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Glenflesk Duo Ring In New Year On Top Of The World A REAL NEW YEAR’S inspiration story saw two pals literally on top of the world as they got set to ring in the New Year.

Niall Dennehy and Pat Sheehan reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro early on, New Year’s Eve, a day ahead of their schedule.

And as they scaled Africa’s highest mountain, the dynamic duo showed what a difference a year can make.

In October 2016, Niall was just about able to walk one lap around Barraduff Community Field. Turning his life around, Niall has shed 10 stone in weight and boosted his wellbeing and fitness over the past 12 months. He has accomplished all of this with the help of his friend and fellow Glenflesk native Pat Sheehan, a health and fitness instructor. Niall, a farmer, began his exercise regime by walking around the local community field but as his fitness rapidly improved he set more and more goals. “Farming had taken over my life but gradually I started to learn to prioritise my health and fitness,” said Niall. Pat, who runs Pat Sheehan Health and Fitness wellness

centre at Club Vitae Leisure Centre, Hotel Killarney, and another weightloss centre in The Loft Fitness Studio in Millstreet, was well placed to give Niall advice.

On St Stephen’s Day when many will have been relaxing by the fire, Niall and Pat arrived in Moshi town in Tanzania ahead of commencing their strenuous five-day trek. And together with their guide Fredy Tarimo in an expedition organised by Venture 2 Adventures, on Sunday morning, they scaled the summit of a peak that is six times higher than Niall and Pat’s “training slope”, Carrantuohill.

“We made our way onto Uhuru Peak, 5895m, the Roof of Africa, at 10.30am,” said Niall. “I placed a stone from my farm which was inscribed with the names of my nephews and nieces on the summit.” Niall and Pat are raising money for the Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association through the climb and paid for the trip themselves.

In addition, money raised from an annual pool tournament in memory of Niall’s brother, Denis, will also be donated to the cause.

Drama Group Supports Kerry Hospice WHEN Liz Ryan introduced the members of Dóchas Drama Group to Gillian Plowman’s acclaimed play “Philip and Rowena” the reaction was mixed.

Some felt it was very sad while others felt it was full of optimism. Some were forced to look at the realities of hospice care for the first time while others were well aware of what is involved having had personal experience of the daily routine of the hospice. “The main characters are both terminally ill but together they managed to fulfil their dreams and fantasies and live life until it was over,” said Liz. “Dóchas Drama did not set out to do a play to raise funds for Kerry Hospice Foundation but, as the rehearsals progressed the members recognized that the nature of this play forms a tribute to hospice care,” added Liz. During this period the new hospice unit,

which provides 15 beds for people in need of palliative care, opened in Tralee. “Then it became clear that we should stage this play to raise awareness and pay tribute to those who provide palliative care and to the many volunteers who help raise funds to ensure the service can continue,” said Liz. “Through the generosity of Killarney Avenue Hotel who provided the venue and the audiences who attended and who so generously supported the raffle we are delighted to offer the proceeds (€3,000) to Kerry Hospice Foundation.”

Pat Doolan, chairman, Killarney branch, Kerry Hospice Foundation, said. “The money will be used to fund the services we provide at the new inpatient unit and existing Suaimhneas palliative daycare unit and also the homecare nursing unit.” Well Mary Murphy, Pat Doolan, Liz Sherry, Patricia McSherry and Don Rohan. done to all involved.

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Wrath Of Storm Eleanor THE first storm of 2018, Storm Eleanor hit Ireland on Tuesday.

Kerry County Council urged all road users to take care in recent days as gusts of up to 130 kilometres battered the county. Trees were down across Kerry with severe flooding reported in Tralee.

Meanwhile, business owners in Galway

were counting the cost of devastating flooding following Storm Eleanor.

Much of the country remained under a Status Yellow weather warning until 1pm yesterday as the danger of coastal flooding loomed. The chair of National Emergency Co-ordination Centre Sean Hogan said there is “unfortunately still

some threat coming towards us”.

Mr Hogan said parts of Galway city that are not normally susceptible to floods were hit. He said adequate warnings were issued to local authorities but there are always “limitations” because storms can change direction at any moment.

“What was a surprise was the extent of

what happened in Galway and the speed at which it happened,” he said. He urged people along the south and west coast to stay away from coastlines until the windy weather passes today, Friday. Met Éireann’s Evelyn Cusack said two smaller weather events would take place in the southwest in the coming days.

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Jake Carter All Set To Dance Centre Stage

LAST year Kerry’s own Aidan O’Mahony tripped the light fantastic to win the inaugural Dancing with the Stars Ireland on RTE. And as this year’s event gets set to kick off on RTÉ this weekend, Killarney Advertiser gives you an insight into one of its celeb contestants. Musician Jake Carter,

little brother of Nathan, is one of the 2018 line-up.

“It’s something completely different that I’ve never done before,” he said. “It’s a huge opportunity – who wouldn’t want to learn how to dance?”

Check out our Chatroom this evening at 9pm on our Facebook page and Killarneyadvertiser.ie

to find out more about Jake, as he talks about how Killarney is one of his favourite places in Ireland and how he got on when he visited Killarney Community College. As well as revealing how he differs from big brother Nathan, Jake also performs an awesome cover of Picture This classic You and I.

Putting Their Best Foot Forward

DESPITE the icy elements, dozens of charity champions turned out for the annual fundraising Christmas Charity walk in Fossa on Thursday, December 28.

Two very deserving local causes will benefit from the annual walk – now in its fifth year – organised by the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club.

The Innisfallen Hotel, Fossa, was the starting point and the walk route brought participants along the Fossa Way to Knockreer with a 5k or a 10k option from which to choose.

After the walk, participants were afforded an opportunity to defrost with refreshments including hot chocolate, tea/ coffee and finger food with a rousing trad session, featuring the Killarney School of Music, in the Innisfallen Hotel.

The main charity to benefit this year from the walk will again be the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus while proceeds from a post-walk raffle will go to the Ian O’Connell Fund, set up to help Killarney teenager Ian O’Connell who was seriously injured in a fall from his bicycle last August.

Tom Leslie, KVC&V Club Chairman, thanked everyone who came out and took part in and supported the walk.

Anyone wishing to join the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club or would like to renew their membership for 2018, can do so by calling to Killarney Glass, Woodlands Industrial Estate for a membership form or call 0873381842.

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Busy Times For New Year Dad County Welcomes Hannah As First Baby Of 2018 Words: Eve Kelliher A BIG welcome to the first baby to be born in the county this year. Hannah Moore from Killarney entered the world at 8.19am on New Year’s Day at University Hospital Kerry.

The baby girl, who weighed 5.14 pounds, is the second child of Joanie and Declan Moore and is a little sister to Logan and Shannon.

It was a very busy time for the entire family, as Declan was best man at his brother Billy Moore’s wedding on New Year’s Eve and was on hand to lend his support as Billy and his bride Triona Raymond,

Tralee, exchanged vows and later celebrated at a reception at the Killarney Oaks Hotel. “Declan’s wife Joanie went into labour early on New Year’s Eve (the morning of the wedding) so he had to be in two places at once!” Billy told Killarney Advertiser.

“Declan managed to be in Tralee that morning and also managed to make it out for wedding photos.

He then went back to the hospital after the meal and speeches and came back to the wedding for the final time to finish the night, so he had a busy day to say the least!”

Above: Joanie and Declan Moore with Hannah and Logan.

Top left: Declan was best man at his brother Billy’s wedding.

Left: Bride and groom Billy Moore and Triona Raymond.

Mountain Rescues

Action Stations For Rescue Team On Carrantuohill

Should There Be A Charge For Rescues?

FOLLOWING an extremely busy time for Kerry Mountain Rescue Team in December, many have questioned whether or not there should be a fixed charge issued those rescued.

The Mayor of Kerry, Councillor John Sheahan, has called for

a minimum financial charge from all those rescued.

“These are risk takers and if they require services they should have to pay for them,” said Cllr Sheahan, Fine Gael.

The team receives just a quarter of its €80,000 annual costs from the State.

Starting With A Clean Sweep KERRY MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM plucked seven people to safety in the festive season, bringing to 44 the number of people it assisted in 2017.

Volunteers engaged in five emergency callouts to a snow-covered Carrantuohill between St Stephen’s Day and Friday, December 29. Three climbers had to be rescued from near the top of Carrantuohill last Thursday after one climber fell. The three night climbers included a Polish man and woman and an Irish woman.

The volunteers reached them at 3am and a waiting ambulance took the injured man to University Hospital Kerry at 7am. Meanwhile, a German national was airlifted to University Hospital Kerry on December 27 after Kerry Mountain Rescue Team located him in a search carried out in co-ordination with Valentia Coast

Guard. The climber reported that he was lost in an unknown location in the MacGillycuddy Reeks at 8.20pm on December 26.

The Rescue 115 helicopter attended the scene and conducted a search but was stood down due to poor visibility.

The man, who had lost mobile phone coverage, was located on the morning of December 27.

The PRO for Kerry Mountain Rescue Team, Alan Wallace, said the man began walking on Christmas Day, camped that night and continued walking on St Stephen’s Day. Three climbers were rescued from two separate locations on December 26.

A man got into difficulty at the summit of Carrantuohill and two people were rescued after becoming stuck between the summit and the Devil’s Ladder.

MEMBERS of Killarney Tidy Towns started the New Year with a real clean sweep as they swung into action on Main Street on January 1.

They were joined by none other than Fr Tidy Towns himself, Archdeacon Michael Murphy. Fr Murphy has been key to Kerry’s successful Tidy Towns wins over the decades, ensuring Sneem and Kenmare as well as Killarney won gold

medals in the national awards.

“We are all ready to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the National Tidy Towns Competition, which was first held in 1958 to honour the tidiest towns and villages in Ireland,” said Johnny McGuire of Killarney Tidy Towns. Fr Murphy took to the airwaves on Tuesday for a Radio Kerry interview highlighting the benefits of the Tidy Towns movement.

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Valentia Records Ireland’s Wettest December SOME 28 wet days were recorded during December at Valentia Observatory.

Met Éireann noted almost 199 millimetres of rain fell at the south Kerry weather station in the last month of 2017.

This was the highest level of rainfall recorded at any weather station in the country.

Scartaglin Rambling House THE Heritage Centre in Scartaglin will host a rambling house this Monday, January 8, at 8.30pm.

Admission is free and there will be a raffle. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

Politics

Ava and Martina O’Donoghue with their petition.

FIVE sisters have set up a petition as a reaction to the recent protest at Linden House in Killarney.

The protest, which took place in December as the first of 55 male asylum seekers moved into the former guesthouse on New Road, saw picketers call for solutions to the homelessness crisis.

Concerns were also raised about an absence of consultation between the Department of Justice and the community on the decision as to the use of Linden House. Augustine, Mala, Martina, Julianna and Ava O’Donoghue, originally from Barraduff, said they found the image of the protest “very disturbing” and felt it targeted

“a vulnerable group living in Killarney”. “Asylum seekers, like those in Killarney, have fled war, persecution and torture. The idea that they are in some way privileged or favoured over the so-called ‘native’ Irish is completely false,” they stated. They added: “Homelessness is not caused by or exacerbated by asylum seekers or immigrants.” Focusing on one house in Killarney where asylum seekers are seeking refuge “is outrageous and complete flawed”, added the sisters.

“The solution to the housing crisis is to build more social housing and utilise the existing 180,000 homes that currently lie empty,” said Mala. The sisters set up the petition at Change.

org. At the December protest, Independent councillor Donal Grady addressed the gathering, before handing in a petition stating the concerns of the protesters, outlining the lack of consultation with the community.

“Firstly, to make clear we believe that people from war-torn areas like Iraq and Syria should be accepted in our country,” said Cllr Grady who went on to highlight the concerns about the lack of consultation. Days ahead of the confirmation that Linden House would be used as an accommodation centre for asylum seekers, Kerry County Council member Donal Grady had called for the property to open its doors to homeless people.

Music

Accordion Maestro Hits All The Right Notes KILLARNEY accordion virtuoso Liam O’Connor took centre stage at an event that celebrated the musical tradition of one of Ireland’s trad hotbeds.

Liam took centre stage in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmore, at a concert organised by local students from the Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra transition-year programme under the guidance of their teachers Margaret Dennehy and Norma Aherne.

The event showcased traditional, popular and seasonal music and dance.

Musician Liam O’Connor with students Eimear Nagle and Sinead White, Fr Pat O’Donnell, Norma Aherne, TY co-ordinator, and Denis Kerins (Principal) at the ‘Musical Spirit of Sliabh Luachra’ concert featuring students from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra with musician Liam O’Connor at St. Joseph’s Church. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

‘Killarney & East Kerry Need A TD’ Says Mayor

THE Mayor of Killarney Councillor Niall Kelleher has confirmed he is considering running for the Dáil but stressed that it is not his intention to challenge sitting TD John Brassil if Fianna Fáil decides to select only one candidate.

F​ianna Fáil members in Kerry have been aware for some time that the selection convention for the General Election was imminent, noted Cllr Kelleher. “Members, supporters and others from my own area and throughout Kerry have been in touch asking me to consider joining John Brassil TD on the Fianna Fáil ticket for the next General Election in Kerry as they believe, as do I, that Killarney and East Kerry needs a TD,” he told Killarney Advertiser.

“It is something that I have been considering along with family, friends and supporters. I would be honoured to receive nominations to contest the convention and I plan on making a final decision once we receive the instructions from Fianna Fáil headquarters in relation to the proposed candidate strategy. It is not my intention to challenge our sitting TD John Brassil if there is to be only one candidate selected at convention.”

Meanwhile, Kenmare-based senator Mark Daly has said he would be seeking the Fianna Fáil ticket for the next General Election, saying he hoped to be “a voice for the people of Kerry” in Dáil Éireann.

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Balloons Rain Down As Killarney Welcomes 2018

DESPITE the dismal weather conditions, thousands turned out in force across Kerry to ring in the New Year.

And forget about the rainfall outside, it was a shower of balloons that poured down on the delighted revellers at the INEC Killarney after country superstar Nathan Carter completed the exciting countdown at midnight.

Nathan took centre stage at the sold-out venue for the December 31 gig with special guest Marty Mone.

Tralee and Dingle hosted fireworks displays, while a midnight festival took place in Annascaul, and Portmagee hosted a festival in which one person dressed as the “old year” and another as the “new year”.

Nathan Carter in full swing at his New Year’s Eve concert at the INEC. Geraldine and Michael Murphy, Eileen and Pierce Prenderville, Eileen and Niall Murphy.

Laura Mullins, Dave Brennan and Laura Griffin. Fiona O’Halloran, Aideen O’Neill, Eilish Duggan and Brendan Duggan.

Michelle O’Keeffe, Rebecca O’Sullivan, Ciara Long & Niamh Brennan.

Paul Dowling, Rory O’Shaughnessy, Terence O’Shaughnessy, Sinead O’Shaughnessy, Vanessa Dowling and Caroline O’Shaughnessy.

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‘If Anyone Deserved The Accolade Of Club President, It Was John’ TRIBUTES flowed following the pdeath of Dr Crokes GAA Club President John Moynihan, who passed away on St Stephen’s Day 2017.

Dr Crokes chairperson Denis Coleman described John’s 70-year contribution to the club as “immense”. “If ever anyone deserved the accolade of club president, it was John,” said Denis.

John, late of York Terrace, became secretary of Dr Crokes shortly after he joined the Killarney Mineral Water Company in 1939. The manager of the company at the time was that great Dr Crokes clubman Eugene O’Sullivan, who along with Johnny O’Halloran, Dr Crokes, recognised his ability and persuaded John to become secretary of the club.

As John once recalled: “My father asked Eugene for a job for his son and Eugene said I will give him two jobs – one here in the mineral water company and another as secretary of the Crokes.”

Employment was at a premium in the 1940s and 1950s and many players had to emigrate. John, who was secretary at the time (and later treasurer), was to the fore in keeping the club alive. “On the day of a game, the club secretary had to get enough players, supply a football, boots, togs and stockings for those in need,” said Denis.

“That was some task in those hard times

but John was the supreme provider. His connections with St Brendan’s College were important as they often helped out in the ‘kit department’. Boots were a particular challenge as very few players had them and this required a huge effort from John to get these, more often than not from the trainee priests down in ‘The Sem’.”

Back in those days, transport to games was mostly by bicycle. “There are numerous instances of ‘heroic exploits’ on the bike such as the one of John, Donal MacMonagle (RIP) and Donie Corkery (RIP) riding to Barraduff for a match on a single machine – bar, saddle and carrier fully utilised and each taking a turn on the pedals!” added Denis.

John’s total commitment was rewarded in 1944 when the club won the Junior East Kerry League and celebrated with the first all-male club social held in Scott’s Hotel on November 29. “Club historians often point to these events in 1944 as the turning point for the club as prior to this, hard as it may be to believe, the Dr Crokes club was very close to going out of existence,” said Denis.

John also had strong connections with the Fitzgerald Stadium Project and even though he “emigrated” to Tralee in the 1950s to work with Fitzgeralds Bros, he remained a loyal Dr Crokes man. “In the last number of

John Moynihan (1921-2017), President of Dr Crokes GAA.

years, he regularly came to Killarney for vital county championship games.

However, during these games, John was more likely to be found in a local cemetery praying that we might get a right result,” said Denis. “Clearly, with

his beloved Dr Crokes winning seven county championship titles in this century, John’s prayers were very often answered.” Dr Crokes formed a guard of honour at the Requiem Mass last Friday at St John’s Church, Tralee.

Career Options

Applying To Colleges In The UK STUDENTS wishing to apply for college places in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland must do so by the January 15 at 6pm, which is the deadline for the majority of courses offered through UCAS (University and Colleges Application Service)

The Application Process

Students can begin the application process by registering on https://www.ucas. com/ucas/undergraduate/register and choosing to apply as an individual or through a school or college.

Students then submit personal details, up to five course choices, details of education including results that are pending.

Students are also required to include a personal statement of less than 4,000 characters which shows the colleges why he/she would make a suitable student on the chosen course in their college/university.

A reference from someone who knows the student academically must be provided by from example, a subject teacher, tutor, year head, guidance counsellor, deputy principal or principal.

Finally, the application fee of £25 is paid and the completed application form is sent online to UCAS.

What to consider before applying to the UK • Ease of travel to college: Are direct flights available from airports that are relatively close to you?

