Killarney Advertiser 22nd January 2021

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Progress on Lewis Road and bypass road projects

Plans to overhaul the layout of the Killarney bypass can move forward to the next phase following a High Court decision this week. | By Sean Moriarty

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The much-needed project, which includes the realignment of Lewis Road and the construction of a new roundabout to take traffic from the Kilcummin side, was delayed as a result of a judicial review.

Details of the legal case were not made public but the Killarney Advertiser understands it related to the purchase of lands required to construct the new roundabout. On Tuesday, Kerry County Council revealed that the legal proceedings were dismissed by the High Court allowing the Council to proceed with the next phase of the scheme. The Killarney bypass and its intersection with Lewis Road has been high on the Council’s priority list for years.

It has been the scene of several fatal accidents and it is considered a traffic blackspot in the town.

Over 18,000 vehicles a day use the road.

Now that the plans can go ahead it is expected that the project will include a new roundabout between the entrance to the fire station and existing rounda-

WELCOME: News that the Killarney bypass can move to the next phase was welcomed this week by Cllr Niall Kellher. Photo: Michelle Crean

bout at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex/Woodlands Industrial Estate entrance.

This new roundabout will take traffic travelling to and from the Kilcummin area away from the dangerous Lewis Rd/ Kilcummin Road junction. It will also be used to prevent traffic turning right onto Lewis Road; instead traffic will continue to the new roundabout and double-back to Lewis Road. “I welcome the news that the proposals for the Lewis Road junction to improve safety can now proceed to the next phase of this scheme. This is a positive step in addressing road safety issues at this dangerous junction,” Mayor of Killarney Brendan Cronin said.

Several councillors including Niall Kelleher have been campaigning for years to get these works approved. In 2018 he

led a petition - which was signed by over 5,000 people - following a fatal accident in the area.

He also led a deputation to Dáil Éireann where concerned residents met with the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) officials.

“This put the issue high on their agendas and we got funding and design approval after that,” Mr Kelleher told the Killarney Advertiser. “It was hoped that construction would have started last year but the judicial review is due process and people are entitled to this.”

While the news that the bypass project can move to the next phase is very welcome, an issue remains on how to get pedestrians to and from the Lewis Road side to the Killarney Legion and Killarney Celtic playing fields off the Kilcummin

The next phase | By Sean Moriarty The news that works can finally go ahead on the bypass road are welcome but this is only the start of it.

The next phase will include the construction of a new road, linking Park Road with the bypass. It is anticipated that this new road would start on Lower Park Road, near McDonald's Restaurant and exit on the existing bypass somewhere near the fire station.

This plan, currently under consideration

by Kerry County Council, would take traffic from Daly’s Roundabout and the Lewis Road junction. It would also allow a new access to the Deerpark Shopping Centre, reducing traffic on Upper Park Road.

“This will make both Daly’s and the Cleeney Roundabout safer and will take pressure off the Lewis Road,” Cllr Niall Kelleher told the Killarney Advertiser.

“The whole motive [behind the bypass works] is to take pressure off Lewis Road.”

Road. A previous proposal to build an underpass was rejected by residents of Bridgefield Estate.

“People attending matches at Legion or Celtic are entitled to cross the bypass without actually walking on the road itself,” added Mr Kelleher. “There are a number of options being considered here.” It is understood that Kerry County Council are examining several options, including alternative locations for an underpass and the potential construction of an overbridge.

GPs and pharmacists ready to sign up to national vaccine plan | By Michelle Crean Local GPs and pharmacies are ready and willing to sign up to the Government's newly announced €91m national plan to administer the COVID vaccine.

As cases still remain high across the country and county, the Government is looking for new ways to get the vaccine out to the public in a more efficient way starting from February.

The plan was signed off by Cabinet on Tuesday morning by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, and it's understood that GPs and pharmacists will be paid €25 for administering each dose under the deal.

As of Wednesday night, 121,900 vaccines

have been given to frontline healthcare workers and residents and staff in nursing homes nationally.

Local pharmacist Ian Trant of Sewells Pharmacy in High Street said that although they have yet to receive any information from the HSE about how it will all proceed, that they will "more then likely sign up" to the deal.

"Once we hear from the HSE, we'll have

to sit down and think about it," Ian told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

"It's vaccination centres they should be setting up straight away for more space, somewhere like the Aura or the INEC or any hotel with a big function room."

Dr Laura Malone from Killarney GP, said that they too "will be taking part".

"It is important for patients to be aware that we do not have any vaccine at present," she said. "There is no special list you can be added to so please do not ring your GP to be added to the list. Vaccine roll out will be very specifically targeted at age groups starting with the over 85s.

Patients will be invited to attend for their vaccine."

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The HSE is also to make available to GPs

increased direct access to diagnostic services from this week.

The initiative will give GPs across the country the ability to access an additional 94,000 diagnostic procedures, such as X-Rays, CT scans, MRIs, and DEXA. "This will be a game changer for General Practice," Dr Malone added. "It means that GPs will be able to provide a more effective service for patients. International evidence shows that increased access to diagnostics will lead to a reduction in diagnostic delay, in the number of referrals to both emergency and out-patient departments, in unnecessary admissions and an improvement in the quality of referrals overall. This in turn will lead to more effective use of the hospital services and improve the quality of service for patients."

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Nursing home staff waiting nearly a week for COVID-19 results | By Sean Moriarty Concerns have been raised about the length of time it takes for the results of COVID-19 tests to be returned to residents and staff at Killarney Nursing Home.

TRIBUTES: Beaufort and Castletownbere are in shock following the sudden passing of Garda Aidan Cremin. Photo: Ardigole GAA

Residents, staff, and family members were left waiting six days for results after a suspected case of the disease was identified at the Rock Road care facility.

On Monday of last week (January 18) there was one suspected case of Coronavirus at the nursing home.

On the same day every resident and staff member was tested and the nominated family contact of the resident was informed that testing had commenced.

However, it was the following Saturday before family members were informed that all tests had returned negative.

Several family members contacted local TD Michael Healy-Rae concerned that life was continuing as normal at the care home despite a potential COVID-19 case

there.

According to Deputy Healy-Rae, they were angry that they were left uninformed between Monday and Saturday, and that either staff or residents there, if positive, could have led to a larger outbreak at the home.

“It was a lot of stress and a big concern to the families,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

Mr Healy-Rae said that he accepted that the entire medical sector was under pressure and that it would not be fair to place blame on the HSE in this instance.

Instead, priority should be given to healthcare workers as they will need results back quicker.

“It was a very genuine case for these families,” he said. “I spoke to the HSE and I would be hopeful that if there is a suspected case in such settings that test results would be prioritised.”

In the meantime, all residents of the Killarney Nursing Home received their vaccination on Wednesday of this week.

Tributes to Beaufort Ballyspillane investigations: Garda who died suddenly Gardai will “knock on more doors” Beaufort and the wider Killarney area is in mourning following the sudden passing of Garda Aidan Cremin. | By Sean Moriarty Aidan grew up in grew up in Beaufort and attended St Brendan’s College in Killarney, and worked in Moriarty's Photographic Store for many years before he became a Garda. He was stationed in Castletownbere Haven in West Cork, where he served as the community Garda for the Ardigole area.

He had been living in West Cork for the last 13 years where he was a popular member of the tight-knit community, especially in GAA circles, where he was an active member of the local Ardigole club.

He was affectionately known as ‘The Sherriff’ to friends and colleagues, while in GAA circles he was known as ‘The Kingdom-Rebel’.

“Anything GAA related Aidan was there.

While he was never a man that looked for praise or recognition, he was always quietly working away in the background of many fundraising events or events run by the club. He was an active volunteer in our annual club festival, to which he brought so many ideas to the table when it came to different fun and games events we ran as part of the weekend for

young and old,” said a club statement.

“His loss is going to be immense to us as a club and a parish and something we will feel for many years to come. He has, however, left a huge legacy for which we will be eternally grateful to him for.”

Local GP Fiona Kelly, who is also wellknown in Killarney for her role as Chief Medical Officer for the annual Rally of the Lakes, said he would be a huge loss to the Beara Peninsula area and beyond.

She knew him both professionally and personally as they have been friends since he arrived in Beara in 2008.

“He immersed himself in the community, he was one of us and was loved by everyone,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “The GAA was his passion and he ate, slept and breathed it. He did trojan work for the community and could be found training young lads in hail, rain on sunshine. He was never a man who looked for the limelight and did incredible work behind the scenes, fundraising and organising club activities.”

A book of condolence is open at the Garda Station in Castletownbere. Aidan is survived by his mother Eileen and brothers Séan, Michael, Brian and Padraig.

| By Sean Moriarty Killarney Gardai have promised further investigations into the socalled ‘Ballyspillane Feud’.

Speaking at last Friday’s Joint Policing Committee meeting, which took place online for the first time due to COVID-19 restrictions, Superintendent Flor Murphy said: “I can assure you that we will be knocking on more doors in the coming weeks”.

On-going anti-social behaviour issues in the Killarney estate have led to a num-

ber of arrests.

Over the Christmas period four members of the same family were ordered, by a court judge, to leave the estate, after a violent public order incident.

Cllr Donal Grady has been a long-time supporter of the innocent people living in the estate caught up in the feud.

“They are going through hell and torture up there,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “95 percent of the people are good, honest hardworking people, and I pray that we will see an end to this – above all for the good of the good people of Ballyspillane.”

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Local hotel wins 'Best Historic Hotel in Europe' | By Michelle Crean What a way to start off 2021 - as one local business was awarded a huge accolade this week after being named 'Best Historic Hotel in Europe'.

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FIRE CALL: Popular Connie Kelly has answered his last fire call after 27 years of service at Killarney Fire Station.

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It's been a tough 10 months for hotels but the news from the 2020 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence has certainly brought a smile to the staff at the Great Southern Killarney.

Historic Hotels Worldwide is based in Washington DC and comprises of a collection of more than 360 of the most prestigious historic treasures, including many former castles, chateaus, palaces, academies, haciendas, villas, monasteries, and other historic lodging spanning 10 centuries. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognises authentic cultural treasures that demonstrate exemplary historic preservation and their inspired architecture, cultural traditions, and authentic cuisine. Having first opened

in 1854, Great Southern is described as Killarney’s Premier Historic Hotel and has proudly been a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2018.

“Congratulations to The Hayfield Family Collection, the Scally family, and the leadership and dedicated employees of the Great Southern Killarney (1854) for winning the 2020 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence Best Historic Hotel in Europe," Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President of Washington DC based Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide, said.

"We are delighted to recognise this magnificent historic hotel and its historic hoteliers for their dedication, enthusiasm, stewardship, and leadership. We honour the Scally family, who are third generation hoteliers, for their work in preserving and increasing the recognition and celebration of this legendary historic hotel since taking over ownership, and for preserving the Great Southern Killarney as an iconic cultural and heritage treasure for future generations.”

Killarney Fire Station Sub Station officer Connie Kelly retired this week after 27 years of service. | By Sean Moriarty A second-generation firefighter, his father Mossie served with Killarney Fire Station too. Connie started his career as a volunteer with the Kerry branch of the Civil Defence.

He joined the service as a retained fire officer on December 1, 1993 and worked his way up to Sub Station officer until his retirement this week.

“I have seen a lot of changes in my time,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “The equipment has changed so much. In the start we could be cutting people out of crashed cars with little more than a hacksaw. The hydraulic equipment changed everything and even that improved too over the years.”

Connie said he won’t miss getting up in

the middle of the night to answer emergency calls but will miss the comradery of his station colleagues.

“They become your best friends,” he added. “Special thanks to my wife Lucy who put up with all the difficulties over the years. Being on call all the time is the hardest.”

Despite being a retained fire officer, Connie maintained his job at the Post Office on New St. His An Post manager Terry Potts is the son of former Dublin District Fire Commander, the late Terry Sr. “Terry always had a great understanding and was very pro-fire brigade, even when I had to drop everything to answer a call.”

Connie is also well-known in motorcycle circles in the Killarney area.

BEST IN EUROPE: Ettienne van Vrede and Kamile Lyne of the Great Southern Killarney are honoured that the hotel has been named 'Best Historic Hotel in Europe'.

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Kerry Parents and Friends 'Biddy' fundraiser goes online | By Sean Moriarty

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One of the most significant fundraisers for Kerry Parents and Friends Association (KPFA) has been forced to go online as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

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ELECTRIC IDEA: Kilcummin man Damian Fleming has launched Extreme E-Bikes Dublin which he hopes will change commuting habits in the capital.

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A Kilcummin man is behind an electric bike project in Dublin that he hopes will change commuting habits in the capital. | By Sean Moriarty Damian Fleming is based in Dublin where is works as an industrial plumber.

He lives in Santry, in the north of the city, but works on large long-term construction projects in the centre.

He had grown increasingly frustrated at the length of time it takes him to get to and from work each day as a bus trip could take anything up to 50 minutes and taking his car is not an option due to the lack of on-site parking.

During the first lockdown, last spring, he found himself with plenty of free time and started to investigate ways to make his daily commute a little easier.

Using his mechanical engineering skills he figured out a way to attach an electric motor to any push bike and started using that for his daily commute.

“I can do the journey now in about quar-

ter of the time, the bus could stop several times on the way in but there is a cycle lane all the way in, so no stopping,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

Buoyed by his own success he investigated ways of turning his new hobby into a small part-time business and has launched Extreme E-Bikes Dublin.

He imports electric motors which can be fitted to any bike and through another contact has access to rechargeable batteries. He is now offering a fit-out service to anyone who wants to convert any bike to electric power.

His products are suitable for the commuter market but more powerful motors are also available for off-road mountain biking.

“I can convert anything from road-legal 250-watt pedal assist bikes to off-road 5000-watt twist-throttle bikes,” he added.

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KPFA offer a wide variety of services in Kerry to over 300 people with intellectual disabilities. They provide a broad range of support experiences and operate 30 centres countywide in day, residential, respite, home support and outreach.

The Killarney-headquartered but county-wide charity relies heavily on local donations and fundraisers.

One of its biggest fundraisers is its annual ‘Biddy’ tour where local musicians dress up in period-costume to mark the annual St Brigid’s Day religious feast on February 1.

“The Kerry Parents and Friends Association Biddy Group would visit practically every pub in the county between mid-January and early February,” Marie Linehan, Kerry Parents and Friends Association’s Chief Executive, told the Killarney Advertiser. “That is not possible this year.”

The annual ‘Biddy’ tour earns the charity around €7,000 and the absence of this year’s event will leave a large hole in

ONLINE: Members of the Kerry Parents and Friends Association Biddy Group, pictured here in pre-COVID-19 times, are taking their annual fundraiser online.

their fundraising efforts.

Instead, KPFA have decided to take the tour online, with videos of previous years events to be broadcast on both the Kerry Parents and Friends Association Biddy Group and the Kerry Parents and Friends Association own social media channels. Viewers will be invited to make a donation to the charity while watching the videos.

Funds can also be donated by searching Kerry Parents and Friends Association Biddy Group on the GoFundMe.

Councillor raises planning issues following river clearing | By Michelle Crean Many people simply cannot get planning or even be considered at pre-planning stage as a result of the clearing of a local river, according to a local councillor.

At the recent meeting of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Maura Healy-Rae tabled a motion asking if Kerry County Council has consideration to planning applications changed as a result of the clearing of the River Flesk from Loo Bridge to Gortahoosch.

She highlighted that there are a number of issues for people seeking planning here.

"Ever since the flood study was done, an entire region in the Glenflesk/Clonkeen area was deemed a flood plain regardless of the fact that some areas within this region were never flooded and were never in any remote danger of being flooded," she said. "The implications of the study were too far reaching. As a result many local people simply cannot get planning or even be considered at pre-planning stage.

There are instances where applicants have been told they could build on an extension to an existing dwelling but a stand alone dwelling would not be considered."

She queried the thought process behind this approach and how an extension could be "considered less of a flood risk than a stand alone property in the same area of land".

Cllr Healy-Rae objected to the last line of the response from KCC that read: "The study found that these vegetation removal works would result in a negligible reduction in flood levels".

She also outlined that she is talking about the stage which is now at post-clearing of the river where local residents have deemed these works as a success and called for a study or assessment following this river clearing to be done to ascertain its effectiveness. She also requested a common sense approach be taken to planning applications in this area "as the flood study has had a wholly prohibitive impact on local people in this regard and in many cases unjustifiably so".

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Stroke awareness the topic of HeartBeat meeting next week HeartBeat Killarney are planning an online meeting next week to bring important information about the signs of stoke and ways to prevent it.

Editor Michelle Crean caught up with one of the founding members, Billy O'Sullivan who is the current president of the group, to find out how the pandemic is affecting group meetings and the their future plans.

This coming Monday night (January 25) HeartBeat will be hosting a live Zoom meeting with Kerry Neurologist Dr. Helena Moore at 8pm where she will talk about ways to avoid stroke, stroke treatment, and stroke after-care. She will also be on hand to answer questions and bring clarity to people.

Billy explained that it's been almost a year since they've had face to face meetings, and while they've no choice but to move online he feels that they're not reaching everyone.

