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Ellen Clifford “went to every single game”

Fossa came to a standstill on Tuesday as the town mourned the loss of Ellen Clifford.

Ellen passed away peacefully last Saturday after a battle with illness.

Less than 24 hours after her passing her two sons, David and Paudie, played starring roles in Kerry’s Munster Final victory over Clare.

Her love of the GAA was evident at her funeral Mass in The Prince of Peace Church on Tuesday morning.

Jerseys representing Kerry, Fossa and her native Ballymac were brought to the alter during her requiem Mass.

Alongside her husband Dermot another stalwart of the Fossa and Killarney communities, she worked for the Department of Justice for 30 years.

But she will be best remembered for her love of the GAA and her support for her two superstar sons.

Ellen was one of the first people to join

the Kerry Supporters Club and never missed a game David and Paudie were playing in.

“She went to every single game,” Paudie said in his eulogy.

“We will miss her so much when it comes to football of course, but it is at the centre of our family she will be missed most.

“She would do anything for Dad and the three of us, probably too much. As well as being our mam she was also a great friend,” he said.

Her kindness extended beyond GAA circles as she had made over 100 donations to the Blood Bank over the years.

Ellen was laid to rest at Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday evening.

She is survived by her husband Dermot, sons Paudie and David, daughter Shelly,

father Pat, sisters Mary (Reidy), Margaret (Fitzgerald), Joan (Wharton), Anne (Black) and Teresa (Gilroy), brothers Michael, Tom, Con, Pat and Dominic, her grandson Óigie, Paudie and David’s partners Orlaith and Shauna, brothers-

in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt, nephews and nieces.

She is remembered by neighbours, work colleagues in the Department of Justice and her many friends including those from the GAA community.

David, left, and Paudie Clifford of Kerry with family, including mother Ellen, father Dermot, and sister Shelly, after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Pat Sheahan, Chairman of Fossa GAA, Jack O'Connor, Kerry Team Manager, Patrick O'Sullivan, Kerry County Board Chairman, Jarlath Burns, President Elect GAA and members of the Kerry Football Team form a Guard of Honour at the funeral of Ellen Clifford, mother of their colleagues David and Paudie in Christ Prince of Peace Church in Fossa, on Tuesday.

Photo: Don MacMonagle

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€100 million tourism revenue lost so far this year

Killarney has lost over €100 million in tourism revenue as an indirect result of international protection seeker contracts with hotels, new figures reveal.

The town has welcomed some 3,000 refugees , the majority fleeing warn torn Ukraine in the last 18 months. However, this is having an effect on the allied tourism trades like cafes and souvenir shops.

Government figures given this week to senior ministers confirm that several towns in Ireland are suffering. Killarney tops the list, with the government analysis saying that the town has lost €100 million in allied tourism busi-

White Tailed Eagle nests again in Killarney National Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service staff at Killarney National Park have revealed that White Tailed Eagles have again nested in the Old Oak woodlands of Killarney National Park.

This is not the first time that such an exciting event has happened in the Park. Over the past 10 years White Tailed Eagles have sporadically nested and successfully fledged young back to the wild from nest sites located within Killarney National Park.

This is particularly gratifying considering that Killarney National Park was the first release site for the White Tailed Eagle reintroduction in 2007.

This iconic flagship reintroduction project now has White Tailed Eagle nest sites in Kerry, Cork, Tipperary, Clare and Galway.

Divisional Manager National Parks and Wildlife Service, Éamonn Meskell, said:

“Killarney National Park is particularly

suitable for White Tailed Eagles because of a readily available fish supply from the Lakes of Killarney. Also, the habitat is particularly suitable with a plentiful and healthy suite of Woodlands and suitable trees within those woodlands to accommodate White Tailed Eagle nest sites.”

The White Tailed Eagles have worked their way into the lore and culture of Killarney and many visitors to Killarney National Park experience the sight and sound of birds soaring above the Lakes of Killarney and onto Tomies and Purple Mountain and also Knockrower to Molls Gap.

“This apex predator is now firmly establishing itself into the landscape and ecosystem and is a credit to the sterling work that National Parks and Wildlife Service staff have put into this project over the past 16 years,” added Eamonn. A rare sighting of an Osprey was also recorded on the Lakes of Killarney last week.

ness from the start of the year until the end of April.

Other Kerry towns feature prominently too, with Tralee said to have lost €32.4 million and Dingle €13 million.

The figures also reveal the estimated number of allied sector jobs lost in the country and once again Killarney tops this list with 2,722 jobs displaced.

By comparison, Tralee has lost 874 jobs and Dingle a total of 350 positions.

Construction of Killarney Skate Park commences

It was ironic that in the same week that Cllr Donal Grady announced his official retirement from Kerry County Council that construction started on the Killarney Skate Park.

Grady has been a long-time advocate of the project and as recently as the March Killarney Municipal District meeting he pushed for a construction commencement date.

Now, as he nears the end of his political career, one of his favoured projects is up and running.

Construction workers moved in to a small site adjacent to the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centres on Monday.

And while works are weather dependent, it will only be a matter of months before the Skate Park is open to the public given that construction of the Tralee Skate Park began in March last year and it was open by July.

White Tailed Eagles have nested in the Old Oak woodlands of Killarney National Park. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

T OWN TALK

Chamber thanks Donal Grady for years of service

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has expressed gratitude to Cllr Donal Grady for his commitment and contribution over many years of faithful service during a long and distinguished career in local politics.

The Chamber has wished him a very happy and healthy retirement and stressed that he can take life a little easier, secure in the knowledge that he has helped to make Killarney a better place.

Kayleigh Cronin named as player of the month

Kayleigh Cronin has been named as the PwC GPA Player of the Month for April.

The Women’s Player of the Month and PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month winners for April have been announced, rewarding fine performances from some of the country’s top players as the championship got underway.

The Dr Crokes star was instrumental in Kerry’s Allianz League final win against Galway, while she put in a strong performance in Kerry’s opening TG4 Munster Football Championship win against Waterford.

“It was a massive surprise,” the Ballycasheen woman told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Awards like this don’t come around too often.”

The PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month and PwC GAA/GPA Players of the Month Award winners are voted for by the GPA’s membership.

“It makes it all the sweeter because this is voted by players you play against,” she added.

“Cllr Grady’s decision to step down from frontline politics, after close on a quarter of a century of service, marks a real end of an era,” Chamber joint presidents Johnny McGuire and Pádraig Treacy said in a statement.

Paying tribute to the role he has played in so many facets of Killarney life, they said his commitment to many community causes was admirable and he leaves a real legacy of public service of which he and his family and supporters can be immensely proud.

“Cllr Donal Grady always put the welfare and the wellbeing of his town and its people first and his was a strong and influential independent voice for the people that voted for him, with such consistency and enthusiasm, in all of the elections he contested since 1999,” the statement read.

“He was approachable, courteous, willing to listen and always willing offer help and that’s the hallmark of a very effective local politician.

“When he wasn’t kept busy in the town hall in Killarney or in county buildings in

Tralee, Cllr Grady was a familiar sight on the streets of his home town, meeting and greeting the people and keeping a close eye on the town he loved representing,” the Chamber statement added. “Donal can reflect on a job very well done when he looks back on his contribution to his town and his county. He worked hard and he left his mark."

The Chamber said it is appropriate that Cllr Grady’s final municipal district meeting coincided with the turning of the sod for the new Killarney skate park which has always been a project very close to his heart.

The Chamber said Donal’s family has been a political force in Killarney for many decades with his late father, John, and his brother Sean also serving on the local council and that great tradition will now be carried on by the next generation.

Acclaimed Dutch cycling documentary to be screened

To mark ‘Bike Week’ in Ireland, the Kerry Cycling Campaign will show the acclaimed Dutch cycling documentary ‘Together we cycle’ in the Great Southern Hotel on Wednesday next.

The film investigates the critical events that led to the revival of the Dutch cycling culture. Many people think that cycling in the Netherlands is a natural phenomenon.

However, until the 1970s the development of mobility in the Netherlands followed trends across the globe. The bicycle had had its day, and the future belonged to the car. The only thing that had to be done was to adapt cities to the influx of cars. Then Dutch society took a

different turn. Against all odds, people kept on cycling.

A spokesperson for the Kerry Cycling Campaign said: “This documentary is important for us too, when we consider our climate obligations and also the desire to encourage people to be more active and to consider the bicycle as a mode of transportation. in Kerry towns and villages, including Killarney, we are confident that in the coming years, more people will cycle and walk as the local authority improves the public realm across the county.’

‘Together we cycle’ will be screened in the Great Southern Hotel on May 17 at 7pm. There is no charge for the event that is supported by Kerry County Council and the Great Southern Hotel.

Kayleigh Cronin has been named as the PwC GPA Player of the Month for April.

Cllr Donal Grady.

Summer Horse Racing Festivals are back!

Killarney Racecourse is set to host the first of three Summer horse-racing festivals in May. From Sunday 14 to Tuesday 16 of May inclusive, ‘MayFest’ will take place at Ireland’s most scenic racecourse.

Killarney Racecourse Ambassador, Bryan Cooper will be on hand to help steer punters on the right path and live music, family fun and delicious food and beverage offerings will also complement the best of summer racing at the popular track.

There are a number of tickets and packages to choose from, whether it is close to the action general admission tickets or silver service fine dining and a table for the day, there is something for everyone at Killarney Races.

Adult admission tickets will give you access to all you need for a great day at the races; the viewing stands, public bars and restaurants, the bookies ring and parade ring viewing areas as well as access to live

entertainment during and after racing all for just €20.

OAPs and students enjoy a reduced rate admission of €15 per person with appropriate ID. Furthermore, it is good to note that all children under the age of 14 are free of charge to attend every race day at Killarney Races when accompanied by an adult. So why not bring along your very own ‘junior jockeys’ to Mayfest for a fun and inexpensive family day out.

Ideal for groups of friends and social clubs the Punters Package looks like a winner, offering the key ingredients for a good start to any race day; admission, racecard, a drink and a bet. The punters package will get you suited and booted for a proper day out with all the gang at Killarney Races. While those with a more discerning palate might opt for the Panoramic Restaurant package which includes four-course dining, a reserved table for

the day, table service for food, beverages, and betting as well as a private balcony with stunning views overlooking the entire racecourse.

Chairman Billy O’Sullivan siad:“Killarney Races is a boutique festival. It encompasses a wonderful mix of summer horse racing blended with live entertainment on the lawn and indoors, a wide variety of delicious food and beverage offerings, family fun and fashion. Here at Ireland’s most scenic racecourse, our focus is on customer experience. We offer an unrivalled quality product where sport, entertainment and hospitality all combine to create a memorable day out. The stunning backdrop we race against is without question one of the finest in the world and we’re just a stone’s throw away from the town centre where there will be lots of aprés racing fun and frolics also. The team here simply can’t wait to start the season and welcome racegoers back to the track, as it really is the people who attend that make this place come alive. Killarney Races is unique, things are a little more special and remarkable here

than your typical day out so if you're new to racing come along and all visitors and regular racegoers are valued and most welcome to join us.”

Sunday is an all-jump racing card and the feature race is the exciting ‘Tote Killarney National’. The first race will go to post at 13.55pm and gates will be open from 12 noon.

Monday is an evening meeting, all jump racing again with a start time of 16.55pm and gates open from 3pm. The feature race the An Riocht Chase looks set to attract plenty of entries from a number of the country’s top stables.

Tuesday will close MayFest in style on the flat with an action-packed card featuring race The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Race. The first race goes to post at 17.00pm and gates open from 3pm.

Live music will be provided by Tom Cat’s and Resolute in the lively Jim Culloty Bar. On Sunday there will be children’s entertainment also, with the team from The Art House providing painting and an exciting bubble machine as well as face painting to ensure plenty of fun between races during Mayfest for all junior racegoers. Don't forget kids under 14 go free every day at Killarney Races making it a cost-effective family day out for all the gang!

The only question remaining is, have you booked your tickets yet? For further information or to book online visit www. killarneyraces.com.

Summer Jazz Sunday Lunch

A feast of delights overlooking the Gap

Our spectacular Summer Jazz Lunch returns from this Sunday in our vibrant Grill Restaurant Perfect for a family outing, friendly get together or to celebrate a special occasion.

Two Courses €50 per person | 3 Courses €55 per person served with Tea/Coffee. Children’s menu and al fresco dining are also available.

Live jazz from 1pm-4pm. Reservations are available from 12noon and bookings are advised.

Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 E029

T: +353 (0) 64 66 44111 | E:reservations@thedunloe.com

A gala concert of popular songs and music was presented by the Kerry Concert Choir, accompanied by Kerry Scotia Ensemble at the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney on April 23.

The large attendance was entertained by the choir which was directed by Dr Sharon Lyons, Soprano. Sharon is a Dublin native now residing in Kerry.

The Kerry Scotia Ensemble, founded a few years ago, is the only professional orchestra in Kerry.

Scotia Ensemble raises €4,290 for Kerry Hospice

“We were delighted with the outcome and we are most grateful to Bishop Ray Browne and the Killarney Parish clergy for allowing us to stage the event at the lovely Park Road church location which proved to be an ideal setting for the concert” said Cathal Walshe, PRO of Killarney Branch, Kerry Hospice Fundraising Com-

mittee.

“The committee would especially like to thank Dr Sharon, choir and orchestra for a lovely evening of music and song which was much appreciated by the large audience. The generosity of all who donated raffle prizes and members of the public who came along to support the show is

very much appreciated.”

The proceeds of the show will go towards the provision of care for patients, which includes nursing support, specialist services and equipment.

Kerry hospice needs to raise in excess of €10,000 weekly to support these services.

Kerry Concert Choir/Kerry Scotia Ensemble presented €4290 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation, members included, Sharon Lyons, Pat Doolan, Angela Curran, and Dermot O Reilly. Photo: Brian Bartley

As part of the EU50 celebration of Ireland's 50 years of EU membership Killarney Library held a Europe Day Seminar on Tuesday. Photo shows, Mayor of Killarney Niall Kelleher with leaving Cert students from Killarney Community College, Mantas Bendaus, Natalia Gunia, Aoibhinn McCrank, Thea O"Sullivan, Ciara O'Neill, Katie O'Connor-Dennehy, Amy Healy, Layla Williams-Gearing, Elle Noonan, Ella Moynihan, Enya Jordao, teacher Louise McCarthy and EU historians Dr. Sorcha De Brun, Shane Reynolds, Dr Angelika Hansert, UL and Kevin Saude. Also in photo are Kerry County Librarian Tommy O'Connor and Killarney Librarian Eamonn Browne. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Pat Lucid, Haulie Clifford, John O’Shea and Hugh Rudden Deputy Principal at the presentation of the Archive Collection to Board of Management in a special ceremoney at St Brendan’s College Killarney on Wednesday. Mike Leahy, Denis O’Donoghue and Billy Condon gathered and collated the Archive Collection. Full details next week on this exciting project. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, this week launched a substantial four-year research partnership between Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd, Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software and Munster Technological University (MTU).

