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Editor’s View

Eve Kelliher takes a look at the news that’s been getting Killarney and Kerry talking

Snowboarder Puts Killarney On The Map OUR town already has a galaxy of sports stars but this is a first – Barry Kelleher from Lissivigeen is poised to take on the world’s best in the discipline of snowboarding.

Barry, the son of Liz and retired garda detective Pat Kelleher, moved to Whistler in Canada a mere three months ago. “I am going to be competing big this winter,” Barry told Killarney Advertiser. “I’m am going all out and I’m going to take on the top boys.”

Barry’s goal is to set up a professional snowboarding career. And it looks like he has what it takes. The Killarney man only started snowboarding two years ago during a ski season in France. “I excelled very fast and was able to do things on the board in seven weeks that most guys can’t do in seven years,” he said.

“I knew I had an edge. I am going to enter in semi-pro events once the winter hits, and I will be competing in Slopestyle events which is a top to bottom run consisting of a series of jumps and rails where you have to perform your best tricks.”

It’s exciting and refreshing to see someone from here excelling beyond the GAA pitch. “People say we are crazy and that we don’t have any fear. It’s fear that drives us, pushing the boundaries every day, living life on the edge,” said Barry. “I will have to get a sponsor if I will want to turn pro but I will see how I get on in semi pro first. When people laugh at me because I’m an Irish snowboarder I think of Conor McGregor and say, ‘I’m not here to take part, I’m here to take over!’”

Stage Is Set For Áras All Roads Lead To Phádraig’s Future Killarney For Friars

KEEN interest and a real sense of ownership prevailed when I attended a public consultation meeting at the end of January as to potential future uses for the Áras Phádraig.

Impassioned pleas for a theatre or arts space floated in the air. Most of the 70 or so people present at that meeting, in he Killarney Avenue Hotel, had memories of being in the audience, cast or production team for various shows or plays staged in the Áras Phádraig over the years.

Two young women, not originally from Killarney, told me they were amazed the town didn’t have a dedicated arts theatre.

Yesterday it was confirmed a business plan for the Lewis Road facility has been completed following the extensive consultation and review process undertaken by the Killarney

Municipal District of Kerry County Council. The report, completed by Exodea Consulting, recommends the development of a new integrated multi-purpose facility whose core components would include a contemporary arts and theatre space with rehearsal, exhibition and gallery facilities. Meeting rooms, as well as an educational and office space also feature. A key recommendation is that any new facility should be financially self-sustaining and remain in the ownership of Kerry County Council.

The cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Niall Kelleher, said the acquisition of the property represents a very exciting opportunity for the area. “This plan will form the basis on which we move forward with the development of this very important strategic site in Killarney town,” he said.

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EVERY good wish to Killarney’s Franciscan Friars as the Friary broadens its horizons across Europe.

The Friars hosted an historic event recently, on the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady, when they unveiled how the Friary has become an interprovincial novitiate.

Having been a novitiate for the Irish Franciscans for many years, it now

has a European dimension with novices flocking there from across Ireland, Great Britain, Germany and Holland.

“The Friary in Killarney celebrates 150 years this year – opened in 1867,” said Fr Liam McCarthy, guardian of the Friary. “ “After 150 years it is a happy event that it now becomes an Inter Provincial Novitiate House of the Order.”

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Three Wise Men Lined Up For Style Event THREE wise men have been lined up to choose the best-dressed lady at this weekend’s South Kerry Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show on Fleming’s Farm in Grenagh, Fossa, in Killarney.

Local insurance agent and DJ Gavin O’Leary, who was the best-dressed man at the Killarney Races in July, will be joined by master entertainer Jack Patrick Healy – described as Killarney’s Liberace – and dapper gentleman farmer Sean O’Donoghue as the celebrity adjudicators in the style contest.

They will also select the best-dressed man and the most eye-catching Wellingtons with fantastic prizes up for grabs for the winners, including overnight stays in the five-star Europe Hotel and Resort for the best-dressed winners and a voucher for MacBees boutique.

Sunday’s daylong carnival will also feature a bonny baby contest with a prize of a full Kerry GAA playing strip for the winner while Macra na Feirme will be back with their hugely popular celebrity dunking Super Soaker stall

Eilish Cronin models a pair of stylish Wellingtons for celebrity best-dressed contest judges Gavin O’Leary, Sean O’Donoghue and Jack Patrick Healy.

and a traditional tug-o-war.

In addition to hosting a rugby blitz on the day, Killarney Rugby Club members will run the fun maze in the maize.

Now in its fourth year, the South Kerry Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show is a charity community event, which has already helped to

generate in excess of €60,000 for local organisations and this year’s beneficiaries will be the Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association, Down Syndrome Kerry, the Irish Pilgrimage Trust and the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus. It is organised by the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club and there will be several celebrities in attendance on the day, mingling with the thousands of people expected to flock to the venue on the main Killarney to Killorglin road.

It will also incorporate the National Rally of the Irish Vintage Society and the show will feature a round of the Irish Tractor Pulling Championships which is always a great spectacle.

There will be an all-breed dog show with several prize categories, as well as fun zones, food zones and live music.

A major traffic management plan will be enforced while the Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show will take place in an adjoining 60 acres of land owned by the Fleming family.

Visitors are asked to follow the instructions of the stewards and Gardaí.

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Killarney Advertiser’s digital journalist Aishling O’Hanlon gives you a sneak preview of what’s happening in The Chat Room

Welcome To The Chat Room Our Videos Reaching Record Numbers THE CHAT ROOM opened for business in Killarney Advertiser this week. Tune into our website www.killarneyadvertiser.ie and our Facebook page to enjoy the action.

Niall “Botty” O’Callaghan, of Dr Crokes GAA Club, and Killarney Legion chairman Enda Walshe had the honour of being The Chat Room’s first guests.

The lads had the craic and some

very funny questions were asked!

The Chat Room is a new weekly feature in Killarney Advertiser.

In some cases, two very different people will sit on our couch and interview one another to get to know each other a little better.

We will be posting videos every Friday on our website and Facebook page.

Tune in tomorrow also to get inside information about the upcoming South Kerry Ploughing Championships and Harvest Show which takes place in Grenagh, Fossa, this Sunday.

The family fun day will be a topclass day out and you can check out our video interviewing the organisers from Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club, including chairman Tom Leslie.

Killarney 10 Mile In Aid Of Microtrack THE momentum behind the Killarney Community Microtrack project is strong and the committee will host its popular Killarney 10 Mile event on Saturday, September 23.

This is the fourth year of the event, for which entries are being taken online through www.killarney10mile. com. “Participants come from all over the world and from the four corners of Ireland,” said Jerry Griffin of the project. There’s always a great atmosphere at the finish on the site of the proposed project at St Brendan’s College.”

The events starts from near the Bal-

lydowney roundabout on Port Road at 9am.

If you would like to volunteer or help steward the event, contact Brid Stack, 087-2650720, John O’Shea 087-2348824, or Jerry Griffin, 0876879186.

“With regards to the status of the project €100k has been raised so far and have other events coming up shortly to raise further funds,” said Jerry. “The project requires necessary funds through grant aid and are working through the processes. The status of the project is that it is alive and well and moving forward.”

KILLARNEY ADVERTISER started its series of online videos in the past fortnight and they have proved a huge success, reaching record figures.

The first one was shot by digital journalist Aishling O’Hanlon down on Muckross Traditional Farms and it starred our very own business development manager Kieran Healy together with Rose of Tralee escort Jackie Healy-Rae Junior who got to learn all about butter-making for Heritage Week. The resulting banter was a major hit. Last week Aishling caught up with the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil winners CCE Killarney at Ross Castle and again, viewership went through the roof. This week we promise even more fun so be sure to tune in! See updates on www.killarneyadvertiser.ie and our Facebook page.

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Properties Searched In Drugs Probe THREE properties were searched

by Killarney Gardaí in a targeted drugs operation in the Killarney area during the week.

The investigation, on Thursday, targeted the supply of controlled drugs in the town. Gardaí have confirmed that a sniffer dog was used during the operation.

It is understood that two of the properties were in the town while the other property was in the Milltown/ Listry area. Small quantities of drugs were seized but there were no arrests. However it is expected that people will appear before the courts later in the year when investigations have concluded.

THE East Kerry O’Donoghue Cup and All Stars were launched in The Gleneagle Hotel last Friday.

Special guests included relatives of Dr Paddy O’Donoghue in whose honour the O’Donoghue Cup is presented, including his son Fr Paddy O’Donoghue and daugh-

ter Finola Spillane as well as his grandchildren, together with last year’s East Kerry Senior Player of the Year, Rathmore’s Aidan O’Mahony. The All Star Awards were launched by East Kerry president John Kelly. The gala banquet will take place in January 2018 in The Gleneagle Hotel.

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You may still be toying with the idea of signing up for the event – here’s 5 Reasons to do Quest Killarney October

• ADVENTURE FOR EVERYONE Quest Killarney adventure race has 5 routes to suit all levels of fitness with which include the 83km Expert, 73km Pro, 55Km Sports, 65km Dual and the 27km Mini.

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• HUGE SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT There is a huge sense of achievement when you cross the line covered in dirt, wet socks and an adrenaline pumped body. For most people adventure races are more about finishing the race rather than speed.

• THE GREAT ESCAPE It’s a great excuse to plan a day out with friends. You can push your body to the limit and compete against each other, or simply focus on your own challenge.

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Newest Pupils Start Their First Day Of School

Amelia, Csenge, Flilip and Veronica in the Holy Cross Mercy National School.

First day at school Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Dylan Clifford THE snazzy schoolbags were at the ready and Killarney’s youngest primary school pupils were all present and correct.

Killarney Advertiser caught up with the education system’s latest recruits during the week at schools across the greater Killarney area.

From the classroom to the playground, the young students and their colleagues gained full marks when it came to starting their schooldays in style.

Best wishes to all for the future!

Mia and Roisin beginning their first day of school at the Gaelscoil Faithleann.

Fatima, Nikodem, Julia and Magdalena.

Noah, Erin, Kate, Rory and Dearbhla ready to learn at Gaelscoil Faithleann.

Magdalena, Joesphine, Olga, Michael, Robin and Jakub begining their first day Holy Cross Mercy NS.

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THE first Kerry community national school opened its doors at Two Mile, Killarney, on Wednesday.

The first primary school of its kind in the county, it serves the families of Two Mile and has also attracted children from the wider Killarney area.

Kerry Education and Training Board (ETB) is the patron of the school, which has a unique multidenominational ethos.

Kerry ETB is a locally based state agency and is already the patron of eight post-primary schools and two post-Leaving Certificate colleges in Kerry.

School staff, parents, community representatives, members of Kerry ETB and staff joined the new school pupils of the Two Mile for an opening ceremony, ad-

dressed by Brendan Griffin, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport with special responsibility for Tourism and Sport. “I am delighted that this day has come, after many months of hard work by the local community, Kerry ETB and the Bishop of Kerry,” said Minister Griffin.

The school principal Catherine Barry and the single manager retired primary school inspector Pádraig O Donnabhain welcomed the gathering.

A local childcare provider Sharon O’Riordan is finalising arrangements to open a preschool onsite.

The school is still accepting enrolments; contact Kerry ETB directly on 0667121488 or 086-4183558 or email catherine.barry@staff.kerryetb.ie

LOCATED at 3 Old Market Lane, Killarney, J MAC IT & Office Solutions makes life easy for its customers, both in business and instore, by ensuring it has a backup service available to help them at all times.

J MAC has grown from two to five people in the last five years. “One of the major benefits of doing business with us is that we are a one-stop shop for all your office and business needs,” said John McEnery of J MAC. Services include Wi-Fi installation and deployment, free IT audits, free print audits to reduce your costs, office layouts and space utilisation and ergonomic assessment of the workplace.

In addition, J MAC is a Microsoft Office 365 Agent.

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Shop customers take note that J MAC recently revamped its shop, offering value in laptops, desktops and tablets as well as computer accessories and low-running cost printers. “This year we are also taking in trade-ins against new laptops,” added John.

“So for a local service you can trust, call to J MAC’s in the heart of Killarney.

“To all those who have supported us in the last wonderful five years thank you very much and we wish you well for the future.”

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Killarney Humanitarian Award for Loreto Sister

Erika McCarthy, Cailean Laing, Robert Harris, Aoife Casey, Andrew Riordan, Matthew Noonan Daly, Alex Riordan, Rebecca Riordan and Holly Culloty starting their first day in Two Mile School.

Minister Brendan Griffin and Holly Culloty.

KILLARNEY Municipal District Mayor Councillor Niall Kelleher will present the 2017 Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian Award to Sr Orla Treacy, a Loreto Sister in South Sudan.

Sr Orla, from Bray, Co Wicklow, will be honoured on Saturday evening, November 4, at a ceremony in the Killarney Avenue Hotel.

This year marks the tenth year of the memorial commemoration of the Monsignor, organised to raise awareness of his humanitarian work during World War Two when he and his colleagues in the Rome Escape Line saved over 6,500 people from the clutches of the Nazis who had occupied Rome at the time.

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tin Rosney from Bray, Co Wicklow.

Born in 1973, she moved with her family at the age of two to Tralee where her father Blaise Treacy took up the position of Kerry County Secretary. When she was six, the Treacys relocated to Bray.

After spending a summer in India with the Loreto Sisters, at the age of 24 she decided to join the order and in 2006 headed to the large African state of Sudan with four other Loreto nuns to establish a mission in a diocese the size of Italy with just two secondary schools.

Now principal of Loreto Secondary School in Rumbek in Lakes State, she has spent the last 11 years in Sudan, experiencing the trauma of South Sudan becoming an autonomous independent state in 2011 followed by civil war in 2013.

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The Killarney native sad Princess Diana and Mother Teresa are the two people he admires most outside of his own family.

James Boothby Burke Roche, Diana’s great grandfather, was elected as an MEP in east Kerry in 1896.

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Taking To The Sky Road IT SEEMED as if cyclists were whizzing through the clouds as they glided across scenic Ladies View on Saturday as part of the Killarney Cycling Festival.

Hundreds took part in the popular event, which was organised in aid of the Donal Walsh LiveLife Foundation.

A twist on the traditional Ring of Kerry, the festival features the Wong Way Round and Hard Way Round cycles.

The latter circled the dramatic Skellig Ring, taking in some of the most spectacular vistas on the planet!

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THERE was a stir in the early autumn air last Sunday morning as Killarney Plaza Hotel launched its newly refurbished Café du Parc.

A steady stream of customers enjoyed the top-class hospitality, live music and glamorous new look of the venue, which enhances the café and bar culture of Killarney.

Top Left: Igor Krno, head barman, and Sophia O’Brien, manager.

Inset: Derek, Jen and Ollie Pyne from Killarney pictured enjoying brunch.

Catherine, Liam and Aisling Hartnett from Killarney.

Muckross Rowing Club MUCKROSS ROWING CLUB made a real splash at its summer fundraising barbecue at the Muckross Park Hotel recently.

The club paid tribute to the hotel for its sponsorship and the barbecue proved a hit with all the family. The club is celebrating a successful rowing year, following six wins in the local Killarney Regatta at the end of June and scooping the prized McGillicuddy Points Cup for best overall club. In July, the club celebrated a national win with gold medals for the club’s Women’s Junior 14 Quad crew at the Irish Championships Regatta held in Cork. On the evening, the club also officially named and launched its newest racing boat, a Wintech Quadruple Scull.

The boat has been named the ‘Friends of Muckross Lottery’, to honour the immense contribution made by the local ticket sellers. Prior to the unveiling, the boat was blessed by Fr Kieran O’Brien and the official reveal of the boat’s new name was carried out by two of Muckross Lottery’s longest supporters and ticket sellers, Kathleen Murphy and Johnny Doolan.

Kieran Cremin, Terry Pyne, Drac Ferris, Justin Healy, Sean Walsh, Mark Scally and Martin O’Donoghue.

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Words: Cormac Casey

Can I Be Seen?

THIS is a question we all need to ask ourselves before we venture out on public roads, going toe to toe with cars or trucks, either by foot or on a pushbike.

