Killarney Advertiser 17th April 2020

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Planning permission granted for new Killarney Community Hospital

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Local EuroMillions player scoops €500,000 prize

THIS WEEK’S ISSUE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Editor: Michelle Crean Assistant General Manager: Linde Bot Hutchinson Graphic Designer: Leszek Szeligowski, Conor O'Leary

Sports Journalist: Adam Moynihan, Sean Moriarty Sports Columnists: Adam Moynihan, Eamonn Fitzgerald, Liam Murphy, Eamonn Keogh

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McGregor donates €10k to Ian O’Connell’s fundraiser

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Woodlawn residents shine a light for solidarity

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Cordal girl and Killarney musicians record song for Autism

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“Living apart is keeping our families safe” Hospital staff in Kerry are now living apart from their families in a bid to keep them safe from the highly infectious COVID-19 virus.

| By Michelle Crean Killarney woman, Anne Walsh, who is Critical Care Project Lead for COVID-19 at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) hasn’t physically seen her family, including her two teenage children, for a month as she tries to protect them from potentially getting infected.

However, speaking exclusively to the Killarney Advertiser yesterday (Thursday), Anne from Ardaneanig, said that she’s not the only one, as a lot of staff are now making the ultimate sacrifice.

“Obviously it’s a risk,” she said.

“We need to be mindful of keeping them safe. I have been living separately from my family for a month.”

She added that a number of staff are availing temporary accommodation for healthcare workers to reduce interactions with others and prevent the spread of Coronavirus in their residential settings and in the community.

However, Anne herself remains in Killarney.

“A lot of families are living separately from their families.”

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She added that she’s thankful to the public who are adhering to the Government guidelines, and also to her family for their understanding.

In the hospital, although they’ve had to move fast in learning new technologies and adjust as staff were redeployed to critical care and the emergency department, there is great camaraderie.

“There has been a lot of work done by staff in upskilling and preparing becoming more knowledgeable about the particular care required with COVID-19.

It certainly is more fast paced between learning to use new technologies and there has been movement of various staff from the emergency department and critical care. But there’s great team spirit. The community is second to none, everybody is going above and beyond across different departments.

Only for how serious and traumatic this is, the work has brought everyone together.”

And the community support, including the many donations of food and other items, is adding to that sentiment, she added.

“We’re very grateful. People are so kind and feel that they’re contributing something. Every single contribution is appreciated. We don’t have the same interactions with people as we previously did so it’s a great boost to morale.”

However, she was keen to add that

Witnesses sought into alleged sulky racing Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to alleged sulky racing on the N22 at Glenflesk at 7am on Wednesday morning.

HERO: Anne Walsh, from Ardaneanig, Killarney, Critical Care Project Lead for COVID-19 in University Hospital Kerry is thankful to the public for adhering to Government restrictions.

the most important message to get across to the public from hospital staff is to keep adhering to the Government guidelines in order to keep the contagion at bay, which will greatly reduce the amount of cases being admitted to the hospital.

Killarney Gardaí received reports of possible racing taking place and related instances of dangerous driving and attended the scene. Gardaí did not witness any illegal racing, however they seized a horse under the Control of Horses Act and a van and horsebox for having no tax.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the Glenflesk area, particularly road users with video footage, between 6am and 7.30am to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160.

"I would appeal to horse owners and individuals who are in control of horses to abide by their responsibilities under the legislation.” Superintendent Flor Murphy said.

“Gardaí will be particularly vigilant in relation to horses not being kept under proper control or where horses are creating a nuisance. Anyone who is found to be involved in illegal sulky racing or not taking responsibility for their horses will be dealt with under the relevant legislation”

Ballyspillane residents intimidated by large group gathering in estate | By Sean Moriarty Residents of the Ballyspillane estate in Killarney are living in fear of their lives as large groups of people continue to congregate in the green area in the middle of the estate.

The group, which is violating current COVID-19 imposed restrictions, gather on the estate’s green area every day to play road bowls.

Residents are concerned that some par-

ticipants are coming from outside of Killarney to play the game.

Wayward bowling balls have landed in residents’ lawns with groups of people entering to retrieve them.

Local residents are fearful that correct social distancing procedures are not being observed when members of the group enter properties creating a risk of spreading Coronavirus to people.

One resident, who did not want to be named for fear of a retaliation attack by the group, told the Killarney Advertiser that there are groups of up to 50 at one-

time bowling all day. "Bowls are entering peoples' back gardens with kids playing inside,” they said.

Killarney Gardai are aware of the situation and have visited the estate several times since extended restrictions were announced before the Easter break.

“We are aware of anti-social behaviour up there and that people are not complying to health restrictions,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser. “We will attend to every call up there and where we find evidence of breaches we will prosecute.”

LARGE GROUP: Ballyspillane residents are living in fear as large groups congregate daily to play bowls.

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Click & Collect / Delivery Hours : Fri- Sat : 5pm - 9:00pm Sunday : 12pm - 9pm (Delivery 3km radius of Killarney) Contact: thetanyard@killarneyplaza.com ONE STEP CLOSER: A new community hospital in Killarney, on the grounds of St Finan's Hospital, has been given the green light by Kerry County Council planning officials.

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Killarney’s much-awaited new community hospital has taken another step towards reality this week after Kerry County Council approved planning permission for the project. | By Sean Moriarty Last October, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare lodged a planning application for a new 130-bed Community Nursing Unit.

The permit was granted this week, but it is unknown when construction might begin on account of the current restrictions put in place to fight COVID-19. It normal circumstances the development should be finished by the end of 2022, but with start dates now likely to be pushed out that date remains fluid.

This development, which will be built on the grounds of St Finan’s Hospital, will replace the current St Columbanus Home and the District Hospital's Short Stay Unit.

The development will include 130 ensuite bedrooms, including 30 rooms specifically for dementia patients.

A new entrance will be constructed at the Lewis Road-side of the site, which will also include overnight visitor accommodation, as well as a laundry and hair salon.

Existing farm buildings on St Finan’s site will be demolished to accommodate the new structure, but the hospital itself, which is a protected Victorian-era building, will not be subject to any works during this development.

Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae made several submissions to Dáil Eireann to get the project off the ground.

“I welcome this decision by KCC as it is

the first step of a very important process in providing a new community hospital for the town of Killarney,” Deputy HealyRae told the Killarney Advertiser.

“I have been highlighting the need for this for a very long time, in fact, I was the first to ask for it at a HSE South Forum, also in KCC and the Dáil at every given opportunity.”

Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Michael Gleeson, a long-time campaigner for action on the redevelopment of the St Finan’s site welcomed the planning decision but asked what will become of the old community hospital as there are concerns it could become derelict.

He is one of the Kerry representatives on the HSE South Forum and wants the HSE to confirm its intentions regarding the site. In November it was revealed that the site could be sold to private investors.

“I am very pleased that the application has been successful as per the planning application. I hope that the HSE will be in a position to proceed with the development in the relatively near future,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “At a HSE South meeting (on February 20) I asked if the HSE had any definite plans for the existing community hospital and Saint Columbanus Home. The reply stated that as of yet no plans had been formulated but that there would be consultation with other State agencies regarding their future."

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Gardai to seize animals if owners don't abide by the law | By Michelle Crean Killarney Gardai are appealing to horse owners to abide by the law or they'll have to seize the animals.

The warning comes after a video appeared online in recent days showing a group of youths gathering at Ross Castle at an unspecified date.

In the video, which was posted on Facebook on Tuesday evening, the group are seen gathered closely together basking in the sunshine beside the lake, while one on horseback is in the water.

Supt Flor Murphy from Killarney Garda

Station said they are aware of the video and also in a separate operation on Wednesday morning, they seized two horses in public areas in Killarney under the Control of Horses Act, and investigations are ongoing into these matters.

“Killarney Gardai are appealing to horse owners and individuals who are in control of horses to abide by their responsibilities under the legislation," Supt Murphy said.

"Gardai will be particularly vigilant in relation to horses not being kept under proper control or where horses are creating a nuisance and these animals will be seized where there is available evidence."

€500K WINNER: Staff at Daly’s SuperValu, Park Road, Therese Moriarty, Abi Conor, Ivan Hurley and Nicole Moriarty, celebrating the shop's first ever major Lotto win on Wednesday.

Local EuroMillions player scoops €500,000 prize

GATHERING: A screen shot from a video which appears to show a large group gathered closely together at Ross Castle. The video was posted online on Tuesday evening although it doesn't specify when the footage was filmed.

It’s the talk of the town - who the latest winner of €500,000 could be - after a winning EuroMillions Plus ticket was sold in Killarney this week.

Volunteers urgently needed at St Mary of the Angels

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It’s the third EuroMillions Plus win of the year in Kerry – this time with the winning ticket sold at Daly’s SuperValu, Park Road.

The Quick Pick ticket, which includes the winning numbers 01, 09, 42, 46 and 50 was sold in the popular supermarket on Tuesday – with a winner revealed on Wednesday morning.

The news brightened the workers’ day away from the current COVID-19 news as customers streamed in all day wondering who potted the lucky jackpot!

For weeks staff at the popular supermarket have been putting their shoulders to the wheel to help their customers continue to access essential items, and set up dedicated times for the elderly to shop from Monday to Friday as well as a new delivery service within 10k of the town store. Last year the shop also sold a €10,000 TeleBingo ticket which was claimed two weeks later.

“We are almost 35 years in business here in Killarney and this is the first time we’ve

had a major National Lottery prize winning ticket sold here, so it’s great to get off the mark!” store owner John Daly said.

“It’s a fantastic bit of news for one of our customers and I hope it is one of our regulars. Most of our trade comes from the local community – we do get a lot of tourist trade too but not this year – so whoever the €500,000 winner is we wish them the very best of luck. Myself and all the staff at Daly’s SuperValu will be spreading the word and encouraging all our shoppers to check their tickets.”

There was no winner of the €59,184,725 EuroMillions jackpot, which rolls to an estimated €65 million for tonight’s (Friday) draw.

Meanwhile, the National Lottery is yet to hear from the winners of the two other recent Kerry EuroMillions Plus top prize wins. Amazingly both of these tickets were sold at Sheahan’s Centra store in Glenbeigh, and were won on the EuroMillions draws on Friday February 28 and Tuesday, March 31.

St Mary of the Angels is in urgent need of general operatives, kitchen staff and cleaning volunteers to help maintain its crucial service during the current crisis.

The Beaufort facility, which is operated by the St John of God charity, is home to 76 residents with physical and intellectual disabilities. It also provides a day service to 40 people with disabilities.

Tasks include helping with dressing, feeding, going for walks and generally entertaining the service users who live there and have had their lives and routines disrupted because of COVID-19.

Other roles include assistance with general kitchen and catering duties such as washing up and for the cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas within the residential services.

Volunteer placements are being managed by the Kerry Volunteer Centre in Tralee.

“Kerry Volunteer Centre is providing essential services such as the recruitment of COVID-19 support volunteers to fight the spread of Coronavirus," Siobhan Johnston, Volunteering Development Officer, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"Volunteers can perform a number of vital functions for services both directly and indirectly, and their dedication and commitment is always most appreciated.

“Currently, St John of God Services has a residential programme that supports children and adults with intellectual disabilities. They are urgently seeking volunteers in the Killarney area to sustain their services. Volunteers with experience of intellectual disability in any capacity are needed to provide support.”

All volunteer opportunities follow COVID-19 HSE guidelines on social distancing and hand hygiene rules. To volunteer, contact Kerry Volunteer Centre at (066) 7117966 or email siobhan@volunteerkerry.ie for further information.

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DONATION: Stephen O'Leary with some of the electrical goods his family firm has donated to UHK. Photo: Paudie Healy

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STAYING IN TOUCH: Jessica O'Connor with staff members Billy O'Connor and Nigel Leahy with some of the mobile equipment that that the Kerry Phone Centre donated to UHK. Photo: Paudie Healy

Killarney businesses support staff at University Hospital Kerry Several businesses in Killarney have donated electrical equipment to new staff canteens at University Hospital Kerry. | By Sean Moriarty O’Leary’s Expert Electrical on Plunkett St has donated kettles, toasters, microwaves and a television to the hospital staff in Tralee.

The hospital had to open additional staff welfare facilities to cope with the growing numbers of new or returning staff.

The new canteen was only fitted out with basic equipment, mainly due to the short time frame involved in getting it up and running.

Kerry Mayor Niall Kelleher approached businesses in the Killarney area who were in a position to donate the vital equipment and O’Leary’s Expert Electrical, a family-run business operated by brothers Mike and Stephen O’Leary, answered the call.

“We are all in this together,” Stephen told the Killarney Advertiser. “Anything we can do to make it easier on the staff and nurses at the hospital – we will do it. It is a good cause and every little helps. We all have to pull together.”

The initial call for donations of electrical goods came from well-known local photographer Paudie Healy.

The Kerry Phone Centre on College St, the local Vodafone agent, donated six mobile phones to the cause.

“We offered to donate some mobile phones to give to the nurses to use instead of them using their own private phones. Video calling has become so important in keeping families connected, so it made sense to help them to do this without any cost to the staff,” Kerry Phone Centre proprietor Jessica O’Connor told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It’s a small token of our appreciation to the nurses and staff on the frontline

and we hope it will help the families of COVID patients to stay in touch with their loved ones at this time.”

Meanwhile, Vodafone Ireland has committed to supporting older members of society who are alone, in self isolation or cannot see family and friends stay connected over the coming weeks, by donating one thousand new smartphones along with two thousand €20 credit top-ups to ALONE, an organisation which supports older people in Ireland. The smartphones will be distributed by ALONE and its partners, who are working together to support older members of the community during these difficult times.

