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Killarney doctor plans to join next week’s national GP protest

A Killarney doctor, who says the health service is in crisis, plans to take part in a major protest with hundreds of other GPs outside the Dáil next week.

Dr Michael Moloney from Killarney Medical Centre, says GPs are stressed out, overworked, and working with limited Government resources.

The National Day of Action by GPs, which is being organised by the National Association of GPs (NAGP), will take place almost a week after thousands of nurses nationally, including 400 in Kerry, went out on strike.

NAGP says years of successive cuts in Government funding for general practice have created an inefficient unstructured health system which is now collapsing.

For months they say the Government promised to reverse the 38 percent FEMPI cuts to GPs imposed over past years - and to offer - and properly fund a new, modernised GP contract - but these things have not yet materialised.

They also say that the number of doctors who can no longer take on any more patients is a growing crisis, and that the medical card system can no longer cope - having been starved of Government resources.

Not enough new doctors are being appointed by the State to serve the public, they say, and many are having to retire early, due to burnout.

The future survival of the GP service is vital to enable it to serve patients and the issue affects whole communities around Ireland, explained Dr Moloney, who set up his practice seven years ago, with Dr O’Doherty.

Both are hoping to attend next week’s protest - but say unless they can

Local business named ‘Best Hostel in Ireland’ Dr Michael Moloney from Killarney Medical Centre says the health care service is in crisis and he plans to join the National Day of Action by GPs outside the Dáil next Wednesday. source a locum for cover - it might not be possible as their practice is just too busy.

“The issue here is that the NAGP have called for a national day of protest amongst GPs in relation to the working environment and the stresses put on general practice,” Dr Moloney told the Killarney Advertiser.

“You can ask any GP across the country about the impact the successive cuts have had - you’ll hear the same thing from everyone.”

He said that he personally works up to 80 to 90 hours per week in order to accommodate patients, take care of paperwork and fulfil his contracted SouthDoc hours.

“The GP service is in crisis and has been for a long time,” Dr Moloney, who worked a full day Tuesday, covered his SouthDoc hours Tuesday night and returned to his practice Wednesday morning, said.

“I’m in strong solidarity with my nursing colleagues - but the same thing is going on with GPs for years. The real-

ity is that this is unsustainable. What we need is to be resourced. It’s a big problem.”

“We have a contract that’s not fit for purpose it’s over 40 or 50 years old.”

Currently, he explained, doctors receive approximately €46 per year for a patient with a medical card, and that same patient has unlimited visits.

“As a private businesses we take up the slack in what’s provided by the Government. You break that down, €46 - divided by 12 is €3 to €4 a month to look after a patient with unlimited visits. You couldn’t insure a pet for €40 a year – it just makes no sense.

“The reality is that this is unsustainable in this current climate. You can’t provide a service to patients like that.”

GPs are retiring younger, he added, while practices are also closing down and communities are left without a GP service as newly trained doctors are instead opting to move abroad to work less hours for higher pay.

“We train about 180 in Ireland per year and they are exporting half of them.”

INMO nurses and midwives pictured outside University Hospital Kerry (UHK) on Wednesday. 37,000 nurses and midwives took to the picket line outside hospitals and HSE facilities nationwide. They’re demanding pay increases and Government action on staff shortages.

Killarney's first eco adventure hostel has this week been named ‘Best Hostel in Ireland’.

Hostelworld, the world's leading hostel-focused online booking platform, revealed The Black Sheep Hostel in New St., as the national winners following their HOSCARs public vote based on what it says are around one million reviews of 35,000 properties which are compiled annually.

The Black Sheep Hotel, a newly renovated 150 year old Georgian building, is situated in the heart of Killarney town.

It was opened almost three years ago by Kevin Leahy, was featured on RTE’s at ‘At Your Service’ last year and has won local business awards.

As well as providing accommodation to travellers, they also help to organise trips around Kerry such as boat trips on Killarney’s lakes, guided walks up the highest mountain in Ireland, and bus tours around the famous Ring of Kerry.

It is run by a nice group of locals and international travellers, Kevin explained.

“It has an eco-friendly ethos and strives to help travellers find adventure they are seeking,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“2018 was a great year for the hostel. We’d like to say a huge thanks to everyone involved. 2019 promises to be even more exciting and fun, with some interesting projects in the pipeline.”

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New role for Sean Taaffe

A local business man has this week been appointed President of the Hairdressing Council of Ireland.

Sean Taaffe from Killarney, who runs three salons in Killarney Tralee and Killorglin, a barbershop in Killarney town and an education company, said this week that he’s honoured and fully committed to his new role.

The Hairdressing Council is the largest and leading industry body in the country and represents the totality of the industry. Sean is one of the Council members

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This week he told the Killarney Advertiser that he plans to fulfil the promise of change and further development of the hairdressing industry.

"I’m delighted to take on the role of president of the council,” Sean said.

“These are challenging times in hairdressing between the VAT rate increasing, which we will continue to lobby the Government on, and the lack of people joining the industry which is something I really want to change. Also the apprenticeships which we have been working on since last March, I would really like to see this implemented during my term as president.”

Sean started out as a one person operator and currently has a team of 65 peo-

Mark Culloty, Niamh O'Shea (Kerry IHF Chairperson), John Dempsey and Tracy Coyne at the Skal International Club of Kerry annual President's Dinner.

Guests enjoy night at the annual Skal International Dinner It was a glittering social occasion in Killarney on Saturday night at the annual Skal International Dinner.

85 people from the travel and tourism sectors sat for dinner at the Plaza Hotel which was hosted by Skal Club of Kerry President, Sheila Casey.

Also in attendance were Margaret Cahill, National President of Skal, Michael Lennon, President of the Irish Hotels’ Federation, Niamh O’Shea, Chair of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels’ Federation, Bishop of Kerry, Ray Browne, and Michael Rosney, who MC’d on the night.

Special guests on the night set the mood for the occasion as the highly popular St Brendan’s Music Group – who last week clocked up to 2.5m online views with their impromptu music on a Ryanair flight from Stansted to Kerry – entertained with a rendition of ‘Step It Out Mary’ before the dinner at 8.30pm.

Also, two very special guests were honoured on the night, Sean O’Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of The iNua Hotel Collection and immediate past National President Skal ROI, who previously worked as manager in the Brehon and Muckross Hotels.

And Terence Mulcahy, immediate past Chairman of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, who only recently re-

ple in his five businesses in Kerry.

Never one to stand still, Sean is currently completing his second year in Professional Business Development at University Limerick to further enhance his salon and educational company.

In competition, The Sean Taaffe Salon Group is no stranger to winning awards having won Munster Salon of the Year and Salon of the Year in the Alfaparf and Schwarzkopf Business Awards. Sean has represented Ireland many times at world level bringing home Bronze medals from the OMC World Championships in Frankfurt and the OMC Asia Cup Open in Malaysia in the fashion Cut & Colour categories. Last year he became a Juror for OMC World Hairdressing Championships in Paris.

He is also proud to be a Trainer for the Alfaparf Hair Company in Precision Haircutting.

tired from his position as General Manager of The International Hotel.

“The boys gave a rousing performance,” Geraldine Rosney said.

“It was a wonderful way to start the evening and set the tone for the night.

Peter Bellew of Ryanair was delighted to meet the boys and congratulated them saying that they were wonderful ambassadors for their school, Killarney, Kerry and Ireland.”

And she added that they were delighted to recognise the wonderful work both Terence and Sean have done for the local tourism industry.

Guests enjoyed a beautiful meal, including starters consisting of confit of rare breed pork belly with crispy pork cheek and spiced carrot puree or yellow fin tuna ceviche with buttermilk foam avocado, yuzu and puffed wild rice, spiced chickpea and ham hock soup with chorizo oil. Main course included a choice was fillet of Irish Angus beef with grilled foie gras, shimeji mushroom, crispy salsify and roasted garlic jus or wild Atlantic halibut with fried Cromane oyster, golden raisin, cucumber and sea asparagus.

While dessert was a selection of Irish artisan cheese, followed by Plaza sweet petit fours, including vanilla marshmallow, Turkish Delight, Dingle Whiskey truffles and orange cake.

“The Plaza did a wonderful job on the night,” Geraldine said.

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Christmas in Killarney cost in the region of €50,000 to run

Pictured at the event are from left: Anthony Walshe, Mike Tangney, Paul Sherry (Chamber President), Mark Egan and Kate O'Leary.

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Paul Sherry (Chamber President), Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce welcomes members and guests to the annual review of festivals in the Killarney Avenue Hotel this week. Photo: Don MacMonagle

A spectacular array of events lined up as part of the 2018 Christmas in Killarney festival, which ran from late November to early January, generated a staggering level of revenue for the town, it has been confirmed.

A full review conducted by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, which heard from the key players involved in the festive celebrations, received hugely positive feedback from on-the-ground local operators across a wide range of commercial interests.

“There were lots of good soundbites and stories to report which is why we thought we would take the opportunity to hear of the successes and how it was for everybody,” Paul Sherry, Chamber President, said.

He said the gathering, held in the Killarney Avenue Hotel, explored the triumphs and scoped out new opportunities.

“We wanted to distinguish between hearsay and reality, and we invited everybody along to tell us their Christmas stories to help us to plan for 2019.”

The Chamber chief said from as early as late November, it was becoming clear that a good strong performance for December was on the cards as the first Christmas in Killarney parade, on Saturday, November 25, was the best in many years.

“The word on the street was that the bars were busier, the restaurants were going well, and the accommodation providers were flat out at the weekends.

There were positive sounds emanating from retailers against a backdrop of neu-

tral growth across the rest of the country,” he said.

Giving an example, Paul said in his own place of employment – Killarney Outlet Centre– there was a four percent rise in visitors, to 140,222 in December than in the previous year.

“Retail sales were generally in line with this for the month of December but there were some exceptional increases reported, some as high as 12 percent.

I am sure many retailers will agree that in the last 10 years anything that was preceded with a plus sign was very welcome news indeed,” he said.

Separately, in November, a Christmas Craft and Food Fair attracted 11,000 customers to the centre - in one day alone.

Strategically placed counters for the Killarney Municipal District revealed that the estimated footfall for the peak Christmas holiday period, from December 21 to January 6 showed a 20 percent increase on the same period the previous year.

“Just to show the influence of bad weather, when we looked at December 15 in isolation, which was a day of very heavy rain, the footfall fell from 26,000 in 2017 to 7,000 in 2018, a drop of 19,000,” Paul said.

Christmas in Killarney Festival Chairperson, Kate O’Leary, said the event, now in its 14th year, costs in the region of €50,000 to run and it has bounced back from financial stress two years ago with some new additions for 2018.

But while the festival is now back in the black, she stressed that generating the finance required is “a constant uphill battle”.

Pictured at the event from left: Paul O'Neill, Mike Buckley, Danielle Favier and Johnny Maguire.

Photo: Don MacMonagle “It is also time to forge ahead, really improve the offering and stay ahead of all of the towns that are trying to do what we do – but we know we can do it better,” Kate remarked.

She lauded the great voluntary effort that is made, with up to 100 people and 16 schools lending a hand in some capacity.

“Footfall on the streets was phenomenal each weekend and enquiries about parade times and routes from visitors was constant. What was particularly interesting is that retailers reported trade was, in many ways, better in the weeks after Christmas which is a testament to Killarney as a destination rather than pre-Christmas as an intense shopping period,” Kate added.

Analysis of the festival’s social media platform showed that 490,000 people viewed its Facebook posts and almost 50,000 on Twitter, the majority of whom were women.

“We definitely need to up our game significantly and that takes time and money. We have seen how lack of funding and support has been the death knoll of festivals in the past and we do not want to go back to this,” she warned.

'There’s a strong Christmas in Killarney brand we must build on it’ A tour operator whose company organised the Christmas in Killarney jarvey sleigh rides, from December 1 to January 6, said a very interesting factor this year was that more customers were overnighting as opposed to taking day trips and it was becoming a tradition to visit Killarney as opposed to the cities.

“Business was up by 25 percent with nearly 5,000 people, and people seemed to have more spending power,” Michael Tangney said.

“We found a lot of repeat custom as well as new business.

“Now that there’s a strong Christmas in Killarney brand we must build on it,” he added.

Anthony Walsh, of the Chamber’s Retail Committee, said the feedback is that the grocery trade was up three percent at Christmas and the High Street retailers reported hikes ranging from three to 12 percent.

“Most retailers in Killarney were reasonably pleased with Christmas 2018 with results ranging from - 4 percent to +12 percent, depending on the various sectors.

Killarney punched above its weight relative to other similar sized towns nationally, Anthony said.

“The Christmas in Killarney festival is crucial to creating footfall and a very unique experience for shoppers,” he added.

The Killarney on Ice experience, which ran from November 30 to January 6, conducted a survey of its visitors and ascertained that three out of every four came from outside Killarney and groups ranged from two people to 21.

“95 percent of those surveyed said they would not have come to Killarney if it were not for the ice rink. Nine out of 10 visitors stayed in town to shop or eat afterwards, and 97 percent said they would return again,” said Killarney on Ice director Tim O’Donoghue.

People visited from 18 different countries and from all around Ireland but, he said, for an ice rink to succeed it must be situated in a town centre.

Access to parking was an issue but, Tim insisted that ‘we are much better off with a parking issue than a visitor issue’.

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Killarney businesses awarded for excellence Kerry’s status as a leading tourism destination was confirmed at the prestigious CIE Tours International Annual Awards of Excellence which took place in Dublin’s City Hall this week.

Now in its 29th year, the annual awards of excellence recognise the best hotels and attractions across Ireland and are based on feedback from over 32,000 customers throughout the year. In total 77 hotels and tourist attractions won awards, with 13 overall category winners being awarded a Gold Award.

Cahernane House Hotel is celebrating after being awarded A Gold Excellence Award and the status of ‘Best 4 Star Hotel’ in Ireland; Killeen House Hotel won the Special Dinner Feature category while Killarney Horse & Carriage Tours won the Best Tour Feature category.

In addition, merit awards were presented to nine hotels and three tourism destinations in the Kingdom. Hotel Merit Award winners included; Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa, Great Southern Killarney, Killarney Avenue Hotel, The Brehon, Killarney Plaza Hotel, International Hotel Killarney, Dingle Skellig Hotel, Killarney Towers Hotel and the Europe Hotel Killarney.

Muckross House and Gardens, John B Keane’s Pub in Listowel, Tangney Tours Jaunting Cars, Killarney, also received Merit Awards from CIE Tours International.

Each of the winners achieved a customer satisfaction rating of over 92 percent from CIE Tours International visitors, delivering an exceptional quality experience and welcome to tourists.

Elizabeth Crabill, Chief Executive Officer, CIE Tours International said that 2018 was a fantastic year for the tourism industry in Ireland, with next year expected to be as good, in spite of uncertainties created by Brexit and other external factors.

“The hotels and attractions which have been recognised all deserve acknowledgment for the roles they play in making Ireland a leading destination for visitors across the globe and ensuring tourists enjoy a memorable experience,” she said.

Conor Wall, CIE Tours International, presents Paul O’Sullivan, Killarney Towers Hotel, plus Orla O’Driscoll, Killarney Plaza Hotel, and Denis McCarthy, Killarney Avenue Hotel, with their award at the CIE Tours International 29th Annual Awards

Peter Malone, Board Member of CIE Tours International, and Vivienne Jupp, Chair CIE Tours International, present Claire Scally and Karen Fleming of the Great Southern Killarney, with their award at the CIE Tours International 29th Annual Awards of Excellence.

Dancer Karen plans milk bottle challenge One local Killarney lady, who is preparing to step it up on the dancefloor - has come up a unique fundraiser – by placing milk bottles around the town.

Karen Greene, who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing at the INEC on March 8 for the Irish Cancer Society Killarney and South Kerry Branch, is planning to put the specially designed bottles in shops and businesses – and is asking for your loose change.

This local SCD fundraiser has over the years raised over €200,000 for The Irish Cancer Society - and locals are hoping to build on that amount this year.

This year will see 12 couples take to the floor, including Karen and her partner John Lyne who works in Murphy’s Bar. And her children, Mark, who is captain of St Pauls Scotts Lakers, Johnathon, Michelle and Denis, and grandchildren Ellie-Ana, Levi and Ruby are all looking forward to seeing her dancing on the night.

To try and raise as much as possible Karen wanted to come up something

unique, and one day while sitting at home enjoying a cuppa she saw the milk bottle on her table.

“The idea came about at my kitchen table when I was wondering how I was going to raise funds,” Karen told the Killarney Advertiser.

“The glass milk bottle, which I get from Chris Maloney from Ballymac Dairys,

was there and I thought how about I put them into shops and businesses locally.

People can donate their loose change.

“Sometimes people are embarrassed that they only have 20 cent or 10 cent – I want it – it all adds up. People think fundraisers are looking for huge sums of money. I’m doing it this way that if every one individual can put small change in,

FUNDRAISING: Karen Greene, pictured with Eugene O'Sullivan (Chair of the Killarney/South Kerry Cancer Society) and Chloe O'Doherty

it accumulates and benefits someone somewhere. Even the smallest of pebbles will make outward ripples even in the largest pools.”

She plans to put bottles into Centra Muckross, Sheehan’s Costcutters on the Ross Road, O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy on New St., Gallivan Murphy Hooper Dolan Insurance/It’s For Rent, Halo Hairdresser on High St., Maher’s Meats and Alure at the Reeks, from February 11 to 18.

Also, from February 4 to 8, the bottles will be in St Brigid’s and Presentation Secondary schools.

“I want to thank the committee and Killarney Printing for doing the labels.

I’m looking forward to dancing with John, who has been very patient with me. Best of luck to all the other dancers too.”

And she added that if anyone wants to buy tickets they can contact her on 087 9517582.

Tickets are also on sale from all dancers, which are soon to be announced, at the INEC box office, and from committee members.

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

Every GP should first be a nurse

Nurses are highly respected in our society and have always been. I have long believed there should be a fast-track system for nurses to qualify as doctors. There should be an entry scheme for nurses, the same as for science graduates, and I think every GP should first be a nurse.

In the cauldron of the hospital ward I have no doubt our nurses suffer greatly from snooty consultants and snotty nosed junior doctors, not to mention - difficult patients. But I do not buy some of the lines being put out, almost certainly by the INMO, in pursuit of a pay claim, that nurses are the little girls of the health industry.

The message from the picket lines seems that nurses are being exploited primarily because they are mostly women and also because they have a vocation.

I am not sure “pity us” is the correct strategy for a pay increase. The opposite but equally risky strategy being pursued again by the INMO, on the

picket lines, ostensibly to win public support is: the nurses have looked after your families now it is time you, Mary Public, to support them!

I think this smacks of bullying and is likely to get up people’s noses if pursued.

The INMO publish salary scales on their website: Students get €14,243; post qualified, pre- registered €24,850; staff nurses start out at €29,056 and this goes to €44,343.

Public health nurses can earn between €47,799 to €56,540 plus allowances, and directors of nursing can get almost twice this.

I am not sure how this compares with say the HSE pen pushers, and I

think the problem is we have far too many administrators and managers in health, and we pay them far too much for meddling in wards and in the delivery of the health service.

The fear among the Government and the public too is the guards will be out next for pay increases, then the teachers, then the prison officers.

You see the nub of all of this, with the exception of the lower nursing grades, is we pay the public service far too much. We pay the politicians far too much. They enjoy pensions and security that is light years away from almost anyone in the private sector. And the gulf is widening. We need to think outside the box in this country and we need to level up the pitch and the conditions between the private and the public sector.

Would there be anything wrong, for instance, with the public purse subsidising pay during the quiet months of the tourist industry in rural Ireland?

Would there be anything wrong with giving tourist workers cash payment grants towards local housing? Would there be anything wrong with subsidising wages and training all year round?

