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Further details of outdoor dining plan revealed Kerry County Council has revealed preliminary details of the proposed public Outdoor Dining Scheme for Kenmare Place.

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| By Sean Moriarty Last April the Killarney Advertiser exclusively revealed that Kenmare Place had been identified as one of the areas in the town centre suitable for public outdoor dining.

It was chosen as the most suitable location for the €200,000 Fáilte Ireland Weatherproofing and Outdoor Dining Scheme - as other locations in town didn't meet the full criteria.

To qualify for the Fáilte Ireland funding the project must be completed by this coming November.

With this in mind, the Council has proposed to construct a 620 square-metre outdoor dining area consisting of paving, landscaping, and lighting, of which 210 square-metres will be a covered dining area.

The scheme will also include a new three-metre wide paved public footpath and a 700mm-high boundary wall with

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glass screening along the road's edge.

The project will also include two bus set down areas on the East Avenue Road and two ‘15 minute parking set down bays’ in front of the Handy Stores.

Kerry County Council is inviting the

Allocation of extra final tickets unlikely | By Sean Moriarty Kerry football supporters could be set for some bad news as the capacity for Sunday’s Munster Final clash is unlikely to increase.

At present, Fitzgerald Stadium is limited to 2,500 tickets for Sunday’s clash with Cork, and is set at 1,000 stand tickets and 1,500 terrace tickets.

However, the Kerry County Board is pushing for an increase in ticket allocations and were still awaiting confirmation to have their request granted as the Killarney Advertiser went to press last night (Thursday).

GAA officials in the county were bracing

themselves for bad news.

County Secretary Peter Twiss all but conceded defeat on Thursday afternoon in an email circulated to all clubs. He was keen to start the distribution of the previously allocated 2,500 tickets.

“Unfortunately we have heard nothing back regarding any increase in capacity for the Kerry v Cork game in Fitzgerald Stadium, so at this stage I'm conscious that Clubs and District Boards are anxious to get their tickets and move on,” said the email.

The last time Fitzgerald Stadium hosted a Munster Final was on July 2, 2017.

On that occasion 31,836 witnessed Kerry defeat Cork on a score-line of 1-23 to 0-15.

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public to examine and comment on the plans.

“Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for purchase, on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of mak-

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ing such as copy,” according to a Council notice.

An advisor is also available to explain the plans by contacting Kerry County Council’s Roads Department on (066) 7183588.

Road closures for Sunday’s Munster Final | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Gardai will be operating a robust traffic management plan in Killarney town centre before and after Sunday’s Munster Final.

While the match will not get underway until 4pm, Lewis Road will be closed from 12 noon until one hour after the match. The GAA is operating 'a winner on the day' policy so extra time in the match cannot be ruled out for traffic management purposes.

Entry to O'Kelly's Villas, Marian's Terrace and St Brendan's Place from Rock Road will be restricted to local resi-

dents only, and access will be granted provided they have a Garda-issued pass in their possession.

Additionally, all other approach roads to the stadium will be subject to closures to facilitate pre-match security checks.

“There will be a ticket and bottle check on all approaches to the stadium,” a Fitzgerald Stadium spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser. "Patrons will not gain entry to the stadium without a face covering."

Tickets for the match will be coloured-coded and fans will only be allowed enter the approach roads via the correct coloured-coded route.

“Entry points will be clearly marked.”

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Cannes accolade for Jessie Buckley | By Michelle Crean Gaining an award at the Cannes Film Festival is a pipe dream for many - but that's exactly what happened for local actress Jessie Buckley.

READY: Theresa and John Cronin from The Sportsmans Bar on High St are ready to reopen their doors this coming Monday. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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Relieved Killarney publicans are looking forward to reopening this coming Monday - but have concerns about how they are going to manage the new regulations. | By Sean Moriarty Under the new regulations agreed by Government this week and signed into law on Wednesday, pubs will have to operate under strict parameters in order to serve food and drink indoors.

Closing time will be set at 11.30pm, and up to six people will be allowed sit at tables that must be kept one metre apart from the next one.

Husband and wife team John and Theresa Cronin will reopen their popular Sportsmans Bar on High St at 10.30am on Monday morning.

Apart from a few short weeks during last summer, when they were obliged to serve a ‘substantial €9 meal’ in order to allow them to sell drinks, the couple have not had customers since March 2020.

They chose not to open in November last year and their decision proved correct as the hospitality sector was forced to close again on December 23.

Under the new regime The Sportsmans Bar has a maximum capacity of around 50. It can usually take over 200.

“I will be at the door and once it's full, it's full,” John told the Killarney Advertiser.

He confirmed he won’t be operating a pre-booking service as he fears people won’t turn up.

“It will be mainly locals, so I will know everyone,” he added. “If a stranger comes to the door I will have to take their details for contact tracing. All we can do is open up and take it from there.”

Luke Crowley-Holland is also looking forward to reopening the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder on New St. His biggest fear ahead of reopening was staff retention as constantly changing

The talented Muckross woman shared the prestigious Trophée Chopard with actor Kingsley Ben-Adir - which is awarded by a jury of professionals to two young actors to recognise and encourage their career.

Maggie Gyllenhaal, sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and director of 'The Lost Daughter' which stars Jessie, Olivia Colman who is currently filming 'Joyride' in Kerry, Dakota Johnson, an Irish man Paul Mescal, took to the stage where she prised the Killarney native.

"I'm so honoured to be able to talk about Jessie," she said.

"I'm beyond thrilled for her and I have a feeling that the world is about to get blown away by Jessie Buckley."

Jessie, who is in Toronto preparing for another role, thanked her by video link.

"It's such an honour to be joining this family tree of people who have inspired me my whole life, so thank you so much.

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Her proud dad Tim Buckley told the Killarney Advertiser this week that it's great to see Jessie get the recognition she deserves especially as the Cannes Film Festival is a "big deal".

"These are all big stepping stones in someone's career," he said. "It's important to get the recognition from your colleagues when you do good work."

He added that Jessie will be starring in 'Cabaret' at London's Playhouse Theatre from October to March.

Aghadoe restaurant named Ireland’s best | By Michelle Crean REOPENING: General Manager of Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder, Luke Crowley-Holland, says everything is in place to serve customers. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

dates left him worried that staff would take up positions in other sectors that have reopened since June.

“Thankfully that is not the case,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have a loyal team in place.”

Managing food and drink orders was another concern. He explained that he got caught by the sudden closures on December 23.

“We were geared up for St Stephen’s night and New Year’s Eve. We had to return stock to suppliers, it was very difficult,” he added. “It was difficult to turn around orders. Food suppliers need a few days lead time and this was only confirmed on Wednesday.”

A much loved local business has topped TripAdvisor’s list of the top 10 best fine dining restaurants in Ireland - the only hotel to feature on the list.

Rozzers Restaurant at the Killeen House Hotel scooped the award in the Tripadvisor’s annual Travellers' Choice Awards on Wednesday - a top 10 list that included some of Ireland’s bestknown restaurants.

The restaurant is lead by Head Chef Paul O'Gorman who has been with Rozzers Restaurant for over 25 years.

“Since we opened in 1992, we have always focused on creating memorable dining experiences using the highest quality local produce," Geraldine Rosney, owner of the Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant said.

"Against the toughest year we’ve ever experienced in the Irish hospitality sector, the feedback from all those who took the time to review us on TripAd-

visor is a great endorsement of the hard work and commitment of our team who share our passion in serving up incredible and memorable dining experiences at Rozzers Restaurant. The entire team are beyond thrilled with the news. In 2020 Rozzers Restaurant was only open for 13 weeks due to lockdown restrictions. The fact that the people who dined with us during that time had such a positive dining experience is very special and very important to us. We could not have done this without our head chef. For 25 years he has been a vital part of Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant. Like a fine wine, he just gets better with age!”

In line with Government guidelines, The Killeen House Hotel and Rozzers Restaurant reopened in June, serving dinner to residents only on a very popular “Come For Dinner, Stay For Breakfast” package which proved popular with locals.

Rozzers Restaurant will be reopening for non-residents on Monday next.

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Killarney woman pens new children's book As Ireland cautiously exits lockdown, a Killarney woman decided to pen a new book designed to help children cope with their inner worries and anxieties.

EUROPEAN: Leah McMahon (seated right of centre with basketball) pictured with her St Paul's Basketball Club team mates. Leah is the only Kerry basketballer selected for the FIBA U16 Women's European Challengers which take place in Slovakia next month. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan.

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The sporting community in Killarney is united in its support for one local girl who will play for Ireland in the U16 European Basketball Challengers next month. | By Sean Moriarty Leah McMahon (15), who is looking forward to the trip, has also been named as the squad’s vice-captain.

“This is great,” her father Karl told the Killarney Advertiser. “Sport is her life and she gives it everything.”

The FIBA U16 Women's European Challengers gets underway in Slovakia on August 9 but underage basketballers are expected to cover their own travel expenses for international competitions.

As a result, several clubs from other disciplines have rowed in behind the St Paul’s star and have organised a range of fundraisers to help her get to the Piestany-based event.

On Wednesday night, Killarney Celtic made a contribution to her travelling expenses.

“Leah played for the club and for Kerry.

The McMahon’s have a long tradition of involvement with Killarney Celtic,” club PRO, Pat Harnett, said. “One code supporting one of their own playing a different sport.”

The McMahon family is also steeped in Dr Croke’s GAA Club history. Her older brother Cian plays for the club and was a member of the All-Ireland Kerry minor team that lost last Sunday’s 2020 final to Derry. Dr Croke’s GAA Club will host a bake sale, organised by St Paul’s Basketball Club, to raise funds for Leah's trip to Slovakia. It will take place tomorrow (Saturday) between 10am-12pm at the Dr Croke’s clubhouse off Lewis Road.

“Everyone is getting behind the fundraiser,” Karl added. “It just shows how proud each club is of her achievements.”

‘The Little Squirrel who Worried’ which is available from today (Friday) - was written and illustrated by Katie O’Donoghue, a child and young people’s therapist, and tells the story of Little Squirrel who hasn’t left his nest since last autumn. He needs to gather nuts for the long winter to come, but he’s too worried to leave his cosy nest.

Luckily, Little Squirrel discovers he has lots of friends in the forest, from Wren to Snuffly Hedgehog, Grey Rabbit to Mister Fox, Old Badger to Great Stag.

Will their encouragement and words of advice be enough to help Little Squirrel to venture out?

In what has been a very difficult year for so many, through the story of Little Squirrel and his adventures in the forest, readers young and old come to learn coping techniques and to realise that, although we all feel worried sometimes, we don’t have to face those worries alone, Katie explained.

“With a little help from his friends, Little Squirrel eventually emerges from his cosy nest, as the rest of us begin to too,” she said.

Now working as deputy manager at cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, author Katie recently returned from the UK, where she worked as a children and young people's therapist for the NHS. Her background is in fine art and design, and she has a Master's degree in Art Psychotherapy.

“During COVID, while supporting young

The association received €1,200 under the Community Support Fund for 2021 but councillor Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan believes this is not enough given the work done by members in promoting Killarney internationally.

Killarney town is twinned with five towns in Europe and has a Sister City Agreement with four cities in the USA. These include Kendal in the UK, St Avertin in France,

Pleinfeld in France, Staffanstorp in Sweden, and Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy. American cities include Concord, North Carolina; Cooper City, Florida; Myrtle Beach, South Springfield, Illinois and Stockdale, Arizona. Cllr O’Callaghan singled out the Arizona city which promotes golf tourism to Killarney. Last week the Community Support Fund was presented to elected members of Killarney Municipal District.

“I am disappointed with the figure offered,” Cllr O’Callaghan said. “I don’t think Kerry County Council understand the value of Stockdale, Arizona to the town.”

people, I was inspired to write and illustrate the story,” she explained. “Influenced by my own need to reconnect with home in Kerry, I began illustrating the characters, all native Irish woodland animals, along with a story that utilises psychoeducation and CBT coping skills to help support children with their worries.”

Described by publishers, Gill, as ‘a comforting story for children and adults alike’ Katie's book is now available at Eason Killarney and online on Eason's and Gill books websites.

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"Not enough" funding The value of Killarney Town Twinning and Sisters Cities Association to the town is under-appreciated, according to a local councillor.

NEW BOOK: Katie O’Donoghue from Killarney has penned ‘The Little Squirrel who Worried’ to help children cope as the country comes out of lockdown.

CPR and AED can save lives, however it is essential that 999 or 112 are called immediately to ensure help is on the way.

HEARTSAFE: Derek O'Leary from the Michael Linehan Killarney Heartsafe Group pictured beside the defibrillator at Hegartys, Park Road.

Help emergency services to easily recognise the location, says Kevin O'Leary from Killarney Cardiac Response Unit.

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Thousands send well wishes as Sean recovers Thousands of messages have poured in from all over the world and that simple act of kindness has helped lift the spirits of one local businessman - who, after a enduring one of his toughest years in business, suffered a heart attack. | By Michelle Crean This week, Sean Coffey (41) who runs Kate Kearney's, praised the hospital staff for his care saying they 'saved his life', thanked his dedicated staff for their "phenomenal commitment" in a sector which is severely short staffed at present, and also said the messages flowing in helped keep him going.

Working 90 hour weeks to mitigate the COVID challenges and its affects on business resulted in Sean's health taking a serious and sudden decline.

This week he went public online reacting to a few bad reviews on Tripadvisor calling on people not to go on the Internet and complain but to take any issues up with owners. He also called on them to try to understand what the hospitality industry across the board is currently experiencing.

On the Kate Kearney's Facebook page he said: "We've had a few complaints, not directly of course, we could have explained what's going on (TripAdvisor), about our aluminum trays and the fact that we didn't have water. Please forward all water complaints to Kerry County Council or Irish Water Uisce Éireann. This has been an issue for us for decades and is completely out of our control. So here's the story! We are understaffed by at least 50% in all departments. The reason we're using tin foil trays is because we are operating as a take away. Our pricing reflects that! All dishes are priced about 30% below restaurant service price.

Would we like to operate as a restaurant again? Yes, obviously! But we have no one in wash up, an extremely limited culinary team and even as a take away we can only operate 5 days a week. We can not use plates because we have no one to wash them! It's that simple".

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Sean is the seventh generation working in the business which was established 172 years ago.

This week he told the Killarney Advertiser that he has now hired a manager as he has been told to take six weeks off work, and added that he is making a good recovery.

FUNDING BOOST: Members of Kilcummin Ladies Football Club were delighted to receive funding from The Pavers Foundation. Pictured from left: Ger Healy (Chairperson), Denise Smyth (Manager of Pavers Killarney), Colm Brosnan (Treasurer), Claire O'Mahony (Secretary), and Kevin Stagg (County Board Delegate).

Funding boost for Kilcummin team | By Michelle Crean One local team received a much needed funding boost this week after receiving approximately €1,150 for equipment.

RECOVERING: Sean Coffey from Kate Kearneys is recovering this week and has thanked everyone for their well wishes.

"I'm feeling good now, I'm home and I'm out for the next six weeks and I'm going to make full use of it. I'm forcing myself to take a break - a back seat - I'm trying to take it easy."

He said at his age a heart attack "is the last thing you'd think".

"I thought I had COVID. I had aches and pains, tightness in my chest, trouble breathing and a pain in my left arm."

Of the reviews he said that you have to take the good and bad on board and added that finding staff at present is difficult and this will ultimately result in some issues.

"All reviews good, bad or indifferent are earned. We're doing our absolute best here, it's all we can do."

He praised his "phenomenal" staff as well as the team at the Bon Secours for their care.

"A massive thank you to the team in Kate's and the customers from literally all over the world for all their well wishes and messages. It's pouring in, it's amazing. It really did lift me while I was in hospital, that people cared, and it meant so much," he said.

"Also a massive thank you to all the staff in the Bon Secours, they were truly, simply amazing and put two stints in my heart in three hours."

Kilcummin LGFA benefited from the generosity of The Pavers Foundation who presented a cheque of £1,000.

The last 18 months has been an extremely challenging time for voluntary clubs and organisations as COVID prevented the usual fundraising events from going ahead.

Denise Smyth, who is the Store Manager of Pavers in the Killarney Outlet Centre

and also lives in Kilcummin, made the presentation to the club officers to the delight of all members of Kilcummin LGFA. Club Treasurer Colm Brosnan explained the importance of such a donation at this stage for the club. "With almost one hundred players registered from U12s up to senior ladies, this money will make it easier to fund much needed equipment as well as helping with the ongoing running costs of a club of this size," he said.

"We are really grateful to The Pavers Foundation for this generous donation and we will ensure it is put to good use for our players."

Airport ready to welcome new Ryanair flight | By Sean Moriarty Kerry Airport and Ryanair will enter discussions in the coming days on how the Kerry-Dublin route will be managed - as the service is due to come into operation next Wednesday.

The budget airline is due to take over the route following the collapse of Stobart Air in June.

Both the airport and Ryanair had been at loggerheads over the final details of the operation of the route.

In a statement issued last week, airport officials said they had yet to sit down with Ryanair to discuss the new service.

The first flight into Kerry from Dublin is due at 1pm next Wednesday with a return

flight scheduled 25 minutes later.

With the debut of the flight eminent, Kerry Airport has said that it will commence discussions with Ryanair in the coming days.

“Kerry Airport is due to commence discussions with Ryanair in the coming days ahead of the airline’s planned return to the Kerry-Dublin route later this month,” Kerry Airport Ireland CEO, John Mulhern, said a statement issued yesterday (Thursday) morning. “Ryanair has notified Kerry Airport that it intends to operate the route once a day until the end of August and has committed to restoring a twice-daily service from September. We are looking forward to welcoming passengers who wish to avail of the service between Kerry and Dublin which can now be booked at Ryanair.com.”