But before answering the aforementioned question, think about this – weighing in at less than 90kg made up mainly of soft and squishy organs in a fragile frame and considering your opponent weighs in at anything between 1.2t to 40t, made up mainly from a reinforced steel crash structure able to withstand high-impact collisions, the odds are very much with the latter. Visibility to our opponent is the best chance of staying out of trouble.

But that does not seem to be the thinking. Despite our over-regulated society, rules don’t seem to apply to everyone for some reason. We cast common sense to the winds which means our chances of getting through life unscathed are very much dimin-

ished as we blithely disregard our own sense of self-preservation by taking a stealth-like approach to the simple issue of being seen on the road.

Giving the approaching motorist all possible visual information as to our whereabouts as early as we humanly can, in my view, is our best chance of steering out of trouble. The risk will al-

ways be there but more people need to participate in risk reduction.

Recently I was cycling on a straight secondary road only to be startled by a bike’s mechanical noise coming toward me. I couldn’t see anything.

Suddenly I had just enough time to focus on this passer-by dressed in all black cycling training gear. The bike

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was matte black all over with no sign of a light or any other reflective surface to be seen, blending almost chameleon-like into the undergrowth of the roadside.

I haven’t figured this out – is this fashion? Is this cool? I don’t understand.

As a fellow cyclist I feared for his safety but this quickly turned to anger that his disregard for his own safety was now in the hands of an unsuspecting motorist – that motorist could be any one of us. A motorist can only compute the visual information that is at hand. Delivering this visual information is the responsibility of every road user.

But let’s face it, in an accident the laws of physics have already determined the outcome.

Put aside regulation and fashion taste, just apply a simple case of self-preservation and ask the question before venturing out – CAN I BE SEEN?

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Galaxy Hunting

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It’s time to look up, says Trevor O’Donoghue

THE Beaufort GAA Club lotto jackpot was won for the third draw in a row last week.

Not only that, but remarkably all winning tickets were sold by club officer Tim Coffey.

Sean Kavanagh, Castlemaine, won €2,000, Philip O’Sullivan, Beaufort, won €5,600 and Martin Riordan, Beaufort, won €2,000.

The Andromeda Galaxy, a swirling cloud of hundreds of billions of stars and our nearest galactic neighbour.

GET OUT to the country on a clear night and look up and you will be treated to many hundreds and possibly thousands of stars twinkling and shimmering. Our eyes are capable of seeing 6000 stars without optical aid. That’s about 3000 in the northern hemisphere and depending on the amount of light pollution and haze, and the condition of our eyes typically a few hundred to a few thousand stars are visible. Each star is a sun and most have planets around them. Whether they are suitable for life or not is another question.

Each star that you see is part of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, a vast cloud of over 100 thousand, million stars (100 billion). The Milky Way is so vast that light travelling at 300,000 kilometres a second will take over 100,000 years to pass from one side of the galaxy to the other!

The Milky Way is just one of many billions of galaxies in our universe and the good news

is that our nearest galactic neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy can be glimpsed with our naked eye from a dark site. To spot it, we need to perform a few star jumps. Firstly find the constellation the Plough, then draw an imaginary line from the second star in the “handle” through the North Star and on for the same distance again. That should bring you to the constellation Cassiopeia, a distinct W or M shape. Next go back to the North Star and draw a line through the middle star of the W and continue on for almost the same distance again. You should come across a faint fuzzy patch of sky.

This is the Andromeda galaxy home to a trillion stars and over 2.5 million light years away.

Imagine, the light from the galaxy that is hitting your eyeball is 2.5 million years old and has been travelling since before modern humans had evolved and left before our ancestors lit their first fire.

Front from left are Sean Kavanagh, Castlemaine (winner of €2,000), Tim Coffey, Philip O’Sullivan, Beaufort, (winner of €5,600), Martin Riordan, Beaufort, (winner of €2,000), Lily and Keeva Riordan. Back from left are Noel Spillane, Eileen Kavanagh, Maurice Foley, Bridget Hartnett (Beaufort GAA Secretary) Padraig O’Sullivan (Treasurer), Louise Riordan and Jack McGrath (Beaufort GAA President). Pic: Eamonn Keogh

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Niall Horan did his first ever solo gig in Dublin and went for pints afterwards Niall Horan kicked off his world tour with an intimate gig in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on Tuesday night.

It was the Mullingar man’s first ever solo show in Ireland and by all accounts, he acquitted himself very well.

(Eoghan McDermott described the gig as “Lumineers on steroids”.)

Afterwards, Niall took to Twitter to thank fans for being sound and paying attention.

Kendall Jenner will be receiving a big honor during New York Fashion Week next month!

The 21-year-old model is set to be named the “Fashion Icon of the Decade” at the Daily Front Row’s 2017 Fashion Media Awards, according to the company’s FashionWeekDaily. com. The event will take place on Friday, September 8.

Some of the other honorees at the event include Creative of the Year, Mario Testino, and Male Model of the Year, Jordan Barrett.

Lena Dunham and her friend Jenni Konner will be awarded Best Digital Destination for their website The Lenny Letter and InStyle will get the Best September Issue award for its first September issue under new editor-in-chief Laura Brown‘s direction.

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Taylor Swift bathed herself in $10 MILLION worth of diamonds ‘to shade’ Kim Kardashian in record-setting video Look What You Made Me Do • • •

The bathing in diamonds sequence is believed by many to be a dig at Kim Kardashian’s jewellery heist last year.

Look What You Made Me Do set a new record on Spotify, where its premiere on Friday, 25th August, racked up an astonishing 10,129,087 in one day.

In its first 24 hours of release on YouTube, it got 43.2 million views, beating Psy’s 2013 follow-up to Gangnam Style, Gentleman, which had 36 million views.

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Siobhan Sparkles On Ladies Day Stacey O’Leary, Kilcummin, Maura O’Riordan, Killarney, Maria McMahon, Killarney, Jacqueline Crotty, Cork, Lisa Daly, Joyce Trant, judge, Siobhan Kennedy from Tournafulla, Limerick, winner, Celia Holman-Lee, judge, Susan Moriarty, Keane’s Jewellers, Olivia O’Leary-Lucey, Macroom, Katie Fox, Killarney, Mariellle O’Driscoll, Waterford, Norelle Murphy, Rathmore, and Annette Enright, Cork.

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Sounds Country At The Gleneagle This Weekend DERMOT MORIARTY, pictured, brings some of the most requested singers on radio for a dancing weekend to The Gleneagle Hotel ballroom starting tomorrow, Friday, night. Sounds Country will bring you PJ Murrihy tomorrow evening, with early dancing to John Nolan and Pete Fleming (the band Best of Friends).

Saturday night’s entertainment line-up features Patrick and Conor O’Sullivan, and Kevin Pendergast as well as Dermot himself, who will perform a few songs with his daughter Sinead.

Sunday night sees Michael O’Brien, the man who had a hit with Veil of White Lace, and his wife Philomena McGovern take to the stage.

Early dancing will be to Eddie Lee and James Kelliher with special guest Noreen Ashe. Tickets, €10, are available at the door. Doors open at 8pm.

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Keane’s Jewellers Most Stylish Lady Siobhan Kennedy.

A GLITTERING prize awaited ladies day winner Siobhan Kennedy at Killarney Racecourse on Saturday.

Siobhan, from Tournafulla, Limerick, was crowned Keane’s Jewellers Most Stylish Lady and won an 18-carat white gold diamond pendant valued at €3,000 and sponsored by Keane’s Jewellers.

The glamorous event concluded the four-day festival with the action getting underway at 1.30pm.

The celebrity judge was model agency supremo and style icon Celia Holman Lee. The 10 runners-up a received gifts from local businesses and €50 vouchers for Keane’s Jewellers.

In addition, Keane’s diamond and jewellery experts Paul Trant and Susan O’Sullivan were trackside to offer valuable and practical advice on selecting your jewellery accessories.

KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL in conjunction with the Disability Federation of Ireland will hold a workshop for community groups on disability awareness at The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney on Tuesday, September 5, at 2pm.

The event is being hosted by the Kerry Public Participation Network which brings together community, voluntary and social inclusion groups in the county.

A key objective of the Local Economic and Community Plan (2016 - 2022) is “to create an environment where people with disabilities can participate in communities with equal rights to live life to their full potential”.

For more information, contact the Community Department of Kerry County Council on 066 7183672.

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Clodagh Irwin-Owens, Teresa Irwin and Emir Irwin-O’Shea.

THE recent coffee morning in aid of the Irish Kidney Association generated an impressive €236.

The event took place in Hotel Killarney in memory of the late Denis Breen.

“We are very thankful to everyone who supported the Irish Kidney Association,” said Denis’s son, Denis Junior.

A walk in memory of Denis will take place in the New Year to mark his anniversary.

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Ash McCrave, Andy Mooney, Dee Gleeson and Kathy Mooney out and about in the Plaza.

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

Words: Eve Kelliher

Let’s Toast To The Idea Of Café Bars OUR drinking culture has changed dramatically in recent years as illustrated by the headlines proclaiming that Ireland is no longer the heaviest drinking nation in the EU. Now that we are no longer a nation of binge drinkers, let’s bring back the café bar proposal from several years ago to properly reflect this welcome change.

Back in 2000, Ireland was top of the EU board for the heaviest drinking nation of the 27 countries measured, but figures from a 2014 European Commission have revealed that Ireland is not just above average.

A massive drop of 23.6% in those 14 years have placed Ireland 12th, dropping to an average of 10.6 litres of pure alcohol consumed per

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The goal of the recent Public Health (Alcohol) Bill is to get this number even lower, to 9.1 litres per person,

making Ireland one of the lowest alcohol consumers in the EU. It should be good news for those of us who have always enjoyed the

café-bar culture so prevalent on the Continent.

Back in 2005, the great café bar debate cause bitter division and was regarded almost as a city-country divide.

But small rural bars that may at that time have been opposed to such a move would surely now welcome it as a lifeline?

Our tastes have definitely changed in the past decade or more.

Look at Killarney over the past summer or two – outdoor seating and an appetite for lattes and mochas of almost every conceivable description rivals our taste for pints.

Why not enjoy socialising as they do in Mediterranean countries, putting the “sociable” aspect back into socialising without the need for frenzied pub-crawls?

Words: Eve Kelliher

Drop In British Visitor Numbers Is Worrying THE cheery accents of tourists from across the Irish Sea were part and parcel of summer in Killarney for several decades.

But the distinct absence of these welcome visitors from the UK on the streets of the town was something we all noticed this year.

And this week Kerry hoteliers expressed serious concern about the significant drop in British visitors during the first seven months of the year.

The latest CSO figures announced show a decrease of 6.2% in trips from our largest market compared to the same period last year.

Patrick O’Donoghue, chair of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, said the recent recovery in tourism is now under threat as a result of Brexit, with fewer people from Britain visiting Ireland due to the significant drop in the value of Sterling and increased economic uncertainty. “Tourism in Kerry in particular relies heavily on the UK market, so any fall-off in numbers gives cause for serious concern,” said

Mr O’Donoghue.

“While the drop in visitors from Britain has been offset by increases in other markets, such as North America and the rest of Europe, we are seeing a significant slowdown in tourism growth so far this year. An additional concern is a weakening in visitor numbers from Northern Ireland that is also occurring. These are worrying trends both for the national tourism industry and our local economy.”

So far this year visitors from the rest of Europe are up 4.3% while visitors from North America are up 17.4%, resulting in an overall increase in overseas visitors of 3.1% compared to 12.7% for the same period last year. “Tourism has received a welcome uplift in recent years which is being felt on the ground here in Kerry, where it is a major contributor to our economy, generating €508 million and supporting 11,900 jobs.

However, we cannot afford to take this recovery for granted,” said Mr O’Donoghue.

Patrick O’Donoghue, chairman, Kerry IHF.

Those With Higher Intellects ‘More Likely To Curse’ MUSIC to the ears of the foul-mouthed – a new study has shown intelligent people are more likely to swear.

Not only that but they are also more likely to eat spicy breakfasts and walk around the house naked.

Researchers at the University of Rochester quizzed 1,000 people about 400 typical behaviours, and discovered a strong link between intelligence and swearing.

During the study, all participants were asked to state how often they performed 400 behaviours,

and how often.

Extroverts, as you’d probably expect, like to drive

cars faster than 75mph, gamble, tell dirty jokes, and drink a lot.

The study explored the complexity surrounding each different personality type, and the array of behaviours associated with each one.

Its findings were published in the Personality and Individual Difference journal.

Another study previously found that people who can name the most swear words in a minute tend to score higher on IQ tests.

And a benefit of swearing is that it acts as a natural pain relief.

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The Kerry Tent That Costs More Than A Five-Star Hotel

A NEW luxury “glamping” experience in Dromquinna Manor will cost campers €450 a night. The tents measure six by seven metres and include an ensuite bathroom.

Dromquinna Manor’s Hideaways experience at its glamping site costs €450 per night per couple.

Glamping – short for “glamorous camping” – typically involves luxury accommodation in a traditional canvas tent or Mongolian-style yurt, often including a real bed, a stove and other comforts. Prices are usually higher than for basic campsites.

But what do you get for €450?

According to John Brennan, proprietor of Dromquinna Manor and the Park Kenmare Hotel and occasional TV personality, “Value is not always related to price.

This is a really unique and spe-

cial place. It is so peaceful with nothing in front of you except the water.”

The Hideaways will open next summer for three months and already customers are making bookings.

So how does it compare with staying in a hotel? Well, a night at the Brennans’ Park Hotel with breakfast costs from €380, and glamping with breakfast at the Hideaway Dromquinna Manor costs from €450. The hotel’s existing glamping tents cost €150 for two, or €185 for a family of two adults and two children per night. For more information see dromquinnamanor.com.

Few glamping prices are as steep as luxury camping at Electric Picnic, where rental of bell tents and yurts ranges from €600 to €2,200 for the three nights.

Trump Corner

‘Ireland Could Suffer If Trump’s Tax Plans Succeed’ IRELAND could have something to worry about if Donald Trump succeeds in bringing down corporate tax rates.

Trump has vowed to stick to his plan of bringing down corporate tax rate to 15%, from around 35%, referring to Ireland and other countries in his speech on Wednesday.

A former economic adviser to

President Trump, Stephen Moore, has blamed the loss of US business to many countries, including Ireland, on the US having “the highest business tax rate in the world”.

“It just doesn’t work anymore in this globally competitive world,” he said to Newstalk Breakfast.

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Floral Tributes To Diana DOZENS of floral tributes, photos and messages were laid at the gates of London’s Kensington Palace on Thursday as Britain remembered Princess Diana on the 20th anniversary of her death in a Paris car crash.

Royal fans gathered at the palace, Diana’s former home, to mark two decades since the princess’ death triggered a flood of grief across Britain and beyond, reported the Associated Press.

The 36-year-old princess died in the

early hours of August 31, 1997. Her Mercedes, pursued by paparazzi, crashed into a concrete pillar in the Alma Tunnel in Paris while traveling at more than 60 mph (100 kph). Diana, her boyfriend Dodi Fayed and their driver Henri Paul were all killed. Her bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones, was injured but survived.

In Paris, royal watchers also gathered at the Alma Tunnel to remember her life.

Explosions At Texas Chemical Plant Flooded After Hurricane Harvey A CHEMICAL plant in Texas that lost power after Hurricane Harvey engulfed the area in extensive floods has been rocked by two explosions, the plant’s operator said.

Arkema said in a statement on its website that the Harris County Emergency Opera-

tions Centre reported two explosions and black smoke coming from the plant at about 2am local time on Wednesday.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said in a tweet that a deputy was taken to hospital after inhaling fumes, while nine other deputies drove themselves to hospital as a precaution.

Man Charged Over ‘Unprovoked’ Stabbing In Tralee A MAN WHO allegedly stabbed another man a number of times in broad daylight in an “unprovoked attack” in Tralee this week has been refused bail and remanded in custody to appear before Tralee District Court on September 6.

The accused appeared at Limerick District Court charged with assault causing harm to a man in his 50s at Moyderwell in Tralee on Monday. He was also charged with producing a steak knife during the course of the alleged assault.