Vodafone has ensured that the smartphones are pre-loaded with a number of resourceful applications including WhatsApp, Facebook, Spotify, RTÉ News along with information about online food deliveries and other important phone numbers including the ALONE national helpline.

McGregor donates €10k to Ian O’Connell’s fundraiser | By Sean Moriarty A fundraiser for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kerry University Hospital (UHK) set up by inspirational local teenager Ian O’Connell has received a massive boost after UFC fighter Conor McGregor made a €10,000 donation to the fund.

Ian, who suffered life-changing injuries in a mountain bike accident in 2017, set up the fundraiser as a thank you to staff at UHK who looked after him so well.

Ian's inspirational messages, which are viewed by thousands on his social media platforms led to an appearance on RTE’s

Late, Late Show in 2018.

The following night he attended a UFC bout in Dublin where McGregor, who was also there as a spectator, met Ian for the first time. McGregor had seen the television programme the evening before and the pair have become good friends since.

“I texted Connor and asked him to share the line, I never asked him for money, and within 10 minutes the money was there,” Ian told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It is mad. I just wanted to do something for the staff in Tralee, they were very good to me and I wanted to use my social media platforms to get the fundraiser out there.”

Over €16,000 has been donated since

the fund was set up last week, but Ian hopes it will break the €20,000 mark.

“I will keep it open until all this is over and make one big contribution," he added.

Ian, who is supposed to take his Leaving Cert exams this year, is not cocooning, despite his injuries.

“My health is great, I can get out of the house and go for a spin in the fresh air, I would go mad if I could not get out,” he said. “I am not too bothered about the Leaving, there is nothing we can do about it and there no point in getting worried about it just yet.”

Ian's fundraising page can be found on GoFundMe: Raising money for the ICU Unit in Kerry General.

FUNDRAISER: Ian O'Connell with Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy during this 2018 appearance on the show.

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| By Michelle Crean Using her beautiful vocal talents one young singer is helping to raise money and awareness for an important charity with her song which is released today (Friday).

TRAGIC: Damien Lyne was an accomplished footballer and a popular member of Killarney Legion GAA club.

Tragic death of local talented footballer Legion GAA Club is this week in shock following the tragic death of one of the club’s best known and respected players.

Damien Lyne died in a fall in the Whitebridge area of the town in the early hours of Saturday morning (April 10).

The Lyne family are steeped in Kerry GAA history. Damien’s brother Jonathan is a member of the current Kerry senior team and was a part of the team’s last All-Ireland victory in 2014.

Damien's grandfather Denny Lyne and grand-uncles Jackie and Michael Lyne also won All-Ireland SFC medals with the Kingdom. Denny captained Kerry in the 1947 All-Ireland final, the match famously played at the Gaelic Grounds in New York.

Damien was an accomplished footballer himself and was a member of the Legion side that won an U21 county title in 2012.

“Damien represented the club at every level, he played a pivotal role in our U21 county club championship victory in 2012,” said club PRO Elaine O’Donoghue.

“Damien will be sadly missed by his many friends and teammates throughout the club and beyond."

Club members were unable to accompany Damien on his final journey in accordance with current Government and HSE directives, and in the interest of public health a private funeral was held.

However, club members were asked to shine a light on their front windows at 9pm on Monday night as a mark of respect.

“Sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who united on Monday showing solidarity in challenging times for Damien’s final journey,” added Elaine.

A former student at St Brendan’s College and University College Cork, Damien represented The Sem at Munster Colleges level.

He is survived by his parents Geraldine and Denis, his brother Jonathan and sister Denise, girlfriend Tara, grandparents Arthur and Kit O'Keeffe, uncles, aunts, cousins and wide circle of friends.

11-year-old Amanda Gleasure from Cordal is thrilled to have teamed up with Killarney singer songwriter Tom Lucey, her singing coach Lisa Curran, and Little Dylan Studios to release ‘Noticed’ in aid of Autism Awareness Month.

The song, which includes video clips of autism families from across Ireland, will be available on Spotify and iTunes with purchases from the chosen music download site going directly AsIAm.ie, Ireland’s national Autism charity and advocacy which supports autism families across the country.

“I asked Lisa if I could record a song for

charity,” Amanda, daughter of Tricia and James Gleasure, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“She said how about I do it for Autism. My friend has it and he’s remarkable. It’s brilliant to be part of the campaign.”

Tom Lucey wrote the lyrics and the song was recorded by producer, musician and sound engineer Brendan O'Connor in Little Dylan Studios in Killarney in mid-February.

“I want to thank Tom for the song,” the Kilmurry NS pupil said.

“He is an amazing artist and my idol. I also want to thank Lisa, she’s great. I miss singing with her. Also, Brendan O’Connor was so relaxed in the studio.”

Amanda’s mom Tricia added that they’re proud of her for wanting to help others.

“I’d like to thank the parents involved who helped Amanda and best of all it’s going to raise money for charity.”

CHARITY SONG: 11-year-old Amanda Gleasure from Cordal is releasing a song ‘Noticed’ today (Friday) in aid of Autism.

Over €7,000 in suspected drugs New date for ‘Walking for Nathan – Darkness into Light' and cash seized in Killarney The national suicide and mental health charity, Pieta House, will run its series of Darkness into Light walks in October after postponing its initial events due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The morning walk, which was due to take place in the early hours of May 9 will now, provisionally, be held on October 3, but this date is subject change too due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.

The Killarney version of Darkness into Light, locally called 'Walking For Nathan', commemorates Nathan O’Carroll who was only 14 when he died on December

16, 2007.

However, his memory lives on as thousands descend on Killarney every year for the walk.

The Killarney walk was the first one of its kind to be held outside Dublin and now there are over 200 such walks in 25 countries.

One of the first overseas walks to get off the ground was in London in 2014, it was initially organised by the Kerry Association London but as it grew in size it became a separate event.

One of the founders, Tara Cronin, originally from Aghadoe, remains as the chair of the London organising committee.

Killarney Gardaí seized €7,250 in suspected drugs and cash in the town on Sunday night.

Shortly before 10pm, Gardaí were carrying out an Operation Fanacht COVID-19 checkpoint on the Rock Road when they stopped a car. The car was allowed to pass through the check point, but a surveillance operation was put in place.

The car was followed until the driver went into a house in Killarney. The driver returned to the car a short time later and drove off but was stopped and searched

by Gardaí.

Gardaí located €1,400 in cash hidden under the passenger seat and a small

weighing scales in the boot. The items were seized and the driver, a man in his 30s, was allowed to leave.

Gardaí then obtained and executed a search warrant at a flat in Killarney where they found suspected methamphetamine, cannabis, ecstasy, zip lock bags and a weighing scales. €5,850 in suspected drugs, which included €5,760 of methamphetamine, €80 of cannabis and €10 of ecstasy, was seized and will now be sent for analysis.

No arrests were made but Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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PPE for Home Helps “is an ongoing issue” | By Michelle Crean Lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Health Care Support Assistants (Home Helps) is “an ongoing issue” SIPTU has this week said.

SING-SONG: A screenshot of one of the residents playing the accordion in Woodlawn on Saturday night.

GATHERING: Woodlawn residents at a gathering on Saturday night for the 'Shine a Light' evening to show solidarity for frontline workers.

According to the HSE, PPEs are only required for Home Helps whose clients are suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases only. However, there is great concern countywide that not only could the Home Helps contract the virus due to lack of proper PPE, but also that they could transfer the illness to the many the homes of their clients.

‘HSE PPE guidance does not recommend the use of surgical face masks

in situations other than close contact, generally at least one metre, of a patient suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19’, the HSE said in a statement to the Killarney Advertiser.

Instead they have advised that the continued diligence in hand washing and respiratory hygiene remain critical for all staff.

However, SIPTU’s Ted Kenny, said that Home Helps should have the equipment needed to protect themselves and their clients.

“It’s an ongoing issue,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “They’re up close and personal with their clients. The HSE should make PPE masks, gloves, and aprons which cover the arms, readily available to them.”

Woodlawn residents Airport committed to shine a light for solidarity vital Kerry Dublin flight | By Sean Moriarty

The residents of Woodlawn Park estate have been brought closer together as a result of COVID-19 restrictions - as several residents took park in an impromptu social distancing sing-along on the estate’s streets during last Saturday night’s national 'Shine a Light for Solidarity' initiative.

The success of the “off the cuff singalong” has prompted Woodlawn residents to organise a community barbecue and get-together once the current crisis is over.

Saturday night’s street sing-along was organised by Pam Brosnan who is one of the Community Alert coordinators on the street and had access to residents’ mobile numbers.

She sent out a text message to everyone in her contact list who live in the estate, encouraging them to come out at 9pm on Saturday night as a mark of solidarity towards frontline health care

workers and those who have died from COVID-19.

Her husband, Tim, a well-known local musician provided the entertainment, he played the accordion as many more residents joined in for a 15-minute singalong.

He was joined by neighbour Eileen O’Mahony and her grandson Jack who also played the accordion from a distance.

“It was off the cuff,” Pam told the Killarney Advertiser. “I just sent out a text and asked everyone to show solidarity for our health care workers and for those families that have lost loved ones. You never know how these things will work out, I convinced Tim to play a few tunes and the next thing, a neighbours’ grandchild up the street joined in. It was lovely and great to see so many people out chatting on the street – while distancing of course – but we all decided that we must do more things like this when this is all over and we are already talking about a community barbecue.”

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The vital air connection from Kerry to Dublin is to continue as Kerry Airport says they are committed to supporting Stobart Air. John Mulhern, CEO Kerry Airport, said this week that they are unwavering in their mutual commitment to continue this vital schedule and to ensure it keeps flying to support the recovery when it happens.

“All our concerns are towards the immediate health crisis including continuing that service for vital frontline staff and equipment,” he said.

“In the background the struggle to reach a positive outcome continues for

us at the airport and at Stobart Air, as it does for all businesses including those involved in transport and tourism.

“This unprecedented event has impacted Kerry Airport as it has Stobart Air in a profound way and one which the airport hasn’t experienced in its 50 years.”

He added that Stobart Air are a robust and capable team.

“I have no doubt that they will find the means to prevail in these difficult times. We are unwavering in our mutual commitment to continue this vital schedule and to ensure it keeps flying to support the recovery when it happens. They have our full support.”

EASTER MASS: In an empty St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney, Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne, blesses the Paschal Candle at the Easter Saturday night vigil, assisted

by Fr Kieran O’Brien (left), Mark Moriarty (student priest), Fr Jim Lenihan, Fr Niall Howard and Fr Nicholas Flynn. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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

We need to look at strengthening regional Government after this In the USA there is a row between State Governors and Republican President Trump, particularly Democratic State Governors.

Theirs is a federal system which means authority like health care is vested in individual States, not centrally. As the very popular Democratic mayor of New York, Andrew Cuomo put it – “we have a constitution, not a king!”

Now we don’t have a king either. Yet the tensions between central Government and the regions are not here.

And so much are we centrally governed, our local authority tell me they are in the COVID-19 fight at all times restricted to following national guidelines.

This was when I put it to them that the leaders – both Council mayor and management might have come out earlier, say a full week before Easter, to issue a public appeal not to come to Kerry.

The county has 8,056 holiday homes and there has been great concern about people arriving with some weeks now.

Yet it was just days before Easter before anyone in authority said anything specifically about this.

The Council are adamant this is not their role and think my question is absolutely ridiculous.

“It is over two weeks now since the Government, not Kerry County Council, announced travel restrictions and those restrictions are very well publicised and are now being enforced by Gardai. People have been told repeatedly for over two weeks by the Taoiseach and the

National Public Health Emergency Team to stay at home. Kerry County Council has no role or function in respect of the national guidelines or how they are enforced. Rather, like any public body it reiterates and echoes public messaging as part of the national public emergency effort. That is why, at the request of the elected members of Kerry County Council yesterday, (Wednesday April 8) the chief executive reiterated the message about travel and staying at home particularly over the Easter weekend. This type of public messaging is something the Council has been doing for several weeks as part of our media and public communications,” Owen O'Shea said in a written response to me.

But one person did stand out of the crowd in all of this and deserves to be acknowledged for his leadership skills and bravery in doing so - Killarney man, and Garda Superintendent of the Tralee District, Dan Keane.

Supt Keane went on Kerry Radio before anyone, before the legislation giving gardai extra powers was even introduced.

He “strongly advised” people on Monday of Easter Week, not to come to Kerry - this was after calling door to door to holiday homes in Dingle.

The second home and holiday let loophole in areas like Kerry had been com-

Cocoon has unveiled an underlying ageism in Ireland What is wrong with Istigh? I have an increasing aversion to “cocoon” – it’s a French word meaning the shell. Introduced by Leo Varadkar, it is meant to lull us into thinking something is easy when it is not, coaxing us into thinking we will all emerge from the protective shell we have woven as sheer silk.

I like most French words, but at times such as these the native Irish is best.

We are not sea snails and we are not silk

worms and we have never lived in shells.

In fact, if you read the great poet Aogán Rathaille from Scrahanaveal, Gneeveguilla, shellfish was utterly despised by Killarney people!

We have though lived in tigs and tigeens and we all understand, emotionally and instinctively what istigh means. Sometimes indeed it meant a roof that leaked if the thatch wasn’t fixed, but mostly it was a cosy place alongside the fire.

