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There has been an outbreak of COVID-19 in a Department of Justice Direct Provision Centre premises in Killarney - with two cases at Linden House Killarney - one of three Direct Provision Centres in the town. | By Anne Lucey Well-informed sources have confirmed two men at the all-male provision centre for 55 people tested positive over two weeks ago and were removed from the centre initially. They have since recovered.

There have been no further outbreaks at the centre, as far as is known.

The failure by the Department to inform the community in Killarney has come under fire.

The opening of what was a third Direct Provision Centre in Killarney, with very little notice, at the former guesthouse and restaurant opposite a number of primary schools and the town’s garda station led to public protests in December 2017.

Local Cllr Donal Grady (Ind), who organised one of the marches, had called for the building, which is privately owned, to be leased by the Council and used for local homeless persons.

This week, Cllr Grady said he wanted a detailed breakdown of all transfers of asylum seekers to centres in Killarney since the pandemic. He said the community should have been informed of the out-

break in Killarney and he was raising the matter at the weekly web meetings between councillors and management.

He wanted to know if the centre had been locked down because of the positive tests there.

Cllr Grady also said he was asking the Department of Justice about movements to centres in Killarney during the pandemic.

“Why were public representatives and the public not informed of the outbreak at Linden House?” Cllr Grady said.

His criticism comes as Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan apologised to the people of Cahersiveen for the anger and upset caused by the opening of a Direct Provision Centre in Cahersiveen during the pandemic and for the damage to an initially positive relationship with the community because of lack of communication surrounding an outbreak there.

Meanwhile the Department of Justice said the figure for residents currently residing in accommodation centres in Kerry have not increased.

As of May 10, there were 517 people being accommodated in accommodation cen-

Killarney says thank you in a very special way | By Sean Moriarty The business community of Killarney was preparing for a very special event (weather permitting) as the Killarney Advertiser closed for press on Thursday night.

Just after 10pm, last night (Thursday), with special cooperation from the officers of Killarney Municipal District, the town was plunged into darkness.

Streetlights were turned off, businesses all over the town centre switched to night-mode, all in an effort to create an

eerie and dark environment.

One member of staff or management was waiting inside the door of each premises and at the stroke of 10.30pm street-lights and shopfronts were turned back on to bring to town back into the light.

At the same time, local well-known musicians, performing on street corners, brought the town to life in a festive atmosphere not seen since Christmas, St Patrick’s Day or the 4th of July.

Local emergency services, the Gardai, Fire and Ambulance positioned their

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There is an overall total contracted capacity of 671 in the county.

Final moves to centres nationwide were effected on April 14 and April 15, in conjunction with the HSE. The HSE said in any confirmed outbreak of COVID-19, consultants from the Department of Public Health are involved in an Outbreak Control Team and provide advice on the management of the out-

break.

“Where there are outbreaks in residential facilities which are not under our control (including direct provision centres), the local Department of Public Health gives clear advice to both the management and the residents of the centres to support them in responding appropriately,” it said.

In any case where someone has tested positive for COVID-19, they are asked to self-isolate for 14 days.”

service vehicles at various key locations, blue lights flashing and sirens blaring, to welcome the light back into the town.

The elaborate, but very quickly organised event, was the brainchild of several town-centre publicans and restaurant owners who wanted to say thanks to all frontline staff who have worked so hard during the pandemic.

It was also a gesture of hope.

“We are not gone away and once we get the green light Killarney is ready to welcome locals and tourists alike back to the town" is the message the business people of Killarney are trying to get out to the wider world.

The light show followed the traditional St Patrick’s Day Parade route from St Mary’s Cathedral, New St, Beech Road, Mission Road, Kenmare Place, Main St, High St, St

Anne’s Road, Lewis Road Lower, College St and Plunkett St. “It is a message of hope and camaraderie,” Kelly Ann McSweeney of the McSweeney Arms Hotel told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It is a thank you to all our nurses and doctors, those who work in supermarkets, those who kept open for us at a time when we could not work. It is also a message of hope, and once we get the green light, Killarney is ready and waiting.”

The spectacular show will be recorded on a special short video that will broadcast on Killarney-related social media channels. Local musician Cathal Flaherty will provide the soundtrack for the film with an original song he wrote especially to capture the mood of the town at this unprecedented time.

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Local senator can’t retire until new Government is formed EXCLUSIVE

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DAY OUT: Steve and Teresa O’Mahony pictured with their daughter Alexis as they prepared for their first day out in 65 days.

Family finally out and about after 65 days isolation A four-year-old Killarney girl – who suffers from a rare condition and needs 24-hour care – has finally seen the outside of her house for the first time in over 60 days. | By Sean Moriarty Alexis O’Mahony suffers from Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency, a condition that affects her ability to breakdown food to fuel her body, which results in side effects that include Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Her condition means she is one of the most vulnerable people in society, especially in the current pandemic.

Once national restrictions were announced in March, her parents Steve and Teresa O’Mahony have rarely stepped outside their own door, and their daughter has not seen life outside their Woodlawn home until last Thursday.

Steve and Teresa took the extreme precautions to protect their daughter, even stopping visits from HSE and Jack and Jill Foundation care nurses to prevent any risk of cross-contamination of the virus getting to their daughter.

That all changed last week, in bitter-sweet circumstances.

Alexis needed to visit the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital in Cork for essential X-rays – and with the virus relatively under control, and after a huge risk assessment, they decided to take their daughter by car wearing face masks to fulfil the necessary appointment.

“Nothing ever bothers her,” Steve told the Killarney Advertiser. “For us, on any

journey, it is all about the calculated risk and we are used to changing plans at the last minute. Last week we knew we could not stop for a coffee on the way to Cork and I didn’t have anything to drink in the morning because I could not stop for a bathroom break."

Only Teresa went into the hospital, while Steve stayed in the car.

Meanwhile the family are now making plans for the return of HSE and Jack and Jill Foundation nurses to their home which will allow them to return to some degree of normality after managing on their own since mid-March.

HOW MODERN TECHNOLOGY SAVED THE DAY

Virtual consultancies with Alexis’ doctors have saved additional trips to Cork. Her physiotherapist was also able to provide online sessions. New procedures at Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin allow for the family to take their own test samples and deliver them to the lab in University Hospital Kerry (UHK), saving a regular trip to Dublin.

“Nothing beats face-to-face but it is helping a lot,” said Steve. “Any day out with Alexis needs loads of pre-planning but on Monday we were able to place her on a bed, the consultant was able, after seeing her X-rays and seeing her on the web, that he will not need to see her for another six months or so. The service in Tralee eliminates several trips to Dublin.”

Paul Coghlan, the former Fine Gael politician who also served a Killarney Town Councillor in between 1985 and 1999, wants to “bow out peacefully from public life and become a private citizen”, and decided not run for the Seanad Éireann elections in March this year.

However, the country’s legal system is preventing him from doing so. Talks are on-going to form a national Government since February’s General Election and until a new Government is formed he remains as the Leas-Chathaoirleach (Deputy Chair) of the Seanad.

Coughlan served as Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann from June 2016 until the March 2020 elections, and a Senator for the Industrial and Commercial Panel from September 1997 to March this year.

He also served two terms as Mayor of Killarney.

NO WAY OUT: Killarney-based Senator Paul Coghlan did not seek re-election but can't retire until a new Government is formed. Photo: Michelle Crean

A new Seanad cannot be formed until an incoming Taoiseach selects their 11 Seanad representatives.

“Personally, I don’t regard myself as a public representative anymore but it is up to legislation,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “I think we will have news on a new Government in the next few days.”

Laneway improvement grants welcomed | By Sean Moriarty A local Councillor is calling on the residents and businesses of Well Lane South to play their part after Kerry County Council allocated €40,000 in funding to improve the surface and general appearance of the town centre lane.

A special meeting of Killarney Municipal District took place at the Killarney Sports Centre last Friday so elected councillors and senior county council officials could sign off on the 2020 Road Works Programme.

Cllr Donal Grady has been calling for improvements to the lane for nearly 10 years and welcomed Friday’s allocation of funding. In the past he labelled the laneway as "the worst in Killarney”. The

narrow lane provides pedestrian access from Main Street to the New Street/ Beech Road car park and is used regularly by locals and tourists.

However, it had fallen into disrepair and Grady called for urgent action at the January meeting of Killarney Municipal District.

He welcomed the allocation of funds but called on residents and businesses there to keep the area clean and tidy too.

“The owners need to chip in and the residents need to step up and do so much now as well,” Cllr Grady told the Killarney Advertiser.

“I welcome the funding, I have been pushing for this for 10 years.”

Additionally, the northern section of Church Lane will get funding of €12,000 to be put towards surface improvement or restoration.

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Local group making face masks to curb spread of COVID-19 | By Michelle Crean

GREEN FLAG: Staff and students from St Brigid's Presentation are delighted to have secured their fourth Green Flag.

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Two years of hard work paid off for one local secondary school who have received their fourth Green Flag for their energy saving efforts. | By Michelle Crean The team at Green Schools were very impressed with St Brigid's Presentation application this year as the Green Schools Coordinator Sheree Murphy and her Transition Year team put in a tremendous amount of hard-work, creativity and innovation.

Sheree and principal Roisin Moore would like to thank everyone in the school for co-operating with different initiatives from bulb planting, litter picking, cycle workshops, ‘Walk on Wednesdays’, ban on single use plastic in the school, swap shops - the list goes on in order for the school to receive its fourth green flag for ‘Travel’.

The school also renewed its last three flags for Litter and Waste, Energy and Water.

In the last two years, the school has

worked closely with Eileen O’Donoghue of Killarney Municipal District and Killarney Tidy Towns in order to encourage more walking, cycling, park and striding and carpooling to school.

"The school has seen great statistical evidence in their alternative methods of travelling to school,” Sheree said.

“In just two years we have seen an increase in the number of students walking, cycling, park and striding as well as carpooling to school. It is great to see this increase from year one to year two despite there being more students in the school in year two. Unfortunately, due the current situation, there will be no Green Schools awards ceremonies this year, but we look forward to receiving our Green Flag and certificate and hope for the raising of the flag in September.”

Kind-hearted Killarney locals have come together to help others in the community – by gathering materials and producing face masks.

The team at Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) have been busy producing reusable face masks to help defeat the spread of COVID-19.

Made entirely by the cardiac response volunteers the face masks are reusable, washable and ensure the disposable clinical type face masks are reserved for those on the frontline.

“We all felt as a unit we needed to give back in such a time of need, our community support approach has had few calls so we decided that production of face masks would be a key process we could complete together,” Carole Moran from KCRU told the Killarney Advertiser.

Eileen Brosnan is orchestrating the pro-

ject, she added.

“She has shown us how to make the masks and individuals who don’t have a sewing machine have parts to play like adding the elastic, ironing etc. Materials are sourced from our own homes. There are about 20 first responders working on the project. They will be distributed either by contacting the KCRU direct and we have been in contact with local shops to help us also.”

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

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

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HELPING: Killarney Cardiac Response Unit volunteers are making masks which will be available to the public. Pictured were: Bridget Delaney, Eileen Brosnan and Noreen Sheahan.

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Severe flood sets women’s charity back by thousands | By Michelle Crean

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A severe flood - which has caused upwards of €20,000 worth of damage - has set one busy women’s charity back by months after a mains pipe burst causing extensive damage.

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Families using the ADAPT Kerry Women's Refuge, a safe refuge in Tralee for those experiencing domestic abuse countywide - had to be quickly moved last Thursday night as the building became submerged in water after a mains pipe, approximately seven foot under their building, suddenly burst causing massive damage to the specialist hospital grade flooring, the playroom, reception area, staff kitchen, laundry room, accounts office, foyer and two apartments downstairs in its Tralee building.

Staff, as well as families who were in the building at the time, were shocked to discover the fast filling water and emergency services immediately moved them to a safehouse.

The charity, which provides services in towns and villages across Kerry, including Killarney, is already under financial

pressure due to the closure of its charity shop which was a huge revenue boost to them.

“Luckily we had only three families in that night,” General Manager, Catherine Casey, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We have had a very busy period with the lockdown with families seeking help. But on the night it was our quietest period in weeks and nobody was staying downstairs. Community Gardai and the fire service came and moved the families to safehouses.”

She added that they are hoping to be back to normal in three to four weeks’ time but are appealing for funds to help offset some of the costs.

“We’re still operating. We rely heavily on the charity shop for revenue as we’ve a deficit of €30,000 a year and it pays for the posts. However, the shop remains closed for now.”

To help with funds ADAPT have added a donate button on their website www. kerryrefuge.com.

Anyone who is in need of support or advice from the service can call 066 7129100.

Killarney Races will go ahead in July but without spectators and on alternative days to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. | By Sean Moriarty However, plans for the August meeting remain on target and the postponed May meeting could get the go-ahead to run in October.

Horse Racing Ireland announced this week that the sport would resume, in a restricted capacity, in Ireland on June 8. Phase Four of the Government’s reopening plan comes into effect on July 20 - which is too late for the traditional July 13 to 17 summer meeting.

Management at Killarney Racecourse have revealed to the Killarney Advertiser that the July meeting will go ahead - but with several conditions attached.

These include the banning of spectators and the general public and the deep cleaning of course facilities after each day of racing.

The latter requirement will force the meeting to take place over alternative dates with the down time used to deep clean contact points on the course.

“We will fulfil the July days but the meeting will be broken up to allow deep cleaning – we simply would not have the time to do it properly every day,” man-

ager Phillip O’Brien told the Killarney Advertiser. “There are two ways of looking at this, Killarney Races is all about the day out, the social aspect and the roar of the crowd, but for jockeys and trainers, it is their livelihoods – it is their bread and butter.”

Irish racing will resume at Naas on June 8. The Irish 2,000 Guineas and 1,000 Guineas, the country’s first Classics in 2020, will be staged at The Curragh on June 12-13, Horse Racing Ireland said this week. The Irish Derby, meanwhile, will remain in its traditional slot on the last weekend in June.

O’Brien will be watching these meetings closely and will apply lessons learned at his July event.

“By the time it comes around to us, it will be a well-oiled machine,” he added. “It is important to get something back and if Horse Racing gets it right it will give confidence to other sports.”

Meanwhile, O’Brien has applied to Horse Racing Ireland to transfer his May dates to an alternative date in October, but this move remains unconfirmed and is dependent on the available slots in what could be an already congested calendar.

FLOOD: ADAPT Kerry Women's Refuge in Tralee, which provides a countywide service, has been left devastated as a flood caused extensive damage last week.

NEIGHBOURS: Neighbours from Monastery Gardens, Killarney catching up social distance style this week from l-r were: Mary O’Sullivan, Shirley Lupton, Jay O'Shea, Ruth Moram, Lucy Collier, Sheila Breen.

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Columnist ANNE LUCEY gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond

It’s time to focus on our young people Of the several consistencies with public policy on handling COVID-19 - off licences open but not take-away food premises, garden centres and hardware stores closed but not big supermarkets; and now food outlets open and no toilets - the over-looking of the young and the concentration on the old has been one of the most disturbing.

It reminds me that we didn’t always treat our young in this country with the respect due to them.

COVID-19 has been a reminder that children in this country were not always regarded as a blessing and were not always treated with deference. And they are still not.

In the days of big families, children were the result of this Catholic State's policy towards contraception by and large, and they were often a burden.

CHILD CARERS DISMISSED

I am getting increasingly irritated with early childhood educators overlooked and with child carers dismissed altogether as moveable objects. The conversation around children has focused on the needs of getting parents into the workplace on the one hand and keeping children away from the elderly on the other.

Little or nothing about the children.

Primary school teachers who have

more or less the same third level degrees as early childhood educators have expressed how they resent being seen as mere childminders or mere babysitters!

This attitude in itself is telling; in other words, childcare is mere menial work.

The reality is childcare, and especially early childhood education, is a skill and a science and probably a lot more demanding than working with children of later years. So why are early childcare centres not public facilities the same as primary schools are?

NO GOVERNMENT POLICY

And why is it this Government has no policy in place? I won’t even start with the Leaving Cert. It seems clear now that the exam might have been held and that it should have been. Why was it that empty schools could not have been used to teach the Leaving Certs, with classes spread across the classrooms with teachers with masks?