Man Dies After His Van Collides With Truck A MAN in his 60s was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Co Kerry.

The man was fatally injured when his van collided with an articulated truck. The incident occurred at Ballyduff, Knocknagoshel, on the

N21 Castleisland to Abbeyfeale Road on Tuesday at about 1pm. Gardaí in Listowel are investigating. The van driver was brought to Kerry University Hospital but was later pronounced dead. The driver of the truck was uninjured.

Kerry Tech Firm Take On The Digital Banking Sector KERRY tech firm Expert Software Test is aiming to make a splash in the digital banking sector.

The Killorglin start-up Expert Software Test is preparing for the launch of an innovative application software programme interface (API) testing product at the end of September, and is aiming to develop global sales to the digital banking sector.

APIs allow software applications to communicate with each other, said Expert Software Test chief executive Fergal Hynes, who identified a gap in the market for a product which could be used by API developers to test their

products. An engineer with 23 years’ experience in the software development and test industries, Mr Hynes saw an opportunity two years ago to set up a consultancy company specialising in API testing.

He subsequently identified an opening for a software product which could be used to automate aspects of the API development process.

He set up Expert Software Test in Killorglin in April 2015 and almost immediately signed up Australian company ipSCAPE, which is a cloud-based call centre, as his first consultancy client.

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Wedding of the Week

Dinah and Liam say ‘I do’ SCENIC Sneem formed the perfect backdrop to the nuptials of Dinah McCarthy and Liam O’Brien.

Killarney native Dinah wed Liam, who is from Birmingham, in a ceremony in Parknasilla Hotel and Spa led by registrar Mary O’Shea.

Special guests on the big day included the bride’s son Dimitris McCarthy, her parents Helen and Christy McCarthy, and the groom’s mother and stepfather Ann and Malcolm Crump.

The couple, who met three years ago, got engaged last year.

The witnesses at the wedding ceremony were the bride’s brother Adrian McCarthy and Michelle O’Halloran, the groom’s sister.

The couple paid tribute to Marie McDonnell and the team Parknasilla as well as their photographer Sally MacMonagle. “Her informal relaxed approach worked a treat, especially when taking pictures of the children. She did a fantastic job!” said Liam.

“It was wonderful to share the day with our special friends and family that travelled from as far as Devon in the UK to share this wonderful occasion with us.”

The couple enjoyed a “pre-honeymoon” in Borneo. “We stayed on a boathouse and travelled though the national park to search for orangutans, then went onto other areas in Indonesia, including Bali and the Gili Islands, and finished in Lombok,” said the groom.

Dinah is a speech and language therapist and Liam is a teacher.

They are currently living in Milton Keynes.

Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Sally MacMonagle

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The Bookworm

Reviewed: The Rules Do Not Apply by Ariel Levy “I WANTED what we all want: everything,” writes Ariel Levy in The Rules Do Not Apply: A Memoir, which expands upon her powerful New Yorker personal essay about miscarrying, “Thanksgiving in Mongolia.”

Levy’s story is about getting

everything she wants — an exciting wife, her dream job, pregnancy — and then losing almost all of it over the course of a few short weeks. Brilliantly written, and soaring on Levy’s signature eye for detail, the memoir conjures grief, success, love, anger, addiction and betrayal.

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Netflix - Icarus In the new Netflix documentary, a filmmaker accidentally captures how one of the biggest scandals in sporting history came to light.

When he set out to make Icarus, the playwright and actor Bryan Fogel had one goal: to examine how easy it is to get away with doping in professional sport. An enthusiastic amateur cyclist, he was disturbed by the fact that someone like Lance Armstrong could cheat for so many years and never fail a single drug test. “Originally,” he explains in the film, “the idea I had was to prove the system in place to test athletes was broken.”

What actually happened was a bit like tugging on an errant thread and having the entire clothing industry unravel right on top of you. Fogel, while conducting a human guinea-pig experiment in which he took performance-enhancing drugs to prepare for a race, was connected with

a Russian doctor who ended up blowing the whistle on a state-sponsored doping scheme that had been ongoing in Russia for decades. Icarus, initially intended as a Super Size Me–style effort to poke holes in the anti-doping system, ended up capturing the maelstrom of one of the biggest scandals in sporting history. A fascinating must watch!

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September 2nd, 16:00 Georgia v Republic of Ireland (Kick-off 5.00pm). Darragh Maloney presents coverage of the Group D encounter at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi. The Republic won last October’s reverse fixture 1-0 thanks to a 56th-minute strike from Seamus Coleman, and also won 2-1 at this venue in 2014 during qualifying for Euro 2016, with Aiden McGeady scoring a brace. With analysis from Didi Hamann, Liam Brady and Eamon Dunphy, and commentary by George Hamilton and Ronnie Whelan.

The Big Big Movie Madagascar, RTÉ One September 2nd, 19:05 (2005, Comedy) A gang of streetwise penguins decides to escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo and return to a life in the wild, but when Marty the zebra and his friends follow suit, they end up stranded in Africa on a jungle island without a clue about how to fend for themselves. Animated comedy, with the voices of Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen. Includes Lotto.

The Late Late Show RTÉ One September 1st, 21:35 New series. Ryan Tubridy returns with the light entertainment show, featuring a mix of celebrity guests, music, in-depth interviews and discussions on the stories that have the nation talking.

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Criticism Of Halawa Trial Postponement I WOULD like to criticise and express my disappointment at the postponement of the trial of imprisoned Irishman, Ibrahim Halawa, once again, on Monday.

I was an author of the European Parliament’s December 2015 resolution that called on the Egyptian authorities to release Mr Halawa “immediately and unconditionally” to the Irish authorities.

Mr Halawa’s inability to get a fair trial for four years is a clear violation of his human rights. Whatever the circumstances, every person is entitled to fair and independent hearing. Between constant postponements and the use of the mass trial format, Ibrahim has been denied his basic human rights over the past four years.

Lest we forget, Ibrahim was still a teenager when he was first arrested. The constant postponements are simply unacceptable.

I was the first MEP to raise this issue in Parliament almost four years ago and could not have imagined then that it would still be ongoing in August 2017. It has been a truly awful time for Ibrahim and his family. I once again urge the Egyptian authorities to release Mr Halawa and allow him to return to Ireland where he can finally resume his studies and get on with his life.

Sean Kelly MEP, Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Brussels

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

‘Canada’s Record Is A Warning’ THE Taoiseach’s recent visit to Canada had the truly extraordinary moment of the Canadian President advising the Taoiseach to see abortion as a fundamental human right.

Canada is practising what it preaches and babies can be aborted up to the full nine months of pregnancy, and an astonishing one in five pregnancies are ended by abortion there.

This is what happens when so-called “choice” is given free rein and responsibility is abandoned. Unborn babies’ lives are ended because of disability, because of how they were conceived or even because they are

unborn baby girls. This is what happens when the unborn are perceived as an “it” and not a person, simply because they are not wanted.

Canada’s record is a warning to the people of this country, and using human rights language to justify the unjustifiable ending of innocent unborn babies’ lives is one of the horrors of this century that our descendants will surely look back on and ask “Why did no-one shout stop”.

Mary Lynch, Newmarket on Fergus, Co Clare

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Thank You From Spraoi Chiarrai JUST a note of thanks to all of you who helped ensure success again this season.

As we pull the curtains closed on the Spraoi Chiarraí summer concert season, we are delighted to report a bumper season. Our generous sponsors again kicked in but special mention to Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce. They really pulled out all the stops this year. Added to their financial support we received substantial promotional support in the form of social media and the New Street banners and street signs. This

extra effort was clear in bumping up audience figures.

We achieved the highest audience numbers ever this year in our 13th season.

Added to this we expect a brand-new Spraoi Chiarrai promotional video from young media maker Darren Besston of Beaufort.

We have already booked the dates for the 2018 season. Míle buíochas.

Tim O’Shea, Spraoi Chiarrai, Via email

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Time To Tone Up SOMETIMES life happens and we can get a little off track. Family commitments pop up, sickness kicks in, or you get stuck with overtime at work. Then all of a sudden your exercise routine goes from regular to non-existent.

I know what it’s like to have a really good routine and then something unexpected happens. You miss a few workouts and then all of a sudden you’re in a rut. So the question is — how do you get back into routine? If you have found yourself a little off track and needing a motivation boost, here are some of my tips on how to restart your exercise habit and get back into a healthy routine.

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Colm Brings Fashion To The Fore

A HOST of courageous cancer survivors will be strutting their stuff on the catwalk this Tuesday, September 5.

GAA legend Colm Cooper was on hand to help the Killarney Branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation unveil details of its annual Models in Recovery fashion show, which will take place in the INEC at 7.30pm sharp.

“Our fashion show has been a great success since first staged three years ago and is our biggest annual fundraiser locally. There are few families nowadays that are not affected by cancer or other life limiting illnesses,” said Killarney Hospice chairman Pat Doolan.

TV3 personality Noel Cunningham will be MC. “Our courageous models, all cancer survivors, lend their own support by bringing a large following with them,” said Pat.

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STEP up your fitness levels and boost your wellbeing at Physique Fitness Studio.

A variety of classes start at the studio on Monday, September 4.

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Finbarr Kennelly and his son David, Kennelly’s Pharmacy New Street and The Reeks Killarney, with the Crystal Clear accreditation certificate. Pic: Don MacMonagle

Vicky Dando, Joey Culloty, Edyta Duszkiewicz and Isabella Hudzik signing up for Aongus’s classes at Physique Fitness Studio. All Aongus’ classes start next week.

CONGRATULATIONS to Haven Kennelly’s Pharmacy which has won a coveted accolade.

Haven Kennelly’s was awarded the Crystal Clear health literacy mark by healthcare company MSD and the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). As such, it is one of the leading pharmacies promoting health literacy in Ireland, helping its customers better understand their medication and treatments.

This programme has been running since 2015 and recognises the critical role pharmacies play in helping patients understand

their health issues. So far, 59 pharmacies have been recognised through the initiative for their high standards in patient education.

To be awarded the Crystal Clear Mark, Haven Kennelly’s Pharmacy had to complete an audit across a number of areas to show how their pharmacy was “health literacy friendly” and communicating clearly with customers in accessible ways.

Pharmacies who wish to participate in the Crystal Clear Programme can log on to www.nala.ie/crystalclear to complete the online audit .

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Grace Foley was inspired by the recent World Athletic Championships

Value Your Showmanship THE sheer dedication it takes to do what participants in the World Athletic Championships do is incredible and it is sad to see when they fail, even after all their years of effort. It can all end in one jump or throw or sprint.

People often compare sports people with singers and musicians, especially solo performers. We all train for years and the psych of both athletes and musicians can be very similar. Sportspeople have sports psychologists, not to help them stretch or run faster, but to help them with the inner game.

This is the game in your head where you can beat yourself without even needing an opponent present. You can actually see that many of these athletes have a physical routine they perform right before they compete. It could be anything from a series of hand movements to a mantra they chant.

Performing as a singer involves very similar practic-

es. The mind needs to be kept positive or you will have failed before you even step on stage.

Another thing we all have in common is showmanship. I was very struck by the amount of theatrical performances that took place in the arena! Before the events we get to see each individual or team as they are introduced. Some simply wave while others dance and some teams even have a little choreographed routine. Anytime we do something in public, be it singing or running, giving a presentation or taking a free kick, we are all performing. We are all the focus of other people’s attention, even if just for a moment. So next time you are performing in public, whatever the circumstance, don’t forget your inner game and definitely don’t forget your showmanship!

• Grace’s website is www.gracefoley.ie

Sport And History Lecture THE ​Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society will host a lecture entitled Killarney’s 1937 All-Ireland Hurling Final at Killarney Library on Tuesday, September 5, at 7.30pm. The lecture will be delivered by Dr Richard McElligott, UCD-based author. Free admission. All welcome.

MS Readathon AS THE MS Readathon enters its 30th year, MS Ireland is extending a huge thank you, praising young readers in Kerry for their efforts to help people with multiple sclerosis in the sponsored schools reading initiative.

Young readers in County Kerry last year, encouraged by their teachers and families, joined more than 10,000 students across Ireland in the MS Readathon.

The 30th MS Readathon will open for sign up in September 2017, ahead of reading month, which will run from October 13 until November 13. Visit www.msreadathon.ie to find out more. MS Ireland is encouraging schools and home readers to sign up and make the 30th MS Readathon another great success.

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Measuring in at 5.7 metres in length, the latest Maybach concept features the Coupe’s huge grille and large 24-inch multi-spoke alloys wheels, but gets a fabric roof featuring interwoven

rose gold threads. To keep its wealthy occupants happy when on board, the Vision 6 uses biometric sensors to analyse the state of mind of the driver and passenger.

Featuring plenty of luggage space where you would expect to find an engine, the 6 Cabriolet, like its coupe sibling, is powered by four electric motors delivering a combined output of more than 550kW. This enables the convertible to hit 100km/h in less than 4.0 seconds.

SOME of the most expensive cars sold at auction carry the Testarossa name, but Ferrari will never use it again because it can’t.

A court in Germany has ruled that Ferrari doesn’t own the badge anymore, and that a German toy-maker does.

The court’s decision insists that Ferrari’s 20 years without a Testarossa model means it has abandoned the name. It instead awarded the rights to the name to toy company Autec AG. Ferrari had claimed ownership of both the ‘Testa Rossa’ and ‘Testarossa’ names.

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Basis for negotiation €750. Text or Ring 085-8488833

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Audi Developing Solar-Cell Sunroofs AUDI is working on a panoramic sunroof that will use the sun to extend the range of its future electric cars.

The thin-film solar-cell technology will be integrated with a panoramic glass sunroof.

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Tel 064 6625444 Mobile 087 2506631 Complete Crash Repair Service Low bake oven, Car Sales and Servicing, 24 hour recovery, Trade enquiries welcome Insurance Claims Handled EPA Certified Operator

Audi says the first prototype will begin testing by the end of this year and that, in future, almost the entire roof surface of its vehicles will be covered with power-generating solar cells.

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Would You Like To Include A Birthday Photo For Someone?

Please Submit Your Photo By Wednesday At 5.30pm, €20 Per Photo Birthday

Noreen Celebrates Milestone Birthday

Guess Who’s 40?!?

She has upgraded her transport since her trike!!!

Pics: The Woodards Words: Eve Kelliher

Celebrations For Marie

Noreen O’Donoghue celebrating her birthday at the Torc Hotel on Friday with her daughters Rose O’Donoghue McKenzie Vass, Margaret Breen and Sheila O’Sullivan and sons Sean, Donie, Patrick and Mike O’Donoghue.

HAPPY birthday to Noreen O’Donoghue of Glenflesk who had plenty of help in blowing out those all-important candles.

Noreen was surrounded by her family and close friends who surprised her with a party to mark her milestone 90th birthday in the Torc Hotel in Lissivigeen on Friday.

Marie Marshal, Kilsorcan, Currow, celebrating her 60th birthday with family at Torc Hotel, Killarney, from left, Thomas Marshal, Linda Marshal Tommy Marshal, Marie Marhsal, David Marshal and Niall Marshal. Pic: Sean Kelly

“It’s the first time in years the whole O’Donoghue family have been together for such a gathering,” said Noreen’s granddaughter Norma O’Donoghue.

Leading the celebrations with Noreen were her daughters Rose O’Donoghue McKenzie Vass, Margaret Breen and Sheila O’Sullivan and her sons Sean, Donie, Patrick and Mike O’Donoghue.

Also there to wish Noreen well were her 28 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Very much in their thoughts were Noreen’s daughters the late Mary Jo O’Neill and the late Noreen Gabriel and son the late Tom O’Donoghue.

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Appointments

01.09.17

South West Doctors-On-Call Limited provides an out of hours family doctor service to the population of Cork and Kerry.

