coaching Officer), Ceara Scanlon (Children's Officer).

Glenflesk GAA ÁINE NI SÚILLEABHAIN: Congratulations to Áine Ni Súilleabhain on her

appointment to the executive position of County Children’s Officer with Kerry County Board GAA. Aine, who was born in Dublin of staunch Kerry GAA parents, arrived in Glenflesk by circuitous routes in 2006 with her work as Environmental Officer in the Regional Fisheries Board. Áine quickly assimilated into the local community, and she has been an enthusiastic supporter of the GAA club ever since. She found that the club was open, welcoming and supportive to everyone who wished to join and become involved in the club. Aine has served as PRO with the local Club and also with the East Kerry Board. She is currently a member of the County Health and Wellbeing Committee. During her ‘spare’ time she is leading a local committee in producing a social history of Glenflesk parish. Áine, who is the first club member to be appointed to an executive position with the Kerry County Board, will have a key role in ensuring the implementation and promotion of the relevant Child Welfare and Protection Codes and Guidelines for good practice in the county, so as to ensure that young people can participate, enjoy and benefit from our Gaelic games in safe and enjoyable surroundings. With her proven talents and gregarious personality, Kerry will be well served with the appointment of Áine. [P Favier] EAST KERRY U17 A CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Glenflesk 3-15 Kenmare/Kilgarvan 3–11.

Beaufort GAA FIXTURES: Good luck to Beaufort senior men and management who will play Laune Rangers on Sunday, 12 November at 2pm in Milltown in the Mid Kerry Senior championship final.

LOTTO: The next draw for a jackpot of €5,600 will be on Sunday, December 12. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses, direct debit and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. This is also the Christmas draw with extra priz-

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. Here are the results for the Fortnightly Milltown-Castlemaine GAA Club Lotto Draw on Monday, November 29. Jackpot €12,600. Lucky Numbers: 22, 23, 26. Bonus Ball: 10.

RESULTS: There were no winner of the jackpot or match 3 prizes but congratulations to our Lucky Dip Prize Winners: €50 - Brother John, €50 - Ruairi Mac Entee, €25 - Prince Breen, €25 - Mossie Harmon, €25 - Micko Griffin, €25 - Andrew Fitzpatrick. Well done to the prize winners and best of luck to everyone in our next draw Monday week (Monday, December 13) where the jackpot will be €12,600. You can renew or play the Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club fundraising lotto online with Clubforce or get your tickets from all usual outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/ Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

MINOR TEAM: Well done to our Milltown/Castlemaine minor team who took on Beaufort in the Mid Kerry Shield semi-final and booked their place in the final with a win. Well done to the whole panel and their coaching team on their win with the final score ending up 1-14 to 0-11. Our Milltown/Castlemaine Minor U17 side will now go on to face Keel/Listry in the Shield Final next weekend with details to be confirmed. Stay tuned to our social media page for updates.

East Kerry GAA RESULTS: The Tatler Jack East Kerry Minor Champ A Final - Glenflesk 3-15 Kenmare/Kilgarvan 3-11. Stephen Moynihan (Glenflesk) accepted the the Brendan Cronin Perpetual Cup. B Final - Fossa 3-9 Firies 2-9. Harry Kelly (Fossa) accepted the Tim McGillicuddy Memorial Cup. FIXTURES: East Kerry Senior Championship Dr O'Donoghue Cup Final this Sunday at Fitzgerald Stadium at 2pm.

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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Mahony's Point Single Stableford Sat/Sun, December 4/5. 1st Mary Geaney 39 pts (15), 2nd and BG Amy Arthur 37 pts (05) back nine, 3rd Jane Dwyer 37 pts (17), 4th Catriona O'Leary 36 pts (23).

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On Dec 5 we held a 16 hole Champagne Scramble. The winners were 1st Ivo O'Sullivan, John Carroll, Eoin Carroll 46 pts; 2nd Seamus McCarthy, Rolandas Benbikas, Brian Courtney 46 pts.

FIXTURES: On Sunday, Dec 12 we will hold a Champagne Scramble with a shotgun start and the online entry will open at 7pm on Thursday. The prizes for the recent Christmas Hampers Competition sponsored by the Killarney Race Company will be presented after the champagne scramble.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Christmas Hamper Competition. 9 Hole competition. 1st prize kindly sponsored by Daly's Super Valu. Winner Bernie Reen, 2nd Maureen Crowley, 3rd Doreen Brosnan. 18 Hole competition: Winner Eileen Fleming, 2nd Betty O'Farrell, 3rd Mary Moynihan. Great turnout.

