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‘Were There At The Worst Moment In My Life And Helped Ease The Pain In Extraordinary Ways’

AN AMERICAN visitor who tragically lost his wife in an accident in Killarney last month has expressed his thanks to the people of the town who rallied to his side. Don Theiler this week wrote to Killarney Gardaí paying tribute to the many locals who supported him, telling the Gardaí and the community: “You were there at the worst moment in my life and helped ease the pain in extraordinary ways, most especially with the selfless help of some wonderful people.”

Mr Theiler and his wife Janet had been on holiday in Ireland when Janet tragically lost her life in a cycling accident in the Gap of Dunloe. “We were concluding our trip and arrived In Killarney on the evening of May 29 with a day to spend in Killarney before departing for the United States early on the morning of the 31st,” said Mr Theiler.

“We decided to rent bikes on the 30th and see the sights on the lakes in Killarney National Park and the Gap of Dunloe. All was going well until Janet rounded an extremely sharp turn on the very narrow road in Dunloe Gap and struck a trailer full of lambs being pulled by a truck.

She was killed in the accident.”

What followed was an extraordinary outpouring of kindness and help from everyone he encountered following this tragedy, especially Killarney Gardaí, added Mr Theiler. “The police, every one of them, were gentle, thoughtful and considerate in the manner they dealt with my friend Roy and me.”

Mr Theiler stated the Gardaí “went above and beyond what anybody would reasonably expect in assisting” the family. “They provided transportation to meet our every need, including a long trip to Cork for the cremation of the body so that we could take it back on the plane with us on Friday, June 2, only three days after the accident,” said Mr Theiler.

“They also took us back up to the site of the accident so that my stepdaughter Jennifer, who came out to help me, could see where her mother had died. They picked us up and dropped us off at the airport and anywhere else we needed to go. At the airport when Jennifer arrived, they provided a separate room where we could meet and grieve. They helped make travel arrangements and helped cancel commitments and flights that had been made previously.” Mr Theiler also thanked others in the community who showed kindness. “Greta Doyle and her husband at

the Algret B and B provided rooms for Jennifer and myself as we made arrangements and would not accept any payment,” he said. “I asked the police if there was a quiet pub where my friend Roy and I could get a pint. I couldn’t eat but I did need something to dull the pain and shock.

Gavin, proprietor of The Speakeasy Bar, made sure we had space in a quiet back corner of his establishment where we could have a drink and grieve without being disturbed every night we were in Killarney. Almost needless to say we did not pay for the pints. Gavin came in on Thursday, his night off, just to wish us well as we prepared to return to the States the next morning.

“I was finally able to get some food down on Thursday evening and the police arranged for us to eat in a private corner of Bricin Restaurant and Boxty House, one of your fine restaurants downtown. Again when we went to pay for the meal, we were informed that it was on the house.”

Mr Theiler added: “Michael O’Shea, the director from O’Shea’s Funeral Home, was unfailingly considerate and helpful in many ways. When it came to billing he handed me a hand-written note and told me to pay it when I could. He did not even ask me for any contact information.

“People we did not know placed flowers at the accident site. It touched my heart deeply to see this tribute to a wonderful woman that they did not know.”

Mr Theiler added: “Immediately after the accident, my feelings were that I wanted to get out of Ireland and never return. By the time we got on the plane to make the sad trip back to our home, less than 64 hours after the accident, I looked forward to returning to your wonderful city to thank each of you who so thoughtfully opened yourselves to us in such a selfless and generous way.

We would like to visit and celebrate the generosity and thoughtfulness of the people of Killarney, including the individuals mentioned above, and most of all the following police who directly helped us in this dark time in our lives: Brendan O’Donovan, Denis O’Mahony, Chris Manton and Leo Randles.

“Thank you, Killarney, you will be forever in our hearts. As I told Leo and Brendan on the afternoon before we left, I have never spent a more remarkable two and a half days under the most terrible of circumstances.”

Thank you, Killarney, you will be forever in our hearts

Editor's View Words: Eve Kelliher JUST weeks ago Don and Janet Theiler were enjoying a holiday in Killarney when tragedy struck and Mrs Theiler lost her life in a cycling accident in the Gap of Dunloe.

Yet In the midst of his grief for his beloved wife, Mr Theiler wanted to express his gratitude to the community for the solidarity and kindness shown to him.

The letter this generous-spirited man wrote this week is as heartbreaking as it is heartfelt.

Having read our online story highlighting his message, many readers were swift to get in touch to express their condolences to Mr Theiler and their pride at the spirit of humanity shown.

An email from a reader on Thursday sums it up: “The article has reached me, all the way across the world in New Zealand and it moved me to tears. Please pass on my condolences to Mr Theiler from the other side of the world.”

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“So very very proud of my hometown but not a bit surprised to hear of these wonderful people caring for a shocked and grieving man.

Common decency at its best” “Such a sad story, but such an important message... always be kind xx” “Brings a tear to the eye but a remarkable illustration of human decency and the values of Killarney people & businesses and our Gardaí and other agencies. Hats off to all those named and who helped this family in their darkest hour” “I could hardly finish reading this.

It’s very emotional but it doesn’t surprise me at all. Some of the best people live in Killarney!”

“Well done to everyone who stepped up to the mark for this man under such awful circumstances” “So proud my mum and dad come from Killarney, and so glad the people of Killarney are so compassionate”

Gardaí Offered Every Level Of Support SUPERINTENDENT FLOR MURPHY of Killarney Gardaí said he was proud of his team who “went beyond what was expected of them to help in what were very tragic circumstances”.

He added: “In this situation, Mr Theiler was on holiday in another country and it was very important to offer him every level of help and support from An Garda Siochána. We are a community-based policing service and were delighted to be able to help in every way we could.”

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Killarney’s Fitzgerald Stadium News Safety On Port Road To Host Munster Football Final

KILLARNEY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT will carry out speed surveys along Port Road to determine if vehicles are travelling in excess of the 50km limit. If these surveys indicate that vehicles are travelling in excess of the speed limit, then a feasibility report will be prepared and submitted to the TII. This update came as a reply to a motion by Councillor Brendan Cronin who asked the roads department to urgently provide safety measures for the Port Road residents, to address their concerns regarding speed and road safety when exiting their homes, as well as concerns about pedestrian safety and the “deplorable” road surface.

This section of road has been submitted to the TII for a pavement improvement and the council is currently preparing pavement design documents for submission to the TII for funding available.

New Speed Limit For Glenflesk

IT’S OFFICIAL! Munster GAA has confirmed that the Munster Senior Football Championship Final will take place in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.

The showpiece decider, between Kerry and Cork, will unfold at 2pm on Sunday, July 2.

And Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce is regarding the clash and keynote weekend as a prime opportunity to impress the IRFU. Fitzgerald Stadium is included in the Irish bid for the Rugby World Cup as a venue if Ireland is named

as host nation.

News that the Munster final would be held in Killarney came on Monday. That morning the Cork County Board released a statement confirming that Páirc Ui Chaoimh will not host either of next month’s Munster senior finals. It had been hoped that the venue would be ready in time for the 2017 provincial deciders.

Cork County Board was informed that morning that the scheduled handover date of June 18 would not now be met, according to the state-

ment. “There are still some commissioning works to be completed and these will be finished by July 7. The first game in the new stadium will take place in mid-July,” it added.

Ger Lane, Cork County chairman, said: “Clearly we are disappointed, but we want everything to be pristine before the stadium hosts its first major games.

“We want to be certain that all the expectations for this tremendous new facility will be fully met and we are satisfied that this will be the case by mid July.”

CLLR JOHN SHEAHAN welcomes the 60km speed limit for Glenflesk Village. “I have raised this issue on many occasions with Kerry County Council. It is good news for the pedestrians, cyclists and motorists crossing the road to visit the church or to go to the supermarket”.

Woodlawn Resurfacing

RESURFACING works on the Woodlawn Road from the Woodlawn junction to Dromhall Park are scheduled to be carried out in the third quarter of the year.

The confirmation came from Kerry County Council following a notice of motion from Councillor Brendan Cronin who said resurfacing in this area was urgently needed “as this road is in terrible condition”.

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What Would A Cable Car Mean For Kerry Tourism?

Facebook Reaction “There is a cable car system at Llandudno in North Wales that runs to the top of the town’s headland (the great Orme). But there are lots of days it can’t operate because of the wind, it doesn’t have to be very strong to make it unsafe for the cable cars” “The late Paddy Mac always said that we should go ahead with this project 35 years ago.

My opinion only would not suit Killarney with wildlife and commercialising Killarney. Would have a big effect on our National Park. We have protected this for 260 years” “Keep Killarney as it is. It is a safety and environment issue and could become very expensive” “We don’t need it, leave Killarney as it is” “No! Please, NO!” “No, too dangerous especially after the winds we’re getting lately. Plus what are they thinking ruining our National Park. It would be more in their line improve and add to the so called cycling lanes” “Watch the episode of the Simpsons about the monorail” “Absolute moronic idea. Only possible place for one would be to take people up to the top of Torc where at the top they could then relax and enjoy the view. Still a stupid idea” “Don’t bother!! They’d only do the usual Mickey Mouse job” “Gimmick.......”

Killarney Advertiser cartoonist Martin Carey gives his take on the idea of a cable car in Killarney.

Eve Kelliher explores a suggested additional way of viewing of Killarney and Kerry FINDING a super-swift way of seeing as much as possible in as short a time as possible is what most holidaymakers seek. Blame it on the frantic pace of today’s travel scene or our ever-diminishing attention spans – particularly when we are on holiday.

But should visitors land in Killarney with only 24 hours or less to spend here, do they have adequate options to get a rapid overview of our town?

That’s why we were so intrigued by a proposal to develop a cable car tourist attraction in Kerry, which is likely to be examined in detail next year.

When we floated the concept in a story on our website this week, the reaction was fast and – in some cases – furious (the word “No!” featured frequently).

Many viewed it as intrusive and un-

Reaction online to the idea was fast & – in some cases – furious

feasible but occasionally we came across a reader who saw the benefits – for instance for allowing access to people who might not otherwise be able to get to mountains or high ground.

The idea was proposed by Councillor Michael Cahill who told Killarney Advertiser it was inspired by a conversation with the late Ernie Evans of the Glenbeigh Hotel. “Ernie had been a member of the then Bord Fáilte and I remembered him discussing the idea with my father. I raised the issue around two years ago at council level and it’s being included in the Kerry County Council tourism strategy,” said Councillor Cahill.

While it is still early days, Kerry County Council informs us that it is a medium-term objective in the Kerry Tourism Strategy adopted last year.

“As such, it is a very preliminary stage and the council is looking at options for such a facility at sites around the county,” stated the council.

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Bird’s Eye View LET’S for a moment allow our minds to whizz along like the mode of transport under discussion and imagine the possibilities a cable car would open up to tourists, both short and long-stay alike.

The need for such an attraction begs the question: Are we hiding too much of what Killarney has to offer because there is no whistle-stop means like this

of seeing everything?

Zipping along overhead on a cable car could also result in less damage to any protected areas or sensitive grounds below. While red bus tours, town trains, jaunting cars and boat, bike, waterbus and walking trips are unrivalled ways of exploring Killarney, there is a lot to be said for an accessible, airborne tour of the town and its hinterland.

Several years ago, I enjoyed a hot air balloon trip over Killarney. And

although Killarney born and bred, I would feel there is no argument that a bird’s eye view gives you an extremely welcome and very different overview of our locality’s many attractions. A cable car also ensures Killarney is more accessible for people of every ability.

And as an added bonus, following a cable car trip, it’s fair to say a shortstay visitor who may not otherwise have had a chance to see all Killarney has to offer would be more likely to plan a return visit to explore further.

“From Killarney, living in the French Alps now, cable cars are everywhere allowing people access to mountains who might otherwise not be able... short-sighted thinking saying they will ruin the mountains when in fact they will allow better access. They usually bring you to open plateau high ground, although being Ireland I can’t see them getting right” “Absolutely NO...Killarney National Park is ours to protect and conserve for generations to come...”

“People come to see the Lakes/Muckross etc from the ground but, I think it would be a brilliant idea” “Every couple of years this gets dragged out again... And again.... NO!!”

“Think it’s a great idea...only place is the front of Strickeen to the top. It would never be let near Torc” “A light mountain railway as well, like in Alps ” “This was suggested many years before at several of the old coordinating committee meetings that used to be held every week for mutual help and promoting tourism in Kerry. It was thought by some people to be a wonderful idea to have this cable car go to the summit of Torc. It was feasible at the time, as costs were not prohibitive, as they have become since.

I think some were all for it, but many said it would. Be next to impossible to run it properly or to have insurance in case of disaster. So it was eventually dropped…”

“NO, NO, NO” “Me and my partner went down to the cable car in Cork. I t was worth going into it (€10 pp). We were on the mountains and spent the day walking. The cable car is awesome…. have some beautiful pics I took from the cable car; think it would make a huge difference to tourism!”

“No, keep Killarney natural”

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Cathaoirleach Cuts The Tape On Improved Facilities For Killarney Municipal District

The Cathaoirleach, Cllr Brendan Cronin, Kerry County Council Killarney Municipal District cuts the tape to officially open the improved facilities for members of the public and a new meeting room at Killarney Town Hall on Thursday. Pics: Don MacMonagle

THE cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District Councillor Brendan Cronin cut the tape on improved facilities for members of the public and a new meeting room at Killarney Town Hall yesterday.

Killarney Town Hall has been renovated recently to enhance the public counter area at the main foyer for the benefit of customers and those availing of services at the MD office. There are currently 33 council staff based at the offices on Kenmare Place including the new Municipal District Officer, Eileen O’Donoghue, new Municipal District Engineer, John Ahern, and the new Tourism and Economic Development Officer, Maria Ní Cheallaigh.

Cllr Cronin said he was delighted to open the new facilities at the Town Hall: “I am particularly delighted to open the new chamber for Municipal District meetings given that my late father, Cllr PJ Cronin, opened the Council Buildings in Tralee when he was chairman of Kerry County Council in April, 1989.”

New Crest And Chain Of Office Unveiled

Cllr Brendan Cronin, cathaoirleach, Kerry County Council/ Killarney Municipal District with councillors Bobby O’Connell, John Jope Culloty and Niall Kelleher.

A NEW crest and chain of office for the Municipal District (MD) has been unveiled.

The MD had been using the chain of the former Killarney Town Council which has now been replaced by a new one bearing a crest designed to reflect the various aspects of the wider Municipal District area. The piece was designed by Catherine Conway, a Kilkenny-based designer, and incorporates elements of the natural environment, landscape, cultural, literary and built heritage, and other aspects of the district.

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CONGRATULATIONS to Killarney athlete Tom Doherty who excelled in the Irish Wheelchair Association Sport Athletics National Championships at the weekend.

At the event, which took place on Saturday in Morton Stadium in Santry, Dublin, Tom made the podium in all three throwing events.

The Killarney Valley AC member won silver in the shot put ad bronze in both javelin and discus

Anger At Plan Proposed For Green Area A PROPOSAL to remove part of a green area and replace it with car-parking spaces in one of Killarney’s longest-established residential areas has sparked anger.

Killarney Municipal District Council has drawn up provisional plans to replace some

of the green space in front of house in Bishop Moynihan Crescent.

This has been done with a view to extending the High Street car park, offering 30 new parking spaces.

The issue was among those discussed at a residents meet-

ing on Monday night and also generated furious comments on social media. “This area is a landmark part of the town – it is a very old and very precious part of Killarney and I am totally against any proposal to remove part of the green area,” said Cllr Donal Grady.

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“It’s been over 20 years since l last took part in the Irish Wheelchair Association athletics national championships,” said Tom. But far from resting on his laurels, Tom is now looking forward to competing at the International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) World Games 2017 will be held in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal, from November 30 to December 6.

Mountain Rescue Heroes Save Two Climbers’ Lives A US COUPLE were rescued after being trapped for six hours on the MacGillycuddy Reeks last Friday night.

The Texan visitors, Benjamin Menke and Archana Sheth, called for help after they became disorientated following a day’s walking.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team received the callout at 7.30pm and identified the climbers’ position us-

ing SARLOC, a system that can help locate walkers using mobile phone technology. They were reached by the Team at approximately 10pm in steep ground on the southern side of Carrantuohill. Conditions on the mountain were challenging with strong wind and rain. Eighteen members of KMRT attended the callout which concluded at 1.30am.

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Two Mile School To Reopen As Community National School Call For Reassessment Of Reconfiguration Process

Above: Kerry Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin at Two Mile School.

IT WAS confirmed this week that Two Mile National School in Killarney is to reopen as a Community National School in September.

The school did not open last September and has been empty since then, said Kerry Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin, who welcomed the reopening.

In January of this year, Deputy Griffin organised a meeting between local people and officials from Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) to explore

the prospect of the school becoming a Community National School. Arising from this exploratory meeting, a wider consultative meeting was organised by the local community, where Deputy Griffin was called upon to formally witness the unanimous support in the community for the community school proposal. “Since then, formal efforts have been ongoing to finalise the process of re-opening the school and I have been liaising closely with the local commu-

nity, Minister for Education and Kerry ETB,” said Deputy Griffin.

“I am delighted that this day has come, after many months of hard work by the local community, Kerry ETB and the Bishop of Kerry.

“I am glad to have played my part in ensuring that this fine school will re-open in September to serve the needs of the local and wider community. I want to pay tribute to everybody involved in this effort and it is great to have such a positive outcome.”

THE Education Equality group has expressed alarm at reports that Two Mile School is to reopen in September under the patronage of the local Education and Training Board.

Following parental surveys in 2013, Killarney was one of 25 areas where parents were promised an Educate Together national school under the “divestment” plan.

Cahorreigh National School, known locally as Two Mile School, will now re-open as a Community National School, however.

Education Equality says that CNS schools are “not truly equality-based schools and do not treat children of all belief backgrounds with equal respect because of the way in which they are segregated during the school day”.

Responding to the recent announcement, Education Equality chairperson Sarah Lennon said: “This is not what parents in Killarney want or deserve.

“Any school that divides children up according to their parents’ beliefs must give rise to serious concerns. Segregation is something we should be working against, rather than actively promoting.”