An opportunity to be grasped now for St Finan’s Plans for a re-imagined Venice, post lockdown, are not a million miles from ideas “floated” in this column over the past weeks: move away from mass tourism and underpin it with education and research.

This is not a call to move away from tourism altogether – but to rebalance the product and bring back the old local manufacturing and services and expand into new digital age learning

opportunities.

These last weeks’ walking in a deserted forest, National Park and deserted town, have been a stark wake-up call to how overrun and overused our park and beauty spots have become and how shabby they normally are.

Quite frankly, we have had too many tourists of late in Killarney, and we have little else.

DRAWING A NEW PICTURE A conservative businessman, Vene-

I worry about the anxiety we are building in this generation Again, a lack of a child-centred approach and interest in young people is being displayed.

ANXIETY IN YOUNG PEOPLE

And finally, why are we to be the last country to bring our young back to schools? I worry about the anxiety we are building in this generation who have lost all their landmarks from First Holy Communion to Debs balls and Leaving Certs. It is time we focused on our young and appointed an elected Children’s Minister, not leave this important task in the hands of someone who is unelected and seems to have no understanding of even the basic needs of children. Children’s care is not just to provide a working opportunity for parents, Minister Zappone should be made to realise. The care of children is also for the sake of children and their happiness, someone should say. And someone should admit some parents are finding it all too difficult. tian Mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, is taking the empty city – the one which inspired painters like Canaletto and Turner - and plans to draw a new picture.

The elected Mayor of Venice, not officials, sets the strategy for the city - which is known as one of the most fragile cities in the world.

Now, what Mayor Brugnaro wants, is a sustainable tourism industry and more full-time residents.

It gets 30 million tourists a year now, yet only 53,000 live there all year round.

To help repopulate it, the nearby university is asking him to rent to students’ apartments that have become tourist rentals.

“The mayor imagines a dynamic he

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Direct Provision saga just goes on and on The Direct Provision saga is getting like COVID-19 – it goes on and on and on.

We are all tired of it now. We have had our own outbreak in Linden House, and the two cases there have recovered. But the community should have been informed of the locations of all outbreaks and all centres should have been published.

Cllr Donal Grady is right in seeking an explanation as to why Killarney public representatives were not informed. He did so on the day the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan apologised to the citizens of Cahersiveen for his department’s mishandling and lack of communication of the whole fiasco there.

Our TDs are all now hoarsely calling for a shutdown of the Skellig Star and there have been yards of press coverage. In the midst of all of it a bit of lateral thinking is required, I suggest.

Could our highly expensed Kerry politicians travelling to and from Dublin not be directly provided for in a State-owned hotel? We have put forward the idea before of a State hotel and maybe now is the time it will come to fruition because of the scrutiny of Direct Provision Centres.

witnessed in Boston, where those who come to study fall in love with the city and stay,” the Press Association reports.

This is right in line with proposals in this column that we might look at Killarney as a learning hub. The idea of a university has to change. This week Cambridge University announced they are putting all courses for the coming academic year online.

We can’t any longer have tens of thousands packed into costly accommodation in expensive cities. But what we can have could be better – digital learning hubs in beautiful areas for far off and not so far off universities.

There is an opportunity to be grasped now for St Finan’s in Killarney.

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Clifford named Seamus Weldon Brand Ambassador From covering every blade of grass in Croke Park wearing the green and gold of Kerry to cutting his own lawn in Fossa in the same colours of John Deere Seamus Weldon Groundscare Equipment are delighted to welcome their neighbour David Clifford on board as Brand Ambassador.

The Weldon family have been heavily involved in GAA for many generations with Seamus Weldon the current Vice President of Fossa GAA and has been

a selector and coach over the years.

Also his sons Padraig, Mike and James, as well as his grandchildren are also involved in their local club.

“We have always been very proud of our local roots and association with Fossa GAA and are delighted to welcome David on board,” Seamus told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We are positive that this will be a partnership that will reflect the work, ethos, reliability and quality of both parties involved.”

FAMILY: At the Golden Jubilee celebration Mass for Fr Tom Looney at the Prince of Peace Church Fossa last June were from left: James Looney, Fr Donal Looney, Mary Looney, Fr Tom Looney and Sean Looney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Fr Tom calls time after more than 50 years in the priesthood

Tributes have been paid to Canon Tom Looney who has announced his retirement from the priesthood after over 50 years of service. | By Sean Moriarty Fr Tom served as the parish priest of Fossa since 2015 but his contribution to Killarney life stretches from London to Peru and back.

He announced his retirement via the Prince of Peace Church’s parish newsletter which, due to the current crisis, is only published online.

Fr Tom will turn 75 later this year but the double cancer survivor will continue to play a scaled-back role both in the parish and in the Diocese of Kerry.

“After my 41 years of Priestly Ministry in Kerry Diocese together with 10 years Overseas’ Mission in London and Peru I take this opportunity of expressing my sincerest míle, míle buíochas to all who have inspired, encouraged, accompanied and supported me since 1962 when I entered St Patrick’s College, Maynooth,” he said. “To all of you here in Fossa I offer my heartfelt gratitude and in particular since my surgery, Golden Jubilee and recovery journey last year.”

Last June he and his family celebrated his 50th anniversary in the priesthood.

After leaving St Patrick’s College in Maynooth his first role was as a chaplain to Irish Immigrants in the Wembley area of North London.

He is one of the founding members of the Killarney-London Reunion, another association that celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.

Cllr Donal Grady is another longstanding member of the same organisation.

“He was, and still is, highly respected over there. He did some wonderful work, not just for Kerry emigrants but for Irish immigrants as a whole,” Cllr Grady told the Killarney Advertiser.

Fr Tom was the guest of honour at the Killarney-London Reunion in the Crown Hotel Cricklewood last October.

“I would like to wish Fr Tom all the best on his retirement,” said long-time Killarney-London Reunion committee member Noel O’Sullivan. “We had the pleasure of having Fr Tom at our 50th-anniversary dinner in Cricklewood last October and I would like to thank him for all he has done for the reunion over the years. As a founding member, he has made an enormous contribution to Kerry life in London.”

AMBASSADOR: David Clifford, pictured with Padraig Weldon, has been named as Brand Ambassador for Seamus Weldon Groundscare Equipment.

TIME TOGETHER: Sue and Michael McDonough from Ross Road, pictured enjoying some time in their garden.

“At first, we were cocooning, and it was all quite daunting, but now we’re always keeping busy with gardening or just working in the house,” Sue said.

“The days are always full of stuff to be doing. The people are kind and nice

and our neighbours are helpful too.

The people who help are amazing. It’s great to be out and about now. We go on daily walks and it’s great to have such lovely weather. Our days are now filled with interaction.”

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Kilcummin road repairs finally get the go-ahead Over half a million Euro has been allocated to road improvement and associated works in the Kilcummin area as part of the county’s Road Works Programme for 2020. | By Sean Moriarty The funding was confirmed at a special meeting of Killarney Municipal District elected councillors and officials last Friday.

It is a victory of sorts for the residents of the area who have been campaigning for years to have road improvements done in their area.

Until March this year the County Council was holding off on carrying out road works in the area as it was waiting on Irish Water (IW) to compete a much-awaited

sewage scheme in the area and officials were concerned that any new resurfacing works would be damaged during the pipe laying works.

The issue divided opinions in the Council chamber, some councillors were calling on the road works to be carried out for safety reasons but others wanted to hold off and wait until the sewage scheme was completed to avoid any unnecessary damage and subsequent repair bill to new road surfaces as “doing a road to dig it up again is not the way to do business”.

In March this year, Irish Water dropped a

bombshell and announced it had decided to delay plans for the €2.3m sewerage scheme until 2022.

IW’s announcement sparked outrage at the March Council meeting and at the time the Chamber was unanimous in its decision to now press on with the works and counter-charge the water agency for any damage it will cause to the new road network.

On Friday, that threat took a step closer to reality after the Council approved large-scale spending in the area.

Local councillor Marie Moloney was one of those who wanted to hold off on repairing the roads until the sewage scheme was completed.

“We are adamant that Irish Water will have to reinstate the roads to the stand-

22.5.2020 ard they got them in and Kerry County Council have said they will put that stipulation in any contract,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “The funding is welcomed. The roads are in a dangerous condition and it is not safe for walkers and people are complaining about damage to cars.”

The Coolcorcoran road will get €210,000 while Kilcummin village itself has been allocated €189,726 including €80,000 for footpaths and a pedestrian crossing in the village.

Additionally, the Lawlor’s Cross to Finnegan’s Cross stretch has been allocated €171,500 for repairs and upgrades.

This allocation of funding does not include works at Finnegan’s Cross, the scene of a number of fatal accidents including an elderly husband and wife in January this year. Funding for this junction has been applied under a separate application, however damaged fencing at this location will be repaired in the current funding.

Money has also been released for the road from Coolick to Rossanean and €3,800 for drainage works at Knockinane East.

Council implementing plans to help businesses Over the past number of weeks Kerry County Council has been working closely with other agencies and key sectors in the local economy on the rollout of supports and initiatives to assist businesses and support the economic recovery in the county.

READY TO RUN: Members of Listry GAA Club, pictured in pre-social distancing days, preparing for a 48-hour relay race over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

Listry’s 48-hour relay race for cancer | By Sean Moriarty Listry GAA club will run a novel 48-hour online relay race over the June Bank Holiday weekend in aid of local cancer charities.

Each member of the club and their families (as well as overseas members) are being invited to walk or run for 45 minutes over the weekend. Their efforts will be recorded and collated on social media to create a continuous 48-hour relay.

The event will raise funds which will be split evenly between both the Kerry Cancer Support Group and the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

“It all started because we wanted to get players doing something when we can’t play football,” club member and organiser Aidan Kennedy told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Several members of our community needed the support of the services so when we started including members and supporters of the club we realised we would need 48 hours to fit everyone in and because it’s a Bank Holiday weekend people will have the extra time to do it. We have invited people living abroad to fill the slots in the middle of the night.

One of the club stalwarts is currently receiving palliative care so it seemed timely to do it now."

As businesses in Kerry begin to reopen in line with the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, it is critical that they can welcome and cater for their customers safely. As part of this effort, Kerry County Council is developing and implementing plans to ensure that towns and villages are open for business and are recognised as safe environments for commercial businesses to operate, and for members of the public to visit while adhering to public advice and travel and other restrictions.

Understanding the potential impact of public health guidelines and social distancing requirements on businesses, particularly the 2m wide physical distancing requirement, the Council has been developing plans to help people visiting shops and business premises around Kerry. The initial phase will begin in the coming days and will see the installation of signage in towns and villages, highlighting social distancing measures. Similar works have been carried out by Council staff at beach car parks and public amenities over the past number of weeks.

Further measures are under develop-

ment by the Council to ensure street space can be shared safely by pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and cars and to accommodate and promote street usage by commercial premises so that they can operate according to public health guidelines.

In developing these town and village mobility plans, Kerry County Council will engage closely with businesses and business interests to ensure that these plans will be able to further unlock the ability of premises to conduct their business. The support of the elected members of Kerry County Council continues to be a critical part in ensuring there is a strong, collaborative approach to the reopening of the Kerry economy in the months and years ahead.

“We are very aware of the need for businesses to re-start, but at the same time it is critical that the streets in our towns and villages can accommodate business activity safely,” Chief Executive Moira Murrell stated.

“Significant work has already been carried out by Council staff in developing simple but effective ways of ensuring that social distancing can be maintained while ensuring that businesses can resume trading and provide their goods and services to customers. This will include standards for queuing requirements and other retail aspects to assist the social distancing restrictions that must be maintained into the future.”

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Local teen documents cancer journey A Killarney teen has won the ‘Comórtais Óige’ competition and secured first place in the senior students category for her powerful piece on her cancer journey.

Nominate your ‘Hero of the Day’ at Toba

Holly Power wrote her competition ‘as gaeilge’ about her journey over the past year dealing with a cancer diagnosis and the struggles she faced maintaining a normal lifestyle of a typical 16-year-old.

Holly, who entered the competition which was in conjunction with Seachtain na Gaeilge and Energia, had just returned to school when the COVID-19 pandemic struck - all of which is highlighted in this moving yet witty piece.

Her standard of Irish and grá for the

language is highlighted throughout the piece.

“I entered the ‘Comórtais Óige’ competition as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge, mainly because my Irish teacher Ms. Healy-Rae persuaded me to!” Holly said.

“The category I chose was to write a blog. The piece could be based on any subject. After a lot of thought, I decided to write something original which was a light hearted twist on my own personal story, reflecting on the journey of my cancer diagnosis, and having to repeat Transition Year. My piece gave an insight into my journey ‘as Gaeilge’ and I included a bit of craic throughout! It wouldn’t be me otherwise!”

One local restaurant, who recently reopened their doors for a take away service - is asking the public to nominate their ‘Hero of the Day’.

Toba Southeast Asian restaurant on 52 High Street are offering essential service workers a chance to win dinner for two each day – which will be ready for collection or delivered to the chosen nominee.

Ordering in dinner is certainly the trend of the moment, Manager Darragh Walshe, explained.

“While people are cooking more at home it’s clear to us they miss the adventure of Toba’s authentic Southeast Asian food. We’re flat out delivering to people’s homes since we reopened.”

Darragh is especially pleased at the positive response to Toba’s ‘Hero of the Day’ award which is being run every week.

He explained that fairness and transparency is assured in selecting the daily ‘Hero of the Day’ nominee.

Toba uses a social media software designed for selecting lottery and competition winners.

“We just want to acknowledge in some small way the incredible work being done by so many people in our community.

So far our winners include people from the A&E department in Tralee and HSE staff working as home help coordinators.

“Even though these are challenging times I have no doubt that once the hotels reopen the love people all over the country have for Killarney will sustain us,” Darragh commented as he dashed off to brief his chefs for another busy evening at Toba!

Last week's winners of the 'Hero of the Day' award were Elaine Doyle, a

Darragh Walshe, Manager of Toba

HSE home care co-ordinator, and Laura Power who works at the A&E department in University Hospital Kerry.

Catherine Fox, Toba’s Franchise and Marketing Director explained to the Killarney Advertiser that while Toba is currently working on plans to expand into Galway and Limerick, her company is also very receptive to enquiries from within the Kerry region.

“We are a plug and play model with all the expertise to support new startups, or indeed existing restaurants who may wish to adapt their model into a Toba franchise. It’s challenging times for people in our industry and a franchise model offers support, expertise and investment.”

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POWERFUL WORDS: Holly Power won the 'Comórtais Óige’ competition and secured first place in the senior students category for her powerful piece on her cancer journey.

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Barraduff man keeping essential services flowing during health crisis Kerry’s water services remain flowing with Kerry County Council’s County Supervisor of Water Services, Freddie Bartlett, at the helm during the health crisis.

The Barraduff man joined Kerry County Council 46 years ago and has been County Supervisor for many years.

Working in partnership with Irish Water, Freddie and his crews in KCC work to maintain water services 24-7, 365 days a year.

In these unprecedented times, Freddie and his team continue to maintain water services across the county, ensuring that water and wastewater are treated to the highest standards to protect public health and the environment. They also make sure that any unplanned pipe bursts are repaired as quickly as possible, so that water supply is returned and the impact on customers is kept to a minimum.

Freddie’s role is always busy: scheduling work and monitoring the countywide SCADA (network/plant information) systems.

“I can honestly say that I like my job; it is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week job,” Freddie said.

“You always have to be available at the other end of the phone. I work with great crews and conscientious caretakers and

know that I can depend on them. We all take great pride in what we do.”

There are additional challenges during the current health crisis, he added.

“Crews have to continue to work together to maintain essential services, but also adhere to social distancing guidelines. There has been a big change to work practices, but it is all going very well so far.”

Freddie says that both plant and network caretakers deserve huge credit for adapting to new ways of working during the current health crisis.

“Caretakers would normally call to customers’ properties to investigate issues such as water quality. To adapt to the COVID-19 restrictions, they are now engaging more with customers over the phone and taking samples from nearby publicly accessible areas, such as fire hydrants so that they can continue to provide an essential service without having to go into peoples’ homes.”

