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"Don't shut Main Street" plead town retailers Killarney town retailers - left frustrated and angry after large crowds turned the town into chaos last weekend - are pleading with the Council to keep Main St open for fear of repeat behaviour over the summer months. | By Michelle Crean Some retailers were forced to close early on Saturday, and again on Sunday, as their doorways in Punkett St and other areas of town were blocked by the groups who were drinking on the street while others sat on shop window sills drinking, singing and dancing in the streets into the early hours of the morning. In the aftermath rubbish was left strewn all over the town - which was later cleaned up by Kerry Council Council (KCC) staff.

With plans for Main Street to be pedestrianised at the weekends throughout July and August, Killarney Town Centre Retail Action Group, which has 30 members, have said that they've written to the Council to plead with them to cancel plans as they fear a continuation of the anti-social behaviour every weekend.

"Main St is the main artery of our town," William Sheahan, of Sheahan’s Pharmacy, told the Killarney Advertiser. "We

Gig sells out in just four minutes!

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PLEA: Killarney Town Centre Retail Action Group are pleading with the Council not to pedestrianise Main St at the weekends over the summer months. Photo: Michelle Crean

want Kerry County Council to listen and back us."

Denis O’Neill, from O’Neill's Fishing Tackle on Plunkett St, said he had to let his staff go home early on Saturday and Sunday due to the crowds gathered outside the door of his shop.

"It completely inhibited my ability to trade. For my staff it wasn't a safe environment as the crowd was getting too big."

William added that the only reason the town didn’t hit national headlines was because the spotlight was on similar scenes on South William Street in Dublin.

"We fear if they [Kerry County Council] close Main St that it could become permanent, that there'll be repeat incidents similar to last summer and last weekend on Plunkett St and it'll drive more locals and certain types of businesses out of

town and the town centre will only trade for the summer months. We want Killarney town to be a safe friendly place for both locals and tourists. The gardai are doing the best they can.”

They added that Killarney did an exemplary job last summer containing COVID and now there’s a fear that cases could be brought from Limerick into town. "We want people to leave Killarney thinking what a great job Killarney did in protecting us given the current pandemic and last weekend certainly did not reflect that." They also said that they didn't recognise any locals in the crowds." Locals wouldn't do this," William added. They added that "plastic glass drinking cannot become the normal for the town" and they want the pubs and rest of hospitality to reopen as soon as possible, as it's a "controlled environment".

Taking place on Saturday, June 26 in The Gleneagle INEC the stellar lineup includes Irish music legend Christy Moore, singer-songwriter Susan O’Neill, traditional singer Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, and performer extraordinaire Jack L. Tickets were not sold individually but instead in pods of six. Each pod was allocated a specific arrival time and a pre-allocated table. Facemasks are required when arriving at and vacating the venue. Doors will open at 6.30pm to allow for staggered arrival times and the concert will begin at 8pm.

Attendees were required to take part in a survey at point of purchase and the data gathered will be supplied to the Department for research purposes. In order to facilitate contract tracing contact details for all attendees will be collected and all attendees will be required to have their smartphone switched on and the HSE COVID App installed.

Community rally to save Alannah's sight | By Michelle Crean The Killorglin community are rallying to help a local family whose little girl is undergoing chemotherapy to help save her sight.

Four-year-old Alannah Foley is facing weekly trips to Dublin after being diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a condition that can cause benign tumours to grow on nerve tissue. In order halt the growth and stop it pressing on her vision her mom Geraldine Dunleavy and dad Andrew Foley are facing weekly trips to Tralee every Thursday to University Hospital Kerry for blood tests followed by a long trip to Dublin each Friday. And facing the cost of travel to Dublin which will last over a year, their

good friend Kevin Sheehan set up the GoFundMe: 'Alannah and Polly's Fight for Sight' page which has so far raised over €12,000 of the €20,000 goal.

At five-months-old Alannah's parents noticed marks on her body called Cafe au Lait stains, indicators of an underlying illness.

After a trip to the GP they were referred to a neurologist in January 2019. And over that summer Alannah started to appear wobbly and dizzy. She was referred to Cork from her GP and two days later had an MRI which was diagnosed as a tumour which had a build up fluid on her brain. After further testing it turned out to be benign and she was fitted with a shunt to drain the fluid away from her brain down through her stomach. "We

were stunned. It meant trips to Dublin every three months for eye exams, then 10 days later MRIs and 10 days after that travelling up for the results," her mom Geraldine told the Killarney Advertiser.

"When she had her last eye exam they felt it was impacting on her eyesight and opted for chemo."

Andrew, a chef, works as the deli manager in Keane's SuperValu in Killorglin and Geraldine works in childcare part-time.

"We're only at the start of it really," she said. "Polly, Alannah's port, got fitted the day of the cyberattack which meant she could not be put on the system in the Mercy Hospital."

The couple, who live in Lynch Heights, head to Dublin every Friday leaving home at 5.30am and it's a late journey home as

GRATEFUL: Parents Geraldine Dunleavy and Andrew Foley, pictured with one-year-old Adam and four-year-old Alannah, are grateful to the community for their support as Alannah undergoes weekly chemotherapy.

they get stuck in evening traffic. With the cost of travel and other expenses, Kevin opted to help out.

Geraldine said they are overwhelmed by the support of the community.

"We're blown away, it's been overwhelming."

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WIN A HOUSE: Barraduff Community Field Organisation fundraiser sub-committee members: Derry Healy, Michael O'Keeffe, Cathy Somers, Linda Dennehy, John Culloty and Rory D'Arcy pictured in the INEC on Sunday evening during the 'Win A Dream Kerry Home' draw.

Lucky local wins dream Barraduff home It has been seven months in the making but it was one lucky local who claimed the top prize - a 3-Bed Detached House in Barraduff | By Michelle Crean Ticket no. 17033 owned by Catriona Moriarty was the winner, chosen on Sunday evening in the ‘Win A Dream Kerry Home’ fundraiser prize draw live streamed on Facebook and the website from the INEC Arena, Killarney.

The MC for the evenings event was Rory D’Arcy, fundraiser committee member.

Committee member, Liam Warren, joined Rory to speak about the history and aims of the Barraduff Community Field Organisation since its inception in 1977. It was then time for the prize draw, with the combined value of all prizes in excess of €300,000. Rory introduced

the independent adjudicating team of Peter Malone, Solicitor, Malone Hegarty Solicitors, and Denis Murphy, Auditor, Moriarty & Murphy Accountants.

It was certainly a night to remember for all prize winners, particularly Catriona Moriarty who will soon be receiving the keys to her new home.

"The Barraduff Community Field Organisation are forever grateful to all who supported this fundraiser, through purchasing of ticket(s) and sponsoring of prizes, to assist us in realising the vision of our local community. This is only the end of the beginning of another chapter!"

Michael O'Keeffe said.

Members of Killarney and District Motor Club paid a fitting tribute to their late colleague Mike Falvey who was laid to rest in Churchtown Cemetery yesterday afternoon (Thursday). Mike passed away last week following a sudden illness.

Mike held many roles in the club and was particularly active if a rally route passed his native Beaufort, Churchtown or Shanera areas.

He is best remembered for his role as a member of the arrowing or stage-set up crew on either the Rally of the Lakes or the Killarney Historic Rally.

With his motto firmly at the forefront of club members’ minds, KDMC gave Mike the send-off he deserved.

Over 50 members of the club lined the road from his father Jerry’s house in Cappaganeen to St Mary’s Church Beaufort.

The road from St Mary’s to his final resting place at Churchtown Cemetery was laid out in the same style as a rally stage, each junction correctly numbered and perfectly arrowed as if Mike had done the job himself. Each location was marshalled by members of the club or neighbouring clubs in recognition of his work as Chief Marshall for the Rally of the Lakes.

His funeral cortege, which was led by his Citroen van, decked in official rally stage

SADNESS: Mike Falvey was one of the most hardworking and dependable volunteers with Killarney and District Motor Club.

set-up door-panels and driven by his brother John, was another tribute to a man who had done so much for the club over the years.

“It was great to see Killarney and District Motor Club come out in force to show their respects to one of the club’s faithful colleagues,” Dermot Healy said.

Mike will be missed by his daughter Chloe, father Jerry, his partner Tanya, brothers John, Diarmuid and Donal, sisters-in-law Siobhán, Máiread and Kelly, nieces, nephew, aunts, cousins, neighbours and many close friends.

Further investigations in to cause of hotel fire The owner of a town centre hotel which went on fire in the early hours of Monday morning - resulting in the evacuation of over 200 guests - says he's heartbroken.

Pat Eviston had reopened the doors of Eviston House on New Street to guests just five days earlier after five months of COVID closures.

25 fire fighters, two fire appliances from Killarney, one from Killorglin, Tralee, and Castleisland, rushed to the hotel at 6.15am as a fire tore through the building.

It had started in a room just off the kitchen on the first floor and spread along the venting and ducting on the second and third floors. There was heavy smoke throughout the hotel and all guests were evacuated safely. The fire was brought under control at approximately 9.30am but fire fighters remained on scene until 3.30pm. "We're just grateful everybody was OK," owner Pat Eviston told the Kil-

INVESTMENT: DV8 have invested €1m to update their store in the Killarney Outlet Centre. Pictured at the reopening on Friday morning last were staff members: Clodagh McCarthy (Store Manager), Lorraine McGough (Assistant Manager), Anuka Altanson and Sarah Murphy. Photo: Don MacMonagle

larney Advertiser. "It's heart-breaking.

It's very upsetting for everybody; all the people who work there. We're trying to keep as many as we can employed." He added that further investigations have to take place to establish the cause of the fire and they have no idea yet when they'll reopen. "It's still too early to know.

Everything is still up in the air. More inspections have to be done. We're just grateful everybody was OK, that's all we can take from it. We were helped by other hotels and we're extremely grateful to them and the fire fighters, and for all the messages of support and offers of help from lots of different people."

€1m upgrade for Killarney store A popular Killarney fashion shop, which reopened last week, securing up to 15 jobs, has had a facelift after a €1 million investment.

Leading fashion retailer DV8, which has a network of over 50 stores across Ireland, reopened its 4,000 square feet store in the Killarney Outlet Centre.

And customers admired the new look.

DV8 sells over 40 top fashion clothing brands as well as footwear and accessories in its stores and online at

www.dv8fashion.com. The hip fashion house is well-known for its uber cool shop interiors and has dedicated customers across Ireland and the UK. “We are delighted to be reopening our new store in Killarney and confident it will compliment the existing retail offering in the town, with DV8’s unique range of male and female clothing and footwear," David Scott from DV8 said.

“We think local shoppers will enjoy the DV8 experience, including the top fashion brands and excellent customer service.”

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Pieta House benefits from beauty workshops | By Michelle Crean A local make-up artist has been "blown away" by the incredible support for her most recent fundraiser.

TEA TIME: Nora Murphy, Mary Lehane and Betty Carmody, drinking a cuppa as they raise awareness about this year's Virtual Tea for Motor Neurone Disease which takes place on June 21.

Go on...put the kettle on to help a good cause!

Annette O’Brien hosted an online beauty workshop to raise funds for Pieta House.

She has since presented a total of €5,424 raised over two years, to Con O'Connor, Funding & Advocacy Coordinator South West, Pieta House.

Last year during lockdown she set up an online make-up tutorial class for Pieta House raising a total of €2,400.

This year she wanted to raise money again and did so by joining forces with two fellow Cork ladies, a hair expert, Audrey Cashman from Upstyle Junkie and Skin Expert Sherna Malone, and they raised €3,024.

"We filmed hair, make-up and skincare tutorials and made them available to anyone who donated €15 to Pieta House,"

Annette told the Killarney Advertiser.

"All proceeds from ticket sales went to the charity. The tutorials went live on May 8 which coincided with the Darkness Into Light walk. I also did the walk that morning."

She explained that she feels Pieta House is an amazing charity, especially during this pandemic.

"The support they offer for anyone who needs it is life-changing. I have close friends who have lost loved ones and I see the amount of work Pieta House does for families after someone passes away through suicide. When it affects some of your friends, it's nice then to give something back to charity even if it's through your work. I am blown away by the donations and support. I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and hope you enjoyed the beauty tutorials. A very special thank you to both Audrey and Sherna who gave their free time to do this also."

June 21 is Global Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Awareness Day and one local group is calling for participants to get involved. | By Michelle Crean Christy Lehane, Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone and Ambassador for the IMNDA, will take part in the Virtual Tea for MND fundraiser and awareness event.

"We never thought this time last year that 12 months later we would be doing Virtual Tea for MND," Christy told the Killarney Advertiser.

"In these COVID times our fundraising efforts have all ceased, but sadly there is no slowing down of Motor Neurone Disease. Providing the support and services to our Motor Neurone sufferers is now more important than ever before. I am now appealing to all you good people and friends who have supported us in the past to please hear my plea. I myself will drink Virtual Tea for MND again this year. So go on, put on the kettle and take out the china tea pot and get family and friends around to the garden for a brew and a catchup for a great cause. If you do not feel comfortable with having people around, you can go very modern and go

Zooming and encourage your friends to do so also. I am aware that some of our MND sufferers are themselves organising Virtual Tea Drinking get togethers."

Participating SuperValu stores are on board again this year providing tea bags etc. to raise awareness of MND, and staff will be asking shoppers for donations for the IMNDA starting on June 7 to 21.

"I seldom seek donations and financial support, but perhaps in these COVID times when our need is greatest you might be moved to help us."

Every year MND Associations across the globe mark June 21 as a special day of recognition where the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations across the world undertake a range of activities to raise awareness and keep focused on the search for the cause, treatment and eventual cure for this terrible disease.

You can donate to www.imnda.ie or if you can contact Christy Lehane Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone and Ambassador for the IMNDA on 087 9671011.

DONATION: Annette O'Brien presented €5,424 to Con O'Connor, Funding & Advocacy Coordinator South West, Pieta House.

ALL SMILES: It was smiles all round as sixteen-month-old Timmy Donovan from Ballycasheen, Killarney, pictured with his dad Richie and mom Patricia, was finally christened on Saturday last. Photo: Carroll-O’Sullivan

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VISITORS: Claudia Cosme, Andoni Atondo, Marga Wadros, Rebeca Solana, Lorena Girona, Jose Luiscaceres all enjoying a few drinks at Courtneys on their visit to Killarney from Dublin. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

RELAXED: Sinead Griffin, Colleen Breen, Jane Shanahan, and Megan Fitzgerald outside K-Town as they wait to meet up with friends for a meal. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Bank Holiday Monday is a day which will be marked in the history books - as pubs, bars and restaurants reopened up for outdoor dining - after months of COVID closures.