"We used to have meetings one Monday a month with a speaker of interest in the good old days at the Serenity Centre next to the parish hall," Billy told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We still have our monthly newsletter to

WEBINAR: HeartBeat Killarney Kerry Cardiac Support Group President Billy O'Sullivan is inviting the public to a Zoom webinar this coming Monday. Photo Michelle Crean

keep people in touch which we send out by post and online. We've moved our meetings to Zoom also but a lot of members are older and it can be a problem for them. We've split members about half online."

He said that they're anxious to get the word out about next week's stroke meeting as "it's quite special".

"It's the second time we've had Dr. He-

lena Moore speak in the group. She's a really fantastic speaker about the signs, treatment and aftercare of stroke."

He added that the meeting is also for people who haven't had a stroke as the advice can be a huge benefit to them.

"If people have a stroke around them they should move fast. If they catch it in time it brings recovery length down to days and weeks rather than months. It'd

be a good thing to tune into to find out all about it."

HeartBeat is 16-years-old this year. It was set up by Billy and Dr Kay Karim Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator at University Hospital Kerry.

"I was after having a triple bypass and Dr Karim had started offering extended rehabilitation for people like me. It was for six weeks every Tuesday and she asked if anybody would be interested in setting up a community support group.

About a year afterwards I had done a course, we went from there and it's going since."

Last February, on Valentine's Day, HeartBeat set up a pop up health tent in town and it was hoped to move that into something more regular to offer advice and support to the public.

However, the quick onset of COVID meant that everything shut down. Their voluntary service then, like many others, moved online.

"We're hoping to get back to that [pop ups]. It'll probably be the end of 2021 or in 2022. We'd like the pop ups to move out into other towns with nurses - it would rejuvenate us. It's a hope for the future - that's what keeps us going."

To gain access to Monday's stroke meeting text 085 1773 910 or email heartbeatkillarneykerry@gmail.com beforehand for the codes.

New business venture is a family affair Going against the current tide of closures due to COVID one local family have decided to set up a new business with a unique menu which offers Belgian waffles on a stick and it's proving quite the success.

Hugga Mugga on College St has set up as a take away only operation permanently where customers can get their purchases through a hatch.

It was a tentative opening in late December but Sarah Dermody, who also works as a Duty Manager at The Brehon Hotel, said it's going in the right direction.

On a trip to Belgium some time ago, Sa-

rah experienced waffles which could be eaten as a take away option.

And when her father Stephen Dermody, who was the General Manager at the Killarney Court Hotel, said he was interested in setting up a business, they teamed up. With her father's business acumen, Sarah running social media and coming up with unique recipes, and Sarah's sister Clodagh giving a helping hand with kitting out the premises, it's a good old family affair!

"We opened at the end of December and it's going really well," Sarah told the Killarney Advertiser.

"We're based as a take away model one hundred percent. We did have the

intention to sit inside but that's not an option at the moment and we won't in the future. We wanted to do Belgian waffles to add something different to the mix. We also do coffee, a rainforest blend, Chi lattes, tea and seven types of hot chocolate including a unicorn one."

And she added that while what they're offering is unique, and it's difficult opening during a pandemic, the people of Killarney are right behind them.

"The people of Killarney have been brilliant. Unique is what we were going for.

We're not sure what the future holds but we plan to do ice cream in the summer."

NEW BUSINESS: Stephen Dermody pictured at the new family run business Hugga Mugga on College Street.

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Bus to Belfast service back on the road | By Michelle Crean The Bus to Belfast service under the Cross Border Directive which ceased operation on December 31 due to Brexit - is back under a new 12 month scheme.

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Killarney Paralympic hopeful Jordan Lee has received the backing of sports sponsorship and management agency Sport Endorse. | By Sean Moriarty The move will allow Lee to concentrate fully on preparations for his attempt to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer.

Dublin-based Sport Endorse, which was co-founded by Tralee man Trevor Twamley, will take charge of commercial opportunities ahead of Tokyo and beyond.

The company will introduce him to potential sponsors, essential product suppliers and other commercial opportunities within the professional international sport sector.

Lee, and his coach Tomas Griffin, continue to prepare for the Summer Olympics at the newly opened Killarney Valley Athletic Club Arena on New Road.

While they prepare for potential selection on the Irish Paralympic Team, Sport En-

dorse through its sponsorship and brand partnership programmes, will ensure he won’t have to worry about financial issues.

“Jordan is great, I really think he is going to do very well and if he doesn’t medal at Tokyo he will certainly medal at the next Olympics in Paris,” Twamley told the Killarney Advertiser.

Sport Endorse has over 500 elite athletes on its books including former Kerry football star Kieran Donaghy and Irish soccer star John Egan, son of Kerry GAA legend, the late John Sr. The company recently secured a €45m sponsorship deal with Team Qhubeka ASSOS, the first-ever professional cycling team from Africa that will enter world-class cycling events like the Tour de France.

Irish patients waiting for surgery in the Republic were able to obtain treatment in Northern Ireland under the scheme.

In early November the Killarney Advertiser reported that Deputy Danny HealyRae - who has been organising the bus trips to Kingsbridge Private Hospital in Belfast since November 2017 with Cork Independent TD Michael Collins - was "horrified" at the news.

This week, both Danny and his brother Deputy Micheal Healy-Rae welcomed the news that a new Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme, will operate on the same parameters as the EU Cross Border Directive scheme.

"Following my representations to the Taoiseach and the Government, I am glad that the arrangement has been put

in place to ensure people can continue to travel to Belfast for procedures such as cataracts, hip, knee replacements, tonsil removal," Danny Healy-Rae told the Killarney Advertiser.

"The new scheme will operate for 12 months under the same terms as the EU Cross Border Directive Scheme. This is great news for those on long waiting lists for procedures. I am now taking names for the next bbus to travel to King’s Bridge Private Hospital in Belfast for medical procedures."

Michael also added that he's "thrilled that some creative thinking between both Governments have given us this window for 12 months".

"Last October in a heated debate in the Dáil on this matter, I told the Taoiseach to “cop on a small bit” and I am delighted that the Government have on this matter. While I would love to see these operations taking place within the State, and that still remains the goal, but for now an extra year will make a great deal of difference in a lot of people’s lives.”

BUS TO BELFAST: Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae pictured with Ann McGillicuddy from Tiernaboul in November when news that the end of Cross Border Directive in Northern Ireland became known. Photo: Michelle Crean

Calls to end “the scourge” of illegal parking in town centre | By Sean Moriarty Elected members of Killarney Municipal District are to take a twopronged approach to solving illegal parking issues in the town centre.

Members are to seek a special meeting with the Council’s executive ahead of the next open meeting which is scheduled for early March.

They want clarity on the existing by-laws in the town regarding parking, and action to be taken against some motorists who Mayor Cllr Brendan Cronin says are “abusing the system”.

At last week’s KMD meeting, Cllr Donal Grady asked for an update on the by-

laws connected with the ‘Safe Streets’ programme which was introduced to the town centre last summer.

The plan includes the full-time closure of Plunkett St to traffic, an issue that has divided the Council on many occasions.

It also includes the provision of shortterm “age friendly" parking spaces in town.

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Mr Grady’s notice of motion led to a wider debate with some councillors stating that motorists are abusing the temporary parking arrangements as there is confusion over the application of by-laws in such parking bays.

“Current by-laws do not cover these ar-

rangements and people know that. It is a slap in the face for progression,” said Cllr Niall Kelleher. “I urge the Council executive to bring the parking strategy before us as soon as possible as it is having an exceptional impact on the town of Killarney.”

In recent months, the Killarney Advertiser has covered several illegal and inconsiderate parking stories in the town centre. Last November Mayor Cronin, Gardai, Council officials and school principals met to discuss illegal parking on New Road at school time.

At the time the Council promised to increase the presence of the traffic warden in the area but, up to the Christmas break, the last time all of the schools in the area

were open, there were still repeated incidents of cars parking on footpaths.

This prompted Cllr Michael Gleeson to bring the issue up at last Monday’s full meeting of Kerry County Council - where he demanded that the Council take action "as there has been considerable reconfiguration of streets, roads and footpaths in recent months, that the Council in conjunction with an action to prevent and punish the scourge of vehicles parking on footpaths".

"It's an illegal activity that demonstrates a gross disrespect for all pedestrians, very particularly for people with disability and for persons pushing prams and buggies,” he told the meeting.

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Although it probably didn't seem like it during development phase, I am sure many of you are now realising that the biggest challenge is not actually building the

new website, it's getting your it in front of potential customers. In comparison to many other towns across Ireland, Killarney businesses have enjoyed both a booming tourism trade and a vibrant local trade but COVID-19 restrictions and the closure of non-essential retail has caused serious disruption. To compound matters, you are trying to compete with large multi-nationals who have astronomical digital marketing budgets and large teams of experts dedicated to driving online sales.

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COLLECTION: The O'Mahony family collected their new Ford Tourneo from Kevin Donnelly of Killarney Autos.

"We cannot put a value on what she will gain from it" | By Sean Moriarty Alexis O’Mahony and her parents Steve and Teresa collected their new specially adapted Ford Tourneo van from Kevin Donnelly of Killarney Autos this week.

The purchase of the new van was made possible thanks to the generosity of many individuals and businesses in Killarney who donated to the special fundraiser run by the ‘Let’s Help Alexis’ trust.

Last week the Killarney Advertiser reported that the van was almost ready now the family are on the road!

“We cannot put a value on what she will gain from it. It is a lot more than the val-

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ue of the bus. It’s a great story amongst all the doom and gloom and shows that anything can be achieved despite the restrictions and fear out there. It’s the community of Killarney and beyond that did it,” Steve, who again thanked locals for their support, told the Killarney Advertiser.

The changes the family will experience are unmeasurable; they no-longer have to take Alexis’ wheelchair apart to fit it into their previous family car, special equipment on the van means that her own medical equipment can be charged on board, there is room for someone to sit in the back of the van and keep the four-year-old company on long journeys, and much more.

Plans for Fossa pedestrian crossing to be revealed | By Sean Moriarty A new pedestrian crossing at Fossa National School has moved a step closer to reality this week.

Several campaigns have been organised by local residents and members of the school community to build the crossing near the school in the village.

Politicians have called for the installation of the crossing too, including separate deputations led by current Mayor Cllr Brendan Cronin, and Cllr Maura HealyRae. It is almost two years since Cllr Healy-Rae led a deputation of residents to a Killarney Municipal District meeting where residents outlined fears that a child could

be knocked down and killed in the village.

At last week’s KMD meeting she asked for the Council to provide an update on the project, which also includes a walking and cycling path.

The meeting was told that designs for the project were nearly finished.

Killarney area engineer, John Ahern, told the meeting: “The Feasibility Report for this project is being finalised in agreement with the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The design report has commenced.”

The next step is the planning permission process where details of the proposed design layout are published in local newspapers and members of the public will be invited to comment on the plans. This is scheduled for the end of March this year.

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New training programme for Kerry based counsellors A new training programme for Kerry based counsellors has been launched to help provide specialist supports for rape survivors in a pandemic world. | By Michelle Crean

Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI), including its member service, Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre, has devised the new training and research programme to ensure there is standardised and specialist counselling for victims of sexual violence, both on and off-line, following the impact of COVID-19.

Next Monday, January 25, a Government supported, free Zoom Q&A training opportunity will take place from 10.30am to 12 noon for counsellors and therapists.

Co-created with Dr Jessica Taylor, a UK based forensic psychologist, survivor and author of the best-selling book 'Why Women Are Blamed for Everything', it is

specifically designed to address issues which have emerged during the lockdowns, after rape crisis centres, including the Kerry centre, had to be vacated and trauma counselling services had to move online.

Counsellors throughout Kerry are invited to register on www.rcni.ie, which is CPD accredited and completely free to participants.

Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Manager Vera O'Leary, who lives in Killarney, said that the change in the provision of counselling services had a profound impact on the quality and impact of the deep intervention needed for survivors.

There was a 23 percent increase in contacts made to rape crisis centre helplines and while almost all of those already in

Friars postal service is a big hit for community | By Sean Moriarty The Franciscan Friary in Killarney is inundated with requests for postal and online Mass offerings.

With its office closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Brothers and Friars are now providing a Mass card and Mass offering service via email and traditional postal services.

Each day, the Friars broadcast a live Mass at 10am via their social media channels.

Members of the community can order from a range of Mass cards at the Friary Office or send in their own card of choice. Masses are dedicated to the people on the list.

The combined online Mass and card service is uniting the community in an unprecedented fashion. Staff at the Friary office are processing two mail bags everyday – each bag contains at least 80 cards - and are connecting with people all over the county and as far afield as Cork and Limerick.

“We are trying to connect with people.

It is our way of giving back to our community,” Br Pat Lynch told the Killarney Advertiser.

Additionally the Friary church remains

counselling in the centres could switch to remote counselling, some could not and so hybrid counselling is critical, Ms O’Leary said.

“While there is some optimism that a vaccine for COVID-19 may mean a return to some normality in 2021, the impact of COVID and dealing with the trauma of sexual violence within a global shared trauma of a pandemic is not going to disappear,” she said.

“Remote trauma counselling is here to stay as part of a new hybrid model of on and off clinical counselling, but it’s vital that we know that what we are doing in this new era is working, is of the highest possible standard, and is completely survivor centred.”

The training will be recognised as best practice by key stakeholders including Government and a register will be created for all those working with survivors who have completed the training.

Calls for extended cycling infrastructure on outskirts of town | By Sean Moriarty

Car parking facilities could be added to the Killarney urban cycling plan.

INUNDATED: Br Pat Lynch pictured with office administrations Ann-Marie O’Leary and Marguerite Herlihy at the Friary which has been inundated for its services.

open for private prayer between 7.45am and 7pm each day.

“A team of volunteers sanitise the church at regular intervals every day,” added Br Pat. Mass offerings and Mass cards can be arranged by telephone, email or post, between 9.30am – 4pm Monday to Saturday by contacting 064 6631066, killarney@franciscans.ie, or via the postal services to The Franciscan Friary, Killarney.

Mass is celebrated each day on at 10am by searching Killarney Franciscans on Facebook and Masses can be downloaded and viewed at a later time too.

COUNSELLING: Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Manager Vera O'Leary says remote trauma counselling is here to stay. Photo: Michelle Crean

Last week the Killarney Advertiser revealed a plan for up to 4km of cycle lanes within the town boundary.

Under the proposed scheme cycle lanes would be added to several major routes in the town and the Killarney Municipal District has invited members of the public to make comments on the plan and routes that have been identified.

Cllr Michael Gleeson is calling on the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) to include car parking facilities on the outskirts of town to encourage more cycling tourism into the town.

He also believes that the inclusion of car parks, outside the town and close to the new cycle lanes, would help alleviate some of the traffic congestions in the town centre, especially during the peak summer tourism months.

“As cycling by visitors is ever growing in popularity, that the Council would seek to provide small car parks, initially proximate to Killarney town, where mo-

torists could park prior to the occupants going cycling throughout the area and the county. Such developments would, I'm sure, attract many to visit our county without having to endure and add to traffic congestion within the urban centre,” he said at the recent Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.

“The Killarney Municipal District fully supports cycling as an alternative to car usage into and around our town," said a Council spokesperson at the meeting.

"The Local Authority was successful in 2020 in receiving funding for the design of cycle routes on a number of approaches to the town centre. These plans are currently out for public consultation. In order to promote and encourage cycling there will be a need to provide enhanced cycling infrastructure. As part of further plans and proposals in relation to active travel, the Council will consider both routes for cycling and adequate access points to those cycling routes.”

Plans for the proposed cycling routes through Killarney can be viewed on www.kerrycoco.ie up to and including Wednesday, February 3.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Tara Tangney Tara is available for advice and fitness consultations, at nutrition@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Three reasons why your diet failed you Chad Byrne, Head Chef at The Brehon Hotel

Spicy Cauliflower Wings Week three of the Veganuary challenge, Chad Byrne, Head Chef at The Brehon Hotel, is sharing his Spicy Cauliflower Wings recipe which is easy to prepare, make and serve.

• INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain flour (95g) 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¾ cup milk or milk alternative (180ml) 1 head cauliflower ¼ cup buffalo sauce or hot sauce (70g) 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon honey

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Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, add the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk, and stir until well-combined.

Break the head of cauliflower into florets, about 1½-inches wide. Add the cauliflower florets to the batter, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Arrange the coated cauliflower on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, coconut oil, and honey and stir until evenly combined. Brush the buffalo sauce sriracha mixture on the cauliflower and bake for another 20 minutes.

Put in a disposal cup and add different toppings, enjoy.

Most of us want to tone up, get fit, build muscle, or reach some other health related goal. We get it - your confidence isn’t what it used to be or you just want to feel better all round. The problem is we live in a microwave society where we are expecting instant results.

Every year millions of people start their weight loss journey on January 1 which inevitably ends with either getting frustrated seeing no progress or they lose weight fast to gain it right back! Why does this happen?

REASON NO 1: YOUR DIET IS WAY TOO RESTRICTIVE

Many people try to lose weight by periodically forbidding themselves from eating certain foods but depriving yourself of tasty food can backfire. It can activate the brain’s stress system, causing anxiety and withdrawal-like symptoms, leading you to overeat the forbidden foods when you get a chance.

REASON NO 2: YOUR DIET FAILS DUE TO INCONSISTENCY

While there is no perfect weight loss diet, evidence shows that adherence to a diet, regardless of the type of diet, is an important factor in finding success.

