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Anger as fans prevented from attending matches

Local GAA clubs have reacted with shock and disappointment following the Government’s decision to ban spectators from matches until at least September 13.

Football fans who are now prevented from attending their club’s 2020 Garvey’s Senior Football Championship opening round matches have been given some consolation as three out of four matches involving Killarney teams will be shown live on various platforms.

LOCKED OUT: Michael Cronin (Chairman of Spa GAA) of Fergal Moynihan (Chairman of Legion GAA) are furious over the latest Government proposals for sport.

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championships," Michael added.

Legion Chairman Fergal Moynihan told the Killarney Advertiser that “it is a big blow for people".

“For club games it is a family thing, parents, partners, children want to go and support their players and it is the main part for them to be physically there. It was very difficult on club secretaries who had to turn people away and it was hoped that the increase to 500 would take the pressure off – it is gone the other way.”

GAA clubs in Killarney say this is unfair after they followed all guidelines in place since June 29. These included the extra work load of ticket issuing and the management of same. They are also baffled by the decision as there is no evidence that fans who attended matches since June 29 are contributing to the virus spread.

“Club fixtures are going to be very important this year,” Fergal added. “It is still emerging what is going to happen. The chances of inter-county games seem slim

right now and the club championship will become even more important."

Clubs have warned too that they face financial difficulties in the future. The lack of spectators attending matches is having a negative impact on club’s balance sheets, Lotto income is reduced too due to pub closures but expenditure is increased due to new COVID-19 safety protocols.

“There won’t be a single club in the county that will be impacted by this,” added Fergal. “Even the County Board will be impacted.”

Policing the new rules will be difficult too.

“Clubs are working hard to keep all players training and involved in games.

If parents alone can attend games the impact of this decision may not be as severe," added Michael. "We can’t see any club turning people away from a gate at a club game at any level. The clubs will be expecting those same people to support their Lotto and other events.”

Local stars in the limelight as cinema reopens EXCLUSIVE

| By Sean Moriarty Killarney Cinema will reopen tonight (Friday) for the first time since March 12.

LOCAL'S NIGHT: Killarney Cinema will reopen this evening. Pictured: Tommy Cooper. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Crokes on TG4 Legion on RTÉ | By Sean Moriarty

| By Sean Moriarty Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a range of new measures on Tuesday in an effort to contain the second spread of COVID-19.

One of the biggest restrictions is the complete banning of spectators from all sporting events. This came as a huge blow to local GAA clubs. The 2020 Garvey’s Senior Football Championship gets underway this weekend.

“The general view is that Government took the soft option having failed to agree on more unpopular decisions,” Spa GAA Club Chairman Michael Cronin said.

“People are fairly fed up both with the Government and even the GAA itself as people paid up full membership and the club paid full insurance, but the club was closed for four months and people are still unable to see games.”

It was hoped that the number of attendees at games would increase from the previously allowed 200 people to 500 but Tuesday’s decision went the opposite way.

“We are very disappointed with the decision. Totally unexpected. We were expecting the exact opposite. People were looking forward to seeing County Championship and quarter finals of the club

Live TV coverage for county GAA championship

To celebrate, the popular East Avenue venue will show several films that feature local Hollywood stars.

These include Jesse Buckley’s ‘Miss Behaviour’, and ‘Calm With Horses’ which was produced by Michael Fassbender.

Both will be shown at 8pm tonight and tomorrow (Saturday) respectively.

Buckley’s 'Miss Behaviour', a comedy spoof on the Miss World competition, will be one of the first movies screened at Killarney Cinema in over five months.

Fassbender's ‘Calm With Horses’, a gangster movie set in the west of Ireland, will be screened at 8pm.

New rules mean each cinema is limited to 50 patrons and all ticket sales must be made online and ahead of time for contact tracing purposes.

“If there is demand I will do more of these kind of [local] nights,” owner Tommy Cooper told the Killarney Advertiser.

The 2020 Garvey’s Senior Football Championship gets underway this evening (Friday) when Dr Crokes take on Austin Stacks in Austin Stack Park in Tralee, and that match will be broadcast on TG4 from 7.30pm.

On Saturday, Kilcummin face Mid-Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium at 3pm and this match will be shown live on the Kerry GAA website in pay-per-view for €5 per game format that follows recent matches.

Killarney Legion’s match against Tralee side Kerins O'Rahillys will be broadcast live on RTÉ at 3.45pm from Fitzgerald Stadium. The national broadcaster has taken an increased interest in County Championship matches and this is the third time in recent years that a Legion match has been covered by RTÉ.

Broadcasting legend Marty Morrissey will provide the commentary.

Legion Chairman Fergal Moynihan said that while he welcomed the TV coverage he would still prefer to have the club’s supporters at the venue.

“It is a great honour for the club,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “It is a good thing for the wrong reasons.”

In a strange move, defending champions East Kerry’s tie with Feale Rangers in Listowel on Sunday evening will not be shown live on any platform.

All matches will have to produce a winner on the day and extra time will be played. In a straight knock-out, the winners of this weekend games go forward to the County quarter finals with no second chance ‘back door’ system in place this year due to the late start to the season.

All match programmes will be available to download from the Kerry GAA website and Radio Kerry will also provide regular updates of all games.

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Killarney extends VIP welcome to COVID carer It is a holiday they’ll never forget with VIP treatment over the weekend as Killarney locals generously extended their kindness to a compassionate COVID carer who featured on RTÉ. | By Michelle Crean

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In June, during the height of the health crisis, hearts across the country broke as viewers of RTÉ ONE’s ‘Inside Ireland’s COVID Battle’ watched kind-hearted Dublin lady Lisa Connolly care for a 97-year-old patient named Patrick, as he lost his battle with COVID-19.

With no family close by to care for him, his support worker Lisa regularly visited him in St James’ Hospital. And after he passed away, she even went into the hospital room to hold his hand as she sang ‘The Irish Lullaby’ to him and bent down and kissed him on the forehead through her mask despite the risks to her own life.

Moved by Lisa’s selflessness, local guesthouse owner Ciara Roche who runs Killaran House on Park Road reached out to her and offered Lisa and family a three night stay for free as a

thank you for being so kind.

On Friday last, Lisa, her mom Tina and sisters Ciara and Jessica were thrilled when they arrived in Killarney and were treated like VIPs. What’s more is that many local businesses also offered their services for free including Danny O’Sullivan from Killarney Hackney Cabs who made himself available as their personal chauffeur and said he “was glad to help”.

On Friday, the ladies had their hair and shellac nails done by Elegant Styles followed by dinner at Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant.

The next day it was a facial for Lisa at What Women Want and fun for the family at Escape Killarney which they said was “absolutely brilliant”, and lunch in the Eviston House Hotel. On Sunday they enjoyed a carvery lunch and then a trip to Ross Castle with Jarvey John Kearney. Lisa also received a

A KILLARNEY WELCOME: Lisa Connolly, pictured with her mom Tina and sisters Ciara and Jessica, enjoyed a VIP experience in Killarney all for free last weekend thanks to the generosity of locals.

voucher for Who’s 4 Shoes while Ciara’s aunt in Dublin, Deirdre Quinn, gave a cash gift and Pauline O’Connor from Cill Ide B&B dropped in a Penneys voucher.

Lisa also received a gift of a printed image of Killarney by local photographer Peter O’Toole which was framed by the Killarney Printer.

“I was so delighted to finally welcome Lisa, her sisters Ciara and Jessica and her mum Tina to Killaran House for their three night staycation,” Ciara told the Killarney Advertiser.

“They are a fab bunch of girls. At first it was kind of emotional. A lovely gentleman called in as soon as the girls arrived and they hugged. He gave her an envelope and he cried. It was heart wrenching - she really did touch people.”

Ciara said over the weekend it was

Ballydribeen residents concerned about road safety at Tralee junction | By Sean Moriarty

the exit of the Tralee Road estate.

Ballydribeen Residents Association is to seek an urgent meeting with Kerry County Council in an effort to solve ongoing road safety and traffic management issues at

At a public meeting on Wednesday night, which was also streamed live on social media to comply with social distancing measures, the residents raised concerns about the volume of traffic

in the area. They are also worried that traffic trying to exit the estate will result in accidents as the junction is unsighted from the Madam’s Hill side.

There are seven housing estates in the Ballydribeen area and with the addition

ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS: Members of the Ballydribeen Residents Association met with local politicians and councillors to raise concerns about road safety in the area.

great to see the ladies have such a relaxing fun time.

Her appeal on Facebook and in the Killarney Advertiser, which we ran two weeks ago, meant more businesses came on board to make their weekend extra special.

“It was their first visit to Killarney and they had a ball. Lisa said they felt like VIPs and that she’s dying to come back down again.”

Ciara, who said that she felt the urge to help after watching the moving fly on the wall programme, added that she’s very thankful to everyone who came on board and made it extra special for Lisa and her family.

“It worked out great in the long run and I want to thank everyone that came on board to help.” of the Cluid development currently under construction the number of houses is set to grow to over 300.

The estate also provides local access to Killarney Legion and Killarney Celtic pitches adding to the traffic volumes in the estate.

“We have been fighting for this for eight years,” the association’s spokesperson Liam Grimes told the Killarney Advertiser. “Maybe when this was first built around 2005 it was suitable for the level of traffic, but the estate has grown and it is time to take this into consideration. We are all aware of the fatal accident in July and the ongoing issues with the bypass and Madam’s Hill junction and they are all connected.”

Wednesday night's meeting was attended by local TDs Michael and Danny Healy-Rae,Cllr Maura Healy-Rae,Cllr Pa Daly as well as elected members of Killarney Municipal District including Mayor Brendan Cronin, Cllr Marie Moloney and Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan.

Plans for the association's deputation to Kerry County Council will be on the agenda for next month’s Killarney Municipal District meeting. If it's passed the deputation is likely to take place ahead of the November KMD meeting.

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Cardiac unit says thank you This week Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) have issued a heartfelt thank you to the public who support their fundraiser by buying their handmade reusable face masks. | By Michelle Crean Despite not being able to actively respond to emergency calls during COVID-19 to keep their volunteers safe, they instead opted to produce reusable face masks to help defeat the spread of the virus.

This week they're saying a huge thanks to those who have supported them as money raised was for the air ambulance and KCRU. These face masks made entirely by the cardiac response volunteers were re-

usable, washable and ensured the disposable clinical type face masks are reserved for those on the frontline, Carole Moran, PRO of KCRU told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We all felt as a unit that despite not actively responding to emergency calls during COVID-19 that we had a role to play in assisting the local community.

Whilst our community support service and expansion of public access AED were our key priorities, the creation of face masks as a fundraiser for the air ambulance and KCRU was a way to

engage our members, supply an in demand product and support life-saving services. We would like to express our thanks to all those who supported this cause."

KCRU was established in 2015 and the units volunteer team have responded to in excess of 800 emergency calls.

They respond to 999/112 calls on behalf of and in conjunction with the National Ambulance Service have during COVID-19 refocused on community support, public access AED and spreading advice within the community through its social media platforms.

The group will continue to be available for community support as needed and can be contacted at 064 66 94144.

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THANK YOU: Anne Carroll, Eileen Brosnan and Bridget Delaney from Killarney Cardiac Response Unit have this week issued a heartfelt thank you to the public who supported their fundraiser by buying their handmade reusable face masks.

Finish line is sight for Killarney Micro Track | By Sean Moriarty The team behind Killarney’s new micro track are asking the people to remain patient as they prepare for the track’s official opening.

Construction is all but finished at the New Road amenity, perimeter fencing and goalposts were due to be installed this week and Moloney Construction are in the process of completing tasks on the snag list – a normal process in any building project.

It was hoped that the facility would be

officially opened next month and that it would be possible to allow sports clubs and individuals to pre-book slots at the track which also boasts an astro-pitch and a basketball court. The track’s floodlights were successfully tested on Monday.

However, new COVID-19 regulations have thrown their plans into disarray.

With the situation changing every day they have been forced to delay plans until they get a better idea on how they might be able to accommodate and manage large groups.

Plans for an official opening, which was

to include a list of big name Irish athletes, have been put on hold.

Officials are also waiting on Department of Education guidelines as the facility was always going to be made available to local schools free of charge.

“Bear with us,” fundraiser Jerry Griffin told the Killarney Advertiser. “We are a group of volunteers and without the work of these volunteers there is no way we would be where we are today.

This facility will be open to every club in Killarney but we are trying to set up a proper booking system – we don’t have a receptionist waiting at the other end of the phone – and all that is up the air with the virus. Please be patient with us, delaying the opening is the sensible thing to do.”

Fundraising for the €140,000 project remains on-going via Killarney Micro Track’s GoFundMe page.

Town changes are temporary Council says

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| By Sean Moriarty Kerry County Council has confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser that the current pedestrian arrangements in the town centre are temporary.

In early July, footpaths in the Killarney town centre were widened to allow for greater social distancing on the town’s narrow streets.

The move angered traders and resulted in the loss of around 50 off-street car parking slots.

Additionally, Plunkett St is closed to all vehicular traffic and will remain so until September 2 when it will revert back to a pedestrianised street between 7pm and 7am every day.

In last week’s issue Cllr Donal Grady raised concerns that the current street plan was a covert way to introduce fulltime pedestrianisation without firstly going through the proper consultation procedures.

Kerry County Council has responded to the veteran councillor’s stance and confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser that the current situation is indeed temporary.

“It has been outlined to the [elected] members on a number of occasions that these are temporary arrangements to comply with social distancing and public health guidelines, ensuring that there is enough space on the footpaths and streets for people to pass each other, and in order to allow people to feel comfortable to come to Killarney and other towns in Kerry, in the knowledge that these works have been put in place,” a Council spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser.

“This is particularly important during the summer period, and as we have been fortunate to see an increase in the number of visitors to Kerry, and in particular in Killarney over the summer months.”

TESTING: Lights on, but Killarney Micro Track will have to wait a little longer for action.

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Jason Nolan of Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder in Killarney, Conor Halpenny of The Square in Dundalk, Dan Guerin of Cush in Ballycotton and Andrew Ryan, formerly of Ashford Castle Hotel in Mayo are organising the event for Monday September 14 at 7pm.

It'll take place at Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder on New Street. For one night only, attendees will have the opportunity to try the best of Irish produce from four of Ireland’s finest young chefs, along with exquisitely paired wine pairings from Celtic Whiskey Shop & Wines on the Green.

Three out of the four chefs have all been winners or finalists of Euro-Toques Chef of the Year - Ireland’s premier culinary competition which celebrates Ireland’s young culinary talents. In addition, Pastry Chef Andrew Ryan was named a finalist at the Valrhona Patisserie Championship in 2019.

Tickets for the event are priced at €100 and include a cocktail on arrival created by esteemed General Manager Luke Crowley Holland of the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder, four dinner courses from four renowned chefs with wine pairings donated by the Celtic Whiskey Shop & Wines on The Green as well as canapes and petit fours. The majority of the pro-

ceeds from the evening will be donated to local service, Kerry Specialist Palliative Care unit, a service which provides excellent holistic care for patients, their families and loved ones.

“I approached my good friend Conor Halpenny about being involved in a tasting evening and especially for the year that’s in it," Head Chef at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder, Jason Nolan said. "We thought it would be a great way to highlight some fantastic Irish producers, encourage consumers to dine out and of course do this all with raising money for a great cause. This year to date has been very challenging for everyone and its services like the Kerry Specialist Palliative Care unit that will be need the extra funds.”

Tickets are now available and must purchased in advance from Head of Marketing Julie Christie, contact julie@ celticwhiskey.com to register your interest.

All staff on the night will be volunteering their time and many generous suppliers are sponsoring food, while Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on The Green managing director Alistair Alpine is donating all the wines to accompany the dinner courses.

FUNDRAISER: Jason Nolan, Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder in New St is one of four chefs organising a fundraising event. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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CAMPAIGN: John C O'Shea with his mother Joan, sister Brigitte Whelan and her children James and Ellie outside their popular High St bar.

Killarney publican behind nationwide campaign | By Sean Moriarty

A Killarney publican was behind a nationwide social media campaign that highlighted issues being faced by rural pubs who are not allowed open during current COVID-19 restrictions.

Last weekend publicans from all over Kerry and beyond took to social media with their campaign 'Support Not Sympathy' to get their message across.

As of today (Friday) it is 156 days since March 15, they day pubs were told to close. And publicans say their appeal to Government is far from over with further plans to increase the pressure this week - instead of photographing family members or customers outside their pubs - they will now show a sign highlighting the number of days they have been forced to close.

They are growing increasingly frustrated at the lack of Government support and action a pubs have been closed since March 15. Those who don't serve food have to remain closed for now while bars that sell a ‘substantial meal’ have been allowed open since June 29.

The Kerry Vintners Association has been particularly vocal on the situation. They wanted to have one voice on social media platforms so set up an online group called 'The Pubs of Kerry' and the new social media campaign was the brainchild of publican John C O’ Shea whose family run the Jack C’s on High St. The campaign, which quickly spread from Kerry to include pubs in every

county, was calling on the Government to offer support to rural pubs.

Publicans and their families were photographed outside their closed premises, which was then shared on social platforms and tagged prominent politicians.

It was a direct attack on comments made by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar last week that he was is “sympathetic” to the difficulties publicans faced.

The campaign was popular on Facebook but gained more traction on Twitter.