WE WISH TO RECRUIT

TELEPHONE TRIAGE NURSES TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN OUR COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE LOCATED IN KILLARNEY, CO KERRY ATTRACTIVE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERNS AVAILABLE

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: RGN 5 years + Post registration experience Recent experience in at least one of the following disciplines is desirable • Accident and Emergency • General Medicine • Obstetrics • Paediatrics • Practice Nurse If you would like to join our dynamic team, please forward your CV and cover letter no later than 17th September 2017 to hr@southdoc.ie Informal enquiries may be made to HR Department 064 6691974

5 STAR PROPERTY PLANNING ON TAKING A YEAR OUT BEFORE COLLEGE? CONSIDER HOSPITALITY AND LEARN SKILLS THAT WILL TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

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

ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANT FULL TIME/PART TIME Previous experience preferable Excellent customer care skills & Fluent English Attention to detail and high standards

TURNDOWN ASSISTANT FULL TIME

Excellent customer care skills & Fluent English Attention to detail and high standards Ability to work on own initiative.

FOOD & BEVERAGE PERSONNEL Previous experience preferable Fluent English and Excellent customer care skills Friendly personality

RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED The role will include Reception, Administration & Secretarial duties, CRM system use and management, Debt collection and management, VAT and PAYE preparation and submission, Data entry and book-keeping duties. The position may suit applicants who have commenced or intend to commence a relevant part time course.

Minimum Requirements:

Highly proficient in Word and Excel.

Highly fluent in English.

Please apply with full CV, exam results and cover letter to:

michaelculloty@orchid.ie

EXPERIENCED BAR PERSONNEL Excellent Customer Care Skills Cocktail experience and Good Knowledge of Drinks Service Committed to High Standards Ability to work in a busy environment.

Fluent English

HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB ATTENDANT

Lifeguard Qualification Excellent Customer Care Skills Previous experience preferable Fluent English, Excellent Communication skills and High Standards.

Applications in writing to:

The Personnel Manager,

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

Or stop by the hotel to fill out an application form before the 8th September, 2017 THE KILLARNEY PARK HOTEL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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WANTED

FLOOR & KITCHEN STAFF Full time & part time positions available

Apply with CV to Rob’s Raunch House, Plunkett Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry or email to: rrhkillarney@outlook.ie

PART TIME

OFFICE PERSON REQUIRED For busy transport office: Hours 3-7pm Mon-Fri Please send CV to Po Box no 3621 by 8th Sept.

FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT Fluent English & a positive attitude are essential.

Previous experience is beneficial but not essential.

Extensive training will be provided

MORNING RESTAURANT PERSONNEL Looking for mornings only.

This might suit.

Number of days are flexible Contact to tom@randleshotels.com Muckross Rd, Killarney, 064-6635333 www.randleshotel.com

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6 MONTHS

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€649.99 (rrp €899) (All prices are ex vat)

Contact us today on 064 6632215 or email us on info@killarneyadvertiser.ie

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We are looking for a customer focused persons to join our team and have the following opportunities available:

SPA THERAPIST

LEISURE CENTRE ATTENDANT CHEFS OF ALL LEVELS FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSISTANTS

Please email your CV to: jobs@odrhotels-ring-hotels.com or for more information please phone Tel: 0646621065 Post to: Human Resources, C/O The Killarney Towers Hotel, College St. Killarney, Co. Kerry

Appointments

01.09.17

The International Hotel is an award winning luxury 4 star hotel looking to recruit the following positions to share in our The International Hotel is an award winning luxury 4 star hotel looking to recruit the passion for delivering the highest standard of customer service. following positions to share in our passion for delivering the highest standard of customer service.

HOTEL RECEPTIONIST Hotel Receptionist RESERVATIONS AGENT The ideal candidate must have a warm & welcoming personality, have excellent CHEFS ALL communication skills, customer service – skills and aGRADES high standard of personal presentation. Please note that the position requires a minimum of 1 year’s Hotel ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANTS reception experience, knowledge of Hotsoft an advantage LAUNDRY PORTER Chef de Partie BREAKFAST /with LUNCH 3PM Excellent culinary background experienceSERVERS and knowledge 7AMof implementing and

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Excellent conditions and competitive remuneration for suitable applicants

Accommodation Assistants CV application in writing or by email to Anne Marie Collins, Hotel, Kenmare Place,high Killarney To clean assigned bedrooms andInternational bathrooms according to the hotels standard of

cleaning.

Must6631816 have previous experience working in the Accommodation Department T:064 • E: annemarie@killarneyinternational.com of a 4 star Hotel www.killarneyinternational.com Laundry Porter To collect linen from bedrooms, transport to laundry department and replenish linen cupboards as required. To restock bedroom amenities, and to assist in working laundry equipment Breakfast / Lunch servers 7am- 3pm We are looking to recruit outgoing friendly servers to complement our existing team.

Position would suit person who enjoys early mornings and has previously worked in a 4/5 hotel in the same capacity.

Fluent English required for all positions.

Excellent conditions and competitive remuneration for suitable applicants

Now recruiting for

BAR / WAITING STAFF & ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANTS

CV application in writing or by email to Anne Marie Collins, International Hotel, Kenmare Place, Killarney T:064 6631816 E: annemarie@killarneyinternational.com www.killarneyinternational.com

SALES ADVISOR | RECRUITING NOW

To work in-store is to work in the heartland of the M&S brand and at the forefront of our operations.

It’s here that people experience our outstanding customer service first-hand, making you a salesperson for the whole of M&S and leading our reputation from the front. It’s an important job, but if you’ve got the personality and

stamina for it, you’ll discover the joy that comes with making a customer’s day – and plenty of other rewards too.

Whether you join us in food or fashion, you’ll uphold our reputation by helping each customer find exactly what they came in for – that unmistakable M&S experience as well as the perfect product.

Part-time positions available

Apply by email to marian@murphysofkillarney.com or in writing to HR Manager, 18 College Street, Killarney.

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19TH ANNIVERSARY

19TH ANNIVERSARY

5TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

BECKETT

O’CONNOR

DOONA

LINEHAN

In loving memory of Martin Beckett, Late of Cluainín, Woodlawn Rd., Killarney, Who died on the 6th September, 1998.

Treasured memories of a wonderful son and brother, Sean O’Connor Late of Ballycasheen, Killarney Who died on the 6th September,1998.

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother Mary Doona, nee Brosnan, Lahard, Beaufort, Killarney who died on the 2nd September 2012.

In loving memory of Bridie Linehan, Late of Barraduff, Who died on the 1st of September 2007.

There is no light without a dawning, No winter without a spring, And beyond the horizon Our hearts will once again sing...

For those who leave us for a while Have only gone away Out of a restless, careworn world, Into a brighter day.

You are not far - No further away Than the morning is to the Promise of day, Than the stars are to the night, Than the sun to the sky, You are not far - This is not goodbye You are not far - you are always near In the memories that we hold most dear, In the hearts that still care, In the love that goes on.

You will never be far, You will never be gone.

Always loved and remembered by Mom, Dad, William and family, Sharon and family, Paudie and family.

Memories are like leaves of gold They never tarnish or grow old No more tomorrows for us to share But yesterday’s memories will always be there.

Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today.

Always remembered by the O’Connor family.

Anniversary Mass for Sean, Martin, William Snr and Baby Rory in the Church of the Resurrection at 11am on Sunday 3rd September.

19TH ANNIVERSARY

Anniversary Mass for Sean, Martin, William Snr and Baby Rory in the Church of the Resurrection at 11am on Sunday 3rd September.

BECKETT AND O’CONNOR

Always loved and sadly missed by your husband Tom, daughters Kathleen and Noreen, sons Derry, Christy, David and Paddy, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.

Nana If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for us, Place them in our Nan’s arms and tell her they’re from us.

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

Love always, your grandchildren Trevor, Lisa, Darren, Megan & Ali.

12TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN Treasured memories of our two wonderful sporting sons, Martin and Sean who died on the 6th September 1998.

For us you will remain always Forever young.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by your loving parents, sisters and brothers.

ANNIVERSARIES O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Connie Cronin, Knockmanagh, Killarney, who died on September 3, 2005 May the winds of Heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here Loved and remembered always, Ann and all the family Anniversary Mass in Church of the Resurrection on Saturday evening, September 2, at 7.30pm

In Loving Memory of William O’Connor 7 New Road, Killarney who died 8th September 2004, and Sean O’ Connor, late of Sycamore Lodge, Ballycasheen Killarney who died on the 6th of September 1998 and great grandson Rory and Martin Beckett.

Time may hide the sadness, Like the smile that hides the tears, But memories hold ye close to me, Despite the passing years.

To some ye may be forgotten, To others part of the past, To the family who loved and lost ye, Your memory will always last.

Dearly loved and never forgotten

by Ann, Billy and Sean, Gerardine and Sean Óg.

Anniversary Mass for Rory, Sean, Martin and William O’Connor on Sunday 3rd September at 12.00pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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Sadly missed by your loving daughter Sheila.

She was a mother so very rare, Content in her home and always there, On earth she toiled, in Heaven she rests, God bless you mother you were one of the best.

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Hannah.

We lost a mother with a heart of gold, How much we miss her can never be told.

She shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow in her footsteps we will never go wrong.

Sadly missed and always loved by your daughter Kathleen, son in law Charley and grandchildren.

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

CRONIN

In loving memory of Archie Cronin, The Island, who died on August 31st 1993. Rest in peace.

Wonderful memories woven in gold This is a picture we tenderly hold Deep in our hearts your memory is kept To love, to cherish, never to forget.

Always remembered by your loving nephews & nieces

In loving memory of Tom O’Brien, late of 11 Coolegraine Park, Who died on 3rd September 2007. R.I.P. Time may pass and fade away, Silent thoughts and memories stay To-day to-morrow, our whole life through, We will always love and remember you.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your wife Eileen, daughter, sons, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. xxx Anniversary Mass on Tuesday 5th September in St. Marys Cathedral at 6.15pm

In loving memory of Margaret King who died on September 6th 2014.

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

The hands of time keep turning, The years have slipped away, The fondest memories are of all of us as children in the olden days.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your brother Sean Riordan.

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.

Anniversary Mass for Mary will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Listry on Saturday 9th September at 6pm.

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

ST. THERESA St. Theresa the Little Flower, please pick me a rose from thy heavenly gardens and send it to me with a message of love. Ask God to please grant me the favour I thee implore and tell him I will love him each day more and more. Amen. L.S.

POWERFUL NOVENA This novena never fails. Say it on the hour for 9 hours. Jesus who has said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (Make your request).

Oh Jesus, has said all you ask the Father in my name, he will grant through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother. I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in thy Name that my prayer be granted (Make request here) Oh Jesus who has said Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary, the most Holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Make request).

This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours one day. Promised publication, never fails. B.D.

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

In loving memory of Joan O’Leary, Killarney, who died on the 5th of September 2011.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved and missed and very dear.

Always loved & remembered by her family.

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MOYNIHAN

MURPHY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY SULLIVAN

In loving memory of our wonderful son Thomas McSweeney, The Glebe, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on September 1st 1996.

Our hands cannot write, What our hearts want to say, We love you forever, And we miss you each day, So remember this Tom, Although we’re apart, We love you forever, From the bottom of our hearts.

Forever loving and missing you, Mom & Dad. Anniversary Mass for Thomas will be celebrated in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Saturday September 2nd at 7.30pm.

20TH ANNIVERSARY MCSWEENEY

In loving memory of Sheila Moynihan, Minish, Killarney, who died on 2nd September 2014.

You only have one mother, Patient, kind and true; No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you.

When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return.

Our lips cannot speak how we loved her, Our hearts cannot tell what to say, But God only knows how we miss her, In our home that is lonely to-day.

Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true; You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you.

In loving memory of a wonderful brother Thomas, The Glebe, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on September 1st 1996.

21ST ANNIVERSARY MCSWEENEY

In loving memory of Sheila Moynihan, Minish, Killarney, who died on 2nd September 2014.

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me.

Place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.

Dearly loved and missed by your daughter Mary and Padraig, granddaughters Gillian and Carolyn, Neil, and great-grandchildren Katelyn, Amy and Clara xxxx

He left us quietly, His thoughts unknown, But left us a memory, We are proud to own,

The Anniversary Mass takes place on Sunday, September 3rd, at 8am in St Mary’s Cathedral.

So treasure him Lord, In your garden of rest, For when on earth, He was one of the best.

17TH ANNIVERSARY O’MAHONY

O’MAHONY

You gave us years of happiness Then sorrow came to tears You left us lovely memories We will treasure through the years You never failed to do your best Your heart was true and tender You worked for those you loved And those you loved remember.

Lovingly remembered by John, Claire, Marc, Sarah and Liam.

In loving memory of Johnny O’ Mahoney late of Corran, Headford, Killarney, who died on the 4th September 2000.

A date that is filled with sadness, Returns to us today, To mark the day you left us, in such a sudden way.

So much in life is altered, So much in life is new, But one thing never changes, Our love and thoughts of you.

Always loved and remembered by your daughters Sheila and Joan-Marie and families. xxxx

In Loving Memory of Mick Sullivan Loreto Road, Killarney Who died on 6th September 2016.

On the occasion of Mick’s first anniversary we, his wife Breda, his children Padraig, Micheál, Ciara, Colm, Aoife, his sons in law, daughters in law and grandchildren, would like to thank most sincerely, all those who sympathised with us on our loss.

We would like to thank those friends and neighbours who called to the house, those who attended the Removal, the Funeral Mass and Burial and those who sent Mass cards and floral tributes.

We very much appreciated the generous hospitality we received from many, in particular that of his good friend Eamon Courtney of the Killarney Oaks Hotel.

Thank you to Dr Darren Quirke and Dr Ken Keohane of the Deenagh Medical Practice, for the care they provided Mick in his later years and to the staff of O’Sullivan’s Pharmacy. Thank you to Michael O’Shea, O’Shea’s Funeral Home, for his kindness and advice on funeral arrangements. Thanks also to the Cathedral Choir. A special thank you to Fr Jim Lenihan for his lovely funeral mass, his guidance and his support over those sad days and afterwards.

Our sincere appreciation must go to the local Gardai who provided a Guard of Honour, and to all those Retired Gardai who accompanied Mick’s Remains through the town. A special word of thanks to Sgt. Dermot O’Connell for his advice and support during those days.

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11TH ANNIVERSARY O’MAHONY

First Anniversary mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Sunday 10th September, 12 noon.

20TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Sheila O’Mahony Gortnatona, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on 31st August 2006.

In Heaven you Rest No worry, no pain In God’s own time We shall meet again.

Always remembered by your loving husband Noel, daughther Sophia and grandson Finn and daughter Fiona and son-in-law Cole and grand daughter Charlotte.

Anniversary Mass 9.00am, Sunday September 4th in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

Sadly missed by your loving brother John, sister-in-law Siobhan, nephew and nieces Darragh, Áine and Aoife.

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. L.M.

11TH ANNIVERSARY

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

Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there is an ache within my heart that will never go away.

In loving memory of a dear brother Thomas McSweeney, The Glebe, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on September 1st 1996.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen and family.

In loving memory of Sheila O’Mahony Gortnatona, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on 31st August 2006

MOYNIHAN

Loved and missed by your brother Nigel and sister-in-law Sinead.

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

Sadly missed and always loved by your son Patrick, daughter-in-law Shelia, grandchildren Marie, Gary and Colin.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

Flowers placed upon your grave, May wither and decay, But our thoughts of you Tom, Will never fade away.

In loving memory of Pat Murphy, late of “Green Acres”, Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry, who died on August 21st 2000.

R.I.P.

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Julianne O’Connor late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on the 22nd August, 1997.

The hands of time keep turning The years have slipped away But memories we have of you No one can take away Always loved and remembered by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughtersin-law, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

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

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

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. R.H.

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4TH ANNIVERSARY HEFFERNAN

In loving memory of Brendan Heffernan, Millwood and Lackabane, Fossa who died 3rd September 2013

Legion Senior Ladies Team Sponsorship

Brendan’s Anniversary Mass will be held at 8am on Sunday 10th September, St Mary’s Cathedral

21ST ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

Killarney Legion senior team with Michael O’Mahony of new sponsor Rentokil and David Randles. Pic: Dylan Clifford

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Sadly missed by your loving family.