Meanwhile Educate Together called for a full reassessment of Education Minister Richard Bruton’s “reconfiguration” process and that a new process be formulated “that considers the wishes of families, rather than Church interests”.

Educate Together CEO Paul Rowe said the announcement on Two Mile’s reopening as a Community National School was “disappointing for parents in Killarney, who have been let down”.

“The state needs to take control of this process, so that the needs of local communities, and not Bishops or religious orders, are central, and so that real change can happen nationwide,” he said.

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No Obstacle Too Great For Killarney Fundraisers

THE memory of their beloved daughter Molly McCarthy-Ashe has inspired Johann Ashe and Sheila McCarthy to generate funds for the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.

Johann and Sheila together with Molly’s brother Cian and friends will embark on what is regarded as Ireland’s toughest mental and physical endurance challenge, Hell & Back, in Bray, Co Wicklow, this weekend.

“We are doing the 12km obstacle course tomorrow in Killrodery Farm in Bray in aid of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation and in memory of my daughter Molly McCarthy-Ashe,” said Johann.

The Jack & Jill nurses helped care for Molly, who sadly passed away at just a year and a half in November 2015. “It is such an amazing charity that

gives home help to sick children and their families,” said Johann.

This is the second event the group is attempting.

“We did a charity parachute jump last year for them as well,” said Johann. “My partner and I had three of the best nurses in Sheena O’Sullivan, Karen Lovett and Cathy Kerins looking after little Molly.

It’s a charity that’s very close to my heart and I will always do what I can for them.”

And Karen Lovett and her husband Tom together with nurses Aisling Devitt, Michelle Conheady and Michelle O’Loughlin will take on the challenge this weekend, as will friends Frank and Joey Culloty and Alan O’Sullivan.

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Nostalgic Visit To Killarney House For Owner’s Grandnephew KNOWN as “the man who built Washington” John McShain left a wonderful legacy in Killarney with his former residence, Killarney House, due to open to the public next month. On Wednesday, Mr McShain’s grandnephew, John McShain Junior, and his wife Cindy, were given a private tour of Killarney House and Gardens,

by Killarney House general manager Pat Dawson and caretaker Harry O’Donoghue, whose family served the previous owners of the house, the Earls of Kenmare as well as the McShains.

The couple, who were on a visit to Ireland from Tennessee, were hugely impressed with the newly refurbished house and gardens.

John McShain was instrumental in the construction of The Pentagon, the Jefferson Memorial, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Library of Congress annexe and Washington National Airport, as well as the 1949–52 reconstruction of the White

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House. Mr McShain also built the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library at Hyde Park, New York.

John McShain Junior and Cindy McShain were on a tour of Ireland with friends and were delighted to get a preview-guided tour. “John was hugely impressed with the restoration of Killarney House and the recreation of the Gardens,” said general manager Pat Dawson.

Mr McShain said his cousin, Sr Pauline McShain, the only child of John and Mary McShain, will be thrilled when he tells her of what has been achieved at the family’s former home. “It was an honour and a privilege to meet John and Cindy and to be able to thank the McShain family personally for its generosity in making so much of the Killarney Estate available to the public,” said Mr Dawson.

The Killarney House and Gardens general manager asked the couple to pass on his best wishes to Sr Pauline McShain on behalf of the staff of Killarney National ark and the people of Killarney.

John McShain Jnr, grandnephew of the late John McShain, on a visit to Killarney House and Gardens, with his wife Cindy McShain. They are pictured with Pat Dawson, general manager, Killarney House and Gardens, and Harry O’Donoghue, caretaker.

Tune Up To Celebrate Kerry School Of Music’s 35th Birthday A MIDSUMMER gala will be a fitting way to celebrate Kerry School of Music’s landmark 35th birthday.

Kerry School of Music was founded in September 1982 by Tralee musician Aidan O’Carroll and over the years it has evolved into a major institution providing training in music and dance at seven centres across the county and changing the cultural landscape of the county through numerous recitals and concerts many of which are free and open to all.

Since 1990 the School has provided music and dance tuition in Killarney (its second largest centre after Tralee) firstly at Aras Phádraig and more recently at Holy Cross Primary and the Church of the Resurrection Community Centre on Park Road. Past pupils have reached the highest pinnacles of the performing arts right around the world. Past students from Killarney have included ’cellist and choral conductor Amy Ryan, traditional fiddler Niamh Ní Charra, Eamonn Kelly bursary award winner Niall Crowley and Killarney Rotary Young Musician of the

Year Megan O’ Neill.

The midsummer gala takes place in Killarney’s Franciscan Friary on Thursday, June 22, at 8pm.

International lyrical soprano and one of Kerry School of Music’s foremost alumni Miriam Murphy is flying home especially for the concert. She will sing Panis Angelicus and Mozart’s Laudate Dominum accompanied by the Kerry Chamber Choir and Orchestra.

The multi-award-winning Light Opera Society of Tralee (LOST) will perform, as will Kerry Chamber Choir.

The school’s combined senior and junior orchestras as well as its flute orchestra and children’s choir will perform as will winners of the Kerry School of Music Musician of the Year and Killarney Rotary Young Musician of the Year.

Former students will travel from across Ireland, Great Britain and the USA to join in the celebration on the night.

Tickets can be got from the Friary office or directly from Kerry School of Music.

A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door on the night.

Antiques Fair To Whisk You Back In Time This Sunday DO YOU enjoy shows like Cash in The Attic, Deal or no Deal and Antiques Roadshow? Well, all that excitement and more is on offer in Killarney this Sunday, June 18, as the 54th Killarney Antiques Art & Vintage Fair arrives in The Dromhall Hotel.

A twice-yearly event, it will run from 11am until 6am and follows the unprecedented success of the Killarney fair in January.

This is a Hibernian Antique Fair and is presented by Robin O’Donnell, who

has 33 years’ experience running antiques fairs in Ireland, including The Dromoland Castle Antiques Fair, and the National Antiques Fairs in Limerick, Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Galway and Belfast.

Imagine the entire conference centre full from top to bottom with almost 250,000 antiques of every description.

In all there will be in excess of 20 antique shops, art galleries and vintage dealers present selling their wares from all over Ireland.

“No matter what your interest level, no matter what your budget, there will be something here for you,” said Robin.

You will get to see antique furniture for the big or smaller home, Irish art, china and porcelain, top-end and costume jewellery, coins and bank notes, silver and silver plate, Waterford Crystal, clocks, books, fishing gear, toys, train sets, vintage items and Victorian tools.

“Everything from a pin to an anchor will be on offer in what is a fantastic day out for all the family,” said Robin.

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Johnny Buckley Teams Up With Gaelscoil’s Young Football Stars EXCITEMENT reached fever pitch at Gaelscoil Faithleann National School on Wednesday as Johnny Buckley put the pupils through their paces in an eagerly anticipated coaching session.

Darragh O’Donoghue, a pupil in second class, won a prize in Daly’s Supervalu which included training for himself and his schoolmates led by the Kerry and Dr Crokes captain.

Darragh and his classmates were delighted to meet their hero as the Kerry and Crokes star presented the winner with a signed Kerry jersey and as well as that, the school received a full O’Neill’s training kit.

All local primary schools were invited to enter the contest at Daly’s SuperValu, which has held the contest for the past eight years.

“The competition attracted a bumper entry as always, with schools entering from across the locality. As an extra bonus this year, the winning school received an

The winner of the Daly’s SuperValu competition Darragh O’Donoghue pictured with his classmates and staff at Gaelscoil Faithleann, Kerry and Dr Crokes star Johnny Buckley and Denis Tucker and John Daly of Daly’s Supervalu. Pic: Dylan Clifford

O’Neill’s GAA kit, ” said Denis Tucker of Daly’s SuperValu.

The kit included 10 O’Neill’s training balls, 20 O’Neill’s training bibs, a speed ladder, a sports marker set with 40 markers and a large kit bag.

The competition is organised to coincide with SuperValu’s ongoing sponsorship of the GAA All-Ireland Football Championship.

Education

Future Is Uncertain But There Are Elements You Can Control…

Like Where You Go To College STUDENTS interested in going forward to third-level education have already submitted their initial CAO application forms, but with the CAO Change of Mind deadline of Saturday, July 1, fast approaching, many will have a myriad of questions.

Our friends at the Institute of Technology Tralee (IT Tralee) stress that your number-one priority right now is your exams, as it is not until after the Leaving Certificate has finished that your final decision has to be made.

Do your research and don’t forget to check out what courses and amenities colleges have to offer. IT Tralee will open a state-of-the-art €16.5m sports academy in 2018.

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you know accommodation costs for IT Tralee are 25% cheaper than Limerick or Cork and 50% cheaper than Dublin?

Speaking in relation to his experience of filling out a CAO Change of Mind form, First Year Health & Leisure student at IT Tralee, and the captain of the Kerry Minors, David Clifford, from Killarney, said: “I always had a huge interest in sport and fitness growing up, and knew I wanted it to play a big part in my future.

The first thing that jumped to mind was PE Teaching, which was what I had initially put down on my CAO form. However, after some time, as I am sure is the same with many students, I began to doubt and question my decision. It is an important choice, which does affect your future and so I wanted to make

sure I was making the correct one.

“My first port of call was to chat to friends and teammates about their college experience to date, and many were speaking very highly about IT Tralee.

With the recommendations coming through I contacted the college to ask about their sports courses, and they could not have been nicer. They really guided me through the selection process, making it a really easy experience for me. I compared my current course in IT Tralee with a similar course being offered in CIT, but for me personally there were more pros for IT Tralee on my pro and con list. There was a PE Teaching module as part of the course, which still left this avenue open to me and they had just opened some amazing new-

Kerry Minor football captain and IT Tralee student David Clifford.

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facilities and had more improvement plans, which really impressed me.”

For more information visit www.ittralee. ie or call the admissions office on 0667145638.

Killarney Gets On Its Marks IT’S a case of ready, set and go for Run Killarney 2017. On July 22 runners from all over the country and around the world will descend on Killarney for The Gleneagle Run Killarney 10k and half marathon.

This event caters for all running abilities and is open to everyone, men and women alike, walkers, newcomers and people who just want a challenge and a great day out. The routes give competitors the chance to run one of the world’s most breath-taking and scenic road races through Muckross House and the Killarney National Park.

The 10k and half marathon routes are fast downhill courses. The half marathon starts at Molls Gap and continues through the National Park to the finish

line at the Gleneagle Hotel.

All those crossing the line will receive a customised t-shirt and finisher’s medal and can embrace the party atmosphere at The Gleneagle Hotel.

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae, who launched the event, said: “Run Killarney is a brilliant event and I have often spoken to people all over the country who have taken part and enjoyed it thoroughly.”

Special group rates are available by emailing info@eliteevents.ie. The event is currently 80% full and has sold out for the last two years so register now to avoid disappointment. For further information visit www.runkillarney. com or contact Kelly Crichton Kelly@ eliteevents.ie or 087-2026679.

Geraldine Tangney, Sergej Nimzuk, Maura O’Connor, Patrick O’Donoghue, Catriona Kennedy, Deputy Michael-Healy Rae and Caroline Papin pictured at the launch of The Gleneagle Run Killarney on Monday.

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Pitch-Perfect Performances At Garda Blitz THE future stars of Kerry and Cork football lined out in Fitzgerald Stadium on Monday for the annual Killarney Garda National School Seven-A-Side football blitz.

A total of 31 games were played with Presentation Monastery, Scoil Bhride Loreto, Lissivigeen, Annablatha, Loughquittane, Glenbeigh, Rathmore, Fossa, St Oliver’s, Barraduff, Duagh Tiernaboul, Boherbue, Kenmare, Kilcummin and Cullina all battling it out for top honours.

Piper and garda Mike Milner led the Fossa and St Oliver’s teams on to the pitch to contest the final in which Fossa took the spoils.

Presenting the cup and medals were Superintendent Flor Murphy of Killarney Gardai, Garda Aidan O’Mahony and auctioneer Tom Spillane.

The Player of the Tournament awards were presented to Patrick Lyons of Fossa and Pia Hickey of St Oliver’s.

The organiser, Garda Eddie Walsh, paid tribute to all involved in the hugely successful tournament, now in its 12th year. “I would like to thank our kind sponsors, Tom Spillane, auctioneer, Killarney, Timmy O’Sullivan, Easi Clean, Glenflesk, Tom Tobin, Killarney Trophies, Daly’s SuperValu, Killarney, McCarthy’s Londis, Rathmore, and Kerry County GAA Board,” he said.

“I would also like to thank the Fitzgerald Stadium committee and all the Kerry Gardaí who make this event possible on the day as well as the pupils, teachers and parents.”

Garda Mike Milner leads the finalists on to the pitch.

Brendan McMahon, Dan Joe O’Connor, Aidan O’Mahony, Eddie Walsh, Tom Spillane (Main Sponsor) Conor Spillane, James McCarthy, Leo Randles, Pat Kelleher, Michael Milner and Daragh O’Sullivan.

Pia Hickey (St Oliver’s), Female Player of the Tournament, receives her award from Supt Flor Murphy, Tom Spillane and Garda Aidan O’Mahony.

The finalists St Oliver’s.

Patrick Lyne (Fossa), Player of the Tournament, receives his award from Supt Flor Murphy and Garda Aidan O’Mahony. Also pictured are Tom Spillane and Garda Eddie Walsh.

The victorious Fossa team.

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Down Syndrome Ireland’s Annual Conference and AGM was hosted by Down Syndrome Galway in the Connacht Hotel, Galway at the weekend. Pictured are Down Syndrome Ireland Kerry branch members Mary Dillane, Tralee, Patricia Griffin, Glenbeigh, Branch Chairperson Risteárd Pierse from Tralee, Cathal Griffin from Glenbeigh, DSI Board Member Kevin Griffin from Glenbeigh and Enda O’Brien from Tralee.

Kerry Parents And Friends Set The Wheels In Motion For Health Link Bus

Here are our top 10 choices…

Galway Crystal ‘Longford’ Decanter Set, €195 Fossil ‘Townsman’ Chronograph Watch, €139 Aran ‘Marl’ Sweater €69.95 Alan Arfiff Night Owl Cufflinks, €110 Newbridge Quill and Pen Holder, €35 Fragrances of Ireland ‘Patrick’ Cologne Spray, €29.95 Waterford Crystal Brandy Pair, €115 Garrett Mallon ‘Voyage’ Cufflinks, €175 Muckross Weavers Wool Cap, €29.95 Newbridge Men’s Watch Brown trap, €60

WELL done to the team at Kerry Parents and Friends Community Programme whose members organised a hugely successful fundraiser for the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus. The event, at the Aras Phádraig,

proved very popular and during the week the organisers donated €836.65 to their chosen cause.

“We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser,” said a spokesperson for the group.

Killarney Flies The Flag High

ANYONE looking upwards on High Street this week will have noticed a brand-new banner erected across the thoroughfare.

The banner is coloured purple and green and it is hoped will be the first of a series across all of the town’s streets. The pennant is the brainchild of Kate O’Leary of Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, who said: “The colour purple on the banner is to rep-

resent the Chamber and the green is to signify Kerry County Council.”

Former Killarney Chamber president Ms O’Leary spearheads street decoration projects as well as being closely involved in the Christmas in Killarney and July 4 festivals. “It will be like a continuous pennant in all the streets of the town and hopefully the banners will be up before the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle,” she said.

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It’s Game On In Killarney THOUSANDS of gaming enthusiasts converged on Killarney at the weekend as Ireland’s biggest gaming festival, Insomnia, kept visitors spellbound for its threeday run at the INEC. Big names in attendance this year included NerdoutMusic, Gassy Mexican, Terroriser, ChooChoosGaming, DAGames, Seapeekay, TheOrionSound, TheJMC and MiniMuka, who have a combined subscriber base of over 5.6 million.

The gaming fans and technology enthusiasts were also delighted that their idols mingled with the attendance on the show floor.

Insomnia Ireland delivered a variety of family-friendly content including its Minecraft zone working with CubeCraft as well as wider video gaming and popular culture zones such as Retro, Tabletop, VR & Tech and Retail/Expo.

The Irish gaming festival also brought together publishers and exhibitors to showcase their latest releases at the INEC, with dedicated zones for retro and indie gaming.

Adam O’Connor, Jack Casey and Darren Casey, Rathmore. Inset: Rory McDonnell, Beaufort.

New Menu For Kayne’s Bar & Bistro KAYNE’S BAR & BISTRO, at The Dromhall Hotel, has just launched a new menu celebrating some of the finest produce available from local Kerry farms, fishermen and fine food producers. The Dromhall has long been the hotel of choice for visitors to Killarney, but since its opening, Kayne’s has become a popular haven for guests and locals taking advantage of all what the award-winning bar and bistro has to offer.

The new Kayne’s menus, available at lunchtimes and evenings, were unveiled by executive head chef Brian Ahern and head chef Jason Barry.

Longstanding favourites are still on the menu, including the famous K Burger, the traditional farmhouse Irish stew and the ever-tasty fish and chips. These

popular dishes have been joined by new options including Spicy King Prawns, Beef N’Guinness Pie and the Atlantic seafood option of the finest of seafood and shellfish from the Kerry coast.

“We are blessed to have such an array of local produce right on our doorstep and it is a pleasure to work with local suppliers and producers,” said executive head chef Brian Ahern. “Our new menu reflects the season and we hope that it will be well received by our locals who are always very welcome at Kayne’s, whether it’s for a three-course candlelit dinner or just a casual bite to eat.”

Check out the new menu on www.dromhall.com/ kaynes-bistro-killarney-dining.html and for reservations contact 064-6639300.

Inch Flies The Flag High For Kerry’s 14 Blue Flag Beaches

INCH BEACH provided the picture-perfect backdrop today as Kerry County Council raised one of the county’s 14 Blue Flags for the 2017 season.

Kerry beaches have again maintained their excellent standard this year with the awarding of 14 Blue Flags for 2017 by An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland, as announced in recent weeks.

Blue Flags are awarded to beaches and marinas which comply with a very specific set of criteria relating to water quality, information provision, environmental education and beach management. Beaches must also comply with EU bathing water directives to secure the honour.