Now, the current crisis is cocooning the older more than others and it has

One can only suspect the Dublin based Government were not bothered enough to blast out warnings for rural Ireland pletely ignored until then. One can only suspect the Dublin based Government were not bothered enough to blast out warnings for rural Ireland.

But Supt Dan Keane was the first to issue a blunt, no-nonsense statement after gardai were asked take action in West Kerry the previous week.

“Stop occupying holiday homes in West Kerry and elsewhere. It is not in line with what the Government are trying to do,” Supt Keane said.

It was against the spirit of the whole effort, he said.

“People are going to their graves. You cannot avail of a holiday home in West Kerry or anywhere else,” he told the public.

Supt Keane’s words did have effect.

People did not travel to Dingle or even Killarney in the same numbers as expected.

We take our hat off to him for his leadership – and we are not slow to criticise the boys in blue in this column, where necessary.

Now, there is one thing that is outstanding, the strong need for rural regional Government and powers. unveiled an underlying ageism in Ireland. Just months ago, everyone could work until they were 70 and there was a growing expectation to do so. The battle ground between Sinn Féin and the others on the pension age is what largely grew support for the Shinners. Rightly so – 60, 67 or 70 is not the new 40 and never was; and money can be found when there is the will.

And now what do we find? The self-employed and even the employed over 66 cannot avail fully of the COVID-19 payments - because of age.

If ever we get out of this crisis, I smell a class action on age discrimination.

Even worse is the attitude to the over 70s. The rules are to “cocoon” – but surely ways around this could be found.

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It’s weather for gardening I suspect gardens have never looked better. Good weather, thanks to no jet clouds, and lots of time will surely contribute to a bumper crop of veg and flowers later this summer.

Stricken Italy is opening its hardware and gardening stores. It would be great if we could see our way to following them, as some of us are running out of onions.

We just want to look at the plants between the aisles, as part of our essential shopping of course!

Gardening is one of the great delights of the soul, but the bad spring weather we normally get has almost destroyed the art these past decades.

Now, we have time and soil and sunshine, and we want to experiment. We just need a few more seeds!

Mayor of Killarney Michael Gleeson, cocooning, is as usual very busy in his garden near the Flesk River. It might be an idea when this is over to have classes in secondary schools on basic gardening for everyone, and to visit Michael’s garden.

I expect we will have a re-alignment in necessary skills and in the meaning of education itself. As well as the deep need for the humanities, we may come to realise that the old skills are vital too and science and computers aren’t all there is to life.

It might also be a chance to re-introduce the great agricultural shows in McShains and the flower and veg displays in the old town hall ballroom across the way which were all part of it. They could be moved to the ANAM centre now that the ballroom is alas no longer there.

Time to go back to the garden!

There should be a slot each day to walk; face masks and how to wear them need to be provided – Danny Healy-Rae has suggested this. He tells me people over 70 are now afraid to go out as they’re being told to go home by others. Shopping and other outings for them must be allowed.

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Three arrested for driving while intoxicated over Easter weekend | By Sean Moriarty Garda in Killarney arrested three motorists, last weekend, who were suspected of driving while intoxicated.

GOT THE CHOP: Eight-year-old Elaine McCarthy from Gneeveguilla cut 14 inches off her hair as her communion is not going ahead next month.

Communion locks get the chop | By Michelle Crean With home haircuts all the rage at the moment one girl from Gneeveguilla opted for a short bob – but with a twist!

Eight-year-old Elaine McCarthy, who was a bit disappointed that her Holy Communion was postponed this year, decided that since she wouldn’t need curls for her big day next month that instead she’d chop the lot for charity.

Elaine asked her mom Julia to cut it short and now that it’s done they plan to send the hair to the Rapunzel Foundation in Wexford where they make wigs for sick kids.

In all, 14 inches came off and Elaine is loving her new look, Julia explained to

the Killarney Advertiser.

“She was to make her communion on May 9,” Julia said.

“However, it’s not going ahead now due to COVID-19. She wanted to cut her hair last year but as her communion was coming up she wanted to have it long with curls on the day. Now that it’s not happening she asked last week if she could cut it. We put it in a ponytail and chopped it and straightened it after.”

Now, going for walks nearby their home, neighbours have been admiring it from afar.

“Elaine loves her new hairstyle. She can hardly tie it up but loves flicking it. She’s delighted with it and doesn’t know herself.”

Tributes to charity worker John 'Noelie' O’Sullivan | By Sean Moriarty Tributes have been paid to one of Killarney’s greatest charity workers who died suddenly on Easter Saturday.

John 'Noelie' O’Sullivan (70) from St Brendan’s Terrace in Killarney, and originally from Scart Cross, was laid to rest on Tuesday.

Noelie was very well known in Killarney especially for his charity work, but also gave the best part of 40 years working in the kitchen in St Finan’s Hospital.

Over the years Noelie helped many local charities. As a former cancer patient, he was a great supporter of the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus and The Kerry Hospice Foundation and was a familiar face on the streets of Killarney during each of these

charities' annual collections.

Local councillor and neighbour Marie Moloney first got to know Noelie when she was a volunteer for a local Meals on Wheels service and she would collect meals prepared by Noelie in St Finan’s.

“He would always greet you with a smile and would have time for a chat,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “He could talk about anything, from local news to political debate, but you would never fail to get a smile. He was very proud of his nieces and nephew and always spoke with pride of what they were up to. I extend my condolences to his family.”

He was a regular Mass goer and rarely missed any occasion at the Franciscan Friary where he counted Fr Anthony Jukes as one of his friends.

“He was very devoted to St Anthony

The arrests took place on Saturday night or in the early hours of Sunday morning and were part of the weekend-long 'Operation Fanacht' that was in place to ensure motorists were not making unessential journeys outside the permitted 2km zone.

Two of the arrests were for drink driving while the third one was for suspected use of drugs while driving.

Between Wednesday last week and midnight on Monday, more than 2,500 gardaí were mobilised nationally at over 600 checkpoints and high visibility patrols at popular parks and beaches. The operation will continue until at least May 5, the current proposed date to lift restrictions in the Republic of Ireland.

Killarney Gardai confirmed that the three arrests were made in Killarney town on Saturday night and Sunday morning.

“As part of our visible presence out there, keeping people safe, we are enforcing the law too,” Superintendent, Flor Murphy, told the Killarney Advertiser. “Arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.”

PRESENCE: Killarney Gardai operating a checkpoint at Lissivigeen over the Easter weekend. Photo: Patrick Rowe

and never missed a Tuesday novena,” Fr Jukes told the Killarney Advertiser. “He had a very kind side to him too, he would often drop off cakes and buns to the staff in the Friary.”

Former colleagues were unable to attend his funeral Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on Tuesday morning, but gathered at a physical distance, from the top of High St to the Cleeney Roundabout to applaud the funeral procession as Noelie made his final journey to Aghadoe Cemetery.

“That will tell you how popular he was,” said former St Finan’s Catering Officer, Mike Breen. “He was a pure gentleman.”

Other colleagues paid tribute too.

“He was a very generous man, almost to fault, an all-round good egg,” said Bridie Doherty, who worked alongside him for 34 years and stayed in touch through their retirement years. “He was great fun to be around and treated everyone the same, from management and staff to clients, they were all the same in his eyes.”

Noelie is survived by his sisters Peggy (Harrington) in (Boston) and Kathleen (Galvin) in Castlecove, brothers Dan Joe

SAD TIMES: The late Noelie O'Sullivan has been described as very generous man.

and Michael, brothers-in-law Dan and Tommy, nieces, nephew, colleagues from the former St Finan’s Hospital, and many friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Catherine, sister Maureen, brother Patrick and brother-in-law Daniel.

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Golf clubs could face closure after crisis Current COVID-19 imposed restrictions are having mixed effects on golf clubs all over the county.

POSTPONED: The annual Ring of Kerry charity cycle has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions but has already secured a 2021 date. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Ring of Kerry Cycle deferred until 2021

The annual Ring of Kerry Cycle, the biggest charity event in the county - will not go ahead this year as a result of COVID-19 restrictions - the first time in the event's 37-year history that it will not run. | By Sean Moriarty Organisers of the July 4 cycle took the decision due to uncertainties surrounding restrictions put in place to help combat the spread of the virus.

However, the event has already secured a date for July 3, 2021 for the annual cycle which has raised almost €17 million for more than 160 charities in its 37-year history.

This year’s cycle was due to support several Kerry and national charities including Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, Listowel, Banna Rescue, Breakthrough Cancer Research, Cúnamh Iveragh, Down Syndrome Ireland's Kerry branch, and St Francis Special School.

In consultation with the charities, the organisers agreed to defer the event until 2021 and all of these beneficiaries will au-

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tomatically carry over to next year.

"We are extremely disappointed," event PRO Cathal Walshe told the Killarney Advertiser. "The charities involved are extremely disappointed too, they had projects in mind based on our fundraising, they are on hold now too, but health and country come first and we must do what we can to rid this horrible virus. We had no choice but there will be brighter days ahead. This time of the year is also a traditional time for training, but no one can go further than 2kms."

Participants have been offered either a full refund or can carry their 2020 registration fee over to next year. There is also an option to donate the registration fee to one of the chosen charities.

For more information visit www.ringofkerrycycle.ie.

Both Killorglin and Castleisland Golf Clubs face an uncertain future. Both have ceased trading with one member of the Killorglin club describing the current restrictions as the “final nail in the coffin”.

“The restrictions came after four weekends of storms where we had nobody out playing golf in February so we had no money coming in,” Killorglin member Mike Ashe told the Killarney Advertiser.

Efforts are going on in the background to save both clubs but the current crisis is not helping matters.

Killorglin Golf Club was founded in 1992, with an 18-hole, par 72 parkland course designed by Eddie Hackett, a renowned Irish golf architect. It is popular with locals and tourists both for the quality of the course and for the stunning views it offers of Dingle Bay and the MacGillicuddy’s Reeks.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club remains optimistic that its season can get back on track and is reporting an increase in en-

quiries from former members of both the Killorglin and Castleisland clubs.

“Since Killorglin Golf Club and Castleisland Golf Club closed last month, we have had an increase in membership enquiries from golfers who now want to find a new club to play from,” Killarney Golf and Fishing Club marketing manager Meg Dalton told the Killarney Advertiser.

The Killarney Club will remain closed until May 5 at least.

“Like the majority of tourism and hospitality businesses here in Killarney we are expecting a loss of revenue from bookings for our 2020 golf season. However, we remain optimistic as many of our visitors are rescheduling their bookings with us either to later in 2020 or 2021," she added.

We are also committed to maintaining the jobs of all our employees relying on the government's financial aid scheme to assist us. Our main concern is for the well-being our team and golf club members. As a golf club community, we are all one hundred percent onboard with the closure to minimise the health risk of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Boating and fishing restrctions at Killarney National Park The Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht has continued to keep National Parks and Nature Reserves accessible as a physical and mental health space where local pedestrians can exercise, get some fresh air, experience and connect with nature whilst adhering to physical distancing protocols within 2km of their homes.

Unfortunately, a small minority of visitors to Killarney National Park are not adhering to the Government’s COVID-19 guidelines and are continuing to use the lake for recreational purposes. There has been full compliance by all of the commercial boat operators, the rowing clubs and the resident angling clubs in relation to the current restrictions, and they are to be commended for their assistance in restricting their movements at this particular time when most needed.

However, there have been a number of incidents over the last week where both An Garda Síochaná and National Parks and Wildlife Service staff have had to devote valuable time and resources to dealing with a small number of individuals who have failed to adhere to the current restrictions.

As a result of these isolated incidents, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, as owners of the Lakes of Killarney, would like to make it very clear that all access to the Lakes of Killarney, be it for boating, kayaking or fishing, is currently restricted. While acknowledging that fishing and boating are valuable pastimes, they are not an essential journey and do not fall under the category of brief physical exercise. Any further breaches will continue to be referred to An Garda Síochaná. Please play your part in halting the spread of COVID-19 and stay at home.

€4.5k of suspected drugs seized in Killarney Gardaí seized €4,500 of suspected cocaine in Killarney on Tuesday.

At around 4pm, uniform Gardaí from Killarney Garda Station executed a search warrant at a house in the Park Road area.

The search warrant was executed as part of an ongoing operation into the sale and

supply of drugs in the town.

During the course of the search Gardaí seized €4,500 of suspected cocaine and a weighing scales. The suspected drugs will now be sent for analysis.

No arrests have been made but Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry.

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Brendan Fuller Kerry legend A GAA pundit on Radio Kerry, a broadcaster, former Kerry goalkeeper, author and an all-round great man, A living legend, the simply brilliant Weeshie Fogarty was the soundtrack of our GAA-obsessed lives.

Brendan is the hugely popular Killarney-born host of the Afternoon Show on Radio Kerry, Ireland’s No.1 local radio station.

Tom Crean Born near Annascaul, Tom Crean went on several expeditions to the South Pole, but it was on Ernest Shackleton’s doomed mission on board the Endurance (1914-16) that he became a hero. When the ship became stuck in the ice Crean was part of the mission that sailed and trekked 1,500km to seek help.

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Green and gold are the sporting oldestcolours of Kerry.

The world’s Theoldest blue and white footprints can be symbolise the county's found on the shoreline of Valentia mountains, the highest in Island. They were made 385 million Ireland.

The crown stands years ago. for the Ciarraige, the tribe he lived in Derrynane House rosetoof who gave their name in Caherdaniel. in 1843, traleethe 500,000 people gathered to hear him in Tara, County The Rose of Tralee county.

