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OFFICIAL OPENING: Kerry Branch of the Irish Kidney Association officers Theresa Looney (Secretary), Connie Brosnan (Chairman) and Debbie Templeton (Treasurer) in Killarney Kidney House, the new Holiday and Respite Centre opened by the Irish Kidney Association. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

New kidney patient facility opens today in Killarney A new holiday house for kidney transplant patients and those on dialysis will officially open today (Friday) in Killarney

| By Sean Moriarty The new facility, on the grounds of Killarney Holiday Village on the Muckross Road, will allow patients enjoy a holiday while undergoing treatment or those recovering from a transplant operation.

The house will be dedicated to the memory of the late Tom Fleming, the former Chairman of the Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association. He died in 2014 after

receiving four kidney transplants in his lifetime.

The house has been in operation since June but today’s event will mark the official opening of the facility and the handing over of a cheque from fundraising efforts from the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle this year.

So far the local branch of the IKA have raised over €180,000 for the facility, mainly through the annual Ring of Kerry

Cycle, but fundraising remains on-going to pay for the upkeep of the house and to purchase additional equipment.

Back in 2016 the Kerry branch received €176,000 from the cycle and additional events like their annual Ring of Kerry Honda 50 Run helped buy the house.

This year’s donation will go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the holiday home.

The house is furnished to a high standard, most of the fixtures and furnishings were donated by local businesses and local trades people carried out the work.

Currently there are 52 people on dialy-

sis in Kerry and they must attend clinics, three days a week in University Hospital Kerry.

The facility is suitable for patients who can self-treat and one of the bedrooms in the house is converted into a home dialysis unit.

“This is a tangible asset,” Theresa Looney, Local Branch Secretary and Patient Support Officer told the Killarney Advertiser.

“People who donated or supported our events can see exactly where their money is being spent.”

The IKA is holding its annual board meeting in the Killarney Oaks Hotel today. It is hoped that they will be impressed enough by the high-class facilities.

The Killarney facility is the second one in the county, an existing holiday house in Tralee has been in operation since 2006.

“The one in Tralee is fabulous too,” added Theresa. “There are apartments in Tramore but they would not be as well-kitted out as here. This is an example of what can be done and we hope that it would encourage the board to do more up and down the country.”

Patients can liaise with the IKA’s head office in Dublin and they will allocate a week’s holiday at the house while at the same time booking in their thrice-weekly treatments at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) in Tralee.

The level of service, all provided by volunteers, would put the facility on par with a four-star hotel.

“One of the jarveys here in town is a patient and his daughter comes and takes the visitors on jaunting car rides around the lakes,” added Theresa. “It is a great location for a holiday, the Oaks Hotel is right next door and staff will drop meals over if people are not up for moving.”

Earlier today members of the Kerry branch brought IKA board members on a factory tour to Astellas Pharma in Killorglin as the medication used for preventing organ rejection after a heart, kidney, or liver transplant is manufactured there.

Killarney behind when it comes to grant funding | By Anne Lucey Municipal districts in Kerry show marked difference in their ability and success in drawing down matching central Government funding for projects in their towns - with Killarney trailing far behind Tralee as well as the much smaller Listowel.

Budget documents released at a series of individual Municipal District budget meetings at Aras an Chontae Tralee as of last Friday revealed how projects to

the value of €7.5 million were netted by Tralee in 2019.

In contrast, Killarney’s efforts netted €1.64 million grants for projects with a total value of €2.5 million. It is understood that Killarney put forward a number of projects including a redesign of the Haha and the Flesk cycleway and walkway, but most were turned down.

The Killarney projects which did attract grants this year included the redevelopment of the Cultural Centre €120,000 of tourism grants; public Wi-Fi in the town centre €30,000; promotion of cycling stands €16,000; Kenmare Road

Parking areas upgrade €160,000 along with monies for schemes in Rathmore and Barraduff.

The Áras Phádraig “Masterplan” got a grant of €112,000 while €15,000 from the Department of Children went towards the playground extension; there was €25,000 towards the Killarney Micro Track Project and two men’s shed projects netted €8,600 in Community Enhancement support grants.

The Listowel District had managed to draw down €3.9 million in grants in 2019.

Mayor of Kerry, Killarney councillor Niall

Kelleher said projects like the Haha may be eligible for funding from the roads authority this year. He voted against the 2020 budget plan for Killarney because the town does not get its fair share.

The five other Killarney councillors sought updates on the Bohereen na Goun, Pretty Polly and Áras Phádraig projects, before approving the draft plan.

The allocation for Killarney in 2020 is just over €402,000, which could attract in far more in terms of grants, Town Manager Angela McAllen outlined.

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KDYS aim for second quality centre award

On Tuesday KDYS eurÓg Centre, Killarney hosted the Council of Europe as part of a formal assessment for the awarding of the COE Quality Label for Youth Centres. | By Michelle Crean BOOK LAUNCH: Pat Sweeney, Dermot Griffin, Pat Spillane (guest of honour), and Dermot Clifford (Chairman) seated, with Peter Kelliher, Shane Kelly, Theresa Kissane, Pat O'Donoghue, Marie Murphy and Pat Sheehan at the launch of Fossa GAA Club's 50th anniversary book ‘Fossa GAA: A Sense of Place’ on Friday night.

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Fossa GAA launch 50th anniversary book Fossa GAA club marked its 50th anniversary on Friday night by launching a new book that traces the first half century of club. | By Sean Moriarty ‘Fossa GAA: A Sense of Place’ traces the history of the club from its humble beginnings in 1969 to the present day.

The book, a pictorial history of the last 50 years, also features articles and snippets of some of the characters attached to the club over the last five decades.

The book was launched by former Kerry football hero and current RTE pundit Pat Spillane.

It was also attended by the Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Niall Kelleher, and Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson.

“It was great night,” Club Chairman, Dermot Clifford, told the Killarney Advertiser. “There are loads of photos in the book, it is a very colourful archive and a trip down memory lane.”

The club may be celebrating its 50th anniversary but Dermot believes the membership has laid down a perfect foundation for the next 50 years.

The club is home to county star David

Clifford, the first player from the club to make it to both a minor and senior county team.

Next weekend, the East Kerry Divisional side will tackle the County Senior football final. David Clifford will line out for East Kerry marking the first time since Cian Long’s 1995 appearance that a club member will contest a county decider.

“Reaching 50 years is very much a milestone, and that is a credit to the people who took the brave steps in setting up the club,” added Dermot. “But now that the first 50 years are out of the way we can look forward to the next 50 and that is down to our great underage structure.

There was a time when the club did not have the belief it could field county players, we were competing against clubs that are over 100 years old.”

Books are on sale in The Golden Nugget Bar, Restaurant and Off-Licence, Foley’s Spar Fossa and from any committee member.

50TH ANNIVERSARY: Merry Talbot, Cllr Michael Gleeson (Mayor of Killarney), Pat Spillane (guest of honour), Cllr Niall Kelleher (Mayor of Kerry), Pat Sweeney, Tim Murphy (Kerry GAA Chairman) Dermot Clifford (Fossa GAA Chairman) at the launch. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Gordana Berjan, Executive Director of the European Youth Centre Budapest and the Council of Europe Quality Label programme, was in Kerry to represent their expert team.

Killarney Municipal District Mayor, Cllr Michael Gleeson, was on hand to formally welcome the Council of Europe to Killarney.

The eurÓg Centre is seeking renewal of this award after becoming the only Centre in Ireland to achieve this status three years ago. If successful, KDYS will hold the Quality Label for a further five years.

The Centre has just completed the development of an onsite accommodation facility with a capacity to host groups of up to 49 people. This will enhance the expansion of the programme offerings which have Human Right Education at their foundation and support ongoing engagement with COE to enhance learning and development opportunities for both young people and youth workers.

These new programmes have already seen groups of Kerry young people travel to various parts of Europe exploring very relevant issues with their peers from different countries. One such example is the Kerry Comhairle Na nÓg group under

Kerry County Council coordinated by KDYS. A delegation attended the European Youth Event in Strasbourg earlier this year. They presented their learning from this event to Kerry County Council members at KDYS eurÓg on Tuesday.

In addition, the Kerry Comhairle group recently completed a survey on facilities for young people in Kerry, and the group also presented their findings at the event.

“This is a very appropriate moment for this survey to be unveiled as the Council of Europe were present to give an input into the role of Youth Centres in Europe,” Tim O’Donoghue, KDYS eurOg Director, said.

Kerry County Councillors and officials were present to hear and give their feedback also.

The assessment of eurÓg took place from Monday, October 28 through to Wednesday 30.

“The Kerry Comhairle Na nÓg event featured prominently as part of this process.

Most importantly young people from all over Kerry had the opportunity to engage with Kerry County Council, the Council of Europe and KDYS to have their views heard and to directly receive a response in relation to what actions are in place to support Kerry’s youth.”

AWARD RENEWAL: Gordana Berjan (Executive Director of the European Youth Centre Budapest and the Council of Europe Quality Label Programme) pictured with Killarney Municipal District Mayor Cllr Michael Gleeson at the KDYS eurÓg Centre, Killarney on Tuesday. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Popular Killarney man John ‘Sully’ O’Sullivan could be facing another year in hospital as complications surrounding his illness took another turn for the worse. | By Sean Moriarty

WINNING IMAGE: Seamus Long from Barraduff was delighted to learn his stunning image was featured on RTE weather bulletins and has been chosen to appear in the 2020 RTE weather calendar. Photo: Michelle Crean

Killarney snap an RTÉ winner

A stunning image taken by a Barraduff man, featuring a young deer during sunrise, was this week featured on national television. | By Michelle Crean Seamus Long, who is a founding member of Killarney Camera Club, was thrilled to learn his creative shot captured in one of Killarney’s most beautiful locations was featured on RTÉ weather bulletins and chosen as the winner of the RTE Weather Autumn Photo Competition.

It was shown at the beginning of all weather forecasts on RTÉ One on Monday and will also feature in the RTE Weather Calendar for 2020, which will be available in the RTÉ Guide this month.

Seamus took the stunning image on September 14 and just entered the competition in time – the evening the competition was closing. It was taken down at the lower lake in Lough Lein at 7.45am, shortly after sunrise.

And he says he almost didn’t enter it into the competition.

“My wife Josephine brought it to my attention a few weeks before when she saw it in the RTE Guide,” Seamus told the Killarney Advertiser.

“That day she left the RTÉ Guide out for me with that page open and I entered it that evening.”

Seamus said that he was pleasantly surprised last Saturday when he received an email from weather presenter Nuala Carey.

“I was delighted. I was really surprised.”

He added that he was patient that morning to try to get that perfect shot.

“There was nice early light. You have to be patient when trying to get the perfect shot.”

Killarney Camera Club are looking for new members and are inviting the public to attend their Open and Introductory Night on November 7, in the Killarney Heights Hotel at 7.30pm.

Sully (53) was rushed from University Hospital Kerry (UHK) to the Mater Hospital, Dublin after becoming seriously ill with sepsis last October. He was then transferred to Dun Laoghaire and months later back to UHK, where he is currently staying. He is expected to remain in hospital for at least another year.

In the latest in a series of events to help his family off-set medical and other expenses, a table quiz is being organised by his family and friends.

It was initially hoped that he would be able to return home in the next few months but additional complications mean his road to recovery is further down to the line.

The Killarney man was hoping that once changes are made to convert parts of the family home he could leave hospital and focus on his future recovery. However, these changes have now been made but the much-loved local mechanic from Woodlawn will not be able to use them just yet.

John ‘Sully’ O’Sullivan

The fundraising table quiz, which is being organised by family friend Paul Cronin, is scheduled for next Saturday (November 8) at the Gleneagle Hotel.

“His recovery is very slow, the hospital can’t seem to control the infection and he is looking at anything up to another year in hospital,” Paul told the Killarney Advertiser. “He was hoping to be home and all this work is done on the house. He was self-employed and funds are no-longer what they need to be.”

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: Luis Ronan O'Shea, who celebrated his birthday at Piccollo Pizza, Beech Road, on Wednesday night with family and friends.

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Rathmore Social Action Group are in with a chance of winning €10,000 tomorrow (Saturday) as part of the Lottery Good Causes Awards 2019. | By Sean Moriarty

EXPERIENCE THE TASTE: Sinead McCarthy, General Manager of the Brehon Hotel, Ciaran O'Grady, Adrian Berci and Kamila O'Connor getting ready for the annual ‘Dine in the Dark’ charity event. Photo: Marek Hajdasz

Sense the taste annual ‘Dine in the Dark’event

Get ready for a unique gourmet experience as the team at Danu Restaurant at The Brehon will host an exceptional evening where diners will be invited to enjoy their meal blindfolded. | By Michelle Crean The Killarney ‘Dine in the Dark’ challenge takes place on Saturday, November 9. It is part of a national campaign promoted by both the Restaurants Association of Ireland and the National Council for the Blind.

Over 200 restaurants across the country will take part in this campaign by hosting a Dine in the Dark evening in November.

The three course evening costs €37 per person, with €10 going to the National Council for The Blind.

“The entire team here in Danu Restaurant are really looking forward to taking part in this fantastic initiative in aid of the National Council for The Blind. Our customers can expect a wonderful dining experience when the tastes, textures and flavours of food will tantalise the taste buds,” Sinead McCarthy, General Manag-

er of The Brehon, Killarney, said.

Without their sight to guide them, guests experience complex tastes, flavours and textures in a completely new and innovative way. Senses are heightened, altering taste, touch, smell and communication during the meal.

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The group, founded in 1983, is one of six national finalists the Community category and could stand to win €10,000 if they are named as the category winner at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin. The overall winner is in with a chance of bagging €25,000 to put towards community efforts in their area.

The six categories include: Sport, Health & Wellbeing, Heritage, Arts & Culture, Community and Youth. A seventh category, Irish Language, will have a special award to be announced on the night in recognition of outstanding work done in the promotion of the Irish Language.

The Rathmore Social Action Group was founded to give young people an opportunity to undertake community work and make a difference. For the last 36 years,

IN WITH A CHANCE: Pictured are Jerh and Áine O'Donohue from Social Action Group Rathmore who are among the 36 finalists from all over Ireland in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards. Photo: Martina Regan

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the group has developed a care programme for older people. It includes the provision of Social Housing, a day care centre, a meals on wheels and laundry service. It is regarded as one of the best models of its kind in the country.

The judging panel, chaired by broadcaster and businesswoman, Norah Casey, recently spent two days in Athlone meeting the 36 finalists from all over Ireland, who each received their trophy for being a national finalist.

“We were blown away by the 36 presentations,” Nora said.

“Each of the groups we met are doing amazing work in their communities and were all winners in their own rights. I wish the representatives from all 36 organisations all the best of luck on the night,” said Casey.

Comedian Tommy Tiernan will launch Michael Healy-Rae’s new book, ‘A Listening Ear’, next Thursday, November 7 in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney.

It follows on from his 2018 bestselling book ‘Time to Talk’.

On Saturday, November 9 Michael will hold a book signing in Eason Killarney at 12pm and in O’Mahony’s Booksellers, Tralee at 3pm.

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

Fine Gael’s vote this week is worrying “

The disastrous PR exercise for Fine Gael MEPs Mairead McGuinness the former journalist, Maria Walsh the ex-rose of Tralee who is famous for being the first gay rose, our own Sean Kelly who is famous for opening up Croke Park to rugby, and Frances Fitzgerald who is famous for nothing, lined up with the fascists and voted against the innocent enough looking resolution about sharing information by the rescue agencies.

The anti-immigrant groups cheered. Of course they did. There is evidence that the rescue operations actually encourage trafficking - but that is neither here nor there – the fact is, until war, poverty and propaganda - the root causes of the massive migration from Africa and other poor countries - are tackled, people are drowning in the Med trying to get to the “Promised Land” of Europe, and they must be helped.

FG aligned with the Far-Right and some would say this showed their true colours. It could not have been worse timing. Hours before their vote, some 39 people from Asia suffocated in the back of a trailer in Essex in a trafficking oper-

ation that seems increasingly to have its roots in and around the border area of Ireland.

But this has been a very bad week for Fine Gael for other reasons too: very quietly the body of the Spanish FarRight and extreme Catholic dictator General Franco was exhumed from his grotesque, macabre mausoleum - built and surrounded mostly by the bodies of the defeated Republican prisoners.

I visited the place many years ago and wasn’t in the better of it. The Generalissimo now lies alongside his wife in a quiet grave north of Madrid.

It is a fact that Fine Gael’s origins lie in the same Fascist mire of the 1930s as Franco’s. Their first president/leader in 1933 was General Eoin O’Duffy, who raised the Irish brigade to fight for Francisco Franco during the Spanish Civil War. Lest we think this is all very far away and far from us - next time you pass Morley’s Bridge going into Kilgarvan, stop and see the monument to local man Michael Lehane, a labourer and trade unionist who also went to Spain.

But Lehane went as part of the inter-

“FG aligned with the Far-Right and some would say this showed their true colours”

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It was unfortunate timing for Fine Gael this week when their casting vote against easing the rescue operation of migrants from the Blue Mediterranean ended up being cheered by the Far-Right parties in the parliament – and, of course, in typical form Fianna Fail’s Billy Kelleher wasn’t even present for the vote!

national brigade alongside other trade unionists of the time beaten at home for fighting for basic human rights.

Now, Fine Gael naturally have evolved with the times and the party led by a mixed race, gay Taoiseach would like to present themselves as ultra-liberal, anti-racist, but it makes you wonder is liberal in the modern Fine Gael sense the same thing as compassionate? Their vote in the European Parliament this week is worrying. Their shameful record on public housing and leaving it to the market is of course market liberalism - but this type of liberalism is not compassion. It is a great shame that the old Labour is not there anymore to round the hard edges of Fine Gael. One thing is sure: Fianna Fail are not offering anything like the same balance. They are not even turning up to vote and when they do their fingers are on the wrong buzzers!

St Patrick was captured as a slave Are we really surprised that the Irish, allegedly, are stuck right in the middle of global trafficking?