"A huge thanks to our team that stayed with us and were instrumental in developing the back yard," Kate said.

Visitors included Donal, Billy, Breda and Clodagh Shanahan who travelled from Cork on a day trip.

"We're from Cork so it was great to stop somewhere like K-Town and get something to eat. It’s fantastic to get a great meal in Killarney."

Also enjoying K-Town were Sinead Griffin, Colleen Breen, Jane Shanahan, and Megan Fitzgerald who collectively said that it was "great to be back to normality".

"We’re excited to meet up with friends for some food and drinks and to see lovely faces."

All the way from Blarney to Killarney were Derry and Geraldine O’Keefe who stopped by The Laurels.

"It's great to be back in Kerry and Killarney. The atmosphere is what we have been missing all along."

The buzz is back in town as pubs and restaurants reopen | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy There was relief all around and the date is another step back to normality for the country and especially Killarney town.

There was a good atmosphere in various business premises as locals and visitors enjoyed the good weather and a pint or two of their favourite beverage.

Indoor dining will not be available until next month, however that didn't stop many of the pubs and restaurants in Killarney from opening with all the outside gardens, streets and accommodated facilities.

The Killarney Advertiser was out and about and caught up with business owners who said that they were very happy and relieved to be back doing what they

do best.

Brian Murphy of Courtney's Bar said that they were "delighted to be back".

"I'm looking forward to the next phase of reopening," he said.

Niamh Sheahan from Reidys?? added that she's also "delighted" to be reopened and to welcome back her customers and teams.

"We have new food and new cocktail menus."

Sinead Sheahan from the Porterhouse couldn't contain her happiness saying that it was "great to see everyone back and to see a good buzz in town".

Kate O’Leary from The Laurels Pub & Restaurant additionally commented that it was "lovely to be open and see our customers again".

FROM BLARNEY TO KILLARNEY: Derry and Geraldine O’Keefe from Blarney pictured enjoying their drinks at The Laurels. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

HAVING A DRINK: Carly Grace and Kyle Burke outside the Porterhouse enjoying a drink. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

LIFE AND SOUL: Kevin Booth, Niall Kelly, Laura Kelly, Catherine Malone pictured at Reidy's who said it was nice to see the life back in town again.

Photos: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

PROUD: Tadhg Gallivin, Anna Maria Gallivan and Ruby Greene said there was a great to see the buzz around.

"We're so proud of Killarney the way it bounced back so well. It's nice to see all the people around and of course we had to visit Reidy's." Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

NORMALITY: Bernie Kelliher, Niamh O’Donoghue, Kevin Kelliher, Shane Looney, Siobhan Enfield, Nichole Donovan at The Laurels said it was "unreal" to be back to normality. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

BUZZ: Kamilla Fudyma and Sinead Sheahan from the Porterhouse said it was great to see everyone back and to see a good buzz in town. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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Healthcare workers receive gift bags Healthcare heroes at one local hospital were amongst thousands to receive gift bags as a thank you for their hard work during COVID-19.

As part of its 'Healthcare Heroes' campaign, Peter Mark recently made a surprise delivery of the gift bags which he gave to nurses and healthcare staff at Killarney Community Hospital.

'Healthcare Heroes' is a nationwide campaign by Peter Mark to show its appreciation for healthcare workers by donating gift bags with hair and beauty products to local hospitals. Peter Mark has delivered 4,512 bags to local healthcare workers all over Ireland.

The campaign is the brainchild of celebrity stylist Adee Phelan who, at the beginning of lockdown in the UK in March 2020, had an idea that he would like to give something back to the hardworking

staff of the NHS. Following on from the success of the campaign in the UK, Adee teamed up with Peter Mark to bring the campaign to Ireland.

Peter O’Rourke, CEO, Peter Mark said the hairdressing group was keen to get involved and provide support in any way they can.

“It has been a challenging year for everyone but in particular the healthcare workers who are working so hard in extremely challenging circumstances. The 'Healthcare Heroes' campaign is our way of showing our appreciation and saying a small thank you to them for everything that they do.”

GIFTS: Gift bags containing beauty products have been delivered to Killarney Community Hospital healthcare staff from Peter Mark.

CALLOUTS: It was a busy weekend for members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team who had five callouts to attend.

No rest for selfless volunteers | By Michelle Crean

There was no Bank Holiday rest for selfless volunteers over the long weekend as they attended a number of separate calls for help.

A total of 25 members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team were involved in the incidents over a four hour period on Sunday.

At 2.45pm on Sunday, the team was contacted by Aeromed to deal with two incidents in the McGillycuddy’s Reeks.

"The first incident involved a female walker who had sustained a broken ankle near the summit of Strickeen Mountain above the Gap of Dunloe," Colm Burke, PRO Kerry Mountain Rescue Team Team, said.

"Members assisted on scene and the casualty was airlifted to hospital by the R115 Coastguard helicopter."

The second incident involved a female walker who had also sustained a lower leg injury on the ZigZags while descending Cnoc na Toinne towards the Hags Glen.

"The team treated the woman at the scene before stretchering her to Ard na Locha where she was then transferred by team Land Rover to an awaiting ambulance at Lisleibane."

At 6.20pm that evening, the team re-

ceived another call for assistance from Anglesea Garda Station. A male walker in his 30s had dislocated his knee near Lough Fada above Gougane Barra. The team travelled over but were stood down shortly afterwards as R115 successfully evacuated the casualty from the scene.

The callouts concluded at 7.45pm.

Kerry Mountain Rescue were also tasked to assist a man, aged 56, who collapsed while climbing Mount Brandon last Thursday. He later died. They were also called later the same evening to assist with the rescue of a man in his 80s who had become exhausted while climbing Carrauntoohil.

"This brought to five the total number of callouts for the Bank Holiday weekend, which is a reflection of the increase in outdoor activity in the past number of weeks," he said.

"The team would like to remind people to ensure they are properly prepared and equipped for any mountain activity they are partaking in over these summer months. Of particular importance is the wearing of appropriate footwear and clothing, and good route planning and navigation skills. A fully charged mobile phone should be carried at all times, along with food and water, rain gear, suncream, map and compass."

€140,000 of suspected cannabis seized in Kilcummin There's a defibrillator located at the Killarney Court Hotel

Gardaí arrested a man and seized €140,000 of suspected cannabis herb in Kilcummin over the weekend.

As part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the Killarney area, Gardaí from the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit carried out a search of a wooded area in Kilcummin.

During the course of the search Gardaí discovered 13 bags of suspected cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €130,000. A man, aged in his late teens, was arrested at the scene and was brought to Killarney Garda Station where he was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.

A follow-up search was later carried out at house in the area and a further

Often an defibrillator (AED) may be nearer than you think and many of the hotels in Killarney have AEDs on site.

€10,000 of suspected cannabis herb was seized. Gardaí also seized a weighing scales and a small amount of cash.

All of the suspected drugs have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

Did you know that there's one located at the Killarney Court Hotel on the busy approach route from Tralee.

"Last weekend in Cork city centre we were made aware of the successful use of one of the public access AEDs," Kevin O'Leary from Killarney Cardiac Response Unit said.

"It's yet more evidence that providing these devices in key locations can save lives." Find out more by following Michael Linehan Killarney Heartsafe and Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) on social media.

LIFE-SAVING: Naomi Farrell pictured holding the life-saving AED which is located at the Killarney Court Hotel.

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George Griffin from St Brendan's College pictured before Wednesday's English exam.

Darren Counihan student from St Brendan's College said that he was not too worried ahead of the first exam on Wednesday.

Luke Tindall from St Brendan's College said the predicted grades are a good safety measure.

Relief as State exams finally begin Although it was a Leaving Cert like no other - that didn't stop some students from feeling nerves and others relief - as they finally began their State exams on Wednesday morning. | By Michelle Crean and Grigoriy Geniyevskiy After a mix of homeschooling due to the COVID lockdowns, it was a tough final year for the Sixth Years who at times had no idea if they final school exams would even go ahead.

Some have opted for no exams, while others want a mixture of Accredited Grades combined with the option to sit the exams.

And it all began on Wednesday morning as English Paper 1 was first up followed by Home Economics in the afternoon.

tiser after coming out of her first State exam.

"I was nervous at first, but once I started writing it was all good."

Aoife O'Brien from the same school said she was "kind of nervous" but that "it was fine".

"It wasn't too bad."

Stefan Lajdar, also a student in Killarney Community College said it went "alright".

"I finished a bit earlier. I was a bit under pressure before the exam, but it was easy enough. We have a backup with the predicted grades so it was fine."

Principal of Killarney Community College, Stella Loughnane, acknowledged the uniqueness of this year. "This year has been a turbulent and emotional year for this particular Leaving Cert group. Thankfully, all of our students sitting these exams have the security of knowing they already have an accredited grade from their subject teacher and can really try to improve on that when sitting their cho-

sen exams. I think this is of great comfort to students and will ease some of their nerves.The majority of our students have embraced this challenge and chosen to sit their exams."

She added that also this year there are a lot more COVID guidelines from both the Department of Health and the Department of Education that both the school and students must adhere to.

"This year has shown how adaptable our students are, therefore I don't believe they will cause too much fuss. However, like every other year, our students arrived with the age old butterflies in their stomachs but a willingness to begin their exams."

Sean Coffey, Principal of St Brendan's College said it was great to see the exams finally underway.

"It has been the most incredible two years for the students. This is as fair as you can get really. I would say the Sixth Years had a less disruptive year than other students as they had their eye on the prise and could see the finish line in sight."

For Killian O'Brien, a student in St Brendan's College, he said that there was no stress as he headed in.

"I'm grand out, not stressed at all."

George Griffin, also a student in St

Brendan's College was glad to begin the final leg of his school journey and said he too felt grand about it.

"Predictable grades are a good backing to it, it levels out the stress."

His classmate Darren Counihan was "not too worried" about what was ahead of him.

"You can only go up in points, not down thanks to accredited points."

Luke Tindall, also a student in the school said he was alright and "not too stressed" For Adam O'Connor there was some nerves.

"I'm feeling a bit of everything, but mostly stressed," he said. "I'm just waiting to get it done and over with."

In Killarney Community College Oliwia Bielanska spoke to the Killarney Adver-

Happy to get it over and done with was Adam O'Connor from The Sem.

Darragh Doolan was fairly relaxed for his English paper on Wednesday morning.

Bharragh O'Shea from Killarney Community College felt his first exam went pretty well. "I thought it was easy."

Oliwia Bielanska from Killarney Community College said she was nervous but soon settled in to the exam.

Killarney Community College student Stefan Lajdar said it was easy enough once he got going.

Katerina Polyakova and Maryia Casey from Killarney Community College pictured cramming in some last minute revision before Wednesday's Home Ec exam.

Kayleigh O'Connor and Bethany Kelly pictured ahead of their Home Economics exam on Wednesday afternoon.

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Aoife O'Brien student of Killarney Community College said the first exam wasn't too bad.

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Kate makes the U18 Munster Development Squad | By Michelle Crean A young sporty local girl has progressed to the next step for the Munster Development Squad - the first female player from Killarney RFC to do so.

GIG: Kodaline are set to play an acoustic set in the INEC this coming December.

Kodaline to play stripped down Killarney gig One of Ireland's best known bands - who have had their recently released studio album streamed more than 60 million times - as well as reached 100 million YouTube views - are set to come to Killarney. | By Michelle Crean Kodaline will play their first ever stripped down fully acoustic tour on December 4 in the Gleneagle INEC Arena, which is part of a nationwide tour across the country.

And tickets go on sale today (Friday), at 9am from www.inec.ie.

‘One Day At A Time’ is the band’s fourth album, and adds a new chapter to a career that has already encompassed three number 1 albums in Ireland, two Top 5 albums in the UK, and more than a billion streams at Spotify. Kodaline approached the album with a streamlined process that took them back to their roots. The majority of the sessions revolved around the four band members alone in their modest recording space in Dublin, with bassist Jason Boland leading the production side of things.

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In 2019, Kodaline played some of the biggest shows of their career. At home in Dublin they sold-out two huge outdoor shows at St Anne’s Park, while a 10-date UK tour culminated with a packed show at London’s historic Roundhouse. Further afield, they hit festivals including Lollapalooza, Benicàssim and Open’er before becoming the first Irish band to headline the massive NH7 Weekender in Pune, India. Their extensive touring throughout Asia also included a headline set at Monsoon Music Festival in Vietnam plus dates in China, Japan, South Korea, The Phillippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and Singapore.

"We’re excited to do our first ever stripped down fully acoustic tour, it’s something we’ve wanted to do for a long time and something that’s gonna be very special for us. Hope to see you guys there," the band said.

Transition Year student from St Brigid's Presentation Secondary School, Kate Donoghue, was introduced to rugby during her PE class in TY and moved on to participate with Killarney RFC. Kate is the first female player to progress through this pathway through the club and school.

She will now train over the summer with the Munster squad U18 in preparation for the Inter Provisional competitions in late August. Her school this week congratualted her amazing achievement as well as Killarney RFC. “Killarney RFC would like to congratulate Kate on progressing onto the next stage," Liam Murphy said.

"Kate will now train over the summer with Munster Rugby in preparation for the Inter Pro competitions. Kate is the

NEXT LEVEL: Kate Donoghue has made the U18 Munster Development Squad.

first female player to progress through the Killarney RFC pathway and we at the club are very proud of her achievements. This is a historic occasion for the club and a result of the phenomenal work gone into developing girls rugby to date at KRFC. We now field teams at U14, U16 and U18 as well as having many girls play rugby at Minis to U12. It’s wonderful to see Kate progressing and is a wonderful role model for the younger players of the club.”

Laura's new look for Leaving Cert Rathmore's Laura Cronin headed into her Leaving Cert exams this week with a whole new look after transforming her hairstyle for charity.

Laura, daughter of Una and Donal from Rathbeg, cut 14 inches off her hair for The Rapunzel Foundation.