In other words, reason number one, highly restrictive diets is leading to reason number two; inconsistency. Remember, this tells us that adherence is strongly associated with weight loss success over the short and long term!

REASON NO 3: YOU TRY TO DO IT ALONE

Wanting to lose weight, or change your body in any way is very emotional and intimate. Oftentimes, this leads us to starting our journey without ever sharing with our friends and family due to the fear of failure. But, our emotions, stress levels, energy levels, relationships, and so much more all directly relate to our consumption! It has been proven that those who have more support lose more weight and furthermore, they keep it off more than those who don’t have a support system in place!

SO, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH THIS INFORMATION?

Quit looking for things you can take out of your diet and start looking for things to add in such as water, veggies, or lean proteins!

Find a balanced approach that you can stick with! Adherence plays a huge role in our success!

Tell your support system about your goals and more importantly the whys behind it!

It takes time to make your changes sustainable. You need to create healthy habits which will be woven into your lifestyle after consistently achieving them over a period of time.

If you need help, reach out to us at nutrition@activate.ie and let us help you create healthy habits that will last a lifetime!

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Three local secondary school girls (Mercy and Presentation uniforms) pictured at the Market Cross in the late 1960s. In the background, the institution that is ‘The Laurels’, or T. O’Leary’s as it was then, on the left ‘Clancys Cycles’ (used as a temporary post office in the ‘60s and briefly as a cafe run by Ann O’Leary in the ‘70s), and of course the famous ‘Jack Scully’s’ who provided the latest radios, albums and LPs to the youth of Killarney.

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The Discovery of Kingdom Water daily by Clayton. Under Clayton's guidance, she starts to adjust to life without sight. Oddities in her apartment keep her on her toes such as a window that she cannot hear outside noise from and repeating car alarms at 11.02 am.

A neighbour called Lana appears to be very suspicious and the story just gets stranger and stranger from there.

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Author: Michelle Keane In May 2018, Michelle Keane, inspired by a visit to the sacred well of the Archangel Michael in Ballinskelligs, sent her on a most strange and wonderful journey. Over 24 extraordinary months, she saw visions granted to her by spirits and angels, received messages from her ancestors, met divine people who helped her on her path, and uncovered seven ancient wells on her land in Knocknagoshel.

An old and long-forgotten source of pure fresh drinking water with over 66 minerals, with a distinctive taste profile, now brought forth by dynamic, modern methods which has now become branded as 'Kingdom Water'. Very quickly Michelle began to realise that she would need to keep a record of all that happened to her so she began to write a diary, filling it with events and visions that, at first, she could hardly believe. This diary records Michelle’s spiritual journey to India where she travelled through the Himalayas stopping off to visit

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Foo Fighters 'Medicine at Midnight' 'Medicine at Midnight' is the 10th upcoming studio album by American rock band Foo Fighters.

The album, which was originally scheduled out last year, was delayed to February 5 this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Single 'Shame Shame' was released in November, 'No Son of Mine' on New Year's Day, and 'Waiting on a War' this month. It was recorded in a large, 1940s old house in Los Angeles.

February last year, the band announced 'The Van Tour 2020', a 25th-anniversa-

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It was originally scheduled to run in April and May 2020, however the COVID-19 pandemic forced the band to change their plans and they announced delaying the release of the album. Grohl later decided to release it during the pandemic to lift people's spirits during what was and still remains a difficult time.

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Ireland could attract GARDEN MAGIC more EU third-level students post-Brexit Gardening - By Debby Looney

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Seán Kelly MEP is calling for Irish third level institutions to seize the opportunity posed by the UK’s departure from the Erasmus programme by increasing efforts to attract EU students to Ireland.

“16,000 EU students participate in an Erasmus in the UK every year. Now that the British are leaving the Erasmus programme, Irish third level institutions have the opportunity to attract some of these numbers. We are now the biggest English speaking Erasmus destination, and we have top quality education to offer across all disciplines," the Ireland South MEP said.

Kelly’s comments come after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that the UK chose to leave the Erasmus programme, despite his assertions in the House of Commons in January 2020 that there was no likelihood of this happening.

“About 8,000 EU students already come to Ireland every year through the Erasmus programme. UCC and UL are popular choices, and the Tralee campus of the Munster Technological University attracts students not only from the EU, but also from over 140 countries worldwide.”

The EU’s Erasmus programme was first established over 30 years ago to facilitate study exchange programmes for higher education students. Since then, over nine

million people have participated, and it has been extended to include apprentices, teachers and youth workers.

“Erasmus is about much more than education in the traditional sense. It helps to broaden the perspectives of participants and boosts employability, especially for those considering a career abroad. It fosters international relationships and boosts cultural awareness among students. The higher education institutions themselves also benefit from an increase in reputation and international standing.

Erasmus students also provide a boost to the local economy and to tourism. A Higher Education Authority study from 2016 shows that these students welcome an average of 4.3 visitors each to Ireland while undertaking their studies, usually family members who stay for a full week. The young people of the UK voted overwhelmingly to remain in the EU, but will no longer benefit from the brilliant opportunity offered by Erasmus.

Thankfully, the Irish Government have committed to providing the funding for Northern Irish students to participate in Erasmus post-Brexit,” said Kelly, a former secondary school teacher.

The MEP and leader of Fine Gael in the EU Parliament is a long-time advocate of Erasmus, and voted to extend the programme for the 2021-2027 period with an increased budget.

Numbers not adding up for young drivers A Kerry County Councillor has claimed that when it comes to motor insurance companies assessing the risk of young drivers, the numbers simply don’t add up and has called on the insurance industry to stop using young drivers as easy targets and to engage with recent data.

Information released to Cllr Jackie HealyRae by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows that there were 268,885 people in the country on a provisional licence

by November 30 last of which 128,889 (47.9%) were under the age of 30.

“However, when one looks at the amount of road traffic accidents in this time only 4.4% of the total amount are attributed to drivers with provisional licenses," he said. "This is even down from 6.4% on the previous year and it all points very

clearly to better driving practices than is perceived by the general public which is mainly due to the unfair negativity toward young drivers.”

Cllr Healy-Rae stated that insurance companies are just picking figures at random when it comes to giving out insurance quotes to younger drivers who are already facing bills of up to €700 between lessons and licences ahead of tests.

The Castleisland LEA based representative who has recently called on the Government to introduce more driving testers to alleviate a backlog of learner drivers, which currently stands at over 271k nationwide as those who pass a test, can see a drop of almost 50% in their insurance quote.

“By keeping young drivers longer on the waiting list to get a test, they are being forced to pay higher insurance costs for longer and it is simply not fair.”

Advice for buying bare rooted plants

This is an excellent time of year to buy roses, for several reasons.

Large garden centres will be selling bare rooted roses, which are a lot cheaper to buy, as there are little labour and material costs associated with them.

There is a larger variety as it is earlier in the year and space is not so much at a premium.

Conditions for planting are suitable now as the plant is dormant and they're healthier. They have not started growing yet, and therefore have not gotten the usual problems associated with roses.

Bare rooted plants can be bought easily online, which is great if you want unusual varieties. I was a bit sceptical about online plant shopping, but being the addict I am, I chanced it last year, and was very pleasantly surprised. Any companies I have dealt with over the Internet, have had excellent packaging and postage. Also, many supermarkets sell bare rooted roses at this time of year, and they are great value.

There are some things to look out for when buying bare rooted plants, especially roses and fruit bushes. Check the roots are not too damaged, there will be evidence of some broken roots, which is fine, as long as roughly two thirds are OK. Make sure they are alive and plump, not too limp – which indicates they have dried out. Check there are buds on the stems, and that they are plump and firm.

Again, if they are soft or brown they are likely dried out and will not recover. Finally, shoots should be alive – if in doubt, scrape a little of the outer bark off, and if the shoot is green inside, it is fine. These points are particularly important if you are buying your plants in a supermarket,

as the temperature will have been warm.

Also, a small warning about supermarket plants, you may not get a ‘real’ variety.

For example, I once bought a red rose labelled ‘Paul’s Scarlet’, which is indeed scarlet, but it is not ‘Paul’s Scarlet’! It is, however, a very strong and fabulous rose, so no complaints there!

Different roses are suited to different situations, and this can be a source of confusion sometimes. Patio and miniature roses are essentially the same thing. They remain small, usually about 45cm, and generally have an abundance of small flowers over a long period in the summer. They are ideal for pots, as soil can often be too wet and heavy for their fairly weak rootstock. Patio roses can be very prone to blackspot, and should be kept strong and healthy, i.e. feed often and do not let them dry out.

Carpet roses remain low, about 90cm, but spread a bit wider. They are disease resistant and look great in a group or in a shrubbery.

Hybrid tea roses and floribunda roses can grow to about 120cm, and are often planted together as a rose garden.

Hybrid teas have large single blooms, floribundas have several smaller blooms on a single stem.

Shrub roses are taller again, and can grow to 150cm. The older varieties can be very strong and disease resistant, and are great for filling large gaps in shrubberies.

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Oesophageal Cancer Fund launch 'Give it Up or Take it Up' The Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and the fantastic milestone of raising €2 million for vital cancer research through its tireless fundraising efforts, including its hugely successful annual Lollipop Day initiative.

Over the past two decades survival rates for oesophageal cancer have shown a 50 percent improvement in Ireland, positioning them fourth internationally in terms of survivorship. The vital fundraising work carried out by the OCF has facilitated pioneering research in this area and the development of personalised treatments for cancer patients.

The OCF also plays a central role in generating awareness of the early symptoms of this cancer and the importance of early diagnosis. These symptoms include difficulty swallowing food, persistent acid indigestion, heartburn or reflux.

To mark the start of their 20th anniversary initiatives, the OCF is asking the public to ‘Give it Up or Take it Up’ for 20 days.

It could be as simple as giving up a cup of coffee a day or, for the more active among us, perhaps taking up a 20 minute walk or cycle a day.

By donating €20 or €1 a day throughout the challenge participants will help to raise a much-needed €20k to fund essential cancer research, giving hope to thousands of patients nationwide.

Perhaps one of the most noteworthy

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Stop the pigeon!

The following phrase "Stop the Pigeon" might sound like something out of a 1970s cartoon but it was the case in Australia this week as authorities planned to kill a bird which flew in from the US. MILESTONE: Noelle Ryan, (left) founder and CEO, Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) pictured with Brona Wright, an oesophageal cancer survivor, as the OCF celebrates its 20th anniversary. Photo: Andres Poveda

achievements for the OCF, founded

by Noelle Ryan and a group of friends in 2001, after they watched a friend succumb to oesophageal cancer, is the establishment of The National Barrett’s Oesophagus Registry and Biobank, Ireland's unique data system which ensures that patients identified as at risk, undergo ongoing monitoring and surveillance according to international guidelines.

While Irish oesophageal cancer rates remain among the highest in Europe, with approximately 450 new diagnoses each year, a recent study shows good news that the impact of ongoing and vital initiatives like the Barrett’s Registry and Biobank, along with other factors, is

moving the survivorship-dial in the right direction.

“From its very humble beginnings in my living room 20 years ago, I could never have dreamt that the OCF would achieve so much," Noelle Ryan, CEO of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund said. "We are heartened by our achievements to date, but can’t afford to be complacent with such an aggressive cancer. We hope the public will get behind our ‘Give it Up or Take it Up’ initiative, so we can continue to fund this life-saving research.”

To find out more about the OCF, donate or get involved in the ‘Give it Up or Take it Up’ initiative visit www.ocf.ie and follow them online @oesophagealcancerfund.

After being declared a biosecurity risk, the pigeon who is dubbed Joe, after US President Joe Biden, was wearing a “fraudulent copy” leg band - but has since received a reprieve after an American bird organisation declared it a fake!

The racing pigeon flew from Oregon 13,000 kilometers (8,000 miles) away - and was found in the back garden of a Melbourne home.

Australian authorities planned to kill it as they considered it a disease risk.

Oklahoma-based American Racing Pigeon Union's Deone Roberts said on Friday last that the bird's leg band was fake and managed to save it from certain death.

The band number belongs to a blue bar pigeon in the United States, she said.

“The bird band in Australia is counterfeit and not traceable,” she said. “They do not need to kill him.”

Bye bye Trump, hello Biden After four years, Donald Trump’s reign as President of the United States of America is over.

Whatever your opinion on Mr Trump, it is fair to say that he garnered more media coverage than any president that has gone before him. Those coming behind him are unlikely to match the level of attention he has received since coming into power.

And let’s face it, new President Joe

Biden might be a safe pair of hands but like anything connected with the dreaded ‘health and safety’ phrase, it is a sure bet his term is going to be very boring compared to his predecessor.

On the plus side, many of us now have a far greater understanding of the American political system – helped of course by one of our own, Cahersiveen native and CNN news journalist Donie O’Sullivan who has become an unlikely celeb-

rity after Trump’s term.

And what is next from Trump and his family?

Without this favoured broadcast tool Twitter, it is likely he will slip into obscurity. Most former US presidents do. Anyone know what Bill Clinton or George Bush Jr are up to these days?

This is not our final ‘Trump Corner’ column – tune in next week when we re-live some of the 45th’s craziest moments in the White House.

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Smartphone film festival to move online New Autism friendly communication board installed in Tralee town park Tralee is aiming to become an Autism Friendly Town and, as part of achieving that ambition, Tralee Municipal District has installed a Communication Board in the playground at Tralee Town Park.

The board, which is the first of its kind in Kerry County Council managed playgrounds, will assist those with disabilities to communicate in different ways by pointing to a picture on the board to better convey what they wish to do.

The Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Terry O'Brien welcomed the new Communication Board.

"The playground sign is an innovative

approach for creating a more inclusive experience for all to enjoy," he said. "I also wish to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of Tralee's Autism Friendly Committee in the town's journey to achieve the Autism Friendly Town accreditation."

Aisling Sweeney of the Tralee Autism Friendly Committee added that the committee is delighted with the communication board.

"We will be moving forward in 2021 with the effort to make Tralee an Autism Friendly Town and hope to have the backing of retail, leisure and hospitality communities as we roll out other initiatives," she said.

AsIAm and SuperValu announce new webinar series AsIAm and SuperValu Webinar Series continues in 2021, kicking off with education and life after school for the autism community.

The series kicks off on Wednesday, January 27 at 7pm with ‘Autism & Life After School – Education’. Fiona Early, Autism Friendly University Coordinator at DCU and Billy Redmond an Educational Facilitator, School Principal, Guidance Counsellor and HEC teacher, will give advice on factors to consider when choosing a college, preparing for college, the DARE scheme, college-life and autism-friendly universities. They will be able to provide participants with invaluable knowledge on navigating the third level education landscape through an autistic lens. To register for the first seminar in the series search ‘Autism & Life After School – Education’ go to https://us02web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_YonZSHyHTmeCTws_BkkPMA. The 2020 series, included 15 seminars and reached over 8,000 families across the country. AsIAm with the support of SuperValu are committed to continuing to provide free support to communities around Ireland and to make these seminars accessible to all.

The second of 2021’s online seminars will follow on Wednesday, February 10 at 7pm discussing ‘Autism & Relationships – Including Sexuality’. This session will explore the positives and challenges in romantic relationships, giving examples and practical skills whilst advising on how to know one’s self and how to recognise a healthy or toxic relationship. The first quarter of the year will see three further seminars take place including; ‘Autism & Life After School – Training & Employment’ on Wednesday, February 24, ‘Autism - Women & Girls’ on Wednesday March 10, and ‘Starting the Journey – A New Diagnosis’ on Wednesday March 24.

The entire series will be free and open to all subject to registration.

“AsIAm is thrilled to continue to deliver Community Support Seminars to families across Ireland with the kind support of SuperValu," Adam Harris, CEO of AsIAm said. "With the changing nature of our environments over the past year it is vital to provide additional support to our community. As all seminars are available live online and can be viewed afterwards, members from across Ireland have the opportunity to gain knowledge and advice from trained experts.”

Ireland’s only International Film Festival dedicated to filmmakers exclusively using mobile devices such as phones and tablets takes place on January 30.

Dublin Smartphone Film Festival is now in its fourth year and as things are obviously a little different given the global pandemic and lockdown, organisers wanted to honour their commitment of showcasing the best and brightest smartphone filmmakers from around the world.

The festival will be a virtual event this year screening a selection of short films, documentaries, animations and music videos, along with educational workshops.

With over 200 entries from more than 25 countries, awards categories include Best Fiction, Music Video, Documentary, Animation, and of course Best Irish with entries restricted to no longer than 15 minutes in length. The festival programmers have assembled an outstanding programme with strong original concepts and inventive use of the technology.

"This year we have teamed up with SV Assets and Ireland’s premium tech site Goosed.ie to provide amazing prizes and gifts for some lucky filmmakers," Robert

Fitzhugh, founder of the festival said.

Robert is a filmmaker who has previously worked for the Reel World Film Festival in Canada and more recently as part of the PR and marketing team for the Fingal Film Festival.

“We just could not believe the success of the festival in the past three years. We sell out each year before the doors even open. It really demonstrated to us just how popular the notion of smartphone filmmaking has become. This year is unfortunately going to be a little different.

It doesn’t mean it isn’t going to be great.

The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have brought about an incredible period of creativity with people forced to use the tools they have at their disposal to tell stories."

The Dublin Smartphone Film Festival will take place from January 30 to February 6 on XERB.TV Tickets are €5 per screening or €15 for access to all short films.

