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Tributes paid to talented local actor Donie Courtney

Tributes have been paid to one of Killarney’s best-loved sons, Donie Courtney (52), who died after a short illness last Saturday. |B y Michelle Crean and Sean Moriarty The untimely passing of the talented actor, renowned drama coach, playwright, producer, director and performer, has sent shockwaves through the town and beyond.

The Ardshanavooley man, son of former town councillor Michael and his wife Sheila Courtney, was best known for his one man show 'God Has No Country' as part of the Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty Society.

Most recently he had set up the West End House School of Arts in Killarney, a professional acting school with his close friend and Hollywood actor Michael Fassbender.

“He stays with me always,” Michael Fassbender, who Donie first introduced to acting, said in a tribute to his friend.

“I met Donie when I was 17-years-old. The encounter was something that would change my life immeasurably. We remained firm friends ever since," Michael said.

“The first thing that struck me about Donie was how he engaged with me as a peer and not a teenager. He had a positivity to him that was absolutely infectious and an endless generosity both as a performer and human being. His talent was as much a force of nature as it was eminent. His sense of human nature was uncanny.

“He is remembered by his family first and foremost, which for him was where his inspiration, joy and heart belonged. The rest of us will feel blessed and lucky for whatever time we’ve been able to share in his company.

“West End House School of Arts is Donie’s legacy and we will do our very best to honour him through our work in this

TRIBUTE: The late Donie Courtney introduced Michael Fassbender to acting when the now Hollywood star was just 17-years-old. Photo: The Gaiety School Of Acting

unique place that he created. For me he will always be my mentor. I will call on him in times of hardship and crisis and celebrate moments of joy with him. He stays with me always.”

PROUD KILLARNEY MAN

Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Marie Moloney, said that it "was with deep shock and profound sadness" that she learned of the passing, at such a young age, of Donie Courtney.

"He was a wonderfully gifted actor and drama coach and a very proud and accomplished Killarney man,” she said.

"As chairperson of the Board of Management at Killarney Community College, I have been very aware of the great work Donie did with students, including some aspiring actors, through the classes he hosted in his position as director of the West End School of Arts.

"His passion, commitment and dedication to his craft was so evident as he worked so enthusiastically alongside the young students and they learned so much from him."

CREATIVE FORCE IN ARTS

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce said Donie will be remembered with great fondness, appreciation and gratitude in his home town where he had always been such a creative force in arts, in culture and in life.

The Chamber said Donie was a hugely positive and important influence on so many young people who had aspirations of making it to stage or screen, either as a potential career or as a hobby.

President, Niall Kelleher, said Donie, who later moved to Castlenock in Dublin, never once forgot his roots or the people of Killarney.

“The people loved his magnificent presentation of 'God Has No Country' and the fact that it was one of our own that kept the story of the monsignor alive made it extra special,” Mr Kelleher said.

“He was forever a performer with a rich talent for anything he felt inclined to turn his hand to.

“Friends of his from his teenage years have been speaking of his great breakdancing exploits and his prowess as a basketballer in the town leagues. Then, of course, Donal formed the Bricriú theatre group, staging several dramas in local venues and introducing so many young people to the stage in the mid-1990s.”

MONSIGNOR HUGH O’FLAHERTY SOCIETY

"It was with great shock and sadness that we heard of the untimely passing of our dear friend Donie Courtney," Gerry O'Grady from the Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty Society said.

"In late 2012, Donie, the son of our found-

ing Chairman the late Cllr Michael Courtney, contacted the O’Flaherty Society to advise us of his intentions to write, produce and perform a one man play on the life of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty.

“The title of the play would be the monsignor’s motto of 'God Has No Country'.

True to his word, Donie performed his play for a three-night run in the Mangerton Room theatre at the Great Southern Hotel. It was a remarkable piece of writing and acting, attracting high praise from all who saw it."

ACTING LEGACY

Donie graduated from Dublin’s Gaiety School of Acting in 1991 and acquired an MA in Theatre Practice from the University of Maynooth. Acting credits include 'The Importance of Being Earnest', 'Philadelphia, Here I Come!', 'The Man from Clare', 'The Crazy Wall', 'The Chastitute', 'In High Germany', 'Homefront', 'Antigone', and 'Waiting for Godot' and TV work such as 'The Tudors', 'Fair City', 'Acceptable Risk', 'Cutting Grass' and 'Marú'.

Donal is survived by his wife Adeleine, his children, Jonah and Líla, the extended Courtney family and the team at the West End School of Arts.

A private cremation service for family and close friends took place on Wednesday in Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel.

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Business dinner honours Pat O'Leary | By Michelle Crean The former Managing Director of Liebherr was honoured at a gala dinner event which celebrated inspiring Kerry business owners.

BRONZE: The 'Operation Red' team from St Brigid's were awarded third place in the national Young Social Innovators awards. Pictured were: Claire McCarthy, Rachel Wallace, Aoife Cronin, Lucy Spellman, and Anna Cashman.

Top awards for innovative students Killarney students proved that their projects can make a positive impact after being honoured at the Young Social Innovators of the Year Ireland (YSI) Awards. | By Michelle Crean The five members of 'Operation Red' in St Brigid's Secondary School were celebrating this week after receiving a national Bronze Award for their project which is raising awareness about the lack of knowledge surrounding menstrual disorders. Their goal is to encourage open discussion on these issues, so no woman ever feels alone. The team will receive a prize bursary of €750, which can be put towards developing their idea and increasing the impact of their innovation.

The girls' project was one of 34 shortlisted from over 400 YSI groups around Ireland.

"As part of our project we're in the process of developing resources for the SPHE classes in our school," Transition Year student Anna Cashman told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We'll try it here as a pilot project and branch out to other schools."

She added that plans so far include educating students by putting an information booklet together using HSE and NHS advice.

"It's important to have the right informa-

tion as it's a very under researched issue.

We have had a positive response to it."

Cait Fitzgerald Healy from YSI arrived to the school as a surprise and presented the girls with their trophy. Teacher and mentor Catherine O'Donoghue also received the 'Let them Shine' award for her involvement with YSI over the last five years.

MAKE OUR WORLD SAFER AWARD

Picking up the 'Make Our World Safer Award', a team from St Brendan’s College was recognised for its 'One Punch Can Kill' project, which aims to combat toxic masculinity and raise awareness amongst young men of the seriousness of ‘one punch attacks’.

The group examined the route cause of the issue and wanted to raise awareness that spontaneous and random 'one punch attacks' can have serious and life-changing consequences.

The team embarked on media outreach, designed and delivered student workshops, created a poster campaign, held an Anti Violence Week and is currently working on a children’s book .

Pat O’Leary received the Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 at the Business Leaders’ Gala Dinner and Awards in the Rose Hotel in Tralee on Thursday night last.

The event, which had taken a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, was a glitzy affair with the aim of honouring the entrepreneurial spirit and achievements of Kerry-based business leaders.

Over 180 of Kerry’s business, enterprise, and public representatives attended to award and honour three deserving business champions which also included Ned Harty, founder of Dairymaster who received the Business Leader of the Year 2022 and Ogie Sheehy and Kathleen Wall, founders of ViClarity, who accepted the Emerging Business Leader of the Year 2022 award.

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny congratulated the winners as he delivered the after-dinner speech.

"We are delighted to be able to recognise the achievements of our award recipients and thank them in person for their role in creating meaningful employment and

opportunities for the people of the county," Brid McElligott, Chair of the Kerry Innovation Centre who acted as master of ceremonies, said.

"Each of these leaders has demonstrated incredible entrepreneurial drive, determination, and ability, as they spearheaded the growth of a global business from Kerry.”

Previous recipients of awards at this event include Donie Ring, Tomas Garvey, Brian McCarthy, and the Stack family (Tricel). This event is made possible through support and sponsorship from Kerry Innovation Centre, Kerry County Council and EY.

AWARD: Marilyn Counihan from KASI pictured holding the Pride of Place 'Community Resilience' award.

KASI wins Pride of Place award | By Michelle Crean

It was the first all-island awards since the COVID-19 lockdown - and a Killarney group won big for their community work.

SOCIAL INNOVATORS: Members of the 'One Punch Can Kill' project from St Brendan's College received the Young Social Innovators 'Make Our World Safer Award'.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Pat O’Leary, former Managing Director of Liebherr, received the Lifetime Achievement Award 2022. He is pictured with Eileen O’Leary. Photo: Domnick Walsh

KASI, the Killarney Immigrant Support Centre, was named the winner of the 'Community Resilience' category at an awards ceremony in the INEC, which was hosted by RTE’s Marty Whelan in front of the 400 community volunteers in attendance.

Judges chose KASI because of the wide range of support it gives the community while Corca Dhuibhne 2030/Dingle Peninsula 2030 received the 'IPB Pride

of Place Climate Action Award'. The Reeks District were nominated in the ‘Islands and Coastal Communities’ category but missed out on an award.

The competition was initiated 19-yearsago though a Co-operation Ireland programme to acknowledge the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers and those involved in local community development.

Judges spoke of how impressed they were by KASI. “Relying heavily on volunteers from Killarney town, the centre has developed a strong working relationship with public and private sector agencies and has earned an outstanding reputation with the towns people.”

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Ben secures silver at science olympiad A Fifth Year St Brendan’s College student is celebrating winning silver in a European-wide science competition in the Czech Republic. | By Sean Moriarty Benjamin Gaughran, was the physics specialist in a three-person Irish team that represented Ireland at the European Olympiad of Experimental Science (EOES) last week.

His teammates were Cork’s Manahil Sabir (biology) and Dublin’s Dominika Ryzwanowicz (chemistry).

The three were selected following an intense search to find Ireland’s brightest young scientists.

Ben and his teammates competed individually against 260 other Irish Under 17

students and had to get through three rounds of the national competition before being chosen for the Irish team.

“I enjoyed the experience, I was really happy to be doing it,” Ben told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It was great to spend time with like-minded people that could become your work or university colleagues in the future.”

Following his Leaving Certificate next year, Ben has ambitions to study either physics or engineering at Cambridge University.

ON ITS WAY: Killarney Skatepark is one step closer as contractors are being invited to submit tenders. Pictured in action is skateboarder Thomas McCloskey.

Photo: Sean Murphy

Killarney Skatepark ready for tender process | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Skatepark took another step closer to reality this week as as contractors are being invited to submit tenders.

Planning permission and funding are in place to build a skatepark on the grounds of Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on the Bypass Road.

Kerry County Council will now prepare tender documents and contractors will be invited to submit construction plans to build the park.

“This is the stage where the construction of the skatepark is opened up for

contractors to bid on the project for the agreed budget, offer design solutions for the skatepark and how best to construct it within the available space,” Seán Murphy, Chairperson, Killarney Skatepark Committee told the Killarney Advertiser.

Tralee’s skatepark began construction last month.

“This is a positive, there will be one skatepark in the county at least this year," he added.

Once completed, Sean believes that the Killarney Skatepark will be of benefit to both locals and will add another element to Killarney’s tourism offering.

SILVER: Benjamin Gaughran brought home a silver medal after representeing Ireland at the European Olympiad of Experimental Science (EOES). Photo: Michelle Crean

More to be done on traffic management – Cllr Grady | By Sean Moriarty Cllr Donal Grady has welcomed the addition of new traffic management measures - but has warned there is a lot more to be done to solve congestion in the town.

A new box junction was recently painted on the Woodlawn and Muckross intersection. The Woodlawn junction is just one of many traffic congestion

blackspots in the town.

Cllr Grady has been calling for such a measure for a long time and has had several motions before Killarney Municipal District meetings in the past.

“We [the elected councillors] have been calling for a traffic management plan for years and we are just not getting one,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

BABY’S BIG DAY: Baby Jack Lynch, pictured with his family on his christening day at Fossa Church. From l-r were: Andrea, Melanie, dad PJ, mom Elaine, Jack and Jennifer. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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Kickboxing superheroes are on top of the world | By Sean Moriarty Mountaineers who climbed Carrauntoohil last Sunday were in for the surprise of their lives at the summit.

Members of the Killarney-based Kerry Kickboxing Club and the West Cork Kickboxing Club climbed Ireland’s highest mountain to raise funds for the Irish Red Cross effort in Ukraine.

The clubs brought enough equipment to set up a temporary kickboxing ring at 1,038 metres and staged three separate bouts.

All six fighters were dressed as superheroes.

“We are all a little bit mad and wanted to do something that would catch people’s attention,” Kerry Kickboxing Club’s founder and head coach, Tony Stephenson, told the Killarney Advertiser.

Their efforts raised €2,000 for the Irish Red Cross.

Kerry Kickboxing Club was founded last September and already has 40 members on its books.

Three members of the club are taking part in Irish Elite Championships in County Monaghan this weekend.

NEST BOXES: Br Pat Lynch pictured with Kathleen Foley of Killarney Looking Good (Killarney Tidy Towns) installing the swift boxes at the Friary.

Friary project set up to save endangered birds

SUMMIT HEROES: Tony Stephenson (Spiderman), Alan O’Donovan (Robin), Greg Sheehan (The Flash), Ian Kingston (Batman), Lily De la Cour (Catwoman) and Deirdre Connolly (Wonder Woman).

A community project has been specifically created and installed at the Franciscan Friary to protect a species of endangered bird. | By Michelle Crean 16 nest boxes, produced locally by Stephan de Beer in his small factory, Genisis Nest Boxes in Currow, were put up on the church in readiness for the imminent return of swifts to town.

Leane’s Tool Hire Killarney, provided the machine and operator to reach the height that was needed to secure the boxes while Yvonne Quill and Kathleen Foley of Killarney Looking Good (Killarney Tidy Towns) provided the funding for the whole of project.

The idea for the project came about as the swifts (Apus apus) or Gabhlán gaoithe, a migratory species, have recently been declared “of conservation concern” and are now on “the red list” in Ireland and the UK. Swifts are about the same size as a swallow, but are a dark colour all over.

They spend virtually all of their lives in the air and are never seen resting on wires, like swallows and house martins, who they might sometimes get confused with. They have tiny feet which do not allow them to move around easily on the ground, but do help them to cling to walls and cliffs. They are one of the fastest birds in flight in Ireland.

"Swifts pair for life and they return to the same site each year to lay and incubate their eggs," Chris Barron, from

Killarney National Park Education Centre, said.

"They like to nest in houses and churches, squeezing through tiny gaps to nest inside roofs. But as more old buildings are knocked down or are renovated and the gaps in soffits and elsewhere that the swifts used are closed up, their natural nesting sites are fast disappearing and the provision of artificial nest boxes as an alternative, becoming more and more important."

Swifts eat only insects, which they catch and eat while they fly. The adult birds will catch insect prey and bring it back to the nest for the young. It is thought that with the numbers of insects declining so rapidly, that this is also contributing to the decline of the birds through less food being available to them and their chicks.

