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Tributes to ‘The Boss’ Sean Coyne Tributes have been paid to the late Seán Coyne, a very prominent local businessman, who passed away last Friday.

| By Sean Moriarty The popular Mr Coyne was best known for his auctioneering and hotel businesses, but he also laid the foundation for what is now known as Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

He was also a hugely charitable man and was a founding member of Kerry Parents and Friends.

In sporting circles he was a life long member of Killarney Golf and Fishing Club and served as its captain on two occasions.

“We are heart broken at the loss of our adored Dad and husband, and he has left a gaping hole in our lives as well as our hearts, not to mention the huge boots he has left for us to collectively fill. We will do our best,” his daughter Tracy told the Killarney Advertiser.

Sean’s requiem Mass took place on Bank Holiday Monday and was led by his brother, Fr Joe Coyne and concelebrated

by Sean’s lifelong friends Fr Tom Clancy, and Bishop Bill Murphy alongside Frs. Kieran O’Brien, Paddy O’Donoghue, Tom Kearney and Tom Looney.

During the service Fr. Tom talked about Sean’s life achievements: “The connections he made, always in unity with his family, and the gentle and thoughtful space that Sean and Frankie created for their children, grandchildren and others, how Sean’s generosity of spirit and magnanimity were always evident in how he treated people.”

Fr Joe Clancy said of his brother: “He thought big, there is no doubt about that, even from a youngster, I recall a time I received a green pound note, twenty whole shillings, in a letter home from my

THE BOSS: Sean Coyne, a prominent and popular businessman was laid to rest this week.

big brother 60 years ago after Sean left home to take up his first job delivering fruit. That was typical of Sean, a symbol from the very beginning of his working life, of his generosity towards others, the essence of Sean was that he always had the spirit and imagination to make things happen, to draw other people into his plans and projects.'

Tony Darmody, former CEO of Kerry Parents and Friends said: “His wonderful leadership skills were so important and his business acumen helped to build the organisation into what it is today. Sean always had a great attitude and if he could ever do something to help then he would

do it. He lived by the motto that if you haven’t anything good to say, then say nothing.”

Sean’s particular talent was to galvanise people into action and he was instrumental in the founding of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and he successfully convinced Bertie Ahern’s government to hold a Cabinet meeting in Killarney to show that the town was open for business following the Foot and Mouth crisis in 2001.

“To say Sean Coyne did Killarney some service is a huge understatement. He was a larger than life personality with a great business acumen and his passing certain-

ly marks the end of an era for Killarney,” said Niall Kelleher, president of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

Sporting Life Sean was a great golfer himself, and as a 14 year old won his first Captain’s Prize in his home club, Ballina As a member of Killarney Golf and Fishing Club for 60 years, Sean represented Killarney in South, West and East of Ireland Championships, the Irish Championship and he brought home the All-Ireland Barton Shield in 1980 with team mates Michael Guerin, James Loughnane, Arthur Spring, Brian Mulcahy and Derry Pine.

Having won the Dutch Amateur Open in the early 1990’s and shot no less than eleven Holes-in-One during his lifetime, Sean always considered his greatest golfing achievement was going on to represent Ireland as an International for seven consecutive years.

Sean’s fellow golf club members honoured their fallen colleague with a Guard of Honour which escorted Sean on his final journey from St Mary’s Cathedral as a still silence fell over the streets of his beloved Killarney.

The esteem he was held by employees was evident on Monday as Sean’s remains paused outside the International Hotel where a Guard of Honour comprising over a hundred staff stood in silence, before breaking into a resounding round of applause in a moving and heartfelt tribute to ‘The Boss’.

He will be sorely missed by his wife Frankie, daughters Lynda, Vicki, Tracy and Tanya and grandchildren Conor, Ana, Evie, Seán, Grace, Lucy Jayne, Rory, Max, Brían and Emily.

Eight arrested for drugs and public order incidents A total of eight people have been arrested in Killarney over the last week in relation to public order offences and drug related offences.

On Sunday two men were were arrested and detained at Killarney Garda Station following a drug raid in Ballycasheen.

Gardaí seized around €7,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis.

“This was a targeted operation and a large amount of drugs were recovered, investigations are ongoing,” a Killarney Garda station spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser.

Both men have been charged, released on bail and will appear in court at a later

date.

On Wednesday morning a man and a woman were arrested following public order incidents in a town centre premises in the early hours of the same morning.

Meanwhile, four teenagers were arrested following an investigation in to a vicious attack on Chapel Lane last month.

Video footage, which was widely circulated on social media platforms showed a gang of youths kicking and beating two other men.

“This brings the total number of people arrested in connection to the Chapel Lane incident to seven,” added the Garda spokesperson. “Further arrests in relation to this incident are likely.”

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A rare moth has been discovered in Killarney National Park Local enthusiast Stephen Cotter discovered a very rare moth in Killarney National Park. | By Sean Moriarty Local enthusiast Stephen Cotter discovered a very rare moth in Killarney National Park.

The White Prominent Leucodonta was believed to be extinct in Ireland and Britain.

Local moth enthusiast and orthodontist Stephen made the discovery last Friday.

“A mysterious and iconic moth, assumed extinct in Ireland and Britain by the 1930s but was re-found in 2008 in a remote area near Glencar. For the past 80 years various surveyors have tried to locate it in Killarney national park, but had no success until last Friday night,” Stephen told the Killarney Advertiser.

“This is a very striking moth, and enthusiasts from the UK come here annually to try and catch a glimpse. It is only on song for a few weeks a year.

“I was surveying a remote area in the National Park for moths, targeting its preferred habitat of ancient birch. I was stunned to find an adult male in the trap, the first found in Killarney National Park for over 80 years.

“It means a separate population of this very rare moth probably exists here, making the species less vulnerable.

“I am an orthodontist and have a very keen interest in insect science and

Ruairi Spillane running for the top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.

Beaufort’s Spillane nominated for Canadian immigration award | By Sean Moriarty DISCOVERY: Local moth enthusiast and orthodontist Stephen Cotter made the discovery last Friday.

moths in particular.

“They are an amazing group, though most people consider them dull and a pest. They are vital pollinators and benefit all of us. We should be very proud of our moth diversity in kerry, we are a stronghold for very many species. I alone have recorded over 400 separate species in the county. That is amazing when you think about it.” ”The plan is now to try and establish just what the population is like out there.

"The National Park is such as treasure, you just never know what you can find.”

RARE: The White Prominent Leucodonta was believed to be extinct in Ireland and Ireland.

A Beaufort man is in the running for the top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.

The annual awards are run by a magazine and website called Canadian Immigrant and celebrates the contribution international people have made to Canadian business and social life.

Ruairi Spillane first immigrated to Vancouver in 2008. Initially working in finance, he became frustrated after the global financial crisis and wanted to do something more meaningful. As a newcomer, he was curious about how other newcomers settled in Canada. Spillane began researching success factors that allowed newcomers to settle quicker, and realised that access to independent, quality information had a huge impact on newcomers’ transition to life in Canada.

“Instead of being a gatekeeper of information, Spillane set out to change the

game and build a free, independent platform, working with partners who value being part of the newcomer experience.

In 2012, Moving2Canada.com was born and would soon attract a motivated newcomer community, armed with the knowledge they need to be successful in Canada. In the decade since, many people around the world have used Moving2Canada to learn more about this country and the success factors that go into building a dream life here,” said an event statement.

Spillane’s other business, Outpost Recruitment, also has a newcomer focus — placing international talent with Canada’s leading construction firms.

In 2018, he was a co-founder of the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver and served as president from 2019 to 2021, promoting increased trade between Ireland and Canada.

Voting for the coveted competition closed on Friday of this week.

Jordan Lee is best in Europe after taking silver in Paris Jordan Lee finished second in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Paris on Thursday evening.

The local Paralympian high-jumper cleared 1m 90 jump to ensure he will go home with a silver medal.

The result moves him to second in the T47 world rankings and top of the European rankings.

“It was painfully close to a new personal best of 1m 96,” he said in a social media post from Paris.

He paid tribute to his coaching team, Alan Delaney, Tomas Griffin, Shane O’Rourke and Ciaran McCabe.

TOP EUROPEAN: Jordan Lee's silver in Paris means he has moved top the top of the European rankings and second in the world. Photo: Sportsfile

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Details of 235th annual regatta announced Details of the 235th Annual Killarney Regatta have been released.

FIRE TRUCK: Martin Grady and Paudie Mangan of Killarney Fire and Rescue and Tralee colleagues Maura Quirke, John O'Donnell and Trevor Kelliher with the fire truck that has been donated to help Ukraine.

The hugely popular event, a highlight in the Killarney sports and social summer, will take place on June 26.

Racing will begin at 9.30 am and all ages will compete from the six Killarney clubs, Fossa, Workmen, Muckross , Flesk Valley , St. Brendan’s and Commercials.

The launch of the Killarney Regatta will be held in the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Tuesday 14 at 8.30pm where more de-

tails of the event will be released.

“All clubs will have their contestants for the Regatta Queen competition present and the Mens Crew from Workmen Rowing Club of the years 1986 – 1992 will be enrolled in the Hall of Fame,” said Conor Griffin, secretary of the Regatta committee.

The Annual Regatta dance and presentation of prizes will be held on June 28 at 9.00pm in the Killarney Oaks Hotel. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the night.

Locals help fund fire truck for Ukraine

Killarney Fire and Rescue have praised the people of Killarney who helped fund a fire engine that will be driven to the Ukraine-Polish border and will be used to help people in the war-torn country. | By Sean Moriarty

Last March firefighters from several Kerry and Cork fire station launched a fundraiser to help buy the fire engine.

Three months later they hit their €50,000 target and later this month Tralee fire men PJ O’Dowd and Trevor Kelliher will drive the unit to Poland were it will be handed over to aid organisations in Ukraine.

Over €2,500 was raised by Killarney Fire and Rescue through various fundraisers that were held in the Gala Courtyard shop on Upper College Street.

The store is managed by Iryna Rudenko, whose home city of Sumy has been devastated by the war. She organised a different fundraiser for her home country that raised a further €2,100.

“The local collections were a mix of coffee mornings and store collections with the help of Killarney and Dunmanway Fire service. We would like to thank everyone who made a donation which has got us to the stage where we now have purchased a Fire Truck and we are currently planning driving the Truck to Poland at the end of the month. We will be travelling over with three Fire service jeeps that are being donated by Kilkenny. Also the Irish organisation Safe Harbour Ukraine will be helping us with the journey,” local fireman Martin Grady told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Huge thank to the people of Killarney for their kindness, it is vital public service vehicles are replaced and equipped to deal with emergencies.”

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Killarney's premier tourism magazine launched this week The 2022 edition of Killarney Magazine is back in town.

Brought to you by the same team that bring you the Killarney Advertiser, this annual publication showcases all that is good about Killarney and its hinterland.

The 72-page full-colour glossy magazine is packed with information that will make any trip to the town more memorable and if you are a visitor you will not want to miss it.

Visitors will find plenty of food, drink and tour inspirations making it a perfect guide for everything that is going on in Killarney this summer.

The Killarney Magazine tells the story of Killarney, as witnessed by those

that live here or by regular visitors, so readers are sure to get the inside line on everything they need to know.

It is suitable for day trippers or for those on extended breaks and best of all it is free. It will make an ideal souvenier of any visit to the area.

This week the Killarney Advertiser’s distribution team has placed 1000s of copies in hotels, tourist attractions and other locations around the town.

If you are having trouble sourcing a copy, please call into our offices on Park Place or if you work in a tourism related business give us a call on 064 6632215 and we will arrange delivery.

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Water Rescue Open Day | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Water Rescue will be hosting its first open day on Sunday.

HELP WANTED: Volunteers are needed to help run the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle next month. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan.

Members of the public are invited to visit the Gleneagle Hotel car park from 10am to 2pm where volunteers will have a range of equipment on display.

Highlights include the organisation’s new inflatable rescue craft and demonstrations of how the equipment works.

“If you are interested in learning more about the club, training, or even for a chat, then please join us on the day,” said Killarney Water Rescue’s Michael

Mac Sweeney.

“The club has at least one training session a month where we run through the topography of the waterways, coxswain skills, diver coxswain skills, radio skills, ropework, towing, search, and swift water techniques.”

Killarney Water Rescue is a voluntary-based service that operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and supports other clubs and services such as Kerry Mountain Rescue, Killarney Fire and Rescue Service, Irish Underwater Search and Recovery Council, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Garda Síochána, and the Irish Coast Guard.

Ring of Kerry Cycle volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed to help run the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle next month.

The July 2 event is one of the biggest oneday cycling events in Ireland.

Thousands of cyclist set out from Killarney to raise funds for various local and national charities.

One of those charities is the Irish Community Air Ambulance.

The money raised during the Ring of Kerry will help the rapid response helicopter to respond to even more people who find themselves in life threatening trauma or emergency situations in Munster and across the country.

Officials from the Irish Community Air Ambulance are recruiting volunteers for the cycle.

They need people to operate the food station in Killarney, car park marshals and stewards along the route.

“We need to recruit a number of vol-

unteers to help make this iconic event successful. We have already sourced our medical volunteers but are always open to more support for the day,” Lorraine Toner, Head of Community and Donor Engagement at the Irish Community Air Ambulance.

“Stewards along the route is an area that needs the most volunteers. We need general safety marshals and people to help ensure cyclists and spectators adhere to the rules of the road. We also need people to welcome participants at the finish line and present them with medals. The reps will also help ensure safe dismount from bikes and that supporters adhere to stewards at finish line.”

If you can help, please get in touch Lorraine on lorraine@communityairambualnce.ie or call 086 7876484.

Tragic mountaineer laid to rest | By Sean Moriarty The man who died while climbing Carrauntoohil last week was laid to rest on Thursday in his native Tipperary.

John Dunne was reported missing on Wednesday June 1 after he failed to return to his accommodation on time.

A massive search and rescue operation was launched at first light on Thursday morning.

Up to 30 members of Killarney Mountain Rescue Team, Gardai and the Rescue 117 Helicopter were involved in the search.

Despite an extensive search of the Lisleibane area of Beaufort the rescuers failed to find Mr Dunne and the operation was stood down at night fall.

It resumed the following morning and by midday a body was found in the area. It is understood Mr Dunne took a fall and died instantly.

“An Garda Síochána would like to thank the Kerry Mountain Rescue, those who assisted with the search, and public for their assistance in this matter,” said a Garda statement.

Mr Dunne was an experienced mountaineer and was a regular visitor to the area where he had extended family.

John’s funeral mass took place at Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles on Thursday.

He will will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family; wife Mary, son Eoin, brothers Joe and Ned and a wide circle of extended family and friends.

OPEN DAY: Killarney Water Rescue will host an open day on the grounds of the Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday.

Sing a song for a dog charity | By Sean Moriarty Soprano Mary Culloty O’Sullivan is best known for her musical talents but she has an equal love for her Pug Dexter.

Now she is preparing to bring her two great life-loves together.

On June 15 she is hosting a concert at the Methodist Church near the Avenue Hotel to raise funds for Pug Rescue

Charity called Bubblebecca Pugs.

“Myself and my Adult Singing Group will be singing a few songs in the Methodist Church. It is free entry but I will be doing a collection and all funds raised will be going directly to the charity,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We have a pug named Dexter so this Charity is very close to our heart.”

The concert takes place Wednesday June 15 June at 8pm.

PUG SONG: Mary Culloty O'Sullivan with her pug Dexter and members of her singing group Tom Cronin, Kathleen Dennehy, Angela Lynch, Regina Mannix, Eileen O’ eill, Han Lenihan, Claire Hoare, Paddy Creedon.

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Town Twining association forging musical links in Germany Killarney Town Twinning Association celebrated Irish and German culture in Pleinfeld this week. | By Sean Moriarty Pleinfeld and Killarney became twin towns in October 2007. Pleinfeld is a municipality in Bavaria, Germany and is the largest town in the Great Brombachsee region.

A delegation of Killarney Town Twinning Association committee members visited the German town this week.

They were joined by members of the Killarney School of Music. Previous visits focused on the sporting culture of both towns, and on this occasion music and dance was the main attraction.

A 30-person delegation from Pleinfeld will visit Killarney, between September 4 and 12 as part of a reciprocal arrangement between the two towns.

“This year we chose educational and

cultural activities having done sport on the last few occasions,“ said Sean Counihan Chairman of Killarney Town Twinning Association.

“We had a wonderful ambassador group from Killarney School of Music led by music teacher Padraig Buckley.

The young people got to visit an educational museum dealing with the Nazi Trials in Nurenburg including the actual courtroom where these events took place.

TWINS: Killarney people met with their Pleinfeld twins in Germany this week,

SADNESS: The late John McSweeney will be fondly remembered by Killarney Municipal District Colleagues

Chamber pays tribute to former council worker Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has paid tribute to the late John McSweeney who was a key member of Killarney Municipal District Council’s outdoor staff for many years.