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Separately, the out-of-hours GP service for Kerry, SouthDoc received €1,058,799 in gross payments from the Health Service Executive.

The figures, released to RTÉ under a Freedom of Information request, are not salaries but are gross payments to doctors, out of which they have to pay staff and other expenses for their practice.

Missed every day by family and friends.

Remembered every day for your smile, ever helping hand, sense of fun, strength and team spirit. Helping us every day to keep you close to us and do things as you would have wished. Always with us.

In loving memory of Tim O’Brien, Ballycasheen, Killarney who died on 6th September 1996.

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KILLARNEY LEGION has welcomed Rentokil Initial as senior ladies sponsor. Managing director Mike O’Mahony made the presentation to the girls in Derreen and the club looks forward to a happy joint venture in the years ahead.

“With ladies football on an upward curve we find it imperative to contin-

ue to develop links with our sponsors,” said Killarney Legion chairperson Enda Walshe.

“Ladies football now accounts for 50% of our membership so we are delighted to be able to attract new sponsors to help us continue to flourish this ever-growing activity.”

10TH & 27TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

Over 11,000 Childless Families Kerry THERE are over 11,672 childless families in Kerry, according to the latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office following Census 2016.

The data indicates over 10,119 family units in the county are one-child families.

Some 8,994 family units comprise two children while over 4,500 family units have three children.

Over 1,380 family units in Kerry are made up of four children and 420 families in the county have five children or more.

Driving To Work In loving memory of our parents and grandparents Julia and Denis Murphy, late of Calfmount Headford and 15 Countess Grove, who died on 3rd June 1990, and 2nd September 2007.

Happy memories we keep of you When we were all together, A special place within our hearts Is always there forever.

Moses Walsh was the winner of the Dr Crokes GAA Club lotto jackpot prize of €6,600. From left are Denis Coleman (Chairman), Paul Downey (Secretary), Moses Walsh (winner), Ed Stack (Treasurer), Malachy Walsh (Lotto coordinator) and Jim Connolly (seller). Pic: Eamonn Keogh

SOME 36,451 people in Kerry drive to work, according to the Central Statistics Office following last year’s Census.

Meanwhile, 4,890 in the county walk to work and just 865 people in Kerry said they cycle to their place of work.

Always remembered by your daughters Margaret and Sheila, son in law Moss and grandchildren Aileen, Brian and Lorraine.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the doo0r shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

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

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Community Spirit

Garden Magic Debby Looney

The time has come for Debby Looney to admit that autumn is here

One For Every Situation IN HONOUR of autumn’s arrival, I am going to write about a plant which is very popular, very common but often overlooked as a decorative plant. I am going to write about the humble Cotoneaster. I would be quite confident in betting that everyone has one in their garden.

It may be a legacy from days long past, as mine in the ditch is, or it may be a prized specimen in the centre of your lawn. Either way, it is often a plant which is used as groundcover, or filler, in a part of the garden which is functional, or forgotten about!

The reason it is so common is simple: with over 200 varieties to choose from, there is one for every situation.

Cotoneasters are native to Asia, particularly the Himalayas and China, and as such are fully hardy here. They come as groundcover plants, bushes or trees. Many are evergreen, or semi-evergreen, though there are a lot of deciduous varieties also. Most have white/pink-tinged flowers which are very attractive to bees, which are followed by masses of, usually, red berries, particularly favoured by thrushes and blackbirds. If your soil is very acidic, a little lime each year will be of great benefit to them.

Cotoneaster procumbens ‘Queen of carpets’ is a very low growing, spreading evergreen variety.

C. ‘Coral Beauty’ is another excellent groundcover, growing to about three feet in height, but spreading eight feet.

C. horizontalis, also called ‘Wall Spray’, is an excellent choice for planting against a low wall. It reaches a height of about four feet with an equal spread.

C. lacteus is a dense, evergreen variety, ideally suited as a hedging plant.

C. ‘Cornubia’ is a very popular semi-evergreen small tree. It has elegant arching branches, flowers and fruits prolifically, and is a vigorous grower.

C. ‘Hybridus Pendulus’ is another groundcover, but more commonly grown as a small standard weeping tree.

C. frigidus is a large deciduous tree, with a peeling bark and large red berries. There is a yellow-berried variety also, ‘Fructu Luteo’.

C. ‘Rothschildianus’ is a small tree, with bright green foliage. It produces creamy yellow berries.

C. ‘Pink Champagne’ has pink berries, and C. ‘Salmon Spray’ has – surprisingly – salmon coloured berries.

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

Time For Creation Events In The Diocese Of Kerry

TODAY, Friday, September 1, is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and it marks the start of a five-week dedicated Time for Creation across Christian churches globally.

This Am Cruthaithe is a time to grow in awareness, pray and take decisive action to promote care for all creation.

The Diocese of Kerry will hold a prayer service in the town park in Tralee at 6.45pm this Friday. The Diocesan Justice and Peace committee has chosen “Cherishing God’s Gift of Food” as the focus theme for the Time for Creation events.

There is a reflection brochure available in all parishes as well as online www.dioceseofkerry.ie offering points to ponder and simple activities for use at home and in parishes.

On Tuesday, September 12, Donal O’Leary will present a workshop on “Reducing Food Waste and Composting”.

This takes place in the John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Killarney at 8pm. Donal’s expertise will enhance using practical tips Pope Francis’ understanding that “everything in the world is connected and that caring for the eco-system requires far-sightedness”. For those of you with culinary interests, Mark Doe will be presenting a cookery demonstration entitled “Being Creative with Leftovers” in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Tralee, on Thursday, September 28, at 8pm. Pope Francis acknowledges the stark reality that almost a third of all food is discarded, and that “whenever food is thrown out, it is as if it were stolen from the table of the poor”. Learning new recipes might be one

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of the ways we can simply and consciously care for creation in our daily lives. After all, as our Gaelic proverb says “ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine”… agus an cruthú mar an gcéana! We all share our common home – people and all of creation.

All events are free and tá fáilte chuig chuile duine! For more ideas and prayers visit the diocesan website – dioceseofkerrry.ie. To facilitate the workshops, you are asked to register beforehand on www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Life Through The Lens Of The Gospels

MATTHEW 16:21-27: Short-term loss is sometimes necessary for long-term gain, as a student studying, or an athlete training, can testify. When have you found that denying yourself proved to be worthwhile because of what you gained afterwards? Jesus was teaching his followers that the path of discipleship would involve pain and suffering.

Peter would have none of it. When have you found that taking up your cross brought you life, even though at the time it may have been difficult? Jesus knew that because his good news message was not acceptable to the authorities he would suffer and die. In spite of this he trusted that the power of God would overcome evil. Have you seen a good news message survive even though opponents tried to stifle it?

Jesus promised that those who suffer for the kingdom would be rewarded. Perhaps, even in this earthly life, you have experienced reward for faithful discipleship. What have these rewards been?

John Byrne OSA, Veritas

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Prayer ministry and spiritual direction are available, please contact Rev Karne Spence for further information on 064-6631613.

AWARE KILLARNEY DEPRESSION SUPPORT Group Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 7.30pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie Tralee Venue: Parish Centre, St. John’s Church Tuesday 8pm – 9pm KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY Counselling Service Free - confidential - non judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact Mairead 087-7808106.

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

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www. pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 0646636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY New beginnings ministries invites you to join us for series of meetings on “fulfilling your destiny” as we host apostle Krish Moodley and Yvonne Moodley from south Africa, on Sunday august 27th @ 12 noon @ killarney court hotel, on Friday sept 1st at redeemed church Killorglin at old school building @ 7.00pm,,on Sunday sept 3rd at killarney court hotel @ 12 noon, on Wednesday sept 6th with holy spirit group @ castle hotel Macroom @ 8.00pm, on Sunday sept 10th at killarney court hotel @ 12 noon.

Hear Yvonne’s testimony of a miraculous healing and how god orchestrated their lives to fulfill their destiny and lead them to a place of impacting nations.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Please note Sunday worship time is now changed to 10.45am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes. For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org EPILEPSY IRELAND Support meeting for parents of children with epilepsy on Tuesday 12th September at 10.00am, in the Epilepsy Ireland office on Park Road, Killarney. For further information contact Kathryn at 0646630301 or email: kfoley@epilepsy.ie SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Next meeting September 11th, 2017 at the Methodist Church hall, 8pm, Killarney (Near to east avenue hotel).

For further information please contact Grace McCrae, president, 064778837.

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

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Kerry Miles Off The Pace As Mayo Romp To Famous Win The Kingdom were expected to find another gear in the replay but defeat to Mayo raises a lot of difficult questions, writes Adam Moynihan

Mayo’s Andy Moran tackled by Paul Murphy and Jonathan Lyne of Kerry. Pic: Lorraine O’Sullivan/INPHO

All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final (Replay) Mayo 2-16 Kerry 0-17

There’s no great shame in losing to a good team in an All-Ireland semi-final but the manner of Saturday’s defeat really leaves a bad taste in the mouth. It was an abysmal performance by Kerry and, in truth, the five-point margin of victory didn’t flatter Mayo in the slightest.

Kerry were second best at virtually every turn. It’s probably more practical to go through the things that went right; you’d be all day trying to list the things that went wrong. Paul Geaney gave a good account of himself as he has done all year but there’s something seriously amiss when your star forward kicks two points from play and he’s still your standout player.

Paul Murphy also continued his impressive form in the green and gold and Rathmore man has well

“Kerry were second best at virtually every turn. It’s probably more practical to go through the things that went right; you’d be all day trying to list the things that went wrong

and truly established himself as one of Kerry’s most reliable players. Substitutes James O’Donoghue and Fionn Fitzgerald made positive contributions when they were introduced and you’d have to wonder why they weren’t involved from the start.

I know there were whispers that James wasn’t going to play the drawn game due to injury but if he’s fit enough to come on at half time then you have to start him. It’s as simple as that.

Shane Enright had a tough time on Andy Moran but the Mayo man was on fire and it’s possible that no Kerry back would have kept him quiet over the two ties. Having said all that, it was surely worth making a change to at least try.

Eamonn Fitzmaurice has earned a reputation for being a bit obdurate and making unconventional calls. He’ll know as well as anyone that as a manager you live and die by those big decisions and on Saturday you’d have to say that he got a lot of things wrong.

Of course, it’s easy point out all of these errors in hindsight. If it wasn’t for a crazy turnover in the closing stages of the drawn match, there wouldn’t have even been a replay to collapse in and we’d be preparing for another All-Ireland Final. (Considering how dominant Dublin looked against Tyrone, maybe X we dodged a bullet there.)

The big question for Mayo is can they go one step further and end the 66-year curse? They were really terrific against Kerry but Dublin will be a far more challenging prospect. It’s actually shaping up to be an excellent final between two very exciting teams.

I suppose it would be nice to see Mayo finally win one, although they’ve fallen at the final hurdle so many times now it’s genuinely getting frustrating for the neutrals, never mind their long-suffering fans.

For Kerry, meanwhile, a long winter of soul-searching looms.

KERRY SCORERS: Paul Geaney (0-10, 8f), James O’Donoghue (0-3, 1f), Jonathan Lyne (0-1), Johnny Buckley (0-1), Jack Barry (0-1) and Fionn Fitzgerald (0-1).

KERRY TEAM: Brian Kelly; Shane Enright, Tadhg Morley, Killian Young; Paul Murphy, Jonathan Lyne, Peter Crowley; Jack Barry, David Moran; Tom O’Sullivan, Stephen O’Brien, Johnny Buckley; Donnchadh Walsh, Paul Geaney, Kieran Donaghy.

SUBS: Darran O’Sullivan for Buckley (HT), James O’Donoghue for Walsh (HT), Fionn Fitzgerald for Enright (39 mins), Jack Savage for D O’Sullivan (45 mins, black card), Mark Griffin for Young (51 mins) and Barry John Keane for T O’Sullivan (63 mins).

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Kerry No Match For Mayo In Replay 01.09.17

Words: Eamonn Fitzgerald

Kerry were outwitted and outplayed in last Saturday’s All Ireland SFC as Mayo marched on with an impressive 2-16 to 0-17 victory making it a Mayo v Dublin duel in the All Ireland final on September 17. The attendance was 50,032. Mayo have the physicality to take on the Dubs in the final but that will hardly be enough to bring the Sam Maguire across the Shannon to Mayo, who have to reach back to 1951 when they last won the title. They have benefited from the long road of the back door system, improving all the time. They learned a lot from the drawn game against Kerry and they never wavered in their resolve.

Changes Mayo took the initiative from the throw -in and they never relented throughout. Kerry made several changes. Tom O’Sullivan started and James O’Donoghue was left off until half time when he came on for Donnchadh Walshe who was obviously not match fit. Jonathan Lyne was preferred to Mark Griffin, who eventually came on for Killian Young in the 51st minute. Jack Barry started at midfield along side David Moran. Anthony Maher was dropped and came on as a blood sub for Barry in the 65th minute.

Paul Murphy started in the sweeper role. The changes from the drawn game did not work as Mayo were the better team from the outset

Donie Buckley Such was the intensity of Mayo’s play that Kerry could not get a foothold on the game. This Mayo team displayed all the hallmarks of Donie Buckley such was their passion, aggression and controlled fury in the tackle. The Castleisland man had Mayo in the right frame of mind and their percentage of possession to actual scores was much higher than normal. Kerry were chasing the game unlike the drawn game when the sides were level on 14 occasions. Mayo were so determined to hold on to the supremacy that they exerted from the outset.

17 Cards The referee dished out a whole range of cards, black, yellow and red 17, in total, such was the intensity and physicality of it all. Kerry lost Peter Crowley in the 63rd minute for a second yellow and this was crucial as Kerry were just four points adrift at that stage. Darran O’Sullivan, who came on at half time for Johnny Buckley, was very unlucky to be black carded. Kieran Donaghy was issued a straight red for punching Aidan O’Shea in injury time. Paul Durcan was sent off on two yellows and Cillian O’Connor was also sent off for Mayo.

In the drawn game Aidan O’Shea was pulled back from his normal centre forward position to mark Donaghy and that move was not successful. On Saturday last Donal Vaughan started on Kieran Donaghy aided by O’Shea to curb Star and on this occasion the strategy worked.

Kieran Donaghy clashes with Aidan O’Shea of Mayo which resulted in a red card for Kieran Donaghy.

Pic: James Crombie/INPHO

Goals The two Mayo goals were crucial scored by Diarmuid O’Connor and the irrepressible Andy Moran. That second goal in particular dashed hopes of a Kerry revival. Moran headed for goal and then played a smart one two with O’Connor before palming it in to the net from close range. Shane Enright was called ashore and he was replaced by Fionn Fitzgerald.

Goals win matches. Mayo got two opportunities and they raised the green flag on both occasions, whereas Kerry had four chances and failed to breach the Mayo rear guard. On one such effort they were denied a triple attempt, but to no avail. Great work on this occasion by David Clarke and his backs when it seemed that Stephen O’Brien must score the elusive goal that they needed so badly. Keith Higgins, Colm Boyle were very solid for Mayo and cut off the Kerry attack. Jason O’Doherty also impressed me, as did David Clarke, Kevin McLoughlin, Andy Moran and Tom Parsons. Star was not as impressive as he was in the drawn game so Kerry had to depend on Paul Murphy and Paul Geaney the only Kerry duo to play well. Geaney scored ten points in all and eight of these were from frees, a great return for the Dingle man. James O’Donoghue looked very sharp when he came on for the second half, scoring three points two from play. The Kerry management gambled by not starting him. It proved to be a costly mistake.

Buckley was the only other forward to score a point.

Kerry had a point each from Jonathan Lyne, Jack Barry and Fionn Fitzgerald.

Kerry were just five points in arrears at half time, 1-8 to 0-6 but Mayo had such a stranglehold that they were not going to succumb to the Kerry tradition of a fightback. The loss of Crowley dashed any hopes of a Kingdom recovery.