St Patrick our national saint was captured as a slave and put to work as a swineherd up around the border area.

1600 years later, little appears to have changed apart from the length and complexity of the journey.

We still need human labour for our restaurants, farms, fields and beauty salons. And while matters overall have improved, we are still pretty slack when it comes to labour conditions.

We are not serious about trafficking in this country as there hasn’t been a single prosecution, yet there is plenty of evidence, even in the courts, of trafficking and enslavement especially in drugs and brothels, where people are confined to tiny rooms and rarely see daylight.

Most trafficking investigations, including one conducted on foot of a huge cannabis grow house in Tralee in 2013, come to nothing.

We are doing a good job with liaison officers and such, but we need the stick as well as the carrot - and quite frankly the stick is not being applied.

It must be 15 years since I covered a case in Tralee District Court of the house in the Park Road Killarney with dozens of illegal Chinese all in the one house. There was huffing and puffing and all were to be deported at once.

Around three weeks later I was in a Chinese restaurant - it no longer operates - and lo and behold the person serving my table was one of the women before the court in Tralee. It left me wondering who was in the kitchen. I did not go back to that restaurant needless to say.

There is much talk this week about drugs and how occasional cocaine and cannabis users are part of the major

Healy-Rae’s book TD Michael Healy-Rae has invited me - along with about 5,000 others I have no doubt – to his latest new book launch which will be out in time for the Christmas market.

It is very nice of him to invite me.

The book will be launched by the sometimes foul mouthed comedian, but very popular TV star, Tommy Tiernan.

It emerged this week that Michael Healy-Rae missed eight out of 10 votes in the Dáil.

Now I have a problem with Michael Healy-Rae having the time to write books when he misses 80 percent of votes in the Dáil.

Politics and democracy is important to me. Voting in the Dáil is one of the most important things a person can do for his constituents. TDs are elected from constituencies to vote in the Dáil and should, ideally, be obliged to vote in the parliament if this country respected democracy.

Michael Healy-Rae is a very busy TD. How has he time to write a book? Apart from the attitude to national politics that is displayed

by Mr Michael Healy-Rae’s Dáil voting record, for those of us who hold books sacred, and some of us still do, there is a crowning cynicism to publishing a book for the Christmas market. problem and are feeding the international trade in drugs and enriching criminals. Perhaps if the same standards were to applied to where we eat and where we sleep and get our nails done, we might put a dent in trafficking and exploitation of humans from other lands.

Are the employees being treated properly, where are they living and are they trafficked?

There are other issues here too. If we have people working for next to nothing there is an undermining of the labour laws and the price of labour is driven down for everyone so snakehead gangs in China and loyalist-republican gangs in the North can make millions.

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Kilcummin’s ‘Spooky Sprint’ a roaring success Roaring chainsaws and live fright scenes were all part of the scarily good fun in Kilcummin on Sunday – for a frightening good fundraiser! | By Sean Moriarty

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Over 250 people attended the third annual 4.5km ‘Spooky Sprint’ route, with funds raised to support The Fuchsia Ward, St Columbanus Community Hospital and Kilcummin Parents Association.

Afterwards, everyone met at Kilcummin Recreational Hall where they participated in a range of traditional Halloween games, a raffle and an awards ceremony for the best costumes.

New for this year was a pumpkin carving

and decoration competition.

“A lot of work and effort went into organising the day by a dedicated team of people and we want to extend a big thank you to everyone involved and to everyone who supported the day,” one of the organisers, Anne Marie O’Leary from Kilcummin National School Parents Association, said. “We were once again delighted with such a great turnout this year and everyone enjoyed their day.

We are looking forward to next year’s event for more fun and games.”

From ghosts to ghouls, witches to superheroes – you’d be forgiven if you thought you entered another dimension on Saturday – but it was all part of the Halloween fun at Killarney Outlet Centre. | By Sean Moriarty Over 250 people turned out in scary style for the Centre’s annual Halloween parade - one of the regular features that attracts participants from near and far.

As well as the eagerly contested fancy dress competition, the event also features family activities like puppet shows and spook storytelling, and provides Killarney with a welcome off-season tourist boost and attracts a great mix of locals and visitors.

“October is a busy time at the Outlet Centre and this annual event is advertised far and wide,” Paul Sherry, Outlet Centre Manager, told the Killarney Ad-

vertiser. “It does bring people to town, and they don’t spend all day with us, they go into town for a while too.”

Participants in the fancy dress competition go to huge efforts, encouraged by the great prizes on offer.

The O’Meara Family from Killarney won a family break in the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery as the Best Dressed Family.

Lorraine Gordon was the winner of the Best Dressed Adult and won a family pass for Killarney Ghost Tours.

Darren O'Brien, the Best Dressed Boy, and Erin O'Sullivan, Kilcummin, the Best Dressed Girl, each won a Flicker A3 Air Scooter sponsored by O'Connor’s World of Wonder.

RED DEVILS: Alicia and Nikolas Tarajcak with 'Dracula' at the annual Halloween fancy dress parade in Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

HEADING OFF: Erin O'Sullivan, Kilcummin, at the annual Halloween fancy dress parade in Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

BOO! Emily O’Connor and Ella Kate Pigott enjoying this year’s 'Spooky Sprint' fundraiser event. Picture: Sinead O’Connor

FUN RUN: Evelyn O’Connor and Ellie O’Mahony are all smiles after completing their 4.5k walk at this year's 'Spooky Sprint' fundraising event. Picture: Sinead O’Connor

FAMILY FANCY DRESS: Marie Condon with her children Orla, Ian and Aine Condon enjoying this year’s 'Spooky Sprint' fundraiser event. Picture: Sinead O’Connor

BIG TURN OUT: Some of the Kilcummin locals who participated in the 'Spooky Sprint' fundraiser on Sunday. Photo: Sinead O’Connor

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NEW BARBER SHOP: Mohammad (Mo) Saleh recently opened VIP Turkish Barber in Old Market Lane. Photos: Michelle Crean

Mo opens new barber shop in Killarney town If you’re looking for a cut above the rest - then why not stop by Killarney’s newest barber shop in Old Market Lane.

Experienced barber Mohammed (Mo) Saleh, who has more than eight years-experience working in barber shops in Killarney town, has now branched out and opened his own business.

VIP Turkish Barber, which opened its

doors on October 1, offers competitively priced professional and Turkish style barber cuts, specialist beard trims, hot towel shaves, steam shave, hair washing, and personal grooming including nose and ear waxing - and there’s a range of hair products on sale too.

Mo caters for all ages and is great with the little ones too.

With three seats in the barber shop and a large seating area, there’s plenty of room inside for customers.

“I’m very excited to have finally opened my new business,” Mo told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It’s in an ideal location in the town centre. Men and kids are welcome. We

have tea and coffee making facilities and a toilet. We also have a child friendly motorbike seat for young children.

It creates a calm environment for the young child as it can be daunting for them, especially if it’s their first haircut.

They see the bike and it distracts them, making them more relaxed.”

Appointments can be made in advance and walk ins are also welcome, he added.

“We also have a range of products available including different strengths of Reuzel hair wax and Totex wax and gels.”

Loyalty cards and gift vouchers are also available.

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Key speakers lined up for tourism conference A young, third generation Killarney hotelier will share the stage with a renowned climate change specialist, civic leaders and tourism industry heads at a high-profile conference in Killarney next Friday.

Marcus Treacy, who is Operations Director in the Killarney Park and Ross Hotels, will speak on the sustainable agenda at the annual ‘Let’s Talk Tourism: The National Tourism Forum’ in the Great Southern Killarney.

Moderator for the day-long event which is themed ‘Sustainability: The foundation for our future’ will be broadcaster Olivia O’Leary, with the opening address

by Minister of State for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin.

Kerry County Council Chief Executive, Moira Murrell, will participate in a panel

discussion along with John McGrillen, Tourism Northern Ireland; Jenny De Saulles, Fáilte Ireland; Niall Gibbons, Tourism Ireland and travel industry commentator Eoghan Corry.

Climate scientist, Prof John Sweeney, who is Emeritus Professor in Maynooth University and has worked on climate change issues for almost 40 years, will deliver one of the keynote addresses.

He will give his views on the impact of teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg, Extinction Rebellion campaigners and whether there is any evidence of success from protests favoured by green campaigners.

Panel discussions will focus on the sustainable agenda and experts will offer practical, real-life examples of sustainable practices and their ensuing impact.

IT IS GOOD TO TALK: Pictured at the launch of the 'Let's Talk Tourism' conference, which is taking place next Friday (November 8) in The Great Southern Killarney are: Mags O'Connor (AIB, sponsor), Moira Murrell (Kerry County Manager), Paul Kelly (Chief Executive Fáilte Ireland), Niamh O'Shea (IHF Kerry), Paul Sherry (President Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce). Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Killarney students receive credit union bursary Two Killarney students were amongst the winners of the Killarney Credit Union Third Level Educational Bursary Award.

Lucia Hurmson from Kilcummin who is studying Social Care in IT Tralee, and Oran O’Donoghue from Loreto Road who is studying Biotechnology in NUIG, received an award for €1,000 each.

The bursary award was open for those who are attending third level for the first time and are also members of Killarney Credit Union. Mature students and those attending college abroad were eligible to apply.

“This year, we had over 65 applicants for our Third Level Bursary Award,” Karena McCarthy, Youth and Marketing Officer

at Killarney Credit Union, said.

“In light of the increasing costs of attending third level, we are delighted to support these First Year students as they begin their academic journey and also wish all those that applied continued success in their studies.”

A further €1,000 was presented to Ellen O’Sullivan from Cahersiveen who is studying Food Science and Nutrition in University of Limerick and Rebecca O’Sullivan from Kenmare who is studying Nutrition and Health in CIT.

Do you suffer with acute or chronic back pain?

Acute pain begins suddenly and may be short lived, whereas chronic pain persists over a period of time. Either way, pain has the ability to turn any life into a living nightmare. What causes back pain? The short answer, life! The back is a very large area of the body, and back pain can encompass a wide range of symptoms and underlying causes. You have a huge amount of nerves radiating from the spine, so the causes of back pain are numerous. Some people put off going to the doctor because they think pain is a part of ageing and nothing can help – this is not true. It is always best to see your GP if you have ongoing pain. The good news is that there is a variety of ways to treat pain. Some treatments may involve medication, but some do not.

SOME COMMON CAUSES OF BACK PAIN MAY INCLUDE: STRESS: There are many types of stress and they may affect the structures of the body. The body is very adaptable, but like everything, it has its limits, and

when it reaches this limit, pain may be the unfortunate result. It could lead to lower or upper back pain. Most people are familiar with being “stressed-out”, which refers to mental or emotional stress; this kind of stress usually involves, worry, fear, anger, resentment, grief and other thoughts and emotions.

The body reacts to this stress by tensing the muscles, which creates strain on the muscles and the skeleton, and may involve nerve irritation.

PHYSICAL STRESS: includes pain from trauma such as an accident, fall, sports injury or a sudden jolt, or may be as a result of poor posture or sleeping in an awkward position.

SOME OF THE NATURAL REMEDIES WHICH MAY HELP INCLUDE: OMEGA 3 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS: May help to lessen the intensity of joint pain and stiffness and help lower inflammation within the body.

ZINCUFLEX: Perfect for anyone looking for a natural way to help reduce inflammation and pain. Combination of Vitamin C, Ginger and Curcumin; which contributes towards the normal function of bones and cartilage. It may also help to control inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

QUERCETIN: Has potent anti-inflammatory activity.

DEVIL’S CLAW: Shows good results in cases of lower back pain and has anti-inflammatory properties.

TURMERIC: May be useful in reducing inflammation and symptoms such as pain and stiffness.

MAGNESIUM: A very effective muscle relaxant and also plays a role in the maintenance of normal bones and muscle function as well as helping to support energy release.

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ON A HIGH: On the roof top of Killarney Credit Union with a Bursary Award of €1000 each are students: Ellen O’Sullivan, Oran O’Donoghue and Lucia Hermson. Picture: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

BIRD WATCHING: Ariana Lyne from Killarney with Betsy pictured at Manor West Shopping Centre and Retail Park in Tralee over the weekend at their spooktacular family fun day with the Animal Roadshow which saw lots of fun and excitement throughout the day. Photo: Domnick Walsh

FAMILY FUN: Patrick and Philomena Dooley from Killarney pictured at Manor West Shopping Centre and Retail Park in Tralee over the weekend at their spooktacular family fun day with the Animal Roadshow which saw lots of fun and excitement throughout the day. Photo: Domnick Walsh

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

FAIR DEAL SCHEME FOR FARMERS The Nursing Home Support Scheme is a Financial Support Scheme for people who need long term nursing home care.

Under the Nursing Home Support Scheme, you make a contribution towards the cost of your care and the state will pay the balance. This applies whether the nursing home is public, private or voluntary.

The Fairdeal Scheme is not compulsory, there is no obligation on an individual to apply for the Fairdeal Scheme.

Once an application is made, the HSE undertakes both a Financial and Care-needs Assessment. The Financial Assessment examines income and assets in order to work out what their contribution to care will be.

Under the Fair Deal Scheme, 80% of annual income is utilised together with 7.5% of the value of assets per annum for instance; Savings, Investments, Principal Private Resident, Farm and other assets. Assets that have been transferred for less than 5 years prior to the application of the Scheme are include in the Financial Assessment The first €36,000.00 of any assets owned by an individual is disregarded or €72,000.00 for a couple.

In the case of a persons home, the maximum annual contribution

that can be applied to this asset is based on 7.5% of the value of the residents for the first three years i.e. a maximum of 22.5% of the value of the home regardless of the length of stay or care.

Under recent amendments the three year limit or cap of 22.5% is now to be applied. This will apply in the following circumstances i.e. where a person has suffered a sudden illness or disability which causes them to require long term residential care, where the person or their partners is actively engaged in the daily management of the farm up until the time of the sudden illness or disability and where a family successor certifies that he or she will continue the management of the farm or relevant business.

The three year capping for agricultural assets is part of legislation that is currently being in-acted and is currently act Committee stage.

The above is a discussion piece only 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 for any errors or omissions herein.

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(Incorporating Michael C. Casey, Solicitor)

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WINNER: Congrats to Lucia Kavanagh (11), from Lawlor’s Cross, Killarney,

who is our winner of the Halloween colouring competition and the family pass to see the spectacular rags to riches pantomime ‘Cinderella’ at the Gleneagle INEC arena on January 3, 2020.

Well done Lucia, we hope you enjoy the show.

To book tickets visit: www.inec.ie or call 064 6671555.

Dine in Killarney back for another year!

One of the highlights of the Christmas in Killarney Festival is the hugely popular Dine in Killarney.

Killarney is home to some of the best restaurants in Ireland. All participating restaurants offer a special three course Christmas in Killarney menu for the amazing price of €30 per person.

This year the dates are Thursday, November 21 and Thursday 28. To secure your reservation please contact the restaurants directly. This year’s participating restaurants are: The Lake Room The Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Danú Restaurant at The Brehon Hotel, Bricín, Cellar One at The Ross Hotel, Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder, The Flesk Restaurant, The Garden Room Restaurant at The Great Southern, Hannigan’s Restaurant at The International Hotel, K Town Bar & Grill Restaurant, Kayne’s Bar & Brasserie at The Dromhall Hotel,

The Park Restaurant at The Killarney Park Hotel, Lord Kenmare’s, Yew Tree Restaurant at Muckross Park Hotel (November 28 only), The Porterhouse, Killarney Royal Hotel, The Tan Yard at The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa, Kitty O’Sé’s Seafood & Grill Restaurant, Malarkey Restaurant and Robertino’s the Med. Christmas in Killarney would like to acknowledge the support of all their sponsors and partners Kerry County Council and Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce.

For further information on this event or other Christmas In Killarney events go to www.christmasinkillarney.com or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Dream wedding was like a scene from a movie!

There was nothing traditional about the way they met – in fact it was like a scene out of a movie for Damian O'Callaghan and Kate Wojciechowska – who tied the knot in Killarney on Saturday.

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Filmmaker Damian, who is best known for his work ‘Tradition’, married Kate in St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday. Fr Jim Lenihan was the main celebrant, with Mass concelebrated by Fr Jamie Twohig and Deacon Mark Moriarty. Kate’s brother Christopher walked her down the aisle.

Bridal party was made up of Jackie O’Callaghan, Damian’s sister as Maid of Honour, and Kate’s friends Gozia Pabisz and Laura Jurand as Bridesmaids. Best Man was Henry Bartlett, and Groomsmen were Tim O’Connor and Owen Roberts, both of whom appeared as gardai in Damian’s film ‘Tradition’.

The happy couple have been together for 13 years after Damian was smitten when he clapped eyes on the pretty Polish model at Mass.

And, although he didn’t approach Kate that day, he wood her with a large basket of Yankee Candles - leaving them outside her front door after finding out where she lived from a friend of a friend.

Kate, from Torun, who has been living in Killarney for 13 years, found his ges-

ture cute and after meeting up with him thought his jokes were very funny – the rest they say is history!

“We met in St Mary’s Cathedral,” Damian told the Killarney Advertiser.

“She caught my eye while she was going up for communion. I was praying for a miracle and if you pray hard enough you get what you ask for. After meeting up I told her “I’m the guy” and she thought I was crazy!”

After photos at the thatch house opposite St Mary’s and at Ross Castle, the couple enjoyed a reception with close friends and family including Damian’s mom Anne and Kate’s mom Jadwiga, in The Plaza Hotel afterwards. Cork band ‘Night Shift’, friends of Damian, had the crowd dancing to ‘80s, 90s and modern music and the fun continued with a DJ afterwards.

“We even got an extra hour in as the clocks went back,” Damian added.

The newlyweds are this week enjoying a break in Poland before heading to Montenegro for their honeymoon.