As there has been very little rain in recent weeks, water levels in rivers and lakes are equivalent to levels typically encountered in June. Irish Water and

KEEPING SERVICES GOING: Barraduff man Freddie Bartlett, Kerry County Council’s County Supervisor of Water Services, is working hard with his team to keep the water services going during the health crisis.

Kerry County Council are monitoring the situation closely at this time.

Freddie’s team has noticed an increase in sewer blockages, in particular at pumping stations on the wastewater network.

“We would appeal to the public not

to flush unsuitable items, in particular wipes down the toilet, as they cause a lot of damage to the wastewater networks across the county. We are noticing an increase in call outs to unblock drains, particularly in towns and housing estates.”

Local pupils ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ online Normally pupils dress in red going to school to ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ – and such is the importance of the event that one local school did it differently this year. | By Michelle Crean Staff at St Oliver’s National School asked families to post photographs of themselves dressed in red on May 11 with the images in turn posted on the school website to celebrate diversity and underline their aversion to racism.

“Hundreds of families took part and the photos flooded in to the website,” School Principal, Rory D’Arcy, said.

“Pupils, families and staff united in a joyous expression of solidarity and fraternity. The young pupils pointed the way towards a more inclusive future. Ms Terry Landers, teacher and co-ordinator of the programme was overwhelmed by the response and thanked all for taking the time to post their support online. There is no doubt of the wisdom of the old Irish expression “ní neart go chur le chéile”,” he said.

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VOXPOPS JAMES MCCROHAN, NATALIA MAKOWSKA AND BART RYSZYTYLO

“We all know each other from work so it’s nice to see each other after the first phase of the lockdown," James said.

"There is definitely a sense of relief that it is getting better. We are taking it more serious as even going to the shops can be dangerous."

"We think that social distancing is going

to be the new norm. The world has definitely slowed down," Bart said.

Natalia said that she has started cooking more.

“I think most people are starting to spend more time learning new skills.

With the extra time you can learn new skills or just work on yourself.”

22.5.2020 Killarney Advertiser's Grigoriy Geniyevskiy was out and about this week chatting to locals and getting their reaction about how Phase One of lockdown is going.

LIAM HARTNETT FROM KILLARNEY WHO WORKS IN THE POST OFFICE

“It’s good to get it started. I am still only in contact with friends virtually, online on platforms such as Zoom. I’d say it'll be another 12 months before it's all over.

Hopefully, we'll get a vaccine but that will be a while. There is more planning now

involved with different tasks. I had an appointment to give blood. It was much faster than before as everything was organised and planned. It will go back to being very close to what it was before the pandemic, but it will take time.”

MINTO MIA (LEFT) AND SALEH AHMED (RIGHT) FROM KILLARNEY

VERONIKA POLAKOVA FROM KILLARNEY

“I am happy to be able to see some of my friends now. Hopefully, it will go back to normal soon, but it will probably take another year. The pandemic has had a big effect on me as I am a

fitness instructor, so now I just do it online. It’s also a great way to be connected with friends, but I do wish to meet everyone out soon again.”

“We still must respect the rules such as social distancing. It is still the same after the first phase, were just waiting until Corona is fully gone and that should hopefully be a short time. If we do not take the necessary caution it will just continue to spread and there

will be more and more of the virus spreading so it is important that it does not spread much more. We feel that the Government has made some good decisions and made them early as well. We just have to wait until it’s actually gone.”

NOREEN BROWNE FROM KILLARNEY

AIDAN RYAN (65) AND ANNE RYAN (64) FROM KILLARNEY

“We’re getting there slowly but surely,” Anne said.

Aidan added that he was working as a taxi driver and can’t work at the moment.

“I don’t think things will ever be the same.

We haven’t seen the grandkids for a while now. It will just take time, but we think the good days are behind us now. Things just won’t be the same but we are getting there.”

Noreen Browne from Killarney who works as a nurse was out enjoying a walk on her lunch break.

“The first phase is good for mental health as people can meet up to groups of four. I think it would be another two to three years for it to go back to normal. We just don’t know. It

is important to keep with the advice,” she said.

“It is beneficial to get a daily healthy routine and get good sleep and a daily walk. Communicate with people to keep things normal for yourself. We’re lucky to have this weather and have Killarney to ourselves.”

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Reopened Killarney businesses greeted by smiling customers Customers across Killarney enjoyed a chance to visit some much loved shops this week as many businesses reopened as part of Phase One of the Government's roadmap to recovery. | By Michelle Crean and Sean Moriarty Businesses have had to adjust to a new normal by implementing social distancing measures, screen protection, as well as hand sanitisation stations to protect both customers and staff from the threat of COVID-19.

Killarney Hardware on the top of College St is operating a counter service at the back door. Customers can place an order at the counter and a staff member will pick the items from the shop floor.

Manager Anne Marie O’Sullivan-Darcy is reporting a busy week, with paint and garden products being their biggest seller.

“It is going well,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.

“People are very patient. The normal stuff is selling as you would expect but we would not have such an influx of people usually (within social distancing rules) as more people than usual are at home and want something to do.”

Further down College St the Kerry Phone Centre, the town’s Vodafone agent, also opened on Monday morning.

A large queue gathered outside the store but staff are also operating a phone-advice service.

“Once we told a lot people that we could offer advice and support over the phone they went away. They were happy enough to call us, customers are being very good, everyone understands social distancing at this stage,” said owner Jessica O’Connor.

She is also reporting a high-demand for broadband products as people work or educate from home.

“We launched our unlimited data plan and that is so important with people working from home and the kids at home too,” she added.

O’Leary’s Expert Electrical Store on Plunkett St is one of two shops that reopened on one of the town’s busiest shopping streets.

“Phone enquires are going well,” Michael O’Leary told the Killarney Advertiser.

“But it is just ourselves and the pharmacy across the road who are open so the footfall is very quiet.”

David O'Sullivan from O'Sullivan's Cycles on High St said business has been phenomenal since reopening this week. Photo: Michelle Crean

Alan Brady from Blooms which also opened this week. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

On High Street both Eager's Newsagents and O'Sullivan Cycles also opened back up.

"We closed due to safety concerns midMarch," Pat Duggan who owns Eager's said.

"We decided to open on Monday as we got the hint from customers. We've had great local support and everyday it's getting busier. We've screen guards, two metre distancing signs on the floor and

a risk assessment has been done. Our in-store cleaning policy is very important and we'll be selling face masks from next week on."

David O'Sullivan from O'Sullivan Cycles, who opened Monday said demand this week "has been phenomenal with repairs and sales".

Other shops who opened include Eason, Argos and the Army Surplus Warehouse in the Killarney Outlet Centre.

Elaine O'Connor, Damien Kerins and Pat Duggan pictured at Eager's Newsagents which reopened on Monday. Photo: Michelle Crean

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BUSINESSES REOPEN FEATURE

Staff member Cian Breen washing his hands at MD O'Shea's on Monday morning.

MD O’Shea’s experience a busy first week back | By Sean Moriarty The family-run firm MD O’Shea’s, referred locally as ‘Mackey’s” reopened on Monday morning after six weeks of shutdown.

The first day back was particularly busy and while it tailed off slightly towards the end of the week, the family firm was still very busy on Thursday.

“We were lucky in a sense, that the food outlets were operating social distancing measures and people are used to queu-

Danny O'Donoghue with customer John Galvin in Killarney Hardware on Monday.

ing,” the company’s financial controller Jim Kennedy told the Killarney Advertiser.

MD O’Shea’s have installed more tills to allow for extra social distancing in its Woodlands Industrial Estate premises.

“Our staff and customers have been very good, all in all, we are delighted with how the first week went,” he added. “We had a lot of measures in place, like a hot-water hand wash basin at the door before we were shut-down and we have implemented one-way systems in the shop.”

Brendan Dooley from the Army Surplus Warehouse in the Killarney Outlet Centre which was back open for business on Monday.

“We must get this right,” warns car dealer | By Sean Moriarty Sylwia Miklos washing her hands before entering MD O'Shea's on Monday morning.

Anne Marie Langan checking out the range of plants in in MD O'Shea's on Monday morning.

Tanya O'Shea and Siobhan Randles pictured in Eason on Monday as the store opened for business.

A local car dealer has warned of the pressure they face in getting Phase One of the roadmap to reopening the country right.

Garages were among the many businesses that were allowed reopen on Monday, but they will have to adopt several measures to ensure both their customers and staff are safe for the foreseeable future.

Aherns Garage in Castleisland, the county’s main BMW, Mazda, Opel and Seat dealer, were one of the first to open on Monday morning.

Paul Ahern believes the whole county is watching how garages perform between now and June 8, the mooted date for Phase Two of the country’s reopening plan.

He believes that the fact cars sales were allowed to resume on Monday will inspire confidence in other sectors of the economy.

“We got to get this right. The success of this phase will be judged when it comes to Phase Two,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “If we get it right, it will allow other businesses to reopen next month.

We need it right so others have the confidence and get permission to reopen too.”

Measures at his Castleisland dealership include a free car sanitisation service after each visit to the workshop, social distancing measures in the workshop and car sales reception areas and the elimination of the need handle car keys - customers who own key-less entry cars can place keys in a sealed envelope, ensuring mechanics can still work on a nearby car without handling keys.

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RETURN: RTE were on the course on Monday to capture Captain Harry O'Neill and Vice Captain Tommy Galvin teeing off on Killeen for the first time in 10 weeks.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club to offer free golf Killarney Golf and Fishing Club will offer free golf to the over 65s who, once restrictions are fully lifted, as a thank you for their efforts they have made during the pandemic.

The majority of older people have been cocooning since restrictions came into force in March and their movements are likely to remain restricted until at least July 20.

Officers at the world-famous club want to re-pay their efforts and will offer them free sessions.

“Our 'Cocoon to Course' promotion is an initiative to welcome back to our fairways senior golfers aged 65+ who have had to cocoon over the past weeks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a special offer to say thanks for playing their part, a chance to stretch the legs and enjoy some well-earned fresh air and a spot of golf on our beautiful course," Sales and

Marketing Manager Meg Dalton told the Killarney Advertiser.

The announcement was made this week after the club successfully negotiated the new restrictions that are in place.

The promotion is open to entrants to the end of May. Tee times will be made available to successful entrants only after Government restrictions are lifted that will permit the wider public to access our golf courses.

“It's been a good week of welcoming our members back to our golf courses after 10 weeks of being closed. The mood has been very positive amongst our golfing members who are quietly enjoying being back on their beloved golf courses after a long absence. Our team are also happy to be back at work and looking forward to making the best of the rest of the season,” added Meg. “We continue to adhere to GUI protocols

BACK TO WORK: Killarney Golf and Fishing Club team members, Mary MacMonagle and Eugene Higgins returned to work on Monday.

for golf on Killeen and Mahony's Point golf courses. Golfers restricted to play in three balls in 14-minute intervals and tee times must be pre-booked online or by phone. They are asked to arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to tee time and only one golfer from each group can enter our golf shop to check in with our team before heading away for their round of golf.

Members are fully aware that they must also adhere to the national travel restrictions and it is up to them to comply.

The club has, slightly, extended its opening hours, Monday to Friday 8am to 8.30pm (gates close 8.40pm sharp) and Saturday and Sunday 7am to 6pm (gates

close 6.10pm sharp), but the Lackabane course, The Academy and Driving Range Remain closed.

“This week our main gate has a gate attendant for ensuring that only golfers with tee times may enter our property in their vehicles. The gate will continue to be attended next week. The general public can still enter on foot to access the National Park as usual. Our clubhouse continues to have restricted access and strict social distance measures are in place as well as health and safety protocols both in the clubhouse and out on the golf courses continue.”

Businesses in Kerry urged to apply for supports Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has urged companies in Kerry to apply for support which is available locally. MEP Clune also stressed that now is a vital time for companies to have an online presence as the country battles the COVID-19 crisis.

Under the Government’s National Digital Strategy, the expanded Trading Online Voucher Scheme helps small businesses with up to 10 employees to trade more online, boost sales and reach new mar-

kets. There is up to €2,500 available through the Local Enterprise Offices, with co-funding of 10% from the business.

Training and further business supports are also provided and businesses that have already received a Trading Online Voucher can now apply for a second voucher, where upgrades are required.

They can apply to their Local Enterprise Office for support.

Funding can be used towards adding payment facilities or booking systems to a business website or developing new

Apps for customers. The voucher can also be used towards subscriptions to low cost online retail platform solutions, to help companies quickly establish a retailing presence online.

“I would encourage companies to apply for this support if they feel it can help them at this time,” she said. “It is a very worrying time for many businesses around Ireland and there are supports available to help.

“Having a good online presence can be very valuable for companies too. It is now more important than ever. If a retailer is

trying to sell goods it is important that they have a good website to display their products. I would encourage businesses to apply for funding which is available from the Local Enterprise Offices. The retail sector is vital to the Irish economy and it is great to see initiatives such as this being made available to encourage companies to support companies at this time.

We need to support our local businesses now more than ever and online is a great way to do that.”

More details can be found on www.localenterprise.ie.

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watch The Lovebirds RELEASED: MAY 22 When a couple in the fast lane to splitsville accidentally careens into a murder, they take off on a wild race to find the killer and clear their names.

'The Lovebirds' is a 2020 upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Showalter and written by Aaron Abrams and Brendan Gall, from a story by Abrams, Gall and Martin Gero. The film stars Issa Rae

LISTEN | By Michelle Crean

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Summer Longing

By Jamie Brenner

and Kumail Nanjiani, as well as Paul Sparks, Anna Camp, and Kyle Bornheimer.

Originally scheduled to be a theatrical release by Paramount Pictures on April 3, the film was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic closing theaters worldwide. Its rights were then sold to Netflix, who will release it digitally on May 22.

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When a baby is left on the doorstep of a Cape Cod beach house, an unlikely group of women risk all they hold dear to harbour and protect her.

Ruth Cooperman arrives in beautiful beachside Provincetown for her retirement, renting the perfect waterfront cottage while she searches for her forever home. Ruth is looking forward to a carefree summer of solitude but when she finds a baby girl abandoned on her doorstep, Ruth turns to her new neighbours for help and is drawn into the drama of the closeknit community.

The baby has an emotional ripple effect through the women in town, including Amelia Cabral, the matriarch who lost her own child decades earlier; Elise Douglas, owner of the tea shop who gave up her dream of becoming a mother; and teenage local Jaci Barros who feels trapped by her parents' expectations.

Ruth, caring for a baby for the first time in 30 years, even reaches out to her own estranged daughter, Olivia, summoning her to Provincetown in hopes of a reconciliation.

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Ev Carm ‘Laugh Again’ After years of self-releasing compilations of home demos, once-scrapped singles, sporadic live appearances, made at the insistence of friends – the Limerick born, Kildare bred, Stonybatter based, perpetual ‘blow-in’ Ev Carm has at last committed to on official release.

His debut single, released on the fledgling independent label andfriends records, was recorded in his apartment with equipment that was either borrowed, or damaged in a fire some years ago - which he never had the heart to replace.

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for andfriends, not simply borne of his long-standing friendship and working relationship with label founder and creative director Rafino Murphy (Uly, INNRSPACE). It reflects Ev’s passion and love of working within the local artistic community.

The track was mastered by Ev’s childhood friend, long-time musical collaborator and producer Adam Garrett, visually brought to life by close friend and fine artist Peggie McKeown, run

by McKeown’s partner Eric Fitzgerald (Quasi) alongside Adam Smith (Tribal Dance) and Cillian Byrne (Acid Granny).

BIG BIG MOVIE

England Is Mine (S)

Sing

RTE 2 ; Friday, 9.45pm Biography of Morrissey, focusing on his early life in 1970s Manchester before he went on to become the lead singer of seminal alternative rock band The Smiths. The talented teenage singer forms a band and inspired by his mother and a young painter, sets out to pursue his dream of rock ‘n’ roll stardom. Jack Lowden stars.

RTE One ; Saturday, 7.05pm A theatre-owning koala sets up a singing competition in a last-ditch bid to stay afloat. Animation, with the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane and Scarlett Johansson.

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A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS • VIEWS FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD SUPPORT

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GOING AHEAD: Chairperson Grace O'Donnell, Screenwriter Ailbhe Keogan, KCC Arts Officer Kate Kennelly, are looking forward to this year's Kerry Film Festival in October.