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ONE GIRL AND HER DOG: International Sheepdog Trial Champion, Tara Foley from Glencar (front left), with Aisling O'Sullivan-D'arcy (South Kerry Development Partnership), Sean Moriarty (Farm Manager Europe Hotel), Noreen O'Sullivan (Killarney Credit Union), Adrian Stehr (Managing Director, Killarney Hotels, Ltd. Liebherr) Liam Fleming (Farmer), Tom O'Sullivan (Chairman Local Committee), and Kayleigh O'Sullivan. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Attendance restricted at Sheepdog Trial event Access to next month’s Irish National Sheepdog Trials in Fossa will be restricted to 250 members of the public at any one time. | By Sean Moriarty However, organisers will operate a ‘one in, one out’ policy in an effort to allow as many people as possible see the event.

The three day national championship will take place at Killalee, Fossa, Killarney between August 5 and 7. It is the first

time the Irish National Sheepdog Trials will take place in Kerry – as revealed in last week’s Killarney Advertiser.

The trials will see 150 of the country’s top handlers, working with their sheepdogs to compete for the much coveted trophy and be crowned national champion of Ireland. The event judges will also

Set your alarms as Olympic rowers have an early start | By Sean Moriarty Local rowing fans are preparing for an all-nighter tonight (Friday) after it was announced that Aileen Crowley and Monika Dukarska will take to the water at 1.50am Irish time in their first Tokyo Olympic race.

The two Killorglin woman are competing in the W2 category on the Olympic regatta. They have been drawn against Spain, New Zealand and Denmark for their first race.

Dukarska is the secretary of Killorglin Rowing Club and chairman Mike Fleming coached her at an underage level.

“It will be an all-nighter for me, between texts and phone calls before and after the races,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We are very proud of the two girls. Monica has put in 14 hard years with the club to get this far. Aileen was with us under-

age before moving to Muckross, UCD and now Old Collegians,” Muckross Rowing is equally excited to see a former member of the club make it to the Olympics.

Crowley is the first female Olympian from the club but follows Paul Griffin, Paul Casey and Cathal Moynihan.

“There is big excitement in the club,” said club coach Tim O’Shea. “We are very proud of them – it’s a huge achievement,” The Olympic Regatta runs to Friday, July 30 and depending on crew progress through heats and qualifying races it is likely that Irish rowers will be in action most days. There are six different boats, crewed by 13 athletes, the largest ever Irish Olympic Rowing team. Nine of them are woman – another record.

Muckross Rowing Club has also lent its support to race walker David Kenny. His father, Noel, previously rowed for the

select 15 of the top dogs in the country to represent Ireland in the International Sheep Dog Trials later this year.

The event is similar to the popular TV show ‘One Man and his Dog’' Organisers are mindful of the current health restrictions but want as many people as possible to see the event without breaking health rules that may be in place for the duration of the event.

The event currently expects a capacity of 500 people including competitors, local committee members and the general public. As a result only 250 spectators will be left though the gates at any one time and on a strict first come, first

served basis.

“Due to the limited number of people allowed to the event the local committee would like to make people aware that entry will be restricted once the allowed capacity at the time has been reached.

They would respectfully ask that the general public appreciate this. It is advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment,” said organising committee chairman Tom O’Sullivan. “The 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19 which was disappointing but understandable. An event of this calibre is a wonderful opportunity for people to watch the best handlers and sheepdogs in Ireland showcasing the age old skill of working sheep on the trials field. The event will select the 15-person Irish Team to represent Ireland at the 2021 International Sheepdog Trials in Aberystwyth, Wales.

The Europe Hotel have granted use of their 52 acre field outside Killarney to host the event. The sheep for the event will be from the farm of Jim Dennehy, Gap of Dunloe Road, and Con Healy, Millstreet.”

Water bottle refill stations planned for Killarney town | By Michelle Crean At a recent meeting of Kerry County Council newly elected councillor John O'Donoghue asked how many suitable drinking fountains are in the playgrounds under its care, and if they'd consider installing them where they currently do not exist.

In their reply the Council said that "Playgrounds under the control of Kerry County Council are generally not supplied with a drinking water supply".

However, there is an initiative underway

to provide water bottle refill stations at a number of locations around the county including Killarney.

"These are currently being installed in Tralee and Listowel Town Parks, each of which also has a playground. There are also two stations in Dingle. Further water bottle refill stations are planned for Tralee (Hare St./ Canal Walk), Ballybunion (New Toilets) and Killarney. Kerry County Council will continue to seek funding for the rollout of water bottle refill stations around the county as an effective alternative to single use plastic bottles."

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No easy way to the top! | By Michelle Crean Temperatures weren't the only thing rising this week - as local men decided to scale Ireland's highest mountain - 1,038.6m - on Wednesday.

VISIT: Labour Leader Alan Kelly paid a visit to Killarney town yesterday (Thursday) where he met with locals. Pictured with him were: Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Marie Moloney, Luke Crowley-Holland, and Gene Moriarty. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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Carrauntoohil was the destination for Tom Hogan from Gneeveguilla, John Fitzgerald, Killarney, and Brendan Ferris from Beaufort. The trio have climbed eight mountains over the past two months, and said the climb to the top was worth it when they reached the summit's black cross.

"We have climbed about eight mountains in the past two months including Brandon, Mangerton and Purple, and we set our sights on Carrauntoohil," John

Fitzgerald told the Killarney Advertiser.

"Our views were severely disrupted at Brandon and Mangerton due to severe fog on about the halfway points."

On Wednesday, hopeful of great views, given the weather, the men met in the Hydro car park in Glencar at 7.30am.

"We agreed that it was going to get very hot as the day progressed - but having had the previous bad experiences of fog we said we would at least have the views, and what views they were - absolutely fantastic - we just don't realise how good we have it here in the Kingdom."

On the final approach to Caher, the heat was getting intense, he added. "We had already crossed the Rubicon and 40 minutes later when we touched the summit's black cross it was worth it all. Mission accomplished!"

Labour Party leader Alan Kelly was in town on a meet and greet yesterday (Thursday) during the spell of glorious sunshine. | By Sean Moriarty He was a guest of Killarney Municipal District Mayor Marie Moloney who is also a member of the party.

Together with a number of local party activists, they visited several community and business organisations during the whistle-stop tour of the town.

These included the Slánú Stroke Rehab clinic and a Clúid social housing project off Rock Road.

Chair of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotel Federation, Bernadette Randles, met with the party to discuss issues facing the hospitality industry locally.

They also visited the Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company which is currently un-

der construction in Fossa.

“There is a great vibrance around the town,” Mr Kelly told the Killarney Advertiser. “Domestic tourism has taken off in a big way this year.”

Politically, Mr Kelly said he has two ambitions for the Labour Party in Kerry.

The first is to win back the Dáil seat last held by Dick Spring. The party did not field a Kerry candidate in the 2020 General Election – the first time in over 30 years that local ballot papers did not include a member of the Labour Party.

He also wants to reverse a 2014 decision to abolish town councils and merge them with County Councils.

“You will be seeing a lot more of me in Kerry,” he added.

Killarney London Reunion 2021 is coming home! | By Sean Moriarty Plans for the delayed Killarney London Reunion 50th anniversary celebrations received a welcome boost after the organising committee received €1,200 under the Community Support Fund for 2021.

The Killarney London Reunion was due to celebrate its 50th anniversary last October in Killarney. It would have been the first time the event was brought to

the town, but pandemic restrictions forced its cancellation.

The annual Reunion is always well attended by Killarney people living in London or by locals with a London connection who travel over for the event.

Cllr Donal Grady is one of the Reunion’s founding members.

“We will hold it in Kerry this year for the first time if we are allowed,” he told a special online meeting of Killarney Municipal District called to approve funding under the Community Support Fund for 2021.

REACHING THE TOP: Tom Hogan from Gneeveguilla, John Fitzgerald, Killarney, and Brendan Ferris from Beaufort pictured at Carrauntoohil's summit on Wednesday.

Green light for extensive water supply improvements Irish Water is to progress extensive water supply network upgrades across the county this year.

At a meeting recent with Kerry County Council, Irish Water (IW) announced it has approved funding to replace mains in Farranfore, the Board of Works Road, and Cordal. All of these works are planned for construction this year, with the first section along the Board of Works Road, having commenced last week.

Irish Water funding has also been approved for the design of additional mains replacement between Crohane pumping station and Barleymount Reservoir, along the Listry to Faha road and in the Ashill area.

Irish Water is working in partnership with Kerry County Council to reduce leaks every day.

"Irish Water will be working closely with Kerry County Council over the coming

months to progress construction and design of mains replacement across the county," Paul Moroney, Irish Water, said.

“This mains replacement work is part of a significant investment by Irish Water to upgrade the water network in Kerry.

We will continue to keep the local communities up to date on commencement of works and timelines through our usual communications channels.”

Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae has welcomed an announcement.

"I am very glad that this funding is approved as I have been constantly making very strong representations for works to be carried out at these locations," he said.

Cllr Patrick Connor-Scarteen also welcomed the news. As Mayor of Kerry he was responsible for bringing Irish Water Executives to a Kerry County Council meeting last month, the first time ever that IW executives attended a meeting anywhere in Ireland.

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Four years ago it was love at first sight after meeting through a friend - and on Friday they sealed the deal by tying the knot in St Mary's Cathedral.

Sheila Curtin from Pinewood married Owen Hayes from Ardagh, Co Limerick surrounded by their closest family and friends. It was officiated by Sheila's uncle Fr Gerard O'Leary, who is the Chaplin in University Hospital Kerry.

After taking some time out for photos afterwards with Ian Cronin, it was back to a marquee at Sheila's sister's house for the reception.

"We met four years ago through my friend Katie Noctor," Sheila, a Senior Infant teacher in St Oliver's Ballycasheen, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"They're both teachers in St Pat's in Castleisland. It was love at first sight."

It was a huge surprise when Sheila realised that Owen was proposing during a trip to Galway at Christmas time in 2019.

And, after excitedly accepting, they immediately began wedding preparations.

But, one thing made it very difficult - a worldwide pandemic!

"Originally we would have had it at a local hotel with numbers over 200, but having 50 was lovely and there was so much less pressure."

There were two special guests on the day, Sheila's 91-year-old grandmother, her namesake, Sheila O'Leary, and Owen's 89-year-old grandmother Bríd Hayes.

Guests on the day included Sheila's parents Noel and Rita, her brothers John and Iggy, as well as Owen's parents, Owen

and Mary, and he was also joined by his sister Máiread.

Members of the bridal party included Sheila's sister Mary Lane, and her friends Katie Noctor (the matchmaker!) and Eimear O'Reilly. Best man was Michael Windle, and groomsmen were Edward Fitzgerald and John O'Connor, all friend's of Owen.

Pageboy was Sheila's nephew TJ Lane and flowergirl was her niece Róisín Lane.

Sheila's cousin Anthony Dineen provided the entertainment at a specially erected marquee at her sister Mary and brotherin-law Eoin's house in Kilcummin.

"We were blessed with the weather and we had a great day."

Photos: Ian Cronin Photography

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL ACHTANNA UM PLEANÁIL AGUS FORBAIRT 2000-2020 & NA RIALACHÁIN UM PLEANÁIL AGUS FORBAIRT 2001-2021 / PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000-2020 & PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 -2021 COMHAIRLIÚCHÁN PHOIBLÍ / PUBLIC CONSULTATION Weather-Proofed and Outdoor Dining Infrastructure at Kenmare Place, Killarney Public Notice in Compliance with Part XI of the Planning & Development Acts, 2000-2020 as set down in Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001-2021. Pursuant to the requirements of the above, Notice is hereby given that Kerry County Council proposes to carry out the development, particulars of which are set out hereunder.

Suíomh/Baile fearainn nó seoladh poist don bhforbairt atá molta Location/Townland or Postal Address of the Proposed Development Location: Kenmare Place, Killarney

Townland(s): Killarney

Sonraí faoin Obair atá molta Nature and extent of the Proposed Works The proposed works will include the following: • 620 sqm of Outdoor Dining area consisting of paving, landscaping, lighting etc of which 210 sqm is a covered dining area and a 3m wide public paved footpath.

• 700mm high boundary wall along road edge with glass screening • Ancillary drainage works, kerbing, paving, lighting etc.

• The provision of 2 no. bus set down bays on East Avenue Road and 2 no. 15 minute parking set down bays in front of the Handy stores Kerry County Council as the Competent Authority has concluded that the proposed project, individually, and in combination with other plans and projects, is not one which requires an Appropriate Assessment (AA) or an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and is not likely to have significant effects on the environment. Pursuant to Article 120(3)(b) a member of the public, may at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks beginning on the date of the publication of this notice, seek an EIA screening determination from An Bord Pleanála as to whether the proposed development would have significant effects on the environment.

Having regard to the COVID-19 restrictions, Kerry County Council Offices are closed to the public. Therefore, Plans and Particulars of the proposed development are only available for inspection on the Kerry County Council website from Wednesday, 21st July to Wednesday, 1st September 2021.

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Kerry County Council Website www.kerrycoco.ie (Have Your Say)

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for purchase, on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making such as copy.If offices re-open during this period the plans and particulars will be available for inspection, during normal office hours, at the following locations: • •

Kerry County Council, Killarney Municipal District Office, Town Hall, Killarney Kerry County Council, Roads, Transportation and Marine Department, Room 115, Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee,

An advisor will be available to explain the plans – please contact the Roads Department on (066) 7183588 Submissions and Observations with respect to the proposed development DEALING WITH PROPER PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing and clearly marked Part 8 – Outdoor Dining – Kenmare Place, Killarney To: Administrative Officer, Kerry County Council, Roads, Transportation and Marine Department, Room 115, Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry Or Email to: roads@kerrycoco.ie And must be received by 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 1st September 2021.

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

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

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Fun in the sun as provision centres receive games Centres across the county are having great fun in the sun this week after receiving various games as part of National Play Day.

MOUNTAIN RUNNER: Joe O'Leary is preparing for a 176km mountain race in France. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Local mountain runner preparing for 176km French race Killarney-based mountain runner Joe O’Leary used last weekend’s Skyline Reeks race as one of his preparation events for next month’s Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. | By Sean Moriarty Competitive mountain running returned to the McGillcuddy Reeks last Saturday and while the 30km course may sound difficult to the uninitiated, O’Leary has his eye on the 176km French classic which takes place from August 22 to 29.

On Saturday members of the Irish Mountain Runners Association ran, climbed and scrambled from Cronin’s Yard, in blistering heat over Cruach Mhór (933m), The Big Gun, Cnoc na Péiste, (988m), Maolán Buí (973m), Cnoc an Chuillinn (926m), summiting Carrauntoohil (1039m), in blistering heat, and onto Binn Chaorach (1010m) and back to Cronin’s Yard via Croc Broinne (854m).

The event was hosted by Munster Mountain Runners Association and organised

by Robbie Williams and his volunteer crew.

O’Leary completed the course in 05hrs 05mins 08secs.

Such was the heat and conditions, his time was considerably slower than his previous efforts in the race.

“I easily lost 20 minutes, maybe 30,” O’Leary told the Killarney Advertiser. “It was horrendous, everyone suffered [in the heat].”

The event was won by Ruairí Long in a time of 03hrs 58mins and 41 seconds.

Rosy Temple was the first lady competitor to finish in an unbelievable time of 05hrs 41mins 33secs.

Kevin Leahy was the best local in a time of 04hrs 51mins 08secs.

O’Leary is one of Ireland’s top mountain runners. He is currently preparing for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc a 176km mountain race in the French, Italian and Swiss Alps. He will race as high a 10,000 metres during that event and it is his second time competing in it having previously done the 160km version two years ago.

On that occasion he ran for 28 hours almost non-stop.

He will tackle a night marathon in the Ballyhoura Forest Complex tonight (Friday) before repeating the same course in daylight on Saturday morning.

“I'm doing the night race and the day race back-to-back as practice,” he added.

It's all part of an annual initiative by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whereby local authorities are supported to deliver a programme of activity that promotes play and recreation opportunities for children and young people across the country.

Kerry County Council has collaborated with Healthy Kerry, Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park, Kerry CYPSC, South Kerry Development Partnership, NEWKD, Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership, TIRC and KASI to organise suitable play, recreation and game equipment for families living in Kerry Direct Provision Centres under the theme of ‘Playful Communities’.

A variety of items are included in these packs such as Giant Jenga, Connect 4, Giant Parachutes, Sports Day Packs, Wooden Skittles, Hula Hoops and more. Yesterday (Thursday) the packs were delivered to the centres.

“Kerry County Council is delighted to have

been given the opportunity, through this scheme, to work collaboratively with our partners," Healthy Kerry Coordinator, Dr Deirdre Hegarty, said.

Manager of Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park, Mary O’Connor, added: “We are delighted to be involved in this initiative and look forward to providing play and recreational opportunities in the natural environment of our centre to all families in the County Family Direct Provision Centres at Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park in the future.”

The National Play Day is one component of the wider Summer of Play campaign; a Government-led initiative designed to remind everyone - young and old - of the fundamental importance of play. Further details of this wider initiative is available at Let's Play Ireland.

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CONGRATS: Donal O'Riordan, Kilcummin, and Ciara Murphy, Gneeveguilla, pictured at their wedding at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Gneeveguilla on Saturday last. Photo: Sean Kelly

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H G T U A T S L L I K S P TO AT FOSSA CÚL CAMP | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

a week It's been a fabulous week of sunshine and what with a than skills ll footba new g learnin out kids the to get top Kerry football player! got That's what happened this week in Fossa as local kids football a chance to practice new techniques with their on the coach Gavin Crowley who knows all about action of football field. The Kerry Senior Footballer had some Cúl the in part taking sters the best advice for the young

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Taking part in the U6s were: Hugo O'Doherty, Scott O'Sullivan, Conor Clifford, Billy Brosnan, Joshua Flynn, William Buckley, Michael Breen, Liam Miles, Oisin Wilson, Kayden O'Neill and Cillian Murphy.