TanYard best Hotel Restaurant in Ireland | By Sean Moriarty The Tan Yard restaurant has won the YesChef Hotel Restaurant of the Year for 2022.

Nestled at the intersection of Killarney National Park and the town’s Main Street, The Tan Yard is a restaurant that is popular with locals and visitors alike.

Each week, a new seasonal special the Local Legacy appears on the menu, with every ingredient sourced from within 40km of The Tan Yard. This sourcing comes directly from the chefs, who forage

for fresh, local produce from the mountains to the seashore. At The Tan Yard, the chefs pride themselves on their relationships with local fishermen, farmers and butchers, resulting in the best natural produce making its way onto the plate.

The result is that the Tan Yard has been recognised as the best Hotel Restaurant in Ireland by trade magazine YesChef.

“This is a win for not only our incredible team but also the incredible local suppliers that we take great pride in personally knowing such as the butchers, farmers, growers and fisherman”, said The Tan Yard’s Head Chef Will Fitzgerald.

BEST IN THE LAND: Will Fitzgerald, Head Chef of The Tan Yard and Chris McAteer, manager of The Tan Yard at YesChef Awards.

John, who passed away following a tragic farm accident at his home in Ranaleen, Currow, joined the council staff in October 2006 and retired just eight months ago.

Chamber President Niall Kelleher said John worked tirelessly to help present Killarney at its best and he led by example when spearheading the daily street cleaning assignments.

“John more than played his part in keeping Killarney looking good and, thanks to his work and commitment, and that of his colleagues, Killarney has fared exceptionally well in the national tidy towns competition every year,” Mr Kelleher said.

“I know that the Killarney Municipal District outdoor crew supervisor, Noel O’Leary, held John in very high regard and his loss will be greatly felt by his former colleagues who remember him as a dedicated worker and a great help to his colleagues.”

Mr Kelleher expressed his sympathies to John’s sister Helen, brothers Donie, Gerard and Niall, sisters-in-law Mary and Lilly many other relatives, friends and former colleagues.

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TEAM: Killarney Cycling Club is all set for this weekend's Ras Tailteann

Cycling Club all set to attack the Rás Tailteann Killarney Cycling Club has announced its team for this weekend’s Rás Tailteann. | By Sean Moriarty The four-day international cycle race – Ireland’s biggest – got underway from Dublin on Friday morning.

Lorcan Daly, John Brosnan, Conor Kissane, Simon Ryan and Leo Doyle have been selected to represent the

club at the event.

The back room team will be managed

by Stephen Daly and soigneur Niamh Sheahan while support in the team car will come from club stalwarts Denis O’Shea and Mike Breen whose combined knowledge and experience is unsurpassed at this level.

“The club is once again in a position to be part of the biggest race in Irish cycling.

With the postponement of the International Junior tour and the Rás during the

Covid period, it is a platform for our elite riders to once again race at the top table and in response to our strong financial support from our sponsors throughout the pandemic and in turn building for future Ras teams,” said club chairman Mark Murphy.

“As can be appreciated this is a massive undertaking from a logistical point of view and we are appreciative of those who have given their time in support of making this happen.

Saturday’s second stage will finish in Castleisland, taking in the notorious Crag cave climb.

The stage finish also marks the 50th anniversary of John Mangan’s overall win of the Ras Tailteann in 1972.

“Killarney Cycling Club is one of the very few clubs in Ireland capable of fielding a team at this level and your support in turning out in Castleisland will help ensure this tradition continues in to the future,” added Mark.

Lake Hotel wins Ireland’s Best Outdoor Dining Space The Lake Hotel has won Ireland’s Best Outdoor Dining Space at the recent Yes Chef awards.

The prestigious awards celebrate the commitment and dedication of the hospitality industry in Ireland to providing simply outstanding guest experiences.

The Lake Hotel took home the awards for Munster’s Best Outdoor Dining Space and, the overall prize for Ireland’s Best Outdoor Dining Space.

In 2021 the alfresco dining area was expanded and enhanced with plush seating, beautiful retractable awning, and atmospheric lighting – adding to what was

already a very attractive space.

As a family-owned hotel, the Huggard’s are passionate about maintaining a very high standard for their guests and invest in hotel projects each year.

“To be recognised as the Best Outdoor Dining venue in Ireland is a fantastic achievement, this outstanding accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the culinary team led by award winning Executive Head Chef, Noel Enright and the superb dining team led by Restaurant Manager Javier González,” said Sheila O’Callaghan, the Sales and Marketing Manager at the Lake Hotel.

CELEBRATION: Noel Enright (Executive Head Chef, The Lake Hotel) with Eugene McSweeney who presented the award to Javier González, Restaurant Manager, The Lake Hotel and Damien Brown, Duty Manager, The Lake Hotel.

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Valentina Tupchiy organised free English courses for retirees Valentina Tupchiy is a volunteer who offered her help to people who came to Killarney and who do not yet know a word of English. She is doing this for people to be able to communicate in the new country. | By Natalya Krasnenkova Valentina is 63-years-old. She arrived in Killarney from Kyiv in late March. She retired in Kyiv a few years ago. But she also taught English to older Ukrainian on a volunteer basis.

Her course was called "Learning English with Valentina Tupcha."

“I continue to study the language myself, I am not a professional teacher.

But I really want to share my knowledge with those who are just starting to learn English. For many adults, this is difficult, so when they see their peers as a mentor, they realize that they can learn a foreign language just like me, ”she said.

Valentina adds that she is ready to become a volunteer and support Ukrainians with translation in the INTREO office. Because most people, especially the elderly, do not have language skills.

TEACHER: Valentina Tupcha taught English as a volunteer in her native Kyiv.

She is now doing the same for her country people who have relocated to Killarney.

At the same time, she continues to study on her own and walks three times a week from Fossa to Killarney to attend English language courses as a student. Valentina is constantly improving herself. She never stops.

In Kyiv, in her past life, Valentina was not only an English teacher. She trained and became a Nordic walking coach. Several times a week she gath-

ered retirees for training. She is ready to continue training everyone and here in Killarney, she only needs special gear.

Before retiring, she worked all her life in banking and headed various financial institutions. She was the first person to launch Visa and Mastercard payment systems in Ukraine. She helped the National Bank of Ukraine develop all

Валентина Тупчій оргннізувала безкоштовні курси англійської для пенсіонерів Валентина Тупчій готується до уроку англійської мови. Вона відбирає англійську лексіку та креслить таблці з граматичними формами часів. Сьогодні вона буде навчати українських біженців в Innisfallen hotel англійській мові. Валентина - волонтер, яка запропонувала свою допомогу людям, які приїхали в Кіларні і поки що не знають жодного слова англійською. Вона робить це, аби ці люди могли порозумітись в новій країні. Валентині 63 роки, вона приїхала в Кіларні з Києва в кінці березня. В Києві вона вийшла на пенсію кілька років тому. Але так само на волонтерських засадах навчала українських людей поважного віку англійській мові в громадській організації “Жттєлюб”. Її курс називався “Вчимо англійську разом з Валентиною Тупчій”. “Я сама продовжую вивчати мову, я не професійний вчитель. Але я дуже хочу поділитись своїми знаннями з тими, хто тільки починає опанування англійської.

Для багатьох дорослих людей це складно, тому коли вони бачать свою ровесницю в якості наставника, вони розуміють, що можуть так само як і я опанувати іноземну мову”, - каже жінка. Валентна додає, що готова стати волонтером і підтримувати українців з перекладом в Intreo office. Бо більшість людей, особливо старшого віку не мають мовних навичок. При цьому вона продовжує вчитись cама і тричі на тиждень пішки долає шлях з Fossa до Killarney аби відвідати курси англійської мови як студентка. Валентина постійно вдосконалює себе. Вона ніколи не зупиняється. В Києві, в минулому житті, Валентина була не лише викладачем англійської. Вона пройшла навчання та стала тренером зі скандинавської ходьби. Кілька разів на тиждень вона збирала пенсіонерів на тренування. Вона готова продовжити тренувати всіх охочих і тут, в Killarney, для цього їй потрібні лише спеціальні палиці.

До того як вийти на пенсію жінка все життя працювала в банківській сфер та очолювала різні фінансові установи. Вона була першою людиною, яка запустила в Україні карткові платіжні системи Visa та Mastercard. Вона допомогла Національному банку України розробляти всі необхідні нормативні документи для запуску міжнародних платіжних систем. “ Я знаю про банківські картки та платіжні системи все”, - усміхається Валентина. Сповнена енергії та любові до життя, в Ірландії вона долає все нові вершини та виклики. Як от вдосконалення української мови, курс з якої вона проходить онлайн, постійне читання книжок, вивчення історії Ірландії та англійської мови. Син Валентни вже дорослий чоловік та давно живе окремо, але вони зберегли чудові теплі стосунки. Наприклад, жінка багато читає, аби мати спільні теми для обговорення з сином. Не відставати від сина в саморозвитку -

the necessary regulations for launching international payment systems.

"I know everything about bank cards and payment systems," she said.

Full of energy and love for life, in Ireland she overcomes new heights and challenges. Such as improving the Ukrainian language, the course of which she takes online, constant reading of books, studying English and the history of Ireland.

In addition to books, Valentina follows the latest news from Ukraine and Ireland, is aware of all developments and can keep the conversation going not only about the weather, but also about the results of the last elections in Northern Ireland.

"I find a lot in common in the history of Ireland and Ukraine: the annexation of territories, famine, the extermination of the national language - all this combines the centuries-old history of Ireland and Ukraine. I want the Irish and Ukrainians to know more about each other, so I am preparing information that I want to share with both communities. We are closer than we seem,”she added.

When asked how she saw life in Killarney she said she was inspired by the interactions and relationships between people in the local community.

“In big Kyiv, neighbors from an apartment building are often unfamiliar with each other. Instead, Killarney is a very close and warm community, where everyone knows each other and everyone is very open and friendly. Local people are always ready to help each other, ”added Valentina. таку філософію сповідує жінка. Крім книжок, Валентина слідкує за останніми новинами з України та Ірландії, вона в курсі усіх подій і може підтримати бесіду не лише про погоду, але й про результати останніх виборів в Північній Ірландії. “Я знаходжу багато спільного в історії Ірландії та України: анексія територій, голод, винищення національної мови - все це поєднує багатовікову історію Ірландії та України. Я хочу аби Ірландці і Українці знали більше один про одного, тому готую таку інформацію, якою хочу поділитись з обома громадами. Ми ближче, ніж здаємось”, - додає вона. На моє питання про те, яким жінка бачить життя Кіларні, вона відповідає, що її надихає взаємодія та стосунки між людьми в місцевій громаді. “У великому Києві сусіди з одного багатоквартирного будинку часто бувають не знайомі між собою. Натомість в Кіларні дуже тісна та тепла громада, де всі знають один одного і всі дуже відкриті та привітні. Місцеві люди завжди готові прийти на допомогу о дин одному”, -каже Валентина Тупчій

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WHEN TWO CULTURES COLLIDE

K-Fest's hosts a Ukrainian Culture Day

A Day of Ukrainian Culture within K-Fest has been hailed a success after several hundred guests gathered for a day of international colobroation. | By Natalya Krasnenkova Ukrainians created ‘Little Ukraine’ as a centre piece to the festival.

There Irish people were sample traditional Ukrainian food like ‘borsch’ and ‘varenyky.’

An art exhibition charted the horrors of the war, musicians sang and played modern and ancient Ukrainian music and a marathon eighth-hour cinema session showcased Ukrainian films, The day started with a visit by Senator Mark Daly where he reaffirmed Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s membership of the EU.

CONCERT

A concert by Ukrainians living in Killarney attracted the most attention.

Children and adults performed traditional and modern Ukrainian music and songs.

The performance was joined by Ksenia Rusna a musician from Kyiv who plays a traditional Ukrainian instrument called the bandura that has been part of Ukraine life since the since the 15th century.

During the evacuation from Kyiv, Ksenia was not able to pack a spare pair of shoes but she could not and would not leave the city without her bandura.

FOOD

Yulia Liventsova is a chef from Odessa but she is now working in the Eviston House Hotel were many of her country people have found a temporary home.

Yulia treated guests with Ukrainian “borsch” (beet and cabbage soup), as well as dumplings with potatoes and cabbage. The day before K-Fest, Julia and her team spent 10 hours in a kitchen to prepare the feast.

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More than 200 viewers watched 23 films by Ukrainian directors. The eight hour film marathon was opened by ‘Optics’ and K-Fest marked the first time that it was seen by an audience outside Ukraine. ‘Optics’ is the story of a war veteran and brings home the tragedies faced by all war torn countries.

The main role was played by Andriy Rymarchuk, a professional actor and soldier who is still at war.

ART

The works of Ukrainian artists were also exhibited in the galleries at K-Fest.

The central exhibition was a series of 18 graphic works called ‘Stop the war in Ukraine’ by Angela Kushchyk.

Angela began painting her works in a Kyiv bomb shelter, where she spent two weeks.

Since, her works have been published in Warsaw and Hamburg. Kilorglin became the third city to see the graphical depictions of the war, including the siege of Mariupol and the mass harassment, torture and killing of civilians in Bucha and the phosphorous bombs in the skies over Kyiv.

CROWDS: Large numbers of Ukrainian sand locals attended Little Ukraine during K-Fest.Photo by Ira Melnychuk

LOCAL HELP

All these events became possible thanks to the K-Fest team, especially Tim Clifford, Dave Ryan, who took the initiative to organise Ukrainian Day. “From the moment Russia further invaded Ukraine in February, K-FEST wanted to show our support to the Ukrainian refugees coming to Kerry,” David told the Killarney Advertiser.

“The several ideas we had didn't quite fit for an arts festival, we were missing something. It was after a conversation with a Ukrainian refugee living in Killlorglin that we realised what we were missing.

“We were trying to create something for the Ukrainians, where we should be trying to create something with them. I met with Natalya and a few of the Ukrainians residing in Innisfallen Hotel and we spoke of a plan to showcase Ukrainian music, art, food, dance and culture at K-Fest.

“My new Ukrainian friends started sourcing musicians, dancers, artists and even chefs within the Kerry Ukrainian community. We gratefully found some local sponsors that were willing to donate what was needed to help create the event.

“With less than four weeks to plan, organise and prepare we had our Ukrainian Day at K-Fest underway.

The day itself was very emotional, for both the performers and the audience at the event. “Feedback from the visitors was purely positive as they got to understand more of the culture of Ukraine and also meet our new neighbours and become friends. Donations were given on the day which came to just under €900. For me, the past four weeks have changed my life for the better and for that I am sad, sad because I found my new friends due to such a devastating war.

ART: Senator Mark Daly views painting about the war at K-Fest. Photo by Ira Melnychuk

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BikeFest team already preparing for 15th celebration The team behind Ireland BikeFest are already planning the event’s 15th anniversary bash. | By Sean Moriarty The festival, Ireland’s biggest motorcycle festival, returned over the June Weekend after a two year hiatus.

Festival highlights included guided rideouts along Kerry’s most famous touring routes including the Ring of Kerry, the Skellig Ring, Caragh Lake and the Dingle Peninsula, marshalled by Harley-Davidson Owners Groups (H.O.G.) from Ireland and the UK .

There was plenty of activity at the Bike Village too, including retail stands and traders, merchandise, the Harley-Davidson Experiential Zone, food stalls and lots of family fun.

“The environment and atmosphere were nothing short of brilliant. We really need-

ed that support this year as getting back up and running after three years presented some challenges, coupled with last-minute lineup changes and navigating COVID. We are grateful to you in a million different ways. We focused on festival goers’ overall enjoyment, embracing the setting and the spectacular scenery, the motorcycles, the artists and their music, and the overall good vibes. We had an amazing turnout from all over the world and the motorcycles, music and mountains were simply blissful. It was so much fun,” said chairperson Breffni Ingerton.

“And we cant wait to do it all again. A fullforce 15th anniversary Ireland Bike Fest returns in 2023 and the planning starts this week so get the dates in the diary and we'll see you there.”

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FULL HOUSE: Dermot Kennedy has become one of the biggest and fastest selling live artists ever with over 112,000 tickets sold out for his 2022 Irish dates, which stared this week with three sold out shows at the INEC.

Kennedy has power over Killarney Dermot Kennedy kick started his Irish and world tour with three sell out gigs at the INEC this week.

This week he confirmed that James Vincent McMorrow and Sarcastic Sounds will be special guests for his dates at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin, Malahide Castle, Musgrave Park, Cork and Ormeau Park, Belfast.

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August, before headlining Electric Picnic Festival on September 2 for his biggest festival headline performance to date, playing to over 70,000 people.

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US crew in Kerry filming travel show 'Hidden Ireland' Respected American travel journalist Peter Greenberg will showcase Kerry and Ireland in a new travel programme called 'Hidden Ireland', which will air during prime time on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) later this year to millions of people across the United States.

Tourism Ireland invited Peter Greenberg to film at a range of locations around Ireland for the one-hour programme. As well as PBS, it will also air on a number of online streaming platforms and digital channels – including Amazon Prime, Apple TV and YouTube.