Kerry Film Festival to go ahead this October Kerry International Film Festival have announced that it will go ahead and ais now open for submissions.

Despite the ongoing challenges of COVID 19, the KIFF Board have liaised directly with various stakeholders, partners and Government officials and they have made a positive decision to proceed with this dynamic film festival from October 15 – 18 to continue to provide a platform to showcase new

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and emerging talent in the film industry both nationally and internationally.

In these uncertain times, it is impossible to predict exactly how the KIFF festival will be rolled out but a unanimous decision was made by the KIFF Board that KIFF 2020 will be taking place with modifications being made in accordance with Government protocol and guidelines. Depending on Government criteria and direction, KIFF 2020 will be presented either in the current for-

mat, if people are permitted to gather as normal, or alternatively as an online event.

“The Board and key stakeholders of KIFF have made the decision to go ahead with KIFF 2020 this October,” Chair of KIFF, Grace O’ Donnell said.

“In spite of the ongoing uncertainty in the current climate, we felt that it is important to proceed with the festival this year in order to remain positive and to showcase our support of film and the arts whilst also keeping the spirit of our festival alive.”

The rebranded KIFF has launched a new website to coincide with their 2020 submissions opening. Now celebrating its 21st year, KIFF is a much-beloved festival that celebrates shorts, features, documentaries, live film scores and other industry events. It is listed as one of the ‘Top 100 Festivals in the World’ on Film Freeway where it currently holds a five-star rating.

KIFF 2020 will see Eibh Collins resume her position as Head of Programming.

Formally the manager of IndieCork and Irish Film London, Eibh, is also the short film programmer for the Oscar-qualifying Galway Film Fleadh and the Deputy Director for Irish Screen America.

KIFF are this year looking for gutsy, original film-making.

“We look for brave talent that puts itself out there so that the audience are pulled in. It’s this exciting dynamic that we are aiming to nurture with our KIFF selections.'”

All submission details and general information are available on: www.kerryfilmfestival.com and wwww.filmfreeway.com/KerryFilmFestival.

What does not kill you will make you stronger “Do as I say not as I do” is an often used get out for those who like to impose rules but feel they are above the rules themselves.

It says an awful lot about Trump and the way he goes about his daily business.

But for one he seems to have dispelled that notion.

This week he admitted that he is

taking hydroxychloroquine as a vaccine for Coronavirus.

Because of a lack of conclusive scientific studies, the US Government's top infectious disease specialist, Dr Anthony Fauci, is urging caution.

The anti-malaria drug has not been tested for treatment of Coronavirus but that hasn't stopped the US president taking it.

Two arrested in water melon drama Police in Louisa, Virginia, took to social media in the hope of finding two men accused of robbing a convenience store with watermelon rinds on their heads.

Surveillance cameras at a Sheetz store caught the scofflaws in the act, but they managed to elude authorities thanks to their “brilliant” disguises, according to the New York Post.

On Sunday authorities arrested 20-year-old Justin Rogers on three charges; misdemeanour larceny of alcohol, misdemeanour possession of alcohol by an underage person, and felony prohibition of wearing a mask/ face-covering in public.

Police are still on the lookout for a second person.

Candice Wendt, a customer at the convenience store where the robbery took place, thought the disguises fell in that thin line between stupid and clever.

“I think it’s ridiculous. Innovative but ridiculous. The amount of work that you have to do to actually hollow out a watermelon to stick it on your head, I think, is kind of crazy.”

Speaking at the White House, he told reporters he started taking the malaria and lupus medication recently.

"I'm taking it for about a week and a half now and I'm still here, I'm still here," was his surprise announcement.

Dr Sean Conley, physician to the president, said in a statement issued through the White House: "After numerous discussions he [Trump] and I had regarding the evidence for and against the use of hydroxychloroquine, we concluded the potential benefit from treatment outweighed the relative risks."

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Food for thought with ‘pandemic eating’ research People’s eating habits during the pandemic are providing food for thought in a new piece of research, co-led by the University of Northampton.

8 out of 10 people would install a contact tracing App The latest findings from the population wide survey, the Corona Citizens’ Science Study has found that 8 out of 10 people (84%) would consider installing a contact tracing App if it contributed to an easing of restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the virus.

The findings are from Phase Three of the Corona Citizens’ Science Study*, a population-wide survey conducted by research teams at NUI Galway, Dublin City University and the Insight SFI Centre for Data Analytics (NUI Galway) looking at the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and the associated restrictive measures lock down and social distancing have had on daily life in Ireland.

Over 8,700 people took part in the survey which was conducted on May 6 for a period of 24 hours.

72% of respondents reported a good understanding of the measures announced by the Government in regards to the phased reopening of the country. However, a little over half were fully clear on the guidance in relation to returning to work and the reopening of businesses.

Over 60% of respondents reported that they were feeling more anxious since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, with the vast majority worried about catching the virus or a family member catching

the virus (78%), while nearly 40% were worried about other health problems, and around 30% of respondents about the relaxation of restrictions and their finances.

It also found that females and younger people were feeling more anxious and ill at ease, in contrast to older respondents. Researchers have attributed this to a greater change in circumstances for younger as opposed to older respondents.

3 out of 10 people reported postponing medical treatments, a figure consistent with similar survey findings. 10% of respondents reported to an increased level of tension in their household since the start of the pandemic.

“The findings regarding previously surveyed topics are remaining quite consistent," Dr Akke Vellinga, Epidemiologist/ Senior Lecturer, NUI Galway, joint research lead said. "It is worrying that there is a consistent level of cancelled and postponed medical appointments which will have a knock on effect and major medical issues will emerge further down the line.

Interestingly, our younger respondents are reporting greater levels of anxiety than older respondents, and while the pandemic is impacting all of society, it is impacting younger cohorts in very specific ways.”

The ‘Food, Mood and You’ study is looking to survey people over the age of 18 each day for a single week in which they note their activities, their emotions and how they are eating.

The results for the UK and Republic of Ireland will be collated over the next two weeks and volunteers in both the UK and Ireland can register and take the survey online here.

The study is also being rolled out across countries including Australia, Canada, USA, Finland, Spain, Italy, Russia, Portugal, China, Taiwan, the Philippines and Korea.

Dr Josephine Chen-Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Developmental and Educational Psychology, is the UON lead.

“There are lots of anecdotal conversations about how we are supposedly

eating more during lockdown – perhaps due to boredom – but no firm evidence about this and, more importantly, why that is happening, if at all.

“It will be fascinating to see what’s actually going, so I encourage people to take part in our survey and help us add another piece to the complex jigsaw puzzle of human behaviour during our ‘new normal’.”

Professor Tracey Devonport at University of Wolverhampton has been working collaboratively with colleagues from UON and University of Jyväskylä, Finland (Dr Montse Ruiz). She adds: “It is likely that we have all heard friends and family talking about eating more during the COVID-19 pandemic because they are experiencing emotions such as boredom, stress or frustration.

“We wanted to develop a research project that explores emotions and eating and in doing so provide simple interventions that may help manage emotional eating during these challenging times.”

Children’s charity funding crisis spurs second online art sale Responding to its funding crisis, and on foot of the 15 minute sell out success of its art sale INCOGNITO – Part One - the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation has launched a second online sale.

The INCOGNITO – Part Two Collection is hoping to raise further much-needed funds for the services they provide for struggling families across Ireland.

Supported by William Fry, this affordable, accessible, and imaginative online collection of 978 original pieces of art, including 14 Kerry submissions donat-

ed to the charity, will go for sale online starting at 10am on May 28.

The original artworks will be sold online on a first-click-first-served basis for €50 each, with the exciting prospect of acquiring a very valuable piece of art. The identity of the artist will not be revealed until the successful purchaser receives their art in the post, with the artist’s signature on the back of the artwork.

13 families from Kerry have utilised the Jack & Jill foundation’s services in April, with a total of 72 seeking assistance from the charity to date this year.

Purchasing one painting is the equivalent of three hours of specialist nursing home care for any one of these families.

“We had over 15,000 visitors to the INCOGNITO online store to buy 1,814 artworks at the first sale last month, raising over €90,000 for Jack & Jill within 15 minutes, and we are hoping to repeat this success with INCOGNITO - Part Two, when the charity most needs this fundraising boost,” Bryan Bourke, Managing Partner of William Fry, said.

To browse the artwork collection and pre-register for the sale log on to www. incognito.ie.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Muckross House art

Advice - By Brian Foley

Brian is available for advice and fitness consultations, Call 087 403 0894 or email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Feeling like rubbish isn’t fun We’re over nine weeks into lockdown and there is some light at the end of the tunnel - but do you feel like you’re struggling?

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

These are strange times for everyone; let’s look at this in terms of our fitness, nutrition and mental health.

First, we were rocked by a virus that forced closure upon closure upon closure. Instead of commuting to work each day, you are now working from home, perhaps with little one’s at your feet. Then, maybe your gym closed, or your yoga studio.

YOUR ROUTINE BLEW UP

We’ve now settled into this sort of ‘new, in between’ time. Things are slowly opening up, and we’re learning social distancing and how to manage new schedules. Your gym or yoga studio, or wherever you would normally go to get your fitness in, is still closed, but will be reopening soon.

What do we do when the ‘stuff’ is gone?

What do we do if our normal routine is now impossible and we’ve been stuck at home trying to figure it out on our own?

Have you found yourself dipping in and

out of random programmes? Maybe you’re wondering “what do I do next?”.

YOU HIRE A COACH.

I have two coaches.

I have a business mentor and I have a fitness coach myself.

winners announced Muckross House Library would like to thank all the young readers who participated in their recent research project.

They had asked those, aged 12 years and under, to describe their impressions of how children might have lived in Kerry a century ago.

“We were delighted with the number and quality of the submissions we received,” Patricia O'Hare, Research and Education Officer, said.

“Originally it was our intention to award prizes for the four best submissions.

However, it proved impossible to

choose just four, so we are now awarding prizes to the seven winners listed below. The winning submissions have been uploaded to our Library home page www.muckrosshouseresearchlibrary.ie. We will also display them in our Muckross Craft Centre when we reopen.”

Each winner will receive a prize of €25, as well as a free family visit to Muckross Traditional Farms.

“Congratulations to Neasa O'Sullivan, Nellie Cullinane, Flora Kaye Lamswood Walsh, Makaela Curtin, Nóirín Healy, Hollie Heffernan and Fiona McSweeney.”

WHY?

Because I don't have all the answers.

And I firmly believe that everyone needs guidance, no matter how educated and disciplined they feel they are. As much as my job is to lead people, help them develop skills and habits that move them in the right direction, so are my mentors and coaches to me my guiding light.

If you are struggling with your fitness and nutrition right now, you need to email me. It won't get better sitting on the couch. I want to help you because feeling like rubbish isn’t fun, and I know that you have the desire to change, but maybe you just don't know how, maybe no one has asked you, “how can I help?”.

So, my friend, how can I help? Email me to let me know at brian@activate.ie You deserve to be happy; you deserve to feel good.

Your coach, Brian

Puck Fair is latest festival to fall victim to pandemic One of Ireland's oldest fairs, Puck Fair, which was due to take place on August 10 through 12, has been cancelled this year due to the health crisis.

The festival, which celebrates ‘King Puck’, a wild goat on a high stand over three days in the town centre, can be traced back as far as the 1600s.

Declan Falvey, Chairperson of Puck Fair 2020, said that the committee has been monitoring the situation since the onset of the virus and as the health,

well-being and safety of visitors, volunteers and residents is paramount.

“To comply with Government legislation and guidelines, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all Puck Fair events this year,” he said.

“We would like to thank the public in advance, for their ongoing support and cooperation in complying with Government legislation and the World Health Organisation’s Health and Safety Guidelines. We look forward to bringing Puck Fair back to Killorglin in 2021."

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GARDEN MAGIC

Gardening - By Debby Looney

Debby is available for advice and garden consultations, just call 086 6088156 or email barnhillky@gmail.com

Geraniums give plenty of variety to your garden We are getting to a time of the year when many perennials come into their own, it is the time for peony rose, camassia and countless other well-known flowers.

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However, one of the most versatile and beloved perennials has to be the hardy geranium. I think everyone should have at least one variety in their garden, and if your conditions are less than wonderful, there should be many in your garden!

Almost all varieties available are fully hardy, and tolerate all soil types except waterlogged soil. Most do well in shade as well as a sunny spot, and are the least fussy plants I have grown. They flower in shades of white, pink, mauve, blue and purple, and provide colour from May to October. One of the earliest varieties to flower is G. phaeum, a hardy plant which is has masses of purple, maroon, violet or white flowers from April onwards. They grow to about 30cm tall and are of an upright habit. G. sanguineum is the next to make an appearance in my garden.

It is a low growing spreading habit, and is covered in pink cup-shaped flowers all summer. The leaves are toothed and flowers range from pale pink to cerise.

G. Ann Folkard is a favourite - it has a lax habit producing long shoots with golden leaves. It has an abundance of magenta flowers, with almost black centres and veins, from May until frost. It covers a large area and is ideal for keeping weeds down. Another favourite would be Johnson’s Blue, often said to be the bluest and longest flowering of the geraniums. It has a fairly upright habit, and if this is what your space needs, don’t be tempted into buying Jolly Bee, Rozanne or Heidi.

Though these are all beautiful plants with blue flowers, they are all low growing and need a lot of horizontal space! An evergreen variety is G. cantabrigiense

‘Biokovo’, a low growing geranium with bright green foliage and pink flowers. G. machorrizum stays green in my garden over winter with the added bonus of scarlet leaves in the autumn. It flowers dark pink, for many months.

G. renardii has soft, hairy foliage, an upright habit and white flowers with dark veins. It is quite unusual, but absolutely lovely! G. cinereum is a dwarf variety which is ideal for alpine gardens, and G. x oxonianum is probably one of the oldest, most common varieties we have - ‘Wargrave Pink’ often growing in hedgerows near old cottages. One of the largest varieties is G. maderense, or the Madeira geranium, which grows to almost a meter tall when in flower. It has massive heads of many individual flowers, and is very showy as well as unusual. Unfortunately it is a biennial, and I advise anyone who has this stunning plant to collect the seeds. One of the darkest pink varieties is ‘Dragon's Heart' the flowers are dark purple with black veins. It grows to about 30cm.

Apart from the fact that these plants are easy to grow, and very versatile, they are excellent for keeping weeds down.

Some, such as ‘Heidi or ‘Busy Bee' can spread 5ft in one summer. They do disappear over the winter, but they are back early enough to stop weeds taking a hold.

Also, all varieties are loved by bees, hoverflies and other pollinators, which makes geraniums even more worthwhile!

I hope I have opened the world of geraniums up for exploration – there are hundreds of varieties out there, just waiting to find a place in your garden!

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ic activity in the county, but having this data will help us to target supports, investment and promotional initiatives to where they are needed most.”

ACTIONS AND INITIATIVES

Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell said the report is being considered closely by Council management and elected members. It will also shape the continuing discussion of a new Business Leaders and Interests Group in the county and Kerry County Council’s own Economic Recovery Team and will guide a series of actions and initiatives which will be rolled over the coming weeks and months.

Kerry County Council has this week published a comprehensive to the numbers on the Wage Subsidy Recent that almost 1 Schemestudies and the Livehave Register,indicated this assessment of the anticipated €1bn economic impact of the equates to two-thirds of ‘at work’ resin 5idents jobs in Kerry are dependent on tourism, COVID-19 pandemic on County Kerry. in the county The analysis, compiled by an independent economist, James Dorgan, and with input from Kerry Tourism Industry Federation (KTIF), IT Tralee, Kerry Chambers Network and the wider business sector in the county, identifies the challenges posed by the current public health emergency and will inform local actions and policies to achieve economic recovery locally in the months and years ahead.