“I have experience in running such campaigns,” John C told the Killarney Advertiser. “Some pubs have a Facebook account, some have a Twitter account and some have neither. They sent their photos to me and uploaded them to social media. Twitter is the preferred communication channel of Government. It was a dignified protest but sometime I wonder of the farmers are right – they would have the whole of Dublin city centre blockaded by now.”

He added that publicans can open their bars safely and should be allowed to do so.

"We have spent €12k to €15k preparing our bar – we have the Perspex, we have an outdoor seating area in the lane,” he added. “The only reason we have to stay closed is that we do not do food. We would have to spend another €15k on a proper kitchen and take on more staff. We have never done food.

We get a lot of trade from Gaby’s and Bricín across the road. People come to us before or after their meal in the place that does do food.”

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This week journalist with the Killarney Advertiser Sean Moriarty is 'In Conversation' with Killarney singer-songwriter Karrie O’Sullivan who will release her new album ‘Home Thoughts’ next week.

Ballyhar singersongwriter to launch new album | By Sean Moriarty Killarney singer-songwriter Karrie O’Sullivan will release her new album ‘Home Thoughts’ next week after being inspired by the success of her social media gigs during lockdown.

At that time she worked with her producer and guitarist Jimmy Smyth on a series of covers by stars like Rod Stewart and Elton John which were broadcast on her social media channels. The online experiment was so successful that they reached over 250,000 people, so they decided to go all out and record an album. “[The social media] performance alleviated people from their boredom during lockdown,” Karrie told the Killarney Advertiser. “I am forever grateful to those who tuned in, shared and liked as they provided the inspiration to release the album. From that point it has already been a success.”

However, recording an album in these socially challenging times is not easy with

safely guidelines to follow as two artists go into a small recording studio to work together.

Each song was recorded remotely, with Karrie recording on her iPhone in Ballyhar and Jimmy with his guitar and banjo in his studio in Dublin.

“The iPhone is known for its quality microphone,” she said. “The sound engineer was able to tell me the make and model of my phone.”

'Home Thoughts', which will be on released on August 28, will feature new

versions of classic songs such as David Bowie’s ‘Life on Mars’ and James Taylor’s ‘Carolina in My Mind’.

“The Facebook music helped people all over the world when they were at home bored,” she added. "'Life on Mars’ had over 120k views, and one lady contacted me from New York. It was played at her friend’s funeral after her friend specifically asked for my cover.”

In the past Karrie has had three top five singles in Ireland, she has toured with the likes of Declan O'Rourke, Mick Flannery, Mary Coughlan and Rumer.

Indeed Flannery is her nephew, the son of her late sister Elaine.

Coughlan recorded one of Karrie’s selfpenned songs ‘Elbow Deep’, while fellow musician Sharon Shannon has called her

the Irish Joni Mitchell.

“That was a great compliment from Sharon. You would have to ask her why she said that," Karrie added. “I am a huge Joni Mitchell fan and Sharon asked me to sing one her songs one night and that is where that came from.”

She is also working with the Irish Chamber Orchestra. They liked her version of ‘Life on Mars’ and that is set to be released as a single in the coming weeks.

“There are talks of a potential show too,” she added. “But everything is loop-theloop still.”

She also trains horses.

“I break horses,” she explained. “I have competed in showjumping and still break racehorses on our family farms in Ballyhar and Castleisland.”

Bingo Drive-In a massive success | By Michelle Crean Such was the success of Killarney's first ever Drive-In Bingo on Sunday evening - that another one is on the works!

SUCCESS: Killarney's first ever Drive-In Bingo was a great success on Sunday night.

Crowds flocked to the new Liebherr car park at Lackabane, Fossa to try their luck from their cars and had a great time.

The event, which raised €7,000 after costs, was organised by St Paul's Basketball Club as a COVID compliant fundraiser for the club as their regular activities to raise money are halted due to restrictions this year.

"It was brilliant, we were delighted with it," Padraig Wheldon from St Paul's Basketball Club told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It surpassed all our expectations."

Well-known personality Cllr Niall 'Botty' O'Callaghan was MC on the night which

went down a treat.

"He was full of entertainment. He went down very well with people. Everyone had a great time."

And Padraig added that the event wouldn't have been such a success without the huge voluntary effort from locals.

"We had club members and a lot of people from outside the club who helped with traffic management and other duties. It was all down to the volunteers.

Everyone roped in and it made it a great success."

He added that it's the first event they ever ran like that - but it won't be their last.

'It was a great social event for people especially the older demographic. We've earmarked September 20 for the next one depending on Government guidelines at the time and the venue is to be announced."

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Local teenager Ian O'Connell said this week that he "nearly stood up with the surprise" after being presented with a brand new wheelchair-adapted car on Friday night. | By Michelle Crean The teenager, who turned 19 on Friday August 14, was invited to take part in the weekly Share the Pot draw in Spa GAA with the promise of a BBQ afterwards.

However, what happened next he never saw coming. The national GAA Golf Challenge presented Ian and his family, mom Nora and dad Mike, with the 202 Ford Tourneo Connect. The evening

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Ian presented with new wheelchair-adapted car was organised by Liam Daniels, Derek McGrath, Mickey Morrissey, Sean Raher with car sponsors Jerry and Michael Lyng from Lyng Motors Kilkenny.

"I went up and I did the Spa lotto," Ian, who was left with a life-changing injury after falling from his bike in Killarney National Park in 2017, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"And 20 minutes later Conor Gleeson said we'd go and look at the pitch.

Everyone was outside and my dad and

mom were in the car. Dad was beeping the horn and every one was clapping. I got an awful land and nearly stood up with the fright!"

Ian was the recipient of a wheelchair vehicle in 2018 when he was nominated as one of the beneficiaries of the KN Group All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge.

The following year, he remained involved when he was asked to be an ambassador for the event.

On Wednesday, he said he had a lovely

comfortable drive to a hospital appointment in Dublin, and wants to say a huge thank you to everyone who made it happen.

"A massive thank you to everyone involved especially to Michael Lyng Motors and everyone involved in the All-Ireland Golf Challenge committee.

There are no words to describe how grateful I am. And thanks to Spa GAA for making my birthday that more special.�

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Listry Meals on Wheels awarded by community | By Sean Moriarty

CONNECTING WITH NATURE: Children are enjoying the Forest Summer Camps in Kilderry Woods, Milltown organised by the Nature Hub.

Kids explore and learn about nature

Helping children connect with nature is the key focus behind one new company which held summer camps in Milltown over the last two weeks. | By Michelle Crean The Nature Hub, run by Kerry Walker who is living in Killarney, organises the Forest Summer Camps in Kilderry Woods, Milltown where the children had so much full.

In all weather they spend the morning in the woods and even if it's raining they get to explore lots of messy play together.

"Each day we walk into the woods together with lots of ideas of what we can play and create," Kerry Walker from The Nature Hub told the Killarney Advertiser.

"The leader brings plans and ideas for each session, but the children are given the space to lead and bring their own ideas. It is through their imaginations and creativity, that the sessions are formed.

We begin each day by greeting our Grandpa Tree, the children named him “Grandpa Bob”. This is such an important part of the session as we stop, we greet the tree, and we ask for permission to play in his woods. We discuss the importance of leaving the woods as we found it, and how other animals and creatures live here so we need to be mindful of them all.

We even started to bring Grandpa Bob gifts, wishes and great big hugs!"

Once they get into the woods, they gather in a circle to share their nature names.

"This is a great time to check in, and see

how everyone is. We also discuss ideas of what we could do and then start off with an energetic game to get us all moving!"

Then there is time for child-led play, she added.

"We decide where we want to put up the rope swing, what trees are best to hang the hammocks, and where to put up the tightropes. Importance is given to follow the childs' lead and pace. Some of the things we get up to are bug hunts, den building, tool use, nature crafts and stories. During one session a child said she would like to pretend she was in the circus. So we discussed how we could do that, and we ended up making a trapeze from the trees. We called it the Woodland Circus!"

She said that she ends the camp by gathering in circle and discussing what they could do for the following day. "We then walk to Grandpa Bob, thank him and say goodbye."

Forest School sessions will now be ongoing in Milltown. Forest Birthday parties are available, Family Forest Days, and after school sessions will commence on September 15. For more information please see thenaturehub.ie FB: thenaturehubireland Instagram: thenaturehubireland or contact Kerry at kerry@ thenaturehub.ie.

The team behind the Listry Meals On Wheels Service was honoured at the recent Annual General Meeting of Listry Community Council.

At the height of the lockdown the popular community service faced being grounded at a time it was needed the most.

Listry Community Council has been running the service for the last 10 years and each Monday, Wednesday and Friday they deliver meals to around 20 vulnerable households in the area.

The service was mainly operated by retired locals but when they were asked to cocoon during the early phases of the national shutdown it was feared that the service would not be able to continue.

However, since many other locals found themselves out of work at the same time,

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they stepped in to fill the gap.

The service continued uninterrupted throughout lockdown, even the local pub, The Faha Court, donated its ‘Social Spin’ car to the service’s efforts.

The O'Shea Award is presented by the Listry Community Council to people or organisations who have made an outstanding service to the local community.

The award is dedicated to the family who donated lands to build a national school in the area.

“So many people responded to our appeals to find drivers and kept the service going,” Council Chair Tony Darmody told the Killarney Advertiser. “The award is dedicated to them and all our drivers over the last 10 years.”

Cathriona Doody O'Connor received the award on behalf of Meals On wheels Service on the night.

AWARD: Cathriona Doody O’Connor (Listry Meals on Wheels) and volunteer driver Pa Murphy with the O’Shea Award that was recently presented to the Listry Meals on Wheels service in recognition of the volunteer drivers who have kept the service going for the past number of years.

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SILVERWARE: Team captain John McDonagh (third from left) with Brendan Falvey, winning goalscorer and man-of-the match Matt Keane, Tim Jones, Gary Keane and his son Hayden, manager Brian Spillane, Paul Trant of Keane’s Jewellers, and Tom Meehan.

Jewel in the crown for Killarney Celtic

It was certainly a case of the jewel in the crown for Kerry soccer kingpins Killarney Celtic when they clinched the prestigious Munster League Champions title with a great victory over fancied Limerick side Rathkeale.

And they added a little extra sparkle to their great success on Saturday when the players and management showed off their own piece of silverware when they visited Keane’s Jewellers in Killarney who sponsor the provincial competition.

Store manager Paul Trant and his staff were delighted to join in the celebrations and congratulate Celtic manager Brian Spillane and the club on their great run of success at a domestic, provincial and national level.

The Munster League Champions competition has been sponsored by Keane’s Jewellers since it first commenced in the

2011/2012 season and, in fact, Killarney Celtic were also the winners that year.

The only other clubs to win the cup on two occasions are Limerick side Janesboro and St Michael’s FC from Tipperary.

Brian Spillane, who also led Celtic to the league and cup double in Kerry last season, said it was a great honour to win the trophy as a player in 2012 and as manager eight years later.

“To go toe-to-toe with the finest teams in Munster is a dream come true,” said Brian, who thanked Paul Trant and his staff at Keane’s Jewellers for continuing to sponsor the competition and for promoting junior soccer in Munster.

New manager for Killarney Technology Innovation Centre The Killarney Technology Innovation Centre (KTI) has appointed Conor O’Leary as its new manager.

The Killarney native has come from a managerial background in the hospitality sector specialising in health and well-being for over 30 years.

He is bringing a wealth of experience to his new position which will easily blend with the KTI's core values and future, developing new business opportunities.

“I am delighted to take up the position of manager at the Killarney Technology and Innovation Centre and am extremely enthusiastic about the future plans that the centre has and to be a part of such an exciting and progressive company,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It is a great opportunity to apply my skills to developing the centre further in these challenging and unprecedented

times. I am surrounded by great people on the Board of Directors, the Management Committee and our clients who have shown great support to me since I took up the position.”

Conor will oversee the future development of the centre with the guidance and assistance of the Management Committee and Board of Directors.

He will also lead a team in developing a new marketing strategy for the centre focusing on branding and online presence.

“We are delighted to have Conor on board and are very much looking forward to working with him to help develop the centre further and to insure a solid base of employment in the innovation sector in Killarney well into the future,” Sean Couinihan, Chairperson of Killarney Technology Innovation Centre said.

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NEW BEGINNING: Anita Doona from Nails and Beauty by Anita has set up in a new premises in High St as her old space was too small for social distancing measures.

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From closure to a new premises and new beginning

As Leo Vardarkar announced the unprecedented countrywide lockdown in March to help the country get to grips with the global pandemic - local businesswoman Anita Doona watched her successful business slip away with each passing word. | By Michelle Crean For the past four years, Anita from Beaufort, built up a strong client base in her Main St premises - and like most others in business - never saw the COVID closure coming.

However, it's a story of self resilience and rejuvenation as Anita, who had no option but to close her Main St salon due to the lack of space to accommodate the new safety measures of two metres - has reopened on High St bigger than before and with a new beauty service.

Rebranded as Nails and Beauty by Anita

- she now offers a beauty service as, coincidentally before lockdown she went back to college to train in beauty which she's now delighted to be able to offer her clients.

"It was devastating when I closed on March 14," Anita told the Killarney Advertiser this week. "I knew I wasn't going to be reopening again and I did fear for my business. My Main St premises was very small and I spent a month or two worrying what to do and was in limbo."

Then, as the country began easing restrictions and with just weeks to go before beauty services could reopen, Anita was

NEW SERVICE: Anita Doona from Nails and Beauty by Anita also now offers a beauty service as she took a college course earlier this year to upskill. Photo: Michelle Crean

fortunate to come across a premises in High St. With three rooms, she now offers a nail service in one including mini and full manicures, shellac nails, and deluxe pedicures, the second for beauty treatments including eye lash and brow treatments, to facials and body waxing. The third room she plans to rent to someone offering an alternative beauty service. She has a number of sanitisers inside the door and in the rooms, stickers advising social distancing, and wears a face shield when dealing one to one with customers, as well as a Perspex screen on the nail table.

"Luckily I found the High St premises and have everything set up. I reopened July 8 and had eight to 10 days to get this place ready. I'm settling in and the business has been going very well. I'm really lucky. The location is great, the neighbours are great and people have been so nice and welcoming to the street."

For more see www.nailsandbeautykillarney.com, Facebook: Nails And Beauty By Anita Killarney, Instagram: nails_and_beauty_by_anita, by email nailsbyanitakillarney@gmail.com or phone 087 9066993.

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“Our locals and staycationers are keeping our business going this summer” Due to the global pandemic Muckross House, Garden Restaurant and Craft Centre closed their doors to the public on Monday March 16. | By Michelle Crean The initial plan was to close for two weeks for the safety of staff and visitors.

However, Muckross Garden Restaurant and Craft Centre didn’t reopen its doors until June 29, three and half months later.

Muckross Traditional Farms reopened for the season on July 1, however due to COVID-19 restrictions the farms opened as a limited experience. Following Government social distancing guidelines, they were unable to open the 1930s cottages and pet farm, for this reason the farms are free of charge for visitors

REOPENED: Denis Reidy, General Manager of the Board of Trustess of Muckross House & Gardens says Muckross House has reopened and visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

for the season.

This was the longest closure to the public since the Foot and Mouth Disease in 2011 and the Trustees of Muckross House & Gardens continued to pay their staff through this very difficult time.

Since reopening, revenue across the Garden Restaurant, Craft Centre and Traditional Farms are back 55 percent versus 2019, Denis Reidy, General Manager of the Board of Trustess of Muckross House & Gardens explained to the

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Muckross House reopened for tours on August 10. Visitor numbers to the House in 2019 were 88 percent overseas visitors with the rest from Ireland. The House has reopened as a self-guided tour due COVID-19 restrictions.

"We have been able to recover some losses through the locals and staycationers visiting, however we miss the revenue from the overseas tourists, especially those from the US. We are very lucky we are busy with those visiting from Kerry and nationwide, however it’s nowhere near as consistently active as a typical summer. We have invested heavily in safety measures across all areas of the business to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors while also ensuring the safety of our staff."

And this week Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms were delighted to have been accredited with the Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Safety Charter.

Muckross House receives Fáilte Ireland Safety Charter One of Kerry’s top attractions, Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms has been accredited with the Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Safety Charter.

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A Government-endorsed initiative to reinforce confidence in domestic and overseas visitors in tourism businesses, it is designed to give comfort and reas-

surance to employees and customers that Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms is safe to open and all staff have been COVID trained. “Our customers health and safety is as always our number one priority and we hope this acknowledgement offers comfort to our visitors at this time," General Manager Denis Reidy said. Muckross House has

SAFETY CHARTER: Pictured: The Trustees of Muckross House, Restaurant Manager Colin Baker, General Manager Denis Reidy, Craft Centre Manager Paul Morgan and Marketing Manager Aisling Kelliher. Photo: Ian Cronin Photography

reopened its doors for self-guided tours since August 10. The House, Garden Restaurant and Craft Centre are all open seven days with the Traditional Farms

open weekly Wednesday – Sunday free of charge until August 31, and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm for the month of September.

The show must go on as cinema reopens Killarney Cinema is set to welcome visitors for the first since March 12 as it reopens under very strict regulations.

The East Avenue venue had to wait until Tuesday’s Government announcement to see if it could reopen. Theatres and cinemas have been given permission to open once they don’t exceed a 50-person limit.

