Killarney Advertiser 15th November 2019

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“Another life lost is too many”

Coroner returns verdict of accidental death

A Killarney woman whose partner was fatally injured while out cycling four years ago has welcomed new laws which have been introduced to protect vulnerable road users. | By Sean Moriarty

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The new laws, which came into effect at midnight on Tuesday, will make it an offence to dangerously overtake a pedal cyclist. Building on existing legislation, it provides for an increased fixed charge of €120 and three penalty points for offenders.

Ed Duggan, a well-known member of Killarney Cycling Club, was killed when he was hit by a car while cycling near Scart Cross in November 2015.

Last Sunday the local club marked his anniversary by holding its annual Ed Duggan Memorial Cycle.

Participants in the event included his two

brothers Chris and Peter who came from England and Italy specially for the event.

Members of the club and his partner Siobhan Dwyer observed a minute’s silence and laid a wreath at the spot where he was killed.

“The new laws for cycle safety are a step in the right direction, awareness is key and let's look after each other on the roads, slow down, allow space and be courteous, even when others aren't, lead by example,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “It could be someone's life at risk, trust me you don't want to be the person receiving that call that the person you love has been killed. Cyclists are so much more vulnerable on the road - a

| By Anne Lucey The late Edward Duggan.

car is no match for a bike. There has to be change, another life lost is too many.”

The introduction of the new law will be highlighted by the rollout of new signage warning motorists to provide for adequate overtaking space for cyclists.

The signage includes providing for a one metre distance overtaking space in locations with speed limits less than 50km/h, and 1.5-metre distance where speed limit exceeds 50km/h.

Toy Show appearance “a dream come true” for Rian | By Michelle Crean One little Killarney boy is overwhelmed and very excited to this week learn that he will appear as a book reviewer on this year’s Late Late Toy Show.

yesterday (Thursday).

“When my mom found out she started crying! It’s a day I’ll never forget.”

At the Dublin auditions, Rian, who is in First Class in Gaelscoil Faithleann, brought his favourite book ‘My Golden Ticket: A Journey into Willy Wonka’s

Chocolate Factory’ and later found out it is also presenter Ryan Tubridy’s favourite book.

“I love watching it but thought it’d be way better if I was on it,” Rian added. “I am very excited and a bit nervous and when Ryan retires I want to take his job!”

Rian Gleeson (7) from Artygallivan, found out on Tuesday that he has been selected by RTE to appear in front of millions of viewers on the Friday, November 29 show.

Rian’s step-mom Paula, who runs the Gleeson School of Drama, filmed him playing the accordion and reading a six verse poem she wrote – and he was delighted to be called to Dublin to audition recently.

On Tuesday Paula received a call from researchers on the show that Rian, son of Caroline and Michéal, had made the cut.

Now, he’s waiting to find out which book he will review and says that he is so excited.

“When I found out I just wanted to go and hug everyone and I was jumping up and down,” Rian told the Killarney Advertiser

TOY SHOW: Rian Gleeson (7) from Artygallivan is to appear as a book reviewer on this year's Late Late Toy Show. Photo: Michelle Crean

A verdict of accidental death has been returned at the inquest into the death of an experienced cyclist who died four years ago in a collision on the N22, main Tralee to Killarney road.

Edward Duggan, aged 36, of Mount Henry, Firies, Killarney was “a seasoned cyclist who had cycled all his life”, the inquest into his death in Killarney Coroner’s Court was told on Wednesday.

He had been in the lead group with the Killarney Cycle Club on a Sunday morning run on November 15, 2015.

The lead group had stopped briefly near Scart Cross on the Killarney side of Farranfore and Mr Duggan had eaten something and had just set out again.

The road surface was good but wet and it was really windy.

Driver Sean O’Mahony of Tralee, in his deposition read to him at the inquest by Superintendent Murphy, told how he had been driving at around 70km per hour in the 100 km zone. He and a friend were on their way to a match in Cork and had plenty of time to get there and he was not going fast.

The sun came out suddenly through a cloud and blinded him and he was pulling down his vizor when the collision occurred.

Mr O’Mahony (31), had tested negative for alcohol, had a full licence, and had no penalty points.

The coroner, Aisling Quilter, said the medical cause of death was due to traumatic brain and spinal-cord injury. She returned a verdict of accidental death.

The brother of the late Mr Duggan, Peter Duggan, said Irish motorists should drive with lights on as in Italy, and this would pick up reflective material on cyclists dark clothing.

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Killarney athlete sixth in world championships Killarney Paralympian Jordan Lee has promised to bounce back despite finishing a disappointing sixth in the high jump competition in the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai on Wednesday.

Killarney fundraiser for Chloe’s cancer battle Killarney businesses have rallied around the family of a little sick girl who is battling a very rare neuroblastoma and further plans are in place for a fundraising quiz night to help offset the costs of her specialist treatment in Germany.

The family of 22-month-old Chloe Jenkins are organising a quiz night on Friday, November 22, to raise much needed funds for the brave toddler. It will take place at the Killarney Avenue Hotel at 8.30pm.

Little Chole, whose mom Denise comes from Killorglin, was featured in the Killarney Advertiser in August and again in September when football legend Kieran Donaghy donated his Sky television fee during Kerry’s All-Ireland title bid.

“Since then, after completing six rounds of intensive chemotherapy, Chloe has undergone major surgery to remove 85 percent of the cancer, along with her left kidney,” her aunt Helen Kelly told the Killarney Advertiser.

“The remaining tumour is entwined around major blood vessels and organs so cannot be removed surgically. Radiotherapy isn’t a good option for Chloe as she is only 22-months-old and the fact that she has only one kidney.”

Chloe is currently in the Essen clinic in

Germany being assessed and will travel back to Germany later in the month for several weeks of specialist Proton Beam Therapy that will specifically target the remaining tumour and prevent damage to her remaining kidney and other organs.

Helen said the family were overwhelmed with the support they have received from the business community in Killarney since they went public with their fundraising efforts in late August.

So far staff and management at the Aran Sweater Market, Sceal Eile Café, Breda Hughes Jewellery and Hegarty’s Spar on the Park Road have all made contributions or organised events to raise funds.

“I would specially like to mention Valerie from Hegarty’s. Staff and customers of her shop were one of the first to donate.

They raised €2,200 and to get that kind of money from someone we don’t even know is overwhelming and told us that this fundraising can work,” she added.

APPEAL: Kieran Donaghy pictured with Chloe and her parents Deborah O'Connor and Gareth Jenkins.

Jordan was competing in his first world games. He entered the competition ranked second in the world but had to overcome a heel injury in the weeks leading up to the competition.

Jordan cleared 1.83 metres in his first jump and extended that to 1.87m later in competition. However, on his third and final jump he failed to clear 1.91 metres, a bitter disappointment for the Killarney youngster who had previously cleared 1.92m at the Paris Grand Prix earlier this year.

"I'm going to bounce back from this,” he said shortly after Wednesday, event.

“I believe that in these situations, it really shows and defines your true character, whether you can bounce back and rise above it. That's what I'm going to do.

We're going to bounce back from this one and next year it will be a completely different story. I picked up an injury about a month ago that I kept low key.

I injured my heel and it's been affecting me since. I was jumping through that.

At the end of the day, I can't make any excuses because when you start making excuses, I feel that's when an athlete is satisfied with where they're at. I'll never be satisfied with where I'm at.”

Call to calm school traffic Killarney councillors are pushing for a number of projects to be put in place in an effort to relieve traffic in the town during school times.

A motion was raised by Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan at the recent Killarney Municipal District meeting.

He wants to call a stakeholder meeting between schools, parents councils, Garda etc., to discuss various ways to “consolidate a park and drop off scheme”.

He particularly highlighted the New Road area of town, several schools including St Brendan’s College, Killarney Community College, The Mon and Holy Cross Mercy Primary School are in close proximity to this street which also includes the Garda Station and government offices.

He also raised concerns that Bishop’s Path is being used as a cut through and there is an increasing risk to pedestrians

on this narrow street.

“We have a concentration of over 2000 children in this area but parents say ‘my Johnny can’t walk to school’,” said Kelleher. “The Bishop’s Path is like the Rally of the Lakes in the mornings.”

He also wants to implement a cycle to school scheme and asked if officials from the Killarney Municipal District meeting would look at the feasibility of a footpath from town to Lissivigeen National School.

Cllrs Donal Grady is calling for Garda support at busy times.

“We, Killarney Municipal District Council, request our Killarney Gardai to do traffic duties on busy evenings at the Reeks, Daly’s, Hegarty’s and other busy locations.”

Meanwhile, Cllr Brendan Cronin is calling for the construction of a footpath between Faha National School and Faha Community Centre.

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Spectacular 100ft tree to illuminate Killarney A spectacular 100ft tree, festooned with close on 3,000 sparkling lights and topped with an incredible giant star, will illuminate Killarney this Christmas.

CLOSURE: Patrick 'Paddy O'Donoghue pictured outside The Medical Hall many years ago.

Local pharmacy to close after 93 years

It’s been a strong presence on the Killarney landscape since 1926 - but that’s soon to change as O’Donoghue’s Medical Hall on Main St - plans to close their doors for good. | By Michelle Crean The decision was taken due to the retirement of the directors and a sale of the building has been agreed.

Factors such as lack of parking, the upsurge in out of town pharmacies and business rates also played a part in the decision, Maura O’Donoghue explained to the Killarney Advertiser this week.

Her father Patrick ‘Paddy’ O’Donoghue, who was instrumental in establishing The Gleneagle Hotel, bought the premises in 1926 from PD Foleys. He then extended the premises into O’Leary’s Bar in 1954, and worked in the business until he died aged 88.

It was then run by his family, who now plan to retire, with a closing date set for Saturday, November 30.

“Business is getting tougher,” Maura said.

“And there’s a big building there that is being underutilised. Lack of parking punished us as well as the increase in out of town pharmacies.”

She said it’s with regret that they say goodbye but want to thank all their loyal customers who have supported their business for decades.

“We will miss it and thanks to everyone for their support. And we’d ask that customers please call before the closing date to redeem their vouchers.”

A towering Tree of Light will be located on the grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral, on the landmark giant Californian Redwood tree, just outside the main door of the Pugin-designed Church.

The project is an exciting collaboration between the Christmas in Killarney Festival sub-committee and Killarney parish, creating a wonderful focal point in the town in the lead up to and during the festive season.

The lights will be officially switched on following a special ceremony which will be held in St Mary’s Cathedral on the evening of Sunday, December 8.

Killarney Parish Administrator, Fr Kieran O’Brien, and the project committee have extended a warm invitation to all community groups, schools, clubs and organisations, families and individuals to join in what promises to be a wonderful community celebration.

The Tree of Light was first lit to mark the millennium year when it commemorated all those who lost their lives in the conflict in Northern Ireland and it was again illuminated in the mid 2000s to remember those who had been killed on Irish roads.

This year’s project is all about community and it will celebrate the fact that Killar-

ney is such a wonderful town to live in at Christmas and right throughout the year.

Fr O’Brien said it is wonderful that the Tree of Light will return after an absence of many years and it will bring something very special to Killarney for the Christmas season.

“People are still talking about how magical it was back in the millennium year and it is a very exciting project for all of us to be involved in,” he said.

More council staff needed | By Sean Moriarty A Killarney councillor is calling for Kerry County Council to employ more outdoor staff in an effort to keep the town looking good.

Donal Grady raised a motion at last week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting.

He is concerned that there are not enough staff on the ground to maintain

streets and parks and that the town was relying too much on volunteers to keep the town tidy.

In September Killarney received a Gold Medal in the annual Tidy Towns competition.

At the time, judges praised volunteers from local groups like Killarney Looking Good.

“Outdoor staff are at the bare bones,” said Cllr Grady. “Only for the volunteers we were gone.”

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Dirty Dancing returns to Killarney stage Fans of classic film Dirty Dancing will be delighted to hear that the stage show is to return to Killarney next year due to phenomenal demand.

DEFIB: A new defibrillator has been installed at Bellview Woods Childcare in Ballydowney for everyone to access. Pictured were: Mandy O'Keeffe, Mary Wharton, Samantha O'Shea, Megan O'Connor, Mabel Counihan (KCRU), Eileen Brosnan (KCRU), Rosemary Falvey (Manager), Chloe Morgan, Robyn Kennedy and Jack Kearney. Photo: Michelle Crean

New defibrillator in Ballydowney

One local childcare centre has given something back to the community by installing a defibrillator that everyone can access.

Bellview Woods Childcare in Ballydowney recently installed the new device and are now planning a training night for the public this coming Monday.

Locals are invited to attend a training course on CPR at 7.30pm at the facility in Ballydowney. The CPR course will cost €10 per person and all proceeds go to the

voluntary group at KCRU. “We’re opened since 2003 and it’s our way of giving something back,” Rosemary Flavey, Manager at the creche, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“All staff at the centre are fully trained.

We just want the public to know that the defibrillator is here.”

Members of the public have been asked to be alert after a driver of a grey Audi was seen acting suspiciously around Killarney yesterday (Thursday) evening.

the occupants of the car were acting suspiciously close to houses in the town and near parked cars.

Anybody that might have noticed anything suspicious or who might have seen a vehicle fitting that description is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 6631222.

‘Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage’ will be staged at the Gleneagle INEC Arena from September 8 – 12, 2020 - and tickets go on sale today (Friday).

The iconic story of Baby and Johnny, featuring the hit songs 'Hungry Eyes', ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life’, returns to the stage, following two blockbuster West End runs, three hit UK tours, and multiple sensational international productions.

‘Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage’ originally opened at London’s Aldwych Theatre in 2006 with a record-breaking advance of £15 million, making it the fastest ever selling show in West End theatre history. The production became the longest running show in the history of the Aldwych Theatre and played to over two million people during its triumphant five-year run.

Recent sell out tours include France, Germany and Australia. The first ever UK tour, which launched in 2011, took an unprecedented £42,000,000 at theatres across the country. In 2013, it returned to the West End and played at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.

Produced by Karl Sydow and Joye Entertainment in association with Lionsgate,

RETURN: 'Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage' returns to the INEC Killarney next September. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan Magic Hour Productions and Triple A Entertainment Group, and written by Eleanor Bergstein - script writer of the phenomenally successful 1987 film - the production features the much-loved characters and original dialogue from the iconic film, as well as exciting extra scenes.

Tickets from €39.70 available from www.inec.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie.

Suspicious Audi alert Great Southern plan Gardai confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser that they had received reports that

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Christmas giftbox appeal The team at Great Southern Killarney, part of Hayfield Family Collection, have joined forces with Focus Ireland to support homeless families in Munster with a Children’s Christmas Giftbox Appeal.

Hayfield Family Collection will be donating and purchasing over €7,000 worth of toys, clothes and gifts for children in need.

As part of this project, Great Southern are inviting members of the public to also join their special gift giving event and will be hosting ‘The Great Wrap Day’ in the Grand Foyer of Great Southern Killarney from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, November 23.

Kind citizens are all invited to call into Great Southern from 11am to drop off additional children’s gifts for ages 0-12 years, and those generous gift givers will be rewarded in turn with some delicious

treats of the season within the fabulously festive feel of Great Southern, as well as the priceless pleasure of knowing that they have created some very special memories for our community’s most needy children this Christmas.

Hayfield Family Collection Communications Director, Claire Scally has been liaising with Focus Ireland on this initiative.

“At this giving and family-oriented time of year, we are delighted to be supporting Focus Ireland, who do such worthy work, and to be bringing joy to children in our community,” she said.

If you would like to donate, please drop off your gift to Great Southern Killarney on Saturday, November 23 from 11am4pm or join Santa and his elves from 3pm – 4pm.

“Please note that all gifts must be new.

We look forwarding to welcoming you.”

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

Killarney is crying out for a home grown third level institution This week on social media I saw there is to be a reunion of the teachers and staff of the CERT winter training school at the Torc Great Southern Hotel to take place next February.

Long before that we had the school of housewifery in Lower New Street in what is now the West End. Across the way we had a school for wood crafts, based on the use of local yew, oak and beech - some of which is now in Kensington Palace.

Those were the days when jarveys wore a uniform of top hats and tails.

Isn’t it a great shame we in Killarney let go that history of skill sharing so painfully built up?

We have lost out in adding value to the town’s main industry. We could have established a Swiss style tourism college for instance, upping the status of employment in what is a very demanding sector where high skills are needed

at all levels from the front door to the back kitchen and up house, to teaching the wildlife and the legends of the region - and we haven’t mentioned cookery.

Killarney is the standard bearer for tourism. But it should long ago have identified a building - the Old Tech in New Street or the Post Office would have been ideal - linked up with third level colleges to provide language, management, guiding and other skills certification.

It is not too late.

We still have an opportunity with the old St Finan’s building and you can bet your bottom dollar that if that building were in Tralee or in Dingle it would have a move on it by now.

The busy people of Killarney need effective public servants/politicians to advance the case.

The old hospital in Dingle is being done

Climate Change “an opportunity” for tourism It is a dark cloud that does not have a silver lining - Climate Change in Ireland is set to be “an opportunity” for tourism with people fleeing the Med and New York city heatwaves for the cooler climate of Killarney.

An extended shoulder season will also mean “September becomes the new August, and May the new June”, last Friday’s tourism forum in the Great Southern Hotel was told.

But global warming is also having a detrimental effect on the landscape.