• Close connections: Are there colleges close to where you have relatives or areas that you are familiar with?

• Entry requirements and assessments: These differ in all colleges so you will need to check specifically what subjects are needed, are there specific grades required in particular subjects and what the overall tariff points required are. Also check dates of possible extra assessments

Fees in the UK vary. For specific information check the fees section on the university/college websites.

Detailed information about the content of courses can be found on the university/college websites.

Extensive guides, videos, blogs and newsletters are available on www.ucas.com to assist students and parents through the application process.

• Niamh Dwyer is a guidance counsellor and PRO of the Kerry Branch of Irish Guidance Counsellors

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Seeking Inspiration For A Year To Remember?

IT’S the question on everyone’s lips each January – what’s your New Year’s resolution? We got the inside track on some of the aspirational promises people have been making to themselves in Killarney and beyond this week.

“My New Year’s resolution is to keep writing and recording my own music and to have an EP out by May and an album out by December!”

Killarney singer-songwriter Cathal Flaherty

“I don’t know about a resolution but I definitely aim to learn a new instrument, or just try to relearn the piano!”

Killarney singer-songwriter Tom Lucey

“I don’t really go in for New Year’s resolutions as such but I do want to get up earlier in the morning in 2018. So much can be accomplished early in the day without distraction, so that’s the plan anyway! Ask me how it’s going in a few months (but not before 9am). Happy New Year to all!”

Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce President Paul O’Neill

“My resolution would be to lose a few pounds after the body-shaming by the Three O’s in the Christmas Carpool Killarney-oke (only joking, lads, but I am going to try and be a bit healthier this year)!”

Killarney Advertiser Assistant General Manager Kieran Healy

“As a Toastmaster, I would like to try to keep pushing my boundaries.

I started out a few years ago being uncomfortable talking to just one person. I have gotten over that, and now groups are okay too. What I would really like to learn is becoming a better impromptu speaker, and, most importantly, help others overcome their nerves and trepidation!”

Debby Looney, Killarney, Area Director, Toastmasters Ireland “I would like to increase my fitness in 2018.”

Johnny McGuire, Killarney Tidy Towns and Bricin “To focus on myself and work hard to do a good Leaving Cert in June.”

Aoibhe O’Connor, singer/actress, Killarney “I would like to get fit both in body and mind, get more involved in charity work helping others, and increase positivity levels. And I always set myself a goal – last year I went to India and this year I would like to visit the Grand Canyon.”

PJ O’Sullivan, Aunty Nellie’s Sweet Shop, Killarney “Boosting fitness levels, trying a new outdoor activity each season and staying in touch with friends (you have been warned!) would all do the trick for me as a first-time resolution maker.”

Killarney Advertiser Editor Eve Kelliher “I would like to disengage from my mobile phone; ideally I want to stop looking at the phone and look up instead! I find we can miss so much by concentrating on our phones even when walking down the street.”

Christmas in Killarney Chairperson Kate O’Leary

“My New Year’s resolution is to stay fit and healthy!”

Jill Duggan, Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio “My resolution is not to drink Seven-Up for the whole year!”

Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan, Kerry GAA Store “My resolution is to support actively art and literature in our area and artists, writers and poets including those whose mother tongue is not English.”

Killarney Rotary Club President Eduard Schmidt-Zorner “My New Year’s Resolution is very simple – to pound the track in Glenflesk GAA pitch as often as possible in an effort to get fit!

Glenflesk GAA Chairman Derry Healy “I really want to explore the small and simple ways to focus on my well-being both physically and mentally in my daily life to ensure I have enough time and energy for all the things I want to achieve in 2018.”

Laura MacSweeny, brand consultant “My resolution would be to stay healthy, enjoy life and to contribute positively to anything I do. A bit of Legion silverware is always welcome too!!!!”

Killarney Legion Chairman Enda Walshe “I am hoping to up my fitness regime, join a gym and get the bike out!

We are so lucky here in Killarney, we can cycle off the roads and in the National Park and things will hopefully get even better once cycle-lane infrastructure is improved and when greenways eventually come onstream.”

Mayor of Kerry John Sheahan

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Toastmasters Open Night

TOASTMASTERS KILLARNEY is hosting its annual open night this Tuesday, January 9, from 7.45pm to 10pm, in The Dromhall Hotel.

Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Come and experience a meeting, it might change your life!

Everyone knows someone who would benefit from Toastmasters, says Toastmasters Killarney president Debby Looney, who added: “Do you know someone who is shy, going for job interviews, hoping for a promotion at work, or needs to give presentations at work?

“Do you know someone who is not a native English speaker? Do you know someone who is struggling with the leadership requirements at their work? Do you know someone who is giving a wedding speech? If so, encourage them to attend our open night!”

Debby added: “Not only is Toastmasters beneficial for public speaking, it is also a wonderful way to rediscover your creative side!”

Shane Heffernan & Lorraine Hassett.

Helen Geraghty & Shellegh Finnerty.

Sarah Brosnan & Amanda Keane.

Carah McGlynn, Geraldine Leon, Niamh Rid and Christine Leon.

Johhny Friel and Jack Breen.

Dingle Bells As Walking On Cars Raise The Roof TWO TOUR-DE-FORCE performances

by Dingle super-group Walking on Cars started Killarney’s festive season in earnest on December 21 and 22.

The band are made up of childhood friends Pa Sheehy, vocalist, acoustic guitar and piano, Sorcha Durham on piano, Dan Devane on lead guitar, Paul Flannery on bass and Evan Hadnett on

the drums. Supported in style by The Academic, they topped a year of soldout shows with the INEC gigs.

Last year was an epic one for the west Kerry band as they were awarded the prestigious European Border Breakers Award following in the footsteps of previous winners including Mumford and Sons, Adele, Kodaline and Dolores O’Riordan.

Fiona Barry, Eoin O’Donnell, Lorraine Murphy, Jennifer Andrews, Kate Crowley and Rachel Murphy.

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Natasha Bedingfield has some great news – she ended 2017 by welcoming her first child into the world! The 36-year-old singer and her husband Matt Robinson welcomed a baby boy at the end of the year. “Omg! Guess what just happened at the very end of this year! The happiest new Year ever!” Natasha captioned an Instagram photo featuring her in a hospital bed while holding a cup of coffee with “mum” written on it. Natasha and Matt have been married since 2009. Congrats to them on this amazing news!

America Ferrera is expecting her first child with husband Ryan Piers Williams!

The 33-year-old actress announced her pregnancy with a super cute announcement on New Year’s Eve. “We’re welcoming one more face to kiss in 2018! Wishing you #MásBesos in the New Year! #babybesos #HappyNewYear,” America wrote on Instagram. In the photo, she and Ryan are seen wearing 2018 glasses and holding a baby outfit. This will be the first child for America and Ryan, who got married in 2011.

‘Best gift to ring in the new year!’

Jessica Alba welcomes a son and his name fits in perfectly with big sisters Honor and Haven Jessica Alba has announced the birth of her third child. Hayes Alba Warren, her son’s name fits perfectly alongside big sisters Haven and Honor. Sharing a picture of the newborn to social media ‘12/31/17 Best gift to ring in the New Year!! Cash and I feel so blessed. ‘Haven and Honor are already obsessed with their new baby bro.’ Jessica tagged her proud post ‘family of five’. The image accompanying the happy message showed baby Hayes sleeping sweetly, wearing scratch mitts and a white onesie. Father Cash Warren was just as proud, sharing

a snap of himself cradling his son. Wrote Cash: ‘Hayes Alba Warren: You sure know how to ring in the new year! You showed up a few days early but we couldn’t be any happier. ‘Your Mamma is the strongest woman I know ... you’re so lucky to have her by your side. You have two amazing sisters who already adore you and I know you’ll be thankful to have them guide the way. ’On your first day of life, I promise to love you, to cherish you, and to provide you with a sandbox full of dreams to explore.

Welcome to the family my sweet baby Hayes! 12/31/2017.’

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It took my breath away’: Cancer surviv or Maria Menounos wears stunning lace dress for surprise New Year’s Eve wedding durin g live telecast.

Maria Menounos married her long-term partner in a surprise ceremony.

The veteran TV personality, 39, exchanged vows with longtime love Keven Undergaro in a ceremony officiated by Steve Harve y and broadcast on a Fox New Year’s Eve special she and Harvey co-hosted in New York City’s Times Square.

‘Kevin, are you ready man? You look sharp, you look really good,’ Harvey, 60, told Undergaro, who was decked out in a black tux while Menounos wore a gorge ous white Pronovias wedding gown that ‘took her breath away,’ according to PEOPLE magazine.

Referencing the freezing temperatures in the Big Apple, Harvey - whose large white trench coat caught the Internet’s atten tion - told the couple, ‘This has got to be a pretty cold wedding ... so let’s get you guys married.’

Maria covered up in the freezing temperatures wearing a gorgeous lace Pronovias Randala dress with a sweeping veil.

‘You have to think you’re outside in Times Square, it’s freezing, you need something beautiful but appropriate,’ she said.

After Maria tossed her bouquet to the crowd, the newlyweds shared their first dance to the tune of Thank You For Lovin g Me in a prerecorded segment from Jon Bon Jovi, who led things off with a personalize d message to the new bride.

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Partners of Terence F. Casey & Company Solicitors, 99 College Street, Killarney, present information on legal issues

ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS With Christmas now behind us and we are back to the old routine and the level of road usership back up to what it was before Christmas, together with the winter weather conditions, road traffic accidents at this time of year can see an increase.

As all prudent road users will be aware, inclement driving conditions brought on by excess rain, snow, ice or wind, there is an obligation on all road users to drive appropriately to the conditions specifically in respect of speed, lights, indication and leaving appropriate distances to other road users taking account of reduced stopping times or sudden emergencies. In the event however you are involved in a road traffic accident it is always prudent to immediately notify the Gardai who can where necessary secure the scene and ensure the collision does not cause a hazard to other road users. Where the accident is serious the vehicles should not be moved until the gardai arrive.

You should exchange your details to include the driver and owner of the vehicle, insurance details, names, addresses and telephone numbers and vehicle details including vehicle make, model and registration and establish if there is any injury. Obviously, if there are injuries, emergency services should be contacted immediately.

If there is likely to give rise to a dispute as to who is liable for the accident, it is always wise to obtain the assistance of any witness and obtain their names, addresses and contact telephone numbers immediately and where possible with the proliferation of smart phones, it is always wise to take photographs of the accident scene and damage caused to all vehicles involved which may be of significant benefit at a later point in time. It is wise to ensure that the vehicle are not moved until the gardai are contacted.

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It should be noted that in the event that a road traffic accident occurs where one or the other party does not remain at the scene, which one is obliged to do, and you cannot obtain their details and you have sustained damage or loss or injury, you may still be in a position to make a claim to the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland notwithstanding the fact that you do not have or have not obtained the details of the third party offending vehicle/driver. In this instance most especially, the incident must be reported to the Gardai immediately who must fully investigate the matter.

In respect of any claims being contemplated arising from road traffic accidents you should act quickly and notify your solicitor immediately for assistance as only a limited time to bring any such claims exist.

Finally, we would wish our readers all the very best, health and happiness for 2018 and safe driving!

The above is a discussion piece only and is not and does not purport to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. In respect of any specific circumstances, you should consult your solicitor to obtain specific legal advice and Terence F. Casey & Company do not accept any responsibility howsoever arising for any errors or omissions herein.

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Wedding Bells For Annie & Johnny Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Eamonn Keogh and Riona MacMonagle

CONGRATULATIONS to popular Killarney newlyweds Annie MacMonagle and Johnny Buckley.

Kerry footballer and Dr Crokes All Ireland club-winning captain Johnny (son of Mike and Eileen Buckley of Kerry Coaches) and Annie (daughter of well-known press photographer Don and Mary Susan MacMonagle) were married in St John’s Church, Cratloe, Co Clare, on Saturday.

There was no shortage of help when it came to celebrating the occasion, with many Dr Crokes and Kerry players toasting to the bride and groom’s future at the reception, in Dromoland Castle.

Annie’s sisters Lily MacMonagle and Sally MacMonagle were bridesmaids along with Deirdre Quirke, Orla Carroll and Denice Lucey.

Peter Crowley, Daithi Casey, Veerpal Vadav, Fionn Fitzgerald and Colm O’Rourke were groomsmen.

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Quiz Time

CALLING all quiz fans –O’Donnell’s Bar and Restaurant, Tralee, will host Kerry’s heat of the Big Ireland Quiz at 7.30pm on Friday, January 12.

The Big Ireland Quiz is a nationwide table quiz fundraiser organized by Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) and the Irish Quiz Organisation (IQO).

The event has involved regional quiz events taking place across the country, with winners and runners-up qualifying for a grand final event in Dublin on January 27. Over €3,000 in prizes will be won, with a €1,000 being awarded to the Big Ireland Quiz champions.

Muscular Dystrophy is a rare condition that affects both adults and children of all ages. It causes progressive weakening and wasting of muscles, that can impact an individual’s ability to walk, and other motor and body functions.

Patrick Flanagan, who is from Tralee, is the lead organiser of the Big Ireland quiz and hopes the night will be a big success for MDI – an organisation to which he has an important personal connection: “As someone with the condition myself I’ve seen and experienced first-hand the excellent support services that Muscular Dystrophy Ireland provide for it’s members and their families,” he said.

Update On Latest Phase Of Improvement Works On N86 THE laying of new road surfaces on the N86 Tralee-Dingle road at Camp and Lispole will take place over the coming months as part of the ongoing improvement works on the route.

A traffic lights/’Stop and Go’ system was put in place on Thursday, January 4, and will be in place on the N86 from Camp village westwards to Ballygarret from for a period of two months to facilitate road widening and drainage works as part of ongoing works on the route.

The laying of the new road surface at Camp will commence next week and will involve the road being reduced to a single lane with two-way traffic controlled by stop/go and traffic lights which will be in place overnight and over weekends as required to facilitate the completion of each phase of works as quickly as possible.

A similar traffic management system will be in place from O’Sullivan’s Bar at Garrynadur to the entry to Lispole village for a period of three months to facilitate road widening and drainage works at this location.

While the contractor will make every effort to minimise disruption for motorists, minor delays can be expected.

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Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Micheal O’Sullivan

Winter Wedding For Nicola And Finbarr KILLARNEY-BASED couple Nicola Murphy and Finbarr O’Mahony enjoyed a winter wedding.

Nicola, originally from Innishannon, Co Cork, moved to Killarney 2014, and Doneraile native Finbarr has been living in Killarney since 2004.

They were wed in St Patrick’s Church, Knockavilla, Innishannon, and held their reception in the Killarney Oaks Hotel.

Nicola’s cousin Fr Raphael O’ Halloran and Fr Finbarr Crowley officiated at the ceremony.

Killarney Golf Club formed the picture-perfect backdrop to the photographs, by Micheal O’Sullivan.

Helping the newlyweds lead the celebrations were both sets of parents, Mary and John Murphy and Helen and Dan O’Mahony.

Nicola’s twin sister Mairead Kelly and sister Siobhan Murphy were her bridesmaids, while her niece Serena Kelly was flower girl.

The groom’s friends Matt Leacy and Ger O’Connor were groomsmen.

The couple got engaged six years after they started going out. Finbarr popped the on a trip to Vancouver, in Capliano Suspension Bridge Park.

The bride looked stunning on her big day in a Ronald Joyce dress The groom and his party looked dapper in suits courtesy of Ryle Menswear, Tralee.

Instead of a sweet cart the couple opted for a Tayto cart on the day, which was a big hit.

The newlyweds honeymooned in Thailand.

Nicola is the store manager in Hegarty’s Spar, Muckross Road, while Finbarr is a green keeper in Kanturk Golf Club.

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Time For Change

A Year Of Possibilities AS WE enter the New Year I think that “time” can consume a lot of our thoughts. We feel that the New Year allows us to start afresh and we sense that time is on our side again.

An entire 12 months of endless possibilities stretch out before us. January takes no prisoners and allows very few excuses. Louis Armstrong said, “We have all the time in the world”, and for those of us in the arts world I think this is true.

As time moves forward I am beginning to see that we can also travel backwards if we use our musical time machine. This Christmas I watched a documentary about Vera Lynn who turned 100 years old. In the documentary they filmed a number of people listening to Vera’s biggest hits. These people could remember the time that her records were first released. They were

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Let’s Step Up Our Quest For More Parking The festive season reinforced motorists’ belief that the town needs more parking – and soon, says Killarney Advertiser Editor Eve Kelliher LAST July we started campaigning in earnest in these pages for more parking. That was the height of the tourism season but that past fortnight the lack of spaces for vehicles as Christmas shoppers descended on town became a frustrating talking point.

It is wonderful to see the town enjoying a whole separate tourism season on the strength of Killarney’s success as a festive destination thanks to the gungho sprit of all involved in Christmas in Killarney.

So can a solution to the parking crux be found to enhance the experience for locals and visitors alike?

In the past two days alone, two local motorists told me of how they gave up on circling the town and simply turned around drove home again.

Surely businesses are losing out? One driver told me how he had intended on buying items in town but because he wasn’t able to park, he drove the

several miles back home and made his purchases online instead.

“It is infuriating and frustrating,” he said. “This is a problem. If this was my experience, then how many more have the same story?”

So are we sending people out of town and off our high street – people who would otherwise shop local? Surely we’re greatly reducing businesses’ commercial revenue potential by not addressing this problem.

Another motorist told me how she drove around town several times one day over the festive season and was forced to return home again without leaving her car.

Killarney Advertiser has highlighted how a multi-storey car park, for instance in the Glebe car park or Lewis Road, could boost the town’s infrastructure and revenue. What do you think? Let us know at newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie

Tailback Tales AS GRIDLOCK gripped the town over the festive season, problems with infrastructure also raised their head. Several times over Christmas, tailbacks going into Deerpark Retail Park were caused by the design of the nearby roundabout and its proximity to the pedestrian crossing.

As one motorist who contacted Killarney Advertiser said: “Pedestrians crossing can press the button at will and so bring a huge volume of traf-

Trump Corner Trump Boasts That His Nuclear Button Is ‘Bigger’ Than Kim Jong-Un’s US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has boasted that he has a bigger and more powerful “nuclear button” than North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

His tweet came in response to Mr Kim’s New Year address in which he repeated fiery nuclear threats against the US. Mr Kim said he has a “nuclear button” on his office desk and warned that “the whole territory of the US is within the range of our nuclear strike”.