"In 2019, 13 active nests had been counted on the eastern side of the church, but it was discovered last year that these had been blocked up when renovations took place in 2020. When swifts are blocked out of a building that they have previously nested in, they are known to return for at least six years, trying to gain access. So, every year that they return and cannot get in, is another year that they are not able to breed."

TEAMING UP: Donie Lucey (ICAA), John Joe Clifford, Conor O'Connor, Eamon Magnier, Ned Buckley, Leisha Geaney, Connie Looney, Denis Geaney, Tom Colbert and Keira Geaney are ready to team up and raise funds for the Irish Community Air Ambulance. Photo: John Colbert

Team Geaney to cycle Ring for air ambulance | By Michelle Crean With the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle back after a two year absence it is all systems go for a local group.

Team Geaney has once again been activated for the July 2 event and will fundraise for the Irish Community Air Ambulance.

This charity is committed to providing safe, effective and timely emergency medical care to those seriously ill or injured. The Geaney team and friends vis-

ited the Rathcoole Aerodrome recently, the base used for the air ambulance and were able to familiarise themselves with the service.

The Irish Community Air Ambulance charity said that they are delighted to be one of the six chosen charities for this year's event and are grateful to Team Geaney for their support.

"Team Geaney hope with the support of the public to help them fundraise for this deserving charity," Cathal Walshe said.

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Better late than never Christmas present for St Francis Special School | By Sean Moriarty St Francis Special School received a very late Christmas present this week - a specially adapted bike for the pupils to use.

HOME EVENT: Killarney Cycling Club's Adam Murphy is one of many local cross country cyclists who get to compete at home this weekend.

Fossa to host national cycling championships

Killarney Cycling Club is preparing for its biggest mountain bike event of the year as it hosts a round of the Irish Cross Country National Championship on Sunday. | By Sean Moriarty It is three years since the club hosted a round of the national series when it held an event in Muckross.

A new venue on the grounds of An Óige Youth Hostel in Fossa has since become available.

The club has attracted an entry of over 150 riders across all age groups and categories for Sunday’s day-long event.

Action gets underway at 10am and the event is free for spectators.

“We are very grateful to An Óige for making their grounds available to us, it is not easy to get venues suitable for events this big,” club PRO, Keith Lyne, told the Killarney Advertiser.

One innovation this year is a “just for fun” Under 6 race.

“It is an introduction to off-road racing, all about the achievement of starting and finishing,” added Keith.

Some of the top riders in the country

have entered the Fossa event.

Local frontrunners include Billy McSweeney, John Crowley, Patrick Clifford and Mark McGlynn.

Damien McCarthy, fresh from his Downhill Mountain Biking success in Texas earlier this month is also competing at the event.

“Billy and Mark should be at the business end of the Senior 3 race,” Kevin Murphy of the club’s off-road committee said.

“A lot of the top riders would have represented Ireland all over Europe at some stage in the past. We have a large contingent coming from Northern Ireland and they will all be staying local from Saturday night on.”

Fans attending the event are asked to obey marshals on the approach to the event. Additional parking is available in Fossa village in the grounds of the old church. Refreshments will be served at the Golden Nugget throughout the weekend.

Husband and wife team Ciaran and Karen Dwyer, directors of Guerin Engineering and Pumps Ltd in Kilcummin, presented the special adapted bicycle to the staff and pupils at the Beaufort school on Tuesday.

After seeing an online request last December that the school needed the bike, they decided to gift one.

They contacted Glencar Medical, a Dublin-based firm that specialises in the supply of equipment to schools like St Francis, and ordered the bicycle.

However, nothing is straightforward in

the current climate, Brexit, COVID and war all contributed to a delay in getting the bike to Ireland. Once it was in Dublin there were further delays in sourcing the special straps that St Francis’ children need to ride the bike safely.

It all came to a happy ending this week when the Dwyers were finally able to present their Christmas present to the school.

“We saw this request and we contacted the school and said we wanted to buy one, they told us where to get one, and we ordered it,” Karen told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We had it paid for by the end of the year but then it took three months to get it into the country. It took more time to import the specialist parts. The costs were increasing but we did not mind at all.”

GIFT: Karen and Ciaran Dwyer of Guerin Engineering presented a special bike to Shane Brosnan, Keith O Brolacháin (Principal), Bella Oum, teacher Sean Foley and teacher Kathleen Fitzgerald at St Francis' Special School, Beaufort this week.

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Leona named PRO of the year

The Gaelic Games Writers’ Association named Leona as its Public Relations Officer of the Year at an awards ceremony at Iveagh Gardens in Dublin on Friday night last.

Leona has been the PRO for Kerry GAA

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PRO OF THE YEAR: Leona Twiss has been named the Gaelic Writers’ Association Public Relations Officer of the Year. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile

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She is best known for promoting the county's GAA news - and now Leona Twiss has been rewarded for her efforts.

for the last five years but will have to step down this year due to County Board rules.

“I was speechless, it was wonderful to get PRO of the Year but I am only as good as the team around me and this success is attributed to the hard work of the entire PR team at Kerry GAA,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.

As well as her busy schedule managing the media affairs for the Kerry County Board, Leona is also principal at Cullina National School in Beaufort.

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Major jobs fair planned for Killarney A major jobs fair, which will be open to jobseekers and employers, will take place in Killarney next Wednesday (May 25). | By Michelle Crean South Kerry Development Partnership CLG in conjunction with Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce launched their first joint South Kerry Jobs Fair 2022.

Information on a huge variety of fulltime, part-time, seasonal and remote jobs will be available on the day in the Great Southern Killarney from 10.30am to 2pm, and it will give job hunters an opportunity to connect with employers from many industries and sectors.

While all industries have endured a difficult time due to COVID, there is optimism growing strongly again for 2022 and that there will be significant job opportunities available in all sectors.

SKDP Enterprise Officer Joanne Griffin, who organises the event alongside Katy Jacobi, Events Manager from Killarney Tourism and Chamber of Commerce, said that employers she has spoken to are optimistic with regard to the 2022 season.

"All employers are telling me they have a significant number of jobs available across all departments and they are hopeful that people will return to em-

ployment again,” Joanne said.

The event will again target all jobseekers but also those who are looking for a change in career and applications from jobseekers to take part in the event is by registration at the entrance on the day.

“This event offers both the jobseekers and the employers the opportunity to meet a large range of potential employers and employees on the same day which has proven to be a key factor in previous SKDP Recruitment events success."

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President, Niall Kelleher, said the business community is very excited about the jobs fair which will put jobseekers and employers in touch with each other.

“This event could well provide the opportunity many people are waiting for and we extend an open invitation to everybody to attend on the day,” he said.

Any employers who are interested in partaking and exhibiting at the event, should get in touch now.

Contact jgriffin@skdp.net or Kathy Jacobi at events@killarney.ie. Closing dates for exhibitors/employers to register is 5pm today (Friday).

BRAND AMBASSADORS: Kerry players Adrian and Killian Spillane, pictured with John Healy, have been named as brand ambassadors for Healy Insurances. Photo: Marie Carroll O’Sullivan

Spillane brothers named as brand ambassadors | By Michelle Crean Kerry players Adrian and Killian Spillane have been named as brand ambassadors for Healy Insurances.

The brother's partnership with the local insurance broker comes as Kerry get ready to face Limerick in the Munster final on May 28.

“We are delighted to team up with the lads this year," John Healy of Healy Insurances said.

"As talented footballers they embody our

core values of integrity, efficiency, progress and of course teamwork.”

Adrian Spillane said that they are thrilled to partner up with Healy Insurances.

"John and the team provide very competitive insurance quotes and the service is second to none,” he said.

Healy Insurances is one of the leading insurance brokers in Kerry and offers competitive quotes for motor, home, property, business, liability and farm insurance.

To find out more follow them on their Facebook page for updates and competitions in the coming weeks.

Glenflesk GAA pays tribute to former player | By Michelle Crean JOBS FAIR: The first major South Kerry Jobs Fair will take place in town next Wednesday. At the launch from front l-r were: Kate O'Shea (Dream Jobs Fill a Shift), Joanne Griffin (SKDP), Katy Jacobi (Events Manager Killarney Chamber), Kamille Lyne (Great Southern). Back row l-r were: Noel Spillane (CEO SKDP), Peter Guban (Dream Jobs Fill a Shift), Niall Kelleher (President Killarney Chamber) and Fred McDonogh (Red Chair Recruitment).

PRESENTATION: Presenting €1,440 to Marie O’Carroll (centre), Nathan’s Walk Pieta were the students and teachers of St Brigid’s Presentation Convent. Front row from l-r were: Clodagh Flanagan and Niamh Kissane. Back row l-r were: Kate O’Leary, Ciara Furlong, Laura Fleming, Niamh O’Connell (Teacher), Marie O’Carroll (Nathan’s Walk), Sinead Collins (Teacher), Ciara Doolan and Katie O’Connor. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

This week Glenflesk GAA Club paid tribute to former player Conor Daly, saying they're shocked and saddened by his sudden and untimely death.

Conor, from Shronedraugh, Headford passed away unexpectedly at his home last Thursday.

"He was an outstanding wing back for our Senior team in the club's golden era, playing alongside footballing legends Seamus Moynihan and John Crowley," Seamus Healy from Glenflesk GAA said.

"Conor won five O'Donoghue Cup medals, a County Junior medal, an East Kerry Minor medal and the coveted Millenium Cup medal, and many more under age medals. Conor always gave one hundred percent when he donned the blue and gold and inspired everyone around him, definitely one of the most passionate players our club has ever seen. Off the field Conor was a great character, funny and witty never a dull moment, and a

TRIBUTE: Glenflesk GAA Club paid tribute to former player Conor Daly who passed away last week.

great friend to have on your side. Sincere condolences to his brother Tim, sisters Máiread, Marion, Regina and his extended family. May Conor's soul Rest in Peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís."

Conor's funeral took place at the Sacred Heart Church Barraduff on Monday morning and he was laid to rest afterwards in Kilquane Cemetery.

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Outdoor music festival brings smiles and laughter On Sunday morning, a small van arrived at the Innisfallen car park and in it was very valuable cargo, which Ukrainians were looking forward to!

CELEBRATING: Ukrainians living in the Innisfallen Hotel pictured celebrating after their country won this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Photo: Tatyana McGough

Any victory is important!

On the eve of the final of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, President Zelensky said "Ukrainians need victory - big and small". | By Natalya Krasnenkova That is why Ukrainians who gathered around the world on Saturday night were waiting for Ukraine's win in the song contest, just like the victory in the war.

The Ukrainians from the Innisfallen Hotel were waiting for that too and the overall winner, Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra, caused a real emotional storm in the hall!

"After my country's victory at Eurovision, I felt proud, cried, laughed and couldn't believe it. I am also grateful to everyone who voted for us, because this victory shows how much most European countries support us," Iryna Melnychuk said.

"Voting around the world for Ukraine gives us hope for support from the world community not only in the Eurovision Song Contest," said Stepan Krasnenkov.

The Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra received the highest number of points from the audience during the entire

existence of the competition: 439 points from the audience, 192 points from the professional jury. In the end - 631 points, which brought Ukraine victory.

Also, thanks to the Kalush Orchestra, the whole world now knows about the humanitarian catastrophe in Mariupol and the Azovstal enterprises, where wounded Ukrainian soldiers and civilians are under blockade without food, water and medicine.

After their performance, Kalush Orchestra addressed the audience from around the world with a request to save the defenders of Mariupol, who are at the Azovstal plant.

"Please help Ukraine, Mariupol! Help Azovstal! Right now!" - the band called.

After these words, search queries for Azovstal and Mariupol took off on the Internet as people were looking for what they meant.

Irish Eurovision contestant Brooke also sang it and the whole world sings the song of the winners 'Stefania'.

After a few minutes the doors of the van opened, and we saw an absolutely fantastic picture - a stage for live music performances.

The concert began and included Irish musicians James Moore on vocals and guitar, Deirdre Johnson on vocals and guitar, Damian Greer drums/percussion and Vairis Burcaks keyboard/synthesizer which gave the audience such positive emotions especially those who are still experiencing many fears and anxieties about the war.

"Music unites, it carries history and emotions in different languages, and when there are types of Irish music sessions, worries are left behind for a while when music prevails," organiser, Gemma Tipton, said.

Then Ukrainians took to the stage. The traditional 'One Viburnum Outside the Window' was performed by Olena Basko, guitar by Yevhenia Omelchenko and vocals by Tetiana Neliepova sup-

ported by Irish musicians.

Singing together brings a lot of surprises and laughter but everyone was ready to improvise and support with one round of applause.

Festival in a Van started in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Arts Officer with Kerry County Council, Kate Kennelly, found funding, and the festival was able to take place that day in Innisfallen.

“Initially, I organised a Festival in a Van to help theatre masters and artists work during COVID. I want to find a safe way to continue live performances, as well as give hope and enjoyment to people who are isolated from the pandemic,” Gemma added.

Since then, Festival in a Van has toured schools, nursing homes, town centres, city squares, remote places - where art does not always reach.

"Like so many people all over the world, I’m shocked, saddened, upset and angry at the Russian attacks on Ukraine, and while I know there’s not much I can do to help at a political level, Festival in a Van is an obvious way of bringing the arts to where you are currently staying,” she added.

SINGING: Tetiana Neliepova pictured singing 'One Viburnum Outside the Window' at the Festival in a Van concert in the Innisfallen Hotel on Sunday.

ON STAGE: Olena Boshko pictured on stage during the Festival in a Van concert at the Innisfallen Hotel on Sunday.

У Фосса відбудеться національний чемпіонат з маунтенбайку Велосипедний клуб Кілларні готується до найбільшої події року з маунтенбайк (гірських велоперегонів), що пройде в Фосса. В неділю клуб Кіларні проводить раунд національного чемпіонату Ірландії з кросу. Востаннє такі змагання клуб приймав три роки тому в Макросі. Цього року стало доступним нове місце на території молодіжного хостелу An Óige у Фосса. Клуб залучив понад 150 гонщиків у всіх вікових групах і катего-

ріях для недільного одноденного заходу. Одне з нововведень цього року — це гонка для дітей до 6 років. «Ми дуже вдячні An Óige за те, що вони надали нам свої території, нелегко знайти місця, придатні для таких масштабних заходів», – сказав Кіт Лайн у розмові з Killarney Advertiser. Деякі з кращих гонщиків країни візьмуть участь у змаганнях. Серед місцевих лідерів – Біллі МакСвіні, Джон Кроулі, Патрік Кліффорд та Марк МакГлінн.