As her long locks didn't get cut over the last year Laura decided to get a good chop in Katelynn's Hair Design in Rathmore instead, and use the left over hair to create wigs for sick children.

"I thought, rather than trim it I'd cut a lot off," Laura, who hopes to study pharmacy in college, told the Killarney Advertiser. "I wanted to cut off a lot of it, I was sick of long hair. I said that if there'd be enough I'd donate it as it'd be a shame to see it on the floor."

Laura said that hopefully it can make a child happy if it allows them to receive a specially made wig for their First Holy Communion, or a similar occasion.

"I'd encourage anyone who has long hair to think about what they could do with it."

NEW LOOK: Laura Cronin, who is currently sitting her Leaving Cert, cut 14 inches off her hair for The Rapunzel Foundation.

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Renowned chef to host men’s charity cookery demo To celebrate International Men’s Health Week, cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry has organised a live cookery demonstration with renowned chef, Mark Doe.

MEGA DRAW: A fundraising committee for Boherbue National School are raffling a Killarney house to raise funds for their school. Pictured are: Killarney parish priest Fr Jim Lenihan (Past Pupil), Marie Casey (Principal) and Killarney Garda Eddie Walsh (Past Pupil).

Another Killarney dream house up for grabs!

Raffling a house is a very popular way to raise some much needed funding and this week Boherbue National School launched their campaign. | By Michelle Crean They have a brand-new A-Rated house, worth €355,000 in Sailin Rae (Sailin Ro), Park Road, Killarney - and the lucky winner will be selected during a raffle on New Year’s Eve next.

Funds raised will go towards much needed facilities in their school.

Tickets are €100, and as well as the top prize of a house there will also be cash prizes up for grabs in monthly draws leading up to the grand draw on New Year’s Eve. An early bird draw for €10,000 will take place on Friday, June 25.

By purchasing your tickets before midnight on June 24 you will automatically have seven opportunities to win a prize

between June and December.

Killarney priest Fr Jim Lenihan and Garda Eddie Walsh, who are both from Boherbue, are helping the committee with the campaign.

"We're delighted to have a quality house built by Wrightwood Developments to raffle as our main prize," Principal of Boherbue National School, Marie Casey, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We'd ask for the public's support over the coming weeks and months to help us reach our target for the school."

Tickets are available online at: www. winyourdreamhouseinkillarney.com or by contacting the school at 029 76141 or email office@boherbuens.ie.

It takes place on Tuesday next, June 15.

Open to all men dealing with cancer, the free Zoom cook-along event will take place from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, where the famous Just Cooking cookery school founder will share some of his expertise with participants.

Mark has chosen a simple marinated chicken in pitta bread with wedges and coleslaw as his dish of choice for the evening, and will be taking participants through the steps to create their very own meal via this live cook-along event.

“We wanted to do something special to mark International Men’s Health Week and we are honoured that Mark has agreed to come on board to host this exciting event,” Recovery Haven manager Siobhan MacSweeney said.

“The free event is open to all men who are dealing with cancer, not just our own

CHARITY COOK-ALONG: Chef Mark Doe will host a charity cook-along next week.

clients, so we are encouraging as many men as possible to sign up for what promises to be a great, fun evening.”

Anyone interested in taking part is required to register in advance by phoning Recovery Haven Kerry on 066 7192122.

Once registered you will receive a Zoom link to join the cook-along on the evening as well as the list of ingredients you will need.

BABY'S BIG DAY: Baby Casey Anthony Kearns, pictured on his christening day at Kilcummin Parish Church with his dad Aidan, mom Pauline, sisters Sophie and Jessie Mai, and Fr Niall Howard. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

Darren completes epic run for Crumlin | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy A senior player and coach with Killarney Athletic has completed an epic challenge for Crumlin Children's Hospital.

RUN: Darren O'Sullivan ran four miles every four hours for 48 hours to raise funds for Crumlin Children's Hospital.

Darren O'Sullivan ran four miles every four hours for 48 hours over the long weekend to raise the funds.

He completed his final run from Port Road and made his way onto Countess Road and Rookery Road before finishing

by Woodlawn Road. Darren started his run on Saturday at 4pm and completed his run on Monday at 4pm - and has

raised a total of €953.

Darren said that he was raising money for the Children's Health Foundation Crumlin as it is close to his heart because he has seen them help so many children and their families.

Darren had been training for three weeks to be able to complete the run.

"Getting up in the morning and starting the run was the hardest part," he said.

"I would like to thank Killarney Athletic for supporting me. Thank you to those who donated and I was also thinking of doing something similar next year, I'd love to do it again."

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When a teen in rural India discovers a life-changing passion for skateboarding, she faces a rough road as she follows her dream to compete. Skater Girl is a coming-of-age story about courage, confidence, and the lasting effects of forging your own path. Prerna (Rachel Saanchita Gupta, in her debut role) is a native kid who lives a life tied by custom and loyalty to her parents in a secluded village in Rajasthan,

India. However, when Jessica (Amy Maghera), a London-bred advertising executive, arrives in the village to learn the ropes, everything changes.

The kids get enamored with the sport and begin skating through the village, causing havoc with everything and everyone in their path.

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to survive without becoming what the world around him expects him to be.

They say boys don't cry.

But Finn's seen his Da do it when he thinks no one's looking, so that's not true.

And isn't it OK to be sad when bad things happen?

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Maroon 5 Jordi Jordi is the upcoming seventh studio album by American band Maroon 5 and it will be released today (Friday) through 222/Interscope Records. Jordan Feldstein, the band's late manager, died in 2017 of a heart attack, and this album is titled after him. In the years thereafter, Maroon 5 has paid a number of tributes to Feldstein, including the 2019 track 'Memories'.

The album features guest appearances from Megan Thee Stallion, Blackbear, Stevie Nicks, Bantu, H.E.R, late rappers Juice Wrld and Nipsey Hussle, and YG. The deluxe edition of the album features additional guest appearances

'Boys Don't Cry' is a novel written

by Fíona Scarlett who was awarded the Denis O'Driscoll Literary Bursary through Kildare County Council in 2019 and a Literature Bursary through the National Arts Council Ireland in 2020.

Joe is 17, a gifted artist and a brilliant older brother to 12-year-old Finn. They live with their Ma and Da in a Dublin tower block called Bojaxhiu or 'the Jax'. It's not an easy place to be a kid, especially when your father, Frank, is the muscle for the notorious gang leader Dessie 'The Badger' Murphy.

But whether it's daytrips to the beach or drawing secret sketches, Joe works hard to show Finn life beyond the battered concrete yard below their flat.

Joe is determined not to become like his Da. But when Finn falls ill, Joe finds his convictions harder to cling to. With his father now in prison, his mother submerged in her grief, and his relationships with friends and classmates crumbling, Joe has to figure out how

from Anuel AA, Tainy, and Jason Derulo.

Jordi will include 'Memories' which debuted at 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, later peaking at number two, becoming the band's 10th top-five single and 15th top 10 single. Other tracks include their second single, 'Nobody's Love', which was released on July 24, 2020.

The song was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd protests. It's the band's debut album without bassist Mickey Madden, who left Maroon 5 in 2020 after being arrested on domestic assault charges.

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Pokémon Detective Pikachu (S) RTE One, Saturday, 6.35pm Student Tim Goodman sets out to find his missing detective father by teaming up with a wise cracking talking Pikachu that his dad, Harry, used to own. With help from reporter Lucy and her Psyduck, they attempt to track him down before time runs out. Fantasy adventure, starring Justice Smith and the voice of Ryan Reynolds, with Kathryn Newton, Ken Watanabe and Bill Nighy.

Camelot (S) RTE One, Sunday, 1.40pm King Arthur is happily married to Queen Guenevere, but the arrival of handsome knight Sir Lancelot leads to infidelity and betrayal. For a time, the king refuses to believe his wife is having an affair, but the lovers are betrayed by Arthur’s son, the conniving Mordred. Oscar-winning musical based on the Arthurian legend, starring Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco Nero, David Hemmings and Lionel Jeffries.

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Large shrubs are easy to care for There is a whole group of plants which form the backbone of any garden, which need little care once planted, but are of great use to the new gardener.

These plants form the ‘shrubbery’ - that place in many large gardens where plants are put and forgotten about, but which give a good display and add interest to the garden. However, for a beginner, the question of what goes into these large beds, these places which you fill ‘down at the bottom of the garden’, can be quite a daunting one!

So I thought I would arm readers with a list of large shrubs which will grow in just about any condition, are easy to care for but are still attractive and worth having.

These plants are generally not for small gardens as they will grow to about 1.5m x 1.2m.

An old favourite in many gardens is the Weigelia. It is deciduous with trumpet shaped flowers in summer. W. variegate has lovely brightly variegated cream and green leaves with pale pink flowers, ‘Eva Rathke’ has dark green leaves with deep crimson buds opening to dark pink flowers, and ‘Looymansii aurea’ has golden leaves with pale pink flowers. Weigelia middendorffiana is a little unusual and more difficult to find, but has beautiful yellow flowers with deep red throat markings reminiscent of a rhododendron. These all flower best in a sunny site.

There are many Berberis varieties, but Berberis ‘Rose Glow’ is ideal for any large border. It has deep purple foliage but the new shoots are bright pink flecked with white giving it its glowing name. B. Aurea has golden foliage, and B. ‘Helmond Pillar’ has red-purple foliage and a columnar habit.

Another ideal purple foliaged plant is Physocarpus ‘Diabolo’ which really will grow in any condition adding height and width to a large border. It does have flowers, the buds of which are pink opening to cream, but it is its foliage and tall arching branches which make it a winner! P. ‘Dart’s Gold’ has golden foliage, and is equally attractive in its own sunny way.

Philadelphus, or mock orange, is a plant which should be in everyone’s garden. It has white flowers which are highly scented. P.’Lemoinei’ is an excellent variety, a strong grower and tolerant of wind and cold. It has single, white flowers. ‘Boule d’Argent’ has double flowers and is also very reliable. There is a lovely miniature, albeit spreading, Philadelphus suitable for a smaller garden, growing to about 60cm, called ‘Manteau d’Hermine’. It is very easy to grow also. ‘Belle Etoile’ is probably the easiest to find and will reward you with masses of fragrant white flowers.

A great evergreen shrub is Drimys lanceolata. In early spring it has clusters of creamy coloured, insignificant flowers – which are a haven for bees and pollinators at that time of year. I never realise mine is flowering until I walk past and hear the buzzing! The leaves are deep green, glossy and leathery, but the shoots are a bright to deep red, making it quite striking. This is an ideal plant for flower arrangers as its stems are so unusual.

As usual, I have run out of space, but next week I will continue this list of useful, hardy, low maintenance staples!

BACK TO NORMALITY: Maggie Leonard and Mark Inglis taking a break at Noelle's café. "It's good to see the normality back in town. We have been to a few shops in town. Muckross Gardens and lakes are our favourite places in Killarney." Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Shane Hannon, Keith Hannon, Evan O'Connor, Lauren Barton and Padraig Ashe at The Shire enjoying their cups of coffee. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

LUNCH: Maria Noguera and Matteo Formaglio enjoying their lunch at Wild Café.

"We are enjoying Killarney. The Park is our favourite place especially Cardiac Hill." Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

FAVOURITE PLACE: Rui and Ines Almeiea pictured on a walk by Killarney House.

"I spend more time in the park and grab a coffee sometimes. Muckross Abbey, the walk there would be my favourite place." Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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HAPPY 60TH: Killarney Garda Gillian Mac Eoin pictured out on the beat meeting and greeting visitors to the town. She's pictured with Grainne from Tralee who was celebrating her 60th birthday party in Killarney National Park with her two friends Shelia and Fionnula.

PRESENTATION: Seamie O’Connor presented Tom Knoblauch with first prize in the 2020 Benny O’Connor Memorial Junior golf competition at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club. Also in the picture is golf club Captain Harry O’Neill. Photo: Ian Cronin

BIG TODDLE: Children from Maggie's Montessori Killarney took part in the 'Big Toddle' sponsored walk, raising €583 towards vital fund for Barnardos.

LAUNCH: Launching the Kerry GAA Credit Union County Leagues were Mary O'Shea (Treasurer Chapter 23 Credit Unions), Diarmuid O'Connor, Tim Murphy (Chairman Kerry County GAA Board), John Long (Chairman Chapter 23 Credit Unions), Paul Geaney, and Tom Keane (Treasurer Kerry County GAA Board) at the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence, Currans on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

LEAGUE: Launching the Kerry GAA Credit Union County Leagues were John O'Regan (PRO Chapter 23 Credit Unions), Sean O'Shea, Tim Murphy (Chairman Kerry County GAA Board), Tom Lawlor (Chapter 23 Credit Unions), Tom O'Sullivan, and Tom Keane (Treasurer Kerry County GAA Board) at the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence, Currans on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

By Nicky Barry There was a sense of freedom, like just after the Blitz, When German planes bombed nightly, and London was in bits.

When the Allies stormed French beaches, and put Hitler on the run, All over free Europe, folks rejoiced in the sun.

The invasion took place on D-Day, the sixth day of June, And for happy Europeans, it was a breakthrough boon.

Our liberation from lockdown, came on June the seventh, And folks flocked back to Irish pubs, as if in seventh heaven.

There were no bombed out buildings, or soldiers on the streets, Just old friends touching elbows, in the new way to greet.

Bar staff were delighted, to be back pulling pints, After months of doing little, and staying home at night.

High stools were still missing, but no one minded this, For to be sitting with a pint, was tantamount to bliss.

Old folks who had got the jab, were grinning ear to ear, And feeling invincible, with nothing left to fear.

Nobody burst into song, as they did back in the day, For they were quite tentative, refusing to make hay.

All in all it was a breakthrough, from a grim lockdown, For pubs were back in business, and folks were back in town!

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Digital COVID passports to be available by July

By July 1, the European Union plans to make the COVID-19 passport available to all EU citizens and residents, as well as select types of third-country travellers.

With one of the EU's fundamental values frozen for over a year, the Digital Green Certificate paves the way for free and safe movement within Europe in the COVID-19 era. The EESC welcomes the introduction of the Digital Green Certificate as an excellent common standard to minimise complexity for travelling passengers and to facilitate their movement, as long as fundamental rights and data protection requirements are fully respected.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an exceptional shock for our economies, societies and lives. The tourism sector has been severely affected, with 2020 being the worst year on record for tourism. Europe saw a 69% decline in arrivals in 2020 and an 85% decline in January 2021.