Sharp VAT hike detrimental for tourism businesses The brutally vast increase in VAT in the October budget is beginning to hit home to politicians here. For it is a vast increase - as our own Emer Moynihan of Earls Court told The Irish Times recently – ‘this is a doubling of the tax’ with only two months-notice.

It was announced in October and was introduced in January in an industry where advance bookings of one and two years are a staple.

What for instance is the position now with weddings booked in Killarney hotels as far back as 2017, or even in the summer of 2018? I was speaking with a hotelier from west Cork whose business depends on the 150 weddings he gets each year. He is having to contact couples and tell them they are going to have to pay more.

The sudden hike will be difficult for tour companies who would have priced their packages for 2019 and for 2020 long before the budget increase.

Emer Moynihan feels ways could

have been found for ring fencing the haulage industry. A carbon tax would VAT increases to exclude rural Ire- have raised much more than €466 land. million from tourism VAT hike for the Outside cities, tourism is what keeps public purse, but what with Brexit the rest of the country going and is a and powerful voices in the motor and network of small employers commit- fuel business, it was decided to steer ted to an area. The role of tourism in clear of an increase in tax on motor the economy is fuel. not being taken The frightening seriously enough, thing is we are especially in forso dependent on The frightening thing is eign earnings. tourism in KillarHow tourism kept we are so dependent on ney, and west the country going tourism in Killarney and Cork, and we have during the downno one shouting turn has not been we have no one shouting strategically for given credit. us. I would argue strategically for us.”

She feels it is time we are over defor a senior tourpendant on it in ism ministry.

Killarney and are The problem with tourism of course now extremely vulnerable. is the view that it is a cash cow and Tourism delivers €410 million “ecowhat is adding salt to the wounds nomic impact” and a direct €180 is that tourism was considered a million to Killarney according to the softer touch and a less serious busi- Killarney TEIR One review of tourism. ness compared for instance with the But where are the real local benefits?

Where are the extra roads and pavement crews of staff? Where is the extra money for the national park?

Where are the cycleways? We are beginning to have mass tourism in Killarney - but we are not seeing the benefits.

We are especially vulnerable in Kerry where our politicians are so slow off the mark. On the one hand, they are failing to protect the big industry from sudden, massive VAT hikes, and on the other, they are failing to bring in any new industry. A new form of politics beyond skirmishing and shouting at the crossroads is what we need in rural Ireland. We need rural TDs to forget the party line and to band together. It is a pity our Fianna Fail TD, John Brassil, saw fit to stick with his party and in effect support the VAT increase. Fianna Fail councillors are out now saying the hike will cost the county €33 million …. well, well!

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Musical society plan sweet sound of music

Killarney Musical Society’s production of 'The Sound of Music'. Pictured back row l-r were: Brayden Slattery, Saoirse O’Sullivan, Siobhan Bustin (Maria), Leanna Hoffman and Jack McCrohan. Middle row l-r: Denis Moroney, Lillie Foley, Emily O’Shea, Sarah Trant, Lucy McCarthy and Colm O’Brien. Front row l-r were: Clodagh O’Sullivan, Caoimhe Murray and Aoife O’Callaghan. Picture Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

Songs are being practised and lines rehearsed as Killarney Musical Society (KMS) prepares for its 34th annual show.

The well-known and very talented bunch are planning to bring ‘The Sound of Music’ to life this month in the INEC, opening on Tuesday, February 26 and running for three nights to Thursday, February 28 inclusive.

This year’s musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children and their widowed father, Captain von Trapp. He is ordered to accept a commission in the German navy, but he opposes the Nazis. He and Maria decide to flee from Austria with the children.

“You may not know it - but you are sure to know many of the musical numbers in this show such as ‘Do Re Mi’, ‘My Favourite Things’, ‘Climb Every Mountain’, ‘Sixteen Going On Seventeen’, ‘Edelweiss’ and who can forget that lovely scene from the film with the von Trapp family singing...’So Long, Farewell’,” Orna Cleary O’Shea, PRO with KMS, said.

“Cast and crew are putting in the time and effort now with rehearsals taking place a few nights a week and weekends

also to ensure that the show is up to the usual high standards that our amazing, loyal audiences have come to expect at this stage.

“The society takes great pride in what they do and like to deliver a production and performance far beyond their 'amateur' status in musical theatre.”

This year is proving to be up there with the best as there’s a stunning cast ready to tread the boards including local girl Siobhan Bustin playing the part of Maria beautifully, alongside stalwart of the society, Derek O'Leary playing Captain von Trapp, Brid Mills is playing a very believable Mother Superior and then the children's chorus, the von Trapp family, she added.

“What can we say about these super talented, wonderful young people, they are absolutely fantastic in all they do, and we have to say they truly are a treasure and a pleasure to be around.

“So please don't miss the opportunity to see this stunning musical brought to life with Killarney Musical Society and support local talent at its best.”

Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting the society on 087 9933411 or 087 1342314. Check them out on Facebook or their website www.killarneymusicalsociety.ie.

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Overall winner Ian O’Connell with his Garda Youth Achievement Award in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Front l to r: Supt Flor Murphy, Gerry Dwyer (Lee Strand), Ian O’Connell, Chief SuperIntendent Tom Myers and Donal Pierce (Chairman Lee Strand). Back l to r: Sgt Dermot O’Connell (Killarney Garda Station), Michael O’Connell, John Doona, Michael Horgan, Sean Coffey, Nora O’Connell, Freda Doona and Garda Diane Collins (Community Police Killarney).

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Inspirational Ian receives Garda Youth Achievement Award

An inspirational teenager from Killarney, who has had to overcome great challenges, was this week named the Overall Winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2018.

17 year-old Ian O’Connell from Killarney was described as “an outstanding individual, an inspiration to all” and “a true real life hero” at the awards ceremony held in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday last.

Over 250 people from across the county attended the ceremony, where 20 Merit Awards, a Group Award, a Special Achievement Award, a Community Safety Award and the Overall Winner

Award were presented on the night.

When Ian was 16 years-old, he became paralysed from the neck down after falling off his bike in the Killarney National Park. The entire country was inspired by Ian O'Connell's remarkable interview on the Late Late Show last May. His motto if I can’t stand up, I will stand out” has made him a national hero for his positive attitude to life. Ian was presented with a specially commissioned crystal

Students from St Brigids Secondary School Killarney, Zara Daly and Ellen Hickey received a Garda Youth Achievement Award in the Ballyroe Hotel on Friday night. Pictured were: Róisín Moore (Principal), Superintendent Flor Murphy, Sergeant Diarmuid O'Connell and Garda Diane Collins and Rebecca Nagle.

trophy and the Overall Winner Certificate to mark his achievement.

The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Group Award was presented to the Sporting Chance Programme - National Learning Network.

The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Special Achievement Award was presented to Ciarán Sears in Tralee. The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Community Safety Award was presented Kevin Lenihan, Eamon Nolan and James McDonnell from Castleisland Community College.

Twenty Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Merit Award Certificates were presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live. The recipients were Alannah Blennerhassett, Tralee, Oisín Bolt, Killorglin, Ian Coleman Horgan, Killorglin, Zara Daly, Kilcummin, Nathan Egan, Castleisland, Con Enright, Currow Village, Ava Fitzmaurice, Castleisland, Edmond Healy, Duagh, Ellen Hickey, Killarney, Alexandra Kelly, Tralee, Caoimhe Lynch,

Beaufort, Ciarán MacGearailt, Baile 'n Fheirtéaraigh, Cathal McLoughlin, Tralee, Ruth O'Connell, Tralee, Michaela O'Donoghue, Ballymacelligott, Jude Pierse, Ballyduff, Weronika Slomiany, Killarney, Melanie Smith, Blennerville, Rebecca Thompson, Caherciveen, and Donald Walsh, Tralee.

“Lee Strand is delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since 1998,” Donal Pierse, Chairperson, Lee Strand said.

“Over the past 21 years Lee Strand in association with An Garda Siochana have always been proactive in acknowledging and identifying the positive work by young people and voluntary groups to enhance community life in Kerry. The awards are a fantastic celebration of their outstanding achievements.”

Chief Superintendent Tom Myers added that An Garda Síochána consider it essential to engage in a positive fashion with the young people in local communities.

“In doing so it is necessary to acknowledge positive achievements by those young people, whether these are in the fields of voluntary work in the community, sport, or education,” he said.

“It would not be possible to acknowledge this achievement and have an occasion whereby the families of nominees can join in the celebrations without the support from Lee Strand, the local Co-Op highly respected in the community.”

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County’s heroes and achievers honoured by Kerry County Council The county’s heroes and achievers were honoured by Kerry County Council at a gala awards ceremony at the Rose Hotel in Tralee on Thursday night.

A total of 25 awards were presented to groups and individuals at the County Council and Municipal District awards event for 2018.

Six county awards were presented by Cllr Foley and Municipal District award recipients received their awards from the respective mayor and cathaoirligh of the Municipal Districts.

From the Killarney area, those who received awards included St Mary’s Senior Ladies Basketball Team Castleisland, SPA GAA Set Dancers, winners of Scór Na nÓg Title 2018, Damien Fleming, Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Killarney Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Jordan Lee and the U-16 Kerry Pitch and Putt Team.

Four from the South and West Kerry Municipal District were also awarded, including Glenbeigh Handballers, Kathryn Shaw, Nagle Rice Community Group and Tom Murphy.

Spa GAA Set Dancers - Eileen Ahern Scór Officer, received an award from Cllr Niall Kelleher at the Kerry County Council Annual Awards night on Thursday last in the Rose Hotel.

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Since their All-Ireland club win in 2004, St Mary’s have enjoyed success at local and national level with both the men’s and women’s teams winning several Southern Conference titles. In 2018 it was the turn of the senior ladies.

The SPA GAA Set Dancers successful team were: Meghann Cronin, Siona Moynihan, Orlaith Spillane, Erin Holland, Gary O’Sullivan, Cian O’Sullivan, Liam Spillane and Eoghan Mulvaney.

They were coached by Triona and Mairead Mangan.

Damien Fleming, has had plenty of success already in the sport of Pitch and Putt.

2018 was an exceptional year for Kilcummin Comhaltas and Killarney Comhaltas. Both branches have a wealth of talent, keeping alive the Irish culture and traditions through the traditional music, singing and dancing. They both returned home from the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda with a huge haul of medals.

“It’s an impressive roll call. Congratulations to you all,” Cllr Kelleher, Leas Cathaoirleach, said.

For Killarney Comhaltas, there were also successes in dancing: Killarney brought home five All-Ireland Titles through their U-15 Mixed Set Dancers, U-18 Half Set, U-18 8 Hand Céilí Dancers, U-18 4 Hand Céilí Dancers and in Senior Banjo, there was gold for Dean Griffin.

“No doubt, 2019 will bring these branches of Comhaltas continues success in keeping our music and dancing traditions alive.”

Talented 18 year-old, Jordan Lee from Killarney, was also honoured for winning a bronze medal in the T47 High

Cllr Norma Moriarty presents Don Myers from Nagle Rice Community Group with his award at the Kerry County Council Annual Awards night on Thursday last in the Rose Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Cllr Niall Kelleher presents Damien Fleming with his award at the Kerry County Council Annual Awards night on Thursday last in the Rose Hotel.

Photo: Domnick Walsh

Jump Event at the World Para Athletics European Championships held in Berlin in August 2018.

“Jordan only started doing the high jump just a little over a year ago now so to win a bronze medal is an outstanding achievement,” Cllr Kelleher said.

“His commitment and dedication to his sport has been tremendous. Jordan is an extremely ambitious young man, his next aim is to hopefully be selected for the WPA World Championships that will be held in Dubai in November 2019. Jordan, we wish you every success in your ambition to get to the World Championships and we will be cheering you on all the way.”

U16 Kerry Pitch & Putt Team was the final recipient for the Killarney Municipal District Awards.

August 2018 saw the Kerry U16 Pitch & Putt Team win the National U16 Pitch & Putt Inter-County Championship title in Fermoy.

The Deerpark Pitch and Putt Club from

Killarney contributed all the members of the winning Kerry side – Cillian Courtney (Captain); Jack McCarthy; Robbie Harnett; Eoin O’Riordan Looney; Erin Moloney and Fintan Martin. To secure the title they had a three-stroke victory over defending champions and hosts Cork with a winning combined score of 21 under par.

“Great credit is due to the Deerpark Club and their 2018 U16 Officer Gearóid Cronin along with Kerry County Secretary Jason O’Connor and the boy’s parents for facilitating them in ensuring another major success for the sport in the county.”

Team captain Cillian also had the distinction of representing Ireland this year in an International Challenge against Catalonia in Seapoint, Louth where a combined Irish U16 & Ladies side were victorious over their Catalan counterparts.

“Warm congratulations to you all on your tremendous success.”

Cllr Norma Moriarty presents Jennifer and Mike Flaherty (on behalf of Tom Murphy) with an award at the Kerry County Council Annual Awards night on Thursday last in the Rose Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh

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Minister Helen McEntee TD presents the Gorta-Self Help Africa and Irish Aid Award to Timothy McGrath, Killorglin Community College, for his project 'An Investigation into using CRISPR-Cas9 to genomically edit Paramecium Caudatum to purify Vibrio Cholera infected water in 3rd world countries', in the Biological and Ecological Intermediate Individual Category. Photo: Chris Bellew

Killorglin student to test water project in Uganda A sixth-year student from Killorglin Community College jets off to remote parts of rural Uganda, this month, as one of the winners of a major award at Ireland’s leading school science fair.

18 year-old Timothy McGrath, will get the chance to get up close with some of the most pressing challenges affecting people in the Developing World, thanks to his win in the Irish Aid sponsored ‘Science for Development Award’ category at last year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYS).

The award, organised annually by Irish charity Self Help Africa, rewards student projects that seek to apply scientific solutions to some of the development challenges facing communities in poorer parts of the world.

Timothy will travel with students and teachers from several other Irish schools on the week-long trip, and will meet communities with whom Self Help Africa has been working.

“I am excited to live a new experience and to be in a new environment,” Tim-

othy, who won the Irish Aid sponsored travel bursary for his project – a device that used genetic engineering to purify cholera-infected water, said.

“I think there will be a lot to take in!

“I’m hoping to bring one of the actual machines that I’ve developed with me, and see if the people I meet in Uganda think it can be applied there.”

The group will fly from Dublin to Kampala, the capital of Uganda, on February 16.

They will then head north to visit farming communities in Teso, Soroti, and Kirandongo. In these remote rural areas, upwards of 70 percent of the population rely on farming for a living.

Timothy McGrath had a chance to meet his fellow travellers during a pre-trip meeting in Dublin, last month, when he was again in competition at the BT Young Scientist Expo. The 18 year-old was again a winner this year, as he finished in third place of his category for creating a biofilter system using halophyte plants to combat oceanic dead zones.

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TV sisters host wellness event Popular sisters Aoibhín and Doireann Garrihy, hosted a wellness event in Killarney on Sunday which attracted over 300 people from all over the county and beyond.

The Great Southern Killarney was the place to be for the Kerry BEO Health & Wellness Event and guests enjoyed a day filled with informative talks and events focusing on health and wellness, with advice for inspiring, motivating and encouraging self-care for the mind, body and soul.

The day, which encourages self-care for the mind, body and soul was presented by actress Aoibhín and TV presenter Doireann Garrihy, and ran from 12pm5pm.

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Speakers at the event included Irish radio and television personality Síle Seoige, fitness expert Leanne Moore, and Pat Divilly, nutrition and mindset trainer.

“Guests were welcomed with an array of healthy brunch options including protein bars, granola and yogurt pots with blueberry, mango and almond flakes and sipped on Virgin Bloody Marys,” Emma Tangney, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, at GSH, said.

“Guests enjoyed a day filled with informative talks and events focusing on health and wellness with advice for inspiring, motivating and encouraging self-care for the mind, body and soul.”

Clare Garrihy, Ailbhe Garrihy, Doireann Garrihy and Aoibhín Garrihy pictured at the BEO Health and Wellness event in the Great Southern Killarney on Sunday.

Maria Walsh and Emma Tangney enjoying the BEO Health and Wellness event in the Great Southern Killarney on Sunday.

Maressa Mills, Siobhan Slevin and Arlene Wiseman pictured at the BEO Health and Wellness event in the Great Southern Killarney on Sunday.

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Chad Byrne turned vegan for the month of January and says it has been very positive.

A month long vegan challenge pleasantly surprises local chef There’s a lifestyle revolution taking place and local chef Chad Byrne, decided to try it for a whole month – by becoming vegan.

After a month of taking on Veganuary, Chad, who is Head Chef at Danú in the Brehon Hotel, tells the Killarney Advertiser how it all worked out for him.

From the initial shock of finding foods to eat - to the pleasant surprise of losing half a stone in three weeks – he says he has openly embraced the idea of becoming a vegan – although will not be taking it on full-time.

“I can honestly say I have never felt better, I’m not sure if it’s a placebo effect but looking at a bowl of beautiful fresh fruit on mixed oat porridge with carrot, ginger and apple smoothie for breakfast to start the day makes you feel vibrant and ready to take on the day,” he said.

“While it’s changing a diet, it’s also a change in lifestyle, with only positive benefits from losing half a stone in

weight in my first three weeks to a general feeling of vitality. However, the first week I did feel a little lethargic, but a B12 supplement helped get over that.”

He explained that as a chef, he wanted to challenge himself.

“First and foremost we have so many vegans eating with us lately in the Brehon. It’s not just a fad or trend - it’s a lifestyle revolution taking place.

“I thought if I go vegan for a month I can really get more adventurous with vegan food as opposed to a meat eater cooking for a vegan “thinking what they would like”. And since going full circle my lifestyle and health has seen a massive benefit.

“Aside from the food, I also experienced a genuine buzz and sense of contentment from actually doing something

positive for animals and my carbon footprint. I always felt there was something more I could be doing.”

Initially he said that he was dreading becoming a vegan.

“I can do without meat and fish, it’s the biproducts that worried me - simple things like a toasted cheese sandwich which I felt would be hard to do without - but after a concerted effort your mind operates differently, a ‘what will I use instead’ approach opens up so many ideas. I duly note it’s a luxury to be a chef as its certainly makes it a hell of a lot easier.”

From his recent experience, Chad has now started to take a more active role in the vegan community by writing a blog for ‘Chef Network’.

“I’m also doing local projects like our upcoming Vegan Pop Up in Killarney and also launching wider and more varied selections for vegans at the Brehon.

• In a medium pan over a medium heat, add the oil, leeks, potatoes, onions and garlic and cook, until soft • Add the broccoli, two more tablespoons of water and cook covered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally • Let cool for 10 minutes • Add the nuts and blitzed chickpeas, lemon, seasoning and almond milk to bind (should be firm), form into bite sized patties • To cook, heat a large pan cook over medium heat, cook four to five minutes until the bottom is golden, gently flip and cook and additional four to five minutes. You can freeze whatever you don’t eat. To reheat from frozen, bake in 390F preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Serve with a little salsa or vegan style relish.

“I’ve embraced it! My larder at home is very different to what it once was – now filled with grains, pulses, veggies and fruit. Whole foods are key, and spices are your best friend! My cooking has also become far more inclusive with a few tiny tweaks. I urge anyone to try it even for a few days. It will give you a new philosophy on your approach to food. I’m not saying I will always be vegan, I can just say I’m enjoying the ride and learning experiences I've had.”

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Generous Joe raises €1,600 for charity Local window cleaner Joe Gaffey may have just tuned the big 70 – but he has no plans to slow down just yet!

Although Joe, from Ferndale Avenue, Killarney, officially celebrated the milestone on Friday - he spent Saturday night partying the night away with family and friends in The Dromhall Hotel.

And, being kind natured and generous, he used the occasion as a fundraiser – raising €1,600 for the Dementia Wing in the Rock Mount Day Centre.