The project will develop and expand Liebherr’s existing systems for ‘smart cranes’ which help to safely and efficiently move millions of shipping containers around the world every day.

Four-year research partnership between MTU and Liebherr

Speaking at the launch, Minister Foley said: “This research project brings together two leaders in the field of research and development and shows the importance and the value of industry-academic collaborations. Since its formation in 2005, Lero has established itself as a world leader in software research and continues to underpin Ireland’s outstanding software research reputation. This partnership represents a continuation of the decades’

St Brendan’s win national for disability inclusion project

A team from St. Brendan's College, Killarney won a Young Social Innovators advocacy award for their ‘SEM for Inclusion’ project, which aims to raise awareness of and reduce exclusion faced by people with a disability.

High-impact social innovation projects by teams of young people from all over Ireland were among the winners at the Young Social Innovators of the Year Awards, which took place on Croke Park earlier this month.

The YSI awards celebrate excellence in youth-led social innovation. Now in their 22nd year, this year’s national finals event was the first live, in-person Young Social Innovators of the Year Awards since 2019.

The awards ceremony was co-present-

ed by broadcaster Zara King and former Hometown boyband member Dayl Cronin, in front of an audience of around 600 young people from secondary schools the length and breadth of the country.

“More than 5,000 young people from all over Ireland got involved in social innovation projects with Young Social Innovators in 2023,” said Roger Warnock, CEO OF Young Social Innovators.

“It was fantastic to be able to gather together in-person to celebrate at this year’s awards’ finals and I would like to congratulate the winning teams, including those from Kerry. I was blown away by these young people’s ideas, bravery and creativity. Their projects are proof that change is possible and that young people have the power to make a difference.”

long commitment to R&D that Liebherr Container Cranes has shown which, coupled with its apprenticeship and scholarship programmes, set an example for others to follow.”

Liebherr’s managing director, Mr Charlie McCarthy, said the partnership would help strengthen Liebherr’s market position and will allow Liebherr to remain at the forefront of container crane development.

“Liebherr is an industry leader in the manufacture of container cranes, and we enjoy an enviable reputation for providing cranes of exceptionally high quality. Our ongoing relationship with Lero and the team at MTU enables us to compete on quality and technological innovation building on substantial investment in research and development to help ensure the future success of the company and our customers,” he added.

Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD with from left, Moira Murrell, Kerry County Manager, Jimmy Deenihan, MTU, Professor Maggie Cusack, President of Munster Technological University, Prof Joe Walsh, MTU, Mr Charlie McCarthy, Managing Director of Liebherr Container Cranes, Dr Siobhan Roche, Director of Science for the Economy at Science Foundation Ireland and Professor Brian Fitzgerald, Director of Lero, the SFI Research Centre for Software at the launch of the substantial fouryear research partnership between Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd, Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software and Munster Technological University (MTU) at Liebherr Crane Factory, Killarney on Monday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Broadcaster Zara King and former Hometown boyband member Dayl Cronin with Kieran Clancy, Ian Coffey, Daniel Fleming, Harry Bolger, Max Coyne all fourth year students from St Brendan's College, at the Young Social Innovators awards presentation in Croke Park recently.

Hotel Group raises €90,000 for Down Syndrome Ireland

where a €1 per room donation is made to DSI on behalf of guests.

The company is proud to have raised over €90,000 for DSI to date, due entirely to the generosity of colleagues, hotel guests, and the support of the Down Syndrome Ireland team. At an event in Dublin One, the iNUA Collection presented the fundraising cheque to the DSI team, represented by Gerard O’Carroll, DSI President and Aoife Gaffney, Head of Employment at DSI.

Ten of the group’s 15 Down Syndrome Ireland colleagues from across 12 hotels attended the event, along with their families.

Sean O’Driscoll, CEO of the iNUA Collection promised the groups commitment to continuing the €5 per €100 contribution to DSI for all vouchers sold across its hotels as well as introducing the ‘Clean the Planet, Not my Room’ campaign,

Sean also recognized the support of Aoife Gaffney, Head of Employment and the team at DSI in being critical in the success of the National Employment Programme in our hotels.

“With Community as one of our core values here at The iNUA Collection, we are delighted to continue supporting this partnership,” said Mr O’Driscoll.

“Using our group resources and expertise to make a positive impact and engaging both guests and teams in this

process. The practical supports offered by Down Syndrome Ireland are invaluable, and their work in supporting adult education and independence enhances the lives of thousands of children and adults with Down Syndrome across the country. Our fundraising efforts are one crucial way for us to support DSI and the important work they do. These efforts allow us to engage with our guests and colleagues in a meaningful way, building a sense of community and a sense of social responsibility. We are privileged to be part of this journey with DSI.”

Gerard O’Carroll, President of Down Syndrome Ireland and father of Yann, a colleague of Muckross Park Hotel, said the iNUA Collection makes a difference to everyone’s lives, their Down Syndrome colleagues, the teams they work alongside and the wider community of guests and visitors in the hotels.

Calls for a Lyme disease unit at University Hospital Kerry

A Kerry Fianna Fáil Councillor has repeated his call for a dedicated testing and treatment unit for Lyme disease, to be set up in University Hospital Kerry, as well as the appointment of a Consultant in Infectious Diseases.

“The recently released report on the impacts of our deer population by the Deer Stakeholder Forum, does not appear to address the issue of Lyme disease being transmitted by infected blacklegged or deer ticks. Time is of the essence in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme dis-

ease and a dedicated unit locally in Kerry would be a major advantage in the fight against this terribly debilitating illness. The herds of deer in Killarney National Park have been identified as a source for the ticks that spread Lyme disease and it is only common sense then, that we are prepared to deal with it," said Cllr Michael Cahill.

“This is not my first time calling for such a facility and I hope it will not fall on deaf ears on this occasion. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for those who contract this illness while simply walking in the open air."

The iNUA Collection selected Down Syndrome Ireland as their charity partner in 2019.

Mary Claire McCarthy, Muckross Park Hotel, Gerard O’Carroll, DSI, Deirdre Buckley, INUA Collection, Aoife Gaffney, DSI, Yann O’Carroll, Muckross Park Hotel, Madina Zikare, People & Culture Executive, Muckross Park Hotel.

MINOR ALL IRELAND WINNERS: St Brigid’s Killarney have regained their crown as All Ireland Minor ‘A’ Schools Basketball champions for a second year in a row. The competition was held last weekend in University of Limerick Sports Arena.Back left to right: Christian Lyne Roberts, Tara Cronin, Tara o Sullivan, Millie Spillane, Amy Fitzgerald, Faye Lynch, Leah O Sullivan, Niamh Brosnan, Kate Donnellan. Front left to right: Kate Fleming, Clodagh O’Sullivan, Annie Brosnan, Naoise O’Connor, Kelsey Cummins, Kate Lyons.

New Hair Salon hits Killorglin...

One of Kerrys most popular hair stylist opens in her home town of Killorglin, more know as the home of Puck Fair Grá Mór Studio on Mill Road, opened on Thursday 4th May Specialising in all aspects of colouring and cutting hair

Everything at Grá Mór Studio is geared towards making the customer feel special, tailoring the service to suit each individual needs and providing a range of luxury brands Grainne will sit with each customer in the spacious and elegantly furnished studio, to chat and advise on the styles, products that would best suit each individual taste and hair type and everything is done in an air of calm and relaxation - Grá Mór Studio is all about letting you unwind while your hair is made look it's best With over 12 years experience working with Irelands leading hair company, Grainne is looking forward to sharing her knowledge and expertise with new and existing clients

GRAINNE CRONNIN IN HER NEW KILLORGLIN SALON

Pavers Foundation visits Killarney charities

Trustee of the Pavers Foundation Rachel Paver has recently visited a number of past beneficiary charities in county Kerry.

The Pavers Foundation, charitable initiative of multi-channel footwear retailer, Pavers, makes grants to charities and good causes that make a difference in areas of health, education and community, the vast majority of which are nominated by its colleagues.

Rachel visited colleagues at the Pavers store in Killarney, before heading out to catch up with the charities they had donated to in recent years.

Charities visited included Kerry Cancer support, a vital service providing a link bus from Kerry to Cork, transporting cancer patients to appointments. The charity received a donation in 2018 from the Foundation, which has since helped them to transport thousands of cancer patients across the county. Additionally, Rachel met with Shirley Morris and Gerard O’Carroll, the Pres-

Maurice Prenderville remembered by Muckross House staff

A very poignant presentation from The Trustees and staff of Muckross House to Brú Columbanus, Cork, from their Christmas collection, in memory of their dear friend and colleague Maurice Prenderville, who passed away last October after a tragic accident.

Maurice worked in The Garden Restaurant for 9 years and was a much loved and respected member of staff. Brú Columbanus provides accommodation to the relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork Hospitals. To enable relatives to provide comfort and support to patients.

ident of Down Syndrome Ireland, in a visit to Down Syndrome Kerry, to find out about how our donation of €1000 was used to by a specialist postural chair for patients.

At the store in Killarney Outlet Centre, Rachel and the Pavers team were met by representatives from My Canine Companion, a therapy dog service, matching children and families with assistance dogs to help with autism and disabilities. This charity received €1,000 from the Foundation in 2021, allowing them to improve the lives of those with learning disabilities and autism.

The Foundation has donated over £1.6million to date and is committed to following up on donations made to measure the impact and meet with beneficiaries and grantees alike.

Colleagues at Pavers Store in Killarney with the team from My Canine Companion and Rachel Paver

Colin Baker, presents a cheque of €7000 to Maurice's wife, Kathryn, and her Children, Abbie and Olivia Prenderville, also included is Ann-Marie O'Connor, Chief Executive, Brú Columbanus.Colin Baker, presents a cheque of €7000 to Maurice's wife, Kathryn, and her Children, Abbie and Olivia Prenderville, also included is Ann-Marie O'Connor, Chief Executive, Brú Columbanus, Julie Abarzua, Lily Arriagada, Annmarie Casey, Tim Brosnan, Sharon Harrington, Joanne Spillane, Fidelma McCarthy and Hanora Brosnan. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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There are few places in the world where you can experience fine- dining in the middle of a 25,000 acre national park The Yew Tree Restaurant is set in the luxurious surroundings of the hotel’s original Victorian lounge experiences, impressions and influences of current world trends. The menu may be best described as “contemporary” with various cultural with great importance placed on working with Irish producers.

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Birthday celebrations for Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer will celebrate 15 years in Killarney on Saturday.

Over those 15years, the store has grown from strength to strength and has contributed to the town’s retail offering by offering its customers M&S Food, clothing and Café.

The Killarney stores employs approximately 60 directly and indirectly and half of those working in the store have been doing so since the first day the store opened.

M&S Killarney has always found time to help the many charities in Killarney and around Kerry which have benefited from fund raising and donations down through the years, such as the Irish Community Air Ambulance, Irish Heart Foundation and Pieta House.

Store manager Paul Daly said: “It has been a real honour and privilege to serve the county and the local community over these past fifteen years. I have worked in retail for 37 years, 13 of which in this store and I cannot wait to see what the next 15 years will bring.

We have achieved so much and celebrated many accomplishments over the past several years, to name a few, we

received an outstanding achievement award from ‘Business in the Community Ireland’ for the commitment we have given to the community and a local secondary school.

We were also recognised by the 'Killarney Looking Good' committee for all the work that we contributed throughout the area.

“We have seen so many changes from the first day we opened our Killarney store. Retail has changed so much in fifteen years, not to mention thirty-seven years. You must evolve and change, as retail is a fast-evolving environment to work in. We meet the needs of our customers in Killarney everyday through innovations such as our Sparks loyalty programme and Scan & Shop to offering great customer service to all who come to our store.

I would like to thank all our customers, for all their support, custom and loyalty over the past 15 years. Let us see together what the next 15 years will bring.

The celebration will include a live Radio Kerry broadcast in-store, face-painting and other children’s activities from 11am."

Call for nominations for the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2023

Lee Strand and Kerry Garda are delighted to launch the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2023.

The awards are held for youths between the ages of thirteen and twenty-one years and recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry. The awards will be presented at a celebratory dinner awards ceremony in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, September 29.

This year twenty Merit Awards will be presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live. A Group Award will also be presented to groups of two or more people who have made an impact to their community. The Special Achievement Award will be presented to an individual who has overcome difficult circumstances, has defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition. A Community Safety Award will be presented to an individual who through crime prevention or a safety initiative/innovation has made their community a safer place to live. The Overall Winner of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement 2023 will also be presented.

Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell stated ”It is fundamental that the youth of this country are recognised for the crucial role they play in the future of our Society. An Garda Síochána is committed to ensuring this is reinforced via the Garda Youth Achievement Awards in collaboration with Lee Strand. It is essential that we recognise their excellent contribution to society in areas of sports, arts, culture & charity and also in the way

they may selflessly and lovingly care for a relative or friend. These awards have a positive impact on our wider community in celebrating the achievements of such outstanding young people and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support.”

Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand stated “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth

Achievement Awards for 26 years since its commencement in 1998. The awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the young people of Kerry, who have made a positive impact within their local community.”

The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, May 26. Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry or are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie/garda-awards/

Any member of the public can nominate

a young person whom they feel has made a contribution to their local area. Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation. The winners will be selected by a panel of judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell, An Garda Síochána. For further information contact: 066 7102300

Children's Ombudsman visits Ballyspillane

Dr Niall Muldoon, the Ombudsman for Children and his team paid a visit to Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre on Tuesday.

Dr Muldoon was appointed as the Ombudsman by President Michael D Higgins in 2015 and the role promotes the rights and welfare of young people under 18 years of age living in Ireland.

He was guided through the various sections of the Early Years Education Centre by manager Theresa O’Neill. "It's hugely important to host such visits

like this one to showcase the fantastic work under taken by the team at our Family Resource Centre and indeed the Family Resource Centres throughout the country,” said Derek O’Leary Manager of Ballyspillane CFRC.

“Dr. Niall Muldoon is a non-government advocate for children's rights and all aspects that impact such rights. To have time with him was invaluable for us, as an organisation to further advocate for the children that we engage with."

The team spent two hours at the centre engaging and talking with the children and staff at the centre.

Pictured at the launch of this year’s Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2023 are Aoife Bourke and Nicole Walker (Merit Award Winners 2022) with Garda Cathy Murphy, Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand, Garda Aidan O’Mahony and Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell.