It gives citizens hope that they will be able to travel freely and safely in the EU as the summer season is approaching. Secondly, it sends a clear signal to the EU institutions on the need to implement this initiative swiftly. The EU tourism industry employs around 13 million people according to Eurostat and is estimated to lose around €1 bil-

Chicken nugget sells for $100,000 A McDonald's Chicken McNugget that looks similar to the popular video game character in 'Among Us' sold on eBay for almost $100,000 (€82,000).

lion in revenue per month due to the COVID-19 crisis.

The certificate includes sensitive personal medical data, which makes it crucial for the Member States to have interoperable systems with equally strong data protection provisions. The certificate should therefore be designed in such a way that this informa-

tion is only visible to the traveller and any third person only sees that the person fulfils a condition.

The EESC firmly believes that the Digital Green Certificate has the potential to become a successful tool for restarting mobility in the EU, as long as it is fully interoperable, secure, verifiable and valid in all EU countries.

On May 28, user "polizna" listed the oddly shaped chicken nugget on eBay for only 99 cents. Things got a bit crazy after 184 bids when the item sold for $99,997.

The nugget received a boost after being published on the official 'Among Us' Twitter account, but only after it had already surpassed $34,000 in value. The vendor had said that the nugget in issue will be frozen and sealed before shipping in order to keep it as fresh as possible. It'll also come with some McDonald's Szechuan Sauce, which, owing to Rick and Morty, became an Internet hit in 2018.

The buyer's identity remains unknown.

If you think you've lost out on an edible treasure, don't worry, on eBay, several deep-fried copies have already shown up, hoping to cash in on the 'Among Us' mania. The price of these "impostor nuggets" ranges from 50 cents to $5,000.

Kerry man named vice president of Engineers Ireland North Kerry man Professor Edmond Harty has been inaugurated as vice president of Engineers Ireland.

North Kerry man Professor Edmond Harty

The appointment was announced at the professional membership body’s AGM held virtually last week.

Engineers Ireland is one of the longest established professional bodies in the country and also has branches in Great Britain and in Australia/New Zealand.

Professor Harty is an Adjunct Full Professor at the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering and is currently Chair of the Board of Directors of AgriTech Centre of Excellence, a Governor

of the Irish Times Trust, and the Chair Board of Governors at Pallaskenry Agricultural College.

He is regarded as one of the world’s pioneers in agricultural technology. He has filed over 100 patent applications and developed a multi-disciplinary innovation focused company of almost 400 people with operations in five countries.

A former CEO of Dairymaster, a world-leading dairy innovation and technology company, Professor Harty transformed the company in his 22-year involvement from a fabrication company to an engineering company and then to a technology company by introducing new software and electronics, lasers and

robots, as well as developing products using cloud computing, machine learning and AI. “Engineering changes our world and the evolving nature of technology is the central force behind the transformation of the business industry," Professor Harty said.

"I am honoured to be elected as vice president of Engineers Ireland. I look forward to working with President Orla Feely, staff and the wider membership as we leverage the talent of our engineering community and navigate the pathway to Ireland’s economic recovery.”

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Crazy device invented for compulsive phone users A satirical solution for “smartphone zombies” has been invented by a South Korean industrial designer for those who have problems with walking into walls or other barriers.

NEW POSITION: Outgoing chairman of Siamsa Tíre, Joe Leonard, pictured with new chairman Sean Murphy, and Executive Director Róisín McGarr.

Paeng Min-wook (28), has created 'The Third Eye', a robotic eyeball that compulsive mobile phone users may clip to their foreheads to browse injury-free while on the go.

It's intended to make people "recognise the severity" of their smartphone addictions, the inventor says.

When the device detects that the user's head has been lowered to look at a smartphone, it opens its transparent eyelid.

The gadget beeps when the user is within one to two metres of an obstacle, alerting the user to the imminent risk.

Passer-by Lee Ok-jo saw the use of the third eye and had said: "I thought he looked like an alien with an eye on his

forehead. These days many young people can get into accidents while using their mobile phone. This would be good for them."

'The Third Eye' uses a gyro sensor to measure the angle of the user's neck and an ultrasonic sensor to calculate the distance between the robotic eye and obstacles.

The sensors are both linked to an opensource single-board microcontroller with a battery pack.

New chairman first exclusive for Siamsa Tíre World’s ‘dark spot’ summer holiday Tralee's Siamsa Tíre has reopened by announcing changes to its board. At its AGM last week, Joe Leonard stepped down as chairman and was replaced by Seán Murphy of Murphy’s Ice Cream.

Joe, who is Group HR Director with PM Group, an engineering and construction management company in Cork, was first appointed as chairman in 2011.

“During his time with us, Joe has been a great leader, ambassador and friend of Siamsa Tíre,” Artistic Director Jonathan Kelliher, said. “I had the pleasure of working closely with Joe over the last 11 years during challenging but rewarding times.”

Seán Murphy was born and raised in New York and has lived in Dingle for the

past 21 years. He is a keen musician who has always had an interest in the arts.

“We have focused on supporting local ever since we set up Murphy’s Ice Cream,” Seán said. “This is an opportunity to expand that support to the county’s premier theatre and art space.

I am joining a wide group of people who have worked hard over the past 50 years to keep folk heritage alive. Being a part of the future of that heritage is an honour and a privilege.”

The building will be open from Thursday to Sunday throughout the summer, restrictions permitting. The National Folk Theatre photo exhibition will be installed for the first month of reopening and in July, a new interactive Homecoming Exhibition will be launched.

It's 'Destination: Darkness' for one Kerry attraction which has been included as part of the world’s first exclusive ‘dark spot’ summer holiday.

Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve, Skibbereen and Mayo Dark Sky Park are part of the eccentric twist on the classic Irish staycation which will see holidaymakers take in three of the darkest locations across Ireland.

The Sexton Single Malt Whiskey in partnership with bespoke travel agency, Travel Matters, is offering both chauffeured and self-drive options. It includes a visit to the only Gold Tier Dark Sky Reserve in the Northern Hemisphere tak-

Carbon Dioxide levels rise rapidly The yearly peak of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has surpassed yet another alarming milestone: it is now 50% greater than it was when the industrial age started.

Scientists stated Monday that the average rate of rise is quicker than it has ever been.

The average carbon dioxide level in May was 419.13 parts per million, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospher-

ic Administration (NOAA).

According to NOAA climate scientist Pieter Tans, this is 1.82 parts per million greater than May 2020 and 50% higher than the steady pre-industrial values of 280 parts per million.

"Carbon dioxide going up in a few decades like that is extremely unusual," Tans said. "For example, when the Earth climbed out of the last ice age, carbon dioxide increased by about 80 parts per million, and it took the Earth system, the

natural system, 6,000 years. We have a much larger increase in the last few decades."

By comparison, it has taken only 42 years, from 1979 to 2021, to increase carbon dioxide by that same amount.

"The world is approaching the point where exceeding the Paris targets and entering a climate danger zone becomes almost inevitable," said Princeton University climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer.

ing in everything from overnight stays in centuries-old castles to kayaking under the starlight and guided tours of the entire universe!

“We’ve all spent the last 12 months sitting at home planning our next great adventure; but with limited travel options abroad, 'Destination: Darkness' is a bespoke once-in-a-lifetime holiday that will be the envy of all your friends, providing those Instagram-ready moments which will rival any country that lures you to discovering the untouched and unexplored,” Karen Simmonds, Founder at Travel Matters said.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Tara Tangney Tara is available for advice and fitness consultations, at info@activate.ie or visit www.activate.ie

Getting back into exercise after pregnancy So, you have decided that today is the day you are going to go back exercising.

You have just been through a physically intense and emotional time in your life so going straight back into your intense HIIT classes may not be the best idea. Getting back into exercise after pregnancy is a different process for every person and it is essential you get clearance from your doctor to return to full exercise. Once you feel you are ready, please remember to pay attention to your body and take each day one at a time.

Here I discuss a few factors you may need to take into consideration as you start exercising again: TIME Getting back to the full strength you had before you became pregnant will take time. Prior to starting an exercise programme it is usually advised that you wait six weeks to return to full exercise. This is very dependent on your body, how you gave birth and how quickly you recover.

I would recommend you begin with basic breathing/core exercises and pelvic floor exercises as soon as you can. This will help to give you that kick start so you can return to exercise. Take it one day at a time, exercising three times a week will be plenty to get you back on the road.

BALANCE While pregnant your centre of gravity shifts. After giving birth you will have lost a lot of weight quickly and your body will need time to adjust to these changes. So, don’t be surprised that when you return to exercise your balance may be a little off! Incorporating some balance work like lunges will be of great benefit to you.

INTENSITY Your body will not be able to go straight back into high-intensity exercise. You will need to train at a lower intensity and slowly increase your pace over time as you recover. In general, at the start of your journey back into exercise you should be able to hold a conversation while working out and should be about a 5/6 out of 10 on the RPE scale (Rate of Perceived Exertion). The duration of your

workout will also depend on your recovery. It should slowly be increased over time. It is essential you are in tune with your body and you do not over train.

STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY Again, this one will take some time. Your strength more than likely has decreased a little. Your muscles may not be as flexible as they were but give yourself time and the dedication to make this improvement. As the weeks go on, if you are consistent, you will move more freely and your strength will return.

GRAB A FRIEND Accountability can be one of the best ways to stay on track. You may be super eager to return to the gym but on the other hand you may find it hard to commit and ensure there is a couple of hours a week set aside for yourself. Knowing you have someone counting on you to turn up to a class will probably make you less likely to skip it. Starting a new class may also be a great way of meeting new like-minded moms.

BREASTFEEDING Always ensure you are drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated and you are eating enough to maintain lactation while burning calories. You also need to ensure you are consuming enough calories so your body can recover well after exercising and continue to produce milk. Wearing a good sports bra will help with any pain you may be experiencing.

As you are exercising, ask yourself, “am I extremely uncomfortable? Is recovery difficult?”

If so, you may need to reduce the intensity/weight or take some extra time to recover. Remember to stay in communication with your trainer/coach, let them know how hard you can push and how you are feeling.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Inheritance rights of cohabiting couples QUESTION: My partner and I have two young children together. We live together but we are not married and haven’t got around to making our wills. If something happened to one of us, would we automatically be entitled to each other’s estate?

Answer: It is important for you and your partner to discuss the matter of inheritance sooner rather than later.

Because you are not married, neither of you is automatically entitled to inherit anything from the other. If your partner dies without a will, you have no right to any share of their estate no matter how long you have been together. So, for example, if you live with your partner but they own the house, you could be left in very difficult circumstances if they were to die unexpectedly.

If you own items jointly, these automatically pass to you and are not part of your partner’s estate. However, you might need to pay Capital Acquisitions Tax if the inheritance is above a certain threshold or value.

If your partner has not made a will or has not provided for you, you may be able to apply to the courts to provide for you from your partner’s estate. This is known as the redress scheme for cohabiting couples. If you get redress by a court under this scheme, you may be exempt from paying Capital Acquisition Tax. However, making a will can ensure that proper arrangements are made

for you and your dependants and that any property is distributed in the way you both wish, subject to certain rights of spouses and children. Tax planning advice can help reduce or minimise the amount of tax your partner or family must pay. A solicitor can help you draft a will or you can draft one yourself.

You can read more about inheritance rights of cohabiting couples on citizensinformation.ie. __________________________________________________ During COVID-19, you can find comprehensive integrated information online at citizensinformation.ie/ covid19/ and you can get daily updates on what’s changed on Twitter at @citizensinfo. You can also get information and advice from: Tralee on Tel: Call 0761 07 7860, Monday – Friday (10am-4pm) The Citizens Information Phone Service: Call 0761 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am – 8pm Our national call back service: Visit citizensinformation.ie/callback to request a phone call from an information officer

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Fassbender admits crash was his fault Michael Fassbender has admitted responsibility for his part in a crash that caused the retirement of a rival’s car during a race in France on Sunday.

He received a warning from race officials following the incident.

Fassbender was contesting the Four Hours of Le Castellet at Circuit Paul Ricard, the third round of the European Le Mans series.

The Proton Competition Porsche driver was fighting for sixth place with the Ferrari 488GTE of Team Iron Lynx’s Manuela Gostner.

Fassbender tried an over-ambitious overtaking manoeuvre which resulted in both

cars colliding. Gostner made it back to the pits but her team was unable to repair the car and she was forced to retire from the race.

“That wasn't a good action by me, I guess I misjudged it a bit. I'm really sorry for all concerned. After the strong qualifying, a lot would certainly have been possible for us on Sunday. I hope that we can make up for that in Monza,” said Fassbender.

Fassbender’s crew were able to fix his Porsche 911 RSR but the repair job cost several laps. He eventually finished in eighth and last place in his class, a poor reward for a team that had qualified second.

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Possible return to campus SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue for college students

The announcement by the Department of Education this week, that the Leaving Cert results will be issued on Friday, September 3, was followed by confirmation from the Central Applications Office that CAO Round 1 offers will be issued online, four days later on Tuesday, September 7 at 2pm. This is about three weeks later than normal, although it is earlier than the 2020 dates. Coinciding with the release of these dates comes the news from Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, that it is the priority of Government to get college students back on campus for the 2021/2022 academic year. Because of the later issue of Leaving Cert results and CAO offers, this means that First Year students will start college a couple of weeks later than those who are returning to college in Second, Third and Fourth Year.

From the point of social distancing, the staggered start may be an advantage, as we will still be living with certain restrictions due to COVID-19. There are a number of contributing factors what will influence a safe and successful return to the college campus for students according to Minister Harris. They include the roll-out and take-up of vaccinations in the college-age cohort by September, the use of rapid testing on campus which has been run as a pilot in several universities this year, and a varied approach to face-to-face lectures.

It is hoped that smaller classes, practicals and tutorials can be operated as before with social distancing while the larger lectures may need to be facilitated using a blended approach. It is also felt that if cafés, restaurants and bars are open everywhere else, there is no reason why they can’t open on campus.

This of course is all based on vaccinations and public health guidelines.

