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

Just Not Good Enough

NEWS that a lung cancer patient whose diagnosis was missed at University Hospital Kerry no longer has the option of surgery is distressing and alarming in the extreme.

The patient, whose diagnosis was missed in May, is now undergoing non-surgical treatment elsewhere.

And more “abnormalities” could be found in the UHK review, it emerged this week, with fears there may be further missed cancer diagnoses among the 28,000 scans, x-rays and ultrasounds

that are yet to be reviewed at University Hospital Kerry. It is just not good enough that the public were only informed a week before Christmas of the review which got underway in October. Unsurprisingly, members of the regional health forum have been highly critical of the handling of the matter. Dr Claire O’Brien, the facility’s clinical director, said GPs and consultants had raised issues about the work of the individual at the centre of the review, news of which became public on Sunday. Some 46,000

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Brides & Grooms Star In Talented Tom’s Video

NOT only has his new single been wowing music lovers everywhere but the mesmerising video with Killarney singer-songwriter Tom Lucey’s song My Love has also won many fans.

The video stars his parents on their wedding day as well as three other couples close to Tom. “The video features four couples, my parents Joan and Danny, my cousin Denice Lucey and her husband Aaron Brosnan, my friends Anthony O’Connor and his wife Michelle and my late grandparents, Nancy and Mike Lucey, dancing at my parents’ wedding,” said Tom. The song was recorded in Little Dylan Studios, Faha, with producer Brendan O’Connor.

Brendan and Kieran Healy perform on the track, as do Rhonda Healy, Tracey Kerins, Ashley Kerins and Patrick O’Connor with Aoibhe O’Connor providing backing vocals. My Love currently has almost 50,000 views on Facebook. You can check it out also on Apple Music, Spotify and iTunes.

scans related to about 26,000 patients are being examined as part of a “look back” exercise. The South/South West Hospital Group, of which the hospital is a member, confirmed it was investigating patient safety concerns after being notified of the three serious reportable events. The person concerned no longer works at the hospital. Dr O’Brien said there were some incidents which drew attention but none as serious as the three cancer misdiagnoses which doctors identified in late July. But she said

the public could be reassured that only 21 people needed to be contacted after the examination of some 18,000 scans to date. Dr O’Brien said she was concerned about reputational damage to the hospital which serves Kerry, parts of west and north Cork, and west Limerick. She said the hospital had followed “HSE protocol” in not informing the public of the concerns. · The UHK helpline number is 1800742-900 and the period in question is from March 2016 to July 2017

Crackdown On Misuse Of Disabled Parking Bays WE ARE delighted to welcome news that Kerry County Council and An Garda Siochána are determined to roll out a campaign to highlight the inappropriate use of disabled parking bays and permits.

They have confirmed that Operation Enable, which has already started in Tralee, is to come to Killarney and other Kerry towns.

Between 8am and noon on December 8 alone in Tralee, five motorists had been detected parking in a disabled parking bay without the required permit, one motorist had been detected using a permit belonging to a deceased permit holder, and three other incidents were being investigated.

Only permits that are provided by the Irish Wheel-

chair Association (IWA) and the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) are legitimate for usage in disabled parking bays.

This is something we at Killarney Advertiser have campaigned on this year, highlighting the importance of the Garda operation when it unfolded at national level.

Finally something is being done about this morally reprehensible act. If you have reason to believe someone is parked illegally in a disabled parking space take a record of the vehicle registration, time and date and report it to the Gardaí. Do not confront the individual.

Killarney Advertiser Editor Eve Kelliher and Garda Michael Milner, Killarney Gardaí.

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UPER SLIMMERS in Killarney have lost a whopping 12845 pounds in weight – that’s the equivalent of six tonnes!

Altogether the members of the Tuesday Brehon and Thursday Plaza Slimming World groups are now 918 stone lighter than they were when consultant Sorcha Domican took over the groups in June.

The members, who attend the group every week, follow Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan created by the organisation’s team of expert nutritionists, which encourages them to fill up on satisfying foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish, pulses and fruit and veg.

Sorcha herself has lost 4 stone 7 pounds to drop from a size 16 to a size 10/12. She says: “Filling up on lots of satisfying foods means you’re never hungry so I’ve never felt as though I was on a diet. Before I joined Slimming World I thought losing weight meant going to the gym and counting calories. But now I know it’s about making healthier choices about food and be-

coming a bit more active.

“Reaching this milestone as a group just proves the huge change that we’ve all made to our lives, some people who’ve lost big amounts of weight have probably even saved their lives.

“It’s brilliant to celebrate together as well because that’s how we’ve been losing weight – together. Every week we support and encourage each other and share tips and recipes, and on top of that we have a lot of fun.

“I’m delighted that my members have lost weight so beautifully and would like to thank all my amazing members who have supported my Slimming World groups since I took over, I love every second of being in group with my members, they make my job so worthwhile!”

Slimming has never been more important, added Sorcha. “Obesity is a problem that we can fix and I just want to help even more people to make real changes for life – there’s no better job satisfaction than that!” she said.

Sorcha’s group is held in The Brehon Hotel every Tuesday at 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm and in

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Airport Has Over A Million Reasons To Celebrate THE festive season has had an early take-off at Kerry Airport as it received a windfall of over €1 million towards operating costs.

The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin welcomed the news from his Departmental colleague Minister Ross. “This grant is in addition to the €583,000 already allocated to Kerry, bringing the total grant for the year

to close to €1.6m.” Kerry Airport remains a key part of the infrastructure of Kerry for connectivity of the county’s tourism product as well as for business, added Minister Griffin. The Regional Airports Programme supports necessary safety and security investments and activities by these airports to enable them to continue to contribute to enhanced regional connectivity for businesses and tourism.

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‘We Are Not Happy With The Way This Make Matter Was Dealt With’ Protesters Their Voices Heard AS 14 ASYLUM SEEKERS moved into Linden House in Killarney early this week, two members of Kerry County Council have said they will be joining forces with the Killarney Asylum Seekers Initiative (KASI) to help ensure the new residents are supported and successfully integrated into the community.

But the councillors, Cllrs Niall Kelleher, mayor of Killarney Municipal District, and Cllr John Joe Culloty, told Killarney Advertiser they were unhappy with the absence of communication from the Department of Justice with the community.

Cllr Kelleher and Cllr Culloty met with the owner and management of the facility on Monday afternoon. “We are not happy with the process in which this matter was dealt with by the Department of Justice, especially the absence of any communication,” said Mayor Niall Kelleher.

“We are addressing this with the Department and it is not a matter

for the residents of Linden House.”

There are currently two other asylum facilities in Killarney, one female-only residence and another family-only residence. This facility will be male-only, as it was previously, noted the councillors.

It will cater for a maximum of 55 residents and will be staffed 24/7.

The management of Linden House will work closely with the Killarney Asylum Seekers Initiative (KASI).

“We will also be making contact with KASI to assist in every way possible to ensure the new residents are supported and successfully integrated into the commu-

nity,” stated Cllrs Kelleher and Culloty. Meanwhile, Kerry County Council member Michael Gleeson also welcomed the new residents. “‘Killarney of the Welcomes’ is not just a bland slogan. It is the very essence of who we are in Killarney and Kerry and what we are about.

We must always seek to give shelter to those from foreign lands who are fleeing violence. Such people are most unlikely to be a threat to the people of Killarney.

They are rather our brothers and sisters in distress and they need our hospitality in their hour of need,” he said.

District Community Alert Meeting SOME 40 representatives of every Community Alert group in the Killarney, Mid Kerry, East Kerry and Kenmare areas gathered for the annual District Community Alert meeting in Torc Hotel, Lissivigeen, last week.

The meeting, which was also attended by Community Alert liaison gardaí, was chaired by Garda Finbarr Donovan, Killarney Garda Station. Dermot Cronin of Muintir na Tire gave a presentation on the new “Text Alert” system run by Muintir na Tire and the new “app” the group hopes to introduce in 2018.

Mr Cronin spoke about the changes to the Senior Alert scheme and encouraged everyone to record serial numbers of any valuable property they own. Superintendent Flor Mur-

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Lack Of Consultation Caused Concern

phy of Killarney Gardaí gave a presentation on the latest crime statistics for the Killarney District and said he anticipated that a Garda CCTV system will be up and running by the end of 2018. He stated that resources are still an issue for An Garda Siochána but welcomed the fact

that seven new probationary gardaí have started in Killarney in 2017.

Superintendent Murphy reminded people that An Garda Siochána is a 24/7 service and encouraged them to report any concerns they may have in relation to suspicious people or vehicles.

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Christmas Day Dip THE ANNUAL Christmas Day Dip at Dundag takes place again this Monday in aid of depression support charity Aware.

Organised by Tiernaboul woman Niki McCarthy in memory of

SOME 30 people protested outside Linden House on New Road last Saturday as the first of 55 male asylum seekers to be housed there arrived.

The placards highlighted the 3,000 homeless children in Ireland and called for local people to be housed first.

Linden House, a former guesthouse, has previously accommodated asylum seekers.

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

“Firstly, to make clear we believe that people from war-torn areas like Iraq and Syria should be accepted in our country,” Cllr Grady said before outlining concerns about the lack of consultation.

Days ahead of the confirmation that Linden House would be used as an accommodation centre for asylum seekers, Kerry County Council member Donal Grady had called for the property to open its doors to homeless people in Killarney.

Speaking to Killarney Advertiser, the former mayor of Killarney said: “We should look after our own first. There are at least 25 homeless people in Killarney at the moment and people who are homeless in this town continue to be sent to Tralee for accommodation.”

her sister, Sylvan Money, the event is now in its ninth year and to date has raised just over €45,000.

All are welcome to take part on December 25, at 11am, and as with previous years, you can

wear fancy dress. “If people want to take part and raise sponsorship then contact me on nikimcmoney@gmail.com or via the Facebook page Killarney Christmas Day Dip,” said Niki.

OF COURSE asylum seekers should be welcomed into our community but what has irked many in relation to the arrival of new residents at the former Linden House is the fact that the process was not transparent.

The lack of consultation with the community was the main bone of contention, while others questioned to the suitability of the building’s size as well as its location. How many other properties, one wonders, would have been better suited to housing such a large number of residents?

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Gardaí Advise On Enjoying A Safe Festive Season

Driving Home For Christmas Carpool Killarney-oke

Words: Eve Kelliher

THE Christmas Eve classic song Driving Home For Christmas takes on a whole new dimension in Killarney this Sunday, December 24, when we broadcast our festive edition of Carpool Killarney-oke.

Killarney Advertiser’s Kieran Healy takes the wheel James Corden-style and is joined by his fellow talented crooners, Conor, Derek and Karl O’Leary – known throughout town and well beyond as The Three O’s.

They are guaranteed to amp up the seasonal cheer factor as they deliver a veritable soundtrack to Christmas with a whole host of festive favourites. In addition, they chat about Killarney Musical Society, which of the three they think is the best singer and – wait for it – the chances of our Kieran joining The Three O’s……watch this space! Check out this essential viewing on our website, killarneyadvertiser.ie and Facebook page at 5pm on Christmas Eve.

It’s A Kind Of Magic The Chatroom

Words: Eve Kelliher

IT’S hard to freak Kieran Healy out but that’s just what the renowned Keith Barry managed to do when he carried out a little bit of brain hacking during his very welcome visit to our Chatroom.

Keith provided a truly fascinating preview of his upcoming Magic Madhouse tour which is coming to the INEC on December 30. Tickets are available for the show and as ever with a Keith Barry production, it really promises to

Cathal Sings Out

BEAUFORT singer-songwriter Cathal Flaherty will take centre stage in our Chatroom next Friday, December 29.

The broadcast, at 9pm on that date, will tie in with the release of his debut single. A Thousand Miles, that day.

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Keith chatted about how much he loves performing in Killarney and how the INEC is his favourite venue in Ireland.

Keith also tells us something about Woody Harrelson and Mark Ruffalo that he hasn’t told anyone else. Check out The Chatroom tonight at 9pm on our website killarneyadvertiser.ie and Facebook page….it’s Killarney’s answer to the Late Late Show.

Dylan Studios in Faha with producer Brendan O’Connor.

A presenter with Radio Kerry, Cathal is also well known for his gigs in Charlie Foley’s bar every Saturday.

KILLARNEY ADVERTISER editor Eve Kelliher hosted Kerry crime prevention officer Sergeant Jim Foley and Garda Michael Milner of Killarney Gardaí in The Newsroom this week.

Both had useful and timely safety advice. The festive season is a time that many of us like to socialise and if you are enjoying a night out, making a plan is key, said Sergeant Foley. “Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be home,” he said. “Carry your mobile phone (charged!). If one of the group has too much to drink – ensure they get home safely! If you are out with a group – watch out for one another, remember there is safety in numbers. Plan your trip home or arrange a lift, if you have to walk home use well lit routes.”

Sergeant Foley reinforced the message to never drink and drive. “If you’re the designated

driver, park your car in a well lit area and don’t leave property visible,” he said.

Garda Milner highlighted recent incidences of distraction theft in Killarney.

“When you’re out spending money, be aware that thieves are out too, looking for opportunities to commit crime,” he said. “To stay safe while you’re out shopping, take extra care when using a cash point or chip and pin. Don’t let anyone see your pin number, never write down your pin number. If you carry a handbag, keep your purse at the bottom.

Never keep your wallet in your back pocket. Keep your handbag zipped at all times – crowded shopping areas are very popular with pickpockets. Don’t leave your handbag in the shopping trolley while you shop.”

For more, see our Newsroom interview on our website and Facebook page.

Toe-Tapping Fun… DAVID REA from the fantastic Celtic Steps The Show called in to The Chatroom on Tuesday to talk about Celtic Steps’ amazing new DVD! The traditional Irish music and dance show is a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike and now you can enjoy a DVD of the award-winning show which will be launched worldwide in the New Year.

The DVD features a variety of some of Ireland’s much-loved classics like Raglan Road as well as songs in the Irish language, sung by Kerry native Roísín Ryan. It also features some of Celtic Steps’ favourite dance numbers such as the Kerry polka set performed by the show’s World Champion Irish dancers.

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Festive Message

From Killarney’s First Citizen Words: Killarney Municipal District Mayor Niall Kelleher

KMRT members Alan Wallace and Tony Holmes are all set for the longest and darkest nights of the year after collecting 16 new high-powered rechargeable LED Lenser torches from Owen Casey, Casey’s, College Street.

Stay Safe On The Mountains

Words: Eve Kelliher

SNOW-COVERED mountains can provide an incredible backdrop for winter walking or climbing but with the short winter days, cold weather and dark skies, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead to ensure you stay safe out there.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Service urges you to make sure you start your walk early enough in the day; be aware of what time it gets dark and allow for a change in the weather too. Plan your day and route, taking into consideration a reliable mountain weather forecast.

“Leave a route plan with a responsible person. Don’t forget to keep an eye on the weather during the day,” said Alan Wallace of KMRT. “Always be prepared to turn back or take a shorter route. The mountains will still be there another day.” Whatever your plans, you’ll need a good torch and spare batteries in case you get delayed. “People sometimes prefer to carry a second lightweight torch so they don’t need to change batteries in the cold or the dark if the head torch packs up,” added Alan.

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cue, first make a note of all relevant details: location (with a grid reference if possible), name, gender and age of casualty, nature of injuries or emergency, number of people in the party, and your mobile phone number. Dial 999 or 112, then ask for ‘‘Mountain Rescue’. In 2017, KMRT, which has 35 volunteers, assisted 37 people on the mountains in 29 responses to calls for assistance.