Ailidh Phelan (Ombuds Secretary), Theresa O'Neill (Child Care and Preschool Manager), Niall Muldoon (Children's Ombudsman), Derek O'Leary (Centre Manager and Project Coordinator) and Aoife McNamara (Ombuds Team). Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Local success in Scór na nÓg All-Ireland finals

pens to be Kerry’s first at this level also.

| By Jack Hennessey

GAA Counties from across the country descended upon the fantastic INEC on Saturday where the 2023 All Ireland Finals of Scór na nÓg took place. over 19 counties battled it out in the various categories hoping to bring All-Ireland glory to their respective clubs. Now in its 50th year for GAA members to gather and celebrate all that is good in our, music, song, dance, novelty and storytelling traditions.

There was great jubilation and celebrating as Kerry captured the Ballad Group and Set Dancing All Ireland Titles. The day began with a stirring rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann sang by Limerick man Micheal

O Riain who all of 50 years ago secured the first All-Ireland in Scór na nÓg in Amhránaíocht Aonair.

Both Caitriona Nic an tSaoir from the Chreagan in Antrim and our own Mairtin O Cathasaigh, from Lispole, were excellent in their Fear agus Bean A Ti duties and kept everything running smoothly. Figure Dancing got the ball rolling and from there to the final discipline of the evening in Set Dancing we were treated to a fantastic five hours of evening entertainment.

Kerry was involved in three of the onstage disciplines and first up in the fourth category of the first half were Glenflesk in the Ballad Group. Not alone was this the club’s first Scór na nÓg title but it so hap-

Homecoming for Glenflesk history makers

History was made in the INEC last Saturday when the Glenflesk Ballad group won the All Ireland Scor Na nOg final.

This was the first time a Kerry club won the final in the Ballad group discipline. The group consisting of Cliona Moynihan, Muireann Healy, Aoise O Donoghue, Abby Cronin and Patrick Mullane and super sub Sarah O Donoghue performed their two songs “The land of the Gael” and “Sailing off to the Yankee land” with grace and style and superb harmonies. Competition was of the highest level,

but the group's teacher Rosie Healy had them well prepared and tutored to Rosie and the group on this outstanding achievement.

A huge crowd turned out to greet and welcome them back to Glenflesk Club House on Monday evening.

Excitement was definitely at fever pitch and a standing ovation was the order of the day as they gave another top class rendition of their two winning songs.

Chairman Jerry Mullane made a presentation to their teacher Rosie Healy and also to the hard working Scor Officer Allison O Sullivan.

They sang 'Land of the Gael'and 'Sailing off to the Yankee Land' getting a great response from the audience; an audience which clapped along with the latter song. So the history makers were; Aoise O’Donoghue, Muireann Healy, Abby Cronin, Cliona Moynihan and Sarah O’Donoghue.

Crotto O’Neills represented Kerry in Instrumental Music. A first for the club to reach the All-Ireland final having been knocking on the door for several years at District Board level.

The musicians; Conor Brennan, Thomas Breen, Sarah Murphy, Ellen Trant and Grace Hannon Linnane received fantastic rapture from the audience with some stirring music with; the ‘Banks of Newfoundland’ and ‘Andy McCans’ but unfor-

tunately with stiff competition, not the judge’s choice this time round as Armagh lifted the title.

The Set Dancers from the Spa Club were going for their fifth National title in Scór na nÓg.

Dancing two parts of the ‘Lackyle Set’ in the final discipline of the evening and making it two-in-a-row they were simply unbeatable and were head-and-shoulders over their opponents on stage. The members of the victorious Set Dancing team were: Róisin O’Sullivan, Isabel, Waters, Grace O’Connor, Áine O’Sullivan, Ciara O’Donoghue, Dara Brosnan, Diarmuid O’Donovan, Colm O’Connor, OisÍn O’Sullivan.

The fourth Kerry club taking part was Tralee Parnell’s in the Trath Na gCeist. Labhras Mac Carthaigh, Uachtaran Chumann Lúthchleas Gael was on hand to present all the winners with their medals.

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The glenflesk team consisted of Cliona Moynihan, Muireann Healy, Aoise O'Donoghue, Abby Cronin and Patrick Mullane and Sarah O'Donoghue

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Glenflesk Ballad team

All-Ireland glory on the double for the Kingdom as the curtain came down on Scór Na nÓg activities for the All Ireland finals.

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The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people on the island of Ireland. It is an all-encompassing celebration of science and technology under one roof.

BT Ireland, the communications services company, and the education charity, Young Scientist & Technology of the Year Limited (YSE ltd), have also announced that they have extended their partnership for a further three years through to the 2026.

The three-year sponsorship extension will see BT Ireland continue as custodian and organiser of the exhibition.

BT Ireland has been the title partner of the Young Scientist & Technology exhibition since 2000 and will mark 25 years as custodian and sponsor of the exhibition in 2025.

Applications for the 2024 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition will open in late August 2024 and students from across the island of Ireland are encouraged to submit project proposals and be part of the country’s leading live

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Meat stunt has rugby players bulling

A rugby game in France descended into chaos when a bull escaped from a pre-match parade and ran out onto the field during warmups.

The bull – owned by a man called Bernard Guasch is also the owner of the Catalan Dragons Rugby Team.

He owns a butcher business called Guasch Viandes and the firm paraded three cows to the crowd before a game against St. Helens in Perpignan.

January to help make the exhibition a success.

“The exhibition is much more than a competition, it is an unforgettable experience of a lifetime for the students who take part. We continue to see the positive impact the exhibition has on fostering young talent in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths in Ireland, and we look forward to growing the exhibition further in the years to come with our exhibition partners.”

Ireland’s new hate speech laws

Independent Senator Rónán Mullen has criticised the Minister for Justice for ‘smuggling’ a radical new definition of ‘gender’ into “an already controversial hate speech law’.

Senator Mullen said that there was considerable public unease about the threat to freedom of expression in the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred and Violence and Hate Offences Bill, which prohibits communication or behaviour that is “likely to incite hatred” but which doesn’t define ‘hatred’.

“Given the many controversial aspects of the Bill, it seems like the Government

is smuggling a new definition of gender in the hope that it won’t get the scrutiny it needs,” Senator Mullen said.

“The danger is that concerned citizens, including parents and teachers of school-going children, may feel intimidated about expressing concern about radical new definitions of gender being pushed by the State and activist groups,” he says.

“The Government never consulted with the public about this.”

Senator Mullen says the Government’s new definition of ‘gender’ is one “at odds with all previous definitions and with no basis in reality”.

In a tweet series covering aspects of the Bill, which is due before the Seanad soon, Senator Mullen said: “Since the foundation of the State, our legislation has always defined gender as binary, while referencing gender identity as something different.”

This new definition, Senator Mullen said, conflates gender with gender identity. “This is not an accidental mistake in draughtsmanship,” he added.

Senator Mullen goes on to say the time-honoured, scientific binary definition of male and female will be replaced by a definition which recognises “at least 105 genders that are currently inter-

The bull was eventually caught but not before he cause chaos and had players from both teams running in all directions in the hope that could escape.

Guasch is a colourful character and often makes the news for dubious reasons.

Last year he received a four-week ban from his own stadium after threatening a referee.

In 2021 he was fined £10,000 after saying he will never again allow his side play under English officials after losing a rugby league final at Old Trafford, Manchester.

net-listed by gender engaged organisations.”

The Bill defines ‘gender’ as “the gender of a person or the gender which a person expresses as the person’s preferred gender or with which the person identifies and includes transgender and a gender other than those of male and female.”

“It is reckless to include a new open-ended vague definition of gender in a criminal law bill,” Senator Mullen says. “If passed this Bill will have the effect of prioritising in criminal law the views of those who hold with gender novelty over those who accept the time-honoured definition of gender as being binary – that is male and female,” Senator Mullen said.

He is calling for the Government to withdraw the Bill at this stage to allow for a full and proper re-drafting.

On your bike for national bike week events in Kerry

The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Kerry County Council/ Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership have today announced details of Bike Week 2023, which runs from Saturday 13 May to Sunday 21 May.

Among the events planned in Kerry are family cycles, school cycles, community cycles, library bike initiatives, as well as the countywide film screening of ‘Together We Cycle’ which investigates the critical events that led to the revival of the Dutch cycling culture.

So far, 15 schools across Kerry will take part in cycling initiatives during and beyond Bike Week. Meanwhile, a family 5km or 10km ‘Cycle Your Greenway’ event take place on Saturday 20 May on the Tralee to Fenit Greenway. Participants should gather at KDL/Mounthawk Park (V92 A3E7) from 6:30pm, departing at 7pm.

The Listowel to Abbeyfeale Greenway 5km/10km family cycle is on Sunday 21 May with participants gathering at Listowel Community Centre from 10:30am, departing at 11am. And throughout the week check out Kerry Library for the wonderful bike related initiatives that are planned for people of all ages.

Bike Week is an annual celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling with

RDI Killorglin Hub Hosts Startup Showcase

Entrepreneurs with a business idea are asked to join the RDI NDRC Showcase event next Friday in Killorglin.

The NDRC is the national startup accelerator programme for globally ambitious tech entrepreneurs in Ireland. Those interested in finding out more about new startups in Ireland can register now for the NDRC PreAccelerator Showcase.

This event which will take place at the RDI hub in Killorglin on May 19th from 12.30 to 2pm. Booking is advised.

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hundreds of events taking place across the country, including family events, heritage cycles, maintenance workshops, and learn-to-cycle events.

All 31 local authority areas are involved in Bike Week with events being organised jointly through the local authorities and local sports partnerships.

Córa Carrigg, Active Travel Coordinator with Kerry County Council and Gearóid O’Doherty, Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership Co-Ordinator said: ‘Kerry Bike Week initiatives are made possible through the engagement and support of various stakeholders, from local communities to clubs, as well as our leisure centres, libraries, schools and our local community gardaí.’

‘We really hope that people will engage with and enjoy the events on offer and for more details of all events, please visit www.bikeweek.ie’

Anne Graham, CEO of the NTA said: “The engagement from the local authorities and local sports partnerships has been fantastic again this year and it’s great to see so many events taking place all around the country.

‘There really is something for everyone, from the popular family bike festivals and community cycles, to local heritage and greenway cycles to schools events. I’d encourage everybody to get involved.’

Chieftain star Sean Keane passes away aged 76

President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to renowned fiddle player Sean Keane.

The Chieftains star has sadly passed away this week aged 76.

“It is with sadness that lovers of Irish music and traditional arts across the world will have heard of the death of Seán Keane,” said the President.

“Seán’s incredible talent as a fiddle player brought so much joy to so many and was enjoyed and admired by audi-

ences all over the world.

“His virtuosity and skill was unique and has influenced so many musicians across the traditional arts. Indeed, Seán has been described as the ‘musician’s musician’. His generous legacy to traditional music and the arts will be remembered for generations to come.

“We are indebted to the Irish Traditional Music Archive who hold so many of Seán’s recordings and will ensure this legacy lives on and will be enjoyed through the ages.”

RDI NDRC will host a showcase event next Friday in Killorglin.

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Audrey Hepburn inspires camera club winner Killarney Cycling Club update

Double action on the road last weekend with the Crotty Cup taking place in Kilrush on Saturday and the Wicklow hills staging a tough day out at the Shay Elliot Memorial Race.

In Clare, Luke Costello has been quickly adapting to the level of racing in A3 after securing promotion from the A4 ranks at the start of the season and impressed with a fourth place finish on the day.

A solo attack from Shane Spellman was closed down with 500m to the finish and he finished in the main bunch along with Frank Doherty and Ewan Buckley.

Sam Bolger put in a hard shift and finished strongly in the front half of the Wicklow race.

Local XC racers were in action last week at Round One of the National Points series, in Carrickgollogan Forest in County Dublin.

The event was held for the first time by Epic MTB on the Leadmine trails, a popular trail amongst local and one well-raced within Epic's club league.

A great showing from Killarney Club Members with Mark McGlynn, Patrick Clifford, Michael Coghlan, Stephen Doherty and Sean Driscoll and Ben O’Keeffe are featuring in their respective races

Ben O’Keeffe at Round One of the XC National Points Series with the iconic Ballycorus Chimney Flue in the background.

Anne Kelly was the winner of Killarney Camera Club’s monthly photographic competition.

The penultimate competition of the 2023 season had an ‘Accessories’ theme and the club received a total of 21 very creative entries.

“Congratulations to Anne who won both the Unrestricted and Novice categories. Her iconic photo was inspired by Audrey Hepburn in the classic movie ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’”, said Killarney Camera Club’s Deirdre O’Donoghue.

Anne gave an insight into her winning

image.

She said: “In the film, Audrey Hepburn wears big hats , black gloves and lots of pearls. As neither Audrey nor my daughters were around to model the accessories, I chose this pose so I could remain incognito.

“My Olympus camera has a facility that allows me to use my phone as a remote control with a live view where I can focus, adjust the shutter speed and aperture and activate the shutter, as in this shot. It’s shot in daylight with flash bounced off the ceiling.”

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Four charities to benefit from vintage clubs’ annual raffle

Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club have announced the four charities that will benefit from their annual restoration raffle.

They are Saint Francis Special School, Paul Murphy Charity, Killarney Rugby Club and Kerry Stars.

The club’s 2023 projects will be officially launched at the Warehouse café, 4 Park

Business Centre, Farranfore, on Friday night (May 12) .

"We are very excited for this year's project as we are celebrating ten years of the club,” said club secretary Richard O’Donoghue.

Tickets go on sale from on Saturday for €10 to be in with a chance of winning the 1979 Land Rover, Honda 70 motorbike, Honda X8R motorbike and many more.

Members of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club will launch their annual raffle on

120th anniversary of Ballyfinnane Hillclimb to be celebrated

Kerry Motor Club has announced details of the running of a Hillclimb on Sunday, July 16 in the Ballyfinnane area outside Tralee which will mark a very special occasion in the county.

The club will mark the 120th anniversary of first motorsport event in Kerry

On July 15, 1903 the very first closedroad motorsport event in the county took place on the hillside in Ballyfinnane, 120 years ago this summer.

That event was won by Charles Rolls, who later went on to become to founder of the Rolls Royce Motor Company

To celebrate the historic occasion, Kerry Motor Club will run a Hillclimb in the same location, 120 years to the weekend that Charles Rolls took home the Kerry Cup from Ballyfinnane.

Hillclimb racing is one of the oldest forms of motorsport disciplines in the country. While similar to rally stages, a Hillclimb course is relatively short, usually between 1 and 1.5km in length with multiple quick runs over the same course across a day.

While there will be some regular faces in rally cars on the day, single seater cars (in a similar style to a Formula One car) are normally the fastest over the quick course and some of single seater formula races are expected at the event. The hillclimb will be run under Motor-

3,000 turn out for Nathan’s Walk

Thousands of people across eight locations in Kerry took part in Darkness Into Light, the annual fundraising event organised by Pieta and supported by Electric Ireland, on Saturday morning.

One of the biggest in the county was the Killarney edition held in memory of Nathan O’Carroll. Over 3,000 people took part in the Killareny walk making it one of the biggest in the country. His mother Marie organises the walk locally each year.