There are more rockfalls now on Skellig Michael and more days when boats could not land on the UNESCO World Heritage Centre site, Maurice Buckley of the OPW told the Let’s Talk Tourism conference.

Eco-tourism and micro-climate sites like Garnish in west Cork and gardens were experiencing “huge interest” in

the past two years, and the increase was much faster than in historic properties, he said.

Professor John Sweeney of Maynooth University told of threats from invasive species like Japanese knotweed.

He might have mentioned the great rhodo since he was in Killarney! Still, he had some good news for business people.

The increase in temperature and changes in seasonality would be good and “an opportunity” for Irish tourism, the climate change expert conceded.

By the next 40 years, perhaps June, July and August were likely to be very good and the shoulder season would be extended such that “May becomes the new June, and September becomes the new August,” Prof. Sweeney said.

Long term, tourists would be escaping the intense heat of cities and the kind of heatwaves experienced in France this summer.

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Down in Cahersiveen the Skellig Centre for Research and Innovation partnered with UCC is turning out diplomas and degrees in everything from archaeology to farming, adding value to the region.

up by Údarás na Gaeltachta, for instance. Tralee will soon have a conference and events centre on the council owned land alongside the Rose Hotel which will rival all others in the region.

Expressions of interest will be sought shortly for what looks likely to be a public private partnership in the county town.

The Skellig third level centre in Cahersiveen is based in the new library and thanks to high speed broadband it uses video links, takes students on field trips and courses are thriving.

Killarney is crying out for a home grown third level institution and in the technological age there is no good reason we should not have one.

“The Mediterranean will become less attractive because of heatwaves and fires,” Professor Sweeney said.

There would be an “exodus” from cities like New York in summer.

“Ireland will become slowly more attractive to tourists,” he said.

“You want to escape, you want to come to a cooler climate and that may be an opportunity for Ireland,” he added.

Meanwhile, spas and leisure centres were consuming 30 percent of the energy in hotels, local hotelier Marcus Treacy said.

Most hotels in Killarney had signed up to glass water bottles and an end to single plastic use.

The conference also heard how success of the west Cork food movement had now spread across the island and food tourism was the new focus in campaigns like Taste the Island by Fáilte Ireland.

“People are massively exercised by clean food,” Helen Collins of A Taste of West Cork said.

“Clearly the marketing challenge for the tourism agencies is to capitalise on what’s happening elsewhere and in times of heat waves, for instance, market “Kool Killarney”.

Social housing at a “low ebb” All 59 units underway in this town in 2019 are being built

by Cluid, the housing agency.

Only three rural cottages are to be built in the whole of the county and all three are in the Killorglin and Cromane areas - none in rural Killarney.

Killarney councillor Donal Grady (Ind) said at Monday’s monthly meeting of Kerry County Council that matters were at “a low ebb” in Killarney for social housing.

“We are in dire straits in Killarney.

The last houses were started in 2011 and finished in 2017,” he said of the 20 houses built by the council.

He has referred to people having to live in terrible conditions. Other councillors, like Michael O’Shea spoke about west Kerry and the Dingle areas, saying adults were having to live with parents - matters were terrible there across the whole peninsula.

Meanwhile there is a veritable building boom in this town with hotel and guesthouse extensions, a huge cinema and high rise luxury apartments in New Street.

As we reach higher and higher for the commercial sky, we will shortly have very limited views of the mountains. The walk down Rock Road has long been ruined, the same will be true shortly in the Park Road and New Street is to be boxed in too.

But we are losing sight of something else too.

Where are we are going to house the staff for all this new business?

And why is it planning for all large commercial developments has no levy - the same as it has for car space - for social housing?

We have had levies for arts sculptures. We should have a specific kitty in Killarney where part of the monies of the existing development fees would be earmarked for social housing, for apartments for workers and single people for instance. We are looking at a review of rates - surely some could go to social housing.

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Over 200 people are expected to attend the Killarney London Reunion will celebrate its 50th anniversary tomorrow night (Saturday) at the famous Crown Hotel in Cricklewood. | By Sean Moriarty FUNDS: €2,599.50 was presented to Knockanes National School Parents Association on Friday evening after locals completed the Dublin City Marathon.

Pictured at the front: Amy O’Connor and Eve Moynihan with Brian O’Connell, Clíona Moynihan, Donnacha O’Connor, Lucy O’Sullivan, Molly O’Connell, Keira O’Sullivan and Emma Kelly (seated). Standing were: Noreen Moynihan, Niamh O’Connor, Eileen Dineen, Marian O’Connell, Nicole O’Brien, Shane Dennehy, Mary O’Sullivan, Helena O’Donoghue. Photos: Seamus Healy

Marathon effort for Knockanes NS

The annual reunion, which is sponsored by the Killarney Advertiser, is one of the social highlights of the year for Killarney people living in London.

Each year the Killarney London committee select a ‘Person of the Year’ – and Jack Ryan is the deserved recipient this year.

Aside from Ryan’s celebration, the organisation, which served as a home away from home for Killarney people, will celebrate its 50th birthday on the night.

The Killarney Association London was formed in 1969 by local priest Tom

Looney, who was the parish priest in Wembley at the time, Cllr Donal Grady and the late Cllr Michael Courtney.

Former town clerk Michael O’Leary has been a Killarney side committee member since his Council days.

“One of the most important things, in practical terms, was when young Killarney people emigrated to London there was a welcome and social system in place that still exists to this day,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“There were always two sides to the organisation and the local committee existed to help those who wanted to move home after time away.”

Six runners took who on a marathon challenge donated the proceeds fundraised to a local school this week. | By Michelle Crean On Friday evening, €2,599.50 was presented to Knockanes National School Parents Association after locals completed October’s Dublin City Marathon.

Eileen Dineen, Mary O’Sullivan, Marian O’Connell, Shane Dennehy, Nicole O’Brien and Niamh O’Connor completed the mammoth task on Sunday, October 27.

Knockanes National School Parents Association this week said that they would like to express their sincere thanks to the marathon participants for helping them to make a positive difference as the support encourages their continued

commitment to improve the facilities in the school. They would also like to thank everyone who donated so generously.

“On behalf of the staff and pupils of Knockanes National School, I wish to extend a huge thank you to the six marathon runners,” Principal Lucy O’Sullivan, said.

“Their great efforts and the sponsorship, which was so generously donated, will go towards updating our sports equipment and further enhancing our sensory room, all of which will be of great benefit to each and every pupil in our school. We are very appreciative of all the support and generosity that has been displayed for this recent fundraiser.”

Man left a “Hansel and Gretel” trail with stolen debit cards A 52-year-old Cork man left a “Hansel and Gretel” trail with stolen debit cards through Killarney, the District Court was told.

Noel O’Shaugnessy of Farranferris Park, Farranree, Cork first took a wallet from the Chocolate Hair Salon on October 24 last and €10 cash from a fitness studio next door.

He used the debit cards from the wallet along Main Street and High Street - all for purchases of €30 and under.

At Blackthorn House Giftshop he notched up €11.99 worth of purchases, in Quills the bill came to a further €19. There were two uses in Penneys totalling €46 and a further €19.50 in Murphy’s Ice Cream.

The cards were used for €30 in Paddy

Power’s bookmakers, Sgt Kieran O’Connell outlined.

The court was told Mr Shaughnessy had 183 previous convictions and some of these were for burglary.

His solicitor Padraig O’Connell said his client was pleading guilty to all charges. He was suffering from a serious illness.

“It was reckless. He left Chocolate and like Hansel and Gretel left a trail behind him.

It all stemmed from the one matter, the theft from Chocolate,” Mr O’Connell said.

Judge David Waters convicted on the thefts from the hair salon and the body fitness studio and sentenced him to seven months imprisonment. All other matters were taken into consideration and convictions imposed.

PRIZE: Killarney London Reunion committee member Michael O’Leary with the trophy that will be presented to Jack Ryan this weekend in London. Photo: Michelle Crean

Calls to resurface Kilcummin road | By Sean Moriarty Elected members of Killarney Municipal District are divided over plans to resurface roads in the Kilcummin area.

Cllr Donal Grady is calling on the Council to resurface the road between Foran’s Garage and Woodline Cross while Cllr Maura Healy-Rae has made a similar request.

However, roads in the area could be dug up again if the much awaited Kilcummin Sewage Treatment Scheme ever gets the go ahead.

Killarney Municipal District officers said the roads in question were part of the 2020 Road Restoration Improvement Scheme but further meetings would need to take place between the Council and Irish Water. The result of this meeting would be considered ahead of the 2020 Roads Programme.

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Bag yourself a Christmas gift at Joevany Bags and Travel Whether you’re travelling over the Christmas period or just looking for that perfect gift then a visit to Joevany Bags and Travel is a must!

Located in the Killarney Outlet Centre, there’s something for everyone whether it’s luggage, handbags, wallets, Christmas gift boxes, to smaller gifts like ladies or gentlemen’s socks, hats, gloves or even a gift mug.

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Hotels sign first sustainability pact A total of 22 hotels in Killarney have signed a novel sustainability charter with an initial aim of cutting their carbon emissions by 25 percent.

The pact - the first of its kind in the hotel industry in Ireland - is aimed at the implementation and operation of a single use plastic free environment in their respective businesses which account for 2,500 of the 3,500 hotel bedrooms in the town.

The collaboration was officially

launched prior to the annual National Tourism Forum ‘Let’s Talk Tourism’ conference in Killarney at the weekend.

“We live in the most beautiful part of Ireland, visited and much admired by people from all over the world,” Marcus Treacy, Operations Manager of the Killarney Park and Ross Hotels who is spearheading the sustainability charter group, said.

“As business leaders, we need to step up and work towards protecting our environment for future generations.”

CHARTER: Killarney Hotels Sustainability Group launched their 2020 charter at the 'Let’s Talk Tourism' conference which took place at The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney at the weekend. Pictured were: Minister Brendan Griffin, Marcus Treacy (The Killarney Park) and Bernadette Randles (Dromhall Hotel). Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Calls for memorial to Killarney WWII heroine Mayor of Killarney Michael Gleeson is behind a campaign to honour a Killarney native who played a significant role in saving lives in Paris during World War II. | By Sean Moriarty

Students get ready to stage ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Freedom and parchments from the British, American and French governments.

The French awarded her the Croix de Guerre and the Medaille de la Resistance.

Council officials said they will liaise with Cllr Gleeson with a view to honouring McCarthy in an appropriate manner.

“She rescued many from the evil clutches of the Nazis,” Cllr Gleeson told a recent Killarney Municipal District meeting.

This is the second time Gleeson has put this proposal to Council, the previous one was in December 2013.

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CAST: Members of the Killarney Community College cast who are taking part in this year's panto 'Beauty and the Beast'. Pictured were: Rachel Griffin, Brian Harrington, Ethan McKeon, Kayla Heaphy, Liam Waldron, Leah McDonnell, Jack Ryan-Brain, Aoife O'Brien, Brian Kelleher and Tamika Heaphy. Photo: Michelle Crean

Janie McCarthy, who was born in Lower New Street in 1885, moved to Britany in France in 1910 were she studied to become a teacher.

McCarthy was working in Paris when war broke out. Following the German occupation of Paris in 1940 she joined the French Resistance where she helped soldiers escape to England and rescued American parachutists who had been shot down.

She received many awards for her actions including an American medal of

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Rehearsals are well and truly underway in one Killarney school as they prepare to take a Disney classic to the stage this December.

Killarney Community College students are planning two performances on Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4 nightly at the college at 7pm.

Auditions for the production, which is written by Alan P Frayn of Stage Right Creative Ltd., commenced on September 11 with rehearsals immediately with the staff and the cast of 13 principals and 14 chorus giving up two hours of their Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

“The school pantomime is a fantastic learning and social experience for the students,” Director Mike Lynch said.

“It is a unique opportunity for staff and students to collaborate and work together in a very structured yet fun filled project.”

The role of Belle was much sought after but was eventually given to Third Year

student Rachel Griffin who had wowed the entire school by winning last year’s ‘Who’s Got Talent?’. Sixth Year student Brian Harrington has the difficult job of learning and acting the dual role of Prince/Beast. The Panto Dame ‘Fifi’ is being played by Sixth Year student Tova Buckley who is relishing the role. These are ably assisted by a range of other students equally as talented from First through to Sixth Year.

All departments within the school will help out with advertising and PR, ticket sales, stage and set construction and painting, hair and make-up, props and costumes, making it a real whole school effort, he added.

Tickets are now on sale from the school office 064 6632164, €10 for adults and €5 for students/children.

CHORUS: Teachers Mike Lynch, Joanna Hughes and Denise O'Sullivan pictured with the Killarney Community College chorus who are taking part in this year's panto 'Beauty and the Beast'. Photo: Michelle Crean

EU TRIP: Harry White (16) from St Brendan's College has been selected to travel to Brussels this weekend following his essay on gender equality. Photo: Michelle Crean

Local student selected for trip to EU Parliament

| By Michelle Crean One lucky Killarney student is off to Brussels this weekend after being selected as one of 19 in Munster to visit the European Parliament.

Harry White (16), who is a Transition Year student in St Brendan’s College, is the only Killarney student selected and will board a plane on Sunday for the three day trip which will include meeting Ballydowney resident MEP Sean Kelly.

Harry, encouraged by his TY coordinator PJ Lucey, entered his 500 word essay ‘How Will Life Be Different When and If

We Achieve Gender Equality’ focusing on the subtle differences he has noticed between himself and his younger sister outlining how it should be balanced for all children.

“I had to do research on the movement of gender equality and I had to go with what I think it would be like.”

Harry added that he’s excited and looking forward to the trip.

“We get to meet Sean Kelly for dinner every night and have a trip around Brussels. We’ll have a guest speaker every day and get to visit the EU parliament on Monday.”

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Looking and feeling good during pregnancy Pregnancy and early motherhood is a very special time for a woman and both mother and baby will have additional needs, some of which can easily be provided for through good diet and nutrition.

It is important that most of what your body requires now is achieved by maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. Pregnancy supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet. They can, however, help if you think you are not eating well, or if you are feeling too sick to eat much.

During this special time you will have an increased demand for vitamins and minerals, some of which are calcium, folic acid, iron, fibre and protein, all of which come in supplement form, if preferred. Should you need to supplement, there are some pre-natal nutrients specially formulated to safeguard your dietary requirements throughout all of your pregnancy, some of which include NHP Ante Natal support 60 tabs, take two per day. Another would be Solgar Prenatal nutrients 60 tabs, also two per day and may be continued during breastfeeding if desired.

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iron levels, is non-constipating and very gentle on the stomach. Tip: Take vitamin C with iron for better absorption.

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Santa is on his way!

Magic is in the air in Killarney with the first of the Magic Parades taking place this year on Saturday, November 23.

Starting at 6pm, the extra special night sees Santa, his elves and many more parade through the town as well as the magic moment when the Christmas lights get turned on!

The streets of Killarney will be filled with festive lights, music, colour, snow and over a dozen bright and colourful floats!

Santa has also confirmed that many of his friends will join him on the night including Minnie and Mickey Mouse as well as Frozen stars Anna, Elsa and Olaf and the gang from Toy Story! Keep an eye out for the Grinch this year, but he won’t be allowed to spoil the fun!

The floats and characters will be joined by a host of Killarney’s children from many different primary schools.

Leading the parade as always will be Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson together with his colleagues, local councillors from Killarney Municipal District.

You’ll get a great view of Santa all along the parade route which takes in Beech

Road, Mission Road, East Avenue Road, College Street, Plunkett Street, Main Street and finally down New Street.

There will also be Mini Magic Christmas parades on Saturday, November 30, as well as December 7, 14 and 21, all commencing at 6pm.

Families can watch in relative comfort along College Street or at the end of the parade along New Street as the parade makes its way home rather than the very heavily crowded areas along Plunkett Street and Main Street.

When speaking to Santa he informed the Christmas in Killarney committee that there is still time to make the ‘Nice List’ if you are on your best behaviour for December and to make sure you post your letters in plenty of time.

Christmas in Killarney would like to acknowledge the support of all our sponsors and the support of our partners Kerry County Council and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

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RE: P. O’ Donoghue Killarney Ltd T/a O’ Donoghues Pharmacy We wish to inform you that our pharmacy, O’Donoghues Pharmacy of The Medical Hall, Main Street, Killarney will close on the 30th November 2019.

We have operated as a pharmacy serving the people of Killarney and its surrounding areas looking after the medical and health needs of all our customers since 1928.

If we currently hold your prescription(s) in our pharmacy, you can call and collect them on/before the 30th November 2019.

A list of alternative pharmacies is available on the PSI website, in local advertising publications and in the golden pages.

Any outstanding vouchers to be used by 30th November 2019.

The confidentiality of information is important to us and is our priority. We would like to assure you that your prescription records will be securely stored for two years following our last dispensing should you need access to your information. After this time, all records will be destroyed and disposed of securely. You may contact us on 064 6633168 or by email to odonoghuepharmacy@gmail.com should you require any information within the two-year time period.

Finally, on behalf of the O’Donoghue Family we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyal custom and friendship over the years and for giving us the opportunity to look after the health needs of you and your family.

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CRAFT AND FOOD: Huge crowds at the annual Christmas Craft and Food Fair at the Killarney Outlet Centre last year. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Support local at Christmas Craft and Food Fair

Save yourself the mad panic when it comes to the Christmas rush by getting to this year’s Christmas Craft and Food Fair at the Killarney Outlet Centre.