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Daniel O’Connell Born near Cahersiveen in 1775, he was famous for championing the rights of Catholics in Ireland, earning him the title ‘The Liberator’.

Skellig Michael Monks lived on Skellig Michael in beehive-shaped huts between the 6th and 12th Centuries. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, and location for the Star Wars Movies The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

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There is a Crean Glacier on South Georgia and a mountain called Mount Crean in the antarctic. a bronze statue of Crean was unveiled across from his pub, the south pole inn.

Hollywood actor Michael went to Fossa National School and St. Brendan’s College, Killarney. He starred in Prometheus and played Magneto in the X-Men Movies.

The Annals of Inisfallen are a chronicle of the medieval history of Ireland. There are more than 2,500 entries spanning the years between 433 and 1450. It was written by the monks of Innisfallen Abbey, on Innisfallen Island on Lough Leane, Killarney, was

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the MacCarthy Mórs reigned as Kings of Desmond (1118 - 1596)

Fungie Fungie, also known as the Dingle Dolphin, is a common bottlenose dolphin who has choosen to live in Dingle Harbour since 1983. He swims and plays alongside boats, to the delight of tourists.

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Muckross House using oil lamps to light the house, which was built in 1843, shining a light on Easter Saturday evening, in a gesture of hope and solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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The landmark ‘Tree of Light’ on the grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney lit up as frontline staff and volunteers joined in the uplifting ceremony. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Killarney lights the way with 3,000 bulb display In a remarkable display of community solidarity, the Kerry tourist town of Killarney responded to the national ‘Shine Your Light’ campaign in spectacular fashion by lighting 3,000 sparkling bulbs on a giant 110ft tree at 9pm on Saturday night.

Healthcare frontline staff, including a local doctor, Gardaí, Order of Malta and Civil Defence volunteers and firefighters, joined senior local authority officials and political and business leaders in a moving show of cross-community co-operation and, in doing so, they sent out a message of encouragement and goodwill to everybody.

The giant 100-year-old Californian Redwood tree, which is adjacent to a Famine-era graveyard, is located on the grounds of the landmark St Mary’s Ca-

thedral.

It was previously lit at Christmas in a joint initiative between the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and the priests of the parish.

A number of public buildings in Kerry were illuminated in response to the national ‘Shine Your Light’ request to honour all the sick, those who have lost their lives, frontline staff and healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Easter is the season of light and hope,” Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Michael Gleeson,

Peter Murphy and his son Darragh (3), shining a light at Muckross Abbey. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

said.

“Never in recent years have those virtues been as important as now. In our own restricted daily lives, and in our communications with others, we need to be a messenger personifying a better tomorrow. When we shine our lights we tell our friends and neighbours that, together, we will overcome the present challenge and that there are brighter and better days ahead.”

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President, Paul Sherry, said light-

ing the landmark tree was a demonstration of the great spirit of togetherness that exists in the town and it sends out a message that even in very dark days, people can take hope that the light is never far away.

“Life won’t get back to normal straight away but, when it does, we will be ready,” he said. “Killarney will recover from the COVID-19 disaster, but it will take time. In the meantime, we must stick together secure in the knowledge that the good days will return.”

One simple candle on the shores of Lough Lein, lit in a gesture of hope and solidarity.

Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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National Driver Licence scam warning An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are warning the public to be aware of a scam doing the rounds.

INSPIRATIONAL: Retired army captain Tom Moore has managed to raise over £12m for the NHS by walking around his garden one hundred times before his 100th birthday on April 30.

99-year-old war veteran raises over £13m for the NHS A retired army captain has managed to raise over £13m for the NHS by walking around his garden one hundred times before his 100th birthday on April 30.

Yesterday (Thursday), World War II veteran, Tom Moore, who lives in Bedfordshire, completed the task as he finished the final 10 laps of his back garden, which is 25m in length.

Both he and his family have been “blown away” by the response of the

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public as they only ever planned to raise a few thousand pounds for NHS Charities Together.

As a young man Tom was enlisted in 8 DWR (145 RAC) at the beginning of the war, and in 1940 was selected for Officer training. He was later posted to 9DWR in India, and served in Burma, and Sumartra after the Japanese surrender. He returned to Britain to become an instructor at the Armoured Fighting Vehicle School in Bovington.

Tom's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore

A fraudulent Facebook page purporting to be the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) is inviting people to contact them via WhatsApp to apply for or renew their driving licence with a charge of over €200.

This is a scam to part people with their money, and the NDLS does not have any official social media pages. The only way to contact the NDLS is through the official RSA social media pages or online through www.rsa.ie or www.ndls.ie, the gardai have said.

This fraudulent page has been reported to Facebook to be removed and investigations are ongoing.

and son-in-law, Colin Ingram set up the fundraising page as Tom wanted to show one last gesture of goodwill for his country.

“It is completely blown up, and we are so proud to be representing Tom and his 100th birthday walk for the NHS,” Hannah said.

Tom’s fundraiser can be found on justgiving.com: Captain Tom Moore's 100th Birthday Walk for the NHS, or see his last laps on YouTube: Maytrix Group Ltd.

Trump does not understand a Federal Government system Donald Trump’s latest actions show how little he actually understands a Federal Government system.

A row is brewing between Trump’s national administration and governors of individual states.

Trump wants to reopen the country following weeks of pandemic enforced shutdowns.

Trump says the decision on when to reopen States is "the decision of the president", not State governors.

The US Constitution says that the

States maintain public order and safety. So far, it has been individual State governors who have issued lock-down or shelter-in-place orders.

To understand what is wrong here it is necessary to look at how the European Union conducts itself.

Yes, each Member State is bound by trade, currency and travel rules but are free to make their own decisions.

Ireland’s restrictions are currently in force until May 5, while France is hoping to lift them a week later, on May 11.

Meanwhile, Belgium has already stat-

ed that all major events are cancelled up until the end of August.

Government’s of the EU are all following Brussels-led directives on how to handle the pandemic but are free to set their own dates and timelines.

Same applies in the US federal system except Trump says: "I'm going to put it very simply: the president of the United States has the authority to do what the president has the authority to do, which is very powerful. The president of the United States calls the shots. When somebody’s the president of the US, the authority is total, and that’s the way it’s gotta be."

Not true, Donald, not true.

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Irish Illustrator featured on CNN A piece from Dublin born illustrator’s ‘Share Good News’ series was featured on global news on Wednesday morning.

AUCTION: A Tiger Roll Aintree Grand National saddle cloth signed by Davy Russell (pictured) and Gordon Elliott, raised €4,100.

Irish horse racing raises €50,000 for Feed The Heroes An online auction of racing items and memorabilia donated by the Irish racing and breeding industry, has helped raise €50,000 for the Feed The Heroes organisation.

The auction, promoted and managed

by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), raised €31,158 for Feed The Heroes, a not-forprofit voluntary organisation set up to fundraise to feed frontline hospital and emergency workers dealing with the COVID-19 health emergency.

A Horse Racing Ireland donation helped make the final total of €50,000.

The top lot was a Tiger Roll Aintree Grand National saddle cloth signed by Davy Russell and Gordon Elliott, which raised €4,100.

The 36 auction lots included a Galway Festival course walk with Ruby Walsh, corporate hospitality at Longines Irish

Champions Weekend, signed Al Boum Photo silks and a yard visit to Ger Lyons.

“I would like to thank everyone for donating so generously," Brian Kavanagh, CEO of Horse Racing Ireland, said.

"It is really heartening to see how the Irish racing and breeding industry has come together to support our online auction to raise money for Feed The Heroes. In these uncertain and worrying times, it’s brilliant to see such positivity and unity by everyone to support the amazing work of the frontline staff.

Horse Racing Ireland is delighted to top up the money raised to €50,000 and we hope this donation can, in some small way, give practical support to all the nurses, doctors and carers on the COVID-19 frontline to whom we are eternally grateful.”

Against a backdrop of scary statistics, and a seemingly endless stream of bad news, Dublin illustrator Shauna Harrison started a 'Share Good News' series from her home studio overlooking the Liffey to keep herself occupied and creative, and to spread positive stories during this time.

The series saw Harrison draw and share key moments of hope, kindness and inspiration from this dark and scary time – including the moment people in Italy sung together on their balconies to the health care worker who put a smiling picture on his PPE, to help reassure and comfort patients.

It was this piece that caught the attention of news giant CNN who were following the story of ‘Hero of the Day’ Robertino Rodriguez, a respiratory therapist in San Diego who started the practice of pinning his picture to his PPE, inspiring other health care workers to do the same.

“I came across the image of Robertino when I was researching good news, and loved his story," Shauna said.

"It was so thoughtful, and something so small for him to even think of when

IMAGE: The image created by Dublin illustrator Shauna Harrison.

he is in such a high pressure situation.

So I decided to draw him. He saw and shared my artwork and to my complete surprise CNN then contacted me to use the piece in their news story.

She said that she was shocked when her dad sent her a video of her artwork on the news.

"I’m so happy that one small thing I did to spread positivity has so quickly travelled as far as CNN. It goes to show that we can all have an impact at this time, no matter where we are and no matter what we’re doing.”

POSTPONED: The world's biggest cycle race, the Tour de France, is the latest major event to get postponed.

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GOING GLOBAL: Dublin illustrator Shauna Harrison's ‘Share Good News’ image was featured on global news channel CNN.

Following the French President’s address on Monday evening, where large-scale events were banned in France until mid-July as a part of the fight against the spread of COVID-19, the organisers of the Tour de France, in agreement with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), have decided to postpone the Tour de France to Saturday August 29 to Sunday Sep-

port of the UCI, who are responsible for arranging a new global cycling schedule, in which the Tour de France takes pride of place.

“The organisers of the Tour de France are in regular contact with and have reached agreement with all of the different parties involved, from the local communities to the public authorities," an event spokes-

tember 20.

Initially scheduled to take place from June 27 to July 19, the Tour de France will follow the same route, with no changes, from Nice to Paris.

Over the last few weeks, there has been constant communication between riders, teams, the organisers as well as other relevant third parties all with the sup-

person said on Wednesday.

"We would like to thank all of cycling’s stakeholders, the Tour de France’s partners, its broadcasters as well as all of the local authorities for their reactivity and their support. We all hope that the 2020 Tour de France will help to turn the page on the difficult period that we are currently experiencing.”

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

Decide where and how you’ll spend your energy We’re all adapting to a temporary “new normal” as we find ourselves with more time at home with our families, or for some - more time alone.

As we all watch and discuss how the world is reacting, adjusting, and combatting COVID, it’s not hard to become overwhelmed by data, studies, theories, opinions, experts weighing in, politicians debating, laws being made or removed, underreaction or overreaction, and on down the rabbit hole it all goes.

There are, however, some people that are standing out from the fog of informational noise. A few people have chosen to sit back, filter through the noise and find and share things that will actually help us.

There are studies being completed that now have more time, better controls, larger sample spaces, and more varied perspectives participating. There are countries that have tried something different and are getting enough time now to share their results. There are people trying new treatment ideas, thinking out of the box on how to design, manufacture and make new masks and ventilators and moving forward with steady determination to help improve the situation.

What is refreshing about these people and organisations is that they are providing simple, data driven, hype and political bias free information in an easy to understand way. They don’t argue, blame, or talk down to others, but they provide data to help and like a rising tide, slowly, steadily, with unwavering determination push the noise out of the way. They use ingenuity, courage, and

consistent hard work to help the situation improve, instead of just adding to the clatter.

We have been striving to do the same thing at Activate over the years, but even more so now.

From a fitness and wellness perspective, we provide a source of clear, actionable information and direction in the middle of the whirlwind of noise coming from every direction. We look at data and evidence, provide an objective viewpoint on our clients current fitness and help them see the exact steps they need to take to accomplish their goals.

They can ignore everything else and trust us, and those that do see results.

Having a guide, a mentor, and in many cases, a friend you can trust to lead you in certain areas makes a world of difference.

Right now, we all need to be as strong, fit and healthy in body, mind, and soul as we possibly can be. There will be repercussions and effects from this situation for years to come.

However, like the quote “ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles” by Bob Richards, we can choose to be stressed, sit on our hands and worry, or we can step up to the plate, harden our gaze forward and rely on our innate facilities of ingenuity, courage, and hard work to help us get through this stronger than when we started.

I encourage you to shut off the noise, give yourself time away from social media or even your phone, and decide where and how you’ll spend your energy in the days to come. The choice is yours.

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ADAPT welcomes new domestic violence awareness campaign | By Michelle Crean A new Government awareness and information campaign on domestic violence launched on Wednesday has been welcomed by a Kerry charity in what they say is "a critical time for women and children".

ADAPT Kerry, who operate a domestic violence refuge for women and their children, is encouraging people to call their 24 hour helpline on 066 7129100 for support and advice as part of the 'Still Here' campaign.

Catherine Casey, General Manager said that women and children may be confined and isolated with their abuser across Kerry.

She said that the campaign was creative and strong in its message to survivors and communities that professional frontline supports in Kerry are open and operating and that the 2K zone did not apply to survivors seeking safety.

“The most important message is that we are open and working to help protect women and children here in Kerry," Catherine said. "COVID-19 brings challenges but we are re-configuring and finding new, creative ways to help keep women safe.”

She said that their greatest concern is that women may be finding it much more difficult to make contact for support.

"Previously women may have contacted services when they or their partners were at work or out of the house, or when children were in school. Those little windows of freedom are being cut down. Many women are reaching out to us and we

AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge welcomes the new 'Still Here' national awareness campaign on domestic violence.

want you to know that you are not alone at this difficult time."