Photos: Dylan Clifford • www.dylancliffordphotography.com

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FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS: Don O'Donoghue (Chairperson SBK) and Kathleen O'Mahony (SNA) with Fionn Henderson and his school friends from Knaockaderry NS Farranfore on Thursday last to mark Spina Bifida Day as part of Spina Bifida Awareness Month in October. Photo: Joe Hanley

SUPPORT: Fionn Henderson with his mother Frances Henderson and Stephanie Egan (Class Teacher), Kathleen O'Mahony (SNA), Tara McSherry (teacher), Don O'Donoghue (Chairperson Spina Bifida Kerry) and Aine Daly (Principal Knockderry NS Farranfore) pictured on Thursday last to mark Spina Bifida Day as part of Spina Bifida Awareness Month in October. Photo: Joe Hanley

CLASSMATES: Fionn Henderson with his classmates and Junior Infants from Knaockaderry NS Farranfore on Thursday last to mark Spina Bifida Day as part of Spina Bifida Awareness Month in October. Photo: Joe Hanley

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DOUBLE CELEBRATIONS: Rebecca O'Reilly from Killarney and Kerri Sheahan from Firies celebrated their double 21st birthday surrounded by friends and family in the Social 15, Killarney on Saturday night. Photo: Marek Hajdasz

Joint 21st celebrations for Kerri and Rebecca

They first met when they started secondary school together at St Brigid’s in Killarney.

They then spent all of this summer in San Diego on a J1 visa programme, so it was only fitting that Rebecca O'Reilly from Killarney and Kerri Sheahan from Firies should celebrate their 21st birthdays together too - and that is what they did at Social 15 on Saturday night.

The party started a few days earlier for Kerri. Her uncle and godfather Denis Sheehan came home from New York for the first time in 18 years to help his goddaughter celebrate. It was six years since

Kerri last met him while she was on a family holiday to his home in Yonkers.

“We started the party in the house in Firies,” Kerri’s mother Carmel explained.

“It was great night.”

Rebecca’s mother Sandra is from County Mayo and several of her family and friends made the journey from the north west for the occasion.

“It was a great night,” added Carmel.

“There was about 50 or 60 family and friends in Social 15 and it was great craic.”

SURPRISE! Betty Carroll from Ballaugh, Killarney celebrated her surprise 50th birthday surrounded by friends and family in the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Saturday night. Photo: Marek Hajdasz

Shock surprise for Betty’s 50th When Betty Carroll was told by her husband Anthony that she was going to town on Saturday night to celebrate her 50th birthday the last thing she expected was her extended family and friends to be hiding behind curtains in a well-known Killarney hotel.

RETIREMENT: Honouring her excellent service and advise to thousands of tourists visiting Kerry, Rene Dooley, Senior Travel Advisor (centre), retired from Fáilte Ireland Tourist Information Centre, Killarney after 25 years of service to the industry. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

But that is exactly what happened!

Betty, Anthony and their two children Tristan and Ellen were in Killarney on Saturday night for a few quiet drinks to celebrate her big day. At some point during the evening Anthony announced that they needed to meet

another couple at the Killarney Avenue Hotel and she did not suspect a thing.

“When we arrived there they we were all hiding behind the curtains and started singing ‘Happy Birthday’,” Betty, who is originally from Lissivigeen but now lives in Ballaugh, told the Killarney Advertiser. “I was shaking, but it was lovely.”

The party included her own family and Anthony’s extended family and a few close friends.

“It was a very intimate gathering,” she added. “They knew I would go mad if it was a big night.”

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Cyclamen flowers represent tender love and affection Cyclamen are arguably the showstoppers of the winter. They are bright, flower profusely and are reasonably priced. There are many varieties, but the most common are the miniature ones which are widely available in every shop and garden centre from September onwards. These are suitable for planting outdoors in tubs and window boxes, but also do well indoors provided they are not placed above a radiator.

The word Cyclamen comes from the ancient Greek word for circle, and its current name is actually Medieval Latin. They are known as ‘sowbread’ or ‘swinebread’ as apparently pigs love them. I always thought this was an old wives tale until I met someone from Holland recently who said they were called Varkensbrood (pig’s bread) in Holland also. In fact, throughout the world, as far away as Japan, the common name for cyclamen is some derivative of pigs and food!

There are two varieties which I think are a must have for anyone who has even a small patch of shady garden: C. coum, and C. hederifolium. The first, C. coum, develops its leaves over the winter, and is one of the earliest flowering plants in the spring. There is nothing more uplifting than seeing smatterings of bright pink in an otherwise dull garden! They will really grow anywhere, but under trees is best as all cyclamen are woodland plants. C. hederifolium is my favourite as it flowers in late autumn before its leaves develop. They are a surprise every year, and a happy reminder that there is life in the garden. They happily naturalise, especially under a tree

where the fallen leaves provide hummus rich soil.

The mini cyclamen is the one with which we are most familiar as they are the ones for sale everywhere for window boxes and so on. They can be used indoors provided they are not in a hot room or in direct sunlight. Water them from the bottom ensuring they do not stand in water for any length of time. Outside, make sure the pot drains, well as waterlogging is the cyclamens number one enemy! It is advisable not to plant them too deep, scrape away some of the top layer of compost when you plant them, and leave the corm slightly above the level of your compost - this will prevent the leaves and flowers rotting at the base. Deadheading is important as they set seed quickly. You can recognise the seed head as it curls down, around and inward, bringing the seed pod close to the ground, and it is round rather than the oblong and upright habit of the flower bud. If possible, keep direct rain off the pots as they do not like being saturated. However, they are not affected too badly when planted in the open ground.

Cyclamen flowers can be used as cut flowers, just sear the bottom of the stem in boiling water for 10 seconds, and they will last a week at least! They are lovely for miniature or cluster arrangements.

Cyclamen have traditionally been the flower which represents tender love and sincere warmth of affection, possibly because of their heart shaped leaves.

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Local hotel celebrates four-star classification

One local hotel is the latest to receive four stars – following a reclassification by Fáilte Ireland.

The Castlerosse Park Resort received the accolade following a number of improvements in product and service – including rebranding to Castlerosse Park Resort to reflect the hotel’s National Park and lakeside location within two kilometres of the town centre.

To complement its environmentally sensitive location, Castlerosse Park Resort has also continued efforts to become eco-friendlier by undertaking more sustainable approaches such as reducing both energy and non-recyclable waste in order to achieve a greener, cleaner resort. Castlerosse also intends to develop these practices further in the coming year, as part of improving the overall customer experience.

“We are all absolutely delighted to see Castlerosse get the recognition it deserves; we have all worked hard over the last few years improving our services and rebranding as a resort in order to achieve this classification, and we are

grateful to Fáilte Ireland for awarding us with four stars,” Castlerosse Park Resort General Manager, Danny Bowe, said.

“Here at the Castlerosse we are constantly striving to offer a high level of service to old and new customers, so it is a pleasure to see that all of our hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed.”

Despite the Resort’s reclassification to four-stars, prices will remain the same.

In addition to its idyllic location, the resort also boasts a nine-hole golf course with stunning views of the lakes and mountains, a fully equipped leisure club with a 20-metre swimming pool, sauna and steam room, and Renew Beauty Spa, which offers holistic beauty treatments.

The resort is also a perfect setting for wedding celebrations, with high quality food and personal service to ensure a truly memorable day for the happy couple and their guests.

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watch RELEASED: NOVEMBER 1 woman heads to Zambia to rediscover herself, only to be paired up with Lowe, as Derek Hollister. When the pair end up taking a detour through the wild to save an orphaned baby elephant, sparks start to fly. The trailer ends with Kate questioning why she doesn’t want to leave. “You fell in love,” Derek answered. “With Africa.”

listen Nicky Jam Íntimo ‘Intimo’ is the seventh studio album release from American singer/songwriter Nicky Jam, set to be released today (Friday) by Sony music entertainment.

This year, Nicky Jam has been touring the US with his ‘Intimo’ tour while filming the movie ‘Bad Boys for Life’ starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, which is set to premiere on January 17. The album will be his second one following his "comeback" with ‘Fénix’ which was released in January 2017.

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Holiday in the Wild Say hello to Rob Lowe, Kristin Davis, and a bunch of super cute elephants.

After sending her son off to college, Kate Conrad decides to book a second honeymoon trip with her husband.

Alas it seems he has other ideas. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end only a few days before the expedition. The jilted

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The Starless Sea

By Erin Morgenstern

RELEASED: NOVEMBER 5 Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont when he discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks.

As he turns the pages, entranced by its tales he reads something strange: a story from his own childhood. Bewildered by this inexplicable book and desperate to make sense of how his own life came to be recorded, Zachary uncovers a series of clues - a bee, a key, and a sword - that leads him to a masquerade party in New York, to a secret club, and through a doorway to an ancient library, hidden far below the surface of the earth.

What Zachary finds in this curious place is more than just a buried home for books and their guardians - it is a place of lost cities and seas, lovers who pass notes under doors and across time, and of stories whispered by the dead. Zachary learns of those who

have sacrificed much to protect this realm, relinquishing their sight and their tongues to preserve this archive, and also those who are intent on its destruction.

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Unbroken RTÉ 2; Friday, 10pm An Olympic athlete enlists in the US Air Force during the Second World War. When his plane is shot down, he and two crewmates survive for 33 days lost at sea. Worse is to come when they are captured by Japanese forces, and he endures brutal treatment in a PoW camp run by an infamous war criminal.

Fact-based Second World War drama, directed by Angelina Jolie and starring Jack O'Connell and Domhnall Gleeson.

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed Virgin Media 1; Sunday, 12pm The amateur detectives attend the grand opening of a museum in their honour, featuring the costumes from all the fake monsters they exposed.

The exhibits are stolen by a masked villain, who sets about re-creating all the gang's worst enemies. Comedy adventure sequel, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr and Linda Cardellini.

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

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Body of missing British backpacker discovered in Cambodian sea The body of missing British backpacker, Amelia Bambridge, was found off the coast of Cambodia, yesterday (Thursday).

Bambridge, from Worthing, West Sussex, was last seen on the island of Koh Rong on Wednesday, October 23.

Staff at Police Beach, a private venue which hosts regular parties, found the 21-year-old’s purple rucksack, containing her purse, phone and bank cards, the following morning.

Major General Chuon Narin, police chief for the province, said on Tuesday that the search had been expanded to nearby islands and further offshore in the Gulf of Thailand.

Narin later said that given the area she was last seen, it was feared she had drowned and that local fishermen and neighbouring provinces in southwestern Cambodia had been alerted.

About 150 volunteers and Cambodian police were involved in searches of the

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Ancient sheep tradition jams Madrid Sheep replaced traffic on the streets of Madrid on Sunday as shepherds steered their flocks through the heart of the Spanish capital, following ancient migration routes.

The annual event, which started in 1994, allows shepherds to exercise their right to use traditional routes to migrate their livestock from northern Spain to more southerly areas.

The route would have taken them through undeveloped countryside a few centuries ago, but today it cuts through Madrid’s bustling city centre and along some of its most famous streets.

Sheep farmers pay a nominal charge in symbolic acknowledgement of a 1418 agreement with the city council that set a fee of 50 maravedis - medieval coins - per 1,000 sheep brought through the central Sol square and Gran Via street.

The herd includes 2,000 merino sheep and 100 goats.

FOUND DEAD: 21-year-old British backpacker Amelia Bambridge was last seen at a beach party in Koh Rong - an island in south west Cambodia – her body was found on the island’s coast yesterday (Thursday).

shoreline and jungle.

Police confirmed yesterday that Amelia’s body had been discovered in the sea.

“We found the body of the missing Brit-

ish woman,” said Narin.

It is understood that the dead woman had strong Kerry connections and had visited the county within the last year on a family trip.

Photoshop the latest tool of self-promotion It seems Photoshop is an acceptable tool when it comes to the self-promotion of the US president.

Last week, the US Government announced that the US Military had killed the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The army found the world’s most-wanted man with the aid of a specially trained military sniffer dog.

This prompted President Trump to engage in another ill-advised publicity

stunt.

Earlier this week he tweeted a photo of himself presenting a medal of honour to the dog at the White House.

The medal of honour is the most prestigious military decoration awarded to US service members for extraordinary acts of bravery.

There are a couple of problems with this. The dog is still in Syria, having being slightly injured while walking on live electrical cables in search of al-Baghdadi.

It is a Photoshopped version of an actual photograph of Trump awarding the medal of honour in 2017 to James McCloughan, a retired army medic who was honoured for saving the lives of 10 people during the Vietnam war.

In the image tweeted by the US president, McCloughan’s head has been replaced with the head of the dog, named in media reports as ‘Conan’, with his tongue hanging out of his mouth.

General Frank McKenzie, who leads US Central Command, said the dog has worked with special operation forces for four years and taken part in about 50 missions. He said working dogs like this one are “critical members of our forces”.

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Men wanted for Movember challenge!

The call is being issued to men right across the county to get those moustaches and beards growing to highlight men’s health issues - in particular prostate and testicular cancer.

TRAIL BLAZER: Grace Myers of Fossa Guides, Killarney, pictured at the National Guide Awards in Croke Park with (left) Irish Girl Guides President Maureen Murphy, Fossa Guide Leader Anne O’Connell and IGG Chief Commissioner Helen Concannon.

Killarney Guides blaze a trail to Croke Park!

Four Killarney teenagers received the Trail Blazer National Guide Award – Irish Girl Guides’ highest award – at a special ceremony in Croke Park.

The girls, who are all aged 14 or 15, were among 135 Irish Girl Guides (IGG) members who travelled from all corners of the country to receive the award and with their Guide leaders and families, celebrate reaching the pinnacle of Guiding.

Méabh O’Sullivan Darcy, Sarah McCarthy and Ellen McSweeney of Mangerton Guides, Killarney, and Gracey Myers of Fossa Guides, Killarney, each received a Trail Blazer gold pin from Irish Girl Guides (IGG) President Maureen Murphy and a National Guide Award certificate from IGG Chief Commissioner Helen Concannon.

Congratulating the recipients, IGG President Maureen Murphy said it was a privilege to be to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of the Trail Blazers who have all shown commitment in com-

pleting the challenges and, in doing so, putting their individual footprint on their tasks.

“You are inspirational, you will inspire younger members and take your learning and experiences gained into your communities and wider society.”

Carol Stanley, Assistant Chair of IGG Guide Branch, said that, without the hard work and commitment of the 135 girls, there would be no celebrations.

“This award is made in recognition of the successful completion of a series of challenges, including teamwork activities, outdoor survival skills, community service, global awareness and working with younger members of Irish Girl Guides to help them develop confidence, independence and essential life-skills. We are delighted for you all and we all know that you have worked to your fullest potential to receive this award and hope you continue to use many of the life-skills you have achieved wherever life takes you in the future.”

AWARD: Méabh O’Sullivan Darcy, Sarah McCarthy and Ellen McSweeney of Mangerton Guides, Killarney, pictured at the National Guide Awards in Croke Park with (left) Irish Girl Guides President Maureen Murphy, Mangerton Guides Leader Patricia Palmer and IGG Chief Commissioner Helen Concannon.

Recovery Haven Kerry last year raised €35,000 for their services as 160 men across Kerry took part in the Movember challenge – and are now hoping even more men will come on board for this year’s fundraiser.

The Tralee based charity - which has outreach services in Killarney and Killorglin - is currently looking to recruit men asking them to grow a beard or moustache between now and the end of November ahead of their big shave off at The Rose Hotel Tralee on November 27.

Larger groups are also welcome to host their own events at a date of their choice in November.

Individuals, businesses, clubs, pubs and other groups across Kerry are welcome to come together and support the cause, Recovery Haven PR & Marketing officer, Marisa Reidy, explained.

The charity would also love to hear from individuals who may have an existing signature moustache or beard that they would be willing to sacrifice for such a good cause!

“We were genuinely bowled over last year by the support we received from the men of Kerry and we are really hoping to go one better this year,” Marisa said.

“Recovery Haven needs an average of €180,000 annually to keep our doors open and with no State funding available, we rely fully on fundraising events such as this to reach such a challenging goal. We believe that the potential of our 2019 Movember Challenge is huge, but as with any fundraising events, we rely fully on the support of the local community to make it happen, so for that reason we would love the men of Kerry to come on board.”

Anyone wishing to sign up for this year’s Movember Challenge is asked to contact Recovery Haven on 066 7192122 or email: marisa@recoveryhavenkerry. com to register and secure their sponsorship card.

Adare Bypass finally gets the green light The long-awaited Adare Bypass was given the go-ahead by the Government on Wednesday.

The €450m project will include over 16km of motorway from Attyflynn, north of Adare to Rathkeale, bypassing Adare, and over 15km of dual carriageway from Rathkeale to Foynes Port.

It is the second major roads project to benefit Kerry in as many weeks following on the early October announcement that the Macroom Bypass has also been given the green light.

Limerick City and County Council will now submit its planning application for the project to An Bord Pleanála, a statutory process which is likely to take up to

12 months and involve submissions and an oral hearing.

The Adare Bypass, once completed, will remove up an estimated 17,000 vehicles currently passing through Adare on a daily basis.

“Getting this project to this step is a very important milestone for me and getting the Government to this stage is vital,” Minister of State, Patrick O’Donovan, said.

“I look forward now to the Limerick to Foynes project progressing to enter the independent planning process, which I hope will give clarity, and when completed, we will finally see a start on this road.”

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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

Time to get back in shape The stomach is always the last place to get into shape and if you’re struggling then Eurowave is a great way to help.

It’s a faradic current based inch loss machine which works on exercising the belly muscles.

Every session is equivalent to 200 sit ups with no strain or stress on the body.

When the course is started we recommend you do three sessions a week for the first three weeks followed by two sessions a week for the last two weeks so it’s a five week course to get the best results. Everybody is different, so all results vary depending on your diet and other exercise you are doing.

The Eurowave also works on the bum and thighs to give smoother skin, firmness and a bum lift. Gravity is not our friend as we age. The faradic current is working on the belly of the muscle, contacting and relaxing it and it also gives

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an extra advantage by improving blood flow and stimulating circulation which brings with it great looking skin. It removes the pockets of stubborn cellulite – and with the improved circulation we get an over-all feel good effect.

It’s a great time to start now in the run up to Christmas as you will be better motivated to look your best for family and friends over the holiday season.