Tommy Copper, who runs Killarney Cinema, says he and his team are ready to reopen later today (Friday), but asked movie fans to be patient and follow a few simple guidelines to make the experience easy for everyone.

The main change is that the box office will remain closed and patrons must prebook their tickets online. This will help cinema management pre-allocate seats

and allow them to conform with contact tracing regulations.

“Gone is the day when you can rock up and buy a ticket at the door,” Mr Copper told the Killarney Advertiser.

A one-way system will be in place once inside the cinema, show times are staggered to avoid congestion, and patrons will leave each theatre via the old fire exit doors rather return to the foyer to exit.

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OUT & ABOUT

OUT AND ABOUT: Tracey Dolan and Ariel Wan on holidays in Killarney from Dublin enjoying a bicycle trip in Killarney National Park on Wednesday.

MEMORY LANE: Pictured at Killarney National Park is Michael Shevlin from Monaghan who has been coming to Killarney for the past 30 years.

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COFFEE BREAK: Edel Hamilton and Paul Hamilton with Noelie at Deenagh Lodge enjoying a cup of coffee.

TAKING IN THE VIEW: Dominic Halpin and Winnie Mullen from Co. Clare enjoying their staycation in Killarney and the views in Killarney National Park

LUNCH TIME: Mary Maloney and Ann Marie Brennan having their lunch and a chat at Deenagh Lodge on Wednesday.

RELAXING: Gary Norton and Aoife Madigan enjoying a cup of coffee at the Curious Cat Café.

CHATTING: Cathy and Eoghan Leahy pictured having a cup of coffee and a chat at Deenagh Lodge on Wednesday afternoon.

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Luke and Máiread have a wonderful wedding It was better than a day out at the All-Ireland or even the world Irish dance championships for one local couple who altered their plans and enjoyed a small intimate family wedding last Friday (August 14).

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Originally set for a big traditional Irish wedding in Doolin Co Clare in July - COVID restrictions meant that everything had to change including the date and restricting numbers down to just 50 for Luke Quinn and Máiread Mangan.

However, it didn't matter how many were there as Luke and Máiread only had eyes for each other in St Mary's Cathedral as celebrant Fr Kieran O'Brien announced them husband and wife in front of their closest family and friends.

Luke, son of John and the late Ina Quinn, is originally from Ross Road and works as manager of the Kerry GAA Store in the Outlet Centre.

He met dance teacher Máiread who runs Mangan School of Dance and is currently working in the HSE, almost five years ago.

In March 2017 they got engaged and began planning their nuptials including a large bridal party of five bridesmaids and a best man, four groomsmen and a flowergirl.

And, although their plans meant a more intimate gathering, they continued with their original bridal party plan and Luke, a former star player with Dr Crokes GAA and now a member of their senior management team, said they were "delighted with how it all worked out".

"We had a great time."

Bridesmaids were Máiread's sister Triona Uí Laoithe, her friend Aoife Leahy,

and her cousins Juliette Murphy, Mags Cronin and Sinéad Cronin. Best Man was Luke's friend Kieran O'Leary, and groomsmen were his friends Andrew Kenneally, Mike Moloney, Brian Looney and Tommy Ryan. Triona's daughter, Máiread's godchild and niece, Réidín Ní Laoithe (4) was like a princess for the day as she enjoyed her flowergirl duties.

Luke's mom Ina was remembered throughout the day as the couple lit a candle in her honour and she was mentioned in the speeches.

After photos with photographer Stephen O'Donoghue, the couple enjoyed a reception at Máiread's parent's home, Ann and Gerard Mangan, in Woodline, Kilbrean.

"We had a marquee at Máiread's parent's house," Luke told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We brought in a caterer from Kingdom Kitchens in Tralee. We're delighted with how it all worked out. It was different to a normal wedding but everything worked out fine."

The night was finished off with traditional Irish music, singing, dancing and great craic as Triona's husband Sean, who is a musician, provided hours of entertainment.

Winding down after such a hectic run up to the wedding day, the couple this week took some time out to enjoy a honeymoon in Powerscourt Hotel in Dublin.

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MEN'S PRIZE WINNERS: Men's prize winners pictured from l-r were: Brendan Fitzgerald (8th), Michael Barry (Vice-Captain), Eddie Slattery (Front 9), Karen Spence (Lady Captain), Derek Comerford (3rd), Padraig Coffey (Winner), Ken West (Captain), Martin Downey (4th), Mike Brosnahan (Best Gross), Denis Galvin (Back 9) and Sean Coffey (Past Captain).

Golfers enjoy prize giving day in Beaufort Last week, nestled under Ireland's highest mountain, Beaufort Golf Club set the scene for a fabulous day for their Lady Captain and Captain's prize day.

A full time sheet from 7am ran all day and lead to a massive turnout for both captains.

The weather was spectacular and that

certainly helped all the golfers have a most enjoyable round. The course was in excellent condition, with some of the pin positions making it a difficult exercise for all the golfers. With COVID-19 still around and so many restrictions had to be adhered to, this in turn made it more work for everyone involved, but for the benefit of safety for all the golfers at heart, it worked

WINNERS: The ladies prize winners from l-r were: Rosaleen Kennedy (Back 9), Laura Furlong (3rd), Sally Cooper (Winner), Karen Spence (Lady Captain), Ken West (Captain), Hannah Moynihan (4th), Noreen Kinsella (Past Captain) and Grainne McShortall (2nd).

Chili challenge to help charitable cause | By Michelle Crean This weekend a very unique challenge is being put to the public all to benefit a good cause.

The Chili Cauli Cup Challenge is being run by the team at the Real Burger Killorglin and it promises to be hot!

The idea is to get customers to try the challenge to see if they can eat the chili dish - and all proceeds will go towards local man TJ O'Connor's 54321 Challenge.

Chef Mohammad Anzy saw fellow chef

Chad Byrne raising much need funds for one of TJ's chosen charities the Skellig Stars, and asked how he could help out.

"He has created a heat seeking missile of Chili and cauliflower," Chad explained to the Killarney Advertiser.

"With TJ doing his challenge we said we would challenge the people of Kerry to come out and try our dish of crispy cauliflower with hot sauce!"

If you're up for the challenge this weekend then go to the Real Burger or indeed have it in O'Sheas Pub Killorglin, he add-

out extremely well, explained Laura Furlong, Vice-Captain of Beaufort Golf Club.

"Beaufort Golf Club's Lady Captain Karen Spence did an excellent job all day and did an outstanding prize giving in the evening," she said.

"Karen had gone to great effort with her prizes. With COVID-19 affecting our lives so much, Karen had chosen

the theme of 'Time' for her prizes. She had also used the fact that Beaufort Golf Club was 25-years-old in April, so she had a silver theme carried through her excellent array of prizes of time.

Captain Ken West, also had a beautiful display of prizes and was delighted with the turnout, and also did an excellent prize giving. A heartiest congratulations to all the prize winners."

DAY OUT: Enjoying the Beaufort Golf Club Lady Captain and Captain's prize day were: Laura Furlong (Lady Vice-Captain), Michael Barry (Men’s Vice-Captain), Ken West (Men's Captain) and Karen Spence (Lady Captain).

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"It's vegan, organic and gluten free.

Knowing it all goes to a great cause your lips might be on fire but you will be happy munching away."

The 54321 Challenge was due to begin yesterday (Thursday).

However, due to the arrival of Storm Ellen, in the interest of safety of volunteers they had to make changes to the start of the challenge this year.

They began with the Day 4 Challenge yesterday instead with a 70km cycle indoors on turbo trainers by participants and will continue with the rest of their adventures over the coming days to raise funds for this year's charities Kerry Hospice Foundation, Skellig Stars and Enable Ireland Kerry. To give an online donation to the cause go to www.54321challenge. org/make-a-donation.

CHILI CHALLENGE: The Real Burger Killorglin are ready to run their Chili Cauli Cup Challenge this weekend to support Skellig Stars. Pictured were: Siobhain O'Sullivan, Adam Dunphy, Mohammad Anzy and TJ O'Connor.

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VOXPOPS As COVID cases have risen severely in the past week the Government has decided to implement a number of measures nationally in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.

THESE INCLUDE: •V isitors to your home or garden should be limited to not more than 6 from not more than 3 households •R estaurants and cafes (including pubs that serve food and hotel restaurants) should close by 11.30pm • S porting events and matches can continue to take place but behind closed doors with limits of 15 apply to groups

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outside including training sessions (with exception of elite/professional sports and horseracing). There should be no mixing between groups •U nless it is absolutely essential for an employee to attend in person, they should work from home •T ravel and transport: people should avoid using public transport where possible •O ver 70s and medically vulnerable should avoid public transport, shop during designated hours or seek assistance through the “community call” if needed in accessing food, essential supplies and medicine.

We took to the streets to find out your opinion.

JULIE BOWES

“It’s not fair on them. If enough people complain then they will change it. The elderly are being punished. They simply can’t go to places they desire.”

“It’s best for everyone. The less people out and about the better. People seem to be happier and more productive working at home. It’s going to be like this for a good while.”

"It depends on the space that the restaurant or café provides. It’s good for now to have it as it is. However, if it gets worse, then they should shut them down.”

RYAN CARRUTHERS AND CILLIAN COTTER

“Sports should not be played. It’s contact sport and with contact sport there is more of a risk. Forget about it this year. Something will happen if it is publicly open.”

“They should allow people to come and watch sporting events, considering they are following rules and regulations. Players need encouragement to support the player’s morale. With limits of 15 people, it is too little.”

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BEN LYNE AND RONAN WALSH

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“Keep the public transport open, but have it more spread out so there’s more social distancing. People aren’t really listening. In terms of a lockdown, if it’s bad in one place they should close it down. You just have to be cautious.”

DIANE HEALY, KATE MALONE AND MICHAEL MALONE

“Restrictions should be placed county by county. I don’t think that reducing closure times of restaurants affects it as much. People are still gathering in large numbers for house parties. People that aren’t going by the regulations are causing more problems and delaying everything.”

VINCENT MCKENNA

“All sports should be open as long as they follow the regulations and have social distancing in place. Do it step by step increasing the capacity for viewers at stadiums over time.”

MARIE, CONALL AND DARRAGH MCSWEENEY

“I think things have become ambiguous. Regional lockdowns are better than a national lockdown. For restaurants and pubs, if they can do proper social distancing then they should be ok being left open.”

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The Sleepover is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Trish Sie, from a screenplay by Sarah Rothschild. It stars Sadie Stanley, Maxwell Simkins, Malin Åkerman, Ken Marino and Joe Manganiello. It is scheduled to be released today (Friday), by Netflix.

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This year’s most inspirational book about overcoming the worst of times and discovering your inner resilience has to be 'Tell Me The Truth About Loss', written by Niamh Fitzpatrick.

In March 2017, Niamh’s life fell apart overnight. Her beloved sister Dara was killed in a helicopter crash. Soon afterwards, Niamh’s marriage disintegrated, and she feared she would lose her house. Life as she knew it had ended and the loss she suffered was staggering.

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Erasure The Neon The 18th studio album 'The Neon' from English synth-pop duo Erasure, has been released today (Friday).

The 10-track album is out on Mute, and will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital download.

Written and produced by Erasure, the album’s initial sessions saw Andy Bell and Vince Clarke reunited to work on the follow up to 2017’s 'World Be Gone' with a fresh optimism and energy, in part born from their own recent personal projects.

“Our music is always a reflection of how

survive and then, in time, to begin to thrive, 'Tell Me the Truth about Loss' is a psychologist’s journey through loss, grief and the worst of times, while finding hope along the way.

A beautiful book for when life isn’t what you expect it to be.

we’re feeling," Vince said. "He was in a good place spiritually, and so was I – really good places in our minds. You can hear that.”

The duo have taken inspiration from pop music through the decades, from bands they loved as children through to the present day.

The album’s vocals were recorded in Atlanta, Georgia, with Vince joining Andy at the studio sessions, and the mixing was done by the band in London earlier this year.

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RTE ONE ; Saturday, 9.20pm As Mother’s Day approaches, an array of seemingly unconnected characters all find themselves reconsidering their relationships with their mothers and what motherhood mean to them.

Garry Marshall’s ensemble comedy in which various families go through dramatic turning points, starring Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant.

RTE2 ; Sunday, 12.45pm A clever but awkward teenage girl struggles to fit in as she starts a new high school, while also coping with her mother’s new husband and his three rowdy sons. However, her life takes a turn for the better when a freak accident transforms her phone into a device for controlling boys’ minds. Fantasy comedy, starring Zendaya and Chanelle Peloso.

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Foliage can provide wonderful colour NOMINATION: Astellas Ireland’s Kerry plant is among the shortlisted finalists in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) energy awards 2020.

Astellas Ireland’s Kerry plant shortlisted for SEAI energy award Astellas Ireland’s Kerry Plant is among the shortlisted finalists in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards 2020.

The annual awards recognise and reward excellence in sustainable energy in business, communities, research, buildings, renewables and the public sector. 24 applicants across eight categories have been shortlisted, with the winners to be selected by a VIP judging panel in the coming weeks. Winners will be named at the awards ceremony in mid-October.

The successful finalists were chosen for their innovative sustainable energy solutions and for inspiring energy action among colleagues and peers.

Astellas Ireland is a finalist in the 'Energy Team of the Year' category. The Astellas Kerry Energy Management team works in conjunction with employees and senior management, to continuously improve energy performance onsite. Over the past three years the team has delivered an energy reduction of 15%. The Astellas

team are also actively engaged with the local community through supporting and sponsoring local school initiatives and participating in the TidyTowns.

“Each year we are blown away by the quality of entries to the SEAI Energy Awards and this year has proved no different," Fergus Sharkey, Head of Business and Public Sector with SEAI said. "We received 125 entries from businesses, communities, and organisations across the country who are leading the charge, reshaping our communities and businesses, and inspiring each and every one of us through their action.”

This year’s categories are Large Business – Exemplary Energy Management, Small and Medium Business – Exemplary Energy Performance, Public Sector – Energy Leadership, Inspirational Energy Community, Energy in Buildings, Innovative Deployment of Renewable Energy, Energy Manager or Team of the Year, and Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation. The latter winner will receive a €10,000 bursary.

LOTTO WIN: Mike O’Donoghue, Barraduff (left) receives a cheque for €5,000 from Glenflesk GAA Lotto Officer Denis O’Donoghue, with committee members Mary Woodcock, Julie Brosnan and Denis O’Sullivan, after Mike scooped the jackpot in a recent Club Lotto draw.

These last few very wet weeks are giving me a distinctly autumnal feel. Many hanging baskets and annuals are well past their best, and in the flower borders many of the taller perennials are not coping with the downpours.

It is because of this weather, which we do seem to have often, that I have taken to planting foliage plants in any gaps which arise in my flower garden.

Foliage can provide wonderful colour, texture and interest. When herbaceous plants are flowering, foliage can also enhance the blooms. Often, the greatest feature of foliage will be contrast. Large leaves provide a canvas against which small flowers can look their best. Silver foliage will create a tranquil contrast to fiery reds. Dark foliage will make bright yellows pop. Feathery grasses will soften large, striking flowers.

SOME EXAMPLES TO CONSIDER:

Hostas - Large leaves usually variegated, which are beautiful as a contrast to plants whose foliage is insignificant, such as achillea, penstemon or rudbeckias.

They remain low, but add interest and substance to the lower levels, while the flowers are not impaired in any way.

Rodgersia ‘Chocolate Wings ‘ – horse chestnut shaped, sturdy, maroon leaves.

Effective as a backdrop for red salvias, or yellow rudbeckias. The dark leaves are also lovely with other, brightly coloured foliage, or the pale yellow of Coreopsis Moonbeam.

Salvia argenteum is an unusual plant with soft, hairy, very large, silver leaves. It is ideal planted under the purples of Verbena bonariensis, delphinium or alliums.

It is also very effective mixed with soft grasses.

Alchemilla (lady's mantle), with its lime green foliage and flowers bringing out

colourful roses – this is a classic plant to combine with pink roses.

Grasses such as Pennisetum and Stipa also provide an interesting backdrop in the flower garden, adding softness to spiky flowers such as Gladioli, digitales (foxglove), delphinium (larkspur) and aconitum (monkshood).

When I started my own garden I was very greedy and excited whenever I saw a plant I liked, I had to have it – especially flowers. The result was, and I know I am not alone in this – that my garden looked messy, busy and unplanned. I have taken myself in hand, along with the flower borders, and imposed some restrictions! Foliage plants are going a long way towards adding structure to the borders. With structure comes a sense of calm. The riot of plants I had, were all lovely in their own way, but together it was chaos. So, as I said earlier, as gaps appeared I put in a suitable non-flowering plant. This creates a more restful whole – the eyes are not trying to take in everything at once!

This will also enhance your pots. By putting trailing foliage plants such as nepeta or lysimachia (creeping jenny) into your hanging baskets, you will create an interesting break to the flowers. In a cluster of pots, a few feature plants such as ferns, grasses or aralia, you will create a contrast so flowers will be more appreciated.

The advantages of foliage plants are really too many to mention in a short article, but among the many, I should reiterate that they will not let you down in a wet summer, they will add to your display in many ways, and most are evergreen, giving you interest in winter too.

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Awards to recognise exceptional volunteers Volunteer Ireland (VI) plans to recognise Ireland's most caring and dedicated volunteers in what has been an exceptional year of kindness.