Деміен Маккарті, який нещодавно досяг успіху в катанні на гірських велосипедах у Техасі на початку цього місяця, також бере участь у заході. Змагання розпочнуться в неділю о 10 ранку, участь для глядачів безкоштовна. Вболівальників просять слідувати інструкціям маршалів на підході до заходу. Маунтенбайк — видовищний вид спорту, що включає їзду на велосипеді бездоріжжям, зазвичай пересіченою місцевістю за допомогою гірського або гібрид-

ного дорожнього велосипеда. Зазвичай маунтбайк поділяють на чотири категорії: крос-кантрі, швидкісний спуск, фрирайд і тріал/їзда вулицями. Кожна категорія характеризується певним типом самосвідомості спортсмена та типами велосипедів та додаткового обладнання. Це індивідуальний вид спорту, що вимагає витривалості, здібностей управління та ремонту велосипеда; ним можна займатися всюди від подвір'я до ґрунтової дороги, але здебільшого гірські велосипедисти вибирають бездоріжжя, погані ґрунтові дороги або вузькі стежки через ліси, гори та поля.

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Second Class pupils from Loughquittane National School were thrilled to celebrate their special day as they made their First Holy Communion in Muckross Church recently.

Julie Quinlan, St Oliver's National School, pictured on her First Holy Communion day at the Great Southern Killarney. From l-r were: Mark, Siobhan, Julie, Johnny and Daniel. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Lauren McCarthy, Fossa National School, pictured on her Confirmation day at the Killarney Park Hotel. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Sean McCarthy from Fossa National School celebrated his Confirmation last Tuesday in Killarney. Photo: Dylan Clifford

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Abbie Straka, a pupil of Cullina National School, made her Holy Communion in Beaufort on Saturday. Photo: Tomas Straka

Kelsey Cummins, Fossa National School (centre in navy) pictured on her Confirmation day at the Great Southern Killarney with her family, mom Amanda, dad Keith and sisters Callie and Alicia. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Oisín Griffin, Glounaguillagh National School, pictured on his First Holy Communion day on Saturday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Jayden Coffey (left) pictured with his little brother Ryan on his First Holy Communion day at the Castlerosse Hotel on Saturday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL BÓITHRE A nDÚNADH GO SEALADACH TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ALT 75 d’ACHT NA mBÓITHRE 1993 SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, and the Temporary Closing of Roads Regulations 1994, Kerry County Council is proposing to close to public traffic the following road:

Road Closed: R563 Miltown to Killarney Road from Faha Cross (Listry GAA) to Clash Cross.

Road Closing Times: from 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 8th June to 6.00 a.m. on Thursday, 9th June 2022. from 7.00 p.m. on Thursday, 9th June to 6.00 a.m. on Friday, 10th June 2022.

The purpose of the road closure is to facilitate drainage cross installation on the R563 Milltown to Killarney Road from Faha Cross (Listry GAA) to Clash cross.

Diversions will be as follows and will be clearly signposted: Traffic travelling on the R563 to Killarney will be diverted right at Clash Cross, down on to the N72 Junction and then left to Beaufort Bridge Cross where they will turn left again up to Faha Cross (Listry GAA).

Traffic travelling from Killarney will be diverted left at Faha Cross (Listry GAA) down to Beaufort Bridge Cross on the N72 where they will travel right on the N72 and then right up to Clash Cross at Listry Church.

Any person having an objection to the above proposal should lodge same, in writing, marked Road Closure, with the Administrative Officer, Roads, Transportation and Marine Department, County Buildings, Tralee, County Kerry or by e-mail to roads@kerrycoco.ie not later than 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 24th May 2022.

To enable the processing of submissions/ objections Kerry County Council can legally process this information, as necessary, to comply with its statutory/legal obligations. Such information will be processed in line with the Council’s privacy statement which is available at www. kerrycoco.ie.

Siniu: Padraig Corkery Senior Executive Officer/ Feidhmeannach Sinsearach Corporate Affairs/Gnothai Corparaideacha

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

Relentless hours impact high performance Many of us are on the brink of burnout…. close to exhaustion daily, no longer able to enjoy life and constantly overwhelmed.

We know that exercise, good sleep, good food, time for our hobbies, time with friends, meditation, laughter, proper time off to name a few, are essential for a good life, good health and preventing burnout.

Since coming back out of lockdown I’ve noticed a trend. All those things we swore we’d never do again are back and worse than ever. We promised we’d make the time for each other. We swore that we’d take time out in nature and never ever take that stillness and calm for granted again.

What I am seeing more and more of in the past few months is people cramming things into the day.

Working longer hours, meeting up with people more often, going out more and essentially making up for lost time. This is all great and understandable, but what is obvious is that people are getting to a state of burnout, trying to do too much in shorter pieces of time. This is not sustainable.

Working harder, constantly “on”, checking emails, answering calls, running from meeting to meeting - does this sound like you right now? The impact that this relentless style of living and working has on health, stress levels, energy, eating habits, relationships, in fact life in general, is enormous.

WORK LIFE BALANCE

Many of us are working like this and it seems that the new norm is to be working all through our waking hours. The concept of work/life/balance or the newer work life integration, was surely meant to reflect that we could do work anywhere thanks to technology, however for many of us, it has meant that we do our work everywhere for much of our waking hours, far longer than is healthy. Many of us are on the brink of burnout, skating a thin line between being always on and absolute body and mind exhaustion.

I hold to account organisations which think that this is how ‘high performance’ translates itself, they have a huge gap of understanding to close, starting with how to reflect a more modern progressive true high performance culture which places people’s well-being as the most important strategic priority.

Relentless hours are not conducive to high performance, good leadership skills, being able to think clearly, being empathic or having good decision-making skills - working like this blunts all of our leadership characteristics and will eventually lead down the road to ill health and burnout.

Burnout is very hard to come back from and that’s no way to live.

BREATH WORK

My good friends at Nave Yoga often practice two-minute breath work. Perhaps you could take some classes to learn how to connect with your breath?

OUTDOORS

Take 10 minutes outdoors, away from the desk, will help to rejuvenate the mind.

LUNCH

Reclaim lunch and have a screen free eating break.

Constantly working through lunch is a recipe for lacklustre job performance, low energy for life and work, plus is pretty damn depressing.

EXERCISE

Daily exercise is essential for our overall health and well-being. When it’s mad at work, try not to dump the exercise, perhaps get up 15 minutes earlier and do a short workout at home. Can you get out to exercise a few evenings a week?

GOOD SLEEP HABITS

Close your devices an hour before sleep and set them aside.

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A: You can apply for the scheme if you are living in Ireland and intend to live here for at least one year. If you have a medical card, you are not eligible for the Drugs Payment Scheme because most of your prescription costs are covered under the medical card scheme.

Q: How do I apply?

A: You can apply online or by post. To apply online, visit mydps.ie. To apply by post, get an application form from your Local Health Office or download

a copy of the Drugs Payments Scheme application form (PDF) online.

You can also phone 0818 22 44 78 (LoCall) to have a form sent to you by post.

You then send the completed application by post to the address on the form.

Q: Who is covered by the scheme?

A: The scheme covers approved prescriptions for you, your spouse or partner and your children aged under 18 (or under 23 if in full-time education).

Q: Do I have to register with one pharmacy?

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Wildflowers are not always simple to grow There is nothing quite like the low, humming sound of insects in the garden. I always find the different pitches of the buzzing fascinating, from the drone of a big furry bumble bee to the high pitched whirring of hoverflies.

And wasps always seem to have a dangerous sound – it is unique to them, in any case. It is possible to help pollinators into your garden at almost any time of the year, solitary bees such as bumbles and leafcutter bees, will come out of hibernation on a sunny December day if there are some heather flowers nearby. tulips, hyacinths, crocus and snowdrops provide sustenance in early spring, along with shrubs such as hamamelis, daphne, viburnum and willow. In April, the small flowers of the field maple attract many insects, as do the large trumpet shaped flowers of rhododendrons and azaleas. Wildflowers are now beginning to bloom, and they are the subject of today’s column!

While it seems counterintuitive, wildflowers are not always simple to grow, especially as we mean ‘pretty meadow blooms’ as opposed to ‘weeds’! Creating an area for wildflowers takes some preparation. Most important is that it is a weed free area. Kill off any grass or weeds before sowing, either by using conventional weedkillers, or by laying down a sheet of black polythene or weed suppressant. Make sure any seeds which germinate are removed also, and that problematic plants such as rushes, are dug out. Most importantly, ensure all grass is gone, as wildflowers do not compete well against its vigorous growth. Rake the top layer of the soil loose to a fine tilth, and do not add

fertiliser! Wildflowers will generally not do well in a rich soil. When your area is ready, decide which seeds are best for your spot. There is much to choose from, for example, single varieties such as ragged Robin, teasels and poppies, or mixtures. There are seed mixes for perennial meadows, ones which attract birds - these usually have a high volume of seed bearing flowers, mixes for bees, ladybirds or certain colour mixes. There are also soil specific mixes.

Killorglin Playground

A significant enhancement of facilities to the tune of €50,000 at a playground in Killorglin will commence on Monday.

The upgrade, which includes the installation of a new level access roundabout, trampoline, basket swing and other additions, will make the amenity more accessible and enjoyable for all users.

However, because of the upgrading works the Kerry County Council playground will close for a period of five weeks.

Kerry County Council received €31,000 in funding through the CLÁR Programme funded by the Department of Rural and

Community Development towards the works and the remainder of the cost is being met by the Council itself.

Cathaoirleach of the Kenmare Municipal District, Cllr Michael Cahill welcomed the investment.

"Killorglin Playground is a hugely popular amenity for the town and its hinterland. I am really pleased that the work can now commence on this project and look forward to the greatly enhanced facilities for all users," he said.

"The closure for a period of five weeks is unavoidable but I would ask everyone to bear with it and we look forward to the re-opening of this important community amenity as soon as possible."

SOWING SEEDS

Sow your seeds thinly and evenly onto the prepared ground. I tend to cover with netting at this time of year, because, although it is the best time of year to sow, and there is a very high germination rate, birds are also a problem!

The only maintenance really is to keep an eye on slug damage - I scatter in a few pellets when I sow anything - and if there are very dense clumps of seedlings forming, thin them out. When the flowers have gone to seed in the autumn, just cut them to ground level, leave the cuttings a few days for the seeds to drop out, and rake the foliage up. If left to rot in situ, it will make the soil too fertile for a good display the following year.

I mention the use of slug pellets. To the best of my knowledge, the use of metaldehyde poison in slug pellets has been banned for a few years now, and pellets are made of ferric phosphate which is not harmful to pets or birds unless ingested in very large amounts. However, there are some ingredients used in slug pellets which may potentially cause damage to earthworms and other soil dwellers, so please, always use sparingly and where possible, not at all!

CLOSED: Killorglin Playground will close for five weeks from next Monday to allow for upgrading works.

New cocktail bar ready to open on Main Street A new cocktail bar in Killarney’s town centre is set to create several jobs.

The Sheahan Group will hold an open recruitment day as it is seeking staff for a stylish new restaurant and cocktail bar project on Killarney’s Main Street that is very close to opening.

To suit people’s schedules, the open day will be held on Tuesday next (May 24) from 11am to 1pm and again from 6pm to 8pm at JM Reidy’s on Main Street.

“No appointment will be necessary and walk-in applicants, who should bring a copy of their CV, will be very welcome to pop in for a chat with members of the team,” said a group spokesperson.

“Students finishing college or secondary school for the summer months are more than welcome to apply for holiday work as, with full training given, experience is not essential.”

The positions available include bar staff, floor staff, serving team members, kitchen staff and kitchen porters as well as other posts to suit people of all ages.

“Competitive terms will be offered for all positions and as much flexibility as possible, in terms of hours and working days, will be facilitated. It is a great opportunity for would-be employees to be involved in the exciting opening period for the new bar and restaurant which is due to open in early June.”

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Routine and balance are crucial in the run up to exams As you approach the countdown to the beginning of the Junior and Leaving Cert Exams on June 8, it is very important to maintain a healthy balance so that you can pace yourself properly.

It can be tempting to try to pack in long hours of last minute study at this stage and become more focused on what you don’t know instead of what you do! Stress is a normal part of facing exams and in fact a certain amount of it is helpful to ensure that it mobilises you to perform well, but it is essential that you keep it, and the exams, in perspective.

After many years of supporting students before, during and after exams, I know too well how overwhelming the experience can be so I urge you to do everything you can to look after your well-being at this stage.

BEFORE THE EXAMS

Stick to a good routine with a healthy balance in terms of revision, rest, fresh air, sleep and diet. Don’t be tempted to work late at night as it is usually unproductive and impacts on your concentration the following day. Approach your last minute revision in a targeted way with the guidance you have been given by your teachers. Have a schedule with your exam dates/times highlighted hanging up where it is obvious and visible at home and take a photo to save on your phone.

DURING THE EXAMS

Set two alarms for the mornings of exams and allow lots of extra time. You will need to be in your assigned seat in the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam on day one and 15 minutes before all other exams. Hydration is really important during the exams to help with concentration so make sure you have plenty of water. The first thing to do when you look at the paper is to read the instructions carefully, your teacher will have gone through these many times with you. Mark all the questions you are going to do and write out a quick time plan for yourself. Focus on exactly what you are being asked; the most common feedback from examiners

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant.

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is that students give a lot of irrelevant information so keep glancing back at the question to keep yourself on task to target the marks.

BREATHING

If you feel you are becoming really anxious in the exam hall, focus on controlling your breath to bring a sense of calm. Breathe in through your nose for two seconds, hold your breath for one second, and breathe out through your mouth for four seconds. Repeat for one minute.

AFTER THE EXAM

Try to avoid too much discussion after each paper, ‘post-mortems’ of the exams are rarely helpful and can add to stress levels so once each exam is done, take a break and then move on to preparing for the next one. I can tell you that regardless of what happens in each exam, you will have lots of options available to you and an interesting journey ahead.

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€1m diamond mural on display A colourful 40ft long, 7ft tall mural - created with a multitude of diamonds and worth over €1m - has been put on display this week in Spain.

SOD TURNING: Mayor of Kerry Jimmy Moloney with Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, politicians, Kerry County Council staff and locals, pictured turning the sod on the €61m Listowel Bypass project.

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Major milestone for Listowel as sod is turned on €61m project The sod has been turned on the €61m Listowel Bypass project which will provide a new 6km carriageway and significantly improve road access and connectivity in north Kerry.

Minister Hildegarde Naughton TD was in the county for a number of engagements which included the official reopening of the R556 Rathscannell (Dale) Road between Abbeydorney and Ballyduff which has undergone a €7.8m reconstruction and resurfacing upgrade.

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, hailed the turning of the sod on the Listowel Bypass as hugely important and beneficial.

"The turning of the sod by Minister Naughton represents a major milestone in delivering this project and we look forward to its completion within the next two years."

Minister Naughton said she was "delighted to celebrate an important day for

Kerry’s road network with Kerry County Council".

"The new N69 Listowel Bypass will provide much needed relief of congestion and improvements in road safety and journey times for the town. It will reduce journey times by up to six minutes and reduce traffic volumes by up to 40%.