Located in the main mall downstairs on Sunday, November 24 from 12 to 6pm this well-established Craft and Food Fair, as part of the Christmas in Killarney Festival, offers a wide and eclectic range of quality local arts, crafts and food products.

With free entry and ample car parking nearby prepare to be mesmerised by the sheer quality and craftsmanship of the many beautiful items on display.

Everything is handmade from natural materials and bears the distinctive mark of the eye and hand of their creator, be it weaving, cheese, a piece of pottery or woodcarving, candles or chocolates,

crochet and knitting, ceramics and glassware to original paintings, old Kerry photographs, handmade Christmas cards and ornaments. Those seeking distinctive creations will be thrilled with the range of day and costume jewellery on display as well as hats, bags, scarves, clothes and accessories.

As well as the uniqueness and beauty that makes hand-crafted designs such a thoughtful gift, shoppers can rest easy in the knowledge that they are actively supporting local artists, craftspeople and food producers in their creative endeavours, buying directly from the producer at a much reduced price!

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Pres girls enjoy 40 year reunion They came from as far away as Boston to celebrate 40 years since they completed the Leaving Certificate at St Brigid’s Secondary School. | By Sean Moriarty Four classes of 1979 were reunited at the International Hotel on Saturday night.

The gathering was organised by Ann McMongale-Mangan who works in the HR department of the well-known town centre hotel.

The group meet as often as they can this was their fifth official reunion since they left school - but it was extra special this time around as they were celebrating the four decades since they walked through the school gates for the final times.

Abina Cremin O’Sullivan came home

from Boston to be with her former classmates.

“It was extra special this year,” organiser Ann told the Killarney Advertiser. “We created a Facebook group a few years ago and it makes it very easy to stay in touch. The hotel really pulled out all the stops as it was our 40th anniversary.”

The evening started with a meal in Hannigan’s Restaurant before the group enjoyed a sing-song in the bar afterwards.

“Not everyone could make the meal,” added Ann. “There was great craic in the bar afterwards. Martina Riordan’s daughter Rachel was playing a gig elsewhere in town and came afterwards to entertain us with her guitar.”

OFFICIAL OPENING: Kerry football manager Peter Keane with St Francis Special School students Jessica O'Connell, Sara Hirstea, Edwina Cahill and David Carey.

New sensory garden officially opened Kerry football manager Peter Keane officially opened the new sensory garden at St Francis Special School on Tuesday morning. | By Sean Moriarty

FOUR DECADES OF MEMORIES: The 1979 St Brigid’s Secondary School students held their 40th school reunion celebrations at the International Hotel on Friday last. Photo: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney man key speaker at international conferences Killarney man, Paudie Healy, CEO Universal Access was on the world stage for two international conferences within 24 hours in Dubai this week.

On Tuesday he spoke about Planning, Strategies and Polices for developing accessible and inclusive destinations at the Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit which was attended by members of the UAE Royal family and a range of International delegates.

Dubai is focused to make the world’s prime tourist spots accessible and inclu-

sive to all.

On Wednesday, Paudie spoke on eliminating barriers in aviation through a universal design approach at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Global Accessibility Symposium. This was attended by leading world aviation stakeholders from regulatory, policy, designers, technology, airports and customer experience stakeholders looking to identify operational best practices and innovative technologies that will enable all persons to have accessible and inclusive travel experiences.

The new garden will be used by teachers and more importantly students at the school during home economics and art classes.

Other special guests include Niamh Ní Dhuill and Ian McGrigor who run Kerry Earth Education Project (KEEP) and their aim is to bring practical, environmental and heritage education into schools through organic and wildlife gardening.

The gardens began when former teacher Joyce Bambury had the vision to

make plans to create the gardens. She is now Principal of the Black Valley School and she, along with her pupils attended this week’s opening.

“I thank local community groups, parents, various businesses, staff and the various other groups that raised funds and other local schools also helped with the ongoing cost of funding the project,” Liam Twomey, Principal of St Francis Special School, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We were blown away by the huge crowd that attended on the day.”

“The IATA international inaugural symposium on accessibility in air travel was a defining moment in travel tourism where there were key global decision makers in attendance from IATA’s trade association of the world’s airlines looking to make change and inclusive travel for all. They consist of 290 airlines, primarily major carriers, representing 117 countries and with the IATA's member airlines accounting for carrying approximately 82 pecent of total available seat miles in air traffic.”

Mr Healy went to say that energy and drive in this conference was incredible, a real honour to be part of and he looked forward to continuing his relationship further with the international association and their members in a journey that has now commenced in developing accessible and inclusive travel for all.

WORLD CONFERENCE: Fatima Alloghani (Head of the World Expo 2020 Academy and Emiratization) with Paudie Healy (CEO Universal Access).

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70th celebration includes a surprise clan gathering “The parties are only starting,” says Kathleen Kissane who celebrated her 70th birthday last Sunday at the Avenue Hotel.

BIG SECRET: Niall O'Shea celebrating his surprise 50th birthday with family and friends in Reidy's, Killarney on Friday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

The best kept secret in Killarney

Kathleen is the eldest of 15 and all of her nine sisters and five brothers were able to make the surprise party. And she is now looking forward to celebrating their milestone birthdays over the next few years.

“There will be one every year or every other year from now on,” added the Knockeragh woman.

Kathleen was brought to town on Sunday by her husband Denis, daughters

Caroline and Alice, and sons David and Kieran. She was told she was meeting a few of her sisters to celebrate her birthday, but she was not expecting the whole family to be waiting inside the door for her.

“It was very emotional, it is very rare we are all together and my family did a great job in organising it and keeping it secret,” she said. “It was a fabulous night.”

It was the biggest kept secret in Killarney last week - Muckross man Niall O’Shea’s 50th birthday party – and everyone knew about it, except him!

Niall, who is known in nearly every hotel and hospitality premises in town, mainly through his profession as a sales rep for a major catering supply firm and previous roles on the management teams of some of the town’s best-known hotels, was brought to town by his wife Kate and sons Keith, Jake and Rogan on the promise he was meeting his own siblings, down from Limerick for the weekend, to celebrate his big birthday.

And despite meeting many friends over the last three weeks, no one uttered a word!

Even when Kate suggested they go to Reidy’s for one pre- dinner drink last Friday night -he still did not suspect a thing.

“They were all there, former college mates from Athlone IT and work colleagues,” he said. “My good wife told me I was going for dinner with my immediate

family and she had this idea of a pre-meal drink in Reidy’s.”

Niall, who is originally from Limerick, has spent the last 25 years in Killarney. After qualifying from college with a degree in hotel management he worked in some well-known hotels like Gleneagle, The Holiday Inn and The Castlerosse.

In recent years he has worked as the local rep for Dublin-based Hugh Jordan Catering Supplies and many of his customers were at Friday’s party.

“One way or another they all lied to me over the last three weeks,” he joked.

“Even in a town this size it is still possible to keep a secret. Many of my friends and family stayed in various hotels over the weekend, they enjoyed what Killarney does best, and were surprised as this is supposed to be the quiet time.”

FAMILY GATHERING: Margaret Kissane, who celebrated her 70th birthday with family and friends in The Killarney Avenue Hotel on Sunday. Included are her husband Denis, daughters Caroline and Alice and sons David and Kieran Kissane. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Margaret Cronin Kissane, who celebrated her 70th birthday with family and friends in The Killarney Avenue Hotel on Sunday. Included are sisters Chris, Nellie, Mary, Bridget, Patricia, Sheila, Angela, Carmel and Theresa and brothers Donie, Tim, Thomas, Patrick and Michael Cronin. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Tips to grow the best garlic bulbs It is commonly accepted that there are many health benefits to garlic – we take supplements to combat colds, high blood pressure, to control cholesterol and, as my grandfather used to say, ‘to clean the blood’.

The name garlic, derives from the Anglo-Saxon words, gar, meaning spear, and leac, meaning leek, but it has been cultivated for millennia. Ancient Egyptians believed it warded off infections and went so far as to put it in their tombs, while the ancient Greeks believed it gave them strength and ate it before sporting events. The Romans found it smelly, but did not mind their soldiers eating it for courage. And, as we all know, it also wards off vampires, witches and a host of other evil spirits and creatures. Does it all have something to do with the smell? Well the good news is, there are many foods, if eaten in combination with garlic, which can help reduce the odour, such as parsley, mint and rosemary. I am neither a doctor nor a dietician, but I do like garlic, and growing it is a fairly simple affair, even though many people come to me asking why

their crop fails.

Unlike most vegetables, we cannot grow garlic from seed, and must buy entire bulbs. As with potatoes I recommend buying certified disease free bulbs, as opposed to supermarket bulbs. The best crop is produced from autumn plantings. Suitable varieties to plant now are Early Wight, (purple skin, stores well), Messidrome, a beautiful sweet white skinned variety, and Germidour.

Separate out the cloves and plant about 20cm apart with the tip 2cm below the surface. Plant in a light well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Garlic needs at least six weeks of cold weather where the soil is less than 10 degrees in order to separate into cloves, otherwise you just get a solid bulb.

Gardai warn businesses of invoice fraud Killarney Gardaí are warning local businesses to be vigilant when receiving emails – due to a sophisticated online payment fraud currently doing the rounds.

The Invoice Redirection Fraud, otherwise known as Business Email Compromise, appears to be from current suppliers requesting that they make all future payments to a new bank account.

However, businesses only discover the fraud sometime afterwards when the legitimate company sending the invoice queries ‘non-payment’.

Both small and large companies have been targeted, a garda spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Very sophisticated companies have fallen for the scam and lost extremely large sums of money in the process.”

Fraudsters will impersonate an existing supplier for example there may be a dot or hyphen removed or inserted to make the fraudster’s email address look almost identical to the legitimate email address of the supplier.

“Killarney Gardaí are advising business owners to always make phone contact with your supplier and establish that the email received originated from them before sending any payments to a new bank account. This fraud is becoming more and more prevalent and any business that believes they may have fallen victim to this fraud are asked to contact Killarney Gardaí.”

Local schools named county winners Black Valley National School, Gap of Dunloe and Caherdaniel National School, have been named Junior and Senior county winners, respectively, of the prestigious national art competition, ‘Someone Like Me’.

The pupils will join 47 other schools to compete for the much sought-after national title at an awards ceremony to be held at Dublin City Hall on Tuesday, December 3, the International Day of People with Disabilities.

The competition, which is supported by the National Disability Authority, attracted more than 2,600 entries from national schools across the length and breadth of the country. Now in its fourth year, ‘Someone Like Me’ aims to raise disability awareness among primary school children and give them a greater understanding of what unites children of differing abilities.

The judges were particularly impressed with the submissions from pupils and teachers at Black Valley National School and Caherdaniel National School, selecting them as county winners based on their insightful and inspirational responses to the theme.

Congratulating Black Valley National School and Caherdaniel National School, Minister of State with special responsibility for Disabilities, Finian McGrath TD said that he was hugely encouraged by the growing interest in the competition.

“We are exceptionally pleased with the response to this year’s competition which illustrates just how willing our

primary school teachers and pupils are to help build a more inclusive Ireland where everyone, irrespective of ability or disability, is treated with equal respect and feels like a valued member of society,” he said.

The competition offers a range of prizes up to the value of €750. Entries ranged from posters and collages to large sculptural installations and multi-media pieces.

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‘House Arrest’ RELEASED: NOVEMBER 15 A world-weary man’s self-imposed home confinement becomes a comedy of errors with the simultaneous arrivals of a peculiar package and a curious journalist.

Karan's not left his house in months.

He insists he's happier home alone - away from the chaos of the world.

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barge into Karan's well-arranged life and house, unannounced. What ensues is utter chaos as Karan realises that try as he might, he can’t keep the world out forever.

Shashanka Ghosh ("Veere Di Wedding") and Samit Basu direct this eccentric slice-of-life story starring: Ali Fazal, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Jim Sarbh.

‘By the Way 2’ By Ann Lane In 2010, Wordwell Books, published ‘By the Way’, Ann Lane’s photographic record of much of the public sculptures that adorn our countryside. As time passed, the author realised that there were many installations that she was not aware of when she was researching that book, as well as much new work.

So, in 2017 she set out to record these pieces, and this collection of more than 1,000 images is the result of her work.

Many people will have been intrigued by installations beside major road arteries, or in towns and villages around the country. The author spent many months in

research before then spending most of two years driving 34,500kms throughout the country and photographing the 1,050 items that feature in this publication. Included are some Killarney pieces: An Capail Mor, Clonkeen and The Lissivigeen Circle by Tighe O’Donogue Ross as well as a fish leaping into the air on the N22 Lissivigeen/Glenflesk Road by Eamonn O’Doherty.

The collection of pieces included in the book is a testament to the creativity and talent of the sculptors and artist blacksmiths living and working among us all over the country.

“For those fortunate enough to live and travel in Ireland it can provide a new perspective on our native landscape and our journeys through it. For those who have never come to our country I trust that it will arouse curiosity and interest. I hope that all those who open this book will find it as inspiring as I have.”

- President Michael D. Higgins

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Westlife ‘Spectrum’ RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 15 Westlife fans will be delighted to hear that the band’s brand new album, ‘Spectrum’, is released today (Friday).

It’s their first major album to be released in eight years, first studio album in nine years, and their first album under Universal Music Group and Virgin EMI, their eleventh studio album and thirteenth major album release.

It includes singles ‘Hello My Love’, ‘Better Man’, ‘Dynamite’, and ‘My

Blood’ and features collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Steve Mac, Ryan Tedder, Camille Purcell, and James Bay. It will be released on CD, and vinyl, as well as a digital download, and for streaming. It is also their first studio album to be released in vinyl format.

The album was the ‘Album of the Week’ on BBC Radio 2 for the 9 November 2019 week.

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Thriller, adapted from a novel by John Grisham, starring John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz and Bruce Davison.

RTÉ 2; Friday, 9.30pm When their pension pots disappear overnight, a trio of cash-strapped retirees decide to rob a Brooklyn bank.

Heist caper, starring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin.

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No end in sight for Australian wild fires Australia’s wild bush fires could burn for weeks according to firefighters.

Kerry artist to feature at top Cork exhibition Two Kerry artists are set to show their work at Art Source Cork at City Hall from November 29 to December 1.

Norman McCloskey, a Kenmare photographer whose patience led him to the shot of a lifetime, will feature at the fair.

McCloskey has had his Antarctic photography featured in National Geographic and has produced two books of photography that capture the beauty of Killarney National Park and the Beara peninsula respectively.

Skellig Moon, a once-in-a-lifetime shot of a full moon aligned with the Skellig Islands, is a testament to McCloskey’s per-

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sistence in the name of his craft.

“Skellig Moon took me three years to capture from the time I took my first attempt,” Norman said.

“On the morning that it all came together, there was stormy cloud cover. It was only by chance that the clouds broke for long enough for me to take the shot. Even to this day, people ask if the work is photoshopped, but I never tire of telling the story of how I got the shot.”

A Killarney artist with a life-long background in the sciences will also feature at Art Source.

Olivia O’Carra began her career as a hospital physicist in Saint Luke’s Dublin, one

of only five in that profession in the country at the time.

After moving to Killarney to start a family, O’Carra taught secondary school students in physics, mathematics, biology and chemistry.

She took evening classes in oil painting, and when the opportunity to take an early retirement arose in 2003, she was motivated by the first sale of her works to continue in the arts.

“I had always loved art in school, but I was never in a position to follow that route before now. My first solo exhibition in 2007 was a sell-out, which was an amazing feeling.”

Art Source, Ireland’s largest art fair, is branching out to Cork for the first time, and will feature 20 of Ireland’s top artists and galleries showcasing affordable painting, sculpture, photography and ceramics.

Trump’s Twitter essential in impeachment trial If you are looking for entertainment over the next few weeks, President Donald Trump’s Twitter account may will be worth a follow.

His impending impeachment trial, which could see him removed from office, will provide a platform for previous unseen gaffs by Trump.

“If President Donald Trump's binky is his Twitter account - and it's probably safe to assume it is - then his security blanket is his television. TV offers our

tube-addicted President a soothing glow any time of day or night while Twitter gives him something to do with his anxious fingers. Expect both to get a workout as public hearings on his possible impeachment begin on Wednesday,” reported CNN earlier this week.

“Morbidly obsessed with his own demise, in the aftermath of the testimony, Trump will undoubtedly feel the impulse to offer commentary on social media. No doubt his advisers have warned him to refrain, but this kind of

The country badly needs heavy rainfall to help fight hundreds of wildfires that are currently burning in New South Wales and Queensland.

Firefighters were dealt a blow on Thursday when Australian weather forecasters said no signs of substantial rains for at least three months as the land Down Under prepares to move from spring into summer.

Four people have lost their lives and the wildfires have destroyed hundreds of homes and wiped out 2.5 million acres of farmland and bush over the past week.

advice hasn't stopped him yet.”

The trial, which is televised live, started on Wednesday but Trump claims he is too busy to watch it.

Never the less, US political magazine, ‘The Week’, on Thursday, ran the headline: ‘Trump's Twitter account is full of retweets about the impeachment hearing he's 'too busy to watch'’ White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said: "He's in the Oval in meetings. Not watching. He's working."

Another observer noted that there was an absence of military security in the White House area at this time.

"There was no Marine standing guard outside West Wing, as is customary when POTUS is in the Oval,” noted Politico journalist Natasha Bertrand.

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Insurance rip-off bill passes legislation Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has this week welcomed the passage Sinn Féin’s Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill through the Dáil.