She thanked the many business and individuals who made this year’s walk possible.

They were: Electric Ireland; Killarney Racecourse; Killarney National Park; Sheahan Group,; Daly’s Supervalu; Emergency Services and Order of Malta; MC Brendan Fuller of Radio Kerry; Videographer Dan Devane; Photographers Marie Carroll O’Sullivan and Konrad Paprocki; Samantha Nagle for Instagram and all the volunteers and supporters.

Stephanie Manahan, Pieta CEO, said: “We are beyond grateful for the thousands of people who supported the event this year. To see so many people come out each and every year is truly inspiring and each and every person makes a valuable contribution in enabling Pieta to provide free, professional therapy for suicide prevention and bereavement in Ireland. On behalf of the entire team at Pieta, we want to thank every single participant, volunteer, and supporter. Thanks to you, we can continue to support those who need us most.’’

Meanwhile in London, Aghadoe native Tara Cronin was the lead organiser of Darkness into light, Cricklewood. TV celebrity Laura Whitmore also took part in the London walk.

The annual helps to raise almost €4m nationally to fund Pieta’s lifesaving suicide prevention services. This figure is expected to increase over the coming weeks as public fundraising and corporate donations for the initiative continue.

sport Ireland regulations and safety visits to the course are now at an advanced stage.

The first planning meeting took place on Monday last, May 8 in the Shanty Bar, Ballyfinnane with some 50 motorsport enthusiasts getting to work on what will be a historic occasion in the county. Events will get underway on the afternoon July 15 with car safety inspection, drivers meetings and drivers parades.

Sean Moriarty, Clerk of the Course said: “The event, which will be run by Kerry Motor Club in association with the Ballyfinnane Community Association, is at an advanced stage of planning with a fantastic first official meeting in the Shanty Bar on Monday night. We are very much looking forward to bringing the sport of Hillclimb Racing back to Kerry and to celebrate this important milestone in Kerry motorsport history.”

Mr Moriarty thanked Kerry County Council officials who are currently process the road closure requests. More details will be announced in due course including a classic car show and a a host of family entertainment.

Pupils at Faha National School raised €350 for Down Syndrome Ireland recently. They teamed up with Mike and Sean Horan and the school’s caretaker James Coffey who are all of the Opel/Vauxhall 2023 Kerry Run. The run starts in Killarney on Sunday and will raise further funds by Down Syndrome Ireland. Pictured are some of the pupils with principal Jerry Fitzgerald and caretaker James Coffey.

Some of the large crowd that turned out for Nathan's Walk - Darkness into Light Killarney in the early hours of Saturday morning.Photo: Konrad Paprocki Photography

Charles Rolls racing in Ireland in 1903. Photo: Royal Irish Automobile Club archive.

Organisers of the 120th anniversary of the Ballyfinnane Hillclimb met in the mid-Kerry village this week

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This week a judge in Tullamore has done more for the Irish mortgage market than any government minister has in 5 years. Judge Mary O’Malley Costello put Pepper Asset Management Service under notice with the approval of a 25 years, 2.5% fixed rate mortgage as part of a personal insolvency plan.

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Upwards of 60,000 mortgages are held by asset management companies and so called vulture funds who bought loan books at a discount while pushing up interest rates on these loans.

In my own case, I was trapped by the system and with a mortgage that never

under performed. I initially had a mortgage with EBS, moved to National Irish Bank to get a better rate. Subsequently NIB was bought by Danske who after several years exited the retail banking sector and hired Pepper Asset Management Services to manage the mortgage. Dankse Bank eventually sold their loan book to Capita Finance who after a few years then sold the loan book to Pepper. It was a game of mortgage table tennis that I had absolutely no control over. A few attempts at moving were not successful due to negative equity and only in the past year did I secure a fixed rate mortgage.

There are many like me who were caught out by buying at the peak of the property market in 2007 and have faced over a decade of negative equity, locking them in with their mortgage provider. This judgement now paves the way for customers of these funds to force better deals and fixed rate deals that will make their loans more affordable.

It took a judge in a district court to make these companies accountable. It says much more about the state of our government and their effectiveness.

Central Bank reports 5% reduction in Motor Insurance premiums

The Central Bank of Ireland has published a mid-year report (to end June 2022) providing key statistics on the private motor insurance industry in Ireland.

This is the first such report undertaken and captures data using the National Claims Information Database (NCID).

THE KEY FINDINGS ARE

The average premium per policy was €578 during this period. This represent-

ed a 5% reduction from the average premium in 2021. The average cost is €135 less than in 2017.

Claims settlements – there was in increase in the number and cost of damage to vehicles claims and a decrease in the number and cost of injury claims. However the data is being compared to the first half of 2021 when restrictions were in place.

48% of personal injury claimants settled directly with insurers representing 15% of total costs.

13% of claimants settled through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board

(PIAB) making up 6% of total costs. 39% of claimants settled through litigation making up 79% of total costs.

The Central Bank of Ireland noted that there have not been enough litigated claims settled under the new guidelines to assess the impact on the average cost of a claim in the litigation channel.

The Personal Injuries Guidelines were adopted by the Judicial Council on 6th March 2021. However some claimants received compensation awards calculated with reference to the previous structure known as the Book of Quantum. It will take a few years of data to get accu-

rate trends of the new Guidelines.

The average Irish car insurance premium of €578 is almost half the UK average. The average premium in the UK is £929 (€1062.14) having increased by 21.1% in the year up to February 2022.

John Healy of Healy Insurances.

Additional costs when buying a property

This week we are going to look at some of the additional costs one should budget for when buying a property and things to look out for.

When you are lucky enough to have found your dream home and have an offer accepted, your new mortgage will certainly be the biggest item coming out of your bank account but there are other costs that you just need to keep in mind so there are no surprises.

LEGAL FEES

As soon as you receive ‘Approval in Principle’ from your lender, you will need to choose a solicitor to help you purchase the property. Once an offer has been accepted for your new home, the selling agent will request your solicitor’s details. Your solicitor will conduct all the legal tasks to transfer ownership of the property to you. Your legal costs will vary depending on the solicitor and the price of the property but should be clearly set out from the outset.

PROPERTY TAX

Local Property Tax is an annual self-assessed tax charged on the market value of all residential properties in Ireland. It came into effect on 01st July 2013 and is collected by the Revenue Commissioners. Property Tax will need to be paid on your new home. It is a good idea to budget this into your monthly/yearly spending. Property tax is calculated on your property value and location.

MORTGAGE PROTECTION (MORTGAGE LIFE INSURANCE)

Mortgage Protection cover assures your lender that if you die before you’ve finished your repayments, your mortgage loan will be repaid in full. It is there to protect both the lender and the customer and is required by the Consumer Protection Code for all applicants that purchase a non-investment property, unless they are over the age of 50. There are some exceptions to this but as a rule of thumb, you will need to be prepared to budget

for the additional fees each month. As with legal fees above, prices will vary across the board depending on your own personal circumstances.

HOME INSURANCE

Of course, in the excitement of buying your new home the very thought of fires or floods will not be on your radar but home insurance is an essential add-on. It is required for all purchases. Prices on home insurance will vary depending on the policy type, the rebuild value of your property and location.

THE VALUER’S REPORT

As soon as you request drawdown of your mortgage, lenders will look for a guarantee that you’re paying a fair price to the seller, and that this price matches the value of the home. This protects both you and the lender. Lenders will have their own registered panel of valuers from which to choose to conduct the property valuation.

Yet another tax! Stamp Duty is a government charge on your home transaction and is calculated on the price paid for your house. The rate of stamp duty chargeable on a residential home purchase is 1% on the value of the property up to a value of €1m and 2% on anything in excess of €1m. This is a charge that should be budgeted for before purchasing your property.

REA Coyne & Culloty

2 Main St, Killarney

E: info@rea.ie

T: 064 663 1274

Ted Healy

11 New St, Killarney

E: killarney@dng.ie

T:064 639000

Billy Hennigan Auctioneers

66 New St, Monearmore, Killarney,

E: info@henniganauctioneers.com

T: (064) 663 4582

Property Partners Gallivan Killarney Business Centre, High St., Killarney, Co Kerry

E: killarney@propertypartners.ie

T: 064 6634177

Sherry Fitzgerald Coughlan

95 New St, Killarney

E: info@sfmc.ie

T: 064 663 1892

Its4rent.ie

Property Letting & Management Agent, Killarney Business Centre, Upper High St, Killarney

T: 064 6634177 • E: info@its4rent.ie

David O’ Driscoll Muckross Road, Killarney

E: info@dodriscoll.com

T: 087 795 8386

Maine Valley Property Old Chapel Lane, Milltown, Kerry

E: info@mainevalleyproperties.com

T: 066 9765577 or 087 6738210

All Ireland Properties Main Street, Rathmore, Kerry

E: allirelandproperties@gmail.com

T: 087 243 8182

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TO LET: Superb A rated home - very private

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Dry, seasoned, Shed stored Ash, Oak and Beech hardwood. Selling by the lorry load. Contact 087 4475230.

FOR SALE: House Being Renovated - All must go: Double glazed PVC Windows & Doors, Roofing Materials, Couches and Fridge/

family home in Fossa, with full mountain and lake views. Available for 6 to 9 months from 1st August. Includes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and huge kitchen/diner. €2500 pcm. Call 083 1477494.

TO LET: Rooms to rent in Tralee town. Contact 087 2944505.

TO LET: Room in house share in Woodlawn, Killarney. €130 all included. Tel 089 4717500.

Freezer. Call 087 2802669 for more details. FOR SALE: Brown Leather Chaise Longue in very good condition. Dimensions L5ft x W2ft. Collection only, Kilcummin area. €600 ONO. Contact 087 7414538.

AVAILABLE

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AVAILABLE: Landscaping & Maintenance Service - Grass and hedge cutting, over-

TO LET: 1-bedroom apartment in Beaufort, on main Killarney/Killorglin Road. Newly refurbished, fully furnished, parking available. Contact 087 7998087.

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TO LET: Room to let, 10-minute walk from Killarney town centre. Suitable for hotel staff.

growth clearance, power washing, Micro/ Mini digger with driver, new lawn layout, patios, kerbing, fencing etc. Tel: Darragh 087 9118357.

AVAILABLE: Fibre broadband available in your area but having trouble getting connected. We can help. Call (087) 4660015.

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AVAILABLE: Temp Chef available. Telephone 089 4464865.

ANIMALS

ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us on 087 6932090 or email info@homesforunwantedgreyhounds.ie

ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have several adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087 9729240 or 087 9704480.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY PHILLIPS

In loving memory of Eddie Phillips Killarney and Thurles

Who left this world on 16th May 2022.

As we lovingly remember Eddie, so dearly missed by his wife Joan and family. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who helped and supported us during that difficult time.

We want to take this opportunity to thank all those that sympathised with us, sent mass cards, took the time to write letters of sympathy, send online condolences and to all who attended the funeral home, requiem mass and cremation, some travelling great distances.

Thank you to Dr. Gary Stack and his team for the care and compassion shown to Eddie over the years. To Dr. Sheehan and all the staff at Kerry Palliative Care who gave us valuable time to enjoy Eddie’s last few days with amazing dignity and care.

To Claire and Majella, from home help and Karen Moore, who assisted Eddie in the early days of caring for Joan.

To Mary and all the staff of Rockmount Day Centre who also supported Eddie in the care Joan and continue to support us each day.

A special thank you to Fr. Jim Lenihan for all his help in preparing for Eddie’s funeral Mass. To Aidan & Sean Moynihan for the beautiful music, to Eamon Mulvihill for the wonderful mass booklets and Mary & Mike O’Shea and their team for all their professional services provided throughout the funeral process.

We are so grateful for ladies of the “Kitchen team” who swopped in and took over the catering needs of the many visitors. We are also so grateful to Joan’s sisters & family who continue to rally round Joan and us, we know how much it meant to Eddie in the final days knowing ye would be there in his place.

Eddie’s passing caught many people off guard, and we are deeply grateful to the many people who continue to stop and share stories and tales of their times with Eddie, it gives us all so much comfort and peace. Dad, Harold may never have said it outloud but we know you how much he loved your friendship.

As a token of appreciation, the sacrifice of the mass has been offered for the intentions of all those mentioned as well as those impossible to mention.

First Anniversay Mass for Eddie will be Friday 12th May 2023 at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

May he Rest in Peace.

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. KOC

1ST ANNIVERSARY PHILLIPS

In loving memory of Eddie Phillips Killarney and Thurles

Who left this world on 16th May 2022.

My angel up in heaven I wanted you to know I feel you watching over me everywhere I go.

I wish you were with me but that can never be Memories of you in my heart that only I can see.

My angel up in heaven I hope you understand that I would give anything if I could hold your hand.

I’d hold you oh so tightly and never let you go and all the love inside of me to you I would show.

My angel up in heaven for now, we are apart You’ll always live inside of me deep within my heart.

Deeply Loved and sorely missed your loving wife Joan.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

PHILLIPS

In loving memory of Eddie

Phillips Killarney and Thurles

Who left this world on 16th May 2022.

In my heart there is an ache that never seems to go away For every passing day I miss the love and warmth my father gave. He was my rock my guiding light My mentor, and my friend And now that he is gone from sight My heartache never ends.

I miss his hugs, his gentle voice And the way he always knew Just what to say to make me smile And chase away the blues.

I miss the sound of his laughter and the twinkle in his eye

His unwavering support and the endless songs and stories

I’d love to hear just one more time. But though he is gone He lives forever in my heart And every time I close my eyes We are never far apart.

So, here’s to you my dearest Dad I miss you more each day And though I can’t hold you close Your love is here to stay.

Deeply missed and never forgotten Emma & Pat.

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.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

PHILLIPS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY CREMIN

In loving memory of Eddie Phillips Killarney and Thurles

Who left this world on 16th May 2022.

Don’t remember me with sadness

Don’t remember me with tears

Remember all the laughter

We’ve shared throughout the years.

Now I am contented

That my life it was worthwhile

Knowing that I passed along the way I made somebody smile.

When you are walking down the street

And you got me on your mind

I’m walking in your footsteps

Only half a step behind.

So please don’t be unhappy

Just because I’m out of sight

Remember that I’m with you Each morning, noon, and night.

Your passing is felt every day Dad.

Your son Eddie Jnr, daughter Eleanor, daughter-in-law Mags and your grandsons Oisin & Daibhain.

10TH ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY In loving Memory of Betty O’ Leary

Gort Mhuire, Cork Road, Killarney

Who died on 6th May 2013

We also remember her loving husband Sean Who died on 18th February 2006.

Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day.

Remembered always by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

10TH ANNIVERSARY CASEY

In loving memory of Mary (Min) Casey Dirreen House, Dunrine, Tralee Road, Killarney

Who passed away on 13th May 2013.

The happy hours we once enjoyed How sweet their memory still But death has left a vacant space This world can never fill. Fondly remembered by all your Family and Friends.