There was one fatality on Kerry’s mountains this year. Mountain rescue hours reached 1144, with team training hours standing at 1115.

THE switching on of the Killarney Memory Tree sparked huge excitement in town on Monday.

The Memory Tree, in the grounds of Holy Cross Mercy National School on New Road, commemorates loved ones who were also remembered in a special Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday.

Lights can be ordered for a

suggested donation of €5 and all proceeds will go to Holy Cross Mercy School. The Memory Tree will be lit nightly until January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany.

Lights are available from local shops, Holy Cross Mercy School, staff members of Holy Cross Mercy School and members of the school’s parents’ association.

A scene from the lighting of the Memory Tree on Monday.

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Soccer In Memory Of Stephen THE annual soccer tournament in memory of Stephen Lyne takes place on December 27 in Killarney Celtic Park.

This is the second year of the tournament, which is held in aid of the Stephen Lyne Foundation. Stephen’s parents, family and friends are looking forward to hosting the event.

“Both myself and Denis are delighted with the idea of a perpetual cup in memory of Stephen as Stephen was a skilled soccer player who was able to dribble a ball from the minute he could walk!” said Lotte. “One of the last projects he was involved with before he died was the organisation of a soccer tournament for charity.”

AS MAYOR and Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas and joyous New Year.

It has been an honour to serve as Killarney’s first citizen and I am tremendously proud of what has been achieved over the last number of months and I look forward to the New Year where I will continue working for Killarney and all its citizens.

A highlight of this term has certainly been participating in the Christmas in Killarney parades over the last number of weeks and I want to commend my fellow committee members on how wonderful Killarney looks. I want to thank the volunteers and businesses who have gotten involved in the festival.

Nollaig shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh.

Season’s Greetings

From Mayor Of Kerry Words: Kerry Mayor John Sheahan AS MAYOR of Kerry, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and good health for 2018.

I want the very best for our community this festive season and the year ahead. We are all hoping that good fortune will come our way.

For the farming community, we hope the weather will stay kind and let us hope that the roads remain safe for all road users.

Going forward let us build on the wonderful community spirit that exists in our county.

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Three New Sports Grants SPORTS Capital grants for Kerry in 2017 have broken through the two million euro mark, with three new allocations for the county under the regional section of the scheme.

The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, yesterday announced a further €168,000 in addition to the €1.86m announced in late November. This brings Kerry’s total under the 2017 programme to over €2 million, well over double the amount for Kerry in the previous programme in 2015.

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Jenny & Gemma Rock Killarney

TOWN was abuzz last Friday and Saturday as the INEC hosted two eagerly anticipated gigs, when 2FM Live with Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra took centre stage at the venue.

Joining Jenny Greene and the 48-piece concert orchestra was Killarney singer Gemma Sugrue and conductor Gavin Murphy.

Some 4142 enjoyed the live 90s experience each night. It raised the roof as it was staged in the venue for the first time and had everyone dancing to such favourites s Everybody’s Free and Rhythm is a Dancer.

Meanwhile, Gemma Sugrue also narrated family favourite The Snowman at the same venue on Sunday, with over 2000 attending the two performances.

Celebration

Kerry Stars Host Glittering Ball THEY sure know how to party so it comes as no surprise that Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club’s 12th annual black-tie ball was an epic success.

Kerry and Rathmore GAA legend and Dancing With the Stars winner Aidan O’Mahony was guest speaker at the super-glamorous event, which took place in The Malton on Saturday. Kerry Stars athlete Emma Dolan was MC along with broadcaster Brendan Full-

er who was introduced to the gathering by another athlete, Martina McCarthy. Popular band Arklight ensured the dancing continued until late.

Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club has over 100 athletes and provides a number of activities including a leadership programme. Basketball will be added to its portfolio in the Catriona Doolan, Toni Fitzgerald, Denis Doolan, Erika New Year, in conjunction with Doolan and Gina Keating at the Annual Kerry Stars Black the Scotts Lakers St Paul’s Killar- Tie Ball in The Malton Hotel, Killarney on Saturday night. ney club.

Pic: Eamonn Keogh

2FM’s Jenny Greene with the 48-piece RTE Concert Orchestra.

Gemma Sugrue.

Jurga Barauskaite and Damien Fitzpatrick. Michelle Herbert, Mary Hickey-Keane, Martina Matthews and Aisling Culhane.

Denise Counihan, Carmel Walsh and Catherine Dillon. Michelle Lomasney and Michelle Farrell.

Cian Tobin, Shane Lynch, Conor Healy, Shane O’Sullivan, Philip O’Connor, PJ Lawlor, Kevin O’Callaghan, David Neeson, Jason O’Grady and Paul Cahill.

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On Their Bikes For Charity Toy Run

Emma Philips, left, and Fiona Carroll.

Santa Claus filling up the tank ahead of the charity motorbike run.

Paschal Dower, Audrey Dower, Tom Coffey, organiser, Santa Claus and Mossie O’Leary, organisers of the annual charity motorbike toy run last weekend.

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Urgent Surface Repairs URGENT surface repairs and drainage works are to be carried out at Shrone Lake Road and the Clydagh Valley.

Kerry Independent TD and Kerry County Council member Maura HealyRae have welcomed the works, noting they had worked closely with IRD Duhallow, Kerry County Council and the residents of the Shrone Lake Road and the Clydagh Valley to secure the works. “€10,000 has been spent from the Rural Recreational Fund and I’m glad to have provided a digger free of charge to assist with this important work,” said Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. “We want to thank IRD Duhallow and Kerry County Council for assisting in these works.

We will continue to seek funding to further continue these works in the New Year.”

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Politicians & Pooches Queue Up For Santa

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FROM meeting and greeting everyone from politicians to pooches to wellknown faces from the Killarney and Kerry sporting scene, Santa was a man in keen demand last week.

Just before he set off back to the North Pole from his cabin in Killarney Outlet Centre to get cracking on his all-important Christmas Eve deliveries, the man in

Santa Visits red met with as many local families as he could and also managed to give special gifts to Patrick ‘Tatler’ O’Sullivan and Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan of Kerry GAA Store.

Santa also had a chat with his long-time canine pals golden retriever ‘Giggsy’ and springer spaniel ‘Bob’ and he also remembered a gift for Kerry Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae. Above: Deputy Michael Healy-Rae was thrilled to receive a special present from Santa.

Left: Well-known Killarney men Patrick ‘Tatler’ O’Sullivan and Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan.

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Dining Out

Diarmuid Has The Recipe For Success THE head chef at Café du Parc, Diarmuid Murphy has really enhanced fine dining and café culture in Killarney.

Born and raised in Killarney, Diarmuid started his career in Gaby’s Restaurant, High Street, where he was very much influenced by the owner, Geert Maes. He studied in Tralee RTC (now ITT) and worked in the Park Hotel in Kenmare for three years before spending time in London, where he worked under Michelin Star chef Michel Roux. After expanding

his culinary horizons further in the United States, Diarmuid returned to Ireland and after working in Cork for a number of years returned to his hometown.

He joined the team at the Killarney Plaza Hotel headed up

by Peter Guban to take the role of head chef of Café du Parc, where Diarmuid has introduced healthy and innovative options that appeal to the local Killarney market and tourists alike. Keep an eye out in our pages for recipes from Diarmuid over coming weeks and months.

Laura and Alison Hickey with parents Jennifer and Johnny Hickey.

Left: Golden retriever ‘Giggsy’ and springer spaniel ‘Bob’ were all excited visiting Santa Claus in his Christmas Cabin at Killarney Outlet Centre.

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It’s Panto Time In Killarney

Words: Eve Kelliher THE curtain will rise on Kerry’s first professional pantomime when it is staged in the INEC from January 2 to 4.

Beauty and the Beast opened this week to standing ovations at TLT Drogheda.

Limerick comedian Karl Spain leads a star-studded cast which also includes Red Rock star Adam Weafer and Clara Murray of RTÉjr fame.

Karl, who is familiar from his TV appearances including Karl Spain Wants a Woman and Operation Transformation,

play castle keeper Bertie.

“This is my second year performing in pantomime and I am humbled, and genuinely and pleasantly surprised, by the wonderful production values,” he told Killarney Advertiser.

“I always thought pantomimes would involve messing around and a bit of craic, but the pace is incredibly fast.”

There will be two shows daily in the INEC from January 2-4; to book check out www.inec.ie, or call 064-667 1555.

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Over 3,100 On Kerry Housing Waiting List

THE waiting list for social houses in Kerry has reached over 3,100.

Some 1,088 people are on the waiting list in Killarney while the longest list is in the Tralee Municipal District where 1,603 have applied for council housing, with 729 on the waiting list in South and West Kerry and 525 in Listowel.

The waiting list has reduced by a fifth in comparison with 2016, according to Kerry County Council.

SEEKING a gift for the music lover in your life? Check out the new DVD by Celtic Steps The Show.

A firm favourite with locals and tourists alike, the traditional Irish music and dance production has recorded special live edition of the show and it is planned to launch the award-winning show worldwide in the New Year.

It stars world champion dancers as well as featuring lively performances from some of Kerry’s finest musicians including flute and tin whistle player Edward Looney, pianist Morgan Pierce and Sharon Langston on the accordion.The DVD is available now for purchase for €20 online at www.CelticSteps.ie

as well as Eason, Main Street, Killarney. Celtic Steps The Show will begin its next season at the Killarney Racecourse on April 1.

Green Party Update THE Green Party has re-established its Dáil Constituency Group in Kerry.

The Kerry Greens’ aim is to work for longterm sustainable living and to provide a channel for environmental groups within the county to have their voices heard.

Members aim to meet as many groups as they can in the New Year, listen to their concerns and bring their voices to the Dáil.

At the recent Transition Kerry conference

on “Community Climate Action”, concerns were expressed that there was a lack of political interest in this subject.

Recent years have seen a significant increase in action on green issues.

The party committee members are as follows – chairperson: Sean Murphy, secretary: Mary Healy Whitling, treasurer: Peter Pierse, and delegate to policy council: Michael Fitzgerald.

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Is this the most dangerous junction in Ireland?

globe were sparked across the IN JUNE 2014, headlines were trapped by plants when a couple out walking for five hours. hinging on a jungle horror Sounds like a B-movie nmatter were all-to-frighte plot, but the facts of the These two experienced home: to close and real ingly a thick “virtually impenehillwalkers were lost in n plants in the Knocktrable” forest of rhododendro also And rhododendron has mealdown Mountains. an into Killarney in routes turned traditional walking

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‘Solution is local, not global’

raised a rallying cry in December TOM ROCHE of Just Forests n, describing the situation on the subject of rhododendro to be in the first national park as “an ecological disaster” established in the State. forests is of the world’s oldest oak According to Tom: “One n infestation and increased slowly dying. The rhododendro has not been adequately region the across deer population tackled.”

Tom. “It is annoted control, of out The infestation is now species preventing new native nihilating native flora and in the Nothing short of calling of oak, etc, from growing. of the problem will suffice.”

Army to break the back the necthe Government to put Just Forests has called on make instruments in place to essary financial and legal garden, rhododendron from every the proper removal of in this area compulwoodland and forest hedgerow, field, “We are calling for an Invasive sory as a matter of urgency.

Tom. Kerry & Cork Region,” added Species Action Plan For n is to eradicate rhododendro “The objective of the plan species alien of existing invasive and control the spread estabnew IAS from becoming (IAS) and to prevent any region. lished in the Kerry/Cork fishto tourism, agriculture, biodiversity of value “The real and sectors in Ireland is priceless eries and the forestry give the next and act to time now is beyond question. It natof a functioning and healthy generation the security small late. It is not unusual for ural world before it’s too act in the to deploy their armies to states around the world such a time for Ireland.” public interest — now is

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Killarney’s from the outset, added the most DESCRIBED as “one of “There are no two Ireland”, first citizen. dangerous junctions in it; it is a flawed bypass ways about the Lewis Road/Killarney junction,” he said. black spot.

Lewis junction is an accident “If you are coming from of It has been the subject right, you are

by Road and turning numerous urgent discussions lanes. And the sad County crossing three speed limit local politicians and Kerry maximum the is quest for reality Council alike, in their Transport applies.” to solutions to the crux from But he feels there are options the would Infrastructure Ireland, formerly remedy the situation. These solution National Roads Authority. have include the temporary road to And while local officials of the addition of a slip issue in constantly raised the is an idea also seem it the left, which Killarney recent years, it would suggested by his fellow Infrastructure Cllr Transport is only District councillor the power Municipal Ireland (TII) that has action. “I Donal Grady. to green light remedial Other options are a roundabout dozens added Cllr have come across literally or a different layout, Kerry TD of accidents there,” said there Cronin. in his Michael Healy-Rae. “But Councillor Donal Grady, making it Killarney are ways and means of days working with the safe.” said he had witnessed Service, Fire that The Independent TD noted the tragic results of short of at first-hand at the black the junction was nothing accidents numerous black least seven “chaotic”. “It is an accident spot. “I have had at locations council on the spot and is one of the the before motions of it and I felt with the highest incidents issue in recent years on area,” he one stage accidents we have in the so frustrated I said at said. a wall across the by the we should build This is a sentiment echoed let no one use it,” said Municipal area and chairman of Killarney Cronin. Cllr Grady. with the District, Councillor Brendan “When I was working dangerous “This is a lethally attended one tragic a huge fire service I had woman a junction, which has caused accident in which and number of traffic accidents there.” he told died in a crash the most fatalities over the years,” He added: “It must be Transport Killarney Advertiser. “But junction in Ireland, ignored dangerous has Ireland to put a Infrastructure yet we are not allowed steps to be all our pleas to take roundabout there. It shouldn’t situation.” alleviate the continue.” designed allowed to The junction was badly

update Rhododendron cutting in Killarney

PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE

WRITING in these pages in the wake of calls by the Irish Wildlife Trust on the United Nations body Unesco – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation – to strip the Killarney National Park of its biosphere reserve status, our columnist Anne Lucey noted how locally “the silence is deafening”.

She noted: “Maybe the state of the rhododendron, deer mismanagement and upland burning is accepted. Maybe there is a feeling the least said, the better.”

Adding that the world biosphere reserve national park is being choked from the ground up, she wrote: “Take a drive along the Kenmare Road, the Mill Road, walk the Queen’s Drive and now the Yew woods near Muckross Abbey, and there is a sea of rhododendron marching on the oaks and the beech and everything else.”

In the 1980s regular clean-ups of the National Park included help from the Killarney Girl Guides while families and individuals cut their own path.

“There is little point giving out about the NPWS where staff numbers have been cut to shreds. To paraphrase that great green phrase: The solution is local, not global,” added Anne

trying to The rays of the sun are shine through the rhododendron in the oakwoods of Tomies.

PICTURE: DONAL WHITTY O'SULLIVAN

Significant resources needed to tackle problem RHODODENDRON upsets the natural ecosystem, according to Killarney Advertiser’s science columnist Trevor O’Donoghue.

The spread of rhododendron is a significant problem that requires significant resources to solve, he notes.

Killarney National Park is known worldwide for its unique and precious habitats and species. “Extensive, mature oak woodlands, yew forests, large stands of holly and the lakes play host to our red deer, wild trout and salmon, biologically significant populations of arbutus, and the Killarney fern and Killarney shad,” he splendor “Rhododendron ponticum on said. all its in the other rhododendron Thehand is a nasty, insidious plant, Gardens. pretty flowers and shiny leaves Muckross boasting in control muchand beloved under by the Victorians. Since its arrival in Killarney, it has spread throughout O'SULLIVAN the WHITTY creates park. ItsDONAL thick growth PICTURE: a dense canopy of leaves that can stop other plants from growing and stops these plants and associated animals from thriving, upsetting the natural ecosystem.”