SKILLS: Kerry Senior Footballer Gavin Crowley taught the youngsters some of Kerry football's greatest skills.

U8s were: Aaron O'Sullivan, Cian Sheehan, Eoin Murphy, Oliver Bagi, Noah O'Sullivan, Abbey O'Leary and Mia McCormack.

U6s were: Oisin Doherty, Jack Hartnett, Conor Fee, Chloe O'Sullivan, Siomha Nic Gearailt, Fionn Delaney, Michael Browne, Sadhbh O'Sullivan and Fia Driver.

U11/12s were: Jack Sheehan, Shay McCormack, Morgan O'Brien, Ben O'Sullivan, Dara Whelton, Setanta Hurley and Rian Weldon.

U10s in the Fossa Cúl Camp were: Mark Sheehan, Ava Harty, Fionn O'Donovan, Shea Driver and Aaron Cronin.

U7s included: Alex Hayes, Luke O'Donnell, Orna Stack, Cara Stack and Emily Doody.

U9s included: George Nomikos, Ryan Lynch, Mark O'Connor, Colm O'Sullivan, Aoibh Nic Gearailt, Ronan Doody, William Wharton and Ashling Coffey.

In the 11-13s were: Lauren McCarthy, Tara O'Sullivan, Cora O'Donovan, Isabel Cronin, Eva Cronin, Saoirse Coffey, Kate Dennehy, Grainne Kelliher and Zara McCarthy.

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Shifting away from the Spanish noir aesthetics of ‘Money Heist’, ‘Sky Rojo’ uses a brilliantly colourful, neon palette to combine numerous genres into “Latin Pulp”, as its creators Lex Pina and Esther Martnez have dubbed it. In another change, the pair have reduced the length of each of the season’s eight episodes to a manageable 25 minutes.

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Author: Noah Lemelson Kidnapping, enslavement and murder are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actions some will take to protect their interests in æther-oil, the coveted substance that fuels the city of Huile.

As both veteran and private investigator, Marcel Talwar knows this first hand, and he likes to think he’d never participate in such things. However, that naïve idea comes to a crashing end when he takes on a new case that quickly shatters his world view.

A trail of evidence points to someone in Marcel’s inner circle who’s using him as a pawn to conduct grisly experiments that could lead to genocide.

Now, Marcel is more determined than ever to discover who’s pulling the strings to this sinister plot. But the further he gets, the larger the target on his back becomes, and it’s not long before Marcel has to ask himself how much and how many he’s willing to sacrifice to get to the truth.

Meanwhile, Sylvaine Pelletier, a brilliant engineer who gave up everything in her quest to restore some of the world’s pre-apocalyptic splendor, discovers that Roache can supply her with the power she needs to manipulate sangleum, but at a high cost.

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The Crayon Set ‘Downer Disco’ Dublin-based band The Crayon Set release their third album ‘Downer Disco’ on September 24 this year. It is their strongest album to-date filled with their trademark expertly crafted pop songs and dual girl/boy vocal interplay - this time with added synth-pop and electronic goodness.

On July 16 the band released two songs as a free taster from the album.

In keeping with their crayon-colour philosophy, you get to choose your favourite release: the synth-pop sun-

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Sky Rojo The highly anticipated second season of its high-octane Spanish thriller series ‘Sky Rojo’ will premiere today (Friday).

Three ladies, Coral, Wendy, and Gina are on the run in a quest for freedom while being pursued by Romeo from Tenerife’s Las Novias Club, and his henchmen, Moisés and Christian. The ladies embark on a hectic, chaotic trip together, in which they must confront several perils and experience each mo-

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shine-bliss of ‘Summer Song’ or the indie-rock swagger of ‘Rock Star // Dream Girl’.

“We’re really pleased with the songs and the sound on the album and we can’t wait to release it,” founder and main songwriter Robert Baker said.

“The album has a happy-sad dynamic going on - we’re always trying to write and record the perfect pop song but lyrically the songs couldn’t help but reflect the increasingly stressed-out world we breathe in every day.”

BIG BIG MOVIE

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban RTE One, Saturday, 6.35pm The teenage wizard is alarmed to learn a dangerous fugitive sorcerer is searching for him. Meanwhile, a new teacher at Hogwarts helps the bespectacled youngster to protect himself from the school’s soul-sucking security guards. The third in the fantasy adventure series, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, Michael Gambon, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Rickman.

Fiddler on the Roof TG4, Sunday, 3.20pm A poor Jewish milkman is set on finding good husbands for his three eldest daughters while coming to terms with the pressures of village life in Ukraine under Tsarist rule. Unfortunately, his well-meaning plan is hampered by the girls’ obstinate insistence on making their own marital choices. Norman Jewison’s musical, starring Topol, Norma Crane, Paul Michael Glaser and Leonard Frey.

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Gardening - By Debby Looney

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

Bamboo is hardy and easy to grow Is there such a thing as a plant which ticks every single box? I don’t think so. But a plant which is one of the most versatile I can think of is certainly bamboo.

There is a bamboo for every need, and every type of garden, really, their only drawback is that they do not flower. On the other hand, they are hardy, easy to grow, evergreen, stay true to their size, provide sound, colour and movement, and are so unique they do not compete with other plants. The fact that they do not flower is, for me, one of their strengths, as they provide a beautiful backdrop for flowers in the summer and fill the emptiness in the winter without one having to worry about clashing colours!

CHOOSE CAREFULLY

Bamboo root systems are quite shallow, so while they do grow almost anywhere, they do best in fertile, moist, but not waterlogged, soil, which has been dug over. They benefit greatly from an annual mulch, and prefer to be sheltered from extreme wind. That said, I have a bamboo in a pot which dries out regularly, is forgotten about and gets the full force of the wind, but is still alive. Not growing, perhaps, but not dead either!

The important thing with bamboo is to choose carefully and do the research.

There are a thousand plus varieties and some will naturalise and crowd out other plants. If you are in doubt, line a very large hole with strong plastic, into which you cut some drainage holes, this should keep your plant in check.

HARDY

The easiest and one of the largest bam-

boo is Pseudosasa japonica. It is classed as a runner, and needs space. I do a yearly trim around the rhizomes and this keeps it tidy. It has mid green, olive coloured culms, (stems of a bamboo), and dark green foliage growing to over 5m. It is incredibly hardy. A very popular bamboo is Phyllostachys nigra, the black bamboo – so called for its beautiful dark culms. It grows well in a large pot, but if it is planted in the ground it will reach 5m also. Another very hardy one to try is Phyllostachys aurea, the golden bamboo.

Its canes are very recognisable, having a swelling below each node.

Medium sized bamboos, about 2m, are ideal for containers, or as screens. Fargesia dracocephala is a very hardy plant, which copes well with a level of neglect.

It has dense, dark foliage which makes it ideal as a hedge. Fargesia ‘Jumbo’ is a firm favourite and with its arching habit it is very graceful.

EASIEST TO GROW

Yet another use for bamboo is groundcover and to this end Indocalamus tessellatus is possibly the easiest to grow and reaches a maximun of 1m tall. It will happily cover as much ground as you will give it. It is a bit of a slow starter if the soil is heavy, but once it gets going weeds don’t stand a chance! Another excellent choice is Sasa veitchii which is very dense and fast growing. Its leaves turn pale brown around the edges in winter, giving it a variegated appearance.

Lastly, there are a few unusual types to look out for. Shibatea kumasaca is a groundcover plant, which can be clipped into formal hedges and shapes as it makes small dense clumps. Chimonobambusa quadrangularis is a 3m tall specimen with square stems – it grows in distinct clumps and its leaves are very glossy, and, well, shaggy looking! Hibanobambusa ‘Shiroshima’ is a beautiful variegated plant, with vibrant yellow and green streaked leaves. It is extremely hardy.

So, whether you need a privacy screen, groundcover, specimen plant or pot plant, there is a bamboo out there for you!

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Return to work courses Question: I’m unemployed and I want to return to work. Are there free courses I can take to develop my skills so that I am more employable?

ANSWER: Springboard+ provides free higher education courses for people who are unemployed (or were self-employed) and those looking to return to the workforce.

Courses are offered in different areas including Information and Communications Technology (ICT), medical technologies, cybersecurity, sustainable energy and financial services.

The courses range from certificate to master’s degree level – Levels 6 to 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Most of the courses are part-time and last for one year or less, but there are some full-time courses.

You can access a free Springboard+ course, if you are getting a qualifying social welfare payment such as Jobseeker’s Allowance, Jobseeker’s Benefit or the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). You can get a full list of qualifying payments for Springboard+ on citizensinformation.ie If you are not getting a qualifying social welfare payment, you will have to meet the residency criteria for Springboard+.

You can also apply for a Springboard+ course if: • You are a qualified adult of working age (under 66) on someone else’s social welfare payment • You are signing for social insurance credits • You are on an employment support

scheme such as Community Employment (CE) or TUS To apply for a Springboard+ course, you choose the course(s) you are interested in on springboardcourses.ie and apply online, following the instructions on the website. You can apply for up to 10 courses, but you can only take one course.

If you are getting a social welfare payment, you should notify your Intreo Centre or local Social Welfare Branch Office and check what further steps (if any) you need to take.

If Springboard+ doesn’t meet your needs, there are several other ways to go back to education. _________________________________________________ During COVID-19, you can find comprehensive integrated information online at citizensinformation.ie/covid19/ and you can get daily updates on what’s changed on Twitter at @citizensinfo.

You can also get information and advice from: Tralee on Tel: 0761 07 7860 Mon – Fri (10am-4pm) The Citizens Information Phone Service: Call 0761 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am – 8pm Our national call back service: Visit citizensinformation.ie/callback to request a phone call from an information officer.

Public appeal to reduce water as demand soars countywide Irish Water is urging the public to conserve water to ensure a consistent supply for all during the heatwave.

Demand for drinking water has increased very significantly in many supplies across Kerry.

At the same time, due to the dry weather and high temperatures, water source levels are dropping. Irish Water, together with Kerry County Council, is working hard to maintain supplies.

“The current extra demand, combined with reduced capacity, is not sustainable across Kerry," Anna Brosnan, Irish Water’s Operations Lead for Kerry, said.

"We are appealing to everyone to be mindful of this and reduce water consumption as much as possible.

Small changes can have a significant impact, for example:

• Take a shorter shower and save up to 10 litres of water per minute • Fix dripping taps or leaking toilets in your home • When brushing your teeth or shaving, turn off the tap and save up to six litres of water per minute • Save and reuse water collected from baths, showers, and hand basins in the garden • Avoid using paddling pools • In the garden use a rose head watering can instead of a hose and aim for the roots • If you need to wash your car, use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose • Report any leaks to Irish Water at 1800 278 278.

Further water conservation information is available on the Irish Water website www.water.ie/conservation.

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Long-lost Hollywood dress discovered There's hardly a person who doesn't know of the legendary 'Wizard of Oz' film - but did you know that Judy Garland's iconic dress from the film was missing for almost 50 years - until now!

Blast off for Bezos!

The world's richest man and three other passengers blasted into space on Tuesday in a once-in-alifetime trip.

American business magnate, Jeff Bezos, went off the Earth for a short time before returning after launching from Texas.

Although the trip comes nine days after Briton Richard Branson competed his Virgin Galactic's successful inaugural suborbital flight from New Mexico, Mr

Bezos has hailed his journey as a watershed event for space tourism, since it is the first time that paying civilian passengers have been sent into space on a private rocket.

It's also the first time people have boarded a spaceship built by the Amazon founder's private space business, Blue Origin.

Many have criticised the journey saying the billionaire is squandering money and resources that could be better utilised to enhance life on Earth, which

57-year-old Bezos agrees saying they're "largely right".

The voyage lasted about 10 minutes and 20 seconds, “I’m excited, I’m not really nervous," Bezos told CBS before the launch.

"This vehicle is ready, this crew is ready, we are feeling really good about it.”

In a separate interview with CNN, Bezos said some friends had cautioned against taking the very first Blue Origin space flight but that he was confident in the safety of the rocket.

The iconic blue gingham dress worn by Garland in the film was donated to a university drama department - but mysteriously vanished in to thin air.

However, a discovery was accidently made when workers were clearing out a section at the Catholic University of America (CUA) which is undergoing renovations.

The dress had been gifted to Rev. Gilbert Hartke by actress Mercedes McCambridge in 1972 when he was then Head of the drama department.

Lecturer Matt Ripa stumbled across the costume while cleaning up after spotting a bag containing the blue-and-white dress.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Ripa said. “I have found many interesting things during my time at CUA, but I think this one takes the cake.”

The university will keep the dress in its archives.

Ireland records hottest day of the year On Wednesday, temperatures in Ireland hit just over 30 degrees, making it the hottest day of the year so far.

According to Met Éireann, Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon recorded 30.1 degrees.

The all-time high temperature in Ireland was 33.3°C, set in 1887 at Kilkenny Castle.

The warmth brought on by an Azores High and the jet stream during the last week is unlikely to break the all-time re-

cord, according to weather experts.

Ireland's Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is urging people to enjoy the hot weather in "as safe a way as possible".

He said "Be sun smart, regularly and liberally apply sunscreen that has a sun protection factor of at least 30+ for adults and 50+ for children, wear light and loose-fitting clothing that covers your skin, wear a hat and sunglasses. Keep yourself cool and hydrated".

"Other risks to be mindful of during this spell of hot weather are heat exhaustion

and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion is not usually serious if you can cool down within 30 minutes. Signs of heat exhaustion include headache, dizziness and confusion, loss of appetite and feeling sick, fast breathing or pulse, high temperature of 38C or above and being very thirsty."

Tomorrow (Saturday) is expected to be cooler than previous days, with maximum temperatures ranging 24 to 25 degrees in the west, according to Met Éireann.

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Conor McGregor buys €3.1m superyacht Conor McGregor, the Irish mixed martial artist, boxer, and businessman can now match his supercars with his brand new superyacht worth €3.1 million.

Child thrilled with 37-yearold Japanese sea treasure The discovery of a mud-caked glass bottle on the beach by a nineyear-old girl turned out to in fact be a 37-year-old message in a bottle.

From Japan and because it had been in the water for almost four decades - it made its way to where the child was enjoying a a family day out in a Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Abbie Graham, of Keaau, and her parents Angie and John Graham said they were initially sceptical that the object was anything other than litter.

"I thought it was trash, and she thought it was treasure," John Graham told the Hawaii Tribune-Herald.

The family took the bottle with them, and they eventually discovered Abbie's suspicions were correct.

"A couple days later we opened it up, and it was from Japan," Abbie recalled.

The note inside the bottle was authored by the Chiba Prefectural Choshi High School Natural Science Club in Japan. The message was printed in English, Spanish and Japanese.

"This bottle was thrown into the sea off the coast of Choshi, Japan, in July 1984,"

the note read.

In the letter the finder was asked to get into contact with the club with information including the coordinates where the bottle was discovered. It said the bottle was part of an "ocean current investigation".

The family said they have not yet been able to get into contact with the authors of the message.

"We looked online, but the website is all in Japanese, so we couldn't read anything," John Graham said. "So we figured we'd just maybe laminate it and send it back to the school at the address they gave us. We figure the people who sent it have got to be 50/55 years-old by now."

Second freephone number set up for Digital COVID Certificates Due to high demand a second freephone number has been established this week for those seeking their EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC).

The new number, 1800 807 008, will cater for a significantly higher number of calls.

Increased numbers of agents are available to answer queries in relation to vaccination certificates and to allow members of the public request a recovery certificate.

The call centre will be focused on dealing with urgent queries in the shortterm, and the Department of Health is requesting that only those with an urgent query contact the centre this week

i.e. those who are travelling in July.

The EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) is proof (in digital or paper format) that you have either been vaccinated against COVID-19 or received a negative COVID-19 test result or recovered from COVID-19 in the last six months.

Your free Digital COVID Certificate will help you to travel safely and more easily within the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more on gov.ie/travel.

You can request your certificate at any stage over the coming weeks. Queries in relation to a certificate of a COVID-19 test obtained privately can be directed to your test provider. If you need general travel advice, please go to gov.ie/ travel.

After fracturing his leg in his previous bout with Dustin Poirier, McGregor faces a lengthy recovery period. Fortunately for him, he'll be able to accomplish part of it onboard his new superboat, which has two 24.2litre V-12 Diesel engines providing 4,000 horsepower which allows it to achieve speeds of

about 70mph.

McGregor, who’s a big fan of showy vehicles took to Instagram with the caption “My Lamborghini yacht is ready”.

According to reports, the luxury car manufacturer is only producing 63 of the yachts, with McGregor purchasing the 12th, a nod to his whiskey brand 'Proper No. Twelve'.

The boat's interiors and exteriors were specifically created and include a kitchen, dining/lounge space, bedroom, and bathroom, among other features.

Pop-up gigs in support of Kerry Mental Health Association Tralee resident were treated to a very special concert on Saturday as popular band Midnite Café dusted off their instruments to perform their first gig in 16 months.

Kerry Mental Health Association’s Tralee Branch benefited from a collection at each location where the generosity was overwhelming on a glorious afternoon.

Miah Lynch Transport sponsored the mobile stage which visited Tralee estates Derrylea in Oakpark, Caheranne Village on Strand Road, Mounthawk Manor, and Connolly Park.

The final performance was outside the home of Richie Greer - father of the band’s drummer Damian - who celebrated his 80th birthday on the day.

There were birthday celebrations in Mounthawk Manor as well where John Murphy, originally from St Brendan’s Park, marked his 60th with family.