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A big concern for First Year students following the announcements is the fact that they will be looking for accommodation later than all other students. This is an issue every single year because when CAO offers are issued, many students get offers for colleges in locations where they have not secured accommodation. Naturally it is of particular concern to rural students and mirrors a greater societal shortage of accommodation. Minister Harris has

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Make your feet look and feel great Finally it's that time of the year when we have to get our toes out and dust off the sandals and that means we have to prepare the feet for some sun and sand. Both men and women can treat themselves to pedicures!

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant. For details see www.mycareerplan.ie or follow MyCareerPlan on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

also stated that he is bringing a proposal to Cabinet in the coming weeks to implement legislation which means that the owners of purpose-built student accommodation will only be allowed to charge rents a month in advance rather than insisting on payment of rent for half of the college year, something which has put enormous strain on students and their families over the years.

So, while any kind of certainty surrounding a return to ‘normal’ college life isn’t possible, it is both hopeful and exciting for new and returning college students to be able to look forward to the next college year with the prospect of getting to enjoy a real college experience and all that has to offer.

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I will be hosting a free webinar for Leaving Cert parents on June 16 at 7pm on ‘How to help your son/daughter with CAO Change of Mind and other career options’ ahead of the CAO deadline on July 1.

To register see links on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram: @mycareerplan or email me on info@mycareerplan.ie.

They are important for many reasons as they help to enhance the feet by having the hard skin removed, old polish taken off and new polished perfectly applied. A deluxe pedicure can improve the circulation, reduce dead skin cells, and improve your mood. It generally makes the feet look and feel amazing.

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The effects of our jacuzzi jets, hot water with tea tree and peppermint foot soak, followed up with a lower leg and foot massage, increases the blood flow around the body to improve joint mobility and helps to reduce swelling and pain.

Our feet are exposed to some harsh conditions, whether you're in high heels all day, wellie boots, hiking boots, runners etc, it's easy to forget to look after your feet. Having a pedicure should be considered a necessity not a luxury. This can help avoid a number of issues from cracked skin or painful calluses on feet to ingrown toenails. I hear from clients all the time that a pedicure

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Finally, pedicures help promote your mental health. Just like massages, pedicures can help reduce stress. They are very relaxing and boost your confidence because they make your feet look and feel great.

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Price and value are not the same thing To understand markets, you first have to realise that 'price' and 'value' are not the same thing.

The major indexes continued to trade relatively flat in recent days. The vast majority of stocks struggled to eke out gains as a lack of clear market catalysts kept institutional investors on the sidelines, while retail traders fuelled the ongoing meme stocks rally. As social media hype pushes the likes of AMC, GameStop and Bed Bath & Beyond 'to the moon', the crypto market continues to trade in the opposite direction, with all major crypto names recording double-digit losses early in the week.

THE SHORT SQUEEZE IS BACK

Earlier this year, GameStop saw its share price run from $19 to $483 as the Reddit retail traders banded together to punish the Wall Street speculators. In recent weeks, the short squeeze is back in fash-

ion. The new king of meme stocks is AMC Entertainment. Recently on the brink of bankruptcy, the movie theatre chain's stock is up more than 2,000% this year after another rollercoaster week.

While this phenomenon is hard to comprehend at times, in simple terms, the Internet has brought forth the age of virality, and the stock market is not immune.

Younger generations who grew up on the Internet are now having a significant impact on specific companies. Their risk tolerance seems to be much higher than previous generations, and their willingness to band together to support a viral trend knows no bounds.

While these short-term individual stock surges may not significantly impact markets over the longer term, the meme stock craze is here to stay as the gamifi-

cation of investing becomes a powerful force in an era of social media dominance.

All this speculation raises a lot of questions from investors. Nervous onlookers wonder if markets are broken, worried about how such 'mindless risk' can undermine the validity of the market as the 'meme stock vigilantes' blatantly disregard traditional valuation metrics.

All this recent 'mispricing' has highlighted one of the most common investing misconceptions.

To understand markets, you first have to realise that 'price' and 'value' are not the same thing.

Value is driven by cash flows, growth and risk. Of course, you can disagree about what those cash flows look like or how they are calculated, but the fundamental drivers of value remain the same.

Price, on the other hand, is simple economics 101. Demand vs Supply. What drives demand and supply is typically mood and momentum. As a result, stock prices do not have to make rational sense at any one moment in time as they are driven by a myriad of human emotions.

MOOD AND MOMENTUM

For me, the current market conditions are reflective of a pricing market being driven by mood and momentum. That

Michael O’Connor CFA is an investment consultant based in the Cayman Islands with a decade of experience within the financial industry.

isn't to say that this is necessarily a bad thing. Markets will always reflect human behaviour in some form, and sometimes this behaviour will be more pronounced as price and value push in different directions.

This recent price volatility doesn't mean you have to change to momentum and memes when selecting your next investment. While the "Fear of Missing Out" (FOMO) can be unbearable at times, the truth is, the value factors of cash flows, growth and risk are what ultimately drive markets over the longer term.

For more investing insights visit www. theislandinvestor.com.

Guidance for reopening your business It is heartening to see so many businesses reopen in recent weeks. I hope that the progress can continue so that we see the remaining hospitality businesses back in action shortly.

While there is a raft of information from Government and HSE sources, this week I will briefly outline some items to remember from an insurance perspective.

Contact your insurance advisor before you reopen: You may have reduced cover on your property or liability cover over the closure period and it is important to update this prior to opening your doors.

Remember you may have staff on site in advance of reopening so it is vital that your policy covers them.

Review your Health and Safety Statement: This should be a living document and be available to review as needs be.

Your COVID-19 safety measures should be included and all employees should

sign that they have read and understand the statement.

Obtain Return to Work forms: Before any of the team return to work they will need to complete a return to work form and partake in any necessary training. These documents can be found at www.hse.ie.

Outdoor seating: If you are planning outdoor seating on public owned areas you will need to obtain a permit from Kerry County Council and your insurance policy will need to issue a specific indemnity to the Council. The Council will also require a minimum limit of indemnity of €6.5 million, which is standard practice for all State bodies. If this is your first time undertaking outdoor hospitality then you

should include this in your Health and Safety Statement and do a full risk assessment.

Water systems: Put in place control measures to avoid the potential for legionnaire’s disease before your premises reopens.

Inspect plant and equipment: This includes lifts, ventilation and kitchen duct systems and generators. Ensure that your inspection certificates are up to date for any lifting plant including passenger and goods lifts.

Identify and display appropriate warning and safety signage for your premises.

Cleaning: Arrange the appropriate cleaning of your buildings and contents. External cleaning contractors should provide you with a method statement, proof of insurance and when finished written confirmation that the cleaning has been

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The above is not exhaustive but there is a wealth of information available on www. hse.ie and www.hsa.ie for reopening. Finally, the very best of luck to all the hospitality businesses getting back to what they do best. All we need now is that heatwave!

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The property talk over the course of the past week has revolved around the recent announcements relating to property tax.

The Local Property Tax (LPT) is an annual self-assessed tax charged on the market value of all residential properties in Ireland. It came into effect on July 1, 2013 and is collected by the Revenue Commissioners.

Under plans announced at Cabinet this week, homes built after 2013 will now face inclusion in the Local Property Tax. Up until now the Local Property Tax was levied on property valuations from May 1, 2013. Homes that were built since that date have so far not been liable to the tax as they do not have a valuation dating

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This is now about to change which will bring approximately 100,000 homes into the Property Tax net. The new valuation date is to be November of this year with every home in the country liable for the tax by 2022.

It has been reported that 60% of home owners will not be paying any more than they already do, while 10% will see a decrease. It is estimated the change will raise €560 million annually.

Government have advised that from November of this year all homes will be revalued, but it would be done in such a way that it recognises the affordability challenges facing many families. Despite the fact that many properties would

have significantly increased in value since 2013, a change in the calculation of band widths will ensure properties do not jump up any more than one value band.

There is also a change to the system that redistributes some of the property tax outside the local authority limits. Currently, 80% of the monies raised are retained in the area, with 20% sent to local authorities. From 2023 it is understood that one hundred percent will be retained in the local authority with central Government making up any shortfall.

There is no need for homeowners to do anything just yet as Revenue have advised they will contact homeowners directly once the changes have been passed into law.

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IN MEMORIAM

11.6.2021 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

DOHERTY

DOODY

In Loving Memory of Sheila Doherty Allman’s Terrace, Killarney Who died on the 14th of June, 2020 As we lovingly remember Sheila on her first Anniversary we, her family, would like to express our appreciation to all who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We offer our gratitude to all those who sent Mass cards, floral tributes and messages of sympathy, sharing lovely thoughts and fond memories of Sheila. We would like to acknowledge how difficult it was for her family abroad, friends and neighbours, due to the public health restrictions and are so grateful to those who joined us in the online celebration of her funeral mass. Thank you to all those who formed a guard of honour for Sheila on her way to her final resting place in Aghadoe, we were humbled and greatly comforted by your display of respect.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Kerry Hospice Palliative and Home Care team along with the Public Health, Community Care and Daffodil nurses for your dedication, care and compassion for Sheila. Your support made it possible for Sheila to spend her last few months at home with her family and for this we are truly grateful. Thank you also to the staff at Kennelly’s pharmacy for your kindness and professionalism.

We offer our sincere thanks to Fr Kieran O’ Brien for his beautiful celebration of Sheila’s funeral mass and all his support, help and guidance at such a difficult time. Thank you to O’Shea’s funeral directors, Mike, Mary and staff for their professionalism in the handling of the funeral arrangements. We are deeply grateful to our friends and neighbours for your kindness in providing us with food and refreshments during the days of the funeral.

Sheila had so many wonderful friends and relatives who supported her through her illness it would be impossible to thank everybody individually. Please except this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation. The Holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

In loving memory of John J. Doody Slip Lawn, Bantry & Coolgarrive, Killarney died 11th June 2020 As we lovingly remember John on this his first anniversary, his son Rory, daughters Cliodhna, Niamh and Emer, his brothers Donie and Padraig together with their families, would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised and supported us on our sad loss. We are truly grateful for the many ways people reached out to us despite COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to Sabrina, Catriona, Annette, Dr. Carey, the late Dr. Denis Cotter, Newtown Pharmacy, Fr. Heinhold, Fr. Joe McCarthy and Coakleys undertakers. We would also like to thank most sincerely past and present members of An Garda Síochana from Bantry and Castletownbere for their guard of honour and escort. To our truly wonderful neighbours, we offer our most heartfelt thanks for all your support and kindness.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this as an acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation for all those whose kindness brought us comfort.

11TH ANNIVERSARY NEHER

In loving memory of Maureen Neher late of Countess Grove Killarney who died 12th June, 2010 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 May you now be reunited with your beloved Kurt, and may you both Rest in peace.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Mass will be live streamed on churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral

Always loved and remembered by your children Karin, Erika, Roland and Yuri,daughter-in-law Jo-Anne & grandchildren Calum, Kurt, Shauna, Lucas and Sarra.

ST. THERESA MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it.

Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. MC

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

IN MEMORIAM

St. Theresa the Little Flower, please pick me a rose from thy heavenly gardens and send it to me with a message of love. Ask God to please grant me the favour I thee implore and tell him I will love him each day more and more. Amen.

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

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

5TH ANNIVERSARY

BURKE

MCCARTHY

Birthday Remembrance of Kathleen Burke late of Ferndale Avenue, Killarney whose birthday occurs on 17th of June.

R.I.P.

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

Thinking of you on your birthday We talk of you still We haven’t forgotten you And I know we never will.

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

Always loved and remembered by husband John, daughter Eileen, John and Family, son John Paul, Joanne and Family.

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

5TH ANNIVERSARY KELLY

In loving memory of Jerh Kelly late of Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney who passed away on 10th of June 2016.

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

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.

If I should go before the rest of you Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone Nor when I’m gone Speak in a Sunday voice But be the usual selves that I have known Weep if you must Parting is hell But life goes on So sing as well.

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

Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by your wife Margaret, daughter Marion, son Brian and extended Family.

12TH ANNIVERSARY

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

DOONA

Anniversary mass will take place on Thursday 17th of June 2021 at 6.30pm The Sacred Heart Church, Barraduff

8TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

We miss you both so much every day.

Sheila’s First Anniversary Mass will be on Wednesday 16th June at 6:15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral

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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.

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

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

R.I.P. Those special memories of you will always bring a smile If only we could have you back for just a little while Then we could sit and talk just like we used to do.

You always meant so very much and always will do too The fact you’re no longer here will always cause us pain But you are forever in our hearts until we meet again.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your wife Eileen, your Sons, Daughters, Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. xxx Anniversary Mass on Sunday 13th of June at 11am in The Church of the Resurrection

ST. THERESA St. Theresa the Little Flower, please pick me a rose from thy heavenly gardens and send it to me with a message of love. Ask God to please grant me the favour I thee implore and tell him I will love him each day more and more. Amen.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

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8TH ANNIVERSARY

O’MAHONY

O’SULLIVAN

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In loving memory of Connie O’ Mahony late of Knockneenahone, Scartaglen who passed away on 11th Of June 2020

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

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

O’CALLAGHAN

In loving memory of Dermot O’Callaghan Leamnaguilla, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co Kerry who sadly passed away on 11th June 2020 On the sad occasion of Dermot’s first anniversary, his loving wife Hannah, son’s Michael Hugh and Batt, daughter’s Bridget and Josephine, son in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, brothers and sisters and the extended family wish to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who sympathised with us during this difficult time. Due to Covid 19 restrictions our father had a family funeral and our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful neighbours and friends from all walks of life who as a mark of respect lined both sides of the road as his funeral cortège passed by, at home at the church and at the cemetery.

Thanks to all those who would have liked to have attended Dermot funeral but were unable to do so, your mass cards, letters, phone calls, RIP condolences and floral tributes are very much appreciated.

Sincere thanks to Fr Padraig Kennelly for his kindness and understanding and for celebrating a very personal Funeral Mass. Thank you to Michael Sheahan, Bernard Tagney and O’Connor’s Funeral home for managing all the funeral arrangements in such a compassionate way.

We would like to express our deep appreciation for the care received from the doctors, nurses, and staff on the Aghadoe and Muckross wards of UHK and the Brooklands Medical Centre. We would also like to express our thank and gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Killarney Community Hospital who took great care of Dermot in his final weeks which we will never forget and a special thank you to Fr Kieran O’Brien who visited him often.