JESUS

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

In loving memory of Timmy Joe Cremin Torc, Muckross, Killarney

Who passed away on 14th May 2022.

As we lovingly remember Timmy Joe on his first anniversary, we his family would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who helped & supported us in our sad loss.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that sympathised with us, sent mass cards, phone calls, online condolences, travelled long distances and to all who attended the funeral home, requiem mass and burial.

We wish to thank Fr. Niall Howard and Fr. Paddy O Donoghue for the beautiful and meaningful funeral mass and Fr. Paddy for the rosary and grave side prayers.

A special word of thanks to Dr. Barry Moynihan and all the staff in the Stroke Unit, KUH and to Dr. Margaret Clifford and all in the Pallative Care Unit, KUH.

We would like to thank O Shea’s funeral directors for their sensitive and professional handling of arrangements.

A word of thanks to all our neighbours and work colleagues at Muckross who lined the road as we brought Timmy Joe from his beloved Torc on his final journey.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

The Holy Sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions.

First Anniversary Mass is being offered on Sunday 14th May 2023 at 9.30am in Muckross Church.

1ST ANNIVERSARY CREMIN

In loving memory of Timmy Joe Cremin Torc, Muckross, Killarney Who passed away on 14th May 2022. After Glow

I’d like the memory of me

To be a happy one

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles When life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering Softly down the ways Of happy times and laughing times And bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve To dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave When life is done.

Loved and remembered everyday by your wife Maura & daughter Majella.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY FITZGERALD

In loving memory of Michael John Fitzgerald Moulagow, Rathmore, Co Kerry

Who passed away on 17th May 2022.

As we approach Michael John’s first anniversary, his wife Catherine, sons Mossie, Dermie, Den, Mikey, Kieran and Shane, together with their families, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on the sad loss of Michael John.

We express our deep appreciation to all who called to our home, attended Michael John’s wake and funeral Mass and to those who travelled long distances to be with us. Our thanks to everyone who lined the route from his home to the funeral home and church, it is greatly appreciated.

Thanks to all who sent mass cards, perpetual enrolments, texts, phone calls and online condolences. Many thanks to everyone who brought food and refreshments to our home, it is very much appreciated. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Sincere thanks to those who helped with Michael John’s care over the last few years, Dr Casey and his team, Public Health Nurses, Peggy and David at Reen’s Pharmacy, to each and every one of his Home Helps for their kindness and attention shown to Michael John over the past number of years.

Our thanks to the paramedics, Sgt Paul Lynch and Gda Gary Kingston who attended our home on the morning of Michael John’s passing.

Many thanks to friends and neighbours who helped with traffic management in Rathmore and Shrone.

A special word of thanks to the staff of St Joseph’s Day Centre for their help and support during the days of the funeral, it is deeply appreciated.

We would like to thank Michael John’s former work colleagues at MC Group for their lovely guard of honour. He would have been so proud.

Thanks to Fr Pat for saying the funeral mass and prayers at the burial and for his support during and after the funeral.

Thanks to Paud & John O’Donoghue and Mike Cronin for the lovely music and hymns, it greatly enhanced the liturgy. Thanks to sacristan, Bridie O’Sullivan for the help with the Mass.

Heartfelt thanks to Seán O’Mahony, Funeral Directors, for his efficient, dignified and sensitive approach in arranging Michael John’s funeral. Thanks to the gravedigger, Paul Nagle, for preparing Michael John’s final resting place.

Our thanks to management and staff of the Bridge Bar for the catering and Denis & Tim McCarthy for providing the food after the funeral Mass.

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

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

“In the hearts of those who loved you You will always be there.”

Michael John’s 1st Anniversary Mass will take place on Friday 19th May at 7.00pm in Shrone Church.

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ANNIVERSARY

CONSIDINE (NEE BURROWS)

In loving memory of Maria Considine (nee Burrows) Woodlawn Park, Killarney Who sadly passed away on 18th May 2020.

God called your name so softly That only you could hear And no one heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near.

The golden gates stood open God saw you needed rest His garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.

Sadly missed and always remembered by her husband Frank and daughters Karen, Clare and Deirdre, grandchildren and all family members.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 21st May at 12 noon in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

AHERN

In loving memory of A dear husband, dad and grandad Mick Ahern Dunrine, Killarney

Who died on 17th May 2018.

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

Forever remembered with love until we meet again by your loving wife Anne, daughters Rose and Martina, sons Michael, John, Pat, Paul, Ray and Eamonn, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters and many friends.

6TH ANNIVERSARY

MANGAN

3RD ANNIVERSARY

DENNEHY

In loving memory of Con (Neil) Dennehy

Late of Castleknock, Dublin, and Late of Kilbrean, Killarney Who died on 16th May 2020.

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.

Always remembered and sadly missed by Tim, Mary, Kelsey, Patrick, and Julianne.

4TH ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN

In loving memory of Neilus Griffin

Late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney

Who sadly left us 10th May 2019.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day But missing you is a heartache That never goes away.

We hold you tightly within our hearts And there you will remain Until the joyous day arrives That we will meet again.

Sadly missed every day by his wife Mary, son John, daughters Diane, Siobhan and Ashlinn, and grandchildren Ellie, Kai, Beau, Layla, Harper and Jack.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

CROWLEY

Birthday Remembrance of Tim Crowley

Late of Knockancore, Kilcummin

Whose birthday occurs on 18th May.

Will those who think of him today

A little prayer to Jesus say.

1ST ANNIVERSARY L’ESTRANGE

In loving memory of Paul L’estrange

51 Rossdara, Killarney

Who passed away on 9th May 2022.

We think about you always We talk about you still You have never been forgotten And you never will.

Sadly missed and always remembered by uncle Teddy, Mary, Tara and Rory.

1ST ANNIVERSARY L’ESTRANGE

In loving memory of Paul L’estrange 51 Rossdara, Killarney

Who passed away on 9th May 2022. Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile If only I could have you back For just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do You always meant so very much And always will do too.

The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause us pain But you’re forever in our hearts Until we meet again.

Always loved and remembered by Aunty Sheila and James, and your cousins Jacqueline, Sharon, Sandra, Allison, Siobhan & Patricia and their families.

14Ú CUIMHNEACHÁN COTTER

I gcuimhne ár mbuachaillín agus ár múirnín, Aodh.

I’ll see you in my dreams

In loving memory of Jeremiah Mangan, Beaufort Village, Killarney Who died on 13th May 2017.

Time cannot steal the treasures That we carry in our hearts Nor ever dim the shining thoughts Our cherished past imparts.

For the memories of the ones we loved Still cast a gentle glow To grace our days and light our paths Wherever we may go.

Always loved and remembered by Your loving wife Noreen, daughters Fiona, Noreen, Rosemary and Geraldine, son Michael, sons-in-law Gary and Mike, and grandchildren Jeremiah, Gerry, April, Robyn, Sean, Rozlyn and Jackson.

Lovingly remembered by his daughters Eileen, Mary and Katie, grandchildren Padraig, David and Shannon, son-in-law Al, partners, and great grandchildren.

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. MB

When all our summers have come to an end

I’ll see you in my dreams

We’ll meet and live and laugh again

I’ll see you in my dreams Yes up around the river bend For death is not the end And i’ll see you in my dreams.

Ó Mhamaí, Daidí, Senan, Etaoin, Ultan agus Siún.

NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH

O Glorious St. Joseph, Faithful father of Jesus to you do we raise our hearts and hands to implore the Sacred Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our special favours. Especially the grace of a happy death and the special favours we now ask. St. Joseph pray for us. BOS

14TH ANNIVERSARY FOLLIN

In loving memory of Vincent Follin

Late of 61 Park Drive, Killarney

Who passed away on 13th May 2009.

Fondly remembered by his wife Maureen, daughters Carmel and Susan, sister Maureen, relations and friends.

26TH & 4TH ANNIVERSARIES

NAGLE

In Loving memory of Our dear parents Sonny & Noreen Nagle

Late of Gortdarrig, Headford, Killarney Who passed away on 15th May 1997 & 18th June 2019. R.I.P.

Ye left us beautiful memories Your love forever our guide And although we cannot see ye Ye will always be by our side.

Sadly missed & always remembered by your loving family.

Sonny & Noreen’s Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 13th May at 6pm in Shrone Church.

24TH ANNIVERSARY

HEALY

In loving memory of Michael H. Healy

Late of Annebeg, Glenflesk

Who passed away on 11th May 1999.

We lost a father with a heart of gold

How much we miss him

Can never be told

He shared our troubles

And helped us along

If we follow his footsteps

We will never go wrong.

Always loved and sadly missed by your daughter Joan and family.

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. KN

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

You have said, O Divine Jesus, who said, ”Ask and you will receive, Seek and you will find, Knock and it will be opened to you.” Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this Novena to beg of you the favours that I need: Amen. DG

24TH & 40TH ANNIVERSARIES

HEALY

In loving memory of Michael & Hannie Healy

Late of Aneebeg, Glenflesk, Killarney

Michael who died on 11th May 1999

Hannie who died 26th February 1983.

R.I.P.

Gone are the days we used to share

But in our hearts you are always there

The gates of memories will never close We miss you more than anyone knows.

Always remembered by your son Michael, Marie and Family.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 13th May at 6pm in St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk.

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

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.

36TH ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Tadgh O’Brien

Late of Ballycasheen, Killarney

Who died on 13th May 1987. If memories bring us close We are never far apart For you are always with us In our prayers and in our hearts.

Your name is often mentioned We talk about you still You have never been forgotten And you never will.

God bless you Tadgh Till we meet again.

Sadly missed by his sister, brothers, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews and nieces.

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. RF

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

JESUS

ST. THERESA

SPORT

A fitting tribute

Clifford boys honour their mother, Ellen, in Munster final win

On Saturday last, the local community was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ellen Clifford. A staunch GAA woman, mother to Shelly, Paudie and David, and wife to Dermot, Ellen passed away at her Fossa home after a long illness. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Death puts many things into perspective, sport included. The relative triviality of something like a Munster football final, which was being held the following day, is laid bare. Nevertheless, there was the question of whether or not David and Paudie would line out against Clare in Limerick. It’s not that anyone on the outside was fretting about it either way, but it was still something that needed to be decided.

Behind the scenes, Kerry manager Jack O’Connor spoke to both players and to Dermot. It would be totally understandable if they didn’t feel up to it, but the Cliffords – as a family – were “adamant” that the boys should play. “They felt it was the

best way to honour their mother,” O’Connor said afterwards. And that’s exactly what they did.

Team captain David put in a Man-of-theMatch performance, scoring 2-6 including a pair of well-taken goals. Paudie was also excellent, teeing up his younger brother for the first of those goals before adding one of his own in the second half. In the end, Kerry ran out comfortable 5-14 to 0-15 winners to secure their 84th Munster football title and to set up an exciting home match against Mayo on May 20.

David accepted the cup before being ushered through the crowded pitch with Paudie in tow. As they reached the gate to the dressing rooms, Paudie put his arm round David’s shoulder.

The courage, selflessness and quiet dignity they showed on what must have been an incredibly difficult day was remarkable. Their mother would be proud. The rest of us certainly are.

| By Adam Moynihan

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HAPPY MEMORIES: Ellen Clifford and her husband Dermot celebrate with Paudie Clifford after last year's All-Ireland final. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/ Sportsfile.

CAPTAIN: David Clifford led Kerry to a 14-point win over Clare.

Five-goal Kerry far too strong for sub-par Clare

Adam Moynihan reports from the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick

MUNSTER SFC FINAL

Kerry 3-11 | Clare 0-15

GAELIC GROUNDS

First-half goals by Tony Brosnan, Dara Moynihan and David Clifford killed this tie as a contest as reigning All-Ireland champions Kerry secured their 84th Munster title - their 11th in the last 12 years.

It was an emotional occasion for the Clifford brothers following the death of their mother, Ellen, the day before but both David and Paudie exhibited class in abundance at the Gaelic Grounds. David added another goal in the second half and Paudie capped a fine performance with a three-pointer of his own to complete the rout.

Kerry looked sharper, hungrier and fitter than they did in the league and the 14-point margin of victory didn’t flatter them one bit. In truth, Colm Collins’ underdogs barely laid a glove on them. Was it that Kerry were too good, or that Clare were too bad? A little from Column A, a little from Column B.

GULF

Clare, buoyed by recent victories over Cork and Limerick, were hopeful of causing an upset reminiscent of 1992 but the gulf between the finalists was evident from the off.

Dylan Casey – making his first start in the championship – gave Kerry an early lead with a fisted effort and points by Dara Moynihan and David Clifford (free) quickly followed.

Clare got off the mark in the eighth minute via the boot of goalkeeper Stephen Ryan. At the other end, Gavin White burst forward to kick a lovely score and make it 4-1.

Some bad errors in attack and gaping holes at the back were ominous from Clare’s point of view and sure enough they were punished in the 14th minute when Brosnan played a one-two with Casey before rifling an unsavable shot that rattled the back of the net.

The writing was already on the wall for Clare by this point and when Paul Geaney found Dara Moynihan completely unmarked in the middle of the large parallelogram five minutes later, the Spa man made no mistake. His confident strike widened the gap to eight.

Keelan Sexton and Eoin Cleary tagged

on some points for the Banner but Brosnan and Clifford did likewise for Kerry, and it would be fair to say that Kerry were working their openings with far greater ease than their opponents. The play of the game arrived in the 32nd minute when Paudie Clifford gathered possession inside his own 65 and burst forward. As the elder Clifford carried the ball into Clare territory, he pointed for younger brother David to cut back inside his man towards the centre of the goal before lobbing an accurate through ball in between attacker and goalkeeper.

Kerry’s number 14 got there first, steadied himself, sat down a retreating defender, and finished. It must have been a lovely moment for the Clifford and O’Shea clans watching back home. The remaining 40 minutes or so counted for little, really, although Jack O’Connor’s side deserve credit for the way they applied themselves throughout. The only slight concern was a late injury picked up by first-choice full back Jason Foley. The Ballydonoghue man looked to be holding his upper hamstring or glute when he was forced off in the 70th minute.

Both teams will now turn their attention to the new All-Ireland group stage. Kerry have Mayo, Cork and the losers of Dublin and Louth. Clare will need to regroup quickly if they are to successfully navigate a pool that contains Monaghan, Donegal and whoever wins Ulster.

KERRY: S Ryan; D Casey (0-1), J Foley, T O’Sullivan; G O’Sullivan, T Morley, G White (0-1); D O’Connor, J Barry; D Moynihan (1-1), S O’Shea (0-2, 1 45), P Clifford (1-0); T Brosnan (1-1), D Clifford (2-6, 4f), P Geaney (0-1).

Subs: S O’Brien for Moynihan, K Spillane (0-1) for Geaney, B Ó Beaglaoich for T O’Sullivan, BD O’Sullivan for Barry, M Breen for G O’Sullivan.