The following Kerry beaches retain their flags for 2017: Rossbeigh, Ballybunion North, Ballybunion South, Ballyheigue, Fenit, Maherbeg, Kells, Derrynane, White Strand, Ballinskelligs, Banna, Ventry and Inch. Fenit Marina also retains it Blue Flag this year. Green Coast awards have also been announced for Beal Bán, Castlegregory, Littor, Waterville and Ballinskelligs.

Attending the raising of the new Blue Flag at Inch today were the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael O’Shea; councillors from the South and West Kerry Municipal District; the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell; and Director of Services for Environment, John Breen.

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A Weekly Round-Up Of News + Views From Kerry And Around

Leo Varadkar’s New Cabinet Appointments THE Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced his Cabinet in the Dáil, with a number of TDs moving to new briefs.

Frances Fitzgerald will continue in her role as Tánaiste, but moves from the Department of Justice to the Department of Enterprise and Innovation.

Simon Coveney, the newly named party Deputy Leader, leaves the Housing ministry and becomes the Minister for Foreign Affairs with special responsibility for Brexit.

The ministries of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform are to be re-united with Paschal Donohoe taking up the ministerial role there.

He had previously been Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

As a result of Mr Coveney moving to Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan has moved to become Minister for Justice in place of Ms Fitzgerald.

Eoghan Murphy takes up the Minister for Housing role.

Mr Varadkar had served as Minister for Social Protection under previous Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and will now be replaced there by Regina Doherty who will also assume the Employment brief, which is being separated from the Enterprise brief.

Simon Harris retains his position as Minister for Health.

Richard Bruton will remain as Minister for Education and Michael Creed also remains in his role as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Michael Ring has been appointed as Minister for Rural and Community Affairs.

Heather Humphreys will now serve as Minister for Culture.

Denis Naughten remains in his role as Minister for Communications and Climate Action, Shane Ross continues in his role as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Katherine Zappone also remains as Minister for Children.

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Having been removed from her role as Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Employment, Mary Mitchell O’Connor will now serve as a Super Junior Minister with responsibility for Higher Education.

Joe McHugh, who had served as Minister of State for the Diaspora, becomes the party’s Chief Whip and Minister of State with responsibility

for the An Gaeilge, Gaeltacht and the Islands. Paul Kehoe remains in his role as Minister of State in Defence, Finian McGrath will remain as Minister of State with responsibility for Disabilities.

Seamus Woulfe will replace Maire Whelan as Attorney General following her appointment to the Court of Appeal.

Grenfell Tower Fire: Searches Continue THE number of people confirmed dead after the Grenfell Tower fire in west London has risen to 17.

Many people from the 120 flats remain missing, with relatives and friends desperately appealing for information.

“We do believe that that number will sadly increase,” Met Police Commander Stuart Cundy said.

NHS England said 37 people were still being treated in hospital, 17 of them in a critical condition.

Specially trained dogs are being sent in to look for victims.

Because of the size of the building, it is believed the operation could take weeks.

A specialist fire investigation team has identified what is believed to have been the flat of origin.

Witnesses of Wednesday’s disaster said some people jumped from their flats, while others saw babies and children being dropped into the arms of people below.

London Fire Brigade said it had rescued 65 people and that fire-fighters managed to battle all the way to the top floor.

Conor McGregor Gets Set For Vegas Date FORMER multi-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather has announced he will fight UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor.

After months of speculation, both athletes confirmed the news on social media on Wednesday.

The much-hyped boxing match is set to take place on August 26 in Las Vegas.

Mayweather remains unbeaten in the sport and is arguably the best pound-for-pound fighter in history after retiring with 49 wins to his name in 2015.

That record leaves him level with Rocky Mar-

Katherine Zappone’s Wife Ann Louise Gilligan Dies THE heartbroken Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone has paid tribute to her wife Ann Louise Gilligan who has died following an illness.

In a statement released yesterday, Ms Zappone said

she has lost her love.

She was absent from the Dáil on Wednesday for the announcement of the new Cabinet.

“I am heartbroken following the passing of my be-

ciano and he will unparalleled if he beats the Irishman in their blockbuster showdown.

Mayweather v McGregor will be the richest fight in the history of boxing and could be worth a whopping $1billion in total.

Both fighters are in line for a huge chunk of that with Mayweather set to earn $100 million and McGregor to take home about $75 million.

UFC boss Dana White confirmed the venue as the T-Mobile Arena when speaking with US network Sport Centre and it will be a pay-perview event through the premium cable channel Showtime. loved Ann Louise. Since 1981 she has been my love and my life-partner,” she said.

“Ann Louise was an educator extraordinaire. She taught at St Patrick’s, Drumcondra and DCU. Her exceptional love of children lives on through the work of the thousands of primary school teachers she educated throughout the country,” she added.

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London Tower Block’s Cladding Under Scrutiny THE company that supplied the exterior cladding on the west London tower block destroyed in a fire has come under scrutiny after reports that the material used

SINN FÉIN leader Gerry Adams left the Dáil chamber filled with laughter on Wednesday by sharing an anecdote about how he and new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar had shared a Pilates class.

Referring to him as “a decent man”, Mr Adams added that he didn’t know him too well, apart from the fact they had “attended

the same Pilates class before”.

He jokingly added, at the expense of the now former Taoiseach Enda Kenny: “We couldn’t get the current Taoiseach to stretch that far.”

The newly nominated Taoiseach remarked that Deputy Adams was perhaps the better of the two due at Pilates to “his experience of being in a tight squeeze”.

may have accelerated the blaze. It has also emerged that concerns had been raised about the fire risk of cladding as far back as 2000.

Us Sells Qatar $12B Worth Of Fighter Jets Days After Trump Accuses Country Of Funding Terrorism A DEAL between the United States and Qatar for F-15 fighter jets and a visit to Doha by two American warships yester-

day showed the vital military links Washington maintains with a country now in a dispute with several other Arab nations.

Rowing Together For Annual Regatta

Man In Court In Connection With Death Of Grandmother

A MAN appeared at Tallaght District Court yesterday morning after the 32-year-old was arrested on Tuesday evening

by Gardaí investigating the murder of Patricia O’Connor.

Ms O’Connor’s remains have been found in a number of locations in the Wicklow Mountains after being murdered in Dublin.

Gardaí have sealed off sites in Wicklow, Dublin and Wexford in connection with the grandmother’s death. Ms O’Connor was from the Rathfarnham area of South Dublin and had worked as a chef in the now closed private maternity hospital, Mount Carmel. She had been reported missing from her home on June 2.

Oldest American President Turns 71 PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP turned 71 on Wednesday, notching a new milestone as the oldest president to ever serve.

While former President Ronald Reagan was just shy of his 78th

The Killarney Regatta committee at the 2017 regatta launch at the Killarney Avenue last night with sponsors, including Killarney Advertiser, represented by Kieran Healy, business development manager, second row, right. Pic: Dylan Clifford

Dr Crokes Honoured With Civic Reception

birthday as he left office, Trump beat him in age on Inauguration Day. Trump was more than 70 years old on January 20 2017, whereas Reagan was only 69 on his first Inauguration Day in 1981.

Cathaoirleach Cllr Brendan Cronin, captain Johnny Buckley, Dr Crokes chairman Denis Coleman and Angela McAllen, Kerry County Council. Pic: Don MacMonagle

A HERO’S welcome awaited Dr Crokes last night as Killarney Municipal District hosted a civic reception for the Dr Crokes All-Ireland Senior Club

Champions.

Plaudits were heaped on the All-Ireland winners at the packed function in Killarney Library.

NEWS Inspect A Gadget

16.06.17

Crime-Catcher Cam! Saturn Is Definitely Worth Observing

With house burglaries becoming ever more prevalent the need for Big Brother-style home security is becoming a real necessity, says electrical and automation engineer Kevin O’Connell SURVEILLANCE cameras are widely used in conjunction with many security systems.

One such surveillance camera available is the Nest Outdoor Camera. This camera is specifically suited for external environments and provides 130-degree diagonal field of vision and up to 1080p video in daytime or night-time conditions. The camera uses a 1/3 inch, 3 megapixel sensor and has an 8x digital zoom allowing for close up surveillance.

One neat feature of this camera is that it has an integrated speaker/ microphone allowing the homeowner to communicate with anyone in the proximity of the camera, this feature is sure to give any unsuspecting guests a kick on arrival!

The camera requires a 230V AC power supply and communicates via a Wi-Fi connection, just to note a broadband Internet connection of min 2 Mbps

upload speed is recommended for smooth video streaming. The camera interfaces with the user via a dedicated Nest app, the nest app provides alerts upon intruder detection and allows the user to remotely monitor activity in real time via a smart phone, tablet or computer.

The Nest camera can also be used to create still photos to view and share or the hours of captured video footage can be stitched together to form a mini time-lapse film. If the user wishes to share footage the camera can be used to deliver a public or passwordprotected live stream to share with friends and neighbours if so required.

The Nest Outdoor Camera should be installed by a competent electrical person and retails from €200, excluding installation, in all good electrical retail shops.

Of all the sights visible in a telescope, there is none so breath-taking as the planet Saturn, says Trevor O’Donoghue

SIMPLY put, Saturn is magnificent.

The planet is surrounded by a series of icy rings that circle the planet, making it look like a Lolo ball. Unfortunately a telescope is needed to see the rings. Even a small telescope of decent quality will do, and now is the perfect time to see the planet.

As Earth and Saturn orbit the sun, the angle of Saturn’s rings relative to the Earth changes. Back in 2009 the rings were edge on and so we’re not visible.

Since then, the angle has been changing and the view of the rings improving and today they are perfect for viewing.

At the moment (mid-June) Saturn rises in the south east at around 10pm and is best placed for viewing at half one in the morning when it can be found

directly south, 15 degrees above the horizon. You will know you are on the right track if you look to the right of it, and see a distinctly red star. This star is called Antares and is in the constellation Scorpius. Saturn is definitely worth observing if you have a telescope, because your first view of the planet is a wow moment that will stay with you forever. Even without a telescope, it’s worthwhile tracking it down. With larger telescopes the inky blackness of the gaps between the rings is visible and adds to the spectacle.

Everyone should see Saturn at least once through a telescope and with a number of free astronomy or planetarium apps available to track it down, it’s easier to do so than ever before.

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Beauty&Lifestyle

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gan g u D Jill A peel is the perfect way to kickstart your skincare regime, says Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio

Cosmeceutical Glycolic Peel GIVE your skin a boost and prepare it for any upcoming special events with a peel. The Sothys Glysalac Peel is a professional chemical peel using the two main ingredients, glycolic and saliclylic acid.

Glycolic acid is a natural ingredient derived from sugar cane. Glycolic acid is an exfoliator which safely removes the outer layer of dead skin cells, revealing fresh, radiant skin. Glycolic acid can help improve skin discoloration and pigmentation such as sun spots or age spots. It can help break down congestion, cleans out blackheads and acne prone skin.

Using a peel with salicylic acid not only exfoliates but it is anti-inflammatory. It contains the same inflammatory ingredients as aspirin. It will help prevent any further breakouts and maintains the skins pores.

Salicylic acid reacts with the main protein in the skin called keratin and removes and dry patches.

The treatment itself has a many steps and is 45 minutes long. In our studio we start all facials with a double cleanse and exfoliation. We use a steamer containing purified water to open the pores allowing the peel to penetrate as deep as possible. The chemical peel is left on for 5 to 15 minutes depending on your skin type. We gently remove any remaining blackheads. An oxygenating/hydrating mask is applied to the skin to bring back the pH of the skin and hydrate it.

Of course we recommend using an SPF everyday on your skin and this is even more important after a peel.

VICHY’S Slow Âge fluid packs a powerful probiotic punch when it comes to protecting your skin.

Proven to slow down the appearance of signs of ageing, Vichy’s Slow Âge is inspired by the “Slow Movement”, which promotes the value of doing things at the right pace, in order to do them well and to obtain the best results.

This new anti-ageing ethos, spearheaded by Vichy, is made possible by an active formula of antioxidant Baïcalin, probiotic-derived Bifidus and Vichy Thermal Spa Water.

The fluid leaves skin feeling comfortable and hydrated and offers an excellent base for makeup while guarding against environmental aggressors.

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AS SKIN ages its production of hyaluronic acid decreases, leading to a loss of volume. Even at peak production, hyaluronic acid in the skin is depleted by up to 50% every 24 hours. This powerful natural humectant is responsible for maintaining moisture levels in skin and improving the appearance of firmness, plumpness and smoothness.

Hyaluronic acid begins to decline in your 20s, resulting in minor shadows, fine lines and dullness; but by 50-plus the severity of the loss manifests in the deepening of wrinkles.

Check out SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier which aims to firm, smooth and plump skin. Its makers promise it will help amplify skin’s own hyaluronic acid levels by 30% in just four weeks.

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Highlighting Heart Health

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MEMBERS of Callinafercy Rowing Club recently presented Anne Riordan, regional manager of the Irish Heart Foundation, with a cheque for €1620.

The sum was generated by the club’s rowing marathon in April.

“Ms O’Riordan was highly impressed with our clubs’ efforts with the marathon and also the training of 35 people in our local community in the use of a defibrillator and CPR,” said a club spokesperson.

Pictured: Front row Anne Riordan Regional Manager Irish Heart Foundation, Margot Lawlor, John Joe O’Sullivan Chairperson Callinafercy Rowing Club. Pic: Michael G Kenny

SEEKING the perfect opportunity to update your summer look?

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The Bookworm

Netflix - House of Cards Season 5

Reviewed: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine POSSIBLY the feelgood hit of the summer, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is as unpredictable as it is heart-warming.

Perceptive and engrossing, this outstanding debut by Gail Honeyman is anything but twee and will leave you wanting more.

The title character is an unusual loner who struggles with appropriate social skills and has a tendency

to trot out exactly what she’s thinking – to the joy of the reader.

Eleanor Oliphant leads a simple life. She wears the same clothes to work every day, eats the same meal deal for lunch every day and buys the same two bottles of vodka to drink every weekend.

One simple act of kindness is about to shatter the walls Eleanor has built around herself.

On The Box Tonight

After a year absence Frank Underwood finally returns to Netflix with House of Cards Season 5 promising to be the darkest yet.

The new season picks up after Frank’s declaration of all-out war on terror group ICO just two weeks before the election. It seems that Frank slides lower and lower down the depravity scale each season, but by the fifth his tower-

ing lies and a few ghosts have finally begun to corner him.

Kevin Spacey is, as ever, imperious as the silky, scheming Frank – though he once more has his equal in Robin Wright’s hewn-from-a-glacier First Lady Claire Underwood.

The new season to be a confident return to the form which made season one and two such compelling viewing.

Watch

The Graham Norton Show, BBC One

June 16, 22.35 Graham is joined by Mark Wahlberg, who stars in Transformers: The Last Knight; Tom Holland, in Spider-Man: Homecoming; Sienna Miller, in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Young Vic; Woody Harrelson and Andy Serkis, together in War for the Planet of the Apes; and singer-songwriter Alison Moyet, who performs Reassuring Pinches.

The Daniel O’Donnell Show RTÉ One June 16, 22:40 New series. The first of three hourlong music shows from Daniel O’Donnell, with special guest Mary Duff.

British & Irish Lions New Zealand Maori V British & Irish Lions 08.35am | Sky Sports 1

The Big Big Movie The Nut Job 18.35pm | RTÉ 1 (2014, Comedy) Premiere. A squirrel living in a city park faces a harsh winter ahead.

Animated comedy, with the voices of Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser and Liam Neeson. Includes Lotto.

The Sunday Game Des Cahill introduces highlights and discussion of the weekend’s GAA games. With guests Ciaran Whelan, Ger Loughnane, Henry Shefflin and Pat Spillane.

21.30 | RTÉ 1

Out&About

Clockworks playing in the Killarney Grand on Saturday night.

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Margaruite Dwyer celebrating her hen with family and friends in The Shire.

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James and SIenad Lynch in The Grand.

Tom Morrissey’s stag party hitting the town.

Mervin Clifford and Agnes Maunsell in the Killarney Grand.

Pavel Morol, Michal Marianski, Magda Marinska and Krzysrtoi Pluta out and about in The Grand.

John O’Brien and Niamh Casey in the Porterhouse.

Gillian O’Brien, Katie Barry, Rachael Barry and Lynda O’Callaghan enjoying thelmselves in The Grand.

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Aisling O’Reilly’s hen in McSorley’s.

Claire Treavy’s hen party enjoying themselves in McSorley’s.

Out&About

Conor and Louise O’Leary out in The Grand.

Mary Lynch and Anne Lynch in the Porterhouse.

John Lynch and Tommy Lynch out and about in the Porterhouse.

Linda O’Mahony celebrating her birthday with family and friends in the Porterhouse.

The Irresistbles playing in McSorley’s on Saturday.

Dan and Mary O’Keeffe enjoying themselves in the Porterhouse.

Letters

16.06.17

Moments in Time

Penny for your thoughts at the Flesk Bridge on Muckross Road many moons ago.

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Letters

Educate Together Expresses Disappointment FOLLOWING the Two Mile National School announcement, Educate Together feels parents have been let down.

Educate Together has expressed disappointment and concern at the announcement of the transfer of a Catholic school to Kerry ETB to re-open as a community national school.

When the Government’s school reconfiguration plans were announced

by Minister Bruton in January 2017, Educate Together raised concerns that they gave undue influence to the Catholic Church and left families who are campaigning for equality-based schools with no real voice in the process. Educate Together put these concerns to Department of Education officials directly at a meeting on April 5, 2017, published them online (www. educatetogether.net) and issued press statements outlining the case. Today’s announcement on the transfer of a Catholic school to Kerry ETB to re-open as a Community National School vindi-

cates Educate Together’s concerns.

Following parental surveys in 2013, Killarney was one of 25 areas around Ireland where parents were promised an Educate Together national school by the Government under the “divestment” plan. Educate Together has been engaging with parents in the Killarney area for four years with a view to establishing an Educate Together school in the town. In 2017, interest levels among parents for an Educate Together school remain high. Educate Together has also actively engaged with the Department of Education to establish a school in Killarney, having proposed various viable school accommodation options for the Department to investigate. Indeed, when it became aware that the school in Two Mile was closing, Educate Together suggested the very school building, in October 2016 and again in March 2017. Instead, the Department is now sanctioning a Community National School.