It’s really important to look after your body for the your future health, especially the midriff area, and a little help getting started in the right direction is always a help.

To book in for a trial or get started with your course to greater shape call Jill 064 6632966.

THINGS TO DO

IN KILLARNEY THIS WEEK

• DON BAKER LIVE Friday, 8pm INEC Gleneagle Hotel • HALLOWEEN CINEMA AND DINE Saturday, 1pm and 7pm Great Southern Killarney • NATIONAL LEAGUE BASKETBALL

St Paul’s Killarney Lakers v LYIT

Saturday, 7.30pm Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre

• ORIENTEERING: MUNSTER LEAGUE Sunday, 11.15am Upper Torc •K ILLARNEY HISTORIC RALLY LAUNCH Sunday, 3pm Gleneagle Hotel If you'd like to advertise your event email info@killarneyadvertiser.ie

GRADUATION: Ciara Munroe from Knocknacarra, Galway and Oonagh Gleeson of Firies Kerry pictured as they were graduating in Bachelor of Education (Primary School Teaching) at todays Mary Immaculate College conferring ceremonies.

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Welcome to our Christmas Party special feature Halloween is just about over and mid-term is coming to an end, so what better way to cheer us up with a Christmas Party special feature to get us in the festive mood!

This week we’re highlighting all the great restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues and much more for you to choose from and enjoy.

In next week’s edition (Friday, November 8), we have our ever popular Home Heating Feature which will be showcasing all the best options available locally.

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We offer fantastic rates and have an extensive readership to ensure your message gets out there so that you can reach your target market.

To place an ad in our special features, contact us on: 064 6632215 or email: sales@killarneyadvertiser.ie.

THE HEIGHTS HOTEL KILLARNEY

Try your luck at The Heights Hotel Expect great food, music and plenty of chances to try your luck at the roulette table on December 14 at The Heights Hotel.

Festivities at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder This year’s Christmas party menu at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder is a real feast for the senses!

Featuring plenty of festive treats from celeriac soup with roasted chestnuts and truffle oil to an innovative twist on a boozy trifle!

Our in-house mixologist will also be on hand should you wish to make your evening that little bit more exciting, with a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass! From Whiskey Sours to Cosmopolitans, our alchemists will tailor the masterclass es-

pecially for your group.

Our Christmas party menu and cocktail masterclasses must be booked in advance.

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

Your evening begins with a festive drinks reception of mulled wine and cider in our stunning Orangery. For dinner, Head Chef Jamie Cronin has created a menu to please everyone, and in the spirit of Christmas you’ll dine with your friends and colleagues family style. Enjoy a selection of freshly prepared starters that are served to your table, for mains our team of chefs will carve and serve your dishes directly to you with a choice of traditional turkey, honey glazed ham, Irish beef wellington, poached salmon and roasted monkfish tails. To finish off your meal, we have a festive feast of desserts which are sure to delight your taste buds.

After dinner, place your bets and be ready to roll the dice; whoever ends the

night with the highest number of chips wins our top-secret prize. The evening doesn’t just stop there, we’ve organised a late-night bar and DJ to help you party the night away into the early hours. We have an exclusive overnight dinner, bed & breakfast package for €94.50 per person sharing and €105 single room rate.

You can be guaranteed an evening that has plenty of food, fun and festivities to be had at just €45 per person!

For more information on our group and corporate packages, or to book your tickets, contact Katie or Natalie in our events team today on 064 66 31158 or events@killarneyheights.ie.

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Christmas parties without the pomp and ceremony!

With Christmas around the corner many will be starting present shopping, dusting off their decorations and writing their Santa letters!

Well forget all that and grab a group of friends, colleagues or random hungry looking strangers and head to The Danny Mann for a Christmas celebration of great food and good craic.

We’re dressing the staff up as Santa’s little helpers; don’t mention it to anyone though as we haven’t told them yet, and we’ve some fabulous lunch offers for Christmas including cajun salmon and a glass of wine for €16.95, a burger (lamb, chicken, steak and veggie with onion rings and fries) and a pint for €14.95, or wings and a pint for €10.

Our Crimbo parties come with decorations, crackers, silly hats and a choice of one, two or three courses from €20 - and you get to join in with our resident bands who play each night from 8.30pm; cheesy Christmas tunes are mandatory

and we fully expect you to join in with ‘All I Want For Christmas’ etc.

If you are looking for a private event we have a function room on the first floor which takes 80-200 people, there’s a dance floor so you can watch the boss getting his groove on, and a stage area for a DJ or band. Call us for details as we’re offering parties from €29 per person.

We’re also giving away a free pint of cider to all Mariah Carey lookalikes born in Huntington New York on March 27, 1970 who will entertain our guests for at least an hour on stage. Don’t ever say we’re not generous!

For more information and prices call Susan at The Danny Mann and Eviston House Hotel on 064 663 1640.

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STARTERS

~ Fan of melon with raspberry sorbet and mulled wine syrup. ~ ~ Fresh homemade soup of the day. ~ ~ Breaded mushrooms in garlic or rosemary butter. ~

~ Cream of Seafood crepe topped with Gubbeen farmhouse cheese. ~ ~ Fresh Salmon pâté topped with lemon chive butter and melba toast. ~ ~ Warmed smoked chicken avocado salad. ~ ~ Lightly breaded goats cheese served with red onion relish. ~

MAIN COURSE

~ Golden fried Lamb cutlets served with spring onion mash and red currant jus. ~ ~ 6oz sirloin steak served with button mushrooms and sauté onions, pepper sauce or garlic butter. ~ ~ Roasted pork steak served with thyme and chive mash puree and ports jus. ~

~ Escalope of fresh salmon coated in cajun spices with lemon yoghurt dressing and pickled cucumber salad. ~ ~ Tagliatelle carbonara with bacon, mushroom and cream, topped with pesto and fresh parmesan cheese, served with garlic bread. ~ ~ Grilled supreme of chicken with caramelized red onion and orange ginger stuffing, in a chorizo, wild mushroom sauce. ~

VEGETARIAN OPTION

~ Stir fry mixed vegetables cooked in soya sweet chili sauce with noodles or coconut rice. ~

DESSERT

~ Trio of ice cream in a wafer basket with caramel or chocolate sauce. ~

~ Sticky banoffee pie with ginger nut biscuit base, fresh cream and toasted almonds. ~ ~ Christmas pudding with brandy anglaise. ~ ~ Cheesecake of the day. ~ ~ Sherry trifle. ~

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Plenty of character and warmth at the Victoria House Hotel Enjoy your Christmas get together at the Victoria House Hotel, who are offering great food and a convivial atmosphere in the Sika restaurant.

They emphasise freshly prepared and locally sourced produce, and as such provide a quality dining experience.

After a splendid dinner, guests can retire for a tipple or two in the Ivy Room Bar, a space that is full of character and warmth with two glowing fires.

Why not enjoy a Christmas lunch or a light bite with family, friends or work colleagues as the bar serves food

throughout the afternoon and evening.

Special Christmas menus and accommodation offers are also available to suit your needs.

For more information or to book your upcoming Christmas party with us please contact the Victoria House Reception team on 064 66 37950 or email info@victoriahousehotel.com.

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Killarney Brewing set for a busy Christmas Killarney Brewing Company are getting ready for a busy Christmas – and are also very excited to be pushing ahead with the next phase of their plans for a distillery and new visitor centre in Fossa.

They hope to be open for the summer season of 2021 and will be creating up to 80 jobs, explained Barry Spellman, General Manager.

“There are still a few hurdles to climb over but we are confident of working through the process,” he said. “It will be a fantastic addition to the tourist trail and the overall Killarney business tourism offering.”

The intention with the new facility is to be able to increase production capacity in order to begin exporting.

“To add to our current spirits offering, we will also be entering the world of Irish Whiskey distilling with the same passion

and enthusiasm. Our Heather Honey Gin was launched this time last year and has been hugely popular. With the extended premium drinks portfolio, we will be putting the Killarney name front and centre of every bar counter the world over. It’s been an incredibly exciting journey to date and we have amazing local support all along the way, there is a lot more to come.”

For more see www.killarneybrewing.com, email tours@killarneybrewing.com or phone 064 6636505

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Christmas parties at The Gleneagle Hotel With the festive season just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your Christmas party.

The entertainment experts at The Gleneagle Hotel and INEC have created a selection of party options taking place during the run up to Christmas. Whether you are a party of five, 50 or 500, they have the perfect party package for you.

There are numerous party options to choose from ranging from drinks and nibbles prior to attending one of the many fantastic shows taking place in the INEC, to their official Christmas party night on Saturday, December 14.

The Christmas party nights include a drinks reception, a three-course dinner, live entertainment with Simon Casey and his band, followed by a late night disco

with DJ Donal. These party packages cost €45 per person and, if you wish to include overnight accommodation and breakfast it costs €110 per person sharing.

The team at The Gleneagle can also create bespoke Christmas party packages taking in the many upcoming acts performing in the INEC, The Acoustic Club and The Gleneagle Ballroom throughout the festive season.

For more information visit www. gleneaglehotel.com. Book your Christmas party today by phoning The Gleneagle on 064 6636000 or emailing info@gleneaglehotel.com

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Christmas all wrapped up at Dromhall Hotel Overlooking the famous Killarney mountains on the Muckross Road, Dromhall Hotel is the ideal location for a Christmas party or get-together.

How to plan a work Christmas party Whether you volunteered or were chosen as this year’s Christmas office party planner – there’s pressure to get it right for everyone.

Here are some solid top tips when planning that perfect party.

1. M eet with your boss before doing anything Ask for a brief meeting to go over your boss's expectations. Maybe he or she has

a different idea of what kind of party is planned – so touch base with the boss to be sure you’re going in the right direction.

2. Set a budget Before deciding on champagne and caviar, a sit down meal or a buffet, set a

Serving up a feast of festive experiences with delicious food, exceptional service, and lively entertainment, it is a truly beautiful venue, none more so than over the Christmas period as its full of atmosphere, charm and good value.

This year’s Christmas Party Nights at Dromhall are Friday, December 13 and Saturday 14. The night will begin with a mulled wine reception on arrival with some festive tunes. Executive Chef Cyrille Durand has created a mouth-watering festive feast, which includes Kenmare smoked salmon and prawns, roulade of local St Tola goat cheese and pumpkin and smoked bacon soup for starters, followed by roast sirloin of Irish beef, turkey and honey, mustard glazed Limerick ham, baked fillet of Atlantic cod and much more for guests to savour for mains, and to finish there’s a delicious Christmas tasting dessert

platter by the hotel’s pastry chef.

Live bands – Katsquire on Friday night and Brightside on Saturday night, will get you up off your seat and keep you entertained right into the night followed by a disco to ensure a real night to remember this Christmas season.

As prime dates are already filling up, make sure to call to book your Christmas party today.

Dromhall Hotel is a truly beautiful venue filled with tradition and splendour which is majestically showcased during the Christmas season.

budget with your boss and do not exceed it.

6. Ask for help Depending on the size of your company or office, attempting to do all of the above alone might just be asking to fail, so ask your trusted colleagues for assistance and delegate tasks.

3. Plan ahead Start with finding out how many will be going, then research the best venues as soon as you are given the job of planning.

Book a venue well in advance which will save you time, stress and perhaps money as well.

4. Pay attention to details Take the time to visualise every detail of your event from the décor to the food and entertainment. Imagine things that can go wrong and work them out in advance.

5. Don't forget the fun The best office parties are the ones where everyone laughed a lot. Keep your colleagues' tastes and personalities in mind when choosing entertainment, and you can't go wrong.

For more information on the variety of Christmas party packages at Dromhall Hotel or lunch and dinner options at Kayne’s Brasserie, contact their Christmas events Coordinator Ciara O’Callaghan on 064 6639300 or ciaraoc@randleshotel.com.

7. Get the word out Start advertising the office Christmas party early in locations where they can see it clearly. Ask employees to confirm their presence at least three weeks in advance in order to plan for food, drinks and transportation.

8. Stay in control Be proud of your hard work and enjoy yourself at the party, but don't get drunk.

Remember that you are the manager of the evening and the point of contact with the venue in case anything goes wrong.

You want people to be talking about your epic Christmas party months later!

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45 AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL & SPA

Celebrate the festive season in style Choose Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa for your Christmas celebrations with colleagues, family or friends.

Let our team of chefs create sumptuous festive lunch and dinner menus for your group. The Aghadoe Heights Hotel is ideal for both small gatherings and larger vibrant celebrations.

Let us design a bespoke evening. The

Lake Room is a wonderful venue for small groups of four to approximately 30, who want to celebrate a Christmas themed night out. Christmas menus are available throughout November and December and come with all the expected seasonal frills such as pre-dinner mulled wine, Christmas crackers and freshly baked warm mince pies at the end of your dinner.

The Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa is also the ideal venue to host a private Christmas party. The 3000 square foot Penthouse Suite caters for up to 50 guests and offers the most outstanding views and a luxurious setting for a private banquet. Open fires, a full bar and wrap around terraces are all part of this exclusive space. The Garden Room is ideal for up to 80 guests in a private banquet setting or for larger parties; consider taking exclusive use of the hotel for up to 190 guests – with excellent accommodation rates on offer.

Festive Dinner Menus from €39pp We have the Ideal Venue for your Christmas Party • • • • •

Lake Room for small groups Garden Room for up to 80 guests Penthouse for up to 50 guests Exclusive use for up to 190 guests View Bar & Terrace for 30 guests or more

To book your bespoke Christmas Party call 064 663 1766 Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, Killarney, Co Kerry, V93 DH59. t: +353 64 663 1766 e: info@aghadoeheights.com

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GOLDEN NUGGET

Ideal location and ample room for any function The Golden Nugget is a family owned bar and restaurant in the village of Fossa, on the main Ring of Kerry road.

An established bar and restaurant, The Golden Nugget is popular with both locals and tourists alike. Sit back, relax and enjoy one of the finest pints in Killarney!

Our newly refurbished restaurant is a bright and airy space with ample room to cater for private parties and group functions.

Located on the famous Ring of Kerry route, we are just a five minute drive from Killarney town and a two minute drive from Killeen and Mahony’s Point Golf Courses. Directly opposite The Golden Nugget is the Fossa Way Walk which travels through the Killarney National Park and directly into the town.

Our menu caters for all tastes and budgets with simple, wholesome food, vegetarian options and a kid’s menu. Features include our famous ‘Jobber’ burger, craft beer battered fish, and our renowned chicken wings with a mouth-watering house sauce.

All our produce is sourced from local suppliers. We cater for private functions

including wedding after parties, christenings, birthday parties, Christmas parties, anniversaries, meetings, funerals, quizzes etc. We also cater for stag and hen parties, including breakfast to start off the day!

Open for carvery all winter long, daily Monday – Sunday from 12pm-4pm.

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

What is true health & fitness?

Health is not a priority - it is a value. It is not something however that can be sold and peddled as external to who you are.

It is important to understand your outer is an expression of your inner - not the other way around.

Love yourself first and foremost. Whatever version of yourself that is, it doesn’t matter, you need to love yourself.

Throw away all the oppressive imagery and rubbish from so-called “health and fitness” magazines and supposed topless gurus.

If you start to understand the power and beauty of your own body then you’ll start to nourish it - not diet.

You won’t exercise to punish yourself for the pizza and beers you had on Friday night, you’ll do it because it positively impacts everything else in your life.

That one hour of exercise in the gym, in the park or at home in the garage, should make the other 23 hours in your day better. So many of us view the gym as some form of self-flagellation for the awful sins we’ve committed - a place where we must go to knock the insecurities out of ourselves.

Please stop thinking this way.

One bad meal doesn’t make you unhealthy, the same way one healthy meal won’t make you healthy. Stop looking for a silver bullet, it doesn’t exist.

Nowadays it seems we are all looking for that instant gratification without realising that it is the journey, not the product

which makes you. Yes, that is a corny, well-worn line, but it is absolutely the truth.

No shake, pill or ridiculous machine off of TV shopping is going to make you fit and healthy.

Lately, I’ve noticed even more “before and after” transformation pics online.

Again, these can be a hugely motivating and positive thing, but often you will see something written beneath claiming; “Making improvements, but still want more definition” etc.

Rarely do you see someone write; “I think I look better on the outside, but on the inside I feel a million times better”.

The number on the scales or the ‘points’ you’ve consumed today is not going to make you happy tomorrow. Playing a game of football with your kids or taking a bike ride around a beautiful park will.

These are the things that really matter, everything else is really just the by-product.

We need to listen to our bodies and stop watching everyone else’s.

At Activate, we look at health and fitness differently. We love what we do - seeing people achieve and recognise their own beauty - their own best version of themselves.

So be you, love you and learn to live in your own skin.

FISHING INDUSTRY: Noel Riordan from Glenbeigh and Paudie Spillane from Killarney were amongst the fishermen, processors and shellfish producers from across Kerry who gathered in The Brehon for the latest SFPA breakfast seminar.

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Topical issues discussed at local breakfast event

Fishermen, processors and shellfish producers from across Kerry gathered at the Brehon Hotel last week for the latest Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) breakfast seminar.

The event was the sixth in a series of free seminars that took place around the coast over the last few months that focussed on the topical issues for the sector including Brexit, vessel compliance and risk assessment.

Attendees at the breakfast seminar in Killarney heard about the latest developments and regulations in the fishing sector and had their questions answered personally by relevant experts from the SFPA and other organisations.

“The sector faces a number of other significant challenges and these seminars

will equip the industry with the information they need,” Dr Susan Steele, SFPA Chair, said.

“The response from industry has been very positive, with a strong attendance at the first five events in Waterford, Dublin, Cork, Donegal and Galway.”

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Revenue; Health and Safety Authority; BIM; Marine Institute and Inland Fisheries Ireland were among the wide range of organisations represented at the Killarney event.

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

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

Michael Healy-Rae

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

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All new Nissan makes Kerry debut The all-new Nissan Juke, which was launched in Barcelona two weeks ago, made a two-day visit to Kerry this week ahead of its official release at the end of November.