Drawing on a wide range of economic, demographic and employment research, ‘The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy of County Kerry’ finds that the current crisis is having, and will continue to have, significant economic consequences in Kerry, particularly given its exposure in the tourism sector. Drawing on existing and new research, the report finds that the impact will equate to a loss to the Kerry economy of €1billion in income in 2020, with approximately 40%

•A n assessment the likely impact in with up toof 14,000 people employed in sectors including agriculture, retail, themanufacturing sector and an estimated 10,000 in the and construction based on national and local projections accommodation and food services sector.

of that loss of income being borne by the tourism industry. Other elements of the research include: •T ourism and related industries will see a €400m (drop of 70% in income) impact this year, the equivalent of nearly 10% of total estimated Kerry household incomes •K erry has the highest relative dependence on tourism income per capita by county •O f the estimated 69,000 people in the labour force in Kerry, the largest employment cohort is in the retail and wholesale trade followed by hotels and restaurants •9 3% of active enterprises in Kerry are micro-enterprises and employ less than 10 people • 3 6% of ‘at work’ residents in Kerry were in receipt of the Government Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the middle of May 2020. When added

The research has been supplemented by surveys of businesses undertaken

by Kerry County Council and the KTIF recently to gauge the expected impact across many economic sectors. Among the findings were that half of businesses in the county are anticipating a decline of between 50% and 75% in their incomes over the next 12 months.

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Niall Kelleher, said the report is a critical piece of research which will inform initiatives which will support the reopening of the economy locally.

“There is no doubting the economic impact of COVID-19 in Kerry but it is vital that we quantify that in this way,” he said.

“The figures are stark and indicate the challenge we all face to restore econom-

“This research will be made available to all sectors in the economy to help guide their approaches. A new group including business leaders and local agencies has already begun the discussion on the initiatives which will be taken in the coming weeks and 8 months to deal with the impact of the crisis on local businesses as well as leading out on the marketing and promotion of the county as normal economic activity resumes,” she said.

“We have already activated a series of practical supports for businesses in the county through the Local Enterprise Office and our Economic Development Unit. There is also important work being done in the tourism sector and other industries which complements that. This research will inform efforts to reopen the Kerry economy into the future.”

Tourism is therefore a key economic driver and employer, providing jobs at all levels and dispersed throughout the County. An Ernst and Young report (2020) highlights and associated map represents Kerry’s dependency on the tourism sector as the highest in Ireland. At 18% Kerry is 5% more dependent over the next highest county Donegal.

This is supported by data on tourism revenue. An analysis of tourism revenue per capita by county based on the latest available data from Failte Ireland (2017) is ESTIMATE OF DECLINE IN TURNOVER OF NON TOURIST SECTORS illustrated graphically below in Figure 9. The AND THE NON TOURIST SEGMENT OF THE KERRY ECONOMY relative dependence of Kerry on tourism is MID-POINT IN WEIGHTED demonstrated clearly in this study. While the % WEIGHT SURVEY % CHANGE ‘city’ counties of Dublin, Cork and Galway AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING 11 -37 -4.00in have higher absolute expenditure levels, relative terms17 Kerry generates the highest INDUSTRY -30 -4.97 level of tourism expenditure and is 80% CONSTRUCTION 8 -48 -4.01 higher than Clare, the next nearest county WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE, REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES (without a city).

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United front to save tourism as county faces €1bn loss The Kerry Tourism Industry Federation (KTIF) is calling on Kerry’s politicians to set aside their differences and mobilise behind their county as the Kingdom braces itself for the economic fallout from COVID-19.

Source: EY, Oxford Economics 2020 Employment estimates in Accommodation, Food, Arts entertainment and Recreation The estimated initial impact of the COVID-19 crisis this year will be a cost to the economy of Kerry of this sector. the equivalent global to level, €1 billionAt in 2020 almostdata 25% in the 9 income. of estimated 2019 household Figures below from UNWTO show dramatic

According to an assessment commissioned by Kerry County Council and compiled by economist James Dorgan, the economy in Kerry is set to suffer losses of up to €1 billion in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19, and a large percentage of this deficit will be due to the decline in tourism.

“This report makes for very grim reading, but we need to be realistic about the serious challenges facing our county,” said Pat O’Leary, KTIF Chairperson. “It spells out, in no uncertain terms, that our tourism industry needs help now if we are to save people’s incomes and livelihoods.”

Meanwhile the Government has set up a Tourism Recovery Task Force and O’Leary, the former Managing Director of Liebherr Container Cranes, has been appointed to the group.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce welcomed the announcement.

“Given Pat’s great experience and long track record of success in industry, I have absolutely no doubt that he will seamlessly settle into his new role, which will greatly benefit tourism, business and every aspect of the economic life of Kerry,” said Chamber President, Paul Sherry.

The new Tourism Recovery Task Force has been charged with the responsibility of identifying measures required to enable Irish tourism to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19 and how it can adapt and recover in the changed environment.

Of this, about will be due to the direct and declines in 40% international travel in indirect the first effects of the decline in tourism. quarter of the current year. This was when the epicentre was shifting from Asia to Italy and Spain. In the current quarter the indications PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS (PUP) are that the decline in arrivals in Europe will be far greater than the 19% recorded inNATIONALLY the first quarter.

This is indicated in the forecasts 7th APRIL 507000 shown in the charts following from the 14th APRIL In the optimistic projection traffic 533000 UNWTO. resumes 21st APRIL growth around mid-year but ends 584000 the year below January 2020 levels. In the 28th APRIL 59000 pessimistic case, traffic levels off around mid-year 5th MAY but grows little by the end of 2020.

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it is estimated that one in five jobs in Kerry were dependent on tourism.

In fact Kerry is much more dependent on tourism than any other county in Ireland.

According to the assessment, tourism and related industries will see a drop of more than 70% in income this year which is the equivalent of nearly 10% of total estimated Kerry household incomes.

The recent survey shows a direct hit to the tourism sector in Kerry of some half a billion Euro in 2020.

The assessment cites the lack of certainty around international travel regulations, the implications of social distancing and hygiene protocols on tourism operators, the seasonal nature of the industry and the precautionary reluctance of the domestic market as the major contributory factors.

“We (KTIF) have already presented our public representatives with a number of measures which, if implemented, would help the tourism industry navigate its way through this crisis. We need our politicians to act on these measures now,” added O’Leary.

“This is a time for innovative solutions with a view to recovering the current situation and progressing a series of measures for the future of the industry in the county. In particular immediate and ambitious financial intervention by Government is urgently required at this time. We look forward to, and have no doubt that with all parties working as a unified team that, the tourism industry in the county will recover and return to its pre-COVID-19 position as the leader in the sector in the country.”

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Kerry TD says new mothers are being discriminated against Newly elected TD Norma Foley has this week said that the Wage Subsidy Scheme fails to include women returning from maternity leave.

Creativity day going online this June This year Creative Ireland and Kerry County Council are doing things differently for Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland's national day of free creativity for children and young people, by making it available online.

A number of art forms are represented in the Cruinniú na nÓg programme – dance, poetry, film and visual arts.

DANCE

For DisDance, Catherine Young will curate a series of fun upbeat online dance workshops in the run up to the day. Via online Zoom workshops on Tuesday, June 2 and 9, young people will learn a piece of choreography created from a variety of different dance styles and finally through a series of improvisation techniques will be encouraged to work towards making their very own dance piece. This will be an energetic fusion of contemporary dance, hip hop and African dance styles led by Jade O'Connor.

POETRY

Máire Holmes is leading a creative project called Present Day Poetry – Kerry.

She intends to have a poetry collection available to read online by June 13. Budding poets, from the very young up to the age of 18 are invited to write a poem and send it to arts@kerrycoco.ie. Poets have a choice of three themes: Making; Doing; Creating. The poem can be as long or as short as you want and the closing date for submission is June 1.

FILM

Mieke Vanmechelen is running a Young Filmmakers Programme. With the permission of a parent or guardian send an email including your name, age and up to three sentences on an idea you have for a two minute film. This can be very

simple, it can be funny, about a real event or an imaginary one. Following the selection process they will contact you to let you know if you have been selected to participate. Get in touch with Mieke at info@miekevanmechelen.com

VISUAL ART

‘Me and the Moon’ will host an online workshop where children and young people will have the opportunity to make their own sketchbooks at home using basic materials. Sketchbooks can be a tool in understanding and expressing feelings relating to current events, or just as a tool in escapism. Different binding techniques, as well as ways of personalising each sketchbook to make it unique, will be explored. This will be a learning experience and hopefully the workshop will inspire young people to continue the practice of keeping a sketchbook for years to come.

“We are delighted to be working with wonderful artists, who are fully committed to their art forms and to sharing it with young people,” Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer with Kerry County Council, said. “These are very different circumstances to last year, and how we thought it would be this year. But children and young people need an outlet for their creativity, perhaps now more than ever, and online events make that possible.”

For more details on all the above events, please email arts@kerrycoco.ie or call 066 7183541.

Urgent changes are needed to ensure that new mothers who are finishing up their maternity leave can apply for the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, Deputy Foley explained.

Many women returning to work have been told that they can’t apply for the scheme as they were not on the payroll in the months before it was introduced.

The scheme requires workers to have valid payslips from January and February in order to process their application.

“Returning to work after having a baby can be difficult at the best of times, but in the midst of a global pandemic and concerns about the future of their job, the current situation has made this transition even more challenging,” the Fianna Fáil TD said.

“What’s worse is the fact that many of these women have been told that they don’t qualify for the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. This is nothing short of

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discrimination and wholly unacceptable treatment of women.”

She added that it’s an extremely stressful time for households right across Kerry, and that the situation seems particularly cruel.

“My party has already raised the issue with the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection but nothing has been done to date. This is simply not acceptable and must be addressed as a matter of priority.”

SUNDAY MASS

BY NICKY BARRY It was part of what we were, every Sunday morning, Way back from the Mass rock days, when redcoats went marauding, Through the fields and hedgerows, scouring countryside for priests, Like their colonial cohorts, on safaris hunting beasts.

Hunted priests said Mass, at Mass rocks in the hills, Or deep down in hidden valleys, at the risk of being killed.

Believers came from miles around, when the word went out, To assemble at the Mass rock, by furtive word of mouth.

After Mass they scattered, and went home in twos and threes, In defiance of the Sassenach, and Penal Law decrees.

I remember as a kid in Newry, following a brass band, In procession to a big block rock, out in Ballyholland.

It was a perfect altar size, set down in seclusion, Where the Mass was kept alive, in spite of persecution.

Newry Catholics kept the faith, through years of oppression, And went to Mass each Sunday, after Saturday confession.

And then out of nowhere, came this COVID disease, Which put an end to Sunday Mass, and religious ceremonies.

Now Catholics have nowhere to go, unlike in Penal days, And they can only bide their time, and wait, and hope, and pray.

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Motorcycle racers aim for July return | By Sean Moriarty There are hopes that motorcycling racing can resume in July and two Killarney racers are ready for action once the sport gets the go ahead.

Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship regular Frank Doherty was aiming to better the second overall he took in the Superbike Cup last season.

He was set to be joined on the grid, for

READY FOR ACTION: Killarney racer Kevin Coyne is waiting for official news before his racing season can begin.

the full season, by Kevin Coyne, after the Killarney teenager made his race debut last season.

This weekend should have been the third of the seven triple-header race meetings that make up the 21-round national series which is run at Mondello Park in County Kildare.

Officials from the venue are waiting on Government advice before they can reopen the track to competitive action – possibly behind closed doors – and are targeting a July date which is just in time for the fifth scheduled weekend of the season and in line with Phase 4 of the Government’s reopening plans.

“It’s not official of course, but they are talking about July,” said Doherty. “I hear the guy running the Masters wants to go ahead with the July round as it is in the calendar.”

Coyne (18), was on target to enter the early rounds of the domestic series, before heading to Britain and racing in the later rounds of the British Super Bike Championship, until the restrictions scuppered his plans.

He is waiting for official announcements on both sides of the Irish sea before he can get his season back on track.

“We are monitoring England as well, and if that opens up before Ireland we will head over there,” said the Killarney-based rider.

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Garages open for business and ready to welcome back customers | By Sean Moriarty Car dealers across the region are adjusting to a new normal after showrooms were given permission to reopen for sales on Monday.

Local garages were well prepared for the reopening of workshops and parts departments but the additional news that showrooms could also reopen this week was a welcome boost to an already struggling sector.

Garages have introduced a range of new structures aimed at protecting both the safety of customers and sales staff and, like every sector, garage owners are adapting well to the new requirements.

This includes a significant level of investment in hand disinfectant, PPE equipment, signage, training, acrylic glass, specialist vehicle sanitising equipment as well as other procedures.

Reen’s Peugeot dealership in Rathmore used the downtime to prepare for this week’s reopening.

This included repurposing the showroom and upgrades to the workshop which included a full deep-clean and repainting

EXTRAS: The sanitisation of cars will become an essential part of the service and repair process at local garages.

– jobs that were difficult to undertake in da, Opel and Seat) has introduced a series of unique measures including a sanitibusier times.

“During the down time the family was sation service on each car that visits the equally busy behind the scenes getting workshop.

“When a customer drops a car off for the place ready and while the (news servicing we place the keys in a sealed about) showrooms was a surprise, we zip-lock, our staff can service a car withhad everything in place,” Tim Reen, told out touching the customer’s keys,” Paul the Killarney Advertiser. "The message is Ahern told the Killarney Advertiser. we are open and we are able to welcome The Castleisland firm’s commercial veour customers back in a safe way.” hicle test centre has also reopened and Ahern’s Garage Castleisland (BWM, Maz- they are offering a free vehicle safety

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“Tyre pressures and weak batteries are the obvious ones,” added Paul. “Especially cars belonging to older people who may have been cocooning, we are doing this to give them peace of mind.”

Liam Lynch Škoda dealer in Farranfore is offering free face masks to every customer who enters his premises. He opened for business on Monday morning but so far only limited numbers of staff are on site.

“We are operating a strict regime and I am strict about the face masks – staff have to wear them and I am giving away free ones at the door,” Mr Lynch told the Killarney Advertiser. “We are glad to be open, the workshop is very busy this week, people were putting off repairs until now. We sold a few cars this week and I expect that to pick up more once the travel restriction is increased to 20k.”

Other measures in place at the Škoda dealership include the separation of seating in the waiting room and a dedicated separate room if several members of one family need to wait for repairs. Customers will be given a take-away pen when it comes to signing sales contracts, and while this week marks the first week back in action, Mr Lynch hopes to gradually return to his full complement of staff.

Other showrooms that opened this week include Bowler’s Toyota, Killarney Autos (Ford) and Donagh Hickey Rathmore (Renault).

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Rás Mumhan needs a new base – can Killarney fill the gap?

events however overtook the plan', said the statement.

After An Ras, the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan, is the second biggest cycle race in Ireland and regularly attracts entries from semi-professional and national teams.

The rights of the event is owned by Cycling Munster and the provincial governing body has now begun a search to find a replacement organising team.

While the selection process is a complicated matter, it is open to any affiliated club in Munster, and the Killarney Advertiser understands that Kerry Group would continue its sponsorship of the event if it stays in the county.

Both Tralee and Killarney Cycling Clubs are well placed to bid for the event because access to local hotels and classic mountain roads suitable for such an event are already available.

“It would be huge for the club, but it’s a big ask,” said Killarney Cycling Club member and former county champion Conor Kissane. “But if they could step up it would be unreal.”

One of the highlights of Killorglin-based Rás Mumhan was the finish line in the town centre. Thousands of fans and curious locals would gather in Killorglin to watch the spectacle.

“Most of the fans came over from Killarney for the day anyway,” added Kissane. “It would be very special to have a finish on the streets of Killarney."

HAVE YOUR SAY: Should Killarney host the 2021 Rás Mumhan? What suggestions have you for the event?

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Killarney has a golden opportunity to stage one of the country’s biggest cycle races and the Killarney Advertiser is launching a campaign to make it happen. | By Sean Moriarty This week the organisers of Kerry Group Rás Mumhan have announced they will not organise the race again in the future. A search will now begin for new race promoters.

The 20th edition of the four-day event was due to take place over its traditional date of the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, but fell foul to COVID-19 restrictions.

Prior to this year’s event the organising committee, made up mainly of Killorglin Cycling Club members, had decided

RACING ON THE STREETS: Killarney Cycling Club's Conor Kissane on the Killorglin street circuit during the 2019 Kerry Group Rás Mumhan. Photo: Brendan Slattery

to bow out and confirmed as much in a statement issued earlier this week.

'The decision to withdraw from event promotion was taken early in 2020.