Joe, who has been window cleaning in town for 31 years, was joined on the night by his wife Julie, sons Darren and Jonathan, daughter-in-law Joanne, grandchildren Olivia (13) and Ruby (11), as well as his sisters Mary and Joan and family from as far as London, Ferbane, and as local as Killarney and Castleisland.

Unfortunately his brothers Declan and Ray couldn’t make it on the night.

“It was a great night,” Joe told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We had finger food and plenty of mu-

sic by DJ Ger O’Sullivan. He played ‘60s and ‘70s including Elvis, ABBA and Joe Dolan and some modern songs for the younger crowd.”

He said that everyone gave generously for which he’s very thankful.

10 years ago he did a fundraiser for MS and raised over €700 and was delighted to raise even more this time around.

“My brother Ray in Leeds has Alzheimer’s which inspired me to pick that charity. It’s very common – it’s frightening.”

And he added that not only were people generous on the night but local businesses and people on the street have been stopping him and donating as well.

“People around the town are very generous,” he said. “I want to say thank you to everyone for coming on the night and supporting the charity, local businesses and people for their support also.”

And he won’t be slowing down anytime soon, he added.

“You make the best of what you have and I have no intention of retiring just yet. I love working and I’m quite content.”

PARTY: Pam Brosnan, Killarney, celebrated her birthday with family and friends in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, on Saturday night. From left were: Niamh, Tim, Pam, Conor and Neasa Brosnan. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

MILESTONE BIRTHDAY: Joe Gaffey, Ferndale Avenue, Killarney, celebrated his 70th birthday with family and friends in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, on Saturday night. From left are Jonathan, Julie, Joe, Darren, Jo, Ruby and Olivia Gaffey.

CELEBRATION: Joe Gaffey, Ferndale Avenue, Killarney, celebrated his 70th birthday with family and friends in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, on Saturday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

At the Killarney branch of the INTO retirement function for local teachers in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, on Saturday night seated from left were: Juliette Kelly, John Boyle (INTO Ard Runaí Tofa), Patricia Sheehan O'Donoghue, Anne Horan, Mary O'Sullivan, Denis O'Sullivan (Killarney Branch Secretary) and Joan Foley. Standing from left: Sean McDermott, Josephine Doncel, Mary O'Sullivan, Eilis Mahony, Evelyn Curtis, Breda O'Farrell, Therese O'Donoghue and John O'Donoghue. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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GARDEN MAGIC

Gardening - By Debby Looney

Debby is available for advice and garden consultations, just call 086 6088156 or email barnhillky@gmail.com

Rotate veg to avoid disease and soil fatigue Last week I wrote about crop rotation in the vegetable garden and have since been asked ‘why?’

Mainly it is done to avoid soil fatigue.

Different types of vegetables need different types of nutrients, for example, cabbage plants are leafy greens and need a lot of nitrogen so planting them in rotation after legumes makes sense, as legumes set nitrogen in the soil. Peas, beans, lentils, lupins and clover, among others, would be classed as leguminous plants. These plants have nodules at their roots which house microscopic bacteria that live in a symbiotic relationship with the plant, utilising carbohydrates from the plants to live, and in turn fixing nitrogen in the soil to help plants grow. Leaving these plants to wither on the ground, and then digging them in, is a fantastic and natural way to enrich the soil.

Another reason to rotate veg is to avoid disease. For instance, the brassica family, kale, sprouts, cauliflowers etc., are all susceptible to club root, which is where the root of the plant swells and is useless as a root. This disease stays in the soil for years, and by rotating crops you firstly avoid getting it at all, and secondly, other crops are not affected causing the disease to die out. Adding lime to the soil also prevents club root. Potato cyst

eelworms are another example. They affect only potatoes, but once you get them, they stay in the soil for up to ten years. Blight spores also stay dormant in the soil for several years, so again, crop rotation is the answer. Onion white rot is another disease which only affects certain plants, in this case the allium family.

Another reason to use crop rotation in the garden is prevention of weeds.

Leafy veg keep down weeds, so growing something like onions is easier in the following year. It is important to keep beds clearly marked or keep a diary, as it is easy to forget what grows where from year-to-year!

If you are lucky enough to have a heated glasshouse, you can start sowing quite a few veg, such as broad beans, leeks and sweet pea. However, if you are dependent on the weather, outdoor sowing is not recommended until May. In the meantime, put a thick layer of compost or straw on fallow beds, or sow green manure such as red clover or winter rye.

These can then be dug in when you need the space. Start off beds for permanent veg, such as Jerusalem artichokes, asparagus and artichokes. Asparagus are a must in my opinion, as many of the spears we see in the shops are flown in all the way from Peru and Mexico, which is environmentally irresponsible, and which also makes me wonder what kind of nutrient levels are still present.

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Get jiving this weekend!

With 22 workshops – there’s no doubt that you’ll jive the weekend away in the Gleneagle Hotel! Killarney Jive Weekend with Johnny Brady takes place this weekend starting tonight (Friday), tomorrow (Saturday) and this Sunday. Spend the weekend learning how to dance or improving your dance skills.

There’s beginners and improvers classes, from jiving to waltzing, the quickstep and some line dancing with five of Ireland’s top dance teachers. Workshops start this evening (Friday) at 6pm, with Stuart Moyles on stage at 11pm. Tickets are €10. Workshops start tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am and 2pm, with Johnny Brady on stage at 11pm with a jive competition and €1000 prize for the winner. Saturday night only entry is €15. Check Killarney Jive Weekend on Facebook or ring 087 3995877. A full weekend pass is €50 and Saturday pass is €40.

Mike Foley (Culinary Instructor, Tralee), Simon Regan (Culinary Instructor, Kenmare), Owen O’Donnell (Director of Further Education and Training Kerry ETB), and Con O’Sullivan (Assistant Manager Kerry ETB Training Centre) pictured at the Apprenticeship Open Evening at Kerry ETB Training Centre’s Monavalley Campus. Photos: Padraig Foran

Over 1,500 attend Kerry ETB Training Centre’s first ever Open Week It was the very first Kerry Education Training Board’s (KETB) Open Week last week - and record numbers flocked to see the wide range of courses on offer.

Over 900 students, career changers and jobseekers attended, as well as a further 600 who attended the Apprenticeship Open Evening on Thursday.

Visitors to the centre on Thursday met with a range of Kerry based employers who take on apprentices on a regular basis. These included OPW, TLI Group, Enercon, Listal Ltd., O’Carroll Engineering, Southwest Engineering, DCS Group, Bathrooms 4U, Torc Precision Engineering, David Clifford Carpentry & Building Services, Kerry Mechanical Engineering, Keltic Heating, Total Plastic Solutions, Liebherr, Gallivan Murphy Hooper Dolan.

Assistant Manager of the Training Centre, Con O’Sullivan, feels this is just the beginning of a wider change.

“Our level of engagement with the public across Open Week is a clear sign that parents, school leavers, career changers and jobseekers are looking for a more direct route to work – through practical skills, training programmes such as Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Pro-

fessional Development – training that we specialise in here in the Monavalley Campus,” he said.

A new sales focused Digital Marketing Traineeship was announced as well as a new partnership with Code Institute who offer accelerated training for people who wish to change career and work as Full Stack Software Developers. This partnership was announced at Momentum 2019 – an event hosted by Kerry ETB Training Centre and Kerry SciTech – which was attended by 80 guests who heard Daniel Mackey of Teamwork’s incredible success story of a start-up which now has 24,000 paying customers across 183 countries and clients which include Disney, Netflix, Forbes, PayPal and Spotify. The week also saw Fexco Innovation Lead Guillaume Py launch The Cloud Lab – a new IT Training & Support Hub. The training centre’s 2019 prospectus was also launched. Kerry ETB Training Centre will run a further Apprenticeship event later in the year.

The centre runs skills training all year round – their full range of programmes are available to browse and book online: www.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie.

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FESTIVAL ENQUIRIES CALL TOM 087 3995877 KILLARNEYJIVEWEEKEND The Gleneagle Hotel Ballroom, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

Main courses from €13.50 Also serving our new Vegan Menu

Killarney Court Chicken Burger – Chicken or Beef Fajitas – Prawns Pil Pil – Thai Chicken Curry, and much more...

Award winning Carvery daily 12-3pm (Sunday 12-4pm)

Plenty of FREE PARKING Fast Friendly Service - Best Value In Town Phone: 064-6637070 - www.killarneycourthotel.com

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The River Bar In the killarney riverside hotel Serving Sunday Lunch

Traditional favourites Fish and Chips Escallop of Salmon Bacon and Cabbage

SPECIAL TRAINING NIGHT OF CPR AND DEFIBRILLATOR USE. At the Serenity Centre St. Anne’s Road.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 11 7pm to 9pm Only €20 per person (All proceeds go to Heart of Killarney)

We are a group of people who have experienced cardiac/stroke events. If you have any worries about your heart and may feel that “things might be okay the way they are” come along to one of our meetings and tell us about it. We have information that will help you to make the best plan for your heart.

There is a support here for you.

WE MEET ON THE LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE SERENITY CENTRE. TEL 085 1773910

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WATCH READ THE LATEST PROGRAMMES, FILMS, BOOKS & MUSIC

watch BBC ONE, FRI 10.35PM tle Angel’, and Paul Whitehouse, who discusses the ‘Only Fools and Horses’ musical. Plus music from Chaka Khan, who performs ‘Like Sugar’.

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Ian Brown – ‘Black Roses’ RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 1 Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has released a new track, ‘Black Roses’.

It’s the first solo material in nine years which is taken from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, ‘Ripples’.

The song is a cover of the 1983 track

by Jamaican reggae and dancehall legend Barrington Levy.

‘Black Roses’, and previous single ‘First World Problems’, precede the new album, ‘Ripples’, which will be released on February 1.

The album was recorded in Liverpool and enhanced in the Beatles room at Abbey Road Studios, before being

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The Graham Norton Show Graham is joined by Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks, who talk about ‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’, Jennifer Connelly, who stars in ‘Alita: Bat-

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mixed by long-term collaborator Steve Fitzmaurice. The record was digitally mastered by Bob Ludwig in New York, while the vinyl was mastered by Chris Bellman in LA. Ian produced the album, wrote the majority of the tracks, as well as playing guitar, drums and a host of other instruments. Three of the songs were co-written with his sons, who also feature on various instruments on the new record. A cover of ‘Break Down The Walls’ by Mikey Dread completes the album.

The Age of Light

By WHITNEY SCHARER

RELEASED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, ON AMAZON.COM. She went to Paris to start over, to make art instead of being made into it.

A captivating debut novel by Whitney Scharer, ‘The Age of Light’ tells the story of Vogue model turned renowned photographer Lee Miller, and her search to forge a new identity as an artist after a life spent as a muse.

"I'd rather take a photograph than be one," she declares after she arrives in Paris in 1929, where she soon catches the eye of the famous Surrealist Man Ray. Though he wants to use her only as a model, Lee convinces him to take her on as his assistant and teach her everything he knows. But Man Ray turns out to be an egotistical, charismatic force, and as they work together in the darkroom, their personal and professional lives become intimately entwined, changing the course of Lee's life forever.

Lee's journey takes us from the cabarets of bohemian Paris to the bat-

tlefields of war-torn Europe during WW II, from discovering radical new photography techniques to documenting the liberation of the concentration camps as one of the first female war correspondents.

Through it all, Lee must grapple with the question of whether it's possible to reconcile romantic desire with artistic ambition - and what she will have to sacrifice to do so.

Told in interweaving timelines, this sensuous, richly detailed novel brings Lee Miller - a brilliant and pioneering artist - out of the shadows of a man's legacy and into the light.

on the box

BIG BIG MOVIE

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them RTE ONE Sat 6.40pm Wizarding Brit Newt Scamander arrives in 1920s New York with a bagful of magical creatures that proceed to cause chaos. Harry Potter prequel, starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston and Colin Farrell.

The Wedding Ringer RTE 2 Fri 9.30pm A socially awkward young groom-tobe hires a professional best man to make him look good at his forthcoming wedding. Convincing his fiancee and guests that they really do know each other proves to be problematic, but at least a real friendship begins to develop between the mismatched pair. Comedy, starring Josh Gad, Kevin Hart and Kaley Cuoco.

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THE POWER OF ADVERTISING “My late father, Jackie Healy-Rae, always advertised his weekly Saturday clinic in Scotts Hotel at 3pm in the Killarney Advertiser. I continued this tradition since 2011 as I also appreciate the power of local advertising. To be a national politician, you have to be elected locally. The local message is more important than any other media outlet for me. I really believe the people appreciate, so much, the local news, pictures, death notices and information in our local advertiser and nothing could replace it. Small businesses can afford local advertising as it comes within their budget. When the advertiser comes out, there are literally people waiting at shops and outlets to pick it up. This proves how important it is in our community.

The Killarney Advertiser has been in existence since 1973, 46 years. I am quite confident that despite the changes in modern technology, the Killarney Advertiser will proudly celebrate its 100th anniversary in 54 years and I would like to be around for the celebrations”

Michael Healy-Rae

Independent TD for Kerry

“We are proud and privileged to say that we have worked with the Killarney Advertiser since its inception. They offer a powerful blend of creative and collaborative adverts that exceed expectations. More importantly, it is always a pleasure to work with the team. Killarney Advertiser is a company on point with a highly-developed sense of community and social responsibility. Thank you from all at O’Leary’s Expert Electrical”

Steve O’Leary

O’Leary’s Electrical, Killarney

BOOST YOUR BUSINESS NOW, call us on 064 6632215 Unit 1C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland • info@ killarneyadvertiser.ie • www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

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A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS • VIEWS FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD

INSPIRED BY DANNY CASEY

Bank of Ireland and Aer Lingus launch Aer Credit Card Bank of Ireland has teamed up with Aer Lingus to introduce its newest credit card offering. – the Aer Credit Card.

Is a Big Mac with bacon still a Big Mac™?

There are many questions that baffle and perplex us; is it still an empty room if there’s someone in it? Is it still priceless if it was free? And now is a Big Mac® with bacon, still a Big Mac®?

This is the first time the iconic Big Mac® has been changed in Ireland - since the burger’s creation in 1968 - and opinion is divided on the addition. Big Mac® purists are questioning if the burger should even be classed as a Big Mac® at all, whilst others are welcoming the new addition in to the Big Mac® family with open arms. Join the debate and have your say: #NotABigMac or #StillABigMac. As if that wasn’t big enough news, the Grand Big Mac™ and Mac Jr.™ are back by popular demand, and it’s the first time the burgers have returned following their

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initial sell-out launch in January 2018.

And yes, bacon fans, you can get the variants with bacon too.

The Big Mac Bacon™, Grand Big Mac Bacon™ and Mac Jr. Bacon™ are available in restaurants nationwide for a limited time only until March 19. And if bacon doesn’t tickle your fancy, all three burgers will also be available in their classic style during this time.

“The customer reaction to our Grand Big Mac and Mac Jr. last year was phenomenal, the love for the iconic Big Mac surpassed all expectations,” Michelle Graham-Clare, Head of Marketing at McDonald’s UK&I, said.

“Which is why I am delighted to introduce bacon to the Big Mac range, a twist on a classic which has sparked debates around the world – is a Big Mac still a Big Mac if you add bacon?”

The new co-branded card will offer all the convenience of a regular credit card but comes with a whole host of unique travel rewards for customers.

Each year, customers who sign up to the card will receive: two free return fares to Europe, two fast track and priority boarding passes, two lounge passes, worldwide multi-trip family travel insurance, including winter sports. Customers can collect 1 Avios for every €1 spent on Aer Lingus products and services and 1 Avios for every €4 spent on all other transactions.

The rewards package from which cardholders can benefit is worth in excess of €200* upon receipt of the card, and increases to a value in excess of €400 when reward flights become available, notwithstanding the additional benefits which Avios enables. Aer Credit Card will cost €7.99 per month plus government stamp duty of €30pa with standard annual interest rate of 16.12 percent variable and Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 26.6 percent variable for purchases** “We are delighted to partner with Aer Lingus to create this unique proposition for our customers, Christine Hamill, Head of Retail Cards at Bank of Ireland said.

“We are constantly looking at ways to reward our customers. Year-on-year, credit cards are coming out on top as the

number one payment choice for holiday purchases. Aer Credit Card will enhance customers travel experience with lounge access, fast passes, travel insurance and free fares to reward them for their loyalty. In addition the extended Avios earned can be used to save money on flights, hotels and car hire.”

Susanne Carberry, Director of Network Revenue and Loyalty, Aer Lingus, added that the launch of Aer Credit Card is an exciting next step for AerClub which recently welcomed its one millionth member.

“We are delighted to partner with Bank of Ireland. We launched AerClub two years ago with the ambition of creating an offering that would have widespread appeal and everyday relevance. Aer Credit Card is a strong addition to this portfolio as it offers a credit card product together with attractive travel rewards and equally allows cardholders to earn Avios with every transaction.”

No final deal until President Xi, and I, meet Chinese officials and the US are discussing a potential meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in late February, according to CNBC. The meeting is planned to take place after a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and just before the March 2 deadline for a US-China trade deal.

However, the US is concerned

about the optics of a deal being announced on Chinese soil. The US also wants prior commitments from China. Allies like Japan and South Korea are also worried about backto-back meetings with nondemocratic leaders and would want to be briefed afterward.

A White House official told CNBC that "thus far, we have focused on substance and not next steps".

US and China officials are meeting in Washington, trying to strike the

trade deal to avert a new round of tariffs.

Trump tweeted on Thursday (yesterday) that the meetings in Washington are going well, adding, "China's representatives and I are trying to do a complete deal, leaving NOTHING unresolved on the table". However, he noted that a deal will not be struck until he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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BAI publishes updated Access Rules The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has this week announced the publication of its updated BAI Access Rules, designed to increase the understanding and enjoyment of television by people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted.

Woman plans to walk the entire coast of Great Britain and Ireland Karen Penny, 53, from The Gower in South Wales - a former legal professional who has just set off to walk the entire coast of Great Britain and Ireland - to raise money for dementia research.

She estimates that her incredible trek will take her three-and-a-half to four years to complete and if successful will be the first woman to complete a continuous walk around the whole of the UK and Irish coastline.

Also, during which time she is not going to return home at all – while her husband will drive out in a campervan to join her every six weeks. She’s “guesstimated” a total distance of 20,000 miles and will carry a tent in her rucksack along the way.

She aims to raise £100,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK, having been moved to support the charity after the tragic deaths of both of her in-laws from dementia.

“I’m delighted to do this,” Karen said.

“I wanted to do something that would get a good amount of money. Both my husband’s parents died from dementia-related illnesses, and it had a massive effect on me. Alzheimer’s is something that touches nearly every family.”

She set out recently from her local pri-

mary school in Pennard, Swansea with a great send-off from the local community. From there she’s heading around the Welsh coast until she reaches Fishguard, and she will then cross to Rosslare at the beginning of February. Then, after walking the entire circumference of Ireland clockwise, she’ll return to Wales, head north and take in “at least twenty” Scottish islands on route before coming back down and around to her starting point in South Wales.

She has spent the last few months training hard for her epic voyage, covering between eight and 10 miles a day, with her full kit that weighs around 30lbs.

She’s also been sleeping in her tent to get used to the weather conditions she’s going to be experiencing on route!

“There’s nowhere better in the UK to train than on the beautiful Gower coast where I live,” she said.

“I live on Three Cliffs Bay, and the whole of the Gower coastline is tricky, it’s up and down!”

The Access Rules apply to broadcasters within the jurisdiction of Ireland and set out obligations on broadcasters in respect of the provision of subtitling, Irish Sign Language and audio description.

The 2019 rules include revised subtitling targets for a number of broadcasting services and, for the first time, the introduction of audio description and Irish Sign Language targets for Virgin Media One. Other notable provisions of the revised rules include the setting of specific subtitling targets for broadcasters during peak time viewing and the setting of incremental annual increases for each of the relevant services in respect of Irish Sign Language targets.