As well as this the inclusion of additional cycle facilities will provide residents with safer Active Travel facilities and form part of the 100+km cycling and walking route which will eventually link Limerick to Fenit via Listowel and Tralee. I wish TII, Kerry CoCo, and Will Brothers Ltd., all the very best in completing the project. I look forward to returning to the beautiful county of Kerry for the project’s official opening once completed."

Earlier, the Minister and Cllr Moloney officially opened the Rathscannell Road which was reconstructed and resurfaced by the direct labour of Council crews over the past year and a half. The project,

which commenced in September 2020, consists of a newly constructed 2.2km length of carriageway and adjacent local roads on the strategic route to and from north Kerry which will improve road safety and be of significant benefit to the locality and the region.

"I am delighted to see the delivery of the Dale Road scheme which will improve the safety and the quality of this strategic regional road which is the main access route to Tralee and a popular tourist route accessing Ballybunion, the Wild Atlantic Way and Blue Flag Beaches in North Kerry," Minister Naughton said.

"Given the accident history of this section of road it was obvious that funding was required to upgrade it to an acceptable standard. I also want to congratulate my colleague and former Minister in the Department of Transport, Brendan Griffin, who ensured this critical project received essential funding for delivery during his tenure, amounting to €7.8m since 2019."

Hike for Hope to support young people’s mental health People are being asked to come together and hike to bring hope to young people facing challenges with their mental health.

'Hike for Hope', organised in collaboration with Scout volunteers from across

Ireland, is a virtual fundraising challenge to raise funds for youth mental health charity Jigsaw that will take place from Friday May 27 to Sunday May 29.

“Young people need hope, and our help, now more than ever," Michelle Comer of the 'Hike for Hope' organising team, said.

It was created by British woman Debbie Wingham, who makes the most expensive versions of everything from cakes to handbags including an advent calendar last year which sold for £7.8m.

The artwork features the Puerto Banús landscape, the Beatles John Lennon, Cartier jewellery, designer handbags, Rolex watches, perfume, and supercars and is now on display where mega-yachts on the Costa Del Sol park up at Muelle de Levante Stree where it will remain until mid-August.

It's expected that over 2m people will come to see Debbie's latest work - but it isn't the original with the expensive diamonds.

"I wanted to create something that people of all ages would enjoy, including children," Debbie said during the launch.

"It is not just a flat mural; I have made a space where people can take photos and get close up. It is a complete experience."

Inspired by work from street artists including that by Banksy and Richard Hambelton, this is currently thought to be one of the most expensive contemporary murals in the world.

The original will be sold off later this year to benefit a number of charities from human trafficking to families suffering from malnutrition, and the Ukraine Crisis.

"We need to spread hope in our communities and show young people that their communities value and support their mental health. We’re asking the whole of Ireland to get out and about and show our young people hope by 'Hiking for Hope' and supporting Jigsaw!”

All ages and all abilities can take part. Join in as an individual, with family, friends, your Scout group, school mates, colleagues, anyone!

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Strong cross-party support for Irish language in the north TDs and Seanadóirí expressed strong cross-party support for Irish language legislation to be enacted in the north.

LIFE-SAVERS: Paramedics Fred Fox and Matt Bone were invited to the wedding of 69-year-old Mick Culley who is pictured with his new wife.

Paramedics invited to man's wedding after saving his life There were very special guests of honour at a UK wedding celebration last weekend - the people who saved the groom's life!

A paramedic and emergency care assistant were delighted to attended the ceremony in Lincolnshire after previously saving the life of 69-year-old Mick Culley.

Mick, who was on holiday in Wiltshire last May with his fiancee Kerry, had suffered a brain haemorrhage on Salisbury Plain.

It was Fred Fox and Matt Bone, from the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), who saved his life. “[Mick] was staggering across the car park and I knew something was very wrong, so I dialled 999 for an ambulance," Kerry, describing the moment Mick took ill, said.

“They kept the whole situation calm, got him on a stretcher and into the ambu-

lance. The next thing I knew I was driving to the hospital, not knowing whether he was alive or dead.”

Fred explained that they "had to act fast”.

“Mick could still talk when we arrived on scene, but he was displaying all the red flags for a bleed on the brain," he said.

Mick, after undergoing further tests, needed a specialist operation at Southampton General Hospital. Fred and Matt continued to care for Mick by transferring him there.

Mick was eventually transferred after the successful operation, this time closer to his home near Skegness to recover.

“I can’t thank everybody enough – we don’t have enough praise for what Fred and Matt did. Their quick actions saved my life," Mick said.

“We wanted to take the opportunity to thank Fred and Matt by inviting them to the blessing.”

Annual celebration of drawing People from across the country are invited to grab a pencil and paper tomorrow (Saturday) and join National Drawing Day. Now in its 18th year, the annual event will see the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI) joined by arts centres, galleries, museums and libraries across the country to celebrate drawing.

The NGI is collaborating with 77 venues and arts groups in 23 counties, including Kerry County Museum in Tralee which is running a course on ‘How to Draw a Fos-

sil’ with artist Hazel Ramsey.

“National Drawing Day is a highlight of our year here at the National Gallery of Ireland, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating for the 18th time in 2022. With partners across the length and breadth of Ireland, wherever you are, you’ll find something near you. National Drawing Day is for everyone – not just artists! – so we hope that members of the public of all abilities will find inspiration in drawing with us,” Sinéad Rice, Head of Education at the National Gallery of Ireland, said.

Conradh na Gaeilge coordinated the event on Wednesday with representatives of political parties and independent politicians outside Leinster House to highlight their cross-party support for #AchtAnois, as part of the Dream Dearg language rights campaign, for Irish language legislation in the north to be enacted without further delay.

Representatives from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Green Party, Labour, People Be-

fore Profit, Sinn Féin, Social Democrats and the independents were in attendance.

Support was also expressed for the Lá Dearg which is to be held tomorrow (Saturday), in Belfast. Thousands of people are expected to walk to City Hall to call for the Irish language legislation promised in the 2006 St Andrews Agreement, the 2020 New Decade New Approach agreement, by the British Government Secretary of State Brandon Lewis, in 2021 and by the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week during a visit to Belfast.

ACT: On Wednesday politicians expressed strong cross-party support for Irish language legislation to be enacted in the north.

New multi-million Euro school for Tralee A brand new state-of-the-art school is to be built in Tralee.

Education Minister Norma Foley announced progression of a multi-million Euro building project for Educate Together National School (ETNS).

It means the current school located in Killeen will move to the new two acre greenfield site at Lohercannon once built.

The design and build for the new project has been devolved to Kerry Education and Training Board (KETB) for delivery, and a design team will be appointed to progress this project into the architectural planning process.

The building plan will deliver eight modern classrooms as well as two bespoke classrooms to cater for the provision of special education.

“I am delighted to announce this sig-

nificant building project for Educate Together National School Tralee which will create a state-of-the-art new school building at Lohercannon, Tralee," Minister Foley said.

“This ambitious multi-million Euro building project is an endorsement of the school community at ETNS and recognises their tireless commitment and endeavour to educating the young people of Tralee and surrounding areas. This significant building project will provide state-of-the-art facilities, special education provision and a new school building and I look forward to this project progressing at pace. I would like to thank Kerry County Council for assisting the Department of Education in securing the two-acre site and Kerry ETB for progressing the building project which will deliver this eagerly-awaited new school.”

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Under the scheme, the garages will be used as collection hubs for essential equipment that will be transported to the war torn country.

“We have a very large and loyal customer base and we are appealing through them to make donations,” Adam’s of Tralee General Manager, Marcus O’Shea, told the Killarney Advertiser.

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Jordan Lee to tell his story to the county’s schools

Paralympian Jordan Lee will share his experiences with schools all over Kerry.

The Killarney man has embarked on a countywide tour 'Jordan's Drive' in association with Kelliher's Garage, a series of informal talks on his achievements and how he overcame his disability to reach the top of his chosen sport.

The 21-year-old was born with a foreshortened left arm known as amniotic band syndrome but has enjoyed a successful sports career which included rep-

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Now he wants to share his story and inspire other students to follow their dreams.

His tour started last week at Colaiste na Sceilge in Cahersiveen and over the next few weeks, depending on his training schedule, will visit schools in Firies, Milltown, and Killarney.

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20.05.2022 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

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33RD ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Andrew Hickey of 10 Dalton’s Avenue Killarney who died on May 19th 1989.

In loving memory of Denis McCarthy late of 169 Ballyspillane, Killarney and Millstreet, Co. Cork who died on 22nd of May 2021 On Denis’s 1st Anniversary his wife Breda together with his sisters Theresa (Dublin) Maureen (Cork) brothers in law,sister in law, his nieces, nephews & extended families would like to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who sympathised with us on the sad loss of Denis. Thanks to everyone who sent Mass cards, letters, text messages online condolences & to those who attended the Mass and Stood outside the church for his funeral cortège.

A special word to both the Male & Female captains of Denis’s beloved Ross Golf Club & members who did a guard of honour.

Denis would have been so proud

In loving memory of Dessie Clarke late of Coolegreane Park, Killarney who died on May 22nd 2016

In loving Memory of Michael Griffin (Tash) late of Moulagh, Fossa, Killarney

That cheeky smile, That hearty laugh, Sam protecting the fireside hearth, Cups of tea and Lidl’s scones, GAA and the craic with bones, Walks in the park, Sometimes in the dark, Gazing at stars with dreams from afar, Talking it out what it’s all about.

We wonder still, We always will.

Along the road of suffering You found a little lane: That took you up to heaven, And ended all your pain.

You may be out of sight We maybe worlds apart; But you are always in our prayers, And forever in our hearts

Forever loved and missed.

Love your sister Caroline and brother Brian. xx

Special thanks to Fr Kieran O’Brien for a beautiful Mass and the wonderful Musicians.

Glory days from Crokes and more, Anthems sung with heart galore, Memories of teenage years, Cycles to Dundag And shared warm beer, Years of life under our belts, Seasons of warmth and Winter melts, A joyful heart, A caring soul, Finding a path to make us whole.

Talking it out what’s it all about We wonder still, We always will.

Thanks to The O’Sheas Mary & Mike Undertakers for their professionalism & support.

Forever loved and missed.

Love your brother Seán, sister-in-law Bridget, Nephews Jonathan and Paul xxxx

Thanks to Denis’s many neighbours & friends.

A very special thanks to the Palliative Care and Dr Sheehan & her team in UHK for the care and compassion they showed Denis in his final days.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our deep appreciation.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

6TH ANNIVERSARY CLARKE

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

Sadly missed & never forgotten by your loving wife Breda xxx Denis’s first anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday 22nd of May at 11pm in The Church of the Resurrection.

14TH ANNIVERSARY O’NEILL

In loving memory of Julia O’Neill late of Mastergeeha, Kilcummin who died on the 17th May 2008.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your son Michael, daughter-in-law Joan, grandchildren Jessica and Diarmuid.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Dessie Clarke, late of Coolegreane Park, Killarney, who died on May 22nd 2016.

A life cut short, a light scattered, I hope you know you always mattered, You were there in the sunshine And in the rain, Your heart was huge despite all the pain, You are free my son to soar with the stars, Your soul is at peace, No more hurt, No more scars, We were graced with your presence we will never forget, All the life that you gave us and all that you met, Soar my dear son to the highest of places, Surrounded by love and smiling faces, We celebrate you now and the lives that you touched, All the friendships and love that matters so much.

Please know you will never walk alone.

Love and miss you every day, Mom x

On a lonely May evening, You heard an angel call, You took the hand of Jesus, And quietly left us all.

Always remembered by your family.

20TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your wife Mary, loving children Geraldine, Mary, Michael & Jacqui son -in -laws, daughter- in- law and grandchildren Anniversary Mass on Sunday 22nd May at 10:00am at Fossa Church

3RD ANNIVERSARY COAKELIN

In loving memory of Derek Coakelin late of Ballyspillane, Killarney who died on the 24th May 2019 You are missed so dearly Now you’re no longer here When I’m thinking of you sometimes I shed a tear I will always treasure you, You were so gentle and so kind, Your love lives on within my heart With memories of you in my mind Life goes on from day to day But sometimes is out of place, I would give almost anything To once more see your smiling face You were such a blessing, So thoughtful and so true I feel eternally grateful to have known Someone like you.

From your loving wife Margaret, daughter Caroline, son Darren, son-in-law Michael and grandson Adam.

In loving memory of our dear Mother, Grandmother and Mother-in-law, Chris O’Sullivan late of White Bridge, Killarney who died on 21st May, 2002 It’s hard to face tomorrow when the ones we love are gone, Its harder still to realise that life must still go on, The sadness and the heartache may not always show, People say it lessens, how little do they know.

They say we have our memories, but they do not understand, We cannot touch a memory’s face or hold a memory’s hand, So through this vale of sorrow, we sadly walk today, Our thoughts are always with you Mom, as life goes on its way.

We think of you as living, in the hearts of those you touched, For nothing loved is ever lost and you were loved so much.

Loved and remembered always by your sons Tim, Con, Danny & John, daughters Caroline & Noreen, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, partner, grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 21st May in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15 pm.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

3RD ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

In loving memory of Seán F. G. O’Brien, St. Theresa, St. Anne’s Road, Killarney who died on May 22nd 2019 In loving memory of Thomas McCarthy late 59 Ardshanavooly who died on the 20th May 2018

JESUS

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times. C.D.

Loved and remembered by your wife, Sheila, sons Thomas, Damien and Kevin, daughter-in-law Caroline, Vanessa, grandchildren Tadgh, Lorna, Daire and Alex.

We miss your smile your joking ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, Maura and family Until we meet again Rest in Peace Seán 3rd Anniversary Mass on Sunday 22nd May at 10.30 am St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

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5TH ANNIVERSARY

COUNIHAN

COUNIHAN

GALVIN

In loving memory of my wonderful husband Denis P Counihan late of Riverside Drive, Woodlawn who died on the 20th May 2021

In loving memory of my Dad, Denis P. Counihan late of Riverside Drive, Woodlawn Road, who died on May 20th 2021

In loving memory of Mary T. Galvin, late of “Iona”, St.Anne’s Road, Killarney, who died on the 18th May 2017.

My darling Denis I miss you I miss us, I miss your love I miss your touch.

He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved most.

COUNIHAN

In loving memory of Denis P Counihan late of Riverside Drive, Woodlawn who died on the 20th May 2021 On the First Anniversary of Denis`s death he is lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Mabel, sons Kieran and Mike, daughter Michelle, son-in-law Brendan, daughter-in-law Therese and Mike`s partner Linda, grandchildren Evan, Liadh, Dara, Chloe & Emma, brothers Brian and Kevin, sister Noreen, sisters-in-law Jeanne and Caroline, brother-in-law Jim, Uncle Denis and extended families.

We would like to thank our famiies, relatives and friends who provided great support and comfort to us during our sad loss. We wish to thank our wonderful neighbours and friends both in Riverside Drive and Belleville, Park Road. To all those who formed the candle-lit guard of honour when Denis`s remains arrived at Riverside Drive and again on his final journey from Riverside Drive.