Peter will share short ‘teaser’ videos in the run-up to the broadcast on his own platform PeterGreenberg.com and with his 380,000+ fans and followers on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Peter and his film crew have been shooting lots of great content on Valentia Island and in Portmagee. Filming is supported by Fáilte Ireland.

During his time here, Peter is also recording a three-hour radio show, called Eye on Travel, which will air on CBS Radio. Tourism Ireland has arranged for Peter to interview a range of personalities for the show – including artists, actors, chefs, historians, storytellers and tourism industry operators.

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said: “Tourism Ire-

land was delighted to invite respected American travel journalist Peter Greenberg to come and film his new travel programme, ‘Hidden Ireland’. The programme will be seen by millions of people across the United States and is a wonderful opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of the many things to see and do in Ireland. Peter’s radio show, ‘Eye on Travel’, is also another great way to highlight Ireland to listeners across the US. “Publicity and broadcasts like this are a key element of our programme of activity, to encourage travellers in the United States to put Ireland on their holiday wish-list for this year and beyond.”

The United States is the second-largest market for visitor numbers to the island of Ireland. In 2019, we welcomed 1.7 million American visitors to the island of Ireland. It is our most important market in terms of revenue, responsible for 27% of all tourist revenue; revenue generated by American visitors in 2019 was €1.6 billion."

FILMING: Aoodhán Ó Gogáin, Ground Investigations Ireland; Ruth Moran, Tourism Ireland; and American travel journalist Peter Greenberg, during filming on Valentia Island.

AWARDS: Transition Year students from Killarney Community College pictured with their awards.

Students reminisce about TY experience | By Michelle Crean Key moments of the adventures and new experiences were remembered at a graduation ceremony last week.

Students from Transition Year at Killarney Community College spoke about their journey including Theatre Studies, Yoga, Law Education Programme, First Aid, Outdoor Activities, Work Experience, Community Work, Young Social Innovators, Minicompany, Gaisce, the list goes on.

The celebration was presented by TY coordinator Lorraine Crowley, who congratulated the TY Class of 2022 on their many magnificent achievements throughout this TY year.

The graduation ceremony opened with the whole class singing 'Riptide' by Vance Joy, while playing Ukuleles, a skill they learned in music during TY. "Our students showed great resilience, empathy and kindness all year long and flourished into an amazing little family of support for one another," teacher Lorraine said.

"They should be very proud of themselves when we look at all the awards won and certificates completed in the different courses and programmes."

AWARDS A special part of the afternoon was the presentation of special certificates given for Best Overall Logbook Award 2022 which went to Katie Herlihy, Empathy and Kindness Award 2022 Blanca Beltran Juan, Most Empowered Student of TY 2022 Sophie Jacobi, Generosity of Spirit and Talent Award 2022 Chloe Lynch Herlihy, Commitment and Dedication Award 2022 Ona Moreno Font, and the big award: TY Student of the Year 2022 was awarded to Tamika Heaphy.

A new award this year, a Certificate of Appreciation was presented to each student of Transition Year for their voluntary work completed with Killarney Lions Club and St Francis Special School in Beaufort.

Denis Doolin from Killarney Lions Club and Elaine Moore from St Francis Special School congratulated the TY class on the day for the amazing work they completed, raising almost €1,000 for the Killarney Lions Club, planting trees with them for World Tree Day in March, and creating a sensory library for the students at St Francis Special School in Beaufort. Both Elaine and Denis commended the students on their giving and support in their community throughout the year.

Nine TY students were presented their Bronze Gaisce President's Award by Eva Lyne. Eight students received their Level 6 Certificate in Digital Skills for STEM that they completed throughout the year in conjunction with MTU, Microsoft Ireland and Maynooth University. These eight students will be awarded 50 extra points after their Leaving Cert for a STEM course in MTU. Rabea Fluegel and Angelina Kendel were also commended for getting to the finals of the BT Young Scientist with their project 'How Quarantine and Home Office Affects our Psyche'.

Chloe Lynch Herlihy, winner of Who's Got Talent 2022, sang 'The Climb' by Miley Cyrus. The whole class sang 'Memories' at the end of the ceremony that they had re worded for the class.

According to Lorraine it was "another hugely successful Transition Year in the college".

"It is always amazing to see all of the achievements by our students and to see them grow throughout the year. The students excelled personally, academically and in their extra-curricular activities."

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Blue flags hoisted on 15 Kerry beaches The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney has raised one of Kerry’s 15 Blue Flags at the Ladies’ Beach in Ballybunion this week to coincide with lifeguards taking up their duties on the county’s beaches this weekend.

BLUE FLAGS: Kerry County Council has raised one of Kerry’s 15 Blue Flags at the Ladies’ Beach in Ballybunion.

Moira Murrell chief executive of Kerry County Council Niall O’Sullivan KCC Lifeguard Safety officer and Noah Kiely Lifeguard from Ballybunion. Photo: Domnick Walsh

The high standard of the coastal environment in Kerry was recognised recently with the awarding of 15 Blue Flags for Kerry beaches and coastal amenities for 2022, the highest number in the country.

Kerry retained its existing 14 Blue Flags, including 12 at beaches and one each at the Portmagee Seasonal Pontoon (Operated by Kilrush Maritime Ltd) and Fenit Marina as well as regaining the Blue Flag at Ballybunion North, bringing the

The ‘National Problem Gambling Support Service’ was officially launched this week by Gambling Awareness Trust. The service is a collaboration between Gambling Awareness Trust and the Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF), which will see 20 Family Resource Centres (FRCs) across the country provide professional and confidential counselling services to those experiencing harmful gambling and their families.

“I would strongly encourage anyone in Kerry who is experiencing harmful gambling to contact their local FRC," Pam Bergin, Executive Director of Gambling Awareness Trust, said.

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total to 15.

“I was delighted to raise the flag at Ladies’ Beach which regained its Blue Flag for 2022,’ said Cllr Moloney. “Blue Flags are a very important internationally recognised indicator of the quality of a beach environment, and it is very encouraging that Kerry has emerged as the national leader in this regard.”

The decision of the International Blue Flag jury was announced recently sees the following beaches and marinas awarded Blue Flags for 2022: Rossbeigh, Ballybunion South, Ballybunion North, Ballyheigue, Fenit, Maherbeg, Kells, Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane), White Strand, Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs), Banna, Fionntrá (Ventry), Inch, Fenit Marina and Portmagee Seasonal Pontoon.

FLYING HIGH: The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney raised one of Kerry’s 15 Blue Flags at the Ladies’ Beach in Ballybunion. Also pictured were Moira Murrell chief executive of Kerry County Council , Niall O’Sullivan Kerry County Safety offices and Noah Kiely Lifeguard from Ballybunion . Photo: Domnick Walsh

New Kerry counselling service for people experiencing harmful gambling A new support service to assist people dealing with harmful gambling is now available at Listowel Family Resource Centre.

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sequences for people’s mental health, their employment and relationships.

International research reports that for every single person identified with a ‘gambling disorder’, up to six other people are impacted significantly. Given the estimated prevalence of 55,000 problem gamblers in Ireland this presents a significant number of individuals affected in Irish society and highlights the need for increased services and supports in this area.

“The National Problem Gambling Support Service will provide vital community-based support to help those experiencing harmful gambling and their affected others. Through the FRCs, Gambling Awareness Trust wants to end the stigma attached to problem gambling by sending a strong message to those affected that professional and confidential support is available.”

Counselling staff with experience in dealing with gambling addiction have been appointed in each of the participating FRCs. It is expected that the service will run for an initial three-year period, with a project evaluation to follow at the end of the final year. The service will be offered at affordable rates based on each person’s ability to pay.

The Gambling Awareness Trust is encouraging people who would like to access the service to visit www. gamblingcare.ie or local Family Resource Centre website for more information.

HELP AVAILABLE: A new nationwide counselling service has been launched to help people experiencing harmful gambling. Pictured is Pam Bergin, Executive Director of Gambling Awareness Trust.

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LEGENDS: LGFA Legends Mary Jo Curran and Valerie Mulcahy at the Killarney Club 7s. Photo: Anne Holland.

ORGANISERS: Killarney Club 7s Organising Committee: Deirdre O’Sullivan Darcy, Conor Gleeson, Katie O’Brien, Evan Cronin, Shane Cronin, Andrew Garnett, Michael O’Donoghue, Ivor Flynn and Cian Tobin. Photo: Anne Holland.

Spa GAA are already planning a second Killarney Club 7s for next year after the success of the inaugural competition.

The club hosted the first such competition to take place in Killarney over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

“With months of preparation, and incredible support and help from the local community, as well as a gigantic effort from our wonderful volunteers, the club welcomed thousands of people from across Ireland and beyond to Spa GAA Club over the two days,” said club PRO Deirdre O’Sullivan-Darcy.

The 7-a-side games were played across two playing pitches, alternating throughout the weekend between ladies and mens fixtures on each field.

In the Ladies competition, Southern Gaels LGFA defeated Castlemahon Feohanagh LGFA in the Shield Final while it was an all-Cork affair in the Cup Final as

Inaugural Killarney Club 7s a huge success Clonakilty LGFA defeated Valley Rovers LGFA. In the Mens competition, Dublin teams Cuala GAA and Lucan Sarsfields GAA met in the Shield Final with Cuala coming out on top, and in the Cup Final, Mitchelstown GAA edged out Eire Óg.

"Well done to all teams, players, mentors and supporters who travelled to Spa and took part," added Deirdre, “Our thanks also to the GAA and LGFA referees who officiated over the weekend; Brendan Griffin, Seamus Mulvihill, Grainne Sands, Ciara Gilroy, Eddie Walsh and Padraig O’Sullivan.”

The Rockshore marquee was rocking all weekend with the live music starting

from 12noon each day and finishing at 10pm with a DJ both nights.

Acts over the weekend included Super Céilí, The Rising, Derry and Rosie, Brian Murphy and The Stars. Spa GAA juvenile set dancers also took to the stage on Saturday afternoon.

“The support from near and far has been incredible, and huge credit to our volunteers and the support of the local community. With the event itself taking months of planning, over the past number of weeks the effort to get the club and grounds ready to host thousands of people over the weekend has been monumental,” said Deirdre.

“Míle Buíochas to the amazing hard

UNDERCOVER:Brian Lynch, Paddy B Lynch and Dave Herlihy at the Killarney Club 7s. Photo: Anne Holland

working committee who organised the Rockshore Killarney Club 7s tournament: Shane Cronin, Conor Gleeson, Michael O’Donoghue, Andrew Garnett, Evan Cronin, Cian Tobin, Ivor Flynn and Katie Gleeson. They spearheaded this super event and brought the whole community together with hundreds of volunteers, enabling it to take place.

“Thanks to everyone who participated, supported, sponsored, volunteered or donated to make this fundraiser possible for our great club. A huge thank you to one and all, roll on next year.”

From Mizen to Malin tractor run passes through Killarney | By Sean Moriarty A group of vintage tractors passed through Killarney last Thursday on their way from Mizen Head to Malin Head.

‘The Long Way Home’ tractor run raised funds for Temple Street Hospital and The Kevin Bell Repatriation.

After departing Mizen Head at 6am last Thursday morning (June 2), the drivers made their way to a fuel stop on the Muckross Road via Bantry, Kenmare and Moll’s Gap. Local enthusiasts joined the drivers on various legs of the journey including Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club.

“The inspiration for these worthwhile causes began when a family member of one of the organisers underwent a life-saving kidney transplant operation.

This would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the excellent help of the nurses and doctors in Temple Street Hospi-

ON THE ROAD: The group of tractor enthusiasts took a break on the Muckross Road before driving through Killarney town centre on Thursday.

tal,” said Diarmuid French, one of the event’s organisers.

“The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is close to our hearts for two of our participants who suffered the loss of family members in America. The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust helped alleviate the

financial and geographical hardship that was endured taking their loved ones home.

“It was due to this that we decided to repay back the kindness that they gave to these people and the many other families during these tough times.”

The run overnighted in Tralee after 156km of driving on the opening day.

Day two saw the drivers make their way from Kerry to Galway, on Saturday they will drive as far as Donegal town.

Sunday, the final day, took the tractors to the most northerly point in Ireland.

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

Exercise, is it the fountain of youth?

The past two weeks we’ve looked at the benefits of exercise on common conditions as we age such as arthritis and osteoporosis.

In this concluding article we are going to look at the overall improvements to lifestyle and well-being right throughout our adult life as a result of exercise.

Why is this important? If you are in your 20s or 30s reading this, should you even care? Simply put, one day you will care.

Right now you probably have relations who need to know this right away.

Over the last one hundred years the average life expectancy at birth in Ireland has risen by several decades.

Life expectancy at birth is 80.4 years for men and 84.0 for women, but really, is it the years or the quality of the years that matter most?

Increased longevity is not the only important measure for ageing, as the number of those extra years spent in good health is crucial to both quality of life and service provision.

As we get older we lose about 1% of our muscle mass every year from around 40 years of age. The decline in muscle strength and balance happens three times quicker if we do not do regular activity.

Older people who have been in hospital may have spent a lot of their time in bed or sitting in a chair. This can lead to loss of muscle mass and strength which makes moving about and doing daily activities independently more difficult once they are discharged. This can result in people being unable to go back to their home or needing extra care assistance. The greater the loss of muscle mass the more susceptible a person becomes to chronic illness.

Not only can exercise limit the effects of physical deterioration, studies have also concluded it can act as a buffer against some cognitive impairments such as dementia with six to 12 months of exercise improving brain function scores.

SO, WHAT DO THE GUIDELINES TELL US?

Ideally, exercise prescription for older adults should include both aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening exercises.

Aerobic exercise (walking, cycling, swimming, jogging etc) serves to improve our cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular

disease is a major contributor to mortality rates in all age groups. Lack of exercise tends to exacerbate the negative effects of these risk factors while implementing exercise in daily routine has been shown to reduce mortality rates.

Strength training has many benefits for the older population which we have touched on over the past two weeks, but other than the benefits to bone density and muscle mass, strength training has also been proven to improve functional abilities. Things we may take for granted now like getting up and down to the toilet, bathing and even getting up to make a cup of tea can become an ordeal or impossible for someone who becomes frail in their older years. This does not have to be the case. We have prevention tools available to use to continue to live independently on our own terms.

HOW MUCH OF THESE SHOULD WE DO ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES?

Adults and older adults (\>65) should do at least 150–300 min of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or at least 75–150 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity activity throughout the week for substantial health benefits; Adults and older adults (\>65) should also do muscle-strengthening activities at moderate or greater intensity that involve all major muscle groups on two or more days a week, as these provide additional health benefits.

Older adults, as part of their weekly physical activity, should do varied multicomponent physical activity that emphasises functional balance and strength training at moderate or greater intensity on three or more days a week, to enhance functional capacity and to prevent falls.

These strength training sessions should be completed two to three days per week, with a rest day between each workout.

Activate runs a twice weekly strength programme which is devised and coached by Sam Treharne (CORU registered physiotherapist) which might be suitable for you or someone you know.

To find out more visit www.activate.ie/ free-intro or call 087 4030894.

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You can register the tenancy online A: Landlords must register the tenancy using the RTB’s online system. You can every year that the tenancy continues. also register by post. When you register This must be done within a month of the the tenancy, you need to give detailed date of when the tenancy began. Annual information about the property includ- registration began on April 4, 2022. ing: Q: Do I need to pay a registration • The address of the rented home fee?

• The name, address and PPS Number of A: You must pay an annual registration the landlord fee. The fees are different depending on • The name and PPS Number of each the type of tenancy. For example, Aptenant proved Housing Bodies (AHB) tenancies • A description of the property pay a different fee to private rented ten• The date the tenancy started ancies. The basic fee for registering a pri• The rent and how often it is paid vate rented or student-specific with the • The local authority area the property is RTB is €40 a year. There are exceptions located in to the fees in certain circumstances.

• The term of the lease if it is a fixed-term Q: What happens if I don’t register a lease tenancy?

• The Building Energy Rating (BER) if A: You can be fined up to €4,000 and applicable face imprisonment for up to six months Q: What tenancies must be on conviction. A further penalty of €250 registered? for each day of non-registration can be A: Most privately rented properties applied. You will also have to pay the must be registered with the RTB. This RTB’s legal costs. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Read more about the Carer’s Support Grant on citizensinformation.ie or you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0818 07 7860.

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Alternatively, you can email tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie.

PRIZE: Mary Finnegan presenting first prize in her husband’s President’s Prize to Ladies winner Mary Lyons with (left) Breda Duggan 2nd, Captain Anne Duggan, President Junior Finnegan, Miriam McFarlene 3rd (second row) Maureen Creedon 6th, Winnie Ryan 4th, Mary O’Rourke 5th, Margaret Campion 9th and Eileen Sugrue 10th at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney on Sunday. Photo

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The response to passenger chaos at Dublin Airport must elicit a wider aviation policy response rather than a shortterm fix, Limerick Chamber has stated.