Well done to all.

UPCOMING COMPETITIONS: 6 Hole Scramble on Saturday, December 11. Tee off at 10.30am. Single Stableford competition 9 & 18 hole on Friday/Saturday, December 3/4 at 10.30am. All members welcome.

MEET AND PLAY: Each Wednesday morning meet at 10.15am for 10.30am.

All members welcome.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club CHRISTMAS TURKEYS: Last Sunday saw Round 3 take place in the Tim Jones Butchers sponsored series. Results as follows as Overall Gross was main prize last Sunday in the Fourball V Par format: Overall Gross: Sean Ashe & Ger Casey 6up, First Nett: Sean Ashe & Robbie O'Brien Snr 12up and Second Nett: Noel Moynihan & Dan Kiely 11up (B9). This Sunday's format is Scotch Foursomes.

Draws at 9am and 10.45am as usual. Entry €5 per draw.

PRESENTATIONS: Just to let everyone who won prizes in the following events know that these will be available for collection after Sunday’s competition is over- (i) Willie Parker, (ii) Ricky Kelly (iii) Club Strokeplay and (iv) Club Matchplay. All Christmas related competitions will be presented the following Sunday, December 19.

U16 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION: Takes place this Saturday (11) at 1.30pm. Entry €5 per player. Format will be an 18 hole Three Ball Scramble.

DANNY NOLAN MEMORIAL: Scheduled

for St Stephens morning again this year.

It will be an 18 hole Three Ball Scramble at 10am. Competition will once more be played as bring your own prize.

Killarney Rugby MINIS: Our minis are due to host Castleisland Minis at Aghadoe this Saturday morning. Please be sure to complete the online Covid form, bring the gumshield and waterbottle and wrap up warm. We look forward to welcoming Castleisland for the first time in two years for what promises to be a cracking morning of rugby.

U16 AND U18 GIRLS: Last weekend some of our U16 and U18 girls played their hearts out in the Munster development league games to make next reduction in numbers to the squad - a very tough decision for Munster. The U18s were in Fermoy on Sat and U16s in Ballina /Killaloe on Sun. To have nine girls in the U16s programme and four girls in 18s programme from Killarney Rugby Club is a very proud moment for our club - a result from all the hard work put in from players, our excellent coaches and parents. Our U16 girls who took part were Niamh and Bronagh Dorrian, Clodagh Foley, Ali O'Donoghue, Molly Gabbet and Fia Whelan. Congratulations to our three KRFC U18 players who went forward for Munster trials in tough wintry conditions in Fermoy. The girls have been training in MTU Friday evenings for the past few weeks. Lily Morris, Aisling Cahill and Molly Jenikson. Killarney RFC are incredibly proud of you all.

RESULTS: U14 Boys Black 29-15 Killorglin. RCD 12-0 U14 Red. Seniors 36-26 RCD.

Muckross Rowing Club MUCKROSS HOR: The bad weather of Saturday last unfortunately forced the cancellation of our own Muckross Head of the River time trial event at the National Rowing Centre in Cork along with the Head Of the Shannon time trial due to take place in Carrick-on-Shannon. It was a case of especially bad luck as the conditions on both the Friday and Sunday would have allowed both events to proceed. The club is now in contact with Rowing Ireland regarding a rescheduled fixture in February 2022. A special word of thanks to all our adult members, supporters and parents of junior members who had volunteered to help with the event organisation. We hope to build on the plans made for a successful event in February.

EVENTS CALENDAR: Shandon Boat Club will host its inaugural Head of the River, a 4.5km time trial at the Marina in Cork city, on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Killarney Cougars Basketball Club SENIOR NEWS: Men's National League Division 1 - Killarney Cougars 59 Fr Mathews 77. The Cougars welcomed

Corks Fr Mathews to the Pres Gym for their latest National League game and with injuries dominating the preparations following a midweek game with Limerick. The visitors were quickly into their stride and settled well to race ahead 26-11 with two three pointers by Mark O'Shea the main positive for the Cougars with injury to Jaime Fernandez in the opening minutes a further blow as he was unable to continue. The home side made little impact with a flat performance as Fr Mathews increased their lead to 43-22 by halftime despite some good scores by Justin Tuason.

There was an improved second half performance by the home team. Top scorers: Mark O'Shea 29, Justin Tuason 14.