RISE: Plans are in place for a new disability friendly nightclub ‘RISE' in Benners Hotel, Tralee next month. Pictured at the front were: Denise Mahony and Fiona McCarthy. At back: Liz Maher, John Lane with Josh Moore, Stephen Buckley, Eoin O’Sullivan, Conagh Forbes and Tommy Cole. Photo by Dermot Crean

Plans for disability friendly nightclub Two friends have come up with a novel idea by organising a disability friendly nightclub in Tralee.

Josh Moore, Dingle and Tommy Cole, Tralee have organised RISE this December 14 from 8.30pm to 11pm, after noticing there was a huge gap in the entertainment industry for a safe and suitable place for people with disabilities to have fun and socialise with their peers.

Josh has always felt conscious about his disability when out in town at night and Tommy has had some unpleasant experiences and wanted a safe place with just some small changes to the venue, Conogh Forbes, PCP Facilitator with Enable Ireland Outreach Services, explained to the Killarney Advertiser.

“It has been done in Galway and Cork and

the Kerry boys wanted to bring this type of club to our county,”she said.

“They approached Benners Hotel and Nightclub and the staff and owners were beyond accommodating. A huge thanks to them for their input and openness.”

The main lights are a little higher for people with visual problems, the music is a little bit lower for people with sensory issues and it’s fully wheelchair accessible with two rooms, a chill out area and also a full bar, she added.

Josh will act as MC on the night and admission is €7 with your support buddy free.

“Everybody is hugely welcome and it is hoped that RISE will become a regular event on the Tralee nightclub scene.”

Any queries contact Conagh on 087 1954707.

Comhairle na nÓg AGM held in Killarney The Kerry Comhairle na nÓg AGM was held yesterday (Thursday) in the Great Southern Killarney.

Comhairle na nÓg are child and youth councils in the 31 local authorities of the country which give young people the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies.

In light of the fact that Comhairle na nÓg is for young people under the age of 18 and who, therefore, have no other voting mechanism to have their voice heard, it is designed to enable young people to have a voice on the services, policies and issues that affect them in their local area.

Kerry County Council are responsible for the day to day running of Comhairle na nÓg supported by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Support is also provided by Kerry County Council on an annual basis from the Community Support Fund.

There are currently 36 young people on the Kerry Comhairle committee.

The membership profile balances age, gender, geographical location and inclusion of young people who may be seldom heard. Every young person aged between 12 and 17 has access to Comhairle na Nóg regardless of their age, gender, background or where they live.

This legislation would reform insurance contracts, increase transparency and tilt the balance in favour of the consumer.

Speaking after the legislation passed Report and Final Stages in the Dáil, Deputy Doherty said ‘it is a good day for insurance policy holders, for consumers and businesses’.

“Rip-off insurance costs are squeezing incomes and closing down businesses across the State,” he said.

“People are wondering how their premiums can go up every year even though

they haven’t even made a claim. For the past three years the Government have done nothing to reduce insurance costs.

At the same time, companies are making massive profits while we are charged rip-off premiums. Despite the cost and number of claims going down, premiums continue to rise.”

He added that this new Bill will require companies to inform the customer of the past three years of premiums paid and claims received for all non-life insurance contracts.

“It would also require a company to inform customers of any claim made against their policy, allowing them to submit their own evidence and informing them of the cost of any claim against their policy that has been settled.”

New Kerry brain injury support group launched Acquired Brain Injury Ireland has announced a new brain injury support group ‘On With Life’ for families in Kerry.

The Kerry meeting will take place at 29 Cahereens West, Castleisland on November 26.

Every year in Ireland an estimated 19,000 new brain injuries are acquired from causes including stroke, road traffic accidents, brain tumours, falls and assaults. According to the national charity, brain injuries can happen to anyone at any age at any time.

“We recognise the importance of supporting family and friends as they learn

to cope with the challenges after a brain injury,” Barbara O’Connell, Chief Executive, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, said.

“Our new brain injury network ‘On With Life’ is here to support families in Kerry by providing information, guidance and support on this journey. Living with and caring for someone with a brain injury is a life-changing event. When a brain injury happens, it can be devastating, both for the individual and for their families. It can put lives on hold while people undergo intense rehabilitation to relearn things, they used to do without thinking. Relationships are an essential part of any brain injury recovery.

We are here to say, you are not alone.”

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Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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

New machine is a workout for your face!

It’s arrived - the new CACI Synergy facelift machine – which is the very best and safest way to lift and tighten your skin.

It’s results driven by working on the 32 muscles of the skin, increases the collagen by 10 percent and elastin by 45 percent in the basal layer of the skin, increases the blood vessels by 35 percent, creating good blood flow which will give you a fabulous glow and increases lymphatic flow.

As we have been doing the facial for the past number of years the feedback has always been fantastic, the clients generally compare it to a work out for the face. It’s like no other facial they have ever had. Results are immediate and

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one of my favourite reviews is: “I went on a six week course, once a week, in August of CACI treatments. I am now on a maintenance programme of one every six weeks. This is more than a facial - it’s exercise for your face muscles! It’s an hour and a half long of intense work with a machine on your face. The results are phenomenal. The before and after pictures that they take will amaze you and they did me!'

Our brand new Synergy CACI facial machine gives everything the last machine has and much more. The new facial has the added extras of being the first ever machine to offer simultaneous LED light therapy combined with a micro-current to stimulate collagen production for an anti-ageing effect at a fraction of the price of a more invasive facelift. It works on reducing pigmentation and increase illumination of lymph, which allows the skin glow better. Without lymph the dullness and lacklustre is gone.

This coming Monday, we are lucky to have the head trainer in the salon to showcase this amazing facelift machine, answer any questions and you can get to see it in action.

IN KILLARNEY THIS WEEK

• BLUEBELL PLANTING Saturday, 9am to 1pm Mission Road • BRING A FRIEND DAY Saturday, 8am Activate Fitness Ballycasheen Road, Whitebridge, Killarney

Brexit could be good for tourism From a tourism perspective, Brexit could lead to many advantages for Ireland, influential UK travel writer and broadcaster, Simon Calder, told the ‘Let’s Talk Tourism’ forum in Killarney last Friday.

Several EU workers who are currently helping the UK to thrive will leave and they could possibly come to Ireland but there is widespread confusion about what will happen in terms of British people travelling abroad.

“People don’t know what the rules will be in terms of mobile phones or passports when travelling but it could lead to an increase in visitors from continental

Europe coming to Ireland as it will be the natural arrival point,” said Mr Calder.

“By opting to visit Ireland instead tourists won’t have to worry about passports or visas, driving licence regulations, mobile phone roaming charges or the non-acceptance of European health insurance cards. Brexit, for all its appalling ugliness, is going to be positive for Ireland as it is the one place you can go in Europe where you don’t have to worry about these things. The prospects for Ireland are very encouraging as it can capitalise on being an English speaking, cultured destination and it will be the natural arrival point for visitors from continental Europe.”

Call Jill to book an appointment or for more information, or if you would like to come on Monday to this free facial demonstration evening contact 064 6632966.

THINGS TO DO

• RUAILE BUAILE Friday, 10pm Killarney Grand Main Street, Killarney

TALK TOURISM: Tom Randles (Randles Hotel), Jenny DeSaulles (Failte Ireland) and Mike Buckley (Kerry Coaches) pictured at the 'Let's Talk Tourism' annual conference at the Great Southern Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

• FASTLOVE TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL Saturday, 8.30pm Gleneagle INEC Arena Muckross Road, Killarney • HARDMAN GAP OF DUNLOE FULL MARATHON Sunday, 9am Hardman Events If you'd like to advertise your event email info@killarneyadvertiser.ie

QUESTION TIME: Anna McCarthy, Tracy McCarthy, Max McCarthy, Sharon McCarthy, Michelle Fleming and Nicola Brennan at 'A Night for Sully Table Quiz' in The Gleneagle Mangerton Suite on Friday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Killarney ploughing takes place this weekend The Killarney Ploughing Association’s third annual match will take place this Sunday at Casey’s Farm in Fossa. | By Sean Moriarty

PLOUGH ON: Killarney Ploughing Association members Mike Brosnan, Tony Wharton and Shane Godley at the Ballyheigue Ploughing Match late last month.

This is only the third time a points match will be held in the Killarney and South Kerry area since the 1960s - thanks to the re-emergence of the local club that was last year affiliated to the National Ploughing Association.

There are now six ploughing associations in Kerry, the sport is strongest in the North Kerry, areas of Ardfert, Abbeydorney, Ballyheigue, Ballyduff and Causeway.

Success has already come for the relatively new club after member Mike Brosnan, qualified for the two-furrow vintage plough class for September’s National Ploughing Championship in Carlow.

“It is a great day out and the views over the lakes from Coffey’s farm are unreal,” secretary Veronica Heaslip told the Killarney Advertiser. “It is a lovely event to meet and chat with people – don’t forget there is a tea van there – and the history alone with Killarney makes it an even bigger event.”

Local community group continue good work Despite the annual visit from tidy towns judges having come and gone, ‘Kilcummin Looking Good’ community group are continuing their work into the winter months.

This voluntary group which aims to enhance the physical and social environment in the community of Kilcummin works tirelessly behind the scenes throughout the year. Following on from their AGM on October 29, they keenly began with their planning for the next 12 months, kicking off with a new community composting project in conjunction with St John of God volunteers in the Millennium Park located in the heart of the village.

“We need your help and we’re hoping that if anyone living in the community has unwanted leaves in their garden that they would bag them and leave them inside the gate of the park,” Sinéad Collins from the group said.

“They would be a great addition to help us to get the project started. Also, we

are seeking volunteers to take part in a community litter collection which takes place on Saturday, November 23. Volunteers can gather in the village at 10am.

Rubbish bags will be provided and disposed of – so all that is needed is a bit of enthusiasm and community spirit.

Finally, a clothes collection has been organised for Saturday and Sunday, the November 23 and 24. This will be available to anyone living in the community before, during and after Mass at 7.30pm on Saturday and at 11.30am on Sunday outside the church. It is important to remark on the hard work and efforts of not only the commit but the support and co-operation from the community.

We were very successful this year and exceeded last years ‘Tidy Towns’ score by eight points overall. The judges gave valuable feedback but were very complimentary on all of the work completed to date. We would like to thank everyone involved for their support and efforts.”

HOTEL RECRUITMENT: The second Killarney Hotels Recruitment Fair will take place next February. Standing left to right were: Lisa Kirwan (Muckross Park Hotel), Emer Corridan and Kathryn Cronin (Killarney Park Hotel), Noel Spillane (CEO SKDP), Mary Kelly (Gleneagle Hotel), Milandi Basel (Great Southern Killarney).

Seated were: Sarah Mannix (Lake Hotel) and Joanne Griffin (SKDP).

Launch of Killarney Hotels Recruitment Fair Seven hotels are to take part in the second Killarney Hotel Recruitment Fair taking place next February.

The event, which is organised by South Kerry Development Partnership through The SICAP programme, aims to assist job seekers and employers in the hotel sector with vacancies to meet in a more informal setting. It also offers both the jobseekers and the employers the opportunity to meet a large range of potential employers and employees on the same day. The event targets job seekers both with experience in the hotel sector already but also those who are seeking a change in career and who can take up many different roles within the hotel sector.

SKDP Enterprise Officer Joanne Griffin, who organises the event, said that the first event proved to be so successful this year it was decided to go ahead with it again in 2020.

“Of the almost 100 job seekers who attended the event, more than one third

of them secured employment with hotels who attended on the day,” Joanne said.

“Both the hotels and the jobseekers who attended also found the event very useful as it gave them the chance to get to know each other in a setting outside the direct workplace,” she added.

The current hotels involved are The Great Southern Killarney, Cahernane House Hotel, The Gleneagle Group, the Muckross Park Hotel, the Aghadoe Heights Hotel, The Killarney Park and The Lake Hotel.

Joanne added that she would welcome any other hotels in the greater Killarney area who are interested in taking part to get involved.

“If they are interested they can simply contact me by email at jgriffin@skdp.net or 087 6152660 before December 6, so that we can get them involved.”

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Discover the magic of Christmas at Muckross Muckross Garden Restaurant will launch their first ‘Christmas Lights Switch On’ event next Sunday, November 24.

GARDA AWARDS: Kayleigh Williams, Eabha Murphy, John Banuta and Sarah Cantolin pictured at the launch of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2019. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Bring the whole family from 1-4pm for a festive Sunday lunch and take in their lavish Christmas decorations and festive fun. And Santa will be arriving from the North Pole at 2.30pm to light up the Muckross Christmas Tree.

The Muckross Christmas magic continues with an exclusive festive shopping evening on Thursday, November 28 from 6-9pm in the Muckross Craft Centre. Tick the gifts off your Christmas list with a wide range in the craft centre all at great discounted prices, with up to 25 percent off. Enjoy a mulled wine and

mince pie reception while soaking up Christmas Carols.

Shop local this Christmas and treat a loved one to local crafts with a stunning range of handcrafted Muckross pottery. Margaret Phelan, the Muckross potter has created a huge range of gifts from candle holders, ramekin dishes, coffee mugs to Christmas decorations.

Check their Instagram page: muckross. house.killarney.

For more on our Christmas events see their Facebook page: muckross or www.muckross-house.ie

Call for nominations for Youth Awards

The annual Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2019 was officially launched on Friday to celebrate the good work of youth in the community.

Aimed at ages 13 to 21 years, the awards recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry.

They will be presented with their awards at a celebratory ceremony in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, January 24, 2020.

This year 20 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 2019 will also be presented.

“It is so important to recognise that the youth of this country are the future and they have something to say and that we within an Garda Síochána should be prepared to listen too,” Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster said.

“It is important to recognise their excellence in the area of sports, arts, culture,

charity or caring for a relative or friend.

The awards have a positive effect on our wider community and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support over the past 22 years.”

John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand added that Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community.

“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 Monday, December 9. 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 Eileen Foster. Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry; KDYS office in Tralee, Killarney and Listowel or by contacting Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102311. Nomination forms are also available to download on www. leestrand.ie.

SCHOOL RETIREMENT: Staff and pupils of Holy Cross Mercy School said goodbye and thank you to Sean O'Brien, pictured beside Principal Ursula Coffey, who worked as a caretaker at the school for the last 21 years. Photo: Sally MacMonagle.

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College Awareness Week at Killarney Community College In a bid to help students to become college-ready Killarney Community College ran a college awareness week.

The event examined ways of accessing college for all students whilst also addressing other career opportunities in life. It was promoted across all year groups providing them the opportunity of engaging in college talks from Tralee IT, UL, UCC, HEAR and DARE routes into college and other Enable Access routes.

Liebherr staff also met with students and shared information and experience in the STEM areas, with a particular focus on engineering. Charitable works and talks from local charity St Vincent De Paul were also given.

“The opportunities to go to third level are ever increasing,” Career Guidance Counsellor Niamh Mulligan said. “It is vital that students are properly educated on the matter before making a key decision that could affect their futures. Our College Awareness Week aims to provide our students with the key information in order to make the right decisions for themselves and their future career choices.”

Junior students worked on goal setting and motivation to encourage them to begin to consider their career pathways

CAREERS TALK: Michele Power from UCC, pictured with Niamh Mulligan (Guidance Counsellor) and Stella Loughnane (Principal) and Sixth Year students, gave a talk for College Awareness Week at Killarney Community College on Tuesday.

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into the future. Senior students focused on college courses, academic progress, pathways into college and the different routes involved, the access routes provided by colleges and PLC courses and support regarding completing their CAO application and registration.

“With the ever increasing numbers of our

students going onto third level, its imperative that our students are well informed and prepared to make such difficult decisions,” Principal Stella Loughnane said.

“This week was an excellent opportunity to make our students aware of their options regarding third level education and the pathways of how to get there.”

Christmas parties at the Rustic Pantry Whether you want to treat your team or invite your clients to celebrate with you, the Rustic Pantry has the perfect Christmas office party package.

Take the hassle out of organising the Christmas party this year and treat them to a special Christmas themed lunch in the work place. From canapés and finger food, to more tradition-

al Christmas spreads, we have your Christmas catering needs fully covered.

The Rustic Pantry is a private catering company, founded by Simon Regan and Dylan Kelly, who can boast of over 40 years of combined experience in five star hotels and high end restaurants. Your special occasion can be a stress free event with a tailored made menu, catering for any budget or dietary requirements, without sacrificing on quality.

We take the hassle out of entertaining, so you can enjoy being a guest at your own event. With tailored menus to suit your personal style, using the freshest seasonal locally sourced produce, along with exceptional service and attention to detail, we strive to exceed your expectations, allowing you to make the most of being the host!

The Rustic Pantry create refreshingly different and uniquely imaginative food, beautifully presented with unsurpassed attention to detail with a hint of theatre for good measure.

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BOOK LAUNCH: Michael Healy-Rae and comedian Tommy Tiernan at the launch of the td's book 'A Listening Ear' in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Thursday night. The storytelling book recounts stories of what the deputy witnessed and heard in the countryside. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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

Create better healthier habits Stop trying to juggle it all and choose just one thing to do. Make a decision to focus on one aspect of your health first until it becomes habit.

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Recharge at Avoca Moll’s Gap café Avoca Moll’s Gap are delighted to be open this festive period for all your Christmas needs! To celebrate, we are holding a customer Christmas shopping event on Saturday, November 16.