Mr Trump replied: “Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him

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that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!”

However, the US President does not have a nuclear button.

The process for launching a nuclear strike is secret and complex and involves the use of a nuclear “football”, which is carried by a rotating group of military officers everywhere the president goes and is equipped with communication tools and a book with prepared war plans.

If the president were to order a strike, he would identify himself to military officials at the Pentagon with codes unique to him.

fic to a standstill. Why can’t we have a time delay at these crossings?

Why are pedestrians prioritised here ahead of motorists?” This situation is of course similar to that at the Park Road roundabout, where when existing onto the Killarney Bypass, motorists often have to brake hard at the pedestrian crossing, which is located too close for comfort to the roundabout. Surely there should be a solution to suit pedestrians and motorists alike.

Help This Little Piggy Find His Way Home IRISH RAIL this week appealed to the owner of a stuffed pig to get in touch.

It tweeted that George – Peppa Pig’s brother – is at Heuston Station with no ticket to get home.

“George is at Heuston and has no ticket to get home! If he is yours let us know and we will get him to you,” tweeted Irish Rail. George is a character from the popular children’s television

and book series Peppa Pig. Jane Cregan of Irish Rail said: “I am not sure which service he came from but he is very new looking so maybe Santa brought him or maybe he was another Christmas gift. If he is yours or if you have a small person who might be very upset that they are missing George, he is at Heuston. You can get in touch with Irish Rail on Twitter or call 1850 366 222.”

Australian Flu Outbreak

EXPERTS are warning that the Australian flu is spreading rapidly. But what should we do to avoid it?

The first cases of people dying as a result of Aussie flu have been confirmed in Ireland, where up to 10 people are said to have died. A further 73 people have also been admitted to hospital in Ireland with the flu. Irish UFC star Connor McGregor became the most high-profile victim of the outbreak when he shared a post on Instagram about spend-

ing the New Year in bed. The H3N2 strain – which has been linked to hundreds of deaths in Australia – has now also been confirmed in Wales. “At risk” groups – predominantly those over 65 – were advised to get vaccinated urgently. The strain has also reached England with Public Health England’s latest flu report, for the week up to Christmas Eve, revealing nine people have been admitted to intensive care or a high dependency unit with H3N2.

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Lotto Winner’s Stamp of Approval THIS week a Kerry man is over half a million-euro better off having collected his Lotto prize at National Lottery Headquarters.

The man, said to be married with children and living in the county, won €550,000 by matching five numbers plus the bonus in the Lotto Jackpot draw of Wednesday, December 20.

The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, revealed he will mark his win by getting a tattoo and a piercing!

He said: “I’m going to look after my wife and kids but I’ve always wanted to get a tattoo and a

body piercing but never got around to making a decision.

I’m thinking if I don’t do this now, when I’ve won this lovely amount of money, I never will so that’s what I’m going to get done now! Apart from this the rest of the money will be spent wisely!”

Aged between 38 and 45, the man is an online Lotto player and his win of €550,000 is the biggest match five plus bonus pay-out to date.

It is not his first stroke of luck this year, he already won €1,500 by matching five numbers in the Lotto last June.

JUSTICE MINISTER Charlie Flanagan extended his sympathies those killed or injured in a series of attacks in Dundalk which left one man dead and two others injured.

Minister Flanagan said: “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. I want to wish those who were injured a speedy recovery.” He praised the work of gardaí involved in the incident and cautioned about people jumping to conclusions over the attacks.

“There has, understandably, been speculation and concern about the motivation

for this attack ... and would caution against drawing judgments until the gardaí can establish the facts in the course of their investigation,” he said. Gerry Adams, Sinn Fein president who represents Co Louth where the attacks took place, said: “I want to express my deep sense of shock at the brutal murder of Yosuke Sasaki in Dundalk and the wounding of two other citizens.”

As detectives continued to question a teenage suspect over the random killing and assaults in Dundalk, Co Louth, on Wednesday morning they said no terrorist link has been established.

Don’t Insult Our Intelligence HOW many of you are fed up with the steady stream of weather warnings that have rained down on us in recent times?

It seems as if not a day went by last week without a vibrantly colour-coded weather alert –and in some cases, some of the wilder predictions do not come true!

Weather Warnings

Weather warnings stop many of us from carrying out plans or making journeys.

So….here’s an idea – why not just deliver the heather and don’t insult our intelligence by telling us what to do?

Unless of course, it’s a genuine emergency such as the likes of Hurricane Ophelia….

DUP Leader To Share Brexit Views With Audience In Killarney

Driving Through Storm Like A ‘Walk In The Park’

A SOCIAL worker who drove to safety as waves broke around her during Storm Eleanor said God would protect her.

Social media footage showed Selina Callaghan driving along the surging waterline, but she said she was seeking safety and a car park exit.

The 28-year-old Donegal woman had been celebrating the

New Year with friends in Galway ad watched the growing swell from the promenade in Salthill on Tuesday night.

She said she was “cool, calm and collected” and compared the experience with a walk in the park.

There was extensive flooding around Galway city centre after high tides caused extensive flooding.

DUP LEADER Arlene Foster and influential Scottish Government Minister Michael Russell will be part of a high-powered gathering of politicians and business leaders at a major conference in Killarney focusing on the impact of Brexit on Ireland, the UK and the European Union.

The Killarney Economic Conference will take place on January 12 and 13 in The Brehon and, in its inaugural year, it will concentrate on Brexit, the challenges it poses for business, the legal issues that will arise, how it will shape future politics and the impact it will have on daily life.

Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin and Matthew O’Toole, the former chief press officer at Number 10 Downing Street, had already been confirmed as keynote speakers at the conference, which will take place in The Brehon, in partnership with Killarney Convention Centre.

Ms Foster, renowned for her forthright views, and Mr Russell, who is spearheading the UK negotiations on Scotland’s place in Europe, are high-profile additions to the

event which will see intense dialogue involving economic, civic and political leaders from Britain and Ireland.

One of the conference organisers, Simon Kingston, said Brexit will have an influence on virtually every aspect of relations between Britain and Ireland and it makes the choice of topics and the timing of the Killarney Economic Conference particularly apt. “We are delighted that such a broad cross-section of political leadership and opinion is represented by our speakers. To have the leaders of the DUP and Fianna Fail present, alongside senior colleagues from other parties on both islands, is a great privilege. “We are looking forward to hearing their different perspectives, as well as their reiteration of a shared interest in the prosperity of both the UK and Ireland,” he said.

Another of the conference organisers, William Sheehan, said: “Arlene Foster, as we have seen, will be a key player in the Brexit process, and we are delighted to have her speak in Killarney and share her ideas on the future of the island,” he added.

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Moments in Time

Questions on Estates AT THE recent Killarney Municipal District meeting of Kerry County Council, I asked if any progress had been made in relation to the taking in charge of Oakfield, Park Road, Killarney, and if there had been any progress made in relation to the possible taking in charge of Ross Dara, Killarney.

Kerry County Council replied that with regards to Oakfield, the developer has substantially completed the outstanding overground works on this estate. Below-ground works, including sewers and water mains, are being reviewed by the water services department.

An itemised list of all outstanding works will issue to the developer for completion. Once completed and

A horse fair on Main Street in the 1950s. Pic: Supplied by Moments in Time

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signed off, the council can then commence the statutory taking in charge process which will include submitting the estate for approval to Irish Water.

In relation to Ross Dara, in accordance with Kerry County Council’s memorandum of understanding with Irish Water, the required documentation for taking this estate in charge has been submitted to them for approval. Once approval to proceed issues, the council will then be in a position to commence the statutory taking in charge process. As previously pointed out, this is a historic Estate with no bond available.

Michael Gleeson (Councillor), Clasheen, Killarney

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Good News For Killarney ‘We Need Clarity & Conviction’ & East Kerry in 2018 I WOULD like to welcome the allocation of funding for the following projects: N22, Lewis Road junction, €25,000 to allow for design of the preferred option; N22 Farranfore to Killarney, €25,000 to allow for revision of this project; N72, Barraduff West pavement overlay, €360,000; N72, Forge Cross to Rathmore, €1.35 million, including

improvement works in the town centre; and N71, Port Road, Killarney, €1 million.

N72, Beeheenagh Bridge, Barraduff, has gone to tender and Stagmount Bypass has progressed to part 8 of the planning process.

John Sheahan (Councillor), Killarney

THE Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has just welcomed new figures that show Ireland is one of the safest places to have a baby.

We’re led to believe however by an Oireachtas committee that we need abortion to protect a mother’s health?

We have HSE enquiries and HIQA reports all confirming that Savita Halappanavar died in Galway because of poor care rather than want of abortion

yet this tragic case is touted as an example of why we need abortion. Why can’t we have the truth? There is a matter of life and death at hand and we need clarity and conviction so that the inalienable truth, that we cannot take a life, can be upheld.

Joe Green, Ballyspillane, Killarney

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

These can be omitted with prior approval of the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to edit all letters.

Guess Who?

Supermoon Can anyone guess the painter pictured (always in great demand at the rambling houses!)?

Moonrise at Hogs Head, Waterville, on New Year’s Day, photographed by Johnny McGuire, Killarney.

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Running for ten series (236 episodes) between 1994 and 2004, there is no doubt that Friends is one of the most important comedy series of modern times. It propelled its six main cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc, Lisa Kudrow and Matthew Perry, to international stardom and continues to delight new generations of comedy fans with its strong characterisation and tightly written plots.

The adventures of Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Phoebe, Monica and Joey have gone onto inspire countless other comedy series in the US and across the globe, but for most it’s the original and the best Friends that will always be there for them when they’re looking for a laugh. The good news is that you can now watch all 236 episodes on Netflix! What better time than the start of a new year to re-connect with some old friends.

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Jan 5th, 21:30 (2014, Thriller) A woman offers help to a stranger who turns up on her doorstep, claiming his car has broken down and asking to use her phone.

He soon reveals his true identity as a dangerous ex-convict, and she and her family face a battle for survival when they are held hostage in their own home. Thriller, starring Idris Elba and Taraji P Henson.

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Jan 6th, Sat 21:35 (2011, Comedy) Phil, Stu and Alan reunite in Bangkok for another stag weekend, but having learned the lessons of their previous misadventures, resolve to keep this one quiet and alcohol-free. Things inevitably do not go according to plan, and they must once again piece together the events of a wild night they cannot remember. Comedy sequel, starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis.

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The Lego Movie RTÉ One Jan 6th, 18.35

(2014, Comedy) An ordinary man leading a life of blissful ignorance in a city made of the construction toy is mistakenly identified as a chosen one destined to save the universe. He joins a mismatched band of heroes in stopping a plan to fix the world permanently in place. Animated comedy, with the voices of Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman and Will Ferrell. Includes Lotto.

Jan 5th, Fri 22:35 Graham Norton presents his very own guide on how to be a good guest with a set of easy-to-remember rules for any star thinking about appearing on the Graham Norton show. Graham uses classic clips from his back catalogue featuring the world’s biggest stars to illustrate his advice. He also hears the personal thoughts of a selection of his guests on how they faced the challenge of the most prestigious sofa in television. Including Ricky Gervais, Miriam Margolyes and Dame Julie Walters.

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Jan 6th, 20:00 New series. Emma Willis hosts the seventh series of the singing contest, which this year sees Olly Murs joining returning coaches Will.i.am, Tom Jones and Jennifer Hudson on the famous spinning chairs. The search for a star kicks off, as usual, with the first in a series of rounds of blind auditions, as the panel listen to each contestant with their backs turned, ensuring that they judge the performance on the strength of vocal ability alone. Those who succeed here will progress to the Battle and Knockout phases.

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How To Achieve Your Health And Fitness Goals Want to shape up and boost your wellbeing?

Fossa-based personal trainer and physical therapist Ed O’Donovan has some advice AH, JANUARY, the fitness industry’s favourite month – proceed with caution! It is truly difficult to navigate through the various approaches to fitness and nutrition when everything from juice diets to six meals a day, ten-minute abs to insanely high volume programmes are on the menu.

The truth about optimal health and fitness and achieving your goals is that it can be pretty simple, but not easy. That’s where most falter, wanting an easy way out or a quick fix. If there was one, I’d like to think I’d have found it by now.

What I have found over the last 10 years in fitness is that fads come and go but the fundamental training and nutrition principles remain.

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Club Vitae Raises The White Flag With Pride THE top-class team at Club Vitae Leisure Centre at Hotel Killarney was celebrating the New Year having been awarded the prestigious Emerald award at the annual Ireland Active National White Flag Quality Standard Awards.

The White Flag award grades facilities’ operational standards similar to the Blue Flag award which classifies Ireland’s beaches. It is fast becoming the most sought-after accolade in the leisure industry.

The White Flag is based on four essential areas when operating any leisure centre – safety, hygiene, customer engagement and HR. The standard is designed to encourage continuous improvement.

“The award is a great asset to Club Vitae and is a great reward to the team who do an excellent job in the leisure club and in particular rewards the commitment and dedication of our leisure and recreation manager Louise Devaney,” said a spokesperson for Hotel Killarney.

Back, Brad Gordon, Philip O’Brien and Mark Stack, front, Louise Devaney and Chloe Gordon.

Let’s Get Kerry Walking PUT your best foot forward for National Operation Transformation Walk Day on January 13.

Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership has again joined forces with Sport Ireland and Healthy Ireland for this year’s Operation Transformation Walk.

The national event, now in its eighth year, has always had a great turnout with thousands of people donning their walking shoes and getting active.

The Kerry Operation Transformation walk for 2018 will take place tomorrow week at 11am to coincide with the official RTÉ start time. This year the walk will be based at the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre and follows an 8km route along the old tow path of the canal. It is suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

“Hundreds of Kerry walkers are ex-

pected to get involved in what has always been regarded as a fantastic day out. Walking is a great opportunity to get active and this is the first chance to join with the five leaders in their goal of getting fitter and healthier,” said Córa Carrigg, Co-ordinator with Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership.

“This is the perfect opportunity to shed those holiday cobwebs and to get started on New Year’s resolutions. It’s a chance to face new challenges in the company of many others. The walk provides an excellent opportunity for everyone to get the year off to an active start.”

Registration opens at 10.30am at the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre.

“Please arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to register, and then enjoy a hot cuppa while you wait for the walk to begin,” said Córa.

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It’s always easier to tone up and lose weight after a detox, says Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio

New Year, New You AFTER the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, we could all do with a detox. Universal Contour Detoxifying Body Wrap offers two types of wraps – the original Universal Contour Body Wrap and a detoxifying body scrub and sea clay wrap.

Original Universal Contour Wrap

This helps you lose inches, firm up and smooth your cellulite in just two hours. Between 26 and 30 bandages are used to tighten and compress the body contours. The clay draws out impurities from under the skin while the bandages gently compress the body leaving you smoother, firmer, shapelier and slimmer! The treatment includes the Chrysalis electrodes machine exclusive to Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio, which helps to intensify the results.

Detoxifying Body Scrub

A treatment from the makers of Universal Contour Wrap, this is a full body scrub, with a detoxifying sea clay applied all over the body. You are wrapped in plastic wrapping to aiding the detoxification process.

While you are relaxing in a heated blanket, the process gets to work. We remove the clay at the end of treatment and a detoxifying oil is applied with a full body massage.

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TO CELEBRATE the reopening of the Great Southern Killarney, the proprietors of the hotel will host a vintage afternoon tea on Saturday, January 27, with all proceeds being donated to the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

You’ll get to travel back in time and relive the glory days of the Victorian era, when the Great Southern first opened as one of Ireland’s leading hotels.

Guests will enjoy a vintage-themed af-

ternoon with classical entertainment, a charity auction and dainty delights including a selection of finger sandwiches, warm scones and an assortment of delicious pastries and cakes served in the luxurious surrounds of The Garden Room. Tickets are priced at €35.00 with all proceeds being donated to the Kerry Hospice Foundation. To book tickets, call Christina O’Connor on 064-6638000 or email events@themalton.com

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Exploring Family Life

EXPLORING family life will be the theme of the annual diocesan public talk on Tuesday, January 9.

Dr Patricia Kieran will present the talk at 8pm in The Gleneagle Hotel.

Dr Kieran is a lecturer in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, in the Department of Learning Society and Religious Education. “Patricia is a dynamic presenter whose insights into faith and family inspire, encourage and challenge,” said diocesan spokeswoman Mary Fagan.

No stranger to the Kerry diocese, she was the keynote speaker at the launch of ‘Be Christ’s Joy’, the Diocese of Kerry’s five year Pastoral Plan 2016-2020.

This public talk is part of the Diocese of Kerry’s preparation towards The World Meeting of Families, which takes place next summer and includes the planned visit of Pope Francis. This public talk is free and everyone is welcome.

Dr Patricia Kieran.

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Wishing all our readers a happy and peaceful New Year!

January DESCRIBED as “one of the most dangerous junctions in Ireland”, the Lewis Road/Killarney bypass junction is an accident blackspot. Killarney spearheaded a campaign from January to ensure the junction came to national attention.

Amidst whirling wind and driving rain, all eyes were trained on the skies over Killarney as the Irish Community Air Ambulance (ICAA) arrived in town. The signature red craft touched down in Fitzgerald Stadium as part of a 10-day promotion organised by the ICAA as it introduced its Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), a vital life-saving air support service to Munster and south Leinster.

Ireland BikeFest Killarney was shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Tourism Industry Award. He laced on his running shoes for his very first marathon in March 2014 and just under three years later Kerry man Conor Cusack, who works in the Department of Arts in Killarney, completed his 50th medal in Clonakilty.

Former Killarney-based priest Fr Kevin McNamara lodged a complaint with the Broadcasting Authority after Holy Communion was called “haunted bread” on air. A wall bounding the Deenagh River and Port Road in Killarney partially collapsed into the river. The wall, opposite St Mary’s Cathedral, lines a route which is very popular with walkers and stretches along the riverbank for one kilometre.

In January, tributes poured in following the tragic death of Glenflesk native Kevin Casey. The popular Waterford-based broadcaster, who celebrated his 40th birthday in 2016, died after a short illness.

February A KILLARNEY man got a welcome call from Killarney Gardaí in the middle of the night in February telling him that his car, which he thought was parked outside his home, had been located near the Cleeney Roundabout following a pursuit by Gardaí.