David Clarke was very sharp on his kickouts finding his own men nearly all the time. Brian Kelly did not have it as clearcut. Mayo pushed up for his kickouts and when he was forced to kick it long the stronger physicality of the Mayo fielders invariably got possession, as they set about the search for more points. It was a disappointing end of season for Kerry. In the weeks ahead Kerry will return to the domestic scene and the county championships, while Mayo and Dublin prepare for the final. Here’s hoping that Mayo will win the final.

All Ireland title for Killarney Ladies Congratulations to the Killarney ladies who won the All Ireland Senior Cup last weekend and created their own bit of history since this was the first time that the club won this coveted title. The winning team was Mairead Martin, Valerie Clancy, Kelly Brotherton, Mary Sheehy, Claire Keating, Eimear O’Donnell and Ann Rudden.

Mary Geaney and Sheila Crowley were the joint managers. Comhghairdeas ó chroí.

Hurling final The novel pairing of Waterford and Galway brings extra interest to next Sunday’s All Ireland SHC final. I expect Galway to win.

Minors Derry qualified to meet Kerry in the All Ireland MFC after defeating Dublin in the semi-final on Sunday last. I still fancy Kerry to win.

Ladies No joy for the Kerry senior ladies football team who were beaten in their All Ireland semi-final by Dublin 5-10 to 0-11. Sarah Murphy, a sister of Paul Murphy, was a member of this team.

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F1

Hamilton Takes First Blood

Words: Cormac Casey

THE F1 circus returned from summer break with Lewis Hamilton taking first blood at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Hamilton was mostly unchallenged by the championship leader, Sebastian Vettel.

Hamilton has closed the gap to seven points. Daniel Ricciardo came home in third place ten seconds behind the leading pair. His Red Bull teammate suffered his sixth DNF of the year, while Kimi Raikkonen and Valtteri Bottas finished fourth and fifth respectively.

The Belgian Grand Prix also saw Mercedes extend their lead over Ferrari in the F1 World Constructors’ Championship standings.

Fernando Alonso’s McLaren Honda was true to form with another DNF. Honda only ran half of the proposed upgrades last weekend which is casting an even darker shadow over the survival of the McLaren – Honda partnership. However Honda have claimed that there was no fault in their engine that lead to Alonso’s re-

tirement.

The big talking point over the weekend was rumours the Alonso could move to Williams F1 for 2018. With no room at Mercedes, Ferrari and RedBull

inn, Williams is the next best proposition. William have the all-conquering Mercedes engine again next year and have a potential vacant seat. That could be a very interesting prospect.

Athletic To Honour Double Heroes At Special Dinner KILLARNEY ATHLETIC will pay tribute to their double-winning senior squad at a special celebration dinner at the Killarney Race Course on Saturday, September 9.

It has been an unforgettable year for the Blues who defeated town rivals Killarney Celtic in June to claim their first league title in the club’s 52-year history. They followed that up with victory over Mitchel’s Avenue in the cup final to seal a remarkable double and players, officials and supporters will come together on the 9th to celebrate in style.

Proceedings kick-off at 7.30pm sharp with dinner. The players will then be presented with their medals and live music from Midnite Café will take the party well into the night.

It promises to be a great evening of festivities and manager Stuart Templeman is expecting a memorable occasion. “It’s a night not only to celebrate the fantastic achievements of the A team this year but also to acknowledge the work done by every member, past and present, who has helped us get to where we are now,” he said. “And boy shall we celebrate.”

Advertiser sports columnist Adam

Killarney Athletic captain Paudie O’Connor celebrates with his family following the cup final in July.

Moynihan, who plays for Athletic, says his teammates are really looking forward to the event.

“We can’t wait,” he said. “We enjoyed our celebrations after the finals but this is a great chance to get together again and reflect on the year. It’s a nice touch by the club as well. They’ve really looked after

us and we couldn’t have achieved what we did without the likes of our chairman Mike O’Shea. This night is as much for the officials and the supporters as it is for us.”

Tickets are €25 and are available from club officials. For more information, contact Mike at 0872226185.

This weekend the battle resumes in Ferrari’s backyard and the Italian support should give a lift to Ferrari’s performance at the famous Monza circuit.

Blitz

Jerry Foley U11 Memorial Blitz

AS ANYONE who has been involved in GAA will know, there is no rivalry more intense than the one between neighbouring parishes, but, it was great sportsmanship and camaraderie that were the themes of this years’ annual Jerry Foley U11 Memorial Blitz.

Pairc Eamonn, Farranfore was the venue when U11 teams from Firies, Milltown/Castlemaine, Kilcummin, Ballymac, Listry and Newmarket, Co Cork, treated everyone in attendance to a spectacle of skill and teamwork.

All teams took part in a round-robin series with the top two teams contesting the final. The two pitches in operation were hectic for the day but in the end, there could only be one winner with tenacious Ballymac taking home the spoils after a thrilling game against a brave Kilcummin side.

After the final, Neil Foley, Jerry’s son, presented the annual cup to a victorious Ballymac with great scenes of jubilation. He also presented Newmarket’s Brían O’Keeffe with player of the blitz.

Eugene Cosgrave, Firies GAA Coiste na nÓg Chairman, thanked all involved including Firies GAA’s two Kerry Minors Niall Donohue and Donnchadh O’Sullivan who wished the home side prior to their departure to Croke Park for the All-Ireland semi-final.

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smalltalk 01.09.17

Amanda Brosnan

Kerry and Dr Crokes star Amanda Brosnan talks to Adam Moynihan about her teammates, last weekend’s semi-final and her favourite sporting memories There’s nothing worse than losing semi-finals…

How hard is the Dublin defeat to take?

Saturday was difficult. We fully believed that we’d be in Croke Park on All-Ireland Final day but things didn’t go right for us. Each year the losses get harder to take. We put so much time and commitment into achieving our dreams and it’s just taken away at the final whistle. It’s been a tough week.

Has it been a good year regardless? What was the highlight?

break out the vintage Primary Game gear or jerseys that are at least 12 years old for training every now and then though!

Who spends the most time in the gym?

Sarah Houlihan! Have you seen her shoulders? Or Caroline’s sick arms?

I haven’t but I’ll take your word for it! If you could bring back one ex-player to line out for your club this year, who would it be?

Katie Gleeson.

Yeah it has I suppose. We won Munster which was nice but I’d give all my Munster medals back to win the All-Ireland. The highlight has to be winning the Munster Final v Waterford and beating Cork in Fitzgerald Stadium to knock them out of the provincial championship for the first time in 13 years.

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

How would you assess the current state of ladies football in Kerry?

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

I think there is a lot being done but there’s a lot more to do to promote ladies football in Kerry. There are some fantastic players out there who have never played in a Kerry jersey. Some don’t want to because of the commitment that’s required and some have never been approached. The underage structure and development squads have been excellent over that last three or four years so hopefully that will reap rewards with the seniors in years to come. Unfortunately, girls of 13/14 have a high dropout rate of sport at that age, so anything to promote participation and continuity playing the game is vital.

How has the year been going for the Crokes?

This year we had a few injuries to our key senior players and lost out in the Championship quarterfinal with a very young side by only one point. The average age of our team is about 19 I’d say. And I bring that average up; I’m a pensioner compared to some of the young ones!

Mags Cronin.

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

Lorraine Scanlon. She’s an all-rounder!

Who was your toughest ever opponent?

Too hard to pick! Every opponent is tough.

It would have to Spa or Kilcummin. I’d be disowned if I put on the green and white.

What’s your proudest sporting moment?

Winning this year’s Munster Final and playing midfield for Kerry. Or any of the Munster Finals to be honest. They don’t come easy against teams like Cork.

And the most embarrassing?

We have a countdown timer in ladies intercounty football and I celebrated a little too early in this year’s Munster Final! The ref blew the whistle for a sideline ball with three seconds on the clock. I thought it was the final whistle! I leaped around celebrating and the game wasn’t even over.

What are your goals for the rest of 2017?

Staying fit is number one. I might attempt a half marathon later in the year.

Which of your Crokes teammates would you least like to get stuck in a lift with?

Rheanne O’Shea.

Who’s the best at Tinder?

Denise Hallissey.

Who’s the biggest moaner?

We all like to moan! We’re women!

Who’s the worst-dressed?

I couldn’t comment on that… They wouldn’t talk to me ever again! I will say Totti (Caroline Kelly) likes to

Sometimes people call me Broz.

Do you have any superstitions?

If I play well in a game I’ll try to wear the same shorts and socks for the next game.

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

WhatsApp.

Who’s the best woman for the banter in the team group?

The team group is usually just football stuff to be honest. Although there was running commentary on the Rose of Tralee last week which was entertaining!

What’s your most-used emoji?

That’s gas enough! If you had to compare yourself to a professional athlete, who would it be?

Usain Bolt #jokes

What’s the best show on TV? Does Netflix count? I’m not a big TV person. Narcos was excellent.

How have you been playing yourself?

In the off-season around November last year I took up running in the evenings. It has really stood to me because I don’t think I’ve ever been as fit. I played around the middle of the field with Kerry this year, covering lots of ground. It’s tough work but I trust my fitness for the first time in a long time. It’s easy when you’re fit, and I’m playing with confidence.

Do you have any nicknames?

Savage. What’s your favourite song at the moment?

If you could go for a drink with any three sportspeople, living or dead, who would they be?

Isn’t everyone’s Despacito? Although I’m yet to find someone who knows the words.

David Beckham, Jessica Ennis and Tommy Bowe.

What would you sing at karaoke?

What are your five favourite sports in order?

Any golden oldie or Irish song. Badly.

Gaelic football, basketball, hurling, soccer and chess.

Who’s the most famous person in your phone?

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

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh. The Female Gooch.

Who would play you in a movie about your life?

Hurling/camogie. I wish we played it down this side of the county.

Blake Lively.

What’s the best sporting moment of all time?

What do you call a French man who wears sandals?

I don’t know. Philippe Philoppe.

To pick the best of all time is too difficult but some of the memories that stand out are Katie Taylor’s first Olympic gold medal in 2012, Ronan O’Gara’s Grand Slam-winning drop goal in 2009, Robbie Brady’s goal in the Euros, and the O’Donovan brothers’ silver medal in Rio last year (and their interview afterwards!).

And last one… Can you tell me a joke?

That is pretty bad. Thanks Amanda!

No problem at all.

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01.09.17 Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Sally MacMonagle

Golfers On A Par With The Best KILLARNEY GOLF CLUB made history at the weekend when it won the ILGU Senior Cup for the first time.

The All-Ireland Club Golf Championship-winning senior ladies team received a rapturous welcome when they arrived back to base at Killarney Golf Club.

The club lined out the same team that beat the Island in the previous day’s semi-final.

Killarney started strongly as internationals Mairead Martin and Valerie Clancy and Munster representative Kelly Brotherton all went two up early on in their matches.

With a birdie on the 17th, Killarney were crowned Senior Cup champions for the first time in the club’s history.

Killarney Golf Club Senior Ladies team Captain Mary Geaney proudly shows off the All Ireland Golf Cup which the team won on Saturday afternoon at The Royal Curragh Golf Club.

Back, lady captain Amy Arthur, Eimear O’Donnell, Anne Moynihan, Kelly Brotherton, Mary Geaney, team captain, Mary Sheehy, Claire Keating, Breda Duggan, president, and Declan McCarthy, men’s captain; front, Sheila Crowley, Valerie Clancy and Mairead Martin.

Ladies Football

Stephen Dennehy and Gintara Bendaravisius, both from Killarney and members of Castlerosse Golf Club with Chris Ryan of NCBI (centre) at Killarney Golf Club for the Munster Final of the NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup.

Castlerosse In Munster Final THE NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup arrived at Killarney Golf Club on Sunday, August 20, where Munster golf clubs teed off to compete for the chance to play in St Andrew’s Scotland and win the prestigious trophy.

Stephen Dennehy and Gintara Bendaravisius, both from Killarney and members of Castlerosse Golf Club took part. In total, ten teams from across the province competed on the day, with Nenagh Golf Club coming out on top and placing first.

Over the past five months, the NCBI Specsavers HolmPatrick Cup has seen GUI-affiliated golf courses across the country hold qualifying

tournaments from local to county level. Now, these winners are competing in the provincial finals to compete for a place at the final. The four provincial winners, including Nenagh Golf Club will play at the final in St Andrew’s Links in Scotland in October.

Speaking about the store’s involvement store director at Specsavers Killarney Thomas Doyle said: “We at Specsavers Killarney are delighted to be able to give back to the community and show our support. It was great to have Stephen Dennehy and Gintara Bendaravisius competing at the Munster Final in Killarney Golf Club.”

Pics: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Dublin Edge Out Kerry In Ladies Semi-Final DUBLIN booked their place in their fourth successive TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior football final after seeing of Kerry in Semple Stadium on Saturday.

Dublin captain Sinéad Aherne led the way with 2-07 as Dublin get set to meet Cork or Mayo on September 24.

The cruised to the final by seeing off Kerry by 14 points in Saturday evening’s semi-final.

Lyndsey Davey had the ball in the Kingdom’s net in the fifth minute but referee Stephen McNulty whistled back for an earlier infringement.

Two Aherne frees had Dublin 0-03 to 0-00 clear before Kerry finally opened their account in the sev-

enth minute, 16-year-old Hannah O’Donoghue slotting over a point.

But Kerry registered six wides by half-time, in contrast to a more economical Dublin outfit, who were off target just once.

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh notched eight points for Kerry.

KERRY : L Fitzgerald; E Lynch, A Desmond, A Leonard; C Kelly, C Murphy, S Murphy; L Scanlon, E Sherwood; A Brosnan, A Galvin, D Hallissey; S Houlihan, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh, H O’Donoghue; subs – L Rogers for O’Donoghue (34), A O’Connell for S Murphy (39), F Tangney for Hallissey (43), T Breen for Brosnan (55).

Niamh Collins of Dublin in action against Anna Galvin of Kerry.

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O’Mahoney & Byrnes Are Fantasy Champs For August THE fantasy football season is up and running and, in an unusual twist, we have joint-winners of our first Manager of the Month award. Darren O’Mahoney and Laurence Byrnes finished tied first at the end of August on an impressive tally of 210 points, five clear of Shane McAllister in third and ten ahead of Noel Duggan in fourth.

Duggan shot up the table with a massive 72-point haul in Gameweek 3.

Darren outscored Laurence by eight points last week to draw level and he will be cursing his luck that he didn’t end up with more than he did; he had Sergio Agüero triple captain but the Argentine was dropped and only managed a single point off the bench.

The result means that both managers picked up a €35 voucher for Brian James. They have also given themselves a chance of competing for the grand prize although there is still an awfully long way to go in the campaign. There are 366 players in the mix this time out so it will undoubtedly take a huge effort to come out on top.

A staple of the fantasy football experience is the pun-based team name and this season has been no exception with some truly outstanding efforts on display. Unfortunately some of the entries aren’t fit for print (Paul Cahill) but a few of my favourites include: Fiorentina Turner (Conor Magill – although he loses

points for having the same name two years in a row), Chicken Tikka MoSalah (Seán McCarthy), My Little Bony (Conor O’Keeffe), Moyes in the Hood (Seán Austridge) and Vajayjay Okocha (Noel Duggan – controversial enough but I’ll allow it).

It’s not too late to get involved. To join the league and compete for prizes, simply visit fantasy.premierleague.com or open the app, go to ‘join leagues’ and enter the code: 1796307430526. Updates will be shared here throughout the season. Best of luck.

A staple of the fantasy football experience is the pun-based team name and this year has been no exception with some truly outstanding efforts on display

Killarney Advertiser sports columnist Adam Moynihan, Darren O’Mahoney and Brian O’Shea of Brian James, Fantasy League sponsor.

Rugby News ...

Words: Liam Murphy THE Women’s Rugby World Cup ended last Saturday evening in spectacular fashion as reigning champions England took on four-times winners New Zealand in an enthralling final at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. A fastpaced game saw the Kiwis win out in the end in what was an absolutely entertaining match and New Zealand were deserved winners.

The Kingspan Stadium was absolutely hopping and the atmosphere was amazing to witness on the TV. A fantastic ending to a good campaign.