The Mid-West region’s largest business representative group has called on Ministers for Transport Eamon Ryan and Hildegarde Naughton to establish a working group to review National Aviation policy as there must now finally be consensus that our approach to aviation in Ireland is not serving the public, airports, regions or State well.

Limerick Chamber CEO Dee Ryan said that if anything is to come out of the chaotic scenes at Dublin Airport, it must be to put in place new aviation policy that finally makes Dublin Airport accountable to the wider interests of the State and not just its pursuit of profits. New aviation policy, she said, must be aimed also at developing incentives to drive passenger growth at other Irish airports, which would be in the best interest of balanced regional development.

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Dublin “Perhaps ‘Project half orIreland more airports and regions. the Irish Governments there now Airportmust during thatfinally same period grew of the passengers flying “The figures speak for plan. I have written to Ministers be consensus thatbyour passenger numbers 13.8 million.

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It is not possible oth250,000, while Shan- would-be passengers Dee Ryan said that if norms. er airports to grow when thenon dominant grew by 300,000. to be spending so much anything is to come outall new passen“What we need is clear policy to make one is winning 96% of during time on our roads. It of the chaotic scenes at Dublin Airport sure Dublin’s monopoly is broken, put gers into Ireland.” that same period grew also flouts the Irish GovDublin Airport, it must and the public first and, with Ms Ryan said that Limerick passenger Chamber’s passengers by ernments ‘Project Irebe to put in Economics place newreport of 2019 numbers that, we will see growth at other airports Copenhagen land 2040’ plan. I have 13.8 million.

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Ministers for example, when Irenally makes Dublin Airland got one million new Ryan and Naughton and port accountable to the AIRPORT IDEA: Limerick Chamber CEO Dee Ryan has put passengers, 960,000 asked for the establishwider interests of athe forward solution to end chaotic scenes at Dublin Airport State and not just its of those would be for ment of a review group pursuit of profits. New Dublin and 40,000 for to look at Irish aviation aviation policy, she said, our other airports. That policy once and for all must be aimed also at is simply not sustain- because Dublin Airdeveloping incentives able. It is not possible port’s market share in to drive passenger for our other airports Ireland is so out of sync growth at other Irish to grow when the dom- with EU norms. airports, which would inant one is winning “What we need is clear be in the best interest of 96% of all new passen- policy to make sure Dublin’s monopoly is balanced regional devel- gers into Ireland.”

Ms Ryan said that Lim- broken, put passengers opment.

“What happened last erick Chamber’s Co- and the public first and, weekend was a direct penhagen Economics with that, we will see result of not managing report of 2019 noted growth at other airports Dublin Airport growth that in other EU coun- and in those regions,” over the past two dec- tries where there was an she added.

June snow storm hits German town A German town was covered in a thick blanket of snow earlier this week.

A freak hailstorm hit the town of Weiler-Simmerberg resulting in several feet of snow blocking the town streets.

Locals tweeted photos of a snow-plough attempting to clear the snow but it soon melted after more normal summer time temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius were reported later the same day.

Remote working vouchers announced Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a series of new initiatives that will make remote working more accessible and attractive for thousands of people.

Minister Humphreys launched the Connected Hubs Voucher Scheme – which will give remote workers free use of their local digital hub.

At least 10,000 hot desk spaces will be provided under the Scheme, which is aimed at both existing hub users, as well as those accessing hub facilities for the first time. Minister Humphreys also announced €5 million in funding, through the Connected Hubs 2022 Call, which will be used to build capacity and enhance existing Remote Working facilities. Some 81 projects across the country were successful in securing funding. On top of these two initiatives, Minister Humphreys also today announced the provision of €50,000 in funding to each Local Authority under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

“When I meet remote workers across the country, they tell me all about the benefits of spending a few days each week working from a digital hub in their local community," Ministers Humphreys said.

“Remote Working has been a gamechanger for thousands of people.

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John Power inaugurated as 130th President of Engineers Ireland John Power has been inaugurated as the 130th President of Engineers Ireland at the professional membership body’s AGM.

First Dates contestant wins Ladies' award at Listowel A very Carrie Bradshaw inspired soft pink dress with full tulle skirt caught the eye of fashion judge Emily O’Donoghue and won Grace Flynn from Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, the coveted title of Listowel Races Best Dressed Lady at the June Bank Holiday meeting on Sunday.

Grace originally bought the dress from Phoenix V for her appearance on RTE’s programme ‘First Dates Ireland’. She paired it with a headpiece from Hats Amore from Wexford and beautiful shoes

by Kate Appleby.

She received €500 in cash sponsored by Listowel Race Company and a beautiful bouquet of flowers sponsored by Emma in Betty McGrath Florists Listowel. First runner up was well known boutique owner, Diane Jeffers, resplendent in a chic fitted white dress with matching cape from Jasmine Tralee set off with a very Riviera

style straw hat from Penneys. She won €250 and a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

This year, Ladies Day was extra special and also poignant - as Listowel Race Company and the people and businesses of Listowel town - remembered a dedicated racer-goer and follower of fashion the wonderful Betty McGrath who sadly passed away after an illness last year.

In her honour, there was a special category for the Most Fashion Forward Headpiece, and this was won by Denise O’Connor from Brosna in Co. Kerry. Denise wore a vibrant lime green, eye-catching mesh disc headpiece from Hat Hire by Caroline (Galway) paired with a beautiful sapphire blue suit.

She won €250 sponsored by the traders of Listowel town, a specially commissioned headpiece by top award winning milliner Aoife Hannon and voucher from the Lingerie Rooms by Elaine Stack in Listowel

June blooms with music The Local Live Performance Programming Scheme was first launched by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in mid-2021 and has supported hundreds of events throughout Ireland through the local authorities.

Kerry County Council awarded of €130,000 in funding through the third instalment of the Scheme. The Local Live Performance Programming Scheme 3 is

designed to support employment and wellbeing in the arts and culture sectors through the provision of live performances by engaging the services of professional artists, musicians, crew and other staff members involved in live performances.

The Top Garden in An Díseart Dingle will host Ceol Am Lóin sa Díseart, a series of free lunchtime concerts throughout the month of June. Ceol Am Lóin sa Díseart involve performances from local musicians every Thursday throughout the month of June, beginning Thursday 9

The Tralee native succeeds Professor Orla Feely, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Impact at University College Dublin as President of the institution for the 2022/2023 session.

A graduate of engineering from University College Dublin, Mr Power has completed a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (MIE) and an MBA. Following graduation, he began working as a Technical Advisor with General Electric in the USA and South America. In 1978, Mr Power joined ESB, where over a 30year career, he enjoyed a number of diverse roles in Engineering Management, Marketing and Corporate Change before becoming HR Manager in ESB Networks, Executive Director in ESBI, and finally, Head of ESB Corporate Affairs.

Mr Power is also a former Director General of Engineers Ireland (2007 – 2015) where he greatly enhanced the profile of the profession by highlighting the contribution of engineering to the quality of all our lives. As an advocate for Registered Professional Titles, Mr Power promoted the title of Chartered Engineer and was instrumental in the inclusion of the CEng title in the revised building regulations.

During his tenure, Mr Power was also fundamental in raising the reputation of Irish engineering qualifications internationally and the requirement for a Master’s degree or equivalent, to secure the title of Chartered Engineer.

Now practicing as an Executive Coach, Mr Power deploys his broad career experience supporting others. He graduated with his Executive Coaching qualification from the UCD Smurfit Business School in 2016 and is an accredited

Senior Executive Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.

Mr Power became a Fellow of Engineers Ireland in 1985 and was inaugurated as Vice President of Engineers Ireland in June 2020. He serves as a Trustee of the Arup Charitable Trust and is a member of the Engineers Ireland Benevolent Fund committee. He is also Past President of the UCD Engineering Graduates Association.

Commenting on his inauguration as President of Engineers Ireland, Mr Power said: "I am deeply honoured to become President of Engineers Ireland and to represent our diverse and creative community of over 25,000 member-engineers. As President, I look forward to working with and for our engineering community who are critical to developing creative and sustainable solutions to benefit society and to support economic growth and development.”

June. The concerts are free and open to the public.

At 1pm Thursday 9 June singer & fiddle player, Máire Breathnach, will be joined by a special guest in the beautiful setting of An Díseart’s Top Garden. With many bright summer days ahead, the Top Garden will continue with Ceol Am Lóin sa Díseart and welcome Meabh Ní Bheaglaíoch and Niamh Varian-Barry on Thursday 16 June. The third performance will be with musician Bernie Pháid on Thursday 23 June. The final day of June will see the conclusion of Ceol Am Lóin sa Diseart with the last of the lunchtime concerts with Breanndán on accordion and musician Clíona Uí Bheaglaíoch.

Ceol Am Lóin sa Díseart is funded by Local Live Performance Programming Scheme 3 and supported by Kerry County Council. Bryan O’Leary in Concert is another performance funded through the scheme. It features musicians Bryan O’ Leary, Brian Mooney, Jack Talty and Connie O’Connell and will be hosted in Sliabh Luachra Heirtage & Cultural Centre in Scartaglin on Friday 10 June at 8pm.

Events funded through the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme 3 will be happening throughout Kerry up to the end of June. A full schedule events is available on the Kerry County Council website (www.kerrycoco.ie/arts/ events-festivals/)

PRESIDENT: Tralee native John Power has been inaugurated as the 130th President of Engineers Ireland at the professional membership body’s AGM.

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Gardening - By Debby Looney

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With the right conditions lavender can thrive for years A plant which is synonymous with long, hot summers, is lavender.

A Mediterranean plant, it can be tricky to grow, indeed, impossible for some of us! Before spending too much on these plants, it is worth remembering that this plant hails from hot, dry countries, and therefore some gardens with wet, clay or dark conditions, will not suit it at all.

It prefers slightly alkaline, well-drained conditions. Plant in full sun, south facing is best. If your soil is wet, or clay, mix plenty of organic matter and sand in with it, and even then, planting on a mound or ridge is preferable. If the soil is very acidic, adding lime can greatly improve growth.

Lavender can be grown very successfully in pots, as they do not like soil to be too fertile, or wet. Keeping them quite dry over winter improves their resistance to cold.

When happy, lavender can thrive for years. It tends to become woody after a few years, and pruning is essential. Many books recommend pruning in spring, but I find cutting back immediately after flowering, in late summer, is best. Lavender does not ‘break’ easily from old wood, that is, buds do not easily come from old wood, therefore if plants have become lanky and woody, it is usually better to replace them.

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Cuttings can be taken in early autumn, or spring. They are quite easy to root, but anticipate a 50 percent failure/success rate, as the cuttings often rot just after rooting. Good ventilation is necessary for a better success rate, as well as fungicide which is unavailable to the amateur gardener!

Lavender can be grown in many situations, they are popular in a formal garden, both as a filler plant behind buxus hedges, or as hedging in their own right.

It has long been associated with roses, and is often used as under planting or companion planting in rose gardens. In the border, it is beautiful planted with bright green alchemilla mollis, or ladies mantle, peonies, phlox or penstemon. A contemporary way of using it is with Verbena bonariensis and Agapanthus. Blue/ silver gardens are very trendy currently, and it is used extensively with rosemary, salvias, veronica, eryngium, caryopteris and perovskia.

There are many varieties of lavender to choose from, but there are basically three types: French (or Spanish), English and a hybrid of the two called Lavendin. The ones we see in garden centres are usually the first two. French lavender has flowers with ‘ears’, two long petals at the top.

English lavender is the traditional variety, which, it must be said, grows better in our wet climate. It has the stronger scent, a bushier, more compact growing habit, and, in my opinion, better colour.

‘Munstead’ and ‘Hidcote’ are the hardiest and oldest English lavenders. French lavender is available in so many varieties it is often difficult to see the difference between them, but a tall one to look out for is ‘Vera’, and there is a whole ‘wings’ range which grows well.

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A fantastic alternative to lavender is catmint, or Nepeta, in particular ‘Six Hills Giant’. It also has mauve coloured spikes of flowers, but is an exceptionally easy plant to grow in most adverse conditions!

| By Sean Moriarty Patrick O'Keeffe from Shrondarragh, Headford will represent Ireland in the International Skoda Dealer of Year competition in Norway next week.

Patrick is a Škoda master technician and high voltage expert based in E, Tarrant & Sons,Banteer Co. Cork He specialises in diagnostics and E – Mobility.

The Cork dealership took part in the Irish section of the competition recently. Patrick and his salesman colleague Conor Twohill were judged on

their knowledge of Škoda cars and operating systems.

They won the Irish competition and will go forward to the International competition in Bergen, Norway, next week where they will face Škoda dealer from 32 other countries.

"Best wishes to Patrick competing in the Škoda challenge international final next weekend,” said a spokesperson for the garage.

“Back in March Patrick competed in the first stage of the competition coming first in his category as Diagnostic Technician securing his place to represent Ireland in Norway.”

INTERNATIONAL: Patrick O'Keeffe from Shrondarragh, Headford will represent Ireland in the International Skoda Dealer of Year competition in Norway next week.

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Calls for EV charging points on the Ring of Kerry The Fianna Fáil Deputy Mayor of Kerry, Councillor Michael Cahill has called on Kerry County Council to install more EV charging points " as a matter of urgency'.

"Electric Vehicle Charging Points at regular intervals along the Ring of Kerry route, at all towns and villages, to accommodate residents and visitors who drive Electric vehicles and to encourage both visitors and residents to move away from the Petrol and Diesel options," he told a recent meetiing of Kerry Conty Council.

CHARGING: More EV charging points, like this one at Randles Garage on the Muckross Road, are needed along the entire Ring of Kerry route.

Kerry County Council stated that it “is committed to supporting and facilitating the installation of EV charge points throughout the county. However, to date, the Council has not installed and does not operate any public EV charge points but has worked with the private sector to facilitate the installation of EV charge points in a number of public car parks.”

“Sales of new Electric and Hybrid cars in the first couple of months account for 20% of Irish car sales which indicates a sharp rise over the past three years or so.

When encouraging visitors and residents alike to use EVs, we have a responsibility to provide the facilities to charge them,” added Cahill.

“None of us could envisage travelling the Ring of Kerry, if diesel or petrol was available only in Killarney. We all expect that we can refuel in Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen, Sneem or anywhere else along the route that we might decide to stop at. How can we expect locals or tourists, who drive an EV, to be any different?” said the Rossbeigh based Councillor.

“The world of transport is evolving, apparently towards EVs and here in Kerry we must evolve with it. We must be proactive not reactive, and make every effort to be ready with EV Charging Points in place to serve our motoring public."

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That's what I've been working towards for the last few years

Fassbender’s motor racing dream comes true Fossa’s Michael Fassbender says his appearance at this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans is a “dream come true,” The world’s greatest endurance gets underway at 3pm (Irish time) on Saturday.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.

The anniversary race will again take place in front of full grandstands for the first time in two years.

Fassbender is driving for the Proton Competition team and will share a Porsche 911 RSR with Matt Campbell (Australia) and Zach Robichon (Canada) in the legendary twice-around the clock race.

“With the start in Le Mans, my dream as a racing driver has come true. That's what I've been working towards for the last few years. I'm happy to have such an experienced team and such strong

teammates at my side in this legendary race,” said Fassbender.

The event on the 13.626-kilometre Circuit des 24 Heures at Le Mans is extremely popular with motor racing fans and marks the highlight of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The storied circuit south of the city with its 150,000 inhabitants consists mainly of public roads. Normally, hundreds of trucks and cars drive over the legendary Mulsanne straight every day on their way from Le Mans to Tours.

After extensive restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 90th edition of the Le Mans 24- hour race will be contested in front of a large crowd. Up to 250,000 fans are expected at La Sarthe.

For the first time since 2019, spectators will once again be treated to special events such the public technical scrutineering, the drivers’ parade and the pit-lane tour with concerts and other highlights.

Sunday was reserved for the so-called pre-tests on the Circuit des 24 Heures – the only chance for teams and drivers to familiarise themselves with the special characteristics of the circuit before the race week kicks off.

The long-distance classic, which was held for the first time in 1923, can look back on an eventful history full of triumphs and tragedies. The best racing drivers have immortalized themselves in the list of winners of the most famous

long-distance race in the world.

As a debutante at the French long-distance classic, like all rookies, Fassbender first had to fulfill certain prerequisites before heading out for his first real drive on the legendary racetrack. For first-timers, the rules require a simulator test. Here, drivers must familiarise themselves with how to behave during safety car phases, slow zones, and other safety measures, which at times differ significantly on the 13.626-kilometre Circuit des 24 Heures compared to other racetracks.

Michael Fassbender has documented his personal “Road to Le Mans” journey in his own YouTube series: www.porsche. com/RoadToLeMans.

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NEWS

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Tips on how to avoid

Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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

The importance of exercise for your body There are many reasons to exercise as we must keep moving for mobility, strength, mood, and sometimes even pain relief.

It also helps control our weight alongside a healthy diet. When we do physical exercise, we know we burn calories and it's important to have a balanced lifestyle. It also helps to combat health conditions such as heart disease, blood pressure and cholesterol. It can release happy endorphins and gives you the feel-good factor which is so amazing.