The intention of the organising committee was to announce the decision at the conclusion of the 2020 race,

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CALL US ON 064 6632215 Young people being criminalised for going to work on frontline – says Cllr Inaction around car and motorbike tests cannot continue as young people are being criminalised for going to work on the frontline - a local councillor has said.

Over the last number of months due to the current pandemic driving tests have ceased to take place, this has left the holders of learner permits in a very difficult position, Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae said.

At the end of 2018 there were over 240,000 holders of Learner Permits in Ireland, with over half aged between 17-30-years-old “Many of these people are working on the frontline in our hospitals and retail stores throughout the current COVID-19

crisis and the fact that driving tests are not being conducted has forced many of these people to break the law by driving to work without an accompanying fully licensed driver.

In replying to questions by Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, the Minister for Transport stated ‘Deputy should not hold out too much hope about driving tests resuming early because that is a situation where the closeness of people to each other is threatening’.

“In my opinion this reply is simply not good enough and is certainly not acceptable to young people who are doing their best to uphold the law, they pay for their car, their insurance, their tax, do their 12

lessons, wait the six month period, only to be told, you shouldn’t hold out hope for sitting your test anytime soon.”

He added that one alternative solution to this issue is, when doing motor bike lessons or a motor bike test, the tester could follow behind on another bike giving instructions through a headset.

“Something similar could be done with the car testing during the period of this pandemic to ensure physical distancing.

I will be calling on the Minister for Transport and the RSA to look at this alternative as the current inaction around testing cannot continue as young people are being criminalised for going to work on our frontline.”

CAR TESTS: Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae says that alternatives need to be put in place for driving tests for young people.

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Kerry Cancer Support Group We would like to reassure our service users at this very anxious time that we continue to keep up to date with all of the guidelines, and will keep our transport to treatment services on the road.

SouthWest Counselling Centre, Killarney In line with current HSE best practice in dealing with the COVID 19 virus, we are unable to provide face to face counselling appointments. We are now offering telephone counselling to clients and employees who need support.

We are currently developing this telephone service along with our online Mindful Parenting Workshops which will be provided to adults and parents.

Please contact SouthWest Counselling Centre on 064 6636416 to make a referral, self-refer or for further information. One to one telephone counselling appointments will then be arranged with an experienced counsellor in confidence.

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Now is the time for reflection and looking forward This week has been bittersweet for the Class of 2020.

While many of you are relieved to be free of the relenting pressure of revision, study and impending exams, more of you are disappointed not to get the chance to sit the exam that you have been preparing so hard for and also concerned about how the calculated grades will work out for you. The one thing that all students have in common is missing the wonderful and very special tradition of the Leaving Cert graduation ceremony which marks the end of a very important part of your journey.

Schools have been celebrating in lots of different ways virtually and I have to say that as a teacher I feel huge sadness about this particular loss. Know that your teachers and families are extremely proud of you and the remarkable way you have managed to work during the last number of months. While the COVID-19 pandemic has robbed you of some special occasions it cannot take away the memories you have made in secondary school and the ‘footprint’ you have left in your various schools.

As the academic year and your journey through secondary school comes to a close, savour those virtually for now.

Once you have done that, try to look forward to the next exciting part of your journey that lies ahead.

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT STEP

With this in mind take some time to re-

view your personal career plan and consider all the options open to you. There has been so much upheaval and uncertainty in your lives since March around the exams it has been hard for some of you to come to a decision about what to do after school. You may have had a very clear idea earlier in the year that you are now really unsure about. The next couple of weeks is the ideal time to give proper thought to your choices. Consider your personal career plan carefully, have a ‘Plan B’ and maybe even a ‘Plan C’, which could involve sitting the exam in a subject that you are disappointed with.

CAO STATEMENT OF APPLICATION RECORD EMAIL

Those of you who have applied to CAO by the February 1 deadline will have received an email in the last week referred to as the ‘Statement of Application Record’ email. If you applied using the late application facility will receive an email later this month. In previous years this letter was posted out but that has not been possible this year. The email instructs you to log into your CAO account the check that all of your personal details, examination information, supporting documents, course choices and language exemptions (if any) are recorded correctly. It is critical that you double check all this detail at this stage and if there are any mistakes or if you omitted anything you now have the chance to rectify this information via

your online CAO account. Examinations updates made before the end of May will be updated to your account in early June. The ‘Information for Schools’ section of the CAO website has a dedicated link for the ‘Statement of Application Record’ to guide you through the process with helpful resources, so check that out.

CHANGE OF MIND & CHANGES TO THE CAO HANDBOOK

The Change of Mind facility opened on May 5 and allows you to add, remove or change the order of your courses as many times as you like until July 1, at 5.15pm. It is important to read the ‘Changes to the 2020 Handbook’ document which is available from the downloads section of www.cao.ie. This document was posted out with the ‘Statement of Application Record’ in previous years. As always ensure that you list your courses in genuine order of preference and not based on what results and points you think you will get.

Options outside of CAO Educational opportunities are not all about points. There are several other options open to students who are more interested in skills and work-based training or who may need some more time to decide on what route to take. In next week’s edition we will explore the extensive range of options open to students in courses for progression, courses for employment, apprenticeships, agricultural, horticultural and forestry

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Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and PRO of Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors.

courses and so on.

Does my daughter have to fill up all 20 choices in her CAO application?

No she doesn’t, but it is advisable to fill up as many as she can to give herself the best chance of getting an offer. There is no point in putting down courses that she has no interest in, but there are lots of options available and while she may not get her first or second choice, once she has placed her courses in order of preference and only included courses that she’s genuinely interested in, she has every chance of getting an offer she is happy with. She has the option of filling in up to 10 Level 8 choices and 10 level 7/6 choices, so by researching carefully she will give herself the best chance of choosing wisely.

Niamh Dwyer, Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore & PRO of Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors.

Any parents or students with queries can email Niamh on careerfocusnow@gmail.com or text/ phone 087 9801105.

School is winding up now St Brigid's Third Year student Ilona Sheehan is this week preparing for the summer holidays, and as well as finishing up her schoolwork, she is also submitting her last weekly diary entry to the Killarney Advertiser.

School is winding up now. We're half way through most of our assignments, apart from some select ones that will be set on the final week to be completed in a certain time period.

Life seems to be getting back to normal as COVID numbers are decreasing and the list of things we can do is increasing.

At least we can look forward to seeing some of our friends this summer even though no one is entirely certain what form the return to school will take. I, myself, will be going into Transition Year and hope we can do some of the things that can't be done at the start of the year at a later date such as trips.

It will be weird when school finishes, an anti-climax of sorts. Usually when school ends, you'd go to town with your friends or something to celebrate, but at the moment that just isn't possible.

This summer will be totally different to others - no holidays, camps, and little to no trips to the beach. There will also be a subsequent lack of sports, which has always taken up a good chunk of my holidays, whether it be travelling to watch matches or playing in them myself.

Most of this gap will probably be made up for me with reading, Netflix, video calls with friends or playing sports with my family. The weekly trip to the shop has become a major event every week, a chance to leave the house.

This article each week has been a great source of entertainment and experience for me over the past few weeks.

All the best, Ilona.

FINISHING UP: St Brigid's Third Year student Ilona Sheehan is this week preparing for the summer holidays and has submitted her last diary entry.

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POTATO, LEEK AND ROSEMARY SOUP INGREDIENTS (6 TO 8 PORTIONS) • 4 medium size leeks

• 1 litre of water or stock

• 1 medium onion (roughly diced)

• Few sprigs of rosemary

• 2 medium to large potatoes cubed

• Knob of butter

• 1 clove garlic crushed

• Salt

METHOD

Slice the leeks open lengthways and wash under a running tap to remove any sand or dirt between the layers. Cut off the green tops and put to one side. Slice the rest of the leeks.

Sweat off the onion and garlic in a pot with the butter over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the potato and continue sweating, then add the sliced leek and half of the rosemary. Continue this process for a few more minutes as you stir the mix with a wooden spoon and season lightly with salt.

Add the liquid and bring to the boil and simmer. If you’re using water, add a stock cube as well; chicken or vegetable will do. While you’re waiting for this, chop the green of the leek into thin strips.

When the potato is cooked and soft in the pot, add the green of the leek and the remaining rosemary. Bring back to the boil for 3 to 4 minutes and the liquidise your soup. A jug blender is best but a hand blender will do.

The soup should be a vibrant green colour with a fresh flavour. A small bit of lemon juice at this stage helps to bring out the flavour.

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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has launched its annual SEAI Energy Awards and is calling on climate action champions to showcase their achievements. Now in their 17th year, the SEAI Energy Awards recognise and reward excellence in sustainable energy in business, community, research, buildings, renewables and public sector. The Climate Action Plan has actions and targets across every sector in society. Every organisation will need to step up and make changes to how they manage their emissions. SEAI is calling for entries from those organisations or individuals who push the boundaries in energy efficiency best practice, use innovative renewable energy solutions, or increase energy awareness and inspire energy action among colleagues or peers. Entries can include any combination of electricity, heat or transport initiatives. There are eight categories to choose from including: Large Business; Small and Medium Business; Public Sector; Energy Community; Buildings; Renewable Energy; Energy Manager or Team; and Research and Innovation, the winner of which receives a bursary of up to €10,000. Closing date for entries is Friday, June 19.

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IN MEMORIAM 20TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

LYNCH

CLARKE

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1ST ANNIVERSARY COAKELIN

COAKELIN

In loving memory of Dermot Lynch Late of Blue Ridge House, Woodlawn Road, Killarney Who died on 26th May 2000 Softly the leaves of memories fall, Gently we gather and cherish them all.

Lovingly remembered by Mary, Danny, Bobby, Alison, Antoinette, Conor and Jack.

11TH ANNIVERSARY CARROLL

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Stephen Carroll, Maulykevane, Headford, Killarney Who died on 20th May 2009

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

In loving memory of Derek Coakelin 208 Ballyspillane, Killarney Who passed away on the 24th May 2019

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

Please know you will never walk alone.

As we loving remember Derek on his first Anniversary his family Margaret, Caroline, Christine, Derek, Darren, brother Noel and extended family Michael, Ken, Maurice and Grandchildren Adam, Mikey, Eva, Oran and Sloan would like to express our sincere thanks to Derek’s friends and neighbours who sympathised with us on our sad loss.

Love and miss you every day, Mom x

We Miss You We miss your smile, Your joking ways, We miss the things You used to say

4TH ANNIVERSARY CLARKE

And when old times We do recall It’s then we miss you Most of all.

Lovingly remembered forever by his parents Michael and Sheila, his brothers Adrian, Fergus, Ciarán, Eoghan and sister Sinéad.

18TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of our dear Mother, Grandmother and Mother-in-law, Chris O’Sullivan, late of White Bridge, who died on 21st May, 2002.

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

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Dessie Clarke Late of Coolegreane Park, Killarney Who died on May 22nd 2016 That cheeky smile, That hearty laugh, Sam protecting the fireside hearth, Cups of tea and Lidl’s scones, GAA and the craic with bones, Walks in the park, Sometimes in the dark, Gazing at stars with dreams from afar, Talking it out what it’s all about.

We wonder still, We always will.

Forever loved and missed.

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

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

Forever loved and missed.

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

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

NAS

To the Cork Universty Hospital and Killarney Coummunity Hospital and staff who tended to Derek during his illness we very much appreciate the comfort, kindness and support that was offered to us at a very difficult time.

A special thanks to Maura Cleary and Ken Keohan for the care and compassion shown to Derek during his illness. A big thank you to Dawn O Shea Murphy and staff of South Doc Killarney. Thank you to the palliative care team, public health nurses, OTs, Physiotherapists and Doctors who tended to Derek. Also thanks to Kennelly’s Pharmacy and staff who always made Derek feel so welcome.

Special thanks to O’Shea’s funeral directors and staff for their professionalism and kindness. Special thank you to Father NIall Howard, who officiated at his funeral and mass. Special thanks to Derek’s golfing friends at Kenmare golf club who provided a guard of honor. Derek would have been especially delighted with this.

Special thanks to the Killarney Court Hotel for the food and attention shown to us during the funeral. We would like to thank Kerry Bus Link and Daffodil Society. Also to the Heaven Clinic, Tralee and Killarney, we are very grateful for the support we received.

In loving memory of Derek Coakelin 208 Ballyspillane, Killarney Who passed away on the 24th May 2019 Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

Always remembered and sadly missed by your daughter Caroliine, son-in-law Michael and grandson Adam xx

1ST ANNIVERSARY COAKELIN

In loving memory of Derek Coakelin 208 Ballyspillane, Killarney Who passed away on the 24th May 2019 It’s been a year, Since you passed away The way I miss you is different now I hope you know How much you meant to us I still think about you every day I just love and miss you In my own special way Sadly missed and always loved by your wife Margaret, sons Darren, Derek and daughter Christine, and dear friend Maurice.

2ND ANNIVERSARY FAHEY

We would like to personally thank Antoinette Croinin, Antony O’Leary, Valerie, Gretta and Mag Shine, Julia Doyle, Melissa and O’Brien family for their support throughout Derek’s illness.

As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of the family’s gratitude and appreciation.

Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Anniversary mass for Derek is on Monday the 25th at 6.15 pm Please join as follows Go to Google type in www.killarneyparish.com homepage will appear.

Scroll down to Webcam St Mary’s Cathedral.

Double click on this and you will see the altar.

In loving memory of George Fahey Late of Knocknabro, Clonkeen, Who died on the 28th of May 2018 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Loved and remembered every day, by your daughter Geraldine and Dermot, Grandsons Kevin, Steven and Darren and great grandson Callum xx

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

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

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

IN MEMORIAM

22.5.2020 1ST ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN

In loving memory of Michael Griffin of Moulagh, Fossa, Killarney and Tipperary Who passed away 25th May 2019 Deep in out hearts lies a picture More precious than silver or gold.

It’s a picture of you brother, Whose memory will never grow old.

Sadly missed by your sister Mary, brother-in-law Michael and family.

1ST ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN

In loving memory of Michael (Tash) Griffin Moulagh, Fossa, Killarney Who died 25th May 2019 For those who think of Michael today, a little pray to Jesus say, Always remembered by your sisters-in-law Joan, Sheila and Families.

1ST ANNIVERSARY GRIFFIN

1ST ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

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HEGARTY

On the First Anniversary of our beloved father Michael, better known as Mike Tash, we his family, Geraldine, Mary, Michael & Jacqui would like to express our sincere heartfelt thank you to all those who sympathised with us on our heartbreaking loss.

In loving memory of Michael Griffin, Moulagh, Fossa, Killarney who passed away on the 25th May, 2019

Cherished memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather, David Hegarty, late of Park Road, Killarney who departed this life on 24th of May 2014.

Distance makes us far apart, And darkens my day, I have to keep remembering, You’re just a thought away.

When the world is too confusing, And times are hard to bear, I pull your precious meaning, Your bright spirirt from the air.

If I sometimes drift into, A lonely state of mind, I gather up the memories, Of days we left behind.

And though you are not beside me, I have your memory in my heart, And draw upon the warmth and love, That lives when we are apart.

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

1ST ANNIVERSARY

Thank you to all our family and friends who travelled near and far to attend his funeral mass and burial. Also, we would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to all those who sent mass cards, letters & flowers.

We are very grateful to all the doctors & nurses of the intensive care unit at University Hospital Kerry and a special word of thanks to Theresa Winter, (CNM Critical Care) and her team for their compassionate approach and the way they cared for our Dad in his final days. For this we will be forever grateful. A special word of thanks to Dr. Patricia Sheehan and all the staff at the Palliative Care Department who were so kind and caring.

We also thank Dr. Donal Coffey for his support to us all during this difficult time.

We thank the Funeral Director Michael O’Shea and his wife Mary for all their help and professionalism in making all the removal arrangements.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Kieran O’Brien who celebrated mass and to Jimmy Dennehy of Fossa church for all his help.

To the Ring of Kerry Cycle Association for their guard of honour, we thank Denis Geaney & Cathal Walsh for organising this.

Also, his work colleagues in the building trade over the years who also took part in this we thank you. Our Dad would have been so proud.

To our Dad’s friends who visited him in hospital in his final hours and brought a big smile to his face we cannot thank you enough.

To those who sang and played so beautifully at the church and all those who did readings, prayers or assisted in anyway.