CLARE: S Ryan (0-2f); M Doherty, C Brennan, C Rouine; C Russell (0-1), J Malone, D Walsh; C O’Connor, D O’Neill; P Lillis, E McMahon (0-4, 2f), D Coughlan; E Cleary (0-6, 4f), K Sexton (0-2), P Collins.

Subs: Ronan Lanigan for Doherty, Brian McNamara for O’Connor, Gavin Cooney for Coughlan, Ikem Ugwueru for O’Neill, Cian O’Dea for Collins.

GOAL: Dara Moynihan of Kerry celebrates after teammate Tony Brosnan scored their side's first goal. Photo: David Fitzgerald/ Sportsfile.

Kerry looked sharper and fitter than they did in the league.

Attention turns to Mayo after easy Munster final

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

The sad news of the passing of Ellen Clifford on Saturday last was felt far beyond the parish of Fossa. Ellen, mother of Shelly, Paudie and David and wife of Dermot, had fought a courageous battle with ill health for the past five years and was there in Croke Park to see her sons winning All-Ireland titles with Kerry and Fossa. Beannacht Dé len a h-anam.

It was a difficult decision for David and Paudie on the eve of their Munster final in Limerick. The family decided that Ellen would have been so happy to know her boys lined out with Kerry. They did her proud, as David captained Kerry to a runaway victory over Clare. Both excelled with David scoring 2-6 and Paudie also scoring an excellent goal to complement his work ethic throughout as a score-provider.

The great news is that the plum tie of the next round in the current round robin format will be played here in the Fitzgerald Stadium tomorrow week

(May 20) at 3pm. It will be the clash of champions: Kerry the All-Ireland winners meeting Mayo the winners of the National League.

It will be a Central Council fixture, but Der Bros and his helpers will be busy preparing a welcome for the Westerners. Kerry were in clinical championship mode against Clare but their opponents were way off the mark and that was not surprising after a very poor league campaign ending in relegation. The Mayo game will be a better indicator on how well Kerry are shaping up. It will be a bonanza to the coffers of the hospitality sector in Killarney, too, even if some of the Mayo supporters will not travel. Why? It is too expensive. It was €35 admission for the stroll in the park in Limerick. You can imagine the cost for a family weekend in Killarney including accommodation (if they can get it) and admission to the Park. What is more, the game will not be available on RTÉ, but streamed on GAAGO. Many older supporters in particular do not have broadband or

decent Wi-Fi, especially in remote rural areas.

The GAA has persisted with the cashless admission procedure making no allowance for some spporters who arrive at Lewis Road without a prepaid ticket. In the past I devoted two articles to this unsatisfactory arrangement and offered solutions. The dictat from Croke Park stood. No cash; use your phone. Go online.

I recalled some games including colleges fixtures where prominent local GAA OAPs were denied access and their cash refused. Who trained all the local club teams of all ages, lined the fields, acted as umpires when the referee had no helpers and collected the lotto each week to fund the ever-increasing cost of running any GAA club. Volunteerism is the central plank of clubs, all clubs, all sports. The GAA needs to learn that wonderful story and the truism: ‘don’t bite the hand that feeds you’.

I hope Dónal Óg will succeed in his mission. Puck it out there Dónal.

Must-win games for ladies and hurlers

There is nothing like a local derby in any sport and, in a dramatic finish, the Cork ladies came from nowhere to earn a draw with Kerry (2-14 each) in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

This Kerry team have been in splendid form all season and they must have been confident meeting Cork in the championship. They were coasting to victory, but Cork scored 2-4 without reply down the stretch. Orlaith Cahalane, from that famed multi-sport family that includes Niall Cahalane, did the damage with her well-taken goal after being sprung from the bench. Once again Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh was outstanding, scoring 1-7, but she went off injured in the closing stages. Kerry will be hoping the western star will have recovered for the next round. Now they must beat Tipperary (Sunday at 2pm, Galtee Rovers GAA) to qualify for the Munster final.

HURLERS

No joy for the Kerry hurlers who lost out 1-24 to 0-16 in Tullamore. Offaly will now go directly into the Joe McDonagh Cup final.

This is the one title that has eluded Kerry after coming up short in three finals in recent years. In the last round of games, Offaly do not have to beat Carlow but can do Kerry a favour – if Kerry can also succeed in defeating Laois at Austin Stack Park tomorrow (5.30pm).

Kerry will be expected to win. Nothing else will do. They are very dependent on sharpshooter Shane Conway to build up a winning score and usually need in the region of 10 points from him. He scored 0-7 in Tullamore. The other main scorers were Pádraig Boyle (0-3) and Gavin Dooley (0-2).

ACTION: Gavin White of Kerry is chased by Jamie Malone of Clare.

Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

Cruel defeat for Kerry FC

scored from a set piece. A quick corner should have been dealt with, getting it away from the centre of the box, but up popped Shane Elworthy to finish. It did not make for a happy interval period.

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

It's hard to win when you don’t win, or more precisely when you have yet to win one game. That is the situation for Kerry FC. Draws and heroic performances against the odds and a few terrible drubbings has been their lot so far in their first season in the League of Ireland.

There was hope that the first win would materialise at home in Mounthawk on Friday last but it wasn't to be, losing 3-2 to Longford Town.

Kerry manager Billy Dennehy had no illusions about the task for Kerry FC to do well in their first season, but he must have hoped for a bright new summer. It was a beautiful summer May evening at Mounthawk Park, sitting in-between the houses in the St Brendan’s Park area, just above the Top of the Rock.

The Astroturf playing surface, the small but well-presented stand, and the terracing caught one’s eye 30 minutes before kick-off. Closer to kick- off a steady flow of supporters flowed in, and the most

popular vantage point was behind the nearby town goal. That was one of the real attractions for spectators. One could almost reach out to retrieve the ball for Callan Scully.

Longford Town proved tough opposition for Kerry and showed form after recently coming off a 1-0 win over the hitherto unbeaten Galway Utd.

Trpimir Vrljicak very nearly got Kerry off to the perfect start. The ever-energetic Seán O’Connell crossed from the right flank and Vrljicak's header looked to have deceived the Longford defence only to be taken off the line.

The visitors took control and were far more direct in their game plan and it reaped early dividends when a long ball over the Kerry left full was exploited in clinical fashion. The first-time low cross from Giurgi’s pass was met by Stephen Meaney who tucked it neatly to the right of the Kerry keeper. One down at home; the fans were disappointed. But worse was to come when Kerry went two-nil down at a strategic time just before half-time. The Achilles heel of this side was exposed when Longford

FIGHTBACK

Dennehy changed tack for the second half and significantly brought attacking nous into play in the form of Leo Gaxha and Ryan Kelliher. Now we saw Kerry at their best, attacking and taking the game to Longford. They improved no end and, even though they were two goals in arrears, the crowd responded.

Gaxha showed what Kerry need to do by taking the game to the opposition, any opposition. A shot troubled Brady, the Longford keeper, as Giurgi cleared if off the line.

In the 16th minute of the half, Kerry were rewarded for their play. 17-year-old Togor Silong made his debut count with a welltimed tackle, and he got the ball to Gleeson in the box who shot low. Brady saved well but could only parry and McGrath slotted his first goal.

It was all Kerry now, but Longford stole a march eight minutes later. A direct high ball into the Kerry goalmouth was cleared by Matt Keane, or so it appeared, however the header inadvertently went askew and Callan Scully had to retrieve the ball

from the net for the third time. It was a sickener, but Kerry responded magnificently by chasing down that two-goal deficit.

Gaxha was the instigator as Longford tried to curb him, but he did so well to get the ball across to Ryan Kelliher and the Lissivigeen and Killarney Celtic man headed home.

He certainly has the scoring touch. His father, Tomás Seve Kelliher, the brilliant golfer up to international quality, was close by to see him score

Now Kerry had 20 minutes to do it, just one goal down with the young supporters chanting “Leo! Leo!”.

They should have equalised but sadly they suffered yet another defeat. Dennehy has to come up with a strategy to avoid conceding goals from set pieces. Only then will Kerry FC earn their first three points.

Tonight, Kerry FC are away to Athlone Town.

KERRY FC: Callan Scully, Rob Vasiu, Samuel Aladesanusi, Kevin Williams (c), Andy Quaid, Sean O’Connell, Cian Barrett, Togor Silong, Trpimir Vrljicak, Ryan Kelliher, Seán McGrath. SUBS: Aaron O’Sullivan, Leo Gaxha, Matt Keane, Alex Ainscough, Ronan Teahan, Cianan Cooney, Nathan Gleeson, Kennedy Amechi, Shane Guthrie.

TOGOR:

Kerry U20s fail to advance

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

Kerry were defeated by Sligo in the All-Ireland U20 semi-final played at Galway on Saturday last. They were beaten 1-9 to 0-9 by a better Sligo team. Sligo will now meet Kildare in the final - I expect the latter to win that one.

Kerry were poor in the earlier games before the championship started but with colleges players available one expected Tomás Ó Sé’s charges to be well in the hunt for an All-Ireland that has eluded Kerry for far too long. Kerry last got to the All- Ireland final in this age group in 2008. Kerry were haunted to edge out Clare at Tralee, did well beating Cork, but disappointed against Sligo. Mind you this is a good Sligo team, backboned by Summerhill College students who defeated St Brendan’s.

They have reached the All-Ireland final the hard way, retaining their Connacht title by defeating Galway, Mayo and Roscommon - all away games.

Furthermore, they had to go without star player Dillon Walsh (good to hear that he is recovering well). Sligo were dealt a

huge blow after 10 minutes when their captain and Connacht Player of the Year Canice Mulligan went off injured.

Kerry opened well with two excellent points from Rob Monahan and the industrious Luke Crowley added a fine point. However, the Sligo goal scored by Niland was the game-changer from which Kerry never really recovered.

It was level at half time 1-3 to 0-6, but aided by the breeze in that second half Kerry could not shake off the Connacht champions.

CAMOGIE ALL-IRELAND

Kerry won a senior All-Ireland in hurling last weekend - and not in football as one might expect. There was great jubilation at Clane, Co Kildare on Saturday last when Kerry won the All-Ireland Minor C camogie, title defeating Down. No goals but all points, Kerry 12 in all to eight for Down.

The jewel on the Kerry crown was Tara Burke wearing the number 11 geansaí with distinction. She was superb throughout, but particularly in the closing stages when Down were shortening the deficit. Tara from Causeway scored nine of Kerry’s 12 points and was the unanimous

choice for ‘Laoch na h-Imeartha’.

For the record the All-Ireland winning Kerry team was: Lauren Bowler; Yen Leniston, Roisin Quinn, Leonie Walz; Ruth O'Connor, Ciara O'Sullivan, Niamh Quinn; Kathryn Ryan, Hannah Ryan; Amy

McCarthy, Tara Burke 0-9 (5f, 3 ‘45), Shannon Collins (0-1); Amy O'Loughlin, Emma Conway (0-1), Yasmin O'Brien (01). Subs: Chloe McCarthy for O'Brien (38), Niamh Gentleman for Conway (60), Lana O'Connell for O'Loughlin (62).

SPORTS ON TV THIS WEEKEND AROUND THE WORLD

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Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a blockbuster deal, a source close to the negotiations in the kingdom told AFP on Tuesday.

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SOCCER Sky Sports Football 3pm Bolton v Barnsley

GAA GAAGO 6pm Waterford v Clare

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 5pm Byron Nelson

RUGBY RTÉ 2 5.30pm Leinster v Munster

SOCCER Sky Sports Football 5.30pm Sunderland v Luton Town

UFC BT Sport 2 8pm Jairzinho Rozenstruik v Jailton Almeida

GAA RTÉ 2 9.30pm The Saturday Game

SOCCER BBC 2 10pm Match of the Day

SUNDAY, MAY 14

CRICKET Premier Sports 2 10.30am Ireland v Bangladesh

GAA RTÉ 2 1.45pm Dublin v Louth

SOCCER Sky Sports PL 2pm Everton v Man City

GAA RTÉ 2 4pm Armagh v Derry

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 5pm Byron Nelson

Golfer Rickie Fowler was on the par-five seventh hole of his third round at the PGA Tour event in Charlotte when his tee shot went right towards the waters along the side of the fairway.

While searching for his ball, the American spotted a snake settled amongst some rocks. North Carolina is home to a range of snake species, many of which inhabit the waters of the Tar Heel state. Angling his wedge, Fowler gently hooked the snake to lift it out from between a gap in the rocks before it slithered away. He eventually took a penalty drop but he still managed to save par.

The deal would mean Messi potentially joins his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi league as the Gulf state splashes its oil wealth in the world of football. There was no confirmation from Messi's current club Paris Saint-Germain, who noted simply that he was under contract until June 30 when contacted by AFP. The source said Messi will sign a "huge" deal with an as-yet-unnamed Saudi club just months after the 35-year-old lifted the World Cup in neighbouring Qatar in December. "Messi is a done deal. He will play in Saudi Arabia next season," said the source, who is not authorised to speak to media and spoke on condition of anonymity. "The contract is exceptional. It's huge. We are just finalising some small details," added the source.

TACKLE: Rob Monahan of Kerry in action against Ross Chambers of Sligo. Photo: Tom Beary/Sportsfile.

THE WEEK IN PICTURES

were part of the Kerry team who won the

SOCCER: The Killarney Celtic U15 team who took on Killorglin AFC away.

CAMOGIE: The Killarney players who

All-Ireland Minor C Cup.

GIVE IT A TRY: Participants at Killarney RFC's 'Girls Only' Give It A Try programme, which continues every Saturday at noon in Aghadoe.

ROSS: Ross Golf Club Ladies Scramble winners Mona Looney, Bridie Brosnan, Lady Captain Mary Moynihan, sponsor Noreen O'Mahony, and Sarah Scanlan.

RUGBY: The Killarney U14 boys who travelled to Cashel RFC to take part in the season-ending blitz.

FÉILE: The Kilcummin U15 team who won the County Division 3 Féile na nÓg competition.

GAA: Team captains Shane O'Callaghan (Austin Stacks) and David Shaw (Dr Crokes) pose with match referee Daniel Clifford (Laune Rangers) before the recent County League game in Connolly Park. Crokes won by 2-17 to 4-6. Photo: Adrienne McLoughlin.

FOSSA: The Fossa GAA U15 team who reached the final of the County Division 2 Féile competition.

Killarney Athletic

CONDOLENCES: Killarney Athletic AFC would like to offer our sincere condolences to the O’Connor family on the sad passing of Richie. Also to Frank, Ronan and Rachael and the Murphy family on the passing of Teresa. And to the Clifford family on their recent bereavement.