There will be exclusive promotions, treats and goodies in store for everyone to enjoy!

Take a break from your shopping to recharge at the Moll’s Gap café, and enjoy the magnificent views of Carrantouhil and the Gap of Dunloe. We offer a range of Avoca favourites such as quiches and tarts, soups, sandwiches and salads. For the sweet tooth, there is a large range of

TREASURE: Kim Kelleher handed over cheque to Beaufort Community Council after the Trash and Treasure Fair held at the Beaufort Community Centre recently raised €1020 towards the renovation funds. Pictured were: John O'Sullivan, Padraig O'Sullivan, Kim Kelleher and Margaret O'Shea.

freshly baked festive treats, including homemade mince pies, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and other sweet treats, perfect to enjoy with a coffee before you get back to your Christmas shopping.

From unique and thoughtful gifting to your favourite festive fare, stop by to stock up on all things Christmas at Avoca Moll’s Gap.

COFFEE MORNING: Pictured at the Killarney Royal Hotel for the launch of the Coffee Morning scheduled for Wednesday, November 27 at the hotel, which will raise funds for Jigsaw and Killarney Community College were from l-r: Claudia Buckley (Killarney Royal Hotel), Stella Loughnane (Principal at Killarney Community College), Karen O’Donoghue (Youth Advisory Panel for Jigsaw and student at Killarney Community College), Geraldine Flynn (Parents Association) and Joanne Brosnan (Killarney Royal Hotel). Picture: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan 087 391 4808

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DREAM MEET UP: Mia Summer Clifford from Killarney met her idol, Jojo Siwa during the D.R.E.A.M Tour in the 3Arena last weekend.

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NUMBER ONE: Bowlers sales staff Tom O’Sullivan, Brian Bowler, Michael O’Keeffe and David O’Callaghan with the new Toyota Corolla.

Car of the Year announced Local car dealers were celebrating this week following the annual Continental Irish Car of the Year Awards.

The black tie gala event was hosted by motoring journalists from print, online and broadcasting and attended by Ireland’s leading car brands, importers, distributors and other motoring dignitaries.

The new Toyota Corolla, available from Bowler’s Toyota, won the best medium car for 2020.

The award for the best large car went to the Peugeot 508, Reen’s Garage in Rathmore is the local Peugeot dealer.

There was a double cause for celebration as the Peugeot Rifter was named as the MPV of the Year.

Ahern’s Garage Castleisland is one of the country’s newest SEAT dealers and they can now boast that the best large SUV in Ireland, the SEAT Tarraco, in their show-

rooms.

The Ford Focus ST was named as the Hot Hatch of the Year, Killarney Autos is the local Ford agent.

The joint entry of Citroen Berlingo (Billy Naughton, Tralee), Opel Combo Cargo (Ahern’s Castleisland), Peugeot Partner (Reen’s Rathmore) was voted as the Continental Tyres Irish Van of the Year 2020.

The Kia e-Soul, available at McElligott’s Garage in Tralee, was crowned as the overall Irish Car of the Year - the first time an electric car won the award.

“This is the first time that an electric car has won Irish Car of the Year, a real sign of things to come I think,”Joint-Chairman of the Irish Car of the Year Committee, Bob Flavin, said.

“Regardless of its fuel type, the e-Soul came out as the clear winner and was hugely popular with my motoring journalist colleagues.”

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SKODA plans ‘Simply Older, Still Clever’ initiative SKODA Ireland has announced a new age diversity initiative, with the help of media personality and advocate for the elderly, Francis Brennan.

Called ‘Simply Older, Still Clever’, they aim to recruit older individuals who may have previously worked in the motor industry.

Success in the motor industry is reliant on excellent customer service and building and maintaining customer relationships. SKODA believe the older

CAMPAIGN: Kenmare hotelier and TV personality Francis Brennan is behind a Skoda plan to get older people back into the workforce

generation possesses unrivalled skills in this area and are taking the first steps to re-introduce retirees into the workplace to fulfil customer facing duties in showrooms and forecourts across their dealer network.

The motor industry workforce is under resourced in the months of January and February where 43 percent of annual new car sales are delivered to customers. It is in these peak periods SKODA believe they can utilise the retired skillset to fulfil vehicle test drives, vehicle demonstrations and vehicle customer hand overs; all the while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and service. The SKODA Dealer network has embraced the idea and has already begun the recruitment process.

“I just turned 66 and I have no plans to retire anytime soon,” Kenmare hotelier, Francis Brennan, said.

“Many of us are fitter and more physically active in our 50s and 60s than our parents were. Life expectancy is at record levels and we can expect a much longer period of healthy, active retirement.

Opportunities like this will bring huge benefits to both the employees and the SKODA business in general.”

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TEAM COOPER: Mark Cooper, Karen Cooper Myers, Colm Cooper and Céitilís Ní Bheaglaoich at 'A Night for Sully Table Quiz' in The Gleneagle Mangerton Suite on Friday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

AUCTION: Former Kerry footballers Ambrose O'Donovan and Colm Cooper, Michelle and Clara O'Sullivan and Paul Cronin with auction items donated by jockeys Oisin Murphy and Tony McCoy at ’A Night for Sully Table Quiz' in The Gleneagle Mangerton Suite on Friday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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BE WINTER READY: At the launch were back row from left: Priscilla Lynch (Cork Kerry Community Healthcare), David O'Sullivan (Interagency Emergency Mgt. Office), Cllr. Damien Boylan (deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork), Inp. James Hallahan, An Garda Siochana; Kieran Minihan, Ambulance Service, Cllr. Christopher O'Sullivan (Mayor of the County of Cork), Niall Kelleher (Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council) and John Donegan (Sen Eng. Cork Co. Co). Front (left): Ruth Buckley (Dep. Chief Executive, Cork City Council) and Kevin Higgins (Cork Fire Service). Pic: Brian Lougheed

‘Be Winter Ready’ campaign launched The regional ‘Be Winter Ready’ campaign was launched this week.

PLANTING: Killarney Tidy Town Volunteers, are looking for more volunteers to join them tomorrow (Saturday) to help plant a series of snowdrop and bluebell bulbs on Mission Road. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Planting plan for Mission Road Following on from 2018’s very successful bluebell and snowdrop planting on Mission Road, the Killarney Looking Good Committee are planning further planting on Mission Road tomorrow (Saturday).

It’s hoped that planting will improve biodiversity while also bringing people together.

“We have an amazing National Park on our doorstep and this is a great opportunity for people to come together and enhance the link between the town and the park,” Johnny McGuire from Killarney Tidy Towns Committee said.

“You don't need to be an expert garden-

er as no experience is necessary and all equipment will be provided.”

The first session will be from 9am to11am and the second session from 11am to 1pm.

“You don't have to come to the whole session, any help you can give will be gratefully received. Remember even an hours planting will leave a lasting legacy for the whole community to enjoy.”

While you don't need to book, it would be great if people could confirm attendance to 064 37928 or killarneylookinggood@ gmail.com or through social media Apps.

The event is supported by South Kerry Development Partnership, Kerry County Council and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

The awareness campaign is an inter-agency initiative across Cork and Kerry involving the HSE, Kerry County Council, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, local Fire Services and An Garda Síochána. The public awareness campaign was launched at St Mary’s Primary Care Centre in Gurranbraher, Cork and was attended by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Niall Kelleher.

‘Be Winter Ready’ is a nationwide co-ordinated campaign involving statutory services which emphasises the regional coordination and preparation in place in relation to severe winter weather events and where a response to severe weather is required on a cross-county border basis. The aim is to raise public awareness about the challenges which winter can present and to advise individuals, homeowners, businesses and the wider community about the steps they can take to prepare for adverse weather like freezing conditions, snow and ice, storms and flooding.

The ‘Be Winter Ready’ booklet, which

contains tips and advice for homeowners, motorists, businesses and the elderly, and which is published by the Office of Emergency Planning, is available at offices of Kerry County Council and on the homepage of the council’s website.

Kerry County Council is prepared for dealing with severe weather over the winter season through its Severe Weather Assessment Team, which assesses and advises the public based on weather forecasts from Met Éireann. The council also makes preparations annually for the salting of roads and footpaths, inter-agency responses to emergencies as required, and public communications to advise the public about travel disruption.

Cllr Kelleher said Kerry County Council is working hand in hand with An Garda Síochana, Kerry Fire Service, Kerry Civil Defence, and the Health Service Executive to meet the various challenges caused by adverse weather conditions.

“We ask everyone to prepare for winter weather conditions and listen out for forecasts and warnings. The cooperation of the public is essential in ensuring that any issues which arise can be deal with speedily and effectively.”

WELL DONE: Well done to the children from Faha National School who collected shoeboxes for Team Hope.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Killarney Musical Society

ple in the area over the years.

REHEARSALS: Killarney Musical Society had another great week. Choral rehearsals began with great enthusiasm, choreography rehearsals began this week also so its all go as we begin our Joseph journey. The society were delighted to provide the pre-dinner entertainment last Saturday night at the Irish Retailers Awards banquet in the Great Southern Hotel. We are looking forward to performing this Saturday night at the Comfort for Chemo charity concert in The Heights Hotel. Til next week, Go Go Go Joseph.

BASKETBALL: Anyone interested in playing basketball for Kilcummin in the Community Games, please contact the following people: U11 mixed team Aisling (087) 7751834, U13 Boys team Pat (087) 8072064, U13 Girls team Darragh (087) 6800654. The county competitions will be held In January.

Kilcummin WREATHS: Door Wreaths €13.50 and grave wreaths €11 available for sale at the Kilcummin Recreational Hall on weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of December after Masses. Please contact Mary 087 6447536.

FOLK, LAND AND LIBERTY: Kilcummin: Folk, Land and Liberty, A Local History by Conor Doolan will be launched in the coming weeks.

CLOTHES COLLECTION: Kilcummin Looking Good Clothes Collection on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November opposite the Church before and after all Masses. Please include trousers, jeans, footwear in pairs, handbags & pyjamas. No work uniforms, work shoes, pillows, duvets or towels.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: Kilcummin Christmas Craft Fair will be held in Kilcummin Recreational Hall on Saturday 7th December (6pm-9pm) and Sunday 8th December (11am-1pm).

Raffle tickets for hampers on sale with proceeds going to Parkinson’s Association Kerry.

Kilcummin Community Games AGM: The AGM took place on October 30th. We would like to acknowledge the work done by outgoing committee members Geraldine Foley and Pat O’Connor. We thank them sincerely for their dedication to Kilcummin Community Games and the many opportunities they gave to young peo-

Fossa Bridge Club RESULTS: October November 7.

North/South – 1st Neilus O’Regan and Ciaran Broadbery, 2nd John O’Shea and Therese McCarthy O’Shea, 3rd Mairead Courtney and Patsy Hanley.

East/West – 1st Mary Bowler and Neil Allen, 2nd Kathleen Guerin and Finola Cronin, 3rd Tim and Mai Corcoran.

Congratulations and well done to all winners.

Listry RAMBLING HOUSE: All welcome to Listry Community Centre for the Annual Milltown Listry Rambling House.

Tunes, dancing, storytelling and song.

All for fee and all very welcome. Tea and brack and plenty craic. November 16th at 8.30pm in Listry Community Centre. Thanks to GMHD Insurance Killarney, kind sponsors of this event.

SUPPORT GROUPS Kerry Positive Option Crisis Pregnancy

Road Carpark (Previously SVDP donation drop off)

Counselling Service Free - confidential - non-judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

Suicide Prevention Helplines

Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net

Killarney Al Anon The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney.

Contact 086-8616001.

MS Support Group A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Beech

Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123 or text 0872609090, email jo@samaritans.ie, or visit a volunteer at 43 - 44 Moyderwell, Cloon Beg, Tralee.Pieta House, free counselling, freephone 1800247247or call 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

Aware Support & Self Care Group Peer to peer support and understanding for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Facilitated by Aware trained volunteers. Free of charge, all adults welcome and no referral necessary. Location: K.D.Y.S, Fairhill, Killarney, Co Kerry. Time: The Aware Support & Self Care group meeting will take place on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7.30 pm in the KDYS, Fair Hill, Killarney. www.aware.ie

ESB MASS: For deceased members of ESB in Prince of Peace Church, Fossa on Wednesday, November 20 at 7.30pm sharp. Refreshments afterwards in The Golden Nugget. All welcome.

RSVP Gary McCormick 087 2239141.

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Rathmore SPLIT THE POT in association with Rathmore Community Council with Rathmore Ravens, Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club & Sliabh Luachra Men’s Shed. Be in with a chance to win. Tickets available from ticket sellers and in local businesses. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Yearly ticket €90. 3 yearly tickets €250. Last week’s draw was held in Centra Bar. The winner won €214 Helena Lynch. Ticket sold by ticket seller Bingo.

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In loving memory of Aloysius “Weeshie” Fogarty O’Sullivan’s Place, Killarney Who passed away on 18th November 2018

On the First Anniversary of Weeshie’s death, we, his family, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all those who sympathised and supported us during our sad loss. To those who called to our home, attended the Rosary, the removal, the funeral mass and burial in Aghadoe and to those who sent Mass cards, messages of condolence and letters of sympathy, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Also, thank you to those who made a donation to the Palliative Care Unit in University Hospital Kerry.

We offer our sincere thanks to our family, our neighbours and our very good friends for their help and support during this difficult time.

To the wonderful staff of Deenagh Medical Practice and O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy for all your help and kindness shown to us during Weeshie’s illness.

To Dr. John Buckley and the staff of Bons Secours Hospital Tralee, to the amazing palliative care team, Dr. Patricia Sheahan, Dr. Mags Clifford and the staff of the Inpatient Unit and Palliative Day Centre, a sincere thanks.

To our remarkable South Kerry Homecare team, Siobhain, Noreen, Liz and Margaret, your support at home was invaluable to us as a family, as was the help and kindness shown to us by Mary and Brid.

We would especially like to thank Fr. Niall Howard, all the concelebrating priests, the Cathedral choir, Maura Reen and Miriam Long for the beautiful funeral Mass. To Fr. Niall, who was there for Weeshie and the family during his final days, we express our sincere gratitude and also to Fr. Jim Linehan, whose regular visits were a great source of comfort to Weeshie.

A special thanks to Fiona and all her team in Radio Kerry for all their support during Weeshie’s illness, over the time of the funeral, including their Guard of Honour, and in the past year.

Thank you to Killarney Legion and the East Kerry Board for their Guard of Honour, which was a very fitting tribute to Weeshie’s memory.

The family would like to thank O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism, guidance and kindness.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Weeshie’s Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 17th November at 10.30 am in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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.

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31ST & 22ND ANNIVERSARIES CASEY

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Aloysius “Weeshie” Fogarty O’Sullivan’s Place, Killarney Who passed away on 18th November 2018

Memories are forever, Be they laughter or of tears, Your memory we will treasure, Throughout the future years, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you’re always there.

Loved and sadly missed by your loving family Joan, Denise, Kieran, Carolann & Glenn.

In loving memory today and always, of Breda.

Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, Missing you is heartache, That never goes away.

Sadly missed by Maureen, Michelle and Noreen.

1ST ANNIVERSARY KENNY

GRANDAD You’re thought about so often, In loving Memory, For you were all the special things, A Grandad ought to be.

We’ve really missed you being there, Since you went away.

But the happiness you brought to us, Is remembered every day.

Love Lucy and Eva XXX

19TH ANNIVERSARY HARRINGTON

We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, We thought of you yesterday, And the days before that too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Remembered and loved by the Harrington family.

Anniversary Mass will be on Saturday 16th November at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Within our store of memories, Ye hold a place apart, For no-one else can ever be, More cherished in our hearts.

Loved and remembered always by your son Patrick, daughter Eileen and grandsons.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 16th of November at 6pm in Glenflesk Church.

In loving memory of Breda Kenny Late of Mill Road, Killarney Who died on the 14th of November 2018

17TH ANNIVERSARY MOORE

A heart of gold, A life so true, Loved and respected, By all she knew.

Always willing, Helpful and kind, What beautiful memories, She left behind.

Loved and missed by your brother-in-law Freddie, Kathleen and family.

In loving memory of John “Jack” Harrington 25 O’Kellys Villas, Killarney and late of Cloughaulabeg, Millstreet Who died on the 15th November 2000

In loving memory of our dear parents Frank and Eileen Casey Late of Shronaboy Glenflesk, Killarney Whose anniversaries occur on the 20th November 1997 and the 16th December 1988

2ND ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

In Loving memory of Bridie Murphy Late of “The Forge” Kilquane, Headford, Killarney, Who passed away on 1st December 2017 You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold.

Lovingly remembered by son Owen, Kathleen and family.

In loving memory of Tim Moore Gortahoonig, Muckross Who died on 19th November 2002 Loving are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

You live in our hearts, And walk by our side, And from Heaven above, You are always our guide.

Loved and remembered always by your wife Joan and family Siobhán, Róisín, Timmy, Íde and families and extended family.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 17th November in Muckross Church at 9.30am

3RD ANNIVERSARY FOLEY

6TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

9TH ANNIVERSARY COFFEY In loving memory of Jim Moynihan Late of Rossacroo, Headford, Killarney Who died on the 17th November 2013

In loving memory of John Christy Coffey Late of Graune, Beaufort, Who died on 18th November 2010

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always there, Still loved, still missed And always will, Our beloved husband and father JIM.

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

His family, Sons Patrick, Peter, Timothy, James, Daughters Kathryn, Joanne, Sonsin-law, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren, Sisters, Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law.