But hard work by the staff and volunteers at Killarney National Park can only do so much, notes Trevor. “The spread of rhododendron is a significant problem that requires significant resources to tackle it. A trip through the park will show the extent of the problem,” he said.

“Our woodlands are being taken over and unless a serious effort is made to tackle the problem, our national park is under threat.”

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Chaotic junction has highest incidence of accidents in Killarney area

junction from concerns surrounding the Eve Kelliher reports on the Killarney by-pass Upper Lewis Road on to

impenetrable forest. are an invasive non-native Rhododendron plants in Ireland. species that are widespread to the country in the early The species was introduced and as game cover.

19th century as an ornament and has spent hundreds Killarney National Park effort to eradicate the “dethousands of euros in an structive” plant each year. ideas have been mootSo what’s to be done? Various ed in the past few weeks

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Rhododendron growing at the foot a holly tree just off the path to Dinis, photographed by Trevor O'Donoghue this month.

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ROUNDABOUTS and relief roads have been mooted But by frequent users of frequenone local resident and the bypass and under the t user of the resident by-pass and road felt the as potential solution s of the area “left only” linking area the Bridgefie turn is definite s to the danger have discusse ld entrance junction. ly not the answer. “There with the opening d the idea Kilcummin road. is plenty of unused of a walkway parallel It's Others have land on both engineers, county a matter for the railway suggested a to the sides of the “left- road track. only” turn at council, Irish bypass and that could the top of Lewis Rail the bypass This would run under Transport Infrastru Road this problem provide a solution to as a way of bridge cture Ireland evading the and also a ,” stated the Bridgefield estate and under the peril that funding issue faces everyon resident. entrance,” added “Maybe but it's the e who makes definitely worth a roundabout local resident their built exploring.” way on to the could be . that can link bypass.

Pedestrians All of this sounds both junction also face or a relief road constant there good, but is can be built runnings danger when they walk enough space the route. to create such “Some of those a walkway and living in the a relief road or slip road also?

and trees land with overgrown bushes On The sizeable section of road and Kilcummin junction. that surrounds the by-pass is the road leading to Kilcummin. bridge extreme left in background is the by-pass road and On extreme right is foreground over the railway track.

This lethally dangerous junction has caused a huge number of traffic accidents & fatalities over the years

Scenes from some of the many traffic accidents at the notorious blackspot on the Killarney by-pass road.

A close up and more detailed problem area. view of the Both here. The junction junctions are visible Kilcummin is on and road leading to left road loops around in background. The rounds the by-pass the land that surroad and Kilcummin junction. It is a quite land with overgrow sizeable section of n bushes and that could help trees to provide a solution to traffic problems in the railway track the area. The route of under the road is also visible running and bridges.

The Lewis Road junction is bridge entrance on the right. The small to Bridgefield also visible on estate is right.

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Killarney National Park Mountain Meitheal in action.

A constant battle since the early-1980s THE fight against rhododendron has been “a constant battle since the early ’80s”, according to Donal Whitty O’Sullivan, Killarney.

Donal, a volunteer with the Killarney Tidy Towns group Killarney National Park Mountain Meitheal, which organises clean-ups in the national park, said: “The rhododendron in my opinion can be very romantic and beautiful in full bloom and when it’s kept under control.

But when its gets out of control, it is invasive and destroying our oak wood's and other woodlands.

According to some experts, rhododendrons affects approximately two-thirds of the oak woodlands of Killarney.”

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Ransoming The Crown Jewels

site become a Could former Pretty Polly Birmingham? trade the hub like the NEC, 20 exhibiNEC, Birmingham: Factfile, suites, 6 million tion halls, 34 conference hosted each guests a year, 500 events year.

Calls For Action On Pretty Polly Site

resisted TRADITIONALLY, Killarney reathe idea of industry for cosmetic for ago that sons. It’s not that long the image many it brought to mind bellowing of Dickensian chimneys murky pall out smoke – flinging a streets and over our picture-perfect mountain obscuring our panoramic views. high-salato But today industry equates Last week ried, corporate employment. the former we put it out there that should get Pretty Polly site in Killarney Our idea for a vibrant new lease of life. rival those in creating a financial hub to got people London and Dublin certainly contacttalking and one businessman that the site ed us with the suggestion for a location perfect the would make major trade fair centre. n We’re talking a town-within-a-tow

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Why Shouldn’t Kil larney Be A Financial Hub? come Killarney and Kerry

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centre to here, a multi-hall event the major compare with the likes of Birmingtrade exhibition hubs in

ham and Dusseldorf. networks Killarney has the requisite well as and the infrastructure as world-class hotel accommodation, so why can’t we do that? has traThe problem is our thinking baditionally been on a short-term sis – and we all know big companies don’t think in the short-term. need Tax and funding incentives not to be looking to the long-term, couple of operating with an eye to a years down the road.

InTwo decades ago the Rosenbluth an out-ofternational call centre chose to sometown location in preference Let’s not thing close to the town centre. lose out again.

New Lease Of Life For Mustang Sally’s an era and THERE was the end of another in talk of the beginning of in the past Killarney’s nightlife scene

week. trading last Mustang Sally’s ceased family, who week under the O’Connor Faceposted a message on the venue’s customers book page thanking staff, and friends for their support. opened alThe Main Street business most three decades ago. the popular It is believed the lease for a Killarney venue is to be acquired by in the pub businessman with interests trade.

Why can’t we do this? a industriWe also need to become before to real-minded town like never alise such dreams. that Killarney There was always the idea a jewel in the wanted to protect itself as we ransom tourism crown. But would

that jewel for the sake of industry? a question It’s not so black and white these days. event and And a high-powered industry with that trade centre would sit well idea.

Meeting

Charity Begins At Home?

determines where this monChief Execu- O’Connor THE Cathaoirleach and with the vast majority are to ey is allocated tive of Kerry County Council given to overseas charities.

Court seek a meeting with District raised the issue at the relation to Cllr Niall Kelleher suggesting Judge James O’Connor in monthly council meeting, the court poor box. collected could be allocatin Kerry re- the monies Support Fund Last year, districts courts of court ed to the Community corded the highest amount organisations across community for country. poor box donations in the used for of- Kerry.

The court poor box mainly he was not against develstressed He cusa attract asked if the fences which would not oping world charities but to todial sentence. courts service could be encouraged doin €394,000 over There were just of the money be allocourts in ensure majority nations in the seven district charities in Kerry.

Judge James cated to the county in 2016 and

IN A FEW weeks’ time, express of interest will ions be tion to the future sought in relause of the Pretty Polly site in Killarne It got us thinking y.

– what about tablishing it as esa centre for a Killarney is financial hub in the town?

Brexit is pushing perfectly Dublin up in al financial hub globrankings. But should the capital placed to entice why be the only centre to benefit? financial indus Since the UK voted try to leave the European Union, Britain’s many post-Brexit financial firms have explored quarters or setting moving headup new subsidiWhy shouldn aries elsewhe ’t Killarney present re to keep a foothold as a contender itself the EU’s single in in the battle between market.

European cities to lure banks, insur-

ers and other finance-related indus- And tries? while we complai Dublin is well n about our property positioned to attract expensiv prices, they are far, far less Brexit-related relocations for sever- London. e than those in Dublin or al reasons, includin flight from London,g that it’s a short So why shouldn’t Killarney shares the same language, and entice some of levies some of the panies the financial service comlowest tax rates in the Europe. post-Brexit? Killarney Yet with a bit has the transport routes, of foresight Killarney conference facilities should surely and accommodation be just as enviable to service interlocation. a national services industrie We have one s.

So, come on, of the and let’s think locations in Ireland best conference Why big. not put together and in addition we are an hour a professional from Cork Airport,, working group to target and hour and sectors such as these? a Shannon Airport half’s drive from We need and just fifteen a single-minded utes from Kerry min- ent independcommission-base Airport. d project to drive this forward.

Why Wasn’t Pretty Polly Used To Drive Industry?

DURING the boom site, a prime commeryears the former Pretty Polly are very welcome lain idle – forcing cial location in Killarney, . has It’s high time to look elsewher start-ups and small business adamant es The situation something is done about this e. But we have

by Kerry County facility. or small about staying in Killarney – been promised to date has been other start-ups Council that the businesses may ridiculous as industry was forced out gressed further site will be pronot have our desire of town because and fight to find in 2017.

Killarney had nothing to offer. to stay a location and It’s long been many upped sticks expand in more regarded as somethin A Killarney businessm favourab to phant so rumbling g of a white eleUnlike Tralee, Killarney le environments,” he said. s that progress a location in Killarney an said: “We struggled to will at last be made has never been find ceptive to establish an industry-relocation but looked at other diversification locations that had our company. We everyone should be on ’s mind rather availability but than were ent on one source of industry.our town being depend-

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Parking & Traffic Congestion Solutions

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The hugely-anticipated heist movie has jampacked so much exciting action into a 15-second teaser. Ocean’s Eight connects to its predecessor by building its heist around Debbie Ocean (Bullock), the estranged sister of George Clooney’s late Danny Ocean from the original series.

And we specify ‘late Danny Ocean’ because there’s a very quick shot of Debbie visiting the grave of her older brother, who apparently dies in 2018.

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‘It’s Belfast Or Go Blind’ Words: Eve Kelliher

Thomas Murray and members of the Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club in Co Longford which received funding from the National Lottery Good Causes fund.

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Deputy Danny Healy-Rae pictured in Killarney on Saturday before heading to Belfast by bus with, from left, Patrick Casey, Eileen Kennedy, Margaret Sheehan, Mary Ellen Hickey, Anne Marie Casey and bus driver Patrick Doyle. Pic: Don MacMonagle

THIRTEEN people requiring cataract surgery had to travel from Kerry and Cork to Belfast last weekend where they underwent surgery carried out under the cross-border directive.

The group, aged in their 70s and 80s, travelled eight hours to Kingsbridge Hospital in Belfast for their operations.

Of the 30,792 waiting for eye treatment up to September last year, almost half, 14,352,

were from Kerry and Cork.

Some people have been told they will have to wait up to two years for their first consultation, while others have been facing a waiting list of up to four years for an operation.

Last weekend’s bus service was arranged

by Kerry Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae and West Cork TD Michael Collins, who said: “Really it’s a case of Belfast or go blind.”

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Jerusalem: UN Resolution Rejects Trump’s Declaration THE UN General Assembly has decisively backed a resolution effectively calling on the US to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

The text says that any decisions regarding the status of the city are “null and void” and must be cancelled.

The non-binding resolution was approved by 128 states, with 35 abstaining and nine others voting against.

It came after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut financial aid to those who backed the resolution.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, the US president said: “They take hundreds of millions of dollars and even billions of dollars, and then they vote against us. Well, we’re watching those votes. Let them

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vote against us. We’ll save a lot. We don’t care.”

Before the vote, the Palestinian foreign minister urged member states to reject “blackmail and intimidation”.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meanwhile, said it would reject the anticipated result “outright” and dismissed the UN as a “house of lies”.

How did UN members vote? The nine who voted against the resolution were the US, Israel, Guatemala, Honduras, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau and Togo.

Among the 35 abstaining were Canada and Mexico.

Those voting in favour included the other four permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia and the UK) as well as key US allies in the Muslim world.

Twenty-one countries did not turn up for the vote.

Killarney Snappers Put Compelling Stories In The Picture Words: Eve Kelliher A PICTURE paints a thousand words and that’s certainly true of a display staged in Dublin thanks to two leading Killarney photographers.

Julien Behal and Valerie O’Sullivan are involved in a special National Lottery exhibition which opened on Wednesday and which will run until tomorrow, Saturday.

The outside photography exhibition, at St Stephen’s Green, Dublin, features the beneficiaries who have enjoyed windfalls from the

National Lottery Good Causes funding – some of whom are from Kerry.

Julien travelled the length and breadth of Ireland to photograph a variety of organisations and Valerie captured images of Kerry beneficiaries Rathmore Social Action Group and Finuge Freewheelers.

“All the pictures tell the compelling stories of the impact of Good Causes funding to communities and organisations all over Ireland,” Julien told Killarney Advertiser.

RTÉ Pays Sean Gallagher ‘Substantial Damages’ In ‘Tweetgate’ Case THE case taken by Sean Gallagher against RTÉ has been settled, with the former Presidential Election candidate said to have received “substantial damages”.

The High Court was told of the settlement at a scheduled pre-trial hearing.

A trial had been due to begin early next year. The size of the settlement was not disclosed but it involved an agreement

from RTÉ to issue an apology to Mr Gallagher.

Mr Gallagher sued the broadcaster for damages over the “Tweetgate” incident during the 2011 presidential election campaign.

This related to a tweet read out by presenter Pat Kenny during the final televised debate of the campaign, prior to which Mr Gallagher was regarded as the frontrunner.

Gardaí Seize Drugs Worth €2.8M TWO men were arrested after a “significant” amount of drugs were discovered in north Dublin.

As part of ongoing investigations targeting serious organised criminal activity in Dublin two cars were stopped in the Drumcondra area on Wednesday.

During the search, five kilos of cannabis herb was seized. Two men (25 and 30) were arrested at the scene and are currently detained at Finglas Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2- Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. The total amount of drugs seized is in excess of €2.8million.

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Tralee Among Those Likely To Be Prioritised For Flood Defence Works TRALEE is likely to be among those prioritised for flood defence works in the New Year.

One of the country’s largest individual allocations in flood defence funding is expected to go to Kerry.

The county, which was affected by serious flooding in December 2015, is to receive around €30 million of a €260m fund, it is reported. Almost 8,000 homes are to be protected by new flood defences as part of the plan. A long-awaited study of at-risk areas will clear the way for 47 schemes across the country, including more than €55m for

Limerick city and environs alone.

But it is believed up to €1bn will be needed to ultimately protect the country from floods.

The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works & Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, accompanied by the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, today gave an update on progress with the whole of Government response to Flood Risk Management.

The Office of Public Works will announce the 47 regions most at risk to flooding around the country early in January.

Kerry Pub Issues Invite To Ed Sheeran A KERRY pub has issued an invite to international pop star Ed Sheeran after he namechecked the premises on The Late Late Show.

The singer-songwriter praised a video clip he saw featuring the Top of the Coom,

Ireland’s highest pub, near Kilgarvan.

The Grammy winner said he saw three elderly gentlemen in the clip, with one feeding a sheep. Top of the Coom proprietor Eileen Creedon has since extended an official invite to the star.

Clodagh’s Family Still Searching For Answers THE SOLICITOR OF the family of Clodagh Hawe has said that that “they’re people of extraordinary dignity” following the following the verdict at this week’s inquest into the Hawe family deaths.

The inquests into the deaths of Alan Hawe (40), Clodagh (39), Liam (13), Niall (11) and Ryan (6) at their home at Oakdene, Barcony, Ballyjamesduff on August 28, 2016, were concluded at Cavan courthouse. A jury recorded death by suicide for Alan Hawe and that of unlawful killing in regards to his wife and three children.