NCBI reminds public of challenges to blind or vision impaired NCBI (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) is highlighting how people who are blind or vision impaired live in a very tactical world, yet COVID-19 has robbed them of their sense of touch with increased risks associated when touching public surfaces such as handrails making it more difficult to navigate their new environment safely.

Also, living with COVID-19 makes practising social distancing very challenging, leading to further isolation. NCBI is reminding the public to consider this and to offer support.

“As the country is in the middle of yet another Level 5 lockdown, the public must have a greater understanding of the challenges faced and how they can help overcome them," June Tinsley, NCBI Head of Advocacy, said.

"Those living with sight loss in Ireland felt the impact of isolation dramatically in 2020. This led many not being able to leave their homes at all during this time.”

Although the community is hopeful the

vaccine is imminent, it is important to highlight the unique challenges that COVID presents to the 54,810 people who are blind or vision impaired.

“To aid the public, NCBI would strongly encourage people who are blind and vision-impaired to always carry a long cane or a symbol cane when in public places to allow easy identification of vision impairment.”

The public can help by always affording a blind or vision-impaired person the required two meters’ distance in all circumstances, people should make their presence known before offering assistance which many blind and vision-impaired people will welcome, they can offer verbal instructions which may be very helpful to the blind or vision-impaired person in certain circumstances – the key here is always to ask first, and people should never just grab someone who is blind or vision-impaired in the belief that they are being helpful.

When queuing outside shops, people should be careful not to block the path of someone who is blind or vision-impaired.

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And in exactly a month’s time Killarney’s World Rally Championship professional, Paul Nagle, could be competing in an event in Santa’s home town.

Last week the organisers of the World Rally Championship announced that the Arctic Rally Lapland would replace the cancelled Rally Sweden.

The rally is based in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finland’s northernmost Lapland province, and is the official home of Santa Claus which lies just outside the Arctic Circle. In February temperatures there can drop as low as -30°C. While it has yet to be confirmed that Nagle and his driver Craig Breen will enter

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the February 26 to 28 event, it seems certain that they will.

The Irish team is due to contest six of the 12 rounds of this year’s World Rally Championship with the Hyundai Motorsport World Rally Team. They were previously confirmed for Rally Sweden until that event got cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation in that country.

The WRC got underway yesterday (Thursday) in Monte Carlo so any official announcements regarding the Arctic Rally Lapland are unlikely to be made for another week or so.

The third Hyundai i20 Coupe World Rally Car is to be shared between Breen and his teammate Dani Sordo. The Spaniard is contesting this weekend’s rally leaving the car free for the Irish team next month – subject to confirmation by Hyundai.

WINTER WONDERLAND: Paul Nagle could experience scenes like this next month. Photo: Tour European Rally Media

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TEAM VROOM: One of the Killarney teams that has entered the 'Formula 1 in Schools' competition is Team Vroom.

FORMULA FEMALE: Hockey star Nicci Daly wants more women to take up careers in motorsport.

Students revved up for Formula 1 in schools

There is nothing like a tight deadline and an intense rivalry to make things happen in the world of motorsport. | By Sean Moriarty Two teams, representing St Brigid’s Secondary School, have been accepted into the internationally acclaimed 'Formula 1 in Schools' engineering competition.

Pitched against nearly one hundred other teams from schools across the country, the two St Brigid’s teams must design a scale model racing car and market their team in true motor racing fashion. Once their car is designed it will be built by separate teams in third-level colleges in time for the national finals in April or May. The fully functioning scale models, powered by a gas cannister, will enter races.

Simply, the teams behind the fastest cars will get the opportunity to represent Ireland and the 'F1 in Schools' world final which usually takes place at an actual F1 Grand Prix later in the season.

This year’s 'F1 in Schools' world final is set to take place alongside the Singapore Grand Prix in October but will depend on any COVID-19 travel regulations that may be in place at that time.

In the meantime, the two Killarney teams will have to put skills learned during science, engineering and maths classes to

good use. It is the classic case of applying classroom learning to a real live environment.

Additionally, they must prepare a marketing and sponsorship plan as a real team can’t operate without funding, and present themselves in a professional and uniformed manner.

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The two Killarney teams are: Team Vroom (Ilona Sheehan, Kayla Byrne, Grace Daly and Ella Galvin) and Team Mario Cart (Alanna Brady, Kate Donoghue, Meadhbh Bennett and Abbie Daly).

All eight are Transition Year students at the school and are the first Kerry students to enter the national competition that the Killarney Advertiser is aware of.

After completing an intensive application process late last year, the teams learned last week that they had been accepted in to the national programme.

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“The next part of the competition is very important, each team, including Mario Cart, must finish their car design using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and the cars must be sent off to the manufac-

Backing from the best The St Brigid’s Secondary School entry into the ‘Formula 1 in Schools’ competition has received backing from one of Kerry’s most successful motorsport engineers.

Richard Browne, who is originally from Firies, is a motorsport engineer with

Volkswagen in Hanover, Germany.

He has prepared cars that have won rounds of the World Rally Championship for the German brand.

“It’s great to hear about an initiative like this at a secondary school level. It is even better to hear that two groups of young women are not afraid to enter into, what

turers," explained Alanna Brady. "As a result, we will be able to race other teams on a track once the national competition comes around [subject to COVID-19 restrictions]. We have nearly finished our car design used CAD and we are very happy with how it's going so far. Another task ahead is to find a company to design our team clothing that we will hopefully wear to the national competition in April or May. Of course, this is an exacting competition and we have faced and overcome a few challenges. However, the most difficult was learning how to use CAD to design our car. We are fortunate to have two Design and Communication Graphics students on our team which was very helpful. With the help of our mentors and of course some insightful YouTube videos – we figured out the most efficient way, resulting in our wonderful aerodynamic design.”

ture," said Team Vroom’s Ilona Sheehan.

"This is similar to 3D printing but sturdier and instead of producing the shape itself through layers of plastic, it carves out the car from a solid block. I think we can all agree that the most difficult part was the design of the car. The technical regulations are very strict, so we had to make sure to adhere to these to have the best chance of proceeding to the World Finals in Singapore.”

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Across the school corridors, their rivals and school-mates Team Vroom are in an almost equal state of preparation but remain slightly guarded so as not to give away any of their hard-earned data acquisition.

“Another vital factor we must prepare is the car itself which we plan to Computer Numerical Control print in the near fu-

The students’ next steps include the preparation of two 10-page portfolios, one about the enterprise side of the competition including team identity and sponsorship, and the other about the engineering of the car.

“The engineering portfolio will contain information such as the research we conducted before designing our car and some pictures of the car itself,” Ilona added.

Their efforts are already attracting national attention. Team Vroom has secured sponsorship from Formula Female.

This national organisation was set up by Motorsport Data Engineer and international hockey star Nicci Daly to encourage more females to follow educational paths in STEM subjects and into careers as engineers.

"Encouraging more girls into Motorsport and STEM is Formula Female's mission, so supporting these young women to take on one of the biggest STEM challenges in the world was a no brainer.

We look forward to the journey ahead with Vroom Racing and we wish them all the best as they begin this exciting challenge,” said Daly.

has been historically a male dominated sport and industry. I wish them the very best of luck,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “My advice to these young women is the same to any young people out there that have an interest in motorsport and want to pursue their dreams. If you follow your passion, and never give up on it, it will never feel like work. It can be the most fast paced and rewarding career to choose.”

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NEWS BRIEFS... €20k allocated for local signage €20,000 has been allocated towards walking and cycling trail signage on the Fossa Way and Muckross Road.

The news is part of a funding announcement of almost €200k for a total of 10 Kerry outdoor recreation projects which also includes Killorglin, Cahersiveen, Dingle, Ballyheigue, Lixnaw, Ballybunion, Bonane, and Tralee. €20,000 of the funding will be set aside for the development of an online tool to enable users to access countywide walks in Kerry.

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Start living within your means I have a tendency to focus primarily on all things investing, and saving but being intelligent with your spending is vital.

Investment strategies can offer fantastic returns but whether the market will co-operate is often in doubt, resulting in a degree of uncertainty. Personal savings and frugality are part of the money equations that is firmly in your control and has a one hundred percent chance of being effective.

With this in mind, let’s focus in on the most important initial step you need to incorporate as part of your broader financial plan before you start to think about investing.

SPEND LESS

Simply, spend less than you make. It doesn’t have to mean holding yourself back or never indulging if it is done correctly, but if every increase in earnings is used to fund an increasingly lavish lifestyle, financial freedom will undoubtedly evade you.

This approach to living within your means focuses on three core principles: • Focus on your values

• Run the numbers • Eliminate high interest debt

FOCUS ON YOUR VALUES

If you are struggling to live within your means, take a step back and establish your values - what is truly important to you?

For some, this could be family, exploration, freedom… for others, it might be cars, watches and fancy clothes. I’m not here to judge; if these things make you happy, go for it but be aware of that and prioritise accordingly.

RUN THE NUMBERS

"What gets measured gets improved" Robert Sharma. A good way to counteract the disappearing money syndrome that afflicts so many, is to start tracking your spending. There are plenty of Apps available to keep tabs on where your money is going. You might be shocked to realise how much you spend on frivolous items. Once you are aware of it, it becomes easier to change your behav-

Michael O’Connor CFA is an investment consultant based in the Cayman Islands with a decade of experience within the financial industry.

iours.

ELIMINATING HIGH-INTEREST DEBT

Far too often we borrow from the future forgetting that we will eventually have to pay it back. Prioritising the repayment of high-interest debt that you have accumulated over the years with the cash you have on hand today prior to

any investing or savings seems obvious.

Still, people are slow to accelerate any payment plan because it involves actively giving away your money for seemingly nothing in return. In reality, you did get something in return; the problem is, you spent it four years ago on a trip to Vegas.

There is nothing I can say here to make budgeting more appealing. The art of actively trying not to spend money is debilitatingly boring but a necessary shortterm pain that must be endured if you have aspirations of travelling the world, early retirement or financial flexibility.

Without actively trying to live within your means for a prolonged period, you will end up in an exhausting weekly routine of trading your time for money for the rest of your days. It's entirely your choice.

If you are hell-bent on going the extreme saver route in a bid to make up for the last 10 years of "You Only Live Once" (YOLO) financing, then I wish you the best of luck. You’ll need it. If a year of beans on toast and coupon collecting isn’t your cup of tea, then get started by assessing your values and go from there.

How to renew your driving licence during restrictions Due to COVID-19 restrictions you can attend an appointment at the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS), provided you are an essential worker involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets.

You can find details on what is included in the list of essential workers and retail outlets on www.gov.ie. However, you may not need to renew just yet as expiry dates on some driving licences have been automatically extended.

All driving licences that expired between March and August 2020 have been extended by seven months in total. Also, learner permits expiring between July and October 2020 have been extended

by four months in total.

In addition if you are aged over 70 and do not have a medical condition you do not need to submit a medical report provided you are not renewing or applying for bus or truck categories. This is a temporary exemption and will be in place until June 30, 2021.

You can now apply online for first time learner permit or driving licence applications, renewal applications, foreign

licence exchange, change of personal details or replacement of a lost/stolen or damaged licence or permit.

TO RENEW YOUR LICENCE ONLINE YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING: • A Public Services Card and verified MyGovID. • Proof of your address dated within the last six months.

• Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA. The NDLS are asking that if you are not involved in the provision of essential ser-

John Healy of Healy Insurances.

vices or essential retail outlets and you have an appointment at an NDLS centre during the Level 5 restrictions that you cancel your appointment online so it can be booked by an essential worker.

Please note you cannot drive a car in Ireland if your licence has expired. Penalty points and fines can result. Further information can be found on www.ndls.ie.

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WANTED: A house to rent in Killarney 6/8 Months from late March, dog friendly. Contact 087-9836309 WANTED: Professional couple seek 3/4 bed family home for long-term rental (approx. 18 months), ideally in Lackabane/Fossa or Ballydowney area. 087 9270223

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43. Churchill's "___ Country"

1. Way to stand

ACROSS

DOWN

44. Unpleasant encounter

4. Domains of feudal lords, for short

45. Type of bird seen in many pirate films

9. Prince of ___

48. "Baptism" painter

14. Comic actor Kabibble

53. Fr. noblewoman

15. Filmdom's Sophia

54. Fan noise

16. Mentally alert

57. Earthquake warning

17. Big winner in 1965

58. Refuse to speak

20. Gangster's female companion

60. Start of a magician's phrase

21. One place where soccer is football

61. Big winner in 1954

22. The Spanish ___ (1588 invasion fleet) 25. Pizarro's conquest

66. "Are you in ___?" (poker dealer's question)

26. Dove sound

67. Accra is its capital

29. Most shipshape

68. "Didn't I tell you?"

31. Set sail

69. Out of ___ way (safe)

33. Humid

70. English test requirement

36. Slanty font (Abbr.)

71. Somber

1. Coal miner 2. No longer asea 3. Geena's role opposite Susan in 1991 4. Producer Ziegfeld 5. Creditor's chit 6. Sea eagle 7. Disgusted 8. Saw wood at night?

9. One-time beaded currency 10. Fever fit 11. Fleur-de-___ 12. Wallach in "The Magnificent Seven" 13. "Just a ___" 18. Bedspring support 19. Golfer's shout 23. Dealer vehicle 24. From then on 26. "The Elder" of Rome 27. Televangelist Roberts 28. Sooner terr.

30. Met level 32. Show ___

37. Big winner in 1937 (with "The")

34. Dallas inst.

35. Part of a fork 37. Track units 38. "___ first you don't ..."

39. Cost of a ride 40. Make a mistake 41. Manner of song 42. MIT graduate 46. Baby hooters 47. Lose that frozen feeling 49. Hitchcock's "___ Window" 50. Carve in relief 51. Iris cover 52. Emulated Cicero 55. Campaign concern 56. Babe and Baby 58. Pal 59. Pod denizens 61. Exclamation of surprise 62. New Deal org.

63. Rocky spot 64. Genetic stuff 65. Wray of "King Kong" fame

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Take time to consider

Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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

Best anti-ageing skincare routines we can do at home We are always thinking of the best anti-ageing skincare routines we can do at home.

Without the help of studio treatments, it’s time to use all those amazing products we have been buying over the years that have been pushed to the back of the press as we didn’t have time. Start working your way through the products that are half used and get rid of them as they are starting to go out of date. This doesn’t mean they are no good anymore, just that some of them aren’t as active as they once were.

The most important products with all this outdoor activity, winter or summer, is your SPF. Sothys sun screen 50 for the face is amazing as it works against blue light also from all those computers and phones.

Sothys SPF 50 provides enhanced protection for the face. It can strengthen the cell's natural protection. It contains celligent to optimise skin cell function and this preserves the skin's anti-ageing capacity. It’s actually extremely hydrating for an SPF. Sothys Youth Intensive Facial is a fantastic treatment that I’m looking forward to treating you all to but for now all I can do is explain the many different serums that they offer. As we can’t have facials

for now, I’d recommend going online and choosing a serum at www.killarneytoningandbeauty.com.

If you haven’t used one before, serums are a skincare product which are essential for your skin, applied after cleansing and before your moisturiser. It’s like a vitamin for your skin packed with powerful ingredients to deliver it directly to the lower layers of skin. Its greatest tools for targeting specific skincare concerns are mainly hydration for winkles.

Sothys eye creams contain a minimum of seven different peptides. Clients often ask does it contain peptides but they aren’t asking which ones. These buzz words can be confusing, some products may only contain one peptide but this allows them to advertise certain peptides.

They are all anti-ageing but we all need different ones. The more the better, this is why professional products are so specific and work the best.

It’s important to get advice on which ones suit your skin type. Also there are many other ingredients.

The outermost layer of your skin is known as the skin barrier and its role is keeping the hydration in and all bad stuff out.

Ceramides are lipids that keep this barrier strong and healthy, sealing the moisture in the skin.

• For more information or a chat about skincare please call Jill on 064 6632966 or see online www.killarneytoningandbeautystudio.com for more.

all your options At this time of year many Third and Fourth Year students are considering their options for Senior Cycle.

Some thought and proper research at this stage paves the way for lots of opportunities for progression onto college courses, apprenticeships, training programmes and the workplace in the future. The main choices to consider are Transition Year, Leaving Cert Applied and the traditional Leaving Cert.

TRANSITION YEAR

There are lots of benefits to choosing TY. It gives students lots of opportunities to develop new skills personally and in terms of the world of work. It gives a breather from constant academic work and means that you are a year older (and hopefully wiser!) leaving school. Most schools offer subject sampling which is a big help when making subject choices for Fifth and Sixth Year. Students are encouraged to engage in activities that move them outside of their comfort zone, allowing them to take on more responsibility and leadership thus gaining more independence. One of the biggest attractions for students is work experience which is a really valuable way of getting a sense of the workplace and an idea if a particular job suits you or not.

The TY programme varies in each school so check out the opportunities in your school.

LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED PROGRAMME

For students who are interested in more practical learning and hands-on work the LCA is the ideal option. It is a two year stand-alone programme which focuses on equipping students with work-based skills and knowledge while assessing in a more continuous way.

Work experience is an integral part of the programme, usually offered on one day of the school week. While students who do LCA can’t apply directly through CAO from Leaving Cert, most other career paths are open to them, including apprenticeships, traineeships and Post Leaving Courses (PLCs) which once completed progress onto institutes of technology and universities.