With these stressful circumstances it is now more important than ever that there is a strong community response to domestic violence, she added.

“During COVID-19 we are being reminded that we are all in this together. The response to domestic violence can be no different. We are asking people to be vigilant, to keep in touch with friends and family, to be aware that homes may not be safe and to be her voice in looking for support at a time when she may not be able to use hers.”

Catherine said that a strong awareness campaign must be matched with solid and reliable State funding so that ADAPT Kerry is adequately resourced to continue to re-home women or keep them safe in their homes.

"Safe Ireland, the national social change agency, has made a case to Government on behalf of all services, including ours to enable all services to manage this crisis adequately."

UNPRECEDENTED TIMES: Molly O'Sullivan (6) pictured with her dog Hank on Wednesday, looking out onto the bare road outside Daly's SuperValu. Molly is daughter of Carol and James O'Sullivan from Ballycasheen Gardens, Upper Park Road.

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Benefits of layering and dividing plants Last week I suggested two ways in which to propagate your own plants, so continuing on that theme, this is a good time for both layering and dividing plants.

HOTELIERS CALL FOR SUPPORT: Bernadette Randles pictured on the occasion of being elected chair of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation with fellow Kerry hoteliers.

Measures urgently required to protect tourism livelihoods Hotel and guesthouse owners in Kerry and across the country are calling on Paschal Donohue TD, Minister for Finance, and the Government to introduce a series of urgent measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, including the tourism and hospitality industry.

Over the past few weeks, the industry has been decimated with over 85 percent of hotels closed nationally and the majority of the 260,000 employees laid off or on short-time.

They are calling for a range of measures that will allow businesses to plan now for their recovery including Local Authority rates and water charges to be waived for a minimum period of 12 months; measures to assist with cash flow for businesses facing short term problems and VAT rates to be reduced to zero for a minimum of 12 months and until the industry has recovered, then restored to nine percent on a permanent basis.

Bernadette Randles, Chair of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation said that hoteliers appreciated that the country is experiencing the greatest health crisis in living memory and that significant resources are being committed to address the overriding issue of public health.

However, she warned that “every day’s delay in implementing the measures, results in greater risks to our tourism and hospitality industry.

"The health and well-being of all citizens is intertwined with the economy, and people will need livelihoods after the crisis is over. Tourism supports 11 percent of total employment nationally. It is important to note that 70 percent of these jobs are outside of Dublin which highlights its vital role in spreading employment opportunities and prosperity across the

entire country. Here in Kerry, tourism supported 15,700 jobs and generated €592m in local revenues before this crisis,” she said.

Ms Randles noted the willingness of hotels to play their part in providing assistance to essential services where required by the HSE and other Government departments. She said that mitigating the impact of COVID-19 must go hand in hand with ensuring that Irish people have a viable economy to return to in the coming months.

“Irish tourism has been a key driver of job growth over the last decade, and it is essential that our industry remains to the fore of the national economic agenda, including in negotiations on the Framework for Government. Whilst discussions are ongoing, further measures are now urgently required to protect tourism livelihoods and address the enormous challenges we face. These challenges are existential for many tourism businesses and of a significantly greater scale than anything experienced during the last financial crisis."

“At present most of our industry nationally is closed. We are seeking an urgent response to ensure that hotel and guesthouse properties are preserved and ready to scale up when the COVID-19 related restrictions are lifted. Tourism and hospitality businesses are now working to secure the necessary funds to survive and restart."

One of the simplest ways to multiply your stock is by dividing plants, though it is sometimes tricky to know which plants are suitable. Most herbaceous plants are suitable - those which have multiple stems such as hosta, Campanula, shasta daisies, michaelmas daisies, grasses and many more. Dig up the plant and rinse the roots under water so that you can see what you are doing.

Using a clean sharp knife cut off sections, making sure there are roots attached to the piece. If the plant is large, use a sharp spade or two forks back to back to separate parts of the plant. It is generally advisable to discard the old centre of the plant as it can often be the least productive. Plant the new pieces directly into the open ground, backfilling with compost or place into pots to keep an eye on them. Water well and if it’s dry, continue watering until well established.

Layering is also a fairly easy way to propagate your own plants - the success rate is high! The reason for this is that the piece you are rooting remains attached to the parent plant until roots have formed. It is a suitable technique for climbers, ground cover plants, and difficult to root plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, maples, and conifers. Choose a stem which is low down and long enough to reach the ground plus an extra six inches minimum.

Cut a slit into the stem diagonally about two centimetres long, taking care not to cut through altogether. You want to cut just through the bark but short of the centre of the stem. Take a matchstick,

or something similar to keep the wound open. Dust in some rooting powder.

Now bury that part of the stem into the ground, about five centimetres deep, and anchor in place with two u-shaped wires one either side of the cut. Then cover with soil and water. Take the remainder of the stem and bend into an upright position keeping it in place with a bamboo cane. When you see significant new growth you can be certain roots have formed, and you can cut the stem leading to the parent plant. Wait until autumn to dig up and transplant the new specimen.

If a stem is long and lax such as that of a climber, for example clematis or a ground cover such as a cotoneaster, the process can be repeated several times with the same stem, leaving about 30 centimetres between each buried part – this is called ‘serpentine layering'.

One of the jobs which really must be done in April is pruning silver leaved plants such as lavender, helichrysum, rosemary and santolina. Cut back older plants by a third and smaller plants by five centimetres all round. This will prevent them becoming open and woody. If they are already too far gone you can try mound layering which is very successful for these types of plants. Simply, mound compost around the middle of the plant firmly, then water and wait! By the middle of summer you should see roots if you carefully scrape away some of the soil. Again, it is best to wait until Autumn to cut away the new plants when they are dormant.

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Renault to supply free cars to health care professionals | By Sean Moriarty Renault Ireland, whose local dealer for Kerry is Donagh Hickey Motors in Rathmore, is providing complimentary cars and motor insurance for the next two months for doctors and nurses who have returned from overseas to help during the current crisis.

Cars will be made available to doctors and nurses who can confirm they are Irish citizens, and that they have returned to help the HSE’s efforts to fight the Coronavirus pandemic.

The company’s insurance partner AXA will offer two months free insurance to those who qualify for the scheme.

The only requirement from the medics is

that they are Irish citizens, that they have proof of the fact that they have returned home to support the national response to the pandemic, and that they have a full driver’s licence.

“We as a nation are so grateful to all those working on the frontline treating patients and helping to combat the horrors of COVID-19,” Operations Director for Renault Group Ireland, Paddy Magee, said.

“It shows real courage to come home from overseas to help us fight the battle, and we really appreciate what these returning doctors and nurses are doing. We hope that supplying cars to these frontline medical staff will help to make their commutes to and from work a little easier and less stressful, and we and our dealer network are delighted to be of assistance in some small way.”

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Killarney’s Easter association with Circuit of Ireland Rally greatly missed

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| By Sean Moriarty The unusually quiet Easter break gave motoring enthusiasts time to reflect on better times.

In the past Easter and Killarney meant only one thing; The Circuit of Ireland Rally, and while it is nearly 30 years since one of the world’s oldest rallies visited the town, it is still missed.

The rally first ran in 1931 and five years later arrived in Killarney for the first time.

Between 1936 and 1983, with one or two notable exceptions, the rally and the town were joined at the hip and were very much part of one another.

The 1936 winner Basil Clarke, driving an Austin 16 Kempton Saloon, had the unique distinction of having two co-drivers, Ronnie Adams and Wick Holmes, who all shared the driving over the longer overnight sections.

As a sign of things to come, Adams, who was on his first event home to Northern Ireland as a break from his English boarding school, went on to become Ireland’s first winner of the legendary Monte Carlo Rally.

That first event took in competitive sections in Kenmare, Killarney, Tralee and

FAREWELL: Scottish legend Jimmy McRae on the Knockacullig stage, Easter Monday, 1983, the last time the Circuit of Ireland visited Killarney. Photo: John Crone

Ballybunion and overnighted at the Great Southern Hotel, which remained the rally’s base until its final departure in 1983.

When the rally visited Killarney it attracted some of the greatest names and cars in the sport’s history.

There is no doubt that the 1960s and 1970s were the glory days of the rally’s time in Killarney and locals witnessed Paddy Hopkirk’s early domination of the event.

The Northern Irishman, who also won the Monte Carlo Rally in this era, took five Circuit of Ireland victories between 1958 and 1967.

He paved the way for Roger Clark period of success, who took three wins in a row between 1968 and 1971 in a Ford Escort Mk1.

Local folk hero Billy Coleman won twice, in 1975 and 1976, and took his third title in 1984, the first year that the rally visited Waterford and not Killarney.

Ari Vatanen, the 1981 World Champion, finished seventh on the 1982 event.

Such was the challenge of the ‘Circuit’ even the current world champion was outfoxed by the event and in modern times it would be next or near impossible to see a reigning champ in Killarney for the Rally of the Lakes.

At this time the world rally scene was dominated by Scandinavian drivers, locals found it difficult to get their tongues around names like Swede Stig Blomqvist, Finnish stars Penti Airikkala and Henri Toivonen and German champion Harald Demuth, but they are all ingrained in the

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folklore of the event and the history of Killarney.

The 1980s were dominated by the great Scottish driver Jimmy McRae, father of 1995 world champion Colin, and still a regular visitor to the town. He contested the 2018 Killarney Historic Rally. Three of his record seven ‘Circuit’ wins were won in Killarney.

By 1981 the writing was on the wall as organiser, the Ulster Automobile Club lost its title sponsor Benson and Hedges, and someone had to pay.

The Killarney Junior Chamber ran fundraisers and often collected £3,000 in town, while the hoteliers contributed cash to the overall prize fund.

But money talks and Waterford shouted louder, the 1984 event moved to the southeast and ended nearly 50 years of Killarney history.

For the record, English great, the late Russell Brookes, driving a Vauxhall Chevette, won the 1983 Circuit of Ireland, over classic Killarney roads like Moll’s Gap, Carragh Lake and Glen Ellen (Rockfield).

He also holds the distinction of being the last overseas driver to win the Rally of the Lakes, taking victory in 1989 at the wheel of a Ford Sierra Cosworth.

When the rally departed Killarney on Easter Monday afternoon, April 4, just one final Kerry stage remained; the crews tackled Knockacullig near Kilcummin as they began their 24-hour journey up the west coast and back to Belfast, never again to return.

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Killarney chef shares his favourite recipes with readers Executive Chef, Noel Enright, who has led the kitchen team at The Lake Hotel since 2014, is this week sharing some of his yummy recipes with readers.

Noel manages the kitchen teams for The Lakeside Bistro, The Piano Lounge and The Castlelough Restaurant. The Lakeside bistro is one of Killarney’s busiest dining locations, with an impeccable food reputation, service second to none and breath-taking views; the bistro is bustling all year around.

The charming Piano Lounge is a prime location for afternoon tea, something which Noel and his team do so well and take great pride in serving to guests.

Since Noel joined the team at The Lake Hotel, the Castlelough Restaurant has received a two AA rosettes for four consecutive years. Noel has also been a key player in the local Chef Collab project, bringing local chefs together,

expanding networks and building connections with like-minded, passionate, career driven chefs.

Noel is one of the founders of the Dingle Food Festival and kickstarted his successful career in the Mustard Seed.

Before joining the team at The Lake Hotel, Noel worked at The Great Southern Hotel and prior to this was Head Chef at the Bib Gourmand awarded Chart House Restaurant in Dingle, to name but a few of his past endeavours.

In 2019, Noel was awarded ‘Chef of the Year’ at the Irish Hotel awards, and The Lake Hotel’s Castlelough Restaurant was awarded ‘Hotel Restaurant of the Year’ in Munster.

The Lake Hotel Gourmet Burger is one of our most popular Lakeside Bistro dishes. Chef Noel Enright has put together some simple steps for you to create your very own Gourmet Burger and bring a little taste of The Lake Hotel to your home.

RECIPE: Executive Chef Noel Enright from The Lake Hotel is sharing some of his yummy recipes with readers.

HOMEMADE GOURMET BURGER INGREDIENTS • 500g lean mince • 1x egg • 1x small onion diced • 1x clove garlic grated • 65g breadcrumbs • 30g plain flour • 2 x tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • Salt

METHOD

Begin by frying onion and garlic gently in a little oil until it takes on a bit of colour.

In a large bowl, mix the fried onion and garlic with all other ingredients (mince etc), mixing by hand, until they are fully combined.

Shape into six beef patties.

Cook in a frying pan and serve in a bun with your preferred garnish.

In The Lake Hotel we serve our burger as two patties in a brioche bun with tomato relish, lettuce, gherkin, smoked bacon and cheddar cheese.

Other fillings can include smoked cheese, crispy onions, fried egg or truffle mayo for a bit of indulgence.

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Adapt your pace but stay committed to your goals As part of the Class of 2020 you will go down in history as the group who has journeyed through the biggest change ever seen in the delivery of the Leaving Certificate Examinations.

I want to acknowledge the stress, anxiety, upset and anger felt by so many of you when Minister McHugh announced that the exams are being pushed out until late July or early August, and the challenges you face in staying focused and motivated for a longer period of time. You are being forced to learn to accept change and to be adaptable, to be resilient when faced with major challenges and to work using your own initiative. These competencies will serve you very well in your future life and career, but that doesn’t make going through this any easier.