Tom Tierney stepped down as Ireland’s Head Coach following a truly disappointing run in the World Cup for our national side. The loss to Wales on Saturday afternoon in a seventh and eighth-place play-off meant that Tierney felt he had no choice but to step down. Ireland lost on a 27-17 score line and finished the tournament in eighth spot overall, a very disappointing finish to what should have been a much more successful tournament for the host nation.

However, this tournament has captured the attention of the Irish public as well as a wider global audience. We in Killarney RFC had a busload of supporters travel to UCD for round two of the Rugby World Cup and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. Let’s hope

the tournament will bring more and more girls to play rugby.

Our season is about to kick off and over the next few weeks, we will see most age groups return to action. Our Minis – boys and girls aged between 5 and 11, return to training for the new season tomorrow, Saturday the 2nd of September, as do our U14’s and our U16’s and U18’s returned to training during the week.

Our seniors returned to preseason a few weeks ago so it’s all systems go in our club. On Saturday, September 9, we will hold an action packed Family Day at Aghadoe and would like to invite everyone to come along and enjoy the fun and games. A great day is guaranteed.

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Sport Crusaders Bridge Club Bridge resumes on Wed 13/09/2017 sharp in the Brehon Hotel. We look forward to seeing all members after Summer break. Beginners and new members particularly welcome. If partner is needed please feel free to contact Berna @ 086 890 4223.

Killarney Pitch & Putt Club CAPTAINS PRIZE: Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday evening for our Club Captains John Kelly and Eileen Switzer prizes. Entry €10 per player with everyone asked to be present for 5pm for a 36 Hole Shotgun Start.

U-16 CLUB MATCHPLAY: Our re-arranged U-16 Matchplay (sponsored

by Trophy world Tralee and John Keogh) will take place this Saturday September 2nd with a start time of 9.15am. Entry €5 per player with all players asked to be present for time give given. There is both a Championship and Plate Competition this year.

SUNDAY MORNING COMPETITION: Nett- Eileen Switzer, Willie O’Keeffe & Noel Moynihan 76. Gross- Michael Foley, Sean O’Brien & Paddy Murphy 99. Please note that future second draw times have been brought forward to 11am with a start time of 9.15am for the first draw remaining.

Wednesday Evening Competition Please note that Wednesday evening September 6th’s event will take place at the earlier time of 6.30pm.

COUNTY MATCHPLAY: Best wishes to all club competitors taking part in the various events in Castleisland on Sunday. A reminder to all that it is dress code for the playing of same.

Munster Matchplay (Adult) A reminder to anyone interested in entering same that the deadline for receipt of entries is this Sunday evening (Sept 3rd) with a fee of €13 per player. Please note that no unpaid entries will be sent off as standard.

SENIORS OUTING: Next Seniors Outing will be to Newmarket on Wednesday September 6th 10.15am which will include two 18 Hole competitions with an interval for lunch

01.09.17 in the adjoining restaurant between each competition.

Castlerosse Golf Club RESULTS: Competition played on Sunday 27th August 18 Hole Strokeplay sponsored by Castlerosse Leisure Club 1st Place, Ger Casey (12) net 68, Runner-up, Gintaras Bendaravicius (13) net 69, 3rd place, Steve Shine (18) net 70.

Mixed Scramble played on Wednesday 22nd August, best return, Donal O’ Reilly, Sally Filby & Mike Eugate.

FIXTURES: Weekend competition, 18 Hole Stableford to be played on Saturday or Sunday.

Castlerosse Ladies results; Sponsored by Castlerosse Hotel, 9 Hole Stableford played on Thursday 24th August, 1st place Noirin Sheehan (36) 16pts.

18 Hole Stableford played on Thursday 24th August, 1st place Brid Ui Scanaill (36) 26pts.Mixed Scramble continue each Wednesday evening draw at 6.15pm, meet at clubhouse.

Competition open to all golfers, Ladies & Gents.

Firies Coiste Na Nog DR. BILL MANGAN MEMORIAL U10 HURLING TOURNAMENT: The Annual Dr. Bill Mangan Juvenile Hurling Tournament took place on Saturday, 26th August. As per previous years, the preluding stage took place in Dr. Crokes GAA Club on Wednesday which led Firies to progress to the Shied final against Kenmare/ Kilgarvan set in the middle of the Muckross Traditional Farms. Despite a strong start in a great game that ebbed and flowed, the score-line didn’t reflect the sheer commitment and determination by the Firies side.

Firies 6-07 Kenmare/Kilgarvan 7-09.

Well done to Kenmare/Kilgarvan on their victory.

U8 East Kerry Developmental Blitz Well done to Firies U8 Hurlers who put in fine performances against St Patricks; East Kerry and Rathmore during the week.

U13 Go Games League East Region Firies U13s are on schedule to face Rathmore on Monday, 4th September. Throw in is 7pm in Rathmore.

U6, U8 and U10 Academy

Please be advised that there will be no academy training for U6, U8 and U10s on Saturday, 2nd September.

These age groups are scheduled to meet Fossa at home on Sunday, 3rd September at 10:30am in Pairc Eamonn, Farranfore.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club Club Captain Declan McCarthy was part of the large contingent of Men’s Club Members who travelled to the Royal Curragh G.C. on Friday and Saturday last, to support our Senior Ladies Team who were taking part in the final stages of the All-Ireland Inter-Club Senior Championship.

The Ladies Team went on to win the Championship, and by doing so Killarney went on to become the All-Ireland Champions for the very first time having been in the final on a number of previous occasions, most recently in 2014. Declan, on behalf of the whole Club sends our heartiest congratulation to Mary Geaney, the non-playing Team Captain, and to her assistants, and to all of the Team itself on their fantastic achievement. On Sunday evening last there was a reception at the Club-House to acknowledge and appreciate the Ladies Team, who received a well-deserved standing ovation from the large gathering who had assembled to Congratulate the Team and their Management, and a most enjoyable evening was had by all there.

Prior to the reception, there was the presentation of prizes recently won in our Men’s Club competitions, and in addition Captain Declan had the privilege of presenting two special awards, the first was to Luke Walsh on becoming a member of the Munster Junior Inter-provincial side, and Luke had subsequently went on to win the Killarney Scratch Cup with rounds of 72 on Mahony’s Point and a superb 69 on Killeen. The second special presentation was to Ryan Kelliher on his achievement of winning The Kerry Boys championship which was recently played at Ballybunion G.C. , a championship that had been won on 2 previous occasions by Ryan’s father, Tomas Kelliher in 1983

At Hotel Killarney for the official homecoming of the 2017 All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Set Dancing Champions were CCE Cill Airne back, dancing teacher Triona Mangan, Sean Moynihan, Shane Murphy, dancing teacher Mairead Mangan, Gary Spillane, Katie Cronin and Christopher Carey; front, Liam Spillane, Karis Koschan and Clodagh Murphy. Pic: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

and 1984. The winners of the Club Fourball competition were Dermot Roche & Sean Goulding they defeated Jason Arthur & Sean Brosnan by 3/2 in the final, Dermot and Sean had previously defeated Jer Lenihan & Padraig Griffin in one Semi-final, while Jason and Sean had defeated Chris Collins & James Collins in the other Semi-final. The winners of the Club Foursomes competition were the father and son combination of Donie & Alan MacSweeney, who defeated Brian Holden & John O’Mahony by 1 hole in the final. Previously Donie & Alan had defeated Declan McCarthy & Brian Clarke in one Semi-final while Brian & John had defeated the brother’s combination of William & James Tarrant, in the other Semi-final. The competition on Sunday next will be the Cliffords Cash and Carry sponsored singles stableford competition which is our away-day at Dooks G.C. The competition will be played in groups of three, and this competition always attracts a full time-sheet which will start at 7.00 A.M. and run to 2.04 P.M.

Killarney Golf Club Ladies Results of Competition Sunday 27th August - Pat Courtney Memorial Mixed- Team of 2. S/ford Killeen.

1st. Donal O’Sullivan (9) Carmel Fitzgerald (19) 43 pts; 2nd Sylvester Murphy (17) Susan Tong (15 40 pts; BG Mark Tuite ( 5); Mary O’Doherty (14) 27 gross; 3rd Brian Fitzgerald (12), Bridie Fitzgerald (16) 38 pts; 4th Con Healy (10), Winnie Ryan (21) 37 pts Royal Curragh Golf Club was host to the All Ireland Ladies 2017 Senior Cup finals 25-26 August. in which Killarney proved victorious over Royal Portrush with a 4:1 victory.

Killarney lined out the same team that beat the Island in Friday’s semi final.

The Munster side made a strong start as Mairead, Valerie, and Kelly, all went 2 up early on in their Matches. After the turn Killarney were still leading in the first 3 matches. Valerie Clancy was the first result in as she finished 4&3 over Gemma McClenaghan, followed shorly after

by Kelly Brotherton who also sealed a 4&3 victory. With the Royal Portrush up in both the last two games, it was all down to the first match in which Mairead Martin was now 2 up with 2 holes to play. With a birdie on the 17th the match was now won and Killarney were crowned Senior Cup Champions for the first time in the Clubs history. Congratulations to our Victorious Ladies Senior Cup Team and to their Manager Mary Geaney.

Final Results Killarney (4) Royal Portrush (1) (killarney names first) Mairead Martin beat Lucy Simpson 2&1,Valerie Clancy beat Gemma McClenaghan 4&3, Kelly Brotherton beat Naoimh Quigg 4&3, Mary Sheehy halved with Emma Forbes (called in) Claire Keating halved with Hannah Henderson (called in). Subs were Anne Moynihan-Rudden &

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Congratulations Congratulations to our Joe Quinlan Foursomes Team on their win against Killorglin. They have now qualified for the final in Tralee on Sept 7th ‘ 3.00 p.m

Rathmore Gneeveguilla Community Games Big Congratulations to our only competitor in the second and final weekend of the Community Games finals held In Dublin recently.

Oisin won second prize in the U10 art competition and was awarded with an All Ireland Silver medal. In Community Games 50th year in Ireland this will be ‘one to remember’ for Oisin. Oisin competed in the same All Ireland Art Competition last year representing Rathmore Gneeveguilla and his County. A keen runner, footballer and basketball player, Oisin has been preparing for this competition since winning the county medal this year in Listowel.

Congratulations from all the committee at Rathmore Gneeveguilla Community Games, we wish him well for the future.

Mastergeeha FC SENIORS: In preparation for the new season seniors training continues on Wednesday and Friday at 7.15pm at Kilbrean Park.

SCHOOLBOYS & GIRLS TRAINING: In preparation for the commencement of the new underage season training starts for schoolboys and schoolgirls teams shortly. For further information contact: Tadhg Brosnan: Ph. 086-4098405.

COACHES – VOLUNTEERS: Anybody interested in volunteering, coaching, managing or helping out with the club or a team for the forthcoming season please contact 0864098405.

MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday 25th August, 2017. Numbers drawn were 2, 13, 20, 22. Jackpot now €9,600.

Killarney Celtic FC GOLF CLASSIC: Killarney Celtic Golf Classic takes place this Saturday September 2nd at Beaufort Golf Club with tee times from 7am to 4pm.

Contact Tim Jones 087 9771302 or Tim Lyne 086 0522506 for details.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Membership for 2017/18 is now open online in conjunction with Myclubfinances. com FUN DAY: Many thanks to all who organised and/or participated in the club fun day.

TRAINING TIMES: Confirmed training times are as follows Seniors, Youths/U-17s Tuesday/Friday 7.30 Born 2002, Thursday 7.00 Born 2006 Tuesday 6.00 Born 2009 Saturday 2.45 Born 2010/2011 Saturday 1.30 Training for groups born 2009, 2010, 2011 will commence on Saturday September 9th.

Further training times will be confirmed shortly.

The homeside Firies and their coaches at the recent Jerry Foley U11 Memorial Blitz.

LOTTO: Celtic Lotto Numbers Drawn 7,17,23,24. No Jackpot Winner, 2x €75. Jackpot next week €4,800

Killarney RFC Notes MINIS RETURN: Our Minis return to training next Saturday week, the 02nd of September and welcome boys and girls aged between 5 and 11 to come along to Aghadoe to make new friends, have fun and learn to play rugby. For any details, contact Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy on 087-4145662.

FAMILY FUN DAY: Our family day takes place at Aghadoe on Saturday the 9th of September next and a day of fun and games is guaranteed. We will have a bbq, footgolf, rugby darts and many other games to keep all the family entertained. Be sure to come along and bring all the family along. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further information.

FLAG DAY: The club would like to say a huge thank you to the general public who gave so generously to those who were collecting on our flag day last Wednesday. We had many great helpers of all ages out rattling the buckets and the flag day was a huge success for the club.

South Kerry Ploughing Championship This Sunday we will be manning the Maze at the South Kerry Ploughing Championship so please do pop along to say hi. We will be giving out details on the day about the club and look forward to helping out on the day.

Muckross Rowing Club ST. MICHAEL’S MASTERS REGATTA: Well done to our Masters Men group who competed at the St. Michael’s Masters Regatta in Limerick last Saturday. Muckross was represented in the Masters and Open Eights and also in the Masters Four. Congratulations go to the crew of Paul Griffin, Jeremy Kenny, Brendan O’Neill and Maurice Coffey, who were winners of the Men’s’ Masters Four. The Masters racing handicap system meant that our Masters Eight crew were the last to start – a full 18 seconds behind the oldest crew representing Old Collegians Boat Club! While

the relative youth in the Muckross boat was able to overhaul the Old Collegians, the gap to the crews in between proved too big to close.

Our second Masters Four crew was similarly stymied by a starting handicap of five seconds to finish fourth.

In the Open Eight event with no timing handicap, the Muckross Eight finished second. A special word of thanks goes to Siobhan Joy who coxed on the evening.

END OF SEASON: All coaches and rowers now take a well-earned break until mid-September. We will be in contact with members over the coming weeks regarding training times for the new rowing year 2017/18.

Sliabh Luachra Comhaltas Well done to all our members who competed at the All Ireland Fleadh last weekend in Ennis. You all did yourselves, family and branch proud. A special congrats to the senior ladies who danced their way to All Ireland victory. This is first senior title the branch has won and we are delighted. The dancers are, Marie Sheehan, Aisling Mc Gilicuddy, Michelle Brosnan, Joan Brosnan, Jean Counihan, Michelle O’Sullivan, Laura McGillicuddy and Kelly O’Sullivan. We would like to thank Marie Sheehan who also trained the group and indeed previous groups to success. Five of the named above danced in the victorious U18 All Ireland ladies set last year. This is a great achievement. Sliabh Luachra’s half set were placed 3rd in their competition. Dancers were: Kelly O’ Sullivan Joan Brosnan, Ciarán O’Sullivan and Kieran Browne. Kieran Browne was also placed 3rd in the senior sean nós competition. Well done Kieran. As summer draws to a close I would like to wish all our members commencing college or those still at school the very best of luck. Details to follow regarding a night of celebration for all our competitors from County Fleadh Cheoil to All Ireland.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: No winner of our lotto 25/08/2017, numbers drawn were 13, 14, 20 & 25.

Bonus not won numbers drawn were 3, 4, 20 & 25. Next week’s jackpot €7,800 plus €1,000 bonus.

Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage SOUTH KERRY PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS & HARVEST SHOW: The South Kerry Ploughing Championships & Harvest Show takes place this Sunday the 3rd September at Fleming’ Farm, Grenagh, Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry and we are delighted to be hosting the Irish Vintage Society National Rally. There will be plenty of entertainment, food stalls, 150 trade stands & exhibitors, Kid Zone, Tractor Pulling and prizes for the most stylish lady and best dressed man as well as voucher for Macbees Killarney for the best pair of Wellies!!! Our restored MF135 will also be on display and this could be your last chance to purchase a raffle ticket for the draw. Gates open at 11am. Admission €10 for adults, €5 for OAP’s and students under 14 while children under 14 will be admitted free of charge. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please contact Annmarie for any queries on 087-9726200 or email: southkerryploughing@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP: If you are interested in joining the Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club, give a call to Jacqueline in Killarney Glass at Woodlands Industrial Estate for a Membership Form or text 087-3381842 for a form to be posted to you. Check out our website www.killarneyvintage.com and our Facebook page for further information and details of our upcoming events. We have some great deals and offers for our Members when they join - New Members are always welcome.