TRADITIONAL LEAVING CERTIFICATE

Moving into the final two years in secondary school requires students to make subject choices that suit them and will enable them to progress in career areas they may be interested in. That said, it is perfectly normal for 15 and 16-yearolds to not know what they want to do after school. Students will generally take seven subjects for Leaving Cert – Irish, English and Maths, which are compulsory unless you have a language exemp-

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant - For details see www.mycareerplan.ie

tion, and then four optional subjects chosen from those which are offered in the school. If on offer in the school, some students may also opt for Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (LCVP), a subject which focuses on enterprise education and preparation for the world of work.

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

First, think about the subjects you like and what you are good at. Secondly, if you do have an idea of the general career areas you would like to go into after school check out what subjects might be required for the colleges, courses or careers that you are interested in. Finally, if you really don’t have an idea of what you want to do after school then choose a broad range of subjects so you keep as many options open as you can. Consider taking one option from the following: language, science, business subject, a practical or humanities based subject.

RESOURCES TO HELP

Talking to your guidance counsellor in school is a huge help as he/she will be able to explore your interests, strengths, aptitudes and past performance in subjects with you as well as answer any questions you have about requirements for courses and colleges. If you want to check out the content of any of the Leaving Cert subjects you are considering go to www.careersportal.ie/school/ subjectexplorer. To check any subject requirements have a look at the Undergraduate section of the college websites and there is also a very useful subject requirement module on www.qualifax.ie.

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A Killarney teenager is one of the leading voices calling on Education Minister Norma Foley not "to make the same mistakes as last year" - and to tell students the plans for State exams and the reopening of schools as soon as possible.

Kacper Bogalecki, a Fifth Year student in St Brendan's College, played his part in surveying thousands of students at the weekend as Regional Officer for Kerry with the Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU).

Today (Friday), ISSU will present these findings to the Education Minister, the Department of Education & Skills, and all education stakeholders.

The survey had over 20,000 responses, and a private webinar with over 250 representatives of ISSU member schools in attendance. The feedback was that the majority said that they "feel very unsafe" returning to school in the current climate.

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"We don't want the Dept to make the same mistakes as last year" tion, ISSU will be advocating for a choice for Leaving Certificate students between calculated grades or sitting in-person exams in June, with over 81 percent of respondents rating this option favourably.

ISSU will also be advocating for clarity with regard to the Junior Certificate exams, with 71 percent of Junior Cycle students who responded to the survey communicating their dissatisfaction with the support they have received from the Department of Education. Junior Cycle students are also not in favour of exams proceeding as currently planned, with calculated grades or an option of calculated grades and in-person exams gathering a majority of support.

"The survey and Town Hall went very well, we had a fruitful discussion," Kacper told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

"In terms of orals and practicals we saw that over 70 percent ranked want their orals and practicals cancelled. We also saw that 50 percent of respondents said

that online orals and practicals would be their second choice. For the Junior Cert we saw over 75 percent of students either want calculated grades or a mix of calculated grades and exams."

There also needs to be increased communication from the Department regarding safety protocols and the rationale behind their decisions, he added.

"In terms of how safe students feel returning to the classroom, 73 percent felt either very unsafe or unsafe in schools.

What we are seeing is that students aren't confident as we haven't been given any scientific data - we want concrete data and more communication as that hasn't been present. We don't want the Department to make the same mistakes as last year, we're looking for a new option to be examined."

The full ISSU Report on the State Examinations 2021 and the Reopening of Schools can be found at issu.ie/ news2/2021-survey-results.

CHANGES: Kacper Bogalecki is making sure the students' voices are heard by advocating for changes to the exams.

"The Minister and her Department don’t seem to be listening to our pleas" St Brendan's College Junior Cert student Daniel Murphy this week shares his thoughts on the upcoming State exams calling for clarity from the Dept of Education.

I have to admit in truth last year when we got the news of a few weeks off I, and my friends, were delighted. It was great and I had loads of time to myself. It started as a two-week holiday which later turned into four weeks - then into three months, and soon the summer holidays in the sun rolled in. Yes, we had our online classes with the work being sent out to us, but in those three months life was great. As a Second Year I had no worries about the Junior Cert at that stage.

But returning back to school as a Third Year in September after five and a half months at home, I began to realise that we should have been more focussed on our study last year. However, that is in the past and there is nothing I can do now but just concentrate on the future and what’s going to happen in the upcoming Junior Cert, which is the biggest worry a Third Year student has right now.

We know from those that have gone before us the daunting pressure that it brings. This year it seems to be really tough because the long absence from being in school itself has changed everything about preparations. Added to that are all the adjustments to school systems because of COVID-19.

It’s now five weeks since we were last in

CLARITY: St Brendan's College Junior Cert student Daniel Murphy is calling for clarity from the Dept of Education on the State exams.

a normal school classroom, face to face with our friends and our teachers, and as the days to the State exams draw closer, the uncertainty and the anxiety has begun to set in. Our teachers have been fabulous with their encouragement and I think we have all become more used to using the online Teams App as our virtual classroom. But we could be off for another few weeks by the way it’s looking. The more time this goes on the harder it gets to keep motivated and engaged on your

own with a laptop in your kitchen!

In the last few weeks Third Years all over Ireland are calling for answers from the Minister for Education, Norma Foley, asking that she and education stakeholders make more extensive changes to the Junior Cert now or tell us what they’re going to do about running the exams or asking our teachers to deliver predictive grading. It would take the stress off me and my fellow classmates. All we have been hearing in the past few weeks from

the Minister is that the Junior Cert will go ahead, about the reopening of school and how they are safe - even though the rest of the country is told to stay at home. The Minister has said that three quarters of schools have not been affected by COVID-19 but that means a quarter of schools have been affected, that is thousands of Junior Certs around Ireland that have lost more time than us which must make it even harder for them to be prepared properly and fairly. And the Minister and her Department don’t seem to be listening to our pleas to clarify if they are thinking of cancelling the Junior Cert.

Last Saturday night I attended a national Student’s Council Zoom meeting with students from all over Ireland and a common theme we have realised is it is getting harder to rely on a Government and a Department who don’t want to make a decision about our future and are not considering or looking at the situation from our point of view.

While we await such clarifications there is nothing for it but to do our best to stay motivated and engaged, to stay working with our teachers in our online classes while, for some, anxiety and worry build each day.

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IN MEMORIAM

22.1.2021 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT &1ST ANNIVERSARY

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In loving memory of Hugh Murhill, Killegy Lower, Muckross, Killarney who died on 21st of January 2020.

In loving memory of Hugh Murhill whose 1st anniversary occurs on 21st of January

As we lovingly remember Hugh on his first Anniversary, his wife, Susan, daughters Jemma and Kaylyn, sons John and Hugh Daniel, granddaughter Amelia, brothers, sister, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews wish to express our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us and our sad loss. We very much appreciate the support and comfort offered to us by family friends and neighbours. We would like to thank all those who attended the Rosary, Removal, Requiem Mass and Burial. We thank those who sent mass cards and those who took the time to send personal notes of consolation and comfort. Thank you also to those who donated to ‘Dialysis’ - a very worthy cause providing care for patients and giving them a quality of life.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Jim for his continuous support and uplifting conversations, which were a great source of comfort to us. We wish to thank him also for the beautiful con-celebrated requiem mass assisted by father Kieran O’Brien. A word of thanks to Helen Kerins for organising the music for the mass. The arrangement of beautiful music, hymns and responses greatly enhanced our requiem mass for Hugh and gave him a heartwarming and uplifting farewell, and also at the graveside. To the UHK and dialysis team and to the excellent staff there, we will be forever grateful to you for your expertise, professionalism and dedication to Hugh. Special thanks to the CUH and UHW, and especially Hugh’s consultants Dr Clarkson professor plant in the CUH for their dedication and brilliants in what they do every day. Dr Arbenettie and her team in UHW for looking after Hugh when he first became ill thank you.

We will always have memories To cherish and hold Of a wonderful brother More precious than gold.

Sadly missed by your brothers Pa, John, Donie and Frank, sister Margaret and their families.

A beautiful memory dearer than gold Of an uncle whose worth can never be told.

Fondly remembered, your nieces and nephews xxx

20TH ANNIVERSARY CONNOLLY (NEE O’MEARA)

Thank you to the public health nurses, OT’s and physiotherapists who tended to Hugh during his illness. Their dedication and care was exemplary. A special thank you to Dr McCulloch and Dr Quirke for the care and attention shown to Hugh. A sincere thanks to Anthony O’Sullivan and staff of O’Sullivans Pharmacy, Killarney for their support and efficiency. Thank you to Bernadette Randles and staff of the Dromhall Hall Hotel for the beautiful food and for the attention given to us. A special word of thanks to Eamon Courtney and staff of the Killarney Oaks Hotel for all they did for us, it was greatly appreciated, thank you.

A big thank you to O’Shea’s Funeral Directors, Mike, Mary, Tim and staff, who arranged all funeral proceedings for us at a time when we needed their professional input. We were privileged to have such dedicated people in our community who showed us much sympathy and compassion during that time. Sincere thanks to all those who participated in the guards of honour, Jarveys, Muckross Rowing Club, and Billy, Hugh’s favourite horse. A special thanks to all those who helped out with the catering in the house during the funeral. To our kind neighbours who organised and helped with traffic. A final thank you to every one of you mentioned and to the many more not possible to thank personally, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude. Mass will be offered for your private intentions.

‘Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure…

In loving memory of Catherina Connolly (Nee O’Meara) late of Ballybrack, Firies, Killarney who died on the 27th of January 2001.

Until We Meet Again Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile.

If only we could have you back For just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk Just like we used to do You always meant so very much And always will do too.

Hugs & Kisses.

The fact you’re no longer here Will always cause us pain But you are forever in our hearts Until we meet again.

6TH & 19TH ANNIVERSARIES

1ST ANNIVERSARY MURHILL

MURHILL

In loving memory of Breda Murhill, Gortahoonig Muckross & Abbeycourt Tralee Co. Kerry who died on 2nd February 2015 and her mother Margaret Murhill, late of Gortahoonig, Muckross, Killarney who died on 25th January 2002.

In God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day.

Loved and remembered every day from all your family with all our love .

Anniversary Mass Saturday 23th January at 6:15pm, live-streamed from St. Mary’s Cathedral.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Hugh Murhill Killegy Lower, Muckross, Killarney who died on 21st of January 2020.

You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left the sweetest memories This world could ever hold.

Sadly missed and never forgotten from the Moynihan Family Clasheen

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

In loving memory of Denis Doyle Cooleanig Beaufort who died on 28th January 2020 On his 1st Anniversary his family would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on our sad and sudden loss of our much loved and deeply missed husband, father, grandfather, father in law and friends.

A special thanks to our kind relatives neighbours & friends and the kind staff of Dinis ward in UHK. Also to his own GP, Dr. Anne Cronin and especially to Fr. Derek O’Connell, Fr. Shanahan who said the rosary at the house to Fr. Ferghal Ryan and Fr. Martin Spillane whom all 4 officiated his lovely funeral ceremony and a special thanks to Helen Kearns who sang and made the mass so meaningful.

A sincere thanks to O’Sheas undertakers for their kindness and professional guidance in the handling of the funeral arrangements, and to the Beaufort Pioneer Association who formed a guard of honour at the Church.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually. We offer this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all.

The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions.

Anniversary mass for Denis can be streamed on Sunday 24th January from St. Mary of the Angels chapel in Beaufort at 10am https://www.sjogkerryservices.ie/m Live & Recordings) or https://www.facebook. com/watchlive/?v=294500928506380 (Live Only) by Fr. Derek O’Connell

53RD ANNIVERSARY HICKEY (NEE BUCKLEY)

Sleep well, Catherina.

Lovingly remembered by Mom & Dad, John & Delia, Brothers Dermot, Johnny, Michael, Sisters in law Patricia, Siobhan and Martina. Husband Richard, Nieces Lisa, Leanne, Michaela, Nephews Adam and Colin, and Grandniece Kayleigh.

Anniversary Mass Tuesday 26th of January 2021 at 7.30pm, from St. Gertrude’s Church, Firies. ( live streamed)

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles awaited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety.

Encouraged by this thought I implore you to obtain for me my request (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even though you are the Saint of Miracles, O gentle and loving St. Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy.

Whisper my petition into the ear of the sweet infant Jesus who loved to be held in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Promise publication.

In loving memory of my dear sister Noreen late of Dalton’s Avenue and St Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on 20th of January 1968. R.I.P. “Forever Young” Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one’s gone.

Down the path of memories We gently thread today Our thoughts and prayers are with Noreen, As life goes on it’s way.

Always remembered by Sheila and family.

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

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1STANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

LUCEY

LUCEY

LUCEY

In loving memory of Denis Lucey late of Lisbabe, Headford who died 26th January 2020.

In loving memory of Denis Lucey late of Lisbabe, Headford, Killarney who died on the 26th of January 2020.

In loving memory of Denis Lucey, late of Lisbabe, Headford, Killarney who died on the 26th of January 2020.

The moment that you died my heart was torn in two one side filled with heartache the other died with you.

You’re the lovely Brother I’ve adored since I was small And for me the day you left us Was the saddest time of all.

I often lie awake at night when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheeks.

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

Remembering you is easy I do it everyday but missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

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

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain Until the joyous day arrives That we will meet again.

Never forgotten and always loved, your sister Bernadine and brother in law Johnny Xx

As we lovingly remember Denis on his first anniversary, his wife Margaret, sons Danny and Seán, his parents Mary and Dan Joe, brothers, sisters and extended family, wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the sympathy and support shown to us on our heartbreaking loss.

Sincere thanks to those who telephoned, sent Mass cards, enrolment certificates, letters, messages, texts and healing oils. Thanks to those who attended the Rosary, Removal, Mass and Burial. A very special thanks to those who travelled long journeys to be with us. To our neighbours and many friends, words cannot express our gratitude for the support shown to us in so many ways. Thanks to all those who sent food and beverages and a very special thank you to all those who helped with catering in the house.

A heartfelt thank you to Fr. George Hayes for visiting our home and offering prayers and support during Den’s illness. A sincere thank you to Fr. Pat O’Donnell and Fr. O’ Doherty for visiting the family home and for the beautiful mass in which they celebrated Den’s life. To Paud and John O’ Donoghue, the beautiful music and hymns enhanced the mass and gave Den a heartwarming farewell.

Sincere thanks to all who participated in the Guards of Honour, Glenflesk G.A.A club and Barraduff Community Field Committee. Den had a great love for Glenflesk G.A.A and was very involved in both the G.A.A and Community field. He would have been very proud of you all. We want to express our sincere gratitude to his dear friends and neighbours who made regular visits to see him and chatted with him about good old times. A word of thank you to Bons Hospital Tralee, Bons Hospital Cork, Dr. Tadgh Curran, Dr. Coffey, and all the staff at the Ross Medical Centre for all their help and kindness throughout Den’s illness.

A special thank you to all the staff of the palliative care unit and a sincere thank you to the night nursing services and twilight nurses for their dedicated care of Den in his final days and for the support given to us as a family, we will be forever grateful. Also, a huge thank you to all who donated to the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service at Den’s Funeral.

Thanks to Tom and Aiden Murphy for their professional help in arranging the funeral proceedings. A final thank you to all that attended the months mind and to Fr. George Hayes for his beautiful meaningful homily. Den touched the hearts of so many with his great sense of humour, love of life and outgoing personality. He is sadly missed today and everyday and is forever in our hearts. To all mentioned and to many more not possible to thank personally, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude. Mass will be offered for all your special intentions.

A daily thought a silent tear A constant wish that you were here An empty place no one can fill We miss you deeply and always will.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 24th January 2021 at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Barraduff Mass can be accessed on Glenflesk Parish Facebook page.

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

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

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

With Thanks,-

IN MEMORIAM

PRAYER FOR PROTECTION Father, I come to you, through your son Jesus, I believe He is the son of God, died on the cross for all my sins, rose from the dead and I now confess, Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. I truly believe this and when I die, I will go straight to heaven to be with you forever. Jesus you said “You will hear about wars and stories of wars that are coming, about famines and earthquakes in different parts of the world, that there will be increased evil in the world”.

But you said not to worry about it, that you would protect those that would trust in you. You, Lord, are my protection. I have made you God most high, my place of safety. Nothing bad will happen to me, no disaster will come near me or my home, you will put your angel in charge of me to watch over me, wherever I go.

Pray out loud every day, Each person must say and believe the prayer for themselves.

UNCLE Sadly missed and never forgotten, your heartbroken parents Mom and Dad Xx

A beautiful memory dearer than gold of an uncle whose worth can never be told There’s a place in my heart, no one can fill I miss you Uncle and always will.

Love always your nephews, Darragh, Ian and Dyllan.

1ST ANNIVERSARY LUCEY

1ST ANNIVERSARY LUCEY

In loving memory of Denis Lucey late of Lisbabe, Headford, Killarney who died on the 26th of January 2020.

How well I do remember All the special times we had As we were raised side by side Sharing good times, sharing bad.

Sometimes we would disagree But always made up in the end But as we grew to be adults We became the best of friends.

Then you heard the voice of Jesus Gently calling from on high He was holding out his loving arms But I could not say “goodbye”.