Now the issue can be getting started.

Everyone asks the question of how and where to begin. It's completely normal as many people are self conscious. But let me tell you something, everyone larger and smaller, tall and short feels like this. Life is too short to let these negative thoughts stop you.

Try to reach out to a friend or family member to buddy up with to get some kind of active routine going. Walking, swimming, cycling are all great ways to go about this. Start off with a plan to meet once a week and go on your own another day. Ye will help to encourage each other and this can be very motivating. I also recommend the toning tables as they are based on Pilates which really help to lenghten and strenghten every muscle in the body. It's super for posture, pelvic floor muscles, back ache, neck, and shoulder pain. It can release tension from all over the body, while tightening and toning, waist, upper arms, bra line, midriff etc. When we exercise we get the added benefit of anti-cellulite.

Call to book an induction session on 064 6632966.

stress at exam time As students all across Ireland are set to sit their Leaving and Junior Certificate exams the HSE is encouraging them to spot the signs of stress and to know how to manage anxiety related to their exams.

Stress levels can be higher than usual around exam time. While a bit of stress can help you to stay motivated and focused, too much can be unhelpful.

Mark Smyth, Senior Clinical Psychologist, HSE says, “Exam time can be an anxious, stressful and potentially overwhelming experience. Remember, test taking anxiety is normal, and because anxiety is an emotion it will pass if you give it time. The more you fight it the longer it will last. As the phrase goes, "If you see a wave coming, grab a surfboard.”

HE HAS ALSO PROVIDED SOME TIPS ON HOW BEST TO MANAGE EXAM STRESS

SLEEP: Getting a good night’s sleep is the best thing you can do to help you perform well in exams and stay focused during study. Try to wind down before going to sleep. You don't go from fifth gear straight to first gear when driving a car; your mind works similarly and needs time to slow down before sleep.

EAT: Try to eat regularly and stay hydrated. Continuing the car analogy, a car won't run without petrol. Eat regular meals and eat well: this will help your ability to think, concentrate and last the distance.

EXERCISE: Regular exercise can help to

relieve some of the stress build-up and improve your mood. Build it into your plan: walk the dog, go for a swim or cycle or anything that gets you active.

Downtime: Make time for some fun, it's not only allowed, it's recommended.

Schedule things you enjoy doing at weekends or during breaks between exams.

TRY TO KEEP SOME PERSPECTIVE: Ask yourself the question: In 10 years’ time are you likely to remember what grades you got in the exams?" It's unlikely.

POST-MORTEMS: Dwelling on what has already happened will only mess with your head. It doesn't help because you can't change the past. With social media and instant messaging there's a temptation to take the post-mortem online, and this is also unlikely to be helpful. Try to leave the last exam behind you and focus on what you can do, which is the next exam.

Exams don't define you as a person: We're all more interesting and important than a grade on an exam.

The HSE is also urging parents and family members to be aware of potential stress during exam time and to support their child/children as best they can and has provided parents with some tips to help with stress during exam time: Try and encourage your child to eat well.

Remind them of the benefits of a good night’s sleep.

Be flexible (household chores can wait).

Talk to you child about exam nerves.

Encourage exercise.

WINNERS: Mary Finnegan prresenting first prize in her husband’s President’s Prize to winner Dan Quirke with (left) Captain Tommy Galvin, President Junior Finnegan (second row) Enda Murphy 4th, Sean Walsh Division 2, Jason Arthur 6th, Mike Spogler Div.4, Joey Sheehan 8th (back from left) John O’Shea, David Considine Best Gross, Peter Brunner Division 3 and John Wall at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club on Sunday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

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Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O'Brien with couples who were celebrating a special wedding anniversary at the jubilee wedding anniversary mass in St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney on Saturday evening. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Wedding anniversaries celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney couples who are celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries attended a special mass organised by Fr Kieran O’Brien last Saturday night.

The special celebration took place at St Mary’s Cathedral and was attended

Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O'Brien with Miceal and Bridie Murphy, Lissivigeen, who were celebrating 55 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary mass in St. Mary's Cathedral. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

by couples who were celebrating thier 60th, 50th, 55th and 40th anniversaries.

Several couples renewed their wedding vows at the celebration.

Fr Kieran O’Brien presented special certificates to the celebrants to mark the occasion.

Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O'Brien with John and Geraldine O'Mahony, Lackabane, Fossa, who were celebrating 25 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary mass on Saturday evening.

Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O'Brien with Jimmy and Moira O'Gorman who were celebrating 57 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary mass. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O'Brien with couples celebrating 40 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary mass in St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney on Saturday evening. From left are Sheila and Peter Scott, Artane, Marie and Donie Murphy, Daltons Avenue, Killarney, Margaret and Gene Moriarty, Fossa, and Alma and John O'Sullivan, Glenbeigh. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O'Brien with Dermot and Bridie O'Mahony, St. Brendan's Terrace, Killarney, who were celebrating 47 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary mass. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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DOWN 1. Fable collector 2. Curtain 3. Roadside eatery 4. Fragrance 5. Sleazier 6. Burstyn and DeGeneres 7. A Baldwin brother 8. Min. part 9. Love greatly 10. Roman tyrant 11. Lighthearted 12. Tardy 13. Gazed at 19. Irritable 24. Waterless 25. Important times 27. "Phantom of the ____" 28. Twirl 29. Eternities 30. Corporate symbol

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1ST ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

DOHERTY

FENTON

MCCARTHY

MCGILLICUDDY (NEE CASEY)

In loving memory of Michael Doherty late of Carrigeen, Headford Co.Kerry and 35 Rathmines Park, Dubin who died on the 5th June 2021.

In loving memory of Denis Fenton late of The Park Killarney who passed away on 16th June 2019.

In loving memory of Humphrey McCarthy Knockdurath, Headford died 10th June 2016 R.I.P.

In loving memory of Mary McGillicuddy (Nee Casey), late of Ardshanavooley, Killarney. who passed away on the 27th of May 2018.

When God held out his precious hand To take you from your pain You stretched your Weary hand right back As he softly called your name

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

Fold him O Jesus in Thine arms and let him henceforth be a messenger of love between our human hearts and Thee.

Loved and remembered by your wife Maura, daughters Sheila and Denise, son John, son-in-law Cian, grandchildren Eve and David and all your family.

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

“Come home with me”, he quietly said “Your pain will leave you soon Just close your eyes and take my hand “We’ll quietly leave the room” Sadly missed and loved by the Moynihan’s of Clasheen and Clash.

6TH ANNIVERSARY KELLY

We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together The family chain is broken now But memories live forever.

13TH ANNIVERSARY DOONA

In fond memory of a close friend Jerh Kelly late of Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney who left us sadly on the 10th of June 2016.

A day we will never forget.

In loving memory of Daniel Doona 19 Coolgrane Park, Killarney Co. Kerry, Who passed away on the 10th June 2009.

R.I.P. Remembrance in life’s passing Is the truest form of love one can give For a memory should never die And a love should live forveer in the heart of another.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your wife Eileen, your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. xxx

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

We missed you then We miss you still And always will We think of the happy years And the good nights we spent together.

No day passes but your name is spoken Jerh You’re gone but your spirit lives on.

O’SULLIVAN

Loved and remembered every day by your daughter Noreen.

4TH ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY (NEE CASEY)

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

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

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

Always remembered and sadly missed by your wife Mary and family.

Deeply missed by Padraig, Eoin, Sean Doyle.

9TH ANNIVERSARY

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too.

Your memory is a keepsake from which I will never part God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.

15TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Mary McGillicuddy (Nee Casey), late of Ardshanavooley, Killarney. who passed away on the 27th of May 2018.

A silent thought A gentle prayer For my special mother In God’s care.

Loved and remembered by your son Sean .

Anniversary Mass will be held on Monday 13th June at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

O’ROURKE

4TH ANNIVERSARY

34TH ANNIVERSARY

O’CONNOR

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Larry O’Sullivan 44 Pinewood Estate Killarney who passed away on 12th of June 1988.

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

Sadly miss by his wife Nora, sons and daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal.

You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual Glory. Amen.

(Say this prayer three consecutive days without stating the request, after the 3rd day the request will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your request is granted.)

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear mother, Catherine O’Sullivan Raheen, Headford, Killarney who died on June 10th 2013.

Always treasured and remembered

by Mary, John, Kathleen, Margaret, Anne, Pauline, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, friends and neighbours.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland you gave hope to your people in a time of distress and comforted them in sorrow.

You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to Your Divine Son remembering His promise “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find”.

Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to Heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick or lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the Holy Mass. Pray for me now and at the hour of my death. Amen.

Our Lady of Knock, Pray for us. R.F.

In loving memory of dear father John O’Rourke late of Kilcummin, who died 7th June 2007.

Dad, your guiding hand on our shoulders will remain with us forever.

Dearly remembered by sons Marcus and Philip. xxx

In loving memory of Maureen and Michael O’Connor late of Colleen Bawn Cottage Beaufort, Co. Kerry Maureen died the 5th May 2018 Michael died the 1st July 2018 Lovingly remembered by your family

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

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

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles awaited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety.

Encouraged by this thought I implore you to obtain for me my request (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even though you are the Saint of Miracles, O gentle and loving St. Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy.

Whisper my petition into the ear of the sweet infant Jesus who loved to be held in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Promise publication.

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IN MEMORIAM 1ST ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

O’CALLAGHAN

O’CONNOR

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of John Murphy Ballycasheen, Woodlawn Road Killarney & Four Seasons Bar, Tralee who died 28th May 2021

In loving memory of Dermot O’Callaghan Leamnaguilla, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co Kerry who sadly passed away on 11th June 2020

As we lovingly remember John on his first anniversary his wife Mary, son Jason and extended family wish to thank most sincerely all those who supported us in our sad loss. Those who sympathised, sent mass cards, letters, texts and online condolences. Those who called to the house, attended the funeral and burial.

To the kind neighbours who brought food and refreshments we really appreciate it.

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

A special word of thanks to Dr. Ryle, to the staff in Intensive Care in UHK for all the care given to John and compassion to us, his family.

Thanks to his cousin Fr. Dan Riordan for such a beautiful personalized funeral mass.

To his friends in Vintners Association for their guard of honour.

Of all the gifts we’ve ever had, No matter how great or small, Having you in our lives, Was the greatest gift of all.

1ST ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

Masses offered.

In loving memory of Michael O’ Connor Late of Upper Cooleanig, Beaufort & London In loving memory of our dear Mom, Kathleen O’Connor, Shangri-la, 7 New Road, Killarney who passed away on 16th June 2013.

God made a wonderful mother, A mother who never grew old, He made her smile of the sunshine.

And He moulded her heart of pure gold.

15TH ANNIVERSARY O’ROURKE

How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give

Sadly missed by his wife Mary and son Jason.

PRAYER TO ST. MARTHA O Saint Martha, I resort to thee and 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 they feet. One Our Father and three Hail Marys and a lighted candle every Tuesday, and the above prayer made known with the intention of spreading devotion to St. Martha. Never known to fail.

IN MEMORIAM

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of John Murphy

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

Anniversary Mass will be held on the 13th June at 10.30am in Mary Cathedral

O”CONNOR

Anniversary Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 12th June at 10.30

Four Seasons Bar, Tralee who died 28th May 2021

Lovingly remembered by Billy, Ann, Geraldine, Sean & Sean Óg.

9TH ANNIVERSARY

Love always, missed daily by Pat, Sheilagh & Sean

Ballycasheen, Woodlawn Road Killarney &

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

Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Hannah and family.

To Mary and Mike O’Shea for your compassion and professionalism at such a difficult time.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Connor, late of Shangri-la, New Road ,Killarney, who died on the 16th of June 2013.

In loving memory of a dear father John O’Rourke late of Kilcummin, who died 7th June 2007.

A pleasant smile, a heart of gold No finer Dad this world could hold In heaven you rest, no worries, no pain Deep in our hearts you will always remain.

Sadly missed by your daughter Nicola, son in law John and grandchildren Alison, Kayleigh and John. xxx

As we lovingly remember Mike on his first anniversary his wife Norah, Daughter Kerry, son in law Ger, Grandaughter Scarlett, would like to express our gratitude and thanks to all who sympathised with us on our sad and sudden loss.

Sincere Thanks to our extended relatives, neighbours and many friends and everyone for their help and support.

To those who sent mass cards, letter of condolences, messages on R.I.P texts, and watched the mass online and donated to the air ambulance.

To the ambulance, paramedics and air ambulance who tried so hard to keep Mike with us, we Thank you.

As Covid 19 restricted our movement we are grateful to everyone who lined the roads.

We thank Fr O’ Sullivan for coming to the house the evening of Mike’s passing.

To Fr Broderick for the lovely service you gave and visiting the house both evenings.

Thank you for Flynn’s funeral directors for their kindness, compassion and professionalism. “ A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, But part of us went with you the day God called you home.”

Mike’s first anniversary mass will be celebrated on 12 June at 10 o’ clock in St Mary’s Church Beaufort.

THANKSGIVING For wonderful favours received from the Holy Spirit, St. Anthony, St. Pio, St. Martins, St. Joseph, St. Jude, St. Blaise, St. Peregrine, St. Francis, St. Oliver, St. Dennis, St. John Macias, St. Teresa, St. Martha, St. Lucy, St. Walburga, St. Bridget, St. Claude, St. Dominic, St. Gerard, St. Patrick, St. Dympna, St. Brendan, Divine Infant of Prague, Mary Our Queen and our Mother Divine Infant, Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Holy Souls, Pope John Paul II, Ivan, Father Power.

MT, JOSL, CMOSR.

ST. JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO Oh great St. Joseph of Cupertino who by your hand Prayers did obtain the grace of god to be asked in your exam the only questions which you knew, grant me success like you in the exam for which I’m now preparing. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Oh Great St. Joseph of Cupertino grant my request. Amen.

In loving memory of Mai O’Donoghue (née O’Leary) late of Killarney Road, Castleisland who died 09/06/2021, age 103 years.

As we lovingly remember Mai on her first anniversary, her sons Patrick, Micheál and Niall, daughters Noreen and Doris, son-inlaw Donie, daughters-in-law Jacqueline, Mary and Suzanne, grandchildren Angela, Alan, Gemma, Trevor, Mick, Yoann, Fiona, Jack and Sam would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who extended their support, kindness and sympathy to us on our sad loss.

Due to Covid restrictions at the time, we know that many family and friends could not be with us in person and we would like to say how much we appreciated the online messages of condolences, mass cards, messages, letters, flowers and phone calls sharing lovely thoughts and fond memories of Mai. We greatly appreciate the kindness of our neighbours who brought food and refreshments to sustain us, and the endless trips by Willie and his team at the River Island Hotel to cater to our every need.

We thank those who watched Mai’s funeral mass online, those who gathered outside the church to listen and those who stood with us in sympathy on her final journey from her home to Castleisland Church and from the church to Kilbannivane Cemetery.

We would like to express our deep appreciation to Doctor Anita O’Sullivan, Siobhan, Breda Crowley and the public health nursing team for overseeing Mai’s medical care down through the years.

Special thanks are due to the wonderful homecare team who helped to look after Mai during the last couple of months of her life – Bluebird Care Team, Ausra, Breda O’Leary, and especially to the Daffodil Nurses who cared for Mai with her family on the final two nights before her passing.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Father Mossie for the beautiful and meaningful celebration of Mai’s funeral mass and to Father Jim Lenihan for concelebrating with him. Thanks also to Father Richard O’Connor for the prayers at her graveside.

We would also like to say thanks to Tony and Elle Marie for the beautiful music and singing at the mass and to Yoann who played the uilleann pipes in the church and at the cemetery.

Finally, our sincere thanks to Bernard and Annmarie Tangney for their professionalism and guidance in the funeral arrangements, and to the gravediggers who prepared Mai’s final resting place.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always by our side Mai’s first Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday 10th June in Castleisland Parish Church at 7 pm.

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9TH ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

O’LEARY

O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Christopher James O’Sullivan 37 Gleann Ruá & Freemount Rathmore Co. Kerry, who died June 10th 2013.

He never thought when leaving home He would never more return That he in death soon would sleep And leave us here alone.

In loving memory of our Mother Sarah O’ Leary late of 91 Pinewood Estate Killarney who sadly passed away on June 9th 2019

In loving memory of Christopher O’Sullivan 37 Gleann Ruá and Freemount Rathmore Co. Kerry, who died June 10th 2013.

Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.

Sadly missed by Jerry and the Boys Anniversary Mass at 6pm 11th June in Rathmore Church

In loving memory of Christopher James O’Sullivan, late of 37 Gleann Rua and Freemount Rathmore, who sadly departed this world on 10th June 2013.

When we see a star shining Bright in the sky We know in our hearts It is you keeping an eye.

A sudden call from God on high You had no chance to say goodbye Without farewell you fell asleep But memories of you we will always keep And those who loved you dearly Are the ones who won’t forget.