From now until October 1, VI are calling on the public to nominate exceptional volunteers deserving of the honour and recognition of the national volunteering awards. One outstanding nominee will be named Christine Buckley Volunteer of the Year in December.

Volunteer Ireland is the national volunteer development organisation and a support body for all local Volunteer Centres and Volunteering Information Services in Ireland.

Anyone can nominate a volunteer, and the 12 categories are: Arts, Culture & Festivals, Campaigning & Activism, Children & Youth, Environmental & Animal Care, Health & Well-being, Safety & Emergency Services, Social Inclusion & Community Support, Sports & Recreations, COVID-19, Small Group (3-20 volunteers), Large Group (20+ volunteers) and Volunteer Manager.

“We have an incomparable culture of volunteering here in Ireland and this year has proved that more than ever," Volunteer Ireland CEO Nina Arwitz said.

"Thousands of people across the country put up their hands to help their commu-

Vintage truck sells for a whopping $75 A Minnesota man has this week sold his reliable 1957 Chevy Truck back to the original owner’s grandson for just $75 bucks!

VOLUNTEER AWARDS: Presenter and writer James Kavanagh kicks off the 2020 Volunteer Ireland Awards campaign with the help of volunteers Carol Lovelett and Lorena Campos. Photo: Mark Stedman

nities from getting shopping for those cocooning to making masks to manning HSE test centres. Volunteers have been at the heart of our response to this pandemic and we are forever in their debt.”

She added that while this has been an exceptional year, people all over Ireland give their time all year round for great causes that otherwise might not survive without their help.

"These awards are our opportunity to recognise the immense contribution volunteers make to our communities and show them that they are truly appreciated.”

Three awardees will be selected in each

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of the 12 categories and one person will be named Ireland’s Volunteer of The Year. This year also sees the introduction of a special COVID-19 category to recognise the extraordinary contribution of volunteers throughout the pandemic.

Every nominee will receive a special thank you card from Volunteer Ireland. In order to avoid a large gathering, awardees will be celebrated with a special delivery at their home or in their place of volunteering, where they will be cheered on and celebrated by a small group of their family, friends and fellow volunteers.

Nominations can be made online at www.volunteer.ie.

Bob Sportal of Prinsburg originally paid the same amount 44 years ago when he bought it from John VanDerVeen.

Sportal was in his early 20s when he bought the rusty pickup from a retiring farmer. Every day for the past four decades he drove it to work at the local grain elevator until he retired five years ago.

However, he has since parted ways with the truck and was happy to sell it to Tom Leenstra, grandson of the original owner, for the same original price he paid for it.

“It’s like riding with my Grandpa again,” Leenstra said.

The truck has taken on antique value, but Sportal decided to sell it for what he paid for it.

“It’s going in the family, so that’s the most important thing,” Sportal said.

Trump Corner set to continue for another eight years!

This popular Killarney Advertiser column could continue until 2028 if President Trump has his way.

Trump has said he will seek a third term in office after claiming the rival Democrat party spied on his 2016 election bid.

A president is limited to being elected two times for a total of eight years according to the US Constitution.

Trump made the claim at the political rally in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on

Monday.

"We are going to win four more years. And then after that, we'll go for another four years, because, you know what, they spied on my campaign. We should get a redo," he told the rally.

The FBI, in a previous investigation, refuted all allegations of spying during the 2016 campaign.

According to the 22nd Amendment to the United States’ Constitution, which was passed by Congress in

1947, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was elected for four times before the amendment was passed, is the only president to serve more than two terms.

Trump will be well aware of his latest statement but it could be a diversion tactic. The Democrats formally announced Joe Biden as their Presidential candidate this week and this latest Trump announcement is sure to take away some of the limelight from him.

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New App to ‘shake up’ National Lottery games New figures released by the National Lottery show that almost three quarters of players prefer to choose Quick Pick tickets, as opposed to choosing their own numbers, when playing National Lottery draw based games such as Lotto, EuroMillions and Daily Million.

Virtual course for visually impaired Sight loss charity Fighting Blindness is opening up their popular confidence building course, 'Living with Sight Loss', to visually impaired people living in Kerry and across Ireland.

The free course will begin on Thursday, September 17 and run every Thursday from 11am to 3pm, finishing on Thursday, October 15.

Previously, due to funding restrictions, the course was only available to those living in the border counties. To meet COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, the charity transformed the face-to-face five week course into a virtual webinar series. This new format has enabled them to open the course to people living in all 32 counties.

According to the most recent statistics,

there are over 1,713 people in Kerry who are living with vision impairment or blindness.

'Living with Sight Loss' is designed to increase the confidence and independence of people who are living with any form of sight loss. The informal course will provide information and practical advice on a range of essential everyday topics such as getting out and about, information about welfare rights, and how technology can make life that bit easier.

The course is delivered through the accessible video conferencing platform Zoom. A telephone dial in option is also available.

Places are limited and must be booked in advance by contacting Fighting Blindness on 01 674 6496 or needtotalk@fightingblindness.ie.

This news comes as the National Lottery has this week announced the launch of its new App which aims to make playing National Lottery games more fun, easier and more secure.

These figures show that an average of 74% of all players of Lotto, EuroMillions and Daily Million games choose the Quick Pick option when buying a their ticket, whether it be in-store or online.

Lotto players are most likely to choose their own numbers, when compared to other games, with 33% choosing their own numbers (from 1 to 47) and the majority of 67% opting for Quick Picks for Lotto draws.

A significant 79% of EuroMillions players chose the Quick Pick option rather than choose their own. 76% of players of the Daily Million game also go with the Quick

Pick option rather than selecting their own numbers.

“We are absolutely delighted to launch the new App and are really excited to bring this to our players to bring a new dimension to playing National Lottery games," Cian Murphy, Head of Product and Digital at the National Lottery said.

"With almost three quarters of National Lottery players choosing their numbers randomly, Irish people love their Quick Picks so we hope that the new shake feature will delight our players while giving them a key role in buying their ticket, which could make them a multi-millionaire! In terms of responsible play, our new age verification feature makes it safer, simpler and easier to age verify using their passport or drivers’ licence. This combined with the ability to set spending limits, locking games and the ability to take a break underlines our commitment to protecting our online players and encouraging responsible play."

The new National Lottery App is available to download or to update from the App Store (on iPhone) or Google Play Store (on Android).

Footpaths to be upgraded in Cahersiveen town The long overdue upgrade of footpaths in Cahersiveen town, some of which are in a shocking state, will now happen as a result of the two recent allocations of €1m towards the towns regeneration, according to a local County Councillor.

Fianna Fáil’s Michael Cahill says that many footpaths in the town have fallen into disrepair and it has been difficult to maintain them to a decent standard from the normal funds available.

“The Rural Generation & Development Fund’s allocations of €2m to date from a total of €20m for the Cahersiveen Town Centre Regeneration Project, which will include the necessary upgrade of

footpaths in Cahersiveen, is absolutely welcome and exciting for the future,” he said.

“The overall aim of the project will provide a brand new and vibrant look to the town, with the Daniel O’Connell Quarter and the reorientation of the town to the sea,” said the Fianna Fáil Councillor.

“The state of many of the footpaths in Cahersiveen is terrible as anyone can see, and in particular on Valentia Road adjacent to the hospital.”

Kerry County Council, he added, have advised him that they have been making a case to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for footpath and pavement improvements all along the N70 Ring of Kerry route through Cahersiveen.

NEW APP: Lotto presenter and broadcaster, Bláthnaid Treacy launches the new National Lottery App. Photo: Mac Innes Photography

Post-COVID Chinese concert There is some light at the end of the Coronavirus tunnel after thousands of people attended a festival in Wuhan, China over the weekend.

It is widely believed that the pan-

demic started in the Chinese industrial city in late December or early January.

It was once the global epicentre of the virus but last weekend concert was managed without face masks and social distancing.

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Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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The best waxing tips for smoother skin Would you like no more razor rash or stubble, nicks and cuts, pesky hairs and constant removal?

Before we get started to a completely smooth and hair free body, these easy tips and tricks will help to get the most out of your waxing appointments.

1. Exfoliate before waxing Women should exfoliate on a daily basis because it reduces ingrown hair and reduces cellulite. Body brush towards the heart to help blood flow and reduce lymph. It leaves the skin feeling smooth.

2. Never shave before waxing If you’re planning on getting a bikini wax, you should not shave the hair for up to four weeks. This is critical as hair should be at least one-quarter of an inch in order for wax to catch the hair and leave a clean bikini area.

3. Don’t shave between wax appointments.

One of the most common at-home hair removal blunders is shaving in between waxing appointments, though we can see why it happens so easily. When you shave, hair becomes thicker and more coarse. It also causes breakage.

Three rules for first-timers to make it as pleasant and pain-free as possible; 1. No shaving or trimming hair in between appointments.

2. Regular exfoliation every other day 3. Scheduling appointments every four to six weeks. My advice is don’t be afraid.

With three types of wax available; sensitive, strip wax and hot wax, we can cater for all skin types and requirements.

Patch tests required for new clients. It's very easy to have done, but an appointment is essential even for a patch test.

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DAMAGE: Mayor of Kerry Patrick O'Connor-Scarteen has called on Kerry County Council to apply for emergency funding to resurface roads damaged due to flooding.

Kilgarvan roads damaged due to severe flooding Mayor of Kerry Patrick O'Connor-Scarteen has called on Kerry County Council to apply for emergency funding to resurface roads damaged due to flooding.

On Saturday he visited various locations around Kilgarvan, including Top of Coom, Incheese, Gortlahard and Coomolougha and the R569 Kilgarvan to Loo Bridge Road, which were badly damaged due to torrential rain making some of them unpassable.

"Firstly, I wish to thank KCC outdoor staff for going above and beyond in assisting getting roads damaged passable for motorists," he said. "Unfortunately

the road below at Coomolougha is still unpassable due to severe damage to the bridge. I have called upon KCC to apply for emergency funding to resurface these roads and to repair the bridge at Coomolough."

He said that it is essential for local residents and land owners that they can get too and from their properties safely.

Many visitors and tourists also use these roads and private landholdings were also damaged.

"Unfortunately we are seeing more and more extreme weather events and it is essential that we do all that we can to ensure people and their properties are safe."

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

Why is it so hard to lose weight?

How many times do you ask yourself this question?

Anyone with a weight loss goal, who is working hard on establishing healthy habits, and trying to decrease the frequency of making unhealthy choices knows that losing weight takes time!

Progress is rarely a straight line. Your weight loss journey is going to take a long term approach to dial things in, with much dedication and patience on your part. Paying attention to nutrition and taking the time to learn healthy habits to keep the weight off and be healthy across your lifespan is tough, but rewarding work.

Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to improve their nutrition. While losing weight is not a goal for everyone, losing weight and lowering body fat is the most common goal we hear. Many people acknowledge that they need an accountability partner to help lose weight because they encounter some all too common roadblocks during their weight loss journey.

Let's take a look at three of the most common roadblocks to lose weight: 1. L ooking for quick fixes or following fad diets It is often really tempting to follow a diet that you have heard has worked for someone else, which has led to a rapid weight loss. What you don’t know about this is that often these quick fixes or fad diets are super restrictive and are tough to sustain, leading to the regaining of weight. There is no one size fits all approach to weight loss. The benefit of meeting with a nutrition coach is that we work with you to come up with an individualised plan that fits your lifestyle.

We also teach you to layer healthy habits over time and communicate with you regularly regarding strategies to stay on

track with your goals.

2. Not paying attention to what is going into our beverages So many times we look at incorporating lots of healthy foods in our diet when we are trying to lose weight, but we forget to pay attention to what we are drinking. Things like sugary coffee beverages, regular fizzy drinks, and fruit juices are packed with sugar and extra calories that can stand in the way of our weight loss goals.

Our nutrition coach helps to educate you about these commonly overlooked roadblocks, teaches you the importance of logging, and helps you learn to read food and beverage labels. These tactics will help you make a more informed decision about these types of items and see how drinking these beverages affect your goal attainment.

3. Going all in and making too many changes at once Weight loss is a marathon and not a sprint.

There is a tendency to want to make too many changes all at once in order to meet our goals sooner. What we see is that this is way too overwhelming, and people aren’t investing the time it takes to make healthy habits part of their foundation.

You may hear your nutrition coach say that there is a three-month minimum time commitment required when entering a nutrition program. This is not to be mean, but rather help you achieve your goals by truly taking the time to learn healthy habits and avoid the temptation to make too many changes all at once.

If you are looking to get some help with overcoming your own roadblocks on your weight loss journey, our nutrition coaches are here to help you be an accountability partner to achieve these goals. Schedule a free intro and get started on achieving your weight loss goals by emailing nutrition@activate.ie.

Pet experts advise owners as dognapping sweeps Kerry Terrified pet-owners across the country are on edge as news of a national dognapping issue spreads throughout Kerry.

The lockdown created huge demand for pet dogs. Whilst many rescue shelters and professional breeders were unavoidably closed down, some less reputable sources have emerged. With demand at an all-time high, the sale of dogs has become a very lucrative business leading to the current spate of stolen pets.

According to the Department of Justice ‘dognapping’ has soared by 50 percent in the last two years in Ireland, from 145 in 2018 to 210 last year. 120 dogs have been reported as stolen in the first six months of 2020. Anecdotal evidence suggests that some brazen ‘dognappers’ attempt to steal beloved pets whilst they are out walking with their owners.

“It is very distressing for a pet-parent to lose a dog," Linda Cavanagh, Store Manager, Petmania Kerry said.

"They are very much part of the family and the loss of a pet in sinister circumstances is even more devastating. We would like to offer dog-owners some simple tips to help keep their dog safe and sound.”

Petmania Kerry is encouraging dog owners to follow these simple steps to help keep their furry-friend safe from harm: • First and foremost microchip your dog. Ensure that it is registered with the national database and that you have a Microchipping Certificate. This crucial step is sadly missed by many dog-owners.

• Get a collar and name tag for your

pooch. This is one of the quickest ways to reunite a family with a lost pet.

• When out exercising make sure that a responsible person is accompanying the pet. Under 16s shouldn’t be left in control of a dog without adult supervision.

• Invest in a good strong lead and well fitting harness and collar for when your dog is out and about – this will help avoid the dog slipping away.

• Spend time training your dog. Basic skills such as returning when called, ‘heel’ and ‘stop’ will keep pets in check when visiting a dog-park.

• Think about where the animal will stay during periods of absence for example, when family members go to work. Is there a secure location at home to keep them safely?

• Invest in a safe secure dog-run with a sturdy lock for periods of long absence.

“A pet dog can be a wonderful complement to a family and a treasured member of the household. We would caution anyone thinking of getting a dog to go to a reputable dog breeder via the Irish Kennel Club or even better give a dog a second chance at the life it deserves by going to a dog shelter.”

In the latest report, 165 dogs were handed into shelters in Kerry. Petmania works alongside Sera Husky and Animal Rescue Centre and Kingdom Cat and Dog Rescue locally. They have numerous adorable pooches available right now for re-homing. This is a trusted source for those considering adding a four-legged member to the family.

For more information, see petmania.ie or visit in-store to speak with one of its pet experts.

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New Toyota Yaris arrives in Killarney Bowlers Garage has taken delivery of the new generation Toyota Yaris.

A long time favourite of Irish customers, the Yaris is a model which has enjoyed sustained popularity and a reputation for consistent innovation.

The Toyota Yaris has an impressive heritage as an innovator. The first-generation model, launched in Europe in 1999, was Toyota’s first to win the European Car of the Year title, and was distinguished by its “big small” character with its remarkably spacious interior. The second-generation Yaris was the first B-segment model to gain a top five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s safety testing programme, while the third-generation introduced hybrid electric power to the small car market for the first time and made further advances in safety with the standard provision of

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The latest generation Yaris has been redesigned both inside and out. Born from a ‘Why Stop?’ attitude, Toyota’s spirit of continuous improvement helped define its new shape, new tech and better performance. Its new dynamic design and an engaging interior will appeal to those who are motivated by stylish looks, a dynamic drive, and those who want a progressive car that has less environmental impact.

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“As a kid, I wanted to be a racing driver” -

says Hollywood star Michael Fassbender Hollywood star Michael Fassbender shared a race track with Formula One Grand Prix stars like Lewis Hamilton for the first time on Sunday.

The Fossa-raised Hollywood star who has appeared in ‘Inglourious Basterds’, ‘12 Years a Slave’, and ‘X-Men’, tackled round six of the international one-make Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup championship near Barcelona, Spain.

The championship is part of a series of support races that run alongside all F1 Grand Prix.

This was the biggest event that he has tackled, so far, in his fledgling professional motor racing career. He is also contesting the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) in a 510-horse power Porsche 911 RSR fielded by the Porsche customer squad Proton Competition.

His dream is to race in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in France next June.

In an interview, which the Killarney Advertiser was given exclusive local access to, Fassbender shared how he got into

motor racing, how he balances his acting profession with this hobby, and what his next motorsport goal is with Porsche.

Where does your passion for cars come from?

“My father was always a keen driver; he taught me how to drive. So at a young age, I was lucky enough to be allowed in the car. When I was 12, I was allowed to play around on my own on a private road.

There was a housing complex with a long straight and a kind of horseshoe bend at the end with another long straight. I always tried to go as fast as I could on the straight and take that hairpin as fast as I could.”