So I said “see you later” Dear brother, wait for me Is the beauty of God’s Heaven Where the best is the yet to be.

Sadly missed by you brother Patrick, Sister in law Denise, nieces Shannon and Ellie and nephew Evan.

In loving memory of Denis Lucey, late of Lisbabe, Headford, Killarney who died on the 26th of January 2020.

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only I could have you back for just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do you always meant so very much and always will do too.

The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain but you’re forever in my heart until we meet again.

Always loved and never forgotten by your sister Sheila, Jerry, Michael, Joanne, Dj, Gearóid and Maura-Amy x

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE

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

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

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

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

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IN MEMORIAM

22.1.2021 1ST ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

LUCEY

FITZGERALD

O’DONOGHUE

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY HANAFIN

In loving memory of Denis Lucey late of Lisbabe, Headford, Killarney who died on the 26th of January 2020.

My dear Brother now that you are gone You’re no longer here to share The bond that we had together A bond of love and care.

Yet, somehow something tells me You are watching over me Now that from Worldly cares You finally are free.

I miss you so very much, And my tears I cannot hide Yet, within my heart, I feel You are always by my side.

Ever since you went away Life has never been the same Yet, it comforts me to know That one day we’ll meet again.

Love always from your heartbroken brother Daniel, Sister in law Norma, Nephew Liam and Niece Cara.

11TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of our dear mother Maureen Fitzgerald late of 4 Holy Cross Gardens, Killarney who died on 16th January 2015. R.I.P.

Eileen Today’s the anniversary of the day that we lost you.

And for a time it felt as though our lives had ended too.

Your presence we miss Your memories we treasure Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind.

But loss has taught us many things and now we face each day with hope and happy memories to help us on our way.

So sadly missed and will never be forgotten at 17 Countess Grove, Helen, Michael, Sinead, Colette, Denis and Aideen.

And though we are full of sadness that you’re no longer here your influence still guides us and we still feel you near.

What we shared will never die it lives within our hearts bringing strength and comfort while we are apart.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your sons Gerard and Jerry, daughters Eileen and Mary. Son in law Kevin, daughters in law Kathleen and Catherine, grand-children and your great grandchildren Faith, Anthony James, Alanna, Kyle, Ciaran, Willow and Darragh.

COURTNEY

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN DARCY

In loving memory of Michael Courtney “Avanti” Ardshanavooley Killarney who died on 26th January, 2010.

You always had a smile to share Time to give, time to care Someone to talk to, kind and true One in a million, that was you.

Forever remembered by your loving family, Sons Paddy, Gary, Mike, Donie, Hugh, Daughters Nancy, Kathryn, Shelanne, Sons In Law, Daughters in Law, Grandchildren, Sister, Relatives and Friends.

Always in our hearts.

O’DONOGHUE

Mai Hanafin, Laharn, Castlemaine and Ballyspillane Killarney As we lovingly remember Mai on her first anniversary, Willie, Norann, Dan, Aoife, Marie, Aileen and extended family would like to express our gratitude to everyone who sympathised with and supported us during this sad time. Thank you to those who attended the rosary, removal and funeral mass and for the many mass cards and floral tributes.

Our thanks to Cahernane Medical Centre, Trant’s Pharmacy and the HSE nurses and home care team. Special thanks to Father Niall Howard for his frequent visits and to Father Jim and Mai’s nephew Father Peter Scott for celebrating the funeral mass.

Thank you also to Mary and Gerard Flynn funeral directors.

Please accept this as a token of our appreciation.

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

In loving memory of Eileen O’Donoghue late of Woodlawn Park who died on15th January 2020.

One gift in life you cannot buy, A gift that’s rare and true, The gift of a wonderful friend, Like the one I had in you.

A silent thought A quiet prayer For a special person In God’s care.

Anniversary Mass Saturday 23rd of January in St Mary‘s Cathedral Killarney at 6:15 pm

Forever in my heart, Bridie

LANDERS

4TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of Joan O’Sullivan Darcy late 2 St Anthony’s Place, College St., Killarney who died on 24th January 2016.

Always remembered by Cait and family.

May she rest in peace.

Mass for deceased members of the O’Sullivan Darcy family in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, January 22nd, at 6.15pm

22ND & 38TH ANNIVERSARY CASEY

BROSNAN

In loving memory of Orla Landers late of Ard Carraig, Lewis Road, Killarney who passed away on 27th Jan 1995.

A silent thought A quiet prayer For a special person In God’s care.

Fondly remembered and forever in the thoughts and prayers of her parents Gerald and Peggy, brothers Billy, Gary, Patrick and Kevin, sisters Evelyn, Deirdre and Aoife and their families.

Suaimhneas Siorraí da hanam dílis.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 24th of January in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 10.30am.

In loving memory of Tom Brosnan late of Ballybrack, Ballyhar who died on January 20th 2008.

In loving memory of our dear parents and grandparents Paddy Casey who died 24th January 1999 late of 39 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney and Ellen Casey who died on 1st August 1983.

May the winds of Heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Time unfolds another year Memories keep you very near No need for words except to say You are loved and thought of every day.

Always missed and remembered by your loving wife Peggy and family

Loved and remembered by all your family.

IN MEMORIAM

1ST ANNIVERSARY

26TH ANNIVERSARY

Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 30th of January at 6:15pm.

13TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Eileen O’Donoghue Woodlawn Park, Killarney and Ballyhar Died 15th January 2020.

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. MM

In loving memory of Margaret Cronin Bendameer, Old Deer Park, Killarney who passed on 23rd January 2017 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

Loved and remembered every day from Margaret, Annette, Grandson Daniel and Son in law Owen.

Anniversary Mass at 6.15pm on Saturday 23rd of January in St.Mary’s Cathedral www.killarneyparish.com

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IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT &1STANNIVERSARY

13TH ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

CORBETT

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Johnny Murphy 2 Lower Sunnyhill, Killarney who died on 21st of January 2008.

In loving memory of Mary Corbett, late of Holy Cross, Firies. who died on 23rd of January 2018.

In loving memory of Elizabeth (Lilly) O Donoghue Knockeenduve, Killarney, who died on 26th January 2019.

GALVIN

In loving memory of Mary Galvin (nee Dolan), Park Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry (Kiltyclogher, Co.Leitrim).

21st January 2020 On her first anniversary, we lovingly remember a much missed mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, friend and neighbour. We her daughters, Rosemary and Geraldine, would like to express our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us through our sad loss, to all those who attended the house, rosary, removal and funeral mass, sent mass cards and messages of condolence. Thanks to Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Looney and Fr. Hilliard for celebrating her funeral mass in a touching and meaningful way, which included her grá for Gaeilge and her love of music. We wish to sincerely thank Delores Croke Daly (who used to sing in the choir with Mary) and Jean and Lillie Foley for the beautiful music which enriched Mary’s mass. We express our gratitude and appreciation to all the Staff of Heather Ward in St. Columbanus, Killarney. We thank you for the care kindness and compassion you showed Mary during her stay there. Thank you to the undertakers Mike and Mary O’Shea and their staff for their kindness and professional service.

A very special thank you to Mary Kelly, her home help for many years and who remained a very good friend to Mary and her husband Jerh.

It would be impossible to thank everyone individually. Therefore we would ask that you please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude.

“Time passes, memories stay, quietly remembered every day.

Treasured memories keep you near, as time unfolds another year. Out of our lives you may be gone, but in our hearts you still live on.

Loved and Remembered by Daughter’sRosemary & Geraldine, Son in Law-Donal, Grandchildren-Danielle & Vicky.

1St Anniversary Mass on Saturday 23rd January @ 6.15 in St Mary’s Cathedral.

22ND ANNIVERSARY

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.

You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she lived You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back Or you can open your eyes and see all she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your mother Joan, brothers Danny and Dermot, sister-in-law Josie, nephews and nieces.

Or you can be full of the love that she shared You can remember her and only that she is gone

Anniversary Mass on Saturday the 23rd January at 6.15p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral. (via web cam)

Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back.

Or you can do what Mom would want Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

5TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

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

CORBETT

In loving memory of a special Mom & Nan Mary Corbett late of Holy Cross Firies, who died on the 23rd of January 2018.

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

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 24th at 11.30am in St Josephs Church Rathmore.

Thought Heaven and Earth divide us We are never far apart For you are always on our minds And forever in our hearts.

Lovingly remembered by Siobhan, Noel, Gary, Cian and Mason. xx

11TH & 26TH ANNIVERSARY O’CALLAGHAN

Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for other needs Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind.

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

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving sons Harry, Freddie and Liam, daughter-in-law Bernadette, grandchildren Muireann, Cathal, Graham, Colin and Jonathon, great grandsons Ryan, Mark, Conor, Shane and William, great granddaughters Grace, Kate and Sarah Martha, relatives and friends.

IN MEMORIAM

22ND ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Willie Bartlett, late of Barraduff, Headford, Who died on 16th January, 1999.

A shared Anniversary Mass for Elizabeth will be held on Monday 25th January at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

22ND ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE BREEN

In loving memory of Jacqueline Breen, late of 95 Pinewood Estate, Killarney, Whose birthday occurred 7th December, & whose anniversary occurs on 23rd January.

Sunshine passes, shadows fall Loves remembrance outlasts all And though the years be many or few They are filled with remembrance of you.

Fondly missed by your wife Phil, Daughters Martina & Annette, Son Sean, and son in law Denis, daughter in law Michelle, Annette’s partner Paul, grandchildren Lorna, Dylan and Louis.

BARTLETT

Lovingly remembered by all the family

Sadly missed by your daughter Maria, son Niall, Son-in-law Malcolm and granddaughters Clara and Saoirse.

3RD ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of John Cronin RIP Knockdoorah, Headford, Co Kerry who died on 27th Jan 2016.

Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for others’ needs Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

Love from Dad, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. xxxx

18TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

In loving memory of Maura Murphy late of 40 Dromhall Park, Woodlawn, Killarney who died on 21st January, 2003.

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

Always remembered by your loving sons, Johnny, Don, Eamonn, Mike & Brendan, your daughter Angela, your daughters-inlaw, son-in-law and grandchildren.

In loving memory of Seán & Carmel O’Callaghan, late of Marian Terrace.

Seán who died on 22nd of January 2010 & Carmel who died on the 6th of June 1995.

Ye will never be forgotten We pledge to ye today A hallow place within our hearts is where you’ll always be.

Will those who think of Sean & Carmel today, a little prayer to Jesus say.

Lovingly remembered by family and friends. Masses offered. R.I.P. xxx

Treasured memories of Marie O’Connor late of 35 Woodlawn Park, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on 22nd January, 1999. R.I.P. You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left the sweetest memories This world could ever hold.

Always remembered

by Christy, Deirdre, Tara and John.

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. HP

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IN MEMORIAM

22.1.2021

15TH ANNIVERSARY

17TH ANNIVERSARY

7TH ANNIVERSARY

O’ LEARY

O’DONOGHUE

O’SHEA

In loving memory of Gerry O’Leary late of Dooneen, Kilcummin and Ballydribeen, Killarney who died on the 21st of January 2004.

Also remembering his wife, Sheila, who passed away recently.

In loving memory of Michael O’Donoghue Derryreague, Clonkeen, Killarney who died on 23rd January 2014

In loving memory of our beloved brother Damian O’Shea who died suddenly on 22nd of January2006, Rest in peace.

Death leaves a heartache No one can heal Love leaves a memory No one can steal.

A beautiful nature A heart of gold Your loss to us can never be told We hold our tears when we speak your name But the pain in our heart will always remain.

We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday And days before that too.

We think of you in silence We often speak your name.

Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.

Deep in my heart your memory is kept To love to cherish to never forget Will those who think of Mike today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Very sadly missed by your loving wife Anne Anniversary Mass for Mike on Wednesday 27th January at 7.30 p.m. (live streamed in Glenflesk Parish facebook page)

Sadly missed by your sons Keith and Nigel, daughter-in-law Elaine and Sally, and grandchildren Muireann and Lily. xxx Anniversary Mass Saturday 30th January, at 7.30pm live streamed from Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin

7TH ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

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53RD BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’SHEA

No words we write will ever say How much we miss you day by day Simple words but very true We miss you Damian and love you so.

Until we meet again Damian Always in our hearts, Mam, Finbarr, Patrick, Elaine, Darren, Karen, Colm and also Dave, Jackie, Karen M, Lucy Anne and Darcie Rose & Daniel Anthony.

XXXXXX Anniversary Mass will be held in St Mary’s Cathedral on the 23rd January at 6.15pm

Birthday remembrance of our son Damian O’Shea Oak Hill and formerly St. Brendan’s Terrace whose 15th birthday away from home occurs on the 25th of January Your special day approaches A memory to hold dear But a special person’s missing How we wish that you were here It’s hard to hide the sadness.

But it’s something we must do Because of all the gifts in life However big or small We were privileged to have you as our son and brother This was the greatest gift of all.

Loved and remembered every day from all your family with all our love. xxxxxx

14TH ANNIVERSARY KIDNEY

O’DONOGHUE

O’KEEFFE

15TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In loving memory of Con O’Keeffe R.I.P. Ballaugh,Killarney Whose birthday occurs on 22nd January

Brother

I often sit in my kitchen And think of you awhile Remembering wonderful moments My sadness becomes a smile.

There is always a face before me A voice I would love to hear A smile I will always remember Of a Brother I loved so dear.

For sitting in my kitchen is my favourite place to be For I know in my heart You are sitting next to me Happy Birthday Con.

Deep in my heart lies a picture More precious than silver or gold It’s a picture of you Brother Whose memory will never grow old.

Love, your wife Philomena xxx

Too dearly loved to be forgotten by your loving sister Maura.

My Star in Heaven I’m sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful how you open it It’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses Wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much I miss you And sending you all my love.

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

Happy Birthday Dad, love Margaret (Maud) xxx Instead of a card we send our love Instead of a gift A prayer to the one we thought the world of and missed beyond compare.

Happy Birthday Dad, love Geraldine (Ger), Don, Liam, Gearóid and Donaldxxx

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

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Charlie Kidney, late of 2 Muckross Grove, Killarney, who passed away on 25th January 2007.

With love I remember my dear brother Michael (Mikie) O’Donoghue, late of Derryreague, Clonkeen, Killarney who died on 23rd January 2014.

In loving memory of our Uncle Michael (Mikie) O’Donoghue late of Derryreague, Clonkeen, Killarney who died on 23rd January 2014.

Uncle We want to tell you something Uncle So there can be no doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to do without.

Sadly missed and always remembered by Donal, Eileen, Padraig, Rosemarie and families.

In loving memory of Damian O’Shea late of Oakhill, Ballydribeen and formally of St. Brendan’s Terrace Killarney who died on the 22nd of January 2006.

Rest in peace.

We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to do without Time may hide our tears But we will always love you No matter how many years Sadly missed by your wife Annie and daughter Danielle.

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

Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing you can certainly re-create me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any damaged cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged cells.

Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection.

Let the warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function.

And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life.

I ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

At last his gallant soul took flight Into the land where there is not night But his name carved in our hearts to stay As we think of the things he used to say So he did not die he is only gone.

Into a brighter more beautiful dawn For men like him were not born to die But like the sun that shines in the sky They warm the earth and the hearts of men And in happy remembrance they live again So while he sleeps and his voice is still His spirit goes on and it always will.

Missed always from Anna, Charles, Jackie, Fay & Mark. xxxx Anniversary Mass will be at 6:15pm on Monday 25th January in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendor 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 succor 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.

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The battle for young GAA players is leading to conflict, writes Adam Moynihan In simple terms, Rule 20 (aka the Parish Rule) states that a player must play for a GAA club in the parish where they live. It was introduced decades ago as a means of safeguarding smaller clubs. It prevents “ambitious” players from transferring to bigger, more successful teams, thereby ensuring that the smaller teams have enough players to stay alive.

Ironically, over time, the rule began to benefit the larger town clubs. As young country families moved into Killarney for work, their children, in accordance with the Parish Rule, and irrespective of their mother or father’s allegiances, had to line out with one of the parish’s three clubs, namely Dr Crokes, Legion or Spa. The rule appears to be taken more seriously in Kerry than in other counties (notably Dublin and Cork) but even here it has not always been strictly enforced.

In some parts of Kerry, neighbouring clubs agree to share a common area (not in line with parish boundaries) from where they can both draw players.

Some clubs simply turn a blind eye to the rule altogether. When it boils down to it, a player is unlikely to run into trouble unless there is an objection, which, if it comes, invariably comes from a club in the “new” parish where the child’s family now reside.

One of the most famous cases arose a decade ago when a local couple took matters to the High Court after Firies objected to their two sons lining out for Listry on the basis that the family lived in Firies parish. The fact that the boys attended primary school in Listry and that their home was 1.4 miles away from Listry’s pitch and 7.2 miles away from Farranfore was irrelevant according to the rulebook. The matter was ultimately left to the county convention to decide, and clubs voted 59-23 against giving the O’Sullivans a derogation (i.e. an exemption from the rule).

MAJOR PROBLEM

Now, the issue is becoming a major prob-

lem in the Killarney area. With suitable, affordable housing difficult to come by in Killarney town, many young families have decided to settle in satellite parishes like Kilcummin, Fossa and Firies, among others. These parents often have strong personal and familial ties to their own GAA club, and they want their children to follow in their footsteps. However, by the letter of the law, unless the child has represented their town club at under 12 level or above (i.e. if the family relocated after that point), they must line out for the club in their new parish.