Speaking on RTÉ Radio One’s Drivetime the Coll family solicitor, Liam Keane, said that the family has

been through a “terrible ordeal” throughout the inquest. Deputy school principal Alan Hawe outlined his reasons for his actions in three-page, handwritten letter found at the family home. But in his explanation, Hawe, who meticulously planned the murder, still fails to shed light on the “fall from grace” which prompted him to wipe out his family. He wrote after killing them he was “sorry” for the way he had “murdered them all”, but insisted there was no other way.

He said he had been thinking about killing himself for some time but did not want to leave his three sons orphans.

Will It Be A White Christmas?

IT’S the question on everyone’s lips – what’s the weather going to be like on Christmas Day? It’s been several years since we’ve seen snow at Christmas and for those of you wondering, Met Éireann have released their early Christmas Day weather predictions.

While all signs point to the fact that it’s going to be a cold one, it doesn’t look like there’s going to be any snow.

This week has been mild enough so far and it looks like it’s set to remain like that with

some showers and fog today, Friday, with temperatures remaining impressively high at 10 to 12C. Tomorrow, Saturday, is predicted to be breezy with mist and drizzle.

It’s going to be a dull and windy Christmas Eve with some rain later in the evening with rain forecasted for Christmas Day and temperatures set to dip in the evening and frost expected overnight.

Will we have to wait until next year for a white Christmas?

‘Slow Down’ Plea By Best Friend Of Road Accident Victim THE best friend of a student who died in a road tragedy has told how she would “trade places if I could” as calls were made to reduce the speed limit on the road, reports the Irish Independent.

Denise Crowley (26) died on December 1 after she was struck by a car while crossing the road.

The UCC computer science student was crossing the N22 at Glenflesk village, when she was killed instantly.

Now the community and local councillors want to see the 100km speed limit cut to at least 60km in the wake of the death.

Ms Crowley’s best friend has asked the country to remember a young woman who meant so much to so many.

“Denise was my best friend, she is the reason I’m standing today,” Kerry Heffernan said.

“Denise came into my life when everything was going wrong and I didn’t know what to do anymore.

“She brightened up my entire life. She was there before and after my daughter was born. If I could trade places with her I

would. But she’d give out, and tell me I need to take care of my daughter.”

Ms Crowley is one of 28 pedestrians out of 152 road deaths to take place this year.

Local residents and Gardaí have raised concerns about the N22 to the road authorities, along with local councillors.

Many people believe the speed limit should be dropped to 60kmh.

Denise Crowley.

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Support For Serfs Of O’Donoghue’s Rock Award I WOULD like to support Killarney Advertiser’s idea to create an award to honour a local by a local. I would like to nominate Michael Leane for this award.

Michael is a native of Killarney who, among other things, was a founding member of Killarney Credit Union and was a member of the initial study group that founded the CU. He, along with others, was relentless in finding a permanent home for the CU after its many years of nomadic existence.

All his work was carried out in a voluntary capacity for which he received no financial reward. He was truly selfless for the people of Killarney and always was willing to help those who had queries.

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Reviewed: Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak IT’S CHRISTMAS, and for the first time in years the entire Birch family will be under one roof.

Even Emma and Andrew’s elder daughter—who is usually off saving the world—will be joining them at Weyfield Hall, their aging country estate. But Olivia, a doctor, is only coming home because she has to.

Having just returned from treating an epidemic abroad, she’s been told she must stay in quarantine for a week…and so too should her family.

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orbits. Younger, unabashedly frivolous daughter Phoebe is fixated on her upcoming wedding, while Olivia deals with the culture shock of being immersed in first-world problems.

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Christmas Day Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special,

Cinderella, RTÉ One

Dec 23rd, 18.35 (2015, Romance) Premiere. An orphaned girl is treated as a servant by her cruel stepmother and her two daughters. Her life is changed for ever by the intervention of a kindly fairy godmother, who gives her the opportunity to attend a lavish royal ball and win the heart of a handsome prince. Romantic fantasy, starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden and Helena Bonham Carter.

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Frozen, RTÉ 2

Dec 24th, 18:55 (2013, Comedy) A princess with the power to freeze anything she touches loses control of her abilities and plunges the kingdom into a perpetual winter. She goes into hiding, but her sister remains determined that she can be saved from her own magic and sets off on a quest to find her, aided by a mountain man and a living snowman. Disney animated fantasy adventure, with the voices of Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel.

9.00pm, RTÉ One Mayhem in the Brown household again this year as Grandad thinks the house is haunted, Cathy’s got a new internet date and Rory is undergoing plastic surgery. Agnes has been given a special Christmas tree from Buster Brady to cheer her up what could possibly go wrong?

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

6.30pm, BBC One On the go since 2004, this yuletide special has become part of the Christmas fabric for many telly viewers. The 2017 lineup includes Colin Jackson, Jeremy Vine, Judy Murray, Katie Derham, Kimberley Walsh and Robbie Savage.

The Great Christmas Bakeoff, 7.40pm, Channel 4

Eight merry bakers from Bake Off past join Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding as they do battle in festive-themed challenges. It’s up to judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith to decide who wins the festive title.

If you have 6 hours to spare over Christmas, the Back To The Future Trilogy is essential viewing and to make things easier, the entire thing has just been added to Netflix! The story begins with the 1980s sci-fi classic, where Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the ‘50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) goes awry. In the sequel, Marty and Dr. Brown travel into the future, only to discover their own time transformed to nightmarish version of Hill Valley, Mar-

ty’s father has been murdered and Biff Tannen, Marty’s nemesis, has profited. In the final chapter, Marty obtains a 70-yearold message from the time-traveling Doc Brown, in which he informs Marty that he has retired to a small town in the Old West. Marty then finds out that the Doc was murdered shortly after sending the letter. In order to save his friend, Marty will have to travel back in time, disentangle a lovestruck Doc from a local schoolmarm, and repair the DeLorean -- all while avoiding a posse of gunslingers.

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We are delighted to be associated with the Killarney Advertiser and we are very grateful for the very warm response we have had to our weekly advice column. For 2018 we would welcome readers to email any queries or questions they may have and on a monthly basis we will reply as best we can in general to the queries as raised.

Terence F. Casey & Company, Solicitors, is one of the longest established Legal Practices in Killarney.

PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE: • Personal Injury • Conveyancing • Purchase and Sales • Landlord and Tenant Law

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DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS OUR OPENING TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Friday 22nd December Monday 25th December Tuesday 26th December Wednesday 27th December

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Outside of Surgery Hours please contact SOUTHDOC on 1850 335 999

Cahernane Medical Centre is a modern dynamic practice providing a full range of general practice care to our patients in Killarney.

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On behalf of Buy a Bus Campaign and Kerry Parents and Friends Association we would like to extend our deep appreciation to all the various organisations, cyclist, volunteers who supported us in 2017.

Your generosity, phenomenal fundraising has meant that we have now replaced 5 buses out of 17 to support the most vulnerable in our community.

Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a peaceful new year.

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Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio has some tips on looking after your hands and nails CREATIVE NAIL DESIGN (CND) first created Shellac and Gelish back in May 2010 and revolutionised the nail industry.

Shellac is a hybrid, meaning it is half nail polish and half gel. The product is applied like a polish to the natural nail and is cured via a UV light or LED (we have both at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio). Because the product is cured, there is zero drying time. When applied and removed correctly Shellac should not cause any damage to your nails. Shellac can last flawlessly, with normal wear and tear, for at least 14 days. Be sure to wear gloves if you’re doing tough jobs like household cleaning or gardening. Remember your nails as jewels, not tools. Use cuticle oil and moisturise daily to replace lost moisture to your skin and nails. If you do experience a chip make sure you don’t pick or pull it as this will cause damage to your nails underneath. You can lightly file your nail to disguise the chip. Peeling off the shellac can seriously damage the natural nail underneath. A paraffin moisturising hand treatment is a fantastic extra with Shellac or Gelish or luxury manicure.

Your hands or feet will be dipped twice times quickly into a small tub of heated paraffin wax. The paraffin is often scented with soothing essential oils. After several layers are added, the wax will be covered in a plastic bag, wrapped in hot gloves and you can relax as the benefits kick in. The wax will trap the heat against your skin as it hardens, opening the pores. Once the wax is completely cooled it will be pulled away, taking dead skin cells along with it. This treatment can be experience as a stand-alone treatment as the benefits are amazing for arthritis, dry skin, sore joints, rough skin, dehydrated nails.

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Great Gatsby Night at The Brehon THE BREHON will turn back the clock to the Roaring Twenties this January 6 to celebrate Women’s Christmas.

Toast the Prohibition Era with a glass of Prosecco on arrival then sit down to a sumptuous Gatsby-themed banquet before dancing the night away before reliving the fun and frolics of the jazz age with live music from The Swing Cats.

Think flapper dresses, fringing, beading, and feathers… the very attire worn while attending one of the in-

famous Jay Gatsby’s extravagant parties. The Roaring Twenties heralded the beginning of a new era for women, flappers flouted their contempt for traditional constraints. They now had the right to vote, they worked outside of the home and they challenged women’s traditional societal roles.

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Killarney singer and singing teacher Grace Foley says...

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Tourism THE results of Week 10 are as follows: first prize, €500, Sean Kietour operator ly, Upper Lewis Road, seller, Pamela Walsh; second prize, €250, the not often cialising in tou are singers favourite People’s ality. between parallel a draw IN MY writing I often Mary most and Claire McCarthy, Farranfore, seller, Bridie Cronin.

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Countess John Horgan Family, Dalton’s “difconsidered is being fearDwyer; biggest whose seller, men Grove, their band Arklight at the the hotel.

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It had everything a student pumping. the blood to get movie O’Donoghue, Eileen O’Donoghue, Shronaboy, Glenflesk, thing to seller, good a is it that remember life, of I also sang a song to my wonderful new husstudent the of struggle the to sexuality of topic from the J Doolan. band Johninwhich was very special moment. be you. It is better to leave your mark on this world on the field. clear while hisa mind keeping athlete This week’s prize money is sponsored by Deirdre’s Boutique, We and love and music. usually boils than to leave behind regret. We all have a unique moviesI thank of these content in life, thelife Ascelebrated J.P. Healy & Co. Insurances Ltd., CBC Distributions, Hegarty’s you all, friends family, for your your well wishes individuality. fingerprint that no one else possesses...use it. embracing topic; to oneand down Park Road, and Killarney Welding Ltd. Sika Signs/D Fleming & and never love ending support.

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Soundtrack To A Perfect Day ON THE run-up to our wedding I was given lots of advice and tips. One idea was to get a new perfume so I would always associate that scent with our special day. While I loved my choice of perfume I don’t think my memory will be of its aroma. I think I will remember the soundtrack to the day... From the moment my mom hollered the cheeriest “Morning!’” to the moment we sang the last note of the National Anthem at some ungodly hour. We were absolutely blessed with beautiful sounds for the entire day and each sound came from people that had such great energy and genuinely wished us well. I knew most of our musicians, singers and dancers personally, which added incredible warmth to the day. I was so excited to have Catherine Teahan sing at our ceremony. I was a huge fan

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THE second instalment of Grand Tour Season 2 was a return to form. Episode 2 shook off the cobwebs and awkwardness of the season two opener.

The formula that made the trio such a success with their previous employer is still a work in progress on Grand Tour. One element of success was the Stig; however, rights to the Stig remains with their previous employer and they are legally bound not to conflict with the BBC’s offering.

The ‘American’ was what they came up with in season one, however no one seems that upset that they have decided to drop “the American” Mike Skinner for series two. The NASCAR driver was unpopular with fans and they have spent months searching for his replacement.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND 1ST ANNIVERSARY

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In loving memory of our Granddad And Uncle Martin.

In loving memory of my husband Martin (Snr) and son Martin. Who died on 30th December 2015 and 6th September 1998.

Cluainin, Woodlawn Road, Killarney.

In loving memory of Kevin Casey, Late of Glenflesk, Killarney & Dunmore East who died on Jan 3rd, 2017.

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch from us.

Place them on our Grandda’s And Uncles arms and tell them, They’re from us.

Tell them that we love them And miss them, And when they turn to smile Place a kiss upon both their cheeks And hold them for a while.

Love Ellie Mai and Frankie XXX

19TH ANNIVERSARY BECKETT

You will never be forgotten That simply cannot be, As long as I am living I will carry you with me.

Safely tucked within my heart Your light will always shine, A glowing amber never stilled Throughout the end of time.

No matter what the future brings Or what may lie ahead, I know that you will walk with me Along the path I thread.

So rest my angels, be at peace And let your souls fly free, One day Ill join glorious flight For all eternity.

Always loved by your wife Eileen and mom XXX Anniversary Mass on Saturday 30th December, at 6.15pm, St Marys Cathedral, Killarney

In loving memory of our brother Mart, who died 6th September 1998.

Cluainin, Woodlawn Road

CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE

‘We miss you’

BREEN

We miss the loud music Coming from your room, We miss the warmth of knowing You’re just a call away.

We miss the way We fought and played We miss seeing your bright smile And bleached hair, We miss seeing you Here and there.

We miss annoying you even though You liked your time alone, We miss watching you devour Your warmed scone.

We miss the way you ran down the Hall, jumped to hit the light, We miss hearing you come in At night.

We miss you with all our might, We miss our brother.

We miss the way today, You would also be our friend, We miss you and love you Until the end.

Love Mags, Kerrie and Mike XXX

2ND ANNIVERSARY BECKETT

On this the first anniversary of Kevin’s passing his wife Marguerite, sons Paul, Mark and James, his parents Paddy & Mary Casey, sisters Marie & Majella, brother Martin and extended family wish to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who helped and supported and journeyed with us through Kevin’s illness.

Thank you to all those who travelled long distances to be with us on the day of the removal, funeral service and burial, all of who sent sympathy cards and messages of condolences, for the many calls and texts and a heartfelt thanks to all our friends, neighbours and all in WLR for your kindness and support.

We thank Fr. Joe Begley, Canon Tom Brown, Fr. Brian Power and Fr. Padraig Breheny who officiated at his requiem mass and burial, to Gabrielle Cummins, Wayne Brown and Liam Merriman who enhanced the ceremony with beautiful choice of music and hymns.

We thank Dr. Aidan Manning, Dr. Paula Calvert, Dr. Emmet Walls, Dr. Sean Hogan and all the homecare team for their wonderful care and for allowing us to manage Kevin’s care at home.

12TH ANNIVERSARY DOYLE

In memory of our Daddy, Daniel J. Doyle, late of 68 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney, who left us on the 28th December 2005.

He never looked for praises, He was never one to boast, He just went on quietly working, For the ones he loved the most, His dreams were seldom spoken, His wants very few, And most of the time, His worries went unspoken too, He was there a firm foundation, Through all our storms in life, A sturdy hand to hold on to, In times of stress and strife, A true friend we could turn to, When times were good or bad, One of our greatest blessings, The man that we call Dad. Wishing our parents Rose and Daniel, A Happy Christmas in heaven.

Loved and missed so much everyday xoxoxoxoxo Love you always, your daughters Mary, Louise, Cathriona, Valerie, sons-in-law And grandchildren.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE DILLON

Thanks also to Falconers Funeral Directors, Tramore for their professionalism, sensitivity and kindness shown to us at that difficult time.

In loving memory of the Denis Breen, late of Hazelwood Drive, Upper park Road.

Today is going to be heartbreaking when we visit your graveside with flowers and shed a tear. We have no gift to give you or a hug like every year. We pray u to heaven to you a Happy Christmas. Your empty fireside chair and kitchen chair still be vacant as we gather around for the tradition dinner and just think back, your not their but you are looking down upon us saying stop being upset about me just carry on I’m in spirit.