On Tuesday, Randles Bros on the Muckross Road had the first one in Ireland on show. The following day it was on display in their Manor West showrooms in Tralee.

The pioneering Juke was originally launched a decade ago and went on to sell 1.5 million around the world, carving a new niche for compact crossover SUVs which has been widely copied since.

Offering the same sense of style and fun together with a suite of advanced technologies, the all-new JUKE is the most connected Nissan car.

The powertrain is also highly advanced, with a downsized turbo petrol engine which is compact, lightweight, responsive and economical. For the first time

the Juke can also be ordered with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters or a full auto mode. Together with an all new chassis, it ensures the new Juke is fun to drive, refined and efficient with exceptional safety.

"The Nissan Juke has never followed the crowd. Instead it leads the way, with its big personality and agile driving," said Marco Fioravanti, Vice President, Product Planning, Nissan Europe at the Barcelona launch. "The new model builds on the strong athletic design people love about Juke and adds on a unique on-the-road experience thanks to ProPILOT and a large choice of intelligent technologies."

The Nissan Juke is built at Nissan's award-winning manufacturing plant in Sunderland, UK with sales starting from the end of November in European markets.

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Motor club to launch Historic Rally on Sunday Killarney and District Motor Club will launch its Rentokil-Initial Historic Rally on Sunday next at the Gleneagle Hotel.

This year’s rally will feature a host of new innovations, some that have never been seen before in Irish rally. All details will be revealed at the press conference on Sunday which is open to the public.

Already, new clerk of the course, Darren McCormick has put his own stamp on the rally.

A history-maker in his own right Darren is the first second-generation clerk appointed by the club and follows in his father Gary’s footsteps who previously ran the ally in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

“It is a great honour to be selected by the club to run one of its premier events and even greater to put into practice the thing Gary thought me over the years,” said Darren.

An extensive route survey has been carried out by the organising committee and while competitors will be familiar with all

of the route, new sections on every stage will make the November 30 rally one of the most competitive yet.

One of the biggest changes is a new version of Moll’s Gap, the stage will now run to nearly 20km but the finer points of this section will not be revealed until nearer the event.

Entries are set to exceed the permitted 160 cars, with interest coming from all over Ireland and the UK. Sunday’s event gets underway at 3pm, and rally fans from far and wide are invited to attend.

The club will confirm at the launch the names of some of the drivers and types of cars that will be in action in Killarney at the end of November, as well as revealing some of the new concepts set to be introduced this year.

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The all new Ford Fiesta ST-3 has arrived in Killarney One of the most eagerly awaited hot-hatches from the Ford stable has arrived in Killarney.

The all-new Fiesta ST-3, the third and top tier of the Fiesta ST range, is the eight reiteration of the popular Fiesta line, first introduced in 1976.

Powered by an all-new, three-cylinder, 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine, the new Fiesta ST accelerates from 0-100kmh in 6.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 232kph.

ST-3 features 18in alloy wheels and red brake callipers, satellite navigation, automatic rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rear view mirror and driver assistance features including Traffic Sign Recognition, auto high beam and driver alert.

The new Fiesta ST, which achieved the

maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP testing, is available with a new performance pack, which includes a Quaife limited slip differential, launch control and performance shift lights.

All Fiesta ST models are fitted with specially-developed Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, available for both 17in and 18in alloy wheels.

Other optional extras include full LED headlamps, available on both ST-2 and ST-3 models, and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert, available across the Fiesta ST range.

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CHARITY DRESS UP: Staff from CRL Oil in Lissivigeen dressed up for Halloween yesterday (Thursday) in aid of Pieta House. Pictured were: Marian Casey (Mad Hatter), Pat Tangney (White Rabbit) and Geraldine Moriarty (Alice in Wonderland). Photo: Richard Coady

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CAO 2020 open for applications next week The CAO journey is about to begin for the Class of 2020. From Tuesday, November 5 at 12pm, the CAO online application system will open for the 2020 season.

Students including school leavers, mature students, FETAC/QQI and other non-standard applications can register their CAO application by logging on to www.cao.ie and clicking on Apply. By registering your personal details and paying the application fee of €30 before 5.15pm on January 20, and €45 thereafter up to February 1 at 5.15pm, you receive your CAO number. Once you have completed this first step you can edit your application by using the ‘My Application’ facility.

Some further supplementary information may be required by the various deadlines so it is important to download the CAO handbook and read it carefully.

Courses can be introduced up to Feb-

ruary 1, at 5.15pm and can be amended later when the ‘Change of Mind’ facility opens from May 5 to July 1, at 5.15pm.

However, students must be careful about courses that are marked as ‘Restricted’ in the CAO handbook as they can’t be added in after the February 1 deadline.

It is essential to enter your personal details carefully and correctly to avoid any confusion at offers stage. Students have the option to fill up to 10 choices for level 8 courses and 10 choices for level 6/7.

Before applying for a course, check that you meet the minimum entry requirements - this information is available on the website of the institution. Having the points for a course is not enough;

ARTS DEGREE: Limerick Hurler Aaron Gillane of Patrickswell, Limerick and Michael Burns of Killarney, pictured as they were graduating in Arts from Mary Immaculate College conferring ceremonies in Limerick on Friday. Pic. Brian Arthur

GRADUATION: Graduate Sarah O'Keeffe from Rathmore, pictured with grandparents Sheila and Dermot at the recent Mary Immaculate College conferring ceremonies. Pic: Don Moloney

you must meet the course/institution’s requirements to be considered. The most important rule of all is that you must place your course choices in genuine order of preference.

This is an exciting time for students but it can become daunting and confusing as you sift through all the information available to you as you try to make this important decision about what route to take. The key thing is to start the process early, use all the resources around you to help and ensure that you research thoroughly all courses that you include in your CAO application. That way you will make an informed choice.

Online resources like www.careersportal.ie and www.qualifax.ie are very helpful and the college websites have lots of details about courses. The CAO website has lots of very useful resources for students and parents to try to assist you in this process. And don’t forget to talk to

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lots of people who can help such as parents, older siblings and relations, people you know who have studied or worked in the area that interests you, your guidance counsellor and teachers and of course the staff in the various colleges.

Niamh Dwyer is a guidance counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and is PRO of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. careerfocusnow@gmail.com

DOCTORATE: Pictured at the recent Mary Immaculate College conferring ceremonies was Dr Kayleigh Sheerin from Killarney who was awarded a doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology. Also in the photo are her brother David and parents Basil and Angela. Pic: Don Moloney

HIGH STANDARD: Ezzedine Selmi from Killarney, pictured with his wife Helene and father-in-law, Tim O’Sulllivan, at the Mary Immaculate College conferring ceremony. Pic: Don Moloney

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Rare whiskey raises €1,500 for Kerry Parents & Friends A rare whiskey which is limited to 18 bottles helped raised €1,500 for a local charity.

| By Michelle Crean Killarney’s Celtic Whiskey this week presented a cheque to Kerry Parents & Friends after auctioning ‘The Dingle Celt’ Irish whiskey bottles.

Following the success of their award-winning Celtic Cask Independent bottlings, the decision to release an ultra exclusive Dingle whiskey was made earlier this year.

The Dingle Celt is an extremely rare bottling from a single cask at Dingle Distillery, which has been triple distilled and fully aged in a 50 litre Caratelli Chestnut Cask that previously matured Vin Santo dessert wine from Altesino - one of the finest wineries in Tuscany. The single malt was distilled at the Dingle distillery on May 23, 2015 and bottled by Celtic Whiskey at cask strength on December 6, 2018, this whiskey is limited to 18 bottles.

Customers had the opportunity to purchase one of 15 bottles online at www. celticwhiskeyauction.com from Monday, August 5 to Monday August 19 - the remaining three bottles are now available by the measure at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder in New Street, Killarney.

Celtic Whiskey decided to donate at least

€100 to a local charity from each highly sought-after bottle. Kerry Parents & Friends Association (KPFA) was chosen by the Celtic Whiskey team due to it being a charity very close to a couple of staff members and a fantastic cause.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to give this cheque to Marie from Kerry Parents & Friends Association (KPFA),” Bar Manager, Luke Crowley-Holland, said.

“The care provided by the KPFA is hugely important to the community and is one that is close to the hearts to a number of us at Celtic Whiskey.”

CEO, Marie Linehan said that Kerry Parents & Friends are delighted to receive €1500.

“We have a lot of programmes running in the county and a cheque of this size will help tremendously. At present we run a transport service from Killarney town to and from work, provide staffing resources for people who require extra help for taking on extra activities in the community - cleaning the cathedral, maintaining the railway station flowers, uprooting the polytunnel at the Great Southern - a streetwise programme and a mindfulness programme.”

FUNDS: Marie Linehan, CEO of Kerry Parents & Friends, was delighted to receive a cheque for €1500 this week after Celtic Whiskey sold rare whiskey.

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returning home. Needs mobile and internet signal, and a bath. Ideally with fire/range or wood burner. Furnished or unfurnished. Up to 600Euro /month approx. Can provide references and deposit or advance payment. 0044 7528586817 WANTED: One bedroom apartment for single professional female in the Killarney area, long term. 087 4162399 WANTED: Married couple, decent, serious, clean, non-smoking, honest,full-time employed, with 3 y.o. child, looking to rent a house 3-5 max 10-12 miles from Killarney downtown. Preferable lications are Loreto road/Muckross, Aghadoe, Kilcummin, Tiernaboul/Lissivigeen/Coom area, Beaufort... Looking for a secluded house, farm house, cottage house or similar quiet&peace house with big garden/yard.

Tel: 0899887521

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Good black machine turf, €4 per bag. Can deliver. 064-6632308 FOR SALE: 17ft fibre glass lake boat. New timber keel. Killarney 086-9266070 FOR SALE: Fire timber for sale, chopped and bagged. €4 to €5 per bag. Small and large bags available. Will deliver. 086-8046751 FOR SALE: Healthy Gym Equipment making a home gym for less than 1k. Cross Trainer + Treadmill + Rowing Machine + Fitness Bike +Punch Bag + Weighted Jacket + Step and more. Owner relocating. View, buy, live healthier; Take Home this weekend. Great value All Together or also Sold Separately. Tel 086 048 7474 FOR SALE: Steel stairs, Wooden stairs, rocking chair, coil of strap and fittings, strapping machine, free-standing letter box, paper rack, ¾” and ½” copper pipe, small amount of scaffolding.087-3623703 FOR SALE: 3 bed mobile home for sale. Mint condition, going cheap. 087-6190942

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: Removal service, House, Office,

Local, Nationwide deliveries, anytime-anywhere, 7 days a week. Also all kinds of clear outs etc. 087-2600407/064-6631979.

sons focussing on student’s understanding and exam preparation. Contact Jack Galvin on 085-2827070

Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes.

087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

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

AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions.

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

AVAILABLE: Experienced child-minder.

First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: 0872359466.

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

AVAILABLE: Man available for cutting and splitting timber. Keen rates. Contact Jer on 087-7658496 AVAILABLE: Are you strugling with Maths?

Help available: Junior Cert/Leaving Cert, Higher/Ordinary level. One to one/group les-

AVAILABLE: Tuition in Leaving Cert Biology, Ag. Science and Junior Cert Maths and Science. 086-2427650 AVAILABLE: KOREAN LANGUAGE CLASSES For all age groups and abilities.

Teacher has a Masters in Korean language teaching. Call 085 8676020 AVAILABLE: Special Body and Mind ofer in November only. Pay for a massage, get free hour Rapid Transformation Therapy session free. Change your life for good. Call Jane 087-1657260 AVAILABLE: Person available to help with cooking, housework etc. Comes highly recommended. Not asking for big money. Town area if possible. Box No. 3721, Killarney Advertiser.

FOR SALE: House puppies, small breed. Tel: 086-2658071

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

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WANTED WANTED: Childminder required for 2 children in their own house, 5 days a week and must be available to cover school holidays.

Driver’s licence essential. Reply Box 3719, Killarney Advertiser.

WANTED: Cleaner needed for family home.

9 hours a week over a few days. €10 per hour. Non-smoker essential. Please reply to box 3720, Killarney Advertiser.

WANTED: Child minder wanted from mid Jan onwards in Coolick/ kilcummin area for 9 month old baby 3 days per week plus pickup for a 5 yr old @ 3pm from Coolick national school - contact 0860442337.

WANTED: Barber required to run day to day operation of shop located in Killarney.

4-5 years’ experience. Good package for the right candidate. Send resume to gfbarbers@ yahoo.com

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Google calls on Kerry students to apply for scholarship Google has launched its inaugural ‘Women Techmakers’ Irish university scholarship, which will see each successful applicant being awarded €5,000 annually, for the duration of their undergraduate studies.

The aim of the programme is to further gender equality in the field of computer science in Ireland, by encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, and become active leaders and role models in the industry.

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Anam Cara Kerry will host a parent support evening in the Recovery Haven, 5 Haigs Terrace, Killerisk, Tralee November 12, at 7.20pm.

As the dark evenings draw in and the festive season starts to make its presence felt this is one time of year most bereaved parents wish they could forget about.

Many will say they want to bury their head until it’s all over or go to bed and get up in January. Sadly, over 2,000 families will have lost a child this year and will face many firsts without them, including their first Christmas. During the Anam Cara Parent evening mothers and fathers can avail of the support and comfort from other bereaved parents who understand the intense grief, pain and devastation after the death of a precious child.

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the usual times.

MASS: The Annual Woodlawn Residents’ Mass for the sick and deceased will take place on Tuesday, November 5 at 8pm in the Dromhall Hotel.

DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP: CPR Training Thursday, November 7 at 7.30pm in Kilcummin National School. Pre booking essential, contact Sheila on 087 9048486. Adults €10/€5 under 16.

Fossa Bridge Club RESULTS: October 24. North/South – 1st Marie O’Sullivan and Anne Prendiville, 2nd Gill Mangan and Kathleen Prendiville, 3rd Eileen Crehan and Joan Culloty. East/West - 1st Patricia Lynch and Ann Clerkin, 2nd Therese O’Donoghue and Doreen Brosnan, 3rd Mai and Tim Corcoran, 3rd Margaret Roche and Marcia Boffey. Congratulations and well done to all winners.

Kilcummin JUNIOR SET DANCING: There will be no dancing on Friday, November 1. Dancing will resume on Friday, November 8 at

FOLK, LAND AND LIBERTY: Kilcummin: Folk, Land and Liberty, A Local History

by Conor Doolan will be launched in the coming weeks.

SINGING CLASSES: Group Traditional singing classes with Martina Ryle, who is an All-Ireland champion traditional singer, continues in Glenflesk GAA Hall from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Margaret 087 2706390 or Martina 087 2966644.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: Kilcummin Rural Development Office provides a full secretarial service to all groups and individuals. Wedding booklets, assignments, essays, projects and CVs professionally typed, confidentiali-

ty assured. Other services include photocopying, laminating, e-mail, paying motor tax or property tax online and renewing your passport. Documents for the movement of cattle can also be scanned and sent to the Department of Agriculture from the office. Tel 064 6643357 or e-mail info@kilcumminparish.com. Office Hours: Monday to Thursday inclusive 9am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 4pm.

COMMUNITY ALERT: A meeting will be held in Anabla NS on Wednesday, November 6 at 8pm. All are welcome.

Killarney Musical Society AUDITIONS: Killarney Musical Society wish to congratulate all those successful in recent auditions, to those unsuccessful this time round, don't worry and try again next time. Rehearsals commence this weekend with children's choir, teenage group and narrators only. We

are looking forward to getting started.

We will keep ye all posted on our journey.

Crusaders Bridge Club RESULTS: October 9 - 1st Marjorie Barton & Hazel O'Connell, 2nd Mary O'Connor & Bridie Brosnan, 3rd Mary Treacy & Eileen O'Leary, 4th Anne Healy & Eileen Murphy. October 16 - 1st N/S Marie Moloney & Anne Looney, 2nd Gary Leahy & Joan Culloty. 1st E/W Eithne Tarrant & Evelyn O'Leary, Anne Healy & Therese O'Donoghue. October 23 - 1st Marjorie Barton & Hazel O'Connell, 2nd Eileen O'Leary & Imelda Healy, 3rd Gary Leahy & Joan Culloty.

Bridge continues every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Brehon Hotel. New members, novices and beginners always welcome. Contact Therese at 087 2466451.

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

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.

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 1800633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net

6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

MS Support Group

Aware Support & Self Care Group

A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Beech Road Carpark (Previously SVDP donation drop off)

Suicide Prevention Helplines Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123 or text 0872609090, email jo@samaritans.ie, or visit a volunteer at 43 - 44 Moyderwell, Cloon Beg, Tralee.Pieta House, free counselling, freephone 1800247247or call 066-7163660 www.pieta. ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-

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

Rainbows Maine Valley Family Centre Castlemaine will run their next free Rain-

bows Programme starting on 5th November 2019. This is a Bereavement programme suitable for children aged 7 & 8 years who are affected by the death of a parent, grandparent, aunt , uncle or sibling. For further information or to book a place phone Helen/ Maine Valley Centre on 066 9767833 or 086 0580019. Visit www.rainbowsireland.ie

Irish Wheelchair Association The Irish Wheelchair Association is the National Association for people with physical / sensory disabilities.

Resource & outreach centre in the Reeks Development in Killarney every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

We cater for people under 66 years of age and offer various programs from exercises to computers or just a social outing if that’s what you require.

For further information contact Terry O’Brien on 0872634196

SCARY SCHOOL DAYS: Children from Maggie's Montessori Preschool Clohane, Iron Mill, Killarney took part in the 'Trick or Treat for Temple Street' fun day fundraiser this week.