To all those who attended the removal mass and burial and everyone who sent mass cards, letters of sympathy and online condolences, those who formed the guard of honour outside St. Mary`s Cathedral and Killarney town as Denis went to his final resting place.

The family would like to thank Michael Doherty & team at Killarney Medical Centre, Professor Maeve Lowry & team at St. James`s Hospital, Dublin, Dr. Brian Bird and team at Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.

The team at Kerry University Hospital, Tralee.

Thank you to O`Sheas funeral directors for their kindness and compassion during such a difficult time. Your professionalism and understanding is greatly appreciated.

Thank you Fr. Jim Lenihan for your kindness and for the lovely service you gave. Also a word of thanks to the priests of the parish, to Tadghie (the sacristan) , to Maura Reen and to the organist for the lovely music and singing.

To the people who travelled long distances to be with us and all those who came to the house and offered their sympathy, we thank you. It was a great comfort to us to meet and share memories with so many people whose lives Denis touched.

I thought of you with love today But that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and the day before that too.

God called you to him way too soon and so we had to part God has you in his keeping I have you in my heart.

Your well lived life is my legacy of joy and pride and pleasure A loving, lasting memory My grateful heart will treasure.

Loved and missed forever your loving wife, Mabel

1ST ANNIVERSARY COUNIHAN In loving memory of Denis P Counihan late of Riverside Drive, Woodlawn who died on the 20th May 2021 Your name is often mentioned Our thoughts are with you still You haven’t been forgotten By us you never will From your sister-in-law Gobnait, her husband Vincent and family in Gneeveguilla and Perth, Western Australia.

IN MEMORIAM

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

A true friend I could turn to When times were good or bad, One of my greatest blessings The Man that I called Dad. Always remembered and missed every day.

Your son Michael, Linda, Jodie & Taylor.

1ST ANNIVERSARY COUNIHAN

1ST ANNIVERSARY

We’ll walk in a sweet poise garden out there, Where moonlight and starlight are streaming, And the flowers and birds are filling the day, With the fragrance and music of dreaming, So Mother my love, Let me take your dear hand, And away through stralight we’ll wander.

Away through mist to the beautiful land, The dreamland that’s waiting out yonder. ************** I am I, You are You, Whatever we were to each other in life, We shall remain so in death.

Sadly missed by your sons, Pat, Tommy, Seamus, Daughter-in-law Mary, Grandchildren Myles, Honor & Keith.

COUNIHAN

18TH ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN In loving memory of Denis P. Counihan late of Riverside Drive, Woodlawn Road who died 20th May 2021 In loving memory of our beloved big brother Denis on this, his first Anniversary.

Deeply missed and always remembered by his sister Noreen, brothers Brian and Kevin sisters-in-law Jeanne and Caroline, brother-in-law Jim, niece Veronica and nephews Luke, Felix and Titus.

1ST ANNIVERSARY COUNIHAN

As it would be impossible to thank everyone who supported us individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation of your kindness and compassion.The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

Denis`s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on 21st of May 2022 at 4pm in The Church of the Resurrection Park Road, Killarney.

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

Mother my love, If you give me your hand And go where I ask you to wander, I will lead you away to a beautiful land, The dreamland that’s waiting out yonder.

In loving memory of Dad, Denis P Counihan late of Riverside Drive, Woodlawn who died on the 20th May 2021 A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to pieces When he took you to your rest.

God knew you were in pain And a cure was not to be So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered “come to me” May the wings of heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Always missed and lovingly remembered your son Kieran, daughter-in-law Thérèse and grandchildren Evan, Liadh and Dara.

In loving memory of Dad, Denis P Counihan late of Riverside Drive, Woodlawn who died on the 20th May 2021 DAD The pain that I am feeling Never seems to go away I wish I could visit Heaven If only for a day I know that you would hold me And whisper in my ear “Don’t think of me as gone away, Because I am always near” I know you are gone to a better place Where you are at peace and free To be happy in eternal life And can still watch over me Although the door between our worlds Is closed and we’re apart Until the time God opens it You’re always in my heart Dearly loved and always remembered, daughter Michelle, son in law Brendan and granddaughters, Chloe and Emma.

In loving memory of Ann Brosnan late of Ballycasheen, Killarney who died on the 20th May, 2004 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Loved always and missed more each day by Moss, Mike, Ann, Tommy & Siobhan, your sons and daughters in law, Mag, Kevin, Joanne & John and your grandchildren who send hugs & kisses to Nana B Darragh, Aine, Aaron, Kian, Caitlin, Eva, Danny & Kate.

5TH ANNIVERSARY MCGOUGH

THANKSGIVING For favours received from St. Cla Praise & Thanks to St Joseph for many blessings received from him, through his intercession to the Holy Trinity, Father, Son & Holy Spirit, and his Blessed Spouse the Blessed Virgin Mary, I firmly believe in the Power of Prayer and the words in his Prayer.

St. Joseph who makes the impossible possible and comes to your aid in times of anguish and difficulty. Praise God. I promise this Thanksgiving. JJD.

In loving memory of Danny McGough Coolroe, Faha, Killarney who died on 21st May 2017.

Time changes many things One thing that time cannot change Are memories of those days When we were all together.

Loved and remembered by all your extended family Anniversary Mass on 21st May at 6:15pm St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney

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

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20.05.2022 5TH ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’MEARA

1ST ANNIVERSARY MCGOUGH

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’CONNELL In loving memory of Anne Marie O’Connell late of St. Mary of the Angels, Beaufort and St. Anthony’s Lodge, Park Rd, Killarney who passed away on the 23rd May 2021

In loving memory of Ann O’Brien 55 Marian Tce, Killarney, and formerly of Shanakil, Ballymacoda, Youghal, Co. Cork whose anniversary occurs on 24th May We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

Forever remembered by your loving family, husband Teddy, sons Eamon and Brendan, daughters Maureen, Breeda, Patricia, Bernadette and Anne, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Pat and Kathleen, relatives and friends.

Anniversary Mass will be held Saturday the 21st May at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral

In loving memory of Dan O’Meara On Dan’s first anniversary we, his nieces, nephews and extended family, would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us on the sad passing of Dan. Everyone who sent Mass Cards, on-line condolences, and all who stood outside church and lined the route fo his funeral cortege and attended the cemetery, your support was truly appreciated. We will be forever grateful to the healthcare professionals who do an amazing job.

Ross Medical, Palliative Care team at UHK and all the Healthcare professionals and Ambulance Service.

We would also like to thank the public health nurses, especially Marion, who went above and beyond with her kindness and support.

12TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

We remember our Mother, Nanny Noreen And hold you dear within our hearts Now rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all the good deeds of the past.

Your touch, your smile Was always so tender Today, tomorrow We will always remember.

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

A few more steps along the road, Perhaps a few more years, Then by God’s Grace we’ll meet again, Beyond the Vale of Tears.

Sadly missed by your sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Dermot O’Donoghue late of Lacca, Kilcummin Killarney who died on the 18th of May 2015.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you,

Sadly missed and always remembered by your wife Mary, daughter Marie and son-in-law Dara, son Pat and daughter-inlaw Niamh, son Diarmuid and daughter-inlaw Ash, and his eight grandchildren.

43RD BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’SULLIVAN

MURPHY

In loving memory of Noreen Murphy who died on the 24th of May 2010 Also remembering Eileen Murphy who died on the 29th May 1986 both late of Aughacureen, Killarney This day is remembered and quietly kept No words are needed We shall never forget For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near So loved, so missed and so very dear Lovingly remembered by Con and Breda.

IN MEMORIAM

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. M.S.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our family’s deepest gratitude. Anne Marie wil always be loved and never forgotten.

54TH & 39TH ANNIVERSARIES MORIARTY

In loving memory of Molly Moriarty who died on April 15th 1968 & her husband Tim Moriarty who died on May 18th 1983. late of Mangerton View, Killarney.

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

So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you ‘ve done We pray that God has given you The Crown you ‘ve truly won.

In loving memory of Dan O’Meara, whose 1st anniversary occurs at this time.

He visits in the place of a loved one, That sadly had to go.

He comes to show they miss you, Just as you do them, And they too, long for that day, That you shall meet again.

They’re by your side forever more, And that will remain so, So they send a little robin, As a way to let you know.

Our sincere gratitude to all the staff and carers of St. Mary of the Angels, Beaufort, Co. Kerry who cared for Anne Marie over the years.

Time will pass and fade away, But memories of you will always stay.

Sadly missed and always remembered by his nephew Donal, Eileen and family.

12TH & 36TH ANNIVERSARIES

Sincere thanks to all those who sent Mass Cards, letters and texts and expressed their condolences online.

A Mass marking Anne Marie’s first anniversary will take place on 26/5/22 at 9:30am in the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney.

O’MEARA

Those we love live in our hearts forever.

As we lovingly remember Anne Marie on her first anniversary, we, her family, would like to take the opportunity to express our thanks to all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss.

To Fr. Derek O’Connell for celebrating a very beautiful and touching Mass.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Always remembered by your son Sean, wife Anna and grandchildren Jack, Kate, Luke and Abigail.

Sadly missed by your daughter Marie.

Remember him with a smile today He wasn’t one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his wisdom, the way he was Remember them instead.

To the staff at Killarney Post Office, who were always very kind to Dan. To Fr Niall Geaney for celebrating Dan’s funeral Mass with compassion. To O’Shea’s Undertakers for their professionalism and also musicians at the graveside for the beautiful final farewell.

In loving memory of Noreen Murphy late of Aughacureen who died on 24th May 2010.

In loving memory of Dan McGough late of Ballymalis, Beaufort, Killarney who died on 19th May 2021

In loving memory of Tommy O’Sullivan, late of Tournanough and Killarney, whose 43rd birthday falls on May 25th.

Though we miss you always, Each and every day, It seems to hit us even more, Because it’s your birthday.

We send wishes to Heaven, Carried to you, upon on a prayer, To the place where you are now, With sweet, tender love and care.

O most Sacred Heart of Jesus we place all our trust in You Jesus, Mary, we love You, save souls.

Fondly remembered by your Children, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and extended familes.

7TH ANNIVERSARY KISSANE

Your loving Mom and Dad and brothers Dermot and Tim, sister-in-law, nieces and nephew

JESUS May your Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, be praised, glorified and honoured throughout the whole world now and forever. Repeat this 3 times. C.D.

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Handball stars shine brightly in London

Irish eyes were smiling in London at the weekend following phenomenal performances by Killarney’s handball stars at the prestigious United Kingdom Open One Wall Championship.

The standout players of the championships were Eoin O’Donoghue (Killarney) and John Joe Quirke (Glenbeigh) who were the pride of the Irish on Saturday and Sunday. They put in a devastating display of skill and passion to win the extremely competitive Men’s Doubles B Championship. After prevailing in a number of their opening games, they progressed to the semi-finals where they defeated the French duo of Tom Dutheil and Florina Vaujany 21-11.

In a hard-fought final, the Kerry players beat Naoise Green and Fionn Ó Súillea-

bháin (Ireland) 25-20 thanks in part to some great play from O’Donoghue.

“I was delighted with the win – it’s a great boost for handball in Kerry,” Eoin said.

“We had to use all our experience and skill to edge past the Irish duo and win the title. It’s a great honour for my club, Spa Killarney. Many Kerry people living in London and our own families supported us on both days and this made winning the title very special.

“My doubles partner, John Joe, had a great weekend, winning the singles final

and a silver medal in the over 40s doubles event.”

Teams from Ireland, England, France, Italy, USA, UK and Israel competed in the championships with four players from Killarney taking part.

In the Men’s C Singles competition, O’Donoghue finished mid-table in Group B following victories over Irish players Ger Scahill and Ray Carthy and defeat at the hands of James Toop (England) and Declan Keenan.

There was more success for Killarney in the over 40s competition as Brendan O’Donoghue and John Joe Quirke finish runners up in this hotly contested category. They were narrowly defeated by the American team of Carlos Torres and Jay Sanchez.

Elsewhere, Aoife Walsh and Sinéad Mo-

riarty from Spa Killarney Handball Club both reached the semi-finals of the Women’s Singles competition. Walsh defeated Isabel Power (England) 21-4 but lost to Catherine Vos (England) and fellow Irish players Aoife McCarthy and Sinéad Hanley. She lost to Siobhan Prentice 21-16 in the semi-final.

Moriarty was defeated by Anastasya Spiridonov (Israel) and Irish players Sabrina Hughes and Siobhan Prentice while in the semi-final she was defeated by Catherine Vos (England) in a very exciting contest.

There was some consolation for the Killarney pair in the doubles competition where they finished a very credible third overall and just out of the medals after a classic encounter with the English duo of India Blaksley and Becky Connell.

TOUR: Spa Killarney handballers Aoife Walsh, Brendan O'Donoghue, Eoin O'Donoghue and Sinéad Moriarty who took part in the European Handball Tour in London at the weekend. Photo: Con Dennehy.

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Pres girls are in seventh heaven The St Brigid’s Presentation Second Year footballers were crowned County Junior B champions on Friday last following a superb seven-goal victory over Mercy Mounthawk Tralee in the Ballymac sunshine.

LGFA: Molly Cahill (on behalf of her mother, Mary, of Happy Hearts Childcare) presenting a new set of jerseys to Niamh Faulds (Glenflesk U12s) and Derek Fleming (Glenflesk LGFA chairperson). Also pictured are Glenflesk U12 mentors Paud O'Donoghue and Aileen O'Sullivan.

The girls hit the ground running, bagging two quick goals from the boots of Lily O'Shaughnessy and Niamh Cantillon.

The Pres defence was solid and dogged throughout and managed to keep Mounthawk from breaching their goal for the duration. Abby Cronin scored three goals and a point to torment the oppostion and

Niamh Cantillon scored a second goal plus a point to keep the Killarney school well in front.

Further scores from Muireann Healy and a final goal from Lara O'Neill produced a final score of 7-4 to 0-11.

It was an excellent performance from the entire team, including the substitutes who all played their part. Captain Eve Culhane proudly accepted the cup on behalf of the team, and St Brigid's, at the end of the game and joyous celebrations followed.

Congratulations to all the players and to their trainers: Mr Counihan, Ms Healy and Ms Brosnan.

New gear leaves Glenflesk girls with happy hearts The Glenflesk U12 girls football team were delighted to receive a new set of jerseys recently, kindly sponsored by Mary Cahill of Happy Hearts Childcare, Barraduff.

There was huge excitement when the girls donned the stylish new shirts for the first time last Wednesday, and the O’Neills jerseys proved to be a lucky charm as they defeated Beaufort at home. One of the most striking elements of the new gear is the smiling red heart which is part of the Happy Hearts Childcare logo.