Educate Together expressed concerns

earlier this year that the Government’s reconfiguration plan lacked high standards of transparency and equality in that all stakeholders were not fairly represented or consulted in the process.

These concerns have now been validated. Today that Department stated that a local meeting was held in March organised by the “Two Mile Community Group” and attended by over 70 members of the local community met and ‘independent vote’ was held to allow Two Mile/Cahooreigh NS to be made available as a Community National School.

At no point were parents seeking an Educate Together school in the area consulted.

At no point was Educate Together asked to express an interest in becoming patron of the school.

At no point was Educate Together invited by the Department of Education to make a case for a prospective Educate Together patronage to the local community.

Educate Together - and others - expressed concerns that the reconfiguration plan gave the Catholic Church undue influence on education. This is because current patrons – mostly Catholic bishops had the final say in whether schools are transferred – and, crucially, to whom. Today we are seeing the transfer of a Catholic school to the Kerry ETB to re-open under the ETB’s patronage as a Community National School. This is despite parents clearly expressing a preference for and Educate Together school when objectively surveyed by the DES in 2012.

Educate Together is now calling for a full reassessment of Richard Bruton’s “reconfiguration” process and that a new process be formulated that considers the wishes of families, rather than Church interests.

Luke O’Shaughnessy, Communications Manager, Educate Together, Via email

Letters

Welcome For Opening Of New Community School CONGRATULATIONS to all those who played key roles in ensuring the continuation of Two Mile School.

One of the advantages of the decision to place the reopened school under Education and Training Board auspices is that it offers an alternative provider

model for that small minority seeking an alternative form of patronage and one that is not incompatible with Catholic values.

The opening of one of the first of a breed of new community national schools keeps Killarney at the forefront

of major national education changes and will add an element of parental choice to Killarney’s existing first class national schools.

Alan Whelan, Beaufort

Editor’s Note: If you have an opinion you would like to air, you can write to Letters to the Editor, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C Park Place, High Street, Killarney, or email newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie All letters must be accompanied by a name, address and phone number for verification purposes. These can be omitted with prior approval of the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to edit all letters.

Home Renovation Make A Clean Sweep When It Comes To Home Improvement

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nesses and experts in home improvement and DIY. The longer days will give most of us inspiration and scope to ensure our homes and businesses look their picture-perfect best and bear in mind that little foresight goes a long way.

First of all, draw up a checklist of what you need. You may have to compile a shopping list while you’re at it. Once you have everything to hand, sort out that to-do list and don’t delay in tackling it head on.

Create a realistic schedule, keeping in mind that a single Saturday won’t suffice, as you’ll need several days for more involved projects, such as shampooing carpets, clearing out wardrobes and blitzing that kitchen and living spaces.

Decide first if you are going from indoors to outdoors, and have a scheme in mind for the starting and finishing point of both.

Whether you are gardening or perfecting your indoor space, focus on one task at a time – and don’t forget to enlist the help of other family members.

While wielding the drill can be satisfying in itself, there is also great pleasure in reviewing each finished task – and of course relaxing and enjoying the benefits of a comfortable property.

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It takes on all projects, from new builds to extensions and renovations. “Why not give your kitchen a facelift for a quarter of the cost of a new one?” said Ger. “Work we have recently completed includes a holiday home in Ballybunion, the Aran Sweater Market on College Street, McSorley’s Bar, Who’s 4 Shoes, Moynihan Expert Hardware, Farranfore, Peak Performance gym, Deerpark, and The Laurels pub, Killarney, and Dunnes Stores in Tipperary.”

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Colour Is Key When It Comes To Your Wellbeing NOW is a good time to rethink your property’s colour palette.

It’s no secret that colour can either make or break a design, but fortunately, it is very easy to choose the perfect colour scheme for you.

When the colour’s right, it can enhance feelings of health and wellbeing, modify perceived temperature (make your space feel warmer or cooler), transform perceived space (make your space feel larger, or more cozy and intimate), illuminate dark areas, create mystery and romance in dull areas, and energise static areas.

Colour, and the psychology of colour, is a big design trend. But beware of generalisations — for instance, that green is relaxing, blue is soothing, red is energising — as these only apply when certain hues are used.

A vibrant blue or a sharp, electric green definitely would not be relaxing; a deep blue-green might

feel cold instead of soothing. The wrong red used in an entire room might create the sensation of entrapment rather than energy.

Before planning colour in your personal environment, make a mini-questionnaire and poll yourself and your family. Your answers are 50% of the project because your color choices depend on them for direction.

Think about where the room is and how many windows it has.

Also bear in mind what direction the windows are facing.

Is there landscaping outside that will have an effect on the colours in the room? Who will use the room, and what will they do there? Is it private or community space? Will it be a sociable and active place, or a peaceful place?

How do I want it to feel?

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Smiles In Full Bloom For Children’s Big Day Out

Mark O’Carroll on his first Holy Communion day.

Kate O’Toole who made her first Holy Communion recently.

Gerry Byrne who made his first Holy Communion recently.

Owen Kelly on his Holy Communion day.

All smiles: Dylan Bowler on the occasion of his first Holy Communion.

Eoghan O’Sullivan celebrating his first Holy Communion.

Aideen Griffin pictured on her first Holy Communion day.

Motors

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MOTORING

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Rally Sardinia, Not A Happy Hunting Ground LAST weekend’s Rally Italia Sardinia was well represented by Irish rallying talents of Paul Nagle, co-driver to Kris Meeke, Waterford driver Craig Breen both competing in the WRC with Citroen WRT and local driver Rob Duggan competing in the JWRC. However this tough gravel event took its toll on crews and machinery.

The early casualty was Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle making the headlines on day one with another retirement. Rolling their Citroen C3 WRC shortly after taking over the lead of the rally from Juho Hanninen. Unfortunately due to the damage to the car they were unable to restart the event. Fortunes weren’t much better for their Citroen teammate, Craig Breen who was also side-lined by a damaged gearbox on stage 3, however did manage to continue but finished well outside the points.

If crashing out of another event wasn’t bad enough for Kris Meeke, he was later dropped by Citroen for the next round in Poland in favour of Andreas Mikkelsen. Mikkelsen was drafted in by Citroen for the Sardinian event, only to be the best placed Citroen finisher on the event on his first outing with the team.

Meeke won in Mexico, but the rest of his sea-

son has been a disaster. Rolling out of the lead in Italy on Friday, retired at the previous round in Portugal after hitting a rock and destroyed his C3 after two big rolls in Argentina. There is no question about Meeke’s speed but consistency is something Citroen need to salvage their sea-

Duggan Sixth In Gruelling Rally Italia

ROB DUGGAN managed to savage 6th place among the Junior World Rally Championship runners on last weekend’s Rally Italia Sardinia. Duggan set a string of fastest times and ended the event

on a high by being the quickest JWRC driver over the final day of the rally.

Duggan’s speed however, was curbed by an impact with a rock on Friday while battling for the lead.

son and Mikkelsen offers just that. A good result for Mikkelsen in Poland surely will leave Meeke out in the cold.

Kris Meeke’s WRC career hangs in the balance, again.

Saturday was cut short by a broken driveshaft forcing a retirement. Returning under rally 2 rules allowed Duggan to salvage four valuable championship points, the maximum possible after incurring the

restart time penalty.

There are four rounds left, 42 point adrift in the JWRC championship and a maximum of 48 points on offer on the next round in Poland, the JWRC title race is far from decided.

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Hammond Can’t Catch A Break RICHARD HAMMOND may be on the mend with his new “Swiss Army knee,” but the aftermath of his horrific crash on a hill climb event in Switzerland last weekend, the international governing body, the FIA that runs motorsport from F1 to WRC, has asked Swiss officials investigating the accident for their findings, with the ultimate goal of “initiating disciplinary proceedings.”

Why is the FIA looking into Grand Tour exploits? I hear you ask. Responsible for governing F1 and WRC events, the FIA is also responsible for a host of smaller events including the hill climb where Hammond sent the €1 million Rimac Con-

cept One rolling down a hillside ending in a fiery ball.

The alpine course played host to the Swiss Hillclimb Championship last weekend, and though The Grand Tour runs involving Clarkson in a Lamborghini Aventador S, May in a Honda NSX, and Hammond in the ill-fated Rimac weren’t part of the event, the fiery accident was tied enough to the event that the FIA believes it made the whole racing community look bad.

The investigation will centre on why Hammond was traveling too fast to navigate the bend after crossing the finish line. Clarkson dismissed suggestions that Hammond hadn’t adequately practiced

with the car.

According to Clarkson, the Grand Tour crew has been frantically re-writing and re-scheduling shoots to accommodate the fact that Hammond won’t be able to

drive for a few months. But he’ll be back in the office as early as next week, and Clarkson is busy drawing up a list of menial tasks he can accomplish on one leg.

That will made an episode in itself.

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THE sharp end of the F1 season have never been more interesting then this year. However McLaren’s Honda is stealing all the headlines of late, with the Honda engine again up to its usual tricks in last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Alonso looked set to deliver McLaren the first point of the 2017 season when his Honda engine gave up two laps from the chequered flag while running in 10th. It meant Alonso’s return to Formula One ended in the same fashion as his attempt to win the Indy 500 -- a Honda engine failure.

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Garden Magic Debby Looney

Summer Time & The Living Is Easy…

SUMMER is most noticeable in the vegetable garden, where lettuce seems to grow as you look at it. Remember to keep those salad crops going with repeat sowing! Radishes and oriental leaves can also be sown every week or so. Blight is starting to become a problem, so it is advisable to start protecting your crop. If you are a first time grower of spuds, the symptoms of blight are brown patches on the leaves, with a yellowing spreading from them.

The tubers themselves will have dark patches, and the inside will be brown. They will also stink awfully. Spray the crop with a blight control product, such as Bayer Garden Potato Blight Control, or, as prevention, with copper spray such as Bordeaux mixture, which works by leaving a film on the leaves, preventing the spores from taking hold. There is controversy over using copper mixture, as copper will build up in the soil and harm earthworms…If you are worried about the use of chemicals then the best way to avoid the problem of blight is by planting early varieties, as these are almost ready to be harvested, and so avoid the blight season, or by planting resistant varieties. If you see one or two plants showing signs of the disease dig them out and destroy them. If you notice symptoms on a number of plants, cut the foliage, and earth the rest of the plant up well. This prevents the disease from spreading down through the plant. Wait twothree weeks before lifting the tubers, giving them time to get a thicker skin, and minimising the chance of infection from the soil.

Tomatoes are another crop which can grow at enormous rates in a short space of time. Take care to pinch out the side shoots which appear from the ‘elbows’. This encourages fruit rather than masses of greenery and flowers to develop. You can also pinch out the main stem if the plant is growing too tall.

Strawberries are also running away with themselves… and those ‘runners’ should be cut off if you have enough plants. If you do need more plants, just pin down the runner and it will set roots, however, if you don’t need them, and they are left grow, your crop will be much smaller.

Pots and baskets are really beginning to show colour, and you can start feeding them with liquid fertilizer. Tomato food is often recommended, as it is high in potassium, which drives flower production. Personally I prefer an all-round fertilizer such as Phostrogen or Miracle Gro. My reasoning is simple: it is important that the entire plant is healthy, roots, leaves and flowers, to remain disease resistant and strong. I think all plants, even bedding and summer patio plants, look better when they have good strong foliage with large, bold blooms, rather than limp, mouldy foliage with masses of undersized and pale flowers!

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In this weekly column, the clergy and members of the pastoral council offer an update on issues concerning the Church locally, nationally and globally

Life Through The Lens Of The Gospels

JOHN 6:51-58: Jesus tells us that to have life we need more than physical nourishment. How have you been aware of deeper hungers? What has met that deeper longing in you?

Jesus tells us that it is not just something he gives us which will give us life, but himself in his life, death and resurrection. How has your faith in the person of Jesus fed you?

Jesus speaks about ‘drawing life’ from him. In day-to-day living what are the practices which support your faith and help you to draw life from Jesus?

The Eucharist is one of the ways in which we draw life from Jesus. Recall with gratitude how the Eucharist has been a source of nourishment and life for you.

Perhaps you can also think of human examples of people drawing life from one another. From whom have you drawn life? Who has been able to draw life from you?

John Byrne OSA, Veritas

Pilgrimages

KILLARNEY/SOUTH KERRY branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association will hold its pilgrimage to Lourdes from October 2-7. There will be a direct flight from Kerry Airport and full Religious programme.

The fare is €750. All welcome. Contact Abbey Travel,

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Killarney, on 064-6635166.

Meanwhile, there will be a pilgrimage to Poland, which will take in Krakow, Czestochowa and Warsaw, from August 22-30. Ring Premier Travel on 021-4277700.

The annual Franciscan pilgrimage to Knock takes place on June 25, leaving at 6.30am (from outside the Friary). Tickets, €25, from the Friary Office.

The diocese of Kerry is recruiting for a youth pilgrimage to Taizé which begins on June 25 and runs to July 2. Taizé is located in the Burgundy region of France and is a well-known place of pilgrimage for young people. Young people between the ages of 18 and 30 years can apply. Contact Tomas Kenny 086-3683778 for details.

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A REMINDER that parish radios are currently available at the parish office. The Masses and ceremonies are broadcast from the Cathedral each day on a special frequency, and so a special radio receiver is needed.

This is a great service to those who are housebound.

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BINGO takes place every Thursday at 9pm in St Mary’s Parish Hall, St Anne’s Road.

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COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am-10.00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm. St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm. The Friary-Sunday 6pm-7pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday services: 9am & 11am; Early morning prayer meetings: Tuesday & Thursdays 8am -9am; Bible Study: Wednesday 7.30pm; Soul Food: Bible study & lunch Friday from 11am. See church notice board for other events. Prayer ministry and spiritual direction are available, please contact Rev Karne Spence for further information on 064-6631613.

AWARE KILLARNEY DEPRESSION SUPPORT Group Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney Mondays, KDYS at 8pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie Tralee Venue: Parish Centre, St. John’s Church Tuesday 8pm – 9pm KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY 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.

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 Mairead 087-7808106.

MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Cheshire Homes Killarney.

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 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.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Please note Sunday worship time is now changed to 10.45am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes. For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS THERE will be an open public meeting on Thursday, June 8, at 8.30pm in the Serenity Centre (next to St Mary’s Parish Hall).

All welcome. An AlAnon speaker will attend.

NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY Meetings every Sunday 12 noon, the Killarney Court Hotel, Tralee Road, Killarney. Tel. 087-7068533. Email: newbeginningskillarney@gmail.com. Salvation Prayer - Father God I come to you just as I am, I ask you to forgive me of my sins and I ask you Jesus come in to my heart, I make you the Lord of my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit, I choose to follow you all the days of my life in Jesus name I pray. New Beginnings Ministry will have The Restoration Blueprint Ministry Team of Andy, Patti, Tim, Elaine, Kevin and Mandy with us on Sunday June 4th at 12.00 noon at The Killarney Court Hotel, all welcome.

SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S The South Kerry Parkinson’s Support Group next meeting is on 12th June, 2017, at Methodist Church, next door to East Avenue, Killarney at 8pm For further information please contact Grace McCrae, president, 064-7758837.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Please note Sunday worship time is now changed to 10.45am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes. For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org ANAM CARA SUPPORTING bereaved parents, Anam Cara will hold its next monthly parent evening on Tuesday, June 13, from 7.30pm to 9pm in Recovery Haven, 5 Haigs Terrace, Killerisk, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

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Killarney singer and singing teacher Grace Foley on the soundtrack that convinced her to become a performer

So What Inspired You To Become An Artist?

I’VE often written about inspiration and how important it is in the arts world. The other day I was travelling to Cork by car with my fiancé John. As much as he loves listening to the radio I convinced him to let me put on an album and I chose one that I actually hadn’t listened to in years. As I sang along, almost word perfect, to each track, I was brought back to a time when I initially fell in love with music.

The album we were listening to was the Grease soundtrack. I can’t tell you the exact date when I first saw that movie, but I can remember how I felt. I felt uplifted and excited by all the singing and dancing and I vowed that when I grew up I would be “an actor, singer and dancer”. I rented that movie for months on end then on the morning of my fifth birthday my parents surprised me by presenting me with my very own copy. I

couldn’t believe I now owned this piece of magic that I had completely fallen in love with. I continued to watch this movie along with Grease 2, Staying Alive and Dance Academy on loop for many years. My childhood friends and cousins can attest to the fact that I was obsessed with these movies as I would regularly subject them to “show rehearsals” using these movies as our soundtrack.

I hadn’t thought about my very first musical inspiration until this weekend. Can you remember what initially caused you to fall in love with music or art or dance? Did one line in a poem or song inspire you to one day grow up to be an artist?

Are you now the person you wanted to be when you grew up?

• Grace’s website is www.gracefoley.ie

Kerry Diabetes Support Group THE next public meeting of Kerry Diabetes Support Group is scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, in the Deerhunter Suite Dromhall Hotel at 7.45pm for 8pm start.

The speaker will be Marie Brown, senior community dietician, who will give a presentation on the new food pyramid.

There will be a question-and-answer session. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards.

Liebherr Golf Classic THE annual Liebherr/Kerry Parents and Friends Association charity golf classic takes place today.

Following a shotgun start at 8.30am this morning and at 1.30pm, the prize presentation will commence at 8pm at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club.

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Cod In Salt Crust Killarney Park Hotel head chef Heiko Riebandt shares his recipe for a delectable fish dish

INGREDIENTS

2kg cod 1 piece lemon 2 branches thyme 2 branches flat parsley 1 crushed clove garlic Salt crust: 3kg sea salt, fine 2kg sea salt, coarse 50g flour 5 piece egg white

METHOD

ASK your fish supplier to gut and cut away the fins but leave the head on.

Open the fish and place the herbs inside and season with black pepper. For the salt crust, mix all ingredients in a big bowl. Add flour if it is too liquidy and if it is too brittle add some water and let it rest for 7-10 minutes. Take a small piece of the crust and flatten it. Put it into the preheated oven. If it is too brittle add more egg white. Heat the oven to 180C. Make a finger-thick layer of the salt crust on the bottom of baking tray and place the fish on it. Cover with the rest of the crust. Place the fish in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes, or if it is bigger add one minutes per 100g, opposite if it is smaller. To serve, break the crust with a knife at the edges and take the whole top part off. Serve with potatoes and salad dressing.