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Oil Boiler Service

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for DANNY higher levelKELLEHER maths students Kitchen Installation & handyman services

Increases your points Improves your maths/problems solving

Todd: 087-2386276 Conor: 087-8296288

PrOPERTY MAINTENANCE 5th Years: 2 Year Course •Window & Door Maintenance 6th•Carpentry Years: 1 Year Intesive Course & Joinery •Flat Pack Assembly 1 evening per week after school •and much more Starts September RATHMORE, CO.Great KERRY Excellent Record for Results FACEBOOK/DKELLEHER96

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TEL: 087-6399945

Email: mdcarpentry1109@gmail.com

Declan Smith

Painting Contractor Interior & Exterior Wallpapering a speciality Spraying Fully Insured

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

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Seasoned Hard Wood

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Grenagh Hall Forest & Farm Fossa, Killarney

T: 087 7957000

KILCUMMIN GOURMET KITCHEN OUTSIDE CATERING for all social events & functions (Birthday Parties, Communions etc.)

Food Hampers available upon request SPECIALISING IN:

Handmade Artisan Finger Food

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

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www.markdaytattoo.com PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

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

Tele: 0892006623 Email: complexcare47@gmail.com

FREELANCE TYPING SERVICE REPORTS, STORIES, CV'S, LISTS, TYPED, EDITED AND/OR PRINTED DOCUMENT COVERS AND COPYING ALSO AVAILABLE

Contact Breda for appointment & queries Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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GIRL POWER: Denise Moriarty from Kilcummin, who is a Detective Garda in Henry St Garda Station in Limerick, pictured with Inspector Ann Marie Twomey from Fermoy (middle) and Detective Sergeant Mary Skehan stationed in Blackrock in Cork, who attended the 60th Anniversary of Women in An Garda Síochána in the Great Southern Killarney on Thursday last.

HELPING OTHERS: Assistant Garda Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon, (second from left) and Kerry Garda Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster (second from right), presented a cheque for €5,000 raised at the recent Garda Black Tie Ball to Vera O'Leary (Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre) at the 60th Anniversary of Women in An Garda Síochána Conference in The Great Southern, Killarney on Thursday last. Also included from left were: Garda Eilis Cronin, Garda Lynda Brosnan, Garda Gillian MacEoin and Garda Aideen Ryan. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

in memoriam

IN MEMORIAM

1.11.2019

2ND ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

11TH ANNIVERSARY

5TH ANNIVERSARY

KIERAN RYAN

BUCKLEY

LUCEY

FLEMING

In loving memory of Kieran Ryan Who died on 26th of October 2017 Late of Holy Cross Gardens and Pinewood Estate

In loving memory of Bridie Buckley Late of Lismongane, Fossa, Killarney Who died on the 31st October, 2015.

Treasured memories of a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, John/Jackie Lucey Late of Mastergeeha, Kilcummin Who died on the 5th November 2008 R.I.P.

In loving memory of Caroline Fleming Late of Brendan’s Place Killarney Who passed away on the 2nd of November 2014

Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today, Your name is often spoken, We talk about you still, You haven’t been forgotten, And by us you never will.

Always remembered by your loving family Anton, Deanna, Tristan, Shauna and Joan xx

4TH ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

Though you 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 will never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

It is sad to walk the roads alone, Instead of side by side, But to all there comes a moment, When the ways of life divide.

You gave us years of happiness, Then came sorrow and tears, But you left us beautiful memories, We will treasure through the years.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered

by Kathleen,Teddy, Demetria, Timothy, Andrew, Cáitlin and Séarlait.

In loving memory of Bridie Buckley Late of Lismongane, Fossa, Killarney Who died on the 31st October, 2015

A shadow walks beside us, Forever by our side, Always there to guide us, Ever since you died.

And now on your anniversary, It’s up to God above, To tell you how much we miss you, And send you all our love.

Life goes on we know that’s true, But it’s not the same since we lost you, We keep your memories one by one, The things you said the things you did, They bring a smile and many a tear, And always a wish that you were here.

In God’s care you rest above, And in our hearts you rest with love.

Always loved and remembered by Tom.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving wife Ann and family.

7TH ANNIVERSARY HEALY

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN DOYLE

8TH ANNIVERSARY

Treasured memories of Daniel Healy Rockfield Tralee Road, Killarney Who died on November 1st 2012

DENNEHY In loving memory of Nancy Doyle (Nee O’Sullivan) Late of Ballaugh, Crosstown and formerly of Worcestershire, UK Died 1st November 2017

Deep are our memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

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Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today, Your name is often spoken, We talk about you still, You haven’t been forgotten, And by us you never will.

They bring a smile, Sometimes a tear, But always a wish, That you were still here.

With loving thoughts we remember a wonderful Dad and Grandy, Paddy Dennehy, Kilbrean.

If we could write a story, It would be the greatest story ever told, Of a kind loving sister, Who had a heart of gold.

Lovingly remembered by your loving Uncle Johnie, Breda, Diane, Seán, Kevin and David.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered

by Mary, Micheál, Aoife, Míceál, Eoin and their families.

Without your kind and gentle smile, And sweet familiar face, A treasured life is missing, And the world’s a sadder place.

We could write a million pages, But still be unable to say, Just how much we love and miss you, Every single day.

13TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

You lived your life so graciously, And always did your best, And now you’re gone with the Angels, And it’s time for you to rest.

As peace surrounds you everywhere, In heavenly skies above, Here on earth you’re deeply missed, And thought about with love.

In loving memory of Freddie Murphy Lissivigeen, Killarney Who died on 5th of November 2009.

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

Always willing, helpful and kind, What beautiful memories he left behind.

Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair dó A Thiarna Loved and missed now and always by your loving wife Kathleen, son Shane, daughters Caitriona and Máire, extended family and friends.

We see the stars at night time, Shining bright and clear, And as we say ‘Goodnight, God Bless,’ We know you always hear.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd November at 11:00am Church of The Resurrection, Park Road.

14TH ANNIVERSARY HEALY

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

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

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

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In loving memory of Tim Healy Late of 24 Mangerton View, Killarney Who died on 22nd October 2005 Sweet is the sleep that heals all pain, We would not wake you to suffer again, God took your hands, we had to part, It eased your pain but broke our hearts, We have no doubt that you are safe, That you have moved to a brighter place And those you loved that went before, Were waiting for you at Heaven’s door.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your wife Máiread and family.

MURPHY

32ND ANNIVERSARY RANDLES

In loving memory of Neil Randles Late of Muckross Road, Killarney Who died on the 3rd November, 1987 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.

Remember him with a smile today, He was not one for tears.

Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 3rd November at 10.30am in St. Marys Cathedral.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Sadly missed by your loving family, brothers and sisters and extended family.

Recall to mind the way he spoke, And all the things he said.

His strength, his wisdom, the way he was, Remember them instead.

Always loved and remembered by your wife Kay and family Bernadette, David, Susan, Rosaleen and Tom, Vincent, Mike, Helena, Lynda and Aileen, grandchildren Tara, Rachel, Niamh, Luke, Lee, Ciara, Finn, Con, Sam, Conor and Harry.

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

In loving memory of Seamus Óg Murphy Aughacurreen, Killarney, Co. Kerry Who died on the 1st November, 2006 An Angel in the book of life, Wrote down our baby’s birth, She whispered as she closed the book, “Too beautiful for earth”, You have left your tiny footprints in our hearts.

Always loved and remembered Dad, Mom, sisters Shauna, Amy & brother John xxxxxx

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received. A.N.

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IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

11TH ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Kathleen Murphy Late of 14 Millwood, Killarney Who died on the 1st of November 2008.

In loving memory of Anthony O’Sullivan Late of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin Who passed away in Sydney on November 5th, 2017

In loving memory of Anthony O’Sullivan Who passed away in Sydney on 5th November 2017

BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Bernie Buckley Rockfield, Faha, Killarney Who died 3rd November 2018 As we approach the first anniversary of Bernie’s passing, Dio, Michelle, Kieran & Shane, would like to express their most sincere thanks to all that those who sympathised with us during the particularly difficult time.

We will be forever grateful to the oncology team in Kerry University Hospital for all they done for Mom throughout her illness.

A special thanks must be given to Ted Ahern and all at Listry GAA, along with many wonderful neighbours who helped with parking and done so much for us.

The professionalism and kindness of Flynn’s undertakers must be complimented – thank you.

Many thanks have to go to Father Kevin and his co-celebrants for making Bernie’s requiem mass so special.

Finally, a special word of thanks to all who helped Mom throughout her illness.

The love and kindness offered will always be remembered.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of appreciation and gratitude.

Mass will be offered for all of your intentions.

Mother Dear We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our duty to the end, ‘Till we could do no more.

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

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

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

Forever loved and missed

by Paddy and boys.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.

LOONEY

Today is full of memories, Of happiness and tears, Of birthday celebrations, We have shared throughout the years.

And though we will always miss you, The endless joy you brought, Warms our hearts with gratitude, And fills our every thought.

In loving memory of Hannah Mary Looney Calfmount, Headford, Killarney Who died on 7th November 2012.

Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years.

Then when the summer sunshine, Awakes the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from heaven, Around the corner of the room.

Wherever you are resting, We hope you can see, How precious and uplifting, Your memory is to us.

You may not be here with us, But the day means just as much, And we can feel your presence with us, And the comfort of your touch.

We will celebrate your birthday, Mum, The way we always do, For the precious love between us And all we owe to you.

In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle Anthony O’Sullivan Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin Who passed away on 5th November 2017 R.I.P. You’re the lovely Brother, I’ve adored since I was small, And for me the day you left us Was the saddest time of all.

But all the memories that we shared, From when you were a boy, Have only ever filled my heart With happiness and joy.

You grew up and proved to be, A man both fair and true, And every day throughout my life, I will think of you.

Think how he must be wishing, That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away.

And think of him as living, in the hearts of those he touched…

For nothing loved is ever lost, And he was loved so much.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Tom O’Sullivan Southill, Mill Road, Killarney Who died on 4th November 2015

In loving memory of Tom O’Sullivan Southill, Mill Road, Killarney Who died on 4th November 2015.

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day.

No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts he’s always there.

Forget your troubles and your worries, They are mine forevermore, I’ll watch and care and love you, From heaven’s open door.

Fondly remembered and sadly missed by family and extended family, her children Patricia, Caroline and Michael, brothers and sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sadly missed and always loved, your daughters Julie and Carmel, son-in-law Patrick and Jim and granddaughter Julia.

Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request.

(Say 6 times daily & your request will be granted). C.J.R.

Just think of him as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

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

Hannah Mary’s 7th Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 7th November at 7.30p.m. in Barradubh Church.

Don’t think of him as gone away.

His journey’s just begun, Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one.

Keep that music playing up there!

Sadly missed by his brother Killian and Thomasina.

Just think of me at present, Don’t think of me as past, For a mother’s love is a blessing, In death it still will last.

Sadly missed by her family.

O’SULLIVAN

So very loved and missed from Brendan, Kate, Myles & Rory.

We are sending a dove to heaven, With a parcel on its way, Inside are a million kisses wrapped in a million hugs to say, How much we miss you and to send you all our love.

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS

2ND ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Anthony O’Sullivan Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin Who passed away in Sydney on 5th November 2017, aged 33 R.I.P.

Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer to me, At the dawn of every day.

And when the road gets rough and rocky, Or you’re down and need a crutch, Remember I’m right beside you, Just an inch too short to touch.

Remembered and loved always.

Patrick & Christina.

ANTHONY O’SULLIVAN

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Birthday remembrance of Mary McGloughlin Late of Ballydowney, Killarney, Ardaneanig, London and Millstreet Who died 6th March 2017

“Remembering you is easy, We do it every day; But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.”

2ND ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

MISSING YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY MUM

7TH ANNIVERSARY

No matter how we start the day, No matter what we do, No morning starts, no evening ends, Without a thought of you.

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

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

Though heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in my thoughts, And forever in my heart.

Sadly missed and remembered by your son Richard.

A loving nature, A heart of gold, The very best, This world could hold.

Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories You left behind A silent thought A quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care.

Always remembered by your daughterin-law Juliann and grandson Tomás.

THANKSGIVING For favours received from St. Claire, St. Theresa, St. Patrick, Infant Child of Prague, St. Gerard, St. Anthony, St. Joseph, Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Martin, St. Jude, St. Francis, St. Perigrine, St. Beuelwanda, John Paul, St. Bridget, Holy Spirit, Precious Mother of Jesus, Padre Pio, Blessed Virgin Mary, all the Angels and Saints and all the Holy Souls. M.A.R.

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IN MEMORIAM

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’NEILL (NEÉ AHERN)

In loving memory of Conor Spellman Who died on 5th November 2011

In loving memory of Conor Spellman Late of Ballycasheen Road, Killarney Who died on the 5th November 2011

In loving memory of Noreen O’Sullivan Late of ‘Alavista’, Rock Road, Killarney Who died on 1st November, 1998

I walk for you

As the memory returns of that cold dry evening in November, When you left us without saying goodbye, It’s a memory we will always remember, A memory that is so hard to take, With just one thought our hearts will break, With far more tears than years have passed, We’ve had every type of emotion amassed, We long to see that smile or golden hair, But for now we’re happy with the signs you leave us so we know you still care.

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

I put your name on my back Your soul in my heart And I walk with others who know each step each thought each breath each bubble sent skyward Is for you A walk to remember is what they call it but I do not walk to remember I remember every minute of every day I walk to celebrate to thank you to acknowledge you to scream your name to those who forget I walk for you for love Sadly missed, loved always, from Michelle, Hollie and Fionn xxx

8TH ANNIVERSARY SPELLMAN

In loving memory of Conor Spellman Late of Ballycasheen Road, Killarney Who died on the 5th November 2011

It’s sometimes hard to know, Why some things happen as they do, For so much joy and happiness was centred around you.

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

It seems so hard to comprehend, That you’re no longer here, But all the happy memories Will help to keep you near.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by Denis, Noreen and Fran.

Lovingly remembered Antoinette & Seánagh

11TH ANNIVERSARY

20TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In loving memory of Ellen O’Shea Late of Lissivigeen, Killarney Who died on the 1st November, 1999 We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Lovingly remembered by all the family.

Always remembered by your husband Joe and family.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Thursday November 7th at 9:30am in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road.

Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 3rd November at 8am

MIRACLE PRAYER

MIRACLE PRAYER

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.

P.J.S.

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In loving memory of my dear husband Tom Late of Kilbrean, Killarney Who passed away on November 6th, 2017 Your life was a Blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

In loving memory of Conor Spellman Late of Ballycasheen Road, Killarney Who died on the 5th November 2011

Time and years slip gently by, But love and memories never die, No longer in our hearts to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

O’SULLIVAN

Miss you forever and always, Love Mark & Evan XXX

SPELLMAN

In loving memory of James O’Donoghue Late of Knockeenduve, Killarney Who died on November 9th, 2008

2ND ANNIVERSARY

R.I.P BUCKO.

8TH ANNIVERSARY

O’DONOGHUE

Always loved and forever in our hearts, Your Husband John Joe, Sons Tadhg and Sean, Daughters Joanne and Deirdre, Daughters-in-law, Sons-in-law and Grandchildren.

Dearly loved and sadly missed, Your loving wife, Eileen.

Will those of you who think of Tom today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 10th November in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 10:30am.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of our dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, Tom O’Sullivan Late of Kilbrean, Killarney Who passed away on November 6th 2017 Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand we cannot touch, We still 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.

Sadly missed, and never forgotten by your loving family, Maura, Bernie, Tadhg, Pat, Deirdre, Tomás, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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

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

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

In loving memory of Bridie O’Neill Late of Shinnagh, Rathmore Who passed away on November 7th 2018 As we lovingly remember Bridie on her first anniversary, her husband John and her children Maria, Deirdre, Eimear, Denis, Edel & Shane, together with their families would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during our time of grief. We would like to express our appreciation to all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss.

Thanks to those who sent cards and messages of sympathy. Those who travelled to be with us and who called to our home, attended Bridie’s removal, funeral mass and burial. To family, neighbours and friends without whose support this past year would have been darker.

A special word of thanks to the Millstreet medical centre, IMNDA, Rathmore community care team, the palliative care unit Tralee and the team under Dr. Aisling Ryan in CUH, who all did their best to care, support, aid and comfort Bridie. We would also like to thank Fr. Pat O’Donnell, Monsignor Dan Herlihy, Fr. Larry Kelly, Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue, Fr. Michéal O’Dochartaigh and Fr. Denis O’Mahony for their beautiful portrayal of her life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

We would like to thank O’Keeffe Funeral Directors for their professionalism and for making those difficult days as dignified as possible.

As it would be impossible to express here in words our thanks to everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation for your kindness. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Bridie’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be on Saturday 9th November 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore at 6pm.

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires.

O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

O, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in our arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.

St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls pray for me.

This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle.

Who ever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.

Say for nine mornings for anything you desire.

It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask for.

In thanks for request granted. C.R.

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ADAM MOYNIHAN E: sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie SEE OUR COLUMNISTS’ COVERAGE OF THE WEEK IN SPORT EAMONN FITZGERALD & SEAN MORIARTY

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REMATCH: Dr Crokes defender David Naughton evades Chris Farley of South Kerry. Crokes and South Kerry played out a thrilling draw on Sunday.

More drama on the way as old foes go at it again This Sunday’s semi-final replay must finish on the day KERRY SFC

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Dr Crokes v South Kerry Sunday at 2.30pm Fitzgerald Stadium You’d have thought that South Kerry and Dr Crokes would have seen enough of each other by this stage.

These two great champions have played out Kerry football’s greatest rivalry of the 21st century and last Sunday’s semi-final was perhaps an opportunity to draw a line under it before the 20s roll around. Crokes have been the undisputed kingpins this decade

but the men from the south were the team of the 2000s and they’ve frequently challenged this decade too. In fact, they’ve actually won two of the last three County Championships that Crokes didn’t win, in 2009 and 2015, with Stacks winning the other in 2014.

If they managed to get the better of the Killarney club last weekend and then went on to beat East Kerry in the final, South Kerry would have brought their tally since the turn of the millennium to six. The Crokes have eight but crucially (in terms of this rivalry, at least) the divisional side have won three of the four finals between the sides over that timespan. Stopping the old enemy’s bid for a second four-in-a-row since 2010 would

have further cemented their status as Crokes’ bogey team.