“An event like this is just what the doctor ordered," General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said. "It was a tonic for the mind on a beautiful sunny afternoon. It was all about community spirit and it showed how much we need our friends and neighbours. Credit to the residents’ associations who made it possible, to the band who showed no signs of rustiness after lockdown, and the team of experienced volunteer stewards, led by Martin Brosnan and Ann O’Shea, who made sure the show ran smoothly and safely.”

SURPRISE: Richie Greer celebrated his 80th birthday with a surprise performance from Midnite Café outside his house in Connolly Park, all in support of Kerry Mental Health Association. Richie's son Damian is the drummer with the band.

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SUNSHINE: Killarney Race Course Directors, Gerard Coghlan (left) and Con O'Mahony, enjoying the sunshine at the Killarney Races July meeting, on Friday. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

PRESENTATION: Killarney Race Course Director Aine O'Donoghue, presenting breeders and trainers of winning horse 'Leac an Scail Lady', Andrew McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Lynn, Odran and Robyn McCarthy with their trophy at the Killarney Races July meeting, on Friday. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

WINNER ALRIGHT: Leading Irish and British National Hunt Jockey, Rachel Blackmore, clearing the final hurdle at the Killarney Races July meeting on Friday, riding 'Leac and Scail Lady' with 'Winning Kate' chasing her. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

LEADING LADIES: Rachel Blackmore, with Robyn McCarthy, a daughter of trainer, Andrew McCarthy, and winner of the first race 'Leac an Scail Lady' at the Killarney Races July meeting on Friday. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

23.7.2021 Some fabulous shots from the Killarney Races July Meeting taken by local photographer Valerie O'Sullivan

CUTE: Louise O'Hare with Luke McCarthy, enjoying the sunshine at the Killarney Races July meeting, on Friday.

Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

FINAL HURDLE: Champion Jockey and leading Irish and British National Hunt Jockey, Rachel Blackmore, clearing the final hurdle at the Killarney Races July meeting Festival on Friday, riding 'Leac and Scail Lady' with 'Fly little bird' chasing her. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

HORSE TO WATER: Rachel Blackmore, pictured with winner of the first race 'Leac an Scail Lady' at the Killarney Races July meeting, on Friday. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

FUN IN THE SUN: Paul Bowe and his wife Brenda from Waterford, enjoying the sunshine at the Killarney Races July meeting, on Friday. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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New Patient Advocacy Service offering support to Kerry people A newly established Patient Advocacy Service is offering support to people in the Kerry area who want to make a complaint about the care they have received in a public hospital.

The service provides free, independent and confidential information and support to people making a formal complaint about their care in a Health Service Executive (HSE) funded public acute hospital.

People in the Kerry area looking for support can contact the Patient Advocacy Service confidential helpline on 0818 293003 to speak to a trained advocate who will help them to get information on the HSE’s complaints investigation process, called ‘Your Service, Your Say’.

The professionally trained independent advocate will support and empower the person making the complaint, with the aim of highlighting their views and concerns.

The advocate will explain to the person how to write a formal complaint and what to include in it. They will also help

the person prepare for meetings with the HSE about their complaint, and they will help the person explore their options following a response from the HSE to their complaint.

“Until now, people in Kerry and across Ireland who experienced difficulties in the Irish health service often felt there was nowhere for them to turn," Service Manager for the Patient Advocacy Service, Claire Lehane, said.

GUIDANCE

“The newly established Patient Advocacy Service offers patients the guidance and information they need to make a complaint when they are unhappy with the care they receive. It is free, independent and run by our professionally trained patient advocates who will use their compassion and knowledge to guide people through the HSE complaints process.”

The helpline is open Monday to Friday from 10am until 4pm, including lunchtimes. You can also email info@patientadvocacyservice.ie or for more information see patientadvocacyservice.ie.

Public invited to subscribe to free Council alerts service Kerry County Council is inviting members of the public to sign up for a free alerts service which enables subscribers to receive important messages, updates and alerts from the local authority.

The Council has partnered with the MapAlerter.ie service to provide targeted messages to citizens which can be received by text message or email which ensures that citizens are informed about urgent issues like weather alerts or road closures and updates on public consultations, planning applications and community events.

MapAlerter is currently used as a communications tool by more than half of all local authorities around Ireland and facilitates the speedy and direct transmission of messages by SMS (text) and email and via the MapAlerter App. Subscribers can log on to the website or the App and choose to receive an update, for example, when there is a weather warning in place for Kerry, to

receive an alert about a flood risk in their area or when new planning applications are made in their locality.

"Communicating with our citizens in a prompt and efficient way is vital for the local authority," the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, said.

"While updates on our website and on social media are effective to a degree, this service ensures that a message lands directly to a mobile phone in real time and that we can get updates directly to the people of the county promptly and directly.

"The service has the capacity to greatly enhance Kerry County Council’s communication with the general public and will complement existing communications through the media and social media. I would encourage everyone to log onto MapAlerter.ie/Kerry and to sign up for updates. It is a free service which has enormous benefits for subscribers who want to be kept updated and informed."

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

Five tips for stress management We all have stress, whether at work, at home, with family or with friends.

Sometimes specific things or circumstances can make us feel incredibly stressed out.

Stress is a normal part of life, but the most important thing is responding to and managing it. So the next time that you are feeling stressed, try these five techniques for managing it:

1. EXERCISE REGULARLY

Swift movement can help improve sleep and combat stress. Research shows that individuals who participated in moderate physical activity had half the perceived stress as those who did not. Physical activity may also cancel out some of the adverse effects of stress, including the impact on the immune system. Exercise causes the release of endorphins, so adding physical activity into your routine will also make you happier.

2. PRACTICE PARASYMPATHETIC ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MEDITATION

Multiple studies have found that mindful meditation can reduce psychological stress and anxiety. Take five minutes to yourself in a quiet place to sit and breathe. Focus on the present moment.

Don’t worry if your mind starts to wander to other thoughts. Simply acknowledge those thoughts and then let them go.

Refocus and bring your attention back to the present moment.

3. GET ADEQUATE SLEEP

Stress during the day affects the quality of our sleep at night. Even worse, insuffi-

cient sleep can affect both brain function and mood. Limit electronic device usage like smartphones and computers in the evening. Don’t consume caffeine late in the day, after 3 or 4pm. Try to get in the habit of waking up and going to bed consistently to ensure adequate nightly sleep. Finally, get moving during the day!

Research suggests that physical activity can improve sleep and combat stress.

4. EAT A HIGH-QUALITY WHOLE FOODS-BASED DIET

When we are stressed, our central nervous system releases cortisol. Research has shown that high cortisol levels combined with high sugar consumption may cause fat to be deposited around our internal organs. This is called visceral fat, and it is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Choose high-quality whole foods which will provide you with a variety of nutrients and health benefits. Aim to consume a diet full of colourful fruits and veggies daily!

5. TRANSFORM NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

Our thoughts influence our emotions, and our feelings affect our behaviours.

Reframing your thoughts around the causes of stress can help you better control your emotions, which helps reduce perceived stress. Redirect negative energy and ideas into positive ones. Evaluate your expectations and learn to accept the situations that are outside of your control.

If you need to connect with a coach to help guide you, schedule a free consultation with us today by visiting our website www.activate.ie.

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The world-famous track, home to the British Formula 1 Grand Prix up 1986, is the host venue for the latest round of the British Superbike Championship.

Coyne is contesting the National Superstock 600cc class within the main championship after a season in the British Jr series last year.

Kevin is still only a teenager but his father Mark remembers the glory days of the Kent circuit.

“Before Silverstone, the British Grand Prix was held there,” he said.

“You had [Alain] Prost, [Nigel] Mansell, [Ayrton] Senna all racing there and now you have Coyne from Farranfore there too.”

Kevin’s race weekend got underway this morning (Friday) with practice and qualifying ahead of two races on Saturday and Sunday.

He remains on target for top 20 race results after taking 23 in one race at the World Superbike meeting earlier this month.

His next outing will be at Donington Park on the weekend of August 13-15 but they will skip the Thruxton round in between due to budget constraints.

BRANDS BOUND: Kevin Coyne will race at the iconic Brands Hatch circuit for the first time this weekend. Photo: Bonnie Lane

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€30k prize bonanza for Killarney CU members It was a surprise call but one which put a smile on a Sneem man's face this week when he heard that he had won a brand new car.

John Knightly from Sneem got a great surprise when Killarney Credit Union rang to tell him he had won a Ford Puma Titanium in the Killarney Credit Union Members Draw.

John picked up the keys of his new car from Mark Murphy, CEO Killarney Credit Union, accompanied by his wife and daughters.

“We currently have just over 2,400 members in the draw which is held twice a year," Karena McCarthy, Killarney Credit Union Marketing Officer, said.

"Our prizes include a new car and cash

prizes ranging from €250 to €1,000.

Our next draw will take place in January 2022.”

Members can apply for the draw at any of the branches or apply online on www.killarneycu.ie. €12 will be taken from the member's account twice a year as an entry fee.

The cash prize winners were Triona O’Connor, Joseph O’Doherty, Michael

Fleming, Helen O’Sullivan, James Kissane, Collette and Eithne Willock, Mary O’Leary, Noreen Moriarty O’Sullivan, Geraldine and Gerard O’Mahony, Cecelia Ring, Sinead Buckley and Michael McCarthy.

“The draw is limited to members of Killarney Credit Union and anyone over the age of 18 can apply to join," she added.

NEW WHEELS: Mark Murphy CEO Killarney Credit Union (second from left) presenting the keys of the new Ford Puma to Killarney Credit Union Members Draw winner John Knightly from Sneem, with from left: Dara Moynihan (Killarney Credit Union), Tony Fleming (Killarney Autos Main Ford Dealers), Sadie, Julie and Molly Knightly, at Killarney Credit Union. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

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How long can it last?

US stock markets extended their recovery following a sharp sell-off at the start of the week. Mounting concerns over the spread of the Delta variant and its ability to interrupt a strong reopening and economic recovery resulted in the worst day for global stocks in some months on Monday.

Since then, a string of upbeat earnings reports and some aggressive 'buying the dip' strategies revived market optimism.

DOUBLE YOUR MONEY The S&P 500 has now doubled in value in just 15 months following the March 2020 Pullback: The second fastest double in history, second only to the 1932 reversal after the infamous 80%+ crash of the great depression.

It is worth noting that the cumulative

breadth of the S&P 500 is back in focus. The S&P 500 is up 4% since June 3, but ~80% of that move can be attributed to just the largest five stocks.

This concentration in returns is one to watch as narrowing breadth is a sign of internal weakness and can sometimes precede pullback periods.

MARKET OUTLOOK

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earnings for companies within the S&P 500 is set to double over the same period.

The market hasn't doubled for no reason despite what some market heretics proclaim.

A CLOSER LOOK

After a brief respite due to strong market rotation dynamics, the narrow

As we focus on the second half of the year, investors will undoubtedly be haunted by fleeting bouts of uncertainty. Echoes of 'this surely can't last forever' screech louder and louder as markets continue to notch up all-time highs. This uncertainty and doubt is an inherent part of the human condition that even the most steadfast investor must grapple with.

Lately, market participants are constantly worrying about, well, everything. Their concerns range from inflation and the Delta variant to tech regulation and tensions with China.

None of these fears are irrational, but they are part and parcel of any investment. While all these concerns could

negatively impact markets over the near term, there is no reward without risk, and historically, it hasn't paid to be a pessimist.

While the outlook is broadly positive, uncertainties remain. Economic statistics have been consistently positive in recent times, but this positive news stream is now simply functioning to maintain the current levels of market exuberance.

As we advance, it won't be enough to say that businesses are recovering, and earnings are increasing. The market will need to hear about a stable recovery and more robust future earnings to come. As a result, market participants will be far more sensitive to any negative news, fuelling the fragility and volatility in the most exposed sectors of the market.

My overarching view is that economic recovery will persist, and upside remains, fuelled by higher earnings, fiscal stimulus, and low interest rates. With that said, pullbacks and market rotations are likely, and any deviation away from this base case scenario will create a painful environment for those holding the most speculative names.

As always, caution and patience are the order of the day.

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Insurance for building contractors What kind of insurance does a building contractor need?

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND MACHINERY

First and foremost, if a building contractor has commercial vehicles then road risk cover is a requirement by law. As with all other motor insurance products, the cover options would be comprehensive, third party fire and theft, or third party only. Commercial fleet polices can cover many vehicles under one policy.

The value of the vehicle is important to review each year, as are the drivers.

Commercial vehicle policies usually give “open driving 25 to 70-years-old” but sometimes naming the drivers who will use the vehicle is a better option and can save you money.

You may need road risk and associated

covers for driving plant and machinery such as teleporters, tractors and the like.

EMPLOYERS, PUBLIC AND PRODUCTS LIABILITY INSURANCE

Employers Liability Insurance covers your legal liability in the event that you are negligent and required to pay compensation for bodily injuries to an employee in the course of their employment. Employee numbers and annual wages will need to be disclosed accurately and annually.

Public Liability Insurance covers your legal liability in the event that you are negligent and required to pay compensation for bodily injuries or damage to

third party property in the course of your business activities.

Your yearly turnover will need to be disclosed and reviewed annually. Many main contractors and State bodies may require the tradesperson to have a minimum of €6.5 million limit of indemnity.

Products Liability Insurance covers your legal liability for injuries and property damage in connection with goods sold or supplied.

Other covers needed may include “Tools in Transit” which can be arranged in conjunction with your commercial vehicle policy and “Engineering Inspection Cover” may be required on plant and machinery. A “Contract Works Policy” protects the building works in progress against fire. Some insurers can include

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You should seek out the expert advice of a professional insurance broker to review your insurance needs. At Healy Insurances, we can review your business requirements, offer expert advice and save you money on your premiums.

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Tips to manage your home in the heatwave Our recent spell of good weather is certainly welcome but it does lead to some practical problems in the home.

With the mercury rising to 30 degrees in some areas and night time temperatures ‘dropping’ to only 19 degrees, we find ourselves doing everything in our power to try and stay cool.

With weather advisory warnings in place for high temperatures, we have all found our homes are heating up!

While we are quite happy to fork out our well-earned Euro for that foreign trip to the sun to bake in the Mediterranean heat, we now find ourselves in the unusual position of the good weather visiting

us for a change!

While it is easy to enjoy the sunshine from the swimming pool in Portugal or the beach in Spain it is a different story when walking into your hot house at home.

Unfortunately, the large majority of us don’t have the luxury of air-conditioned homes as much of the new building technologies we have experienced revolve around heating our homes. We now find ourselves looking for ways to cool them down!

While the natural reaction is to open the windows, it is recommended to keep windows, blinds and curtains closed as this will keep the hot air out. If opening them, make sure to do so at opposite ends of the house to create an airflow

throughout.

To circulate cool air inside, fill up some bowls with water and ice and place them in different areas of the house - in front of a fan works best if you have one.

Another simple but effective option is to cook outside. Use the BBQ as the oven generates heat inside the house.

Trying to get to sleep at night can be particularly difficult in soaring temperatures.

Here is a novel tip to help you catch those z’s; consider freezing your bedcovers before going to bed!

It may sound daft but give it a try; strip the sheets, place in a bag and pop them in the freezer. When it is time to hit the pillow, simply put them back on and they will be nice and cool!

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Also, try taking a cold shower before bed.

Any halogen light bulbs in the house will also create additional heat, so consider replacing with LED lights.

Open the attic hatch to keep the house as ventilated as possible, allowing heat to escape through the roof.

And finally turn off any appliances, like the TV, when not in use. Electrical appliances can give off a surprising quantity of heat, particularly while charging.

PROPERTY

23.7.2021 REA Coyne & Culloty 2 Main St, Killarney E: info@rea.ie T: 064 663 1274

Billy Hennigan Auctioneers 66 New St, Monearmore, Killarney, E: info@henniganauctioneers.com T: (064) 663 4582

Sherry Fitzgerald Coughlan 95 New St, Killarney E: info@sfmc.ie T: 064 663 1892

David O’ Driscoll Muckross Road, Killarney E: info@dodriscoll.com T: 087 795 8386

Ted Healy 11 New St, Killarney E: killarney@dng.ie T:064 639000

Property Partners Gallivan Killarney Business Centre, High St., Killarney, Co Kerry E: killarney@propertypartners.ie T: 064 6634177

Its4rent.ie Property Letting & Management Agent, Killarney Business Centre, Upper High St, Killarney T: 064 6634177 • E: info@its4rent.ie

Maine Valley Property Old Chapel Lane, Milltown, Kerry E: info@mainevalleyproperties.com T: 066 9765577 or 087 6738210

TO LET: Rooms to rent in Tralee town. Contact 0872461678 TO LET: Large Warehouse/Storage unit with non-drip cladding Killarney area. Contact 087-2944505 TO LET: 2 bed house in Faha. Phone Roger on 086-8136888. Licence No. 004026 TO LET: Last apartment, long term, 3.5 miles from Killarney town centre and 5 mins walk from Killarney Park. Suitable for working couple, free cark parking and all bills paid,

€200 per week. Contact Margaret on 0876789990 and leave a message please.

TO LET: Spacious 3 bedroom bungalow fully furnished in very good condition, long or short term at Knockataggle Mór, Kilcummin, 10 minutes’ drive from Killarney. Mature garden maintained by landlord. Tel: 0872912356 TO LET: News flash 5 star Guesthouse has rooms to rent, also twin room suitable for working couple. Contact Margaret on 0876789990 and leave a message please.

TO LET: Rooms in Park Road area. 0863163535 TO LET: 3 bedroomed bungalow 2 miles from Killarney town. 087-2389537 ________________________________________________________ WANTED: Comfortable, insulated 1 bed apartment/bungalow, in quiet area within 5 minutes of Killarney town, with parking.