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16.06.17 Tourism

Tourism Ireland board meets in Killarney

THE Aghadoe Heights Hotel in Killarney was the venue for the June board meeting of Tourism Ireland, which took place on Wednesday.

The board members took the opportunity to meet with local tourism operators prior to the meeting, to discuss the tourism season and the extensive promotional programme which Tourism Ireland is undertaking to highlight Kerry, the Wild Atlantic Way and the island of Ireland around the world this year.

Speaking after the board meeting, Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said: “We were delighted to be in Killarney for this month’s board meeting and to have the chance to meet with representatives of the local tourism industry and to hear directly how their business is doing. It also afforded us the opportunity to discuss the exten- John McGrillen, CEO of Tourism NI; Maria Melia, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (based in Killarney); Mike Buckley, sive promotional programme which Kerry Coaches; Joan O’Shaughnessy, Chairman of Tourism Ireland; Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland; and Moira Murrell, Tourism Ireland is undertaking around CEO of Kerry County Council. the world this year, to build on the success of 2016 and continue to grow overseas visitor numbers to the island of Ireland in 2017. Priority markets are the United States, Great Britain, Germany and France, but our promotions are also continuing in other key markets across the world – including Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Australia and New Zealand, as well as new and emerging markets like China and India.”

In 2016, Tourism Ireland helped generate almost €75 million worth of positive publicity for Kerry in key markets around the world, through press releases, press visits, e-newsletters and Gretel O’Sullivan, The Gleneagle Group; Catherine Moylan, Listowel Writers’ Week; Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland; Joan various media events.

O’Shaughnessy, Chairman of Tourism Ireland; and Breffni Ingerton, The Gleneagle Group. Pics: Don MacMonagle

Walking Festival

Dancers’ Storm Session Pics: Valerie O’Sullivan GAIL-FORCE winds and rain failed to deter the hardy souls who braved the elements for Killarney Walking Festival last Friday.

The planned charity “sun” set became a “storm” set as dancers whirled into action for the fundraiser at the first bridge at the Gap of Dunloe.

The event was organised in aid of the ‘Buy a Bus’ campaign for the Kerry Parents and Friends Charity.

The group raised over €860 in just an hour. The winners of the Columbia walking shoes, donated by O’Sullivan’s Outdoor Store were, Mary O’Leary and Pat Moriarty.

Sean Coffey of Kate Kearney’s Cottage served welcome refreshments to the dancers and walkers.

Denis Pio and Ailish Moriarty.

Eimear Corridan and Mary O’Leary.

Marie Coffey and Margaret ‘Sonny’ O’Sullivan.

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Pics: Eamonn Keogh

Putting Their Best Foot Forward ROSS CASTLE was the picture-perfect backdrop as youngsters in Killarney ensured their families had an enjoyable outing.

Pupils, parents, staff and friends of Gaelscoil Faithleann National School got into their stride for an eagerly awaited annual event as the school’s siuloid na dtusimitheoiri (parents council fundraising walk) got underway.

Among the delighted participants joining the walk.

A group of children, parents and teachers from Gaelscoil Faithleann, Killarney, who took part in the Siuloid Choiste na dTusimitheoiri (Parents Council Fundraising Walk).

Mary Carroll and her daughters Amelia and Imogen Carroll Kelly.

Norma, Jack, Sarah and Eoghan De Barra.

Etaoin Nic Choitir, Siun and Mathona Morrissey, Jennifer Rea, Fiona Ni Chonchubhair, Tina and Chloe Lynch Herlihy.

Gavin, Darragh, Michelle and and Lauren O’Donoghue.

John Bowler with his sons Leon and Josh and dog ‘Milo’.

Linda and Keira Geaney and Laise Cronin.

A group taking part in the siuloid.

John and Niamh Bowler taking part in the walk.

Participants in the walk.

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TAKING centre stage at the recent meeting of Killarney Municipal District was a proposal to attract professional actors to perform in the town.

Kerry County Council was urged into enter into discussions with theatre groups such as The Abbey Players and Druid Performing Arts Company with a view to securing them for periods of summer season residency for Áras Phádraig. “During the 1960s The Abbey Players performed a variety of plays in Killarney for some weeks of the summer,” said Councillor Michael Gleeson, who proposed the motion. “I also recall Mícheál MacLiammmóir performing one of his one-man shows in the town hall ballroom.”

As Kerry County Council progresses the re-development of Áras Phádraig it is important that it would showcase not just local artists and groups but that the very best of national talent would also grace its stage, noted Cllr Gleeson.

The area manager agreed that the motion was timely and appropriate and that such eminent performers would further enhance Killarney for locals and for its thousands of visitors.

The motion was unanimously agreed and Cllr Gleeson promised to keep the matter on the agenda of future meetings. “It would be wonderful to have professional theatre for four or five weeks during the summer,” he told Killarney Advertiser.

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FUNDING is being investigated for making the public toilets at the High Street car park accessible for people with disabilities.

Councillor Brendan Cronin raised the issue at the recent meeting of Killarney Municipal District.

The council replied: “A proposal has been developed and we are currently investigating a funding stream for these works. The proposed new design layout will also be discussed with local disability representatives.”

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Residents of the Lissivigeen area visited Garnish Island, Bantry House and Bantry on their annual bus trip last Thursday. They met up with former chairman of Lissivigeen Community Alert Pat Gill who now manages the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry where the group were treated to a three-course meal.

Camogie John Paul Doyle with the Kerry Stars team training for the Special Olympics Munster athletics event on June 10.

Ross GC

A scene from Killarney Camogie Club’s open day in Barraduff Community pitch.

At the Ross GC were Captain Jimmie Smith presenting first prize to Terence Mulcahy for the competition sponsored by the International Hotel. Also included are Sean Moynihan and Ian Millis.

in memoriam

In Memoriam

FATHER DAY REMEMBRANCE

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19TH ANNIVERSARY

5TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

DOOLAN

DOONA

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of a loving husband Sean Doolan, late of Cockhill, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on June 21st 1998.

R.I.P.

In loving memory of Fr Darby Doona M.H.M. Late of Faha Killarney, who died on June 14th 2012 and his brother John who died on June 16th 2012 in Canada, also their sister Mary Barrett, Castleisland, who died on July 29th 2012.

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Connor late of 7 New Road Killarney who died on the 16th of June 2013.

BREEN

Father Day Remembrance of Denis Breen, late of Hazel Wood Drive, Killarney and formerly of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, who passed away on 10th February 2017.

This special day we would’ve All been celebrating, but we will visit your graveside instead.

A loving caring husband and father for our Father Day Remembrance.

Today is so special as we would be together having a meal you loved to mark Fathers day. Not a day or night goes by, that your not thinked of.

Your picture in a frame of your smiling face tells us cheerly carry on until we meet again. Your gone from our sight in our minds forever.

We visit your graveside and pray to you to still guide us the right way in life as you were a good legend to give advise.

Sometimes its not hard to understand, Why certain things must be, And the reasons why they happen, Are often hard to see, But falling tears and aching hearts, Are things we have to bear, And losing you the way I did, Will always seem unfair.

Lovingly remembered by your wife Sheila.

In God’s care ye rest above, In our hearts ye rest with us.

Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered everyday.

Sadly missed by your loving sisters Sr Chris, Betty and Philomena, brotherin-law Raymond, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

St. Anthony we pray to mind you Till we meet again.

Loved and remembered this and every day and night by your heartbroken wife Sheila, yous sons Mikey, De, Billy, daughter Sheila Mary and also Amy Donnelly xxxxxxxx

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE BURKE

19TH ANNIVERSARY

30TH ANNIVERSARY LENIHAN

In loving memory of Eileen Lenihan late of Inchicullane, Kilcummin, Killarney, whose anniversary occurs at this time.

Memories are special They don’t fade away.

We think of you always, not just today.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass Friday 16th June @ 7..30pm in Kilcummin Church.

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4TH ANNIVERSARY

KELLY

DOOLAN

In loving memory of Sean Doolan, Cockhill, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on the 21st June 1998.

A daily thought, a silent tear, A constant wish that you were here, An empty space no one can fill, We miss you Dad and always will, To us you were someone special.

Forever loved and sadly missed by your daughters Kathleen, Mary & Sheila.

Sons Timmy and John, Sons-in-law Seanie, Graham & Michael, Daughter-in-law Michelle and Grandchildren, Shauna, Oisin, Rebecca, Ryan, Lauren, Cian, Charlotte, Sean and Michelle x

In loving memory of our Mom, Kathleen O’Connor, Shangri-la, New Road, Killarney, who passed away on 16th June 2013.

In fond memory of a close friend Jerh Kelly, late of Annaghmore, Headford, Killarney who left us sadly on the 10th of June 2016. A day we will never forget.

We missed you then, We miss you still, And always will, We talk and laugh, Of the good old days, And the nights we spent together.

Memories of the songs And crack will last forever.

Your gone but your spirit lives on.

Deeply missed by Padraig, Eoin, Sean Doyle.

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

O’REILLY

Today’s the anniversary of the Day that I lost you, And for a time it felt as though My life had ended too.

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

And though I’m full of sadness That you’re no longer here, Your influence still guides me And I still feel your near What we shared will never die It lives within my heart, Bringing strength and comfort While we are apart.

Always loved and sadly missed by your daughter Erica, Jamie and your grandchildren Lucia, Benjamin & Amelia. xxx Anniversary Mass on Sunday 19th of June at 11.00am Barraduff Church.

Or you can open your eyes And see all that she has left You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her And only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory And let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind Empty and turn back….

Or you can do what MOM would have wanted: Smile, Open your eyes, Love, And be kind. ….Until we meet again

4TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Kathleen O’Connor, late of 7 New road, Killarney, who passed away on 16h June 2013.

May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper in your ear, That we love and truly miss you, As it dawns another year.

In loving memory of Patrick O’Reilly, Late of Barraduff & Dublin, Who died on the 20th of June, 2015.

You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived Your can close your eyes and pray that she will come back

Remembered and missed every day by your loving children, Pat, Dermot, Sheilagh & Sean

2ND ANNIVERSARY

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

Always loved and remembered By husband John, Daughter Eileen And John and family, son John Paul And Joanne and family.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday June 18th @ 12pm in the Cathedral.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Anniversary Mass will be held @ 7.30pm in Our Lady Of Loures Church, Kilcummin on Wednesday 21st June.

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

Lovingly remembered by Billy, Ann, Geraldine, Sean & sean Og.

O’CONNOR

Anniversary Mass will be held at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kilcummin Wednesday 22nd June.

Star so bright that your light at night.

God’s care your resting with. A heart of gold no one could ever hold.

Missing your smiling face and good joking ways. Young at heart but in our minds forever. Memories of you are hard to replace, a such good husband and father we had in you.

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

Fondly remembered your Brother Séan xx

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Connor late of 7 New Road Killarney who died on the 16th of June 2013.

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky, Though Heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

Always loved and remembered by Joan, Jack and Aine.

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Connor, late of 7 New road, Killarney, who passed away on 16h June 2013.

Pleasant in manner, patient in pain, Our loss is her eternal gain, Her cheery ways and smiling face, Are a pleasure to recall, She had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all.

Lovingly remembered by your Son John, Sheilagh, Marcus & Melissa xxx

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. K.C.

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In Memoriam

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2ND ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

PIGOTT

O’SULLIVAN

RYAN

In loving memory of a dear sister and Aunt, Mary Pigott, late of Rockfield, Tralee Road, Killarney, who died on 19th June 2016.

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

Always loved and remembered by your sister Peg and family.

In loving memory of John A. O’Sullivan, late of O’Sullivan’s Place, Killarney who died 19th June 2015.

In loving memory of Peggy Ryan R.I.P late of Clydine Kilcummin Killarney who died on 12th June 2008.

Time changes nothing.

We still miss the sound of your voice, The wisdom in your advice, The stories of your life And just being in your presence.

So no, time changes nothing.

We just miss you.

They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time or reason Will change the way we feel.

Forever loved and remembered by your wife Mary and family.

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In loving memory of Baby Sean O’Shea, late of Raheen, Headford, Killarney who died on the 21st June 2011.

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

I wish you were here with me, But that can never be, Memories of you in my heart, That only I can see.

My angel up in heaven, I hope you understand, That I would give anything, If I could hold your hand.

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

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

9TH ANNIVERSARY O’GRADY

In loving memory of Michael O’Grady, 78 St. Brendans Place, Killarney who died 18th June 2008.

You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care A loving nature, a heart of gold One of the best this world could hold Never selfish, always kind These are the memories you left behind.

Always loved and remembered by your wife Patricia, daughter Sheila, Son in law Dennis XXX

For no one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried.

Hugs and Kisses to Heaven we send to our loving daughter Peggy.

Sadly missed by your Mother and Father. xxx Jesus came to the foot of the bed These are the words we are sure He said You suffered enough, take my hand And come with me to a better land.

So keep your arms around her Lord And give her special care Make up for all she suffered And all that seemed unfair.

God bless you Peggy, Till we meet again.

Sadly missed by your Sisters Breda and Sheila and Brother Diarmuid Brothers in law Dan and Dermot Sister in law Noreen. x x x As each day dawns we think of you As each night falls we pray for you And throughout our lives No matter where In our hearts you are always there.

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

Lovingly remembered by your Nieces and Nephews, Louise and Stephen O’Donoghue, Michael and Aileen O’Sullivan and Susan Katie O’Neill. x

Always loved by your Grandchildren Ava and Callum xx

9TH ANNIVERSARY RYAN

2ND ANNIVERSARY DOONA (NEE O’LEARY) In loving memory of Peggy Ryan late of Clydine, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on 12th June 2008.

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA Treasured and precious memories of my wife Nellie Doona, Carhoonahone, Beaufort and late of Dunmanway, who died on the 24th of June 2015.

In loving memory of baby Sean O’Shea, late of Raheen, Headford, who died on the 21st June 2011.

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

Loved and remembered always by Nana O’Shea, Triona, Ashten and Shay, Murt, Chloe, Lauren and John, Jeremiah, Fiona, Grace and Lily. xxxx

You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the doo0r shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits.

Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. F

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the doo0r shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits.

Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. K.C

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the doo0r shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits.

Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication. K.C

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Loved and always remembered by Mom, Dad, Chloe, Keelin and Mícheál.

Anniversary Mass on Wednesday 21st of June at 7pm in Barradubh Church.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

No special day is needed, For me to think of you, You are always in my thoughts, No matter what I do, You always had a smile to share, Time to give and tie to care, Your loving nature your heart of gold, These are the memories I am proud to hold.

Always remembered by Your loving husband Michael.

You are more than a Silently kept, You are part of our lives We will never forget.

Time moves on, But memories stay, You will always be remembered especially today.

Always loved and remembered by your husband Henry, daughter Nicola and son Tadgh.

20TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

Anniversary Mass on 17th June in St. Mary’s Church, Beaufort at 7.30pm.

JESUS

JESUS

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

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

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.M.

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. K.C.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART In loving memory of Jack O’Donoghue, Tiernaboul, whose 20th anniversary occurs on June 20th.

Every day in some small way, Thoughts of you come our way.

Rest In Peace.

Fondly remembered by Kathy and family.

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. F.

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Happy 30th to a special Auntie,

Guess Who’s 21?!?

From Mom, John & Family

love from Farrah, Grace, Maisy, Kate, Eibhliñ, Oisîn

Communion Day, May 2017, second class, St Oliver’s National School Ballycasheen. Pic: Eugene Ferris

Christening

Look who’s 18!

Guess who?!?

Congratulations to twins Fionn and Roisin Doona, Park Drive, Killarney, who celebrated their christening last weekend which was held in St Mary’s Cathedral.

Celebration

Sinead Moriarty celebrating her birthday with Kerri Sheahan, Marie Daly, Rachel O’Sullivan and Ciara Daly in the International Hotel on Thursday night. Pic: Dylan Clifford

Sheila McCarthy (back row, third from left), manager at Jam Café, pictured at the newly renovated Flesk Restaurant, Main Street, with her work colleagues in celebrating her recent birthday at their mid-year staff night out. Pic: The Little Memory Gallery

Weddings

Sealed with a kiss: Marie McGill from Portmagee and John Grant from Co Kilkenny photographed in the beautiful sunshine in Portmagee on the occasion of their wedding.

Pic: Micheál O’Sullivan

Ciara Curran and Adrian O’Connell from Caherciveen are photographed in Kells Gardens. The couple were married in Caherciveen and held their reception in The Malton, Killarney.

Pic: Micheál O’Sullivan

Aisling Pigott and Rhys Jones who were married in Sol Y Sombra with reception in Jack’s Coastguard Restaurant Cromane. Pic: Breda Daly Photography

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Treatments in Reflexology & reiki. Gift Vouchers available. Tel. Siobhan Dwyer 087-9665881.

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First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere.

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Donations of funds and blankets for dogs, cats and horses, dog nuts, cat food and horse feed, hay, straw and shavings badly needed. Bank Of Ireland 90760272 sort-code 90.57.58 Animals: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

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Liam

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See Our Columnists’ Coverage Of The Week In Sport And Catch Up On Killarney Notes And On The Ball

All To Play For As Athletic & Celtic Aim For Final Spots The Kerry Premier Division comes to a dramatic conclusion this week and anything could happen, writes Athletic’s Adam Moynihan WITH just one game to go in what has been a highly entertaining title race, five teams are still in with a shot of advancing to the 2016/17 Premier A Final (at time of going to print).

Fierce rivals Athletic and Celtic have a great chance of finishing in the top two but with quality sides like Fenit, Dingle and Listowel still in contention, both Killarney clubs know that any slip-up at this stage could prove fatal.

We drew level with Celtic at the summit thanks to a hard-fought and, at times, nervy 2-0 win over Listowel in Ferndale last weekend. Ourselves and Listowel were tied for third going into the game with both Fenit and Celtic ahead of us, so we knew that, realistically, only a win would do.