U14 DIVISION 1: Kenmare 2 Athletic 3 (Sean Lyne, Darragh O’Donoghue, Cian Hegarty). On lovely evening for football, our young blues travelling to Kenmare for what proved to be an epic encounter. HT Kenmare 1-0. Our boys started the second half on the front foot and drew level when Alex Doolan floated a free kick into the box and Sean Lyne headed home. We took the lead midway through the second half when the excellent Sergi Costa won and ball in midfield and played in the ever-dangerous Darragh

O’Donoghue who slotted home from the edge of the box. Athletic now on top created a number of great chances and we’re awarded a penalty only for the spot kick to sail over the bar. From the resultant kick out Kenmare to their credit went up the pitch and scored the equaliser. Athletic rallied again and in the dying seconds Alan Scannell weaved his way through the Kenmare defence, the ball popped up to Conor Moynihan who headed over the keeper and the onrushing Cian Hegarty headed to the net. FT Inter Kenmare 2 Killarney Athletic 3.

Killarney Celtic

RESULTS: Dominos Pizza League Cup - Killarney Celtic 3 Castleisland 2 AET (Kevin O'Sullivan 2, Jamie Spillane). Celtic moved on to the semi-final after a hard-fought win over Castleisland. Jimmy Falvey Memorial Youths Cup Semi Final - Killarney Celtic 5 Mainebank 1 (Kalvin O'Sullivan, Eoghan Crowley, Dara O'Shea, Colin O'Callaghan, Joshua Griffin). Celtic will play St Brendan's Park in the final after a clear-cut win over Mainebank. U15 Cup - Killorglin AFC 3 Killarney Celtic 0.

Mastergeeha

LOTTO: There was no winner on 28th April of the Jackpot for €2,800. Numbers drawn were 3, 14, 16, 27. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Mossie Pierce, c/o Jimmy’s; Julie Looney, Mastergeeha; Marie Curtin, Knocklebede; Darby Mangan, Knocknahoe. The next draw will be Friday 5th May for Jackpot of €3,000.

MEK Galaxy

GIRLS: U12 Girls Cup - Killarney Athletic 1 MEK Galaxy 2 a great result against our local rivals Scorers: Ava Harty and Isabelle O'Connor. POTM Aoibh Nic Gearailt & Grace Ryan. U13 Girls Cup - Camp Juniors 2 MEK Galaxy 2 (MEK Galaxy win 5-4 on penalties.) Scorers: Ava Harty 2. Penalty Scorers: Izzy Lyons, Ava Harty, Megan Quigg, Fleur O'Neill and Abbie Fleming. POTM: Very hard to pick, but probably Clodagh Quirke for her match

winning penalty save.

AGM: Save the date! This year’s club AGM takes place in Faha National School on Tuesday May 30 at 8pm. The 2023/24 season is going to be the most important in the club’s history as we attempt to take the next step forward, to deliver facilities to match our growing club numbers. There are several committee’s which will be taking charge of different strands within the club. We are looking for your support. We would love new enthusiastic parents to Join in and help. Positions we need to fill are: Field Development, Fundraising, Summer Camps, Communication and Media, Registration, Coaching and Administration. If anyone has any questions regarding any position within the club, please contact Liam on 087 7639611.

Killarney Legion GAA

KERRY U20 ALL IRELAND SEMI FINAL: With the week starting on a high with Will Shine being named as the Munster U20 Player of the Championship, things took a turn for the worst in Pearse Stadium on Saturday. Sligo came out on top in this eagerly awaited All Ireland semi-final but fair to say Kerry will have been disappointed by the hours event. To be fair to Will, he top scored for the Kingdom with four points but the overall effort never really got going.

SENIOR MEN: Castleisland Desmonds visit Direen this Sunday, May 14th, for Round 6 of the Credit Union County League Division 1. The game throws in at 2pm. The Senior B team are facing Churchill away on Friday night.

JUVENILE BOYS UPDATE: The U15 boys had a busy week. On Wednesday night they put in their best display of the year so far when accounting for Na Gaeil in Tralee in the latest round of the County League. The win sees them qualify for the Division 1 Shield semi-final in what has been a great learning experience for them so far. The prestigious Féile qualifying competition was held in Direen Friday night where Dr Crokes and Fossa were the visitors. There was only a hair's breadth in any of the games, with Legion and Fossa drawing, Crokes narrowly defeating Legion but then falling to the same fate themselves to Fossa. It was Fossa who emerged from a very enjoyable evening of top-quality entertainment.

Spa GAA

FIXTURES: In Round 6 of the Credit Union SFL we will play Milltown Castlemaine at home in Spa Saturday 13th May at 7pm.

LOTTO: Next week’s draw for a jackpot of €7,200.

SCÓR NA NÓG: Congratulations to our set dancing team members Roisin, Isabelle, Grace, Áine, Ciara, Dara, Diarmuid, Colm and Oisin who were named the 2023 Scór na nÓg rince set winners on Saturday evening last in the INEC. A big

thanks to their mentors Mairead and Triona for their time a dedication with this team and also to all of the fantastic support that cheered on the dancers during their Scór na nÓg journey this year.

KERRY GAA: Best wishes to the Kerry Minors, especially clubman Niall O’Mahony, Head Football Coach as they play their Electric Ireland Minor Football debut against Cork in the Quarter-Final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on the 11th of May at 7pm.

SUMMER CAMP: Up and Active Summer Camp will take place Monday 10th - Friday 14th of July from 09:00-13:00 at Spa GAA grounds. This Summer Camp offers a fun filled five days for children attending Primary School. The camp takes place in a safe and spacious environment with indoor and outdoor facilities conducted by three fully qualifies teachers. Some of the activities include, art, athletics, fun games, treasure hunt, soccer and much more. The cost of this camp is €70 per child (€60 for all subsequent siblings) To avoid disappointment book your place now by contacting Evan (087)1496951 or Dan (085)7386444.

Dr Crokes GAA

SFL DIV. 1: Dr. Crokes 2-17 Austin Stacks 4-6. Our senior team returned to winning ways following a 5-point victory over Austin Stacks last Saturday evening in Connolly Park. Stacks started the better with a goal inside 30 seconds, but this young Crokes side responded well and led by 3 points at half time. Strong scoring returns from Mikey Casey, Charlie Keating and Alex Hennigan provided the basis of this victory and bringing 2 Co. League points back to Lewis Road.

SHL DIV. 1: Dr. Crokes 0-7 Crotta O’Neills 0-12. On Thursday last we welcomed Crotta O’Neills to Lewis Road. Having reeled off a number of good scores early on, Crotta looked strong, leading 5 points to 1 after the opening quarter. Points from Michael Lenihan and Tom Doyle, along with two long range efforts from the deadfall meant that we cut the gap back down to 2 at the interval, 8 points to 6. As the rain came down in the second half, scores were at a premium for both sides. Crotta made the best of the showers to move points clear after 45 minutes. Just a point from both sides in the closing 15 minutes meant defeat for the home side. We now sit 6th on the table at the halfway mark of the Co. League.

SHL DIV. 3: Dr. Crokes B 5-9 Tralee Parnells B 0-15. Our junior hurlers made it two wins from 2 in Div. 3 of the Co. League in Lewis Road on Friday night.

Fossa GAA

ELLEN CLIFFORD: Fossa GAA club lost one of our most cherished and loved members on Saturday with the passing of Ellen Clifford, Ellen, mother of Shelley, Paudie and David and married to our chairman of the past five years Dermot Clifford will be missed by all, far and wide. Ellen, nee O’Shea was a true lover of the

GAA and travelled the country supporting Kerry, long before the emergence of her star sons, and was probably in every club field in the county supporting Fossa, at all grades. Ellen, even through her illness, was at all the games, and being in Croke Park on club final day to see Paudie lift the “canister” will be one of many memories that will be cherished by us all. Ellen will be dearly missed in the Fossa field on match day, but we know she will be looking down on us and inspire us all to be the best we can. Ellen you will be sorely missed by us all. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam milis

U15: Fossa U15s had a good week, beating Milltown by a last-minute point on Wednesday and then qualifying for the Div 2 Féile by beating Dr Cokes and drawing with Legion. The winning run came to an end of Saturday morning when beaten by a very strong Kenmare team.

Glenflesk GAA

ALL IRELAND SCOR NA NÓG: History was made in the INEC last Saturday when Glenflesk Ballad group won the All-Ireland Scor Na nÓg final. This was the first time a Kerry club won the final in the Ballad group discipline. The group consisting of Cliona Moynihan, Muireann Healy, Aoise O’Donoghue, Abby Cronin and Patrick Mullane performed their two songs “The land of the Gael” and “Sailing off to the Yankee land” with grace and style and superb harmonies. Competition was of the highest level, but the group's teacher Rosie Healy had them so well prepared and tutored, making sure the title came to our proud club. Congratulations to Rosie and the group on this outstanding achievement.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Congratulations to all the children who received First Holy Communion from Fr. Jim Linehan last Saturday in a packed St. Agatha’s Church.

OSKARS: The Oskar’s by Glenflesk GAA & Kilcummin GAA. Save the date! We are so excited to announce the date for the Oskars 2023! Thursday, December the 7th INEC, Killarney. Mark those social diaries for a night to remember! Who can forget the magic of the Oskars in 2018? Seven amazing films starring incredibly talented actors/actresses from our two mighty parishes! 2023 will be bigger & better!! Plans are well under way behind the scenes. Join us on Monday the 29th of May at 8.30pm in the Heights Hotel Killarney to learn more about this fantastic event which takes place on Dec 7th in the INEC.

Kilcummin GAA

UNDER 15: Féile na nÓg County champions 2023. Well done to our Under 15 boys who won the Division 3 Féile competition at the weekend. Following a 4-10 to 1-05 away to St Michaels/ Skellig Rangers they qualified for the Finals on Saturday which was held in the John Mitchells complex. In the semi-final we met Beaufort and

after a powerful performance we ran out winners on a score line of Kilcummin 5-03 Beaufort 0-05. Goal scorers were Evan O’Sullivan twice, Robbie Casey twice and Ronan O’Connor from a penalty while Shane Morrissey, Rory O’Connor and Liam O’Mahony kicked the points. The final against Ardfert was a much closer affair and we trailed at half time by two points 1-2 to 0-3, Rory O’Connor and Ronan O’Connor our point scorers. In a second half of fantastic defending and attacking we kept our opponents scoreless while we added on 1-04 to emerge victorious on a score line Kilcummin 1-07 Ardfert 1-02. Scorers Ronan O’Connor 1-03 and Rory O’Connor 0-04. Team Oscar Lovett, Ruairi O’Donoghue, Conor Finnegan, Mark Larkin, Billy O’Donoghue, David Lowin, Ryan O’Sullivan, Zach Cronin, Jack Aherne (Captain), Ronan O’Connor, Rory O’Connor, Evan O’Sullivan, Cian Stack, Shane Morrissey, Liam O’Mahony, Liam Breen, Robbie Casey. Well done to mentors and supporters and thanks to John Mitchells for hosting the event.

MINOR EAST KERRY LEAGUE DIV 3: Kilcummin B 4-15 Legion B 1-14.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 1, 3, 6, 24. €100 Mary Margaret McCarthy, €50 Breda Tangney Listry, €50 Eileen Sugrue Listry, €25 Brian Kavanagh Ballyard, €25 Sean McManus Offaly. Jackpot €4,050.

SENIORS: Best of luck to our senior team and management who play at home to John Mitchell’s on Sunday the 14th at 2pm, come out and support.

U15: Our under 15 team got to the final of the Féile in Austin stack park last Saturday but lost out to Laune rangers by a point. Best of luck to Laune rangers in the Féile in July.

U13: Our U13 teams await phase 2 of the Lee strand county league.

KERRY: Congratulations to Ruairi Murphy on the Kerry team and management on winning the Munster final v Clare.

East Kerry GAA

ALL IRELAND SCOR NA NÓG FINAL: An historic day for East Kerry at the INEC, in the All-Ireland Finals of Scór na nÓg, as Spa in the Rince Seit, and Glenflesk in the Ballad Group, took on all comers to win All Ireland titles. Congratulations to both Clubs on this amazing achievement.

MUNSTER FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

FINAL: Congratulations to the Kerry team and management to the Kerry Team and Management on their victory in Sundays Munster Football Championship Final against Clare. Good luck to the team in the upcoming group stages, starting against Mayo in two weeks.

U20 ALL IRELAND SEMI FINAL: Hard luck to the Kerry team and management on their defeat in Saturday’s All Ireland U20 semifinal versus Sligo. Well done to Will Shine on being named EirGrid Player of the Province in Munster.

ALL IRELAND MINOR CAMOGIE FINAL:

Another superb win for the Kerry Camogie team against Down, in the All-Ireland Minor C Camogie Final. Well done to all involved. An historic achievement.

ÁINE NÍ SHÚILLEABHÁIN: Congratulations to Áine Ní Shúilleabháin on her 41 years of volunteering as a Research Biologist at Killarney National Park. Áine who has spent time as PRO of both Glenflesk and East Kerry GAA, is also the current Kerry County Board children’s officer. Well done to Áine for her outstanding work.

CONDOLENCES: All at East Kerry GAA would like to pass on our condolences to The Clifford family on the sad news of the passing of Ellen Clifford.

Beaufort GAA

FIXTURES: Senior men will be home to Listowel Emmets, Sunday, 14th at 2pm in round 5, Co Senior League, Division 2. Senior men will be away to St Michael’s/ Foilmore in Division 6 also on Sunday, 14th.

LOTTO: The next lotto draw for a jackpot of €13,000 will be on Sunday, 14th May 2023. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at: www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto.

CONGRATULATIONS to Mike Breen, Kerry senior team and management on their Munster final win against Clare on Sunday.

CONDOLENCES: Beaufort GAA Club offer its condolences to Dermot, David, Paudie, Shelly and all the Clifford and O’Shea families on sad passing of Ellen. CONGRATULATIONS to Hannah

O’Donoghue and Fiadhna Tangney, Kerry Ladies senior team and management who drew with Cork in the second round of the Ladies senior Championship at the weekend. Fay O’Donoghue in Kerry Ladies senior B team who were defeated by Cork. Lily Riordan who played with Kerry Ladies in U14 Championship, Stage 1. Luke Foley and Lauren McEvoy played in the Primary Game during the Munster Football final.

SCOR NA BPÁISTI: Congratulations to Beaufort Rince Foirne and Ballad group who came second in the recent Co Scor na bPáisti. Thank you to their coaches, Gillian, Catriona and Clodagh, Scor Officers, Anita and Ger and all who helped. Mary Jo Coffey was also Quiz Master for the Scor na bPáisti quiz competition.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

LOTTO: Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, May 1st at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 8, 12, 31 and the bonus ball was 5. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Mike O'Sullivan, Callinafercy. €50 - Jerome Flynn, Castlemaine. €25 - Deirdre O'Sullivan, Milltown. €25 - Noel Hurley. €25 -

Nicola Holman, Firies. €25 - Eoin O'Brien, Castlemaine. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 15th, 2023, at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

COUNTY LEAGUE: Division 1, Round 6 Fixture. Milltown/Castlemaine 'A' will travel to take on Spa Killarney on Saturday, May 13th at 7:00pm in Round 6 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League. Venue is Spa GAA. Milltown/Castlemaine 'B' have a 'Bye' this weekend so will not be in action as there is 13 teams in Division 6 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League so every side will have a free weekend during the season.