In loving memory of Michael ‘Tash’ Griffin, late of Moulagh, Fossa, Killarney and Clonmel, Who sadly passed away on May 25th, 2019 Time flies fast Life goes on at it’s own pace But some memories can never be forgotten or erased From the minds of the dearest ones You will always remain in our thoughts Loved and sadly missed by your sister in law Mary, nieces Diane, Siobhan, Ashlinn, Nephew John & all the family xxx

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

The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

We miss your smile and your joking ways We miss the little things you used to say And old times we do recall But We miss you Dad most of All Anniversary Mass will be held online due to Covid 19 on Monday 25th May, at 6.15pm on the Killarney Cathedral Webcam (www.killarneyparish.com)

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

O Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ. Faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in times of need, to you I have recourse humble beg you to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition (state petition). In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all that invoke you. Amen. State three Our Father’s, three Hail Mary’s and three Gloria’s. This Novena must be said for nine consecutive days and publication must be promised.

O Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ. Faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in times of need, to you I have recourse humble beg you to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition (state petition). In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all that invoke you. Amen. State three Our Father’s, three Hail Mary’s and three Gloria’s. This Novena must be said for nine consecutive days and publication must be promised.

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Softly in the evening, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand God offered you, And quietly left us all Remembered Always by your Wife Mary We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your resting place we visit And put flowers there with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there Sadly missed by your Daughter Geraldine, Son in Law Jason & your grandchildren Jessica, Abigail, Evie & Jay xxxxxxx What you suffered you told but few, You did not deserve what you went through, Tired and weary you made no fuss, But tried so hard to stay with us.

Our lips cannot speak how much we loved you, But God only knows how much we miss you.

Always remembered by your Daughter Mary, Son in Law Michael & your grandchildren Maisie, Isabella & Olivia xxxxxxx Dear Dad in Heaven I sit here and I ponder how much I’d like to talk to you today, There are so many things That we didn’t get to say, I know how much you care for me And how much I care for you.

And each time that I think of you I know you’ll miss me too.

An angel came and called your name And took you by the hand and said Your place was ready in Heaven, far above.

Loved and remembered by your Son Michael, Daughter in Law Sarah & your grandchildren Kayleigh, Killian, Mia and Denny xxxxxxx God Called your name so softly That only you could hear And no one heard the footseps Of angels drawing near.

The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest His garden must be beautiful He only takes the best Sadly missed by your Daughter Jacqui, Son in Law Daniel & your grandchildren Daniel, Millie & Jack xxxxxx May he rest in peace dear Jesus In thy heavenly home above With the Sacred Heart of Jesus In his own eternal love.

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

NAS

Loved and missed every day by your wife Nancy.

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

Lovingly remembered by your children David & Noreen, Patrick, Lisa and Alan, Maureen & Thys.

Wrap your arms around him Lord, Don’t leave him on his own, For it’s his anniversary, And he can’t come home, Call his name softly, And when he looks your way, Tell him we love him, And miss him everyday.

Your touch, your smile, Was always tender, Today, tomorrow.

We will always remember.

Treasured memories of a wonderful grandfather, Jessica, Andrea, Daniel Hegarty, Scott, Jamie and Kenneth O’Meara, Annie Rose Vogels.

Anniversary Mass on Monday May 18th at 6:15pm in the Cathedral.

PRAYER FOR THE EXPECTANT MOTHER Saint Gerard Mazella Almighty and everlasting God through the working of the holy spirit you prepared the body and soul of the glorious virgin Mary Mother of God to be a worthy dwelling for your Son. Through the same Holy Spirit you also sanctified St John the Baptist before his birth and now I implore you to hear my humble prayer. Through the intercession of St. Gerard I beg and entreat you to protect me at in motherhood, protect also from the evil spirit the child you have given me so that it may receive baptism by the help of your saving hands. Grant also I beseech you that having lived as good Christians on earth both mother and child may one day be united in the everlasting happiness of Heaven. Amen.

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IN MEMORIAM 1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

35TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

LYNE

MURPHY

MURPHY

In loving memory of Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Lyne late of Knockeenalicka, Kilcummin, Killarney Who passed away on May 19, 2019.

In loving memory of Henry Murphy Late of Glebe Place, Killarney Who Died 10th May 1985.

In loving memory of Noreen Murphy Late of Aughacureen Who died on 24th May 2010.

As we remember our Uncle Jerry on the first anniversary of his passing, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who sympathised with us on our loss. A special thank you to Jerry’s cousins, extended family, friends, and neighbours for both emotional and practical support especially during the funeral. All those who attended the wake, rosary, removal, and funeral mass, called to the house, phoned, sent mass cards, condolence notes, perpetual enrollments, and floral tributes - your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. To those who traveled long distances and contacted us from abroad we thank you.

Life can teach us many things, including that of death, And how each moment captures life, each nod, each smile, each breath, There were many things you taught us, be kind and gentle too, And for every breath that we shall take, is full of thoughts of you.

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

Thank you to Fr Kieran O’Brien who administered to Jerry for his lovely manner and kind words. Thank you to Dan Joe Moynihan for leading the rosary at the house.

Fr Eamon Mulvihill and staff of Kilcummin parish and Fr Paddy O’Donoghue, Killarney, who celebrated the funeral mass and made it such a meaningful tribute.

To Maura Reen for her beautiful singing and music at the church, and to all those who participated in the funeral mass - we thank you.

Thanks to Michael, Mary, Tim O’Shea and all the staff of O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for their respectful guidance and constant professionalism.

Thank you to Jerry’s long term doctor Dr Domhnall Kavanagh, and Dr Ken Keohane, and all the staff of Deenagh Medical Practice for their great care.

Thanks also to Liam and Donie Sheahan and staff of Sheahan’s Pharmacy for their excellent customer service.

Special mention to all the nurses, carers, and general staff of Heatherlee Nursing Home, Lawlors Cross, who cared so well for Jerry in his last two years. We are most thankful for your genuine welcome, friendly attitude, attention to detail, and kind, professional, compassionate care.

Many thanks to his kind neighbours and friends who looked out for Jerry and helped him at home over the years.

To all Jerry’s relations and friends who took the time to call to him, especially in his latter time, he always welcomed a visit and very much enjoyed the company.

Your smile is missed, your gentle way, “sure I’m grand, how are you”, Are words that you have spoken to old friends and to new, For that’s the kind of man you were, caring, kind and true, And God he surely broke the mould the day that he made you.

A word of thanks also to Sean Hurley of Kerry Radio who aired a personal memorial tribute to Jerry, and over the years provided Jerry a platform to share his love of and extensive knowledge of local history and genealogy and his particular expertise on the history of Kilcummin Graveyard where he and his family are laid to rest.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your brother John (RIP September 2019), nephews Michael and Alan, nieces Miriam (Corcoran), and Pauline, nephew in law, niece in law, grandnieces Sarah, Leah, Sophie, Emma, and Cara, grandnephew Killian, cousins, all your extended family, and many friends.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dills.

Anniversary mass deferred to a later date.

16TH & 11TH ANNIVERSARY

8TH ANNIVERSARY LONG

MCCARTHY

10TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

Loved and always missed by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Treasured memories of Noreen Murphy Late of Aughacureen Who died on 24th May 2010.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

Her saintly life and pure heart, Her charming ways and smiling face, Are a pleasure to recall, She had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all.

Your presence I miss, Your memory I treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

Sadly missed by your daughter Marie.

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

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

Time passes, memories stay, Quietly remembered every day.

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

On May the 10th Nineteen Eighty Five he called you to your rest, He summoned you to the pearly gates, he said you’ve done your best, You’ve left a life behind you, full of family and good friends, And like I’ve told you many times life’s story never ends.

To Jerry’s many former colleagues and friends from St Finians your attendance and participation was very much appreciated.

Thank you to the Retired Nurses Association who had a mass celebrated in Jerry’s honour.

And also to the Sliabh Luachra Historical Society who held a memorial mass for Jerry.

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

In loving memory of Ann O’Brien, 55 Marian Tce, Killarney, and formerly of Shanakil, Ballymacoda, Youghal, Co. Cork Whose 3rd anniversary occurs on 24th May

10TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY

Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories, Of the ones we loved so much.

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

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

In loving memory of Noreen Murphy Late of Aughacureen, Killarney Who died on the 24th of May 2010.

This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, We shall never forget.

For those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed and so very dear.

Lovingly remembered by Con and Breda.

In loving memory of John and Nellie McCarthy, O’Sullivan’s Place Killarney, John who died on the 14th of June 2004 & Nellie who died on the 15th of May 2009.

In loving memory of Eileen Long, Woodlawn Road, Killarney and Nohoval, Knocknagree, Co. Cork who died on 2nd June 2012.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Deep in our hearts, You will always stay Loved and remembered everyday.

Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

Lovingly remembered by your daughters Catríona, Maureen and Eileen, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Tim, Mick, John, Marianne and Margaret and their families.

IN MEMORIAM

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

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

34TH ANNIVERSARY MURPHY In loving memory of Eileen Murphy Late of Aughacureen, Killarney Who died on 29th May 1986.

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

Lovingly remembered by Con and Breda.

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IN MEMORIAM

22.5.2020 1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

41ST BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

HARNETT

O’SULLIVAN

O’BRIEN

In Loving Memory of PJ Harnett Upper Park Road Killarney Died May 23rd 2019

In loving memory of Tommy O’Sullivan Late of Tournanough and Killarney Whose 41st birthday falls on May 25th

In loving memory of Seán F. G. O Brien, St. Theresa, St. Anne’s Road, Killarney Who passed away on 21st May 2019.

You welcomed thousands to Killarney And now you are enjoying your eternal rest While you will be forever missed We will celebrate the life you lived to your best.

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

On the first anniversary of our much loved and missed father PJ his extended family would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us, offered support and prayers during those tough times.

We thank all those who attended PJ’s funeral and to the management and staff of the Great Southern Hotel and from the other hotels, the members of the PTAA and also of the CCE who provided Guards of Honour for his final journey. We also thank all those who send Mass Cards and signed the Books of Condolence.

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

Your Loving Mom and Dad and Brother Dermot

41ST BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’SULLIVAN

We thank all his neighbours in Upper Park Road for their support and to the staff of Daly’s Supervalu, the Post Office and O’Donoghue’s Pharmacy who treated PJ with great respect in his final years.

Thanks also to Dr Kavanagh, the staff of the District Hospital and of the Hawthorn Ward of St Columbanus Home who took great care of PJ in his final days. Thanks also to his nieces Siobhan and Angela and the staff at UHK who made his short stays there as comfortable as possible.

We are also very grateful to the priests, sacristan and choir of the Church of the Resurrection who made PJ’s funeral mass so special.

Also the professionalism shown to the family by Mike, Mary and all at O’Shea’s Funeral home was much appreciated and we also thank the grave diggers at the Aghadoe Graveyard.

It is impossible to thank everyone individually and we hope that everyone can accept this acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation on behalf of the PJ’s family.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at the appropriate time for all your intentions.

In loving memory of Tommy O’Sullivan Late of Tournanough and Killarney Whose 41st birthday falls on May 25th We thought of you today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday And will tomorrow too.

We think of you in silence And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, It’s just the heartache of losing you, That will never go away.

From Brother Tim, Sister in Law Bridget, Nieces Rebecca and Danielle and Nephew Jordan

27TH ANNIVERSARY KINGSTON

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

NAS

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

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

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of Mairead Kingston late of Mill Road, Killarney who died on the 19th May, 1993 We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

Dearly remembered by your husband Jack, son Gary, daughters Katherine, Maura, Marguerite, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

As we remember Seán on this his first anniversary, his wife Maura and family wish to express our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us on our sad loss.

We thank all those who attended the Rosary, Removal, Requiem mass and Burial.

We are very grateful for all the mass cards, floral tributes and letters of sympathy.

We appreciate all those who travelled long distances to be with us, also all the local people, relatives and friends who attended.

To the staff of Tralee General and the Health Centre Killarney who cared for Seán, our heartfelt thanks.

To Fr. Kieran O Brien Administrator, Fr. Paddy O Donoghue and Fr. Micheál O Dochartaigh for their beautiful concelebrated mass and words of consolation, our sincere thanks.

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IN MEMORY MURPHY

Joseph B Murphy 2/2/1929 to 11/5/2020 In Memory The death has taken place of Joe B Murphy formerly of ‘Araglen Rest’, Park Rd, Killarney, Co Kerry On May 11 2020 in Brisbane, Australia.

Loved and Remembered by his Nieces and Nephews in Ireland, Australia, England, Zambia and Argentina and their families, his sister-in-law Kitty Murphy, his cousins and his wonderful neighbours and friends in Brisbane.

Ar dheis De ro raibh a anam.

‘Angels fold their wings and rest In that Eden of the west Beauty’s home, Killarney.

3RD ANNIVERSARY GALVIN

To the O Shea Funeral Directors, Tim, Mike and Mary. Many thanks for their professional help.

Missed and mourned every day.

“Go thuga leaba dó i measc na Naomh” Rest in Peace Seán.

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

MIRACLE PRAYER

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

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it.

Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. RF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAS

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it.

Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. MOD

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ADAM MOYNIHAN

SUPPORT

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KILLARNEY

SEE OUR COLUMNISTS’ COVERAGE OF THE WEEK IN SPORT EAMONN FITZGERALD & SEAN MORIARTY

| By Adam Moynihan

Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamMoynihan

Thank heavens

Golfers first to get the green light as phased return of sport begins Killarney’s golf courses re-opened for the first time in almost two months on Monday as the nation reached Phase 1 of the government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.

Members who live within 5km of their club are now permitted to play casual golf so long as they book their tee times in advance and adhere to social distancing at all times. Other rules, such as avoiding the touching of flag sticks and other players’ clubs and balls, are also in place.

Competitions are scheduled to return when Phase 2 of the roadmap comes into effect on June 9. Facilities like club shops, bars and restaurants remain closed.

As was to be expected after such a long hiatus, especially with the weather being so pleasant, courses all over the country reported a rapid uptake in bookings as

golfers snapped up the opportunity to finally get back out on the course and take part in some sport.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club has also reopened its gates to members this week, as has the Gleneagle Pitch & Putt Course.

Tennis is another sport that has been given the green light for Phase 1 and the courts at the Gleneagle are now available to members.

As for team sports, it appears as though meaningful developments are still weeks away, if not longer, in spite of the government indicating that small groups of up to four players can train together as of Monday.

GAA activity remains suspended and facilities are still closed to members, while the FAI has recommended that amateur and underage soccer clubs should refrain from collective training until August 10 at the earliest (i.e. Phase 5 of the roadmap).

August 28 has been earmarked as a po-

tential start date for soccer competitions around the country. The IRFU has issued similar recommendations.

EXPERT GROUP

Meanwhile, a special government-led group chaired by Minister for Sport Shane Ross and Junior Minister Brendan Griffin has been established to help organisations prepare for the phased return of sport in the coming weeks and months.

Ross and Griffin will work alongside medical experts from the Sport Ireland Institute and the sports sector, as well as officials from Sport Ireland and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Disability sport is also represented on the panel.

“The response from the sporting community to the COVID-19 pandemic has been inspirational,” Minister Griffin said.

“The damage caused to so many sectors in Irish society is very evident and it has

been no different in sport. Even though the road to recovery will inevitably be challenging, it is encouraging to notice the degree to which so many people miss sport in their lives.

“Phase 1 of the roadmap is a small but important first step on the journey back.

A small number of sports will start again from Monday to some extent under strict conditions of travel limits, social distancing and constraints on the number of people that can participate.

"There has to be a strict adherence to the roadmap and the public health advice.

The Expert Group being established today is intended to help sporting bodies to achieve the required compliance from their memberships. Guidance advice will be provided by this Expert Group for each of the five phases of the roadmap, which will assist the sporting organisations in their preparations for the staged return to sport.”

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1. Berlin club playing in their first season in the top flight.

2. The only sports league with a higher average attendance than the Bundesliga.

4. The Bavarians.

3. The roving goalie.

7. Frenchman who became the league’s record signing in 2019.

5. Borussia ____________.

10. The only non-European in the Bundesliga all-time leading scorers top 10.

6. Erling Braut.

11. European Cup winners in 1983.

8. You won’t make an ass out of this goalkeeper who scored 26 goals from the spot.

12. Club who play their home games at Westfalenstadion.

9. In the 1960s, the league’s first ever Brazilian, Zézé, quickly returned home to sunny Brazil after being diagnosed with a ____ allergy.