“Since first introduced in 2005, the BAI Access Rules have contributed to the increased availability of quality audio-visual

content for Irish audiences who avail of access/assistive services,” Michael O’Keeffe, BAI Chief Executive, said.

“I am confident that the targets set out in the rules will further add to the range and sources of accessible content on Irish television services.

“The revised rules have been informed by significant engagement with broadcasters, user groups and interested parties, and I would like to thank all those who participated in the development process, including those who responded to the public consultation. We look forward to continued engagement with the key stakeholders to support the achievement of targets over the lifetime of the rules.”

The rules come into immediate effect and set out targets for the period 2019 – 2023.

Agreement reached on work, life balance package The European Parliament and the Council have reached a deal on a Work, Life Balance package.

The aim of the measures is to help workers balance their professional and family lives and to work towards a modern family policy and economic prosperity for families all around Europe.

“Work/Life balance is an issue which concerns many people in the workforce and it needs to be tackled with concrete policy measures both in Europe and in Ireland,” Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune said.

According to figures from the EU, the impact of parenthood on the labour market participation still varies greatly for women and men – only 65.5 percent of women with children under 12 work, compared to 90.3 percent of men.

Across the European Union, women remain considerably underrepresented in the labour market and in management. The overall employment rate of women is still 11.6 pp lower than that of men. 31.5 percent of working women work part-time versus 8.2 percent of working men. This is especially the

case for those with children.Just over 50 percent of women work full-time, compared to 71.2 percent of men.

Therefore, the full-time employment rate gap reaches 25.5pp.

Caring responsibilities are reasons for inactivity for almost 20 percent inactive women, while this is only the case for less than 2 percent of men.

“The workplace can be an exciting and exhilarating place,” MEP Clune said.

“However, it can also be a challenging place. What many people will struggle with is getting their work/life balance right. We are doing a lot of work at the European Parliament on the promotion of a good work/life balance and I am delighted to see there are now further developments in this area which can help those in the workforce who need it.

“The Irish Government is doing great work to help support working parents but it is also important that businesses play their part in supporting their employees. I am conscious too that employers, particularly in small businesses, will fear the cost of introducing flexibility but it will go a long way in the long run as they will retain valuable, skilled employees.”

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Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

Jill is available for advice and beauty consultations, at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio. Call 064 6632933

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local link evening bus service in Kerry

Fine Gael Senator and Leas Chathaoirleach Senator Paul Coghlan has welcomed the planned extension of the pilot local link evening rural bus service in Kerry.

Benefits of CACI non-surgical facelift The world’s most advanced non-surgical face and body treatment - CACI non-surgical facelift facial - delivers results without surgery.

The CACI non-surgical facelift treatment has been acclaimed by the international media as probably the most exciting beauty development of the last decade.

CACI is an innovative anti-ageing treatment that tones and tightens facial muscles and assists in smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. It takes an hour and half for the full facial and the results speak for themselves.

CACI award winning treatments use the very latest pioneering technologies and have been voted the most effective anti-ageing treatments available. Tiny electrical impulses firm and tone sagging facial muscles, smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and are extremely effective around the jaw line

and eye areas. Red light therapy effectively plump’s out deep lines and wrinkles providing a needle free alternative to collagen injections and other dermal fillers. Microdermabrasion, delivers a controlled and precise removal of superficial dead skin revealing a softer more youthful complexion. Light therapy has a bio-stimulatory and anti-bacterial healing action on the skin cells.

CACI Hydra-Lift Treatment is an intensive skin hydration and firming treatment, using a silicone mask which is infused with collagen, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C and E. Dehydrated and environmentally damaged skin is quenched, whilst deep lines and wrinkles are plumped out, leaving the skin looking radiant, softer and firmer.

For more info or booking Call Jill 064-6632966

“The Fine Gael Parliamentary Party made a proposal to Transport Minister Shane Ross last year for the extension of evening rural bus services around the country to encourage increased connectivity in our communities.

“My colleague the Fine Gael Party Chair, Martin Heydon, proposed the idea as a key way to tackle rural isolation, an issue that many people have raised with me locally. It is so important we ensure that people can get around their area at night time as well as during the day, be it to local events, the GAA club, shopping centres, restaurants, pubs and visiting friends and relatives.

“Since last summer additional bus services have been running in Kerry, and indeed all counties, on average from 6pm to 11pm typically on Friday and Saturday. This pilot scheme has proven very successful and I am glad that the

Minister has confirmed it will continue until at least March 31, until a full review is complete.

“Originally, it was intended that the pilot would end on December 31, 2018 after which the National Transport Authority would review the results of it. It has been confirmed to me that the NTA will now conduct a further review of the performance of these services in March 2019, after which a decision will be taken regarding future funding for these services.

“As we have seen now with the pilot scheme, the more it is used, the better chance it has of being retained. I encourage the many people benefitting from this service in Kerry to continue using it now that it has been extended, and within Fine Gael I will continue to push for this evening service to be made permanent.”

COFFEE TIME: Launching the Friends of the Children of Chernobyl Annual Coffee Morning, which will be held on February 7 in the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney, were: Paula Kavanagh, Dave McCarthy and Joan Buckley.

GUESS WHO: Can anyone name this Fossa player with a Man of the Match Trophy? It was taken in late 1987 at the Golden Nugget.

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Great food and a warm welcome at the Heights Hotel Choose The Heights Hotel Killarney and enjoy your very own exclusive use wedding ballroom complete with relaxation areas, private bathrooms, exclusive use gardens and full size private bar which is open until 4am.

Offering the latest trends in wedding ideas and props, Natalie has brought her background in event design from London to Killarney to ensure you stand out from the crowd.

We have a wide selection of wedding props including a 4ft lit Mr & Mr(s) sign, candelabras, a floral arch, lanterns, sweet cart, a delicious donut wall and more. The only limitation is your imagination.

We’re a family owned and run hotel with a passion for great food, a warm welcome and ensuring your guests are looked after like our own. A ‘home from home’ as one recent bride described us.

“We truly felt that nothing was too much trouble. It was a day we’ll never forget and our only regret is that it’s over”.

For Natalie’s advice on 2019 wedding trends go to www.killarneyheights.ie/wedding-planning or for more information on weddings at The Heights Hotel Killarney call Natalie on 064 6631158.

Treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day in Kaynes With Valentine’s Day right around the corner - romance is in the air!

Now is the time to make reservations for the newly redecorated Kayne’s Bar & Brasserie and treat your loved one on the special day.

A romantic Valentine’s themed four course menu is available in our Brasserie for diners on February 14th, and will be available through to Saturday, February 16th.

Our starters include a Prawn Cocktail, Chicken and Smoked Black Pudding Ballantine and a Cauliflower Veloute.

Some of the main dishes include Coq au Vin, Skeaghanore Duck, Kerry Fish and Shellfish Stew, and much more.

To round off the romantic evening we have chocolate tasting desserts from our Sugar Queen, which is sure to really wow your Valentine.

Our four course menu is priced at €35 per person and Kayne’s, located on the Muckross Road, is the ideal venue for your romantic dining experience this Valentine’s Day. Pre-booking is advisable, call 064 6639300. www.kayneskillarney.com

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Love is in the air at The Brehon this Valentine’s Whether you wish to treat your loved one or just use the excuse to treat yourself, then The Brehon has the perfect Valentine’s gift all wrapped up. You can choose from a romantic dinner for two in the hotel’s Danú Restaurant or an indulgent treatment in the award-winning Angsana Spa. Celebrate life and love over a delectable three course dinner in The Brehon’s romantic Danú Restaurant. Carefully crafted by Head Chef Chad Byrne, their special Valentine’s menu costs just €40 per person. Booking is essential and can be made by phoning 064 6630700.

Or, say ‘I love you’ with a gift of relaxation and pampering at the renowned

Angsana Spa. Their special offer Valentine’s gift costs just €89 and includes a 60 minute visit to the luxurious Vitality Suite followed by a 60 minute revitalising spa treatment. The Vitality Suite is the perfect place to chase the winter chills from your bones. It includes a pool with hydrotherapy jets, herb sauna, crystal steam room, ice fountain and kubledusche. While the Angsana treatments feature a non-clinical and holistic high-touch, low-tech approach that celebrates the human touch and the use of natural ingredients such as flowers, fruits, herbs and spices. The treatments are a fusion of techniques from the east and west designed to refresh and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. Spa reservations can be made by phoning 064 6623980.

For further information about The Brehon and Angsana Spa visit www.thebrehon.com

Great drinks and delicious food at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder The consensus at the Celtic Whiskey Bar is that Valentine’s is by far the most difficult occasion to buy a present for ‘what is too much or too little?’

Our more experienced Valentine’s gift-givers are in agreement that the more simple the gift, the better; stick with what you know they like and enjoy.

There is very few of us that don’t enjoy an artisan gin or exclusive whiskey, and it just so happens that the team at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder has one of the largest selections in Kerry to choose from: by the bottle or the glass.

But nothing beats breaking bread and indulging oneself with great drinks and delicious food with your other half.

Head Chef Alan MacDonald at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder has carefully crafted a Valentine’s dinner menu using the best of seasonal, Irish produce, that will have something for everyone; whether it’s locally-sourced Black Angus Ribeye or the perfect aphrodisiac, fresh Giga oysters. Using the best of seasonal, Irish produce, fresh rhubarb also features as the delightful topping to a pavlova dessert.

This delicious three course menu is €30pp, or €25pp for two courses and will run from Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 of February. There will also be 2 for 1 cocktails on Valentine’s night too!

For reservations, please contact the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder on 064 663 5700 or email info@celticwhiskeybar. com.

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Celebrating romance at the Aghadoe Heights

Overlooking the Lakes of Killarney the Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa offers a magical setting for your romantic celebrations from Valentine’s breaks and anniversary celebrations to weddings, Civil Ceremonies and vow renewals.

The beauty of Aghadoe views gives that something special to any celebration and our restaurants are the ideal venue for a romantic meal with a great bottle of wine, service and food ensuring ro-

mance is in the air. The Aghadoe Spa offers the ideal place to relax with your loved one in a haven of tranquillity.

At Aghadoe Heights, we understand that everyone’s special day is different and that is why we pride ourselves on creating truly bespoke weddings. The possibilities are endless with dedicated Wedding Planner, Marie Janot, on hand to discuss each wedding couple’s dreams and a wedding package that will suit their individual needs. At Aghadoe Heights we understand that everyone’s special day is different. Each celebration is designed with care and attention to detail that only the Aghadoe Heights team can offer you. We work with you to create a truly unique day, tailored in

Six course delight at the Riverside Hotel Treat that someone special in your life to a romantic valentine’s meal at the Killarney Riverside Hotel on Valentine’s weekend, from February 14 - 17.

Adjacent to the Flesk River, the Killarney Riverside Hotel is a four star boutique style hotel located on the Muckross Road (near the INEC), a 10 minute walk from Killarney town centre.

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, fine wines and sample the culinary delights in the Bacchus Room restaurant. With the focus on fresh local and seasonal produce, you can be assured of a fabulous dining experience. Feast on a six course dinner with a complimentary glass of champagne for only €45 per person.

Book now to reserve your place, call 064 6639200 or email stay@ riversidehotelskillarney.com.

every way to suit your needs and those of your guests. Our Wedding Coordinator is always on hand to help you create a day you can treasure and memories to last a lifetime.

Wedding couples can choose a venue in the hotel that will be just the right fit for their special day. For a small intimate wedding our penthouse is ideal and can host up to 50 guests. The penthouse is also a wonderful venue for civil ceremonies and private parties prior to, or after, the big day. For a medium size wedding our Garden Room can seat up to 80 guests. Enjoy an elegant dinner with access to a private balcony and dedicated in-room bar. Exclusive use of the hotel allows for up to 195 guests and the ho-

tel is closed to the public and becomes your home away from home for the night. Dinner is served in the beautiful Lake Room restaurant, offering spectacular lake and mountain views. After dinner, guests move over to the adjoining lounge and piano bar for a night of entertainment, dancing and most often, a few sing songs.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day and how utterly amazing all the staff were.

It was the best day of our life and we have so many lovely memories to look back on. Our friends and family were overwhelmed by the beauty of the hotel and its surroundings,” Clare and Andrew Day.

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Lotus and Williams to co-develop Omega hypercar There was a time when Lotus and Williams battled it out for Grand Prix race wins. Now, the two Formula One legends have teamed up to build Lotus’s halo hypercar to mark its rebirth under new owners, Geely.

2019 Renault Clio revealed Renault completely unveiled its allnew fifth-generation Renault Clio ahead of its official launch at the Geneva Motor Show this March.

Claimed to be both more elegant and ‘dynamic’ than the car it replaces, the new Renault Clio’s design lifts styling cues like its LED lamps, large grille and central air scoop from its bigger brother, the Megane.

The next Clio also steals some of its sibling’s air bending tricks, like the front air deflectors that channel curtains of air around the front wheel arches reducing turbulence and front-axle lift.

Despite shrinking overall externally, the French car-maker claims its Mark V Renault Clio offers passengers a roomier, more spacious cabin — that, incidentally, is claimed to feature a ‘revolutionary’ design.

The revolution, Renault explains, has been in the leap forward in the Clio’s both

perceived quality and driver ergonomics.

Pushing the Clio closer than ever before to rivals like the Audi A1, Renault says owners will appreciate the use of highend materials, soft-touch dash, door panels and central console and the general attention to detail throughout.

New technology also dominates. As previewed before the Clio’s unveiling, the French Volkswagen Polo-rival comes equipped with not only a full configurable digital dash but the largest infotainment systems in its class, with a huge 9.3-inch portrait-mounted screen that dominates the cabin.

There’s also more storage space and a wireless smartphone charging area.

Finally, the new shapelier seats are said to be completely redesigned to offer more support and kneeroom for rear passengers that now have an additional 26mm legroom. The 330-391-litre boot space, meanwhile, is claimed to be class best.

Lotus has turned to Williams Advanced Engineering division to help it with the “advanced propulsion technologies” for its €2.2 million limited-edition Omega comeback car.

The timeframe is believed to have been locked in so the hypercar can land just before a new range of Lotus sports cars to replace the aging Evora and the medieval Elise.

It will be the point of the sword for moving Lotus upmarket to compete with Ferrari and Porsche.

It’s expected to be an all-wheel drive electric hypercar with two or more elec-

tric motors and at least 400km of electric range.

Given that Williams provided the batteries for every car over the first three years of the Formula E championship, it’s likely that Lotus will allow it to convert that technology or move to a next-generation version of it.

Williams also has expertise in energy regeneration and has some big-name operations on its CV. It built Nissan’s Bladeglider concept cars, worked with Porsche’s Le Mans-winning LMP1 program and did all the aerodynamic work on the Ginetta sports car.

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Mercedes-Benz concept car to end crashes The idea of zero road deaths sounds like a pipe dream - but Mercedes-Benz says an uncrashable car is possible.

That’s the opinion Mercedes-Benz global R&D chief, Ola Kalennius, who is excited about his new ESF or Experimental Safety Vehicle.

Companies like Volvo have been talking up the idea of zero deaths for years – once claiming it would reach this milestone in 2020. Now, Mercedes-Benz is readying its safest vehicle ever – a car that is intended to make the road toll a distant memory.

“Safety is the core DNA of Mercedes and the ultimate goal is zero accidents in traffic,” said Ola Kalennius, the bloke in charge of research and development at Mercedes-Benz cars.

In an interview at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, where autonomous and even flying cars were in abundance, Kalennius confirmed that a new ESF would be revealed mid-2019.

“Wait and see!” was Kalennius’ initial response, but improvements in autonomous driving tech and collision prevention are expected, as are new occupant protection systems designed to reduce injury in the advent of a car crash.

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CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Killarney & Muckross Sincere THANK YOU to all who contributed so generously to last weekend’s collection.

Thanks also to the wonderful Collectors.

FIRST

WITH NEWS

Ár mBuíochas Libh go Léir.

Councillor Michael

Gleeson Chairperson Don O’Donoghue

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Scoil Bhríde, Loreto National School

NOW ENROLLING FOR SEPTEMBER 2019

Scartlea Muckross Killarney V93 AY90 | Email: sbloretons@eircom.net

BEAUFORT, CO. KERRY

OPEN DAY Thursday 28th February from 10am to 3pm

AN OPEN INVITATION TO EVERYONE!

We would especially love to meet prospective Parents, Principals, Resource Teachers, Learning Support Teachers and Teachers of special classes.

Come and meet our exceptional students and staff!

Feel free to explore our school, our facilities, play areas and gardens during a working school day.

For further information contact the Principal Liam Twomey on: 064 6644452 St. Francis Special School, Beaufort, Co. Kerry Email: principal@sfss.ie • Web: www.sfss.ie

Happy 30th J.D Love your family and friends.

Scoil Bhríde, Loreto National School is a beautiful rural school with views of Torc and Mangerton Mountains. We are situated only 2 miles from Killarney town. We currently have 121 pupils and 10 staff members.

Our recently refurbished school has outstanding facilities available to our students.

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Computer Room iPads Large Assembly Hall Resource Rooms Small classes

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Extensive playing pitches Large hard surface playing area Running track Ample parking

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Green School Participants Actively involved in various sporting activities Active Student Council Participants in the Food Dudes healthy eating programme Involved in the Reading Eggs Programme Nature Walks Swimming

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Junior Entrepreneur Community Champions 2018 Long history of debating 223 club for our Infant Classes

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Wide range of after-school activities

Visit our website www.loretonskillarney.com or contact Brian O’Sullivan on 064 6632484 If you would like to view the school or discuss your child’s education, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Jemma Doyleours

Jemma Doyle,Cooleanig, Beaufort, who graduated recently from U.C.D and was awarded a first class Honours Masters in Education Leadership.

Would You Like To Include A Birthday/Occasions Photo For Someone?

Please submit your photo by Wednesday at 5.30pm, €20 Per Photo

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Brian Duggan, Candy Duggan, Jane Fitzgerald and Michael Fitzgerald enjoying the Celtic Whiskey Bar Burns Supper on Friday night.

Supper success at Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder

Julie Christie, Marcin Kowalxzyk and Fionn Oliver enjoying a tipple at the Celtic Whiskey Bar Burns Supper on Friday night.

John Hunt playing the bagpipes at the Celtic Whiskey Bar Burns Supper on Friday night. Pics: Dylan Clifford.

Ann and Frank Wright having fun at the Celtic Whiskey Bar Burns Supper on Friday night.

Jeane Morgan and Tom O'Connor pictured at the Celtic Whiskey Bar Burns Supper on Friday night.

Andrew and Trish pictured at the Celtic Whiskey Bar Burns Supper on Friday night.

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PROPERTYSECTION

IF YOU’D LIKE TO ADVERTISE

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CALL US: 064 6632215 OR EMAIL: INFO@KILLARNEYADVERTISER.IE

| ESTATE AGENT & AUCTIONEER’S DIRECTORY IN KILLARNEY Ted Healy 11 New St, Killarney E: killarney@dng.ie T:064 639000

Property Partners Gallivan College Square, Killarney, Co Kerry E: killarney@propertypartners.ie T: 064 6634177

TO LET: 2 bedroom apartment Tralee road 3 miles from town centre. 0858220185.

TO LET: 4 Bedrom house Riverside Drive Tel 0876466909 TO LET: 2 Bedroom House in Glenflesk Tel 0878109084 TO LET: Aghadoe house to let short term 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. Suit working professionals, refrences required. Tel 086-8349119 after 12pm.