Three points up with just four minutes of extra time to play on Sunday, South Kerry were so close to having the last laugh but getting rid of the Crokes is easier said than done. Edmund O’Sullivan’s charges showed tremendous character to salvage a draw when it looked for all the world like their time was up. But sure look, to paraphrase Peter Keane, they didn’t find all of those County Championships in a lucky bag.

In the end, Crokes turned to their irrepressible marksman Tony Brosnan to save the day and his late goal forced a replay. Brosnan scored 1-5 in another prolific performance, the likes of which

have become so spectacular and so numerous that they are surely impossible for Kerry manager Peter Keane to ignore.

So a replay will be required and here’s hoping for another Dr Crokes v South Kerry classic in The Park on Sunday.

With the final scheduled for Sunday week, and no room for manoeuvre due to the forthcoming Munster Club Championship, the rematch will have to finish on the day.

These teams have given us some incredible drama over the past 20 years.

What better way to sign off than with a penalty shootout?

VERDICT: Crokes on pens.

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KERRY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP | MATCH REPORTS

Rathmore relegated as Kilcummin survive KERRY SFC: RELEGATION PLAYOFF _________________________________________________________________________

Kilcummin

1-15 | Naomh Éanna 0-12

LEWIS ROAD Rathmore have lost their senior club status for the first time in 20 years following last Saturday’s sixpoint defeat to Kilcummin in the Kerry SFC relegation playoff.

It has been a shock demise for Rathmore, who were actually top of Group 2 and heading for the final with just 20 minutes to play in their last Club Championship group game against Legion in April.

Legion turned that match around in Rathbeg and Crokes’ victory over Kerins O’Rahilly’s in the other game consigned Rathmore to the playoff.

Liam Hassett’s side showed good form throughout their County League campaign and they are one of only two teams to have beaten Dr Crokes in either of this year’s championships. That counted for nought against Kilcummin, however, as a powerful third quarter performance saw the current All-Ireland Intermediate champions open up a commanding eight-point lead.

Seán O’Leary bagged a brace in last year’s county intermediate final to help Kilcummin return to senior and his stunning goal against Rathmore all but guaranteed that they’d be staying there for NO WAY OUT: St Brendan's defender Trevor Wallace is surrounded by East Kerry forwards Ronan Buckley, David Clifford and Evan Cronin. Pic: Séamus Healy.

another year at least.

The Kerry U20 captain burst through the centre before opening up his body and curling a sensational effort high into the top corner of Kenneth O’Keeffe’s net.

Dispatched into the goal at the scoreboard end of Lewis Road, it was a finish that Colm Cooper himself would have been proud of, and it’s worth bearing in mind that O’Leary was playing with No. 2 on his back.

Enda O’Sullivan, Gary O’Leary and Kevin McCarthy went through a mountain of work for Kilcummin and Kevin McSweeney did a fine job at full back.

It was a frustrating afternoon for Rathmore who had to make do without county calibre players in Paul Murphy and Mark Ryan, both of whom were injured.

Rathmore’s relegation to intermediate means that their players will now be eligible to line out for East Kerry in next year’s county championship. The divisional side are already contenders and the addition of Murphy, Ryan and a couple more Rathmore lads will certainly do their 2020 prospects no harm at all.

KERRY SFC | SEMI-FINAL ROUND-UP | By Eamonn Fitzgerald EAST KERRY............................................... 1-18 ST BRENDAN'S....................................... 1-14

East Kerry advanced to their first Kerry SFC final in 20 years with a four-point win over an impressive St Brendan’s side at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday.

David Clifford was a class apart, shooting seven points from play and a further two from frees in a Man of the Match performance. East Kerry will now go into the county final as firm favourites.

Darragh Roche pounced in the 27th minute for an East Kerry goal after good work by Brian O’Donoghue.

St Brendan’s improved in the second half with Kerry star Jack Barry getting into the game at midfield and in the 38th minute, Killian Fitzgerald was footblocked as he attempted to shoot for goal. Niall Sheehy slotted the penalty and it was game on.

Late scores from Thomas Kearns and substitute Brendan Poff cut the East Kerry lead to a single point but the men from the east responded well with a point from a free by David Clifford after a foul on his brother Paudie, who had a quiet game. Further points

by Darragh Roche and a long range free from Paudie secured the final berth for East Kerry.

DR CROKES................................................... 1-15 SOUTH KERRY.................... 0-18 (AET)

Tony Brosnan scored 1-5 with two of these points from frees, and it was his electrifying goal in the dying minutes of the second period of extra-time which salvaged a draw for Crokes and kept their hopes of a four-in-a-row alive.

The loss of Johnny Buckley in the 23rd minute was compounded in the 33rd minute when Kerry panelist Da-

vid Shaw had to be withdrawn with a pulled hamstring, which rules him out of the replay on Sunday next.

Crokes went in at half time leading by a point 0-7 to 0-6, as the unerring marksmanship of Bryan Sheehan kept South Kerry in contention.

Crokes went four points ahead early in the second with points from Tony Brosnan, Daithí Casey and two from Micheál Burns but South Kerry fought back admirably.

Kieran O’Leary and Casey added scores for Crokes late on but Sheehan matched these scores and Niall O’Shea made it a level game after Tony Brosnan had put Crokes ahead two minutes into time added on.

The first period of extra time belonged to South Kerry as they struck for three points to no score for Crokes. Good work by Gavin White kept Crokes' hopes alive but when substitute Dillan O’Donoghue scored to put South Kerry four points ahead, defeat was staring Crokes in the face.

Brosnan added another point and he was the hero in the 77th minute when he was at the end of that sweeping movement which resulted in an equalising goal. They should have earned a chance to point the winner when they were blatantly fouled close to the South Kerry goal, but Paul Hayes refused to give the free. It was one of several bad calls he made in a poor display.

There was one final roll of the dice for South Kerry when Gavin White fouled Brendan O’Sullivan. It was within range for Bryan Sheehan but uncharacteristically he pulled his shot wide and so the two teams head for a replay.

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Late fightback not enough for hosts as Ballincollig advance It was a case of too little, too late for the Scotts Lakers on Saturday night as their fourth quarter comeback came up just short against Ballincollig.

PRESIDENT'S NATIONAL CUP: ROUND 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________

Scotts Lakers

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KILLARNEY SPORTS CENTRE The Lakers started reasonably well against the reigning cup champions and led by three, 24-21, at the end of the first quarter. Things began to sour in the second, however, as Ballincollig’s talisman Andre Nation found his way into the game and when Iñigo Zabalo drained a flashy buzzer-beating three at the end of the half, the impressive Cork outfit led by 10.

The hosts registered just 10 points in that second quarter and things improved only marginally in the third as they put a further 12 on the board. By this stage

the league leaders led by 19 and it looked like the Lakers’ cup dreams were up in smoke.

It was just one of those nights for St Paul’s from beyond the arc but in fairness to Shane McCarthy’s men, they kept chipping away at the lead. Eventually their endeavour began to pay dividends as Aaron Jackson and Mick McGinn knocked down a couple of badly needed threes and, all of a sudden, after a crazy 15-0 run, it was a six-point game.

Now the home crowd sensed an upset and when Jackson almost jumped out of

TIP: Aaron Jackson and Ronan O'Sullivan contest the tip-off in front of a capacity crowd at the Killarney Sports Centre. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

the gym to execute a spectacular chasedown block, the Auracle was rocking.

Unfortunately, a turnover quickly killed the momentum and another pretty play by the Spaniard Zabalo swung the tie back in Ballincollig’s favour.

The visitors used all of their experience to kill the clock and in the end, manic Lakers fightback aside, they were good value for their 13-point win. They will now face the Portlaoise Panthers in the quarters.

SCOTTS LAKERS: Aaron Jackson (30), Mick McGinn (13), Carlton Cuff (12), Toby Christensen (6), Brian O'Neill (4), Victor Martínez (3), Mark Greene, Séamus Brosnan.

BALLINCOLLIG: (top scorers) Andre Nation (31), Iñigo Zabalo (19), Ronan O'Sullivan (8), Ciarán O'Sullivan (7), Dylan Corkery (7).

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Lakers can join LYIT in second with home win The Scotts Lakers have a golden opportunity to move up to joint second in Division 1 of the National League when they welcome promotion rivals LYIT Donegal to Killarney tomorrow night.

NATIONAL LEAGUE: DIV 1

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Scotts Lakers v LYIT Donegal Saturday at 7.30pm Killarney Sports Centre The Lakers are currently in a tie for third with Fr Mathews but victory over LYIT will see them join their Ulster counterparts on five wins (15 points), just one win behind leaders Ballincollig.

Lakers coach Shane McCarthy will be hoping for a return to winning ways after last weekend’s disappointing cup defeat to Ballincollig but his side certainly won’t have it all their own way against LYIT. The Ulstermen have won all five of their league games to date and they made light work of Tolka Rovers in the first round of the cup, racking up 97 points in an utterly dominant display.

Led by 6’9” German centre Dominique Uhl, American all-rounder Emmanuel Payton, Spanish guard Mario Garcia and REJECTION: Lakers star Aaron Jackson rises high to block Ian McLoughlin of Ballincollig. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

hometown hero Andrew McGeever, LYIT have scored at least 94 points in every one of their games so far in this campaign.

Payton, a native of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is the second most prolific scorer in the division, averaging 30.6 points per game. Uhl, meanwhile, has been a monster on the glass, picking up an incredible 19.4 rebounds per outing. To put that into context, Toby Christensen, the Lakers’ top rebounder and the fifth best rebounder in the league, is averaging 11.3.

If the Lakers can maintain their 100% home league record against such strong opposition it would surely be their biggest victory of the season and it could act as a springboard for bigger and better things down the road.

To get that much-needed result, they will need an improvement on the offensive end. Last weekend they shot just 25% (7/28) from outside the arc, a stat that Aaron Jackson and co. will be keen to correct tomorrow evening.

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Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League FIXTURES: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 U12 DIVISION 2 NORTH

U10 GREEN

Park B v Fenit B (1.15pm) Castleisland B v Camp B (10.30am) Mastergeeha v Listowel Celtic B (12.30pm) Tralee Dynamos v Ballyheigue (12.30pm)

Castleisland v Camp (3pm) LB Rovers v Fenit (3pm) Listowel Celtic v Park (3pm) Tralee Dynamos v Ballyhar (3pm)

U12 DIVISION 2 SOUTH

U10 WHITE

Dingle Bay Rovers V Killarney Athletic B (noon) Inter Kenmare B v Killarney Celtic B (11am) MEK Galaxy B v Killorglin (10.30am)

Castleisland v Camp (4pm) Listowel Celtic v Park (4pm) LB Rovers v Fenit (4pm)

U10 GOLD

U14 NATIONAL CUP

Killarney Athletic v Killorglin (3pm) Mastergeeha v Killarney Celtic (3pm) Inter Kenmare v MEK Galaxy (3pm) Killarney Athletic 3 v Iveragh (3pm) Tralee Dynamos v Ballyhar (4pm)

Granville v Killarney Athletic (1pm) Killarney Celtic v Fairview Rangers (2pm)

U14 PREMIER

Tralee Dynamos v Killorglin (1.15pm) Castleisland v Park (12.15pm)

U10 RED

U14 DIVISION 1

Killarney Athletic v Killorglin (4pm) Mastergeeha v Killarney Celtic (4pm) Inter Kenmare v MEK Galaxy (4pm) Killarney Athletic 3 v Iveragh

Mastergeeha v Dingle Bay Rovers (1.15pm) Killarney Celtic B v Killorglin B (10.30am)

U14 DIVISION 2

MEK Galaxy v Park (noon) Mastergeeha v Castleisland (TBA) Ballyhar v Dingle Bay Rovers

U11 GIRLS

CLASH: Killarney picked up their first win of the season against Killorglin. Pic: Mary McCarthy.

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MEK Galaxy v Killarney Athletic (3pm) Inter Kenmare v Killarney Celtic (2pm) Listowel Celtic v LB Rovers (2pm) Castleisland v Camp (3.30pm)

U15 PREMIER

Dingle Bay Rovers v Killarney Celtic (TBA) Listowel Celtic v Inter Kenmare (2pm) Castleisland v Camp (2pm)

U12 NATIONAL CUP

Killarney Athletic v MEK Galaxy (10.30am) Killorglin v Knigh United (2pm) Park v Lough Derg (3pm)

U16 NATIONAL CUP

Fairview v Park (2pm) Ballyhar v Killorglin (TBA)

U12 PREMIER

U16 DIVISION 1 NORTH

Tralee Dynamos v Killarney Celtic (11am) Mastergeeha v Camp (11am)

Fenit v LB Rovers (11am) Listowel Celtic v Ballyheigue (11am)

U16 DIVISION 1 SOUTH

U12 DIVISION 1

Mastergeeha v Killorglin B (2.45pm) MEK Galaxy v Inter Kenmare (1.30pm)

Park C v Fenit (noon) Inter Kenmare B v Castleisland (12.30pm)

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BALLYMALIS Killarney’s black and red army arrived at Ballymalis on Saturday intent on playing the rugby they knew they were capable of, and it didn’t take long for them to show it.

Killorglin attacked with tight carries and hard running from the kick-off but patient and composed defence awaited them in the Killarney ranks.

A slick lineout and strong rolling maul had Killarney pouring forward in waves all the way to the Killorglin 22. From there, the backs cut loose and Cormac Rowe finished a beautiful score in the corner to take an early 5-0 lead.

Killarney didn’t rest there and they soon doubled their advantage. A statement of intent was made by the visitors as they continued to hold the line in defence with tireless tackling and rucking to deny Killorglin any attacking momentum. Killarney again pierced the defence with some excellent play and found themselves within reach of the Killorglin line before some neat support from the pack allowed Mikey Moriarty to cross and make it 10-0.

However, a Killorglin try against the run

of play just before the break rather took the shine off the half-time scoreline.

In the second half, Killorglin threw everything at their opponents on their home patch but Killarney soaked up the attack with some brilliant defence and commitment at the breakdown. Tenacious attacking in the Killorglin half drew a penalty which Killarney kicked to the corner and, having taken advantage of the field position to unleash a fast and skilful backline, Rowe crossed the line a second time to score. The conversion was added by Dara Looney and Killarney led by 12 (17-5).

Killorglin refused to quit and they added a seven-pointer after forcing a turnover inside the Killarney 22. Killarney’s physical exertion was starting to take its toll in the closing moments but they remained composed as Killorglin had their last throw of the dice.

Guts, desire and determination were on display as Killarney defended with a surge of defiance, forcing a turnover with a series of shuddering tackles to give them the last say and finish the game off for a well-deserved win, their first of the season.

WINNERS: The Killarney Celtic U13 girls team who defeated Dingle 8-2.

Girls Roll of Honour: Sophie Ryan and Lucy Harrington (Inter Kenmare), Rebecca Naughton and Isabella Ariaza (Fenit), Edel O’Donoghue (Castleisland), Aoife Begley (Park), Emma Daly (Killarney Celtic) and Ciara Kennedy (Dingle Bay Rovers).

VITHIT Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League

TEAM OF THE WEEK

EVAN O’SULLIVAN

RAY McGRATH

Mastergeeha U13

JOHN O’SULLIVAN Inter Kenmare U13

TOM QUILTER

Fenit Samphires U13

Rattoo Rovers U15

WILL LEAHY Park U13

CIAN HYNES Killorglin U13

JACK LYNE

Camp Juniors U13

COREY CAMPION MEK Galaxy U13

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Reen wins Southern 4 Junior Rally title With five dominant performances this season, Killarney’s Kieran Reen (26) won the 2019 PlasticBags.ie Southern 4 Junior Rally Championship on Sunday’s Bantrybased Fastnet Rally.

The championship title also comes with a prize fund worth €5,000, one of the largest offered in Irish grassroots motorsport.

Reen, co-driven for much of the year

by Knocknagree’s Mark O’Leary (24), demonstrated incredible car control and pace over some of the fastest stages in Irish rallying, often putting other competitors in “bigger cars” to shame.

The championship season kicked off in Clonakilty in March with the West Cork International Rally and continued through Killarney’s Rally of the Lakes, the Dungarvan-based Raven’s Rock, Imokilly Mini-Stages, the Cork “20” International

and finally finishing in Bantry with the Fastnet Rally.

“All year Kieran has been setting stunning stage times, and in a car that is the perfect blueprint of what an affordable entry-level rally car should be,” said chairperson of the Southern 4 Rally Championship, Liam Hayes.

“He goes into 2020 with a great helping hand from us in the Southern 4, but I sincerely hope that those in the Billy Coleman awards are looking at Kieran, as to me he is the epitome of the rising star who deserves their backing.

“The Motorsport Academy scheme is an incredible opportunity for young drivers and navigators, and I sincerely hope that Kieran Reen gets the nomination that he deserves. His drive in Cork (Cork “20” Junior rally) where he blew the field away was of a level rarely seen in junior rallying.”

RESULT: Patrick Clifford (Strata3/VeloRevolution) took third in Limerick on Sunday. Pic: Seán Rowe.

Coughlan signs for Team Scott Eurocycles Killarney junior rider Ruairí Coghlan marked his first event as a Team Scott Eurocycles member by taking second in Sunday’s nonleague cyclocross race at Limerick racecourse.

Coughlan signed for the squad late last week and hopes this move will allow him race with a development team that will help him improve his racing and gain experience in races in the UK and across Europe.

Coughlan was not the only Killarney rider in action on Sunday. Luke Murphy (Killarney Cycling Club) was in a league of

his own, leading the U14 race from start to finish and winning by a good two minutes. Donagh O’Connor put in a fantastic effort and got third in a very strong field.

Eoghan Crowley of Killarney Cycling Club took a well-deserved third place, one better than the previous week, in the U16 category.

In the elites, the big surprise of the day was Patrick Clifford (Strata3/VeloRevolution) taking third in a sprint at the line.

Once again, Richard Maes showed his strength in the M40 category and he came home two minutes ahead of the next rider, Páidí O’Brien, despite riding half a lap with a puncture.