The candles be burning in churches, your memory walks in our minds as we know one day you greet us at heavens gate.

Life’s a journey we are passing through, so God’s garden must be beautiful as he has the best in you. On earth you worked, in heaven now you rest.

Cant change the past, nor the future, if we could we would. A star at night so bright is your light, guiding us every night.

Happy Christmas to a wonderful honest husband and a caring Dad Denis.

Loved and remembered, never forgotten by your heartbroken wife Sheila, your 3 sons Mikey, De, Billy and daughter Sheila Mary and daughter-in-law Amy.

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

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

Birthday Remembrance for Noel Dillon, Woodlawn, Killarney whose birthday falls on the 24th of December.

I thought of you with love today But that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday And days before that too,

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal But love leaves a memory no one can steal.

I think of you in silence I often speak your name All I have are memories And your picture in a frame

Sadly missed by your parents in law Gerard and Helen Savage, brothers in law Morgan and Peter. David & Louise Savage & family. Nieces Aoife, Niamh, Grainne, Meabh & Maria and Nephew Liam.

Your memory is my keepsake With which I’ll never part God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart.

First Anniversary masses will be held in Our Lady of the Wayside Clonkeen on Wednesday January 3rd at 12pm & in Killea Church, Dunmore East on Saturday January 6th at 12:30pm.

22ND & 3RD ANNIVERSARY BREEN

For Noel on his birthday this Christmas.

A twinkling star shines in Heaven, It comes out every night, That star is my dear Granda Noel, Who comes to say goodnight.

Loved and missed by Noel’s wife Barbara, daughters Laura & Jen, and Son-in-law Mike Happy Birthday from your grandchildren Emma, Jack and Dean xxxx

11TH ANNIVERSARY GALVIN

In loving memory of our dad Martin, Who died 30th December 2015, Cluainin Woodlawn Road, Killarney.

4TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

Every day without you Since you had to go, Is like summer without sunshine And Christmas without snow.

We will always feel you close to us And though your far from sight, We will search for you among the stars That shine on Christmas night.

Love you always dad Mags, Kerrie and Mike XXX

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In loving memory of Eileen O’Sullivan, late of Ardshanavooley, Killarney who died on the 20th December 2013.

Time passes, memories stay, Quietly remembered everyday.

Lovingly remembered By your sister Breda and family.

In loving memory of our parents Dan and Annie Marie Breen, late of Ballagh, Beaufort. Dan died 6th of January 1995.

Annie Marie died 23rd December 2014.

R.I.P No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts ye are always there.

Fondly missed by your daughter Mary, grandchildren Adrian, Fergus, Debra, Great-grandchildren Sarah and Luke and extended family xxxx

In loving memory of Seamus Galvin, late of St. Ann’s Road, Killarney, who died on 24th December 2006.

I am the resurrection and the life, He who believes in me, though he die, Yet shall he live, and whoever lives, And believes in me shall never die.

Remembered by your Sons Pat, Tommy & Seamus, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Myles, Keith and Honor.

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In Loving memory of Winnie Daly Loreto Road Killarney whose 1st Anniversary is on the 7th January 2018.

In loving memory of Noreen Curtin late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 2nd of January 2012.

Take our teardrops and wrap in love, Ask the wind to carry them To mom above, Miracles are very rare, but For Christmas one would do, To hear the door bell and To have you walk through,

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

Remembering you is easy We do it everyday But missing you is a heartache That never goes away.

You left such happy memories That make us laugh and cry, The memories we have together No money can buy, Theres this place in our hearts No one can fill,Missing you And always will.

From all the family.

Always remembered by your daughters Marie and Ciara.

5TH ANNIVERSARY CURTIN

Winnie’s Anniversary mass will be on Sat 6th Jan 2018 at 6.15 in St Marys Cathedral.

21ST ANNIVERSARY CREMINS

In loving memory of Noreen Curtin late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 2nd of January 2012.

They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way I feel.

In loving memory of Kieran Foley, Knockreer, Killarney, who died on the 4th of January 2017.

As we lovingly remember Kieran, we, his family, wish to express our sincere gratitude to our extended family and many friends who supported us at the time of our loss and over the past year.

We wish to thank those who called to our home, travelled long distances to attend his funeral and sent mass cards, floral tributes and thoughtful letters of support.

We especially wish to thank Fr Jim Lenihan, Fr Niall Howard and concelebrants of Kieran’s mass, the cathedral church choir and those who did readings and prayers of the faithful.

Special thanks to Bernard Tangney, funeral director, for his kindness and professionalism, O’Shea’s funeral home, and gravediggers.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a small token of our appreciation and gratitude to everyone who has showed us such kindness and compassion.

In Loving Memory of a dear Husband and Father James Eagar who died on 28th December, 2003.

The gates of heaven opened As wide as they could go, God called His angels over And put them in a row, There is a special man arriving So guide him all the way, I’ll be waiting in my garden Because this is where he’ll stay.

A million tears will follow Him to his place of rest, I’m sure you have often heard I only take the best.

A million tears did follow, And a lot of broken hearts Because losing such a special Dad Tore us all apart.

This morning when we woke up And saw the sun above Right away we thought of you And said a loving prayer That God would bless you specially And keep you in His care.

So dearly loved, so sadly missed by your loving wife Bridie, daughter Tracy, son Roland, son-in-law Richard, daughter-inlaw Ana, Grandchildren Jemma, Richard, Orla, Lia, Lola Rose, Kerry, Lola, Marina, Ciara and Alice.

In loving memory of Mary Cremins late of 72 Woodlawn Park, Killarney who died on the 25th December, 1996.

For no one knows the heartache That lies behind my smile No one knows how many times I have broken down and cried.

Anniversary mass will take place on the 4th of January 2018 at 4pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

Anniversary Mass Wednesday December 27th at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

Time and years pass swiftly by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But yesterdays memories Are always there.

I want to tell you something Noreen So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

Always remembered by your loving husband Jim, sons Pat and James, daughters-in-law Angela and Michelle and grandchildren Steven, Lorraine, Darragh, Laura and Ciara.

21ST ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of Seamus Cronin, late of Knockeenduve & Boston who died December 10th 1996 Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hands you are always there, The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows, With tender love and deep regret We who love you will never forget.

Your family Killarney & Boston

8TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

Always loved and remembered by husband Bertie.

FLEMING

FOLEY

Anniversary Mass on the 2nd of January 2018 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin at 7.30pm.

5TH ANNIVERSARY CURTIN

In loving memory of Noreen Curtin late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 2nd of January 2012.

Time passes by, life goes on It’s not the same now you are gone, But we think about you every day, And in our hearts you’ll always stay.

Love from Michael, Michelle, Mickealla, Luke and Zack.

In loving memory of our son Kieran Foley, Knockreer, Killarney, who died on the 4th of January 2017.

The mention of my child’s name May bring tears to my eyes, But it never fails to bring Music to my ears.

Let me hear the beautiful music Of his name It soothes my broken heart And sings to my soul.

Loved and sadly missed by your parents Cormac & Kathleen Foley.

1ST ANNIVERSARY FOLEY

In loving memory of Jerry Fleming, 6 Gortroe, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 22nd December.

In the rising of the sun And its going down, In the blowing of the wind, And in the chill of winter, We remember him.

In the rustling of leaves, And in the beauty of Autumn, In the beginning of the year, And when it ends, We remember him.

Lovingly remembered by his daughters Noreen, Mary, Siobhán, Eileen and Catherine, and by his sons James, Sean, Billy and Tim, relatives and friends.

33RD & 32ND ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

KELLY

DENNEHY In loving memory of Kieran Foley, late of Knockreer, Killarney, who died on 4th January 2017.

In loving memory of Nora Cronin, late of Annabeg Gneeveguilla who died on the 24th of December 2009.

We will always have memories, To cherish and hold, Of a wonderful Aunt Precious than gold.

Fondly missed by Maggie, Patrick Family.

In loving memory of Shane Dennehy late of Bounard Gneeveguilla who died on the 25th of December 2013.

Here is a little forest, Whose leaf is ever green, Here is a brighter garden, Where not a frost has been,

Loved with a love beyond all telling Missed with a grief beyond all tears.

In its unfading flowers, I hear the bright bee hum: Praythee, my brother, Into my garden come!

Loved and remembered every day Mom, David, Derek, Jack, Caitlin and all your extended family.

Sadly missed by your loving brother Niall, sisters Deirdre, Eimear and Caitriona and families.

Treasured memories of our dear parents and grandparents Dan and Kathleen Kelly, late of South Hill, Mill Road, Killarney, whose 33rd and 32nd Anniversaries occur at this time.

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day Fondly remembered by your Loving family.

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20TH & 11TH ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

MORIARTY

MURPHY

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

8TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’CONNOR

In loving memory of our parents Michael & Margaret Moriarty Late of Woodlawn Park, Killarney They had a nature you Could not help loving And hearts that were purer than gold And to those who knew them And loved them Their memory will never grow old.

Lovingly remembered by All their family Maureen, Joan, Michele, Brian Sons in law, Daughter in Law Grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass at 8am on 31st December 2017, St Mary’s Cathedral.

8TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

In loving memory of Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Murphy, who died on 22nd December 2016, late of 7 Monastry Gardens, Killarney & Dublin.

As we lovingly remember Betty on the first anniversary of her death, we her family, would like to express our deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation to all those who supported us on our sad loss.

Thanks to all those who attended the removal, funeral mass and burial.

Thanks to those who travelled long distances, our deepest appreciation to those who sent mass cards and perpetual enrolments.

Sincere thanks to Dr. Darren Quirke and the staff of Deenagh Medical Practice and the home care team. Thanks to Finbarr and the staff of Kennelly’s Pharmacy. Thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Bon Secour hospital Tralee.

Thanks to Fr. Niall Howard and Fr. Kieran O’Sullivan for the Rosary and mass and to the choir.

In loving memory of Tom Murphy, 9 St. Brendan’s Tce., Killarney who died on December 31st 2009.

Those special days will not return When we were all together But fond memories within our hearts Will stay with us forever.

Always remembered by your Loving family.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR (NEE KENNEDY)

Thanks also to Mike O’Shea and staff for your kindness and professionalism in arranging the funeral.

Thanks to the staff of Dromhall Hotel for your support and for a wonderful meal.

Our sincere appreciation to our kind neighbours, relatives and friends who supported us in so many ways.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an appreciation of your kindness.

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

Betty’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be on Saturday 23rd December in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm.

In loving memory of Mary O’Connor (nee Kennedy) late of “The Mills” Firies, Killarney, who died on the 22nd December 2015 Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath the golden sky, Though Heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always on our minds, And forever in our hearts.

Always loved and remembered by her husband Owen and family.

Anniversary Mass on Friday 22nd December at 7.30pm in Firies Church.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE In loving memory of our dear mother who left us 3yrs ago, Nora O’Donoghue, late of Coventry, England. Passed away 20/12/14.

Deep are the moments, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away, They bring smiles and tears, But always a wish, That you were still here.

You are always in our thoughts, your loving sons John, Tom and Don. R.I.P

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In loving memory of Eileen O’Sullivan, South Hill, Mill Road, Killarney who died on the 20th of December 2015.

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

A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, A helping hand for others needs, To a beautiful life, Comes a happy end, She died as she lived, Everyone’s friend.

Lovingly remembered by your family.

21ST ANNIVERSARY 2ND ANNIVERSARY

O’DONOGHUE

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Eileen O’Sullivan, South Hill, Mill Road, Killarney who died on the 20th of December 2015 Those we hold most dear, Never truly leave us, They live on in the kindness They showed, The comfort they shared, And the love they brought into our lives.

Always loved and remembered by your Son Tom, Daughter-in-law Mary, Grandsons Christopher, Stephen, Mark and Jason and their partners and greatgrandson Arran.

In loving memory of Timothy Patrick O’Donoghue late of Gortdromakerrie, Muckross, who passed away on the 27th December 1996.

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

Lovingly missed by your wife Anne and family and their families.

21ST ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN In loving memory of Timothy Patrick O’Donoghue, Gortdromakerrie, Muckross who died on the 27th December 1996.

MURPHY In loving memory of Eileen O’Sullivan, South Hill, Mill Road, Killarney who died on the 20th of December 2015.

There’s a little place within my heart, That’s with me everyday, A place where all my memories, Are safely tucked away,

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky, Though heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always there to guide us, And forever in our hearts.

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

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Murphy, who died on 22nd December 2016, late of 7 Monastry Gardens, Killarney and Dublin.

In loving memory of Charlie O’Connor, late of Kilclogherane, Faha, Killarney who died on the 2nd of January 2010.

It doesn’t take a special day, To bring you to mind, For days without a thought of you, Are very hard to find, You always tried to do your best, Your heart was true and tender, You simply lived for those you loved, And those you loved remember.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered By your son Richard.

May he rest in peace.

No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you everyday, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather And you’re not there.

We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart, The sorrow we feel we can never explain, And the ache in our hearts Will always remain.

Always missed by your sister Maura, brother-in-law Pete, nephews Steve, Paul, Barry, Warren and their families.

8TH ANNIVERSARY CLERKIN

Very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your loving daughter Karen and Son-in-law Seamus.

Our Mother Who gave us the best of her life, Who cherished our secrets, Our sorrows our strife, Who thought us to love, Who thought us to pray, Our mother in heaven, God bless her today.

1st Anniversary Mass on Saturday 23rd December in St.Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm.

Always remembered by your daughters, Julie & Carmel, Sons-in-law Patrick & Jim and grandaughter Julia.

In loving memory of Peter Clerkin, Aghadoe, who died on 6th January 2010.

It is the perfect place for me, At special times we go, For words alone could not explain, How much i miss you so.

JESUS

JESUS

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

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

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

Always remembered and missed by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass on 7th January at 11am in Fossa Church.

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2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Christy O’Donoghue, 22 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney whose birthday occurs on the 1st of January.

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

In loving memory of Jimmy O’Shea, Late of Boulia, Firies, Killarney who died on December 21st 2015 Will those who think of Jimmy today, A Little prayer to Jesus say.

O’NEILL

In loving memory of a dear mother Mary O’Neill, 6 Plunkett St., Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 22nd of December.

You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care A loving mother kind and true These are the memories we have of you.

Always loved and remembered by Denis, Nettie, Carmel and girls.

7TH ANNIVERSARY RANDLES

17TH & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

JONES

MACMONAGLE

In loving memory of Joe & Kit Jones, late of Crosstown, Killarney. Joe who died on the 17th December 2007 and Kit who died on the 24th March 1995.

At this Christmas time We remember our loving parents Donal and Bernie MacMonagle, Ard Shanavooley Est, Killarney.

Donal 17th / Bernie 1st

Always remembered by Mike, Siobhán and family.

If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven, And bring ye home again.

11TH ANNIVERSARY

Always loved and remembered by Mary, JJ, Donie, Cathal & Keelin.

SHEEHAN (NEE KEATING)

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered

by Miriam and Ollie, Anna Marie and Vincent, Timothy and Katie and their respective families, his sisters, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH & 22ND ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of our dearest Mother Mary Sheehan late of 57 Marian Terrace, Killarney who died on Christmas Eve 24th December, 2006.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 23rd December at 7pm in St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk.

44TH & 16TH ANNIVERSARY LOONEY

From the hedgerow as you pass pick me a slip of wild woodbine And from the woodlands that had my heart a bunch of bluebells fine.