TO LET: 4 Bedroom house to rent in Milltown Village Tel. 087-3520022

Its4rent.ie Property Letting & Management Agent, Killarney Business Centre, Upper High St, Killarney T: 064 6634177 • E: info@its4rent.ie

TO LET: Apartment to rent suitable for 1 or 2 people. 5 mins from national park and 3.5 miles from town centre. Free parking, free electricity & €200per week. Tel Margaret 0876789990 TO LET: 2 bedroom apartment 2 minutes from town centre. Excellent condition, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, private parking, gas heating. Available now. €860 per month contact Hannah on 0876237841.

TO LET: Master bedroom available for single person. Working professional. €90 per week

Maine Valley Property Old Chapel Lane, Milltown, Kerry E: info@mainevalleyproperties.com T: 066 9765577 or 087 6738210

in a 2 bedroom house share. Room ensuite.

In town centre. Please call 0876295417or 0899867646.

TO LET: SHED/STORAGE 4x6 would suit electrician/plumber etc near Gleneagle hotel Tel 0876447532.

TO LET: 3 bedroom house in Muckross near Gleneagle hotel/national park.Tel 0876447532.

TO LET: Apartment comfortable, longterm, quite area, near Killarney House, oil heating, shed, garden. If you wish text need: no of rooms, parking requirement, dates to and

All Ireland Properties Main Street, Rathmore, Kerry E: allirelandproperties@gmail.com T: 087 243 8182

from, need to be near town and suitable times to speeak. 0892121317.

TO LET: Double room to rent in 4 bedroom house (own bathroom), Hawthorn Avenue. €100 per week including bills. ( Must have references) Phone 087-2360323.

TO LET: Single bedroom in shared house woodlawn park. Tel 087-9395156.

TO LET: 4 Bedroom houe in Glenflesk/Muckross area. Tel 087-7768470.

TO LET: 4 Bedroom detached house in Firies.

All mod cons. Tel 0874100603.

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: House furniture e.g washing machine, dryer,tv table, lawnmower, pictures, tv, 3&1 Suite, kids bed, bed head and lots more, some items free. All spotless. Tel 0872725471.

FOR SALE: Ladies Bicycle. Phone 0879297168 FOR SALE: x2 Metallica Gold Circle Tickets for Slane , Sat 8th June 2019 for sale. Contact: 0863090507.

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: AVAILABLE: IRISH GRINDS available at weekends in Killarney town for Junior & Leaving certificate students. Current University Applied Language student majoring in Irish. Béaltrail specific preparation also available. Contact 083-34520999.

AVAILABLE: Removal Service House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime - anywhere, 7 days a week. Also, all kinds of clear outs etc. Tel.087-2600407 / 064-6631979.

AVAILABLE: Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted, Tel. John 0876801392. Piano lessons Tel. Maggie 0876961681.

AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions.

For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 0879508050.

AVAILABLE: Experienced child-minder.

First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: 087-

2359466.

AVAILABLE: Painting, general property maintenance and power washing etc. Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771.

AVAILABLE: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations. Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 0646643317.

AVAILABLE: Wedding music- Church Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception.

Please visit www.gracefoley.ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087.

AVAILABLE: Irish language conversation class. Would you like to increase your ability in spoken Irish with regular practice and guidance from a native Irish speaker (M.A qualified)? Are you doing your Leaving Certificate in June 2019? The Irish Oral exam is worth 40% of the total overall mark.

(Higher and Ordinary level) Use this opportunity to gain fluency and the confidence to reach your full potential in the Irish Oral Examination. One to One class or group session may be catered for. Topics covered to include Sraith Pictiúirí, Poetry reading and conversational matters. For more information contact Eiblín 0876793814 Go n-éirí go geal leat! Traditional Music Lessons. Music classes in traditional flute and tin whistle available. One to one or group class provided. Theory may also be covered if required.

Experience traditional music performer and teacher B.A Hons Music. Tel 087-6793814.

AVAILABLE: Math grinds. Fully qualified and experienced mathematics secondary school

teacher. All levels primary & secondary. Reasonable rates. Private tuition. One to one garda vetted. Tel 085-1050264.

AVAILABLE: Painter available for painting houses and flats. Inside and outside. Phone 0876927563 Robert

AVAILABLE: Xpress removal service. Fast friendly & resonable. Home office, apartment reoval, garage, attic, shed clear out.

Legal disposal of all unwanted items. Collection & Delivery service. Anything, Anytime, Anywhere. Available 7 days a week. CallJoe on 0872652126 AVAILABLE: Transition year student looking for babysitting wekend nights or days.

Reliable, honest and trustworthy. Has had experience. Tel 087 7537501.

AVAILABLE: Nurse/ Carer available for relief work days/nights. Very trustworthy comes highly recommended. Garda Vetted. Enquiries to PO BOX 3693 in Killarney Advertiser.

AVAILABLE: Housekeeper/Cook available 4-5 days a week. Comes highly recommended. All enquiries to PO Box 3694 in Killarney advertiser.

AVAILABLE: GRINDS- fully qualified & experienced Biology & Science teacher (Garda vetted) available to give grinds to Junior/ Leaving Cert, Higher & Ordinary level. Lessons catered to individual student. Initial consult FREE. Conact 087-7993650. Also available grinds in conversational Irish aimed at building confidence and fluency in Oral Irish.

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PERSONAL BEST DATES: Avoid struggle and time. Meet your ideal partner. High success rate. Phone: 0877680163.

Divorce: Why pay huge legal fees when you can get help forfree of charge. Ring: 0858104504 (Jim Corbett)

ANIMALS ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@eircom.net.

ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 0879729240 or 087-9704480.

WANTED WANTED: EMPLOYMENT. Plant fitter / Mechanic wanted for Quarry in south Kerry.

Previous experience essential. CV to info@ glounstone.ie WANTED: Accommodation assistants required to join our team to assist in preparing our apartments between short term bookings. Hours 11am – 3pm or after depending on volume of work. Fluent English. Good communication skills. Electronic funds transfer.

Contact 0892208286 to enquire today.

WANTED: CHILDMINDER REQUIRED Family in Milltown looking for caring reliable childminder to mind children in children’s home.

Monday to Friday2 children - 4 year old boy & 8 month old girl contact Niamh on 087 9225243

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WANTED:

RESTAURANT STAFF required at

the Mug & Bean Cafe Killarney Please drop in your CV to the cafe or email mug.killarney@gmail.com Tel: 087-2595924

We invite applications for the positions of

Revenue Manager

Previous experience in a similar role essential A background in Sales & Marketing is an advantage

Accounts Administrator

for the general upkeep of hotel accounts department Excellent renumeration package for the right candidate

Applications to evistonhse@gmail.com

Reliable person required immediately as

BREAKFAST COOK

Is now inviting applications for the following position.

PASTRY CHEF

Experience in a Similar role is essential Minimum 2 years’ experience Fluent English

Please email info@killarneyviewguesthouse.com

Please apply with C.V. to the Ross Hotel or Email: ciara.treacy@theross.ie • Tel: 0646631855 www.theross.ie

Pre-school Teacher Required • Minimum level 6 in chlidcare • Applicant must have a genuine love for children • Experience an advantage but not essential PLEASE APPLY BY CV TO: littleexplorerstwomile@gmail.com Little Explorers Pre-School, Aughaleemore, Killarney.

Pre-school Teacher Required

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Hotel

RecRuitment open Day DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE WINNING TEAM?

Come along and meet us in Hotel Killarney, Cork Road on Monday 4th of February, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, and let’s discuss how you can take the next career step with a great hospitality company.

Competitive salaries and excellent staff benefits offered.

Now recruiting for the following positions:

ARE YOU LOOKING

FOR STAFF??

ADVERTISE IN KILLARNEY’S BEST RECRUITMENT SECTION CONTACT US ON

INFO@KILLARNEYADVERTISER.IE OR CALL 064-6632215 FULL TIME SECRETARY

required for busy Accountancy Practice for Maternity Leave contract commencing April 2019.

Requirements: Strong organisational skills and high proficiency in Word. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience Essential Please forward CV to info@ockt.ie or post to OCKT Limited, Glebe House, Glebe Place, Killarney, Co Kerry.

• HR administrator • Reservations agent • Receptionists • Night Porters • Accommodation assistants • Food and Beverage assistants • Restaurant Supervisors • Kids Club Assistants • Leisure Centre Assistants • Chefs • Kitchen Porters Please feel free to email your CV in advance to HR@HotelKillarney.ie

Crimmins Hotel & Leisure

Cork Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V93 FX00

T: 064 662 6200 | E: hr@hotelkillarney.ie

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Official launch of Cara’s new three-year strategy at the organisation’s new offices at state-of-the-art Kerry Sports Academy at the Institute of Technology, Tralee.

Pictured were: Senator Martin Conway, Oliver Murphy (IT Tralee), Niamh Daffy (Cara), Minister Brendan Griffin, Una May (Sport Ireland), Pat Flanagan (Cara), Matt Connor and Roy Guerin (Kerry County Council).

Photo: Domnick Walsh

WE ARE GROWING...

We are seeking an

EXPERIENCED GRAPHIC DESIGNER to join our successful team

PART TIME 3 DAYS PER WEEK (TUES/WED/THURS) Key Responsibilities: •Ad design and page layout •All aspects of print design •Develop new products in conjunction with the sales team Successful candidate will possess the following: •Excellent time-management skills •An eye for detail and quality design •A positive attitude to deadlines •Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment •WordPress site management is desirable You must show proficiency in all elements of Adobe CC and MS Office Excellent package and working conditions for the successful candidate.

Apply with CV to: info@killarneyadvertiser.ie

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Minister Griffin launches ambitious three-year Cara strategy Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD, officially launched Cara’s new three-year strategy at the organisation’s new offices at state-of-theart Kerry Sports Academy at the Institute of Technology, Tralee.

Cara is a leading pan-disability sport organisation providing a collaborative and partnership platform to increase sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities across Ireland.

Cara originated from the internationally recognised Health and Leisure Adapted Physical Activity Programme at the Institute of Technology Tralee.

It is the view of Cara that all people with disabilities deserve to have equal opportunities to experience the benefits that participating in sport and physical activity can bring. The new strategy provides a route map to guide and focus Cara’s work over the next three years.

Speaking at the launch on Friday last, Minister Griffin said he was delighted to launch Cara’s first strategy in the fantastic surrounds of the new Kerry Sports Academy at Institute of Technology Tralee.

“Everyone, no matter what their background or circumstances, should have the opportunity to engage in sport and physical activity at a level of their choosing,” he said.

“This is one of the key priorities of the new National Sports Policy 2018-2027.”

Niamh Daffy, CEO of Cara, highlighted the important focus of the new strategy in strengthening the collaborative nature

of Cara’s engagements with the various sectors. “While this is our strategy, it is a strategy that we hope will be shared, we recognise the importance of working with a range of stakeholders and we believe that it is only through this approach that positive change can come about and collectively we can put disability sport and inclusive physical activity at the heart of our nation.”

Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, John Treacy, added that the three-year strategy builds on the excellent work achieved since the organisation’s establishment in 2007.

“Cara is a central partner in the delivery of Sport Ireland’s Policy on Participation in Sport by People with Disabilities, which is reflected in our continuing investment in the organisation and the presence of Cara on the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus.”

President Oliver Murphy said the IT Tralee looks forward to Cara taking up residency in the new €19 million Kerry Sports Academy.

“Cara, IT Tralee and the UNESCO Chair at the Institute, through a partnership approach will continue to advance their respective agendas, both nationally and internationally, having a state-of-the-art physical infrastructure via the KSA to deliver on their individual and collaborative objectives.”

Cara’s Strategic Plan (2019-2021) can be accessed at www.caracentre.ie

SERVICES

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KILCUMMIN GOURMET KITCHEN OUTSIDE CATERING

PAINTER & DECORATOR

- Industrial

for all social events & functions (Birthday Parties, Communions etc.)

Food Hampers available upon request

- Commercial - Residential

SPECIALISING IN:

Handmade Artisan Finger Food

For all enquiries please call: PAUL 085 7538601 COLLEEN 086 3778960 info@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com

Tel 087 - 2607673

Mary Culloty

O’Sullivan A Voice For Your

Special Occasions Love songs, Irish Ballads, Musical Highlights Parties, Weddings, Drinks receptions, Anniversaries, Corporate Events

T: 087 9222753

E: marcullos@hotmail.com

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forDANIEL higher levelKELLEHER maths students Kitchen Installation & handyman services

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PrOPERTY MAINTENANCE 5th Years: 2 Year Course •Window & Door Maintenance 6th•Carpentry Years: 1 Year Intesive Course & Joinery •Flat Pack Assembly 1 evening per week after school •and much more Starts September RATHMORE, CO.Great KERRY Excellent Record for Results dkelleher96@yahoo.co.uk

BRÚ na PÁIRCE Killarney CALL 086 878 3372

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Ger O Doherty Decorating Service

Lisheenacanna, Ballyhar, Killarney • Interior/Exterior • Domestic Commercial industrial • Fully insured • Spray Painting • Specialized in hand painted kitchens

Tel. 085-1619672

Email: odohertypaintingkerry@gmail.com

Declan Smith

Painting Contractor Interior & Exterior Wallpapering a speciality Spraying Fully Insured

declansmithpainter@gmail.com 087 635 4042 Killarney, Co.Kerry

Oliver McCarthy • ROOFING • FIBREGLASS • 1ST & 2ND FIX • FLOORING • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Oil Boiler Servicing

FULLY INSURED - C2 REG MIKE DOWNING ROSS ROAD, KILLARNEY

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Email: mdcarpentry1109@gmail.com

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• Fully Insured • Internal • External • Wallpapering • Kitchen spray painting • Commercial and domestic all your painting and decorating needs.

RING FOR A FREE QUOTATION

PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE • Painting & decorating Interior & exterior (Fencing, Walls) • Windows cleaning • Fixing of doors and windows • Power washing (Driveways, Decking Patios, Paths, Gutters & Fascias) • Carpentry (Timber floors, Paneling, Skirting Boards) • Garage Clearouts • Gardening & • General maintenance

FOR SALE

Seasoned Hard Wood

Fire Wood Logs

Tele: 0892006623 Email: complexcare47@gmail.com

Grenagh Hall Forest & Farm Fossa, Killarney

T: 087 7957000

FALVEY

Oil Boiler Service Gneeveguilla Co.Kerry

SPECIALISING IN THERMODYNAMIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS

Todd: 087-2386276 Conor: 087-8296288

087 9644 632 dmplumb12@gmail.com

Gas & Oil Boiler Servicing, Repair and Installation

M: 087-9705973 T: 064-6625018

E: info@kerrygas.com www.kerrygas.com

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PATRICK REEN

PAINTER & DECORATOR Detox your body Beat the Bloat Lose weight Banish Allergies / Food Intolerance Relieve constipation, bloating, IBS

Now available at the All Therapy Centre, Rock Street, Tralee

CALL 061 315 785

to book your appointment. Private clinic

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR NEWS COMMUNITY NOTES Kilcummin SLIABH LUACHRA DRAMA GROUP: Translations by Brian Friel at the Heritage Centre Scartaglin on Feb 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 at 8pm. Admission €10, Students/OAP €8. To book please contact 087 2434000.

ORGANIC GARDENING AND HORTICULTURAL COURSE: Kilcummin Looking Good with the support of Kerry ETB Community Education plan to run an introductory course on Organic Gardening and Basic Horticultural Skills in Kilcummin village over 18 weeks commencing Feb 21 from 1.30-3.30pm. If you would like to reserve a place please contact Paula on 086 3667514.

MEMORIAL FUN WALK: The 2nd annual memorial fun walk in remembrance of Brendan O’Leary, Lyreatough, will take place at 2pm on Feb 17. Registration €10 beginning at 1.30pm (U16s free). All proceeds to Palliative Care, University Hospital Kerry. Last year we raised €3,500 which was absolutely fantastic. Hope to see ye all again this year.

COOLICK PRE-SCHOOL: The afternoon session 12.30-3.30pm is filling up quickly. The Pre-School is now enrolling for this session on Feb 5 (4-5pm).

Relevant forms and information can be sourced through Ciara Moynihan in the Pre-School (087 1181993) and will be taken up on the day.

MARIAN PLAYERS RATHMORE: Rapunzel in the Community Centre, Rathmore. Nightly shows at 7.30pm on Jan 30/31 and Feb 2. Matinee at 3pm on Feb 3. Further details and phone booking 085 1351810. All proceeds to Kerry Parents and Friends Association. A sincere thank you for your support.

RÉALTA AGUS GAOLTA TALENT SHOW: Adare Productions are produc-

ing a show at the moment called ‘Réalta agus Gaolta’ to find the most talented family in Ireland. It is open to all types of Performers, Talents and Ages, singers and musicians or you can fuse talents. Minimum 2 in the group. Contact Fiona Ní Chéirín 087 0536678.

PART-TIME COURSE: An Innovative & Practical Part-Time Course for Volunteer & Professional Workers will commence in Tralee on Thursdays in February. Closing date for booking is January 31. For further information contact Liam McCarthy SHEP 021 4666180/ Liam.McCarthy@socialandhealth.com.

A DAY OF MINDFUL NOURISHMENT: SHEP One Day Course ‘A Day of Mindful Nourishment’ will take place from 10am-5pm on Feb 2 in the SHEP Office, Park Rd. The cost is €25. Further information from Deirdre 087 7728089.

Killarney Musical Society We are another week closer to opening night for Killarney Musical Society's production of The Sound of Music and it's finally February so it's officially show month for us! We run from Feb 26-28 inclusive so mark it in the diary. Make sure to book your tickets by contacting us on 087 9933411 or 087 1342314, or check us out on Facebook or www.killarneymusicalsociety.ie for any further details.

Committee are out and about collecting patronage from our loyal and ever supporting patrons. If you would like to become a patron of the society contact us as above. Until next week we'll continue to climb every mountain and follow our dreams.

Mid-Kerry The Mid-Kerry Final of Scór na bPáistí has been fixed for the CYMS on March

15 at 7pm. Entries to Mary Clifford 087 1278638 or mbclifford@eircom.net by March 1. County Final of Scór Sinsear will now be held on Feb 8. More information from Mary Clifford.

Milltown New Road Milltown Family Walk/Fun Run in Aid of Nagle Rice All-Weather Pitch & Milltown/Listry Ladies Football Club. Feb 10 at 2pm. Registration on the day from 1-2pm at Nagle Rice Community Centre Milltown. €20 for families. €10 per person. 5km or 7km.

Firies Community Games BASKETBALL: Another great weekend of Basketball with the U16 Boys and Girls representing the parish with passion and pride. The U16 Girls coached

by Fiona Walshe played extremely well, but unfortunately missed out on the Finals. The Boys however, under their coach Linda Ring won their way to the Finals and came away with the parishes first County medals of the 2019 Community Games season.

SWIMMING: This weekend sees the swimming finals take place at the Tralee Sports Centre on Sunday, you must be registered to be able to compete. Under 8s and U1’s start at 10am and U12, U14 and U16 from 12.30pm.

DRAUGHTS AND CHESS: A shout out to all parents and children who may have an interest in draughts and chess.

If this is you please contact Maura on 087 6663702 for further information.

Chess Competition is for U13 and U16, Boys, Girls and Mixed with panels of up to 7. Draughts Competition is for U10, U12 and U14, Boys, Girls and Mixed with panels of up to 7. Chess County finals are Sunday 10th March in Glenflesk. Draughts County finals are March 31 in Listowel. It would be great to even

enter a couple of mixed teams if we can get the players and coaches.

CROSS COUNTRY: All the children interested in running, cross country U12, U13, U14, and marathon U16 are on 7th and April 9 and of course athletics later on in the year for all ages, why not consider starting your training early.

Farranfore/Maine Valley Athletics Club (ffmvac.blogspot.com) have started back training Tuesdays (Firies GAA Sports Hall Farranfore 6pm-6.45pm) and Thursday (Firies GAA Ground 6.30-7.30pm) and it’s a good chance to get fit and ready.