The fact that the finish line has been extended means that you need to take your

break over the Easter holidays as advised by the Minister. Just like athletes who need to adapt their training patterns at times, so too do you need to adapt your schedule to allow for the major change that has been forced upon you. When you return to school, albeit remotely for the final term, you need to make changes in your approach to study to ensure that you have the energy and staying power to keep going through the summer. I’m sure it seems like an endless journey to that finish line at this stage in what should have been a time for relaxing, summer jobs, meeting friends, basically enjoying all that the summer after Leaving Cert offers.

The following tips might help you in that journey: • Break the remaining time into manageable parts – six weeks of term time up to the end of May, a break in the first week of June where you ease off or take a

complete break, a three week block to the end of June and two to three week blocks in July before returning to school for a two week period ahead of the exams.

• F or now just focus on the six weeks of term time. Follow the lead of your teachers in terms of completing any elements of courses at this stage and in relation to revision that teachers are setting for you. It might help you to make out a list of the areas/topics you are worried about so that you can address them with the subject teacher during this time.

• I f you are engaged in online class contact full-time from 9am-4pm then just pick one topic to revise after that each day. Many of you will be engaged in a mixture of online classes and working independently, so each evening do out your schedule for the following day. In all cases try not to engage in study after

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Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and PRO of Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors.

6pm to give yourselves a chance to recharge and re-energise.

•C ontinue to eat healthy food, engage in physical exercise and get some fresh air every day.

Try your best to keep your eyes set on the original goals you set for yourself. I’m not going to say it’s going to be easy - but it will be worth it.

Niamh Dwyer, Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore & PRO of Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors.

Any parents or students with queries can email Niamh on careerfocusnow@gmail. com.

Leaving Cert students avail "There's more uncertainty of free online Maths course now than last week" Over one thousand Leaving Cert students have registered to join Griffith College’s free online Maths Revision course, which takes place this Sunday.

The courses have traditionally been run at the College’s campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick and are now taking place online in response to Government recommendations on controlling the spread of COVID-19.

Facilitated by Griffith College’s Director of Academic Programmes, Dr Tomás Mac Eochagáin, the free online workshops will provide resources and tips for students on the Leaving Cert Higher and Ordinary level maths.

“Our annual Leaving Cert maths revision programmes are hugely popular with Leaving Cert students,” Dr Mac

Eochagáin said.

“This year, we have experienced extraordinary demand for the course. This could be attributable to the closure of the schools perhaps and also the convenience of being able to participate in these classes for free from the comfort of the students’ own homes. The Leaving Cert students are under huge stress this year with all the personal upheaval they and their families are experiencing and we hope that the availability of this course online will offer continuity and support to them at this difficult time.”

The online resources used by Dr Mac Eochagáin during the course will be made available to registered students until after the Leaving Certificate examinations. Students can register for the workshops at www.griffith.ie.

With news this week that the Junior Cert is now cancelled to be replaced by classroom based tests in September, St Brigid's student Ilona Sheehan, who has been sharing a weekly diary with the Killarney Advertiser, says there's now more questions than answers.

So, this week has been eventful to say the least. The lockdown restrictions have been extended until May 5 and we found out the Junior Cert is cancelled but in actual fact it doesn't feel like it is.

The Leaving Cert however will take place in July or August, while we will now sit class tests in September instead - but we weren't yet told much about the new arrangements.

What I really want to know is whether the tests will be the actual Junior Cert papers that we were originally supposed to take this coming June, or papers made by our teachers, and would previous predictions for the Junior Cert still be relevant, because if not, workloads will increase. I feel these questions are very important and if there were new exam papers - would they still be corrected externally or would our teachers correct them?

Another thing that hasn't been made clear is what will happen to our Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) and assessment tasks that remain to be completed as well as those we have completed? Will they be scratched

REMOTE LEARNING: St Brigid's Junior Cert student Ilona Sheehan.

and one hundred percent of the work placed on the 'class tests'? There is still a lot of uncertainty, perhaps more now than there was last week when the consensus was that all the exams would go ahead in June as normal. Part of me still thinks that maybe predicted grades should have been considered in more depth, as in my opinion they may have been the fairest option.

Outside of the bubble of the Junior Cert, the last week or so over Easter has been relaxing. Catching up on some TV shows and doing some more reading while also making time to go outside and get some fresh air and keep in contact with my friends.

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Many pet owners continue to be worried about the impact of COVID-19 on their pets. The ISPCA is continuing to monitor news from the experts and would like to reassure pet owners that there is no evidence that pets can contract COVID-19 or transmit the virus to humans. They say they are continuing to monitor the latest updates from the WHO, HSE and VCI. The ISPCA strongly advise that when exercising your dog, you practice personal distancing by keeping at least two metres apart from people and also other animals. You should keep your dog on a lead when around other people or dogs. It’s a good time to make use of your secure garden for lots of extra play and for toilet breaks. If your cat stays normally indoors, then they should be kept indoors. There is a very small risk of animals acting like any other object in the home but there is no evidence that the virus can been passed on to a person from an animal by any route, but it’s good to be extra cautious.

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Among the provisions is the expansion of the €2,500 Trading Online Voucher Scheme through Local Enterprise Offices, for businesses employing up to 10 people. An additional €3.3m is being provided to the scheme bringing the total available nationally to €5.6m. Local businesses in Kerry that previously benefitted from the Trading Online

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A substantial reduction in interest rates on Microfinance Ireland loans was also announced, bringing the rate down to 4.5 percent, where applications are made through Local Enterprise Office Kerry. COVID-19 Business Loans of up to €50,000 are available from Microfinance Ireland with no repayments and no interest charged in the first six months, for eligible businesses that employ less than 10 people.

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varying needs of Irish enterprise and they are very specifically targeted by size, sector and need,” Head of the Kerry Local Enterprise Office, Tomás Hayes said.

“The impact of COVID-19 presents unprecedented difficulties for businesses. Kerry Local Enterprise is available to advise and support local businesses during the months ahead. For many local businesses, the options for trading are very limited as a result of COVID-19.

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Meanwhile, Local Enterprise Offices have also moved the majority of training programmes, workshops and networking online, making them as accessible as possible for those working remotely. These relate to supporting online trading activity and business presentation through digital marketing.

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‘Press Photographer of the Year’ goes virtual For the first time in 42 years, the highly anticipated Press Photographers Association of Ireland ‘Press Photographer of the Year’ exhibition is unable to embark on its nationwide tour, due to the current nationwide restrictions.

To continue the tradition, the association has launched its very first ‘virtual exhibition’ through its online platforms on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Vimeo and www.ppai.ie.

The exhibition, which includes an award-winning image ‘Election Kerry 2019’ showing a boy sitting between his brother’s legs at a very long election count held in Tralee by Kerry photographer Domnick Walsh, provides a fascinating snapshot of the year 2019 in Ireland.

The 42nd annual awards of The Press Photographers Association of Ireland took place in February, at a gala awards ceremony, with photographers from across the island of Ireland represented.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was in attendance to present the overall award of the ‘Press Photographer of the Year’ 2020 award to Mark Condren of Independent News and Media.

The exhibition of one hundred and ten photographs was culled from some two thousand images entered by some of the top photojournalists working on this island.

“The Press Photographers Association is proud to be able to bring the work of its members to a national and even global audience, through the launch of its new virtual exhibition,” Crispin Rodwell, President of The Press Photographers

VIRTUAL EXHIBITION: The ‘Press Photographer of the Year’ exhibition, which includes an image by Kerry photographer Domnick Wash, is to go online for the very first time.

Association of Ireland, said.

“The exhibition encapsulates the many highs and lows from the year gone by, containing striking images caught by working press photographers from right across the island of Ireland. We hope that as many people as possible can

enjoy the exhibition and indeed share it with their friends and family. And we hope that when the COVID-19 emergency has passed, many will have the opportunity to see the exhibition in its optimum print form as it travels the island of Ireland.”

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COMMUNITY NOTES Kilcummin SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Derry O’Leary, Killarney and formerly Inch. May he rest in peace.

MASS AT HOME: The Killarney Parish Radio and the webcam on www. killarneyparish.com. Radio Kerry on Sunday morning during the Horizons religious programme at 9am (Mass will be at 9.30am). RTÉ Mass is now being broadcast on the ‘News Now’ channel 21 on Saorview - that’s on weekdays at 10.30am. On Sunday mornings RTÉ 1 at 11am they have either mass or Christian worship prayer. ewtn catholic religious station for broadcast masses and prayers. Radio Maria Ireland Saorview channel 210 - a lovely station of mass, rosary, prayers and conversations on

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COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE: ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Hours may be extended to meet the demand.

KILCUMMIN COMMUNITY ALERT: Kilcummin Community Alert are available to help the people of our community in these uncertain times. For people who are vulnerable or who may have to self-isolate in our community, who may need groceries, prescriptions or fuel collected we are here to help. You can con-

13TH ANNIVERSARY tact us in confidence at 087 6270677.

We are also asking people to check in on their elderly neighbours and be there for them. Any volunteers wishing to help out please contact 087 6270677. Ní neart go cur le le chéile.

KILCUMMIN LOOKING GOOD would like to assure all our parishioners that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times. We would urge everyone to look out for each other and to avail of this time to help clean up and tidy around their own areas. Bags and litter pickers are available from Tony O’Connor 087 6258641 if required. We would also ask people who bring their dogs out for a walk to clean up after them and to respect other road/footpath users with children, buggy etc.

Take care everyone.

SUPPORT GROUPS 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. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

Alzheimer Society National Helpline is open six days a week Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–4pm on 1800 341 341. Email at helpline@alzheimer.ie or via Live Chat at www.alzheimer.ie National Council for the Blind of Ireland National Helpline 1850 334353

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

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

Contact 086-8616001.

Suicide Prevention Helplines Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123 or text 0872609090, email jo@samaritans.ie, Free counselling, freephone 1800247247or call 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

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SouthWest Counselling Centre, Killarney In line with current HSE best practice in dealing with the COVID 19 virus, we are unable to provide face to face counselling appointments. We are now offering telephone counselling to clients and employees who need support.

We are currently developing this telephone service along with our online Mindful Parenting Workshops which will be provided to adults and parents.

Please contact SouthWest Counselling Centre on 064 6636416 to make a referral, self-refer or for further information. One to one telephone counselling appointments will then be arranged with an experienced counsellor in confidence.

Kerry Cancer Support Group We would like to reassure our service users at this very anxious time that we continue to keep up to date with all of the guidelines, and will keep our transport to treatment services on the road.

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In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather Con Crean late of Sliabh Luachra, Gneeveguilla who passed away on the 15th April 200 A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God would have spared you If just for a few more years.

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

Loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Joan.

We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To have the front door open, And to see you walking through.

We travel to your graveside, Some flowers we lay with care, But the hardest thing to do, Is turn and leave you there.

Sadly missed by your son Ger and daughter-in-law Eileen.

I’m sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on it’s wings Be careful how you open it It’s full of beautiful things It’s filled with a million kisses Wrapped up with a million hugs It’s from yo r daughter Yvonne Who sends it with all her love.

Too good to be forgotten.

Loved and missed by your daughter Yvonne, son-in-law Paudie and grandson Tommie.

We lost a father with a heart of gold, How much we miss him can never be told, He shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow in his footsteps we will never go wrong.

Lonely is the home without you, Life is not the same, All the world would be like heaven, If we could have you back again.

Sadly missed and loved by your daughter Marion and son-in-law Donie.

Grandad We’re sending you a kiss Up to the sky so blue So catch it Grandad it’s just for you.

Missed by your grandchildren Danny, Ciaran, Yvonne, Tommy and Lucy.

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

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

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

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In prayerful and loving memory of dear Nuala who died on 20th April 1983.

In loving memory of Michael Culloty, late of Maulykevane, Headford, Killarney, who died on the 18th of April 2013.

May he Rest in Peace

In loving memory of Michael F. Murphy late of Kilquane Headford, Killarney, who died on April 18th 2000.

In loving memory of Chris Kearney late of Knocknahoe, Killarney who died on 19th April, 2000.

RIP

‘Lord may Nuala live forever young in the happiness of your kingdom.’

Sadly missed by her brother John, her sister in law Ellen and nieces Eimear, Liadh, Sorcha and Roisin.

27TH & 31ST ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a father we loved so dear.

Deep in our hearts lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of you, Dad, Whose memory will never grow old.

And every time we think of you, We seem to hear God say, Have faith and trust I promise, You will meet him again some day.

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

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Always remembered by your family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.

9TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving daughters and their families.

A special day, another year A loving thought, a silent tear A little prayer to keep in touch With Chris the one we love and miss so very much We cannot bring the old days back But carry on until one day We may be reunited in a blessed eternity.

Sadly missed and always in our hearts every day.

From all your loving Family.

5TH ANNIVERSARY MANGAN

In loving memory of our dear dad and grandad Jerry, Late of 12 St.Brendan’s Place, Killarney, who died on 16th April 1993, also our brother John, who died on 15th April 1989.

R.I.P. Memories of the ones we loved, Still cast their gentle glow, To grace our days, And light our path, Wherever we may go.

Loved and remembered every day by Sheila, Trevor, Lorraine and all the family.

8TH ANNIVERSARY DALY

3RD ANNIVERSARY LOUGHNANE

In loving memory of Seamus O’Connor Late of Clydaugh, Kilcummin who died on April 17th 2011.

The hands of time keep turning The years are slipping away But in our hearts and memories Seamus you are with us every day.

In loving memory of Kathleen Loughnane, Late of Pike Hill, Lissivigeen, Killarney.

Who passed away on the 18th April 2017.