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

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On The Ball | Monday 5.30pm The Irish Kidney Association (Kerry Branch). The draw takes place at the Presentation Night on Saturday the 30th September 2017. Check out our website and facebook page for further details. Any queries to 0873381842.

Beaufort Golf Club Ladies Branch 26th/27th August - Stableford 1st Aideen Ryan (35) 33 pts 2nd Niamh Carmody (8) 31 pts FIXTURES: 3rd September - Stableford - Sponsored by Aideen Ryan

Beaufort Golf Club Men’s Branch RESULTS: Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s Branch) 26th/27th August – Gleasure Cup Club Championships (36 holes) – sponsored by Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee; 1st Stephen Barry (14 ) 74 pts; 2nd Virginijus Jonikaitis (13) 72 pts; 3rd Ken West (17) 68 pts Category Prize: John Egan (23) 66 pts 24th August – Open Seniors; Winner: Frank Sheehan; Runner Up: Pat Quill FIXTURES: 30th August – Club Scramble 5.30pm; 31st August – Open Seniors 10am; 1st September – Open Friday – Sponsored by Clifford Groundcare Ltd.; 3rd September – 18 Hole Stableford (white tees) – Sponsored by Permanent TSB, Killarney

Ross Golf Club FIXTURES: On Saturday Sept 2nd & Sunday Sept 3rd we will hold a single stableford competition. The timesheet is now available in the clubhouse so please add your name to it immediately.

Club Open Days; On Sept 9th and 10th we will hold our Open Days with an 18 hole SS competition sponsored by the Dunloe Lodge .

Entry fee for members will be € 10 and for visitors will be € 15. Re entry will cost € 10 for all . The timesheet is now available.

Club Matchplay Championship : All golfers are reminded to play any outstanding games in the Killarney Medal & Trophy Centre Club Matchplay Championship as soon as possible.

Presidents Prize ;- Please note that our President, Terence Mulcahy will hold his prize on September 24th.

Full details to follow

end, and also claimed a silver county medal in swimming earlier in the year. None of this would be possible without the volunteers involved at local, county and national level.

Please get involved to ensure the continued success of Community Games for our children.

Workmen’s Rowing Club STELLAR SUCCESS AT IRISH COASTAL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS: We had a remarkable weekend of success at the All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships held at the Lakeside Centre, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, from 18th to 20th August.

This annual event , run by the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation, attracts clubs and crews from all corners of Ireland to compete across a range of events over a three day regatta.We had an amazing 29 crews competing in 21 events throughout the weekend with 23 crews qualifying for fina ls on the Sunday.

Congratulations to all our crews and medal winners U14 Girls Silver Medal WinnersLaura Looney, Kate Rudden, Sarah O’Leary and Ellen Farndon.

U16 Boys Silver Medal Winners- Ross Mc Carthy, Marc Woodard, David Bartlett and Sean Farndon.

U18 Men Silver Medal Winners-Ruadhan Mac Curtain, David Bartlett, Dylan Bartlett and Jakub Kunicki.

Senior Mixed Bronze Medal Winners-Michael O’Donoghue, Ciara Moynihan, Tom O’Leary and Siobhan Burns.

Vet Mixed Bronze Medal Winners-Mary Moynihan, John O’Leary, Pauline O’Brien and Timmy Moynihan.

On a special day for Workmen’s Rowing Club we took home an unprecedented Four All Ireland Titles!!

U18 Ladies Gold Medal Winners U21 Ladies Gold Medal Winners Intermediate Ladies Gold Medal Winners Senior Ladies Gold Medal Winners Congratulations to : Siobhan Burns, Ciara Browne, Ciara Moynihan, Annie O Donoghue.

UPCOMING EVENTS: As the rowing

season commences on September 1st, our athletes will have a brief rest and then prepare for the next event , The Irish Open , at the National Rowing Centre on the weekend of 7th and 8th October. These are compulsory trials for J16 upwards , wishing to be considered and included in the High Performance pathway. This year , two of our U18 ladies rowed for Ireland at Home Internationals, in LW Womens Double, coming 3rd in their final. We hope to build on this success this year, so best of luck to everyone as they prepare for this event.

On The Ball East Kerry GAA TATLER JACK EAST REGION MINOR LEGUE DIVISION 1 FINAL Dr Crokes 3-21 Rathmore 2-16 (AET) It took extra time to seperate the sides when Rathmore met Dr Crokes in Lewis road in the Tatler Jack East Region Minor League division 1 Final on Sunday last. In what was a cracking game played in a great sporting spirit, the sides were level 3 times.

Dr Croked led 1-9 to 1-6 at haf time However, the game ended level at the end of normal time putting the game to extra time: Dr Crokes 1-16 Rathmore 2-13. A Dr Crokes goal early in extra time gave the home side a cushion. A scatter of points and a penalty goal, in the last minutes of the game, saw Dr Crokes take the title on a final scoreline of Dr Crokes 3-21 Rathmore 2-16.

Donie Sheahan along with East Kerry Committe Chairman Tim Ryan, presented the Sheahan Cup to Dr Crokes Joint Captains, Mark Fitzgerald and James Kelly.

MD O’SHEA- EAST REGION U13 GO GAMES LEAGUE: The East Region U13 Go Games League continues on Monday 4th September at 7pm.

Division 1: Kenmare V Dr Crokes, Killarney Legion V Kilcummin, Fossa – Bye. Division 2: Rathmore V Firies, Spa V Cordal/Scartaglen, Currow V Gneeveguilla.

MD O’SHEA EAST REGION U11 GO GAMES: MD OShea East Region U11 Go Games continues on Sunday at 12 noon. Gneeveguilla V Currow, Fossa V Scartaglen, Listry V Kilgarvan/Tuosist, Rathmore V Spa, Glenflesk V Killarney Legion.

BEST OF LUCK: The very best of luck in the U16 County Divisional Championship to Eoghan Ruadh and East Kerry U16 teams.

Fossa GAA LOTTO: 27th August 2017 Numbers drawn were 7, 17, 18, 22.

There was no jackpot winner and the €40 consolation prize winners were Frank Anderton, Crohane, Siobhan Bennett, Bellview Woods, David Sheehan, 2 Forge Lane Barraduff, Donal O’Donoghue, Ballyhar and Catherine Duke, Barleymount. Next weeks jackpot will be €4,350.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY: Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society will host a lecture entitled Killarney’s 1937 All-Ireland Hurling Final at Killarney Library on Tuesday 5th September at 7.30pm. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Richard McElligott, UCDbased author. Free admission. All welcome.

INDOOR BOWLS : Short Mat Indoor Bowls continue every Friday afternoon from 3.30pm to 5.30pm in Fossa Community Center. “Newcomers welcome” For information contact 0872874866 SYMPATHY: Fossa GAA Club would like to extend it’s deepest sympathy to the wife and family of Duncan Davidison Snr who died last week.

Duncan worked for many years in the Hotel Europe and Dunloe Hotel, he was origionally from Cobh but lived in Aghadoe for many years before moving to Milltown in recent times. He is sadly missed by his wife, Miriam and sons Duncan Jnr and Colin. Ar Dheis De a raibh a Ainm.

Listry GAA EAST KERRY MINORS: Congratulations to Sean O Sullivan, Aaron McCarthy, Barry Keane and Cian Bradley who played for East Kerry minor team in the Keane’s Supervalu Co.

SPA Muckross Community Games NATIONAL FINALS: Well done to everyone who participated at the recent National Finals. There was plenty of success for Kerry, and our Spa Muckross competitors performed extremely well over the course of the two days, with Maidhci Lynch qualifying for the u12 600m final, and Ruth Courtney competing in the u16 100m event, and claiming a bronze medal in the u16 relay with her teammates Marie Courtney, Elizabeth Stack and Grace Courtney.

Up in Clare, former Spa Muckross athlete, Frank Doherty, formerly of Lissivigeen Cross, was toasting the success of his daughter Ella, who won the u15 Duathlon at the week-

Runners-up Kilcummin with their coaches at the recent Jerry Foley U11 Memorial Blitz.

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Minor Championship at Austin Stack Park last Wednesday 22nd. East Kerry 2.15 St Kieran’s 4.08 Milltown/Listry Community Games Congratulations to Milltown/Listry U12 music group, Aoibhe Horan, Molly Carey and Luisne Corcoran from Listry who played to perfection and received the 4th place medal in Dublin recently.

MONTHLY MEETING: September monthly GAA meeting on Monday 4th September in Listry clubrooms at 21.00 pm. All members please attend.

JUVENILE UPDATE: U11s East Kerry League Listry V Gneeveguilla in Gneeveguilla on Wednesday August 23rd. Listry 5.18 Gguilla 2.06. They meet Scartaglin last Sunday August 27th in Listry - Listry 4.09 Scartaglin 5.13 U14 Mid Kerry Friday Sept 1st at 7pm Away V Miltown Castlemaine U11 East Kerry Sunday Sept 3rd at 12 in Listry V Currow LOTTO RESULTS: Numbers drawn: 1, 8,12,22. jackpot not won Next Sunday Jackpot E9,050

Gneeveguilla Gaa LOTTO: Lotto numbers 10,27,28,29 No jackpot winner next weeks jackpot €6,500 CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Patrick Warren and the Kerry minors on reaching the All Ireland Final. Gneeveguilla Gaa carnival will be held on September 1st to 3rd.

LORD MAYOR ELECTION: Lord Mayor Election Night on Friday voting from 9 to 12 €10 per vote music by the kelts.

Crystal Swing are playing Saturday night. Parade trough the village Sunday morning followed by pony Patty BINGO: Amusements in the car park all weekend.

McElligott Cup Spa 5-27 Moyvane 1-7 Team: J Falvey, C Stack, E Cronin, P O’Donoghue, S Fenton, E O’Donoghue, A Mulvaney, S Lynch, H O’Donoghue, R O’Carroll, N McCarthy, C Gleeson, C Cronin, C Tobin, P Cahill.

Subs: P Murphy, M Kearney, J Morris, J Spillane.

EAST KERRY MINORS: East Kerry GAA 2-15 St Kieran’s 4-8.

Mid Kerry Gaa Mid Kerry U-15 SuperTouch Competition takes place in Beaufort on Saturday September 30th at 10am This competition took place last year in Beaufort and proved to be very popular with players and mentors alike, and all teams in Mid Kerry Took part, with Milltown Castlemaine coming out on top and going on to represent Mid Kerry in The county Finals in Tralee were they Narrowly lost out in the Final to Austin Stacks This will also be the format this year, the winners going on to represent Mid Kerry in the County Finals in Tralee in October, time, venue TBC.

The Listry team and coaches taking part in the recent Jerry Foley U11 Memorial Blitz.

Mid Kerry Clubs who are interested in entering a team please let PJ Reidy GDA know by Friday 8th September THANK YOU: We would like to thank all Kids, Coaches and clubs who Hosted and took part in this year’s Cul Camps in Mid Kerry. All Camps in Clubs were very Successful with large numbers at each venue.

We had great coaches, and kids at a great time of Fun and GAA Activity, and are already looking forward to next year.

FIXTURES: U14 Comp Round 4 all games 7pm on Fri 1st Sept. Laune Rangers host Beaufort Miltown/Castlemaine entertain Keel/Listry. Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane - bye.

Mid Kerry Minor Championship Round 1 Sat 2nd Sept at 6.30pm (extra time playable) Beaufort entertain Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane

Dr Crokes Gaa DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: Deepest Sympathies to the relatives of Maura O’Donoghue nee Courtney who died recently. She was predeceased by her husband Christy. Sympathies to her son Timothy and daughters Miriam and Annemarie and all the O’Donoghue and Courtney Families who have given great service to the Club over the years.

LOTTO: Lotto 8 ,11, 22, 23. Jackpot €3000 Not won. Next draw on Sunday Sept 3rd in Tatler Jack. Jackpot €3300

Milltown Castlemaine Gaa Best of luck to our seniors on Sunday next -September 3rd in their Division 1 County League encounter with John Mitchel’s. This is a very important game for our Division 1 status so all support will be very much appreciated. John Mitchel’s GAA pitch is the venue with a 1.30 start.

B TEAM: Our B team are away to Cromane in the Mid Kerry O’ Sullivan Cup on Tuesday evening-August 29thwith a 6.30 throw in.

UNDER 16’S: Our under 16’s take on Eoin Ruadh in Beaufort on this Wednesday evening at 6.30.

Under 12’s: Our under 12’s are away to Rahillys on this Monday August

28th at 7 and are at home to Mitchel’s on September 4th.

Glenflesk Gaa GLENFLESK SENIORS: Our Senior team play Legion in Rd 11 of the Co. League in Barraduff Community Field on Sunday September 3rd at 1 30pm.

GLENFLESK LOTTO: No winner of the lotto which took place in Kerryway on 28/08/17 Jackpot - €3000 The next draw 11/09/17 and the Jackpot is €3200 EAST KERRY MINORS: Congratulations to the East Kerry minors and especially to our players and mentors involved on reaching a second successive Co. Minor final with a hard fought win over St Keirans.

Legion Gaa U16 GIRLS: Killarney Legion 4-13 Scartaglin 2-8. The u16 girls got their league campaign off to a positive start with a high scoring win away to Scartaglin.In control for most of the game the girls saw off a spirited fightback by Scartaglin in the second half to garner the points.The next outing for the girls will be a home game v Laune Rangers.

U14 GIRLS: Our u14 girls got their East Kerry campaign off to an excellent start away to Firies on Sunday evening. In a tightly contested first half, both teams were trading score for score right up to half time when Firies scored a penalty to go 2 points up only for Legion to score a beautiful team goal a minute later to go in 1 point up at half time 2-5 to 1-7. Legion asserted themselves very strongly at the start of the second half scoring a number of goals and points to put the result beyond doubt.All in all, an excellent team display by the girls showing great team spirit and determination and ran out deserving winners on a score line of 7-10 to 3-8.

EAST KERRY MINORS: The club was well represented on the East Kerry side that qualified for the county final - date to be set - this past week having pipped St.Kierans by a point in a thrilling encounter in Tralee.

Well done to Darragh Lyne,Darren Looney,(All Ireland minor finalist ) Cian Gammell,Luke O Donoghue and Mícháel Devlin - who chipped in with his usual poachers goal and selector Peter O Leary.Looking forward to the final against St.Brendans Board.

LOTTO: Winning no’s for draw held on 21st. Aug.8, 20, 22, 28.Jackpot €13,300.No winner. Jackpot €13,900.

Play online at www.legiongaa.com

Spa Gaa COISTE NA NÓG: Our ABC Nursery and U-6 training will resume once again this Saturday, usual time. New members very welcome.

U-13 BOYS: Drew with Gneeveguilla in the East Kerry league last Monday UPCOMING FIXTURES: McElligott Cup semi-final Spa v John Mitchel’s Friday September 1st (details tbc).

Senior Co League Rd 11 Spa v Kilcummin in Spa at 1.30pm Sunday September 3rd.

SENIOR LADIES JR B FINAL: Spa v Moyvane Time/Venue TBC. U-16 GIRLS: Spa v Dr Crokes Wednesday September 30th at 6.30pm away. Spa v Currow Friday September 1st at 7pm home.

U-11 BOYS: Sunday September 3rd at 12 noon away to Rathmore.

Kilcummin Gaa CREDIT UNION CO LEAGUE: Kilcummin are away to Spa in their final Co. League game of the year on next Sunday at 1.30pm.

KILCUMMIN GAA LOTTO: There was no winner on Sunday 27th August 2017. Numbers drawn were 11, 14, 15, 20. Next Draw Sunday, 10th September, 2017. Jackpot now €6,750.

Scor na nÓg Club members under the age of 17 years on January 1st 2018 who may be interested in participating in the forthcoming East Kerry Scor na nÓg competitions, contact Spa Scór Officer Eileen Aherne at 087-9940594.

Scór categories - Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation/Storytelling, Instrumental Music, Liri/Drama, Ballad Group, Set Dancing and Table Quiz.

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