Rest them on a nest of ferns Of the finest green Then you have brought to me my friend, A garland for a Queen.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by your sons, daughters, daughters-inlaw, sons-in-law, brothers and sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

TUCKER

11TH, 48TH, 30TH AND 4TH ANNIVERSARIES

Cuireadh na Nollag

MORIARTY

Ansin chuala an guth ó na flaithis á rá: “Scríobh: Is beannaithe na mairbh a fhaigheann bás sa Tiarna.... i dtreo go scoirfidh siad dá saothar mar tá a n-oibreacha á leanúint.”

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord.

Now they can rest after their labours for their good deeds go with them.”

Rev. 14:13 Anniversary Mass in the Church of Christ, the Prince of Peace, Fossa on Friday 5th January at 7.30pm.

42ND ANNIVERSARY KELLEHER

In loving memory of Con Randles, Muckross Road, Killarney who died on the 17th of December 2010.

Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand I cannot touch, Still I have so many memories, Of the ones we loved so much, Your memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.

From your loving wife Lynda.

Wrap your arms around him Lord, Don’t leave him on his own, For it’s his Anniversary, And he can’t come home.

Call his name softly, And when he looks your way, Tell him we love him, And miss him everyday.

From your mother Kay and Bernadette, David, Susan, Rosaleen, Tom, Vincent, Mike, Helena and Aileen.

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

From Tara, Rachel, Niamh, Luke, Lee, Ciara, Finn, Con, Sam, Conor and Harry.

We hold our parents dear to our hearts and will never forget them.

In Loving memory of Jack and Alice Looney, “Sliabh Luachra”, Park Road, Killarney.

Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh acu.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Treasured always.

God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Lovingly missed by their children, Rosaleen, Kathleen, Louise, Don, Mary, Anne, Sean and Edel, extended family including in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Don’t weep for me my friends When I am gone to rest.

Bring no flowers from a hot house For the wild ones I love best.

Bring me a garland of freedom flowers Growing wildly on the hills A delicate rest of primroses, A bunch of daffodils.

We think of you both with love today, This is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And oft before that too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your names, You left us precious gifts In pictures and in frames.

Treasured memories of our dear parents Mary and Timothy Moriarty late of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, Killarney whose anniversaries occur at this time.

Also remembering our dear brother Timmy and sister Mary, both late of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, Killarney.

Mary who died in Boston on the 3rd of June 2013.

Happy memories keep forever Of days when we were all together.

Birthday Remembrance for our loving son & brother Stephen Tucker late of 1 Cois Cnoic, Shrone Cross and Woodlawn Park whose Birthday occurs on December 26th.

11th away from home.

This is your 11th birthday Away from home, How we wish you were here today with us to celebrate your 40th birthday.

To your grave we will wander with heavy hearts as we do most days And picture your smiling face so clear.

Falling tears and heartaches, Are things we have to bear, But losing you as a son and brother, Will always seem unfair.

In loving memory of Jerry Kelleher late of 10 St. Brendans Terrace, Killarney who died on the 22nd December, 1975.

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

Sadly missed by your loving daughters, sons, brothers, sisters and families.

7TH ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN

Sadly missed by your loving family.

21ST & 10TH ANNIVERSARIES GALLIVAN

In loving memory of Martin Griffin late of Dalton’s Avenue and Fleming’s Lane who died on the 26th December 2010.

Remember him with a smile today, He wasn’t one for tears, Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years,

Happy 40th Birthday Stephen.

Miss you and love you always, Your heartbroken Mom & Dad Brothers Denis, Gavin, Sister Olivia, Ger, Amelia & Rosie, Niece Lauren and nephews Dylan, Darragh, Luke, Rory & Marc xxx

In loving memory of Con and Joan Gallivan, late of Inchicullane, Kilcummin Killarney who died on the 5th of October 1996 and 26th of December 2007.

Recall to mind the way he spoke, And all the things he said, His strength, his wisdom, The way he was, Remember them instead.

We cannot send a birthday card Your hand we cannot touch, But God will take our greetings, To the one we love so much.

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

Sadly missed, always loved and never forgotten by your family at home and abroad.

Missing you everyday, Tracy & Cian xx

Sadly missed and always remembered By your loving family.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 30th Dec at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral.

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2ND ANNIVERSARY WHITE

In loving memory of Margaret White, late of Knockeenduve East, who died on 2nd of January 2016.

Happy memories keep forever, Of days when we were all together.

They bring a smile and often a tear, And always a wish that You were still here.

Precious people are very few, That is why there was only one of you.

Lord treasure them in your garden of rest, because on earth she was one of the best.

Loved and always remembered by your loving daughter Patricia, son-in-law John, grandchildren and families of Angela, Julie and Denis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

O’DONOGHUE

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

In loving memory of Shane O’Donoghue, Son of the late Lawrence O’Donoghue, High Street, Killarney & Chicago, USA, who died on the 25th December 2015.

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

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.

R.F

Your memory is a keepsake, From which we’ll never part, God has you in His arms, We have you in our hearts.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

2ND ANNIVERSARY

Sadly Missed by All the O’Donoghue Family Anniversary Mass Saturday 23rd December at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral

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

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

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

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. R.H.

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.

R.H.

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Rocking Around the C BRANCHING out took on a whole new meaning in Killarney as youngsters and the young at heart extended the hand of friendship to people in need.

Santa Claus took time out from his busy schedule to switch on the lights of the 30-foot tall tree at The Brehon

Hotel which was the centre of attention at the hotel’s annual party in aid of the Society of St Vincent de Paul.

With entertainment by The Gleneagle Concert Band and the Presentation School Choir, children donated to the cause and also left toys for others at the tree.

Pics: Valerie O’Sullivan

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

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

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

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

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

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

The wonder of Christmas: Leila O’Donoghue.

Bebhinn O’Donoghue with Santa Claus.

Grace Bright.

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. L.H.

Colm and Ciaran O’Brien.

Naoise Cronin.

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Sean, Moira, Millie and Moss Hughes.

Luke, Lorraine, Luke and Frank Salmon.

Jack O’Leary, Aine Cronin and Naoise Cronin.

Emilia and Victor Spyrka. Inset: Emma Coffey.

The St Brigid’s Secondary School Choir.

Jason, Emma, Caoimhe and Faye O’Brien.

Sadhbh Mannix, Padraig Kimmage and Louise Kimmage.

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

Words: Debby Looney

Garden Magic Festive flower WITH Christmas upon us it is only logical that I mention the aptly named Christmas Rose. There are few plants which give as much joy at this time of year as the Hellebore.

There are many advantages to this plant, and the clue to one of them is in the name. The first part, Hellecomes from the Greek elein, to injure, and the second part, -bore, bora, which means food. So, Hellebores are poisonous, rabbits, slugs and deer avoid them.

Hellebores thrive in partial shade, but prefer a well-drained humus rich soil. A waterlogged or very dry soil is unsuitable. Dappled shade is perfect as they are woodland plants. Hellebores are evergreen plants, and spread happily. They are easy plants to divide, which can be done either in early spring or September. They also self-seed, though are not invasive!

One of the reasons I love Hellebores at this time of year is that they are such prolific flowerers! With names such as ‘Painted Doubles’, ‘Double Violet’, Cinnamon Snow’ and ‘Ruby Glow, there is an enormous range to choose from. They are particularly well suited to group planting, as they have great foliage for ground cover. If the foliage obscures the flowers, make sure to cut it back so you don’t miss the show!

The most popular variety at this time is undoubtedly Hellesbous niger, which has snowy white flowers and is the original cottage garden favourite, the original Christmas Rose. They can be kept indoors over the festive season, just pot them into a nice bowl, top with some moss – or fresh cranberries for something a bit different!- and decorate with some baubles or Christmas pick for a pretty display.

All in all my pick of the season would most certainly be the Christmas Rose, which gives joy long after the Christmas season is over!!!

• Debby will be holding a gardening course in Killarney Community College on Thursdays in February; enrolment is on or before January 8

• Got A Gardening Question?

Contact Debby Looney on barnhillgarden@gmail.com

Bishop’s Christmas Message 2017 “SO the shepherds hurried to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus lying in the manger. It was exactly as they had been told.” Luke 2:16 The heart of Christmas is amazing: that the baby born to Mary and Joseph was God coming to be with all people on earth. The Almighty, the All-Powerful came into our world as a gentle loving newborn baby. Such is “the loving kindness of the heart of our God”. He came to stay, He is with us always. He is present with your family. Ponder deeply on this incredible mystery.

A happy and a blessed Christmas to one and all. Enjoy the presence of children. Have time for family, neighbours, family and friends. Let no neighbour’s Christmas day be long and lonely because no one comes to visit. Be generous to needy causes, give what you can. Have time for God. Have time to say a prayer and count your blessings. Especially give thanks for the goodness of the people in your life. Let us all gather together in church to joyfully give praise and thanks to God. This Christmas, mindful of the World Meeting of Families in 2018 (WMF 2018), let us remember the story of our own families over the past two or three generations, the joys and the sorrow, the births and the deaths.

Maybe even look through old photographs. In families,

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periods of enormous loss or pain are so often followed by genuine healing and new hope and happiness.

Recalling the past, see the wonderful loyalty, care and love of your own family through the decades.

Pray that worldwide all families will one day have the opportunities that we take for granted in Ireland.

WMF2018 asks us to see all people on earth as one family under God Our loving Father. It will call on the whole world to appreciate and give priority to family life. Remember especially families in Ireland with no hope of a place to call home. Home, family and marriage are God’s greatest gifts to humanity. God bless all our homes and families.

Thanks to everyone for your contribution to the life of your parish community through the year. Thanks to all the volunteers whose dedication to local organisations and charities so enrich our communities be it through culture, sport or assistance for people in need.

My Christmas prayer is to give praise to God asking that He fill all the homes, families and communities of our diocese with his Grace and Peace.

“Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.” Luke 2:14 Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne

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COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am-10.00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm.

St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm. The Friary-Sunday 6pm-7pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday services 9am & 11am; Parent and Toddler 10am (Term time), Bible study Wednesdays 7.30pm, Soul Food: Bible Study and drop-in lunch Fridays from 11am See church notice board for other events. Blue Christmas service Wednesday 6th December at 7.30pm a gentle, contemplative service for those who are carrying pain or loss during this season of celebration. All welcome. Christmas Sale Saturday 9th December 1pm - 4pm various stalls and refreshments available. Carol service Wednesday 20th December at 7.30pm.

Prayer ministry and Spiritual Direction are available please contact Rev Karen Spence for further information 0646631613 AWARE KILLARNEY DEPRESSION SUPPORT Group Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney Mondays, KDYS at 7.30pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie Tralee Venue (New Venue): Community Development Building, The Rock Business Centre, Upr Rock Street - Tuesdays at 8pm.

KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY Counselling Service Free - confidential - non-judgemental services.

All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm

in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact Mairead 087-7808106.

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH A very warm welcome to our Services. NEW VENUE: St. Oliver’s National School, Rookery Road, Ballycasheen Sunday services at 11:00am. Wednesday Prayer / Bible study: Beginning again 10 January 2018 at 8:00pm in various homes. For more information tel. 663.2600 or 663.5461 Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” http://www. killarneybaptistchurch.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org EPILEPSY IRELAND Further details, contact Catherine on 0646630301.

SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP For further information please contact Grace McCrae, president, 0647758837.

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See Our Columnists’ Coverage Of The Week In Sport And Catch Up On Killarney Notes And On The Ball

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Busy Festive Season For Scotts Lakers Words: Eamonn Keogh IT WILL be a busy festive season for Scotts Lakers St Paul’s with another home game in Killarney Sports Centre along with Castleisland Christmas blitz action plus a big National Cup semi-final to look forward to.

Scotts Lakers will face Sligo All Stars in a national league division one game on Saturday, December 30, at 3pm in Killarney Sports Centre. This match has been rescheduled to this date after Sligo were unable to travel due to bad weather on December 10.

Prior to the Sligo match, the Lakers will compete in the premier men category of the annual Castleisland Christmas blitz on Thursday, December 28. The Killarney side have three games that day against Fr Mathews at 2.10pm and Ballincollig at 4.35pm before facing the high-flying Tralee Warriors at 6.55pm. The top two teams in this competition will contest the Premier Men final that night at 8.45pm.

Scotts Lakers will get 2018 off to a start with a very important President’s Cup semi-final against Ballincollig on Saturday, January 6, in the Neptune

Stadium, Cork, at 8pm. The other semi-final featuring Neptune against Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin will go ahead on Friday, January 5, at 8.30pm.

The return to national league action after a nine year absence has been an enjoyable learning experience for the St Paul’s club and the Scotts Lakers team that has tremendous potential and have enjoyed a season of mixed fortunes so far. The Lakers got off to a great start with early wins over Dublin Lions and Limerick Celtics.

The visit of league favourites Killorglin to Killarney Sports Centre attracted an estimated crowd of 950, probably the biggest crowd ever to attend a national league basketball game in Killarney.

Lakers had chances to win this game but Killorglin’s foreign players proved to be the difference in the end. The huge crowds that have been attending the home games just shows the appetite and goodwill towards national league basketball in Killarney and the club will be hoping to build on this huge support for the remainder of the season and in the future. Other highs of the season so far include the

dramatic overtime win over Ulster Elks in November and the big cup quarterfinal win away to Fr Mathews on December 3.

Team coach Cormac O’Donoghue has a squad that is capable of challenging any team in the league when playing to full potential. Americans Antuan Bootle and Justin Tuason have been prominent while Mark Greene and Padraig Lucey are two of the best Irish players in the league. Team captain Philip O’Connor along with veteran players Andrew Fitzgerald, Dan Griffin and Shane Horgan and promising young players Cian Clernon, Mark O’Shea and Paul Clarke offer Coach O’Donoghue plenty of options.

Scotts Lakers will be without Mihail Kapitanov, who has taken up a job offer in Italy, but the good news is the addition of Dalian Mason, a shooting guard, who will hopefully increase the scoring threat of the Lakers for the rest of the season.

Following the busy festive season, Scotts Lakers will have a home game in the national league against Limerick Celtics on Saturday, January 13, at 7.30pm in Killarney Sports Centre.

Fighting Fit In Killarney Words: Eve Kelliher DECEMBER has been a busy month at Straight Blast Gym in Killarney.

The gym hosted a seminar and grading with UFC coach John Kavanagh on December 9. During the his visit John promoted two new blue belts, three new purple belts and head coach PJ Lucey was promoted to brown belt.

The following weekend the cub hosted a seminar and striking workshop with UFC veteran Paddy “The Hooligan” Holohan.

Mark O’Brien of the club said: “2017 has been an amazing year for the club with many national and international medals being won and 2018 promises to be an even more successful year.

“If you are looking to try out Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the club will be running a new beginners schedule, please follow our Facebook page for updates or contact 086-8867867.”

Coaches PJ Lucey and Mark O’Brien wish their members a happy and safe Christmas.

Golf The prizewinners of Beaufort Golf Club’s captain’s charity day at the clubhouse where the recipients were Kerry Cork Bus Link and the Autism Unit at Cullina NS; front, club captain Michael Lynch, Golfer of the Year Stephen Barry, Lorraine Counihan, Cullina NS, and Breda Dyland Kerry/Cork Bus Link.

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Sport 31 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Killarney Cougars BC JUVENILE NEWS: U16 Boys, Bobcats 62 - Killarney Cougars 63.

U16 Girls: Killarney Cougars 39 - St Anne’s 32.