HAPPS, long-term. 087-6600100 WANTED: Accommodation required for single male in 50s gen builder by trade,

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All Ireland Properties Main Street, Rathmore, Kerry E: allirelandproperties@gmail.com T: 087 243 8182

so can keep place up together, exemplary ref, been in this place 10 yrs., landlord revamping, preferably on H.A.P. scheme, call 0876822317.

WANTED: Houses and apartments to rent in the Killarney area. Contact 086-8136888 WANTED: Looking for someone to go halves on buying a small property for rental or to live in, in Killarney or surrounds. Would need to have a budget of approx 80,000. Contact Melissa to discuss on 0852553062

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: x Mobile home in immaculate condition all amenities, can deliver in the Killarney area contact 087-6190942 FOR SALE: A good quality upright piano . In very good condition. (Rathmore area) Contact Joanna Hughes 087 9520667

FOR SALE: Garden mulch for sale €50 per car trailer, come and collect and don’t forget the shovel. Contact 087-2678918

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions.

For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050 AVAILABLE: Music lessons- piano, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted. ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE. Tel John: 087-

6801392 or Maggie: 087-6961681.

AVAILABLE: Grass and hedge cutting services. Call David on 086-0719978 AVAILABLE: Affordable Gardening Services. Overgrowth clearance. Lawn care. Tree work. Hedge cutting. Painting. Garden repairs. Strimming. Tel. 086-898 4673.

ANIMALS ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@eircom.net.

ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 0879729240 or 087-9704480.

WANTED WANTED: Looking for an investor to finance

a concept within the pet trade for cost of patent attorney and injection moulding cost.

Contact Lee 087-6822317

WANTED: Qualified Hair Stylist required for busy town centre salon. Part and full time position available. Flexible working hours/days.

Daily/weekly guarantee. Please call Yvonne on 087 6759842 WANTED: Part-time housekeeper for family home. Cooking and cleaning. 16hrs/wk. Killarney town. Call or text 087-2229039 WANTED: Full-time childminder wanted.

Position is Monday to Friday (08:15-16:30) in childrens' own home in Killarney, close to town. Will involve drop/collection to nearby school. Please phone or text for further information Tel: 0862202527 WANTED: Qualified and experienced barbers, Tralee, part time or full time. For any other information please contact number 0860770181.

WANTED: 360o Digger driver required for groundwork contract. 6 month duration, 8-5. Killarney Town. Please call Martin 0868307475 WANTED: Part-time work for education company based in Killarney. Work will include helping to manage social media, creating and developing S.T.E.A.M. workshops.

Computer experience and good social skills an advantage. Would suit teenager looking for summer work. Email CV & cover letter to Chris: chris@makermeet.ie or ring 0872685020 for more information.

WANTED: Cleaners to join our team - looking after self catering Apartments in Killarney.

Work starts 11am. Must have English, good communication and able to work as part of team. Job involves changing beds, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathroom and kitchen etc - general clean from one guests departure to next guests arrival. Ring 0858010908

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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Develop skills and improve employability

Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

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

Time to adjust your skincare What a week of amazing weather, sunshine, ice cream and sand, and with summer well and truly here, it's time to adjust your skincare.

This doesn't mean just upping the SPF applications. What may have worked in the cooler months might not be right for the summer months, especially with the extra heat waves.

The main reasons you need to alter your skincare needs, a little like we alter our make-up trends season to season, is different weather and light.

This is particularly so this year as wearing masks during the hotter temperatures contributes to skin issues old and new. If we make small changes to our skincare routines when the weather changes, it can really help to keep the skin balanced, healthy and glowing. It may be as simple as wearing extra SPF and your cleanser isn't removing it fully before applying serums. If we add in a face wash just before you cleanse, the results will be amazing.

IMPORTANT STEP

In my opinion, one of the most important steps is a clean canvas, or skin, in this case. It definitely starts with the right cleansers and toners. A cleanser will help to deliver more moisture properties, but using a face wash will help illuminate more built-up toxins, pollution, SPF, as we are applying it more often during the summer months. Yes, we apply all year round, but more often during summer days.

I do recommend using an exfoliant containing AHA or BHA, depending on specific needs. These are good for both anti-ageing and congested skin concerns.

The point of any exfoliating treatment is to remove dead cells, product build up and encourage more rapid cell turnover.

These chemical exfoliants rely on the use of alpha hydroxy acids or beta acids.

They remove outer layers of skin but need to be left on the skin long enough to work their full potential. AHA is great

for anyone suffering skin discoloration or poor skin colour, generally older skin.

BHA works more effectively on an oily and acne prone skin type.

Using Vitamin C is invaluable when you are looking to protect the skin from harmful rays while promoting a more even skin tone. It is most effective and safely worn at night only, especially if it's a stable Vitamin C and a high percentage. It's by far one of the most effective anti-ageing skincare treatments on the market. It brightens complexions and helps boosts moisture to dry lifeless, dull skin. It naturally boosts collagen production and mitigates the effect of skin sagging.

The starring role in your summer skincare routine, is SPF. All over body sunscreen will work in a pinch, it's better to get a specific face SPF 50.

Our Sothys SPF 50 is amazing for maximum protection. It's non-greasy, anti-ageing, oil free, non-comedogenic.

Don't let the summer upset your skin, it's a time to relish in fresh air and sunshine responsibly.

To book a skincare consultation or if you have any questions, call Jill on 064 6632966.

Traineeships are developed and delivered on an ongoing basis by Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide and are open to potential participants of all ages and backgrounds including school leavers, mature learners and those in or seeking employment.

Developed in partnership with industry representatives and employers, these programmes combine learning in the classroom with a minimum of 30 percent of learning on-the-job. The focus is on ‘learning on the go’ and developing perspectives that are in tune with the ever evolving world of work. They span across a range of industry sectors including business and retail, media, manufacturing, agriculture, horticulture and mariculture, care, construction, engineering, animal science, fashion and beauty, finance, ICT, hospitality, sports and leisure, and logistics.

At the core of the scheme is a strong collaboration with the ETBs in the provision of work-based learning opportunities on existing and new programmes. Traineeships lead to an award at Levels 4-6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and are between six to 24 months in duration. Over 75 programmes are available nationwide - although not all of them will be available nationally at all times - and the content, award and duration may vary. They are designed for flexible delivery to include online, faceto-face and blended learning.

NEXT STEP

Second level or higher education stu-

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant. For details see www.mycareerplan.ie or follow MyCareerPlan on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

dents who are interested in participating in a Traineeship Programme should contact their local ETB, adult learners should contact the Adult Education Guidance Service through their local ETB, and jobseekers will be able to access information through their local Intreo Office or Local Employment Service.

For those currently unemployed, a training allowance or income support may be available. You can check out the range of opportunities offered through Traineeships nationwide on www.fetchcourses. ie and more locally check out the www. kerrycollege.ie.

CAPTAIN’S PRIZE: Anne Looney, Lady Captain Killarney Golf Club (front third from left), presenting her Captain’s Prize to winner Eileen Sugrue with (front from left) Kay O’Connor (4th), Sarah O’Brien (3rd), Mairead Martin (Best Gross), Marguerite Mulcahy (Club President second row from left), Anne Moynihan Rudden (6th), Breda Neeson (5th), Mairead O’Sullivan (11th), Sinead Galvin (Castlelough Cup, back from left), Mary O’Doherty (Past Captain’s prize), Mary Fitzgerald Lacey (committee member), Liz Kelleher (8th), Helen O’Donoghue (9th), Mary Chute (Back Nine), and June O’Brien (Front Nine) at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club on Sunday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

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Weekly clinic at Scotts Hotel every Saturday @ 3pm.

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0872461678 Are you waiting for cataract removal? Are you on a never-ending waiting list?

Now taking names for our next trip to Belfast for cataract removal.

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FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS THERE’S NO SUDOKU COMPETITION – Please don’t send entries in to the office as we are closed, but still publishing!

NEWS BRIEFS...

Over €746,000 for Kerry Digital Hubs €746,091 is to be invested in 12 Kerry Digital Hubs under the Connected Hubs Scheme.

The funding is designed to enable ex-

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upgrade capacity to remote working infrastructure in Kerry.

Grants will also fund measures to assist hubs to deal with COVID related challenges and will support a wide range of relevant works including the expansion of existing hubs, installation of privacy booths, access control and security systems, the conversion of existing open plan space to modular offices, and provision of enhanced audio visual, networking and conferencing facilities.

The 12 hubs are based in Killarney, Killorglin, Tralee, Sneem, Dingle, Kenmare, Cahersiveen and Castleisland.

"This funding will enhance Kerry’s reputation as a vibrant, innovative and connected option for those choosing to work remotely,” Minister Norma Foley said.

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We are on the hunt for some brighteyed and bushy-tailed people to JOIN OUR CLAN.

CHEFS WAITING STAFF BARTENDERS Join us in the opening of a Pubic House based on Tradition and Design. Our bar opening will be like no other in Killarney.

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Front of House & Kitchen Staff Full & part-time positions available Apply by email to info@trufflehoney.ie or call Mike 0831529676

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OUT & ABOUT

23.7.2021

PET: Mikayla Maunsell and Joseph Courtney stop and pet Max near Muckross House this week while the sun was shining down.

TIME OUT: Jerry and Aimee Murphy pictured at Muckross House and Gardens enjoying some time out as they relaxed in the sunshine.

LOVING IT: Ciaran Cobbe, pictured with Willow and Ruby at Muckross House says he loves Killarney town.

VIEW: Laura Behan and Orla Curran pictured out by Muckross House as they enjoyed the views from a shaded area during a hot sunny day.

RUN: Emma Domlan and Eimear O'Leary out for a run by Torc Waterfall.

IN THE SHADE: Noreen O'Connell and Margaret Murphy cooling down in the shade near Muckross House during a very hot sunny day earlier this week.

WALK: Akimola, Sandra, Moyo, Dami and Lolade Ojuola pictured out for a walk

by Ross Castle on Tuesday afternoon.

IT'S HOT HOT HOT: It was so hot on Tuesday that Eileen and Joe Mooney, pictured at Muckross House, described it as similar to Australian weather.

PARADISE: "Killarney is a paradise," said Ciara O'Mara and Terry O'Mara who were out in town celebrating a 50th birthday at the Curious Cat Café.

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PHOTOS: GRIGORIY GENIYEVSKIY

GREAT TIME: Patrick Daly, Paula Daly, Nichole Gill, Valerie Barrett, Lauren Wrafter, Lucy Caulfield and Emily Wrafter having a great time at Ross Castle.

SUNSHINE: Ivana Dragicevic and Leah McMonagle pictured at the Curious Cat Café on Tuesday afternoon said it "feels like we're in the Mediterranean" as they enjoyed the glorious sunshine.

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VISIT: Christopher, Geraldine and Amy Clarke enjoying themselves during a visit to Ross Castle while the sun shone down on them on Tuesday.

ENJOYING THEMSELVES: "There's a good buzz in town," according to Coleman Doyle and Ciara McGarry, pictured enjoying themselves at Wild Café this week.

RELAXING: "It's really nice to see people on the streets again," Emma Heron and Gary Weafer, pictured relaxing at the Curious Cat Café, said this week.

FANTASTIC: "We love the fantastic food and the fantastic people in town," Audrey Bermingham and Jerry Wallace, who were at Noelle's Café this week, said.

FUN IN THE SUN: Bartek Wiercinski, Nadiya Semchuk, Sara Pawowicz enjoying the sun at Ross Castle.

TORC VISIT: Patrick O'Brien, Danny Coffey and Anthony O'Brien having fun at Torc Waterfall during a visit there this week.

FAMILY TIME: The McAnaney, Kerr and O'Kane families out and about at Torc Waterfall this week.

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IN MEMORIAM

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18TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

QUINLAN

DOHERTY

DOHERTY

CARTON

The untimely and tragic death has occurred of Donal Quinlan Brooke House, Modbury, England, PL21 0NU, formerly of Millwood, Killarney and Moyne Road, Thurles.

In loving memory of Owen Doherty, Barleymount East, Killarney, Who died on 23rd July 2017

In loving memory of Owen Doherty Barleymount East, Killarney, Who died on 23rd July 2017

In loving memory of Eugene Carton Bridgefield, Upper Lewis Road, Killarney who passed away on 30th July 2019

Donal was the dearly beloved husband of 71 years and best friend to Kate. He was a loving and wise father to Donalda, Simon & Rachael.

He will be so sorely missed by his wife and children, his grandchildren Agnes, Lucy, Mark, Constance, Caragh, Tanguy & Shannon; his sons in law Paul & Herve; daughter in law Grace and his great grandchildren Valentine, Sean, Fleur, Clara, Eloise, Vivienne & Isobel, and their fathers Pierre, Josh, David & Jon.

As each day dawns we think of you.

As each night falls we pray for you.

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

We miss your smile, your joking ways.

We miss the things you used to say.

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

Sadly missed by your wife Elizabeth, sons Eugene, Seamus and Paudie.

Anniversay Mass Sunday 25th July, 10a.m.

Church of Christ Prince of Peace, Fossa, Killarney

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal

So keep your arms around him Lord, And give him special care, Make up for what he suffered, And all that seemed unfair.

Please forgive a falling tear, A constant wish that you were here, Others have lost like this we know, But he was our loved one, And we loved him so.

Fondly remembered by your loving daughter Anne and son-in-law Donald.

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

May he rest in Peace.

He has left us a great legacy and the most wonderful memories.

A service will be held for Donal at Buckfast Abbey in Devon.

Jesus came to the foot of the bed, These are the words we are sure he said, You suffered enough, take my hand, And come with me to a better land.

4TH ANNIVERSARY DOHERTY

Time may hide the sadness Like the smile that hides the tears, But precious memories hold you close Despite the passing years, Your name is often spoken, Our thoughts are with you still, You have not been forgotten, And by us you never will.

Always remembered by his loving wife Mai and family, daughters Katherine and Áine, son Jimmy, grandsons Roman and Eugene.

Mass is offered for Eugene on Saturday 31st July in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 6:15.

8TH ANNIVERSARY DOYLE

Fondly remembered by your loving grand-daughter Zarah.

Anniversay Mass Sunday 25th July 10 a.m.

Church of Christ Prince of Peace, Fossa, Killarney

14TH & 28TH ANNIVERSARY CLIFFORD

In loving memory of Owen Doherty Barleymount East, Killarney Who died on 23rd July 2017

4TH ANNIVERSARY DOHERTY

I sat beside your bedside, My heart was crushed and sore, I did my duty to the end, Till I could do no more.

In loving memory of Betty and Joe Clifford late of Lahard, Beaufort who died on 28th July 2007 & 13th June 1993 To have them here in the same old way, Would be our greatest wish today.

Always remembered by your sons Anthony and Jerry, daughters Elaine, Sinead and Orla, sons-in-law Padraig, Adrian and Dave, daughters-in-law Norma and Fiona, and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass Tuesday 27th July, 2021 at 7pm in Listry Church

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

In tears I watched you sinking, I watched you fade away, And though my heart was breaking, I knew you could not stay, You left behind an aching heart, That loved you most sincere, I never shall and never will, Forget you father dear.

Love Linda and Ruth.

In Loving Memory of Owen Doherty Barleymount East, Killarney Who died on 23rd July 2017 Along the road to yesterday, That leads me straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew.

Always remembered by your son Florence

Anniversay Mass Sunday 25th July 10 a.m.

Church of Christ Prince of Peace, Fossa, Killarney

Anniversay Mass Sunday 25th July, 10a.m.

Church of Christ Prince of Peace, Fossa, Killarney

O’LEARY

Deep are the memories, precious they stay, No passing of time can take them away.

They bring a smile, sometimes a tear, But always a wish that you were still here.

‘Always in our hearts’

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Noreen.

8TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of John Doyle Rathanane, Kilcummin, Killarney who passed away on the 25th of July 2013

6TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNELL

Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin Saturday 24th July at 7.30 pm

8TH ANNIVERSARY DOYLE

In loving memory of our wonderful son and brother John late of Rathanane, Kilcummin whose anniversary occurs on Sunday the 25th of July John your memory and legacy is our greatest treasure, And since you’ll never be forgotten, We pledge to you today, Engraved within our hearts is where you’ll forever stay.

Loving you always Mum and Dad.

In loving memory of Kathleen O’Leary (nee Lyne), late of Knockeragh and Coolies, Muckross, Killarney, who died on the 25th of July 2013 You were a mother, so very rare, Content at home and always there, Time passes, memories stay, Quietly remembered every day.

Sadly missed by all your family.

In loving memory of Josie O’Connell late of Fossa, Killarney who died on the 28th July 2015

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

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

Miss you always Sharon, Damien, Brian, Cathal, Louise and partners, nieces Naoise and Fia and nephew Bríon.

Loved and sadly missed by your husband David & daughter Maeve.

Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin Saturday 24th July at 7.30 pm

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IN MEMORIAM 13TH ANNIVERSARY

29TH ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

ST. THERESA

GUERIN

HORGAN

LYDON O’GORMAN

St. Theresa the Little Flower, please pick me a rose from thy heavenly gardens and send it to me with a message of love. Ask God to please grant me the favour I thee implore and tell him I will love him each day more and more. Amen. SR

In loving memory of Joan Guerin late of Knocknagullane, Ballydaly whose 13th anniversary occurs on the 21st of July 2008.

In loving memory of my dear Mother Charlotte (Lottie) Horgan late of 13 St. Brendans Place, Killarney who died on the 25th July, 1992

In loving memory of Joan Lydon O’Gorman late of Iveragh Park, Killorglin and formerly of Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo who died peacefully on 27th of July 2019

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

Mom

Somewhere beyond the sunset Where love ones never die You sleep in a beautiful garden Beneath a golden sky Your needs in life were simple Your love for us was true As long as we were happy You were happy too.