Aidan O’Mahony and his dance partner Valeria Milova posed at Torc Waterfall as they practised ahead of an episode of Dancing with the Stars, which Aidan went on to win.

As RTÉ’s Operation Transformation concluded with its official 5k finale event in Phoenix Park, Killarney parkrun was selected as one of four parkrun locations where the RTÉ cameras would be paying a visit!!

Killarney Advertiser profiled Killarney singer/songwriter duo Greywind. The brother-and-sister team are breathing new life into the music scene, rocketing into the UK charts after a sellout performance in London.

Super-talented Paul and Steph O’Sullivan are based in Ballydribeen and commute to London for concerts.

In news, our campaign on the rhododendron crux sparked debate and action. Following consultations with the National Parks & Wildlife Service, the voluntary group Killarney National Park Mountain Meitheal agreed to take responsibility for ongoing permanent eradication of rhododendron (per NPWS methodology) in the area from Torc Waterfall Car Park to the turn-off for the Old Kenmare Road near Muckross Community Centre.

March ACCLAIMED Kerry author Brendan Kennelly won the inaugural Kerry Association in Dublin Arts Award.

Killarney’s Patrick O’Donoghue, managing director of The Gleneagle Group, took the helm as chairman of the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotels Federation.

Ireland’s longest “skywalk rope bridge” was introduced along the Ring of Kerry, at Kells.

Two new faces on the beat in Killarney were a welcome addition to the town. Garda Karen Sheehan and Garda James McCarthy joined the team at Killarney Garda Station. This was the first time in eight years that Killarney has been allocated new probationary gardaí from The Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary. Dr Crokes dug deep to defeat a brave Slaughtneil in Croke Park and win the AIB All-Ireland Club SFC for the first time since 1992. Colm Cooper was the team mascot back then, and 25 years later he and this generation of Dr Crokes players finally reached the promised land after many years of trying and falling just short. A talented young Kenmare violinist struck a chord with classical music fans in Killarney as Harry O’Connor was crowned Killarney Rotary Club Young Musician of the Year.

A woman died tragically when her car collided with another on the N72, Killarney to Mallow road International rally drivers Paul Nagle, Rob Duggan, Ger Conway and Noel O’Sullivan Junior motored into the spotlight to take on the coveted role of grand marshals of the St Patrick’s Day parade in Killarney.

April KERRY team trainer Eamonn Fitzmaurice and footballer James O’Donoghue took time out from training to launch the Kerry Expo, which took place in the INEC, Killarney, in April, to promote living and working in the county.

One of the greatest Kerry players ever, Colm Cooper called time on his illustrious intercounty career. The Dr Crokes sharpshooter did so just two weeks after winning the one medal that had eluded him for many years – an All Ireland Club Championship medal.

Colm Cooper first came to the attention of the Kerry GAA public when winning a Senior County Championship medal in 2000 at the tender age of 17 in the company of his brothers Danny and Vince when Dr Crokes defeated An Ghaeltacht.

Meanwhile, St Brendan’s College students, known as The Peaky Bankers, went through to the AIB Build A Bank National Finals.

Killarney paid tribute to award-winning broadcaster and Glenflesk native, the late Kevin Casey, in a function in The Gleneagle in April.

Birthday cake tasted three times as nice at a special party organised by the Daly family in Killarney in April.

Anne Daly celebrated her 92nd birthday while her daughters Joan Curtin and Bernie Leahy also enjoyed landmark birthdays, with Joan celebrating her 60th and Bernie marking her 50th.

Killarney Advertiser helped track down the rightful owner of a considerable sum of money after the Sister Cities Association of Springfield contacted Sean Counihan of the Killarney Town Twinning Association to inform him the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office had in its possession $100,000 believed to be owned by someone with Killarney connections.

May THE Heart of Killarney team unveiled its latest life-saving “defibrillator phone box” in Fossa.

Killarney native Tricia Harris was awarded a silver medal at the Bloom flower and food festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, for her show garden ‘A Space to Collaborate’ created with architect Seamus Furlong.

A fire that broke out in the Chateau restaurant and café was swiftly brought under control, with two units of Killarney Fire Service and Gardaí are attending the scene.

Ireland’s top craft brewers descended on Killarney for the annual celebration of barley and hops at Killarney Beerfest.

Walkers and dancers got in training for Killarney Walking Festival.

The festival included a special fundraising charity set dance on Strickeen, for a special “bus fund” for Kerry Parents and Friends Association.

Kerry football legend and Dancing with the Stars winner Aidan O’Mahony cut the ribbon at the Irish Wheelchair Association’s new centre in The Reeks, Killarney.

Tragedy struck on the Killarney bypass road as Killarney cyclists Annette Mannix lost her life following a collision.

Annette had been training for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle when the accident, which involved a tractor which was towing agricultural equipment, occurred.

At Annette’s funeral, her family organised a petition calling for increased safety at the bypass.

June A NEW celebrity took up residence in town – Bob the dachshund has won an army of fans since he relocated to Killarney from Waterford in June.

So popular has Bob proved with guests from across the globe, that his winsome features are now adorning in-demand T-shirts and the adorable rescue dog made his debut as a movie star in a video released by his buddy Kevin Leahy, owner and manager of The Black Sheep Hostel on New Street.

A Fine Gael councillor in the Killarney Municipal District, John Sheahan, was elected mayor of Kerry at the annual meeting of Kerry County Council, while Councillor Niall Kelleher, Fianna Fail, was elected cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District.

Killarney Advertiser highlighted the touching message of thanks to the town from heartbroken widower Don Theiler.

Don, from Washington State, lost his wife Janet Price in a cycle accident in the Gap of Dunloe in May. He wrote to Killarney Gardaí thanking the people of Killarney for their support, saying they “were there at the worst moment in my life and helped ease the pain in extraordinary ways”.

Park Place Apartments marked their 10th birthday in June and also that month there was confirmation that Two Mile National School in Killarney was to reopen as a community national school. Killarney Youth Centre, Kerry Diocesan Youth Service, became the first youth centre in Ireland to be awarded the Quality Label for Youth Centres from the Council of Europe.

July THE tourist season was in full swing when the parking crisis reared its head in Killarney yet again.

Killarney Advertiser led a campaign on the issue, highlighting how no matter what time of day, or what day of the week, locals and visitors were faced with a lack of spaces.

Young jockey Ana O’Brien sustained serious injuries after a fall at Killarney Races, but doctors believe she will make a full recovery in “three to four months”.

Ana was quickly attended to after her mount Druids Cross slipped up after two furlongs in the second race on the card, which was run at 6.20pm. The injured jockey was taken by the Irish Coastguard air ambulance to Cork University Hospital. Over 12 members of Killarney’s Order of Malta were at the scene and they along with the racecourse doctors, veterinary team, Val O’Connell, clerk of the course, racecourse team and air medical crew and staff at CUH came in for praise from Ana’s family.

Rapturous applause rang out for talented Killarney oarswomen Ciara Browne and Ciara Moynihan. The duo, members of Workmen’s Rowing Club, secured bronze for Ireland in the Junior Women’s’ International Double in Scotland.

Revellers in Killarney enjoyed early festive fun at a special Christmas party in July at the Killarney Grand Hotel. More than 2400 people from across the globe came under starter’s orders for The Gleneagle Hotel Run Killarney Half Marathon and 10k race.

It was a case of hats off to chic Siobhan McCarthy and dapper Gavin O’Leary who won top prizes in the style stakes at Killarney Races. Picture This became the fastest-ever act to sell out the INEC Killarney. Killarney Hpuse opened its doors to the public in July.

August EXCITEMENT was at fever pitch for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final replay but Kerry’s hopes were dashed as Mayo gave one of their most impressive displays in recent history to secure their place in the All-Ireland final.

Wizards touched down in Kenmare Place as Aunty Nellie’s Sweet Shop hosted a hugely popular Harry Potter-themed event.

From Quidditch to wheelbarrow challenges and three-legged races, politicians did battle in Glenflesk in August in a bid to see which public representative had what it takes when it comes to showing sporting prowess. The event was part of GlenFest, organised to mark Glenflesk GAA Club’s 40th celebration.

An online petition to open a skate park in Killarney attracted almost a thousand signatures in only a month and teenagers throughout the town backed the campaign.

At present, youngsters skateboard at two main locations in Killarney – beside the courthouse and next to the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, New Road. But they find they are usually asked to move on.

Killarney woman Shona Guerin found herself in the limelight at the premieres of Dunkirk, with the 21-year-old cutting a dazzling dash as she accompanied her boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan.

Shona, a makeup artist at Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty, Killarney, turned heads and hit the headlines after attending the London, New York and Dublin premieres of the hit movie with Barry, who is well known to Irish viewers for starring in RTÉ drama Love/ Hate.

Her star quality shone on the red carpet, with the Killarney lady attracting the attention of a number of big brands keen to have her promote their looks.

September THERE were scenes of absolute joy as the four-in-a-row All-Irelandwinning Kerry Minors were welcomed home.

Led by captain fantastic David Clifford of Fossa, who notched a spectacular four goals and four points in Croke Park, the players and manager, Peter Keane, received thunderous applause along the streets of Killarney and into Fitzgerald Stadium as well Fossa.

National League Basketball made a long-awaited and welcome return to Killarney after an absence of nearly a decade and St Paul’s Killarney, playing under the ‘Scotts Lakers’ banner, opened their campaign with a home game against Dublin Lions in Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre before over 500 spectators.

Spirits were high across Killarney and Kerry as public venues, communities and arts spaces offered up a great selection of free events late into the night for Culture Night. There were celebrations for Killarney when we learned the town had retained the coveted Purple Flag. The floodgates of memory opened when Killarney House hosted a “memories collection day” to gather stories, photographs and mementoes. The Trustees of Muckross House and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, were successful in their bid to purchase a painting by John Butler Yeats, which is of historic significance to Muckross House. In the Killarney Advertiser Newsroom video series, Kate O’Leary, chairperson of the Christmas in Killarney festival committee, spoke to Killarney Advertiser editor Eve Kelliher on why the festival urgently needed support.

Killarney, Tralee, Kenmare and Listowel retained their gold medal status in the SuperValu National TidyTowns competition.

Chic Jill Duggan from Killarney won the coveted ladies day prize at the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival.

October THE streets of Killarney and roads throughout the county were deserted as Hurricane Ophelia battered the country.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar declared a national emergency.

Nationally, three people tragically lost their lives.

Two members of An Garda Siochána in Killarney were hailed as heroes after they rescued a homeless man as Hurricane Ophelia raged.

Meanwhile, Killarney Gardaí seized hundreds of euro worth of illegal fireworks following a targeted operation over Halloween.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club president Breda Duggan, club captain Derry McCarthy and lady captain Sheila Crowley led tributes to golfing legend Paul McGinley when he arrived at the club. A key part of the historically and culturally significant Yeats Family Collection found its way to Killarney thanks to KC Print.

It was a case of from one family-owned printing company to another as KC Print, sister company of Killarney Advertiser, took delivery of a sought-after lot of printing blocks that went under the hammer at Sotheby’s, London.

Swift action by management and staff as well as rapid response by emergency services ensured the safety of all after a blaze broke out at Killarney factory Tricel.

The Flesk Restaurant on Main Street won the coveted overall prize in this year’s the Killarney Looking Good Awards in association with Killarney Advertiser. All-Ireland Club champions Dr Crokes retained their county title after a titanic battle with their nemesis South Kerry. All creatures great and small gathered at the Franciscan Friary to celebrate the Feast of St Francis.

Broadcaster Michael Lyster was MC at the launch of Colm Cooper’s book Gooch: The Autobiography in The Gleneagle Hotel. Tourism’s biggest social media influencers were in town for the TBEX conference.

November A FLEET of luxury vehicles including high-end BMW jeeps and BMW and Mercedes cars were seized in Killarney. The vehicles, along with over €100,000 in cash and valuable jewellery, were seized as Gardaí swooped on 11 properties in a dawn raid as part of Operation Tarmac.

A positive reaction greeted petitions highlighting the perils of accident blackspot the Killarney Bypass. The Mayor of Killarney Municipal District Councillor Niall Kelleher and Killarney woman Suzanne Mannix Dennehy delivered petitions on the matter to the Department of Transport and to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Suzanne’s sister Annette tragically lost her life in an accident on the Killarney bypass in May. The former Fine Gael leader and former Taoiseach Enda Kenny was inducted into the Order of Innisfallen at Killarney House.

The Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald announced her resignation from Government in November. Our 10-year-old Christmas Correspondent Isaac Casey interviewed the one and only Mr Santa Claus! Gardaí in Killarney urged the public to be on their guard against thieves targeting shoppers in the lead-up to the festive season. The warning followed what they described as a “sinister and sophisticated distraction theft” in the busy Tesco Deerpark store.

Kerry County Council confirmed it is to go ahead with a Compulsory Purchase Order for the development of a new public graveyard for Killarney.

Sister Orla Treacy of the Loreto order was awarded the Hugh O’Flaherty Humanitarian Award and Noreen Titmarsh Looney was crowned Killarney London Person of the Year.

December THE community was plunged into mourning in when a young woman, Denise Crowley, tragically lost her life in a road accident in Glenflesk. As asylum seekers moved into Linden House in Killarney, protesters gathered outside the New Road premises, calling for solutions to Ireland’s homelessness crisis. There were calls to help ensure the new residents are supported and successfully integrated into the community but there was widespread criticism at the absence of communication from the Department of Justice with the community. University Hospital Kerry confirmed it was conducting a review of over 46,000 scans or files, involving over 26,700 patients. Dr Crokes were crowned county club champions when they defeated An Ghaeltacht by 2-13 to 1-10 in the county league division senior football final.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team volunteers dealt with five emergency callouts between St Stephen’s Day ad December 28, all of them on a snow-covered Carrantuohill. Seven people were brought to safety in the period, bringing to 44 the number of people assisted by the local voluntary team in 2017. One of these was a German national who went missing on the MacGillycuddy Reeks after setting out on Christmas Day. The team located him on the morning of December 27. Killarney Advertiser’s Kieran Healy took the wheel James Corden-style when he was joined by his fellow talented crooners, Conor, Derek and Karl O’Leary –the Three O’s – for a Carpool Killarneyoke Christmas special. Nathan Carter rang in the New Year at the INEC, while two Glenflesk men saw in 2018 from the top of Africa’s highest mountain. Pat Sheehan and Niall Dennehy climbed Kilimanjaro a day ahead of their schedule. Scotts Lakers stormed to victory in late December with a decisive home win in National League Division 1 men’s basketball clash with Sligo All-Stars.

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THE Ford name is making a return to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in the upcoming season after previously pulling out in 2012.

Following the success of the M-Sport World Rally Team securing both the drivers and manufacturing championships last year, the blue oval has officially announced entry into WRC and promised further support for the team. For 2018, the team will be rebranded to the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team.

This deal was in part required to secure the services of the current world champion, Sebastian Ogier.

Prior to the 2018, Ford has previously partnered up with M-Sport for their WRC involvement from 1997 to until the end of the 2012 season. Together, they managed to take 52 wins and two manufacturer world championships. However, it was not only in 2012 did Ford first pulled out of the sport. They also stepped out of the scene back in 1980 after winning the 1979 season, and only returned in 1986 with the RS200.

In the 2018 season, the M-Sport Ford team will once again be continuing development and use of the Fiesta World Rally Car.

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Land Rover’s All-New Electric Defender Motors

MUCH has been written about the new Land Rover icon, which replaces a model that went out of production almost two years ago – 67 years after the original 1948 Land Rover Series I it’s derived from — but the company has been silent about it since it showed the polarising DC100 concepts more than five years ago in 2011.

Now, confirming the new Defender will be available for the first time with an all-electric powertrain.

That’s right, apart from traditional combustion engines for conventional versions, Land Rover’s most utilitarian and most off-road capable model will be offered with at least one electric motor backed by a powerful battery pack.

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VW Recalls Touareg Over Defeat Device VW ARE never far away from the headlines these days and recently German authorities allegedly find two new emission control devices in 3.0-litre V6 diesel.

Volkswagen has announced it is recalling 57,600 Touaregs internationally after the German motor transport authority (KBA) said it found two new emission control devices on the SUV’s 3.0-litre V6 diesel.

The recall, concerns the latest Euro 6 version of the V6 diesel Touareg’s sold globally, VW has confirmed. The KBA noted, in the latest real-world emission tests, the defeat device was not triggered.

In response to the KBA’s findings Volkswagen has developed a new software map for all vehicles affected.

Meanwhile, some owners are reporting the post-Dieselgate software ‘fix’ cars have worse fuel economy.

Others say they have experienced breakdowns and mechanical issues.

Credit Union Begins Membership Drive KILLARNEY CREDIT UNION yesterday commenced its membership drive for the New Year with four €25 One4All vouchers to won for members who join before the end of January.

Helen Courtney Power, Business Development Officer, said: “The new year is always a good time to begin good habits, by opening a credit union account and starting a regular savings habit is something that you won’t regret in the future. We have a wide variety of account types available from new born, juniors, individual, joint and club accounts.” The credit union currently has over 25,000 members and welcomes membership from those living and working it its common bond (those living or working in the following areas Killarney, Kenmare, Fossa, Kilcummin, Glenflesk, Beaufort, Kilgarvan, Sneem, Kileentierna, Tuosist and Firies.

Helen added: “It’s relatively simple to join the credit union, as an individual member, you need two forms of ID; photo and address identification (recent utility bill/bank statement and passport/driver’s license). Also, membership eligibility such as payslip or household bill to show that you work/live in the common bond area.”

The credit union offers full online access to accounts via desktop or mobile app, so members can transfer funds electronically to and from their credit union accounts without coming into the branch after account set up.

The credit union is open 6 days a week in its Killarney branches and five days a week in Kenmare. Further information is available on www.killarneycu.ie

Average Asking Price Kerry Semi In Kerry Increases By 19% THE average asking price for a four-bed semi-detached house in Kerry has increased by over 19% in a year.

The MyHome.ie website’s data shows that in the final three months of 2017 the average asking price for this type of property was €170,000.

The average asking price for a three-bed semi-detached house was €142,750, which was slightly down on the previous quarter.

There was a 5% quarterly increase in average asking prices for two-bed apartments at €110,000.