14. The German word for 'goal'.

15. The country that has provided the Bundesliga with the most players (after Germany).

13. Founded in 1904.

16. Bayern player whose father won a World Cup with Brazil.

18. Who managed the champions the last time Bayern failed to win theleague?

17. Ghanaian who was joint top scorer in '93 and '94.

19. Club whose crest consists of a large ‘W’ in a green diamond.

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GOOD LUCK!

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ADAM MOYNIHAN | Killarney Athletic

Killarney Advertiser Sports Editor Adam Moynihan selects his perfect XI comprised of the best players he has played with in the blue of Killarney Athletic | BRENDAN KEALY

Brendan is obviously better known for Gaelic football but he’s an exceptional soccer keeper too. I’ve played in games that we should have lost by three or four but Kealy kept us alive singlehandedly, and we went on to snatch a draw or a win as a result. An elite shot stopper with unbelievable distribution.

Brendan Kealy

Michael Moloney

Mike O’Donoghue

Paudie O’Connor

| MICHAEL MOLONEY

Brian O’Reilly

One of my oldest friends and teammates, Smiler was a rock at the back for us at schoolboy level. His height alone made him a valuable asset in both penalty areas but he was also a terrific defender who could play his way out of trouble if necessary. He normally lined out in the centre but he was so mentally strong he could do a job for you anywhere. | MIKE STAM O’DONOGHUE

Jamie Doolan

Shane Doolan

Kieran O’Leary

Will Courtney

Stam and myself played together all the way up and he was always a great teammate. He was a very versatile and dependable player who added a strong, physical presence to every team he lined out for. An integral part of our team in 2016/17. I don’t think we would have won the league without him. | PAUDIE O’CONNOR

Diarmuid O’Carroll

Shane Lynch

Paudie was a warrior and probably the most competitive guy I ever played with.

Very vocal (it seemed like he was always complaining, but I think it was just the tone of his voice!) and when the chips were down, he always stood up to the challenge. A great leader. | BRIAN O’REILLY

MANAGERS: Ger O’Brien & Pat Moynihan SUBS : Éanna Kavanagh, Cian Tobin, Daithí Casey Adam Moynihan on Athletic teammate Will Courtney

He never tracks back, but he’s good enough to get away with it.

One of the first names on the teamsheet for me. Reilly has given Athletic unbelievable service down through the years and he has always represented his club with pride. No matter how bad things got, he never stopped encouraging and guiding the players around him. An outstanding teammate and a serious baller too. | JAMIE DOOLAN

Jamie is (I’ll use the present tense – I’m not retiring him yet!) one of the most skilful players I’ve ever been on a pitch with.

He’s the type of guy that you always want on your team in training because he’s very technical and has a good head for the game. He’s hardy as well and can mix it if needs be. | SHANE DOOLAN

The elder Doolan is definitely one of the

ADAM MOYNIHAN

Killarney Athletic

top two or three players in the county and he has been for a long time. He’s two-footed, he’s an a very good passer and he’s brave in the tackle and in the air.

Could quite easily have played at a higher level. || KIERAN O’LEARY

Another Woodlawn Park boy. Leary was a key member of our Athletic teams underage and he also played a central role in our All-Ireland wins with the Sem. He had great feet and he was a fierce competitor who was always desperate to win. Athletic’s loss was Crokes’ gain – which is unfortunate on many levels! | WILL COURTNEY

I often play left back behind Will and the tactic is fairly simple. Give him the ball and stay out of his way. A phenomenally talented dribbler with a frightening turn of pace, he’s capable of creating a goal for himself out of absolutely nothing. He never tracks back, but he’s good enough to get away with it. | DIARMUID O’CARROLL

As strong as we were at schoolboy level, Diarmuid was always head and shoulders above the rest of us and it came as no surprise to anyone when he signed for Glasgow Celtic. He had every physical and technical attribute you could ask for and, above all else, his attitude was exemplary. He’s a coach at Motherwell now but I’m still hopeful that he’ll come back and finish his career with Athletic! | SHANE LYNCH

It was a toss-up between Lynch and Daithí Casey for the final slot but in the end I went for work-rate over skill! Nah, in fairness to him, Lynch is a very talented footballer. We go way back and I was always happy when he was on my team because A) he’s a quality player and B) he’s filthy and I wouldn’t fancy playing against him. | MANAGERS

Ger O’Brien & Pat Moynihan Along with the likes of Joe O’Carroll and Mikey O’Sullivan, Ger and my dad took us on some great adventures all over the country when we were kids. In addition to coaching us on the pitch, they always put a big emphasis on discipline and professionalism and I think that really stood to us, both at the time and later in life.

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MY DREAM TEAM

BRIAN SPILLANE | Killarney Celtic

BRIAN SPILLANE

Killarney Celtic

| ROY KELLIHER Roy is a quiet lad on and off the pitch but his qualities are there for everyone to see. He’s fearless and he comes for everything, and he’s also a great shot-stopper. The thing with Roy is that the bigger the game is, the better he plays. | ALAN NAGLE Alan was really calm under pressure and he never let the team down. He had a fantastic first touch and great quality going forward – he was one of the few players in Kerry who could get the ball and go past three or four players. He didn’t always have the finish to go with it, though! | DAVID HAYES The best defender I ever played with.

David was excellent in the air and he could control the backline. He was a good ball-carrier as well. He knew how to break lines and open up the opposition. | JOHN MCDONAGH John McDonagh, better known as Smiley, is our current club captain.

He’s very good with the younger players. The fact that he’s left-legged is also a bonus as it adds great balance to the back four. The man has won seven league medals, which says it all really. | BRENDAN FALVEY Mr Celtic. You always get 100% commitment from Brendan Falvey. He’s the best trainer at the club. He’s very competitive and an absolute warrior, especially in the big games. Heart in the mouth stuff when he slides into tackles! | MATT KEANE This guy has an amazing passing ability. He always wants the ball and he controls a lot of games. Matt is a box-to-box midfielder and he follows the play everywhere. He has a great engine – he just never stops running. | JOHN DOYLE When it came to soccer, the late John Doyle had it all. He wasn’t the tallest but he was brilliant in the air, he always picked the right pass and he scored so many vital goals when his team needed them the most. A born leader on the

Former Killarney Celtic defender and current senior manager Brian Spillane picks a fantasy team made up of the best Celts he has ever played with. field but, above all else, a great man. | STEPHEN HAYES Nickamed Helmer, Stephen has always been a very underrated player in my book. Blessed with pace, he would have been the main outlet for us on many occasions. He’s very versatile and could play any role for the team. He has had a long career with Celtic and Kerry in the Oscar Traynor Cup and he’s still playing and coaching. A great clubman. | GARY KEANE There’s not too much you can say about Gary that hasn’t been said before. I’ve been involved with soccer in Kerry my whole life and he is without a doubt the best player I’ve ever played with. He does the work of two players and he’s unbelievable on the ball. | JIMMY FALVEY The late Jimmy ‘Grimble’ Falvey was a very busy footballer. Similar to his younger brother, Brendan, in that he never pulled out of a tackle.

I certainly wouldn’t fancy playing on the right-hand side of the opposition’s team with the two Falveys on the left! He always covered a lot of ground and would provide great support to the full back, while also offering a lot going forward. | PETER McCARTHY Peter was the most professional player I have ever seen. He was always the first to training and the last to leave. He never stopped working on his game so it was no mystery when he popped up with winning goals. He would still score 30-plus goals a season if he was playing now. | MANAGERS Karl McMahon and Noel Brosnan Karl and Noel have managed and been involved with many a Celtic side down through the years. They were always fully committed to the senior team and are great supporters to this day. They both have a lot of respect for each other and they get on very well, which is vital in any management team. Sorry Noel. It’s a tough job but someone has to mind Karl!

Roy Kelliher

Alan Nagle

Stephen Hayes

David Hayes

John McDonagh

Matt Keane

John Doyle

Gary Keane

Brendan Falvey

Jimmy Falvey

Peter McCarthy

MANAGERS: Karl McMahon and Noel Brosnan SUBS : Vladimir Sirotiak, Pa McGrath, Jamie Spillane Brian Spillane on former Celtic striker Peter McCarthy

He would still score 30-plus goals a season if he was playing now.

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SPORT NOTES

Legion GAA SENIOR LADIES: On May 30, Killarney Legion senior ladies and management will be running 250km collectively in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation. Each player or coach has set themselves an individual target which collectively totals to 250km. We hope to raise awareness as well as funds for Kerry Hospice Foundation which includes the Palliative Care Unit in University Hospital Kerry as well as Specialist Palliative Community Care Service. We would kindly appreciate any donations no matter how big or small.

COVID-19: We would like to thank all our volunteers working every week in conjunction with Kerry GAA for collecting medicines, fixing doorbells and boilers and shopping. Ye are doing a fantastic job in difficult times for a lot of people who really appreciate the help. Well done.

GET WELL SOON: Killarney Legion would like to extend its good wishes to a very junior member of the club Charlie Mae who underwent surgery recently in Crumlin. You are in all our thoughts, Lara, Shane and family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: A stalwart member of our club hit a milestone at the weekend, Pat Healy. Happy Birthday Pat from everyone at the Legion.

Spa GAA ACTIVITY: While the country is still under restriction of movement and activity, the club grounds and facilities will remain closed completely until further notice from GAA headquarters. There is hope of some GAA returning during the summer, but for now, players, members and the general public are not allowed use of Club Grounds or Facilities for any activity including training or recreational while the current restrictions are in place.

VOLUNTEERS: If anyone needs help with shopping, deliveries etc please contact either the Kerry Community Volunteers (tel 1800 807 009 / text 50555 / email covidsupport@kerrycoco.ie) OR contact the club directly: Patrick (0876332773), Michael (0858213027), Conor (0872565142) or Deirdre (0851216359).

SPA ARCHIVES: If you have any old photos, newspaper clippings, programmes etc, please send them on to 085 1216359 (text or what’s app), email pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie or private message our Spa social media pages.

SPA NEWS: Keep up to date with all our Spa news and all our archive footage being added to the website by visiting www.spagaa.com and click the subscribe link at the bottom of the page

22.5.2020 ITEMS FOR NOTES: Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

Dr Crokes GAA COVID-19: Our pitches are in pristine conditioning mainly due to the complete lack of activity. We are now entering our 10th week without a ball being kicked our sliotar pucked. The Club Executive wish again to remind all players that the Players Injury Fund is currently suspended and you are not covered during the present pandemic. Our weekly lotto and bingo are currently suspended and are under regular review will be resumed when current restrictions are lifted. In the meantime stay safe and follow the guidelines.

ONLINE COACHING is one of the initiatives that has been introduced in the last few weeks and has being warmly welcomed. We would like to thank Eoin Brosnan, Daithí Casey, Pat and Gavin O’Shea, Amanda Brosnan, Fionn Fitzgerald and Kate Stack, Tony Brosnan, Johnny Buckley, John and Michael Lenihan, Rheanne O’Shea, Oisín O'Connor, Daniel Healy, Kevin Landers, Brendan McMahon, Micheál and Sinéad Burns and Stephen Brosnan for participating.

MEMBERSHIP is now overdue and may be paid online. Registrar Frances O’Sullivan wishes to thank all who availed of this facility and asks that anyone having a problem to contact her. Membership can be renewed online, visit drcrokes. com/news. We urge all members to download the Club Force app. as this will be our only way to communicate going forward.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to Eoin Brosnan who celebrated a major milestone last week.

Fossa GAA SKILLS: A big thanks to Katie and Colm Talbot for their skills video they did last week. It was very well received.

QUIZ NIGHT: Our third and final quiz will take place next Sunday, May 25 at 8pm.

CONDOLENCES: The club would like to pass on our condolences to the Casey family of Firies on the passing of Bernadette.

Listry GAA 48-HOUR RELAY WALK/RUN: Listry GAA senior team and wider community is organising a 48-hour relay run/walk in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation and Kerry Cancer Support Group. This relay will commence Friday, May 29 at 7.30pm by our senior team and will commence throughout the night into the early morning. This relay will continue until Sunday, May 31. Contact Anthony Kennedy (087 9319515) with your cho-

sen time for either Saturday evening/ night or Sunday. We ask that you, be it alone, together with an isolation partner, friend, significant other to come and join us to support these vital resources.

If you wish to donate: gofundme.com/f/ listry-gaa-48hr-relay-run.

50TH ANNIVERSARY: To mark the 50th anniversary of Listry winning the O’Donoghue Cup, the club has appointed Paul Kennedy to coordinate some events. Any ideas appreciated.

Email listry1970@gmail.com or call 087 2242196. Also anybody who would like to help in any way please let us know as we will be setting up a committee shortly to arrange.

SOCIAL SPIN: If you know of anyone that needs a hand they can call us on the Social Spin number 087 7191231 or call Seán on 087 2425848 and our Social Spin volunteers will assist if at all possible.

East Kerry GAA SYMPATHY: East Kerry GAA Board wishes deepest sympathy to families and friends of the following: Maureen O'Sullivan, John Fitzgerald, Joseph O'Shea, Daniel Healy, Maureen O'Sullivan, John Fitzgerald, Joseph O'Shea, Daniel Healy, Eileen Mullane, Donal Kelliher, Kitty Casey, Cannon Michael Fleming, Jeremiah (Jerry) Horan, Mary O'Leary (née Barry) and Margaret (Maggie) Cronin (née Walsh). May they all rest in peace.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club RE-OPENING: We are delighted to be back open to our members as of last Monday. We are operating a booking system through Aidan O’Donoghue for all members to arrange tee-times to play. Members can play from 3.30-8pm (weekdays) and 12-6pm (weekends) initially. We will adjust matters as we move through the various phases laid out by the government and public health authorities for re-opening the country.

Further information on times available for play is available through Aidan at 086 3364705. A reminder that the toilets are the only area of the clubhouse playing members are entitled to have access to for the moment.

MEMBERSHIP: Anyone interested in enquiring about membership is asked to contact registrar Margaret B Looney on 087 9265747 for further information.

Muckross Rowing Club RETURN TO ROWING: In advance of this week’s move to Phase 1 of the government’s Roadmap for Reopening Business and Society, the club’s committee and coaches have been working on plans for a gradual and safe return to some limited rowing activities, in consultation with the relevant bodies and

aligned with Rowing Ireland’s Protocol for a Return to Rowing. Since Monday, Phase 1 of the roadmap provides for open outdoor sport and fitness activities to restart where social distancing can be maintained, with no contact and where such activities are practiced individually or in very small groups of up to four people.

For rowing, this provides for individual members living within 5km to row in single sculls (boats for one person), in groups of three sculls with a coach also present. Rowers from the same household may also row in a double or pair (two-person boat), with the continued requirement that any rowing group is limited to four people in total. Limited land-based training outdoors, such as running, may also resume in groups of four. By this weekend, we hope to have finalised all arrangements necessary to restart club activity on this basis. With such limited numbers allowed and adopting staggered training times, we appreciate the patience and co-operation of all members.

Kilcummin Community CHURCH: We are delighted that Bishop Ray has announced that we can reopen churches for personal prayer from Wednesday, May 20 (but we will not have congregations for mass for some time yet sadly). But we still need to be prudent and exercise caution and good hygiene practices. We will have regular cleaning and have sanitiser dispensers in place. As people are doing for visiting other places, so also it is encouraged to wash your hands before leaving home and on return, using gloves or mask if you wish, being aware to touch as few surfaces as possible, allowing at least 2 metres distance to others, being patient with others walking the aisles and not to congregate at candle shrines etc. While sadly we still do not have public masses, please join with everyone in the pastoral area for masses at the Cathedral on the webcam via www.killarneyparish.com, praying for God’s protection for us, for our loved ones, and for our society in these positive steps to increase movement.

KILCUMMIN NS: If you know of any child who intends to start Kilcummin National School in September 2020, please advise them to contact Kilcummin National School by email at kill43163@gmail. com. Enrolment application forms are now available. Book lists and other relevant information will be forwarded by email, due to the government directed school closure. We look forward to hearing from you. Keep well and safe.

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