Killarney Camogie Club

TRAINING: Under 6/8/10 train on Mondays & Fridays from 6-7pm in Spa. Hurleys & helmets can be provided on a rental basis for the season. Football boots, shin guards & water required. Under 12s & Under 14s train on Mondays & Fridays (match dependent) from 6-7pm in Spa. Under 16s train on Mondays & Thursdays (match dependent) from 6-7pm in Spa. Under 18s train on Mondays & Fridays from 6-7pm in Spa.

REGISTRATION: New members always welcome & registration is done on www. foireann.ie.

FACEBOOK: Please check out our Facebook page for all up-to-date match fixtures & updates – Search for Killarney Camogie Club!

FÉILE FUNDRAISER: Our Féile GoFundMe is now live. We would appreciate any donation you can make. The link to donate is on our Facebook page.

FÉILE SKILLS COMPETITION: Congratulations and best of luck to Ava Moore who will represent Kerry in the Munster Féile skills competition in Mallow.

KERRY MINOR CAMOGIE: Congratulations to the Kerry minor camogie team & management on winning the Minor C Final last weekend v Down. A special shout out to the Killarney players – Yen Leniston, Kathryn Ryan, Hannah Ryan, Yasmin O’Brien, Chloe McCarthy, Áine Devlin and Anne Hickey. The late Pat Sheehan was an instrumental influence over this team in the 2022 season & no doubt was looking down on the team with pride last Saturday.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Ladies Killeen Singles Stableford Professionals Prize. Sunday 7 May 2023 at Killarney (Killarney-Killeen). 1st

Aoife O'Sullivan 42 pts (31) Overall Winner, 2nd Tracy Eakin 38 pts (01) B9, 3rd

Grace Dennehy 38 pts (26), 4th Lorna O'Leary 37 pts (24) 4th B9, 5th Mary Geaney 37 pts (16) 5th B9, 6th Noreen O'Callaghan 37 pts (17) B9, 7th Christine Carroll 37 pts (13) B9.

FIXTURES: Next week’s competition is the Laurels Pub & Restaurant V Par on Mahoney’s Point.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Ladies Scramble 6th May kindly sponsored by Noreen O’Mahony and Eilish O’Sullivan. What a morning of golf. The largest turnout for a long time. A huge thank you to the sponsors Noreen O'Mahony and Eilís O'Sullivan for the fabulous prizes. Unfortunately, Eilis couldn't join us on Saturday, but we are very grateful for her sponsorship. 1st Bridie Brosnan, Sarah Scanlan and Mona Looney, 2nd Maura Horan and Betty O’Farrell, 3rd Maureen Crowley, Susan Good and Ailish Mulcahy, 4th Kathy Crowley, Noreen O'Mahony and Emir Coffey.

9-HOLE COMPETITION: Wednesday’s Scramble Winners were Maureen Crowley, Kathy Crowley and Doreen Brosnan.

COMPETITIONS: Each Wednesday morning 9-hole competition everyone welcome. Meet for 10.00am. All members welcome. 9- & 18-hole Single Stapleford qualifying Competition Saturday 13th April. Tee times from 10.10am. Enter via the ClubV1 app. All Members welcome.

GOLF LESSONS: Gordon Howard is available to give golf lessons. Please contact Gordon directly in the Club House. GET INTO GOLF: We wish our new Get into Golf group and professional Gordon the best of luck and many happy hours on the fairways. Best of luck to Killarney Race Company for the upcoming races on next Sunday, Monday & Tuesday.

Ross Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: On Sunday May 7th we held a Champagne Scramble, and we had another great turnout on the day. The winning teams were: 1st Leo Casey, Maurice Coffey, Virginilus Joniakitis. 2nd John Cushkelly, Niall O'Connell, Jim Morris. 3rd Mike Courtney, Mike Moriarty, Neilie Carroll, John Ivory. 4th Ryan Scott, Tead Ryan, John Fleming.

BEST OF LUCK to the Killarney Race Company for the upcoming May Racing Festival on May 14th, 15th and 16th.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: May 5/6. 18H Stableford: 1st Claire Horgan 36 pts (34), 2nd Kitty O’Grady 32 pts (46), 3rd Nuala Ward 31 pts (48). 9H Stableford: Winner Finola Geary 19 pts (22).

MIXED SCRAMBLE: Every Wednesday at 6pm. Visitors welcome.

GET INTO GOLF PROGRAMME: Every Monday at 7pm. Contact Kieran 087 2748777.

Farranfore Golf Society

RESULTS: Ceann Sibeál 25th March. 1st

Shane Roche (22) 42, 2nd Billy T O’Sullivan (22) 39, 3rd Sean O’Connor (17) 39, 4th John M O’Sullivan (20) 38, 5th Eugene Cronin (27) 38, Cat A Cormac Foley

(9) 37, Cat B Carthy Donohue (22) 38, Cat

C Charlie Daly (26) 36. Newcastle West

29th April: 1st Willie O’Leary (10) 39, 2nd

Pats McGuire (22) 38, 3rd Sean O’Connor

(15) 38, 4th Damian Keane (20) 37, 5th

Cormac Foley (8) 37, Cat A Tadgh O’Keeffe (16) 37, Cat B Tim McAuliffe (21) 37, Cat

C Ned Brosnan (26) 35.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

MUNSTER MATCHPLAY: Congratulations to Damien Fleming and John McGrath (Senior) along with James Fleming and Adam Kelly (Intermediate) on qualifying for next weekend’s Munster Matchplay Finals in Tralee following last Sunday’s qualifying event in Newmarket. Commiserations to Daniel Kelly on just missing out on making the Junior grade on countback.

SUNDAY DRAWS: Fourball Betterball-

First Nett: Sean Ashe & Aidan O'Keeffe

39, Gross: Denis Looney & Dave Spillane 45 and Second Nett: Sean O'Brien & Aidan O'Keeffe 40. Hole-In-One: Denis Looney (Third Hole).

SCRATCH CUPS: Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow (Saturday) for our different events. Thanks again to our three sponsors McGanns of Doolin (Senior), O’Callaghan’s Coach Holidays (Intermediate) and Tadhg’s Boutique (Junior).

MUNSTER SCHOOLS: Well done to the three St Brendan’s College Killarney teams that made it through to the National Secondary Schools Finals in Athgarvan, Co Kildare next Friday following their performances in the Munster event in Hillview, Clonmel last week. The team of Brian McCarthy, Nathan Cronin & Daniel Kelly finished second overall, while Ryan Neeson, Alex O’Callaghan and Dara O’Shea finished third. Robbie Harnett, Fintan Martin and Noah Sexton were fourth overall meanwhile.

BOB CASEY MEMORIAL

INTER-CLUB

STROKEPLAY: Begins in Deerpark next Tuesday evening, May 16th. Further information will be available over the weekend.

Killarney Valley AC

COUNTY: The Kerry County Seniors/ Masters T&F Championships was held on Sunday 7th May. The Quill Cup was won by Killarney Valley AC Senior Men’s Team for a second year in a row, and we saw some outstanding performances from a lot of our senior men which was captained by Dara Looney and Sam Griffin. It was a clean sweep for KVAC in the Senior High Jump which was won by Alan Delaney with Sam Griffin and Bartek Zglinski coming joint 2nd. Other top performances were Eoin O’Reilly winning the Senior 3000m and Cian Spillane coming 3rd. In

the 800m, Jack O’Leary came 2nd and Cian came 3rd. Jason O’Reilly and Tadgh Galvin came 1st and 2nd in the 400m while Cian O’Brien came 1st in the 100m Sprint. Dara Looney and Keelan Veerasoo came 1st and 2nd in the Triple Jump. Congrats and well done to all. Looking forward to Day 2 of the Kerry County Juvenile/Junior T&F Championships on next Sunday 14th May.

CAMPS: Our Kids Summer Camp Bookings is now live on our website with 6 weeks to choose from and caters for kids aged 5-12yrs. Book early to avoid disappointment.

INFO: All information on Training Schedules are on our website www.killarneyvalleyac.ie.

Killarney Rugby

U14 BOYS: Last Saturday our U14 boys travelled to Cashel RFC to take part in the season ending U14 blitz. The lads went undefeated for the whole event, taking on Midleton, Dungarvan, Kanturk and the Barbarians. A fantastic day of rugby and a huge well done to all players and coaches.

CLUB AWARDS AND BBQ: We will be holding a Club Awards and BBQ at Aghadoe on Sunday next, the 14th of May between 2pm and 4pm, where we will be giving out our boys youths, girls youths and Senior player awards and will have a fabulous barbecue and a tuck shop open on the day. This promises to be a great day and all are very welcome to come along and finish off the season.

AGM: Our club AGM takes place on Thursday the 1st of June at Ross Products and will kick off at 7:30pm. All welcome.

MUNSTER RUGBY SUMMER CAMP: The annual Munster Rugby summer camps return to Aghadoe this summer and will take place between the 24th and 28th of July next. Open to boys and girls aged between 6 and 12 years of age, these camps take place between 9:30am and 1:30pm each day. The cost is €80 per child. Additional children from the same family can attend for the discounted rate of €70 per child. Check out the Munster rugby page for further information.

Muckross Rowing Club

LOUGH RYNN REGATTA: Congratulations and well done to all our crews who rowed in the Lough Rynn Regatta in Leitrim last weekend. The event was the second in the Grand League series of regattas this summer, with our Mens Junior 16 and 18 rowers forming the main Muckross contingent along with our sole adult representative, Marko Tot in the Mens Club 1 Single. The club enjoyed great success with six wins, building on the great performances by this group at the earlier Skibbereen Regatta. Congratulations to all the winning crews. Mens Junior

18A Quad: Daniel Fleming, Daniel Daly, Ian Coffey and Con Stack. Mens Junior

18B Quad: Oisin O’Sullivan, Cathal Coffey, Con Stack and Diarmuid O’Connor,

coxed by Jenna Coffey. Mens J18A Double: Daniel Daly, Ian Coffey. Mens J18B Single: Daniel Fleming. Mens Junior 16 Double: Max Coyne, Jack Murphy. Mens Club 1 Single: Marko Tot. The next Grand League Regatta will be the Metro Regatta in Blessington on Saturday, May 27.

REGATTA SEASON: The club has a busy few weeks ahead with three consecutive weekends of regatta action. This weekend, 38 crews will represent the club at the Lee Regatta in Cork city. We especially wish our Year 1 rowers the very best of luck in their first regatta. Castleconnell Sprint Regatta soon follows on Saturday, May 20. Some of our older crews will then race at Dublin Metro Regatta on Saturday, May 27.

Fossa Rowing Club

KILLARNEY REGATTA: This year’s Killarney Regatta will take place at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club on Sunday 25th of June.

TRAINING: Anyone interested in training for Killarney Regatta please call to the Old Church in Fossa on Mondays at 7:30pm.

SYMPATHY: We would like to extend our sympathies to the Clifford and O’Shea families on the passing of Ellen. At dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

CUP: Sunday last we fished on Lough Lein for the Batty O’Brien Memorial Cup. On a day of consistent good winds and with a downpour as a finale, we had a very well attended competition. The top five results were as follows: 1st Dave Mears, 2nd Billy O’Dea, 3rd Steve Cambell, 4th Tim O’Connor, 5th Diarmuid Linehan. The heaviest fish on the day saw two anglers, Billy O’Dea and Tim Connor draw level on the scales and share the accolade jointly. Our Next outing will be on Sunday the 28th of May when we fish, in the inaugural outing, for the Micky Griffin Memorial Trophy, kindly sponsored by the Griffin Family.

MUNSTER: The attention now moves this weekend to the Annual Munster Lake Competition being fished on Lough Lein. We are delighted to have a strong entry again this year with 10 anglers partaking and as a result our teams are as follows: KSTAC Team A = Steve Cambell, Liam Buckley, Aidan O’Callaghan, Tom Dennehy. KSTAC Team B = Jerry Buckley, Billy O’Dea, Willie Maloney, Alex O’Callaghan. Team Mixed 2 = Paul Hanley, John Harte, Tom Sweeney (KSTAC), Jimmy Fleming (KSTAC). The TAFI Munster Master Competition is being held in conjunction with this competition. We wish them tight lines for the competition and hopefully we can replicate the great result of winning the Munster Lake competition last year.

Killarney Bridge Club

AGM: Following a very successful AGM and after party, we are pleased to an-

nounce our new committee for the coming year. President Teresa Burke, Secretary Therese McCarthy O’Shea, Treasurer Maureen Culloty, Tournament Director Ciaran Broadberry, Points Captain Sheila Spillane, PRO Doreen Brosnan. We will continue to play bridge for the summer months, and we welcome all bridge players from other clubs, or people who are holidaying in the Killarney area. Wishing all our members an enjoyable summer and look forward to seeing you all in the monastery school New Rd. On Monday nights at 6.45 for play at 7pm.

Euro Bridge Club

AGM: The AGM of the Euro bridge club took place on April 25th. The following officers were elected for the coming year. President Mary Gleeson, Secretary Brenda Coffey, Treasurer Marcia Coffey. Bridge play will cease in our club for the summer months and will reconvene in September.

PRIZE: Our outgoing president Maureen Lyne kindly hosted a lovely afternoon of savouries, home baking a drop of prosecco, and a lively game of bridge. The winners of the President's prize: Maura McCarthy and Imelda Healy.

Kilcummin

BOG WALKS: Kilcummin Rural Development would like to sincerely thank Kerry Co. Council for providing the funding to carry out maintenance and drainage to the Bog Walk recently. We also would like to thank the Department of Social Protection who provide the maintenance personnel under the local Community Employment Scheme. This work will greatly enhance the walks and make it safer for everyone. Details of these walks which are rich in a variety of flora & fauna, are in the “Kilcummin Walks” brochures (free of charge) which are available at the Rural Development Office and the Post Office. Why not pick one up and it may inspire you to discover this beautiful amenity which is enjoyed by many already. Please be mindful of keeping this a clean, safe and friendly place to enjoy by bringing your rubbish home, keeping your dog(s) on a lead when you come in contact with fellow walkers or wildlife and respecting the local landowners’ property.

VACANCIES: Vacancies presently exist on the Kilcummin Rural Dev. C.E. Scheme for various positions. These positions are a development opportunity, and no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Please contact your Local Dep. of Social Protection employment services/ Intreo office to check your eligibility. To apply please forward your C.V. & P.P.S. number to The Supervisor, Kilcummin Rural Development Office by post or email info@kilcumminparish.com. For further information contact Helen on 089 4756774.