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Appointments

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The 5* Muckross Park Hotel & Spa is now inviting application for the following positions:

5 STAR PROPERTY

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

The Award winning Killarney Park Hotel invites applications for the following positions:

Full time position, reporting to the Head of Finance Hotel experience required The ideal candidate will be overseeing the operation of the accounts department including preparation and completion of weekly reports, monthly P & L accounts etc

SENIOR ASSISTANT MANAGER Reporting to Deputy General Manager Previous experience in 4/5 Star Hotel with Food & Beverage experience Please submit your application in writing to: The Human Resources Manager, Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, Muckross, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Email hr@muckrosspark.com and daniel@muckrosspark.com

SECRETARY / OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Required in Killarney

• Full time – immediate start • Excellent typing skills and knowledge of IT essential • Book-keeping experience essential Email with your CV to: info@damprite.ie Jerry Galvin (087) 2568839

WE WISH TO STRENGTHEN OUR EXISTING TEAM

WE REQUIRE

Health Care Assistant’s

• FETAC Level 5 required (or in the process of completion)

Relief Activity Co-Ordinator The ideal candidates:

• Must have fluent level of English both written and oral.

• Flexible terms and conditions are available

Please send your CV to: receptiondeenagh@gmail.com or to Our Lady of Lourdes Care Facility, Kilcummin • T: 064 6643012

REQUIRED

ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANT FULL & PART TIME

Previous experience preferable Excellent customer care skills & Fluent English Attention to detail and High Standards Evening hours also available

HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB ATTENDANT Lifeguard Qualification Excellent Customer Care Skills Previous experience preferable Fluent English, Excellent Communication skills and High Standards.

FOOD & BEVERAGE PERSONNEL FULL & PART TIME

Previous Experience in Food & Beverage essential Excellent Customer Care Skills Fluent English and Good communication Skills

CHEF DE PARTIE & DEMI CHEF

Qualified Chef with 2 Year’s Previous Hotel Experience in a similar role Fluent English and Good Communication Skills Good time keeper and ability to work under pressure Team Player and driven by High Standards Creativity & Passion for Food Desire to work in a 5 Star property

COMMIS CHEF

Passionate about Food Fluent English Team player & Good time keeper

RECEPTIONIST

Previous Experience required in a 4 or 5 Star property Computer Skills required and Experience in Opera, preferable Excellent Customer Care Skills Fluent English Good communication Skills and Phone Etiquette Ability to work in a busy environment.

NIGHT SUPERVISOR

Previous Experience Required Excellent Customer Care Skills & High Standards Ability to work on own initiative Fluent English & Excellent Communication Skills Applications in writing to:

The Personnel Manager,

SHOP ASSISTANT

Killarney Park Hotel, Town Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Immediate start • Must be Flexible Full & Part Time • Outside Killarney Town

THE KILLARNEY PARK HOTEL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

For supermarket in Killarney Area

Please apply to Box No. 3637 Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1 C, Park Place, High Street, Killarney

Closing date 12th of January

Or stop by the hotel to fill out an application form before the 21st January 2018.

Services

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KILCUMMIN

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GOURMET

KITCHEN

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Specialising in handmade artisan Christmas & New Year Finger Food.

Events Catering for all social events & functions

- Industrial - Commercial

( Birthday Parties, Communions, Christenings, etc.)

- Residential

Hampers available

For all enquiries please call PAUL 085 7538601 COLLEEN 086 3778960

Tel 087 - 2607673

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Groundworks, gardens, tree felling & power washing Track Machine Tractor & Dump Trailer Hire BEST RATES Tel. Tim 089-4825936.

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STUCK FOR A DRIVER? HOURLY / DAILY IN YOUR OWN TRANSPORT CLEAN LICENCE, CI, DI, BE, MAX NCB, NO POINTS PICK UP’S, DROP OFF’S, APPOINTMENTS, LIGHT GOODS, SHOPPING ETC T:

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‘TEACHERS SAY ITS BETTER THAN A WHOLE YEAR’S GRINDS’ Coming to Kerry and Cork in January/March

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REMOVAL SERVICE Fast, Friendly & Reasonable Home, Office, Apartment Removal Garage, Attic, Shed Clear Out Legal Disposal of All Unwanted Items Collection & Delivery Service Anything - Anytime - Anywhere Available 7 Days a Week CALL JOE

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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

CHRISTMAS TREE SHREDDING & PULPING SERVICE CAN BE COLLECTED FROM HOUSE – TIMES ARRANGED

CORK CITY • TRALEE • KILLARNEY

€10 PER TREE

JONATHAN EASTWOOD

OR DROPPED OFF AT DOUGHLASHA HOUSE, FOSSA

RSA Approved Driving Instructor

€5 PER TREE

T: 089 2507557

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CONTACT: JOAN – 087-9048123 TONY – 087-2069161

FOR SALE

Seasoned Hard Wood

Fire Wood Logs

SOLID FUEL STORE DELIVERY & COLLECTION

WINNER OF FREE WEEKLY DRAW IS:

Mike Donnelly of Faha

Grenagh Hall Forest & Farm Fossa, Killarney

T: 087 7957000

Unit 4, 4 Park Business Centre Farranfore • Co. Kerry

T: 066-9793634

Services

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MD CARPENTRY • ROOFING • 1ST & 2ND FIX • FLOORING • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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Dr-FixIT STAN KRUPA

MUNSTER TREE DOCTOR TREE SERVICE GARDEN CARE LANDSCAPE CARE HEDGE TRIMMING

Fixing all electronic devices

• Outs Tree Thinning, Pruning and Shaping • Crown Reduction • Emergency Call • Tree Felling and Dismantling • Hedge Cutting • Stump Grindin

Tvs, Phones, Laptops Kitchen Appliances Power Tools

087-64-33-244 or 021-20-21-007 www.munstertreedoctor.com

ELECTRONIC SERVICES

TC FGS

Tom Campbell Fencing & Groundwork Services

INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC RECREATIONAL Fencing & Bollards Metal Railings Drainage & Ducting Kerbing Edgings Hard Landscaping Concrete Works General Maintenance Minor Building Works Facilities Management

Mobile: 087 265 7994 Email: tcfgs12@gmail.com

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Email: info@frc.ie Web: www.frc.ie Tel: Denis Riordan 0870964811

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10TH ANNIVERSARY

5TH ANNIVERSARY

5TH ANNIVERSARY

15TH ANNIVERSARY

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In fondest memory of Timmy Buckley, late of Gortdromakerry, Muckross, Killarney, who left this earth on 10th January 2008.

In loving memory of Mausie Courtney late of Curreal Glenflesk and Deerpark Killarney who died on the 31st of December 2012.

Loving and cherished memories of our dear Mother and Grandmother Pat Cleary, late of Muckross Road, Killarney who left this world on the 1st of January 2013.

In loving memory of a dear father Mick Galvin late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on the 8th January, 2003.

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

With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away, Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

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

Sadly missed and fondly remembered always, Josie, John & Caroline, John & Karen, Mags, Deirdre & John, Trish & Johnny, Tim, Reece, Oisin, Caolan & Luke.

Anniversary Mass at Muckross Church on Saturday 6th January at 9.30am.

We will always have memories To cherish and to hold Of a wonderful mother More precious that gold.

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

Always loved and never forgotten Your son Johnny, daughter-in-law Evelyn and grandchildren Shane, Dayna and Katie.

8TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNELL

In loving memory of a dear Father and Grandfather Con Healy Knockacorrin, Currow, Killarney, who died on the 10th of January, 2009.

Gone from us that smiling face, The cheerful pleasant ways, The heart that won so many friends, In bygone happy days.

A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, A helping hand for other needs, To a beautiful life comes a happy end, He died as he lived, everyone’s friend.

Sadly missed by your sons Sean, Noel & Neil, daughters Catriona & Geraldine, sons-in-law & daughters-in-law.

Granda your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

Fondly remembered and missed by your grandchildren, Aisling, David, Kiarrai, Amy, Evan, Aaron & Grace xxx Anniversary mass Saturday 13th January at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Beaufort.

In loving memory of our sister Noreen O’Connell late of 32 Millwood, St. Margaret’s Road, Killarney, who passed away on the 4th January 2010.

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of angels drawing you near, The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, It’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your sisters and brothers and their families.

Anniversary Mass will be held on the 6th January at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney

15TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE KELLY

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered

by Daughter’s Maureen, Noreen, Tricia, Sons Dan and John, Sons-inlaw, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Sisters, Brothers, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Noreen’s 3rd Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 6th January 2018 at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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Just wish me to be near you, And I’ll be there with you.”

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered always, Fergal, Orna, Ger, Adam and Robert. xx

What I would give if I could say, I will go and see my father today, To hear his voice, And see his smile, To sit and talk with him a while, To be together in the same old way, This is my dearest wish today.

Always remembered by your loving daughter Miriam, Paudie, Dylan and Gary.

15TH ANNIVERSARY GALVIN

In loving memory of Mick Galvin late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on 8th January, 2003.

The ones we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed Still very dear.

Lovingly remembered by Your wife Ronnie.

Anniversary Mass on Monday 8th of January at 9.30am in The Church of The Resurrection.

5TH ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

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SPELLMAN In loving memory of Vivien O’Shea, Cleeny, Killarney who died on the 4th January 2013.

Birthday remembrance of Conor Spellman late of Ballycasheen, Killarney whose birthday occurs on the 7th January.

I woke this morning with a tear in my eye, I whispered Happy Birthday Cons and sent you all my love.

FORAN

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear

Time for us to part now, We won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, Shining in the sky.

Every waking moment, And all your whole life through Just look for me and love me, As you know I loved you.

In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts’ you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered everyday

3RD ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Noreen Foran, 43 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Died 7th January 2015.

Time for me to leave you, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, High up in the sky.

In the evening sunset, When all the world is through, Just look for me and love me, And I’ll be close to you.

It won’t be forever, The day will come and then My loving arms will hold you, When we meet again.

9TH ANNIVERSARY HEALY

“Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye; Look for me in rainbows, Way up in the sky.

In the morning sunrise, When all the world is new, Just look for me and love me, As you know I loved you.

Love always, Michelle xxx

At every turning of my life I came across good friends Friends who stood by me Even when the time raced by Farewell, farewell my friends I smile and bid you goodbye No, shed no tears, for I need them not All I need is your smile If you feel sad, think of me For that’s what I would like When you live in the hearts Of those you love Remember that you never die.

Treasured memories of my dear Mother Tina Kelly, late of Dunari, Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney, who died on her birthday on the 6th January 2003.

Birthday wishes we send today to a star in the sky not far away, Engraved in gold on a cloud above, just for you dad with all my love.

Time and years go gently by But love and memories never die No longer in my life to share But in my heart, you are always there

Love Hollie and Fionn xxx

From your loving son Anthony.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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. F.

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. MVDH.

Tina Cherished memories of Tina beloved sister, aunt, grand-aunt and friend who died on the 6th January 2003.

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you Sleep in Heavenly Peace Your loving family.

Love always, Michael, Marion and Elizabeth.

Vivien’s Anniversary mass is on Saturday the 13th at 7.30pm in Fossa Church.

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05.01.18 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY LYNCH

LYNCH

In loving memory of Hannah Lynch, 12 Dromhall Park, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 7th of January 2017.

Aged 87 years. Rest in Peace.

On the first anniversary of Hannah’s death, her family would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to all those who attended the rosary, removal, funeral mass and burial, to Hannah’s good neighbours, those who telephoned, sent floral tributes and mass cards.

A special thanks to her GP Dr. Laura Malone, to the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Kenmare for their kindness and excellent care for Hannah during her time there, to the doctors, nurses and staff of Kerry University Hospital.

As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation.

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

The 1st anniversary mass for Hannah will take place in St.Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney on Sunday the 7th of January at 10.30am.

In loving memory of Hannah Lynch, late f 12 Dromhall Park, Killarney, who passed away on 7th January 2017.

May you rest in peace, dear loved one, In that Heavenly home above, With sacred Heart of Jesus, In his own eternal love.

Your weary hours and days of pain, Your troubled nights have passed, Your ever patient willing soul, Has found sweet rest at last.

From her sister Nellie and family.

5TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Kathleen McCarthy, Late of 12 Ardshanavooley Estate, Killarney, whose anniversary occurred on the 20th of December.

Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same, Those special days will not return, When we were all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever.

Sadly missed by husband Connie, your children and family.

May Hannah Rest In Peace.

9TH ANNIVERSARY YEATES

13TH ANNIVERSARY ROUGHNEEN

In loving memory of Terence Moriarty, Lackabane, Fossa, Killarney who died on the 11th January 2017.

On this First Anniversary, we, his loving wife Helen, Sons Padraig & family, Seamus & family, Terence Jnr, Daughtersin-law, Grandchildren, sisters Bernadette, Eileen, Anne, Pauline, Finnuala, brother James, sister-in-law Jane, nephews and nieces, lovingly remember our dear Terence. We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss.

We wish to thank all our relatives, friends, neighbours and all those who called to the house, brought food and refreshments, who travelled from near and far to be with us, sent Mass cards, enrolments, to all those who attended the Rosary, the removal, the funeral Mass and burial.

We thank Cork University Hospital, especially Dr Henry and all his team. We also thank the staff of Kerry Hospital, Dr Donal Coffey and the staff of Ross Medical Centre, and all the staff at Bradley’s Pharmacy.

We would like to extend a special thanks to Fr. Tom Looney who was the main Celebrant of the funeral Mass and to Fr. Richard Dowling who celebrated the Month’s Mind mass as well as visiting the hospital on numerous occasions. Thanks to Jimmy our Sacristan and Marie and Gobnait for the Church music. We would like to thank members of Killarney Celtic FC, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club and Fossa GAA who provided guards of honour.

To a loving husband and father Michael Yeates, Tiernaboul Killarney and formerly of Clontarf and Donaghmede who died on 5th January 2009.

In loving memory of Anne Roughneen late of Scrahan Mews, Ross Road, Killarney who died on the 9th January 2005.

How lucky they would be If only they knew how lucky they were.

You were someone very special So thoughtful and so kind You will never be forgotten For we thought the world of you.

Always in our thoughts and hearts.

11TH & 9TH ANNIVERSARIES O’SULLIVAN

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your niece Mary, Gerard, Niamh and Timmy. xxxx Anniversary Mass Friday 5th January at 7.30pm in Church of Resurrection.

24TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of our dear parents, Joan who died on 4th January 2007 and Patrick who died on 5th August 2009 late of Annaughbeg, Gneeveguilla.

R.I.P. The hands of time keep turning, The years have slipped away, But in our hearts and memories, Ye are with us everyday.

Sadly missed by your loving daughters Breeda and Eileen, son-in-law Pat and grandchildren.

MORIARTY

MORIARTY In loving memory of Patrick Moriarty, late of Laccabane, Fossa, who died on the 5th of January 1994.

Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Still missed, loved, always dear.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In loving memory of a Dear Husband Terence Moriarty, Lackabane, Fossa, Killarney who died on the 11th January 2017.

A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years.

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

We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever.

May He rest in peace, dear Jesus, In Thy heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In His own eternal love.

Along the road to yesterday, That leads me straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew.

A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face.

Sadly missed, always loved and never forgotten by your loving wife Helen. xxx

1ST ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY

We thank O’Shea’s undertakers, Tim, Mike, Mary and Gerard for their professionalism and courtesy to us. We also thank the Golden Nugget Bar & Restaurant for their generous hospitality and kind-hearted service.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intention.

From his loving wife Ann and daughters Sheree and Kelsie.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

MORIARTY

Sincere thanks to the priests Fr. Tom Crean, Kenmare and Fr. Con Buckley who visited her regularly, to Fr. Niall Howard who celebrated at her funeral mass and the organist for the lovely music.

We would like to thank O’Shea’s undertakers for their hep and professional assistance, also the grave diggers.

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1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Fossa Church on Saturday 6th January at 7:30 pm.

1ST ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY In loving memory of Terence Moriarty, Laccabane Fossa. First Anniversary 11th January 2018.

At the rising of the sun And at its going down we remember you.

In the blowing of the wind And in the chill of winter, We remember you In the opening of buds And in the rebirth of spring, We remember you In the blueness of the sky And in the warmth of summer, We remember you In the rustling of leaves And in the beauty of autumn, We remember you In the beginning of the year And when it ends, We remember you So long as we live, you too shall live, For you are now a part of us, As we remember you.

Fondly remembered by your brother, sisters and families.

In loving memory of a Dear Father Terence Moriarty, Lackabane, Fossa, Killarney who died on the 11th January 2017.

Today is a special day, Like many other days that we live, As thoughts of you are shining through The caring things you did.

Today is a reminder That life can be tough, Because the time we shared with you Just wasn’t long enough.

For you were someone special, Who never wanted praise, Who’ll always be remembered With gratitude in so many different ways.

On your birthday in heaven, We are sending all our love And hope you know you’re missed More than the words From all of the above.

From your loving sons, Padraig and family, Seamus and family, and Terence Jnr. xxx

1ST ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY Terence Moriarty Laccabane Fossa 1st Anniversary 11th January 2018 We never lose the ones we love, For even though they’ve gone Within the hearts of those who care, Their memory lingers on.

Always in our thoughts, Finn & David

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8TH ANNIVERSARY

O’BRIEN

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010.

The gates of heaven opened As wide as they could go, God called his angels over And put them in a row, There is a special man arriving So guide him all the way, I’ll be waiting in my garden Because this is where he’ll stay, A million tears will follow him To his place of rest, I’m sure you have often heard I only take the best, A million tears did follow, And a lot of hearts broken too.

Thats what makes losing you as a brother The way we did, always seem unfair.

From your sister Mary, Vincent and Terry.

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

Love from your nephew Wayne, wife Michelle and daughter Cindyanna & Chloe.

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

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame, Your resting place we visit, Flowers we put with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there.

Love from Theresa & Brendan and family, John & Bridget, Tracy & Jason and nieces and nephews.

Always missed.

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010.

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010.

In loving memory of Daniel O’Sullivan, late of Tournonaugh, Kilcummin, who passed away on 1st January 2006.

BROTHER No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather And you’re 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.

DEAREST BROTHER If i could have a lifetime wish, And one dream that could come true, I would pray to God with all my heart, Just to see and speak to you,

Dan Silent the voice we loved to hear, Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach.

A thousand words wont bring you back, I know because i tried, And neither will a million tears, Know because Ive tried, You left behind my broken heart, And precious memories too, But I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.