We hold so many people dear in our hearts for the support they continue to give us. We thank our dear friends and neighbours for your thoughtfulness and practical help and for your many regular acts of kindness and support. A mass has been offered for all your intentions.

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

Sadly missed and always remembered By his loving Family.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 12th June 2021 in Castleisland Church at 6.15pm

Nothing on earth can ever replace The sound of your voice Or the smile on your face We miss your smile ,your joking ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all.

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

Loved and remembered by your dear wife Mary, daughters Julian, Marie & Aileen, son Niall ,9 grandchildren In laws and all extended family and friends .

5TH ANNIVERSARY WYNNE

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

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.

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.

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

IN MEMORIAM

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, Thomas, and Your little nephew James. xxxx Will those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say.

8TH ANNIVERSARY

14TH ANNIVERSARY O’ROURKE

On the anniversary of the day you went away.

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

Today’s the anniversary Of the day that I lost you And for a time it felt as though My life had ended too But loss has taught me many things And now I face each day With hope and happy memories To help me on the way And though I’m full of sadness That you’re no longer here Your influence still guides me And I still feel you near What we shared will never die It lives within my heart Bringing strength and comfort While we are apart.

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.

Lovingly remembered by Gearoid, Maura, Liam and Families.

14TH ANNIVERSARY

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

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

O’ROURKE

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

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.)

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

O’SULLIVAN In loving memory of Mairead Wynne late of Loreto Road, Killarney and also late of Renard Road, Caherciveen who passed away on 10th June 2016

8TH ANNIVERSARY

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

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

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

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

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.

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

Dearly remembered by sons Marcus and Philip. xxx

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

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

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

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

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IN MEMORIAM

11.6.2021 NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you.

Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

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

NOVENA TO ST. MARTIN Compassionate St. Martin you were always a generous and dedicated worker. Not one day of your life found you idle. Help me now in these difficult times to find suitable employment. I have no wish to be without work. By your prayers I wish to be given a situation where i can use to the full all the gifts that God has given to me.

Intercede for me that I will obtain guidance in seeking out possible opportunities.

When I am employed obtain for me the graces to be faithful and diligent for the glory of God for my own good and that of all the people we serve. Ask God to give me health of mind and body and generosity in meeting the needs of others. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. FM

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. FM

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in our arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Who ever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you desire. It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask for. In thanks for request granted.

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

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.

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. FM

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

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

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

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

NOVENA TO ST. PHILOMENA O faithful virgin and glorious martyr, St Philomena who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowful, have pity on me. Thou know-est the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at thy feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat thy charity o great Saint. Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favorable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before you (here specify your petition). I am firmly convinced that through thy merits, through the scorn, the sufferings and the death thou didst endure, united to the merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus thy spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of thee and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in His saints. Amen.

POWERFUL NOVENA Jesus who has said ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the most holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (mention request). Oh Jesus has said all you ask the Father in my name he will grant, through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in Thy name that my prayer be granted (mention request). Jesus who has said Heaven and earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Mention request).

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you.

Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

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

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Dara Moynihan and Seán O’Shea should return with deadeye shooters Killian Spillane and Tony Brosnan competing for the No. 14 jersey HOPEFUL: Paul Geaney in action against Tyrone in 2020. Geaney is one of a number of Kerry players hoping to pin down a starting place for the championship. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

Last chance for players to put their hands up | By Adam Moynihan

Tyrone clash will be Kerry’s final outing before the championship NATIONAL LEAGUE DIV 1 SEMI-FINAL

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Kerry v Tyrone Saturday at 5pm Fitzgerald Stadium Live on TG4 Technically, if they defeat Tyrone at home on Saturday, Kerry will retain the Division 1 title for the first time since 1974.

Of course, considering how disrupted and restructured they have been due to the pandemic, both this year’s and last year’s competitions will stand out like a sore thumb in the history books. The traditional final was scrapped in 2020 because of time constraints, meaning Kerry were crowned champions based

on the seven round robin games. This time around victory over Tyrone will only secure a share of the spoils as the final cannot be staged if Kerry or Donegal are meant to be playing in it.

It could well be a sticky quiz question many years from now: who were the first team to complete the one-and-a-half-ina-row?

LAST CHANCE

Whatever about the importance of the result and the merits of winning half a league title, Saturday’s fixture will represent a last chance for a number of Kerry players who are still hoping to put their hands up for a starting berth for the championship.

Kieran Fitzgibbon looks set to continue between the sticks with Shane Ryan out through injury. It is not clear whether

or not the latter will be available for the Clare game in two weeks’ time so Fitzgibbon, who made his debut against Galway just four weeks ago, might well be making his championship bow a lot sooner than he would have expected.

Tadhg Morley’s appeal against the controversial red card he received against Roscommon was rejected so he will miss the Tyrone match, with Jason Foley likely to deputise once again at full back.

Tom O’Sullivan returned from injury last time out and the All-Star-calibre defender will be eager to get some more minutes under his belt.

Captain Paul Murphy and Gavin White were used sparingly against the Rossies but both should start in the half back line, probably alongside ever-present centre back Gavin Crowley.

At midfield, David Moran hasn’t really

been moving all too well so one would imagine that he will need to show Kerry’s management team something sooner rather than later. Diarmuid O’Connor, meanwhile, is coming into his own and his clubmate, Jack Barry, should also be available for selection having narrowly missed out on the Roscommon match.

In the forwards, Dara Moynihan and Seán O’Shea should return to the half forward line with deadeye shooters Killian Spillane and Tony Brosnan competing for the No. 14 jersey.

Encouragingly, spectators will be in attendance for the first time since March 1 of last year. However, as the capacity is limited to just 100, the tickets will go to families and partners of the players and management team, with some also being set aside for sponsors.

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Ní Mhuircheartaigh hits 4-6 as Kerry set up semi date Louise stars against Wexford but Kingdom rocked by news of Síofra O’Shea’s injury The good news for Kerry is that star forward Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh is on form. The bad news is that they will need to plan for this weekend’s league semi-final – and, unfortunately, the rest of their season – without Síofra O’Shea after the Southern Gaels player sustained a serious knee injury in last weekend’s victory over Wexford.

O’Shea tore her ACL a mere two minutes into Saturday’s match at the Fitzgerald Stadium and her forced absence will come as a significant blow to Declan Quill and Darragh Long as they look to steer their side to promotion.

As it turned out, losing the talented centre forward had little bearing on that Wexford encounter; Kerry romped to a 19-point win in their final group game with experienced corner forward Ní Mhuircheartaigh on fire from the off. The Corca Dhuibhne player kicked 3-5 in the first half alone as Kerry built up a 4-8 to 2-3 lead, and when she added a further 1-1 in the first five minutes of the second, her managers called her ashore.

The hosts eventually ran out 6-14 to 2-7 winners against intermediate opposition with Andrea Murphy, Niamh Ní Chonchúir and substitute Emma Dineen all catching the eye. The unlimited subs rule might be a nightmare for journalists trying to keep track of the frankly crazy amount of comings and goings, but it did allow Quill and Long to give all their players a game.

The emphatic nature of the result will no doubt breed confidence but the quality of the opposition must also be taken into account. After three straight defeats, Wexford could well be heading for Division 3. They’ll be up against Tyrone in the relegation playoff.

There are also plenty of things for Kerry to work on. A number of attacks broke down, or at least were slowed down, due to some sloppy passing, particularly at close range. If the passes go to hand Kerry will be in much

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Kerry v Monaghan Saturday (Time and Venue TBC) better shape moving forward.

As for their opponents in the last four, Monaghan, they come into this tie on the back of back-to-back wins over Armagh (2-11 to 1-13) and Tyrone (5-15 to 1-11). These results along with the opening day defeat to eventual pool winners Cavan left them in second spot in Division 2B, which was, to all intents and purposes, the northern group.

The last time Kerry played Monaghan they prevailed on a scoreline of 3-10 to 2-9 and we could be set for a fairly close match-up again this time around. The Kingdom’s primary objective for 2021 was to achieve promotion to Division 1 and they will need to account for Monaghan and the winners of Cavan and Meath (Saturday at 1pm, Kingspan Breffni) to do so.

Either Tipperary or Westmeath will be coming in the opposite direction as they face off in the Division 1 relegation playoff. At the other end of D1, Cork play Donegal in one semi-final (Saturday at 3pm) and Mayo take on defending champions Dublin in the other (Saturday at 5.15pm). The former will be shown live on TG4 while the latter will be streamed on the TG4 YouTube page.

The Kerry hurlers are also in action this weekend but their final round fixture away to Carlow is of little consequence. Offaly have already secured the Division 2A title so despite their 22-point mauling of Wicklow last weekend, the best Fintan O’Connor and co. can hope for is to consolidate their position in second.

In reality, one eye will now be on the McDonagh Cup first round match against Down, which takes place in Tralee on the weekend of June 26/27.

STAR: Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh was spectacular for Kerry last weekend, kicking 4-6 in just 38 minutes of football. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile.

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Keane should know 11 of his 15 starters As Kerry ramp up towards the championship, Eamonn Fitzgerald gives his assessment of their preparations to date One certainly learns more from defeat that from victory, so what has Peter Keane and his management team learned from the 2020 debacle?

In fairness to the Kerry management, they have opened up the panel, brought some new players into the fold. They will bring them along hoping they will be in contention for places in the resurrection, which occurs when they start the 2021 championship campaign with a home game versus Clare in the Fitzgerald Stadium.

Tomorrow, Kerry will meet Tyrone in the NFL semi-final. Their league title is at stake. Too many supporters give them no credit for winning the 2020 National League.

If Kerry win and Dublin win as expected, there won’t be a league final and it will be a shared title. That is disappointing for the players. The GAA should have done better and ensured they a final had to be played.

IDEAL PREPARATION

Peter Keane and the Kerry players have had the ideal preparation for the championship. Three competitive league games so far and one more tomorrow.

The Kerry selectors used the matches wisely, trying out as many players as possible to see which combination will deliver success.

Injuries forced their hands for all games and some established players were rested. That gave game time to so many players.

That huge win over Galway in Tralee was a great morale booster. They ran up a big score, inflicting a 22-point defeat on Galway, the worst ever margin of defeat for the Westerners. It was magical stuff, Kerry going at them from the throw-in and imposing their game on hapless Galway.

In my report I said that one swallow does not make a summer, but that one swallow was most welcome and hopefully the rest of the flight would follow to make a summer of delight in Kerry.

The eagerly awaited clash with the Dubs did not disappoint. Kerry were like the

SELECTORS: The Kerry management team of Tommy Griffin, Peter Keane, Maurice Fitzgerald and James Foley have some big decisions to make ahead of the championship. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

proverbial curate’s egg, good and bad in patches. Leaking three early goals was ominous. Had we learned anything about basic defending?

Dublin went seven points clear and looked odds-on to make it a 10-point win, but Kerry responded magnificently hitting six unanswered points. It looked all up when Dublin converted a late penalty, but David Clifford came to the rescue in the dying minutes of the game to snatch a draw. Lessons to be learned against the top opposition. Kerry forwards are very good, but the defence is still the Achilles heel.

Roscommon proved as tough as ever, but Kerry competed well. Still that goal leakage at the back was a worry. Diarmuid O’Connor improved steadily and will start at midfield v Clare.

Tomorrow’s very competitive match v Tyrone will tell us more.

games of 2021 and that is encouraging.

The ball is going in much quicker and sooner so that the inside forwards are brought into play. They score freely and once you get the ball inside 50 metres defenders are quite likely to foul. With Seán O’Shea that’s a pointed free in most cases.

I’m not suggesting that the Kerry defenders should send the ball anywhere out of their way. Leave that to supporters of Charlton. Get it out long and accurate setting up an attack, instead of lateral passing and not progressing.

I expect that the Kerry selectors have pencilled in 11 places and the discussion really is for the remaining starting four.

They will also will be very mindful of seven other subs. The starting 15 will not be the 15 that will finish. Such is the intensity of the modern game.

STARTING 15

Shane Ryan has been out injured for this league and must be doubtful for the early stages of the championship.

Kieran Fitzgibbon has been catapulted into goalkeeping duties and he has performed quite well, especially playing behind a much-maligned defence.

The goalkeeper is just not alone a ball stopper, but he is called into play once the opposition start moving out the ball from the other end of the field. He can see possible developments long before

I expect at this stage Peter Keane and his selectors have 11 positions filled to start v Clare. They haven’t a surplus of class players and injuries will deprive them of a full hand.

I’ve still to see the Peter Keane gameplan, his stamp on this team. Every manager in any team sport wishes his/her team to play in a certain matter. The defensive tactics in Cork failed. Thankfully, that has changed in the three league

DEFENCE

his defenders do. He can see the runner, gaps opening and real danger, before defender do. They are too taken up with marking their own men. The keeper is the eyes and ears of the defenders and must be sure and vocal. It will take time for him to assert his authority and the same goes for the kick-outs. Understandably, he hasn’t always succeeded in picking out a fellow player, be it short or long. That will come. Even Cluxton had to learn.

The defence has been much-maligned and leaking so many goals substantiates that argument. In their defence they are often at sixes and sevens with extra men galloping through, because other players let their men sally up field unmarked. However, I cannot understand why this sextet - and it could be any six - do not realise that their first duty is to mark their own men. Too often they stand off their opponents and gift them the initiative.

These are elite players who have been coached in the art of defence in their own clubs since they were juveniles.

Too often, some but not all, do not seem to understand that there really is no defined tackle in Gaelic football, but you can get in close. Use your hands strategically and prevent the attacker scoring or laying it off to a fellow player.

That’s all legitimate and there is no need to concede a free. I could name several players at club level who operate this defensive tactic so successfully. Great Kerry backs of the past did it. I think of players such as Paudie Lynch and Mike McCarthy.

The present Kerry defenders are plenty fit enough. They need to be near their direct opponents and be pro-active instead of being reactive. Rarely is there need for a long inaccurate clearance.

A hand pass, or preferably an accurate punt kick will set the Kerry forwards in motion.

The Kerry full back line should not be drawn 50 yards from goal and certainly not sprinting out as a link man into the opposition’s territory. How often have we seen it by some of these defenders?