Comhaltas Féile Feabhra will be held at The Ceolann Cultural Centre, Lixnaw this weekend.

Workshops/Master Classes on Feb 2.

Competitions on Feb 3.

Killarney Comhaltas was given an award by Kerry County Council at The Municipal District of Killarney Annual awards ceremony in The Rose Hotel last Thursday for their outstanding performances at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Drogheda.

Spa GAA set dancers also received an award at the same ceremony for winning All Ireland, Scór na nÓg set dancing title 2018. Heartiest congratulations to all involved in these competitions.

FOSSA/TWO MILE CCÉ: Come along to a music and singing session for young musicians and singers in the Fossa GAA Clubhouse on Feb 2 from 5-6pm. This is very much a fun session where the emphasis is on playing music and singing for enjoyment. Contact Tim 087 2413116 or Eileen 087 6284053.

in memoriam 58 IN MEMORIAM

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2ND ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

BARTLETT

FALVEY

In loving memory of Peggy Bartlett, Late of 32 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney, Who died on the 1st February 2017.

In loving memory of Tony Falvey, Batterfield, Firies, Who died on 28th January 2013.

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

Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories, of the ones we loved so much.

Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

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

How dearly we loved you, And prayed you might live, But Jesus just beckoned and we had to give, God give us strength to bear it, And courage to fight the blow, What it meant to lose you, God alone will ever know.

May the lord of love and mercy, Care for our dear mom Peggy, Who is gone but will never be forgotten, And bless with consolation, Those left to carry on.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving sons Oliver, Patrick & Sean, daughters Veronica & Helena, daughter in law Margaret, sons in law Steve and Yann and grandchildren.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

COFFEY

COLLINS

Birthday Remembrance of our grandson Brian, Late of Crohane, Fossa, Whose birthday falls on 1st February.

In loving memory of Niall Collins, Late of Abbeylands, Killorglin, Who’s birthday we remember on 31st of January.

Thinking of you on your Birthday Brian, But that is nothing new, For no day dawns and no day ends, Without a thought of you.

Time passes, memories stay, Quietly remembered everyday.

Loved and sadly missed Nana and Granda.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

21ST ANNIVERSARY COFFEY

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your son David, daughters Majella, Noreen and Helene.

As we open our eyes this morning, And look to Heaven above, We whisper “Happy Birthday Brian”, And send you all our love.

In loving memory of Maureen Coffey, Late of Dromin, Fossa, Killarney, Who died on the 8th of February, 1998.

God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around her, And whispered “come to me”.

With tear filled eyes we watched her, Suffer and fade away, Although we loved her deeply, We could not make her stay.

In loving memory of Peggy Cahill, Late of Doocarrig, Headford, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Who passed away on the 2nd February 2011.

You can shed tears that she is gone, Or you can smile because she lived, You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see that she has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, Or you can be full of the love that she shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she is gone, Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what she would want: Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised. MC

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DOYLE

COFFEY

You will always be with us in our hearts.

CAHILL

28TH ANNIVERSARY

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 2nd of February at 7.30pm in Firies Church.

Birthday Remembrance of a wonderful brother and son Brian, late of Crohane, Fossa, whose birthday falls on 1st February.

8TH ANNIVERSARY

Loved and remembered always by Mom and all the Family.

Lovingly remembered always, Mom, Dad, Beth and Simon. xx

1ST ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE FERGUSON

A golden heart stopped beating Hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Special memories hold you near As time rolls back another year So much to share so much to say We carry you in our hearts each day No matter what, no matter where You are always there Unseen, unheard you are always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear Your beautiful smile, your special ways Are remembered with love everyday Elaine.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered always by Mam, Dad, Sisters, Gillian, Orla and Miriam, Brother Padraig, Brothers-in-law Barth and Kieran.

Sister-in-law Christina, Nieces and nephews.

30TH ANNIVERSARY CULLOTY

Sadly missed by your husband Dano, daughters Alice, Margaret and Mai, sons Florence, John and Dan, daughtersin-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren Tadgh, Kieran and families and great- grandchildren.

In loving memory of James Ferguson, Late of Glanmire, Co. Cork, Who passed away on 7th February 2018 and whose birthday occurs on 2nd February.

Anniversary Mass Friday 8th of February at 7.30pm in Fossa Church.

Together in the same old way, Would be our dearest wish today.

6TH ANNIVERSARY

Always remembered by your aunts, Breeda, Mary, Annette, Rosarie and all your cousins.

MURPHY

In loving memory of our beautiful daughter and sister Elaine Doyle, Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney Who died on the 31st of January, 1991.

15TH ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN

In loving memory of Breeda Culloty, Late of Maulykevane, Headford Killarney Who died on 1st February 1989. R.I.P. Sometimes it’s hard to understand why, Certain things must be and the reasons, Why they happen are often hard to see, But falling tears and aching hearts, Are things we have to bear, And losing you the way we did, Will always seem unfair.

Always remembered by your loving sisters and their families.

In loving memory of Patie R. Murphy, Late of Barraduff, Headford and Mastergeeha Kilcummin, Who died on the 8th February 2013.

A thousand words could never say, How much I miss you every single day, My thoughts are always with you, Your place no one can fill, In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still.

I know you walk beside me, And when my life is through, I pray that God will take my hand, And lead me straight to you.

Sadly missed and always remembered by Kathleen x Anniversary Mass on Monday 4th February at 7.30p.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

In loving memory of Donie Griffin, Late of 35 Daltons Avenue, Killarney and Acworth, Georgia, USA, Who died on the 1st February, 2004.

Precious people are very few, That is why there was only one of you, Lord, treasure him in your garden of rest, Because on earth he was one of the best.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your family at home and in the USA and England.

Masses offered.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday the 2nd of February at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

9TH & 31ST & 34TH ANNIVERSARY HEALY In loving memory of Joan Who died on 5th February 2010 and her husband John D.H. Who died on the 23rd March 1988 Late of Annebeg, Glenflesk and his brother Denis, Who died on the 27th of January 1985 Your names are often mentioned, Our thoughts are of you still, You haven’t been forgotten, What’s more you never will.

Always remembered by Margaret, Kevin and family. xx

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

CARROLL

O’KEEFFE

In loving memory of Catherine Carroll, Late of Mill Road Killarney, Who died on the 2nd of February 2018.

In loving memory of Noreen O’Keeffe, Late of Marian Terrace, Killarney, Who died on 3rd of February 2018.

As we lovingly remember Catherine on her first anniversary her sons Denis, Donie, Pat, daughters in law Marie, Ann, Helena, Fiona. Grandchildren Avril, Orla, Darragh, Claudia, Ciara, Daniel, Relatives Mary and Joan and Catherine’s many friends and neighbours.

On the 1st Anniversary of Noreen’s death, her Sons Neil, Derry, Donal, Daughters Geraldine, Kathleen, Valerie and Deirdre and their families and our extended family would like to thank our relatives, kind neighbours and friends who provided great support during our time of loss. A special thanks to those who attended the removal, funeral mass and burial. Also to those who sent Mass cards, letters of condolence and floral tributes.

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who attended the funeral home and funeral mass especially those who travelled long distances to be with us. We would like to thank those who sent Mass cards and floral tributes.

A sincere word of thanks to O’Shea’s funeral home and to all the choir who sang beautifully at the church.

To Fr. Kieran O’Brien for all his support and his kind comforting words in celebrating Catherine’s mass and loving homily.

Thank you for the wonderful care received from her carers at home with Home Instead, The HSE and public health nurses. We would like to thank Our Lady of Lourdes nursing home in Kilcummin and Dr. Breda O’Sullivan for their wonderful care.

As it is difficult to mention everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our grateful appreciation.

At this time we also remember her loving husband Dan whose Anniversary occurs on January 18th and her beloved son Séan.

Out of our lives you may have gone but in our hearts you will always belong.

O’MAHONEY

20TH ANNIVERSARY

KELLIHER

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Sheila (Mac) Kelliher, Late of Clash, Killarney, Who died on the 31st of January, 2016.

In loving memory of Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney, Who died on the 5th of February 1999.

R.I.P.

May the God of Love and Mercy, Care for our loved one who is gone, And bless with consolation, Those left to carry on.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by Ann, Séan and Family.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

A heartfelt thanks to the pallative care nurses and staff for the amazing care given to our mother and the dignity and respect shown to her, for which we will forever be grateful.

Our sincere thanks to Fr. Kieran O’Brien for celebrating a very meaningful requiem mass together with the Parish Priests who also attended. Thank you to the Cathedral Choir for beautiful music.

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Sheila Kelliher (McGillicuddy), Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney, Who died on the 31st of January 2016.

A sincere thanks also to O’Sheas Undertakers for their sensitivity and professionalism.

Thanks also to the Failte Hotel and the O’Callaghan Family.

Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday.

O’KEEFFE

O’SULLIVAN

Treasured and loving memories of Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Artigallivan, Headford, Who died on the 5th February 1999. R.I.P.

Love from Joan and all the Murphy Family.

O’SULLIVAN

There is a path of beautiful memories, From here to Heaven above, That keeps us very close to you, It’s called the path of love.

And down that path of memories, We softly tread today, All our thoughts are with you, As life goes on its way.

And life has gone on so sadly without you, The day’s have turned to years, But each day has held a thousand memories, And a million silent tears.

Always loved and never forgotten by your loving sisters, brothers, sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family.

In loving memory of a dear Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother, Noreen O’Keeffe, Late of Marian Terrace, Killarney, Who died on 3rd of February 2018.

No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you everyday, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather, And your not there.

We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart, The sorrow we feel, We can never explain, And the ache in our hearts, Will always remain.

Will those who think of Noreen today a little prayer to Jesus say.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving family.

Noreen’s first anniversary mass will be celebrated at St.Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney, on Sunday 3rd of February at 12 noon.

Always remembered by your loving mother-in-law and Seamus.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

20TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Peg O’Mahoney, Gullane Gneeveguilla, Who died on the 5th of February 2012.

You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

O’SULLIVAN

Time passes, memories stay, Quietly remembered everyday.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Late of Artigallivan, Who died on the 5th February 1999.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Noreen’s first anniversary mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral Killarney on Sunday the 3rd of February at 12 noon.

Always remembered by Michael, Marie and family.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

The world changes from year to year...

Our lives from day to day, But the love and memory of you shall never pass away.

Fondly missed by your loving brother David, sister-in-law Sheila, nieces Ellen and Jane.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Precious people are very few, That is why there was only one of you, Lord treasure her in your garden of rest, Because on earth she was one of the best.

KELLIHER

Our sincere thanks to her GP Dr Rosemary Kelleher and Dr. Patricia Sheehan.

Catherine’s First Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday February 3rd at 10.30 in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

Treasured and loving memories of Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Artigallivan, Headford, Who died on the 5th February 1999. R.I.P. Time and years slip gently by, But love and memories never die, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Always in our thoughts. Sadly missed by your sister Eileen, Darren, Tracey, Johan, Annie and Edith.

20TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Late of Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney, Who died on the 5th February 1999.

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

O’SULLIVAN

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

In loving memory of Ann Marie O’Sullivan, Artigallivan, Headford, Who passed away on the 5th February 1999.

R.I.P.

We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

They say that memories are golden, Well maybe that is true, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you.

Sadly missed and forever remembered

by Johnny, Melissa, Verniece, Barry and granddaughter Abbie.

Loved and remembered always by your sister Pauline, Tommy, Tara and Hazel.

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1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & FIRST ANNIVERSARY

9TH & 36TH ANNIVERSARY

KELLY

KERRISK

MCCARTHY

In loving memory of John Kelly, Late of Coolcuslough, Killarney, Who died on 5th February 2018.

In Loving memory of Eugie Kerrisk, Late of Sliabh Luachra, Gneeveguilla and formerly of Gortshanafa, Currow, Who died on 5th Feburary 2018.

In loving memory of Hannah and John McCarthy, Late of Glounlea, Currow Killarney, Hannah who died on 3rd of February 2010 and John who died on the 20th of April 1983.

As we lovingly remember John on his first anniversary, his wife Sheila, sons Patrick and Denis, daughters, Joan, Kathryn and Bernie, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Tina and Sheila, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sudden sad loss. We greatly appreciate the support we received from our extended family, friends, neighbours and John’s former work colleagues. To all the wonderful people who stood in Guards of Honour from the many organizations with which he was involved down through the years.

To all who called to the house, attended the rosary, removal, mass and burial, sent mass cards, perpetual enrolments, letters of sympathy and floral tributes. Your kind thoughts are much appreciated.

Thanks to John’s friend, Fr. Tim O’Sullivan, who travelled from Derby, England to celebrate a beautiful mass with the priests of the parish. Many thanks to Fr. Niall for your compassion during a very difficult time. We express our thanks to the Cathedral Choir for their beautiful performance during the mass, to O’Shea’s Funeral Directors and the grave diggers for their professionalism. To Jim Gleeson, who spoke of John after mass, thank you so much for your kind words. Thanks also to Killarney Heights Hotel, Radio Kerry and Print Media.

Thanks to Deenagh Medical Centre staff for their care of John over the years.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions.

You are always in our thoughts.

As we lovingly remember Eugie on his 1st Anniversary his wife Kathleen, Sisters Mary, Helen, Joan, Ann, Betty, Bridget, brothers Sean, Joe & Jerry, sister in-laws, brother in laws, nieces & nephews wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We gratefully appreciate the comfort and support offered to us by family, friends and neighbours.

Our heartfelt thanks to those who came to the house, attended the wake, rosary, & funeral mass especially those who travelled long distances to be with us, those who sent Mass cards, perpetual enrolments & floral tributes, and to all those who brought food & refreshments to the house, your kind gestures were very much appreciated.

Fondly missed Your loving daughter Maggie, Patrick, Hannah and James.

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20TH ANNIVERSARY HORGAN

A special word of thanks to Fr. Pat O Donnell for celebrating Eugie’s requiem mass, Donie the Sacristan, Eileen Fleming for reciting the rosary at home and to Tim & Noreen for their beautiful music & singing.

We express our profound thanks to all the staff at CUH Cork, South Infirmary Cork, and Dr. Pat Daly Brooklands Medical Centre & to Tralee palliative care, Dr Patricia Sheehan, nurses, carers & catering staff for their care & kindness shown to Eugie.

Thanks to the public health nurses Sandra & Sheila and to the ambulance crew.

Thanks to Sean Mahoney undertakers and gravediggers for their compassion & professionalism.

Thanks to John Mannix and members of the FCA for their very thoughtful guard of honour.

41ST ANNIVERSARY

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we ask you to accept this acknowledgement as a token of our grateful appreciation.

Thanks to the Gneeveguilla GAA Club & all those who helped provide such beautiful food on the funeral day.

First Anniversary mass for Eugie will be celebrated on Sunday 3rd February @ 10am in Gneeveguilla.

In loving memory of our dear Dad Thomas Kenny, Late of Muckross, Who died on January 15th 1978.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE MOLONEY

Always loved and remembered by his sons Michael and Tom, daughters Mary, Marguerite, Irene, Breda and grandchildren.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. AC

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In loving memory of a dear brother Tim O’Sullivan, Late of Maughantourig, Gneeveguilla, Who died on 3rd of February 2012.

We’ll meet again, Somewhere down the line, Who knows where or when, Another place, another time.

We’ll keep you in our prayers and memory all the time, Until we meet again, Somewhere down the line.

Always remembered by your brothers Johnny and Patrick, sister-in-law Eileen and family.

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Breeda Horgan, Late of 23 St. Brendans Terrace, Killarney, Who died on the 5th of February 1999.

In loving memory of a dear brother Tim O’Sullivan, Late of Maughantourig Gneeveguilla, Who died on 3rd of February 2012. R.I.P.

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath the golden sky.

Your name is often spoken We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten by us Tim And you never will.

Though Heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always on our minds, And forever in our hearts.

Sadly missed by Diarmuid, Christina and family.

Loved and remembered by your daughters Evelyn, Norrie, Breeda, Marie and Sons Tim and Donal.

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Anniversary Mass will be held in The Church of the Resurrection on Tuesday the 5th of February at 9.30am.

21ST ANNIVERSARY SHEEHAN

Out of our lives you may have gone, But in our hearts you will always belong.

You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always by our side.

O’SULLIVAN

A special word of thanks to those who spent the nights with eugie as he lay in repose.

First Anniversary mass for John will be celebrated in St Marys Cathedral, Killarney on Friday 8th February at 6.15pm

KENNY

Loving parents are now at rest, For each of us they did their best, Their love was great, Their hearts were kind, A beautiful memory, They left behind.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

Cherished memories of Con Sheehan, Late of Crosstown Glenflesk, Whose anniversary occurs on January 28th.

Today like many other days, Brings special thoughts of you, Of happy times we shared, And the caring things you used to do,

In loving memory of Tim O’Sullivan, Late of Maughantourig Gneeveguilla, Who died on 3rd of February 2012. R.I.P. We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your resting place we visit Flowers we place with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

Sadly missed by PJ and Leo.

7TH & 22ND ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

And once more its a reminder, That life’s road is sometimes rough, Because the time we shared, With you just wasn’t long enough,

Birthday remembrance of Tom Moloney, Late of Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney, Whose birthday occurs on the 5th February.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear. xx Sadly missed, will never be forgotten by your loving daughter Patricia and family and Mary and family.

Love you always Dad. xxxx

For you were someone special, Who was thought so hugely of, You will always be remembered, With affection, warmth and love, So sending thoughts to heaven, For the day you went away, And hope you know you’re missed More than words can ever say.

Thinking of you always, Mam, Dad, Helena, Donal, Mike, Pat and Joanne.

Anniversary mass will be held in the Church of the Resurrection on Tuesday the 5th of February at 9.30am.

In loving memory of Paddy and Kathleen O’Shea, Late of Dalton’s Ave Killarney.

Time unfolds another year memories keep you very near, No need for words, except to say, You are loved and thought of everyday.

Loved and remembered by all your family Frank, Paddy and Joe, daughters Mary and Jacintha, your sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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In loving memory of Bernie O’Brien, Knockmanagh, Kilcummin, who died on the 5th February 2016 Time and years go gently by, But love and memories never die, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there, Always remembered by your Daughter Joan, Son-in-law Micheál and grandchildren Jessica and Diarmuid.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

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.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

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

Killarney Al Anon

The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact 086-8616001.

MS Support Group

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

In Loving Memory of my Dear Father, Bernie O’Brien Late of Knockmanagh, Kilcummin Who died on the 5th February 2016 There is a love so very rare It’s a love a Father and daughter share We had that love dad you and I From the day I was born To the day you died You wont come back I know that’s true But someday dad I will come to you Sadly missed and always Remembered

By Liz, Maurice, Maurice Jr, Megan, Killian & Rebecca Joy xxxx Love you always and forever Dad.

Suicide Prevention Helplines

Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee

A thousand moments we took for granted, Because we thought we would have a thousand more.

Sadly missed by your loving family.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.E.D

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.

LAST WEEK’S SUDOKU ANSWERS

In loving memory of James (Jim)Downey Late of Countess Grove, Killarney, Who died on January 14th 2003 and his wife Nora (Noreen) Downey, Who died on the 5th of February 2018.

Aware Support & Self Care Group

Peer to peer support and understanding for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Facilitated by Aware trained volunteers. Free of charge, all adults welcome and no referral necessary. Location: K.D.Y.S, Fairhill, Killarney, Co Kerry. Time: Every Monday at 7.30pm. www.aware.ie

RECOVERY HAVERN KERRY

Cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry runs its community outreach service at The Reeks, Killarney, on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

On Tuesday next, February 5th, we will offer a free, drop-in support service from 10am to 2pm. Complementary therapies and one to one counselling is also available by appointment, by calling our main office on 066 7192122.

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Moynihan was excellent…

To borrow an expression from American sports, he plays bigger than he is.