“We would like to sincerely thank Mary

for her generous sponsorship and we look forward to many more years of success in our Happy Heart jerseys,” Glenflesk LGFA chairperson Derek Fleming said.

Happy Hearts Childcare was established as a preschool in Knockanes in 2009 and opened with just three children on their books. Numbers have increased steadily over the years and in October 2021 Happy Hearts Childcare moved to a state-ofthe-art, purpose-built facility in Barraduff village, which now caters for 68 children.

There are 10 staff employed in Happy Hearts and there are plans to expand even further in 2023 when a new extension is planned.

Local cycling success in the provinces Killarney Cycling Club members had a busy and successful weekend in Cork, Galway and Wexford.

Sam Bolger continued his great form bagging second overall in the Sliabh Luachra Classic in Knocknagree. He was narrowly beaten by Irish International Liam O’Brien of Fermoy. Conor Kissane and Mark McGlynn both finished strongly in the bunch.

In the ladies race Niamh Sheahan took a fine third place.

In Galway, last year’s junior A3 class winner Lorcan Daly, who has since been promoted to A2, relished the opportunity to race against an international field.

However, the five-minute class handicap

and fast racing meant he could not close the gap to the race leaders.

Ewan Buckley had a mechanical problem and had to bow out early.

In the A4 race Jimmy Carton and Luke Costelloe rode strongly with Luke making a bid for a lone break with a lap to go but his 30-second advantage was eventually hauled in and he finished inside the top 10.

Shane Spellman won the bunch sprint to take fourth overall in the A3 Junior class.

In off-road news Jason Murphy won the Master 30’s category in round two of the Grassroots Enduro Series at Bree, County Wexford.

CHAMPIONS: The St Brigid's Second Year footballers who were crowned county champions following victory over Mercy Mounthawk Tralee.

Nagle competing in Rally Portugal this weekend Paul Nagle and Craig Breen are in Portugal this weekend for the fourth round of the World Rally Championship.

It is five years since they last contested Rally Portugal but this is their first time competing together in the event.

Back in 2018 they were both working for Citroen Racing, Nagle was alongside Kris Meeke and Breen was working with British co-driver Scott Martin.

However, the all-Irish crew arrived in Portugal in third place in the championship standings.

The four-day event got underway yesterday evening (Thursday) with ceremonial start in Coimbra which was immediately followed by a 2.82km super special stage on the edge of the city.

Today’s action (Friday) on famous roads around Arganil includes the legendary and crowd friendly Super Special at the Lousada rallycross circuit.

Tomorrow (Saturday) journeys to the Cabreira Mountains include two runs over the 38km Amarante stage, the longest test of the weekend.

The final day (Sunday) features five stages in the Fafe area. Felguieras and Montim are first up, but the spotlight is on the famous Fafe test and its enormous crowds.

The highly anticipated event marks the 50th anniversary celebrations of the FIA World Rally Championship; Rally de Portugal featured in the championship’s inaugural season and this year’s event will celebrate half a century of history, with historic cars and figures making appearances over the course of the weekend.

“After the first three rallies, they were all a bit unique in their own way, so looking forward to seeing what the pace of the Ford Puma will be in Portugal,” Breen said. “There are a lot of new stages and some changes since the last time I was here, so it will be interesting. I’d like to have a bit more speed than what we showed in Croatia, so we’ll be working as hard as we can to make that possible.”

Several members of Killarney and District Motor Club have travelled to Portugal to support club mate Nagle and Breen.

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Eamonn Fitzgerald charts the history of the once popular “English” game that is now experiencing a revival in The Spa What a change for lovers of live sport.

After two years of very restricted action on the playing fields and in the indoor sports arenas, 2022 has got off to a flying start with a plethora of games in all codes. The Killarney sports scene, which is of great interest to this writer, is no different.

GAA and soccer are at full throttle for both genders, as a very popular indoor game, basketball, comes to an end. For now, let’s switch to a very different sport.

How about cricket? Well, what about it, and what relevance does that game have for Killarney and for Kerry?

Some weeks ago I was on our long, weekly group walk, which brought us to a splendid cricket club in The Spa, Tralee - as distinct from Spa, Killarney.

This is no ordinary club venue, but the headquarters of Kerry Cricket.

And that set me thinking about the sport and of course the Cricket Field in Killarney. Many people believe that the GAA sports are the oldest games in Killarney. Not so. Rowing and cricket are much older. The GAA wasn’t founded until 1884, but cricket has been played in Ireland since 1792, when the Military of Ireland and the Gentlemen of Ireland took each other on in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.

The game still thrives in one of the world’s oldest established

cricket clubs. I have seen those cricket games there on numerous occasions and, of course, the games go on all day.

By the mid-1850s, the game had expanded to the point where it was the largest and most popular sport in the country for certain social strata. In fact, its success was such that the first team to represent Ireland beat their English counterparts in 1855, handing them a 107-run thrashing.

However, the game went into decline towards the end of the century, largely a victim of politics and class. The founding of the GAA in 1884 and the

subsequent growth of Gaelic games became a rallying point for the disaffected and disenfranchised working class tenants of Ireland against their upper-class, cricket-playing landlords, and ascendency class.

Although the game of cricket itself was not anathema to the downtrodden, its affiliation to England was.

THE BAN

The game continued in the north of the country and in the heartlands of central and northern Dublin, but the GAA introduced the infamous Ban (Rule 27) in 1902. In effect, GAA players were

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banned from either participating or even watching the so-called English sports of soccer, rugby and cricket. The ban lasted for more than 70 years, ensuring that cricket became unknown in much of the country.

How many readers can remember spending Sunday afternoons watching the Killarney rugby team playing in the Cricket Field from the vantage point of the Flesk Bridge? It was a win-win situation for the GAA brethren. They did not have to pay to see the game and technically they did not contravene the Ban. The local GAA had people appointed to spy on members who defied Rule 27.

Although housing has taken over much of the old field, part of it is still there.

Head out to the Flesk Bridge and look down to your left and there it is.

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I DON'T LIKE CRICKET... I LOVE IT: Members of the County Kerry Cricket Club at their home grounds at The Spa, Tralee.

The original Cricket Field was owned

by Lord Kenmare and as they were of the ascendancy class there was a great demand for cricket among the social class. None of the ordinary people of Killarney played cricket, but times changed and, when the Dr Crokes club was founded in 1886, the Browne family was very accommodating. They provided a sports field for the fledgling club. Tom Crosstown Looney, a prominent player with Crokes and with Kerry,

struck a great deal, securing a splendid field for games and all for the nominal sum of a shilling a year for as long as they wanted it.

The same man erected sleepers on the Woodlawn side of the Cricket Field while the Flesk was the boundary on the Gleneagle side. Crokes played there and so did Kerry, who met their great rivals, Cork. In one photograph of the 1913 All-Ireland winning team taken in the Cricket Field, the sleepers are very

visible. Dr Crokes played there until Dick Fitzgerald died and the club built the Fitzgerald Stadium.

The Kenmares were well respected by the local Killarney people as they provided great employment and were termed ‘good landlords’.

MODERN DAY

The 2022 cricket season got underway over the Easter weekend. County Kerry CC currently competes in all four leagues in Munster and also plays a number of tournaments.

In 2018 they won the Senior Munster Cup for the first time in the club’s history. They also won the Munster Junior Cup and the Munster Junior T20s and were awarded Munster Club of the Year Kerry are the first club in Munster to boast a ladies cricket team and would be delighted to welcome new members, girls and boys, adults and juniors

57 to training every Wednesday (6-8pm) at the beautiful Oyster Oval in The Spa. The contact at the Tralee location is Richard Rutland 086 8891533.

And there is a Killarney connection to top-level cricket. Ray Walsh, the well known Killarney garda (now retired), has a brother Eddie who is married to Laura, a sister of Eoin Morgan.

Morgan is a Dub, born there in 1986, who holds the record for the fastest century in the Cricket World Cup. He played for Ireland but really made his name with England. Under his captaincy, England won the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, the first time they won the tournament. Morgan, the ciotóg batter, plays county cricket for Middlesex.

“From the age of 13, I wanted to play cricket for England,” Morgan told the Sunday Times in 2010. “I’ve never felt any shame in saying this is what I wanted to do. And the people at home involved in cricket, they were like, 'Fair play, it's going to be unbelievable if you make it'. So I’ve never had any shame about this and my father has never had any shame about it.”

Shades of Jack Grealish in modern soccer parlance. Grealish has relations in Sneem and played underage soccer for Ireland alongside another man with strong Sneem connections, John Egan.

He of course is the son of the great John Egan from Kerry’s Golden Years.

Thankfully, John Egan Junior didn’t 'take the soup' and is a key man on the present Irish international team.

In modern times with so many people from foreign countries deciding to live and work in Ireland, they have brought with them their love of cricket. While there isn’t a Killarney cricket team – yet - one does see a few of the new arrivals playing casual cricket. Many of these people come countries like India and Pakistan, and isn’t it wonderful to see them playing the game that is so strong in countries that were once under British rule.

I saw another wonderful cricket ground recently in Valentia, where the sport thrived when so many English workers came to the island when the Transatlantic cable station linking Ireland with the USA was being set up.

Of course, rounders has many of the elements of cricket and it is an official game of the GAA, just like hurling, football, and handball. Sadly, the GAA has not promoted it properly and it is in danger of extinction. Maybe Larry McCarthy, the new president, may take up the challenge and be forever known as the president who revived rounders.

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Despite all the attention, David Clifford remains totally at ease It's not something that most of us - the mere mortals of this world - have ever had to worry about, but being double-marked looks like a complete pain in the backside. It's annoying enough having one sticky back breathing on your neck without having another spoilsport blocking your supply lines from the front.

HQ: David Clifford was at Croke Park for the launch of SuperValu’s #CommunityIncludesEveryone campaign.

Photo: INPHO/Dan Sheridan.

Kerry superstar David Clifford isn't one of us, though, so naturally enough he's enjoying it.

Speaking via Zoom from Croke Park (the Fossa native was there to launch SuperValu's #CommunityIncludesEveryone campaign), Clifford was typically breezy when it came to the topic of rivals doing anything and everything in their power to stop him.

"That’s something we’ve started to come across and will continue to come across," the 23-year-old said when asked about Cork playing two defenders on him in the recent Munster semi-final.

"It’s [about] trying to find solutions, trying to have as many scoring threats as we can. They can’t double-mark everyone, d’you know what I mean?

"It’s obviously tricky and that brings its challenges but trying to find ways around it is enjoyable too."

Clifford is arguably the standout Gaelic football talent of the modern era and witnessing him in full flow must be one of the most joyous experiences in sport. It therefore stands to reason that seeing him getting corralled and penned in by two opponents is one of the most horrid.

Watching him the last day was like watching a lion in a zoo. It’s always cool to see the king of the jungle but keeping him in a cage just doesn’t sit right.

Of course, Cork are perfectly entitled to set up however they want. And for much of the match - the first half in particular - their gameplan worked.

Clifford was on the periphery, limited to a single point from play. As the soon-to-be-qualified PE teacher alluded to today, the onus is on Kerry to find other ways to score when they simply cannot get the ball into his hands.

The fact that Kerry’s other forwards scored 0-18 against Cork shows that they are capable of doing it. The fact that Kerry failed to get over the line when Clifford was sidelined for extra time against Tyrone last September shows that they still have a point to prove against the bigger teams.

Clifford was at ease during his 22-minute chat with myself and other print journalists, deftly sidestepping potentially loaded questions like they were hapless defenders clutching at the air around him. A dummy solo past the championship structure debate. A pirouette around the Kerry captaincy issue. A quick turn of pace left my query about the significance of potentially winning this year’s All-Ireland for dead.

He is certainly a lot more comfortable in front of the media now than the David Clifford who burst onto the senior intercounty scene in 2018. Back then, he was wide-eyed and slightly nonplussed by it all. Now, he pretty much has it (us?) all figured out.

But there was still plenty to feed on from the briefing. He spoke of his infant son, Óigí, and how becoming a father has put life into perspective for him.

“It’s a change but it’s massively enjoyable. There’s great fun attached to it.

It feels like sport is everything and we put everything into it but health and family take a priority."

When asked if seeing his child after a disappointing performance helps, the former MTU Kerry student said that it does. “Óigí doesn’t tend to be too worried about whether we’ve won or not!”

He also spoke about avoiding the hype.

Many observers rate him as the best player in the country. Others (including this writer) have publicly stated that he could well be the best they’ve ever seen.

“I haven’t paid too much attention to it, or haven’t seen a whole pile of it,” Clifford insisted. “I’m not on social media really and that’s probably a good thing.”

Perhaps most interesting of all were his insights into his own thought processes. Where does his focus lie? Does he always have football on the brain, or can he switch off?

“I’m just trying to focus on a game-togame basis. There’s still plenty of stuff to work on.

“Throughout the league you’re just trying to get minutes into the legs, and things come so thick and fast that you don’t have much time to think.

The time between the games [during championship] is good to reflect. “[But] it can be hard to put games to the back of your mind. I’m trying to work on that – to try and be focussed when you need to be focussed and to step away when you need to step away.”

Is there room for improvement in his game?

“Yeah, 100%. Trying to get that consistency of performance is a big focus for me.”

Most would argue that he has been pretty consistent so far in his young career. If he can make improvements in that department, keeping him in his cage might become a three-man job.

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LEGION: The Killarney Legion U14 girls team who won the Division 3 NCP Shield final at John Mitchels GAA complex.

SOCCER: The Killarney Celtic U16 girls team who won the SFAI South West Regional final.

BADMINTON: Congratulations to Suzanne Smith who received the Kerry County Chairman's Award.

LGFA: The Fossa U14 girls team who defeated Southern Gaels to win the County Division 1A final.

RUGBY: Some newcomers to the game of rugby enjoying Killarney RFC's 'Girls Give it a Try' programme.

SOCCER: The Killarney Athletic U13 girls team.

HOLE IN ONE: Well done to Danny O'Sullivan from Farranfore Golf Society who had a hole in one on the 17th in Newcastle West.

MUCKROSS ROWING: Winners of the Junior 14 women's octuple at the Castleconnell Sprints. Back: Molly Reidy, Áine O’Sullivan (Cox), Jenna Coffey, Martha Myers, Cora O’Donovan and Ellie O’Shea. Front: Roisín McAuliffe, Caitlin O’Brien, Anna O’Shea and Ciara Lawlor.

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Athletic RESULTS: U14 Cup Semi-Final - Killarney Athletic 2 Camp Juniors 1 (Mark O'Carroll, JJ O'Donoghue).

Girls U13 Shield Semi-Final - Killarney Athletic 2 Dingle Bay Rovers 5 (Ali Lyne 2).

U16 Tucker Kelly Cup Semi-Final – Killarney Athletic 1 Killarney Celtic 1 AET (Athletic win on pens; Goal: Daire Kingston; Penalty scorers: Oisin O’Sullivan, Neil Carroll, Daire Kingston, Bryn Flaherty, Hugh Dorian, John Murphy). U12 Shield - Killarney Athletic 3 Ballyhar Dynamos 4.