There are no words to tell you Mom What losing you has meant, But know each day brings memories of happy days we spent, You’d want us all to smile again, And that is what we will do, Each time we reminisce with loving Thoughts of you, Our guardian Angel.

Sadly missed by your loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters in law.

Nana Goodbyes are not forever, Goodbyes are not the end, They simply mean we miss you, Until we meet again.

No farewells were spoken We did not say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

But we will always remember Our whole life through The last words we had with you.

Sadly missed by your heartbroken Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren.

We will never fail to pray for you We will never cease to care We wish we could go home again And find you waiting there.

Always loved and remembered by his Uncle Pa Joe and wife Eileen xxxx

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

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

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

When the world is going At too fast a pace We close our eyes And picture your face.

No matter what we face, We show no fear, Safe in the knowledge, You are always near.

Sadly missed and remembered every day by your loving Mom, Brendan, and your brothers Tyrone, Daniel and Thomas, your little nephew James, and niece Emily xxxx Will those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say.

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

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

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A whole new ball game

Kerry FC hoping to bring League of Ireland football to the Kingdom For years, perhaps even decades, local soccer supporters have dreamed of a top-level team to call their own. With no Kerry outfit in the League of Ireland, domestic football fans have been forced to travel further afield – often to Turner’s Cross in Cork or to Dublin City – to sample the big time.

As for Kerry’s soccer players, with no clear and obvious pathway to the professional or semi-professional ranks, and despite the great work being done with the underage National League teams, many have called a halt to their footballing aspirations far too soon.

Now, finally (hopefully), all of that could be set to change. Last week, Kerry Football Club announced that their application to enter the club licensing process with the Football Association of Ireland has been accepted. If they are successful, Kerry FC will line out in the League of Ireland First Division as soon as next season.

“It has been a dream for many years to provide the highest level of senior football in the Kingdom and Kerry FC hope to be successful in our bid to bring League of Ireland football to Mounthawk Park in February 2023,” the club confirmed.

“Led by League of Ireland stalwart

Billy Dennehy and American-based directors Steven Conway and Brian Ainscough, we have been working with the Kerry District League for many months now to realise this dream and complete the player pathway for the players of Kerry after six years competing in the underage National Leagues.

“The people of Kerry have always been proud of their appetite to compete at the highest level in all sports and we hope to provide this full pathway for all those players representing Kerry Football Club. Kerry FC believe that a successful application will offer real opportunity to promote our game in the Kerry region as we look forward to bringing the biggest clubs in Irish football to our county.

“Now that the licensing process is underway, we welcome all offers of support as we share this exciting journey with the people of Kerry.”

The team will be based in Tralee but the people involved have indicated to the Killarney Advertiser that they are keen to attract fans and partners from all over the county. It goes without saying that as the Kerry’s second largest town, Killarney will have an important part to play.

BIG PLANS: Kerryman and former LOI player Billy Dennehy is a key figure in Kerry FC's push to enter the First Division. Photo: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile.

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Valiant hurlers to host Yellowbellies After narrowly missing out on Joe McDonagh Cup glory last weekend, Kerry’s hurlers welcome Wexford to Tralee on Saturday with a place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals up for grabs. The match will throw-in at 2pm.

Stephen Molumphy’s team will no doubt be massive underdogs but victory over the Yellowbellies would send them through to the last eight where Munster finalists Clare await.

Whatever happens, the hurlers have given a fine account of themselves this season and they are sure to attract a good crowd to Austin Stack Park for what will be their last home fixture of 2022.

Kerry staged a late fightback against Antrim in Croke Park on Saturday but they just gave themselves too much to

do; the Ulster side led by as many as 12 in the first half. A spirited second-half performance saw Kerry narrow that gap to a puck of a ball but a bizarre refereeing decision gifted Antrim a free out at a cruciual juncture. Podge Boyle rattled a stunning goal with literally the last puck of the game but it wasn’t quite enough as the Kingdom fell to a heartbreaking onepoint defeat (5-22 to 4-24).

Remarkably, this is the team’s third consecutive McDonagh Cup final defeat following losses to the same opposition in 2020 and to Westmeath in 2021.

To the victors go the spoils and Antrim have secured their Liam MacCarthy status for 2023. Like Kerry, they also have a preliminary All-Ireland quarter-final coming up this weekend: they host Cork in Belfast on Saturday at 2pm.

WARRIORS: Mikey Boyle of Kerry and Neil McManus of Antrim after last weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup final. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.

Ladies game to be televised The Kerry ladies’ opening 2022 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship fixture will be shown on TG4 on Saturday.

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Breen and Nagle equal their best ever finish

thing that I probably didn’t need to be chasing. Just tried to resort back to the car doing the work and enjoy the weekend. The speed was a lot better and I was really happy with the pace of the car.”

He also feels the result will give the Irish pair confidence moving forward.

“It will definitely make us feel better. Safari will be completely new for me. I have never been there. I am looking forward to it. I have heard it will be a big challenge and I’ve heard how the guys got on there last year. I would say it will be a proper challenge, an adventure nonetheless. I am all about the adventure of running in the World Championship.”

for the bulk of their total.

Whatever the result this weekend, both teams have every reason to be confident of securing a positive result against the third team in the pool, Westmeath, who would be considered the outsiders. First and second in the three-team group will advance to the quarter-finals with the third placed team dropping into the relegation playoffs.

Galway will take on Westmeath next weekend (June 19) and Kerry will welcome their Leinster counterparts to Killarney on June 25.

Elsewhere this weekend, tournament favourites Dublin play Cavan and defending champions Meath are up against Monaghan.

Celts v Blues in league final

CHAMPIONSHIP: Paris McCarthy in action against Maria Curley of Tipperary in the recent Munster semi-final. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

before half-time when Tadhg Doolan converted a Kian McCann cross.

The second half was a tense affair with Athletic on the front foot in search of that elusive goal that would send them through to the final. They finally broke the deadlock with 10 minutes to go when youngster Roko Rujevcan found the back of the net, and that strike was enough to seal the deal.

Celtic, who finished the season with a perfect record of 14 wins from 14 matches, will naturally go into the final as strong favourites. Athletic will take great heart from Wednesday’s win, however, and with the likes of Shane Doolan, Eoin Moynihan, Donal Kelliher and Brendan Moloney in their ranks, they have the steel and skill to push their crosstown rivals all the way.

Darragh Long and Declan Quill’s side take on Galway in their first match in Round 1 of Group C. The game will be staged in Birr, Co. Offaly with a throwin time of 7.15pm.

Kerry will be looking to build on what has been a largely positive first half of the season but they will be pushed all the way by a decent Galway team who are the reigning Connacht champions. The Tribeswomen accounted for Mayo in their provincial final a month ago on a scoreline of 1-12 to 1-8 with Tracey Leonard (0-6, 3f) and substitute Lynsey Noone (1-1) accounting

Craig Breen said he felt better with himself and his driving after coming second on the Rally Sardinia last weekend.

Breen and Killarney co-driver Paul Nagle equalled their best World Rally Championship result by finishing runners-up to Ott Tanak and Martin Järveoja.

“It’s been a long weekend but I feel more relaxed,” Breen reflected. “Honestly, come what may of the result this weekend, whatever would have happened, I felt better with myself and my driving.

I would say I got slightly lost on the last couple of rallies, trying to chase some-

For the third time in five years, Killarney clubs Celtic and Athletic will feature in the KDL Premier A League Final. The big match will take place in Mounthawk Park, Tralee on Sunday at 2pm.

Athletic secured their spot in the crunch decider when they defeated fellow top-two contenders Castleisland on Wednesday night by two goals to one. The Blues needed all three points to overtake an Island side who only required a draw.

Things were looking bleak for Stuart Templeman’s team when Castleisland took a first-half lead at Mounthawk Park but Athletic showed great resilience to battle their way back into contention. The 2017 champions equalised

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Sports injuries and the Eamonn Fitzgerald explores the complicated world of sports medicine Injuries are an occupational hazard for players in sport. Go to see any game and in too many cases some player has to be substituted because of an injury sustained.

Fortunately, in modern-day sport , the referees suspend play while medical attention is sought to determine the extent of the injury and the medic will decide whether the player is fit to continue or needs to be substituted.

That can be the relatively straightforward ruling where a player has to leave the action temporarily and a blood sub is allowed. The injured player may return to the action after the medics have done running repairs.

A high percentage of games are played at weekends and it is still surprising that a survey some years ago found that sports injuries accounted for nearly one in three visits to the A&E departments of hospitals. Relatively minor injuries suffered included cuts, sprains, dislocations, and broken bones.

I have been discussing these and other related matters to those directly impacted by injuries in sport. Obviously the individual players are at the centre of one’s concern, but the opinions of medics, physiotherapists, team managers and others were also sought.

MANAGER LINGO

A whole new language has emerged in the weekday sports reporting and previewing of games. You know the meaningless jargon. What does “a clean bill of health” mean when managers indicate that “everyone is available for selection” or that “we have a few niggling injuries”?

What exactly is a “niggling” injury? Are the players in question fit to play or not?

You will get a different answer if you ask if they will be playing.

If they are not fit to start, why are you holding them in reserve with every intention of springing them into action at a strategic time in the game? What does 90% ready mean and why is the player still rehabbing?

These and other terms favoured by the team managers in their guarded responses to the queries of sports reporters make it a mind game to predict the outcome of the matches. Yes, we can read behind the lines and the jargon, but what is the reality?

I will be looking at these along with other questions and responses in the coming weeks after speaking to those at the receiving end of injuries and the people who assist in clearing up the injuries so that players will return to action fully recovered.

POSITIVE

Injuries in sport are not always a negative thing and we all know of players receiving medical attention for injuries sustained in games or in training, who become grateful to the medic. He/she discovers by an unexpected but fortunate stroke of serendipity another medical issue that the player is totally unaware of. The medic recommends further investigation by a specialist consultant. Nothing serious may show up, but in some cases, an unrelated medical condition is diagnosed, which could be fatal if left untreated.

However, early intervention and the correct treatment can prevent fatal consequences.

“I went in for something very small and

only then did they discover that I had A, B, or C.” Maybe a rare enough occurrence, but important enough to be grateful for the life-giving reprieve.

While most sports injuries are well treated and the players return to their favourite sport in due course, I wonder about very young players' injuries and their effects in later life, and also the long-term effects on injured players, particularly in high contact sports.

I am delighted to see organisations in different codes taking the whole question of injuries very seriously and conducting surveys and research for the benefit and welfare of their players.

SCHEMOZZLE

Hurling is regarded as one of the fastest and most skillful field games in the world,

as evidenced at Thurles on Sunday last.

What a thriller. Skill to envy, and not alone the magic of Gearóid Hegarty’s decisive goal. But hurling can also be dangerous.

A hurl in the hands of a person with intent can pose problems. What happens in the schemozzle of players in the square, to recall one of Micheál O’Hehir’s great phrases, and yet someone puts up an unguarded hand to try and catch the sliotar.

Thankfully, even at grassroots levels, sports clubs have arrangements to refer injured players to local doctors, in the first instance. In the past that didn’t happen not quickly enough, at least. At grass roots level the most common injuries are muscular, like the unmistakable hamstring. “My hammer is gone again.” Ligaments and injuries to joints are common.

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game’s flying doctors One cannot forget breaks, of course, and lacerations The high profile one now is the ACL and the trip to the Santry Sports Clinic, or elsewhere. Surgery, five grand, and the long rehab programme before returning to action, probably next season. That and more to follow. Ouch. Niggling worries?

DOCTORS

Of course there are examples of players who are also qualified doctors and who can provide good insights into sport injuries from both perspectives. You may have heard of the Flying Window Cleaner or the Flying Trapeze but who can ever forget the Flying Doctor?

Pádraig Carney earned this nickname after Mayo had him flown home from America for the National Football League final of 1954. It was his final

game for Mayo and he was only 26 years old. Nine years earlier, as a 17-year-old, he made his senior debut for Mayo in a challenge against Galway in Charlestown, kicking a point with his first touch of the ball.

Was it work commitments in California that hastened the early retirement of this brilliant scorer?

Mayo find it so hard to get scoring forwards. Cian O’Connor cannot do it all on his own. Think of the heartbreaks in so many All-Ireland finals in the past decade, especially agianst Dublin. The Dubs had their own doctor: the flying wing back Jack McCaffrey.

Pity the Clontarf clubman wasn’t around his home base in 1014 - he could have saved Brian Ború. What a difference that would have made to the plight of

the Irish. Still flying, yet McCaffrey quit the Dessie Farrell panel during the first lockdown. What was the real reason? I have a fair idea. What a player to lose!

McCaffrey is a doctor at Temple Street Children's Hospital.

Just up the street off Dorset Street is Dr Pat O'Neill, a medical consultant in orthopedic and sports medicine at Mater Private Hospital and also at Cappagh National Orthopedic Hospital in Dublin.

Pat O’Neill won two All-Irelands with the Dubs and was later a selector and manager.

Dual Cork player Séamus Looney won 10 All-Irelands, mainly at colleges and underage level, and one senior hurling All-Ireland. After graduating as a doctor, he spent some time specialising in sports injuries.

I happen to know them both as players and I can tell you that they took no prisoners. They learned about bones at grassroots levels. The practicals supplemented and complemented, as distinct from complimented, the theory of the bones learned at UCD and UCC respectively. “Hey ref, did youse see that?”

Seán Powter is also on his way to becoming a doctor. The Douglas and Cork player is, in my estimation, one of their better players. He is the kind of defender Kerry would love to have on board to win Sam. Great and all as he is, he is cursed with crippling recurring hamstring injuries. He won’t miss that lecture when it comes up in UL. He had an outstanding Sigerson campaign with the Limerick college earlier this year.

More on this subject next week.

SEÁN COYNE RIP

Seán Coyne began his sporting career as a young hurler with his native Mayo, but it was golf that became his lifetime challenge and passion.

When he was jst a garsún at 14 years of age, he won the coveted Captain’s Prize at his local Ballina club and that early promise blossomed when he moved to Killarney. He represented Killarney for many years, getting his handicap down to 1.8. He won the Barton Shield with Killarney in 1980 and represented the club at senior international level on several occasions.

He also won the home internationals at Lahinch in 2005. He also served as a club captain and later as president.

The guard of honour through the streets of Killarney on Monday last by other Killarney captains and presidents in their blazers was highly impressive. He enhanced and loved this town so well.

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Seán and his 10 siblings weren’t born with a silver spoon in their mouths, yet he became one of the most successful business people in Killarney, especially in the International Hotel, which now headed up by his daughter Tracy.

Special people with special needs need special visionaries such as Seán Coyne and others to allow dreams become realities. A founding member and a lifelong promoter of Kerry Parents & Friends Association at the Old Mon and the other KPFA centres in Kerry are so successful due to his faith, vision and determination. That is an amazing legacy.

To his gracious wife Frankie, daughters Lynda, Vicki, Tracy, and Tanya, and also the extended Coyne family and relations, comhbhrón ó chroí.

MAURICE BREEN RIP

News came through at Seán Coyne's funeral that Maurice Breen had also passed away. Seán was married to Frankie Murray and Maurice was married to her sister, Margaret, who sadly died four years ago.

Maurice first dipped into sport via hurling, which was very strong in Killarney in the early fifties when they won three Kerry minor championships in a row. He switched to the bigger ball and moved to the indoor sport of basketball excelling on that brilliant ESB team, which of course had Irish international Paddy Culligan on board. Maurice scored many a basket for his workplace team. The ESB was the top side in Kerry at that time.

The switch to golf was seamless and Maurice had the same scoring power on the greens. His regular golf partner in the Jimmy Bruen was Tim O’Shea, the Ardhanvooley domiciled Sneem golfer. He recalled their great partnership: “Maurice was brilliant around the greens and a deadly accurate putter. We never lost any of our games in the Jimmy Bruen.” And Tim is a man who does not boast.

Comhbhrón to Maurice’s children Alan and Karen, his grandchildren and many friends.

Won’t that duo, Seán and Maurice, make a winning fourball on the heavenly fairways? Better still, change the format to foursome. Coyne booms a Dechambeau drive down the middle, one foot short of the drain. Soft hands as Breen pitches perfectly to three feet and Coyne sinks the putt for an eagle. Game over at the 13th and a short walk in. Not so for the bamboozled opponents. Golf is a funny old game.

MEDICS: Charlie Redmond of Dublin is stretchered from the pitch during the 1991 Leinster Senior Football Championship match against Meath at Croke Park. On the left is the Dublin manager, Dr Pat O'Neill. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.

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FAN FAVOURITE: Tralee man Tommy Walsh was a popular figure during a memorable career in the green and gold of Kerry.

Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile.

Former Kerry footballer Tommy Walsh chats to Adam Moynihan about stepping away from Kerry, enjoying the split season, and his relationship with the Kingdom faithful Hi Tommy. Thanks for speaking to me.

No problem, Adam You’re back in with the club full time this year. How are you finding it?