Sadly missed by your wife Peggy, Daughters Irene, Marie, Gean and Son Joe and their families.

Jim’s anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Barraduff Church on on Sunday 24th November at 11am

In loving memory of Shane Foley Barnfield Currow Who passed away Nov 12th 2016 You never looked for praises, You were never one to boast, You went on quietly working, For the ones you love the most.

Your dreams were seldom spoken, Your wants were very few, Behind you left hearts broken, In a world without you.

A true friend I could turn to, When times were good or bad, One of my greatest blessings, The man that I call Dad. I miss you more than ever...

Your guidance and your love, But, I know your still watching, Silently from above.

Blood didn’t make us family, love did.

Always in my heart Susan xxx

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GRIFFIN-CREAGH

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

In Loving memory of Edward Duggan Late of Rath and Mounthenry, Firies Whose 4th Anniversary occurs on 15th November 2019

In loving memory of baby Chloe Griffin-Creagh Laurel House, Meentogues, Headford, Killarney.

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. R.F.

Ed, for it was not my ear that you whispered into, but my heart.

It was not my hand you held, but my soul.

I miss you in ways I didn’t know existed, somehow 4 years have passed And my heart still aches, my tears still fall, my mind still wanders to memories and moments we shared.

To have one more day.....to see you, to hold you, to hear you to tell you I love you and how happy you made me.

But in all of this I’m so grateful, as I know I would rather have known you a moment than never at all, to have seen your face, your beautiful smile and spoken your name.

I have been yours and you mine.

Regardless of the sorrow, the sleepless nights and the years I will walk this earth carrying you in my heart and my soul.

For those moments we had I am grateful.

For having you and being loved by you, I am grateful.

But I would give anything for just one more day with you.

Until we meet again.

In God’s care you rest above, In our heart’s you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, 6 years on, loved and remembered every day.

I miss you so much Ed, Always & Forever With Love, Siobhán xxx

10TH & 3RD ANNIVERSARY RYAN

In loving memory of Mary (Mai) and Timothy (Tim) Ryan Late of Clydine, Kilcummin, Killarney.

Mary who died on 10th February 2009, Timothy who died 18th November 2016.

R.I.P. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

CLERKIN

Sadly missed by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass Saturday 16th November at 7:30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin

CARROLL

Call his name softly, And when he looks your way, Tell him we love him, And miss him every day.

Always remembered by his loving wife Mary, Daughter Margaret, Sons Arthur & Padraig, Son-in-Law Tadhg, Daughtersin-Law Helen & Brenda and Grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass in St Agatha’s Church Glenflesk on 23rd November at 6pm

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’SULLIVAN

2ND ANNIVERSARY TANGNEY

In God’s arms you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Denis (Denny Arthur) Moynihan Late of Rusheenmore Glenflesk, Killarney Who died on the 7th December 2013 Wrap your arms around him Lord, Don’t leave him on his own, For it is his Anniversary, And he can’t come home.

Your resting place we visit, Flowers we put with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there.

Loved and remembered every day by Maureen, Con and Eileen and all the extended family.

XXXX

MOYNIHAN

Forever loved and remembered Dad, Mom, your brother Stephen, sisters Sophie & Connie.

21ST & 8TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Larry Clerkin Late of Ballaugh, Killarney Who died on the 24th of November 1998 and his son Laurence, late of London, who died on the 8th of November 2011

6TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Mike Tangney (Small Mike) Black Valley, Beaufort, Co. Kerry Who passed away on 18th November 2017 We did not see you close your eyes, We did not see you die, All we know was that you were gone, Without a last goodbye, It was a sudden parting, Too bitter to forget, Only those who loved you, Are the ones who will never forget.

In loving memory of Pat Carroll Knocknaskeha, Killarney, Co. Kerry Died on 25th November, 2014

The happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memories still, But death has left a vacant place, This world can never fill.

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold.

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

Always loved and remembered by his daughters Nora & Eileen.

Always loved and never forgotten by your family.

Anniversary Mass for Pat will be on Saturday 16th November at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

2nd Anniversary Mass for Mike will be on Thursday the 21st November in Our Lady of the Valley Church at 7.30pm

In loving memory of our dear Son & Brother Denis O’Sullivan 56 Pinewood Estate Killarney Who will be celebrating his Birthday in Heaven on the 18th November We wish that you were here today, Even just for a little while, So we could Happy Birthday Den, And see your beautiful smile.

The only gifts today will be, The gifts you left behind, Your laughter, joy and happiness, Precious memories...the best kind.

What once was such a happy day, Brings many painful sorrows…

A day when silent tears are shed, For all your lost tomorrows.

We never need a special day, To bring you to our mind, For a day without a thought of you, Is very hard to find.

May the Angels hold you close, And sing you a happy song, We will be sending wishes to you, Today and all year long.

Happy Birthday Den Fondly remembered & so sadly missed by your parents Denny & Theresa Brother Jim, Sister Sheila & Brother-in-Law Paul xxxxx

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.

G.M.C.

ST. RITA PATRON OF HOPELESS CASES O powerful St. Rita, you are called Saint of hopeless cases. I come to you with confidence in time of need, During your life on earth you found happiness by following the will of our Heavenly Father.

Help me to trust God’s designs for me without fear and without counting the cost. Come to help me and intercede on my behalf before the Lord. Join your prayers to mine and obtain for me the grace I ask in this Novena....I promise to use this favour when granted, to better my life, to proclaim God’s Mercy, and make you widely known and loved for the glory of God our Father. Amen Full of confidence we pray to our Heavenly Father in the words Christ taught us.

Our Father...

Saint Rita patron of hopeless cases pray for us. L.N.

EFFICACIOUS NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS I.O my Jesus, you have said, “Truly I say to you, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” Behold I knock, I seek and I ask for the grace of…

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I put all my trust in Thee.

II.O my Jesus, You said, “Truly I say to you, whatsoever you shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you.” Behold, in your name, I ask the Father for the grace of…

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I put all my trust in Thee.

III.—O my Jesus, You said, “Truly I say to you, Heaven and Earth shall pass away but My words shall not pass away.”

Behold, I, encouraged by your infallible words, now ask for the grace of…

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I put all my trust in Thee.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to whom one thing alone is impossible, namely, not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of Thee through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your and our tender Mother.

Say the Hail, Holy Queen and add: St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

P.S.—This novena prayer was recited every day by St. Padre Pio for all those who recommended themselves to his prayers. J.G.D.

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. M.R.

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SPORT The Beasts from the East

15.11.2019

ADAM MOYNIHAN

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

| By Adam Moynihan

Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamMoynihan

It didn’t take long. Just a few short hours after last weekend’s surprisingly one-sided Kerry Senior Football Championship final, some observers were already questioning the merits of East Kerry’s victory. Six clubs versus one isn’t fair in some people’s eyes (although presumably it was fair enough over the course of the last two decades when East Kerry didn’t win a thing).

Such talk is a measure of how powerful this team already is, and how dangerous it can become. But how far can Jerry O’Sullivan and this young group of players go? Is talk of multiple county

championships and potentially dominating the 2020s premature? Well, yes, of course it is. But it’s fun to speculate.

East Kerry have so much talent in their ranks right now and the age profile of the squad certainly suggests that there is significant scope for improvement in the years to come. Goalkeeper James Devane (35) is really the only old man, for want of a nicer way of putting it, in the squad.

Kerry senior Jack Sherwood is 28 (not exactly on his last legs) and after that you’re looking at a squad of under 25s.

Their best player, potentially the GOAT,

Is talk of multiple county championships premature?

Well, yes. But it’s fun to speculate.

turns 21 in January.

Add to that a sprinkling of starlets who are likely to graduate from the district’s hugely successful underage teams and the future certainly appears to be bright in terms of personnel.

LOSING CLUBS

One possible stumbling block is the possibility of losing clubs to promotion.

At present, East Kerry is comprised of six clubs: Glenflesk, Spa, Gneeveguilla, Listry, Firies and Fossa. If either of the two intermediate clubs (Glenflesk or Spa) get promoted to senior, their play-

On Sunday, East Kerry’s young guns claimed a first county title for their district in 20 years. But will it prove to be the first of many? Adam Moynihan assesses their prospects ers will become ineligible. On Sunday, Glenflesk provided three starters and three subs while almost half the current panel (13 out of 30) hail from Spa. The other side to that coin is that any senior East Kerry club who get relegated to intermediate can then join up with their divisional team. While it seems unlikely that Dr Crokes or Legion could face such a disastrous fate in the near future, you would have said the same thing about Rathmore at the start of the 2019 campaign. The club from just the right side of the Cork border have rubbed shoulders with the best of the

CHAMPIONS: East Kerry captain Dan O'Donoghue celebrates with teammates (and the Bishop Moynihan Cup) after his side defeated Dr Crokes 2-14 to 1-7 in the County Final.

Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

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STAT ATTACK In spite of East Kerry’s win, it was an unusually barren decade for divisional teams. Club sides won eight of the 10 county finals since 2010 (Dr Crokes x7 and Austin Stacks x1), making it the first decade since the 1950s in which clubs won more than boards.

best in recent years, notably beating the Crokes numerous times in the East Kerry Championship.

In April, with 20 minutes to play in their final Club Championship game against Legion, Liam Hassett’s team were top of Group 2 and heading for the final. However, that game turned against them and Dr Crokes’ simultaneous victory over Kerins O’Rahilly’s meant that the All-Ireland Club finalists topped the group, and Rathmore finished bottom.

Last month’s defeat to the bottom team in Group 1, Kilcummin, who themselves provided seven starters to East Kerry in 2018, consigned Rathmore to intermediate for the first time in 20 years.

While it would be customary in these circumstances for Rathmore to link up with East Kerry, as they did in the late nineties when the district won three County Championships in a row, unconfirmed reports suggest that it might not be a foregone conclusion.

Either way, I’m sure that East Kerry manager Jerry O’Sullivan will be more than happy with his squad heading into next year’s championship.

SCHEDULE

Another plus point for East Kerry is that the revamped Kerry SFC schedule has made it easier for divisional sides to build momentum. Up until recently, Kerry’s showpiece competition was played in fits and starts.

In 2017, for example, the opening rounds were played in May and July with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final taking place in September and October. The scattered nature of the championship had been less bothersome to club sides as they have the advantage of training and playing together as a unit for the entire year.

For divisional sides such as East Kerry, assembling a squad and finding suitable times to train in between the club season was a challenge. Look at it from a manager’s perspective. How can you make real progress with a group of players if you only see them a couple of times every couple of months? And it wasn’t exactly a picnic for players either. In truth, many, in recent years at least, saw playing for East Kerry as a bit of a chore.

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WE DID IT: Niall Donohue, David Clifford and Pádraig De Brún revel in East Kerry's historic victory.

Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

pionship was played off in a far more timely and efficient fashion. Barring the preliminary round fixture between the two lowest-ranked divisional teams (St Kieran’s and Feale Rangers) on August 29, it took just seven weeks to complete this year’s tournament (September 21 to November 10).

In fairness to the county board, they deserve great credit for streamlining their competitions; all-in-all you couldn’t really fault the manner in which the Club Championship, County League and County Championship are being run off. It has benefitted every team, club and divisional, but it has made a more marked impact on how teams like East Kerry go about their business.

And looking at the honours roll, divisional sides needed a boost. The 2010s was an unusually lean decade for the boards; Sunday’s final marked only the second county final victory for a divisional side in the teens, with South Kerry’s triumph in 2015 the only other for an amalgamation since 2010.

In each of the previous five decades (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s) at least five Kerry SFC finals were won by a divisional side.

CROKES

Of course, it should go without saying that the brilliance of the Crokes, who won seven out of the last 10, was a major factor in that recent decline for teams like East Kerry. In light of Sunday’s defeat, rivals will naturally be keen to bury Edmund O’Sullivan’s side but it would be foolish in the extreme to assume that they’re dead at this point. A number of key players may be in their thirties but all of those older guys made important contributions in this year’s championship, and in Michael Potts, Mark O’Shea, Jordan Kiely, David Shaw and Tony Brosnan they have enough young talent to challenge the champions again in 2020.

But there’s no denying that this is East Kerry’s week and East Kerry’s year. It would be far too bold to christen this conquest ‘The Dawn of the Eastern Era’, that’s only something that can be done retroactively, but all of the pieces are there. All we can do now is sit back and see if they fall into place.

BROTHERS IN ARMS An emotional David Clifford embraces his friend and teammate Evan Cronin at the final whistle. Clifford, who scored 1-3, and Cronin, who scored 0-4, were instrumental for East Kerry on what was a momentous day for the divisional side.

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East Kerry capture county title in style | By Eamonn Fitzgerald

East Kerry bridged a 20-year gap on Sunday last when they stopped Dr Crokes’ bid for four-in-a-row with a resounding Kerry SFC final victory in Tralee. x

The men from the east got off to a flying start, getting their first point after 18 seconds. Mike Foley was the scorer and he quickly followed up two minutes later to put East Kerry two points clear. Crokes failed to score in the opening stages, shooting several wides.

East Kerry went three ahead before Tony Brosnan scored two magnificent points from acute angles. All-Star David Clifford was being well contained by Mike Moloney and did not score a point until the 14th minute.

East Kerry made full use of the wind to lead by 0-8 to 0-5 at the interval. Man of the Match Paudie Clifford was very industrious and his incisive running at the Crokes defence provided the best opportunities for East Kerry to score.

Meanwhile, Evan Cronin was making the most of his opportunities to get on the scoresheet. The Spa forward scored two fine points before half-time and added two more in the second half.

Midfield possession worked out evenly

with Liam Kearney and Johnny Buckley sharing the spoils. The Crokes forwards found the going tough with Chris O’Donoghue and Niall Donohue impressing in the East Kerry defence.

14 MEN

East Kerry were reduced to 14 men early in the second half when Pa Warren was sent off for a second yellow card. Unfortunately for Crokes, the first-half wind abated and their numerical superiority was quickly negated when David Clifford broke for a trademark goal and there was nothing Shane Murphy could do about it.

That left Crokes trailing by seven. Then Mark O’Shea from Crokes was sent off to leave both sides down a man.

Tony Brosnan eluded Chris O’Donoghue and let fly a fabulous goalbound shot from an acute angle but agonisingly it came flying back out off the far off post.

Crokes needed a goal to cut the deficit, but it was East Kerry that kicked on with two further points and in the 45th min-

The Crokes forwards found the going tough with Chris O’Donoghue and Niall Donohue impressing in the East Kerry defence.

KERRY SFC FINAL ____________________________________________________________________________________

East Kerry

2-14 | Dr Crokes 1-7

AUSTIN STACK PARK ute, Darragh Roche was put through by David Clifford for their second goal. This gave the divisional side an unassailable lead of 11 points.

Not even a goal by Gavin White three minutes later made that much of a difference as East Kerry played out the remaining minutes as worthy champions.

With time almost up, Mike Moloney of Dr Crokes was sent off.

Dan O’Donoghue of Spa was a very proud captain as he received the Bishop Moynihan Cup. This was East Kerry’s eighth title having previously won in 1956 and a three-in-a-row on two occasions (19681970 and 1997-1999). They also won the inaugural All-Ireland Club Championship in 1971, the only year in which divisional boards were allowed participate in the competition.

Sunday’s result means that Club Championship winners Austin Stacks will represent Kerry in Munster. They face Cork kingpins Nemo Rangers on Sunday.

EAST KERRY: J Devane (Spa); C O’Donoghue (Glenflesk), J Sherwood (Firies), N Donohue (Firies); S Cronin (Spa), D O’Donoghue (Spa, capt), P Warren (Gneeveguilla); L Kearney (Spa), R Buckley (Listry); E Cronin (Spa) (0-4), P Clifford (Fossa) (0-1), B O’Donoghue (Glenflesk); D Clifford (Fossa) (1-3, 1f), D Roche (Glenfesk) (1-2, 1f), M Foley (Spa) (0-3). Subs: D Spillane (Spa) for O’Donoghue; P Doyle (Gneeveguilla) (0-1) for Foley; D Brosnan (Gneeveguilla) for S Cronin; P de Brún (Firies) for Roche, M McCarthy (Spa) for E Cronin.

DR CROKES: S Murphy; J Payne, M Moloney, F Fitzgerald; D O’Leary, G White (1-1), M Potts; J Buckley, M O’Shea (0-1); M Burns, G O’Shea, B Looney (capt); T Brosnan (0-4, 1f), D Casey, K O’Leary (0-1). Subs: D Naughton for O’Shea (41 mins); A O’Sullivan for D O’Leary; J Griffin for Looney; P Clarke for Potts; B Falvey for Burns, C O’Regan for Payne.

CHALLENGE: Dr Crokes defender David O'Leary chases Niall Donohue of East Kerry in Sunday's Kerry SFC final in Austin Stack Park. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

REVERSAL OF FORTUNES: East Kerry goalkeeper James Devane almost retired from football when he was dropped by his club in April. On Sunday he became a county champion.

Pic: Séamus Healy.

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“In April and May I was thinking, will I pack it in?"

In April, veteran goalkeeper James Devane was dropped for Spa’s crucial Intermediate Championship opener against Templenoe. Hurt by the decision, the 35-year-old teacher gave serious consideration to quitting football entirely.

Little did he know that just a few short months later, he’d be in Austin Stack Park on county final day, standing between the sticks for the best team in Kerry.