CHRISTMAS CASTLEISLAND BLITZ: Cougars have been attending the Castleisland Blitz for over 20 years and will be on the road again on Dec 28th & 29th with three teams entered, Senior Men’s, U16 Boys and U14 Boys. We wish St Mary’s every success with the 48th Annual Blitz.

COUGARS ACADEMY: Our U8 & U10 Girls & Boys will be on a break for the Christmas Break and resume in mid January. We wish all our members and supporters a peaceful and happy Christmas.

Crusaders Bridge Club Christmas Hampers 6/12/17: 1st N/S Ann O’Shea & Phyllis O’Regan, 2nd Garry Leahy & Joan Culloty, 3rd Joan Meagher & Kay Clement, 4thHazel O’Connell & Marjorie Barton, 1st E/W Evelyn O’Leary & Eithne Tarrant, 2nd Anne Healy & Therese O’Donoghue, 3rd Eileen Lucey & Maura O’Sullivan, 4th Mary Rose Felle & Maura McCarthy. Wishing all club members, a happy Christmas.

Bridge resumes on Wednesday 10th January 2018.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club MURPHY’S BAR: A great night was had by all last Friday night both with the meal in Lord Kenmare’s and the presentation afterwards in Squires. Sean Murphy and his staff in both premises looked after us tremendously again and we hope to continue our association with them well into the future.

SUNDAY COMPETITION RESULTS: (Three Person Team, Two Scores to count on each hole) Nett: Ger Casey, Mike ‘Seve’ O’Leary and John O’Halloran 75 2/3, Gross: Robbie O’Brien Snr, Betty O’Brien and John Murphy 99. This Sunday on Christmas Eve we will have only one draw @ 9.15am while on St Stephens Day we will have a Three Ball Scramble @ 10am. Entry €5 per player with the competition also open to our U-16 members. There will also be a competition on New Year’s details via club text and Facebook page.

SPORTS GRANT: As everyone knows recently the club received a grant of €5,500 from the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. We wish to place on record our appreciation to all local public representatives who aided the club throughout the application process.

EILEEN SWITZER: The club was delighted to learn of our Lady Captain Eileen Switzer’s recent honouring by the Killarney Soroptimists, a richly deserved award for Eileen’s many years of volunteering to various organisations.

AGM: Fixed for Monday January 15th in the Killarney Avenue Hotel, a reminder that anyone looking for nomination or motion forms, please contact Fiona O’Donnell. All forms

must be with club a week prior to AGM.

Firies Community Games Firies Community Games committee would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and best wishes for 2018. Events and happenings will be advertised early in New Year in the usual publications and through the schools. Thank you to everyone who have supported us and helped in any way throughout the year and we look forward to getting up and running again with all the events early in the New Year.

Go raibh gach sonas ort an Nollaig seo.

Fossa LOTTO: 17th December 2017. Numbers drawn were 1, 4, 13, 23. There was no jackpot winner Next week’s jackpot will be €4,050 and the draw will be held on Saturday 23rd, please note change as Sunday is Christmas Eve. NUPTUALS: Congratulations to Anthony Wharton who married Elaine O’Shea from Dromid on Friday last.

Anthony is well know as a committed, tenacious defender but he was no match for the beautiful Elaine on Friday. They are heading away for a well earned break before Anthony returns for some serious pre season training in January! We wish them the very best for the future and a long, happy marriage together.

BEST OF LUCK: Fossa GAA Club would like to wish James Weldon the very best of luck on his appointment to the Kerry Senior Football backroom team, it’s a fantastic move for James who no doubt use his expertise to great effect in the years ahead.

Glenflesk LOTTO: No winner of the lotto which took place in on 18/12/17.

Jackpot - €4,200 Numbers were 19 21 23 25. The next draw will take place in John Dan’s on Tuesday 2nd January and the Jackpot is €4,400.

SCOR NA NOG: Our Scor na nOg Ballad Group were in the Munster Semi Final last weekend and qualified for the Munster Final in Éire Óg, Ovens on January 7th at 2pm.

BARRADUFF TIDY VILLAGE GROUP: Barraduff Memory Tree: This Christmas Barraduff Village will have a memory tree in place. The tree will be placed in front of the church. The wooden hearts for the tree cost €5 per heart and will be available from O Donoghue’s Cost Cutter Barraduff. Barraduff Festive Fun Quiz: Join us for a fun festive Christmas quiz on the 29th of December at John Dan’s Bar Barraduff at 8 pm.

Prizes for the best Jumper or Christmas Attire!

GIVE BLOOD: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Blood Donor clinic in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney Monday 5pm – 8.30pm TUES, WEDS & THURS 3pm – 5pm & 7pm – 9pm 18th– 21st December 2017, Blood Donation is essential

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to ensure Hospital Patients get the treatment they need. One Donation can save up to 3 Lives CLONKEEN CHOIR: Choir Practice for mass in Clonkeen on Christmas Eve has been changed to 6.30pm on Fri 22nd Dec. All are very welcome. Bring instruments please.

Visit to Hospitals: Our annual visit to Killarney Community Hospital and St. Columbanus’ Home will take place on Sat 23rd Dec from 11 am to 1pm approx. Meet outside Killarney Community Hospital (District) at 11am. All are very welcome. Bring instruments please. The Clonkeen Youth Choir CD “Celebrate” is available for sale in O’Briens for 10 euro.

Jason Russell and Liam Barry. Best of luck to them in the final against Moyvane on the 10th January in Tralee. Well done also to the Division 3 ladies team who beat Moyvane 6-0. Team: Sam Hayes, Jeab Workman, Marion Fees and Sandra O’ Connor.

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT: Congratulations to Maeve Twomey and her partner Elaine Hudson who were runners up in the All Ireland Championships Grade C doubles in Dublin on the 16th December. KBC would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and we will see you back for the KBC New Year tournament on the 3rd January at 830.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club,

Kilcummin Comhaltas

Men’s Club Club Captain, Derry McCarthy and Lady Captain, Sheila Crowley wish to advise all Members that the Annual “Drive-in” for the Club President, Club Captain, Lady Captain, Girl’s Captain and Boys Captain will take place on Wednesday the 27th of December at 10.00 A.M. at the Clubhouse. Derry and Sheila will be joined by Club President, Jack Buckley, Girl’s Captain, Mairead Martin and the Boy’s Captain, Kieran O’Connor for the drive-in and this will be followed by the usual Mixed Foursomes Competition which is being kindly sponsored

by Joe Geaney of Kerry Linen Company, with the Tee-off time set for 10.30 A.M. on our Mahony’s Point course. The time sheet for this competition Is currently available on the Club notice board, so you can now enter your name for the competition. Club Captain Derry McCarthy on behalf of the entire Club wishes to send our condolences to Sheila Rondthaler and Family of the recent passing of Sheila’s husband Helmut Rondthaler, Helmut was a prominent member of our Club for many years, and he represented us on many teams over the years.

Kilcummin Comhaltas were out and about last Sunday the 17th December to bring some Christmas cheer to the residents and indeed visitors of both Heather Lee and Our Lady of Lourdes nursing homes as our group performed classic Christmas carols mixed with traditional music and song. Many thanks to all involved and all who made it such a great day. The branch would also like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, supporters and their families a happy Christmas and a peaceful new year and we look forward to an exciting 2018 for the branch.

Gneeveguilla BC Div 2 Ladies. Gneeveguilla 46-39 St Annes. Played 16/12/2017. Gneeveguilla led 10-5 at the end of the 1st quarter thanks to scores from Amy Murphy, Mary Cremin, Sinead Daly & Laoise Coughlan. D.D O’ Sullivan & Ciara Murphy kept St Anne’s in touch. The 2nd quarter was an even affair with both teams adding 9 each to the scoreline. At half time Gneeveguilla led 19-14. St Anne’s upped the tempo in the 3rd quarter with a man to man defense which saw them get ahead by 4 going into d last quarter(26-30) However all was not over....a great last quarter performance by Laoise Coughlan of Gneeveguilla turned the game back into the home sides advantage allowing Gneevguilla to run out winners 46-39.

Killarney Badminton Club COUNTY LEAGUE: Congratulations to the Division 3 men who beat both Moyvane and Kingdom 4-2.

Team: Kieran Crehan, Evan Horan,

Killarney Athletic A.F.C. RESULTS: Seniors, Denny Premier A, Tralee Dynamos 2 Killarney Athletic 9. Scorers were Shane Lynch 5, William Courtney 2 and 1 each from Jamie Doolan and Tony Brosnan.

Denny Division 1B, Annascaul Inch UTD 0 Killarney Athletic B 3. Under 17, Tralee Dynamos 4 Killarney Athletic 0.

FIXTURES: No fixtures this week 300 MEMBER CLUB: Names are now being taken for next year’s 300 Club Draw. All support is greatly appreciated. Please contact Mike O’Shea on 087-2226185 or any committee member to enter.

MERRY CHRISTMAS : Killarney Athletic A.F.C. would like to wish all Players, Members and Parents a very Happy Christmas.

KILLARNEY ATHLETIC WEBSITE: Please check the website on www.killarneyathletic.com or facebook for match reports, club information and contact details.

Killarney Bridge Club RESULTS: 20/11/2017: 1st Mai Corcoran & Marie Moynihan, 2nd Marjorie Barton & Hazel O’Connell, 3rd Sheila Spillane & Tom Doherty, 4th Eileen O’Leary & Kathleen Naughton. 27/11/2017: Christmas Hampers: 1st Eileen O’Leary & Kathleen Naughton, 2nd Geraldine O’Brien & Maura Moynihan, 3rd Eileen Murphy & Anne Looney, 4th Hilary Williams & Breda O’Keeffe. 04/12/2017: N/S, 1st Marie Moloney & Eileen Crehan, 2nd Geraldine O’Brien & Maura Moynihan. E/W: 1st Hilary Williams & Breda O’Keeffe, 2nd Helen McCarthy & Mary Moynihan. 11/12/2017:

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31 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week

1st Eileen Murphy & Maura Moynihan, 2nd Eileen O’Leary & Kathleen Naughton, 3rd Marjorie Barton & Hazel O’Connell, 4th Anne Looney & Mary Murray. Please note the Club will reopen on Monday 8th January 2018.

Killarney Celtic Premier A, Mastergeeha 0, Killarney Celtic 5, Munster Youths Cup, Park 4 , Killarney Celtic 1, U15 Premier , Killarney Celtic 2, Park 3, U13 Premier, Mastergeeha 0, Killarney Celtic A 3, U13 Div 1, Killarney Celtic B 0, Listowel Celtic 8, U12 Girls, Killarney Celtic (Green) 5,Killarney Celtic (White) 0.

Killarney RFC MINIS: Last Saturday our U10’s and U12’s travelled to Tralee RFC for matches and had an amazing day out with some fantastic rugby on show. Tralee RFC had Santa visit on the day and asked us to partake in the festivities, which were thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks to Richard Sharp and all at Tralee RFC for the excellent hospitality. Last Sunday our Minis held our annual Christmas Party at the Killarney Avenue Hotel and a wonderful day was had by all with Santa and his Chief Elf making an appearance. Our Coordinator Liam was surprised on the day with a birthday cake, which was enjoyed by everyone! Thanks to Denis McCarthy and all at the Avenue for a great day and to all the coaches for all the hard work and kids and parents who came along. We will now take a well-deserved break for Christmas and will return to training on the 6th of January. YOUTHS: Our U16’s took on Castleisland on Saturday, losing 10 - 0 but nailing down top spot in the table. Our U14’s travelled to Abbeyfeale on Sunday and beat Abbeyfeale 24 points to 15, having recovered from 10-0 at half time. An excellent display by all the lads. Finally, we would like to wish all our players, coaches, committee, kids, parents, members and supporters a wonderful Christmas and all the best for the new year.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club As Christmas draws closer and the Festivities beckon, can we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and to each and every one Heartiest Best Wishes and Tight Lines for the upcoming Season! A quick reminder for members - our AGM is scheduled for Monday night the 08th January in the International Hotel at 8pm. Also, our annual collection is scheduled for Saturday evening 13th and Sunday the 14th January 2018. All members are requested to note these dates and we hope for a good turnout.

Killarney Swimming Club Congratulations to our swimmers who took part in the Askeaton Gala.

A fantastic day out was had with great times achieved. U-12 Boys – Peter O’Doherty won silver in the 50 butterfly. U-14 Girls – Molly Whelan

had a marvellous day taking gold in the 50 butterfly, silver in the 50 breaststroke and silver in the 100 IM. Saoirse Sweeney won silver in the 50 butterfly. Emma O’Sullivan won bronze in the same race – a 1, 2, 3 for Killarney! Chloe Whelan won bronze in the 50 breaststroke.

U-14 Boys – Nathan O’Connor won silver in the 50 backstroke and bronze in the 50 butterfly. U-16 Girls – Roisin Kennedy won silver in the 50 breaststroke. Thanks to our coach, John Edwards and to parents for travelling. Thanks to everyone who took part in our Christmas Gala last Sunday. We had a massive turnout with the Hickey family winning the family race. Thanks to Mike O’Sullivan, Samantha O’Connor for organising the whole thing, to our coaches and to Santa who arrived despite the traffic. He slapped the sleigh down near the Castle Heights but said the exercise had done him good. Have a wonderful Christmas from Killarney Swimming Club!

MEK United FC MEK United would like to wish all of our players, coaches, families and supporters a very happy Christmas and all the best for the forthcoming year. Last year has been a busy one for our club and we now have teams competing excellently at U12, U13 and U14 in the Kerry Schoolboys league as well as a blossoming Academy set up. This is down to the hard work of the coaches week in and week out, without whom we would be lost as well as our committee, but also the huge support from the parents! Our players deserve a special mention as they show great passion for football and represent the club with pride every weekend.

This year we held a hugely successful and thoroughly enjoyable summer camp and an Autumn Camp in association with Robin O’Day and the Total Football Academy. Our U10’s played at A Cork City match at Turner’s Cross, and experience that will never be forgotten! We also launched our new online shop for MEK United gear, check it out! Next year promises to be even busier and we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and all the best for 2018. See you all in the new year.

Listry CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR WISHES: The Cathriona & meal on wheels committee wish to thank all Drivers and clients for all their work throughout the year. We wish everybody a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year. Milltown Listry Comhaltas Suft the night away at the “Phone friendly” quiz in the O’Shea on Friday 5th January 2018 at 8pm. Great prizes on the night for the winners and also spot prizes - so make sure you’re charged up for a great night out.( you also still enter a team for the “5 quiz league also which will run until May.”

Workmen’s Rowing Club HEAD OF THE RIVER, 6KM IRISH TRIALS: The very best of luck to our U17 , U18 and U23 scullers who will participate once again in this trialing process this Saturday 23rd December. Many thanks as always to Mickey Joe and Hanna for all of their many hours training and preparing our athletes for these events.

TRAINING NEWS: Coaches will be in contact re training schedules for the holidays….no doubt there will be some rest, but we do have our sights firmly set on those All-Ireland Indoor Rowing Championships in January!!

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES: This month we have enjoyed our Santa Row, our trip to the Ice Rink and our adults’ meal out in The Flesk Restaurant.

Many thanks to all who supported and attended these events.

NOLLAIG SHONA: Guimis ‘Nollaig Shona agus ath-bhliain fe mhaise’ to all of our members, their families, our coaches, supporters, followers and friends in the rowing communities of Killarney , Kerry and beyond.