Memories of you are lovingly kept, Someone too special to ever forget, We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us through out our lives, Until we meet again.

Loved and remembered by his loving wife Sandra, daughters Tara and Fiona, grandsons Glen and Ross, brothers and sisters, and son-in-law Brian.

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MOYNIHAN

R.I.P

Time will not close the book of grief, As memories turn back every leaf, Our memories of you are lovingly kept, Someone too precious to ever forget.

Even though we cannot speak anymore, Our voices are always there, Because every night before we sleep, We have you in our prayers.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your family and friends xxx

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE DORAN

Birthday remembrance for Tommy Doran, Allmans Tce, Killarney whose birthday fell on April 13th.

When robins appear loves ones are near.

Sadly missed by all the family and extended family.

IN MEMORIAM

2ND ANNIVERSARY WALSH

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

Sadly missed by your wife Noreen, Daughter Fiona, and son-in-law Jamie.

There is a star, that comes out at night, It is our grandad To say goodnight.

Always loved and remembered by your brother Timmy, sister-in-law Bridget and nephew Danny.

In loving memory of Sheila Daly, Knockeenduve, Killarney who died on 16th of April 2011 Rest in Peace

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Michael Mangan Late of Crohane, Fossa, who died on the 19th of April 2015.

Love always Ella and Eilidh.

In loving memory of the late Hannah Moynihan, Rossacroo, Headford who passed away on 22nd of April 2019.

2ND ANNIVERSARY WYNNE

On the first Anniversary of our beloved Mother, Godmother and Grandmothers death, we, the family and extended family of Hannah, would like to express our sincere appreciation to all those who sympathised with us on our loss.

In loving memory of Rose Walsh, Late of Sonas, Countess Road, Killarney, Who passed away on 17th of April 2018.

A rose once grew where all could see, Sheltered beside a garden wall, And, as the days passed swifly by, It spread it’s branches straight and tall.

One day, a beam of light shone through, A crevice that had opened wide, The rose bent gently towards it warmth, Then passed beyond to the other side.

Now us who deeply feel your loss take comfort, The rose blooms there, Its beauty even greater now, Nurtured by God’s own loving care.

Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Missed so much every day Mummy.

Kenneth, Darragh, Charlotte, Ailish, Sarah, Eric & Elody.

We would like to thank all those who travelled long distances to be with us, sent Mass cards, telephoned, sent floral bouquets and wreaths, as well as those who donated to Pallative Care, we are truly grateful.

Many thanks to the Pallative Care Nurses for their exceptional kindness to our beloved mother Hannah.

A sincere thanks to Fr. Hayes, Fr Radley and to all who participated in Hannah’s ceremony, to Derry and Rosie Healy for the beautiful singing and music and to Tommy Murphy the funeral director.

Last but not least Hannah’s neighbours and long term friends who called and visted regularly. Our heartful thanks and appreciation to you all.

As time goes gently by, Love and memories never die, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, Mum you are always there.

Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

In loving memory of Christy Wynne, Late of Loreto Road, Killarney, Who passed away on April 20th 2018 He never looked for praises, He was never one to boast, He just went on quietly working, For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken, His wants were very few, And most of the time his worries went unspoken too.

He was there, a firm foundation, Through all our storms of life, A sturdy hand to hold on to, In times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to, When times were good or bad, One of our greatest blessings, The man that we called Dad. Lovingly remembered by Maura, Liam and Gearoid, daughters-in-law Mandy and Deborah and grandchildren, Christopher, Alicia and Gary.

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

IN MEMORIAM

17.4.2020 2ND ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

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1ST ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TUOHY

HUGHES

In loving memory of a dear brother & uncle, who died on 17th April 2019, and whose birthday occurs on April 19th.

Late of Dennehy’s Bohereen,Killarney

In loving memory of Mary Hughes who passed away on 20th April 2019.

TUOHY

In loving memory of John O’Connor, Late of 17 Scrahan Court, and Park Court, Beech road, Killarney.

Who passed away on 14th of April 2018.

Dad He never looked for praise, He was never one to boast, He just went on quitely working, For the ones he loved the most.

Love always Liz & Alan Granda We miss you dearly Grandad, Much more than words can say, We remember how lovely you were, You were special in every way.

Hugs & Kisses Evan & Cillian

33RD & 39TH ANNIVERSARIES O’LEARY

In loving memory of Tony Tuohy, Dennehy’s Bohereen Killarney, who passed away on April 17th 2019, and whose birthday occurs on April 19th.

On the first anniversary of Tony’s passing,we the family would like thank those who sympathised with us on our sad loss,to those who attended the funeral mass & burial, those who gave mass cards & who travelled long distances.thanks to o sheas funeral directors for their kindness & professionalism throughout.

To father Niall Howard for his help & thoughtfulness & the beautiful mass.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually,please accept this acknowledgment of our gratitude & appreciation for everyone’s kindness & support.

You left us lovely memories, that make us laugh and cry, And the times we shared together, No one could ever buy.

MOYNIHAN

We cannot stop the hands of time or live again the past, but we will love & think of you as long as life will last

In Gods care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered every day.

Sadly missed by his loving Aunt Noreen, Tony and family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Rest in Peace Tony, Miss you xxxx

The fact you’re no longer here will always cause us pain, But you are forever in our hearts, until we meet again.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered, Joan and De De.

IN MEMORIAM

We are forever grateful to all those who called to the house, her friends, neighbours and all who travelled to say goodbye to Mam, especially all the Hughes family from Dublin. To O’Shea’s funeral home for their kind and caring service, everything was covered. To Ger Fitzgerald who brought Mam on her last journey, to all of Mam’s lovely homehelps who gave her such great care, especially Mary O’Sullivan.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Tony Tuohy, Dennehy’s Bohereen, Killarney, who died on April 17th 2019.

No matter how life changes,no matter what we do,a special place within our hearts,is always there for you Always remembered by Eilo & Danjoe.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

To Fr. Eamon Mulvihill and Fr. Tom Looney for the mass. To Denis Crowley and Helen Kerins for the beautiful music. To all Mam’s friends from Kilcummin Day Care who provided the Guard of Honour.

To all who sent mass cards, texts, messages and called. Thank you to each and every one.

Feel no guilt in laughter, I know how much you care, Feel no sorrow in a smile that I’m not here to share, But let the memories comfort you, a word someone might say, Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day, That brings me back so clearly as though I was still here, And fills you with the feeling that I am always near.

For if you keep those moments, we’ll never be apart And I will live forever, safe within your heart.

Always loved by her daughters Catherina and Breeda, sons-in-law Martin and Dirk, grandchildren Nichola, Amber, Luke, Hazel and Holly xxxx Anniversary Mass to be held at a later date.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

SHEEHY

SHEEHY

In loving memory of Carmella Sheehy.

In loving memory of Carmella Sheehy.

MOTHER. We can have only one mother, You were patient, loving and kind, No other friend in all the world will be the same, As you.

GONE FROM US Gone from us that smiling face, The cheerful pleasant ways, The heart that won so many friends, In all those happy days.

O’LEARY

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile.

If only we could have you back for just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk, just like we used to do.

You always meant so very much, and always will do too.

Always remembered

by Dermot & Catherine

TUOHY

In loving memory of Tony Tuohy, Dennehy’s Bohereen, Fair Hill, Killarney, who passed away on April 17th 2019.

On Mary’s first anniversary we would like to thank all those who attended the funeral and removal. All those who helped and supported us through those days during and after Mam’s passing.

To Dr. Shanahan and his team for the calls and care provided, words can’t describe the support he gave.

1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated Friday 17th April at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral via webcam

49TH & 25TH ANNIVERSARY Treasured memories of a dear friend, Hannah Moynihan, Rossacrue, Headford, who sadly passed away on 22nd April 2019.

TUOHY

In loving memory of Tony Tuohy, Dennehy’s Bohereen, Killarney, who died on April 17th 2019.

TUOHY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Sadly missed by mam & dad

In loving memory of Nell O’Leary late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 17th of April 1987, her husband Patrick O’Leary, who died on the 18th August 1981, and her brother Mike Daly, who died in 1981.

Sadly missed by your nephew Mick, and also the Daly and O’Leary family.

Sadly missed by your loving sister Rachel, brother Dermot and nieces Jordyn & Casey.

The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near In our hearts ye will always be there.

I am in heaven dear ones, Oh so happy & so bright, There is perfect joy & beauty in this everlasting light.

All the pain & grief is over, Every restless tossing passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely home in heaven at last.

In loving memory of John and Joan O’ Leary late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, John who died on 23rd of April 1971, and Joan who died on 22nd March 1995.

Memories are precious They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today.

Always remembered by your loving family.

A light from our home is gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled.

Dáire, Triona, Eamonn xxxx Ní imithe uainn ach romhainn.

A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, A helping hand for others needs, To a beautiful life, Comes an early end, You died as you lived, Everyones friend.

Eddie xxxx Ní imithe uainn ach romhainn.

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KILLARNEY

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GAA extend shutdown • All club activity now suspended until May 5 • “Highly unlikely” that intercounty season will start before July • Local clubs facing difficult financial implications The GAA have confirmed that the suspension of all club activity has been extended to May 5 in line with government restrictions in relation to COVID-19.

The Association’s initial suspension was scheduled to end this Sunday (April 19) but clubs had been anticipating Tuesday’s announcement from Croke Park, with many now accepting that it could be a while longer before the playing fields of Ireland are re-opened.

The intercounty season, which was due to begin at the start of May, has also been pushed back to July “at the earliest”

CONTINGENCY

“The GAA acknowledges last weekend’s government announcement of the extension of current restrictions until May 5 and its impact on the scheduling of sporting events and working practices, and has factored the extension of the arrangements into its contingency planning,” the official statement read.

“To that end, the Association can confirm that club activity remains suspended until May 5. The senior intercounty championships, scheduled to begin in May, will be postponed until further clarity on the

current situation is available. However, it is the Association’s view that it is highly unlikely these will be rescheduled any time before the beginning of July, at the earliest.

“When sporting activity recommences, the GAA will accommodate both club and county games. The Association also intends to complete the Allianz Leagues, or at least those games that have a bearing on next year's divisions, where possible.

“A Special Congress, to be held remotely, will take place Friday (today) to propose decision-making flexibility to allow us vary competition structures, if required, in advance of resuming games.”

LOCAL CLUBS

Meanwhile, local clubs are bracing for an extended period of financial difficulty as a direct result of the shutdown.

With no facilities available and no bars to sell tickets in, club lottos have been suspended, leaving many clubs, in various codes, without any source of income.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser this week, Spa GAA Chairman Michael Cronin admitted that things are going to be

“very challenging for the remainder of the year”.

“We get a lot of income through sponsorship but I think we’ll probably be giving more to our sponsors than we’ll be getting from them to get them back up and running again,” he said. “They’re very important to us, as sponsors are to every club.

“Bars in particular are a huge source of income for us, through the lotto and sponsorship and various activities through the year. Until they’re back in action, things [financially] aren’t going to be anywhere near where they were for clubs. “[The suspension of the lotto] is affecting us but the only thing at the moment is that we don’t have a great spend either. The difficulty will be when things start to come back… We’ll have a spend but we certainly won’t have any kind of an income like the one we’ve been used to. It will take a while.

“A lot of our lotto tickets are sold in bars around Killarney, especially during the summer months, but I can’t see that coming back any time soon.”

Of course, it’s not just GAA clubs that are

being affected. Killarney Celtic Chairman Paul Sherry says his club are also taking a hit with the suspension of their weekly draws.

“For us, that’s a big one,” he said. “We have a fairly well-established lotto. It would be the biggest chunk of our money coming in on a weekly basis, together with the pitch rentals.

“Under normal circumstances we would have significant outgoings because we’re still footing a very large mortgage – we don’t really make any secret of it – but we’ve had to talk to the bank and put that on hold. I’m sure most clubs have done the same thing.”

Cronin says his members and officers are “struggling” without football at the moment but he feels that there is a growing understanding that it could take some time before things are back to normal.

“I’m getting phone calls from people asking when do we think we’ll be back, and we don’t have an answer really. We just have to keep going. Things have quietened down a bit over the last week or two. I think people are just accepting that we’ve a bit to go yet.

“A lot of our members are involved in helping people to do their shopping and things like that in the community, so we’re kept going with that, and we’re keeping in contact with each other online. That’s about the size of it at the moment.

“There isn’t much else we can do.”

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Classic Premier League Crossword Answers ACROSS

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2. A shot that goes in off the backboard. bank 6. Named after a type of Japanese beef. Kobe 7. Seattle Supersonic nicknamed The Glove. Payton 10. Surname of Barcelona's most famous basketballing brothers. Gasol 11. Home of the Lakers and the Clippers. Staples Center 13. The area of the court where the free throw line meets the side of the key.

Or a body part. elbow 15. Nickname of Jason Williams. White Chocolate 16. Ohio hometown of LeBron James. Akron 18. Drafted first overall in 2019. Williamson 19. Killarney's National League champions in 1980. St Vincent’s 20. Large American wild cats found in Killarney. Cougars 21. Miami's Big Three. James, Wade and Bosh

1. Formerly known as the Bullets. Wizards 2. Local master of ceremonies. Botty 3. A shot that misses everything. airball 4. Protagonist in He Got Game (1998). Jesus Shuttlesworth.