U12 CUP QUARTER-FINAL: Killarney Athletic 3 St Brendan's Park 0. Athletic hit the front early with two rapid goals from Enna Hennigan and Conor Moynihan. It was a dominant display from the home side who played some nice physical football at times while still with a lot more in the tank. All 15 players in the squad played big minutes tonight which will stand to us in the long run in the second half the storyline was much the same with Hennigan adding another.

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Premier A - Killarney Celtic 2 Listowel Celtic 1 (Stephen McCarthy 2). U16 Cup - Killarney Celtic 1, Killarney Athletic 1 (Mikey Murphy; Athletic won on pens).

U13 Cup - Tralee Dynamos 1 Killarney Celtic 5 (Jack Culloty, Samuel Scroope, Dara Horan, Mark Looney, Ignacy Truchan). U13 Shield - St Brendans Park E 2 Killarney Celtic B 3 (Pa McCarthy 3). U13 Div 2 South - MEK B 1 Killarney Celtic C 2 (Cillian O'Leary, Andrew Sheahan). U10 Shield Final - Killarney Celtic 6 Listowel Celtic 4 (AET; Conor Doherty, Jack Kissane, Tiernan Cronin).

GIRLS: FAI Womens U17 Cup 3rd - Wilton United 1 Killarney Celtic 1 (Bianca Lewjoda, Celtic win on pens). SFAI South West Regional U16 Final - Mungret Regional 1 Killarney Celtic 3 (Katie Doe, Ava O'Malley, Aideen O'Brien). U13 Premier - Listowel Celtic 6 Killarney Celtic 1 (Ali Bowler).

Mastergeeha DARTS FUNDRAISER: Mastergeeha have a very special club fundraiser planned for June Bank Holiday weekend. Mastergeeha have two professional superstars in Rapid Ricky Evans and Dancing Devon Peterson available for a great evening’s entertainment. If you want to take on the professionals, please contact Emma on 087 9004101. It will take place in The Village Inn Kilcummin on Sunday, June 5 at 5pm.

LOTTO: There was no jackpot winner on Friday, May 13. Numbers drawn were 1, 5, 19, 27. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Tim & Sinéad Nagle, Mastergeeha, Ben Brosnan Jnr, Mastergeeha, Pat O’Donoghue, Toremore, Emma O’Sullivan, Raheen. Next draw Friday, May 20. Jackpot will be €4,800.

SOCCER CAMPS: Dates for upcoming camps are July 4-8 and August 8-12. For

more information and booking please log on to bookings.summersoccerschools.ie.

Killarney Legion GAA LADIES UPDATE: In what is always a very worthwhile exercise the U10 girls stepped out of Saturday mornings in Direen and went on the road, albeit a short journey to Lewis Road, to play our neighbours Dr Crokes last Thursday. Their coaches were delighted with the workout where again the emphasis is on enjoyment and getting their skills into use in a fun environment. Our U14 ladies green team are celebrating this week after clinching the Division 3 shield defeating Churchill in John Mitchel’s GAA complex. Playing against a very stiff breeze in the first half but they were quick out of the traps to take a 2-5 to 1-0 lead. Churchill started the second half stronger, coming into the game more but our girls knuckled down again to kick on and finish the game out winners. Final Score Legion 2-10 Churchill 1-3. Team captain Eva Spellman, granddaughter of Weeshie Fogarty, accepted the shield from County Board Chairperson Selina Looney.

MINOR LADIES: Legion had the latest installment in their always competitive rivalry with neighbours Kilcummin with both vying for second place in their division behind MKL Gaels. A tight and cagey second half saw them lead 1-9 to 2-2 at half-time. Played in Direen, the visitors started the second half strongly and narrowed the gap to two points early but a goal rush from the Legion attack sealed the win by 6-11 to 3-10. Team: 1. Amy Walshe, 2. Ciara O’Neill, 3. Ciara Doolan, 4.

Isabelle O’Connor, 5. Grace O’Connor, 6.

Andrea Murphy, 7. Eabha Stack, 8. Aisling Cahill, 9. Chloe Hue, 10. Emma Horan, 11.

Lucy Spelman, 12. Orianne McGillicuddy, 13. Caelyn O’Grady, 14. Aine Devlin, 15.

Amy Doyle , 17. Becci Fleming, 18. Ally Casey.

Spa GAA CO LEAGUE: Rd 6 Spa 4-12 An Ghaeltacht 1-11. Well done to our team and management. Next round v St Marys at home this weekend.

KILLARNEY CLUB 7s takes place on June 4/5. All club members are urged to buy tickets and get behind this fundraiser. For those who don't have access to the internet, a limited number of tickets will be on sale in the clubhouse from 8-9pm on Thurs/Fri May 26/27. Where possible, we would ask all club members to purchase their tickets online www.killarneyclub7s. ie. As well as the 7-a-side mens and ladies tournament, there will also be fully stocked bars, live entertainment, a variety of food vendors as well as a kids corner for the little ones.

LOTTO: No winner and next Monday’s jackpot is €4,400. Play on spagaa.com or in usual outlets.

SPA GAA SUMMER CAMP: July 11-15.

The camp is for primary school children and includes gaelic football, treasure

hunts, rounders, tag rugby, athletics, art, handball and more. Contact Dan (085 7386444) or Evan (087 1496951) to book.

CONDOLENCES to the O'Sullivan, Devane and Cronin families on the passing of Joan O'Sullivan RIP, Ballinamanaugh, Kilcummin. Sympathies to the Daly family, Kilquane, Headford on the passing of Conor Daly RIP. May they Rest in Peace.

HANDBALL: Well done to Spa Killarney Handball players Brendan O’Donoghue, Aoife Walsh, Sinead Moriarty, Eoin O’Donoghue and to John Joe Quirke (Glenbeigh) who competed in the European Handball One Wall Tournament in London over the weekend.

Dr Crokes GAA ACADEMY: We continue every Saturday morning in Lewis Road. Hurling 10 until 11. Football 11 until 12. Boys and girls aged 4 until 11 from the Killarney area. All welcome and bring a friend.

GO GAMES: We were busy this week with the U9s hosting Beaufort. Our U8 girls went to Glenflesk and our U10 girls hosted Legion.

HURLING: Our U9 hurlers were invited to a entertain a VIP delegation from the US at Muckross Tradional Farms this week.

They had a great game and did the club proud. Well done.

LOTTO: May 16. Numbers drawn were 5, 9, 10, 11. Winners: Jackie & Sean c/o Eddie O’Connor. Jackpot for draw on May 23 will be €5,000. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club. With activity likely to recommence on the fields over the next few weeks we need people’s support to maintain our facilities in Lewis Road. We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online via Clubforce.

DR CROKES SHOP: You can now shop worldwide new selection of jackets, gilets, masks and snoods and other items.

Shop online.

WIN A HOUSE: Kerry GAA County Board Win A House In Killarney tickets are available from Dr Crokes GAA Club. €100 each. Contact any club executive member for details.

SYMPATHY to Claire Stack on the death of her mother Cora Hourihan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis.

Fossa GAA A NIGHT WITH LEGENDS: Anyone needing tickets or who want to advertise their business on the Night of Legends events program - please ring/text James on 086 8151852. Tickets €25 each and ads €100 each.

SENIOR MEN: Scartaglen 0-7 Fossa 0-12.

Fossa seniors returned to winning ways with a hard-fought win in Scartaglin, beating the locals on a score line of 0-7 to 0-12. Fossa played with the aid of a light breeze in the first half and opened a

halftime lead of 9 points to 1. Some excellent point scoring by Harry Kelly, Tadgh O’Shea, Eoin Talbot, and two excellent points by Darran Ryan making his senior county league debut put Fossa in control.

A spirited fight back by Scartaglin led in part by Eddie Horan saw them close the lead to 4 points but a strong finish by Fossa saw Matt Rennie and Harry Buckley score late points to put the result beyond doubt. Paddy Sheehan was very strong in defence and it was great to see Bryan Myers return after his injury.

DIVISION 6A: Division 6 Round 6 - Kerins O’Rahillys B 0-11 Fossa B 2-14. Our second team made it back-to-back wins against a tough Kerins O'Rahillys side. With the game at 6 pts apiece at half time Fossa's fitness and hard work really paid off with some fine scores and great teamwork against the wind in the second half. Fossa's scorers: Donald O'Sullivan 1-3, Eddie Maroney 1-2, Lorcan Daly 0-3, Darren Cronin 0-3, Mossie Prendiville 0-1, Cian Doyle 0-01, Darren Ryan 0-1. Special mention to Darragh O'Brien and Peadar Kelliher over all a great team effort.

U16 GIRLS: A hard-fought win by our girls.

Fossa 5-11 ISG 4 -11.

CONDOLENCES: Fossa GAA would like to extend sympathy to Marian and Barth O'Neill and their family of Grenagh on the death of Marian's brother Conor Daly of Kilquane Headford. May Conor Rest In Peace.

Listry GAA JUVENILE UPDATE: U11s crossed the Laune for a good workout on Thursday evening v Beaufort in the non competitive county league. Our U7s were in Spa on Sunday morning where they played very well. U10 girls made the trip to Rathbeg on Sunday morning to take on Rathmore. Two good games took place.

FIXTURES: Sunday, May 22. Lee Strand U13 County League Phase 2 commences.

No fixtures as of this time.

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 1, 8, 11, 26. €100: Gavin Miller, Faha. €50 x 2: Danny O Sullivan, Stagmount. Mike Tangney, Ballymalis. €25 x 2: May O'Driscoll, Ballymalis. Karl and Donie c/o Tim. Next Sunday’s jackpot €3,600.

KERRY MINORS: Listry GAA are delighted that Cathal O’Donoghue is part of the Kerry minor panel 2022. Best of luck Cathal.

KEEL/LISTRY U17: Best of Luck to our U17 Keel/Listry v Austin Stacks on Monday, May 25 at 7pm in Austin Stack Park in Central Region U17 Competition.

EAST KERRY SKILLS COMPETITION: Congratulations to Louise O’Donoghue, Ellen Allman and Eilis Tangney who won the East Kerry GAA skills competition today with a very impressive score. They will now progress to the county final.

SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2: Listry v Kilcummin on May 21 at 6pm in Kilcummin.

ROSE OF TRALEE: Best of Luck to Heather Grey, Drombrick competing in the Ker-

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Congratulations to the second class pupils of Faha National School who received their First Holy Communion in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Listry on Sat.

Glenflesk GAA CONDOLENCES: Glenflesk GAA Club are shocked and saddened by the sudden and untimely death of former player Conor Daly from Shronedraugh who passed away last Thursday. Sincere Condolences to his brother Tim, sisters Mairead, Marion, Regina, and his extended family. May Conor's soul Rest in Peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

FIXTURES: Seniors Div 3 Away v Dr Crokes B on Sunday, May 22 at 2pm. Seniors Div 5 Away v Sneem/Derrynane on Sunday May 22 at 2pm.

RESULTS: Senior Ladies - Glenflesk 1-18 Kerins O’Rahillys 1-8. U16 Division 2 Round 5 - Glenflesk 7-10 Abbeydorney 4-13. U14 Girls - Well done to our U14s who beat Legion last week 2-9 to 1-9.

They have now qualified for the Division 3 A Final, congratulations to team and management.

MERCHANDISE: We have a limited amount of kids Glenflesk gear available.

Jerseys age 3-4, 10-11. Shorts with club crest 26 inches. Training tops age 9-10, 10-11, 13. Tracksuit bottoms age 9-10, 10/11. Girls navy shorts with club crest 24 inches. €10 each. Please text Emma on 085 7547586 if you wish to purchase.

BARRADUFF COMMUNITY FIELD ORGANISATION: There will be mass for our dear friend Denis Lucey in Barraduff Community Field on Friday, May 27 at 7pm followed by the unveiling of a memorial to Denis. Everyone welcome.

ROSARY: During the month of May the rosary will be recited at Annaghmore grotto at 8pm Monday to Friday and at Knockanes grotto every evening at 7.30pm.

GLENFLESK COMMUNITY GAMES ATHLETICS DAY: Sunday, May 29 at 2pm.

Barraduff Community Pitch. €3 entry per child.

U11 BOYS NEW JERSEY SPONSOR: A huge thank you to Ollie Favier of The Shire for his generosity in sponsoring jerseys for our U11 team.

Kilcummin GAA GOLF: Breeda Duggan's Presidents Prize.

1st Dermot O’Sullivan (18) 41pts, 2nd Eugene McSweeney (27) 38 pts, 3rd Ian Millis (17) 38pts, 4th Kieran Fleming 38 pts, F9 Muiris Healy 21 pts, B9 Humphrey Kerins 20 pts.

SENIOR FOOTBALL: County League Rd 6 - Templenoe 0-11 Kilcummin 2-13.

Our senior team maintained their 100% record in Templenoe on Saturday last with a controlled victory over the locals.

Goals by Philip O’Leary and Paul O’Shea were decisive and some of the younger players got an opportunity to express themselves while the likes of Kevin Gor-

ROSS GOLF CLUB: At the presentation of prizes for the Killarney Medal & Trophy Centre sponsored Club Matchplay Championship for 2021 in the Ross Golf Club were Mike Casey (President), Ronan Kelliher (winner), Tom Tobin (sponsor), Shane Dennehy (runner-up), Donie Broderick (Captain).

man, Kevin McCarthy and Gary O’Leary provided the guidance and experience.

Dara O’Callaghan made his senior debut and marked it with a point from play.

Team: Brendan Kealy, Philip Casey, Chris O’Leary, James Devane, James Nagle, Philip O’Leary, Dara O’Callaghan, Kevin Gorman, Dan Moynihan, Mark O’Shea, Gary O’Leary, Cian Foley, Kevin McCarthy, Paul O’Shea, Noel Duggan. Subs Used: Andy Lowin, Shane McSweeney, Oisin O’Leary, Colm Kelleher. Next outing is at home to Listry on Saturday at 6pm.

LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday, May 13 of the Jackpot for €5,750.

Numbers drawn were 4, 10, 17, 19. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Michael O’Callaghan, Cloonteens; Kath Cronin, Kilbrean; Betty McSweeney, The Glebe; David & Marcella Doyle, Knockataggle Mor. Next draw is Monday, May 23 for a jackpot of €6,000.