Kerry manager Peter Keane celebrates Seán O'Shea's spectacular late point. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

Dirty January win bodes well for Keane | By Adam Moynihan

DARA MOYNIHAN

Peter Keane’s reign got off to the perfect start with a solid win against Tyrone on Sunday and while it wasn’t vintage Kerry by any stretch of the imagination, the manner of the victory certainly bodes well for rest of the year.

You would have expected a dirty day in January to suit Mickey Harte’s Tyrone more than Keane’s experimental-looking Kerry side but the hosts really got stuck in, much to the delight of the unseasonably boisterous home crowd.

There seems to be this notion that Kerry supporters are Gaelic football’s great elitists, that we demand free-flowing, attack-minded football at all costs. The Madridistas of the GAA, if you will. But the biggest cheers the last day didn’t come after dummy solos or spectacular scores; they came whenever a Tyrone player was landed back on his arse or out over the sideline in front of the stand.

Teams from the north are perceived to be physically tougher than Kerry and the success of Tyrone in particular is often attributed in large parts to their ability to “win the battle”.

This notion hurt Kerry folk throughout the 2000s and I think it still hurts to this day, so whenever Kerry embrace the physical side of the game and eek out a gritty result, especially against a rival, supporters really warm to it. You could see and hear that the last day up in the Park. Fair enough, we’d rather kick 3-15 and play them off the pitch, but even Kerry fans enjoy a bit of flaking every now and then.

To be completely honest about it, I didn’t think the original starting 15 named by Peter Keane on Friday was particularly inspiring. And I mean no disrespect to the players who were selected, it’s just that we’ve seen them all before. It always makes it a bit more exciting for the fans when there are new guys on show so Dara Moynihan’s inclusion at the last minute definitely sparked some interest.

Followers of Kerry football have been excited about the diminutive Spa forward since he shone for the triumphant St Brendan’s College and Kerry minor teams in 2016 but until a fella actually goes out and does it for the Kerry seniors, there will always be question marks. 35 minutes into his senior intercounty career, many of those questions had already been answered.

Moynihan was excellent in that opening period. He kicked two points, one off the left and one off the right, as Kerry built up a commanding, and deserved, 5-1 lead.

It’s a pity he didn’t land one of his efforts in the second half but nevertheless it was a very solid introduction to the big leagues.

What makes Dara special is the fact that he plays with no fear whatsoever.

Though short in stature, the well-built wing forward is extremely brave and he plays in such a manner that you wouldn’t even notice the height disadvantage. To borrow an expression from American sports, he plays bigger than he is.

He’s cheeky out as well and he certainly doesn’t strike you as someone who stands on ceremony. It doesn’t bother him who’s marking him or what the stage is. His game never changes.

In terms of his style of play, he’s incredibly fast and direct but he’s also clever enough and unselfish enough to keep it simple when required. It’s obviously very early days for the 20-year-old and one good game doesn’t make a Kerry player, but on Sunday’s showing it seems as though he has all the tools to make the grade.

A NEW FULL BACK?

Moynihan’s East Kerry teammate Jack Sherwood was drafted in to play full back, ostensibly as a stop-gap measure, but in all honesty he was probably more assured at the position on Sunday than any Kerry defender has been in years.

He will presumably get the nod again this weekend and after some time in the wilderness, the Firies all-rounder now has a massive opportunity to nail down a starting place in Peter Keane’s new-look Kerry team.

Goalkeeper Shane Ryan also acquitted himself quite well on Sunday, although to be fair he wasn’t really tested by a surprisingly toothless Tyrone attack. It will be interesting to see how Keane divides up the league campaign between the Rathmore man and Legion’s Brian Kelly as you would imagine that both will get a chance to stake their claim before Kerry play their first championship game on June 1. With Shane Murphy to come back into contention once Dr Crokes are finished in the Club Championship, it’s extremely hard to predict who Keane’s long-term number 1 will be.

With all the talk of injuries and Sigerson and possibly even relegation down the line, there wasn’t much optimism floating about as supporters trudged up the sandpit and Lewis Road for Kerry’s league opener on Sunday but they certainly came back into town with more of a spring in their step. The home team ground out a solid win in Peter Keane’s first game as senior manager and that’s a very good habit to get into.

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Kerry

0-11 | Tyrone 0-7

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald ::: Fitzgerald Stadium

Peter Keane got his senior managerial career off to a flying start in the Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday last with an unexpected win, collecting two valuable league points at the expense of Tyrone.

Prior to this game I expected Tyrone to win. They had a settled and experienced team and had won the McKenna Cup on foot of five competitive games, whereas Kerry did not play in the McGrath Cup and this was their first competitive outing. I was really impressed with Kerry’s display and could not believe how bad Tyrone were.

Kerry had to line out with two changes from the selected team. Diarmuid O’Connor (Na Gaeil) started instead of Mikey Geaney and James O’Donoghue did not play as his grandmother died.

Geaney did come on in the second half when Kerry emptied the bench, bringing fresh legs into the fray.

Dara Moynihan came in for O’Donoghue at the start and the Spa man really caught the eye. My Man of the Match was Seán O’Shea who lined out at centre forward. He excelled in general play and was chief scorer with six points. Three of these were from frees, one from a mark and one was a spectacular late point from the sideline in front of the stand.

This was similar to the famous Maurice Fitzgerald sideline point against the Dubs.

What impressed me most about this new Kerry team was the intensity of their play. We can look forward to more of the same as Donie Buckley works with the 40-strong squad. They were really up for this game and did not allow Tyrone settle in any sectors of play. Scores were hard to come by and one must make allowance for slippery underfoot conditions after the dreadful overnight rain and storm on Saturday night.

Seán O’Shea opened the scoring with a pointed 11th minute free and added two more in that first half. Tyrone could make no progress and their busiest player was goalkeeper Niall Morgan who made several outfield runs in an effort to get some momentum in to Tyrone’s play. It’s hard to believe it but their first score was a free by Morgan in the 27th minute. Mickey Harte will not be happy when he realises that they scored only two points from play in total.

Jack Sherwood tries to evade Tyrone's Peter Harte. Sherwood did well at full back. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

Dara Moynihan was as busy as ever and was rewarded before half time with two excellent points from play.

Tyrone improved a little in the second half with Darren McCurry slotting over 4 frees but this did not faze Kerry. Shane Ryan had an easy game in goal and did well with his-kick outs.

O’Donoghue and Moran to return NATIONAL LEAGUE: DIV 1

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Cavan v Kerry Sunday at 2pm Breffni Park

| By Adam Moynihan Former Player of the Year James O’Donoghue and veteran midfielder David Moran are expected to return to

the Kerry line-up for Sunday’s clash with Cavan in Breffni Park.

O’Donoghue was named in Peter Keane’s starting 15 against Tyrone but the Legion man withdrew on Sunday following the death of his grandmother.

He is likely to come in at 15 and form a dangerous-looking two-man full forward line alongside Paul Geaney.

Moran was a notable absentee as Kerry defeated Tyrone in their league opener but the Kerins O’Rahilly’s clubman has

since returned from his honeymoon and could add much-needed experience to Peter Keane’s relatively young team.

With the third round of the Sigerson Cup taking place this past Wednesday and the quarter finals fixed for next Wednesday, a number of Kerry youngsters, including Seán O’Shea (UCC), Killian Spillane (UCC), Dara Moynihan (IT Tralee) and Gavin Crowley (IT Tralee), have a lot on their plates but expect Keane to name as strong a team as he

I was impressed by Jack Sherwood at full back. Mike Allen, his fellow Firies clubman, told me prior to the game that he never saw Sherwood play at full back with any team. It was a gamble to play a man who is more at home in the half back line, but it worked. He did very well there. possibly can.

Cavan ran Galway close in their Round 1 game in Salthill, despite being reduced to 12 men for four minutes in the second half. Martin Reilly, Killian Brady and Killian Clarke were all black carded as Galway opened up a 13-8 lead. Late scores from Reilly, Cian Mackey and Conor Madden cut the deficit to two but Mickey Graham’s men ultimately fell short of what would have been a remarkable comeback.

Kerry will be favourites to make it two from two but they won’t have it all their own way against a tough Cavan outfit.

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Players, match officials and mascots pose for a photo.

The night Cork City came to town FRIENDLY __________________________________________________________________________

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Killarney Celtic Cork City

| By Adam Moynihan ::: Celtic Park Captains Karl Sheppard and Brendan Falvey exchange pennants.

Celtic midfielder Gary Keane is challenged by Cork City's Darragh Rainsford.

Cork City's Karl Sheppard and Killarney Celtic's Brendan Falvey lead out their teams. Pics: Don MacMonagle.

Killarney soccer fans were treated to another great occasion at Celtic Park last Thursday night as League of Ireland Premier Division side Cork City came to town for a pre-season friendly against Celtic.

The Hoops, who are currently 11 points clear at the top of the Kerry Premier A, held their own against a strong Cork team made up of senior stars, young players and trialists.

James Tilley, who is a loan signing from Brighton, and second-half substitute James Ward put the visitors 2-0 up before experienced Celtic midfielder Gary Keane pulled one back with a close-

range header. The hosts tried in vain to force an equaliser but Ward was on hand again in the 72nd minute to seal the victory.

Cork City finished second in the Premier Division last season and will be hoping to hit the ground running when their league campaign kicks off later this month.

Shootout heartache for unlucky Hoops MUNSTER JUNIOR CUP: ROUND 4 __________________________________________________________________________

Killarney Celtic Ballynanty Rovers

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(Ballynanty won 3-1 on pens)

| By Adam Moynihan Killarney Celtic are out of the Munster Junior Cup following an agonising penalty shootout defeat at the hands of Ballynanty Rovers of Limerick. The sides couldn’t be separated after 120 minutes of football but cheered on by a boisterous travelling support, Balla eventual-

ly prevailed after a tense shootout in which five of the nine penalties were missed.

Celtic appeared to be in the driving seat when the visitors skied their first penalty but Danny Roche, Wayne Sparling and Stephen McCarthy each failed to beat

Ballynanty keeper Stephen McNamara as goals from David Donnan and Aaron Nunan gave Balla a 2-0 advantage.

Roy Kelliher handed the hosts a stay of execution by saving Ballynanty’s fourth and when Conor McCarthy slotted his penalty home to make it 1-2, Celtic had a real chance of turning it around.

The pressure was on Eddie Byrne but Balla’s fifth penalty taker held his nerve and struck his shot high into the corner,

beyond the reach of Kelliher in the Celtic goal.

Ballynanty now advance to the fifth round where they will face either Leeds AFC (Munster Senior League) of Grattan United (Cork AUL).

Meanwhile, Celtic’s attention turns to their Munster Champions Trophy semi-final against Newmarket Celtic.

That game will take place on Sunday at 2pm in Clare.

FIXTURES – Sunday, February 3 11.30am Div 2A: Mastergeeha v Killorglin C 2pm Munster Champions Trophy SF: Newmarket Celtic v Killarney Celtic 2pm Prem B: Killorglin v QPR

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Lakers need four wins to secure playoff spot NATIONAL LEAGUE DIV 1

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Scotts Lakers v LYIT Donegal Saturday at 7.30pm Killarney Sports Centre

The Scotts Lakers are back on home court this weekend and with just six weeks left in the regular season, Cormac O’Donoghue’s charges know that four more wins will 100% guarantee their spot in the Division 1 Playoffs.

Seán O'Brien will be hoping to lead the Lakers to another home win. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

The Killarney team are in blistering form at the moment having won 10 of their last 11 games by an average winning margin of 18.5 points. Catching Southern Conference leaders Ballincollig is still mathematically possible but they would need to win all their games and hope

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the 16-2 Cork men to lose twice before the season is out. As it stands, a second place finish looks likely which means the Lakers would face Northern Conference leaders DBS Éanna in the semi-final.

The Lakers would be confident enough of beating anyone on their day but avoiding Éanna would be preferable.

The Dubliners are still undefeated after 16 games with an imposing points difference of +411.

This Saturday’s opponents LYIT Donegal have the third worst record in the division (3-13) so the Lakers will be expected to win again and stretch their current winning streak to five.

Scotts Lakers big man Andrew Fitzgerald in action agains LYIT Donegal last season. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

Liffey Celtics claim inaugural Paudie O’Connor Cup WOMEN’S NATIONAL CUP FINAL __________________________________________________________________________

Courtyard Liffey Celtics Singleton SuperValu Brunell

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ARENA

| By Adam Moynihan Kildare side Courtyard Liffey Celtics are the Paudie O’Connor National Cup champions for 2019 thanks to a 91-66 win over Singleton SuperValu Brunell at the National Basketball Arena.

Liffey Celtics captain Ailbhe O'Connor lifts the Paudie O'Connor Cup with teammates Briana Green and Megan Howe.

The competition, which was renamed this season in honour of Killarney basketball legend Paudie O’Connor, is the premier cup competition for Women’s Super League teams in Ireland.

Brunell trailed 19-13 at the end of the first despite Trojan work under the boards from Amy Waters and Made-

lyn Ganser. Tricia Byrne was their main scoring threat but 19 points from MVP Sorcha Tiernan propelled the Celtics to a commanding 43-23 by half time.

The Celtics consolidated their advantage throughout the second half, eventually running out 25-point winners to seal their first ever National Cup triumph.

LIFFEY CELTICS TOP SCORERS:

Sorcha Tiernan (22), Briana Green (22), Allie LeClaire (18) and Karen Mealey (18).

BRUNELL: Tricia Byrne (21), Linda Rubene (19) and Simone O’Shea (7).

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Last gasp Slattery try seals Killarney win U14 WEST MUNSTER LEAGUE: DIV 1 __________________________________________________________________________

Killarney

24 | Tralee 20

a sound performance from scrum half Donal Hickey laid the platform for Killarney’s scores, with tries from Pierce Slattery, Josh Coffey and Finn Kennelly (two of which were also clinically con-

1.02.2019 verted by Kennelly himself) leaving the score at 19-20 to Tralee with the clock ticking into red.

Killarney weren’t done yet, however, and a dramatic match-clinching try by Pierce Slattery off a Donal Hickey assist sparked joyful celebrations from the entire Killarney squad.

A word of praise must go towards a sporting and gracious Tralee team and management, in what was a fair and well-spirited encounter that was refereed expertly by Feargal Courtney.

Credit must also go to Gemma Kelly, Mags Keogh and Heather Maclver for catering so generously for both teams afterwards.

Played in the magnificent facility of Barraduff’s Community Field, Killarney’s first game in Division 1 of the West Munster League ended in dramatic circumstances when a try with the clock in red secured a last-gasp victory.

In truth Killarney rode their luck in this game, with numerous untypical handling errors. However, they say luck favours the brave and perhaps they were due some kindness from the gods after some hard luck in the earlier rounds in autumn, after which they had battled their way into the top tier of West Munster for the latter half of the season.

It was Tralee who scored first through their very impressive number 8, whom Killarney found a handful throughout.

Killarney responded through some great running play by Josh Coffey and Donnacha Coffey and superb tackling

by Scot Carlton on an impressive first effort paying in the front row.

Killarney dominated possession and territory for much of the match, probing the width of the pitch trying to find gaps which Finn Kennelly and Shane O’Sullivan duly exposed with some well-executed line breaks.

Hooker Alex O’Leary’s leadership and

The Killarney U14s celebrate their match-winning try. Pic: Brendan Slattery.

U16s in four-way tie with two to play MUNSTER CLUB CUP: GROUP 2 __________________________________________________________________________

Clonakilty

17 | Killarney 12

The Killarney RFC U16s suffered their first defeat of the season last weekend, agonisingly conceding the winning score in the last play of this compelling game. Clonakilty were fighting for survival in the competition and Killarney travelled knowing this would be their toughest test to date.

Killarney enjoyed early territorial advantage however wind, rain, and sticky underfoot conditions blunted their normal expansive approach.

After repelling the visitors’ early advances, the home side gained a foothold and

showed ruthless ability to recycle ball through their imposing pack. At first the Killarney defence held out but in the 12th minute a quick tapped penalty found a soft spot and Clon opened the scoring.

To their credit, Killarney rallied. After 20 minutes Killarney took the lead executing a penalty set play to perfection. Pádraic Talbot’s pacey injection caught the home defence napping and his blind side run pierced the home defence before passing to James Kennelly who raced around the defensive cover. Peter Walsh slotted the conversion and the half time score was 7-5 to Killarney.

With the elements at their back Clonakilty started the 2nd half in ravenous fashion and Killarney found themselves pinned back, defending furiously. This continued for the next 20 minutes.

Clon eventually regained the lead 10 minutes from the end when they forced a turnover near the tryline and pounced on the loose ball for a crucial score.

At this stage Killarney raised their game and displayed intense hunger and ability to launch an assault inside the Clon half.

Eventually the home dam cracked and superb handling left Mikey Moriarty with an opening on the right wing. He bravely crashed through two defenders to score and with only three minutes left on the clock, the large travelling support were euphoric as a draw seemed the likely outcome.

However, ecstasy was soon to turn to agony. Knowing that an early exit from the competition loomed, the West Cork stronghold of rugby launched one last effort. Working their way close to the sideline and again recycling and pressing through their stronger pack they managed to touchdown in the corner right at the death.

The final whistle brought scenes of elation and despair from two valiant sides that had given everything in an enthralling contest.

As expected this group of talented teams will be difficult to separate and incredibly after three rounds of competition Killarney, Clonmel, Clonakilty, Nenagh and Cashel/Kilfeacle are all still technically able to qualify. On Sunday Killarney take on Cashel/Kilfeacle at 1pm in Barraduff.

The boys will be eager to get back to winning ways and would welcome your vocal support.

KILLARNEY: Rob Nealon, Brendy O Sullivan, Adam Cronin, Mikey Moriarty, Cormac Rowe, John McCarthy, Darren Cronin, Pádraic Talbot, Peter Walsh, Donnchadh Grealy, Dan Twomey, Ozdenis Koyun, Tomás Clifford, James Kennelly and Liam Randles. Subs: Jack Kenneally, Caelan Sheehan, Shane McAllister and Cengis Koyun.

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Motorsport

Ogier beats Neuville in breath- taking Monte Carlo Rally Citreon’s Sebastien Ogier just about defeated Thierry Neuville in a tense end to the 2019 World Rally Championship season-opener at Monte Carlo.

Jason Tatum was the first NBA athlete to wear the self-lacing sneakers.

The Nike shoe you can control with your phone Are you tired of tying your own shoes? Do you wish your phone could do literally everything for you? Do you have €350 lying around to buy a sneaker that was realistically designed for professional athletes who will get as many pairs as they want for free?

Then the Nike Adapt BB is for you.

In 2016, Nike raffled of 84 limited edition Nike Mags, the self-lacing sneaker worn

by Michael J Fox in the in the 1989 movie Back to the Future 2, raising $6.75 million for Parkinson’s research. This latest iteration is available for general sale although the price tag is likely to be a major deterrent for the casual sportsperson.

The Adapt BBs do look cool, though. The stylish black and white shoes are fitted with custom-built motors and a gear train, which senses the tension in each foot and adjusts the lacing tightness to keep it snug without putting unnecessary pressure on the foot.

Nike also plan to release the Nike Adapt app which will allow users to fine-tune their fit and switch between presets, as well as customise the lights, check battery levels and more. Presets can be allocated per customised colour and users can log different set-ups for timeouts, gameplay and warm-ups.

The NBA recently gave Nike athletes the green light to wear the shoes in-game, although there are one or two caveats: the lights that appear on the Adapt BB’s midsole cannot be lit up when the player is on the court, and the players will not be permitted to make adjustments using

The new Adapt BB is Nike’s second attempt at self-lacing sneakers.

their smartphone during games. They will, however, be allowed to manually adjust the shoe using the buttons on the midsole.