The support and encouragement we have received this year has been so heartwarming and we look forward to a safe and successful 2018.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw 15/12/2017, numbers drawn were 19, 24, 28 & 30. Bonus of €1,000 was won by Donal Murphy Scrahanaville. Numbers drawn were 8, 10, 15 & 23. Next week’s jackpot is €4,800 plus €1,000 bonus. Winner of our Christmas Hamper was Joan Carmody & Breeda Buckley c/o Petros.

NEWMARKET ROAD RACE: At the big race on sunday last Robert Purcell was 1st O45, Andrew Purcell 3rd Junior, John Barrett 2nd O50, Saoirse Tompkins 2nd Junior, Caroline Murphy 1st O50, Siobhan Daly 1st O35, John Guerin who is doing wonderful work with our cross country runners at training also competed.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Farranfore St Stephen’s Day, Beaufort on New Years Day & a big race in Boherbue on Wednesday 27th. Hope to see you all there.

ALL IRELAND CROSS COUNTRY: Ben Murphy in his first All Ireland appearance was 52nd out of 139 runners in Waterford on Sunday last.

Muckross Rowing Club HAPPY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: The club wishes all of its members past and present, parents and family members and supporters a very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. 2017 has been another busy and eventful year for the club and we look forward to another action packed year of rowing in 2018. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported the club throughout the year in so many different ways and very often behind the scenes.

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A final word of thanks to the team at the Killarney Advertiser for their continued weekly promotion and support. Beannachtai na Feile Nollag daoibh go leir.

UPCOMING: Coaches will be in contact with members regarding training times over the holiday period. Irish Indoor Rowing Championships, UL Arena, Sat 20 Jan 2018.

Kerry HOR, Killorglin, Sat 27 Jan 2018.

Reindeer run /walk Reindeer run /walk in aid of Motor Neurons Disease. 10Km. 23rd December, 9am-12 noon. Starting from Liebherr Car Park on the Fossa Road, through Killarney National Park. All welcome. To make a donation www.idonate.ie/reindeerrum or donate on the day.

Ross GC, Killarney-Gents Club RESULTS: Last weekend we held a 10 Hole Turkey Competition . The winners were: 1....Terence Mulcahy 25pts, 2... Alius Brazeitis 25 pts.

FIXTURE:-On Sat Dec 30th we will hold a 10 Hole Mixed Scramble with a shotgun start at 12 noon. This will be followed by the prizegiving, finger food and a social evening of craic in the Clubhouse. The entry sheet is now available in the clubhouse.

SEASONS GREETINGS: he Captain, President and committee of the Ross Gents club would like to wish a Happy Christmas and a bright New Year to all involved in the Ross, to the Management, the Killarney Race Co, all of our sponsors and to all our members and their families.

Ross Ladies Golf Club The Ross Ladies had our Christmas Scramble on Saturday, 16th December and a great time was had by all on a lovely winter’s day. The winning team was Betty Farrell, Han Linehan and Mona Looney. We wish all at the Ross a very Happy Christmas and New Year too.

Spa Muckross Community Games SWIMMING: Please contact Emir on 087 2258776 before 17/1/18, if your child is interested in entering the county competition.

UPCOMING COMPETITIONS: Please check in on our Facebook page, and these weekly notes, for details of trials and / or training for teams that we have entered in county competitions.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club Merry Christmas: Flesk Valley would like to wish all or Members and Supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for all your help and continued support throughout the year.

Church Gate Collection: The Clubs Church gate collection will take place tomorrow Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of December.

All members are ask to contribute some of their time if possible. Masses to be cover at St Marys Cathedral-Sat:615pm, Sun 8am, 10.30am, 12pm. Church of the Resurrection Sat: 7pm Sun: 11am; Muckross Church- Sun-9.30am, The Francis-

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On The Ball | Monday 5.30pm can Friary Sat:7pm Sun: 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, . If you are available please contact Clara O Connell 0877673746 or Denis O Donoghue 0879633276.

On The Ball Dr Crokes Club DIVISION 1 COUNTY LEAGUE FINAL: Played in Lewis Road on Sunday 17th of December, Dr Crokes 2-13 An Ghaeltacht 1-10.

We retained our County League Division 1 title as a result of a six-point win over An Ghaeltacht. We were on the front foot from the start and were never in arrears in this game.

We had the first score of the game, a point by Kieran O’Leary and though the visitors equalized a minute later we straight away scored a goal and two points to go five points clear after ten minutes. A goal a few minutes later brought the visitors into the game but the home team rallied straight away and three points without reply put us five points clear. The teams exchanged points in the next few minutes but a goal

by Paul Clarke in the 24th minute sent us into a 2-7 to 1-2 lead. The visitors outscored us three points to one in the last ten minutes. This left us leading at half time by six points 2-8 to 1-5. The teams exchanged points at the start of the second half but then we sent over three points without reply. This gave us our biggest lead in the game at any stage, a nine-point margin. An Ghaeltacht came back very much into the game in the last quarter an attached strongly to come within six points of us before the end. The team exchanged points before the end, leaving us winners on a score of 2-13 to 1-10.

PROGRESSIVE 31: Progressive 31 will resume on the 10th of January 2018.

LOTTO: Lotto 2, 18, 19, 20. Jackpot €3900 Not Won Match 3 10 by €40. Next Draw Wednesday 27th of December in Tatler Jack. Jackpot

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€4200. 3 €50 vouchers Carmel Doona, Conor O’Shea and Seamie Doc. HAPPY CHRISTMAS: We wish all our Members and their Families a very Happy Christmas and Best wishes for 2018.

East Kerry GAA EAST KERRY U21 A CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: The East Kerry Under 21 A Championship semi final Spa V Dr Crokes saw Spa lead by 3 points at half time. However, three second half goals for Dr Crokes, from Jordan Kiely, Micheal Burns and Brendan Coppinger, saw the home side reach the final. Dr Crokes 3-11 Spa 0-11. The second semi final, between Gneeveguilla and Rathmore saw Rathmore lead 10 points to 6.

However, 3 second half Gneeveguilla goals, by Conlin O’Leary, Con Buckley (penalty) and Mike Brosnan saw the home side progress to the final against Dr Crokes - Gneeveguilla 3-10 Rathmore 0-14. Final: Saturday at 2pm. Neutral Venue TBC. TY STUDENTS YOUNG WHISTLERS COURSE: St Brendan’s College Transition Year students have completed a Young Whistlers course. The aim is to promote and develop young referees in East Kerry District to cover all U8/U10 Go Games blitzes and club challenge games during 2018. It is vital that all clubs use the players listed to support the development of refs in the division. Some students may progress to referee U11/U12 games through Coiste Na nÓg run referees courses. Vince Cooper East Kerry/Kenmare GDA. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS: We wish all in East Kerry/Region a very Happy Christmas and every happinness and success in the New Year.

Killarney Legion GAA SEASON GREETINGS: The Club Executive will like to wish all our members, family and friends a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

DUNLOE CUP: Well done to St Brendan’s College captained by our own Kieran O Donoghue who won

the Dunloe Cup during the week beating PCD in tough conditions in the John Mitchels GAA Grounds.

Kieran was joined by Ryan O Grady, Niall McGillicuddy, Eoghan O Sullivan, Evan Smith, Cian O Leary, Adam Kissane in the winning pa Dunloe Cup team for the sem, Kieran O D, Eoghan, Evan, Ryan, Niall Mc, Adam Kissane & Cian O’Leary. Darragh Lyne is too old for that team.

YEARLY LOTTO: Reminder to anyone who hasn’t renewed their yearly lotto please send it to Marian O Connor at Murphy’s Bar by this Friday 22nd December.

LOTTO: Numbers were 4, 15 ,24, 28. No winner. Next week’s jackpot €18700,draw on Tuesday December 26th at 9pm.

Gneeveguilla GAA There was no winner of this weeks lotto numbers drawn 3,7,14,22 lucky dip winners €40 Noleen Murphy Rathmore €40 Dan Cahill Rathmore €40 Kathy Kelly Gullane €30 Eugene c/o bud €30 Doreen Fitzpatrick Ballydesmond yearly ticket €20 Tim and Eileen Moynihan. Jackpot next week €10,400. The club bar will be open on Christmas Eve from 3pm to 7pm. Gneeveguilla tru blue golf outing on Dec 28 contact Pat Barry, John Murphy or Joe McCarthy for details. CON Doherty Texas hold’em tournament on Dec26 at 5pm in club bar. Well done to our u21s who defeated Rathmore 3 10 to 0 14. Gneeveguilla Gaa would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Listry GAA SEASON GREETINGS: Listry Gaa club would like to wish all players both senior and juveniles, trainers, management, sponsors and supporter a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

LOTTO RESULTS FOR 17TH DEC: Numbers drawn 9 15 25 26. No jackpot winner. Next Sunday Jackpot E2,300. HAMPER WINNERS: Tulip.

Cath and Kate O Connor, Firies THE RICHARD GILES DARKNESS INTO LIGHT MEMORIAL TRACTOR

Words: Eve Kelliher

An Arresting Game THE stars were out in force at a hugely successful indoor soccer game last week.

Organised by Garda Conor Farrell of Killarney Gardaí and Tim Horgan of Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club, the match unfolded at Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre.

The ending was dramatic,

with Oisin O’Mahony scoring the winning goal for the Kerry Stars, score 9-8.

Sharpshooting Stephen Brosnan and John O’Brien of the Kerry Stars played with the garda team and both scored a number of goals.

All enjoyed refreshments afterwards thanks to Four Star Pizza.

RUN: In memory of the late Richard Giles, in aid of Pieta House on New Year Eve morning from 5.30am 6.30am at Faha Court Bar and Restaurant. All modern and vintage tractors welcome. E20 registration per tractor. Contact Robert Giles 086 3257513

Spa Club EAST KERRY U21 CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL: Spa 0-11 Dr Crokes 3-11 MERRY CHRISTMAS: Wishing you all a very merry Christmas from our house to yours, all over the world.

Welcome home everyone and hope you all have a happy, peaceful Christmas.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Will take place at the clubhouse on Saturday January 13th 2018 at 7pm. All members are invited to attend and members can submit motions and/ or nominations to the Secretary before Saturday January 6th 2018.

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 5,6,13,14.

Next week’s jackpot in the Killarney Heights will be €12,200. Three more turkey vouchers next week also.

KNOW YOUR SPORT: IT’S BACK!!

Our ever popular Know Your Sport Competition is back for 2018. Costing €20 to enter, this gives you the chance to win €1000 by correctly picking the winners to various sporting competitions throughout 2018. Forms are out now from usual sellers and are also available from John O Donoghue 0879403517 CHRISTMAS INDOOR SOCCER TOURNAMENT: The pride of Killarney’s soccer scene is up for grabs this Christmas in Spa on 28th -29th Dec. A great opportunity to burn off the excesses of the festive period and have good fun while you do it! €120 entry fee. Winner receives €500, Runner up €120 along with various other prizes up for grabs.

This tournament is organised by the Spa Senior team. Forms are available at Torc Hotel or Spa GAA club in reception. Contact Evan Cronin 0871496951 or Shane Cronin 0863477784. Closing date 23rd December.

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22.12.17 Words: Eamonn Fitzgerald Pics: Don MacMonagle

Dr Crokes Are County League Champions

DR CROKES climaxed a great year at home on Sunday last when they defeated An Ghaeltacht by 2-13 to 1-10 in the county league division senior football final at Lewis Road.

Fielding just 10 of the starting side from the Nemo defeat they led all the way, scoring an early goal. Early points from Eoin Brosnan, Kieran O’Leary, Colm Cooper and an easy goal by Micheal Burns set them on the road to victory.

Sean Bambaire got one back for the West Kerry men but Sean Clarke replied quickly with a second Crokes goal. They had the cushion of a five-point lead throughout and never looked like getting caught.

At half-time they led 2-8 to 1-5. Man-of-the-match award winner was Brian Looney who was brilliant both in scoring and in general play.

In my estimation Crokes ’keeper Shane Murphy, who brought off five brilliant goalbound saves from a variety of Gaeltacht forwards, deserved the honour of MVP. His reflexes were excellent. Gavin O’Shea also excelled playing deep shoring up the Croke defence.

Dr Crokes have had three long seasons without much by way of a break so they will look forward to a two-month break before starting all over again.

SCÓR NA NÓG

The county finals of the Scór Na nÓg quiz will take place on Thursday, January 4, at 6pm at the Austin Stack Park Pavilion, Tralee.

Due to a change in this category for the past number of years the county champions in each county will go directly through to the All Ireland Finals which this year will take place in Sligo IT, on Saturday, February 17, 2018. The decision of the Maistir na gCeisteanna in the case of all answers given by the contestants shall be final.

MUNSTER FINALS Kerry will be involved in six of the seven categories at the Munster finals of Coiste Scór Na nÓg – figure and set dancing, recitation, ballad group, léiriú and instrumental music which will be going ahead on Sunday, January 7, commencing at 2pm at the Community Centre, Ovens County Cork.

Wishing all readers of On the Ball a happy Christmas.

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Words: Liam Murphy ANOTHER fine win for Munster on the road as they continue their food run of form of late.

Munster were in action last weekend in the European Cup and travelled to Welford Road to play Leicester Tigers for the second time in a week. The week before saw Munster comprehensively beat the same opposition in front of a packed Thomond Park and the return trip was always going to be tougher. The Tigers’ coach didn’t make things easy for his side, giving Munster much motivation as he complained about Munster’s defensive mindset. Munster hadn’t won at Welford Road in 11 years and a kicking masterclass from Keatley – with a massive 20 points from the boot, won the game for the visitors on a scoreline of 16-25.

Munster now top pool four, four points ahead of Racing 92.

In other Munster related news, the game of cat and mouse between the IRFU and Peter O’Mahony finally

came to an end last week with the Munster captain signing with Munster to remain at the province until 2021. Joe Schmidt was quoted as being “quietly confident” that his services would be retained and at least now we can rest assured that the mighty man will wear Red going forward. Seemingly it’s only a matter of time before CJ Stander signs on the dotted line and reconfirms his future to Munster, ending the speculation over his future. The IRFU have certainly stepped up a gear, confirming that Tadgh Furlong has committed his future to Leinster and Ireland, so hopefully the powers that be will “break the bank” to keep all the big players at their respective provinces.

Finally, I would like to wish all Killarney Advertiser readers a very merry Christmas and all the best for the new year, a new year filled with some fantastic rugby to come – including the Munster V Leinster game at Thomond Park next week.

Wishing you all and your families a happy and safe Christmas.

Squash At the presentation of prizes of the Gleneagle Squash Club Christmas competition Gleneagle O’Donoghue Cup were front from left, Oskar Przyborski, Ruairi Counihan, Kevin Donnelly and MikeO’Donoghue. Seated from left are Andrew Garnett, Keith Cronin Eoin Horan, (Gleneagle Aquila Club), Margaret O’Connor, Donnagh Crowley (overall winner), Michelle O’Leary, Brendan Counihan, Sarah Egan and Bernice Enright. Standing in third row are Lukaz Herras, Connie Doyle, Marta Przyborski, James Devane, Arthur Murphy, John O’Connor, Dieter Gogsch, Kevin Smith, Mary and Ray O’Callaghan and Lisa O’Brien. At back are Maciej Truchan, Jakub Kruszynski, Eamonn Bowler, Mike Buckley, Tim Lynch, Matt O’Connor, Michael O’Donoghue, Robert O’Sullivan, Mike Crowley, Donal O’Sullivan, Mark Egan, Jack Buckley, Ger Foley, Paul O’Brien and Sean Casey. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

Rugby The Killarney Rugby Club Minis enjoying their Christmas party at the Killarney Avenue Hotel.

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