Did that spark your interest in motor racing?

“I guess. My first dream has always been to go racing. Even before the acting. It was always very clear to me from a young age. I always felt an affinity with cars, I felt a connection with driving and speed.”

How did you get involved with Porsche Motorsport?

“My first contact with Porsche Motorsport was actually Patrick Dempsey (actor and co-owner of Proton Competition) on a flight from London to Los Angeles. I was following motorsports and I was congratulating him on a good result at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. We just started talking about getting into racing. And then he made the contact to Porsche Motorsport.

My first step was the Porsche Track Experience. Then came the Porsche Racing Experience and a season in the Porsche Sports Cup Deutschland.”

How do you manage to combine your hobby racing with your acting profession?

“It’s pretty hard to do both things because obviously it’s difficult to get insurance on a film if I do racing at the same time. So for me, there is the race season and then there are months to do acting.

But I always had a plan that at 40 I would sort of ease off the acting and try to get into racing.”

Your dream is to contest next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. How are you preparing for this iconic race?

“Last weekend’s race in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is part of my personal ‘Road to Le Mans’. I also drive a Porsche 911 RSR for Proton Competition at the long distance races of the European Le Mans Series. I share the car with Porsche factory driver Richard Lietz and Felipe Fernández Laser.

What are you hoping to achieve?

What do I expect? Well, the goal is to win.

To be as fast as I possibly can, and that’s the goal. But the 24 hours of Le Mans is a team effort, so together with the team to achieve a class win at Le Mans is the goal.”

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People in Kerry are being asked to have their say on Europe’s future relationship with the ocean and waters.

The Marine Institute and the European Commission is inviting the people of Kerry to contribute to a better, bluer future for our ocean, seas, coastal and inland waters, by completing an online survey at www.getinvolvedinmissions.eu.

Irish citizens can share what they believe are the top priorities for the health of our ocean and inland waters and how we can sustainably use and benefit from our marine and aquatic resources. “As an island nation, Ireland has a special relationship with the ocean, and its coastal and inland waters. It is our greatest natural resource, providing us with food, influencing our weather and climate, supporting marine ecosystems, sustaining our coastal communities and contributing to our economy," Dr Paul Connolly, CEO of the Marine Institute said. "Knowing, restoring and protecting our ocean and waters is a shared responsibility and will only be possible with the full support of science and people. The people of Ireland have the opportunity to share how the ocean is important to their everyday lives and to outline their priorities for achieving a healthy ocean.” ................................................................

Killarney trees down after Storm Ellen A number of trees were reported to be down in Killarney following high winds and severe weather conditions on Wednesday night.

Four trees were reported down in Glenflesk and there was a tree reported down in Fossa on the N72 just before Killarney town near the Castlerosse Hotel which was cleared by Council crews yesterday (Thursday) morning. There was also some minor spot flooding on the Moll's Gap Road. Kerry County Council outdoor crews and Severe Weather Assessment Team were monitoring matters during the night as Storm Ellen hit. Rathmore seemed to have been worst affected in relation to electricity supply as 64 homes were left without power yesterday.

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Parking. 086-8769411 TO LET: 2 large rooms in shared house. 1 en-suite. 3 mins walk town centre. Excellent location and condition. Quiet area, careful tenant. 087-7828718 TO LET: 1 bed apt 2km from town centre, Tiernaboul area. 087-531271 TO LET: Room 10 min walk from town centre. 087-2484804 TO LET: 4 bed house in Killorglin town for sale/swap for house in Killarney or surrounding area. 087-3521816 ----------------------------------------------------WANTED: Comfortable, insulated 1 bed apartment/bungalow, in quiet area within 5 minutes of Killarney town, with parking.

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HAPPS, long-term. 087-6600100 WANTED: Accommodation required for single male in 50s gen builder by trade, so can keep place up together, exemplary ref, been in this place 10 yrs, landlord revamping, preferably on H.A.P.. scheme, call 0876822317.

WANTED: Land to rent, 2-3 acres for horses. 089-2243671 WANTED: An artist with a cat wants to rent a modest spacious cottage in a quiet/remote location. Loves the forest. 087-4656685, Ana. SWAP: 4 bed house in Killorglin town for sale/swap for house in Killarney or surrounding area. 087-3521816

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Full set of Tailor made M6 clubs for sale. Driver, 3 wood, rescue and 4-P.W. €800 euro call Dave 0879843325.

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: GRASS CUTTING SERVICES. Call David on 086-0719978 Removal service, House, Office, Local, Nationwide deliveries, anytime-anywhere, 7 days a week. Also all kinds of clear outs etc.

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AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions. For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050.

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

AVAILABLE: Music lessons- violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted. ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE. Tel John: 087-

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AVAILABLE:Childminder available in the Firies area, fully qualified with years of experience in different childcare settings offering a safe and secure child friendly home.

Close to Killarney and Castleisland towns.

Garda vetted. Call or text 0871892239 AVAILABLE: Man with a van available for house clearance and furniture removals also rubbish to the dump etc. Regular trips to Dublin and Ikea. 087 9488914 AVAILABLE: Reliable person available to help with cooking, food prep, washing-up etc. Domestic or commercial. Reply to Killarney Advertiser Box 3747 AVAILABLE: English Language Lessons: if you want to improve your English level. I focus on general English classes for pre-intermediate and upper intermediate level.

Contact Marguerite on 085-7648436 AVAILABLE: Affordable GARDENING Services. * Hedge cutting * Stimming * Mowing lawns * General clean ups * Tree work * Painting * Maintenance *. Tel. 0868984673.

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ANIMALS FOR SALE: Pups. Collie/German shepherd cross. 8weeks old. Also 2 small house dogs.

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WANTED WANTED: QUALIFIED STYLIST REQUIRED for busy town centre salon. Full and part time position available. Contact Yvonne on (087) 675 9842 WANTED: Person who is sound with electronics and engineering. Call 0876822317

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Killarney School of Music is Covid-19 Ready and Enrolling for Term Commencing September 7th We have implemented all HSE & HSA Covid-19 guidelines. See our website for full list of measures taken.

For additional safety and convenience, we have introduced the following measures: The Flexi-Class: With the flexi-class, private class students can choose to take their class either online or face-to-face from week to week.

One-to-One Classes: Most of our classes are now one-to-one, and consequently extremely safe.

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Prepare to present the best version of yourself!

Facing any interview is a nerve-wrecking experience for most people particularly when you are interviewing for a job that you really want to get.

Regardless of the outcome, attending interviews is a great learning curve and you will definitely get better at them with experience. By preparing well for each interview, putting in the best effort possible in terms of performance, doing some post-interview analysis and seeking feedback you will greatly improve on your interview techniques and your chance of getting your dream job. Although the setting is very different for virtual interviews, for example via Skype or Zoom, the general guiding principles are the same. Be confident in yourself – you have gotten to interview stage, now you just need to show the employer that you are the person for the job!

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

As mentioned in the previous article be clear on the type of interview you are attending, know what is in store. Know your CV or application form well, the interviewers will be looking for you to expand further on the important aspects so make sure you can stand over and give plenty evidence of all the details

you have included about yourself, your work experience and education. Know the job specification and description well so that all the answers you give reflect how well your skills and qualities suit the role and company. Research the company by checking out their website and their social media. Pay particular attention to LinkedIn for information on the company and employees and search the media for any recent articles on how the company is performing, any new products they have launched or awards they have received and keep an eye out for any links they have to community, environmental or social responsibility initiatives. Talk to anyone you know who works with the company or organisation. Find out as much as you possibly can. Prepare and practice question out loud (see suggestions below), record yourself on your phone and listen back.

Dress appropriately depending on the level of the position and the working environment. You may not need a suit but you certainly need to look smart and professional. Arrive in plenty of time and give yourself enough head space to be ready to perform well.

Nerves are perfectly normal and in fact help to keep you alert and focused.

They usually subside after the first couple of minutes once you settle into

the atmosphere of the interview room.

Get some fresh air before you go in, it helps to clear your head and settle the nerves. Use breathing exercises to relax if needed. When introduced to the interview board greet each one individually with a nod and a smile – no handshakes due to COVID-19.

DURING THE INTERVIEW

Focus on and try to maintain eye contact with the interviewer who has asked the question. Generally interviewers will start by asking you to tell them about yourself. This is to settle you in. Prepare this in advance so that you don’t waffle on and concentrate on the important things they need to know about you professionally – your experience, education, key skills and qualities – but keep it brief! The wording of other questions varies but essentially all employers want to know why you want to work for them, why you applied for the job, what key skills, qualities and competencies you have that make you suitable for the job and what makes you stand out from other applicants, basically why they should hire you. Prepare these answers in advance by looking closely at the job specification and highlighting the keywords. Use them in your answers. When answering, try to keep a structure on your answer par-

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore & PRO of Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She can be contacted on careerfocusnow@gmail.com.

ticularly when asked for evidence of your skills and competencies such as teamwork, problem-solving, effective communication. Use the STAR format – Describe the Situation (background or context), the Task (give specifics), the Actions you took (use ‘I’ statements) and the Result (include what you learned from it).

Make sure you get the opportunity to give them your Unique Selling Point (USP) - what makes you stand out from others, and don’t be shy about talking positively about yourself professionally. It can be effective to use this at the end if they ask you if you have anything to add.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

Breathe a sigh of relief and congratulate yourself on getting through it! Jot down all the questions you were asked or as many as you can remember and make note of what you felt you did well in and areas for improvement in future interviews. Relax and wait for a result.

Joint initiative for healthy lunch boxes The Government has announced a collaboration with Healthy Ireland for a campaign on healthy lunch boxes It's part of the Let’s Get Ready campaign to support young children and their parents/guardians plan for returning to Early Learning and Care (ELC) settings or transitioning to pre-school or primary school for the first time.

As Early Learning and Care settings plan to reopen at the end of August, the Let’s Get Ready website provides guidance for children and parents preparing to return these settings. There is a particular focus on new public health requirements introduced in response to COVID-19. The focus on the campaign will be all about making healthy food choices when packing a lunch box for pre-school and school.

The Let’s Get Ready website also focuses on children preparing to attend pre-

school or primary school for the first time from this September. Let’s Get Ready includes guidance for parents on practical steps they can take to support their children over these coming weeks and tips on what children and parents can expect on their transition or return to pre-school and primary school. Information contains ideas for parents on healthy content of lunch boxes and appropriate portion size using leaflets prepared by Safefood, the North-South body responsible for promoting food safety and healthy eating.

“As we get closer to the start of the new pre-school year, the ’Let’s Get Ready’ website has lots of useful tips for parents and guardians to help support their children, whether it’ll be a first day at crèche or a return to school," Minister O’Gorman said. "Let’s Get Ready will give parents ideas for healthy lunches and help children practice independence skills, like getting lunch and washing their hands."

GRADUATION: Oisín Doherty from Aughacurreen Killarney, graduated from Early Steps Childcare Faha on Thursday last.

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Basketball camp is a slam dunk success A basketball camp held this week was a huge success as young athletes from all over Kerry got a chance to try out new skills from a top coach. | By Michelle Crean

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From dribbling to shooting and footwork to offensive skill sets, small sided games, 1 versus 1, conditioning and mental toughness, the kids got a variety of fun and tactics from their coaches.

Held in Kilcummin National School, the four day camp took place from Tuesday to today (Friday).

Organised by Head Coach for Scott's Lakers Jarlath Lee, father of para athlete Jordan Lee, the Fun Hoops Academy saw clubs St Paul's, Killarney Cougers, St Colman's Milltown, St Anne's Farranfore, Glenbeigh and Killorglin all take part.

Jarlath, who has 20 years playing and won MVP of Nike Camp awards in Manchester and St Joseph in Philadelphia, said it was a great success.

"The camps are not theme focused," Jarlath, who coaches for St Colmans in Milltown and St Paul's in Killarney told

the Killarney Advertiser.

"It's a lot of independent development, a lot of skills which are fundamental, offence mainly, down to dribbling, shooting, teaching them about conditioning, and the different footwork. A lot of my coaching is to instil confidence in the players."

Other coaches who also mentored the children in the camp included Jamie O'Sullivan, an U18 Ireland team player and Keelan Houlihan, ex Irish international and Scotts Lakers player, as well as other Scotts Lakers team members.

Jarlath, who regularly coaches school children, says with current restrictions in place it'll make it hard to return to the schools once they reopen in the coming weeks, but is hoping it won't be for too long.

"Eventually I will be holding future camps and personal training sessions and hopefully will get back into the schools," he added.

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In loving memory of Tim Bartlett, Late of 21 Coolgrean Park, Killarney, Who passed away on 20th August 2017

In loving memory of Hannah Coakley Knockmanagh, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 22nd of August 2014.

In loving memory of our dear grandson Brian Coffey who died on the 25th August 2010.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best.

In loving memory of a beloved cousin and nephew Shane Courtney late of Faha East, Killarney

As each day dawns we think of you.

As each night falls we pray for you.

And throughout our lives no matter where In our hearts you are always there.

Treasured memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year.

Out of our lives, you may have gone, But in our hearts, you still live on.

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

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 nana Betty and granda Raymond.

Sadly missed and always in our thoughts

by Michael, Margaret, Carmel, Johnny, Kieran and Aoife.

My lips cannot speak how I love you, My heart cannot tell what to say, But God only knows how much I miss you, In our home that is lonely today.

Sadly missed and always loved by your sons Dennis and John, daughter-in-law Marian, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

10TH ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

Loved and missed by your wife Bridie, family and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass for Hannah, Denis and John Coakley, Knockmanagh on Saturday 22nd August at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

BARTLETT

Anniversary mass will be on Sunday 23rd August at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

15TH ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

PRAYER TO SAINT EXPEDITE

Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in Saint Expedite, you lay in rest.

I come to you and ask that this wish be granted. ____________ (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) Expedite now what I ask of you. Expedite now what I want of you, this very second. Don’t waste another day. Grant me what I ask for. I know your power, I know you because of your work.

I know you can help me. Do this for me and I will spread your name with love and honor so that it will be invoked again and again. Expedite this wish with speed, love, honor, and goodness. Glory to you, Saint Expedite! As you recite this prayer, light a candle to Saint Expedite next to a glass of water for the Saint. Recite daily until the request is granted, then be sure to give Saint Expedite a gift. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and glory will grow. POL

PRAYER FOR HEALING Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power.

Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For iff you creathed me from nothing, you can certainly recreate me.. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any unproductive cels.

Open any blocked arteries and rebuild any damaged areas. Reamove al inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to ful health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Chrish our Lord. Amen.

With Thanks, M.J.K

IN MEMORIAM

COFFEY

In loving memory of Shane Courtney Faha East, Killarney who died on 26th August 2011

May the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear How much we love and miss you Brian As it dawns another year.

We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too Your memory is as dear today As in the hour you passed away.

In loving memory of Ann Fleming late of Scartlea, Muckross who died on the 20th August, 2005

Sadly missed by your loving family.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. TJH

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY Blessed Anthony, in spite of many difficulties you were enabled by the Holy Spirit to discover your place in God’s plan and to use your gifts and talents in making society a better and happier place for all.

Implore the Lord Jesus to grant me suitable employment which may obtain for me and mine a decent livelihood and at the same time be able to live truly human and Christian lives and to be of real service to all people. Amen. N.L.

COURTNEY

Treasured memories of our beloved son and brother Brian Coffey of Crohane, Fossa who died on the 25th August 2010.

Sadly missed and always in our hearts Love Mom, Dad, Beth and Simon.

Time and years go gently by but Love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Time passes memories stay, Never forgotten especially today.

EFFICACIOUS NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS I.O my Jesus, you have said, “Truly I say to you, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” Behold I knock, I seek and I ask for the grace of…

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I put all my trust in Thee.

II.O my Jesus, You said, “Truly I say to you, whatsoever you shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you.” Behold, in your name, I ask the Father for the grace of…

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I put all my trust in Thee.

III.—O my Jesus, You said, “Truly I say to you, Heaven and Earth shall pass away but My words shall not pass away.” Behold, I, encouraged by your infallible words, now ask for the grace of…

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I put all my trust in Thee.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to whom one thing alone is impossible, namely, not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of Thee through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your and our tender Mother.

Say the Hail, Holy Queen and add: St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

P.S.—This novena prayer was recited every day by St. Padre Pio for all those who recommended themselves to his prayers.

E.O.D.

Sadly missed every day by your Uncle Hughie, Helen and Orla, Ian and Amy and baby Layla.

12TH ANNIVERSARY SWEENEY

In loving memory of Noreen (Nora Ann) Sweeney, Pallas, Beaufort, Killarney Who died on 23rd August 2008.

You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care A loving nature a heart of gold One of the best this world could hold Never selfish, always kind These are the memories you left behind.

Recently reunited with her husband Paul.

Always loved and sadly missed by their family.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday 23rd of August at 10am in Fossa Church.

NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH O Glorious St. Joseph, Faithful father of Jesus to you do we raise our hearts and hands to implore the Sacred Heart of jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our special favours. Especially the grace of a happy death and the special favours we now ask. St. Joseph pray for us.

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IN MEMORIAM

21.8.2020 BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

2ND ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

CROWLEY

Birthday remembrance of Margaret Crowley late of Knockancore, Kilcummin whose birthday occurs on 24th August Precious people are very few, That is why there was only one of you, Lord, treasure her in your garden of rest, Because on earth she was one of the best.