Boston Celtics star Jason Tatum and Rookie of the Year candidate Luka Doncic have both already worn the Adapt BB in an NBA game.

The Nike Adapt BB will go on sale February 16.

Fantasy Premier League

BRIAN JAMES SERIE A-DVERTISER

AS IT STANDS (WEEK 24) 1

Andy Twomey

1532

2

Adrian Jasinski

1530

3

Rick Fleming

1515

4

Ryan Scott

1493

5

Ryan Garner

1487

6

Igor Jasinski

1478

7

Noel Duggan

1471

8

Szymon Jasinski

1470

9

Micheál Hanrahan

1468

10

Alan McCarthy

1466

Making his first start since rejoining Citroen for 2019, Ogier took the lead on the second of Friday afternoon's three stages and did not relinquish it thereafter. But that did not represent how close the battle between the six-time champion and chief rival Neuville was, with the Hyundai driver never more than 5.8 seconds in arrears on Saturday or Sunday.

Ogier consolidated his lead on Saturday, but Neuville started the final day of action strongly by slashing 1.1s from of an overnight deficit of 4.3s on the morning loop. A stage win by 2.8s on the penultimate test set Neuville up for a final-stage attack against Ogier, who encountered a throttle issue on SS14 and SS15 which applied small amounts of power while using the brakes on his C3.

Neuville started the stage just 0.4s behind the rally leader and was 1.5s up on Ogier at split two, but the Citroen driver took control from there - eventually recording the second-fastest powerstage time to seal victory by 2.2s.

The win is Ogier's seventh on the Monte Carlo Rally and sixth in a row.

RENAULT: BIGGER FUEL LIMIT NOT A “NO-BRAINER”

Renault Formula 1 executive director Marcin Budkowski believes the decision for teams to take the compromise of a bigger fuel tank under the new 2019 rules is not clear-cut.

For this season the fuel limit has been raised from 105kg to 110kg to try to encourage less fuel-saving and more aggressive racing.

However, not every race last season was fuel-limited and therefore some teams were not even using all of the previous,

lower allowance.

Asked if it was a no-brainer to go 110kg or a disadvantage to have a bigger fuel tank and more weight, Budkowski said: "There were a number of races last year where people weren't taking 105kg, but were taking less.

“The disadvantage of carrying more fuel is you're slower because the weight of the car is higher. It's always a compromise between the quantity of fuel which allows you to push harder during the race but slows you down in terms of weight.

“There were a number of races where 105kg, filling the tank, wouldn't allow you to race properly and the amount of fuel saving teams had to do was significant.

Couple this with some tyre saving and there were a number of races where drivers were really managing the pace rather than pushing the car.”

BOTTAS CAN ANNOY HAMILTON, ROSBERG CLAIMS

Nico Rosberg believes Valtteri Bottas is better than he showed in Formula 1 last season and has backed him to be "annoying" Lewis Hamilton "quite a lot" in 2019.

Rosberg beat Hamilton to the 2016 world championship when they were teammates at Mercedes and then announced his shock retirement at the end of the year.

The Sky F1 pundit believes the start of the year will be crucial to Bottas.

"Valtteri is a lot better than he's been able to show recently," Rosberg told Sky Sports News. “With a new season starting again he has a good chance of establishing himself in a much stronger position and even really [be] annoying Lewis quite a lot.”

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

Liam Randles, John McCarthy and Brendy O'Sulivan lead the Killarney RFC U16s off the field following their defeat to Clonakilty. Pic: Ian Cronin.

The Rathmore Gneeveguilla U16 boys basketball team who won the County title in Duagh last Sunday. Also pictured are coaches Loretto O’Leary and Lech Kaminski.

The team will now represent Kerry at the Munster Finals in Tralee in April.

South Kerry players Charlie Keating and Cormac Rowe who have been named on the Kerry U15 hurling panel for 2019. Teammate Luke Crowley (not pictured) was also selected.

At the Ross Golf Club Drive-in were President Ivo O'Sullivan, Lady Captain Therese O'Keeffe, Captain John Cushkelly and many of the club's members .

TRIVIA

Six current Premier League clubs have a bird on their crest.

Can you name them?

Killarney Badminton Club members at the recent Kerry Clubs Fair. Pictured are John O'Halloran, Suzanne Smith, Ailish Mulcahy and Kieran Crehan.

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Killarney Athletic 300 CLUB MEMBER DRAW: Names are now being taken for this year’s 300 Club Member Draw. All support is greatly appreciated. Please contact Mike O'Shea on 087 2226185 or any committee member.

RESULT: U13 B - Athletic 4 Mastergeeha 0 (Daire Kignston x3 & Liam Hennigan).

Many thanks to Killarney Athletic teamsters, supportive advice from JP Mullins, Martin Muldoon, Alan Brady, Billy Hennigan, Diarmuid O’Carroll and Ed O’Neill and thanks too to U13 B trainers Lara O’Brien and Brian Bowler.

CONTACT: If you have anything to add to Killarney Athletic AFC notes, please contact Mary McCarrick on 087 7750773 or mccarrickmary@hotmail. com.

Killarney Celtic FRIENDLY: Celtic 1 Cork City 3 (Gary Keane).

RESULTS: Munster Junior Cup - Celtic 0 Ballynanty 0 (Ballynanty won 3-1 on pens). U15 National Cup - Celtic 1 Wexford Albion 3 (Peader Kelliher). U14 National Cup - Celtic 0 Cherry Orchard 8. U14 Prem - Celtic 3 Inter Kenmare 2 (Robbie Hartnett, Eoghan Crowley & Kalvin O'Sullivan). U13 Div 1 - Camp 1 Celtic B 5 (Joey McCarthy x2, Oisín Fleming, Lucas Sowerby and Vishnu Hahdharan). U14 Girls - Listowel 0 Celtic 2 (Katie Doe x2).

LOTTO: Next jackpot €3,600.

Mastergeeha RESULTS: U13 Div 2 - Killarney Athletic 4 Mastergeeha 0. U14 Prem - Mastergeeha 5 Killorglin 0 (Jack Fogarty x3 & Eoin Kelly x2). U17 - Mastergeeha 2 Castleisland 2 (Dara Tangney & Philip).

LOTTO: Next Jackpot €6,800.

GOLF

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club FOURBALL: The final competition of January took place on Sunday on Mahony's Point. This has been the busiest January for playing numbers on record, with 676 playing rounds. The results of the club-sponsored Gents' Fourball Betterball are as follows: 1st Derek O'Keeffe & Donal Dennehy 49pts, 2nd Con O'Connor & Gerard Walsh 48pts, 3rd Bernard Carey & Neil Coffey 48pts, 4th Peter Lawlor & Pádraig Griffin 47pts, 5th Ian Cronin & Pat O'Neill 47pts, 6th Colm O'Connor & Denis Kiely 47pts.

SCOTCH FOURSOMES: Next Sunday on Killeen with two shotguns. Club-sponsored.

Ross Golf Club STABLEFORD: Jan 27. Results: 1st John Ivory (23) 40pts, 2nd John Cushkelly

(15) 40pts, 3rd Michael J Casey (19) 40pts.

FIXTURES: Feb 2/3 Open SS competition. Time sheet now available. The entry sheet for the MD O'Shea’s Spring League is now available on the noticeboard.

Killorglin Golf Club 14-HOLE SINGLES: Jan 25 Results: 1st Tommy Murphy (12) 36pts, 2nd Robert Gallagher (14) 34pts (CB).

CAPTAIN'S DRIVE-IN: Next Sunday, Feb 3. Meet in clubhouse at 10am. Spring League begins on Feb 10.

ROWING

Muckross Rowing Club SKIBBEREEN HOR: On Saturday next, the rescheduled Skibbereen Head Of the River takes place at the National Rowing Centre in Cork. The event mirrors the format of our own Muckross Head held in early December, returning to the NRC from its previous venue at the marina in Cork City. The 3km time trial will run from 9.30am to 3pm.

The club will be represented at several grades from Junior 14 to Masters. Best of luck to all our crews!

UPCOMING EVENTS: The Kerry HOR is scheduled for Feb 9 in Killorglin. Cork HOR is on March 2 at Cork City Marina. St Michael’s HOR is on March 16 at O’Briensbridge. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest updates.

TRAINING: Training continues weekend mornings from the club boathouses (weather permitting) and midweek at the Muckross Community Centre.

Workmen’s Rowing Club TRAINING: Training continues as per coaches’ schedules. Beginners are always welcome. Juniors at 10am Saturday mornings and adults at 10am Sunday mornings at Reen Pier, Ross Castle.

IRISH INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS: In WJ13 Eabha Rudden came 2nd in her 3 min piece and again 2nd in 500m sprint. In WJ14, Sarah Looney was 6th in 4min piece and a podium 3rd place in her 500m sprint. Having already completed a brilliant 2k , Miriam Fleming then came 3rd for a bronze medal in her 500m sprint. Adults: Pauline O’Brien celebrated a triple trip to the medal presentation podium, with 3rd in 500m, 2nd in 1000m and 1st in 2000m. Also standing proud was Karen Hill with silvers in both her 2000m and 500m races.

We wish to congratulate every other entrant from our club , from those who entered Indoors for the first time to those for whom this has become an annual event: Aoibhinn, Ruby, Sarah McC, Lucy, Kate, Sarah O’L, Jennifer, Ellen, Wictoria and Ross. Well done on competing against the cream of Ireland’s rowing

talent, and on gaining new personal bests in this area. Thanks as always to our coaches and supporters.

AGM: Feb 2 at 8pm at Killarney Racecourse.

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the Kerry U-16 Pitch & Putt team honoured for their achievements in 2018 by the Killarney Municipal District of Kerry County Council last Thursday night in the Rose Hotel Tralee. Compliments to Cllr Michael Gleeson (Damien) and Cllr Donal O’Grady (Kerry U-16 team) for nominating both for recognition.

Killarney Valley AC

Killarney Badminton Club

JORDAN LEE: Congratulations to KVAC athlete Jordan Lee who jumped a new Personal Best of 1.90m to take bronze in the High Jump at the National Junior Championships in Athlone last Sunday.

Jordan was also honoured last Friday night by Kerry County Council for his bronze medal in the WPA European Championships last year. A fantastic achievement.

JUVENILES: Congratulations to Edele O Badminton risen and Laura O’Connor who won the Kerry County Doubles on Jan 19.

MIXED LEAGUE : Well done to the Division 3 team who beat Listowel 7-0 in a home match (Kieran Crehan, Niall O'Brien, Evan Horan, Liam Barry, Sam Hayes, Sandra O’Connor, Marion Fees and Jeab Workman).

TRAINING: Strength & Conditioning continues Mondays at 7pm in the Sem for all members age 12 upwards. Bring a mat if you have one. Training for 7 to 12-year-olds continues on Thursdays at 6pm in the Sem. Please remember to bring €2 to all sessions. Please keep an eye on your email and check our facebook page for any updated information.

JUNIOR GRADE D CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to Sinead Galvin who won the Ladies Singles.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: Next jackpot €16,200 plus €1,000 bonus. For anyone wishing to join, our yearly ticket is €100.

FIXTURES: Valentines 5K in the Demesne on Feb 9. Everyone welcome.

Lots of prizes. We also have a couch to 5K category for those new to the sport.

Race headquarters in the Old Monastry, prizegiving immediately afterwards.

Entry €10 for adults and €5 for school children.

NATIONAL INDOORS: Shona O’Brien finished 4th in the 800m in Athlone. A great achievement as Shona is only recently back to training.

COUCH TO 5K: Recommencing in Barradubh on Feb11, it will be each Monday and Thursday evening at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.

OTHER SPORTS

Deerpark Pitch & Putt SUNDAY RESULTS: Two Ball Scramble First Nett: John O’Brien and Sean O’Brien 37, Gross: Sean Ashe & Noel Moynihan 47, Noel Moynihan & Aidan O’Keeffe 38.

Same again this Sunday at usual times of 9.15am and 11.15am. Open to 2018 members until Feb 24.

MEMBERSHIP will be collected on Sunday morning in clubhouse at 11am.

Prices for 2019 remain the same: Single Adult: €135, Family: €240 (Two Adults & Three Children under 18), Juvenile/OAP €80, Associate (for members of other PPUI clubs): €120. Contact Sean on 086 0508686 or Colm on 087 7673742 for more info.

KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL AWARDS: Lovely to see both Damien Fleming and

KERRY COUNTY SINGLES: Well done to Sonia Smith who beat Ava Browne (Moyvane) to win the Division 5 ladies single title. A great achievement for her first championship.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Good luck to the juveniles competing in the Singles Championships in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex on Saturday and to the Grade Es and Ds competing in Waterford on Feb 3.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club 2019 SENIOR COMPETITION CALENDAR: Entry times will be advised closer to the events. Caragh Lake - Josie Bartlett Cup - March 31. Fundraiser on Lough Lein - Batty O’Brien Cup - May 5.

Waterville - Church Island Cup – Sept 1.

Inter Club Competition - Mar Loughlan Assumed to be on Sept 8. Annual Competition on Lough Lein – Sept 22. Tom Bambury Memorial - Lough Lein – Oct 6.

GAA

Killarney Legion EUROMILLIONS: Buy your ticket to be in with a chance to win before time runs out. Join the syndicate by contacting Fergal at fergalmoynihan5@gmail.com or on 086 8524756. Full details: legiongaa.com/euromillions DIVISION 5: We have now entered a second senior team in Div 5 of the County League. Plenty of games to look forward to for the upcoming season.

CHARITY: Senior ladies player Isabelle Corridon is travelling to Kisiizi Hospital in Uganda this summer to work as a physio with children who have cerebral palsy and their families. She is raising funds for the hospital and for a camp for the children. Coffee Morning at 10.30am12.30pm on Feb 2 at Murphy’s Bar. LOTTO: Winner! Congrats to Lynda Culloty on winning the massive €7,200 jackpot of. Numbers: 10, 12, 21 & 28.

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Dr Crokes PROGRESSIVE 31: Wednesdays in the clubhouse at 8pm. Bring money and a partner. €5 per person.

INDOOR HURLING: St Brendan's College Hall. U6: Mondays 6-7pm. U8 & 10: Thursdays 7-8.15pm. All equipment provided.

MEMBERSHIP: Annual membership is now due and it is critical that all members and players pay/renew their membership before March 31 next. A strict “no pay/no play” policy will be enforced after this time.

SCÓR: Last call for Scór Sinsear. Competition now Feb 8. Quiz to be held at a later date.

CAPTAIN: Congratulations and best of luck to our own Amanda Brosnan, Kerry senior ladies captain for 2019.

AUSTRALIA: Best wishes to Edel O’Carroll who has recently been selected on the Australian ladies panel. Edel also recently won an All-Star at the 2018 State Games and was part of the NSW winning panel. Edel has been playing her football with Young Ireland GAA in Sydney, and making a huge mark in the game there. Congratulations Edel, your home club are very proud of your achievements.

Spa COISTE NA NÓG: ABC/U6/U8 will start back on Feb 2 at 10am. ABC and U6s are free.

AWARDS NIGHT: The annual Spa GAA Club Awards Night will take place at the Torc Hotel on Saturday, Feb 2.

Tickets cost €20 and are on sale from the following people: Adrian O'Sullivan (087 6468626), Andrew Garnett (086 1911263), Anne Holland (085 7780883), Ivor Flynn (087 1003142), Mathilda Cronin McCarthy (087 6487356) and Seán Kelliher (087 6298613).

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION: The walking track will be lit up around the club grounds from 7-9pm every Thursday night until Feb 21 and everyone - members and non-members - are invited to come along and take part any night.

REGISTRATION: The registrars are at the clubhouse reception every Thursday night from 7-9pm and registration for all members - adult and juvenile - is also available online through www.spagaa.com Please note deadline for registering is March 31.

LOTTO: Jan 28 in Jimmy Brien's. Jackpot €6,300.

31 CARD DRIVE: Final of the 31 Card Drive Championship of Kerry will be taking place at the Torc Hotel, Killarney on March 22.

SPA KILLARNEY HANDBALL CLUB: Sports hall every Friday night from 8-9pm. Open to players over 18 (male and female). The Handball Club is open to everyone in Killarney and the sur-

Killarney & District Motor Club 'Club Person of the Year Award 2018' was presented to Bob Moran, Glenflesk, by the club Chairman, Diarmuid Cronin, on Tuesday night at the KDMC monthly meeting. Diarmuid acknowledged Bob’s dedication and commitment to the club throughout every event it runs, his willingness to help out at any hour whatever the cause maybe, and for his long time passion for motorsport within the club. rounding areas and new members are always welcome. Contact Tadhg (087 2890522).

Kilcummin East Kerry Awards Congratulations to Matt Keane and Gary O Leary who received All Star awards at the East Kerry GAA Banquet on Saturday night last.

ALL-IRELAND: Our game is scheduled for 4.45pm on Feb 9th. A word of thanks to all those who bought tickets to support the players fund and if anyone hasn’t had the opportunity yet there is still time to contribute.

MATCH REPORT: A full match report on our game against Two Mile House is now available on our website at kilcummingaa.com LOTTO: Winner! Congrats to to Michael John O’Leary (Maloen, USA) who won the jackpot of €2,500. Numbers: 1, 3, 9 & 15.

Fundraiser. Next draw is Feb 9 in John Dans.

way. Please contact Coleman on 087 2182448.

RAHEEN NS: Congratulations to Kitty Foley who had the winning lotto no. 15 on Jan 26.

Gneeveguilla

Fossa SESSION: Come along to a music and singing session for young musicians and singers in Fossa GAA clubhouse on Feb 2 from 5-6pm. This is very much a fun session where the emphasis is on playing music and singing for enjoyment. All ages and abilities. Adult musicians wishing to help are welcome. Contact Tim 087 2413116 or Eileen 087 6284053.

SOCIAL: Well done to young player of the Cian O’Shea, Ladies Player of the Year Erica McGlynn and Senior Player of the Year Paudie Clifford.

SUPER LEAGUE: Fossa v Glenflesk. Sunday at 12pm in Fossa.

LOTTO: Next jackpot €9,000.

Glenflesk

Listry

LOTTO: Feb 11 in The Corner House.

Jackpot €7,200.

ALL-STARS: Congratulations to Anthony Sweeney on winning The Fr Galvin Award at the East Kerry All-Star Awards.

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION: Glenflesk will be turning on their lights between 7.30pm and 8.30pm each Thursday until Feb 21.

BARRADUFF COMMUNITY FIELD 300 CLUB: Thanks to everyone who supported our 300 Club Membership\

LOTTO: February 3. Jackpot €11,050.

COACHING SESSION: Listry GAA club are hoping to hold some coaching sessions in Faha NS in the months ahead.

We are looking for members who might be in a position to help out in any

LOTTO: Next jackpot €3,500.

2019 OFFICERS: President Gerry McCarthy, Chairperson Pat Barry, Vice Chairperson Stephen Crowley, Secretary John Murphy, Asst. Secretary Denis Fleming, Juvenile Secretary Mike Lawlor, Bar Treasurer Bridget O’Riordan, Club Treasurer Niall Foley, PRO Mike O’Keeffe, Development Officer Tom Carmody, Coaching Officer Tommy Murphy, Child Welfare Officer Norette Riordan and Scór Officer Joan Brosnan.

Beaufort LOTTO: Next draw is Feb 3 at the Inn Between. Jackpot €7,400.

FIXTURE: Beaufort senior men will play Easkey (Sligo) in the All-Ireland Junior final on Feb 9 at 3pm. Extra time if necessary. Replay if draw after extra time.

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ: Beaufort Scór na bPáistí for primary school pupils will be held shortly. For information, please contact Mary Jo on 086 3779702.

SPORTS PREDICTION QUIZ: It’s not too late to enter the Beaufort GAA Club Sports Prediction Quiz. Quiz sheets available from the club at 087 9975737.

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