Always in our thought and prayers from Mom, Dad, Mary, Tim, Mairead, Sarah, Denis, Padraig xxx

From Margaret, Jim & Amanda UNCLE Today we bring you roses, Sprinkled with ur tears, For you are still a part of us, In spite of passing years, You are more than a trusted memory, From whom we had to part, You’re a light that burns within us, In a corner of our hearts.

From Belinda, Patrick and children, and Sabrina, Thomas and Children.

From Rachel, Annie, Emma, Erin & Rebecca. xxx

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O’BRIEN In loving memory of cian O’Donoghue, late of Riverside, Gortahoosh, Glenflesk, Killarney, whose birthday occurred n the 29th Dec. In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010.

Here is a gentleman in heaven, So precious and so rare, That gentleman is my brother Paddy, The best beyond compare, Call his name out softly Lord, And when he looks your way, Tell our Paddy I love him, And miss him everyday.

From your sister Vera and husband Mike.

They say heart’s don’t break, Dear Jesus that’s not true, The day they you took you from us, Our hearts just broke in two, So much in life is new Paddy, But one thing never changes, Our love and memories of you.

From nephew Michael.

8TH ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

Missing you always, You never said your leaving, You never said goodbye, We knew it and only God knows why, A million times we needed you, A million times we cried, If love alone could have saved you, You never would have left.

Love and missed always, Love Mom, & Dad. xxx Missing you on your birthday Today is full of memories, Happiness and tears, Of birthday celebrations, We’ve shared throughout the years, And though I’ll always miss you, The endless joy you brought, Warms my heart with gratitude, And fills my every thought, Where you are resting, I hope that you can see, How precious and uplifting, Your memory is to me, I feel that you are with me, In everything I do, So ‘ll celebrate your Birthday, But I’ll spend it missing you.

Love from Keith, Klara, Arlo & Darren xxx

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010.

17TH & 23RD ANNIVERSARY DOYLE

No length of time can take away, Thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

From Mom and Dad and brother Michael.

There is a plot of land Lord And nobody knows it’s worth It’s where my brother Paddy is sleeping And it’s the richest soil on earth.

It’s a place I love to go And know that you are there with me It’s all we have left now It will never bring you back Paddy But it’s a place our family and you will always share.

That’s what makes losing you as an uncle The way we did, always seem unfair.

From your brother John and wife Mary.

From Lorraine and Brooklyne.

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23RD BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Uncle Dan A beautiful memory dearer than gold, Of an uncle whose worth, Can never be told.

There’s a place in our hearts, No one can fill, We miss you Dan, And always will.

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O’BRIEN

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From your sister Helen, Husband Jamie and kids.

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8TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney who died on the 7th of January 2010.

12TH ANNIVERSARY

O’BRIEN

Love from your niece Shanice and husband Pa and Dylan and Summer.

8TH ANNIVERSARY

8TH ANNIVERSARY

The brightest star in heaven, Is my uncle Paddy, Shining down on me, minding me And guiding me as I walk Through out my life.

In loving memory of Donal O’Donoghue, late of 21 Brú Na Sinsear, Rathmore, whose 7th anniversary occurs on the 29th of December.

I remember the day I met you, The day God made you mine.

I remember the night I lost you, And will until the end of time.

I lost my life’s companion, My husband and my best friend, And when the Lord will call me, When my life is through, I pray that God will take my hand, And lead me straight to you.

Loving and missing you always Your loving wife Margaret, sister Peg, brother-in-law Pat, nieces and nephews.

We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our duty to the end, ‘Til we could do not more.

In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay.

You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere, We never shall and never will, Forget you Father dear.

Loved and always missed by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchild.

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT In loving memory of Patricia Doyle who died on the 6th February, 2001 and her husband Patrick (Pa) Doyle who died on 10th January 1995, both late of 2 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney.

Treasured memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered everyday.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Maureen, Anne, Clare, Susan and their families.

O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal.

You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me.

I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted. MVDH.

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2ND ANNIVERSARY

11TH ANNIVERSARY

11TH ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY

O’RIORDAN

O’RIORDAN

In loving memory of Catherine O’Leary, late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, who died on the 8th January 2016.

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

Time passes by, Life Goes on, It’s not the same now you are gone, But we think about you everyday, And in our hearts you’ll always stay.

Sometimes it seems a lifetime, Sometimes it seems a day, But in our hearts and in our minds, You are never far away.

No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you Nana From day to day, In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts Mom you rest with love.

When the emptiness of missing you Seems more than we can bear We whisper Mom we love you And always find you there For our world of memories You fill our hearts with pride We never walk alone Mom You are always at our side

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Sullivan, Ballyhar, Killarney who died on 10th January 2017.

As we lovingly remember Kathleen on the first anniversary of her death, we wish to express our gratitude to everyone who sympathised with us on our sad loss. ` We would like to thank all our relatives, neighbours, colleagues and friends for the kindness and support shown to us. Sincere thanks to all who attended the rosary, removal, funeral mass and burial and especially to those who travelled long distances to be with us.

Our deepest appreciation to all those who telephoned, sent floral tributes, messages of sympathy, mass cards and perpetual enrolments.

Sadly missed by your brothers-in-law Danny, John, Mike, Christy and Kevin and your sisters-in-law Siobhán, Kathleen Debbie and their extended families.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

11TH ANNIVERSARY O’RIORDAN

We extend our thanks to Fr. Tadhg Ó Dochtartaigh for celebrating the Requiem Mass and to Fr. Seán McHugh, Spiddal who concelebrated. We also thank Fr. John McNamara for the prayers at the Funeral Home. Thank you to Denis Crowley and Helen Kerins for the wonderful music and singing which enhanced the ceremony.

Sincere thanks to O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for your assistance, advice and attention to detail.

In loving memory of Catherine O’Leary (Nee Cronin), late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, who died on the 8th January 2016.

We are grateful to the management and staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Care Facility, Kilcummin for the excellent care shown to Kathleen during her stay there. We express our heartfelt thanks to Ann Lyne who cared so well for Kathleen at home.

Loved and remembered by Brother & Sisters Joan, Helen, Pat & Norma.

If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for us.

Place them in Catherine’s arms And tell her they’re from us.

Tell her that I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

MCCARTY

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

Always loved and fondly remembered by your husband Patie, daughters Marie and Kayleigh, Son Ian, Grandchildren Aimee and Rhea-Kate, Son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Aileen.

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather Sean McCarthy, Glounacopple, Who died on the 10th January 2015.

THOSE WE LOVE Those we love must someday pass, Beyond our present sight...

Must leave us and the world we know, Without their radiant light, But we know that like a candle, Their lovely light will surely shine, To brighten up another place, More perfect... More divine.

Remembered and missed by you Sons, Daughters, Sons-in-law, Daughters-inlaw, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Families.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 6th January at 7.30pm in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one 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.

Lovingly remembered and missed by your husband Sean XXX

O’RIORDAN

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

3RD ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

11TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of a dear wife , mother and nana Catherine O’Leary, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, who died on the 8th of January 2016.

Anniversary Mass, Sun Jan 7th, 11.15am Our lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

11TH ANNIVERSARY O’RIORDAN

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

Time may hide the sadness, Like a smile that hides a tear, But memories last forever, Of a Mom and Nana we loved so dear.

Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you Mom will last forever.

Lovingly remembered your son John, Treasá, Melissa, Liam and Saérlaith & Deichtine xoxoxo

Put your arms around her Lord Kiss her smiling face For she was very special And can never be replaced.

Though her smile is gone forever And her hands we cannot touch We shall never lose sweet memories Of our Mom we loved so much.

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Bernie, son-in-law Mohamed and Allanah and Laila XXX

O’LEARY

Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude and appreciation for your kindness and support. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Kathleen’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 7th January 2018 in Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballyhar at 10am.

Loved and remembered your daughter Sheila and Grandson Paul. xoxo

11TH ANNIVERSARY O’RIORDAN

In loving memory of Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

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.

Lovingly remembered by Mary, Sean, grandchildren and greatgranddaughters. xxxx Memories are special They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today.

Remembering with love our special Mom and Nana Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

Little Womens Christmas Comes with sad regret The day the month we will never forget Thank you for the years we shared The love you gave us And the way you cared Your presence we miss wherever we go Your memories we treasure because they are all we have left to hold I wish for one moment I could give you a hug And tell you how much we miss you And how much we love you You are the greatest Mom Thank you.

Always loved and remembered by your daughter Noreen, son-in-law Ger XXXXX For my Nana I loved so much Here in my room, With thoughts of you in my head I try to go to sleep but closing my eyes won’t stop what I feel inside Or bring you back to me We will spend Christmas Together in our hearts With memories to warm us Even when we are apart We will spend Christmas Together in our hearts, We will spend it together, Under a shining star.

Always loved and missed by your grandchildren Sarah & Laura XXXXXX

Lovingly remembered by Rita, John, Lisa and Leanne. xxxx

11TH ANNIVERSARY O’RIORDAN

In loving memory of a wonderful mother Mary O’Riordan late of Ballydribbeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January, 2007.

The years slip by But the memories remain A laugh and a joke, but under the surface still there’s pain.

Three little girls now, as proud as can be, Ánnahs Christmas under the tree Their three little faces, I wish you could see.

All of their Christmas’ we Never can share But in our hearts you are always there.

You are always remembered It’s not just yearly In our hearts we hold you dearly.

Rest now in peace Mom, You did more than enough You were truly a mother Made of good stuff.

Fondly remembered and dearly missed Your loving daughter Annie, son-in-law Pius and grandchildren Céillie, Saoirse and Ánnah xxxxx

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Words: Debby Looney

Garden Magic New Year Equals New Year’s Resolutions!

WE ALL make them, and some time later, many of us break them…. Every year I vow to get in control of weeds before they control me! I promise myself that this year I will sow and plant out on time. Clean as you go will be my motto and diligence will be my guiding virtue… so, this lasts for all of a week, as I am neither tidy nor industrious! This year I am going to make a New Year’s resolution which I can promise to keep, and it is one I would urge everyone to join me in! Plant a tree – or ten trees – or more if you have the space! I have a piece of land at the back of the garden which is idle, and what better way to make use of it than to plant trees? Good for the air, good for wildlife and as a bonus, good for drying out my wet soil!

What trees to plant? Deciduous ones in any case are best for the environment.

I personally like field maples, they are so easy to grow and their foliage is very pretty. Birches are easy to grow also, and the white bark is ghostly in the winter.

Ginko bilobas are another spectacular tree, a remnant of times gone by, they are one of the oldest surviving species of tree. They are narrow in habit, and their leaves are a unique shape. Their autumn colour is the brightest yellow! If you have the space, Lime trees are often overlooked. They are one of my favourite large tree, their smooth bark is beautiful. Another large, fast-growing tree which is a beauty, is the Sweet Chestnut. Again, their foliage is their glory, and the chestnuts are delicious to boot. Beech trees grow very slowly, which is why they are great for hedging, but what is more spectacular for future generations than a full grown, stately, beech tree?

For small gardens I would definitely recommend the red flowered hawthorn, which will attract birds to your garden in the autumn. Other trees suitable for the small garden are weeping willow, robinia, and any standard tree, such as bay trees, standard red robin or standard privets.

There is a tree for every garden, every aspect and every soil. Therefore, do something this New Year for yourself, the environment and future generations, and join me in planting a tree!

• Got A Gardening Question?

Contact Debby Looney on barnhillgarden@gmail.com

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Happy Birthday from all of us xx

Santa’s reindeer taking a rest outside St Mary’s Cathedral on Christmas Eve at 3.25am.

Santa Visit

Graduation

Coleman Kelliher meets Santa Claus in Old Market Lane, Killarney.

Support Groups

Congratulations to Elaine Fitzgerald, Raheen, Rathmore, who graduated recently from the College of Commerce in Cork along with her parents Kay & Mike.

This column is available to clubs and SUPPORT groups to promote upcoming fundraising events, agms etc.

To guarantee publication an administration charge OF €10 will apply Please contact 064 6632215 for more details.

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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.

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console. ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta. ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY Meetings every Sunday 12 noon, the Killarney Court Hotel, Tralee Road, Killarney. Tel. 087-7068533. Email: newbeginningskillarney@ gmail.com . Salvation Prayer - Father God I come to you just as I am, I ask you to forgive me of my sins and I ask you Jesus come in to my heart, I make you the Lord of my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit, I choose to follow you all the days of my life in Jesus name I pray.

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05.01.18 For Sale FOR SALE: Firewood 1 load €80 8x4 trailor or 2 for €150, net bags 11 for €30. All delivered and chopped. 0863895141 FOR SALE: Large selection of Vinyls @ Noelle’s Café, Old Market Lane, Killarney. All genre of music. Gift Vouchers available.

FOR SALE: Good dry black machine turf €4 per bag, can deliver.

Phone 0646632308.

Available 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 087-6801392.

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 087-9508050.

AVAILABLE: Boost your immune system, re-balance your body, relax & de-stress. Treatments in Reflexology & reiki. Gift Vouchers available. Tel. Siobhan Dwyer 087-9665881.

AVAILABLE: Home Improvements Killarney. Donie Cronin, painting and plastering, power washing, fascia, soffit and gutters cleaned and put up. No job too small. Tel. 087-2145452.

AVAILABLE: Experienced child-minder. First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: Sinead 087-2359466.

AVAILABLE: Painting, gener-

al 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/ 064-6643317.

AVAILABLE: Wedding musicChurch Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception. Please visit www.gracefoley.ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087.

AVAILABLE: For all your painting requirements. Phone Colm on 0861011567.

AVAILABLE: Leaving Cert 2018 – Irish. Are you doing your Leaving Certificate next June? The Irish oral exam is worth 40% of the total overall mark (Higher & Ordinary level). Would you like to increase your ability in spoken Irish with regular practice and guidance from a native Irish speaker (M.A. qualified) 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 can be catered for. Topics covered to include Sraith Pictiúirí, Poetry Reading and Conversational matters. For more information contact 087 6793814 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.

Experienced traditional music performer and teacher B.A. Hons Music. Telephone: 087 6793814.

AVAILABLE: ART & DESIGN PORTFOLIO PREPARATION CLASSES in accordance with all state colleges requirements.

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Fastfinders

AVAILABLE: Let’s start the new year with clean house! 10% OFF FROM CARPET, WINDOW, SOFA AND DEEP HOUSE CLEANING! Also available:REGULAR HOUSE CLEANING services. If you bring a new client for us, you’ll get an extra 5% discount on your next order. For appointment please call: 0892564991. Bright4U Cleaning Service.

Animals

ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds (CHY 19414), formerly Kerry Greyhound Connection, takes in, rehabilitates and finds homes for unwanted racing greyhounds.

We are looking for people to help us by offering a foster home for a greyhound as a ‘half-way-home’ until we can find a permanent home for the dog. Fostering is a really valuable and ‘hands on’ way to be involved in greyhound rescue work. There is no cost to fosterers as HUG will cover all food and veterinary expenses.

Please get in touch if you’d like to help. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@eircom.net.

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087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

FREE: Free dog to a good home.

Short haired German Pointer.

5yrs old. House trained. House inspection will be required. Contact: 0876955096.

Wanted WANTED: Childminder wanted for one year old twins to be minded in their own home Killarney town area. Monday to Wednesday 8.30 to 5.30 starting March 5th. Experience with children of this age is essential. For more information please contact me on 0868328331 no text please.

ANIMALS: Heaven Animal Rescue Tel. 086-1076729. suzanne@ ahar.ie. Huge rescue centre in Crag, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. We take all unwanted animals and re-home them. We have beautiful dogs and cats waiting for homes. Donations of funds and blankets for dogs, cats and horses, dog nuts, cat food and horse feed, hay, straw and shavings badly needed. Bank of Ireland 90760272 sort-code 90.57.58 ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes.

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Lakers End 2017 With A WIN

‘The Lakers have bigger fish to fry as they face Ballincollig in the semi-final of the President’s Cup this Saturday’

All eyes are on the cup semi-final as phase one of the league comes to an end, writes Adam Moynihan

National League: Division 1 Scotts Lakers 65 EJ Sligo All-Stars 60 The Scotts Lakers ended 2017 with a fairly lowkey victory over the EJ Sligo All-Stars in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday last.

Both sides already knew they were going to be operating Division 1B in the New Year so it was a case of fulfilling their final fixture more than anything else, and that fact was patently obvious for large periods of this game as both sides struggled to get any kind of rhythm going.

There were a few flashes of excitement and Sligo, who turned up with just six players, looked decent at times but, in the end, the hosts ran out

fairly comfortable winners with American Antuan Bootle leading the way in the scoring charts with 27 points.

Sligo came into this one rooted to the bottom of the table and on the back of a lengthy winless streak so it was perhaps unsurprising that so many of their squad decided to skip the long trip down south.

The Lakers, meanwhile, were close to full strength with recently-acquired English guard Dailian Mason also available for the first time this season.

The All-Stars started brightly and hit a succession of threes before Mason registered his first points in Lakers colours with a three of his own to keep his new team in touch. Cormac O’Donoghue’s men were struggling to get anything going offensively but a strong offensive rebound and put-back by Antuan Bootle put the Lakers ahead, 17-16, at the end of the first.

Sligo again shot out in front in the second but five straight points by Pádraig Lucey cut the deficit to just two. Another robust finish by Bootle

completed the comeback and the sides were level on 31 points at the half.

The third quarter was all about Bootle as the big man knocked down 13 points to propel the Lakers into a commanding 55-47 lead. Try as they might, the undermanned All-Stars just didn’t have the legs to make significant inroads into the deficit in the final quarter and the Lakers held on for a modest five-point win.

It wasn’t their greatest performance of the season but would have been foolish for the Lakers to overexert themselves in such a meaningless tie. They have bigger fish to fry as they face Ballincollig in the semi-final of the President’s Cup this Saturday, January 6. Tip-off in Neptune Stadium is at 8pm.

Lakers top scorers: A Bootle (27), D Mason (12), and P Lucey (7).

Sligo top scorers: T Brockman (22), J San Martin (13) and P Hamilton (9).

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Cup Win Not Beyond Realms Of Possibility

Words: Eamonn Keogh SCOTTS LAKERS will start the New Year with a very important President’s Cup semi-final against Ballincollig on this Saturday, January 6, in the Neptune Stadium, Cork, at 8pm.