5. If this is the question, who is the answer? Iverson 8. The NBA's longest serving coach. Popovich 9. Michael Jordan's alma mater. North Carolina 10. Colourful St Paul's player. Greene 12. Mike Krzyzewski. Coach K 14. At 7'7', the NBA's tallest ever players. Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol 17. The first Irishman to make a European All-Star team. O’Connor 19. Nothing but net. swish

Well done to everyone who took part, especially those who managed to complete it!

Do you have an idea for a crossword topic? Let us know at sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie!

SPORT NOTES

Killarney Celtic UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus all activity at Killarney Celtic is suspended until further notice. We encourage all our members to follow the guidelines laid down by the government. If anyone in our community is self-isolating and requires help with deliveries of groceries, fuel, medication etc, Killarney Celtic has people willing to help. All will be done in strict confidence. Please private message our Facebook page or contact Mary on 086 6485809.

DAMIEN: Killarney Celtic would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Lyne family following the recent sad passing of Damien.

Kilcummin GAA HELPLINE: Kilcummin GAA would like to remind fellow parishioners that if they themselves or someone they know need help or support during the current crisis you can contact the following helpline: 1800 807 009. Or text ‘support’ followed by your name and address to 50555. Kilcummin GAA club have a number of volunteers willing to respond to your need. We are here to help you STAY SAFE. Also we would like to extend our gratitude to all those who are working so hard to keep us safe and keep our country going.

Spa GAA VOLUNTEERS: If anyone needs help with shopping, deliveries etc please contact either the Kerry Community Volunteers (1800 807 009/text 50555/email covidsupport@kerrycoco.ie) OR contact club our Club Secretary on 087 6332773 or contact Michael (085 8213027), Conor (087 2565142) or Deirdre (085 1216359).

CLOSED: All club grounds and facilities remain closed completely until further notice. Players/members/general public are not allowed use of club grounds/facilities for any activity including training/

recreational while these restrictions are in place.

SKILLS CHALLENGE: Well done to everyone who took part in the Spa Home Skills Challenge! Please send on your training videos before April 15 and all participants will be in with a chance to win a Spa GAA training top or a €50 voucher. *Only videos submitted by parents/guardians will be accepted. Video entries can submitted via WhatsApp to (087) 6298525 or via email to spacoistenanog@yahoo.com.

Any queries contact Coiste na nÓg Chairperson, Seamus Moynihan, on (087) 6298525.

ARCHIVES: If you have any old photos, newspaper clippings, programmes etc, please send them on and we’ll get sharing our club history. Send to 085 1216359 (text or Whatsapp), email pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or private message our Spa social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).

REGISTRATION: With the closure of GAA properties and club grounds over the last couple of weeks, registration for 2020 will remain open ONLINE only for the coming weeks. Anyone who has not registered yet is asked to do so through the link on the website spagaa.com. Notice will be given before the online page closes and GAA activity will resume once again in Spa.

Dr Crokes GAA ACTIVITIES: Everything still at a standstill due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Our playing fields, gym, and clubhouse are closed and will be until the sanctions are lifted. Thank you to all for complying with the regulations during these difficult times. Special credit must go to our communications committee for their endeavours in putting videos and photos from our archives on social media to help our members to reminisce during the present crisis. There has been a tremendous reaction to this initiative from near and far. On Saturday last we posted another online concert on our social media platforms which received tremendous reviews.

This novel project was co-ordinated by our Scór Officer Rachael Foley ably assisted by Matt O'Neill and John C O’Shea. A special thank you to all three for helping to keep us sane in these trying times.

JUVENILES 200 TOUCHES DAILY: During the present lockdown we encourage all juveniles to practice their skills. All you need is a ball and a wall.

MEMBERSHIP is now overdue and must be paid to Registrar Frances O’Sullivan.

Membership can also be renewed online. Visit drcrokes.com/news. We urge all members to download the Club Force app. as this will be our only way to communicate going forward.

BINGO at St Mary’s Parish Hall on Sundays is postponed for the foreseeable future and will resume when the current guidelines are lifted.

LOTTO is suspended for next few weeks and we will review on April 19.

Killarney Legion GAA DAMIEN LYNE RIP: It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we learned of the untimely passing of Damien. Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents Denis and Geraldine, his brother Jonathan and sister Denise, girlfriend Tara and to all the extended Lyne family at this very difficult time. Damien was a very accomplished player and represented the club at every level, he played a pivotal role in our U21 County Club Championship victory in 2012. Damien will be sadly missed by his many friends and teammates throughout the club and beyond.

Sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who united on Monday showing solidarity in challenging times for Damien’s final journey. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: Killarney Legion club offers its deepest sympathies to the O’Leary and Mannix Families and all in the Kilcummin club on the very sad passing of Derry O’Leary.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club COURSE CLOSED: At the request of Pitch

& Putt Ireland after the announcement of the government’s new public health measures last week we wish to let everyone know that the course is closed to play until Sunday, May 5 at the earliest pending further updates in the meantime.

MEMBERSHIP: Anyone interested in enquiring about membership is asked to contact registrar Margaret B Looney on 087 9265747 for further information.

We will be examining issues surrounding same once the restrictions are in someway lifted.

Muckross Rowing Club COVID-19: All club activity including indoor and outdoor training remains suspended until further notice. We continue to communicate with members regarding personal training at home and also outdoor exercise, observing strict social distancing. We encourage all our members to take every care and continue to follow the latest government and HSE advice.

ROWING IRELAND UPDATES: Rowing Ireland’s Working Group is co-ordinating the governing body’s ongoing response to COVID-19 at a national level. Weekly updates continue to be posted on the Rowing Ireland website. The regatta season for 2020 is suspended until further notice and a contingency plan is being prepared to stage an Irish Championships Regatta in September. It is hoped that a revised regatta season may resume before then.

STAY CONNECTED: Find the club’s page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Through Facebook, members past and present have been collecting and sharing old photos from Killarney Regatta and other events. Now may be an opportune time to dust down those old photo albums or shoebox collections and we would be very grateful for any copies.

MUCKROSS LOTTERY: The Muckross Lottery remains suspended due to COVID-19. No lottery draw will be held until further notice.

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KERRY 5-11 DUBLIN 0-9 HT: K ERRY 2-3 | DUBLIN 0-7 Referee: Séamus Aldridge Venue: Croke Park Attendance: 71,503 FRONT: Mikey Sheehy (Austin Stacks), Páidí Ó Sé (An Ghaeltacht), Paudie Lynch (Beaufort), Denis Ogie Moran (C - Beale), John Egan (Sneem), Ger Power (Austin Stacks), Mick Spillane (Templenoe) and Jimmy Deenihan (Finuge).

| By Adam Moynihan

BACK: Jack O’Shea (St Mary’s), Eoin Liston (Beale), John O’Keeffe (Austin Stacks), Charlie Nelligan (Castleisland Desmonds), Tim Kennelly (Listowel Emmets), Seán Walsh (Kerins O’Rahilly’s) and Pat Spillane (Templenoe).

Sheehy’s chip. Bomber’s hat-trick. Four (yes, four) different goalkeepers. In the first of a new series of articles on Kerry’s famous Golden Years, Adam Moynihan takes an in-depth look at The Kingdom’s shock victory over the Dubs in ‘78.

We’ve all seen it. The goal that would, in the words of Mick O’Dwyer, “change the history of Kerry football”.

Well, we’ve kind of seen it. Clearly the RTÉ director on the day was expecting Mikey Sheehy’s quick shot about as much as Paddy Cullen was because between the chopping and changing of angles, we can only just about ascertain from the television pictures what transpired.

Plenty of airtime and column inches have been devoted to dissecting this one incident down through the years

and, generally speaking, we are all in agreement on the following three points.

Firstly, and most importantly, it was a magical goal by Sheehy. The vision.

The execution. The sheer cheek of it.

Half the country claims to have been in the Canal End that wet September afternoon in 1978, but not even those who were actually there to see the goal could claim to have seen it coming.

Secondly, although the goalkeeper has always borne the brunt of the

criticism, Dublin corner back Robbie Kelleher certainly isn’t without blame either. When the free was awarded he willingly handed the ball over to Sheehy like it was a newspaper he had already finished reading.

Thirdly (and whisper it quietly), it was never a free to Kerry in the first place.

Cullen did not foul Ger Power. So why did Kildare referee Séamus Aldridge decide that he did?

The truth may lie in an earlier, and often overlooked, incident involving the same two protagonists.

In the 15th minute of this final, Paddy Cullen came out of his goal to collect a stray long ball by Jack O’Shea. He sidestepped Mikey Sheehy and popped a hand pass off to a teammate. Ger Power came in to meet him and the

Kerryman jumped in vain to try and intercept the pass. As Power landed, he collided with Cullen but both players stayed on their feet and Dublin moved the ball up the field.

That’s when things got interesting.

Cullen, now 25 metres out from goal, immediately turned back to head for home and as he passed Power on the way, he kicked out his leg and tripped his opponent. Power fell forward and landed with his face in the hallowed Croke Park turf, causing uproar amongst the Kerry supporters at that corner of the ground.

Aldridge missed the incident – although he undoubtedly heard the furore – and play carried on.

In the 33rd minute of this final, Paddy Cullen came out of his goal to collect a

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KERRY SCORERS E Liston M Sheehy J Egan J O’Shea G Power P Spillane

3-2 1-4 (1-3f) 1-2 0-1 0-1 0-1

DUBLIN SCORERS J Keaveney B Brogan

0-8 (7f) 0-1

KERRY C Nelligan; J Deenihan, J O’Keeffe, M Spillane; P Ó Sé, T Kennelly, P Lynch; J O’Shea, S Walsh; G Power, D Moran, P Spillane, M Sheehy, E Liston, J Egan.

SUB: P O’Mahony (Spa) for Deenihan (66).

DUBLIN

P Cullen; G O’Driscoll, S Doherty, R Kelleher; T Drumm, K Moran, P O’Neill; B Mullins, B Brogan; A O’Toole, T Hanahoe, D Hickey; B Doyle, J Keaveney, J McCarthy

stray long ball by Jack O’Shea. He sidestepped Mikey Sheehy and popped a hand pass off to a teammate. Ger Power came in to meet him. There was minimal contact between the two. If anything, Cullen wanted a free. It’s safe to say that he got more than he bargained for.

Speaking to the Independent in 1998, Cullen said that there was “no doubt in [his] mind” that Aldridge’s “bizarre” decision originated from that earlier incident.

CRITICAL

The resulting goal was absolutely critical. It gave Kerry their first lead of the game (2-3 to 0-7) heading towards the interval, and on the balance of play that was more than the underdogs deserved. Dublin had led 6-1 and but for Sheehy’s quick thinking, and John Egan’s fisted goal seven minutes earlier, Kerry were on course for another humbling defeat.

And that, O’Dwyer reckons, would have been that.

The Waterville clubman had led his youthful charges to a stunning victory over Dublin in the 1975 final in his very

first year in charge, but that was quickly forgotten after disappointing results against the same opposition in 1976 and 1977.

“It felt like the end of road for me [after ‘77],” O’Dwyer later said. “They were after my head and they were after the chairman of the County Board (Gerald McKenna) as well. The guns were out.

But we put up a fight and stayed on.

“If we were beaten that day [against Dublin in ‘78] I could easily have gone, and I might never have been involved with Kerry anymore.”

THE MISSING LINK

Buoyed by their two unexpected goals, Kerry emerged a different animal after the break and, after enduring a torrid enough first half, their 20-year-old full forward was about to announce his arrival on the senior intercounty scene in a major way.

Eoin Liston, nicknamed The Bomber after German soccer legend Gerd Müller, caught Jack O’Shea’s long pass and fisted Kerry’s third goal of the day just two minutes after the restart. Four minutes later, the Beale man beat Cullen again, this time with a superb finish

after he fetched a high ball and played a neat one-two with Ger Power.

Subsequent points by Sheehy and Liston meant that Kevin Heffernan’s Dubs trailed by 11 with 15 minutes to play, and any faint hopes they had of salvaging their title turned to dust in the 56th minute when The Bomber rose highest at the back post to spike John Egan’s fist pass into the goal.

“He was a nice, soft, pudgy little fella when I got him,” O’Dwyer would later recall in the brilliant RTÉ documentary, ‘Micko’. “He was a great man for the Mars bars and the packets of Smarties, and by God he had the signs of it.”

Now, the “pudgy” lad from Ballybunion had just scored a hat-trick in the All-Ireland final.

“He made a big difference to the team,” O’Dwyer said. “He was the missing link.”

LAST MAN BACK

It had been an eventful final and The Kingdom were, by this stage, home and hosed but the drama hadn’t finished just yet. With 12 minutes to go, Kerry keeper Charlie Nelligan got involved in a shemozzle with Dublin’s

John McCarthy and both were shown the road.

Remarkably, half forward Pat Spillane took it upon himself to stand between the sticks when play resumed.

It wasn’t the first thing Spillane took upon himself that day; the Templenoe man was superb in a virtuoso, Man-ofthe-Match display.

Starting corner back Jimmy Deenihan, now sporting a yellow full-zip jacket with John Egan’s name emblazoned across the back, temporarily took Spillane’s place before sub keeper Paudie O’Mahony was eventually called upon in the 66th minute.

In the end, as commentator Mícheál O'Hehir joked, they could have put kitman Leo Griffin in goal and it wouldn’t have made a blind bit of difference.

Kerry won by 17, to this date the fourth largest winning margin in an All-Ireland football final.

“That was one of the greatest days of my life,” O’Dwyer would later say, “and one of the most enjoyable, I can assure you.

“We could say to people, ‘Now, we’ve done it’. And it was amazing what happened after.”

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