Fr Mathews: Jonathon Garcia 16, Jack O'Mahony 14. The club wishes to thank our generous Gameday Sponsor Kingdom Clinic New Street Killarney for their support.

KERRY AIRPORT LEAGUES: U12 Boys Killarney Cougars 20 Glenbeigh Falcons 23. Killarney Cougars 36 Kenmare Kestrels 19. U16 Boys - St Annes 43 Killarney Cougars 37. TK Bobcats 35 Killarney Cougars 32. U16 Girls - Gneeveguilla 48 Killarney Cougars 42. U15 Boys - Killarney Cougars 26 St Annes 53. U14 Girls - St Colmans 40 Killarney Cougars (Red) 26. St Colmans 14 Killarney Cougars (White) 34.

FIXTURES: Basketball Ireland National League Div 1 - Waterford Vikings v Killarney Cougars (Saturday at 7pm, Carrickpherish Waterford).

INFO: For updates on fixtures and the latest training times go to our website www.killarneycougars.com.

Killarney Valley AC TONY: KVAC athlete Tony Harty ran the Valencia Marathon last weekend and did fantastic with yet another new PB of 2:41:25. Congrats and well done to Tony.

TRAINING: The Monday and Thursday night training for U9-U14 is finished now for 2021. We would like to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will let you know when registration opens up for 2022.

INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries. Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook/Instagram page for any updated information on training.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of lotto draw on Dec 3, numbers drawn were 12, 16, 18, 28.

Sellers prize winner Gneeveguilla PO, €50 Y/T prize to Gneeveguilla Basketball Club, €50 to Nono Looney Gneeveguilla PO, €40 each to John Doody Gneeveguilla PO, TJ Mahony Rathmore, Ellen Snaith c/o Mgt Hayes. Bonus not won, numbers drawn were 14, 16, 22, 25. Next week’s jackpot €20,000 plus €1,000 bonus. Winner of €200 surplus John Moriarty Coom, winner of Christmas Hamper Timmy & Caitriona O’Connor

Scartaglin. Draw for our 2nd Christmas hamper on Friday night.

Kilcummin A NOTE OF APPRECIATION: Kilcummin Rural Development Board would like to sincerely thank former Chairperson Catherine Murray and Treasurer Eileen Doolan who stepped down from their positions recently after many years of voluntary service to the organisation.

Mile Buíochas. The new incoming Board is now up and running and we hope to continue with the valuable service that the Scheme brings to our community.

VACANCY: A vacancy presently exist on the Kilcummin Rural Dev. Community Employment Scheme for the position of Retail/Coffee Shop Assistant in Killarney town. This position is a development opportunity and no experience necessary.

Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Please contact your Local Dep. of Social Protection employment services/Intreo office to check your eligibility. To apply please forward your CV for the attention of the supervisor to Rural Development Office by post or email to info@kilcumminparish.com.

For further info contact John on 086 1579381.

SHOP GREEN THIS CHRISTMAS: Shop Green this Christmas with local business, Ode to Earth, run by Caroline Doolan.

For eco-friendly, natural gifts for all the family and lots more, head to www.odetoearth.ie.

ROAD SAFETY: In the interest of safety to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians using the roads in our Parish we encourage all landowners to cut back roadside hedgerows on their lands. These can be cut back from now up to February 28.

Your co-operation will be much appreciated. Mile Buíochas.

Listry PARISH DRAW: Your support is kindly requested for the parish draw, which takes place on December 19. Tickets are being sent to all parish households at present.

SYMPATHY: Listry Community Council want to votes of sympathy to bereaved families, relatives and friends of following people who died in 2021 and recently. Derry Jeremiah Murphy, Boolteens, Castlemaine; Thomas Healy, Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, Kerry; Noel Lucey, Curraglass, Glenflesk; Sheila Doyle (née Larkin), Cooleanig, Beaufort; Kathleen (Kate) Crowley (née Finnegan), Coomacullen, Clonkeen and late of Cockhill, Kilcummin; Robert Green, Faha; David (Crocker) Bradley, Faha East, Killarney/ Cobh; Sean Murphy, The Starlite, Killorglin/Barraduff; Betty Crosbie (née Shanley), Mill Road/Dublin; Brendan Clifford, Slievegaura, Beaufort/Causeway; John Scannell, Pinewood Estate and late of Coolroe, Listry. May they rest in peace.

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