The other semi-final featuring Neptune against Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin will go ahead today, Friday, January 5, at 8.30pm.

It is a big achievement by the Killarney side to reach the cup semi-final and opponents Ballincollig will be firm favourites in this tie. The Cork side are in second place on the league table with just two defeats and when the sides clashed in November, Ballincollig enjoyed a comfortable 98-75 win over the Lakers. It was a match where they also scored a remarkable 15 three-pointers spread across seven different players so they have several threats to cause the Lakers problems again.

Coached by former Tralee Tigers league winner Kieran O’Sullivan, the Cork side have top quality foreign players in Cameron Clarke and Pere Tres while Ronan O’Sullivan and Ciarán O’Sullivan are two of the best Irish players in the league.

However Scotts Lakers have showed very encouraging signs throughout the season that they can match up well against any opposition when playing to full potential. Both sides clashed in the Castleisland blitz last week with the Lakers coming out on top. The Lakers eventually lost the premier men’s final to Tralee Warriors by six points after

Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killarney, who will play Ballincollig in the President’s Cup semi-final tomorrow, January 6; front, Mike Pierce, John Brosnan, Mark Greene, Dailian Mason, Philip O’Connor (Captain), Shane Horgan, Keith O’Grady and Dylan O’Sullivan. Back from left are Cormac O’Donoghue (Coach), Paul Clarke, Antuan Bootle, Padraig Lucey, Andrew Fitzgerald, Justin Tuason, Dan Griffin and Cian Clernon.

putting up a great performance.

Scotts Lakers coach Cormac O’Donoghue will have his side well prepared for this clash. The Castleisland blitz games and last weekend’s league win over Sligo kept the team very active over the festive season and were better preparation than any training sessions.

Ballincollig’s three-point scoring threat is well documented and if they repeat he 15 three-pointers again, Lakers will not be able to match them.

Better defence and dominating an inside game is probably Scotts Lakers best chance of progressing to a cup final. The Killarney side have one of the biggest and strongest Americans in the league in Antuan Bootle, a player capable of troubling any team under the boards when he plays close to the basket. It will also be a huge game for the Lakers other big men Padraig Lucey, Andrew Fitzgerald, Dan Griffin and Paul Clarke under the boards. Elsewhere on the backcourt, the likes of Justin Tuason, Mark Greene, Dailian Mason, Philip O’Connor and Shane Horgan will also have to be at their best to bring the Lakers over the line.

League form, table positions, previous meetings and general levels of consistency will all point towards a Ballincollig victory. It will be a tough challenge for Scotts Lakers but a win is not beyond the realms of possibility.

Scotts Lakers finished the year on a high with a

Scotts Lakers’ Billy Wiseman in action against Sligo All-Stars last Saturday.

Pic: Marek Hajdasz (MH Photography)

five-point win over Sligo All Stars in Killarney Sports Centre last Saturday afternoon.

This was a closely contested encounter and it was only in the third quarter that the Lakers managed to pull away and enjoy a narrow advantage that they held on to for the remainder of the game.

The match started on a sad note with the news of the death of the mother of Lakers player Justin Tuason. A minute’s silence was observed before the tip-off and St Pauls and Scotts Lakers offer sincere condolences to Justin and his family at this time.

Supporters Bus Scotts Lakers will run a supporters bus to the President’s Cup semi-final tomorrow Saturday, January 6, in The Neptune Stadium if there is enough interest.

If enough supporters are willing to travel on it, the bus will depart the High Street car park, Killarney, at 5.30pm.

The match is at 8pm and the bus will return to Killarney afterwards. The cost is €10 for the return journey per person.

Further details from club officers or on the St Paul’s Killarney Facebook page.

Pictured Padraig Lucey in action. Pic: Marek Hajdasz (MH Photography)

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At The End Of The Day Words: Eamonn Fitzgerald THERE comes a time in a sportspersons ’s life when one has to go voluntarily or in some cases the manager deems the player surplus to retirement. It can be mind shattering for some. Henry Shefflin had won 10 All Irelands and could walk away because as Brian Cody said, “he left nothing behind”.

Paul Byrnes recently launched his book At The End Of The Day, which features stories from, retired sports personalities on what it’s like to leave the game they love.

Gerard Towey, the rower, recalls their rescue on gale force waters by a tanker. Time to go, after the Beijing Olympics. Padraic Joyce had recently started a new business.

He always felt sport was a big gamble and the man who gambled most was AP McCoy. No more injuries. Derval O’Rourke has not missed the hype as she has moved in to another career and that has opened up a whole new challenge for her. Gordon Darcy retired from rugby in 2015.

Damien Duff was capped 100 times for Ireland; Brian Kerr said he was a genius and a wizard on the ball. How will I ever replace playing the game, Duff asks.

Valerie Mulcahy is regarded as the best ladies footballer to play the game.

She won 10 All-Ireland medals. Her boss Eamonn Ryan comments on her unflappable temperament. Tipp hurler Eoin Kelly always delivered on the big stage. In retirement he slotted in to punditry.

There is an interesting article on the psychology of

retiring by Niamh Fitzpatrick. She discovers how players can prepare. After sterling performances with Kerry in the white heat of battle Tomás O Sé has developed in to a very alert pundit. Sonia O’Sullivan, former World Champion and Olympic medallist, still has not got the medals the Chinese stole from her due to drug taking.

Eoin Reddan was capped 71 times for Ireland. He excelled in battles with bigger men. Donal Cusack says, “I never really retired.” Some day it will be

all over for Donal Óg, but not yet as he continues to coach.

Daniel Ritchie rowed for England and he has found a niche for himself as a motivational speaker.

Retirement day comes to everyone and some are better prepared for this special day. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh presents a very interesting foreword to the book. The passages are complemented with excellent photographs, When you walk down that tunnel for the last time the memories will sustain you in your new life.

The book is a great addition as athletes adjust to a new life.

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The Advertiser Sports Awards 2017 2017 was a remarkable year for local sports as Killarney’s top athletes helped their teams to an unprecedented amount of silverware. Adam Moynihan gives his take on the some of the best (and worst) of the year Lifetime Achievement Award Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper (Kerry) In a year that saw Colm Cooper announce his retirement from the Kerry senior football team, I think it’s important to acknowledge his glittering career in the green and gold. Between 2002 and 2017, Gooch made 85 championship appearances, earned eight All-Star awards and bowed out as the county’s alltime leading scorer. The talented forward captured the nation’s imagination with his uniquely skillful playing style, helping Kerry to five memorable All-Irelands along the way.

And it’s not like he’s a spent force either. The Ardshanavooley native scored the decisive goal in this year’s All-Ireland Club Final and was Crokes’ top scorer in the 2017 County Championship. Gooch is far from a spent force and he will continue to play a key role for his club in 2018 and beyond.

Player of the Year Gavin White (Dr Crokes) It was a hugely successful year for sport locally and there was no shortage of candidates in this particular category but Gavin White gets the nod on the following basis: in 2017 he was best player on the best team.

An elite athlete with a high footballing IQ, White’s consistency belies his tender years (he’s still only 20 years of age). Throughout the Crokes’ absurdly dominant year – and in 2016 as well, for that matter - White came up trumps time and time again.

Whether putting the squeeze on at the defensive end or making a trademark solo burst up the field, White never fails to catch the eye and he appears to have an extremely bright future in the game.

Young Player of the Year David Clifford (Kerry minors) I don’t think I need to explain myself for this one.

Manager of the Year Pat O’Shea (Dr Crokes) His team’s record speaks for itself. O’Shea led the Crokes to their first All-Ireland in 25 years in March and there was no let up from there as they swept the board, winning the Club Championship and retaining both the County Championship and the County League.

The year ended on a bit of a sour note with the O’Donoghue Cup debacle and subsequent defeat to Nemo Rangers in the Munster Final but even by O’Shea’s own high standards, 2017 was a fairly impressive one.

Best Individual Performance David Clifford (Kerry minors) All-Ireland Final v Derry, September 17 2017 gave us plenty of remarkable individual performances from players in a number of codes but 4-4 in an All-Ireland final is just ridiculous. That’s 16 points.

In an All-Ireland final. Madness.

Hopefully there’s plenty more to come in 2018.

Best Team Performance St Brendan’s College Hogan Cup Final v St Peter’s, April 1 It always takes a big performance to get over the line in an All-Ireland final but the Sem were different class as they beat St Peter’s of Wexford 0-18 to 0-10 to clinch their second consecutive Hogan Cup title.

The likes of David Shaw, Donnchadh O’Sullivan and Billy Courtney (four points each) stole the show but it was as accomplished a team display as you’re ever

likely to see in Croke Park.

Starting XV: Robert Osborne; Lorcán McMonagle, Chris O’Donoghue, Seán O’Leary; Jack Griffin, Michael Potts, Niall Donohue; Billy Courtney, Cian Gammell; Dara Moynihan, Donnachadh O’Sullivan, Barry Keane; David Shaw, Mark O’Shea, Ciarán Flynn.

Greatest Scenes Stephen Hayes’s goal v Janesboro (March 11) and Daithí Casey’s goal v Celtic (July 1) I’m very much sitting on the fence for this one. I was up in Celtic Park when Stephen Hayes’ extra-time winner sent the hosts into the semi-final of the FAI Junior Cup and it was an unbelievably special moment for Killarney Celtic. To see all the fans and players flooding onto the pitch was amazing and it must have been some buzz for everyone involved.

I had a very different perspective on Daithí’s league final winner as I was obviously on the pitch at the time.

It was the 85th minute and I was absolutely out on my feet but I probably never ran as fast in my life trying to get from left back down to the corner to celebrate with him. I remember looking across and seeing all the Athletic supporters on the pitch (Daithí had to run over to the Celtic side, of course) and all the subs and management going mental… I don’t know how we managed to settle down and see out the game because we were emotional wrecks by that stage.

Clutch Moment Donal O’Sullivan (Rathmore) O’Donoghue Cup Final v Legion, December 3 Legion led for the majority of this final but a dogged Rathmore fightback meant it was 0-10 apiece as the game went into additional time. With extra time looming and their quest for a fourth straight O’Donoghue Cup in real jeopardy, Rathmore needed someone to step up and take responsibility. Enter midfielder Donal O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan, who had earlier kicked the equaliser, gathered possession around 45 yards from goal, slipped by an opponent and swung over a memorable score to win the game. It’s a point that will go down as one of the greatest in Rathmore’s history.

Most Improved Killarney Athletic I’m reluctant to include a team that I was part of but it’s our first time winning the league in 52 years so I might as well milk it while I can.

The 2015/16 season was a disaster for Athletic. We were in the bottom two for more or less the whole year and needed ten points from our last four games just to stay in the division. We somehow managed it but, to be honest, if we got relegated we could have had no real complaints.

To go from that to winning the double twelve months later is a crazy turnaround.

A Year to Forget Kilcummin Spare a thought for Kilcummin who lost their Senior Championship status following a relegation play-off defeat to Kerins O’Rahilly’s. They also laboured in Division 2 of the County League only to just about stay up while in the O’Donoghue Cup they squandered a healthy lead against Dr Crokes and crashed out at the quarter final stage.

They’ll be hoping for a far more fruitful 2018 and they certainly have enough talent in their ranks to have a good crack at the Intermediate.

Best Supporters Scotts Lakers National League basketball made a welcome return to Killarney in 2017 and while the team haven’t quite set the world alight just yet, Lakers home games have quickly become a popular local attraction.

Huge crowds packed into the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre (aka the Auracle) for some highly entertaining games and there promises to be more of the same in the second half of the season as the Lakers challenge for the Division 1B title.

Game of the Year Athletic 2-3 Celtic, May 21 The reverse fixture in March - which we won 3-2 with two late goals - was also a contender but I think the game down in Woodlawn was possibly even better for the neutral.

We actually played really well in the first half and went 2-0 up through Jamie Doolan and an audacious 40-yard lob from Daithí Casey. Tony Brosnan pulled one back for Celtic and then we got a man sent off before half time which definitely didn’t help our cause.

Celtic bossed the second half and headers from Cathal O’Shea and Peter McCarthy made it 3-2. The visitors were also reduced to ten men late on and we had a couple of chances to equalise but they held on for a great win that more or less confirmed their place in the league final.

Biggest Shock Dr Crokes’ defeat to Nemo Rangers, November 26 Spa’s horrendous 16-point defeat to Castleisland in the opening round of the Intermediate is definitely up there - especially when you take into account the fact that it was the only game Desmonds won all year – but Crokes losing the Munster Final was definitely the most surprising result of 2017.

It was more the manner of the defeat than the defeat itself that turned heads. Nemo are obviously a decent side so if they happened to sneak a one-point win it wouldn’t necessarily have been the biggest upset of all time. The thing is, we’ve become so accustomed to Crokes being so consistently good, witnessing them actually playing badly and getting soundly beaten was a bit of a shock to the system.

Biggest Joke The O’Donoghue Cup I already had my rant on this issue but this year’s competition was a joke, there are no two ways about it.

Between the lack of competitiveness, the schedule and now teams deciding to not play games, something surely has to change if the East Kerry Championship is to survive.

Honourable Mentions Killarney Rugby Football Club had a very successful end to the 2016/17 season as they gained promotion to Division 2 of the Munster Junior League and also won the Martin O’Sullivan Cup. Legion and Spa will be disappointed with how they fared in the championship but both were promoted to Division 1 of the County League.

The Spa ladies completed the treble as they won Division 3 of the County League, the Junior B Championship and the East Kerry League.

And finally, Cedar Galaxy, Killarney’s youngest soccer club, defeated Tralee Dynamos to advance to the last 32 of the Munster Junior Cup. They’ll play Janesboro in the New Year.

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Fionn Fitzgerald To Captain Kerry Words: Eve Kelliher DR CROKES has nominated Fionn Fitzgerald as Kerry Senior Football Captain for 2018. Fionn’s nomination will go before the January County Committee meeting for ratification.

Fionn made his debut with the Kerry Seniors in 2013 in a League game against Kildare. He has since won All-Ireland senior (2014) and Allianz League (2017) medals and five Munster senior medals (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017).

Kerry open this year’s League campaign with a home fixture to Donegal in Killarney on January 28. Rounds 2 and 3 are away trips, to Mayo and Monaghan respectively. Round 4 Kerry are at home to Galway and then in the last three rounds Kerry are away to Dublin, home to Kildare on St Patrick’s Day and away to Tyrone.

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Words: Liam Murphy THE Christmas break gave us plenty of rugby action to enjoy with the PRO14 offering up some decent provincial matches on St Stephen’s Day and on New Year’s Day – though Munster fans will be far from happy with the results in the two matches over the holidays.

Munster were on a decent run of form having beating Leicester at home and away in the Champions Cup. First up it was the visit of archrivals

Leinster to Thomond Park on St Stephen’s day and to bluntly honest it looked like the Munster lads were still enjoying the Christmas break as Leinster put them to the sword. An increased capacity full house watched Munster struggle as Leinster scored 13 points to nil within the first 13 minutes.

A Conor Murray try brought the home side into the game however a Munster yellow card for Conway and another try for the visitors dampened the Munster momentum with the score 27-5 in the visitors favour at half time. Keatley and Conway scored tries after the break, however Jordan Lamour scored a possible try of the season to seal the win.

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On New Year’s Day Munster travelled to the Kingspan to take on Ulster in the second interpro.

Munster started the better as they dominated the first half to lead 17-0 at half time with tries from Niall Scannell and a penalty try. JJ Hanrahan had a very poor match missing conversions and a penalty, however Munster’s indiscipline cost them yet again as they received a yellow card and a red card in quick succession in the second half.

In the end, Ulster snatched the win with a 24-17 scoreline. The red card was deemed harsh by many but Munster will be thankful that the Christmas break is over as they prepare to host Connacht tomorrow at Thomond.

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Ryder Cup Matches At Killeen

Sean Murphy (Murphy’s Bar, sponsor) presenting the Murphy’s Matchplay Cup to 2017 Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club Matchplay winner Gearóid Cronin at the club’s traditional pre-Christmas gathering in Murphy’s.

A COLD breeze and a drop in temperature provided a challenging test for the Killarney Heights Hotel and Sean Murphy/Murphy’s Bar golf teams in their annual Ryder Cup matches at Killeen on December 30.

The Heights got off to a good start and won the first two matches comfortably. However, the remaining five matches were decided on the 17th hole. The Heights retained the cup with a 4-3 victory in this four-ball competition. A great evening was spent in Murphy’s Bar after the presentation of the cup was awarded to the winning captain of the Heights team Matt Leacy.

The results are as follows (Killarney Heights names first): Matt Leacy and Barry Duggan won 7/6 Anthony Nash and Denis Nash; George Vass and Pat Kelleher won 6/5 Ger Moroney and Pat Casey; Eugene O’Sullivan and Seanie Kelliher lost 3/1 Pat Cussen and Paul Corridan; John Cahill and Billy Morris won 2/1 Mike Casey and Leo Casey; Dave McIndoe and Pat Favier lost 2/1 Conor MacNeice and Kevin Browne; Donal (Gap) O’Sullivan and Brian Holden won 2/1 Niall O`Meara and Jimmy Smith; Sean Casey and Jim Sheehan lost 2/1 Brendan Keogh and Brian Regan.

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Sport 18 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Killarney Cougars BC SENIOR NEWS : SENIOR WOMEN’S DIV II, Tralee Imperials 30 - Killarney Cougars 45. A trip to Mounthawk saw Cougars continued their winning run on the road with a strong third qtr to take the game away from Tralee. A closely contested first half saw the sides tied 10-10 at the end of the first qtr with Tralee just edging ahead. Cougars had a great third qtr to dominate the game and big three pointers by Fiona McSweeney, Kelly Ahern and a couple of baskets each from Kate Looney and Alma O’Mahony had Cougars well in control 37-26 by the end of the third qtr.

The sides went basket for basket in the early stages of the final qtr with Cougars finishing the stronger with good baskets by Mags Cronin securing the win.

SENIOR MENS DIV II: Kcyms 40 - Killarney Cougars 62. Kcyms hosted the Cougars at the Killorglin Sports Complex and the Cougars excellent first qtr set up the win as Cougars led by 20 at the end of the opening period with five three pointers by Alan Flynn giving Cougars the advantage . The teams went basket for basket through the rest of the game with Cougars always in control as the home side never recovered from their slow start.