You were always there When we needed you.

Although we cannot see you, Mother, you are always by our side with a loving nature and a Golden heart. There’s memories we will always hold tight.

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.

Always loved and remembered by your loving daughter Sheila, grandchildren Karen, Christina and Stephen, and partners and great grandchildren.

Always loved and remembered by her loving family.

32ND ANNIVERSARY

Loved and missed every day by Ted, Lorraine, Michael, Nicola, Eugene, your brothers, sisters, extended family and your grandson Darragh xxx

MCCARTHY

HORGAN

GUERIN

Fondest memories every day of our dear father Con Guerin late of ‘Irish Cottage’, Muckross Road, Killarney, who sadly left us on the 26th July, 1989. Also remembering his wife, Kathy, who sadly left us on the 21st of October 2005 and their beloved son, our beloved brother Cornelius (Con) who sadly departed from us on 22nd of September 2014.

“Believe me if all those Endearing young charms, Which I gaze on so fondly today Were to change by tomorrow And fleet in my arms, Like fairy gifts fading away, Thou would still be adored, As this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will And around the dear ruin, Each wish of my heart, Would entwine itself verdantly still, It is not while beauty And youth are their own And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear, That the fervour and faith Of a soul can be known, To which time will but make Thee more dear, Oh the heart that has truly loved, Never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close, As the sun flower turns On her God when he sets, The same look,which she turned, When he rose” Written by Thomas Moore, 1808.

Always thinking of you, your children Mary, Patrick, Margaret, Timothy, Catherine/Con, Denis, and all their families.

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

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of my dear mother Charlotte Horgan late of 13 St. Brendans Place, Killarney who died on the 25th July, 1992 You always had a smile to share Time to give and time to care A loving nature, a heart of gold One of the best this world could hold Never selfish, always kind These are the memories you left behind.

Always remembered by your loving daughter Margaret, son in law Patsy, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

SCOTT

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

3RD ANNIVERSARY 29TH ANNIVERSARY

13TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Breeda McCarthy (Nee Lyne) late of Milltown, Co. Kerry who died on 28th July 2018 Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories Of the one we love so much.

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

Loved and remembered always by your sisters Mary & Cathy, brothers Pat & Bill, brother-in-law Timo and sister-in-law Phil, nieces & nephews.

In loving memory of Murt Scott late of Rusheen, Firies, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 27th July 2008 We did not see you close your eyes We did not see you die All we knew was that you were gone Without a last goodbye.

It was a sudden parting Too bitter to forget Those who loved you dearly Are the ones who can’t forget.

It does not take a special day For us to think of you Each Mass we hear, each prayer we say Is offered up for you.

Sadly missed, loved and remembered today and every day.

Your loving brother Christy and sister-in-law Anita.

The Golden Gates stood open God saw you needed rest His garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.

Your loving God-daughter Catherina.

5TH ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

9TH & 11TH ANNIVERSARIES MCINTYRE

5TH ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

In loving memory of Kathleen and Matthew McIntyre late of 44 Daltons Avenue, Killarney We think of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And the days before that too.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part.

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

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

Always loved and remembered by your daughters Sheila, Breda & Kathleen Ann, sons-in-law, grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass St.Mary’s Cathedral Saturday 24th July, 6:15pm

In loving memory of Timmy McGillicuddy Late of Bounard, Gneeveguilla who died on the 27th July 2016 No special day is needed, For us to think of you, Cause you were very special, And we thought the world of you.

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

Along the road to yesterday, That leads me straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your sons Fred & JJ, daughters Nell & Kate, sons-in-law Eric & Christopher, Helen, grandchildren Jay, Mia, Amy, TJ and Sean.

In loving memory of Timmy McGillicuddy, Bounard, Gneeveguilla, who passed away on the 27th July 2016.

I am home in heaven, dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright, There is perfect joy an beauty, In the everlasting light, All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last, And he came himself to meet me, In that way so hard to tread, And with Jesus’ arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?

There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand, Do it now, while life remaineth, You shall rest in Jesus’ land, When that work is all completed, He will gently call you home, Oh, the rapture of the meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come.

Remembered always with love, your sister Laura, nephews Diarmuid, Fred, Anthony, Adrian & Michael, Deirdre, grand-nephews Mickie D, James T xxx

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

IN MEMORIAM

23.7.2021 11TH & 20TH ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

4TH ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY

PIERCE (NEE HALLISSY)

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Maura O’Sullivan who died on the 30th July 2010 and John F. O’Sullivan who died on the 13th July 2001 late of Inchicullane, Kilcummin, Killarney We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together, The family chain is broken now But memories live forever.

May they rest in peace, dear Jesus In Thy heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus In His eternal love.

Dear parents, always loved and sadly missed by sons Brendan and Joe, daughter Mary, daughter-in-law Helen and their families.

In loving memory of Jeremiah (Jerry) O’Leary 4 Emmett’s Terrace, Lewis Road whose birthday occurs on 24th July

In loving memory of Niamh Pierce Park Drive, Killarney who died on 20th July 2017

What we would give if we could say We will go and see Dad today To hear his voice, and see his smile To sit and talk with him a while To be together in the same old way This is our dearest wish every day.

May you continue to inspire us; To enter each day with a generous heart.

To serve the call of courage and love Until we see your familiar face again In that land where there is no more separation, Where all tears will be wiped from our mind And where we will never lose you again.

From your loving daughter Ann, Billy and grandson Sean and his wife Geraldine.

Sadly missed by all your family.

31ST ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

Anniversary Mass will be held on Thursday the 29th July at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin ¸

Anniversary Mass is at 9:30am on Saturday 24th July in the Church of the Resurrection

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Donal Ulick O’Sullivan & Nell O’Sullivan (nee O’Connor) late of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, Killarney whose anniversaries occur at this time.

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

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE LOUGHNANE

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

Always remembered by your loving wife Ann, sons Dermot and Fergus, daughter-in-law Karen and grandson Culann.

31ST ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

Did the sun shine brighter Or was the sky a different blue, Or was it just a different world, When we shared our lives with you. xxx Always loved and remembered by your loving wife Sheila and family. xxx

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

In loving memory of Noel late of The Bungalow, Shinnagh, Rathmore who died on the 26th of July 1990 So many things have happened Since you were called away.

So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are ever near Still missed, loved and always dear.

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

Unseen, unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

From your nieces Rachel, Sandra, Clodagh and Aoibhín, nephews David, Eoin, Dylan and Evan, and grandniece Jessica.

Noel’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 24th of July at 6pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore and on parish website.

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

In loving memory of Dan Teahan late of Minish, Killarney who died on the 22nd July, 2003 May the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear That we will always love and miss you No matter what time of year.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving wife Sheila, daughters Jennifer and Sarah, sons-in-law Thomas and Donagh and grandchildren Tommy, Chloe, Jack, Daniel and Liam xxxxx

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Loved and missed by your sister Maria, brothers Sean Donal & Brendan, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law.

In loving memory of John Loughnane late of 34 Ardshanavooley Estate Killarney whose birthday occurs on the 25th July

St. Jude come to my assistance in my need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities particularly (mention request) and that I may praise God with you and the elect throughout eternity.

I promise you O Blessed Jude to be ever mindful of this great favour and I will never cease to honour you as my special and powerful patron and to do all in my powers to encourage devotion to you. Amen. Say for 3 days and publish immediately. Favour granted after 3 days.

SR

TEAHAN

So rest in peace dear loved ones, And thank you for all you’ve done, We pray that God hase given you, The crowns you’ve truly won.

Lovingly remembered by your son Tom, daughter-in-law Eileen, grandchildren Christina, Helena, Anthony, Thomas and wife Sarah, and great granchildren Tommy and Emma

THANKSGIVING TO SAINT JUDE

18TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Christopher Cronin late of 47 Ardshanavooley, Killarney who died on the 29th July, 1990. RIP.

21ST & 8TH ANNIVERSARY

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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. SM

NOVENA TO ST. PHILOMENA O faithful virgin and glorious martyr, St Philomena who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowful, have pity on me. Thou knowest the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at thy feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat thy charity o great Saint. Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favourable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before you (here specify your petition).

I am firmly convinced that through thy merits, through the scorn, the sufferings and the death thou didst endure, united to the merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus thy spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of thee and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in His saints. Amen. C.D.

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. SM

MIRACLE PRAYER 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 this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication. EOC

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Faithful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

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

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. Say for three days and request will be granted . Prayer must be published. EOC

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23.7.2021

ADAM MOYNIHAN

SUPPORT

E: sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie

KILLARNEY

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Payback time? | By Adam Moynihan

Kerry can avenge last year’s shock defeat to Cork as Munster final returns to Killarney MUNSTER SFC FINAL

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Kerry v Cork Sunday at 4pm Fitzgerald Stadium Live on RTÉ 2 Killarney. July. Munster final day. The sun is blazing. The town is a sea of green and gold and red. What more could you ask for?

Well, a ticket would be a start. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the capacity for Sunday’s Munster final, the first provincial showpiece in the Fitzgerald Stadium since 2017, is capped at 2,500 (or at least it was when this sports section went to print). That means that upwards

of 35,500 would-be spectators will be forced to hang around the town and watch it there. Which is… safer?

Look, after a tough year and bit we should count our blessings. The fact that a couple of thousand fans will be left in is better than nothing. And, let’s not forget, Kerry didn’t even reach the Munster final last year. Compared to 2020, this truly is a time of plenty.

MURPHY

As always, Kerry manager Peter Keane has some big calls to make against the side who unceremoniously dumped his team of out of last year’s championship.

Captain Paul Murphy has so far failed to regain his place in the team since missing the league semi-final against Tyrone due to a family wedding. It would have been

unthinkable at the start of the year that Kerry would be heading into the business end of the season with Murphy on the bench, but Keane has favoured the youngster Mike Breen in recent matches. The Beaufort man has fared well so if Murphy is to return, it might well be in a different position.

The bad news for The Kingdom is that inform half forward Dara Moynihan is not expected to be available after he picked up a foot injury which could rule him out for a number of weeks. Moynihan was replaced by his cousin, Micheál Burns, for the Tipperary game a fortnight ago and the Crokes star will be hoping to keep his place for the final.

Killian Spillane has been excellent off the bench this season and the accurate inside forward must be in contention

to start. The only problem is that his inclusion might necessitate a change in tactics. Seán O’Shea has been operating closer to goal and to David Clifford to great effect so far this season. Keane might be loath to abandon that approach by adding Spillane, or even the fit-again Tony Brosnan, into the mix.

Kerry will naturally be on high alert after what happened last time and in Seán Powter, Ian Maguire, Ruairí Deane and Luke Connolly, Cork have players who can hurt them. But the reality is that the hosts are looking strong at the moment, and they should be too strong for a team that struggled in Division 2. Anything other than a fairly straightforward win would be troubling.

VERDICT: Kerry by nine.

UNHAPPY MEMORIES: Seán Meehan of Cork is tackled by Kerry's Gavin White during last year's Munster semi-final, which Cork won thanks to a last-second goal. Pic. Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile.

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STEPPING AWAY: Kerry's James O'Donoghue is taking some time away from the squad to focus on the club game. Pic: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile.

A fit JOD is still a serious weapon When Tony Leen reached out to me back in May, I had no idea what he wanted me for. The Irish Examiner Sports Editor had DMed me asking if I could help him with an article he was writing. When the phone rang the next day, that was as much as I knew.

I answered the call and the question he put to me caught me on the hop.

“Is there a kick in your clubmate James O’Donoghue?”

For a brief moment, I considered taking evasive action. Going full Peter Keane.

“Yerrah, I wouldn’t know much about that kind of thing, Tony. I’ll tell you, we had a neighbour there going back years ago and he used always say…” etc.

When you’re a journalist, talking about your own club and your own clubmates is never easy. Say something positive and you’re being biased. Say something negative and you’re being disloyal. Some people can accept that it’s just your job and you’re giving an honest opinion.

Others only see things in terms of “agen-

das” (perhaps because that’s how their own minds operate).

In the end, I didn’t really have time to formulate a masterplan with Tony waiting for my answer, so I told him the truth.

James is an unbelievable player. He has shown that he can still do it in the recent past. If he stays injury-free, he will do it again. I said I couldn’t see him packing it in.

I know James reasonably well going back as far as our UL days and while the general public recognise him as someone with a cheeky, devil-may-care attitude towards life, there is a fiercely determined side to him as well. Like all great players, he is ultra-competitive and extremely driven. Without ever asking him about it explicitly, I have no doubt whatsover that he desperately wants to get back to the highest level. Considering how plagued he has been by injuries since that glorious 2014 campaign, he probably would have quit years ago if he didn’t have that appetite to come back in and

contribute to the team.

That’s why the news that he was stepping away from the panel came as such a surprise to me. The narrative going around is that he has been forced to make this decision due to those aforementioned injury concerns, but, to the best of my knowledge, he has been injury-free of late. In fact, word on the street is that he did very well in a recent training match prior to the Munster semi-final.

He didn’t make the squad for that trip to Thurles, however, and he also did not feature in a subsequent A versus B game, despite being available for selection. That would appear to have left O’Donoghue as the 13th choice forward on the panel. At best. Supporters might have assumed that his absence from the matchday squad was due to injury, but Peter Keane simply wasn’t picking him.

Which is his prerogative as manager.

In my opinion, for whatever that’s worth, you would be hard-pressed to find three more talented forwards in Kerry than

Kerry fans are speculating that we may have seen the last of James O’Donoghue but Adam Moynihan feels that the Legion man still has something to offer James O’Donoghue, let alone 12. A fit O’Donoghue is such a great weapon to have – it’s certainly not one I’d be inclined to leave behind going into battle.

Whether or not this “step away” amounts to an actual retirement in the longerterm remains to be seen. The general feeling in the media and amongst supporters is that he’s done with Kerry for good but personally I think he would have just retired if he wanted to retire.

O’Donoghue is 31, which isn’t exactly ancient, and County Board chairman Tim Murphy has spoken of O’Donoghue’s desire to “play some club football to see could he get some form back and see where that would take him”. He scored 1-2 for Legion at the weekend. He can still do it if given the opportunity.

O’Donoghue will have plenty of fire in the belly for the upcoming County and Club Championships, that’s for sure.

Then again, he always does.

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The King of Lahinch | By Eamonn Fitzgerald

In Part 2 of this interview, accomplished golfer Michael Guerin talks to Eamonn Fitzgerald about going pro, navigating Killarney’s top courses, and how he still enjoys the game at 80

MASTER: Guerin in his pomp, exhibiting his superb touch around the greens. The Killarney man still enjoys his weekly fourball at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club.

Michael Guerin caddied for Dr Billy O’Sullivan in the 1953 Irish Open Golf Championship played in Killarney, where Norman Drew beat the local Doc in the final. As outlined in last week’s issue, caddies were not allowed to become members of the Killarney club, to preserve the elitism so prized by the members at that time. That was the way until Michael Guerin was eventually accepted as a member in August 1959.

Playing off a handicap of 7, the 18-yearold won his first prize, the President’s Prize, in September 1959. He progressed quickly and entered for the O’Sullivan Cup at Dooks on the August Bank Holiday 1960, creating a new course record by bringing in a magnificent 63. This was five shots better than the previous record.

That was some score and no one believed that an unknown and unrated golfer would reach the heights in the Irish Close Championships at Baltray.

The course record of 70 was held jointly by Christy O’Connor, Eric Brown and Joe Carr. Guerin sparkled, returning a 70 and leading the 32 qualifiers on 141 (71 & 70).

“Yes, a massive 70”, Michael recalls. It included birdies at 7 and 8 and a dyke (birdie) at the 16th. His unbelievable second shot stopped three feet short of the hole. “I three-putted the famous short 18th.”

His only comment to the press was, “I would have liked a 69”. His nearest rival Billy Malone was five shots adrift.

Another Killarney sportsman, the late John C Cooper, was also well in contention with 152 (71 & 77).

FIRST SOUTH OF IRELAND

In 1961 he travelled to Lahinch for the South of Ireland (SOI). Michael Guerin was an unknown among the top amateurs in Ireland, and he astounded the field by winning it. He defeated the judge, the highly rated Ian Bamford, with an emphatic 7 and 6 win in the final.

Conditions were wild and wet.

What’s more, he continued his great form and completed an historic threein-a-row in 1962. It was very hard for Guerin to even get to the Clare venue as the journey involved a four-hour bus trip with (hopefully) four days of competition. The format at that time was all matchplay with the final of a Wednesday over 36 holes. “You were really on your own,” he says.

Lahinch is a very testing links course and the prestigious SOI was the most coveted prize on offer, attracting the top amateurs in Ireland. It was tough to survive over the four-day competition. It was first played for in 1895 and has continued ever since apart from the war years and during COVID. Some of the top Irish professional golfers of recent decades earned their spurs by winning the SOI. Winners as amateurs at Lahinch included Darren Clarke (1990), Paul McGinley (1991), Graham McDowell (2000) and James Sugrue (2017). Strangely enough, Pádraig Harrington never won the title.

The closest he came to victory were finals he lost to David Higgins (Waterville) in 1994 and by Jody Flanagan in 1995.

One other winner (amateur) of the SOI was Mick Morris, centre back on Kerry’s All-Ireland winning teams of 1969 and 1970. He was also subsequently capped for Ireland.

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In 1961, the 28-year-old Ian Bamford of the Royal Portrush was the pre-tournament favourite and he showed why as he worked his way to the final. He was a senior Irish international in 1954 and was unable to play for Ireland on some subsequent years as he had moved to Canada. The big surprise was 20-yearold Michael Guerin, who had been a member of Killarney club for just two years.