WINNERS: Kieran Reen (left) celebrates winning the Southern 4 Junior title on Sunday’s Fastnet Rally with Liam Hayes (chairperson) and co-driver Mark O’Leary. Pic: Cian Donnellan.

Mixed results for Killarney crews on Fastnet Rally John McCarthy was the best Kerry competitor in the rally. He guided Peter Wilson to 11th overall in another Escort. Vincent O'Shea and Eoin O'Donoghue was the best all-Kerry crew, taking 19th place overall in their BMW M1, while Denis Hickey and Seán Nolan were 23rd in another Escort.

Colin O’Donoghue was forced to retire his Ford Escort from the event with steering

problems and lost out on the chance to secure the Motorsport Ireland junior title.

Charlie Hickey had a new co-driver as Alistair Wyllie filled in for son Johnny who was ruled out with a back injury, and they finished 28th in their Escort. Bob Moran finished five places behind, another driver with a new co-driver in the shape of Adam Power.

Raymond O'Neill and Pádraig O'Donovan were fourth in their class in a Honda Civic.

PRESENTATION: Deerpark Pitch and Putt Club presenting the proceeds from last month's Ricky Kelly competition to the family of John 'Sully' O'Sullivan (right to left) Ella Whitely, Clara O’Sullivan, Marguerite Whitely, Michelle O Sullivan, Seán Kelly (Representative of Deerpark Pitch and Putt) Richard Bunyan, Cialann O'Sullivan, Ethan Whitley at Deerpark Pitch and Putt clubhouse. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

GOLF: Killarney Golf & Fishing Club GMHD Fourball Matchplay.

Front: Simon Gallivan (sponsor), Donie MacSweeney (winner) and Club Captain James Curran. Back: Prizewinners Mike Howard and Michael P O'Donoghue.

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BALLERS: The Kerry Stars basketball team who played a half-time exhibition match during the Scotts Lakers v Ballincollig National Cup game on Saturday night. Pic: Eamonn Keogh.

RUGBY: The Killarney RFC Minis who hosted Listowel and Kenmare last Saturday.

GAA: The St Brigid’s Secondary School football team who defeated ISK 7-8 to 2-2.

BLUES: Mia and Tara McCarthy (representing Ted McCarthy Construction) presenting a new set of jerseys to Maidhcí Lynch of the Killarney Athletic U15s.

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Killarney Athletic RESULTS: U15 National Cup – Athletic 1-2 Cullen Lattin (Alex Hennigan). Youths – Athletic 6-0 Inter Kenmare (Jack Cooper x2, Cian McCann, Damo Switzer, Ben Erzeger, Lawrence O'Donoghue). U15 Div 2 – Celtic 4 Athletic 3 (Ben Kimfuta, Rohan Saha, Oran Daly). U13 National Cup (Rd 3) - BT Harps 2-9 Athletic (Luke Doolan x5, Fionn Daly x2, Mark O’Carroll, Szymon Jasinski). U13 Div 1 – Athletic B 5 Iveragh 3 (Ryan Brady, Karl James O’Neill, Brian McCarthy, William).

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: League Cup - Fenit 0 Celtic B 2 (Terry Sparling, Dylan O’Callaghan). FAI U17 Cup - Killorglin 5 Celtic 2 (Erin Moloney x2). U15 National Cup - Celtic 0 Shelbourne (Limerick) 2. U15 Div 2 - Killarney Athletic B 3 Celtic B 4 (Fionn Noctor x2, Max Brzozowski x2). U13 National Cup - Newcastlewest Town 2 Celtic 1 (Joey McCarthy). U13 Div 1 - Park B 1 Celtic B 1 (Patrick O’Brien). Girls U13 Div 1 - Dingle Bay Rovers 2 Celtic Green 8 (Emma Daly x4, Jessica Leggate x3, Hannah Casey).

Celtic Gold 1 Park 2 (Casey Mulry).

BLITZ: Celtic U11s played Mastergeeha away last weekend and on the bank holiday Monday the 10s and 11s combined for a blitz with great numbers attending.

TOTW: Congrats to Max Brzozowski U15B who made the KSGL Team of the Week and to Emma Daly U13 Green who made the Girls Roll of Honour LOTTO: Next jackpot €11,400.

Mastergeeha LOTTO: Next draw Friday, November 1.

Jackpot €14,600.

SHOP: Club merchandise is now on sale at our shop in Kilbrean Park every Saturday morning from 10.30-12.00. You can view our full range of sports clothing at www.mastergeeha.com. Please note that the last date for Christmas orders is November 23. For more information contact Kate 087 7925296 or Theresa 087 6201708.

MEK Galaxy RESULTS: Senior Div 2B - MEK Galaxy B 6 Killorglin C 1 (Conor Collins x 5, David McSweeney). U13 - MEK Galaxy 6 v 2 Mastergeeha B (Eanna Murphy, Joe Horan, Noah O’Shea, Jamie Vousden, Ryan Carey, Patrick O’Neill). U13 Girls Prem - MEK Kickers 3 Camp 1 (Orla Bar-

rett, Izzy McGrath, Saralynn Wharton).

TOTW: A huge congrats to our U13 goalkeeper extraordinaire Corey Campion on being chosen for this week’s KSBGL Team of the wWeek after a fantastic showing in goals v Mastergeeha. Corey pulled off a fantastic penalty save. Well deserved!

GOLF

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: John C Cooper Memorial Championship stroke. The competition comprised of a two-day qualification, held over Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th on the Killeen course. The top 21 scores qualified for an 18-hole payoff on Monday the 27th. 1st Finbarr O’Mahony (6) 69 +72=141, 2nd John Cahill (10) 71+72=143, 3rd Crohan Fitzgerald (8) 70+75=145, 4th Gearoid Nagle (18) 71+75=146, 5th Shane Connole (9) 69+77=146, 6th Kieran O’Connor(6) 73+74=147, 7th Conn O’Connor (7) 71+76=147, 8th Tom Long (8) 74+74=148, 9th Richard Ferris (11) 70+78=148, 10th Paul Murphy (4) 74+76=150.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Mug & Bean Competition on October 27 kindly sponsored by Clare Bowler. 1st Geraldine Tarrant (27) 43, 2nd Best Gross Anne Moynihan-Rudden (5) 33 BG, 3rd Aine Martin (18) 38 (B9), 4th Noreen O’Callaghan (14) 38 (B9), 5th Elizabeth Kelleher (16) 38, Muireann O’Farrell (19) 37. CSS: 38 stableford pts.

FIXTURES: Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Stableford on Killeen Course on Sunday is kindly sponsored by Kerry Coaches.

AGM: The Ladies AGM was held on October 22 and all in Killarney Golf and Fishing Club wish Lady Captain Anne Looney the best for the coming year.

Killorglin Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: The winner of the club championship was Kevin Jones who defeated Mikey McKenna on Saturday in the final.

Winners of the Sarah Mangan Memorial Trophy Scramble were Pat Lynch (12), Donal Lynch (16) and Kevin Jones (16) 39.7 Net. Winners of the Charity Weekend Singles were as follows: 1st John M. O'Sullivan (17) 42, 2nd Vincent O'Sullivan (13) 38, 3rd Gary Stynes (22) 37.

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FIXTURES: Next Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th October is the top 20 Stableford Singles which will run concurrently with the 18 Hole Turkey Competition. Sunday 10th November is the Christmas Hamper very kindly sponsored by SuperValu. It is a shotgun start at 10am. Timesheet is in the Proshop.

boys travel to Gormanstown College, Co Louth to play Maree Galway and Vikings Waterford in the group stages. The U18 Girls on will have it all to do in Drogheda at the Institute of Education and play Glanmire and DCU Mercy in the group stages. Good luck to all travelling on a busy weekend.

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ACADEMY TRAINING: No training this week. We resume next week for the U8 & U10 girls and boys in the Parish Hall on November 8.

RESULTS: 14 Hole Single Stableford sponsored by Pat O'Neill, Style Suite, Killarney. 1st Maire Ni Loinsigh (23/18) 30, 2nd Anne Myers Foley (35/27) 2, 3rd Kathleen Keating (22/17) 23. Silver Swans 12 Hole Stableford. 1st Rita Kelleher (31) 27-3=24, 2nd Maire Ni Loinsigh (23) 242=22, 3rd Kitty Galvin (28) 21-2=19.

FIXTURES: 14 Hole Stableford sponsored

by Kerry Petroleum can be played Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd or Tues 5th November.

GOY: Congratulations to Ex officio Emma Daly on being crowned Golfer of the Year 2019 with 101 pts.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER: The entry sheet for the Laune Pharmacy sponsored Christmas Hamper on Saturday, November 16 is posted on the notice board.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: 9 Hole Scramble played on October 24. 1st Eileen Lucey & Kitty O'Grady, 39, 2nd Brid Scannell & Margaret Crowley, 42, 3rd Myra O'Gorman & Mairead O'Donovan, 43.

BASKETBALL

Gneeveguilla Basketball Club SHARE THE BUCKET: In association with Gneeveguilla Community Development Council. Well done to Norrena Fleming who won the jackpot of €202. Please support this valuable fundraiser at local businesses or online at member.clubforce.com/tickets. Best of luck to all our teams and coaches in action this coming week.

Killarney Cougars RESULTS: Kerry U14 Girls League Div III - Killarney Cougars 21 Ballybunion Wildcats 26. Kerry U12 Girls League Div II - Killarney Cougars 24 St Paul’s 15. Kerry U13 Boys Div 1 League - Bobcats 30 Killarney Cougars 20.

NATIONAL CUP WEEKEND: The U18 Cup commences on Saturday and will see the

OTHER SPORTS

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €6,800 plus €1,000 bonus. All our lotto supporters deserve a thank you. Thank you to those who buy tickets on an ongoing basis, to the sellers thank you and to our officials a big thank you.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club RACE NIGHT: Our fundraising Race night will take place tonight at the Killarney Oaks Hotel at 8pm. Your support is greatly appreciated on what is sure to be a great night for all the family, so come along and join the fun.

CLOTHING COLLECTION: Flesk Valley will yet again be holding a clothing collection in association with National Council for the Blind. This will be held on the weekend of December 7/8. So time to clear out the wardrobes yet again and help raise money for these worthy causes. Clothing can be given to club members or dropped to Killarney Racecourse during training.

Killarney Rugby MINIS: Our Minis had a busy morning at Aghadoe where we welcomed Listowel Rugby and Kenmare Rugby for matches in fantastic sunshine. Well done all who took part, there was some really wonderful rugby on show. Thanks to all our coaches for looking after their charges, the players who played with pride and had great fun, and the parents who brought goodies for after the matches.

A cracking morning of rugby. Thanks to both Kenmare and Listowel for traveling.

Thanks to our Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy for organising the event this morning.

FLAG DAY: Thanks a million to our helpers who took part in our Flag Day in town. It is brilliant to see so many people

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out shaking the bucket for Killarney RFC. Thanks to the public who generously supported the flag day and a special thanks to everyone who braved the cold.

Thanks a million as always to Rose McKenzie-Vass for pulling it all together.

RESULTS: U16 - Killorglin 12 Killarney 17.

U18.5 - Abbeyfeale 16 Killarney 0. Seconds - Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne 26 Killarney 20.

GAA

Killarney Legion FIXTURE: Div 1 Co League - Legion v An Ghaeltacht (Sunday at 1pm).

U10 BOYS: Our U10 boys were delighted to take part in the John Lynch tournament hosted by Austin Stacks. With 16 clubs/32 teams taking part it was very well run affair and although the pitches were heavy after recent deluges, conditions were perfect for football. Our boys had great, close games with Templeogue Synge Street and Naas in the morning and both of our sides lost against strong Ballincollig teams. In the afternoon finals our boys managed wins in both their games against Churchill to finish the day on a high note. Thanks to coaches and mentors Enda, Donal, Seánie and Tom. Thanks also to the parents who supported our fantastic young lads and to Austin Stacks for a great day.

MASS: Our annual club mass will be held on Friday, November 15 at 7pm at the clubhouse. All welcome to attend.

Dr Crokes RESULTS: Kerry SFC SF – Dr Crokes 1-15 South Kerry 0-18.

PROGRESSIVE 31 started back up on October 23 and will take place every Wednesday in Crokes clubhouse at 8pm.

All you need to bring is €5!

SCÓR 2020: Club members Under 17 years on 1st January 2020 are now invited to participate in the Scór competitions. These begin at club and East Kerry level shortly and with the county final in December. The All-Ireland finals will be held in Killarney. Contact Ger Lyne for further details on 086 1541840.

Spa EK MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Spa will play the winners of Fossa v Currow in the Division 3 Final. Details TBC AGM: Coiste na nÓg AGM will take place in Spa on Monday, November 4 at 8.30pm.

LOTTO: Next draw in Jimmy Brien’s.

Jackpot €6,500.

MEETING ROOMS and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 087 6577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 087 9403508 CLUB NOTES: Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa. kerry@gaa.ie or 085 1216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

GOLF: Killarney Golf & Fishing Club KWD Ceann Sibeal Exchange. Pictured are President Tom Prendergast, Crohan Fitzgerald (winner), Tadhg Healy (sponsor) and Captain James Curran.

Firies LOTTO: The draw for next week’s jackpot of €3,800 will take place in Airport Bar Farranfore on Friday, November 1.

CLUB 600: The 5th draw will take place in The Stand Bar Firies on Thursday, November 14. A huge thank you to all that supported our Club 600 draw and continue to do so.

RESULTS: Dr O’Donoghue Cup (Rd 1) Currow 2-14 Firies 0-13.

LADIES: Well done to the 17 girls who took part in blitz in the Centre of Excellence in Currans on Monday.

HURLING: Well done to the U13 hurlers who won South Kerry Division 2 final last Thursday evening played in the Centre of Excellence against South Kerry on a scoreline of Firies 2-8 South Kerry 2-1.

ACADEMY: Hurling academy training continues in Farranfore on Thursdays at 6.30pm. All new players welcome.

Fossa BOOK LAUNCH: "Our glass was always half full." Pat Spillane talks about Micko Dwyer's team talks at our launch last Friday night in the clubhouse. A huge thanks to everyone who attended and helped out in making this a truly fantastic night. Books are on sale in The Golden Nugget Bar, Restaurant and Off-Licence, Foley’s Spar Fossa and any committee member.

FOSSA NS: Hard luck to Fossa NS who reached the final of Cumann na mBunscoil but came up short against Rathmore.

MERCHANDISE: Anyone who wishes to order gear for Christmas, Fossa jerseys, togs, socks, hoodies etc, please get your orders into Rhona ASAP as closing date for Christmas orders is the end of October. O'Neills will not guarantee delivery on orders after this date. Please contact Rhona on 087 6685952 for further details or to place an order.

Beaufort LOTTO: The next lotto draw for a jackpot

of €3,200 in Galvin's Bar on Sunday, November 10.

FIXTURES: Congratulations to our U16 ladies team and management who defeated Milltown to win the East Region final on a score of 4-10 to 4-5.

The boys U16s have reached the final of the Mid Kerry B competition.

Glenflesk LOTTO: Jackpot €10,800. Winners: James Moynihan (Rossacrue) and Flor O'Donoghue (Upper Killaha). Sellers Prize: Hazel Murphy, Spillane’s Bar. The next draw will take place in Spillane’s Bar on November 4. Jackpot €3,000. Congratulations to James and Flor on their lovely win and well done to all the hard working sellers and all the people who continue to support our lotto.

RESULT: EK U13 League - Glenflesk 1-15 Listry 3-9.

RAHEEN NS: Congratulations to Mags Reen who had the winning lotto No. 29 on October 26.

STORIED KERRY: Veteran GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh will tell his best football stories and direct a workshop on how he collected his memories and yarns at the Storied Kerry annual conference which will be held on Saturday, November 2 in St Oliver’s National School in Killarney. Conference information as well as bookings can be directed to Storied Kerry, Gallan, Mangerton Road, Muckross, Killarney or email storiedkerry@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY GAMES: Following an EGM of last year’s committee on Thursday last it was proposed that the AGM will be held on Monday, November 4 at 8.30pm in the Glenflesk hall. All welcome. As there was no response to our appeal last week for new people to join us, we are now making a final appeal to the community, any adult or parent to come forward to join the committee.

Kilcummin MERCHANDISE: Orders now being taken for Christmas. Contact Marie Lehane

087 9181973 before December 1.

Listry RAMBLING HOUSE: Listry Community Centre is holding their annual Rambling House on Saturday, November 16 at 8.30pm. Great night of music, dancing and storytelling. All welcome. Free entry.

LOTTO: Next draw Sunday, November 3.

Jackpot €5,000.

JUVENILE: Our U10s finished the year on a high by taking part in a blitz on Sunday last organised by Fossa. They played Beaufort, Fossa and Templeogue Synge Street from Dublin. Thanks to Kieran O’Brien and all at Fossa GAA for organising such an event.

RESULT: Mid Kerry U16 Championship - Milltown/Castlemaine 2-9 Keel/Listry 2-9. Mid Kerry Minor Championship QF - Milltown/Castlemaine 2-7 Keel/Listry 0-12.

FUNDRAISING: Night at the dogs at Tralee Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, November 9 in aid of our fundraising of a new Sports Hall in Listry. Our last day for adverts at €150 each is Friday, November 1 and tickets for the event are now on sale from members for €10. All support greatly appreciated. The fundraising committee will be in the clubroom on Friday at 8pm where tickets will be available or if you wish to place an advert in the race night programme.

KEVIN FLYNN: In memory of the late Kevin Flynn of Castlemaine/Listry, a Memorial Tractor, Truck and Bus Run is being held on Sunday, November 10 at The Mart Yard, Castleisland. All donations in aid of Pieta House. Registration at 10am.

Please come and support.

East Kerry FIXTURES: EK Minor Div 3 Championship SF - Firies v Kilcummin (Saturday at 3pm). Final - Glenflesk v Firies/Kilcummin (first available date). EK Minor Div 4 Championship SF - Fossa v Currow (Sunday at 1pm). Final - Spa v Fossa/Currow (first available date). Extra time if necessary in all games.

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