Always in our thoughts Love your daughters Eileen, Mary, Katie, and grandchildren Padraig, David and Shannon, partners and great grandchildren. xxx

In loving memory of James Moriarty late of Lackabane, Fossa and Plymouth, England who died on 16th of August 2018 Out thoughts are ever with you, Though you have passed away, And those who loved you dearly, Are thinking of you today.

Loved and remembered by your sisters, Bernie, Eileen, Anne, Pauline and Finn, Brothers in law, Sisters in law and all their families.

10TH ANNIVERSARY BREEN/ O’RIORDAN

3RD ANNIVERSARY DAVIDSON

In loving memory of Duncan Davidson Carraig An Duin, Milltown & Cobh who died on 21st of August 2017 God’s Garden God looked around his garden, And saw an empty space, He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautfiul, He only takes the best.

God knew you were in pain, And a cure was not to be, So he closed your weary eyes, And whispered ‘Come to me”.

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

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, They day God called you home.

In loving memory of our two young brothers David and Kevin Breen, late of 26 Hazelwood Drive, Upper Park Road, Killarney and David’s partner Aine O Riordan, late of 19 St. John’s Park, Castleisland, who died tragically on the 25th of August 2010.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Kevin.

Masses and Candles lit today, and every day. 10 years have passed but yer good memories are still with us. God above has ye in his keeping, we have ye in our broken hearts. Candles lit for yer good souls. A memory is no good, rather have ye as life isn’t the same anymore without ye.

Ye always had a smile to share and care for one another. We cannot bring the old days back when we were together. The family chain is forever broken now but yer good memories live forever till one day God calls us one by one, and our family chain will link up again. 3 stars so bright that yer light to say goodnight. Twinkle twinkle little star how we wonder where ye are, up above in heaven to someday greet us.

A mother’s love for her 2 children - they day they were born is unbelievable but the day I lost ye half my heart went with ye.

I know there’s heaven past the blue sky.

I still have to carry on till ye greet me at heaven’s gate. Love, yer heartbroken mom Sheila Breen.

Loved and remembered by your loving wife Miriam, Sons Duncan and Colin and fiance Sandra, Davidson family, Cobh and Evans, family Killorglin.

Always remembered and never forgotten

by Sheila, Denis, Mikey, Billy and Sheila Mary Breen.

“Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts.”

Anniversary Mass Tuesday 25th of August 9:30am Church of the Resurrection, Park Road.

3rd Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday 30th of August at 11:15am in Milltown Church.

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

IN MEMORIAM

Blessed Anthony, in spite of many difficulties you were enabled by the Holy Spirit to discover your place in God’s plan and to use your gifts and talents in making society a better and happier place for all.

Implore the Lord Jesus to grant me suitable employment which may obtain for me and mine a decent livelihood and at the same time be able to live truly human and Christian lives and to be of real service to all people. Amen. N.L.

In loving memory of Chrissie O Connor Ardraw, Beaufort, Co Kerry Died 27th August 2019 As we loving remember Chrissie on her first anniversary, her daughters Joan, Mary, Sheila and their families wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to everyone who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our extended families, wonderful neighbours, relative and friend’s. We are truly grateful for all your kindness and time spend with us during the funeral.

Sincere thanks to all who called to the house, brought refreshments, attended to rosary, funeral mass and burial in Beaufort. To those who send Mass cards, floral tributes, sent letters, messages of sympathy and travelled long distances to be with us.

We extend sincere thanks to the Irish Cancer Society, the palliative care team, we cannot thank you enough for the support, kindness and help that you gave to Chrissie and us as a family. A very special thank you to Dr Edmond Prendiville, and his staff for the loving care Chrissie received over the years and also to Joseph and his staff in Mulvihill’s Pharmacy Killorglin.

We would like to thank Fr Derek O Connell for celebrating Chrissie life in a beautiful and personal ceremony as well as many frequent visits to Chrissie while she was unwell. To Deacon Pat Coffey for also celebrating Chrissie’s Requiem mass.

Thanks to Ger Healy for the beautiful singing at the funeral mass. To Flynn funeral directors especially Gerard and Mary we thank you for your great support, and professionalism shown to us at that difficult time.

We would like to thank the Beaufort Pioneer Association for their guard of honour.

To Mai Murphy and Catherine O’ Shea who help us nurse Chrissie through her illness, we are very grateful for all your help. We also would like to thank the district nurses in Killorglin and also to the staff at the Killorglin day care centre for all the help they gave the Chrissie.

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

Mother God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of Angels drawing near.

The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

Loved and sadly missed by your loving daughter Joan, John and family.

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

It does not take a special day, For me to think of you, Each mass I hear, each prayer I say, It’s offered up to you.

Loved and sadly missed by your loving daughter Mary Mother It’s lonely here without you, We miss you more each day, For life is not the same to us, Since you were called away, To your resting place we visit, Place flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, When we turn and leave you there.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of me went with you, The day god called you home.

Loved and sadly missed by your loving daughter Sheila and son in law Denis Nan Our hearts are full of memories With pride we speak your name Though life goes on without you It will never be the same, Of all the gifts we’re ever had No matter how great or small Having you as a Grandmother Was the greatest gift of all?

Loved and always missed, Fiona and Joey.

Nan You were always there when we needed you, No task too great or small, With loving heart and willing hands, For us you did it all.

Deeply loved and always missed, Denise, Stephen, Frances and Una-Marie Grandmother No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there Quietly today your memory we treasure Loving you always forgetting you never Time passes, memories stay Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day In Gods care you rest above In our hearts your rest with love Sadly missed by your Grandchildren Geraldine, Mary, Michael & Jacqui

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IN MEMORIAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

17TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

O’GRADY

O’CONNOR

O’NEILL

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Grady, late of Elm Grove, Ballydribeen, Killarney who died on the 17th August 2010.

In loving memory of Sean O’Connor Lissivigeen, Killarney, Who died on August 21st 2018.

In loving memory of Michael O’Neill late of Mastergeeha, Kilcummin who died on the 19th August, 2003

In my heart you’re still with me You always brought such happiness, To me throughout the years, And sometimes special memories, Still bring back loving tears,

Deep in our hearts, you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.

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

In loving memory of my dear sister Kathleen O’Grady, Late of Elm Grove, Ballydribeen, Killarney, Who died on the 17th August 2010.

I am home in Heaven dear ones, Oh! so happy and so bright, There is perfect joy and beauty, In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.

And though you’re not beside me, I can tap into my heart, And draw upon the warmth and love That lives when we’re apart.

Sadly missed by your Daughter Yvonne, Son in law Donal. Grandchildren Damien and Louise and extended family.

But you are close in thought, And in my heart, you’re with me still, For you made such a difference, In my life and always will, Because someone as wonderful as you, Is never gone, Since in my dearest memories, Your special love lives on.

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

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

10TH ANNIVERSARY REGAN

Loved and missed every day, Your friend Helene xxx

And with these fond reflections On the times when were near, I sense a little bit of what It’s like to have you here.

Loved and remembered every day By your loving sister Maria and all the family.

42ND ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of my dear Mom Mamie Cronin late of 4 Marian Terrace, Killarney, who died on the 16th of August 1978 We won’t forget the face we loved, Or the memory of your smile, Or the countless things you did for us, To make our lives worthwhile, A thoughtful mother, a special friend, A wonderful nan to the very end, A gentle nature, a heart of gold, These are the memories, We will always hold.

Loved and remembered every day, by your loving daughter Maria and all your family.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity.

There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received. JOR

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

In loving memory of Sean O’ Connor Lissivigeen, Killarney Who died on August 21st 2018 Our thoughts are ever with you Though you have passed away.

And those who loved you dearly Are thinking of you today.

Sadly missed by Kieran, Eileen, Aishling, Gary and Clodagh.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity.

O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (make the request). There are none that can withstand your power.

O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. Thanksgiving for favours received. POS

IN MEMORIAM

A PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power.

O, show me herein you are my Mother, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times) A.K

Parting comes, And hearts are broken, Loved ones go, With words unspoken, Deep in our hearts, There’s a memory kept, For a son and brother, We’ll never forget.

Forever in our hearts and sadly missed, Love Mom, Dad, Gary and Mia xxxx Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

In loving memory of Sean O’Connor Lissivigeen, Killarney Who died on August 21st 2018 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 may be worlds apart; But you are always in our prayers, And forever in our hearts.

From Bernie and family.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Shane Late of Dromkerry, Fossa Killarney Who died on the 26th August 2010. R.I.P.

Mass for Sean will be at 11:00 in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, on Sunday 23rd August.

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. KOC

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request. (Say 6 times daily & your request will be granted).

DJK

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. TJH

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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IN MEMORIAM

21.8.2020 2ND ANNIVERSARY TUCKER

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

MURPHY

In loving memory of Dan Murphy Lisnagrave, Headford, Killarney 24th August 2019

In loving memory of Dan Murphy Lisnagrave, Headford, Killarney 24th August 2019

As we lovingly remember Dan on his 1st anniversary, we, his family, wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised and supported us during this difficult time. Our heartfelt thanks to all those who travelled long distances, called to our house, attended the Rosary, Funeral Mass and Burial, we are truly grateful.

They say ‘I’m sorry for your loss’, They say ‘Your heart will mend’, They say you’re in a better place and death is not the end.

Many thanks to those who sent mass cards, enrolments and letters of sympathy.

A sincere thanks to Fr. O’Donnell and Fr. O’Brien, who celebrated the funeral mass.

To the musicians and alter-servers, our appreciation to all who participated in the mass.

I feel their love in every word of comfort they impart, And know that each is spoken from deep within the heart.

MURPHY

In loving memory of my wonderful husband, Donal Tucker Woodlawn Park, Killarney who died on 22nd August 2018 Donal you were my world, you meant everything to me.

The love I have for you now will last eternally.

I miss your warmth, I miss your strength, I miss your loving smile.

I wish I could see your face again even for a little while.

Thank you for your devoted love that helps me through each day.

And for all the precious memories that will never fade away.

I hope that you have felt at peace, since we said goodbye.

In my heart I know that we will be together again in time.

Miss you and love you forever, your heartbroken wife Eileen xxx Dad You were so very special, you had such lovely ways.

You did your best for all of us, and never wanted praise.

You taught us so many things in life.

Always strong and true.

But you never taught us how to cope with the pain of losing you.

Always loved and remembered every day by your sons Denis and Gavin, daughter Olivia, daughters in law Amelia, Tracey and Rosie, and son in law Ger xx Grandad It took a world of sorrow to realise you’d gone, But all the love you left behind has helped us carry on.

The saddest day of our lives was when we had to part.

But our Grandad in a million lives forever in our hearts.

Missed and loved always by your seven grandchildren Lauren, Cian, Dylan, Darragh, Luke, Rory and Marc xx Anniversary for Donal and Stephen on Saturday August 23rd at 6:15 pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of our beloved Father Dan Murphy late of Lisnagrave, Headford, Killarney who died on the 24th August 2019 RIP As we lovingly remember our Father and Grandfather, we his family and extended family wish to express our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us on our sad loss, those who called to our home, attended the rosary, removal and funeral, those who sent mass cards and perpetual enrolments and letters. A special word of thanks to those who travelled long distances to be with us.

The family would like to acknowledge with thanks, the care and compassion shown to Dan by his Home Carers, Rathmore Day Care, Public Health Nurses, Ross Medical Practice, Dr Donal Coffey, and all his Medical team. To Kennelly’s Pharmacy, who were always available when needed. Thanks to the staff and Medical team and Paramedic’s in University Hospital Kerry and Cork University Hospital who cared for Dan during his last few months and supported us as a family.

Many thanks to Fr Jim Lenihan, Fr Gerard O’Leary and Fr Pat O’Donnell for visiting Dan in his home and celebrating such a beautiful and meaningful rosary and funeral mass and to Derry and Rosie Healy for their wonderful music. Thanks to Murphy’s Undertakers for their guidance and professionalism and to the gravedigger’s for preparing Dan’s final resting place.

Thanks to John Dan’s Bar Barraduff for their hospitality after the burial in Kilquane Graveyard. As it’s impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our appreciation for your kindness and compassion. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

In God’s care, you rest above, In Our Hearts, you rest with Love, Nevermore than a thought away, Loved and remembered every day Dan’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 22nd August 2020 at 6 o’clock in St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk.

MIRACULOUS INVOCATION TO SAINT THERESA, THE LITTLE FLOWER O glorious St. Theresa, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind.

I implore your miraculous intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you a “prodigy of miracles, the greatest Saint of modern times.” Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition (mention here) and to carry out your promises of “spending Heaven doing upon earth...of letting fall from Heaven a shower of Roses”. Henceforth dear little flower, I will fulfill your plea, “to be made known everywhere” and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you.

Amen.

Say the above for 9 days and you will receive a flower or a rose, in some form during or after 9 days as an indication that your request will be granted. AB

IN MEMORIAM

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

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

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

AMRYAN

Our sincere thanks to Tom Murphy for his professional handling of arrangements, and thanks to the gravediggers.

Sincere thanks to Kerry University Hospital and Cork ICU for taking such great care of Dan in his last weeks.

Thanks to Murphy’s Bar, Barradubh and Kingdom Catering for providing refreshments after the Funeral Mass.

Thanks to Rathmore Social Action Group and all the home helps who always showed Dan love and care.

To Dr. Coffey and his staff of Reeks Medical Centre, thanks for all the respect you showed Dan down through the years.

We would like to thank most sincerely our relations, friends and neighbours for their support - it is very much appreciated.

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

Dan’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 22nd of August at St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk.

May he Rest in Peace.

They say you’re reunited with loved ones gone before, They say that you’ll be waiting when I walk through heaven’s door.

But all the words of comfort, Though kind, sincere and true, Can’t take away the emptiness I’m feeling without you.

Sadly missed and always loved, from your son Danny, daughter-in-law Patsy, grandchildren Emma, Geraldine and Daniel.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you.

Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request).

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

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day.

Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised. JOR

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

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. DB

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BIG RED MACHINE

The County Championship is back and there’s just one question on everyone’s lips: can anyone stop East Kerry?

It’s championship season in Kerry. Sixteen of our finest football teams going head to head for the county’s biggest prize, the Bishop Moynihan trophy. And, in a win for the nostalgists, it’s straight knockout for the first time since 2001. What more could you ask for?

Well, being allowed through the gate to actually witness the action would be a start.

The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in this country has led to stricter measures which will be enforced over the coming month or so, and the world of sport is no exception. The previous figure of 200 spectators (which in reality was only 80 once players, management, club officials, match officials, county board officials, media and stewards were accounted for) has been cut to zero as all matches are to be staged behind closed doors until September 13.

It’s a difficult one to get the head around. The issue apparently centres around fans congregating before and after matches, as opposed to problems with social distancing in the stands and terraces while the matches themselves are taking place. I can’t speak about the country, or even Kerry, as a whole, but I’ve attended a number of games in Killarney in recent weeks and I must say that I just haven’t seen that happening. Like, at all.

The GAA are understandably perplexed by the new measures and they have asked for “empirical evidence” linking their matches with the recent rise in cases. It will be interesting to see if that evidence exists.

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At least we can take some comfort in the fact that the Kerry Senior Football Championship is actually going ahead

because that alone seemed fairly unlikely at certain stages earlier on in the year.

Perhaps understandably, much of the pre-tournament talk revolves around the champions, East Kerry. Last October’s triumph may have been the divisional side’s first title for 20 years but it was so emphatic, and their squad looked so strong, there are fears in some quarters that this year’s County Championship could be a foregone conclusion.

Of course there are a few clubs who might have something to say about that but if David Clifford and co. do manage to go back-to-back in 2020, you can bet your life that the calls to deamalgamate the Eastern bloc will intensify.

That won’t perturb manager Jerry O’Sullivan or his players (for the time being at least); their focus will be on the Round 1 match-up against the tournament’s rank outsiders, Feale Rangers.

Without being disrespectful to Rangers, it would be fair to say that the draw has not been kind to them. The men from North Kerry have a poor enough record in recent times: in the past five years they have won just two of their 11 matches with their last victory coming in 2017.

They failed to advance beyond the preliminary round last time out following a nine-point defeat to St Kieran’s.

It’s safe to say that East Kerry was the last name they wanted to see coming out of the hat and if they manage to beat the holders on Saturday, it would surely constitute one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history.

One player to keep an eye on is Barry Mahony of St Senan’s. The skilful midfielder got called into the extended Kerry panel this year and he looks to be a very talented operator.

MAIN MAN: David Clifford is hoping to lead East Kerry to back-to-back Kerry SFC titles.

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21.8.2020 However, with Rathmore and Kilgarvan players now added to the roster, and Dara Moynihan and Dan O’Brien returning from injury, the East Kerry dream team will take some beating.

BLACK AND AMBER

Whenever Dr Crokes meet Austin Stacks, it’s more than the colours that clash. This Tralee/Killarney rivalry is as fierce as they come and when they were drawn to face one another in the first round of the championship, it drew oohs and ahs the length and breadth of the county.

Dr Crokes will naturally be disappointed with how the Club Championship played out for them. Losing to Kenmare, in what was effectively a semi-final, with the last kick of the game was a tough way to go down and it won’t have done much for the confidence.