An all-Killarney final would be great for the town but, with things so tight at the top, we certainly won’t be taking anything for granted

The Killarney Athletic team who defeated Listowel last weekend. Back: Daithí Casey, Eanna Kavanagh, Brian O’Reilly, Brian O’Connor, Shane Doolan and Paudie O’Connor. Front: Seán Cournane, Jamie Doolan, Shane Lynch, Adam Moynihan and Michael O’Donoghue.

The Killarney Celtic team who defeated Janesboro in the FAI Junior Cup in March. Back: Podge O’Connor, Chris O’Leary, Roy Kelliher, John McDonagh, Pa McGrath and Jamie Spillane. Front: Matt Keane, Wayne Sparling, Peter McCarthy, Brendan Falvey and Cathal O’Shea. Pics: Konrad Paprocki

The first half was understandably cagey and neither side created a whole pile, although Seán Cournane and Daithí Casey both missed decent opportunities to break the deadlock.

With the rain pouring down and the wind picking up as the second half wore on, it was beginning to feel like one of those days but we were handed a lifeline when Michael O’Donoghue was tripped inside the box and the referee awarded a penalty.

Daithí Casey accepted the responsibility but the Listowel keeper guessed the right way and kept his low effort out. Luckily for us the ball rebounded straight back to Daithí and he kept his cool to convert at the second attempt.

Listowel responded well and would have equalised were it not for an incredible save by Brian O’Connor, the Valentia man springing high to his right to tip a curling effort around the post.

They really threw everything at us in the closing stages and with everyone committed forward, we managed to catch them on the break to score our

second and seal the victory.

Listowel had just one defender back when Daithí Casey broke free down the right with both Shane Doolan and Mike Milner up in support. Daithí squared for Doolan who composed himself before slotting past the keeper and we managed to hold on for a priceless three points.

Meanwhile, back in west Kerry, Celtic fell to a disappointing 5-2 defeat to reigning champions Dingle. A win would have guaranteed a top two finish but now Celtic need to beat Fenit at home on Thursday to secure a final berth. (This game will have been played by the time this issue is released.)

We host Rattoo on Sunday at 2pm and, regardless of what happens in the other games, we know that three points will send us to the final. Rattoo haven’t had the best of years but they’re a physical team who are capable of turning us over if we aren’t at our best.

An all-Killarney final would be great for the town but, with things so tight at the top, we certainly won’t be taking anything for granted.

Current League Table P Pts

1. Celtic 2. Athletic 3. Dingle 4. Fenit 5. Listowel

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Rugby News ...

Words: Liam Murphy THE LIONS have gotten to a bit of a mixed start in the Tour of New Zealand so far. A win in the opening match against the New Zealand Barbarians was followed up by a loss to Super 15 side the Blues.

The Blues fielded six All Blacks with returning All Black Sonny Bill Williams providing the magic to sink the tourists. However, last Saturday the British and Irish Lions faced an

even bigger challenge in Auckland when they took on the mighty Crusaders, which boasted nine All Blacks in the ranks. The Crusaders were always going to offer a real challenge as they have won 14 matches straight in the Super 14 this season so far. Warren Gatland was well aware of the challenge and made plenty of changes to field a serious outfit on the day. Without a doubt, the real standout players were Conor Murray and Owen Farrell who bossed the Lions from the off. In the end the tourists won. However this week alone, they face the Highlanders and the Maori All Blacks in two more tough fixtures, all moving

towards the first test proper in two weeks’ time.

Our national squad took on the USA Eagles last Saturday at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.

Munster man Keith Earls was the standout player in the 55-19 win. Joe Schmidt fielded a mix of experience and youth as another Munster man Rory Scannell won his first cap, the first of many one would hope. Next up it’s a trip to Japan for the men in green as they take on the home side twice over the next two weeks. Let’s hope that Joe Schmidt sticks with giving youth the chance to make a mark and gain valuable international experience.

Soccer Tournament

Seven-A-Side Draw Draw for Killarney Athletic AFC soccer tournament sponsored by Killarney Credit Union

Making the first round draw of the Killarney Athletic/Killarney Credit Union Annual tournament in Scotts Hotel were front from left, Killarney Athletic Chairman Mike O’Shea, Colette Casey (Tournament Director) and Killarney Credit Union Chairman Pat Delaney. Back from left are Diarmuid O’Mahony, Secretary, Toirdealbhach O’Lionaird, Mary McCarrick (Tournament PRO), David Coffey and Tom Tobin. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

THE draw took place in Scott’s Hotel on Monday night for this year’s eagerly waited Killarney Athletic AFC seven-aside soccer tournament.

Fixtures for tournament, which is sponsored by Killarney Credit Union, will be available next week.

The groups are as follows: Group 1, FC Killarinho, Liebherr Container Cranes, Fáilte Legends, The Hobbits and Tricel.

Group 2 comprises Dunboy Construction, The Flesk Restaurant, Tokey Badgers FC and Tatler Toffees.

Group 3 features Dyslexia Untined Bousie Brigade, Celtic Steps and MD O’Shea’s Park Road.

Group 4 includes Mustang Sally’s, Mackey’s Young Ones, Cronin’s Tyres Castlemaine, An Other and Steve’s Barber.

Group five features Tru Pro, Mackey’s Crew, Tim Jones & Sons and Duncan Donuts.

In Group 6 are Speakeasy, The Fáilte Bar, Dunloe Lodge and Tough Totts.

The event, which is celebrating its 41st anniversary, will kick off on Monday, June 26, at the Killarney Athletic grounds in Woodlawn.

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Kerry Survive The Siege Of Ennis

Words: Eamonn Fitzgerald

SEVEN minutes in to the second half of the Clare v Kerry Munster SFC semi-final Ennis on Sunday last the Siege of Ennis was in full fling. Bring on the Tulla and the Kilfenora céilí bands. Time to celebrate for the Clare men.

Remember 1992 when Clare shocked Kerry to win the Munster football final? That was all of 25 years ago. The curse of Biddy Early was banished. Kerry were down to 14 men after Donnchadh Walsh was sent off before half-time with two yellow cards. The home side had the aid of a strong downfield wind and they had taken the initiative after half-time. It was 1-5 for Clare at the interval to Kerry’s 0-8 but Clare were now two points ahead five minutes in to the second half 1-7 to 0-8.

But Kerry refused to bend the knee and fought back tenaciously to win in a canter 1-18 to 1-12.

They will meet Cork in Killarney on July 2 in the Munster final, the day after the Ring of Kerry cycle.

The game has been switched to Killarney because the re development of Páirc Uí Chaíomh stadium will not be ready.

Jameso On Fire

Kerry won because James O’Donoghue was on fire from frees (5) and in general play. This was particularly true in the first half where his accuracy kept them in touch. Over the course of the game he shot nine points. He was the star in attack and Peter Crowley was magnificent in defence. For the most part Kerry lost midfield. David Moran did not play due to a leg injury. Jack Barry tried manfully but it was catch up for himself and Anthony Maher where Garry Brennan and Cathal O’Connor held sway. The Kerry defence suffered behind a losing midfield.

Crowley was best of all under the pressure, but Shane Enright, Fionn Fitzgerald and Tadhg Morley did well. Bringing on Stephen O’Brien for the out of touch Barry John Keane was a masterstroke by the selectors. Not alone did he score the vital goal that put this game to bed and two valuable points but his darting runs through the Clare defence brought Kerry right back in contention when the outcome was still unsure. The second half introduction of Bryan Sheehan for James Barry and Kieran Donaghy for Anthony Maher did enough to see that possession in the midfield area fell Kerry’s way in the last 10 minutes.

Luck

You need luck as well as class and Kerry had that stroke of luck in the 44th minute when Jamie Maher’s shot for goal was diverted by the crossbar.

At that time Clare were leading by a point 1-8 to 0-10 and a four-point deficit at that stage would surely have meant a bridge too far for Kerry, especially playing with 14 men. Great to see Maurice Fitzgerald and Mikey Sheehy taking their places in the stand which provides a much better vantage point for selectors than the traditional side-line view.

On the previous day Cork just edged out Tipperary to make it the traditional Munster final and a full house in the Stadium in two weeks’ time; all the accommodation in town will be booked out thanks to the cyclists and the footballers. More about this great win over Clare in the countdown to July 2. .

Scorers for Kerry: J O’Donoghue (0-9, 0-5 frees); S O’Brien (1-1); P Geaney (0-4, 0-2 frees); B Sheehan (0-1 free), S Enright, A Maher, M Geaney (0-1 each).

Scorers for Clare: D Tubridy (1-3, 1-0 pen); E Cleary

Kerry’s James O’Donoghue in action during the Munster Championship semi-final in Ennis on Sunday.

Pic: Don MacMonagle

(0-6, 0-4 frees); G Brennan (0-1 free), J Malone, C Russell (0-1 each).

NA FÓIRNE Kerry: B Kelly; F Fitzgerald, M Griffin, S Enright; P Crowley, T Morley, P Murphy; J Barry, A Maher; M Geaney, K McCarthy, D Walsh; BJ Keane, P Geaney, J O’Donoghue.

Subs: S O’Brien for Keane (HT); J Savage for McCarthy (46): J Lyne for M Geaney (58); K Donaghy for A Maher (62); B Sheehan for Barry (64); J Buckley for P Geaney (69).

Clare: Joe Hayes; D Ryan, K Hartnett, G Kelly; C Russell, M McMahon, P Lillis; C O’Connor, G Brennan; S Brennan, J Malone, S Collins; E Cleary, D Tubridy, K Sexton.

Subs: C O’Dea for S Brennan (50 mins); John Hayes for Lillis (56); E Collins for K Hartnett (66); G O’Brien for O’Connor (70) Referee: P Hughes (Armagh).

The Juniors

In the curtain-raiser the Kerry juniors had a runaway win over Limerick shooting a massive 26 points to a mere 6 for hapless Limerick. It was wonderful to see Brendan O’Sullivan doing so well at midfield putting aside the stressful time he has had for the past year Philip O’Connor, Jeff O’Donoghue, Pa Kilkenny, Daniel O’Brien, Killian Spillane and Conor Cox caught the eye. Kerry have a great record in this junior competition and manager Jimmy Keane can be very proud of this display.

Minor Draw

The draw for the Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin Minor Football Championship was made live on Radio Kerry recently by Peter Keane of Keanes Supervalu Killorglin (Sponsors) and Peter Twiss, chairman of the County CCC. The draw resulted in the following pairings with first named having home venue: First-round games will be played on July 4 or July 5.

Preliminary Round (June 29): (A) Shannon Rangers V Kerins O’Rahillys, Round 1, South Kerry V Firies, Kenmare Dist V

Austin Stacks, East Kerry V St Kierans, Mid Kerry V Dingle, Prelim Rd (A) V Laune Rangers, Dr Crokes V Feale Rangers, West Kerry V St Brendans.

DUAGH 0-11, FIRIES 3-14 In this division 4 match Firies played with a very strong wind and quickly went into a four-point lead all from play before Duagh responded with two points from play.

RATHMORE 4-17 V KNOCKNAGOSHEL 0-04 Rathmore “B” cruised to a facile victory with a goal blitz from the home side. Tadhg Mahony in the second minute, Denis McCarthy after five, Tadhg Mahony again one minute later and Mark T Reen after seven minutes killed off the contest.

FOSSA 1-11 BALLYDONOGHUE 1-12 Both sides were in dire need of points here to help pull themselves clear of the very congested bottom of the league table. Both teams had a player apiece involved with Kerry panels. But Ballydonoghue were boosted by the availability of Jason Foley for the game and he certainly had a major influence in their success, by the narrowest of margins.

Fossa: Colin Myers, Kevin McCarthy, Paddy Sheehan, Daniel O’Keeffe, Darragh Rice, Shane Malone, Mark Dennehy, Fintan Coffey, Colin Davidson, Mikey O’Shea, Lorcan Daly, Damien Dennehy, Tadhg O’Shea, Kenneth Clifford, Domnhaill O’Sullivan; manager: John Evans; selectors: Willie Buckley, James Cahillane.

GNEEVEGUILLA 3-17 ST MICHAELS FOILMORE 2-05 Gneeveguilla defeated St Michaels Foilmore 3-17, to 2-05

In Brief

There’s plenty of action in sport on the global stage with the Lions tour and the US Open in golf.

John Egan memorial: There will be an unveiling of the John Egan memorial statue in his native Sneem tomorrow, attended by Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Mick O’Dwyer, Niall Cahillane and Jimmy Deenihan.

smalltalk 16.06.17

Sport Denise Lyne

Legion ladies captain Denise Lyne talks to Adam Moynihan about her teammates, the season so far and rapping like Kendrick Lamar

Hi Denise. Thanks for talking to us.

No worries.

How’s 2017 going so far for the Legion ladies?

Ah not too bad. Slow start but we’re picking up now.

How are you playing yourself?

I’m playing okay. Better than last year but still room to improve.

Who’s better between you and your brother Jonathan?

Oh definitely me. I taught him everything he knows! No, Jonathan hands down.

I don’t know about that! Which of your teammates would you least like to get stuck in a lift with?

Definitely Abby O’Donoghue but I always get stuck with her anyway because I have to drop her everywhere.

Which of your teammates is the best at Tinder?

Maeve Crowley. A dark horse.

Who’s the biggest moaner?

Isabelle but it comes from a good place.

Who’s the worst-dressed?

Definitely me but Liz Mohan is a close second I think.

What type of stuff do you wear?

I’d wear trackies. All Adidas and O’Neill’s if I can get away with it.

Who spends the most time in the gym?

Julie Kelly but that’s because she works in a leisure centre.

If you could bring back one ex-player to line out for Legion this year, who would it be?

Katie Walsh.

Kendrick Lamar.

Who’s the best player you’ve ever played with?

I think the best all-round player I’ve ever played with is Rebecca Murphy.

Just a very natural footballer.

Who’s the best athlete you’ve ever played with?

Sarah Leahy. She’s a great sprinter, a great runner. Very fit.

If you had to transfer to another Killarney club, who would it be?

I wouldn’t. I’d change sports before I’d change clubs.

I suppose you couldn’t have a Lyne playing for the Crokes...

Oh God. I’d be disowned!

What’s your proudest sporting moment?

Probably winning Division 4 last year. It was our first year back as seniors so it was great to come out on top.

And the most embarrassing?

My first goal for Killarney Celtic was an own goal. But I got two other goals in that game so I made up for it!

If you had to compare yourself to a professional athlete, who would it be?

I’ve been told I’m like a boxer or a wrestler so maybe Katie Taylor.

What are your five favourite sports in order?

I’d say football, soccer, squash, surfing and badminton.

Is there another sport you haven’t tried that you think you’d be good at?

I think I’d be good at tennis.

What’s the best sporting moment of all time?

When the Rule 42 change happened and they played rugby in Croke Park. I think that was great. Other than that, maybe when Suzanne Smith won the All-Ireland badminton final.

Is there an app on your phone you couldn’t live without?

Reddit.

What’s your most-used emoji?

What’s the best show on TV? It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Big Danny DeVito fan?

Yeah. It’s a classic.

Russell Brand

What’s your favourite song at the moment?

I don’t really have one to be honest but I like London Grammar’s new album.

What would you sing at karaoke?

King Kunta by Kendrick Lamar.

Good choice. Do you fancy yourself as a rapper?

Yeah I have the dance moves and all for it.

Who’s the most famous person in your phone?

It would have to be either Jonathan Lyne or Shaman Falvey Enfield.

I don’t know who that is…

He’s an up-and-coming actor. Watch this space.

What would you have for your last meal?

A fillet steak, cooked rare, with sweet potato fries and garlic butter.

Who would play you in a movie about your life?

Probably Russell Brand.

The resemblance is uncanny. Can you tell me a joke?

What’s the difference between a train and a teacher?

I don’t know.

A train goes “choo choo” and a teacher says “spit the gum out”.

Good one! Thanks Denise.

No bother.

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Sport Glenflesk Notes

RAHEEN N.S.: Congratulations to Clodagh McCarthy who had the winning lotto no. 39 on Saturday the 10th of June.

GLENFLESK COMHALTAS NEWS: We want to wish Norrie Sheehan all the best in her retirement from The Sheehan Murphy School of Irish Dancing.

Norrie has been teaching dancing for 40 years and has always shared her talent and time with us in comhaltas and with other groups in our parish. She has coached dancing teams who have brought County, Munster, All Ireland and World titles to Glenflesk. We wish to thank her and wish her, Paudie and her family much happiness in the years ahead. Best of luck also and continued success to her dancing school partner Aine Murphy.

Beaufort Golf Club

Fri 9th June, Open Friday’s. Winner Jim O’Leary (19) 36 pts. Sat 10th/Sun 11th June, Lombard Trophy qualifying, Sponsored by David O’Driscoll, Auctioneer, Killarney, 1. Shane O’Sullivan (9) 71 net, 2. Ml. J O’Connor (10) 73 net, 3. Mike Barry (12) 74 net.

BEAUFORT GOLF CLUB FIXTURES; 15 June Open Seniors @ 10am, 16 June Open Fridays contact Clubhouse on (064)6644440, 18 June CLUB BBQ, sponsored by Mark Heinemann, Golf Pro.

Castlerosse Golf Club

Results – Captain’s prize Saturday 10th June. Winners: Dan O’ Connell (24) net 67, Runner up, Tomas Lyne (17) net 70, 3rd Place, Donal O’ Reilly (20) net 70, 4th Place John M. O’ Brien (17) net 71. Lowest gross score, Gintaras Bendaravicius 81 strokes. Front nine, Ger O’ Connor, Back nine, John O’ Reilly. Guest prize, Brian Chapman, Runner-up, John Stephen. O’ Connor.

Scramble played on Wednesday 7th June best net return, Gintaras Bendaravicius, Peter McGrath & John O Halloran.

FIXTURES: This weekend competition, 18 hole Charity Fundraiser for the National Council for the Blind. 9am start Sunday 18th,register on sheet at Castlerosse. Castlerosse Ladies 9 Hole stableford competition played on 8th June, Winner, Sally Filby (26) 17 pts.

Wednesday evening Scrambles open to non-members, attend Castlerosse at 6.15pm.

Commercial Rowing Club

After a number of lean years, the good news for the rowing fraternity of Killarney is that Commercials will be making a comeback at the 232nd Killarney Regatta at 0’Mahoney’s Point on Sunday June 25th when the club will be competing in at least two races and are confident of improving on last years’ performance.