Devane was a mainstay in an otherwise youthful East Kerry outfit who defeated Austin Stacks, Kerins O’Rahilly’s, Dingle and St Brendan’s en route to the final of the County Championship and on Sunday he played his part in a spectacular win over the holders, Dr Crokes.

It was East Kerry’s first county final triumph since 1999.

The result capped an incredible turnaround for Devane, who went from surplus to requirements at his club to first choice for a supremely talented divisional selection in a matter of months.

Could he have seen it coming?

“Nah,” he says, emphatically. “In April and May, I was thinking, ‘Will I pack it in?’ But I suppose I’d be stubborn enough that way. I wanted to get my place back.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser this week, Devane admitted that getting dropped for the Templenoe game “left a bit of sour taste”.

“I had a decision to make then. I had to either try and get my place back or I could have walked away. I suppose I stuck it out, and Sunday was a nice reward for that.”

He won back his place in the Spa team and his performances attracted the attention of East Kerry manager Jerry O’Sullivan, who included Devane in his squad ahead of the first round of the championship in September.

What makes Devane’s redemption story all the more remarkable is the fact that despite being eligible to play for East Kerry for the majority of his career, 2019 marked his very first season as first choice keeper. The Spa native had previously served as back-up to Fossa’s Colin Myers in 2017 and Kilcummin’s Brendan Kealy in 2018.

And, as Devane himself is quick to point out, he may well have been wearing the No. 16 jersey again this year were it not for an untimely injury for last year’s Kerry minor keeper Marc Kelliher, who hails from Glenflesk.

“Marc, who is a very good goalkeeper, was injured there for a while at the start so I got to play the challenge matches.

He was just a bit late coming back. It worked out well for me.

“It’s my first year starting with East Kerry - I played no football with East Kerry ever - so this is serious bonus territory.

Personally, it’s a bit surreal. It hasn’t sunk in properly yet but it’s a nice medal to have. There’s nothing stopping the younger fellas from winning three or four but for someone of my age, you’d probably take the one and be happy about it.”

East Kerry were slight underdogs heading into last weekend’s decider but they blitzed the four-in-a-row-chasing Crokes, eventually running out 2-14 to 1-7 winners. Reflecting on the match itself, Devane heaped praise on fellow Spa man Liam Kearney, a former All-Ireland-winning minor captain who has been dogged by injuries in recent years.

“Liam had a great game in midfield and that gave us a big platform to work off. We had them pinned back for a long time. Even though we were only up three points at half-time, I didn’t think we were under serious pressure.

I thought they were going to put more pressure on our kickout, like they did against South Kerry, but on Sunday we were able to get the ball out.

“It’s a very young team but they’ve all won with the Kerry minors and with the Sem, so they’re just used to it. That’s the one major difference I see with a lot of the younger fellas coming through: instead of hoping to win, they just go out and expect to win. They’re all able to handle themselves as well; there’s no fear of them. And any time you have David Clifford on your team, you have a good chance.”

Clifford and co. will be back next year, as will the Crokes (Devane, half-joking, says that “they’ll never go away”), but what about Devane himself? Will he be back in the red and white (or white and red in his case) of East Kerry in 12 months’ time?

“Hopefully. I’m not retiring anyway, we’ll put it that way.”

| By Adam Moynihan

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Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League RESULTS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 SUBWAY U13 INTER LEAGUE

Inter Kenmare 5–1 Killarney Athletic

U15 NATIONAL CUP

Iveragh United 1–0 Killorglin

U13 PREMIER

Fenit 0–8 Tralee Dynamos

Kerry 0-0 South Tipperary

U15 PREMIER

Aisling Annacotty 7–2 Listowel Celtic

KERRY: Killarney RFC players Brendy O'Donoghue, Rob Nealon, Donnchadh Grealy and James Kennelly who represented the Kerry U17s in the Munster Inter-Regional tournament at Irish Independent Park in Cork.

Old Christians snatch late victory

U18.5 FRIENDLY ___________________________________________________________________________________

Old Christians

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RATHCOONEY On Sunday last the Killarney RFC U18.5s travelled to one of the stalwarts of Cork Rugby, Old Christians RFC, the home of famous faces like Donal Lenihan and David Corkery.

The team was without some of the U17s who were busy representing Kerry in Musgrave Park so it was the job of the remaining players to wear the Killarney hoops with pride. The game started like a tornado with the fast feet of Gary Randles zig-zagging their way around and through six of the Old Christians players to plant the ball firmly over the line and open the scoring.

Christians then pushed Killarney hard and, after repeated crashes against the defensive line, managed to get a try back. With their heads now up, Christians again piled on the pressure and eventually succeeded with a wide move that was rewarded with a try.

It was 10-5 at half-time but with their heads up, Killarney pushed hard and were rewarded with a penalty that was slotted over by Ciarán O’Brien. Killarney took the lead with a break on the left wing by Matt McAuliffe that Simon Zebo

himself would have been proud of, and a powerful crash over the whitewash from John McCarthy made it 17-18 to the visitors.

Unfortunately for Killarney, Christians were awarded a penalty with two minutes to go and they duly converted to steal a narrow win.

This was a great opportunity for the coaches to see some new combinations at work with changes on the wings, centre, both half-backs, front row and back row.

To a man Killarney could not have worked harder and they will undoubtedly learn from the mistakes made. Every player got game time. Next week the lads are away to Killorglin.

KILLARNEY: Adam Cronin, Craig McKenzie Vass, Ciarán O’Brien, Krystian Komosa, Evan Mannix, Adam McSweeney, Sam Casey, Pádraic Talbot, John McCarthy, Matt McAuliffe, Mark Sheahan, Dion O'Neill, Jack O’Connell, Micheal Óg Casey, Adam Walsh, Aidan Keane, Tomás Clifford, Ronan Buckley and Gary Randles.

U15 DIVISION 1

U15 DIVISION 2

Killarney Athletic 8–1 Fenit Killarney Celtic 2–3 LB Rovers Inter Kenmare 1–4 Tralee Dynamos Killorglin 5–0 Park

Killorglin B 3–1 Killarney Athletic B

U16 DIVISION 1 (SOUTH)

MEK Galaxy 2-2 Inter Kenmare

U13 DIVISION 1

GIRLS U13 PREMIER

Inter Kenmare B 1–5 Mastergeeha Camp Juniors 2–1 Park B Killarney Athletic B 0–3 Dingle Bay Rovers

Killarney Celtic White 6–0 Fenit Iveragh United 1–8 Listowel Celtic

U13 DIVISION 2 (NORTH)

Park 2–2 Dingle Bay Rovers LB Rovers 5–0 Fenit B

U13 DIVISION 2 (SOUTH)

Dingle Bay Rovers 0–4 Killarney Celtic

GIRLS U13 DIVISION 1

Listowel Celtic B 2–9 Park C Camp Juniors 7–3 Fenit

GIRLS U15 PREMIER

GIRLS U17 PREMIER

Killorglin B 2–1 Mastergeeha Ballyhar Dynamos 3–4 MEK Galaxy C

Park 0–5 Listowel Celtic

Kerry U13s impress against South Tipp The Kerry U13 Emerging Talent Squad welcomed South Tipperary to Mounthawk Park last weekend for the third round of the Subway Inter League.

Both sides had two teams on duty on the day.

In the Inter League game, the points were shared in a 0-0 draw. Aaron Doyle went closest to breaking the deadlock for Kerry in the first half. In the second period South Tipperary created some chances of their own

and the Kerry keeper Brian Dineen was called upon to make some important saves.

Kerry pushed on looking for the winner and Luke Doolan, Sam Slattery and Liam Hennigan were all narrowly off target as both sides had to be happy with a point each.

The development side put in a great effort to win 3-0 with Ruairí O’Connell, Darragh Lynch and Ronan Carroll on the mark.

BLITZ: The Killarney Athletic and Killarney Celtic teams who competed in the U7/8 Blitz at Celtic Park.

Girls Roll of Honour: Aideen O’Brien and Lucy O’Sullivan (Killarney Celtic), Éabha Jordan and Emma O’Connor (Dingle), Grace Reilly and Emily Rose Murphy (Fenit), Roisín Fogarty and Erica McSherry (LB Rovers), Kaja Huserova and Aoife Begley (Park).

VITHIT Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League

TEAM OF THE WEEK

NEAL O’SHEA

Inter Kenmare U13

LIAM HENNIGAN

Killarney Athletic U13

FIACHRA BUCKLEY LB Rovers U13

DYLAN FLYNN Killorglin U13

TOM QUILLIGAN

Tralee Dynamos U15

Camp Juniors U13

CIAN MCGEARAILT Dingle U13

JAYDEN DEADY Fenit U13

MARK O’CONNOR Park U13

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RYAN CAREY MEK Galaxy U13

JAMES O’CONNOR Mastergeeha U13

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Victor Martínez stars as Lakers down All-Stars

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Scotts Lakers’ winning form continued with a convincing 20-point win over Sligo All-Stars in Killarney Sports Centre last Saturday night. In truth, apart from a brief spell in the third quarter, the home side were never really troubled by the northwesterners.

NATIONAL LEAGUE: DIVISION 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________

Scotts Lakers

90 | Sligo All-Stars 70

MVP: Spaniard Victor Martínez played his best game of the season for the Lakers. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

KILLARNEY SPORTS CENTRE

| By Eamonn Keogh Scotts Lakers’ winning form continued with a convincing 20-point win over Sligo All-Stars in Killarney Sports Centre last Saturday night. In truth, apart from a brief spell in the third quarter, the home side were never really troubled by the northwesterners.

The Lakers started well, racing into a 7-0 lead with a determined Victor Martínez making a noticeable impact from an early stage. Toby Christensen and Mick McGinn also impressed to help the home side gain a 22-12 lead late in the first period. Sligo stayed in touch, however, and pulled it back to 22-16 at the end of the quarter.

A brace of quick three-pointers from

Brian O'Neill along with further scores from Martínez pushed the Lakers 30-20 in front after three minutes of the second. Aaron Jackson and Mick McGinn also did well to extend the advantage to 37-22 midway through the quarter and despite the best efforts of Alvaro Romo, Jesus San Martin and Brandon Berry, the home side still enjoyed a 15-point lead, 44-29, at halftime.

Lakers continued to dominate upon the resumption with Jackson, Christensen and Mark Greene hitting big baskets to open up a 51-33 lead. However, Sligo then enjoyed a purple patch with Romo and Berry leading the way as they went on a 13-0 run to narrow the gap to 5146 with four minutes left in the third

quarter.

Sligo veteran Shane O'Meara, a player with strong Killarney connections, was also a commanding presence under both boards and the visitors looked like they could cause an upset.

Thankfully for the hosts, the danger didn't last long and the Lakers regained control with a timely three-pointer from the outstanding Toby Christensen. Carlton Cuff and Aaron Jackson also added scores to make it 62-52 at the end of the third.

Jackson and Christensen continued to impress as the Lakers opened up a commanding 82-55 lead midway through the final quarter. There was no way back for Sligo after this with Lakers coach Shane McCarthy running his full bench; Keelin Houlihan, Jamie O'Sullivan and Keith O'Grady made notable impressions. In the end, the Lakers had 20 points to spare.

Aaron Jackson and Toby Christensen led the way in scoring terms while big Toby also pulled down 15 rebounds.

Carlton Cuff also impressed under the

boards, grabbing 12 rebounds, while Spaniard Victor Martínez enjoyed his best game of the season, working hard on both ends of the court.

Following the victory over Sligo, Scotts Lakers have a 6-2 winning record and share joint second place on the league table with Fr Mathews and LYIT Donegal, who both have a record of 6-1.

Although the Lakers have played one more game, they have a chance to go ahead of Fr Mathews when the sides clash this Saturday night, November 16 at 7.45pm in the Fr Mathews Arena in Bishopstown.

SCOTTS LAKERS: Aaron Jackson (25), Toby Christensen (24), Victor Martínez (12), Mick McGinn (7), Carlton Cuff (6), Brian O'Neill (6), Mark Greene (5), Keelin Houlihan (2) and Jamie O'Sullivan (2).

SLIGO ALL-STARS: Alvaro Romo (27), Jesus San Martin (8), Brandon Berry (10), Carson Long (8).

DIVISION 1

LOOKING UP: Scotts Lakers star Aaron Jackson tries to evade Shane O'Meara and Jesus San Martin of the Sligo All-Stars. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

1

Ballincollig

P

W

L

PD

PTS

7

7

0

145

21

2

LYIT Donegal

7

6

1

107

18

3

Scotts Lakers

8

6

2

71

18

4

Fr Mathews

7

6

1

69

18

5

Sligo All-Stars

7

4

3

-18

12

6

IT Carlow

7

3

4

-10

9

7

Ulster University

8

3

5

-12

9

8

Limerick Celtics

7

3

4

-39

9

9

Portlaoise Panthers

8

3

5

-49

9

10

Limerick Sports Eagles

6

1

5

-74

3

11

Waterford Vikings

7

1

6

-109

3

12

Tolka Rovers

7

0

7

-81

0

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R een earns Young Rally of the Year nomination

Headford's Kieran Reen has secured a wildcard nomination for the 2019 Motorsport Ireland Young Rally Driver of the Year Award. Reen (25) impressed throughout the year, winning his class on every rally he entered, taking a pair of overall junior wins as well as being crowned 2019 Southern 4 Junior Rally Champion.

Reen is aiming to move up the ranks and would like to contest the 2020 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship in an R2 car.

The winner of the Motorsport Ireland Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year Award will now receive €100,000 worth of support to contest rallies nationally and internationally in 2020. |

R ally Australia cancelled due to bushfires

Craig Breen and Paul Nagle’s hopes of contesting a third rally for the Hyundai Motorsport team did not materialise after organisers of Rally Australia, the final round of the World Rally Championship, took the decision to cancel the event due to the continuing public safety concerns as a result of bushfires in the Coffs Harbour area of New South Wales. Organisers took the decision in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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B elgian superstar Paul Lietaer enters Killarney Historic Rally

One of the biggest names in Belgian rallying, Paul Lietaer, has entered this year’s Rentokil-Initial Killarney Historic Rally in an Opel Manta 400. It will be the former Belgian national champion’s fourth visit to Killarney having previously contested the Rally of the Lakes in 1984 and 1987 and the Historic Rally in 1998.

He will use the same Manta that he used to win the Belgian title in 1988, which is also the same car he had in Killarney a year earlier.

Multiple British Historic Rally champion Jason Pritchard has also placed an entry for the rally. Pritchard will drive a Ford Escort owned by former Welsh international rugby player Scott Williams. |

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From two wheels to four

Well-known local cyclist Marcus Treacy will swap his bike for a rally car on the Killarney Historic Rally later this month. Treacy, a front-runner in the Kerry Road Racing Cycling League, will co-drive for Kevin O’Sullivan. It will mark his first time competing in a rally in 10years after making his co-driving debut on the Circuit of Kerry alongside O’Sullivan in 2009.

Tweet of the Week Check out this amazing photo of Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, which was taken by local photographer Ian Cronin.

INTERCOUNTY: Carlow senior Chris Crowley, who hails from Glenflesk, recently lined out for Crossmaglen in the Ulster Club Championship.

From Glenflesk to Crossmaglen | By Eamonn Fitzgerald There was a strong local connection in the recent Ulster Club Championship game between Clontibret of Monaghan and Crossmaglen of Armagh.

Wing back on the Crossmaglen team was Chris Crowley of Glenflesk. He was marking Conor McManus who scored six points (five from frees) in Clontibret’s 0-10 to 0-9 win.

Chris left Glenflesk to study electronic engineering at Carlow IT and joined Palatine, the local Carlow club. He won back-to-back Carlow titles in 2005 and in 2006 and Carlow boss Turlough

O’Brien picked him on the county team.

He marked Dublin’s Diarmuid Connolly in the 2017 Leinster Championship, the same day that Connolly picked up his ban for that infamous push on Ciarán Branagan.

After playing in the league this year with Carlow, Chris went to the USA for the summer. He ended his connection with Carlow, met a girl from South Armagh and headed north to Crossmaglen where he made the team for the county quarter-final against Silverbridge. He went on to win an Armagh Championship with Crossmaglen.

If he had taken another road, he might have been lining out with East Kerry in the county final last Sunday.

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15.11.2019 SOCCER

Killarney Athletic RESULTS: U15 Div 2 - Athletic 1 Killorglin 3 (Oran Daly). U13 Div 2 - Athletic 2 Kenmare 5. U11 Non-Competitive League - Athletic v MEK, Athletic v Iveragh (34 kids played - great games and loads of goals). Youths - Athletic 3 Celtic 4 AET. U13 Prem - Athletic 5 Fenit Samphires 1 (Brian O'Shea, Liam Hennigan, James Dempsey, Luke Doolan, Szymon Jasinski). FAI Junior Round 4 - Carrig Celtic 3 Athletic 2.

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: FAI Junior Cup 4th round - Granagh Utd 1 Celtic 3 (Stephen McCarthy, Gary Keane, Adam O’Rourke).

FAI Youths Cup - Celtic 4 Athletic 3 AET (Dylan O’Callaghan X2, James Darmody, Padraic Looney). U13 Prem - Celtic 2 LB Rovers 3 (Oisin Fleming, JJ O’Donoghue). U15 Girls Prem - Celtic 4 Dingle Bay Rovers 0 (Aideen O Brien x2, Tirna Murphy, Ava O’Neill). U13 Girls Prem Celtic 6 Fenit 0 (Clodagh Moriarty x3, Aine Fitzgerald x2, Clodagh McGorrian).