The Parish Rule, which was initially brought in to help rural clubs, and then, for a time, helped town clubs, now appears to be benefitting “satellite” clubs more than most.

To the uninitiated, it might not seem like a big deal. The child has a club to play for regardless and surely that’s the most important thing. Some parents do see it that way. But to some dyed-in-thewool GAA men or women, the thought of their child playing for another club is anathema. There have been instances where the family have said, “it’s our club or no club at all,” and the child has been lost to other sports as a result.

One father who has been confronted with this prospect says the idea of his son lining out in different colours is “upsetting” and “unthinkable”.

“It’s hugely important to me that he plays for my club. The GAA is built on tradition. I played for the club, his family are all involved, and then he’s told he can’t play for the club because of where he lives? Mind-boggling is how I’d describe it.”

There is an even greater concern within Killarney GAA circles that the current trend of losing players to out-migration could eventually lead to a stark new reality; one where there aren’t enough players to sustain all three clubs in the town.

This imagined future isn’t the stuff of science fiction. Current vice-treasurer of Kerry GAA Joe Crowley communicated

Matt O’Neill,

Dr Crokes Chairman

Killarney is going to find it difficult to service three clubs in the future. That’s the way I see it going.

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22.1.2020 this very point to local clubs as part of his role as chairman of the parish rule and player registration committee.

It’s a possibility that Dr Crokes chairman Matt O’Neill is fully aware of. Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, he said that the Parish Rule, though good in nature, is causing “difficulties”.

“First of all, I think the Parish Rule is the way to go,” he clarified. “It’s a good rule and as a club we would be in agreement with the full application of it. But it is presenting certain difficulties.

“With rural depopulation, some clubs, particularly in South Kerry, are having difficulties putting underage teams together, which is a pity.

“I think for the likes of Killarney, it’s going to be problematic for the three clubs here in the future because new families are not going to be able to afford to live in the town. It’s already happening. The houses that are coming on the market are going to older people coming here to retire, and people buying for hospitality.

Airbnb and things like that. It’s very difficult for young people to buy in the town, and if you don’t have young people living in the town, you’re not going to have children to play with the clubs.

“They’re moving out to the satellite towns and villages and those clubs are picking up a lot of extra young families.

“Killarney is going to find it difficult to service three clubs in the future. That’s the way I see it going.

“It’s going to be a problem down the road, both for rural Ireland and the bigger towns like Killarney. The satellite towns and villages are expanding at a big

rate so they’re the beneficiaries of it.”

When it comes to the parents and children involved, O’Neill says it can be hard for them to, effectively, change clubs.

“There are people who can’t live in Killarney so they move slightly outside of town, and they would dearly like their children to play for a Killarney club. Similar situations have happened in Tralee, and the reverse has also happened: people have moved into a larger town looking for work, and they would like their children to play for their home club. There have been a number of cases where derogation has been sought to allow that to happen. The place where the people are living want to hold onto them, and rightly so.

“If there’s somebody who has had a history with the Crokes, for example, and they want the child to play for Crokes, and they have a case, you would like to support them. But the rule is the rule and, at the end of the day, you’ve got to abide by that if you want to play. That’s the game. It can be a bit tough for some people to accept.”

Meanwhile, the clubs in the satellite parishes rightly say that they are merely asking for a rule to be enforced. Although rival clubs might not be happy about the situation, they seem to fully accept that the likes of Fossa, Firies and Kilcummin, for example, are well within their rights to flag players who might be playing for the “wrong” team.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Fossa secretary Merry Talbot accepted that objections pertaining to the Parish Rule were causing conflict between local

clubs, but he added that “Fossa aren’t breaking the rules”.

“This isn’t a rule that Fossa dreamed up.

It was brought in as a mechanism to preserve and protect the community spirit of the GAA. Is it the best mechanism?

We don’t know. Does it suit everybody?

Of course it doesn’t. But it is a mechanism to do that. You would imagine that the smaller club would lose out if it was removed.

“There are people who say the Parish Rule is outdated but give us another mechanism to protect the smaller clubs, something that will stop the better players migrating to the bigger clubs.

“There have been motions to change it or get rid of it and, each year, it’s defeated. The rural clubs would be very much in favour of it. For Fossa, it’s important to try and maintain the Parish Rule. That’s the view the club takes.

“Fossa is bordering Killarney town, which has a couple of big clubs. If there was no Parish Rule and you [an outsider] moved to Fossa and were looking to get your son playing – maybe you were a good footballer yourself – it might sway your decision [to join a bigger club].

“Fossa have many players who are living in other parishes and their kids have to play with those other clubs. It works both ways.

“70% of our membership are non-native, coming from other parts of the county or other counties. If we didn’t protect the club [by using the Parish Rule], would there be many of them playing in town? You’d have to wonder.”

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thing (if nothing else): finding a resolution that will satisfy every club is impossible.

One prospective path forward that has been suggested in the past, and one that appears to be favoured by the town clubs, is a relaxation of the current rule that would allow children to play for the club of their mother or father. This rule has technically been okayed by Croke Park but it must be passed at county convention before coming into effect here in Kerry. However, when Dromid Pearses, a small, rural club in South Kerry, tabled this motion in 2018, it was soundly defeated.

The fact that it was Dromid and not, say, Austin Stacks or Dr Crokes, who put forward this amendment seems to indicate that smaller clubs might be agreeable to a “parent rule” as it could lead to the children of former players coming home, as it were, to the clubs of their forefathers.

The problem lies in getting it passed at county convention by club delegates who have a reputation for favouring tradition over innovation. After a club forum in 2017, Kerry GAA chairman Tim Murphy stated that the Parish Rule is “sacrosanct for clubs and they want it to stay”, although he also said that perhaps it could be tweaked if doing so would benefit small clubs.

Meanwhile, clubs in satellite parishes who are currently experiencing a boomtime after many years in the shade of their more illustrious neighbours, will rail against any changes whatsoever. And why wouldn’t they?

The rule, which was initially brought in to help rural clubs and then, for a time, helped town clubs, now appears to be benefitting “satellite” clubs more than most.

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ADAM MEETS KILLARNEY’S TOP SPORTS STARS & PERSONALITIES

Mark O’Shea Adam Moynihan talks to Dr Crokes and Scotts Lakers dual star Mark O’Shea about coping with the pandemic, his teammates, and his goals for 2021

ALL-ROUNDER: Mark O'Shea in action for Dr Crokes. The talented all-rounder also plays basketball for the Scotts Lakers.

Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

22.1.2020 Hi Mark. How have you been coping with the latest lockdown?

Yeah, times are kind of tough at the moment but the vaccine has given us some kind of hope. I’ve just been trying to get out and keep as active as possible. Kicking the ball around a bit and keeping the mind occupied.

The basketball season seems to be up in the air. Are you optimistic that it will be played?

Before Christmas they came out and said that they’re hoping it might resume around St Patrick’s Day, depending on what level we’re in at the time. They have deemed us “elite” so we’re all trying to keep some level of fitness, and hopefully we might get to play a few games. We’ve done a bit of training and it’d be nice to see it being put to use.

You had been focusing more on football in recent times. What made you want to get back into the basketball?

It was the way the season fell last year, really. Normally the football runs until Christmas so it’s tough to fit both in.

Jarlath Lee (Lakers head coach) got onto me and said it was a young team and he would love if I could come back and train away. I really enjoyed it when I went down and I got right into it.

You must have been looking forward to that derby against Cougars?

Yeah, it would have been a lovely opener, a good game to start the season off.

We were gearing up for that and then it was called off, so it was a bit disappointing.

What about Dr Crokes: how are you and your teammates dealing with the lack of action?

The management just told us that they don’t really know what’s going to happen but they asked us to keep a high a level of fitness, to keep our skills to a high level, and some fellas, like myself, to improve on the bit of gym work at home until we do get back.

On a personal level, how would you rate 2020?

I would say it was only an ‘okay’ year.

It could have gone a bit better. It was a strange one. We got no action with the basketball and a small bit with the football. With Crokes, we were kind of unlucky at the latter end of both championships with the injuries we picked up and how the year finished for us. But hopefully this year things will be slightly better.

What are your goals for 2021?

My goals personally would be to play some basketball if possible and maybe give the league a rattle and, football-wise, hopefully to be competing again at the later stages of the championship. To win some silverware would be nice. We have a few new faces coming through who played for Kerry underage so hopefully they can add something for us.

Are you superstitious at all? Any prematch routines?

I wouldn’t be before the game but I salute magpies alright if I see one. I’d be waving away at them!

What’s your favourite song to listen to pre-game?

The one song I listened to before games last year is No Sleep by Wiz Khalifa.

What would you belt out at karaoke or a sing-song?

Generally I’d try to sing something that would have people joining in fairly fast.

I’ve only the one song really and that’s Seán South of Garryowen.

Who’s the best man for a song in the Crokes dressing room?

I’ll have to say Johnny Buckley, or Shane Doolan when he was playing.

Last series you binge-watched?

Power Book II. That had a good finish to it.

Favourite spot for a pint?

It’d be between the Speak and Corkery’s. They’re not too far away from each other so I normally try to hit the both of them!

What’s the first thing you’re going to do when the pandemic is over?

Definitely book a holiday. Try to get a bit of sun in Spain or somewhere.

Some questions about your teammates to finish up. Who spends the most time in the gym?

Jamie O’Sullivan (Scotts Lakers). He’s a serious player for the future.

Who never stops complaining?

Shane Murphy. 100%. He’s always a man to get going. For the Lakers, Senan O’Leary. He wouldn’t be too fond of the runs or the tough drills.

Who’s the teacher’s pet?

Tony Brosnan.

Best at Tinder?

Brian Fitzgerald or David Naughton.

They’d be two dark horses for the Tinder.

Best/worst at FIFA? John Payne fancies himself big time.

He’s always on about how good he is.

I haven’t played him but I’d say he’s alright. Paul Clarke is fairly handy as well. The worst, hands down, is Billy Courtney. He has been practicing mad over the lockdown so he might have improved.

Which teammate is most likely to become a club officer?

Jordan Kiely or Gavin O’Shea. I could see them getting involved.

And last one: if you could bring back one St Paul’s or Dr Crokes legend to play alongside, who would it be?

For St Paul’s, I’d say Shane Horgan. I grew up watching him in the Pres and the INEC and he was one of the main reasons I stuck at playing. For the Crokes, it’d be between Gooch and Ambrose O’Donovan.

Ambrose will enjoy that! Thanks Mark.

All the best.

Cheers Adam.

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IRISH PRIDE: Moss Keane with Ireland teammates John O'Driscoll (left) and Gerry "Ginger" McLoughlin (right) during a Five Nations match against Wales in Cardiff in 1983. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.

‘THE CRAIC WAS MIGHTY’ In Part 2 of Eamonn Fitzgerald’s 2009 interview with Moss Keane, the Irish rugby great reflects on his career, beating the All Blacks and some famous “Moss Keane” stories EF: We have seen several examples of eye-gouging in rugby games. Reminds me of that tragic scene in King Lear when his eyes were gouged out.

MK: I wouldn’t know anything about King Lear. Don’t you remember it was Macbeth we did for the Leaving Cert in 1965. You must have read King Lear later in your studies.

ence level. In today’s game if a player has a long-term injury it hits him hard in the pocket, so players must bear this in mind. In my time Trevor Brennan was being sent in as a sub to subdue a certain player and the only question he asked his manager was, “Do I take him out just for this match, or do you want it extended for the whole season?”

EF: You did return to St Brendan’s many years later.

MK: I did indeed, when they ended the boarding school section in 1999, or so, I headed down to the refectory, where we used to eat. Would you believe it I got the same damn pangs of hunger that assailed me 34 years earlier?

EF: There is a strong suspicion in the GAA hierarchy that the GPA are not just seeking better conditions for their players but are angling for pay–to–play also.

Is this on in the GAA? MK: No, it is not. The GAA cannot sustain hurling and football as professional games. Remember the professional game is built around big sponsorship and there isn’t enough of that to go around. How do you square up the ordinary club player with the clubmate that is getting paid for some competitions?

EF: Once you started the rugby you moved through the ranks very quickly.

MK: The infamous ban (Rule 27) went in 1971 so I switched to rugby via UCC, Highfield, Munster, and on to Lansdown when I went to Dublin to do the Masters.

EF: What went through your mind when you won your first cap?

MK: I did a fair bit of pinching of myself.

Was this real that an ordinary guy reared in football in Kerry and in Cork was now wearing the green jersey of Ireland?

EF: The professional era hadn’t come in when you were playing.

MK: That’s right, but you must remember that it is only the elite group of players are making the big money. There are many players who have small enough money going with their contracts. Some of these are paid figures below subsist-

EF: You were, of course, on the Munster team that defeated the All-Blacks in Limerick, which has gone into the annals of folklore.

MK: Yes, that was a mighty day. Of course, it has proved almost impossible to defeat Munster in Thomond Park.

Much the same way I don’t think the All Blacks would relish a trip to Aughrim. Didn’t Micko (Dwyer) prove that in the qualifiers this year? Three northern teams came down and he took them one by one in battle.

EF: Any thoughts as you look back on an illustrious career in sport.

MK: I enjoyed every bit of it and the craic was mighty in all sports. Looking back on it I would love to have been fit, of course. Fitness is a very relative experience. Gaelic footballers are far fitter now since Heffo and Dwyer upped the pace in the mid-70s. The level of fitness of the Kerry teams nowadays is way ahead of the great Kerry teams of 1955 and 1959. Similarly with club teams and the same goes for rugby.

EF: I have heard so many stories about you, Moss, that have entertained myself and others, but what is fact and what is fiction.

MK: You can blame Willie Duggan for some of these, I am sure. Fire away anyhow.

EF: How did you and Pádraig O'Meara from High Street, your great friend in your UCC days, manage to fit into one of the tiniest, minuscule Fiat cars?

MK: It was fully taxed and I don’t mean the disc… We always had a bag of spuds on board from home to sustain us for the week in the flat.

EF: I heard that you left a great print on the ceiling of the Blue Bull pub in Cardiff and they are very proud of it. How did you manage to put your two footprints on the ceiling of the pub?

MK: I don’t remember. Must have been an act of God. EF: Do you remember Smyth, the BBC commentator, who interviewed you during the Lions tour in 1977 about the highlight of your tour, and your reply?

MK: I've no doubt about my highlight: when I heard that Kerry beat the daylights out of Cork in the Munster final.

That’s true alright. Dermot Coffey had told me the result some days before

MOSS KEANE

I did a fair bit of pinching of myself. Was this real that an ordinary guy reared in football in Kerry and in Cork was now wearing the green jersey of Ireland? that.

EF: Fred Cogley interviewed you for RTÉ Sport before one of the internationals?

MK: He did indeed and he kept calling me Maurice Ignatius. That was only for my birth cert in Currow. I remember him saying that I had won so many caps, but had never scored for Ireland.

EF: How did you answer that?

MK: I took my time, then leaned forward and gave it to him there and then.

“Not yet, Freddie."

EF: Finally, Moss how would you like to be remembered?

MK: Are you putting me down already?

[Howls of laughter from the Big Fella.

His mind and quick wit are as sharp as ever, even with that invasive, progressive bowel cancer.]

Give me a shout anytime at all.

EF: I will.

Moss Keane, an enduring icon of Irish sport and mighty company. How much time has he left?

UPDATE: 2021

They laid Moss to rest a year later, on October 7, 2010, in Portarlington graveyard. A real “who’s who” of Irish sport joined his wife, Anne, and daughters, Sarah and Ann Marie. You can just imagine the stories about Moss that flowed after the funeral.

Moss would love to have been in the middle of all the craic. He was one person I was glad to have known since that first day in the same plebs class in the Sem, September 1960.

Thanks for the memories, Moss. You enlivened many a day and many an occasion. The quotes are in the bank of treasured memories.

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Our sports editor ADAM MOYNIHAN shares his thoughts on the week's burning issues

Clifford furore shows perils of All-Star teams Many observers are questioning the logic of including David Clifford on the longlist of 45 nominees for the 2020 All-Stars.

On Twitter, pundit and former Laois player Colm Parkinson chimed in with this observation: “I suppose that below par performance and missed points in his only championship game really made the decision easy”. The majority of those who are against Clifford’s inclusion point towards that Cork match as evidence that the Kerry captain was not worthy of the nod.

The manner of that abrupt championship exit means that awards, or even nominations for awards, are the last thing Clifford and his Kerry teammates will want or expect right now, but it should also be noted that they topped Division 1 of the National League, winning five of their seven games in the process. As a competition it is nowhere near as important as the championship, granted, but performances in the league are still part of the criteria. Again, they won’t really care, but do the players not deserve some bit of recognition for that achievement?

Kerry’s year will go down as a failure simply because they didn’t challenge Dublin for the All-Ireland, which is what was expected of them. But the committee probably felt that as league champions, they deserved at least a nomination. If the best team in the league end up with no nominations, then how can you say with a straight face that the league is a factor when it comes to the All-Stars?

As for Clifford being the recipient of this modest enough honour, to be fair you would be hard-pressed to say that he was at his absolute best last year. I’ve noticed some online commenters leaping to his defence and claiming that he was spectacular up until the Cork game, but frankly such sycophancy would make the man himself cringe.