GAA LINKS WITH COMMERCIALS: While perusing through old records in recent weeks it has emerged that a number of GAA personalities have been involved with the club in various decades and examples are as follows, Denis “Gunner0’Brien” who was a noted footballer with Legion and also a

16.06.17 talented hurler with Killarney during one of its most successful seasons of the I95O’s and also had time to stroke Commercials to senior victory in I96O and I962. Johnny Culloty who holds five senior All --Ireland medals was a member of the club’s juvenile crews before winning a senior title with St Finans, John Joe Sheehan who won senior All Ireland medals with Kerry in I953 and I955 rowed for the club during the I95O,s Jimmy Redpath also a footballer and hurler of note rowed in the juvenile grade, Henry Clifton also a member of winning crews of I96O and I962 was also a talented hurler, Pat 0 Meara of College Street a long time player and officer with Legion and who won a junior all-Ireland football medal with Cork won a junior race with the club in I94O while John Joe Healy who rowed in all grades with the club was also a footballer of note with Spa, If readers can inform us of other GAA links we can publish them.

Killarney Golf Club

– Ladies RESULTS: Results of competition Sunday 11th June sponsored by the Laurels Bar & Restaurant. 1st Sarah O’Brien (18) 2up, 2nd Sinead Galvin (22) 1 up, BG Amy Arthur (8) 1 up, 3rd Maureen Creedon (13) 1 up, 4th Margaret Curtin (27) 1 up, 5th Fidelma O’Connor (11) All square. Next Sunday’s Competition is Exchange day with Tralee. Our Minor Team beat Newcastlewest in Ballybunion on Saturday in a tightly fought contest. They are now through to the Munster quarter final to be held in Killarney on the 2nd July. Our Club Mixed Foursomes Team are playing Ring of Kerry in Ring of Kerry Golf Club on Saturday 17th July at 8.,30 am.

Rathmore Gneeveguilla Community Games

Congratulations to our U-10 Rathmore/ Gneeveguilla Community Games Football team who won County Silver medals in Tralee, recently. They topped their group by winning all their games against Duagh/ Lyre, Castlegregory, Ballybunion, & Kilcummin. They then had a win over Spa/ Fenit / Barrow in the semifinals, onto the final where they met a strong Spa/ Muckross team who overcame a gallant Rathmore Gneeveguilla side. We wish Spa/Muckross the very best as they go on to compete in the Munster Finals in July. Our panel on the day were as follows: Jack Casey, Óisin Hurley, Evan Cronin, Óisín O Leary, Daniel O Connor, Jamie Cronin, Cathal O Keeffe, Cathal Casey, Stephen O Sullivan, David Darmody, Eoin O Sullivan, Sean McAuliffe, Sean P Fleming, Damien Moynihan, Gavin Breen and Marc Cremin. We would like to thank their coaches and mentors for all their time and support to this team. Kieran O’Mahoney, Seamus Cronin, John Hurley, Kieran O’Keeffe, Donal O’ Connor and Louis O’Keeffe. We look forward to our final event at County level this year. the County Athletic finals Sat 24th and Sun 25th June in Castleisland. Best of luck to all our competitors taking part. Follow us for updates on Facebook all weekend.

Killarney Camogie Club

The club ran a very successful open day in Barraduff on Sunday 12th June.

This was made possible with the assistance of the board of the Barraduff Community Pitch. A huge thank you goes out to the board. The open day was very successful with over 20 girls attending from the area. The girls ranged in ages from 5-14 years of age.

The day consisted in an introduction to basic Camogie skills such as correct grip to how to swing the hurl properly. There was also an obstacle course which incorporated more advanced skills. All girls appeared to enjoy the games we had at the end of the event.

Hopefully we will see some of these girls at training in Killarney in the near future. Thank you to all their parents for bringing them along. A big thank you to Ceara Moore for organising the event also.

Training will switch to Legion Gaa pitch as of Monday. Thank you to the Club for hosting us again this Summer.

Kilcummin

CON CURTIN TRADTIONAL FESTIVAL: The Con Curtin traditional festival will take place in Brosna on Friday 23rd June to Sunday 25th June. Events for the weekend include Concert with Raw Bar Collective Band, workshops, recitals, set céilí and street entertainment. Traditional Mass with music and song in St. Carthage’s Church at 8.00pm on Saturday. For full details www.concurtin.com FEIS LAITIARAIN: Feis Laitiarain Cuilinn Uí Chaoimh will be held in Cullen GAA Grounds on Sunday, June 25th starting at 12 noon. Competitions in singing, music, sports, set dancing, poetry & Sean-Nós Dancing.

MUNSTER FLEADH: Calling all Traditional musicians! Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2017 are holding a Street Entertainment Competition on Friday, July 21st from 6-8pm in Cork City.

There will be two age-groups - 9-13yrs and Over 13 years. Each group can have between 3-6 members and you must perform for between 20-30 mins at an assigned location and time in the Fleadh village on Oliver Plunkett Street. There is a total prize-fund of €900 which has been kindly sponsored by the The Shack Store. The two winning groups will also have the opportunity to perform on the Fleadh gig-rig on the Grand Parade. There is an entry fee of €5 per group and Advance entry is required for this competition by the closing date of Fri, July 14th. Visit the Fleadh website here for full competition guidelines and entry information: http://www.munsterfleadh.ie/ street-seisiun-compe…/4566816657 We encourage all the musicians coming to the Fleadh in Cork next July to put a group together and get involved in this fun competition.

TRADITIONAL CONCERT: Cordeen comprising of four box players including local musician Conor Moriarty, Benny McCarthy of Danu fame and two musicians from Newfoundland will play at the Mills Inn, Ballyvourney on Thursday 15th at 8pm. This will be

an ideal opportunity to experience this new and exciting concept in the realm of traditional music. Their debut album is now available at Variety Sounds, Killarney.

“GET IN STEP”: Sean Nós & Set Dancing Summer Camp with Adrian Moriarty and Eimer Mulvey. Kids/teens aged 5-17 years old. Learn Broom & Barrel Dancing and performance techniques.

Date: 31st July – 4thAugust. Time: 10am – 2pm in Kilcummin Recreational Hall. Price €60 per dancer. Family concession for 2 or more children.

Book your place now, - places limited.

Contact: Adrian 087-9330768 or John 086-1579381.

Killarney Celtic

KENNEDY CUP: Best wishes to everybody at the Kennedy Cup in UL, especially Killarney Celtic players Cian McMahon, William Shine, and Daniel Okwute.

GIRLS SOCCER FESTIVAL: A great day at Killarney Celtic was had by all for FIFA/FAI Live your Goals Girls Soccer Festival. Thanks to Darren Aherne (FAI Development Officer Kerry), Nick Harrison (Munster Football For All Co-ordinator), Sue Ronan (former head coach of Republic of Ireland International Senior Women’s team & now Head of Women’s Football For the FAI), Claire Conlon (FAI Women’s Football Administrator), Ciara McNamara (Defender with Cork City Women’s FC), Katie McCarthy (Midfielder Cork City Women’s FC), Denise Regan (Killarney Celtic Football For All Coach) & Jane O’Donoghue (Killarney Celtic Football For All Co-ordinator). A wet but every enjoyable day.

SOCCER TOTS: Soccer Tots starts at Celtic Park next Saturday June 17th for Boys and Girls aged 4 to 6. It runs from 3.30 to 4.30pm with Registration e10 and e2 for each training session.

Players can register on the day. Bring the tots along for a fun introduction to the ‘Beautiful Game’! This is an 8-week fun and friendly introduction to soccer under fully qualified and garda vetted supervision.

RESULTS: Kerry District League: Dingle Bay Rovers 5 Killarney Celtic 2. We suffered just our third defeat in 17 league games against Dingle on Friday night, leaving us with everything to play for in our last game against Fenit Samphires. Matt Moynihan and Cathal O’Shea were on target for us but it wasn’t enough against a very sharp Dingle outfit - there is a reason why they are reigning champions.

As things stand now, ourselves and Athletic are joint table-toppers, with Dingle and Fenit just a single point behind. Things are about to get very interesting - hopefully the great support we have enjoyed all year will get behind us again for the last push!

Killarney Celtic B 3 Skeliga 0. Unfortunately, Skeliga were unable to field a team and conceded a walkover.

Listry

LISTRY SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Listry Social Committee are organising a day trip to Bantry Co. Cork on Tuesday June 27th. A Bus will depart from the

Danny Welbeck (Arsenal 4-1 Galatasaray, 2014), Michael Owen (Manchester United 3-1 Wolfsburg, 2009) and Wayne Rooney (Manchester United 6-2 Fenerbahçe, 2004).

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16.06.17 Community Centre @ 10.15 am and return at 6pm approx. The small bus will collect on the usual route that morning beginning @ 9.15 am approx.

If interested in travelling on this trip please contact Mary on 0872187204, Breda on 0877442694 or Joan on 0867944494 as soon as possible please.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

LOTTO: No winner of our lotto 09/06/2017, numbers drawn were 10, 15, 26 & 27. Bonus not won. numbers drawn were 11, 12, 14 & 15. Next week’s jackpot €5,600 plus €1,000 bonus.

SUMMER MILE SERIES: Due to clash of events we have to revise dates for our Mile Series, dates are now as follows, Friday July 7th Barradubh, July 14th Fossa, July 21st Knocknagree, July 28th Ballydesmond & August 4th Gneeveguilla with prize giving.

MUNSTER MASTERS: Well one to our Masters who competed in the Munsters on Sunday last, Eileen O’ Riordan 1st in shot, 2nd in Discus, 2nd Hammer & 2nd Javelin O45, Caroline Murphy 1st in 3000m O50, Tony Buckley 1st in 400m, 2nd in 200m & 2nd in 800m O75, Robert Purcell 2nd in 3000m o45.

MUNSTER JUVENILE U14 – U19: Best of luck to our athletes who will be taking part in this competition om Saturday& Sunday June 17th & 18th in CIT, Cork.

Muckross Rowing Club

KILLARNEY REGATTA 2017: Just two weeks to go and the excitement is building ahead of the 232nd annual Killarney Regatta. The official launch event took place on Thursday night, once again highlighting the fantastic history of the famed competition and honouring past crews. Rowers, coaches and coxes alike have been putting in a great effort over the recent weeks and months in their bid for top honours on the big day. Commendable especially through the winter like conditions endured over the past fortnight. Hopefully the bad weather is now behind us as we look forward to another competitive contest at O’Mahony’s Point. We encourage all our supporters and friends to get behind the crews in yellow once more. The regatta is set to take place on Sunday 25th June. There will be an action packed day with fourteen races starting from 9.30am and admission is free. We also wish the very best of luck to Eimear Beazley who represents the club in this year’s Regatta Queen competition.

FIXTURES: The Fermoy Regatta will take place on Sunday 2nd July. The club’s junior members will be in action at the sprint event and will be well rehearsed following their recent successful training away day on Saturday 3rd June in Fermoy. Our thanks to all the coaches, parents and adult members involved. The Irish Championships Regatta is set for Friday to Sunday 14-16th July at the National Rowing Centre The club’s annual Street Gate Collection will take place on Saturday 15th July while our annu-

al Church Gate Collection will be taken up at masses in the Killarney parish on Saturday evening 22nd to Sunday 23rd July. All support is greatly appreciated.

Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage

CAR RUN - FRIDAY EVENING 16th JUNE: We are gathering this evening the 16th June at 7pm at the Innisfallen Hotel for the first of our June Car Runs.

We are heading to Caragh Lake with a Coffee stop enroute and then back to Killarney. All Welcome to attend.

MEMBERSHIP: If you are interested in joining the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club, give a call to Jacqueline in Killarney Glass at Woodlands Industrial Estate for a Membership Form or text 087-3381842 for a form to be posted to you. Check out our website www.killarneyvintage.com and our Facebook page for further information and details of our upcoming events.

New Members are always welcome to join.

MF135 TRACTOR TICKETS: Tickets are available to purchase for our recently renovated MF135 Tractor from all committee members, online from our website www.killarneyvintage. com, from Killarney Glass Woodlands Industrial Estate, Castleisland Tyre Centre, Donal Kissane DBK Machinery Ltd Beaufort and directly from the four charities who will benefit from the draw - Down Syndrome Kerry, The Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus & The Irish Kidney Association (Kerry Branch). The draw takes please on Saturday the 30th September 2017.

Check out our website and Facebook page for further details. Any queries to 087-3381842.

CORK SUMMER SHOW: The Tractor will be on display this weekend the 17th & 18th June at the Cork Summer Show at Curaheen Road, Bishopstown. Raffle Tickets will be available to purchase over the two days at our Stand.

Beaufort Golf Club

(Ladies Branch) Results: 5th June - Fundraiser (Ladies Section) - sponsored by Topline Boyles, Killorglin 1st Maureen Creedon (Killarney) (13) 35 pts, 2nd Karen Spence (Beaufort) (21) 35 pts, 3rd Joan O’Sullivan (Beaufort) (22) 34 pts, 4th Angela Leahy (Muskerry) (28) 34 pts, 5th Nora Quaid (Ballybunion (11) 31 pts. 10th June Stableford - Sponsored by Royal Hotel/Inn Between: 1st Noleen Mackessy (25) 30 pts, 2nd Karen Spence (21) 29 pts.

FIXTURES: 18th June - 3 club Stableford - Sponsored by Golf Pro Mark Heinemann. Club BBQ Sunday 18th June at 4pm.

Ross GC, Killarney

- Gents Club RESULTS: On Sunday last, we held a single stableford competition. The winners were: 1st Leo Casey (16) 37pts, 2nd Mark Coffey (19) 36pts, 3rd Sean Moynihan (6) 34pts.

FIXTURES: - On Saturday June 17th and Sunday June 18th we will hold

a single stableford competition. The timesheet is now available in the clubhouse so please add your name to it immediately.

CLUB MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP: The draw for the Killarney Medal & Trophy Centre Club Match Play Championship has been made and is available on the main noticeboard. All players are asked to play their games as soon as possible.

St. Brendan’s Rowing Club

A NOTE OF SYMPATHY: The club would like to express their condolences to Teddy & all the O’Brien Family after the sudden death of Anne O’ Brien.

Anne was a major part of our club, forever working away quietly in the background. She was always on hand on Regatta days providing refreshments as well as taking care of the singlets and offering support to all rowers. She will be sadly missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis.

KILLARNEY REGATTA: All crews are trying to fit in as much training as possible for the upcoming Killarney regatta which will take place at the O’ Mahony’s Point on Sunday 25th June.

We are all looking forward to the day.

Hope to see everyone there.

NEW MEMBERS: New members are always welcome for both sliding and sixing so if you think rowing might be the sport for you why not come and give it a try. Please contact any of the numbers below if you would like to arrange a practice session.

CONTACT: Any enquiries please contact: Ciarán Cronin 086 038 0272, Nicola Morgan 086 079 8507, Ciaran Sheehan 085 148 7743 or email stbrendansrowingclub@gmail.com

Workmen’s Rowing Club

TRAINING NEWS: Both Indoor & Outdoor training continue as usual as per coaches’ texts. Our lakeshore training takes place on Saturday & Sunday mornings at Reen Pier, Ross Castle, at 10 am. Keep an eye on coaches’ texts for updates regarding any changes to this schedule.

UPCOMING EVENTS: The following couple of weeks are going to be very busy as our club participates in the following regattas: Cork City Regatta: This takes place over two days, the 24th and 25th June at the National Rowing Centre, Iniscarra. This is a full-status, Grand League Regatta and is always highly anticipated in our calendar. Killarney Regatta: This takes place on Sunday 25th June at O’Mahony’s Point, Killarney. This is another high point of our calendar and we hope for good weather and a great local day out. Irish Rowing Championships: Further along the calendar, the ‘Champs’ take place at the NRC, Iniscarra over three days; 14th to 16th July. We’ll have the road worn to Iniscarra as we meet our countrywide rivals once again on the Lee.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club

The countdown is on to the main event of the year. With only one week to go to the Killarney Regatta at O Mahoney’s Point, the finishing touches

are being put in place and crews have been putting tremendous effort is testing weather conditions.

OCEAN TO CITY: The annual ocean to city boat race took place in Cork last Saturday 10th June with Flesk Valley bringing home the Charlie Hennessey memorial cup for Boat of the Day. The crew consisting of Wiebka Mcguire, Heather O Donoghue, Norma Jean Leane, Yvonne O Leary, Dorota Boyall, Esther Brosnan and coxed by Richie Leane did the club proud. Special thanks to Stephen McCarthy for transporting the boat on the day.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Men’s Club

The Club team in the Pierce Purcell Shield West Munster Area final went to Kanturk last week, to take on the very fancied team from Newcastle-West.

The team, under the Management of Chris Collins, James Collins and Donal “Gap” O’Sullivan were very well prepared for what was expected to be a very tough and close match. The contest was beginning to go our way from the turn onwards, then lightning struck, in our favour on 2 occasions within about 10 minutes of each other, firstly Eddie and Donie Macsweeney were 2 down after 13 holes when Eddie had a hole in one to win the 14th.

Then Barry Duggan holed a chip to win the 13th to go 4 up, they closed out their match on the 14th green. We were always in charge in matches 2 & 4 and won both comfortably. Full match results were, Match 1 Donie & Eddie Macsweeney 1 up playing 18 when called in, Match 2 Andrew Garnett & Donogh O’Mahony won 3/2. Match 3 Dermot Roche & Barry Duggan won 5/4, Match 4 Joe McCarthy & Stephen Broderick won 3/2, Match 5 John O’Mahony & Brian Holden were called in from the 16th hole. This was a fantastic achievement, and we can now look forward to the Munster semi-final which will be played on Killeen in July when we will be up against Shannon Golf Club, with Thurles Golf Club and Mahon Golf Club in the other semi-final. The competition on Sunday the 11th of June was the John J Galvin & Sons Ltd. Sponsored singles stroke competition played on Mahony’s Point, the playing conditions were very blustery which made scoring on some holes very tricky indeed. The competition was won by the in-form Andrew Garnett who shot an excellent score of 69 off of 15 handicap, and in 2nd place with an equally excellent score of 69 off of 12 handicap was Don O’Sullivan, beaten on the back 9 holes, in 3rd place was Donnogh Moynihan with a 70 off of 11 handicap. Next weekend will see the staging of the Junior and the Intermediate Scratch Cups on Killeen on Saturday, and the competition on Sunday is our exchange day at Tralee Golf Club, which is being kindly sponsored by Cross Refrigeration.