Yeah, it’s great. There’s a good atmosphere around Kerins O’Rahillys at the moment. Obviously the county final last year was disappointing but fellas are back now and they’re hungry for success again.

How are you playing yourself?

I’ve been carrying a few injuries to be honest so I haven’t been playing too well! But I’ve a bit of training behind me now thankfully so hopefully I can push on now towards the back end of the year.

As a club player, what do you make of the split season?

I think it’s good. I always found that having the Club Championship in April/May and then going into the County League and then having to ramp up towards the end of the year [for the County Championship]… I found that pretty difficult.

Especially when you’re inside with Kerry.

Now the county players can put their sole focus on playing with Kerry without having that Club Championship gap in the middle of it. And then, thankfully, we’ll be playing really, really serious football games in August and September, which is what everyone wants. You want to be playing football at the best time of the year, rather than waiting into November/December, which we’re all too used to unfortunately.

There has been some criticism and everyone wants the All-Ireland final to be in September. That’s only natural and I think, in a perfect world, it would be.

But from a club player’s perspective, I think it’s very beneficial to have it split. It makes things a bit more enjoyable.

There’s a lot of talk at the moment about the structure of the All-Ireland championship. When you were playing, did you find the lack of matches, or the layoffs between matches, frustrating?

I don’t think any player likes those layoffs really because you’re getting flogged

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inside in training for the first couple of weeks, and then you’re building up to the game. Players want to play.

That’s what makes the National League so enjoyable. You might be playing two or three weeks in a row, then you get a week off, and then it’s two or three weeks in a row again. That’s a great time of year. You’re coming in and the training is a bit more enjoyable. It’s more tactical. That’s what guys want to be doing.

[For Kerry], it’s just a case of how they manage that layoff. I’m sure they’re doing a lot of work inside there to be as ready as they can for the quarter-final.

A number of recent matches have been poor spectacles. What do you put that down to?

Some of the tactics obviously feed into it. You also have teams of different levels playing against each other – that doesn’t help either. I was at the Munster hurling final on Sunday and when you compare the atmosphere at that game to some of the football games… It really shows you when you have two of the top teams playing at this time of year, in a provincial ground, what it can bring. I think there are a few things that we can learn from that.

It’s hard because obviously there’s a great tradition within the provincial championships, and they’re not going to be letting go of them too easily. But I think it probably is time to make that change.

You decided to retire from intercounty at the end of last season. You said that the time was right but I imagine it must be very difficult to step away from Kerry under any circumstances?

Yeah, I felt it was time. The body was creaking a bit. I think the physical demands of intercounty football are going up all the time. I would have loved to have had another crack. I know Jack O’Connor a long time and Micheál Quirke (selector) is a clubmate of mine so it would have been great to have had another go. But I just felt it was the right time for me.

I’m enjoying the free time. Between my stint in Australia and when I was gone between ‘16 and ’18, I’ve experienced

being away from the panel before, so it’s not as big a change as it would be for somebody else who’s finishing up.

What’s it like being a Kerry fan again, as opposed to a Kerry player? Do you go to the games or do you prefer watching on TV? I haven’t been to many of them but I’ve watched them on TV. It’s great to see some of the lads playing so well. The league was really pleasing; there was some tough games and Kerry played some great football. They played well in the Munster Championship as well, although the games weren’t as close as you would have liked them to be.

I think they’ve done everything that has been asked of them so far. The season really gets going for them now and they look like they’re in a good place at the minute.

Have any individuals caught your eye?

Tadhg Morley has been a really good addition. He was very unlucky in 2021. He had a couple of injuries and he came on as a sub [against Roscommon] and he got a red card.

Having seen him last year, I felt he was in really good physical shape. It was just a case of getting on the field really and he has been able to do that. He’s a good defender but a really good reader of the game as well. He’s able to provide great cover from the centre back position.

That’s one thing that might be a bit different for Kerry from last year.

You worked with Jack O’Connor towards the start of your career. How would you describe him?

He’s old school. He’ll get people in around him who will look after the modern stuff - the likes of Paddy Tally and Mike Quirke. He has obviously been very successful in the places he has gone. He knows how to win, and he’s a good motivator. I’m sure he’ll have the boys in a good place come the quarter-final.

Has he softened over the years? He seems to be a different character now than he was in his previous spells with Kerry.

Maybe on the exterior but I’d say once

you get inside the dressing room, he’s still the same old Jack!

Your friend and teammate David Moran is back in the mix after that nasty groin injury. You must be delighted to see him back in contention now.

Yeah, it was a long road back for him. He had to work hard to get it right again. He obviously did very well when he came on against Cork and he’s going to have a big part to play in Kerry’s year - regardless of what his role is – both on and off the field.

He said recently that he’s happy to play his part, whatever that may be.

You know him very well. Do you think he’ll settle for a place on the bench?

We all want to start and he’ll be gunning to get on the team. But if his role is to be a sub, he’ll accept it and I’m sure he’ll put as much into that as he would if he was starting.

Which teams will Kerry need to keep an eye on heading towards the All-Ireland series?

It changes every week. You see Armagh there; their result in Ulster would have been very disappointing for them but to come back and beat the All-Ireland champions, they’re going to be in a very good place.

You see Dublin beating Kildare and they’ll have a lot of guys now who will be out to prove the doubters from earlier in the year wrong. The perception is that their squad isn’t as strong as it would have been in the past but they still have a lot of very good footballers that are used to winning. I think they’ll be a problem for any team later in the year.

But I think Kerry will only be focussing on whoever they’re going to get in the quarter-final, and not looking far beyond that.

Should Kerry fans be optimistic at the moment?

Kerry fans are always optimistic, aren’t they?! [The team’s form] creates a buzz around the place and everyone in Kerry knows that it’s All-Ireland champions or nothing. That’s always the way it’s been.

If you don’t win it, it’s a bad year. This year will be no different.

The boys look like they’re in a good place. I’m sure they’re working hard at the moment and hopefully it will be a successful 2022 for them.

We’re going on eight years now without an All-Ireland. For a while there it felt like the pressure was building and the atmosphere wasn’t great. Did you notice a shift last year in terms of the support the team got from the fans?

Kerry supporters would have a name for being critical, but I suppose that’s because they know their football, and they have high standards from what has happened historically. I live in Kerry and I meet people walking around the streets and everyone is generally very, very positive. They’re only wishing you well. But there is always going to be expectation there. The lads inside [in the squad] are well aware of that as well.

Hopefully they can have a good year, and then the expectation will be even higher next year. That’s just the way it works.

Did you feel as though you had a good relationship with the fans when you were playing? Judging by the reception you got when you came off the bench, you were something of a fan favourite.

I wouldn’t say I felt it any more than any of the other lads, but I always got on very well with Kerry fans. I live in Tralee and I travel around the county and I always enjoy my interactions with them.

Whether I was coming off the bench or I was starting, I always felt their encouragement and support, and it does make a difference.

When people are wishing you well and you’re seeing the signs and things like that around the place, it always gives you that extra pep in your step.

Thanks for your time, Tommy, and all the best to yourself and Rahillys for the rest of the season.

Thanks Adam.

Adam was speaking to Tommy at the launch of Guinness 0.0’s ‘Yours for the Taking’ campaign.

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 2, 8, 14, 16. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winner received €150. Next jackpot Monday, June 13 is €5,400. Tickets available from The Dungeon Bookshop, Hegarty's Park Rd, club members and online at clubforce.com RESULTS: U13 Shield Final - Ballyhar Dyn A 3 Killarney Celtic C 0. Womens FAI U17 Cup - Peamount United 5 Killarney Celtic 2 (Aideen O'Brien 2). Many thanks to Newcastlewest U10s who came to Celtic last weekend for a blitz.

Killarney Legion GAA LOTTO: The club lotto is a vital source of income for the club in our bid to offer the best facilities and coaching for our members. We are launching a new online initiative for the next six weeks whereby anyone who enters online is entered into a draw to win 500 Euros.

Please check our social media channels and www.legiongaa.com for details.

And of course our lotto can also be supported through our numerous outlets and club members. Results (Monday, June 6) - Numbers were 4, 8, 13, 21.

Bonus 28. Match 3 & lucky dips - Shane King, Aghill, Ballinagh. Pat O'Sullivan c/o Paddy Power. Johnny Courtney, Victoria House. Conor Slattery, 13 Belfry Heights, Cloughmacsimon. Leo Malone, Muckross Road.

JUVENILE BOYS: The U17 boys maintained their winning run in the East Kerry Minor League with a seven point win over Fossa. Leading by three points at half time, 0-6 to 0-3, five of the forwards had got on the scoresheet. Eoghan Crowley (2), Alex O’Callaghan, Eanna Kearney, Daire Murphy and Liam Cronin had all made their mark in a tricky cross wind. Alex O’Callaghan, Eoghan Crowley and Oisin Flemig made it a six point game, 0-9 to 0-3, before Fossa made a strong comeback, cutting it back to a two point game, 0-10 to 0-08.

Tom Benson then cut through the Fossa defence to unleash a thunderbolt to the net to give Legion a bit of breathing space. But it still took some outstanding goalkeeping by Aindi O Cathasaigh to keep Fossa at bay before Oisin Fleming applied the finishing touch to the game with a well taken goal. Killarney Legion 2-10 Fossa 0-11.

Spa GAA KILLARNEY CLUB 7s: Over the June Bank Holiday weekend Spa GAA Club hosted our first ever Killarney Club 7s event, and what an unbelievable success it has been. With months of preparation, and incredible support and help from the local community, as well as the best volunteers in the world, the games began early on Saturday morning with mens and ladies teams playing in group stages throughout the day to qualify for the quarter final stages on Sunday. Throughout the day, there was the 7-a-side qual-

ifying stages on both pitches, the food vendors and outdoor seating area soon filled, the kids play area was kept very busy and the Rockshore marquee was rocking from 12noon onwards. Live music began from 12 and played right up until 10pm, with our own juvenile Spa set dancers taking to the stage on Saturday afternoon. Sunday was busy from early morning onwards as the quarter finals began at 11am and continued up to the mens and ladies shield and cup finals in the afternoon. Our winning teams were: Ladies – Shield Winners Southern Gaels LGFA, Cup Winners Clonakilty LGFA; Mens – Shield Winners Cuala GAA, Cup Winners Mitchelstown GAA. Well done to all teams, players and mentors who took part. The support from near and far has been incredible, and huge credit to our volunteers and the support of the local community. With the event itself taking months of planning, over the past number of weeks the effort to get the club and grounds ready to host thousands of people over the weekend has been monumental. A huge thank you to one and all, roll on next year!

CONDOLENCES to the O’Connor family, Ballaugh on the passing of Jimmy O’Connor RIP. May he Rest in Peace.

Dr Crokes GAA CO LEAGUE DIV 1: Dr Crokes 1-14 Killarney Legion 0-11. Our senior team returned to winning ways on Sunday last with a 6 point victory over our neighbours Killarney Legion. Honours were even at the break but a goal from Michael Casey mid-way through the second half provided the lead that we needed. We did not give up. Next game is County League Round 9 v Spa (A) at 2pm next Sunday.

ACADEMY: The Donie Sheehan Dr Crokes Academy Blitz will take place on Saturday, June 25 at 10am-12.30pm.

There will also be a bake sale on the day as a fundraiser for the Academy. If anyone is interested in helping out please let us know. All are welcome.

GO GAMES: Our under 9 hurlers played St Pats at home on Tuesday in great games. Our under 9 footballers play Kenmare at home on Thursday at 7.

LOTTO: On June 6 numbers drawn were 5, 18, 20, 24. Jackpot not won.

13 patrons matched 3 numbers receive €30. Jackpot for draw on June 13 will be €5,900. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club. With activity likely to recommence on the fields over the next few weeks we need people’s support to maintain our facilities in Lewis Road. We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online by following via Clubforce.

DR CROKES SHOP: You can now shop worldwide on our online shop.

Fossa GAA A NIGHT WITH LEGENDS: July 5. Anyone needing tickets or who wants to advertise their business on the Night of Legends events programme please ring/ text James on 086 8151852, Dermot 086 8413190 or any a Night with Legends committee member. Tickets at €25 each and ads at €100 each.

SENIORS: Division 4 County League Round 8 - Fossa 0-17 Beale 0-5. A dominant Fossa team put in their best performance of the season so far, with a brilliant display by the whole team from the ever-green Fintan Coffey to Darren Ryan, Harry Buckley, Cian Doyle and the outstanding Tadgh O’Shea (0-11) well done to both players and management next up away to Cromane next Sunday time TBC. Division 6 Round 8 - Fossa 1-8 Firies 1-11. Fossa goal scorer Richard Wallace.

PAUL NAGLE: Well done to Paul Nagle and Craig Breen on their 2nd place finish in Rally Italian Sardegna in Italy.

FOSSA U11 BOYS: Go Games. The lads put in a great performance and showed tremendous effort and teamwork. Keep it up and looking forward to more of the same in the next game.

Listry GAA LOTTO: Numbers drawn 2, 9, 20, 22. €100: Dio Buckley, Rockfield. €50 x 2: Bernard Murphy, Meadowvale. Breda Nugent, Shrone. €25 x 2: Dan Dwyer, Ballytrasna. John and Margaret Lehane.

Next Sunday Jackpot €4,050.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2: Well done to our senior team last Sunday against Glenbeigh/ Glencar in Round 8. Listry 0-12 Glenbeigh 1-7. Listry v Beaufort in Round 9 in Beaufort on June 11 at 7pm.

JUVENILES UPDATE: U11s played Fossa on Thursday and U9s played Na Gaeil on Sunday morning in their respective Go Games leagues. Both fixtures were played in Allman Park.

FIXTURES: Keel/Listry U13s are away to John Mitchels on Sunday next June 12 in Phase 2 Rd 3 of the Lee Strand County League. B team plays at 5.30. A team plays at 7.00.

Glenflesk GAA LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk Lotto.

Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Monday, June 13. Jackpot will be €7,800. Draw will be a little later at 10pm as the Graveyard mass is on that night also. Tickets can be handed in from 9pm. Thank you to all who support our lotto and to our sellers.

THE FLESK FEST: “The Flesk Fest” returns on Saturday, July 16, mark it in your diary!

O’DONOGHUES BARRADUFF: We are pleased to continue our support of Glenflesk GAA. We were delighted to be able to nominate Glenflesk GAA for this year’s Inver leading lights community in-

itiative. Wishing all Glenflesk GAA men’s, ladies and underage team’s the very best for the season ahead from all at O’Donoghues Barraduff. Thanks to Mike (O’Donoghues Barraduff) and Inver for kindly nominating Glenflesk GAA for this years Leading Lights Initiative.

COUNTY LEAGUE: Division 3 Round 8 Glenflesk 2–17 Currow 0–11.

U13 COUNTY LEAGUE: Glenflesk 5–6 Castlegregory 4–11. Glenflesk and Castlegregory produced an entertaining game which the visitors just about did enough to win. Glenflesk got off to the quicker start with Liam McCarthy and Stephen Shine both scoring superb goals. Ryan Lucey also made some great saves as the West Kerry side slowly got back into the game. Glenflesk continued to fight hard in the second half, but Castlegregory got the last five points, to win by 2 at the end. Tough luck to the team tonight, but the performance suggests that they will back to winning very soon.

Beaufort GAA SYMPATHY: The parish and beyond were saddened with the passing of Angela McGrath on Friday. Angela was involved in many community organisations in the parish. She was a great Beaufort GAA Club volunteer and supporter.

We extend our sympathy to her husband Jack, her children, grandchildren, extended families and friends. May she rest in peace.

FIXTURES: Beaufort senior men home to Listry, Sat 11 at 7pm in Round 9, Div 2, Co League. Junior team home Castleisland Desmonds, Sunday, 12 at 2pm, Round 9, Div 6, Co League.

RESULTS: Senior Co League, Division 2, Round 8 Beaufort 1-9 Templenoe 1-11.

Division 6, Round 8 Beaufort 6-14 St Michael’s/Foilmore 2-10.

LOTTO: The next lotto draw for a jackpot of €8,200 will be on Sunday, June 19. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto. It is the main fundraiser for the day to day running of the club.

GOLF: Beaufort Golf Classic was held on Friday, May 27 in Beaufort Golf Club.

It was a great success again this year.

Thank you to all the teams playing and non-playing, to the tee box Sponsors and main Sponsor MF Decorating.

Thanks to the organising committee who worked hard to ensure the day was a success. Results - Kieran Tangney Team (Kieran Tangney, Colin Moriarty & Padraig Sweeney) 88 pts. Tony Ladden Team (Michael A. Ladder, Aidan Spillane & William O'Shea) 84 pts. Gérard P Hartnett Team (Ger Hartnett, Padraig Hartnett & Kevin O'Brien) 83 pts. O'Sullivan Lawlor & Co. Team (Donal G. O'Sullivan, Padraig O'Sullivan & Pat O'Donnell) 83 pts. Longest Drive: Rosie Lane. Nearest the Pin: Christy O'Mahony.