His opening hole yielded a birdie but then it was up and down for long periods. The young fellow from Killarney would surely crack, but he battled back on several games. He had a mighty battle before seeing off Fitzgibbon 2 and 1 to qualify for the final.

The vastly experienced Bamford was the firm favourite to win the 36-hole final, but Guerin defied the odds. He claimed his first South of Ireland in 1961 by winning 7 and 6.

He was still basking in glory when he received a treasured letter on August 21 confirming the he had been selected for the Irish team internationals at Portmarnock. The letter was addressed to Michael Guerin, Crane Factory, Killarney.

“What I enjoyed most about winning my first SOI in 1961 was coming home to the clubhouse in Killarney with the big cup and seeing so many club members so happy to have the cup in the clubhouse for the first time. We celebrated over cups of tea. Mrs Grosvenor was a proud woman and there was a great sense of satisfaction that all the time I practiced here had paid off.”

Guerin was the youngest person to win the SOI and also the first Kerryman to lift the coveted trophy His supporters at the SOI included Patie O’Shea, Paddy Vaughan, Brian Mulcahy, Kevin O’Dea, Cally McCarthy, Peter Malone, Derry O’Donnell and Scottie. “They kept following me around and that helped.”

In 1962, the Gortroe man was defending his title and standing in his path was David Sheehan (UCD), a fellow Irish International and Walker Cup player.

Both he and Guerin worked their ways through to the final; it was the duel that everyone wanted to see. Guerin won the greatest match of his career to that point, defeating Sheahan 2 and 1. It was sweet revenge for him having lost by 2 and 1 the last time they met in the Irish Close at Rosses Point three years previously.

In 1963, he beat Lahinch's Michael “Darkie” Skerritt 4 and 3 to complete the magnificent three-in-a-row and the press ran the headlines, ‘Michael Guerin: King of Lahinch’.

“When I get under pressure I play well. I love the cut and thrust of competition.”

When he returned to the SOI much later in 1979, the 38-year-old Guerin had to fight hard to survive. He was four down after eight versus John McHenry, the well-known golf pundit on RTÉ. He

neral. When I returned to England, I went to the Flackwell Heath club as assistant-pro, where the wage jumped to £10 a week, but no accommodation provided.

“I suppose the professional Jeyes tournament played in Killarney (and televised) was my highlight as a pro. I was going well on the final day despite the dreadful storm and rain. Peter Allis (TV golf commentator) and Dave Thomas were joint leaders, but I was climbing up the leaderboard. I was playing the 15th when rain stopped play and that became very controversial. My partner, Jimmy Kinsella, agreed to play on and I finished off for a record 66. It was not recognised by the tournament directors, but the Killarney club recognised it.”

It was a remarkable score on dreadful competitions and readers may view the scorecard on display in the clubhouse.

That record 66 still stands. He won 6 pro-ams before leaving the professional ranks.

SEVEN-YEAR WAIT

CROWN: Guerin won the South of Ireland Championships in Lahinch three years in a row from 1961 to 1963, earning him the title 'The King of Lahinch'.

levelled on the 18th and won it on the 5th tie hole. Guerin drilled his trusted 4 iron shot to within four feet of the hole and eagled for a win. Typical fighting spirit once more.

“I was well on my way to exit the competition at the quarter final stage when DD O’Connell left the Killarney supporters in disgust and headed for the clubhouse saying, ‘my dear men, Michael is out playing the Klondike (5th hole) at the moment and…’ When we got back to the clubhouse, DD couldn’t believe I had won the match with a strong finish.”

Guerin kept driving on and was narrowly beaten by Vincent Nevin in the final.

He met the Irish international Brian Malone on three occasions and won them all, coming back from five down with six holes left to win on the 18th in the junior internationals at Rosses Point. In the semi-final, he won on the 20th hole.

BANDAGED THUMB

He played inter-pro with Munster on 30 occasions and won eight Irish caps.

Indeed, on one occasion he cut his left thumb on a grinder at work with Liebherr and even though it was red raw and very painful he played with a heavily bandaged left thumb in the junior internationals. He was off work for several months with that injury.

Michael was rated “the longest hitter”.

His last appearance for Ireland was in 1963, before he turned professional.

He won several Scratch Cups, such as

Killarney (twice), Cork (three times), Kenmare, Tralee, Thurles, Macroom and was runner-up in other Scratch Cups at Waterford, Killarney, Tullamore, and Cork. He never won the Irish Amateur Close. His closest was in a final when he lost to Philip Walton, Malahide, who went on to have a successful professional career.

Guerin also went professional for a short few years. What was that like?

“Pro life was very different then than it is at present,” he explains. “Jimmy Bruen and Dr Billy encouraged me to go professional on foot of my great career as an amateur. There was no sponsorship or other help available when I joined the ranks, but I was very grateful to the Mulcahy family who provided me with shoes etc. (Marguerite Mulcahy is the current President of the Killarney club.)

“It was a tough decision, but I decided to have a go. I joined the exclusive Temple club of less than 100 members near London as assistant-professional to the very well-known Henry Cotton.

The harsh reality was brought home to me very quickly. I was paid £3 a week and of that I had to pay £1/10 (one pound, ten shillings) a week for my bed and breakfast at the club. I was giving lessons for £3/10 (three pounds, ten shillings) and the same fee for playing with members, and then had to give 50% of that fee to Henry Cotton. That wasn’t very attractive. My mother died suddenly and I came home for her fu-

“I decided to give up my professional career and then it took me seven years battling with the R&A to regain my amateur status. I really missed the freedom to play regularly during that time. The highlight of my return as an amateur was winning the Barton Shield with Killarney at Lahinch in 1980. We should also have won it on the previous year.”

That was the only time that Killarney won the Barton Shield, a poor record for such a big club. The winning Killarney team, managed by Derry Pyne, was Michael Guerin (captain) Seán Coyne, James Loughnane and Brian Mulcahy.

“I really enjoyed playing Senior Cup with Killarney on several occasions. I played with members such as James Loughnane, Seán Coyne and Arthur Spring. Then a great crop of young, low handicappers made it to the Killarney Senior Cup team such as Eoghan O’Connell, Paul Murphy, Kevin Leacy and the Sugrue brothers. Dan went on to play for Munster.”

Guerin continued to play for Munster and beat Des Smith, who went on to have a lucrative professional career.

MAHONYS V KILLEEN

I spoke to Michael about the difference in playing Mahony’s in contrast with playing Killeen. “Both are great courses,” he states. “Mahony’s off the blues offers plenty challenges. I played most of my golf there in the old course, before Killeen was opened.”

The 18th rates in the top 100 in the world. How does it get such a high rating?

“The 18th is a great finishing hole and many a fine card has been ruined on this hole. It is not extra-long for a par 3, but the drive is very tight into a narrow

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58 green, which is so difficult to reach unless you drill it straight. Pull it to the left and you may never find it and if you do you will most likely have to take a penalty shot. Any hint of a slice and the lake gobbles it up, more so in winter when the lake is fully in. It’s a great test and the scenery is magical.

“Killeen is a tough challenge for players of all handicaps and not just because it is about 500 yards longer than Mahony’s.

(Off the blues, Mahony’s is 6,164 metres while Killeen is 6,583.) But Killeen rewards accuracy, precision and good course management.

“Take the first four holes, all demanding accurate tee shots. Your first shot of the day is always a challenge. In Killeen, any hint of a slice sends you down the shore and then it is a case of damage limitation.

Too far right and you are playing too low an iron to a tight enough green that has the flag stick out lakeside, inviting an over-hit shot to drop into the lake. In my younger days, my tee shot went out

23.7.2021 over the bunkers, over the road and I had a much safer second shot to hold the green. I don’t drive it that far anymore.

“On the 2nd it is trouble all the way up the right-hand side. The par 3 third demands good club choice and you cannot quit on the shot otherwise the encroaching lake will call for a new ball. Going through the green leaves you with a difficult shot back and the only bail-out is a small enough section on your left. Know your driving distance for the 4th. Hit it too well down the middle and the ball can hit the ridges on the narrow part of the fairway and dart to the right and into the lake, especially on the hard summer fairway. Too far left and the trees are on your way. The driver may not be the best option for this tee shot.

“So, my advice for the first four holes in particular is to play strategically, safer and shorter. Keep the ball in play. In stroke any uncontrolled play will mount up those shots so early in your round.

“Other holes in Killeen present their own

challenges. Sensible strategic play is the key to bringing in a good score in Killeen.

Think your way around the course and be just as careful with the putts, avoiding three putting. Killeen is a great test for all players, irrespective of handicap. And the scenery is magnificent.”

KEVIN O’DEA

I spoke to Kevin O’Dea earlier this week.

The former St Anne’s Road man, now domiciled in Greystones, won the Killarney Senior Club Championship on two occasions, one off a handicap of 3 and later, much later, playing off 23.

“I have many happy memories playing with Michael Guerin and supporting him on tournaments such as the South of Ireland. That three-in-a-row was very special. Michael had all the shots, executing whatever one was needed. I saw him play an impossible recovery shot from the shore in Lahinch and get down in regulation when a multi-bogey seemed to be the outcome. He had all the shots.

INTERNATIONAL: The Irish golf team at Royal Lytham in 1963. Michael Guerin is seated in the middle row, second from left.

“We often played a fourball and when it came to the 18th in Mahony’s, we elected to tee off from the edge of the present 17th green. Even that didn’t faze him.

Invariably his tee shot was on the green even in winter conditions and winds rolling off the lake. He had the shot for all seasons and all challenges. Michael Guerin was a pure natural.”

For a man that played so much golf at the highest level, there were surely disappointments along the way?

“My greatest regret was all of seven years I lost in that awfully slow process getting back my amateur status. Since I returned as an amateur in 1972 and playing then off scratch, I have enjoyed my golf immensely. You are still competing against the course and deciding which club will take you to six or eight feet from the pin, another birdie chance, a par at worst. I still enjoy hitting shots in practice and the weekly 4 ball with my friends.

“I am enjoying life and golf,” concluded the sprightly 80-year-old golfer.

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Killarney cyclists prove endurance at Ultra Event Killarney cyclists were prominent in the TransAtlantic Way Ultra Race which finished in Cork last week.

The event’s ‘short’ course was won by 66-year-old Tom Daly from Killarney Cycling Club.

Tom covered the 1,680km course, with 19,134 metres of climbing, in a time of six days and 11 hours. Tom had previously won a number of Masters national track championship titles with the Killarney club.

The longer course covered 2,430km and the Cassidy brothers – Benny (30) and Donnacha (32) – came second and third respectively.

Benny, a former member of Killarney Cycling Club, covered the course in five days and 23 hours, averaging more than 400km per day.

“I don’t know what they put in the wa-

ter in Killarney to make them so tough.

In the world of ultra-bike racing, the TransAtlantic Way is notorious as one of the toughest there is. It has unrelenting steep climbs and energy-sapping roads, and to have three riders from one town doing so well is remarkable,” said race director Adrian O’Sullivan.

The brothers are sons of Brendan Cassidy, a former chairman of Killarney Cycling Club.

Benny was a former elite road racer before taking up ultra-racing. He came second in this event before and in 2019 came 12th in the Transcontinental Race that covers 4,000km between the Black Sea and the Atlantic coast in France.

This year’s event was confined to Irish residents because of COVID-19 restrictions and there were 22 starters.

PEDAL POWER: Donnacha Cassidy makes his way down Ireland's West Coast.

NIGHT RIDER: Benny Cassidy averaged 400km per day.

FINISH LINE: Tom Daly won the 1,680km 'short course'.

New Kerry Minor team captain named | By Sean Moriarty Kilcummin’s Dara O’Callaghan is set to be announced as the next captain of the Kerry Minor Football team.

The fullback played a crucial role in the team’s delayed 2020 campaign which came to an unfortunate end against Derry in Tullamore last Sunday.

The team’s attention will now turn to the 2021 season. They will face Cork in the Munster Semi Final on July 30 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

“He will bring invaluable experience

with him to his new leadership role,” said a Kerry GAA statement announcing his appointment.

Kilcummin GAA Club’s chairman Eugene McSweeney said the club was delighted with the news.

“The O’Callaghan family are treasured members of the club,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “We are absolutely delighted. He is a nice young lad and very level headed – we wish him all the very the best.”

The appointment will be formally ratified at Monday night’s County Committee meeting.

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Dara O'Callaghan chases Aaron Shannon of Roscommon during the 2020 Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final. Photo:Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

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Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 6, 8, 11, 13.

There was no jackpot winner. Three lucky dip winners received €50. The next jackpot on Monday, July 26 is €9,400. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce.com KERRY: Killarney Celtic hosted the U14 EA Sports League of Ireland Group E game between Kerry and Treaty United last week which resulted in a 1-1 draw.

RESULTS: U13 Plate - Ballyhar Dyn 4 Killarney Celtic 1 (Jack Paddy O’Callaghan).

U16 Girls - Dingle Bay Rovers 0 Killarney Celtic 1 (Abbie Finnan). U15 Girls - Camp 2 Killarney Celtic 5 (Aine O’Sullivan 2, Clodagh Moriarty, Ava O’Malley, Michaela O’Meara). U13 Girls - Killarney Celtic Green 3 Inter Kenmare 0 (Emma Daly 2, Bethany Moynihan).

TOTW: Congrats to Shay McCormack U13 who made the KSGL Team of the Week and to Liadh Forde and Kate Forde who made the Girls Roll of Honour.

LEAH: Well done to Leah McMahon who has made the final squad for the Irish Girls U16 Basketball team to play in the FIBA U16 Women's European Challengers 2021 which takes place in Slovakia in August.

Mastergeeha LOTTO: There was no winner of the Lotto on Friday, July 16. Numbers drawn were 14, 15, 17, 22. Consolation prizes went to the following: €50 Kieran Nagle, Mastergeeha, Kilcummin, €50 Anthony Magner, Kilbrean, Killarney, €50 Finn Casey, Glounonea, Kilcummin, €50 Margaret, Aoife, Jasoon, Lyne Hickey, Firies. Next lotto draw for a jackpot of €2,800 in the Village Inn, Kilcummin on Friday night, July 23. Please support us by purchasing tickets from our team of ticket sellers or online at mastergeeha. com/lotto. We have a new lotto stand at the Reeks in Killarney where you can also play.

GREYHOUND BAR SHIELD SEMMI-FINAL: Mastergeeha 4 Castlegregory Celtic B 0 (Conor O'Leary, Oscar O'Connor, Dylan Murphy, Paul O'Riordan).

SUMMER SOCCER SCHOOL: Intersport Elverys Summer Soccer School @ Mastergeeha FC. Our next Official FAI camp is 4 weeks away (August 9). Book on bookings.summersoccerschools.ie.

Killarney Legion GAA SENIOR MEN: County League Div 1 Rd 4 - Killarney Legion 1-14 Kenmare Shamrocks 1-11. Killarney Legion welcomed Kenmare Shamrocks Saturday evening on what was a great evening for football.

A welcome return for James O'Donoghue who opened proceedings raising a green flag. Legion kicked on and played well all over the field with some lovely passing and quick ball into our forwards picking off some lovely scores. We went in at the half time whistle 1-8 to 0-3.

RUGBY: Ger Sugrue (Killarney RFC honorary secretary) receiving the club's award as Club Youth Section of the Year 2020 from Seán McCullough of Nenagh Ormond RFC (president of the Munster Branch of the IRFU).

The second half Kenmare tried to come back into the game, our backs held with some great play from Darragh Doherty, Chris Davies, Danny Sheehan and Podge O’Connor we held out leaving us going home with two points.

SENIOR LADIES: The Legion Senior Ladies continued their Donal Curtin Cup last night with an away game to Annascaul/Castlegregory. With immense effort, Legion were able to rack up a few goals with the game ending 7-11 to 2-8 in Legion’s favour. Great teamwork ensured the Legion win. Thank you to Annascaul/Castlegregory for hosting Legion. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the ladies.

Spa GAA KERRY LADIES: Best wishes to Niamh Kearney, Cassandra Buckley and the Kerry Ladies as they take on Donegal in Rd 2 of the Ladies Championship this Saturday, July 24 at 5pm in Tuam.

MUNSTER FINAL: Good luck to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry senior team and management against Cork on Sunday in the Munster Final. The game is on in Fitzgerald Stadium at 4pm.

FUN FOR ALL SUMMER CAMP IN SPA: All 3 instructors are fully qualified teachers with years of experience. The camp is for children attending primary school and will take place from 9am-1pm from Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 13 at the Spa GAA grounds. To book contact Evan Cronin on 087 1496951 or Dan O'Donoghue on 085 7386444. Limited spaces.

FIXTURES: Monday, July 26 EK Minor League Spa v Currow (away, 7.30pm); Monday, July 26 Senior Ladies Donal Curtin Cup Spa v Beaufort (home, 7.30pm).

SYMPATHIES to the Murphy family, Kilbrean and the Kearney family, Knocknahoe on the passing of their aunt

Betty Fennell (nee Murphy) RIP, late of Kilbrean. Sympathies also to Seamus and Assumpta O’Donoghue and family on the passing of Diamond Kinsella RIP, Wexford. May they Rest in Peace.

LOTTO: No winner and next week's jackpot is €5,400.

Dr Crokes GAA DR CROKES SHOP: You can now shop worldwide new selection of jackets, gilets masks and snoods and other items. Shop online drcrokesshop.com.

GOLF CLASSIC will be held on Thurs/Fri July 29/30. €300 per team of four. Tee boxes may also be sponsored cost €100.

Further details from Vince Casey.

MAJOR CHALLENGE: We had a wonderful entry for the final challenge of the year and the organising committee would like to thank all who participated.

Results - 1st €1,000 Eoin O’Donoghue.

2nd €300 Wedge, Mag, William, Fran.