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11.6.2021 Mind the house, don’t leave the goalkeeper exposed and the goal leakage will dry up, or curtailed at worst.

I also feel that Gavin Crowley should not be lured into up field sallies. He has a very onerous job. He must mind his man and also mark space. Tim Kennelly and Mick Morris before him were not classy players but were highly effective centre-backs. No yawning gaps to allow Brian Fenton, Eoin Murchan, or Jack McCaffrey exploit this this tempting mortal sin.

Primary duty for wing backs Paul Murphy and Gavin White is to mark their own man and when the two or three opportunities arise in the game they have the explosive pace to go up field to score or assist in a score. If that run breaks down it is not as serious, as if it

happened to a centre back exposing the middle for those Dublin invaders.

MIDFIELD

Midfield has been a problem area for Kerry. David Moran has given Kerry great service over many years, but I contend that he should not be on the starting 15. He may well be on the finishing 15.

I like Diarmuid O’Connor. Big, strong, mobile, well able to score when the opportunity arises, he has a great engine and has youth on his side. Who should partner him? Jack Barry is in the frame to start, but not Tommy Walsh.

I also expect Kerry to have a Plan B. My preference is to include Seán O’Shea and Paudie Clifford in the half-forward line, one of them centrally and both

TALK: Kerry manager Peter Keane speaking with David Moran after the Super 8 match against Mayo in 2019.

Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile.

tasked with helping out at midfield. The older Clifford is mobile, brave and eager and could do a very effective smash and grab possession ploy. He should start.

Now he is more even-tempered than he has been in the past. He can open a defence route one and knows when to deliver to the full forward line. I feel that we can get more out of Seán O’Shea.

I hope Peter Keane doesn’t fall back on the Cork gambit where the half-forward line’s role was to go back to their own half-back line helping out. Tracking back is important, but that last-ditch ploy inevitably draws out the inside forward line. Wouldn’t David Clifford’s marker love to see him 70 yards from goal?

Even Kerry’s jewel will not score from that position. Again, send in the ball quickly to Kerry’s best scorers, Clifford

and whoever is with him. Paul Geaney, Paudie Clifford, Tony Brosnan and Killian Spillane are in the frame to score.

You can have all the fitness in the world, elaborate game plans and astute use of the bench, but those ingredients alone will not propel Kerry forward in a realistic bid for Sam 2021. Pride in the geansaí will oil the winning machine.

Over to you the present Kerry players, whichever 15 starts v Clare, then Tipperary followed by Cork. Bryan McMahon the former Kerry player and songster was spot on with the importance of dúchas and tradition.

“You cannot box or bottle it, nor grasp it in your hand, But pride of race and love of place inspire a love of land.”

David Moran has given Kerry great service over many years, but I contend that he should not be on the starting 15. He may well be on the finishing 15

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 4, 5, 13, 17.

There was no jackpot winner. Match 3 winners received €75. The next jackpot on Monday, June 14 is €8,200. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty’s Park Rd and also online at clubforce. com.

TRAINING has resumed for all our teams.

Games in the summer competition have started. Please see our Facebook page for updates on games, training and please use the link for the return to play form.

CAMPS: Killarney Celtic will run two summer camps this year July 5-9 and July 19-23. Booking is online through Clubforce and the booking link can be accessed through our Facebook page.

For further information contact Brian 087 6593008 or Jane 086 2243435.

CONDOLENCES: Killarney Celtic sends its sincere condolences to former chairman Noel Brosnan and the Brosnan family following the recent passing of Noel’s mother.

BASKETBALL: Well done to our U15 player Leah McMahon who has been selected on the Irish Girls U16 Basketball squad.

U11: Well done to all our boys who played for our three U11 teams on the Bank Holiday Monday and our U12 boys who played a friendly against Carrigaline.

U14 SUMMER CUP: Killorglin 3 Killarney Celtic 3. Cian Mulcahy, Cillian Murphy, Pearse Moynihan got the goals as our U14A team played out a draw with Killorglin.

Mastergeeha LOTTO: Jackpot €6,000. Our Club Lotto draw will resume on June 11. Please support us by purchasing tickets from our team of ticket sellers or online at www.mastergeeha.com/lotto.

EUROS GOALS GALORE: The Euro 2021 football tournament is starting soon and we have €500 top prize to give away in our Euros Goals Galore Competition.

Only €10 per entry and see if your teams can score the most goals. Enter through any of our committee or online at www. mastergeeha.com/goals.

FAI SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOL: The FAI Summer Soccer School will host 2 camps this summer at Mastergeeha. Camp 1: 28th June - 2nd July - 20 places remaining Camp 2: 9th August - 13th August.

Online Booking System is now open at bookings.summersoccerschools.ie/s RESULTS: Bank holiday Monday saw a welcomed return to competitive action for our schoolboys/girls teams. We had 4 U11 teams in action and they all did us proud with 3 wins and a narrow defeat. U12 Girls lost 4-2 to a very strong St Brendan’s Park squad. U14 Boys won 11-0 against Listowel Celtic B.

Killarney Legion GAA ONEGOODCLUB: We are now a fully

certified #OneGoodClub! Lidl’s One Good Club initiative, in association with Ladies Gaelic Football and Jigsaw, supports the mental health and well-being of young people and those around them by developing a shared responsibility for mental health across clubs and their local communities. Killarney Legion has been officially recognised for its completion of Lidl’s One Good Club initiative.

Thank you to Lidl Ireland for sending us a new set of beautiful Masita Ireland jerseys which were presented to the under 12 coach Donal by senior ladies player Mairead, who were both part of the 10 member One Good Club committee. It is great to see such high numbers coming up through the ranks in Legion and a new set of jerseys is greatly appreciated to make sure the girls are fully kitted.

JUVENILE ACADEMY: Killarney Legion Academy continues every Saturday 10:30am. Boys & Girls aged 4-10, new members always welcome. Come along, join the fun, bring a friend!

CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Registration for membership is available online. Please register in advance of the Return to Play (juveniles). Visit bit.ly/Legion21 to select your membership options and pay securely online.

CLUB MERCHANDISE: Our shop is open every Saturday morning at 10:30am Plenty of New stock Available - 1/2 zips , jackets, hoodies, bags, hats and kits for juveniles. Call or Place your orders direct with Maura on (087) 763 4372.

MOTHERS & OTHERS: Mothers & Others is back, each Wednesday in Direen at 8pm on Pitch 2. Come along and learn new skills, brush up on old ones or just to try out a great football themed workout.

New members welcome.

Spa GAA CONGRATULATIONS to Spa GAA Club President Fr Tim O’Sullivan who celebrated his Diamond Jubilee over the weekend. Canon Tim marked his anniversary at mass at St Mary’s Church, Derby, UK and hopefully we’ll get to welcome him home to celebrate in person very soon.

NATIONAL LEAGUES: Good luck to the Kerry Ladies in the Div 2 NFL semi-final this Saturday June 12 against Monaghan (time TBC), especially Cassandra Buckley and Niamh Kearney. Good luck also to the Kerry team against Tyrone on Saturday in the NFL Div 1 semi-final, especially Dara Moynihan and Liam Kearney.

LOTTO: No winner and next week’s JACKPOT is €5,000. Tickets on sale on spagaa.com or from Dalys Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers.

UPCOMING FIXTURES: Saturday June 12th Co League Div6C Spa B v Na Gaeil B (home, 7.30pm); Sunday June 13th Co League Div1A Spa v Kilcummin (away, 2pm); Sunday June 13th U13 Co League Spa v Dromid/Waterville (home, 6pm); Monday June 14th Minor Co League Spa

v St Senans (home, 7.30pm); Wednesday June 16th U15 Co League Spa v Ardfert (away, 7pm); Thursday June 17th U11 Go Games Spa v Rathmore (away, 6.30pm). Good luck to all teams and managements.

Dr Crokes GAA GAMES: Games return this week after a long interruption. Friday at 7pm we make our debut in Co. Senior Hurling league with home fixture against Crotta O’Neills. Saturday 7.30pm see our B team travel to Glenbeigh, and on Sun next June 13th our A & C team are in action with the C team travelling to Valentia and our A team hosting John Mitchells both games 2pm.

ACADEMY: The academy continues every Saturday for boys and girls for ages 4 to 11 at our grounds in Lewis Road. Hurling is from 10 to 10 45. Football is from 10.45 until 12. All new players from the Killarney parish are welcome.

REFEREES: The club is currently looking for referees to help with underage games. It would suit those who have done some of the basic training. However it is also open for people who are looking to start from scratch. For more information please contact Diarmuid 086 8349389. New members from the Killarney Parish always welcome GAMES FOR U11 TO U17: Training continues for these age group with encouraging reports filtering back. We have provisional timetables for games. We will advise in more detail later on.

Fossa GAA RETURN TO PLAY: Best of luck to all our teams who play this week and for the rest of the year in what will be a successful year in the field for all involved.

KERRY: Well done to the Kerry ladies who had a big win against Wexford last weekend especially our own Anna Clifford. Best of luck to the Kerry senior men players and management especially Paudie and David Clifford who play Tyrone Saturday evening in the National league semi-final.

LOTTO: Next week’s lotto €3,000. June 5 draw numbers drawn: 12, 5, 17, 24. We have a winner. Denny O’Connor. 5 x €40 winners: Siobhán Bennett, Liam Walsh, Fiona Collins, Alan & Natasha O’Sullivan, Reeks Consulting Engineers.

CONDOLENCES: The club would like to pass on our condolences to Liz, John, Eoin and Cillian Murphy Nunstown Aghadoe on the passing of Liz’s father John Scanlon Currow may he rest in peace.

Firies GAA COISTE NA NOG: In association with Moriartys’ Centra, Farranfore, academy Football Training continues on the pitch in Farranfore with Boys U5, U7 & U9 and Girls U6, U8 & U10 on Saturday from 10.30 to 11.30. Hurling Academy for boys and girls continues on Sunday

for Under 5, U7 & U9 from 11am to 12pm.

LOTTO: Results from Monday 7th June.

Numbers drawn were: 12, 20, 21 & 23.

No jackpot winner. Next Weeks’s Jackpot is €4800. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and don’t forget to get one for next week!

FIXTURES: Best of luck to all our club teams who are returning to competitive games this week. U15 Hurling Friday 11th home vs South Kerry at 6.15pm. U11 Hurling Sat 12th away vs Lixnaw at 5pm.

Mens Div 4 County League Sat 12th away vs Waterville at 7.30pm. Mens Div 6 County League Sun 13th home vs Fossa at 12pm. U14 Girls Sun 13th home vs Glenflesk at 4pm. U13 Boys Fball Sun 13th Home vs Legion at 5.30 (Div 9) & 7pm (Div 1). Minor Boys Monday 14th away vs Finuge/Beale at 19.30pm. Note that all HSE Guidelines are to be followed at all times at games.

RESULTS: Minor Boys - Moyvane 1-14 Firies 0-8.

Glenflesk GAA BARRADUFF COMMUNITY FIELD OR­ GANISATION: Our Win A Dream Kerry Home draw has taken place and all of the winners have been picked ... Mas­ sive congratulations to our 10 winners!

1 st Prize - A 3 Bed Detached House in Barraduff. (Ticket no. 17033, Catri­ona Moriarty, Co. Kerry). 2nd Prize -Mitsubishi Spacestar, 1.2L 5-Seater Car (Ticket no. 20582, Simon Gorman, Co. Wicklow). 3rd Prize - €1,000 Killarney Park Hotel Accommodation Voucher (Ticket no.15338, Anselm Beg­ley, New York).

4th Prize - €1,000 Cash, Sponsored

by Murphy's Bar, Barraduff (Ticket no.

19532, Denise Murphy, United Kingdom). 5th Prize - Contemporary Suite of Furniture (valued at €1,000) Sponsored

by Killarney Carpet & Furniture Centre (Ticket no. 19131, Liz O'Reilly, Co. Wick­ low). 6th Prize - €500 Gleneagle /INEC Voucher, Sponsored by Sliabh Luachra Veterinary Centre (Ticket. no. 15736, Aidan Cotter, Co. Kerry). 7th Prize 2 Nights B&B and 1 Dinner for Two with Bottle of Wine, Kindly Sponsored by Eviston House Hotel +€500 Cash, Kindly Sponsored by Tim Healy Plant Hire (Ticket no. 17988, Grace Batterberry, Co. Cork). 8th Prize - €500 Cash, Kindly Sponsored by Murphy Monumental Sculptors, Barraduff (Ticket no. 17020, Sinead Coghlan, Australia). 9th Prize €500 Cash, Kindly Sponsored by Mac Sweeney's Corner Bar, Barraduff (Ticket no.17573, Christine O'Callaghan, Co. Cork). 10th Prize - 1 000L Home Heating Oil, Kindly Sponsored by O'Keeffe's Oil, Rathmore (Ticket no. 12563, Jonathan & Sharon Maybury, Co. Kerry). From all of us at Barraduff Com­munity Field Organisation, thank you for your support and to each and every one of you who purchased a ticket!

Listry GAA DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Listry Gaa would

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BALLYHAR: Deputy Government chief whip Brendan Griffin TD and Cllr Bobby O'Connell (Castleisland/Corcadhuibhe MD) inspect Ballyhar Dynamos FC's recently installed tarred access road, footpath and car parking area (50 spaces) at Murt Scott Park, Rusheen, Firies.The project cost €75,000 with €50,000 grant aided through Clár funding. Also included are club officers JJ Dowd, Donal Groves, Anthony McKenna,Donal O'Donoghue, Brendan O'Sullivan, Dan Quilter and Tim Teahan.

like to send Deepest Sympathy to Tim Fitzgerald and family on the recent death of his father Jerry Fitzgerald RIP. LISTRY JUVENILE FIXTURES: Friday June 11th - U15 County League Div 9 Milltown Castlemaine V Keel/Listry in Milltown at 7pm. Sunday June 13th - U13 County League Div 9 - Laune Rangers V Keel/ Listry in Killorglin at 5.30pm. U13 County League Div 1 - Laune Rangers V Keel/Listry in Killorglin at 7pm. Best of luck to all players and mentors.

RESULTS: Congratulations to our U17 Keel/Listry team and management on their first match in the Co. League against Rathmore in Keel GAA grounds on Monday last 7th June. Final Score: Keel/Listry 3-12 Rathmore 1-12. Best of Luck in R2 on June 14th away to Ballyduff.

SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIV 2B: Listry (away) V Templenoe in the 1st Round of SFL Division 2B June 12/13th.

Best of Luck to Marc, management and team in the league.

LOTTO: We are delighted to announce the return of the Listry Lotto in the coming weeks. Please keep an eye on social media for details of dates , draws and prizes. Please sign up on Clubforce.ie to play online from the comfort of your own home or tickets will be available also from usual sellers if you prefer. Details will all be available on club website shortly. We thank you for your continued support.

ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIV 1: Best of Luck to The Kerry Team, especially to Ronan Buckley, Peter Keane and management in the semi- final next Saturday 12th June V Tyrone in Fitzgerald Stadium.

Beaufort GAA SYMPATHY is extended to the Falvey family on the sad passing of Mike at a young age. Mike represented the Club as a player at all levels and was a member of Beaufort 1998 senior Mid Kerry Championship winning team. Later, he was one of the Club’s lotto ticket sellers and remained a great supporter of Beau-

fort teams. He was Beaufort Minor Boys coach in 2019. May he rest in peace.

THANK YOU: The Club wish to thank Promed, Medical Equipment and Supplies for their generous donation of hand sanitiser and face masks which were presented by Kerry last week.

FIXTURES: Club fixtures are beginning this week. Beaufort senior men will be away to An Ghaeltacht, Sunday, 13th June at 2pm in round 1, County League.

Our Junior team will be away to Gneeveguilla in Division 6A next weekend.

GOLF CLASSIC: Beaufort GAA Club annual Golf Classic will be held on Friday, 16th July in Beaufort Golf Club. It is again sponsored by MF Decorating Ltd. It is a 3-person team event. Entry fee is €180 per team and tee box sponsorship is €50. To book a tee time or tee box, please contact Colm at 087 6737414.

SPORTS PREDICTION QUIZ UPDATE: Leaders at end of May in our Sports Prediction quiz are Anne Kelly 37, Marcus O’Connor 35, Bridie and Michelle O’Sullivan 33, Catherine Kelly 33, Kieran Doherty 32 Jeremiah O’Sullivan 32.

Kilcummin GAA LOTTO: There was no winner on Monday 7th June 2021 for a jackpot of €4,550. Numbers drawn were 2, 10, 16, 21. Next Draw 21st June 2021, Jackpot €4,750.

SHARE THE POT: Next draw Sunday 13th June. Tickets available at www.kilcummingaa.com, Kilcummin Post Office or Paddy O’Keeffe’s Gattabawn. €10 for 4 entries. €2.50 single entry. A reminder to those who purchased €10 ticket online which gave you 4 draw entries, these tickets are now due for purchase for next draw. Thank you for your support & we look forward to your continued support.

FIXTURES: Fixtures for week ahead Kilcummin seniors play Spa Sunday 13th at 2pm in Kilcummin and Kilcummin B team play Milltown/ Castlemaine on Saturday 12th at 7.30 in Milltown.

GET IRELAND WALKING KEEP WELL INITIATIVE: Kilcummin GAA Walking Track

is open to all members of the community up until June 28th (members and non-members) as part of this initiative.

Just download the “Get Ireland Walking” App, find Kilcummin GAA and book your slot, as many as you want over the 6 weeks. Walkers must register their slots for both public health and insurances purposes. The App will facilitate a slot for an individual or family pod ensuring all are kept seperate. Please adhere to public health guidelines. Download app at bit.ly.3bzNS15.

GYM MEMBERSHIP: Gym membership is available for €150 which includes membership of the club and access to its walking track and facilities. Contact Willie 085 7882288.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Sunday 6th June 2021. Stableford on Killeen, sponsored by Paul’s Tee Shop at KGFC. 1st & BG Joanne Creedon 44 pts (12), 2nd Mary Looney 41pts (38), 3rd Mege Dalton 39 pts (19), 4th Jane Dwyer 37 pts (22), 5th Mairead O’Sullivan 36pts (37), 6th Fidelma O’Connor 35pts (11), 7th Carol Shanahan 34pts (19), 8th Sarah O”Brien 34pts (7).

Next week is the Tralee Exchange sponsored by Calor Gas.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) SCRAMBLE: Mixed scramble hosted by the Ladies Club on Friday 11th June for members & guests followed by BBQ. 6.00pm sharp. Names to be in by Thursday lunch time.

LADIES GET INTO GOLF: Best of luck to all the Ladies starting the Get into Golf programme on Thursday evenings.

Meet and play each Wednesday morning meet at 10.15 for 10.30am. All members welcome.

RESULTS: Ladies 9 hole single Stableford competition held on Friday 28 May. Great turnout. Results Therese O’Keeffe 1st, Betty O’Farrell 2nd and Mary O’Gorman 3rd.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: June 5th/6th we held a

strokeplay competition which was also the qualifier for the Club Matchplay Championship. 1st Ryan McCarthy (17) 68, 2nd Aaron McCann (23) 69, 3rd Donie Broderick (18) 70, 4th John Cushkelly (12) 71, 5th Alan Flynn (6) 72, Best Gross Ronan Kelliher (2) 75. The top 16 finishers have qualified for the Club Matchplay Championship which is sponsored by the Killarney Medal & Trophy Centre and the draw for the first round will take place during the week. Friday June 4th - Mixed 10 Hole scramble: On Friday last we held a very successful 10 hole mixed scramble with a very large turnout on the night. This was followed by a BBQ and very enjoyable social evening was had by all. The winners were Tomas Kelliher, John Ivory, Kate Cremin, Michael O’Leary.

FIXTURES: On Friday June 11th we will hold a 10 hole mixed scramble which will be followed by a BBQ. Please put your name on the entry sheet in the clubhouse or be at the Clubhouse by 6pm sharp for a 6.30 pm shotgun start.

Please inform the clubhouse by noon on Thursday if you will be having a BBQ. The golf costs € 5 and the BBQ costs €10. On Sat and Sun June 12th and 13th we will hold a Single Stableford Competition and the timesheet is now available in the clubhouse.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: 30th May 2021 - 18 Hole Stableford (Yellow Tees) - Sponsored by Gents Branch. Overall Winner: Mike Brosnahan (8) 39 pts. Division 1 Winner: Pat G O’Sullivan (10) 39 pts. Division 2 Winner: Denis McCarthy (19) 38 pts. Division 3 Winner: Daniel Teahan (20) 36 pts. 6th June 2021 - Round 1 Golfer Of The Year (18 Hole Stroke - White Tees) sponsored

by Kismet Weddings. 1st Derry O’Sullivan (16) 65 Net. 2nd Ryan Sw2eeney (27) 66 Net. 3rd Stephen Crooks (4) 70 Net. 4th Johnny Doolan (25) 70 Nett.

5th John Dowling (18) 70 Nett FIXTURES: 13th June - Swap Day Dooks - 18 Hole Stableford - White Tees - Sponsored by Mens Branch.

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Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS 29th/30th May 2021 - 18 Hole Stableford - Sponsored by Ladies Branch Overall Winner: Grainne McShortall (25) 40 pts. Division 1 Winner: Rita Kelleher (29) 38 pts. Division 2 Winner: Stephanie Lane (36) 38 pts. 5th/6th June 2021 - Round 1 Golfer Of The Year (Stroke) Sponsored by Maura Kennedy. Overall Winner: Grainne McShortall (24) 64 Nett. Division 1 Winner: Karen Spence (19) 69 Nett. Division 2 Winner: Sally Harvest (49) 75 Nett.

FIXTURES: 13th June - Swap Day Dooks 18 Hole Stableford Sponsored by Ladies Branch.

Muckross Rowing Club RETURN TO ROWING: Another milestone was reached this week with a further easing of public health restrictions.

Indoor gym training is now permitted on an individual basis. We hope however that weather conditions will allow for a long summer of rowing on the lake.

EVENTS: With the return of organised outdoor events from Monday last, there is now the prospect of a limited regatta season this year. Limits of 100-200 attendees are in place for June, increasing to 200-500 from July 5 subject to venue capacity. Provisional dates have been announced for a number of fixtures. These include Castleconnell Sprint Regatta on Saturday, July 10; Lough Rynn Regatta on Saturday, July 24; St. Michael’s Festival of Junior Rowing (J14-J16) on Saturday, July 31; Irish Rowing Championships Fri-Sun, August 20-22.

CORK OCEAN TO CITY RACE: The annual Cork Ocean to City Race took on a new format this year, with rowers challenged to row five miles from their own home club with times logged online from waters around Ireland and beyond. Well done to our Mens Masters crew of Roger Harty, PJ Walsh, Ed Lyne, Noel Kelleher and cox Danny Lyne who represented MRC in the event.

Killarney Rugby KATE: Killarney RFC would like to Congratulate our U18 player Kate Donoghue on progressing onto the next stage by being selected for the Munster Rugby Development Squad! Kate will now train over the Summer with Munster Rugby in preparation for the Inter Pro competitions. Kate is the first female player to progress through the Killarney RFC pathway and we at the club are very proud of her achievements. This is an historic occasion for the club and a result of the phenomenal work to gone into developing girls rugby to date at KRFC. Watch this space!

GIVE IT A TRY: KRFC is also delighted to announce that we have been selected as a host club for this year’s Irish Rugby ‘Give it a Try’ programme aimed at getting girls aged between 6 and 14 to play rugby. The Give it a Try IRFU initiative

SKIPPERS: Wexford captain Aisling Murphy, referee John Devlin (Galway) and Kerry captain Aislinn Desmond prior to the National League Division 2A fixture at the Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday. Pic: Adrienne McLoughlin.

is open to any girls who wish to try out rugby (no experience necessary) and will take place in July – keep an eye on our social media for more or contact Fiona on 087 2304689.

FIXTURES: Youths (Boys) West Munster TAG competition starts next weekend.

U14 Qtr Final - Listowel vs Killarney Black 11am Sat 12 June. U14 Semi Final - Killarney Red vs Tralee White 2pm Sat 12 June. U16 Qtr Final - Killarney v Abbeyfeale Saturday 12th 12.30 K.O. Best of luck to all.

MUNSTER RUGBY SUMMER CAMPS: Don’t forget to book your child’s spot for this years Munster Rugby Summer Camps - spaces are booking up fast! The summer camp which is open to boys and girls aged between 6 and 12 years of age will take place at our pitches in Aghadoe from Monday the 26th to Friday the 30th of July. The cost is €80 per child and each participant will receive an official Summer Camp Pack comprising an Adidas Summer Camp T-Shirt, DrawString Bag and Mouth Guard. To book a spot on this year’s Summer Camp and to check out the terms and conditions etc, simply click Munster Rugby website.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club WILLIE PARKER: Thanks to those who took part in last Sunday morning’s event, our first major competition of the year. The winner has a special affinity with the competition in being one of its founders alongside Derry McCarthy and Jerry Murphy, i.e. our Vice-Chairman Ger O’Connor! He produced a great second round of six under par to win on countback from Noel Moynihan as it was a good day for Committee Members in the prizes, especially the NEC ones!

Results- Overall Nett: Ger O’Connor 91 (B18), Overall Gross: John McGrath 94,

Second Nett: Noel Moynihan 91, 18 Nett: Jason O’Connor 43, 18 Gross: Sean Kelly 48, Ladies: Betty O’Brien 107.

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY DRAWS: Three Person Team, 2 scores count each hole - Nett: Declan Kelly, John Murphy & Betty O’Brien 93 1/3, Gross: Sean Kelly, Sean Ashe & Niall O’Loughlin 103, HoleIn-One: John Murphy (14th).

WEDNESDAY SCRAMBLE: June 2nd The combination of Gearoid Cronin & Sean Ashe chipped in on the last hole to stop Noel Moynihan claiming a clean sweep as a common partner to Betty O’Brien and his son Dara! Nett: Noel Moynihan & Betty O’Brien 34 ½, Gross: Gearoid Cronin & Sean Ashe 45.

2020 NATIONAL STROKEPLAY: Best Wishes to our players heading to these delayed events in Cork this weekend.

They are Damien Fleming (Senior), Lorcan Martin and James Fleming (Intermediate) and Hugh O’Sullivan (Junior).

BOB CASEY: Starts from next Tuesday night, June 15th in Tralee. Contact Sean Kelly if interested in playing.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw 4th June, numbers drawn were 2, 13, 14 & 29. Sellers prize winner Mairead Carmody. €50 y/tr prize to John Vaughan Lisheen, €50 to Aoibhinn Callaghan c/o Con Hewitt, €40 each to DJ Keane Tureenamult, Shelia O’Donoghue Taur & Ger O’Connor Lisheen. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 2, 3, 6 & 22. Next week’s jackpot €19,800 plus €1,000 bonus.

TRAINING: Club training dates and venues are as follows: Tuesday 7pm Glenlara GAA Grounds & Gneeveguilla GAA Grounds, Friday 7pm Barradubh Comnmunity Field.

1 MILE SUMMER SERIES: We will be

holding our Golden Mile Series starting June 30th, venues as follows Wednesday June 30th Cullen at 8pm, July 7th Barradubh, July 14th Glenlara, July 21st Gneeveguilla plus prize giving. We do hope to cater for all age groups, more details to follow in the next few weeks.

LOTTO: Thank you to all those who have renewed their annual lotto tickets, they are still a some unpaid. I would ask if you can arrange to pay promptly if you wish to have your ticket included in the weekly draw, it is not fair or reasonable to expect your ticket to be included in the weekly draw when your membership is due since May .

Killarney Valley AC JORDAN: Well done to Jordan Lee who came 4th in the WPA European Para Athletics Championship High Jump in Poland last week. We in Killarney Valley AC are very proud.

CAMPS: Booking is well under way on our ‘Fun 4 All Kids Summer Camps’ which will be hosted in our amazing Multi Sport facility, utilising our Astro Pitch, Basketball Court & Athletics Track. Fun, friendship & activity will be the theme for Kids aged 5 to 12 yrs. Booking can be made via our website. The proceeds after our costs all go towards the upkeep & maintenance of our wonderful facility.

TRAINING TIMES are on our website killarneyvalleyac.ie along with the ability to purchase any KVAC club gear in our club shop. Remember also that you must register for every training session via link on the AAI website: membership.athleticsireland.ie/reservation.html INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries. Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook/Instagram page for any updated information on training.

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