On the whole, it wasn’t vintage Clifford – if you can even use the word “vintage” when referring to a young man who turns 22 today. Although we’ve already become well accustomed to 10/10 performances from the Fossa prodigy, it’s totally unreasonable to expect 10/10 seasons every single year.

Having said that, if we accept that a Kerry player did have to get a nomination, who else should it have been? I don’t think I’m offending anyone by saying that Peter Keane’s players were not consistently great throughout 2020. That’s not to say that there weren’t some good performances. There were. But no one stands out to me as being extremely good both pre- and post-lockdown.

Maybe Clifford, as captain of the team, was the one to go with. After all, we’re still talking about one of the best players in the country. He still put the ball over the bar and in the back of the net. There were still flashes of brilliance. He produced moments of magic against Dublin, Monaghan and Cork that would make most footballers’ career highlight reel.

And remember: there is no suggestion that he’s actually going to make the team. It’s just a nomination. Although, interestingly, there is precedent for players winning All-Stars without excelling at the business end of the season. In 1994, Tipperary hurler John Leahy was selected despite not playing a single minute in the championship.

Also, if critics are saying that he didn’t deserve it, the implication is that there are other outstanding candidates who were snubbed. I’m not so sure that’s the case.

No one really springs to mind for me personally, although, in fairness, supporters from traditionally weaker counties who had good championships might have other forwards in mind.

But the bottom line is that there is no such thing as a “right” All-Star team, or even a “right” longlist of nominees. Universal consensus on which players should make the cut and which players should be left out is simply impossible. There are too many options and too many voices with too many opinions on the matter.

Tasked with picking one of these teams yourself, you might end up with a team that pleases you, but you’d be doing well to produce one that pleases anyone else, let alone everyone else.

That’s why every All-Star or Team of the Championship announcement is invariably greeted by a backlash. But sure look, I suppose it gives us something to talk about.

NOMINATED: Kerry captain David Clifford leaves the field with a torn jersey after last January's National League match against Dublin. Clifford has earned an All-Star nomination for his efforts last year. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.

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FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 16, 18, 21, 27.

There was no jackpot winner. Lucky Dip winners received €50. The next jackpot is €16,000. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce.com.

GEAR: Killarney Celtic Gear is available online through www.bmcsports.ie and the link can be accessed from the Killarney Celtic Facebook page.

LEVEL 5: Following the move back to Level 5 restrictions, all activity at Killarney Celtic is suspended until further notice.

CAPTAIN: Congratulations to Micheal Devlin who has been named as captain for Georgetown University for the 2021 season.

SYMPATHY: Killarney Celtic extends its deepest sympathies to the Devine family, the MacCurtain family and the Howe family following recent bereavements.

AS IT STANDS (WEEK 19) 1

Ryszard Wdowicki

1250

2

Sean House

1226

3

Damian Clifford

1217

4

Kevin Darcy

1212

5

Liam Evans

1202

6

Rory O’Sullivan

1197

7

Sean Gibson

1188

8

Brian Walsh

1186

9

Alan O'Sullivan

1182

10

Richard Goggin

1182

11

Joe Barrett

1181

12

Farid Aassouani

1180

Killarney Legion GAA

13

Michael O'Shea

1178

COVID-19: In these times there is a group of volunteers to help with shopping/odd jobs if you need help. Ring in confidence 087 7766551 if you need us.

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: The Legion club extend its deepest sympathies to the Howe family on the sad passing of their mother Diane. The Howe family have been involved in the Legion club for many years. RIP. LOTTO: 11, 16, 18, 24. Bonus 7. Match 3s: Rena Long, c/o Pat Moynihan. Billy Doyle, Woodlawn. Dermot O’Connor, 47 O’Kelly’s Villas. Ryan Ferris, Wayside. DJ O’Riordan, Fair Hill. Jackpot €6,300 plus bonus €10,000, draw next Sunday 24.

Play online or buy a ticket at the Reeks, Centra Sheehan’s, Hegarty’s, Ulster Bank, Healy’s Newsagents or 4star Pizza.

Thank you for your support.

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Sam Samuel

1177

15

D. Bekmagambetov

1177

16

Stephen O’Callaghan

1177

17

Bryan O'Mahony

1176

18

Kieran Doherty

1176

19

Alan Kelly

1173

20

Michael O'Connor

1172

Spa GAA CONDOLENCES to Cecily, Stephen, Eric and Daithí O’Donoghue and families on the passing of Michael O’Donoghue RIP, Gortagullane. Sympathies to Lorcan, Shane and Rebecca Howe and to Grace and Emer O’Keeffe and their families on the passing of Diana Catherine Howe, RIP, Tullig.

CLUB AGM will take place on Wednesday, January 27 at 7.30pm and will be hosted online through Microsoft Teams.

If you wish to attend the meeting please email the club secretary at secretary.spa. kerry@gaa.ie no later than Sunday, January 24. Prior to the meeting attendees will be sent the meeting link. We are not accepting any motions at this time.

LOTTO: Jan 18. No winner. Thank you everyone for supporting our lotto, which is our only source of income. Our Monday night draws will continue for now and this week's jackpot is €6,600. Tickets on sale through spagaa.com or from Daly’s, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers.

DEERPARK: Kieran Fitzpatrick pictured with the Deerpark Pitch & Putt Matchplay Cup having won the competition last September. The club thanks Murphy's Bar for their continued association with the event.

KNOW YOUR SPORT: Entries for our 2021 competition are now open. It couldn't be simpler, predict who will win 30 different sporting competitions and the person with most correct entries wins €1,000. Enter online now by clicking the link on spagaa.com

Dr Crokes GAA LOTTO: Draw took place on Monday, January 18. Numbers drawn were 3, 16, 20, 22. Jackpot €6,500 not won. Six patrons matched three numbers receiving €70. Jackpot for draw on January 25 will be €6,500. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club. With activity likely to recommence on the fields over the next few weeks we need people’s support to maintain our facilities in Lewis Road. We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online via Clubforce. Visit the Clubforce main page. from here click club name Dr Crokes GAA. This brings you to another page that you again put in Dr Crokes, which in turn brings you to the Dr Crokes homepage. From here click lotto and the rest follows on. Alternatively download the Clubforce app.

AGM will be held on January 19 at 7.30pm. COVID restrictions require us to have a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams. All emails to be sent to secretary. drcrokes.kerry@gaa.ie.

LEVEL 5 LOCKDOWN: In level 5 and under the current restrictions in the North, individual training only is permitted – neither adult nor underage teams may train collectively. GAA club grounds must stay closed. Club games are not permitted.

Dressing rooms, showers and all other indoor training facilities should remain closed for club activities. Club gyms must remain closed until further notice. No indoor meetings can be held. All officer training must be delivered online. Outdoor coaching education courses are not permitted. No organised indoor gatherings can take place under the current restrictions. Commercial use of indoor halls (for example by state bodies – e.g. HSE/ Schools is permitted where agreement was in place prior to March and relevant insurance are in place. No outdoor gatherings on GAA property are permitted.

Exception: Walkways may stay open for use by the community with social distancing in place.

SYMPATHY to the Kerins O’Rahillys club and Foley family on the death of Jimmy, a former chairman of Tralee Town Board.

Ar dheis de ar a anam dilis.

CONGRATULATIONS to ‘C’ team manager Ciaran and wife Charlene on their recent arrival.

Fossa GAA COVID-19 CLUB SPECIFIC GUIDELINES: Club Games and Training. In level 5 and under the current restrictions, individual training only is permitted – neither adult nor underage teams may train collectively. GAA club grounds must stay closed.

Club games are not permitted. Club gym must remain closed until further notice.

LOTTO: Club lotto is unfortunately suspended for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19 restrictions, thanks for your continued support.

RETIREMENTS: Congratulations to Brian Kelly, Jonathon Lyne and Shane Enright who have all announced their retirement from the Kerry team. All three players showed huge commitment and dedication to the green and gold jersey over the years. All in Fossa GAA wish them well in their next chapter.

CONDOLENCES: The club would like to pass on our condolences to the families of Danny O’Carroll Crohane, Tony Devine Knockasarnett and Brendan Sweeney of Beaufort, brother of our President Pat. May they rest in peace.

Beaufort GAA SYMPATHY: Beaufort GAA Club wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to Si-

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mon, Patricia and Diarmuid O’Sullivan on the passing of Jamie. Jamie was a great supporter of Beaufort GAA and will be sadly missed by his many friends throughout the Club. Jamie was wonderful character and always had a smile on his face. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

SPORTS PREDICTION QUIZ: Our 2021 Sports Prediction Quiz is now open for entries. The entrant is asked to predict the result of 30 sporting events of 2021.

It will be one of our main fundraisers for club development this year and we are appealing for your support. Entry forms can be got from usual sellers and online at www.beaufortgaa.com or the club Facebook page. Entry is €20 or 3 entries for €50. Syndicate entries welcome. The closing date is February 14.

FACILITIES DURING LOCKDOWN: The Club gym is closed for now. The walking track is open during daylight hours.

Please walk with your own family members and observe social distancing. Ireland Lights Up has been postponed to early February 2021.

ERRANDS: If anybody need a helping hand to collect shopping or with any other errands, please contact Mary Jo at 086 3779702.

Glenflesk GAA HEADFORD AMBUSH: Headford Ambush Anniversary Committee wish to acknowledge financial assistance from Kerry County Council towards the initial clean-up of the monument at Headford.

The major works at the site have begun and will be completed prior to the anniversary on March 21.

GLENFLESK LADIES CLUB: It now looks promising that we will have enough players to field a Glenflesk ladies senior team for the coming year 2021. We will be in contact with the County Board regarding what division and league we will be competing in. The club is now in the process of organising a head coach, assistant coach and a strength and conditioning coach. The club is also seeking sponsorship of their senior ladies team for the year ahead. If interested, please contact Glenflesk ladies secretary at glenflesk. kerry@lgfa.ie.

CLUB MERCHANDISE: We are delighted to announce that our Glenflesk GAA gear is now available on the O’Neills website.

You can click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of our Facebook page. We still have limited items available. You can contact Emma for more information on 085 7547586.

BARRADUFF COMMUNITY FIELD ORGANISATION: Barraduff Community Field Organisation are giving you the chance to win a 3-bedroom 2-storey detached dwelling house in Barraduff, Killarney, Co. Kerry worth €270,000 for just €100. Limited number of tickets at winadreamkerryhome.com.

22.1.2021 competed with Kilcummin in Scór competitions winning East Kerry titles in Set Dancing and Figure Dancing. May she rest in peace.

KILCUMMIN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: A chance for us all in the club to win O’Neills vouchers up to the value of €2,500. Any club that can collectively track 4,000km will be entered in the draw. 1 - Download the free MyLife app.

2 - Tap on social tab. 3 – Select Challenges > Munster > Kilcummin GAA. GAA DEVELOPMENT: Despite the inactivity in GAA clubs at present our development is nearing completion and once construction returns we will be close to finalising the project. This will be a wonderful facility and living proof of the community spirit and goodwill of the people of Kilcummin.

Firies GAA LOTTO: Results from Monday, January 18. Numbers drawn: 5, 7, 14, 17. No jackpot winner. The next draw takes place on Monday 25 for a jackpot of €4,700. Congrats to all our winners. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and don’t forget to get one for next week! Get your lotto tickets online via the Firies page on Clubforce or tickets are also available to purchase physically in some of the local shops incl. Ahern’s Pharmacy, Farranfore, Sherwood Bar and Restaurant Farranfore, Sheehan’s Shop Farranfore, Moriarty’s Centra Farranfore, Bridie’s Shop Firies, Henderson’s Shop and Bar Firies and from all the usual sellers. We thank these businesses for their continued support. Thank you all for your continued support.

AGM: The Annual General Meeting of Firies Football, Hurling and Ladies Club which will take place on Friday, January 29 at 7.30pm via an online platform. Further details will be emailed to all 2020 club members in the coming days and details will also be available on our social media outlets. If you have not received any information re the upcoming AGM please contact the club secretary Kevin Cronin via email secretary.firies.kerry@ gaa.ie or by phone 087 2998231.

East Kerry GAA AGM will take place today, Friday, January 22, at 7.30pm. Due to the current restrictions this year’s AGM will be held online.

CONDOLENCES to following families.

Patrick Paddy O'Sullivan (Farmer), London and Killarney, brother of Andy O'Sullivan, former Treasuer of East Kerry GAA Board. Kathleen Doolan, Kilcummin.

Jimmy Foley, Tralee. May they all rest in peace.

CLIFFORD: Congrats to David Clifford on his PwC GAA All-Star nomination for 2020. The All-Star awards will be presented at an appropriate TV ceremony in February.

Kilcummin GAA

Gneeveguilla AC

SYMPATHY: Kilcummin GAA wish to express sympathy to the family of Kathleen Doolan who died recently. Kathleen

LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw on January 15. Numbers drawn were 2, 7, 22 and 29. Sellers prize winner Mairead Car-

mody. €50 y/t prize to Dan Joe McGillicuddy Tournonaugh, €50 to Eileen O’Donovan Tureencahill, €40 each to Denise Horgan Bridge Bar, Shelia O’Donoghue Taur and Mariv Kaczopowski Killarney.

Bonus not won numbers drawn were 3, 5, 12 and 16. Next week’s jackpot is €15,800 plus €1,000 bonus.

Muckross Rowing Club LEVEL 5: The current Level 5 public health restrictions introduced before New Years are to be reviewed before the end of January. However, based on the current incidence of the virus nationally, it is not expected that there will be any significant relaxation of the lockdown measures in place as we approach the month of February.

SYMPATHY: The club extends its deepest sympathies to the O’Donoghue family on the passing of Michael O’Donoghue, late of Gortugallane. Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael’s wife Cecily, sons Stephen, Paul, David and Michael, sisters Sr. Rose, Eileen, Mary and Kathleen, grandchildren and extended family. He will be very sadly missed by all those who knew him in the Muckross community and beyond. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club LEVEL 5: Course is closed to play until January 31 at the earliest with the latest Public Health Restrictions. Pitch & Putt Ireland have informed us that the need for the holding of AGM’s is postponed for the time being and will be assessed at a later date.

U16 MATCHPLAY: Unfortunately, we had to postpone plans to play this competition after Level 5 came back in. We hope to play it in February now, possibly over the mid-term break if restrictions allow.

Kilcummin SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Kathleen Doolan, Ballinamanagh who died recently. May she rest in peace.

COOLICK NATIONAL SCHOOL: Coolick National School is currently enrolling for September 2021. Please contact the school at coolickns@gmaill.com or 066 9764549 for an enrolment application form.

COOLICK PRE-SCHOOL: Coolick Preschool is now enrolling for September 2021. Morning Session 9am-12 noon (limited availability) and Afternoon Session 12.30-3.30pm. For further information please contact Ciara Moynihan on 087 1181993 or 066 9764549 DIOCESAN YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT PROJECT: Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Project “Instagram Youth Project” Let Us Dream, The Path to a Better Future. Pope Francis invites us to dream of the future and to see, to choose and to act to create a better future for all. What kind of future do you hope for and how will it be achieved? Share your ideas through one of the following categories:

Art, Photography, Poetry or Video (up to 1 minute) All entries can be submitted directly to Instagram @youthDoK or by email to desbailey@dioceseofkerry.ie up to January 24. Participants must be between 16 and 30 years old. The entries will be posted on the diocesan Instagram page and on www.dioceseofkerry. ie during the week of the diocesan mission. Prizes for best entry in each category. Please contact Des Bailey on 086 7364605 for more details.

KERRY ETB COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMME: COVID-19 has had a huge impact on communities throughout Kerry. The Kerry ETB Community Education Programme has responded by making a number of courses available online. Kerry ETB understands that not everyone is confident in accessing courses online, but we are available to support individuals to do so. While nothing can replace the learning and social interactions that occur when we meet face to face, we are mindful that people may become disconnected if we do not respond. Therefore, our tutors are available to deliver courses and provide a platform to keep communities connected. Courses are aimed at adults in Kerry who are living alone, adults who have underlining health issues that have resulted in them cocooning and adults who are caring for a vulnerable adult or child. All courses are free of charge to these groups. Register your interest on www.fetchcourses.ie using relevant course codes on the notice in the Church porch or by contact John on 086 1279381.

THE KINGDOM CONNECTS: Kerry ETB are also taking names of those who wish to learn to use their smartphone, tablet or other portable device for the purpose of staying connected with family and friends. This course will be delivered by our team of ICT tutors who have many years of experience working with people who are not confident around technology! We aim to get adults, particularly those living alone, to develop new skills to ensure we reduce social exclusion at this time. For further information please email Michelle Anne mhoulihan@kerryetb.ie or call 087 2486070, or email Tracy tcorridon@kerryetb.ie or call 086 0753059.

HEALTHCARE STAFF REQUIRED: As we know, the COVID-19 situation has deteriorated significantly recently and the next few weeks are predicted to be the most challenging of the pandemic so far. As a result Cork Kerry Community Healthcare are urgently seeking staff to work in their residential settings. These residential facilities (community hospitals) and in private nursing homes are coming under pressure with a number of outbreaks in several residential facilities. They are now asking any healthcare staff (particularly nurses and healthcare assistants) who can assist in providing essential care in these facilities to come forward by contacting the HSE offices or any staff member.

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