GOOD LUCK to Josh Coffey, Darragh

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East Kerry GAA TWO TEACHER CREDIT UNION COMPETITION: Two Teacher primary schools competition took place over the last two weeks. Teams took part from Kerry and Cork primary schools support by the credit union. The format was six team tournament with top two teams reaching the semi finals. The standard of football was excellent with all boys and girls enjoying the experience. Eddie Walsh (Rathmore) was the man in the middle for all games. Meentogues NS defeated Fybough NS in a superb final. The skill levels on show were a credit to all teachers efforts preparing the teams in such a brillant manner. Conn Deally acccepted the cup for a well drilled Meentogues NS outfit before a large vocal attendance in Barraduff Community field.

SYMPATHIES: We extend our sympathies to families of Kathleen Donnelly RIP Gneeveguilla, John McSweeney RIP Currow, Ger Curtin RIP Brosna, Ned O’Shea RIP Killarney/Tralee, Angela McGrath RIP Beaufort, Maureen Savage RIP BallyMacelligottet. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday next, May 30th where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local 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.

AGM: Please note that the postponed 2021 AGM will be held on Wednesday, June 15 at 7pm in the clubhouse. Only club members from 2021 and 2022 may attend.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Division 2 Round 8 - Milltown/Castlemaine 1-09 Castleisland Desmonds 0-12. A late late show in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park on Friday evening as despite being six points down after 55 minutes, 1-03 on the trot from our lads with Sean Hogan landing a crucial goal seen Milltown/Castlemaine 'A' take a share of the spoils from the encounter which keeps them in the 3rd and final promotion place on 11 points with three rounds to go. In Round 9 on Sunday next, June 12, Milltown/Castlemaine 'A' will be on the road as they travel to take on John Mitchels at 2pm in Ballyseedy.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Division 6 Cup, Phase 2 Round 1 - Milltown/Castlemaine 'B' 0-05 Rathmore 'B' 1-12.

RUGBY: The Killarney RFC U16 girls team who received their Munster League and Cup medals from Ireland international Ciara Griffin.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: President Junior Finnegans prize to Ladies. 1 Mary Lyons (34) 66, 2 Breda Duggan (27) 68, Bg Anne Moynihan Rudden 74, 3 Miriam Mcfarlane (29) 69 B9, 4 Winnie Ryan (22) 69 B9, 5 Mary O Rourke (25) 69 B9, 6 Maureen Creedon (16) 70 B9, 7 Muireann O Farrell (18) 70 B9, 8 Amy Arthur (5) 70 B9, 9 Margaret Campion (7) 71 B9, 10 Eileen Sugrue (40) 71. Front 9 Mary O Neill (25) 33.5. Back 9 Chan Martin (17) 33.5. Past President Mary Geaney (15) 77.

FIXTURE: Tralee Exchange sponsored

by Cross Refrigeration.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men) RESULTS: 18 hole singles v par. Killeen course. Presidents Prize. June 3-5. 1st Dan Quirke (13) 7up, 2nd James Ormonde (7) 4up, Best Gross Donal Considine (1) 70, 3rd Tadhg Moynihan (19) 4up, 4th Enda Murphy (14) 4up, 5th Cillian O'Regan (15) 4up, 6th Jason Arthur (3) 3up, 7th John P Murphy (24) 3up, 8th Joseph Sheehan (6) 3up. Category 1 - 1st Padraig Sheahan (10) 2up. Category 2 - 1st Sean Walsh (14) 3up. Category 3 - 1st Peter Brunner (18) 2up. Category 4 - 1st Michael Spogler (23) 2up.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: President Mike Casey's prize to the Ladies 9 & 18 hole single stapleford qualifying competition. A wonderful evening was had at President Mike Casey’s prize giving on Sunday. Also great golf was played on Saturday in the President’s prize to the Ladies. The winner was Betty O’Farrell. 18 Hole competition runner ups were: 2nd Eileen Fleming 36 points, 3rd Sarah Scanlon 36 points, 4th Kaye Cremin 36 points.

9 hole competition winners: 1st Mona Looney 15 points, 2nd Eileen O’Riordan 15 points, Front 9 winner was Therese O’Keeffe and Back 9 winner was Bridie Doyle. Well done everyone and a special

thanks to President Mike Casey. Eileen Casey President Mike Casey’s wife was also given a presentation by Lady Captain Breda O’Farrell on the night.

RESULTS: May 27/28. 1st Margaret O'Donoghue 27 points, 2nd Therese O'Keeffe 26 points. Well done.

COMPETITIONS: 9 & 18 hole Single Stapleford qualifying competition on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. Tee times Friday 10.30am - 11am and Saturday 2-2.30pm. Enter via the ClubV1 app.

All members welcome.

MIXED SCRAMBLE: Mixed Scramble for Members & Guests on Friday, June 18 sponsored by the Men’s club. Names to be in by 6pm for 6.30pm start.

CHALLENGE CUP: Best of luck to the Ladies taking part in the Challenge Cup tomorrow Saturday, June 11.

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

All members welcome.

Ross Golf Club (Men) RESULT: On Sunday, June 5 our President Michael J Casey held his President's Prize. There was a very large turnout for this prestigious prize and the scoring was very intense. The course is in fantastic condition and this was reflected in the top quality golf performances on the day. We also had a very enjoyable and entertaining evening at the President's Dinner on Sunday night in the Clubhouse. This was very well attended with great food, good craic and plenty of good company. The winners were: 1 John Cuskelly (14) 41, 2 Donie Broderick (18) 41, 3 Denis Casey (20) 41, 4 Michael J O'Connor (10) 39, 5 Jeremiah Keating (27) 39, 6 Ger Flynn (16) 39, 7 Jimmie Smith (18) 38. Division 1 Shane Dennehy.

Division 2 Dermot O'Connor. Division 3 Anthony O'Mahony. Past President Terence Mulcahy. Senior Prize Donal Doherty. Front Nine Oliver Butler. Back Nine Michael J O'Sullivan.

FRIDAY EVENING SCRAMBLE: On Friday, June 3 we held a 10 hole mixed scramble. The winning team was Mike

Casey, Susan Shorten, John Ivory, Cathriona Shanahan.

FIXTURES: On Friday, June 10 we will hold a 10 hole mixed scramble with a shotgun start at 6.30pm. Please put your name on the entry sheet in the Clubhouse or notify the Clubhouse before 6pm on Friday. Any entries after 6pm will not be guaranteed a game. On Sat, June 11/Sun, June 12 we will hold a Club Sponsored stableford competition. For Saturday participants the usual process applies to booking tee times on the sheet in the Clubhouse, sign-in and score entry. For Sunday tee times please note that the online entry will be available from 7pm on Thursday.

SYMPATHY: We offer our sympathy to Ross GC member, Johnny Brosnan and Family on the recent death of his mother in law, Mary Courtney.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: June 4 - Sponsor Miss Designer Golf. Overall Winner: Grainne McShortall (18) 34 pts. Division 1 Winner: Marian Kerrisk (26) 34 pts. Division 2 Winner: Eimear McShortall (48) 34 pts. Congratulations to the Ladies Minor Team who beat Dooks and who now meet Partnasilla in the next round.

FIXTURES: June 11/12. Waste Mac Management. 18 Hole Stableford.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men) RESULTS: May 28/29. Stableford. Play in Pink. Sponsored by Hayfield Cottage.

1st Captain Michael Barry (13) 41 pts, 2nd Conor O'Sullivan (11) 40 pts, 3rd Paul Kelliher (14) 36 pts FIXTURES: June 11/12 - Stableford - Gap of Dunloe Industries Sponsor - Chose of Yellow or White Tees. Open Fridays Single Stableford (open to ladies and gents) sponsored by Cliffords Groundcare Ltd will continue on Friday, June 10.

Castlerosse Ladies Golf Club GET INTO GOLF 2022: All the ladies continue to enjoy the Get Into Golf Pro-

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SPORT NOTES gramme at the Castlerosse Golf Club, as this week progressing to play ‘Scramble’ on the course. Lessons continue every Monday evenings at 7pm.

SOCIAL GOLF: Wednesdays (blocked off tee times) 12pm-1pm. Sign in on BRS. Draw for partners and times on Tuesday evening. All members welcome.

LESSONS: Always time to refresh the golf swing. Lessons Wednesday 11-12 noon. Saturday 10.30-11.30am. Members and non members welcome.

RESULTS: Castlerosse Hotel Sponsored Competition - 18 Hole. 1st Brid Ui Scanaill, (46)39pts, 2nd Nora Long (45) 35pts. 9 Hole - 1st Una Moroney (11) 20pts. Well done ladies.

FORTHCOMING COMPETITION: 9 Hole Mixed Scramble Tuesday evenings.

Open to members and non-members.

Draw for partners at 6pm sharp. Sign in at clubhouse before 6pm or sign in on BRS (tee times do not apply). Results from last week’s competition: Pairs Scramble - Marie O’Brien & Daniel Shine.

Round 1 Australian Spoons - Greenstones Stableford - 18 Hole Teams of 2 players. Fri 10/Sun 12 June. Sign in on BRS.

Maine Valley Members Golf Club LADIES RESULTS: Results 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Mulvihill's Pharmacy - 1. Emma Daly (25) 39 pts (B9).

2.Erina MacSweeney (33) 39 pts. 12 Hole re-entry Month of May sponsored by The Club - 1. Joanne Brosnan (35.8/37) 28 pts (B6). 2. Cait O'Leary (20.6/22) 28 pts. 3. Anne M. Foley (37.5/39) 27 pts. Ladybirds 12 Hole Stableford: 1. Carmel Daly (48) 27 pts (CB). 2. Erina Mac Sweeney (35) 27 pts.

SINGLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Entries are now being taken for the Singles Club Championship sponsored by The Castle Inn, Castlemaine. Names to be in by Thursday, June 16 for draw. Entry Sheet on Notice Board.

FIXTURE: Ladies Open Day. 18 Hole Singles Stableford sponsored by FEXCO takes place on Wednesday, June 29. Ring Pro Shop 066 9761979 for tee times.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club NATIONAL MATCHPLAY: Not to be for either Damien Fleming or John McGrath in Douglas last weekend. Damien did make a winning start to his defence of the Mens title with a 5&4 win over Listowel’s Jake Shine on Saturday but lost in Round 2 to Larkspur Park’s James Cleary by 2&1. John lost out by 4&3 to Meath’s Eamon Gibney in Round 1 meanwhile.

JUNE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND DRAWS: Sunday (Fourball Betterball) - First Nett: Noel Moynihan & Niall O'Loughlin 37, Gross: Gearoid Cronin & Sean O'Brien 47 and Second Nett: Sean Ashe & John Murphy 39½. Monday (Fourball Betterball) - First Nett: Noel

on the weekend of June 25th and 26th.

The club are also fielding relay teams at the County finals which were selected from a number of highly competitive trials. We will also have representatives at the long jump and the high jump. Great to see so many competing in the tiny tots race, the future of athletics in Spa Muckross is strong! Congratulations to those who have qualified for the County competition. Maureen will be in contact in the coming weeks with regards to training.

ATHLETICS: At the Spa Muckross presentation of prizes for the National Community Games were Madie Wilson Walker, Ciara O'Sullivan, Anna O'Shea, Ella Cremin, Ian Coffey and Jordan Lee.

Moynihan & Dan Kiely 36 Gross: Gearóid Cronin & Sean Ashe 45 and Second Nett: Sean O'Brien & John Murphy 39½ and Hole-In-Ones: Gearoid Cronin (13th Hole) and Sean O'Brien (18th Hole).

BOB CASEY: The final round is in Newmarket on Tuesday night next June 14.

Anyone interested in playing is asked to contact John McGrath and Kieran Fitzpatrick regarding same.

NATIONAL STROKEPLAY QUALIFIERS: Best wishes to those from the club heading to Listowel on Sundays for these. A reminder that as per County Board regulations, players must check in 15 minutes beforehand and dress code must be worn.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Two great club stalwarts of the past in Eddie O’Brien and Patsy Flaherty celebrated their birthdays in the past week. The club extends its best wishes to both of them at the current time.

Killarney Valley AC MUNSTER: The Munster Senior & Master T&F Championships took place last Monday in MTU Track in Cork. In the Masters, Alan Delaney received a Championship Best and Gold in the M40 High Jump with 1.75m. Derek Pyne came 2nd in the M40 400m and Michael Murphy came 1st in the M55 100m. In the Seniors, Sarah Leahy had a Championship Best and Gold in the 200m with a time of 24.39 sec. Sarah also came 2nd in the 100m with a time of 11.80sec. Jack O’Leary came 2nd in the 800m with a PB of 1min56.25 secs. Sam Griffin was 3rd in the Long Jump with a jump of 6.26m. Brendan Ash had a PB in the 100m with 12.28 secs and a PB in the 200m with 25.10 secs. Darragh O’Leary came 4th in the Senior 5K with 16.43.

Karl McCarthy came 6th in the Senior 400m. Madie Wilson-Walker came 6th in the Senior Long Jump. Congrats and well done to all!

RAFFLE: We are thrilled to be one of the beneficiaries from the raffle of the 1982 Classic Toyota Starlet beautifully restored by the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club. Tickets can be bought on our website or in person by contacting any committee member and the raffle will take place on November 24.

CAMP: Our Summer Multi-activity camp is booking up fast so don’t miss out! Go to our website to book.

INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries.

Muckross Rowing Club CARLOW: Our thanks to everyone at Carlow Rowing Club for a fantastic weekend of racing. Muckross rowers were busy racing along the river barrow from Saturday morning till Sunday evening. With a total of 38 crew taking part from Junior 14 to Masters, Muckross crews made their mark with a total of 17 wins. Big thank you to our coaches and parents who travelled and supervised our junior rowers for the weekend.

It wouldn’t have been possible without their support. Also thanks to Seán Daly who towed our boat trailer. Nevertheless, thanks to our rowers who behaved extremely well and did the club proud.

Spa Muckross Community Games THANK YOU: We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to the Spa Muckross athletics in the Killarney Valley Arena. We were amazed and delighted at the number of entries.

A special thanks to all of those who volunteered to make the night a success.

The evening commenced with an award presentation recognising those who represented the club or were supposed to represent the club for Kerry at the national competition in 2020 and 2021.

Thanks to Jordan Lee and Madie Wilson Walker who presented the athletes with their awards. Anna O'Shea represented Kerry in the 2021 games in the shot putt, Ciara O'Sullivan qualified in the 50m freestyle in 2020, Ella Cremin in the 50m backstroke and Ian Coffey in the 50m freestyle both in the 2021 games.

Oisin Lynch (athletics), TJ O'Sullivan (pitch & putt) and Daire O'Brien (recitation) also represented the club at National level but were unable to attend.

The racing started after the presentation and proved to be highly exciting with a number of close finishes at all ages with 1st and 2nd place athletes now going on the represent the club at the County finals. These will be held in Castleisland

Kerry CCÉ FLEADH CHEOIL CHIARRAÍ 2022 will commence on Friday, June 10 with our Céilí 9.30pm to 12.30am at Dúchas Comhaltas Centre, MTU, Tralee. Music

by Uí Bhriain. Weekend 1 of competitions commence on Sat 11 & Sun 12. Set, Céilí, and Sean-Nós Dancing Competitions. Weekend 2 of competitions 18 & 19. Solo competitions, Céilí Band and Grupaí Cheoil. Aifreann Gaelach 9.30am at St Johns Church, Tralee. Traditional Music Street Entertainment Competition Sat 11 for U12 and Sat 18 for U18 at The Mall, Tralee. Closing date for U12 - June 8 closing date for U18 – June 15.

Tralee businesses are invited to take part in our Window Display Competition which begins on Friday and runs to June 19. Judging will take place on the June 11/12. Traditional Singers Club, Thurs June 16 at 9pm Na Gaeil GAA Club, Killeen Road, Tralee. All singers and storytellers welcome.

INFO: For more information on any of the events go to kerrycomhaltas.ie, KerryCCÉ Facebook or email prokerrycce@ gmail.com. Ádh mór do gach duine a ghlac páirt.

Milltown Listry Comhaltas FÉILE LUGHNASADH: Milltown Festival, July ’22. The preparations continue for the free, family friendly festival coming your way from July 28 to August 1. This festival of craic, ceoil and culture will feature a full program of events, headlined by Sharon Shannon on the gig rig.

To help with preparations, the Milltown Listry Comhaltas branch who are hosting the event invite you to a table quiz in Larkin’s Bar, Milltown, on June 17 at 8, with teams of 4 at €40 per table.

“Our quizzes are always a great night out, with plenty spot prizes and novelty rounds”, said organizer Owen O’Shea.

“Come along with a team or on your own and we’ll sort you out”, added treasurer Vincent Prendergast. “All funds raised will help stage a full program of events over the five days in July/August, so it’s win-win for everyone.” The festival program will be launched shortly, so look out for the announcement of top trad entertainers who’ll be coming to Milltown this summer. Congratulations to the winners of the Faha Court quiz, Craig Elliot and Aisling Prendergast, with Carmel and Noel Kennedy.

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