East Kerry GAA PRIMARY SCHOOL GIRLS SKILLS: East Kerry/Kenmare girls primary schools skills competitions took place during the week. Thirty girls teams took part at three excellent venues. The standard was superb with all players showing fantastic skill levels. Faha NS (Louise O’Donoghue, Eilis Tagney, Ellen Allman) secured the team prize in the East Kerry competition with a polished team display. Tara Cronin qualified in the individual section representing Anabla NS with a solid performance. St Johns NS Kenmare (Ava Harrington, Grace O’Sullivan, Grace O’Shea) combined well to win the Kenmare District Board competition. Eoghan Ruadh teams performed well in splendid weather conditions. Fossa NS (Zoe Daly, Fiona Brunner, Faye Lynch) worked well as a team to secure victory. Niamh Brosnan qualified in the individual section representing Barraduff NS with a determined display. Thanks to all three host venues for supporting Vince Cooper East Kerry/ Kenmare GDA to complete the well run events. Lorcan Martin (UL) provided great support. St Brendans College TY students marked all scoring sheets. Best of luck to all players in the county final on Wednesday, May 25.

SYMPATHIES: We extend our sympathies to families of Joan O'Sullivan, Kilcummin and Conor Daly, Glenflesk. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kerry minor team and managerment on their win over Cork last week and all players from East Region in Munster Minor Championship semi-final.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kerry GAA PRO Leona Twiss who has been named public relations officer of the year by the Gaelic Games Writers’ Association. She was presented with the award at a ceremony in Iveagh Gardens in Dublin.

HURLING: Kerry travel to Antrim in Round 5 of the 2022 Joe McDonagh Cup. At Belfast this Saturday at 1pm. Best of luck to Kerry and management and all players from East Region.

Beaufort GAA SYMPATHY is extended to the families of Marie Coffey and Pat Tangney on the passing of Marie and Pat’s father, John Joe Tangney, Scartaglin. Sympathy is also extended to the Teahan family on the passing of Stephen.

FIXTURES: Beaufort Junior men away Dr Crokes C, Sat at 7pm in Senior Co League, Div 6B. Senior men home Milltown/ Castlemaine, Sun at 2pm in Round 7, Co League, Div 2.

RESULTS: Beaufort senior men defeated Listowel Emmett’s in Round 6, Co League, Div 2. Final score Beaufort 5-15.

Listowel Emmett’s 2-14. Beaufort 5-12 Na Gaeil 4-6 in Div 6B, Co League.

LOTTO: Sunday, May 15. Jackpot €7,800.

Numbers: 6, 12, 13, 19. Consolation Prizes: €80 Martin Galvin, Ballyhar. €50 Darragh Kelly, Beaufort, Mairead O’Shea, Beaufort, St Michael’s/Foilmore GAA Club.

Next draw for jackpot of €8,000 will be on Sunday, May 29. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who supports the lotto.

It is the main fundraiser for the day to day running of the club.

MEMBERSHIP: Beaufort GAA Club membership is now due. Please go to foireann. ie, or beaufortgaa.ie to pay membership online or contact Patie at 087 2515311 to

pay by cheque or cash.

GOLF CLASSIC: Beaufort GAA Club annual Golf Classic will be held on Friday, May 27 in Beaufort Golf Club. 3-person team event, 2 best Stableford scores at each hole. Entry fee is €200 per team and €50 for Tee box sponsorship. To book a team or tee box, please contact Colm at 087 6737414. Thank you for your support.

WIN A HOUSE: Kerry GAA is having a fundraising draw with first prize of a house in Killarney. There are also monthly prizes until the main draw for all purchased tickets. Tickets are €100 and can be purchased at www.kerrygaa.ie. Tickets also available in the Club from Neil Doherty at 087 2114059.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 16 where the jackpot will be €12,600.

Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Division 2 - Milltown/Castlemaine 'A' hosted Glenbeigh/Glencar on Saturday last, May 13 in Round 6 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League. The away side carried a two point lead into the half-time interval, leading 0-10 to 1-5, the Milltown/Castlemaine goal being very well taken by Cillian Burke. The visitors continued where they left off after half-time and ran out six point winners on a score of 0-20 to 1-11. Milltown/Castlemaine are back in action in Round 7 on Sunday next, May 22 when they take on Beaufort at 2pm in Beaufort. Division 6A - Round 6 Result and Round 7 Fixture Milltown/Castlemaine 'B' were due to host Castleisland Desmonds 'B' on Sunday last, May 15 but this game was called off as the away side were unable to field a team. Round 7 takes place this coming weekend as Milltown/Castlemaine 'B' are away to St. Michael's Foilmore 'B'.

Date and time to be confirmed and will be posted on the clubs social media accounts.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Ladies V Par. Sponsored by The Laurels. 1st Mary O'Neill 7 up (26) Last Nine Holes; 2nd Aoife Twomey 7 up (39); BG Mary Sheehy 4 Down: 3rd Mairead O'Sullivan 4 up (32) Last Nine Holes: 4th Sinead Lynch 4 up (21); 5th Nancy Fleming 3 up (29) Last Nine Holes; 6th Patricia Quane 3 up (39) Last Nine Holes.

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SPORT NOTES FIXTURES: May 20 - Mixed Foursomes, Killarney Cups, sponsored by The Gleneagle Hotel. May 22 - Killeen, Stroke, Sponsored by Mug & Bean.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men) RESULTS: 18 hole singles stableford.

Killeen Course. May 14/15. 1st Martin Fowler (10) 39 pts; 2nd Darragh Lyne (27) 38 pts; Best Gross Eric Dunlea (+2) 73. Category 1: 1st Michael Maher (4) 36 pts; 2nd Shane Horgan (1) 34 pts; 3rd Shane O'Sullivan (8) 34 pts. Category 2: 1st Eugene Kennedy (9) 37 pts; 2nd Colin Feeley (12) 34 pts; 3rd Andrew Garnett (10) 33 pts. Category 3: 1st Brian Holden (14) 38 pts; 2nd Neil Kiely (12) 37 pts; 3rd Eamon O'Sullivan (13) 37 pts. Category 4: 1st Dermot McCarthy (23) 38 pts; 2nd Denis Cronin2 (19) 36 pts; 3rd Ciaran O'Donoghue (21) 35 pts.

Ross Golf Club (Men) FIXTURE: On Sat, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 we will hold a Club Sponsored single stableford competition. The usual process applies to booking tee times, sign-in and score entry for Saturday participants. For Sunday tee times please note that the online entry will be available from 7pm on Thursday.

FRIDAY EVENING SCRAMBLE: On Friday, May 20 we will hold a 10-hole mixed scramble with a shotgun start at 6.30pm.

Please put your name on the entry sheet in the Clubhouse or notify the Clubhouse before 6pm on Friday. Any entries after 6pm will not be guaranteed a game.

TEAM: The Ross Intermediate team will host Castlegregory in the Kerry Intermediate Shield Competition on Wednesday, May 25 at 4pm. All support is welcome.

The Ross Jimmy Bruen team will play Beaufort in this competition in Beaufort on Saturday, May 28 with an 8am start and again all support will be welcome.

RESULTS: The Ross Senior Challenge team played Tralee in Tralee on Saturday last in the Kerry Senior Challenge Shield.

This was a very competitive match and it was very intense and could have gone either way. After a titanic battle the Ross team went down fighting and eventually lost out to our hosts. The Kerry Captains Day was held in Ballyheigue Castle on Saturday last in glorious weather conditions and with great hospitality from our hosts in Ballyheigue. The Ross were represented by Captain Donie Broderick and John Ivory and they both acquitted themselves very well finishing well up in the order of merit.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: May 7/8 - Stableford - Sponsored by Castlerosse Park Resort. Overall Winner: Maeve Quirke (25) 37 pts. Division 1 Winner: Grainne McShortall (19) 35 pts. Division 2 Winner: Mary O'Shea (38) 35 pts.

FIXTURES: May 21/22 - Stableford - Sponsored by Kerry Woollen Mills.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men) RESULTS: May 7/8 - Stableford - Sponsored by Mens Branch. 1st Denis Cronin (21) 41 pts, 2nd Robert Lynch (14) 49 pts, 3rd Vincent Hussey (21) 39 pts.

FIXTURES: May 21/22 - Stableford - White Tees.

Castlerosse Ladies Golf Club SOCIAL GOLF: Wednesdays (blocked off tee times) 12pm-1pm. Sign in on BRS. Draw for partners and times on Tuesday evening. All members welcome.

LESSONS: Always time to refresh the golf swing. Lessons Wednesday 11am-12 noon. Saturday 10.30-11.30am. Members and non members welcome.

RESULTS: Weekend 9 Hole Stableford.

Sponsored By Castlerosse Hotel. 1st Place Nora Long (22) 19 pts; 2nd Margaret Crowley (24) 19 pts; 3rd Brid Ui Scannail (23) 18 pts. Well done ladies.

FORTHCOMING COMPETITION: 9 Hole mixed scramble Tuesday evenings. Open to members and non-members. Draw for Partners at 6pm sharp. Sign-in at clubhouse before 6pm or sign in on BRS (tee times do not apply).

RESULTS from last week’s competition.

Roger O’Sullivan, Barbara O’Shea, Barry O’Grady, Brendan Brosnan.

CLUB SPONSORED COMPETITION: 9 & 18 Hole Better Ball-2 Person Team. Fri 20/Sat 21. Sign in on BRS.

Maine Valley Members Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: 18 Hole Stroke sponsored by Garvey's SuperValu, Castleisland - 1st Betty Foley (48) 69 nett; 2nd Cait O'Leary (19) 72 nett; 3rd Agnes Carey (24) 73 nett.

18 Hole Stableford sponsored by the Ladies Club – 1st Margaret Moloney (20) 44 pts; 2nd Joanne Browne (35) 42 pts; 3rd Agnes Carey (24) 40 pts. Ladybirds 12 Hole Stableford – 1st Una Moroney (23) 23 pts (CB); 2nd Carmel Daly (48) 23 pts.

FIXTURE: Saturday 21/Tuesday 24. 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by the Ladies Club.

Murphy’s Golf Society RESULTS: May 14. Dooks. Sponsor: Mossy Foley Electrical. 1st Brian O Regan (11) 36 Points; 2nd Pat Casey (27) 35 Points; 3rd Tom Coleman (16) 35 Points; 4th Dermot O’Connor (6) 34 Points; 5th Mossy Foley (27) 34 Points; 6th Dan Moynihan (29) 33 Points. 1st Nine Timmy Kelly (13) 19 Points; 2nd Nine Colm O’Keeffe (24) 19 Points.

NEXT OUTING: June 25. Kenmare. Presidents Prize Seán Murphy.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club MUNSTER STROKEPLAY QUALIFIERS: Well done to John McGrath (Senior) along with James Fleming and Noel Moynihan (Intermediate) who secured their spots at the Munster Gents Strokeplay Finals in Bruff, Co Limerick on the weekend of

May 28/29 next. They will join our Chairman Damien Fleming (Senior) who is the defending senior champion from 2019 when it was last played in Listowel.

NATIONAL MATCHPLAY QUALIFIERS: Congratulations to John McGrath who will join Damien at the National Matchplay Finals in Douglas, Co Cork on the June Bank Holiday Weekend following last week’s Qualifiers in Newmarket.

Commiserations to Jason O’Brien who missed out on the final night of matches.

SUNDAY DRAWS: Two Ball Scramble First Nett: Dan Kiely & Niall O'Loughlin 37, Gross: Sean Ashe & Dan Kiely 48 and Second Nett: Sean Ashe & Shane Doona 40.

BOB CASEY: Round 2 takes place in Castleisland next Tuesday May 24th. Please contact either John McGrath or Kieran Fitzpatrick if you are interested in playing in same.

NATIONAL STROKEPLAY (ADULT) ENTRIES: Please note that all entries for this event must be received and paid (€15) for by this Sunday evening, May 22, in order to meet Pitch & Putt Ireland’s deadline for same. Members are asked to ensure they are fully registered with Pitch & Putt Ireland prior to entering.

Killarney Rugby TAG TUESDAYS: Our Tag Tuesdays has returned for the summer. Tag rugby takes place every Tuesday evening at Aghadoe between 7pm and 9pm and all are welcome. No experience necessary and a great way to build fitness or stay fit over the summer.. For details give Ger Moynihan a ring on 087 1240365.

AGM: Our AGM takes place on June 1 next. Venue will be advised later via our social media channels. We are aiming to have a hybrid meeting mixing online with face to face. All welcome to attend. Keep an eye on our social media channels and notes for further information.

GIRLS GIVE IT A TRY: Our Girls only Give it programme continues every Saturday morning at aghadoe for girls aged between 8 and 14 years of age. A great way to learn to play rugby, make friends and have fun, this programme is aimed at beginners to rugby. New players always welcome, simply give Fiona Landers a shout on 087 2304689.

Killarney Valley AC SCHOOLS: The North Munster Schools & South Munster Schools competitions were held last week and KVAC had a lot of medallists that qualified for the Munster Schools Championships. Congrats and well done to all who qualified. Conor Gammell (St Brendan’s Killarney) came 2nd in the Senior 200m. Cian Lynch came 1st and Karl McCarthy (St. Brendan’s Killarney) came 2nd while Tadhg Galvin (Mounthawk Tralee) came 3rd in the Senior 400m. Tadhg Galvin went on to place 1st in the Senior 400mH. In the Intermediate 400m, Jason O’Reilly (St Brendan’s Killarney) came 3rd taking the bronze medal. In the Intermediate 800m, Oisin

Lynch (St Brendan’s Killarney) took the silver medal, coming in 2nd place. Sam Griffin (Pres Milltown) placed 3rd overall in the Senior Long Jump while in the Senior High Jump Sam came 2nd. Meanwhile in the Junior High Jump Oisin O’Leary from (SP Sliabh Luachra) placed 3rd overall taking the bronze medal home. The Senior Triple Jump saw Dara Looney (St Brendan’s Killarney) win Gold taking 1st place, while he also had triumph in the Senior Long Jump where he placed 2nd overall.

CAMP: Just a reminder that our summer multi-activity camp still has availability with a few spaces left in all of the weeks!

INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries.

Spa Muckross Community Games ATHLETICS: The local Spa Muckross athletics event will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 7.30pm in the Killarney Valley Arena. This is the qualifying event for the Kerry Finals which will be held in Castleisland on June 25 and 26. All running events for ages U8-16 will be held on the night. For anyone interested in any of the field events please contact Linda on 087 6103195. For a full list of events run at the county competition please look at the Spa Muckross Facebook page.

Kilcummin GLOUNONEA GROTTO MASS: Glounonea Grotto Mass will be on May 19 at 8pm. It is great to have our annual outdoor mass on after three years – everyone welcome.

BOG WALKS: Walk Brochures are available at the Rural Development Office and the Post Office. Following recent feedback from walkers, we would very much appreciate if the following was observed by all users of the walk; (1) Bring your rubbish home with you and help keep this environment clean. (2) Keep your dog(s) on a lead when you come in contact with fellow walkers or wildlife. (3) Respect the local landowners’ property. This is a beautiful amenity in our Parish, and we should all strive to make it a clean, safe and friendly place to enjoy.

KILCUMMIN BABY AND TODDLER GROUP is still running for May and June in the recreational hall every Monday 9.3011.30am. €3 per family. All welcome. For more information please contact 086 3628335.

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