Ideally, they would have preferred a handier tie in Round 1 to get back in their groove but instead they must overcome a vibrant Stacks team to keep their championship ambitions alive.

Stacks will play Kenmare in that club final once both clubs’ involvement in the Kerry SFC comes to an end but the Rockies will be hoping to put that particular fixture on the back burner for another few weeks if they can.

Momentum is certainly on their side.

They were terrific against Legion in that must-win game two weeks ago

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with Joe O’Connor and Brendan O’Sullivan impressing at centre field. That 8 and 9 pairing will provide a very stern test for Crokes midfielders Mark O’Shea and Johnny Buckley. Gaining the upper hand in this particular department could prove crucial.

APPETISING

In another appetising all-club match, Legion will take on Kerins O’Rahilly’s in a battle between two of the more mercurial teams in Kerry.

All-in-all it was a poor enough Club Championship for Legion. They didn’t really reach their potential in any of their three games and they can have no arguments with where they ended up in the Group 2 table. James O’Donoghue is obviously the focal point of the team; he was Man of the Match in their sole victory over Kilcummin and when injury led to reduced minutes against Dingle and Stacks, the East Kerry champions found the going tough. His availability or otherwise for the County Championship will be huge.

Podge O’Connor is apparently close to making his comeback from injury and that would be a massive bonus for Stephen Stack and his management team.

For their part, Rahilly’s weren’t as bad in the Club Championship as their final day predicament might have suggested. Yes, they needed a result versus Templenoe to avoid the relegation playoff but they should have beaten

DRIVING FORCE: East Kerry back/midfielder Shane Cronin in action against St Brendan's in last year's championship. Pic: Séamus Healy.

Kenmare and they gave Crokes enough of it too.

They have a strong enough spine, especially if Tommy Walsh is available for selection, and they will fancy their chances against Legion.

Given the unpredictable nature of these two teams, it’s a very hard game to call. So I won’t.

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Elsewhere, Kilcummin have a tricky tie against the side they beat in last year’s

losers round, Mid Kerry; club finalists Kenmare host Shannon Rangers; St Brendan’s take on West Kerry; St Kieran’s face South Kerry; and Dingle welcome club counterparts Templenoe to Páirc an Ághasaigh.

The gates may be closed but supporters will still be able to watch six of the eight matches live either online or on national television.

It’s not as good as the real thing, but at least it’s something.

KERRY SFC ROUND 1 FIXTURES Fri 7.30pm

Dr Crokes

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Austin Stacks

Austin Stack Park

LIVE on TG4

Sat 5pm

Mid Kerry

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Kilcummin

Fitzgerald Stadium

LIVE on Kerry GAA

Sat 6pm

Feale Rangers

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East Kerry

Páirc Mhic Shithigh

Sat 6pm

Dingle

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Templenoe

Páirc an Ághasaigh

Sun 2pm

Kenmare Sh.

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Shannon Rgs

Fr Breen Park

Sun 3pm

St Brendan’s

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West Kerry

Austin Stack Park

LIVE on Kerry GAA

Sun 3.45pm Legion

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K. O’Rahilly’s

Fitzgerald Stadium

LIVE on RTÉ

Sun 6pm

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South Kerry

Austin Stack Park

LIVE on Kerry GAA

St Kieran’s

LIVE on Irish Examiner

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Celtic youths on cusp of history Killarney youngsters 90 minutes away from All-Ireland glory Killarney Celtic’s exploits in this season’s FAI Youth Cup are already the stuff of club legend but this talented group of youngsters are not quite finished yet.

Over the course of an elongated campaign, they have achieved some incredible results against top class opposition.

Now it’s time to take that extra step and secure this prestigious national title for the first time in the club’s history.

If their games to date are anything to go by, we could be set for a spectacular finale.

FAI YOUTH CUP FINAL

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Killarney Celtic v Douglas Hall Sunday at 2pm Mounthawk Park, Tralee

SPECIAL It takes a special kind of team to make it all the way to an All-Ireland final. Talent is important, of course, but equally important is the right attitude and the will to win. In Round 1, Celtic showed that they have all of these qualities in abundance.

Half-way through their opening round match against Killorglin in October of 2019, The Hoops were on the ropes.

In fact, it was far worse than that. They were on the canvas and on the brink of being counted out. A disastrous opening 45 minutes saw the reigning league and cup champions trailing by four goals to nil and it looked for all the world as though their FAI adventure was about to be over before it had even started.

With the words of mentors Matt Keane, Jerry Falvey and Conor McCarthy ringing in their ears, they managed to pull themselves back up to their feet, and then came the fightback. A brace apiece by skipper Terry Sparling and attacking midfielder Dylan Callaghan sent the match to extra time, and centre midfielder Evan Looney popped up with the

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TOP SCORERS

Round 1 Killorglin 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Killarney Celtic 5 (AET) Goals T Sparling x2, D Callaghan x2, E Looney

Dylan Callaghan Terry Sparling James Darmody Evan Looney Pádraic Looney Jason Kerins Jackson O’Mahony Ruairí Doyle Emmet Cronin

Round 2 Killarney Celtic 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Killarney Athletic 3 (AET) Goals D Callaghan x2, J Darmody, P Looney Round 3 Bearna/Na Forbacha (Galway) 1 . . . Killarney Celtic 6 Goals T Sparling x2, P Looney, J Kerins, D Callaghan, J Darmody Round 4 Killarney Celtic 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villa FC (Waterford) 1 Goals D Callaghan, J Darmody, J O’Mahony QF Goals

Killarney Celtic 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Park United (Cork) 0 T Sparling, R Doyle

SF Goal

Killarney Celtic 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mervue United (Galway) 1 E Looney, E Cronin

READY: Conor McCarthy (coach), Matt Keane (manager), Evan Looney, Terry Sparling, John Falvey (assistant manager) and Diarmuid Daly (kit man) ahead of Sunday's FAI Youth Cup final.

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The victory set up a derby versus Killarney Athletic in Round 2 and when Callaghan (two) and Pádraic Looney gave them a 3-0 lead, Athletic seemed to be defeated. The Blues responded well, however, and they staged a comeback of their own to send the match to overtime. Once again it was a midfielder who came up with the goods for Celtic in ET as James Darmody netted to send his side into the third round.

A trip to Galway to play Bearna/Na Forbacha followed with a place in the last 16 at stake. Despite conceding an early goal to their hosts, Celtic ran out 6-1 winners with Sparling (two), Pádraic Looney, Jason Kerins, Callaghan and Darmody all finding the target. Now the bus was really rolling.

DOMINANT

This result led to a home tie against Waterford’s Villa FC in mid-February. In front a sizeable home crowd (remember those?), Killarney Celtic put in a very dominant performance. Callaghan, Darmody and Jackson O’Mahony were the goalscorers as The Celts won 3-1 to make it through to the last eight.

Park United from Mitchelstown were the next team to get the Celtic treatment and strikes by Sparling and wide man Ruairí Doyle sent the Cork men home empty-handed.

Galway giants Mervue rolled into town for the semi-final a fortnight ago and the old seanfhocal ‘tús maith leath na hoibre’ rang true for the hosts as early goals by Evan Looney and Emmet Cronin set them up for an impressive 2-1 win.

IMMORTALITY

Only one Kerry team (Tralee Dynamos in 1998) have won the FAI Youth Cup in its 85-year history. Celtic came mightily close in 2011 when they made it all the way to the final before succumbing to Cork City.

For this current crop of Celtic youngsters, Douglas Hall of Cork stand between them and immortality.

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BLUES: Don Harrington (centre) with friends and teammates from Killarney Athletic's first year in existence (1965). Pictured are Pat Doody, Seán O’Donoghue, Joe Grant and Donagh Gleeson.

Soccer in Killarney

FROM THE ARCHIVES | By Eamonn Fitzgerald

THE EARLY YEARS In this article from 2015, Eamonn Fitzgerald charts the birth of Killarney’s soccer clubs, which sprang to life and flourished despite opposition from the GAA.

Gaelic football has the widest appeal in Kerry and this will be even more evident over the next few weeks as supporters plan for the return of Sam to Kerry.

However, soccer has grown steadily in the past half a century and nowhere more so than in Killarney and in the surrounding suburbs. This was the impetus for Joe Grant to publish ‘Soccer in Killarney: The Early Years’.

Killarney Athletic are celebrating their 50 years in existence and this publication gives the readers a good insight, especially on how soccer got going at all considering the opposition of well-known GAA stalwarts in Killarney. The author chronicles this, but does add that there were some enlightened GAA folks who took a more sporting approach to the development.

Grant sets the scene in Killarney in the 60s when “one could be banned for six months from all GAA activities for attending a soccer, rugby or hockey match, as a spectator (never mind playing the games) and could also be banned for attending foreign dances”.

The infamous ‘ban’, aka Rule 27 of the GAA, was in vogue at the time, so there was no club soccer as such. The author discovered from his research that some youngsters played soccer with one of four groups in the early 60s. These were the Fairfield group playing opposite the

Friary; the Park Road group; New Street, who played off Ross Road; and the Sandpit group.

From my own research in the early eighties I discovered that the GAA street leagues of the 1920s, which featured teams from College Street, High Street and New Street (“the boys below the bridge”) had the same rivalry as the ad hoc soccer groupings. By chance, the Sandpit group’s activities and the enthusiasm and vision of an off-duty garda led directly to the formation of Killarney Athletic.

DAN HARRINGTON

Some years ago I met Dan Harrington in Manchester and he told me how he as a rookie guard in Killarney he came across a group of students playing soccer in the Sandpit (now High Street car park) on Thursday afternoons, which were halfday in the Sem. I recalled this with Sossy (Mullins), Donie Kelly, Mike Looney and Greg Collins. Sossy told me at first they ran away from him fearing the strong hand of the law. Later they realised that he was interested in soccer.

Every movement and organisation needs a leader with a vision and Dan Harrington, the Cork city guard, who was then just 19 years of age, became the catalyst to form the fledging Killarney Athletic club in 1965. Joe Grant concludes that Killarney Athletic would never have seen the light

of day only for Dan Harrington coming across The Oranges playing against The Bananas in the Sandpit.

Dan was prepared to “intercede, negotiate, persuade, plead and bargain”. Yes, he was Killarney Athletic.

Some prominent local GAA diehards went to Supt. Batt Harte in New Street complaining about this young garda who was introducing teenagers to a banned foreign game. Harrington was reprimanded and was due to be moved to a North Kerry station. Sergeant John Leen (of Park Road) interceded, pointing out that Dan Harrington was doing a great service for this group of Killarney youths.

The garda was not transferred and Killarney Athletic was founded in 1965.

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Athletic got its name from Spanish football team Athletico Madrid. Their first game was away to Tralee Dynamos in September 1965. They won 3-2.

Their home was in the Half Moon (Demesne) and, in recent years, their fine pitches have been developed in Woodlawn, through the great work of Mikey O’Sullivan, Don Donoghue, Donie Murphy, Mike O’Shea and many others.

I love the story of Don O’Donoghue, Joe Grant and Seán O’Donoghue going to Fenit to buy fishermen’s nets for their goals. Mo bhrón agus mo léir cráite they were a bad ’margadh’ as their long years in the salty water meant they did not survive too long, disintegrating rapidly as the new Athletic forwards rattled the nets.

Notwithstanding an uncertain start in un-

charted territory, Killarney Athletic made some very astute decisions to bring the club to what it is today, celebrating its 50-year anniversary.

The club that was founded despite intransigent opposition has thrived ever since, famous for its summer 7-a-side, played on the then Friary grounds before the council converted it to a car park.

NEW CLUBS

The tenacity of Killarney Athletic to get going spawned great interest for more clubs to set down roots.

In 1969 there was a Liebherr team of workmates from the factory and the late twinkle toes himself, Alex Rintoul, told me how that developed into Fossa AFC. In 1975, Ballyhar Dynamos was founded to cater for the rural areas around Firies.

The late great Murt Scott, who worked in O’Callaghan Plumbers, College Street, was the catalyst for this venture, braving all kinds of weather to make sure the lads had a game on Sunday. Fittingly, the club field is named after him.

Mikey Daly and Billy Healy founded Killarney Celtic, the second town club, in 1976, and they have sampled great success with magnificent facilities in Ballydribeen On to Kilcummin and Mastergeerha AFC was founded in 1979. They have wonderful lighted grounds in Kilbrean Park.

ROOM FOR ALL

Notwithstanding all this soccer development, the GAA in Killarney continues to thrive, despite all those early fears. There is room for all and just as John Hume did in Northern Ireland, bringing both rival sides together, there is a place for all.

I know that Dan Harrington is so happy to see how the clubs are also now catering so well for the women who want to play soccer.

And it all started with a 19-year-old Cork garda, not long out of the depot, coaxing teenagers to play soccer. What matters the shape or the size of the ball?!

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TEAM: The Killarney RFC senior management team of James Crothall, Brian O'Sullivan, John 'Scully' O'Sullivan, Damien Carroll (club captain), Brian O'Leary and Brian Foley.

Rugby club recruiting The Killarney Rugby Club seniors are back up and running and their recently appointed management team are looking for new recruits to join the camp.

“Killarney RFC would like to extend a welcome to anybody looking to try out the game, and to former players who would like to get back involved,” the club told the Killarney Advertiser. “All levels of ability are welcome to join a fun, hardworking, inclusive and welcoming environment.”

Two former captains of the club, Brian O’Leary and Brian O’Sullivan, are joined on the new management team by front row legend John ‘Scully’ O’Sullivan, Mike Nash, who played for Killarney with dis-

tinction at all age grades, and James Crothall.

Crothall played extensively in the UK and has settled in Killarney with his young family.

Professional strength and conditioning coach Brian Foley of Activate Fitness rounds out the coaching group. Foley has designed and is overseeing a so far extremely successful preseason training program. The lads, who are captained by long-term servant Damien O’Carroll, now have five weeks of preparation under their belt.

Training takes place on Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30pm. Contact Brian O’Sullivan on 087 2458637 for further information.

ROSS GOLF CLUB: At Lady Captain Mary Gorman's Open Day, kindly sponsored

by Killarney Race Company, were Philip O’Brien (Racing Manager), Martina Cusack (winning team), Mary Gorman (Lady Captain), Noreen O’Mahony (winning team) and Joan Fleming (winning team).

I rish motorcycle racing championship is go

There are hopes that a limited Dunlop Irish Masters motorcycle racing championship can go ahead after series organisers announced two dates for September and October at Mondello Park, subject to restrictions that may be in place at that time.

Local rider Frank Doherty finished second in the Cup series last year.

“I am ready to go,” Frank told the Killarney Advertiser. “But who knows if these events will even go ahead. I am already thinking more about next season.”

As a result of the limited season, champi-

onship bosses have said that they will not run a junior class this year, which leaves Kevin Coyne without any hope of racing in Ireland in 2020. | C oyne ready for next step Local motorcycle racer Kevin Coyne’s British Championship campaign continues this week with a visit to Snetterton in Lincolnshire.

The 18-year-old Farranfore-based rider is tackling this year’s HEL Performance British Junior Supersport Championship on his Kawasaki.

This weekend’s meeting marks round three and four of the feeder series to the British SuperBike Championship.

PITCH & PUTT: Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club's Cathal Kelly right) and fellow Kerry players Mark O'Regan and Ella Moynihan who qualified for the second day of play at the National U16 Pitch & Putt Matchplay Championships in Hillview in Clonmel.

Cathal reached the semi-final of the Championship event.

COMPETITION: At the presentation of prizes for the Dr Crokes USPGA Challenge were (front) Matt O'Neill (club secretary), Gerard McSweeney (winner), James and Ellie Whelan (third prize). Back: Mike O'Shea (second), Malachy Walsh (treasurer), Vincent Casey (competition coordinator) and Moss Harmon (club officer).

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21.8.2020 SPORT NOTES

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Premier A - Killarney Celtic 6 Killarney Athletic 0 (Ryan Kelliher x, Darragh Lowth, Adam O’Rourke, Matt Keane, Conor McCarthy). Greyhound Bar KO Cup - Killarney Celtic 7 Fenit 0 (Stephen McCarthy x3, Darragh Lowth x2, Adam O'Rourke, Ryan Kelliher).

Youths Cup Semi-Final - Killarney Celtic 3 Killorglin AFC 1 (Terry Sparling x2, Godwin Osieba).

FLAG DAY: Many thanks to all who supported our recent Flag Day. Well done to all organisers and those who helped on the day.

FINAL: Best wishes to our youth team who will play Douglas Hall in the FAI Youth Cup Final next Sunday in Mounthawk Park at 2pm LOTTO: Next jackpot €16,000. Tickets are available from club members, Hegarty's Park Rd, The Dungeon and online at clubforce.com.

MEK Galaxy TRAINING TIMES: Boys U13's (2008's) – Every Monday - 4.30-6pm. Boys U14's (2007's) are back training this Tuesday 11th August from 6-7pm. Girls U13’s (2008) – Every Monday 5.45-7pm.

Girls U15’s (2006) – Every Wednesday 5.45-7pm. Seniors - Tuesday & Fridays 6.30-8pm.

TRAINING: All training at Lackabane Pitch, Fossa, at the moment. As always, new players are welcome. Other age groups will be restarting training over the coming weeks. More training news to follow.

PROMOTION: Congratulation to our Senior B squad who learned over the weekend that they have gained promotion to Division 2A in their first season.