Best for Cougars were Alan Flynm, Tadgh O’Shea and Patrick Murphy.

CASTLEISLAND 48TH ANNUAL BLITZ : The Senior Mens had two good victories over Kcyms and St Brendans before losing out to our host St Marys the eventual winners in the semi finals.

The Cougars Boys U16 & U14 both travelled to the Castleisland Blitz and despite good victories in their opening games both lost out in the semis to the eventual winners in both competitions. Congratulations to all in St Marys on another great Blitz.

COUGARS GIRLS & BOYS ACADEMY: Our U8 & U10 Girls & Boys training resumes next week on friday Jan 12th at the Parish Hall. Girls U8 & U10 at 5 pm , Boys U8 at 6pm Boys U10 at 6.30 pm.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS: No shortage of competitions over the Christmas period as despite difficult weather at times, the course held up allowing us to play on Christmas Eve, St Stephens Day and New Year’s Eve. CHRISTMAS EVE RESULTS: (Fourball Betterball)-Overall Nett: John Murphy & John Kelly 37, Overall Gross: Sean Ashe & Noel Moynihan 51, Second Nett: Sean O’Brien & John O’Halloran 43½.

ST STEPHENS DAY RESULTS: (Three Ball Scramble) - Overall Nett: Ger Casey, Sean Ashe & Eileen Switzer 34 1/3 , Overall Gross: Robbie O’Brien Jnr, Hugh O’Sullivan & Adam Byrne 47, Second Nett: John Murphy, Betty O’Brien & Jason O’Connor 35 1/3.

NEW YEAR’S EVE RESULTS: (Three

Person Team, two scores count each hole): Overall Nett: Sean Ashe, Jason O’Connor & Eileen Switzer 82 1/3, Overall Gross: Ger Casey, Robbie O’Brien Snr & Noel Moynihan 94.

NEW YEAR: We return to normal PPUI Handicaps now for 2018 this Sunday January 7th, draws @ 9.15am & 11.15am with entry €4 per draw and a fee of €7 for both.

AGM: Monday January 15th in the Killarney Avenue Hotel beginning at 7.30pm. Please have all forms and nominations to Club Secretary Fiona O’Donnell by this Sunday January 7th.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club HAPPY NEW YEAR: The club would like to with all our members and supporters a Happy New Year. After a successful 2017 which saw plenty of silverware brought to the club on both local and national stage, Flesk Valley will be hoping for more of the same for 2018 OLD KENMARE ROAD: On Sunday 14th January 2018, Flesk Valley are holding a fundraising Fun Walk along the Old Kenmare Road. Meeting at the Killarney Oaks Hotel at 10am where a bus will be provided to transport people to the upper carpark at Torc. On arrival in Kenmare a bus will be there transport back to the Killarney Oaks Hotel, where there will be light refreshments. It promise to be a great day out. Cost is Adults €20 Under18 €15, Family Rates also. payment on day of walk. Contact Denis O Donoghue 087-9633276

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Men’s Club The recent inclement weather took a day off on the 27th of December, just in time to allow the Club’s Annual drive-in for all of our Captains and the Club President to be completed.

A large contingent of our Club Members were present to witness the drive-in, and then to take part in the subsequent mixed Foursomes which was kindly sponsored by Joe Geaney of Kerry Linen Company. Club Captain Derry McCarthy was joined by Lady Captain Sheila Crowley, Girls Captain Mairead Martin and Boys Captain Kieran O’Connor along with Club President Jack Buckley in taking part, and all struck off in a very creditable fashion. The mixed foursomes was followed by a very enjoyable social event at the Clubhouse, and our Club caterers David and Geraldine McCarthy sponsored a sumptuous buffet for all to enjoy.

The Men’s Club competition on the 26th of December was the Killarney Printing Works sponsored playing of the Arbutus Cup, which was a singles stableford competition on Mahony’s Point. The competition was played in atrocious weather conditions and a large number of those who teed off in the shotgun start failed to complete their round. Despite the weather conditions the scoring was very good, and the winner with a

tremendous score of 38 Pts. was Brian Regan. Full results were 1st Brian Regan(13) 38Pts. 2nd Sylvester Murphy(17) 37Pts. 3rd Baden Maher(6) 37Pts 4th Conor McNiece(7) 36Pts. 5th Gerard Hogan(6) 36Pts. Best Gross was David O’Donoghue(2) 31 Gross Pts. Cat.2 David Moloney(8) 35Pts. Cat.3 Brendan Foley(13) 33Pts. Cat.4 John O’Callaghan(21) 32Pts. Standard Scratch was 35Pts.

Kilcummin Community Notes THANK YOU: On behalf of Kilcummin Craft Fair organisers we would like to thank everyone who participated and called on the day to the craft fair.

It’s with great delight we inform you that €550.00 was raised for Kilcummin Defibrillator Group. We would like to wish everyone a Happy and peaceful New Year.

KILCUMMIN LOOKING GOOD: Please note that the recycling / bottle bank has been relocated within the yard of the Village Inn. VACANCIES: VACANCIES presently exist on the Kilcummin Rural Development C.E. Scheme for the position of Maintenance/Caretaker. This position is a development opportunity and no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Please contact your Local Dep. of Social Protection employment services/Intreo office to check your eligibility. To apply please forward your C.V. & P.P.S. No. for the attention of the supervisor to Rural Dev. Office by post or email to info@kilcumminparish.com. For further info contact John on 086-1579381.

Mastergeeha FC Lotto There was no winner on Friday 29th December, 2017. Numbers drawn were 3, 10, 11, 15. Consolation prizes were €100 Kevin Bruton, Carragh Lake, Killorglin. €30 Maurice & Geraldine Guilfoyle, Rathanane. €30 Garry Daly, c/o The Village Inn. €30 Mary Daly, Ardagh, Kilcummin. Jackpot now €3,000. Whiskey: Kathleen Devane, Mastergeeha, Kilcummin. Niall McCarthy, c/o The Village Inn. Helen Devane, Kilbrean, Killarney.

Killarney RFC Happy new year from all at Killarney RFC. The new year kicks off in earnest this weekend with fixtures recommencing. First up, our Minis return to training tomorrow morning at Knockreer between 10:30am and 12pm. For details contact Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy on 0874145662. Our Seniors host Kinsale at Aghadoe on Sunday in the next round of the Munster Junior League.

Kick off is at 2:30pm. Please come out and support the lads. Our U16’s are away to Ballincollig tomorrow in Group 2 of the Munster Club U16 cup, while South Kerry (U18’s amalgamation of Killarney, Killorglin and Chorca Dhuibhne) are due to host Cork Con at Ballymalis on Sunday in the Munster Club U18 Cup - Group

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3. Our U14’s are not in action this weekend.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club A Happy New Year to all our members and followers. Wishing you all well with your training and competitions.

LOTTO: Lotto draw 22/12/2017, no winner of our lotto draw 22/12/2017, numbers drawn were 3, 4, 8, & 16.

Bonus not won numbers drawn were 3, 10, 11 & 12. Winner of our final Christmas Hamper for 2017 was Noreen Healy Barradubh. Next week’s jackpot €5000 plus €1,000 bonus.

Lotto draw 29/12/2017: Numbers drawn were 1, 4, 13 & 17. No winner, Bonus not won numbers drawn were 3, 9, 20 & 24. Next weeks jackpot €5,200 plus €1,000 bonus.

FARRANFORE ROAD RACE ST STEPHEN’S DAY: Well done to Siobhan Daly who was 6th Senior Lady, Robert Purcell was 1st O45, Caroline Murphy was 1st O50, Andrew Purcell also ran well. In Junior category. Michelle knee and Norette O’ Riordan also ran well having recently completed couch to 5K. YEARLY TICKET RENEWAL: Yearly tickets are up for renewal. Can you kindly forward €100 to Tom Joe at your earliest convenience.

MEMBERSHIP: Annual membership must be paid in full. We would appreciate if all members can try and pay up asap. €25 for adult, €20 for juvenile TRAINING: Club training will resume the week commencing January 15th, Boherbue Hall Tuesdays 6.30 pm, Barradubh Fridays at 6.30 pm. We are hoping to have an extra session in Boherbue on Saturday mornings, details to follow. Regular training improves performance. Don’t let it get too late, competitions will be commencing shortly.

Killarney Athletic A.F.C. FIXTURES: 6th January 2018 -Under 12 Premier, Inter Kenmare v Killarney Athletic 10.30am. Under 14 Premier- Killorglin A v Killarney Athletic A 1.30pm. Under 14 Division 2 -Killarney Athletic v Listowel 11.30am.

Under 16 Premier- Killarney Athletic v Killarney Celtic A 1.00pm.

300 MEMBER CLUB: 300 Club Member draw results for December 2017 are: €500.00 to Daithi Casey and €100.00 each to the following: Joseph & Kevin Donovan, Eamon O’Donoghue, Sean O’Donoghue, Ross Dara, Gerard McSweeney and Mary O’Shea. Names are now being taken for next year’s 300 Club Draw.

All support is greatly appreciated.

Please contact Mike O’Shea on 0872226185 or any committee member to enter.

HAPPY NEW YEAR : Killarney Athletic A.F.C. would like to wish all Players, Members, Sponsors and Parents a very Happy New Year. Killarney Athletic Website: Please check the website on www.killarneyathletic.

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com or Facebook for match reports, club information and contact details. Contact: If you have anything to add to Killarney Athletic A.F.C. notes please contact Mary McCarrick on 087 7750773 or mccarrickmary@ hotmail.com

Milltown Listry Comhaltas Surf the night away at O’Shea’s Bar, Friday, January 5th, at 8 p.m., in our Google Friendly Quiz in aid of Fleadh Cheoil Chiarrai 2018. Great prizes for the winners on the night and spot prizes so charge up your phone and be there! This is a unique type of quiz and will be great fun. Most answers can be googled- if you’re clever enough to know what to look for!

Muckross Guild Monthly meeting of Muckorss guild of I.C.A takes place on Monday 8th January at 7.45pm in Loughiquittane N.S. New members welcome

KGFC - Ladies Club Results from Joe Geaney sponsored Mixed Drive in competition held today Wednesday December 27, 2017 at Killarney golf & fishing club. 1st.

Kevin Leacy (7) & Gemma Leacy (29) 40 pts. B9. 2nd. Dermot Roche (12) & Jane Dwyer (23) 40 pts. BG. Mairead Martin (+2) & Kieran O Connor (13) 33 gross points. 3rd Syd Murphy (16) & Susan Tong (14) 37 points. 4th Corinna Griffin (9) & Peter Walsh (15) 36 points B9. Our Next ladies competition will be held on 14th January 2918 and is a club sponsored 13 hole competition on Mahonys point.

On The Ball Dr Crokes Club PROGRESSIVE 31: Progressive 31 will resume on the 10th of January 2018.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to our Under 21 Team and Management who won the East Kerry Championship beating Gneeveguilla. Congratulations to Senior Footballer Johnny Buckley on his recent wedding to Annie Mac Monagle. All the best with the future.

AGM: The Juvenile AGM will take place on Thursday 11th of January at 8pm in Clubhouse and the Main Club AGM will take place on Friday 19th of January at 8pm in Clubhouse.

LOTTO: Lotto results from Wednesday 27th of December - 6, 8, 22, 28.

Jackpot €4200 Not Won Match 3 2 by €200. Next Draw €4500.Lotto results from Monday 1st of January - 8, 12, 16 and 18. Jackpot €4500 Not won Match 3 5 by €80. Next draw Sunday 7th of January in Speakeasy. Jackpot €4800. HAPPY NEW YEAR: We wish all our Members and their Families Best wishes for 2018.

East Kerry GAA East Kerry U21 A Championship Final Dr Crokes proved the stronger and won the East Kerrt U21 A Championship title against Gneeveguilla on Saturday 23 December. Dr Crokes built a comfortable lead inthe first half and led 1-7 to 0-4 at the break.

On resumption, Gneeveguilla upped their game and scored a total of 4 goals. However, Dr Crokes responded with a goal or a number of points each time Gneeveguilla narrowed the gap. Full time score: Dr Crokes 3-16 Gneeveguilla 4-6. East Kerry Committee chairman TimRyan presented the Maurice ‘Mottie’ O’Donogue Cup to Dr Crokes captain, Jordan Kiely Date for the Diary- East Kerry Annual Convention The date for the 2017 East Kerry Annual Convention has been brought forward a week and will now take place on Thursday the 18th January 2018 in the Killarney Heights Hotel, starting at 8pm after Mass at 7pm.

Nominations and Motions to be with the Secretary of East Kerry Committee no later than Friday 12 January 2018.

Listry GAA THE RICHARD GILES TRACTOR RUN: The Giles family would like to thank all those who were involved in the 1st Richard Giles Tractor Run in aid of Pieta House in Faha on Saturday 31st December, especially the stewards, Gardai, the sponsors for the spot prizes, Sean O Mahony and staff in Faha Court Bar and restaurant for organising refreshment afterwards.

And especially thanks to all the 225 tractor owners who turned up on the morning for a worthy cause.

AGM: Listry GAA AGM will be held on Sunday 14th January 2018 in the Listry clubrooms at 2pm.

LOTTO RESULTS: 23rd Dec 2017.

Numbers drawn: 12 20 24 25. Next week’s jackpot €2,450.

SEASON GREETINGS: Listry Gaa would like to wish all our players, management, officers and supporters a happy and prosperous New Year.

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bers drawn were 7, 20, 23 24. Consolation prizes were €100 Nora Hallissey, Beaufort. €60 Rita Fogarty, Cockhill. €60 Jer & Marie Sheehan, Lyreatough. €30 Geraldine Murphy, Renasup. €30 Craig Power. Next Draw Sunday, 14th January 2018.

Jackpot now €9,000.

after their failures. A little support can go a very long way. All the best for 2018!!! #legionabu.. Enda Walshe Chairman LOTTO: Draw for €18700 was held on Wednesday December 27th Numbers were 11 14 22 26 , No winner.

Killarney Legion GAA

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HAPPY NEW YEAR: I would like to wish all our members, friends, sponsors and their families a very happy new year. Many thanks to the Executive committee who steered the club through 2017.To all the club’s officers who continue to do their job to the best of the ability. To everyone who volunteered and helped out with a team, a committee or a group, many thanks for your work which is the cornerstone that the club is built on.

If I had one or maybe 2 wishes for the year ahead it would be this.

That everyone would maybe give just a little more to the club. We are extremely grateful for your efforts but just if you can sell one more lotto ticket or just give one more percent to your role it would make the club better. And also, I would urge you to always think of how the club is perceived. We may sometimes think the club is only about what we do for it.

So, whether you are a team manager or a senior player or a lotto ticket seller, always be mindful of the fella next to you. So, if it means going to a juvenile match or attending a club function I ask you to go the extra mile to make sure we are represented as best as we can. I urge that we listen to each other’s ideas, go to our events, celebrate in our victories and remind everyone of their importance

Annual General Meeting: Will take place at the clubhouse on Saturday January 13th 2018 at 7pm.

Scór na nÓg : Best of luck to our Trath na gCeist team , competing in Kerry County Final on Thurs 4th Jan in Austin Stack Pavilion at 6.00pm.

Team : Daniel O Sullivan, Dara Lawlor, Sean Hickey and Laura Fleming.

We also wish the best to our Set and Figure dancers who compete in the Munster Final in Ovens on Jan 7th.

Scór na bPaistí and Scór Sinsear : Any club members interested , please contact Eileen on 087 9940594. Scór na bPaisti competition open to Primary school children.

Lotto: Draw held in The Killarney Oaks Hotel. Jackpot €12,600 not won. Numbers drawn 02, 06, 17, 24.

Next week’s draw will be in The Torc Hotel for a jackpot of €12,800.

XMas Tournament: Congratulations to The Celtic Steps Legends on winning the torc 6s Xmas tournament and a massive thank you to all 16 teams that entered. Matthew Keane, of the Celtic steps legends, collected the player of the tournament trophy.

He also went home with skins to the value of a €100 kindly sponsored by Kerry Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre. Thanks to our main sponsor, Torc Hotel. without and to Tom Kerrisk who was the referee on the day.

Awards

Kilcummin GAA AGM: The AGM of the Kilcummin Juvenile club will be held in the clubhouse on Friday 5th January at 7.30pm. All welcome. The AGM of the Kilcummin Ladies football club will be held in the clubhouse on Thursday 11th January at 8pm. All welcome.

PINK NIGHT: Kilcummin GAA Ladies committee hold their annual fundraiser for the Oncology unit in University Hospital Kerry on 6th January in the Klub bar. Support a good cause with music, games , spot prizes and nibbles. Commences at 8.30 with prizes for the best dressed female and male.

LOTTO: There was no winner on Monday 1st December 2017. Num-

At the Kilcummin GAA annual awards night last Thursday week in the clubhouse awards were made to Tom O’Shea (merit award), Nessa McCarthy (merit award), Eugie McSweeney (club chairman), Mike Teahan (merit award), Ciara O’Leary (secretary), Denis Casey (club person of the year), Oscar O’Connor (junior player of the year), Dermot Moynihan (retiring club county board delegate after 30 years).

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Hogan Cup Medal Presentation

St Brendan’s College Hogan Cup winners 2017 with team management Gary McGrath, Hugh Rudden, Arthur Fitzgerald and Dr Gary Stack at the St Brendan’s College Hogan Cup medal presentation in The Gleneagle Hotel on Thursday.

Michael Potts, David Shaw, Niall O’Donoghue, Billy and Chris O’Donoghue at the St Brendan’s College Hogan Cup medal presentation in the Gleneagle Hotel on Thursday.

Golf

Sheila Crowley Lady Captain presenting the first prize in the Clare Bowler competition to winner Ann Stuart with (from left) Anne Duggan 4th, Alicia Burke 3rd and Corrina Griffin 5th at Killarney Golf Club.

Sheila Crowley Lady Captain presenting the first prize in the Castlerosse Hotel Stableford to Sinead O’Shea with (from left) Julie O’Donnell for her daughter Eimear best gross, Geraldine Collins for Fiona Leacy 2nd and Alicia Burke 5th at Killarney Golf Club.

Mairead Martin Junior Captain, Derry McCarthy Captain, Sheila Crowley Lady Captain, Jack Buckley President and Kieran O’Connor Junior Captain at their Drive In with some club members at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club on Wednesday.

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