COLLECTION: Many thanks to everyone who supported our street collection over the weekend and to all the collectors for their time.

LOTTO: Next jackpot €11,800.

Mastergeeha RESULTS: U11 Mastergeeha v Park. U13 Div 1 - Inter Kenmare 1 Mastergeeha 5 (Evan O Sullivan x2, James O’Connor, Matthew Kennedy, Thomas Myers).

U13 Div 2 - Kilorglin 2 Mastergeeha 1 (Eoin Cashman). U18 - Inter Kenmare 2 Mastergeeha 2 (Philip O’Leary and Evan Murphy).

BINGO: Mastergeeha presents Monthly Bingo in Kilcummin Recreational Community Hall starting on November 25. Doors open at 7.30pm. All welcome.

LOTTO: Next draw Friday 15th November. Jackpot €15,000.

MERCH: Club merchandise is now on sale at our shop in Kilbrean Park every Saturday morning from 10.30-12.00.

You can view our full range of sports clothing at www.mastergeeha.com.

Please note that the last date of Christmas orders is Sat Nov 23rd. For more information contact Kate 0877925296 or Theresa 0876201708.

MEK Galaxy TABLE QUIZ: Tonight Friday 15th November. The Golden Nugget Bar. Tables of 4: €40. Fantastic spot prizes on offer with a night full of fun for all the family.

This is a fundraiser for our ever growing club. All monies raised will go toward the development of club facilities and to continue the growth of this family club. Please come out and support!

RESULTS: Prem A - MEK Galaxy 0 Castleisland 1. U16 - MEK Galaxy 2 Inter Kenmare 2. U13 - Ballyhar 3 MEK 4.

GOLF

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Club sponsored Fourball Betterball competition on the 10th of November on the Killeen course. 1st James (Rock) O'Neill & Patrick Fleming 44, 2nd Declan Glavin & Daniel Glavin 44, 3rd Pat Favier & David O'Donoghue 42, 4th Andy Goulding & William Tarrant 42.

AGM: Please note the AGM of Killarney Golf & Fishing Club will be held in the main clubhouse on Wednesday, 13th November at 7pm.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: AIB Christmas Hampers Stroke Competition played on Mahony’s Point on Sunday 10th November.

1st Geraldine Tarrant (25) 68, 2nd Lora Beth Malloy (28) 70, BG Kelly Brotherton (+1) 76, 3rd Peg Wickham (38) 71, 4th Winnie Ryan (22) 74, 5th Ann Moynihan Rudden (5) 74, 6th Christine Carroll (12) 74, 7th Mary Sheehy (2) 74, 8th Maire Geaney (21) 74, 9th Tina O Sullivan (18) 75. Front 9 Maureen Creedon (14) 36, Back 9 Breda Duggan (26) 36.

FIXTURES: Next Sunday’s competition on November 17th is sponsored by Tim Jones Butchers. Ladies 13 hole team of 2. Shotgun start at 12.30. Timesheet is now open.

Killorglin Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: PK's Supervalue Xmas Hamper 14 Holes. 1st Dermot Kelly (21), 2nd Vincent O'Sullivan (13) 34, 3rd Tommy Evans (14) 33 (CB), Gross: Dermot McKenna (11) 62 Strokes, 4th Jer Joy (10) 33, Senior: Jerry Sheehan (29) 30, Category B - Pat Goulding (16) 32 (CB), Category C Bernard Doyle (25) 30.

FIXTURES: Next Saturday & Sunday 17th & 18th November is the club sponsored Turkey Shootout. Presentation on November 22. More about that later.

Killorglin Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: 9 Hole Stableford sponsored

by Kerry Petroleum: 1 Maire Ni Loinsigh (23/11) 19, 2 Rita Kelleher (31/14) 18, 3 Kathleen Cronin (21/9) 15. Silver Swans 12 Hole Stableford 5/11/19. 1 Maire Ní Loinsigh (23) 25-2=23. 2 Rita Kelleher (31) 24-3=21.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Nov 9/10. Final round of the Keanes Jewellers Gold Medal Strokeplay competition. 1st Alan Flynn (6) 70, 2nd Donie Broderick (20) 74 .

FIXTURES: On Nov 16th/17th we will hold a club sponsored Single Stableford competition and the timesheet is now available in the clubhouse.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) HAMPERS: We held our Christmas Hampers Competition last Saturday, 9th November with a great turnout on the day. Lucky to have reasonable weather conditions considering the forecast. Afterwards we had the prize giving and refreshments in the Clubhouse. The winner was Helen O'Donoghue 16, second Mary Gorman 15 and third Mary Moynihan 14.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULT: 3rd November. 14 Hole Stableford sponsored by Daly’s Supervalu.

1st Paul Fahy (12) 32, 2nd Donal Carroll (23) 30, 3rd James Jones (9) 30. 10th November. Xmas Hampers sponsored

by Kate Kearney's Cottage. 1st Gearoid Keating (19) 35, 2nd Pat Quill (19) 34, 3rd Damien Callinan (17) 33, 4th Mike Gleeson (14) 31, 5th Michael A O'Sullivan (17) 29, 6th Donal Carroll (23) 29.

FIXTURES: 16th/17th November. Turkey Competition (14 Hole Stableford - yellow tees) sponsored by Men's Branch.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) FIXTURES: 26th/27th October. Xmas Hampers sponsored by Colm Kinsella 1st Laura Furlone (18) 19, 2nd Karen Spence (19) 18, 3rd Grainne McShortall (26) 18.

FIXTURES: 16th/17th November.

Christmas Fayre sponsored by Mary O'Shea.

BASKETBALL

Gneeveguilla Basketball Club SHARE THE BUCKET: In association with Gneeveguilla Community Development Council. Well done to P Carroll who won the jackpot of €183. Please support this valuable fundraiser at local businesses or online at member. clubforce.com/tickets. Best of luck to all our teams and coaches in action this coming week.

Killarney Cougars

FIXTURES: Christmas Hamper takes place on Saturday 16th November.

Shotgun start at 10.30am. Draw for partners.

RESULTS: U14 Boys - Caherciveen 35 Killarney Cougars 40. U14 Girls - TK Chorca Dhuibhne 24 Killarney Cougars 56. U16 Girls - Kenmare Kestrels 19 Killaney Cougars 54. Senior Women - St Anne's 44 Killarney Cougars 61.

PRESENTATION NIGHT: A Presentation Night will be held on Friday 22nd November at 8.30 pm. All prizewinners are requested to attend.

ACADEMY: Academy training continues on Friday for the U8 & U10 girls and boys in the Parish Hall. U8 4.45pm, U10 Girls 5.45pm, U10 Boys 6.45pm.

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NEWS: Further details on training schedules and fixtures, go to our website www.killarneycougars.com or follow us on Facebook.

ATHLETICS

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot €7,200 plus €1,000 bonus.

CROSS COUNTRY: Caroline Murphy ran in the Munster Senior Cross Country in Conna, Co Cork last Sunday and did very well.

Killarney Valley Athletic Club CROSS COUNTRY: Congrats to Darragh O’Leary who finished in 8th position in the Munster Cross Country Championships in Conna, Co. Cork last Sunday.

This qualifies Darragh for the All-Ireland Cross Country Championships.

Our U11 girls Tara O’Sullivan, Naoise O’Connor and Kate Lyons all did very well in a large field of Munster athletes.

They were 3rd, 4th and 5th Kerry girls home.

TRAINING will continue every Tuesday and Thursday eve 6-6.45pm. All members welcome. Bring €2 and water.

Strength & Conditioning continues on Monday nights 7-8pm for members only (aged 12 upwards). Bring €2, water and a mat if you have one.

FUNDRAISING: Anyone who has Track Fundraising Tickets sold and would like to return them, please bring them to training or drop them to the Sem office for Brid Stack. There are still tickets to purchase in the office at St Brendan’s College if anyone would like to buy.

Some great prizes to be won and all for a good cause. The raffle will be held in Killarney Valley Hotel, Fossa, on Saturday, November 16. All are welcome.

NEWS: Please keep an eye on your email (if you’re a member) and also check our Facebook page for any updated information on training etc.

OTHER SPORTS Killarney Rugby MINIS: This weekend our Minis host Tralee RFC at all ages at Aghadoe.

Kick off is 10.30am and don't forget the gumshields. New players always welcome, contact our Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy on 087 4145662 for more details.

U14 GIRLS: Last Saturday our U14 girls enjoyed a fantastic day out in Limerick, taking in the big match between Munster and Ulster. The girls left Aghadoe at 12pm and the first stop was the Crescent in Limerick for a spot of retail therapy before heading to the South Court for food before heading to Thomond Park. The girls described it a brilliant day and 'unreal craic' and felt that the day brought them closer as a team as they spent quality time together.

Thanks to Fiona Landers for organising

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the day and to Ger and Milo for travelling up with their charges along with the parents.

ane, Padraig Talbot, Cian Doyle, Harry Buckley, Ruairi Doyle, Rian Colleran, Eoin Talbot (0-1), Colm Talbot, Jack Clifford, Killian Buckley (0-2), William O'Brien (1-0), Darren Cronin(0-1), Emmet O'Shea (2-5), Harry Kelly (0-1). Sub Eoin Myers.

WINTER SOCIAL: We have organised a winter social at the Killarney Avenue and would like to invite everyone involved in the club to come along. The social take place on Friday the 29th of November, starting at 6.30pm. Tickets are €40 per person and we will have a 3 course meal with a glass of wine. Super Ceile are playing followed by a DJ. Contact Darren Enright for details on 087 1772927 for details.

Beaufort LOTTO: Next draw for jackpot of €3,400 in Galvin's Bar, Sunday, November 24.

FIXTURES: MK Senior Championship Semi-Final – Beaufort v Laune Rangers (Saturday, at 3pm). MK Minor Final Beaufort v Laune Rangers (Sunday, November 24, TBC).

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club CHRISTMAS TURKEYS: Fourball Betterball. Nett: Sean Ashe & Jason O’Connor 38, Gross: Robbie O’Brien Jnr & Sean Ashe 44. Hole-In-One: Robbie O’Brien Jnr (4th). Format for this Sunday is Fourball V Par: Same draw times of 9.15am and 11.15am. €5 per draw.

OUTING: A great time was had by the club’s contingent on our outing to Doolin in Clare last weekend. Former club member Dermot Tuohy looked after those who travelled well over both days.

NIGHT IN MURPHY’S: We will have our usual pre-Christmas gathering in Murphy’s on Friday December 6th this year. Prizes for all outstanding competitions will be presented on the night.

DANNY NOLAN MEMORIAL: Please note that the club’s Danny Nolan Memorial will take place on St Stephens Day this year at 10am. Format will be a Three Ball Scramble. Instead of an entry fee this year, the club are asking players to bring a nominal prize with them instead.

Killarney Badminton Club NOVEMBER HANDICAP: The first competition of the season was held in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre last Sunday with 98 entries from 9 clubs across Kerry. Well done to Jennifer Keane and partner Aidan McCarthy (Castleisland) who won the Division 1 & 2 and to Saoirse Murphy and partner who won the Division 5 ladies plate.

COUNTY LEAGUES: The county ladies and men's leagues commence next week. Division 3 men play Listowel at home on Wednesday the 20th. Killarney adult club meet every Monday and Wednesday in the Pres gym at 8.30pm.

Check us out on Facebook.

GAA

Killarney Legion Fixtures: O’Donoghue Cup - Legion v Fossa (Sunday, November 24 at 1pm).

SCÓR NA NÓG: Club members U17 on the 1st of January 2020 we are invited to participate in Scór na nÓg. Recruiting quiz participants at present. Anyone interested contact Carolann Fogarty 086 1709322.

SQUASH: At the presentation of prizes of the Gleneagle Squash Club's first monthly competition of the new season were (front) George O'Keeffe (O'Keeffe's Oils Rathmore, sponsor), Mike O'Donoghue, Seán McCarthy (winner), Séamus Kerrisk and Tim O'Leary. Middle: Paul McSweeney, Frank Ryan, Keith Cronin, Patrick Lyne, Mike Crowley and Brendan Counihan. Back: Neil and Ryan Kavanagh, Oskar Przyborski and Ray O'Callaghan. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

MASS: The annual club mass will be held at the clubhouse in Derreen on Friday, November 15 at 7pm. All welcome to attend, anyone who needs transport please contact any member of the executive. Teas/coffees will be served after.

BON VOYAGE: Best wishes to Kevin Breen aka Beano who is taking off on his travels. We wish you luck, Beano.

RESULTS: Next draw is Sunday at 9pm in Murphy’s Bar.

Dr Crokes RESULT: Kerry SFC Final - East Kerry 2-14 Dr Crokes 1-7.

PROGRESSIVE 31: Every Wednesday in Crokes clubhouse. It will start at 8pm.

All you need to bring is €5!

MASS: Annual mass for deceased members of Dr Crokes club will take place in the clubhouse on Thursday, November 28 at 7.30pm. All welcome.

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING: Training in the use of a defibrillator and in CPR will take place in the clubhouse this Saturday, November 16 as part of our Healthy Club Initiative. The Irish Heart Foundation will run three one-hour courses 1.30pm to 2.30pm, 3pm to 4pm and 4.30pm to 5.30pm. If interested in participating in one of these courses, please email to crokesmatt@ gmail.com stating which time you wish to attend. All coaches, mentors and players in particular are encouraged to partake in this important club activity.

Of course all members are invited to participate and learn this life-saving skill. Dr Crokes have acquired a box to house our defibrillator in front of the dressing rooms - kindly sponsored

by Kerry Coaches - and this will be installed very soon. So it is important that we have as many people as possible skilled up in its use. Just one hour to learn how to save a life.

Spa O'DONOGHUE CUP QF: Spa v Currow (Sunday at 2pm).

LOTTO: Next draw in the Oaks. Jackpot €7,100.

MEETING ROOMS and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 0876577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 0879403508.

SPA GEAR for adult, juvenile, training etc available - all pre-orders to be in by Friday, November 15. Contact Mathilda on 0876487356 and more information available on spagaa.com.

GET WELL SOON: Wishing a speedy recovery to Ian O’Connell.

CLUB NOTES: Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

Firies LOTTO: The draw for next weeks jackpot of €4,000 will take place tonight in The Stand Bar Firies.

CLUB 600: The 5th draw took place in The Stand Bar Firies last night. A huge thank you to all that supported our Club 600 draw and continue to do so.

FIXTURES: Senior Football League Rd 11 away to St Pat’s Sunday at 2pm.

SCÓR NA NÓG: Looking for secondary school children who might be interested in Scór Na nÓg this year. Categories include music group, solo singing, ballad group, recitation, set dancing and novelty act. Those interested need to be U17. Please contact Fiona on 0876255063.

Fossa RESULT: EK Division 4 Final - Fossa 3-10 Spa 4-6. Congratulations to all the players and management who have now won three competitions this year.

Fossa Team: Keelin O'Brien, Joe Cahill-

Glenflesk FIXTURE: County League - Glenflesk v John Mitchels (Sunday at 2pm).

BAZAAR: Glenflesk Parish Bazaar will take place on Sunday, November 17 at 3pm in St Agatha's GAA Hall, Glenflesk. Tickets for the parish draw can be returned at any time and can also be purchased on the day. Dried goods and contributions for hampers can be given to the bazaar organisers or dropped to O'Brien's shop Glenflesk or O'Donoghue's Shop Barraduff. Please check the expiry date on any goods being donated. Many thanks for your generosity and support.

Listry LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot €2,000.

You can support our club and community council by playing our lotto online which is now available. It can be accessed through the Listry GAA website. You can still avail of tickets from Faha Restaurant and Bar, O'Sullivan's Shop and ticket sellers. €2 each or 3 for €5. Thank you for your continued support in our local lotto.

NIGHT AT THE DOGS: Listry GAA would like to thank all those who sponsored our recent fundraising event of our sport hall in Listry. Also to the ticket sellers and the general public who brought tickets. Congratulations to Aiden (Tank) O'Donoghue, Rockfield who had the winning combination in the feature race The Steve Kennedy Memorial Stakes final. Aiden won dinner for 2 and B&B at the 5 Staff Dunloe Castle Hotel.

FR GALVIN CUP: Preliminary Round Listry v Cordal (Sunday, November 24 at 2pm).

East Kerry FIXTURES: O’Donoghue Cup QF - Dr Crokes v Kilcummin (Saturday at 2pm).

Spa v Currow (Sunday at 2pm). Legion v Fossa (Sunday, November 24 at 1pm).

Gneeveguilla v Rathmore (Sunday, November 24 at 2.30pm). Fr Galvin Cup Preliminary Rounds - Scartaglen v Fossa (Sunday at 2pm). Listry v Cordal (Sunday, November 24 at 2pm).

Semi-Finals - Gneeveguilla v Scartaglen/Fossa. Firies v Listry/Cordal.

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KERRY COUNTY FINAL East Kerry v Dr Crokes

SUNDAY 10 November, 2019 3.53pm

East Kerry stars David Clifford and Darragh Roche celebrate Clifford’s stunning solo goal against Dr Crokes in the 2019 Kerry Senior Football Championship final. The 20-year-old’s strike, which came three minutes into the second half and just moments after East Kerry had a man sent off, gave his side a commanding seven-point lead. They would go on to capture their first county title since 1999.

Pic: Séamus Healy

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