In addition to gaining promotion, we also have a league final to compete in.

With a few more games to play in the division, we will have to wait to see who our opponents are. But well done to the management and players.

FRIENDLIES: Our U13 girls will take on the U13 Gaynor Cup team this Saturday in Castleisland. Kerry are continuing their preparation for the Gaynor Cup and we are delighted to provide the opposition. Kick off at 4pm. Check out our social media and website for more information.

Killarney Legion GAA FIXTURES: Senior Championship - Killarney Legion v Kerins O’Rahilly’s (Sun at 3.45pm, Fitzgerald Stadium. Live on RTÉ). Minor Football Championship Semi-Final – East Kerry v Legion (Monday at 6pm).

RESULTS: Junior League Rd 1 - Kenmare 1-9 Killarney Legion 2-15. Senior Ladies – Legion beat John Mitchels.

Legion had a full bench of calibre players to roll on and the with the fresh legs began to pull away with the lead.

Well done to both teams on a fantastic display of football. U14 Girls Coun-

ty League – Legion beat Na Gaeil. Our girls were two points down with eight minutes to play but three unanswered points by us got us over the line. Our next game is away to Firies on Sunday at 5.30pm. Minors Ladie Div 2 – Abbeydorney beat Legion. The ladies improved from their last performance but the stronger and fitter Abbeydorney girls dominated all quarters and had a strong back line that stopped us registering any decent replies to their scores.

LOTTO: Jackpot €6,000 plus €10,000 bonus. Draw next Sunday at 9pm in Murphy’s Bar.

Spa GAA UPCOMING FIXTURES: Good luck to all teams. Fixtures will be updated regularly on the website calendar so please check for any changes to games. Sat, August 22: Co Championship Rd1 East Kerry v Feale Rangers (6pm in Listowel). Sun, August 23: U12 Co League Rd 2 Spa v Kenmare (home, 6pm). Mon, August 24: Minor Co Championship Semi-Final East Kerry v Legion (6pm in Fitzgerald Stadium). Mon, August 24: Senior Ladies Co Championship Spa v Kilcummin (home, 7pm). Wed, August 26: U14 Co League Spa v Kenmare (home, 7pm).

SPA MERCHANDISE SHOP open every Saturday morning from 10–11am.

Any enquiries contact Mathilda on 0876487356.

WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS to Mairead Mangan & Luke Quinn who were married last Friday.

JUVENILE TRAINING for boys & girls ages 3-10 every Saturday morning from 10am. New members are always welcome. Any queries contact Coiste na nOg Secretary Andrew on 0871385612.

Last week’s SHARE THE POT winner is Conor Kerins who shares €220 with the club. Next draw is Friday August 21st and tickets €10 for 4 draws and are available on spagaa.com or contact our club officers to enter your name for you.

Dr Crokes GAA RESULT: Minor Co League - Rathmore 2-8 Dr Crokes 6-10.

JUNIOR LEAGUE: Both Black & Amber teams were unsuccessful on Friday last with losses to Austin Stacks B and Laune Rangers B. LADIES Our Senior ladies started the last week off in tremendous style, in glorious sunshine, in our own grounds last Monday evening with an emphatic win over Laune Rangers. Kate Stack was in outstanding form on the night, scoring 3-05 of the team's total of 4-21.

Our minor ladies headed to Firies on Friday last and had a great start with three first half goals from Jade Potts, Treasa O'Sullivan & Eimear Cronin. FT: Dr Crokes 6-10 Firies 2-15.

GIRLS: On Tuesday, our U12 girls headed south to Cahersiveen, where our young team took on the might of Southern Gaels. Although they were

outclassed on the night, this team are working hard and improving in every game. Wednesday evening saw our U16 girls heading to Puck where they put in a well organised performance to outshine our hosts and came away with a well earned victory.

CONGRATULATIONS to Senior team selector and former co. championship winning captain Luke Quinn & Mairead Mangan on their recent wedding.

Glenflesk GAA LOTTO: Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on August 31. Jackpot will be €3,200. Thank you to all who support our lotto and those who help to keep it going.

SENIOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Best wishes to East Kerry v Feale Rangers next Saturday and especially our players Dara Roche, Chris O'Donoghue, Daniel O'Brien, Jeff O'Donoghue, Brian O'Donoghue, Shane Courtney, Patrick Darcy and Marc Kelleher.

BOYS: Due to the highly successful & enjoyable Cul Camp hosted last week Glenflesk Coiste na nÓg have put in place the return of underage football for U6, U8 & U10 starting this Aug 13.

This will be an academy style football session in Glenflesk from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursdays. We would like to thank our dedicated coaches for their continued support and ask parents to help in any way they can as in order to adhere to all the safety guideline we rely on the wider Glenflesk GAA football community to all play their part U12 COUNTY LEAGUE: Division 3 Phase 2 - Glenflesk 5-17 Spa 3-5.

Fossa GAA RESULTS: Junior County League - Cromane 0-6 Fossa 2-17. Minor County League - Fossa 6-13 Beaufort 3-7.

U12 Boys - Dr Crokes 2-10 Fossa (1) 4-13. Dr Crokes 5-1 Fossa (2) 2-5.

U14 Boys: Fossa 4-10 Beaufort 5-9.

U8 BOYS AND GIRLS: Well done to our amazing U8 girls and boys who played our near neighbours Listry in Listry pitch last Friday evening. Some lovely football was played with both sides showing great talent and skill. They also managed to have great fun in the process and can be very proud of their display on the evening. Thanks to our coaches for their time and Listry for hosting the games.

U10 GIRLS: Fossa U10 girls hosted Laune Rangers last Wednesday in glorious August sunshine. Two challenge games with fantastic football demonstrated. Thanks to Laune Rangers for visiting. Well done to the Fossa girls!

U14 GIRLS: A good win for our U14 Girls in Div 3 of the County League v Firies.

Next week the girls are at home to Listowel Emmets.

Firies GAA COISTE NA NOG: Training continues on to the pitch in Farranfore with U6 and U8 boys and girls & U10 boys on Saturday. All players are reminded to

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bring their own water bottles. Please note that it is now mandatory that all players of all codes MUST pay €2 for training. Firies U8 & U10 boys welcomed Listry on Sunday morning for a series of Go Games. Many thanks to the Firies and Listry coaches for their direction and well done to all the boys on their fantastic performances.

U14 BOYS: U14s completed Phase 1 of County League with a loss away to Kenmare on Wednesday evening HURLING: Training continues in Farranfore on Thursdays from 7 to 8pm for U6 to U12. All new boys and girls are more than welcome to join, all hurling gear provided for newcomers.

RESULTS: Junior Football League Listry 1-14 Friries 1-12, Minor Football League (U18) - Firies 4-15 Ballymac 4-15. Minor Football Championship (U17) - Legion 1-14 Firies 0-06, U12 Football - Firies A 4-14 Kilcummin A 1-8, U12 Football - Firies B 0-11 Kilcummin B 2-6, U12 Hurling - Firies 6-6 South Kerry 4-10.

FIXTURES: U12 Boys Football County League (Phase 2) - away v Glenflesk on Sunday.

Listry GAA SHANE COURTNEY MEMORIAL: Our Annual Shane Courtney Memorial Golf Classic in aid of Listry GAA club takes place in Maine Valley Golf Club Killorglin on Saturday, September 12. As you can appreciate with our lotto suspended for the moment we are very much reliant on the golf classic to raise much needed funds for our club. Teams of 4 available at 120 euro each or individual players can play as part of a team for €30. Tee box sponsorships are also available at 50 euro each. We will also have a raffle on the day and any sponsorship towards this will be very much appreciated. Please contact Anthony Clifford 087 2215059, John Wrenn 087 1273702, Noel O’Sullivan 085 1743351.

JUVENILE UPDATE: Our U8 juvenile academy played their first match in Allman Park against Fossa on August 12, great skills and talent to be seen by them. On Sunday morning, three U8 teams togged out in Farranfore to play against Firies. Well done to our juveniles, parents and coaches for the rest of the season.

U14: Best of Luck to our U14 Keel/Listry A team in Div 1B Round 2 on Wednesday v Kilcummin at 7pm. Also to our Keel/Listry (B) v Milltown/Castlemaine on August 26 at 7pm. Venues on both games Keel/Listry pitches.

Kilcummin GAA SENIOR CO CHAMPIONSHIP: Kilcummin play Mid Kerry this Saturday in Fitzgerald Stadium at 5pm. After three very competitive outings in the Club Championship, we now focus on this knockout fixture which is a repeat of last year’s Round 2 tie which we won.

We await a relegation fixture against Templenoe depending on Co Championship results.

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MINOR CO CHAMPIONSHIP: East Kerry play Legion in the county semi-final on Monday at 6pm. Best wishes to the numerous Kilcummin players who are part of the team and squad.

SYMPATHY: Kilcummin GAA club wish to extend their sympathies to the family of Margaret O’Connor who passed away last week. May she rest in eternal peace.

Muckross Rowing Club CLUB TIME TRIAL: With a summer of regattas cancelled due to COVID-19, the club held its very own internal competition on Saturday last. A total of 62 crews from Junior 14 right up to Masters took on the challenge in boats from single sculls up to Eights over the 2.2km course between the Black Buoy and Osprey rocks. Congratulations to the Mens J16 Quad of Nathan O’Connor, Cian McAuliffe, Niall Coffey, Ben O’Carroll and cox Sarah McAuliffe who recorded the fastest time on the day.

Our thanks to all the coaches, committee and adult members for all their time in organising and running the event from 7am to 12.30pm. Great to see a return to some competitive rowing!

END OF SEASON: We are almost at the end of an unforgettable rowing year 2019/20. Weather permitting, we are hoping to organise an end of season barbeque. Following last week’s successful time trial event, we may also have time for a mini club regatta. Watch this space! There is also some hope that our newest boat, the offshore quad, may yet have a racing outing. The Irish Offshore Rowing Championships remain scheduled for Portmagee on Saturday, September 26.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw.

Next week’s jackpot is €11,400 plus €1,000 bonus.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Ladies SuperValu Stroke on Mahony’s Point on Aug 16. 1st Joan Fleming (35) 62, 2nd Ann Stuart (17) 65, BG Corrina Griffin (2) 68, 3rd Maire C Murphy (28) 66, 4th Siobhan Brosnan(10) 69 (B9), 5th Niamh Dunham (27) 69, 6th Ann Ladd (15) 70 (B9), 7th Maire Geaney ( 21) 70. The standard scratch is 71 and 79 played.

Next Sunday’s competition is kindly sponsored the Flesk Restaurant.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: August 11/13. Tom Grant

21.8.2020 Trophy. Overall Winners - Joe McMahon, John Cooper, Pat Quill, Barry Woulfe (104 pts).

August 11: 1st Mike Costello, Joe Costello, Tom O'Connor, Brendan Lynch (97), 2nd Tom O'Sullivan, Peter Huggard, John Morris, Barry Golden (95), 3rd D. Moriarty, M O'Connor, F Broderick, P Shanahan (Team Jim Keane) (94), 4th Brendan O'Callaghan, Sean Aheerne, Dan Aherne, Martin Lucey (Team John Looney) (94), 5th John Clifford, Pat Favier, John McCullough, John O'Shea (93), 6th Eamon Travers, Frankie Herlihy, Joe Parker, Noel Earlie (Team Fergus Moroney) (93).

August 13: 1st Joe McMahon, John Cooper, Pat Quill, Barry Woulfe (104), 2nd Tom Curran, Paul Duffy, Dennis Winters, Sean McMuircheartaigh (Team Joe Curran) (101), 3rd Tom Foley, Rownan Burke, Donie McSweeney, Denis Guerin (98), 4th Tedso O'Connor, James O'Connor, Mike O'Neill, Gerry Murray (Team Derry O'Connor) (95), 5th James Arthur, Ger Brosnan, Mossy Foley, Paddy Rooney (95), 6th Jim McElistrim, James McGrath, Mike Tayes, Jack Dempsey (94).

FIXTURES: August 23 - Captain's Charity Rumble - 3 person Team (Stableford - yellow tees) sponsored by John O'Callaghan. August 21 - Open Friday - 18 hole Single Stableford (Ladies & Gents) sponsored by Clifford's Groundcare.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: August 15/16 - 3Tz Charity Competition - Sponsored by Tom Tobin Trophies, Killarney. 1st Laura Furlong (16) 40, 2nd Stephanie Lane (38) 37, 3rd Grainne McShortall (26) 36.

FIXTURES: August 22/23 - Round 5 Golfer of the Year - Stroke sponsored

by Royal Hotel, Killarney. August 21 Open Friday - 18 hole Single Stableford sponsored by Clifford's Groundcare.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) OPEN DAY: The Ladies Open Day was held on August 14 at the Ross GC. We had a big turnout on the day and wish to thank all the players for their support. The winners were Martina Cusack, Noreen O'Mahony and Joan Fleming with a score of 58. In second place were Noreen Coffey, Betty O'Farrell and Sinead Galvin with 55 and in third place were Sinead O'Shea, Tina O'Sullivan and Grainne McShortall with 54(won on the back 9). We extend our thanks to the Killarney Race Company

for sponsoring the day and also to Mr Philip O'Brien for presenting the prizes.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Aug 15/16 Stableford Competition. 1st Johnny Brosnan (13) 43, 2nd Oliver Butler (18) 42, 3rd Timmy Kelly (15) 41. August 14 - 10-hole mixed scramble and BBQ and we again had a very large turnout. The winning team was Betty O'Farrell, John Ivory, Rolandas Bendikas, Conor Magill.

BEST OF LUCK: Best of luck to the Killarney Race Co on the upcoming August Racing Festival from August 19-22.

FIXTURES: On Sunday 23 we will hold a sweep or a champagne scramble at 10am depending on the numbers present at the clubhouse at that time.

Maine Valley Golf Club LADIES RESULTS: 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Gally's Bar & Restaurant, Tralee - 1st Erina MacSweeney (37) 43.

2nd Mary Jo Dowling (29) 42. 3rd Cait O'Leary (33) 42. 18 Hole Scotch Foursomes sponsored by Harbour View Bar & Restaurant – 1st Cait O'Leary/Julianne Browne (24) 37. 2nd Ann Walker/Kim Mullins (27) 36 (B2). 3rd Tyler O'Sullivan/Nuala McEnery (22) 36. (B6). Ladybirds 12 Hole Stableford July 28 – 1st Kathleen Cronin (21) 26. 2nd Christina O'Sullivan (28) 24.

FIXTURE: 18 Hole Singles Stableford sponsored by Bunkers Bar & Restaurant can be played Saturday 22, Sunday 23 or Tuesday 25 August.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt SUNDAY DRAWS: Fourball V Par- First Nett: Noel Moynihan & Aidan O'Keeffe 12up, Gross: John McGrath & Niall O'Loughlin 7up, Second Nett: Sean Ashe & Mike 'Seve' O'Leary 10up. Same again this Sunday @ 9am and 10.45am.

Open to club members aged 15 or over.

WEDNESDAY SCRAMBLE: August 12th- Nett: Lorcan Martin & Declan Kelly 34 ½. Gross: Gearoid Cronin & Jason O'Connor 45. Same again next Wednesday @ 6.45pm. Entry €5 open to both adult and U16 members.

ADULT CLUB MATCHPLAY: In association with Murphy’s Bar, draw now up on noticeboard as well as our Facebook Page. All first round matches must be completed by this Sunday August 23rd.

Contact Sean Kelly for more info.

COUNTY U16 MATCHPLAY: Set for Tralee on Saturday morning August 29th. Entries can still be taken by the

club up to next Wednesday, €5 per player.

U16 CAPTAIN’S PRIZE: The Committee have selected Cillian Courtney as our U16 Captain for the remainder of the year and next Tuesday (August 25th) we will have his Captain’s Prize in association with the Victoria House Hotel. Play over 36 holes, players asked to be there for 9am, Entry €5 per player.

Further details nearer time.

NATIONAL STROKEPLAY QUALIFIERS: The adults will head to Newmarket on Sunday week, August 30th for same.

RICKY KELLY MEMORIAL: Scheduled for weekend of September 12th and 13th. Further details next week.

Kilcummin SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the families of Margaret O’Connor, Kilbrean and formerly Tournonaugh and Jerry Kerrisk, Inch who died recently.

May they rest in peace.

KILCUMMIN COMHALTAS: There was great sadness within Comhaltas members in the parish when news came through of the sad passing of Margaret O’Connor, Kilbrean and Tournonagh. Margaret along with her husband Tom and their daughters were active members of the Branch at both participation and administration over a long period of time. Margaret was a member of the very successful Senior Set dancing group in the late nineties and early 2000s and enjoyed huge success at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and numerous other competitions.

The Branch would like to extend their deep sympathy to Tom, Karen, Tara, Marguerite and the extended O’Connor and Cronin families on their sad loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

BREAKFAST AND AFTERSCHOOL: Kilcummin Breakfast and Afterschool Clubs are reopening under new management. For information please contact Jennifer O’Sullivan at 087 9663770.

SCÓR NA NÓG: Club members under the age of 17 years of age on January 1, 2021 who are interested in participating in the East Kerry Scór na nÓg. Competitions; Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation, Instrumental Music, Ballad Group, Set Dancing and Table Quiz please contact Scór Officer Marie O’Leary on 087 4619954.

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