Killarney RFC

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP VISITS KILLARNEY: Last Monday KRFC welcomed the

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Sport Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy to Killarney. The cup travelled to Cullina National School, which gave a rousing version of Ireland’s Call, followed by an amazing Haka ‘As Geailge’. Then to Faha, where class photos were taken with the trophy and finally it was the turn of Fossa National School where more songs were sang in honour of the historic visit. A huge thanks must go to the principals of the three schools for the huge welcome on the day and to the children for the enthusiasm shown. On Monday evening, we welcomed the trophy to Aghadoe.

Minis players, parents and coaches posed with the trophy and Ireland International Ciara Griffin was the guest of honour. It was a privilege to have the trophy at Aghadoe and it was so great to see all enjoy the visit. A huge thanks must go to Munster Community Relations Officer Denis Corridan, Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy and Female Liason Officer Denise Treacy for spending the day travelling to the schools promoting girl’s rugby with the trophy and for the hard work done to ensure as many people as possible saw the fabulous trophy.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

MARY O’BRIEN: It is with great sadness that the club learned on Sunday evening of the death of our former Lady Captain from 2009 and 2014.

Mary was a great supporter of the club over the last 30 years and will be greatly missed by us. Our thoughts are with her husband John and daughter Alison at this time. A tribute to Mary is available for reading on the club website at present. May she Rest in Peace.

COUNTY STROKEPLAY: At last Sunday morning’s County Strokeplay on home turf Shelia O’Donoghue won the Ladies title by 10 shots with a score of 126 while John McGrath was Runner-Up in the Gents Senior section with 13 under beating Damien Fleming on the Back Nine for the prize. John O’Brien was the Runner-Up in the Intermediate section meanwhile with a score of eight under par. We congratulate the Gleneagle’s Sean O’Brien meanwhile on winning the Junior section last Sunday.

WEDNESDAY COMPETITION: Results of June 7th Competition: Nett: Kieran Fitzpatrick and Noel Moynihan 31.5.

Gross: John O’Brien and Brian Moloney 46.

TRALEE SCRATCH CUP: Well done to Damien Fleming on finishing second in this event on the June Bank Holiday Monday last.

DANNY NOLAN MEMORIAL SCRAMBLE: Scheduled for Friday June 30th.

Further information next week.

BEST WISHES: To Damien Fleming and John McGrath (Senior) and John O’Brien (Intermediate) in this Sunday’s Munster Strokeplay Championships at ESB in Cork.

16.06.17 On The Ball | Monday 5.30pm

Currow Coiste Na nOg

U14s: Currow u14s will commence their East Kerry 1A League campaign on Monday June 20th when our team will travel to Farranfore to play Firies.

This game is due to throw in at 7pm.

U12s: Our u12 team had two games recently. First our boys made the journey to South Kerry to play Foilmore. The home side proved too strong for this young Currow team and won comprehensively. On Sunday 12th June, our team played host to Asdee/Ballylongford. Currow proved to have the upper hand on the North Kerry outfit and won on a score line of Currow 5-24 to Asdee/Ballylongford 5-09. Next game will be against Dromid Pearses on Sunday 19th June at 6pm in Currow.

U10s: Training continues Monday evenings at 7pm. The District Go Games which was due to take place on Thursday last has be rescheduled for this coming Thursday 15th June starting at 7pm in Currow.

U8s: District GAA Go Games recently took place on Monday 12th June in Cordal GAA Grounds. On the night, all the teams played three games each and it was a joy to watch. Thanks to Cordal GAA for hosting the blitz.

U6s, U8s: Training continues Saturday morning at 10am.

District u14s: Well done to Castleisland District u14 team who recently qualified for the u14 Co Championship final. The final is due to be played on Wednesday 14th June at 7pm in a venue to be confirmed and their opponents will be East Kerry. Best of luck to all the Currow lads involved.

East Kerry GAA

DRAW FOR 2017 EAST KERRY CHAMPIONSHIPS: The draws for the 2017 East Kerry Championships were made on Firday night in the Gleneagle Hotel and threw up iteresting pairings as follows: Aquila Club O’Donoghue Cup East Kerry Senior Championship,

Round 1: Fossa V Firies, Listry V Kilcummin, Scartaglen V Cordal, Currow V Gneeveguilla, Spa V Glenflesk. Rathmore, Dr Crokes, Killarney Legion -bye. Quarter finals: Spa /Glenflesk V Rathmore, Scartaglen/Cordal V Currow /Gneeveguilla. Dr Crokes V Listry/Kilcummin, Fossa/Firies V Killarney Legion.

AQUILA CLUB FR GALVIN CUP EAST KERRY INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP, PRELIMINARY ROUND: Cordal V Fossa. Semi finals Firies V Cordal/Fossa and Listry V Scartaglen Killarney Carpets & Furniture Centre O’Sullivan Cup East Kerry Junior Championship First Round: Listry V Cordal, Dr Crokes V Currow, Rathmore V Killarney Legion, Spa V Glenflesk, Fossa V Scartaglen. Firies, Kilcummin, Gneeveguilla – Byes MD O’SHEAS EAST REGION U14 LEAGUE: East Region U14 league Round 1 starts Monday 19th June. Division 1A: Dr Crokes V Glenflesk, Kenmare V Fossa, Firies V Currow; Division 1B Kilcummin V Killarney Legion, Listry/Keel V Beaufort in Listry, Kilgarvan/ Tuosist bye. Group C Gneeveguilla V Rathmore, Dr Crokes B V Spa, Cordal/ Scartaglin bye.

Firies Coiste na nOg KILLARNEY CREDIT UNION: Firies GAA are delighted to be announced as second prize winners of €250 in the “Your Club, Your Credit Union” competition and would like to thank all those who nominated our club and Killarney Credit Union who afforded us the fantastic opportunity.

U10 FOOTBALL: Our U10 footballers are once again travelling to Legions’ HQ on Wednesday, 21st for the final phase of Killarney sides’ “Go Games”.

U12 Football: Last weekend, our U12 sides travelled to Beaufort in division 4 A & B clashes. Whilst our blue side came out on the right-side Beaufort 2-10 Firies Blues 5-09, it wasn’t to be for our Whites; Beaufort 5-14 Firies White 3-07.

Killarney Active Retired

We have just returned after a very enjoyable holiday in Kilkenny, which was a great success. The club will be closing for summer on 30th of this month and resuming in September.

Killarney RFC players with the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Monday.

U12 HURLERS: Commiserations to our U12 Hurlers on their defeat to Kenmare/Kilgarvan last weekend.

U14 FOOTBALL: Our U14 boys are scheduled to play near neighbours Currow at home on Monday, 19th June in the East Kerry Division 1 fixture at 7pm.

Congratulations to the Firies boys; Brian Burke, Tomas Clifford, Darren Denial, Cian Doe, Christopher Palmer, John Power and Cian Sheahan who are a part of the East Kerry panel that paved their pathway to the final of the County District Championship on Sunday. 11th June with their victory over Mid-Kerry.

Fossa GAA

LOTTO: 11th June 2017. Numbers drawn were 4, 5, 6, 28. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €15,900.

SENIORS: Our senior team played Ballydonoghue on Saturday evening in the county league in Fossa. Ballydonoghue got a dream start with three points inside the first 4 minutes, however Fossa were given a lifeline in the 12th minute when they were awarded a penalty which was tucked away by Tadgh O’Shea. Fintan Coffey and Tadgh added further points but Ballydonoghue struck for a goal in the 18th minute of the half which gave them a two-point lead at half time 1-06 to 1-04. Fossa started well in the second half with two points from Fintan Coffey, however Ballydonoghue kept the scoreboard ticking over also with points of their own. In spite of the best efforts of Dara Rice and with further scores from Damien Dennehy, Colin Davidson, Lorcan Daly and Tadgh O’Shea, Fossa just could not get their noses in front and Ballydonoghue held on to win on a score of 1-12 to 1-11.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY: The Spanish-English Conversation Exchange will take place on Thursday 8th June 6.30pm -

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16.06.17 7.30pm. The Sewing & Fashion Club will take place on Friday 9th June 11am - 1pm. Free admission to both events. All welcome.

FOSSA NOTES: If anybody has any item they would like included in the notes, please email information to John O’Neill at pro.fossa.kerry@gaa. ie. Please forward information before Sunday at 11am.

Gneeveguilla GAA

LOTTO: Lotto numbers 1,2,10,13. No Jackpot winner next week’s jackpot €13,000 SENIORS: Gneeveguilla seniors had a good win at home to St Micheal/ filmore. Goals in the first half from Micheal Murphy Jamie Brosnan and Corneilus Buckley gave Gneeveguilla a strong hold on the game. Ronan O Connor scored a goal 3 pints for St Micheal /filmore but Gneeveguilla proved too strong. Full time Gneeveguilla: 3-17(26) St Micheal/Filmore: 2-5(11). Congratulations to Gneeveguilla u17 who won Div3 county title.

Gneeveguilla u14 v Rathmore June 19th East Kerry league. Save the Date Gneeveguilla Gaa carnival is on September 1st to 3rd. Crystal Swing are coming to Gneeveguilla on the Saturday night of the Carnival.

Glenflesk GAA

GLENFLESK SENIORS: A great performance from our Senior team last Saturday saw us go away to Ardfert and coming away with a 7-point win.

Darragh Roche continued his fine form with 1-08(4f) and our second goal came from Ciaran O Mahony who’s been playing brilliant football lately.

Credit must go to the whole panel on getting a win in a tough venue. FT GLENFLESK 2-13 ARDFERT 1-09. Next up is Waterville at home in Rd 6 next Saturday June 17th at 7 30pm.

KERRY JUNIORS: Congratulations to Jeff O Donoghue and Daniel O Brien and the Kerry Juniors on reaching the Munster final with a comfortable win over Limerick.

GLENFLESK LOTTO: No winner of the lotto which took place in Spillane’s on 05/06/17. Jackpot - €5,600. Numbers were 16, 19, 24, 26. The next draw will take place in the Corner Bar on 19/06/17 and the Jackpot is €5,800.00.

Kerry Ladies Football

Kerry senior ladies star Aislinn Desmond has been named on the Lidl NFL Division Team of the League for 2017.

Aislinn’s selection followed a series of fine performances from the Rathmore club girl in this year’s league campaign for the Kingdom. Although Kerry failed to reach the knock out stages, Desmond was generally given the task of marking their opponent’s marquee forward - and generally came out on top in the exchanges. An All Star in 2015. Desmond is currently out of action with a hamstring injury and she will be sorely missed from the Kerry line up when the Kingdom girls take on Cork in a must win Munster Championship tussle in Fitzgerald Stadium

on Saturday. Saturday, June 17th, TG4 Munster Senior Championship (Round Three), Kerry v Cork, Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney (6pm)

Killarney Legion

KERRY V CLARE: Well done to Kerry who overcame a stern test in Ennis to qualify for the Munster Final. The club was well represented by Brian Kelly, Jonathan Lyne and man of the match James O Donoghue who registered a handsome 9 points on the scoreboard.

CO. LEAGUE: Listry 1-6 Killarney Legion 0-12. The seniors kept their unbeaten run in the county league intact after a 3-point win away to a dogged Listry side. A tricky wind made life difficult for both sides but still led to an interesting encounter as a converted penalty with 10 mins. to go for the home side made a good contest of it.

FIXTURE: Co. League. Killarney Legion V Listowel Emmets, Sat.17th.June, in Derreen 7.30p.m.

O DONOGHUE CUP DRAW: Killarney Legion V winners of Fossa/Firies in the quarter final.

SUMMER CÚL CAMP: The highly successful Summer Cúl Camps run by the G.A.A. will run from July 3th.to the 7th. this year. Further notice closer to the date, hopefully the weather will oblige to add to the experience.

LOTTO: Winning no’s - 16,20,21,25. No winner. Next week’s Jackpot €10,600.

Draw on Sunday 18th.June.

Spa GAA

COISTE NA NÓG: ABC Fun Club continues this Saturday 11.30-12.15 in our fabulous indoor hall. New members welcome as this is free to everyone 3-5 year olds. Underage Training 6-10 boys and girls continues as normal this Saturday.

U-12 BOYS: Played Ardfert in their 3rd game in phase 2 of the county league in Spa last Sunday week in very wet conditions. The boys showed great skill and character in both games, 3 players were missing.

CO LEAGUE RD 5: Spa 2-14 Currow 3-11. Game started with a goal from David Spillane. Levelled by young Niall McCarthy to win a point.

Scorers: Michael McCarthy (0-2), Andrew Garnett (0-1) Mike O’Donoghue (0-8), David Spillane (1-1), Niall McCarthy (1-2).

JUNIOR CO LEAGUE: Spa 0-7 Dingle 2-16.

UPCOMING FIXTURES: Rd 5: Co League Seniors at home to Ardfert Thursday June 15th at 7.30pm. U-12 Boys: Sunday June 18th away to Legion at 6pm.

U-14 Boys: Monday June 19th away to Dr Crokes at 7pm. U-16 Boys: Wednesday June 21st home to St Senans at 7pm. Juniors: Friday June 23rd Juniors away to Gneeveguilla at 7.30pm. U-21 Championship: Wednesday June 21st at 7.30pm Spa v St. Kieran’s in Brosna.

Mid Kerry GAA

SENIOR LEAGUE FINAL 2017: Laune Rangers take on Miltown/Castlemaine in Beaufort on the weekend of 8th/9th July.

ACORN LIFE U21 FOOTBALL CHAMPONSHIP ROUND 1: Mid Kerry will travel to Gallarus to take on An Ghaeltacht on Wed 21st June at 7.30pm extra time playable KEANES SUPERVALU MINOR FOOTBALL COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1: Mid Kerry will play Dingle Tues 4th/Wed 5th July.

LEE STRAND U14 COUNTY CHAMPIONHSIP CUP SEMI FINAL: Mid Kerry unfortunately went down to East Kerry last Sunday morning 2-11 to 2-09.

Hard luck to all involved and thanks to Beaufort GAA for the use of their facilities U8 GO GAMES: will be held in Cromane on Monday 19th June at 6pm. all clubs are asked to be in Cromane for 5.45pm

Dr Crokes GAA

Dr Crokes 2-22 Castleisland Desmonds 2-9: Scores came very quickly from the start of this game as we lead 0-4 to 0-1 after 5 minutes. A goal a minute later by our opponents brought the teams level. The teams exchanged points on two occasions before we reached the end of the first quarter. A goal by Kieran O’Leary in the 16th minute, followed by two points as we went into the last ten minutes but then our opponents struck for a goal and a point to bring equality on the scoreboard, Desmonds 2-6 Dr Crokes 1-9. Just before half time we registered two points, both by Brian Looney to give us a half time lead of two points. We were well on top in the third quarter and sent over 6 points without reply for an 8-point lead. Desmonds had the next two points but we outscored them 1-3 to 1 point in the last 10 minutes and emerged winners 2-20 to 2-9. Team and Scorers: Shane Murphy0-1(45), John Payne, Mike Moloney, Jason Lyne, Shane Doolan, Gavin White, Ambrose O’Donovan0-2, Mike Milner, Daithi Casey 0-3(frees), Gavin O’Shea 1-1, Brian Looney 0-5, Kieran O’Leary 1-5 (0-1free), Chris Brady, Jordan Kiely 0-3 Subs: David Naughton, Paul Clarke Lawlor, Mark Egan, Mike Casey.

LOTTO: Numbers 2, 3, 14, 24. Jackpot €3600. Not won Match 3 8 by €50.

Next draw on Sunday 18th of June in JC O’Shea. Jackpot €3900.

Mastergeeha FC

PREMIER B: Mastergeeha 4 AC Athletic 2. In their final game of the season the seniors had a good win at home on Sunday morning. Mastergeeha started the better and went a goal up when Colm Lenihan scored following a corner by Jer Sheehan. After this Mastergeeha when two up on the half hour when Chris Egan scored from the penalty spot after Noel Moynihan was fouled. However just before the break the visitors pulled a goal back. In the second half Mastergeeha went further ahead when Paudie O’Connor finished a well worked move. Shortly after Tom Templeman scored to extend the lead further. In the closing stages the victors pulled a goal but Mastergeeha got the deserved win to ensure promotion and qualification for the league final.

The league final is fixed for Sunday 18th June in the Kerry District League Grounds at 2 pm. All support welcome.

Summer Camp FAI SUMMER CAMP: Places for the FAI summer camp which will be hosted in Kilbrean Park from July 3th - July 7th can now be booked through the FAI summer schools website. Please book early to avoid disappointment at www.summersoccerschool.ie.

MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday 9th June 2017.

Numbers drawn were 20, 21, 23, 24.

Jackpot now €7,950.

Milltown Castlemaine GAA

The Golf Classic will take place on Saturday July 8th in Killorglin Golf Club.

Tee times are 7 am to 4 pm. First prize is €600, 2nd is a Football in Waterville and 3rd is a Fourball in Beaufort. Prizes also for nearest to the pin and longest drive.

You can enjoy complimentary tea/ coffee and scone on arrival and a delicious BBQ on the 10th. Why not come along for a great day’s golf. Your support will be most welcome.

Prize-giving will be in Larkins Bar and Restaurant on the night.

Kilcummin Gaa

CREDIT UNION CO LEAGUE RD 5: Listowel Emmetts 1-11 Kilcummin 0-14.

A first half that saw us apparently total at sea and trailing by five points at the break was followed by a half of total commitment, sharpness and ability to create scoring opportunities. Indeed, with a bit more luck and clinical finishing we could have come away with two points instead of one in the end credit is due to every player and substitute who turned this performance around, no doubt aided by some inspirational words at half time from team management. Our next game is against Beaufort on Saturday at 7.30 pm in Kilcummin.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Kevin McCarthy on making his championship debut with the Kerry Seniors in Ennis on Sunday last.

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