3rd €200 Neil & Gareth McGeown. 4th €100 Diarmuid & John. 5th €100 Mike Buckley. 6th €100 Blarney Golf 1. 7th €100 Des O’Connor. Best Card One Player Missing Cut €100 Aodhan O’Donoghue. Looking forward to all participating in Masters April 2022.

CONGRATULATIONS to Fr Donal Looney brother of our Vice President Fr Tom who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination on Saturday last. Fr Donal ministered in California.

BEST WISHES to former player Gavin Tucker and Rosemarie O’Brien who got married on Saturday last and to senior hurler Eoin Hayes and Sheila Curtin who also tied the knot.

WELL DONE to Leah McMahon on her selection on the Irish U16 girls basketball team.

Fossa GAA SENIORS: Fossa A 3-12 Reenard A 2-21.

A tough loss for our A team in a highly

competitive game both teams played very well in sweltering heat with Reenard just coming out on top.

B TEAM: Fossa B 0-16 Desmonds B 2-9.

Great result by our B team last Sunday in 27 degrees heat. A very competitive game against a strong and competitive Castleisland Desmonds team, fantastic display by all involved.

U15 BOYS: Last Wednesday evening Fossa U15s hosted Asdee/Ballylongford/Clounmacon/Ballydonoghue in the County League Division 5 Plate Semi-Final. This was a tough and very competitive game. Fossa were a bit sluggish to start and conceded two goals before the first water break. Things improved in the second quarter and we were five points ahead at half time, 2-2 to 2-7.

The third quarter saw our opponents stage a strong comeback leaving Fossa just three points ahead with 15 minutes to go. In the final quarter our midfield/ defence stood firm and following some well taken scores Fossa ran out winners by about 10 points.

Firies GAA GOLF: Firies Football, Hurling & Ladies Football Club Inaugural Club Championship Golf Classic. On Saturday, August 28, Firies GAA will hold their golf classic in the beautiful Beaufort Golf Club.

There are a number of great prizes on the day included a unique prize of the best score on the day winning a juvenile training session with three Kerry GAA Stars. Contact Derek on 085 1007703 to book your team.

TOKYO 2020: Best of luck to former underage player David Kenny who is going to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on July 28.

He is competing in the 20Km Walk Race on the 5th of June. Best of luck David from all at Firies GAA. NEW SPONSOR BOOST: Firies Football, Hurling & Ladies Football Club has always been about local and tradition within the growing East Kerry region and teaming up with Michael F Quirke & Sons, a second generation family run quarrying company based in Killorglin, as sponsors equates to the perfect mix for Firies U17 squad. The club were elated to unveil their latest sponsor in glorious sunshine last weekend where our both our Club Chairman, Tom Kelleher and Club Secretary, Kevin Cronin, extended their wholehearted gratitude to the Michael F Quirke & Sons, represented by Marc Redmond for their patronage to the boys.

Glenflesk GAA RESULTS: County League Rd 4 - Glenflesk 0–17 Keel 0–10. Beaufort B 1-13 Glenflesk B 3-11. A game played with a high intensity considering the blistering heat. Glenflesk backs that played well were Gary O’Donoghue who had a great battle all day with his Beaufort opponent. The experienced Dónal Ó Sullivan controlled midfield and gave some great

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CÚL CAMP: A huge thank you to all the organisers and coaches for giving the kids the most memorable week learning new football skills and having fun. Looking forward to next year already.

LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place tonight July 12 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €4,600. Numbers 7, 11, 13, 21. Consolation Prizes - John B O' Donoghue, Crosstown (Yearly Ticket), Helen Keogh (Yearly Ticket), Diarmuid Daly, Knockeenduff, Kerry Way (Sellers' Prize). Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on July 26. Jackpot will be €4,800. Thank you to all who support our lotto and to our sellers.

FIXTURE: U20 - Glenflesk away v Kerins O’Rahillys at 7pm Saturday, July 24

Listry GAA DEEPEST CONDOLENCES: Listry GAA would like to send Deepest Sympathy to Kieran Murphy and family on the recent death of his uncle Derry Jeremiah Murphy RIP Bootleen, Castlemaine.

KELLOGG’S CÚL CAMP: A fantastic week was had by all at Kelloggs Cúl Camp in Listry last week. Thanks to all the coaches and to Camp Co-ordinator Mike Tim O’Sullivan. By all accounts our boys and girls had an action packed and fun-filled week of Gaelic Football skills and games.

JUVENILES RESULTS: U15 Lee Strand County League Div 10 Semi-Final - Keel/ Listry 2-19 Kenmare 6-6. Lee Strand U15 County League Div 1 Semi-Final Laune Rangers 3-13 Keel/Listry 3-4.

EAST KERRY JUNIOR LEAGUE FINALS GROUP 3: Congratulations to our Listry Junior Team and management on their win against Currow in the East Kerry Junior Final. Listry 1-14 Currow 1-8.

LOTTO: 11, 13, 14, 24. €100: Damien, Michelle and Joseph Clifford. €50 x 2: John O'Sullivan Rockfield. Cillian O'Connell c/o Aoife Giles. €25 x 2: Tony O'Connor Faha. Elaine and Stephanie Keane. Next Sunday Jackpot €5,750.

RESULT: Credit Union Senior Football League Division 2B Round 4. Listry played Annascaul in Paddy Kennedy Park on July 17. Final score Annascaul 1-14 Listry 0-9.

Kilcummin GAA SHARE THE POT: Next draw Sunday, July 25. Tickets available from Kilcummin PO, Paddy O’Keefe’s, Gattabawn or www.kilcummingaa.com.

East Kerry GAA RESULTS: East Kerry Junior League Division 1 Final - Dr Crokes B 3–14 Rathmore 2–12. East Kerry Junior League Division 2 Final - Kilcummin B 1-15 Dr Crokes C 1-10.

East Kerry Junior League Divison 3 Final - Lstry 1-14 Currow 1-8.

CONDOLENCES to the families on re-

69 (07), 12th Frank Shaw 69 (06), Best Gross Simon Gallivan 70(+1).

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Ladies 9 hole single stableford competition held on Saturday, July 10.

Great turnout. Results: Mary Moynihan 1st & Margaret Hickey 2nd. Well done.

MEET AND PLAY: Each Wednesday morning meet at 10.15am for 10.30am.

All members welcome.

MIXED SCRAMBLE hosted by the Ladies Club Friday, July 24 for members and guests followed by BBQ. 6pm sharp.

Names to be in by Thursday lunch time July 23.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s)

MUCKROSS ROWER: Niamh Coffey of UL Rowing Club, winner of the Womens Intermediate Single and Womens Senior Pair at the Irish University Rowing Championships held in Lough Rynn, Co. Leitrim on Saturday.

cent deaths of Bernard Brosnan Glenflesk brother of referee Brendan. Tom McCarthy Castleisland. Sean (Sonny) O’Sullivan Currow. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

FIXTURES: Tatler Jack U17 East Region League. Monday, July 26. All games at 7.30. Kenmare v Firies. Keel/Listry v Rathmore. Legion Bye. Division 3 (13/15 a side): Currow v Spa. Gneevguilla v Beaufort. Cordal/Scartaglin Bye. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Best of luck to Kerry team and management especially playles and managerent from East Region.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA CONDOLENCES: All at Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Eileen (Eilo) O’Connor who passed away last Tuesday morning.

Many of you will know Eileen’s daughter Adele O’Dwyer who is the founder of our fabulous Mother’s and Others Group at our club amongst many other things. Our thoughts and prayers are with Adele, her husband Jimmy, Aisling and Connor as well as Eileen’s husband Noel at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. Our sincerest condolences also to the family and friends of Bernie Griffin nee Parker of Fenit and the Plough Bar, Milltown. Bernie hosted our Lotto draw on numerous occasions and also a race night for our club. Bernie was laid to rest last Tuesday morning and will be sadly missed by our club and community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. Here are the results for the fortnightly Milltown-Castlemaine GAA Club Lotto Draw on Monday, July 12. Jackpot €12,600. Lucky Numbers: 7, 16, 17. Bonus Ball: 11. Results: Unfor-

tunately, there was no Jackpot winners or match 3 winner. Consolation Prize Winners: €50: Margaret Griffin. €50: Thomas Connelly. €25: Paudie Collins. €25: Seamus Enright. €25: Gina Barron. €25: Mike O'Shea.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Anne Looney, Lady Captains Day, Stroke Competition, Killeen on Sunday, July 18. Back 9 Mary Chute (24) 34, Front 9 June O Brien (16) 31, Committee Prize Mary Leacy (19) 75, Past Captain Mary O’Doherty (16) 73, Addie McSweeny Trophy for Putting Corrina Griffin (1) 29, 11th Mairead O’Sullivan (36) 72, 10th Anne Stuart (16) 72 back 9, 9th Helen O’Donoghue (23) 71, 8th Elizabeth Kelliher (15) 71 - Back 9, 7th Castlelough Cup - best net score handicap of 19 and over - Sinead Galvin (19), 6th Anne Moynihan (5) 70 back 9, 5th Breeda Neeson (30) 70 back 9, 4th Kay O’Connor (15) 70 back 9, 3rd Sarah O’Brien (5) 68, BG Mairead Martin (+2) 73, 2nd & Ellen Lady Tucker Cup for handicap Evelyn McCarthy (33) 67, 1st Eileen Sugrue nett 69.

FIXTURES: Next week Sunday, July 24.

Maureen O’Shea Memorial Cup, Stroke Competition, MP, sponsored by the O’Shea Family.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Lady Captain Anne Looney's prize to the Gents on Mahony's Point on July 17/18. 1st Andrew Garnett 65 (10), 2nd Mark Tuite 66 (05), 3rd Michael Quill 66 (20), 4th Laurence Byrnes 67 (13), 5th Cornelius O'Mahony 68 (23), 6th Tomas O'Regan 68 (12), 7th Liam Murphy 68 (10), 8th Paul McMahon 68 (20), 9th Sam Leech 68 (11), 10th Pat O'Connor 68 (28), 11th Derry McCarthy

RESULTS: On July 18 we held a single stableford competition. The winners were: 1st Maurice Coffey 41, 2nd Seamus Whitty 41, 3rd Tony Lenihan 40.

CLUB TEAMS: Country Clubs - The Ross GC team visited and played Spanish Point in this competition on Saturday 10th however after a brave performance our hosts won the day. The Dr Billy Competition - The Ross recently hosted Dooks GC team in this competition however after a tough battle our visitors were victorious.

FIXTURES: On Friday, July 23 we will hold a 10 hole mixed scramble which will be followed by a BBQ. Please put your name on the entry sheet in the clubhouse or be at the Clubhouse by 6pm sharp for a 6.30pm shotgun start. Please note that the BBQ must be booked and paid for before the golf starts. On July 24/25 we will hold a single stableford competition on the White Course. This will be an online entry competition. Captain Seamus McCarthy will hold his Captain's Day on August 1 only. This will be a strokeplay competition.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: July 10/11. 18 Hole Stableford Sponsored by Hayfield Cottage. Competition was deferred to a later date.

FIXTURES: July 24/25 - Play in Pink in aid of Breast Cancer. 18 Hole Stableford.

July 23 - Open Friday 18 Hole Stableford (Ladies & Gents Singles) sponsored by Clifford's Ground Care Ltd. Entry Fee €30 Visitors and €15 Members. August 2 - Club Fundraiser. 4Ball Betterball sponsored by Great Southern Hotel. Entry Fee €25 per person (Open to both Ladies and Gents). Ring Clubhouse on 064 6644440 to book a tee time.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: July 10/11. Round 2 Golfer of the Year sponsored by Gents Branch. 1st Padraig G O'Sullivan (10) 66 Nett, 2nd Mike Gleeson (16) 68 Nett, 3rd Daniel A O'Sullivan (24) 69 Nett, 4th Denis (Scart) O'Sullivan (5) 69 Nett, 5th David G O'Sullivan (34) 70 Nett.

FIXTURES: July 23 - Open Friday 18 Hole Stableford (Ladies & Gents Singles) sponsored by Clifford's Ground Care Ltd. Entry Fee €30 Visitors and

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Ring Clubhouse on 064 6644440 to book a tee time.

INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries. Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook/Instagram page for any updated information on training.

Fossa Community Games

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: 9 Hole - 1st Margaret Crowley (23) 21 pts (Countback), 2nd Myra O'Gorman (23) 21 pts. 18 Hole - 1st Nicola O'Mahony (30) 37 pts, 2nd Mary Jo Dowling (28) 36 pts (Countback), 3rd Mary O'Reilly (39) 36 pts.

Killarney Rugby PRESEASON TRAINING: Our seniors have their preseason training every Monday and Thursday at Aghadoe, at 7.30m. New players are always welcome to join us. For any details contact John O’Connell on 086 8525116.

U18 PRESEASON TRAINING: Our U18s will continue preseason training each Wednesday at 7.30pm. All are welcome - new players, returning players, U16 graduates etc. For details contact John O’Connell on 086 8525116.

GIVE IT A TRY PROGRAMME FOR GIRLS: KRFC is looking forward to commencing this years Irish Rugby ‘Give it a Try’ programme on Saturday, July 31. This program is aimed at getting girls aged between 6 and 14 to play rugby. The Give it a Try IRFU initiative is open to any girls who wish to try out rugby (no experience necessary). For any information please contact Fiona Landers on 087 2304689.

Muckross Rowing Club UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to Niamh Coffey and Finn O’Sullivan, who competed with UL Rowing Club at the Irish University Rowing Championships held last weekend at Lough Rynn in Co. Leitrim. We are delighted that both of our former junior rowers were among the winners at the event. Niamh was a double gold medallist, winning both the Womens Intermediate Single and the Womens Senior Pair. It was an all-Kerry affair in the latter event, with Niamh joined by Georgia O’Brien of Kenmare. Continuing the gold streak was Finn O’Sullivan, who was a member of the winning Mens Club Four crew. A very successful outing after a long and challenging year of training.

Well done to Niamh and Finn!

TOKYO OLYMPICS: This weekend rowing is among the sports taking centre stage as the Tokyo Olympics finally gets underway. The Olympic Regatta runs from this Friday, July 23 to Friday, July 30 and depending on crew progress through heats and qualifying races – we are likely to see Irish rowers in action most days. Former Muckross junior Aileen Crowley races with Monika Dukarska in the Womens Pair. Their first race in the heats is scheduled on Saturday between 1.50-2.10am Irish time.

MUCKROSS ROWER: Finn O'Sullivan of UL Rowing Club (far right), winner of the Mens Club Four at the Irish University Rowing Championships held in Lough Rynn, Co. Leitrim on Saturday.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club NATIONAL MATCHPLAY QUALIFIERS: We hosted a successful staging of the National Matchplay Qualifiers last Sunday morning where our Chairman Damien Fleming started the day well in qualifying for another Finals in Newbridge, Co Kildare on the August Bank Holiday Weekend. He followed up with a third place finish in his adopted club Rocklodge’s Senior Scratch Cup in Cork.

BOB CASEY: While we only finished fourth in the overall table Declan Kelly had a great finish to the competition in winning his third Intermediate Nett of the five rounds last week in Newmarket.

We congratulate Listowel on their first win in the competition in their 50th anniversary year.

SUNDAY DRAWS: These took place in the Gleneagle due to the Qualifiers being on in our course with Aidan O’Keeffe winning the Nett prize and Sean O’Brien the Gross prize winner.

WEDNESDAY DRAWS: We had a Singles last week (Wednesday July 14th) where Mark O'Shea overcame some late drama to win by a single stroke from our erstwhile PRO! Nett: Mark O'Shea 46.

U16 COMPETITIONS: We will now be running these competitions every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer from 2pm. Entry €3 per player including refreshments after.

CAPTAINS PRIZE: This evening (Friday) will see our Captain John McGrath get to finally host his Captains Prize. It will be a 36-hole Singles V Par with play getting underway from 6pm. Entry: €10 per player. We encourage all club members to support this event by John this year.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw July 16. Numbers drawn were 4, 17, 24 & 27.

€50 y/t prize winner Mary Hickey Gneeveguilla Village, €50 to Carmel Dineen Rathmore, €40 to Elaine Cooper Cullen, Shelia O’Donoghue Taur & Michael Moynihan Gneeveguilla. Sellers prize winner Hickey’s Centra Rathmore. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 16, 17, 20 & 22. Next weeks jackpot €20,000 plus €1,000 bonus. Winner of €200 surplus T Cooper Cullen.

MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS: Well done to Darragh Tomkins who won the Hammer U15 compatition at the Munster Championships last weekend.

1 MILE SERIES: Great turn out at our mile series in Barradubh last Wednesday.

Round 3 is in Glenlara Wednesday 21st at 8pm. The last round is on Gneeveguilla July 28 with registration in Tech Failte

by Glenlara on July 21 at 8pm.

TRAINING: Club training in Gneeveguilla is off until further notice.

Killarney Valley AC YOUTH: KVAC youth athletes were scorching up the MTU Track at Munster Athletics Championships last weekend.

Karl McCarthy claimed bronze and yet another PB in the U18 400m. Conor Gammell claimed silver and John O’Connor claimed bronze in the U18 100m.

Keelan Veerasoo did fantastic to come 2nd in his U16 long jump and his first major competition. Sam Griffin claimed silver and another PB while Dara Looney claimed bronze in their U18 long jump event. Megan O’Reilly came 3rd in her heat in the U13 80m. Alison Butler was 5th in the 400m with a PB. Melissa Ahern narrowly missed out on 3rd place in the final of the U17 100m. Ellen Moloney came 6th in her final of the U19 100m. Thank you to Team Managers Katherine Butler and Tomas Griffin and to Club Secretary Jean Courtney officiating on behalf of the club.

EVENTS: Track and Field Events Friday, July 30. Killarney Valley Track 6pm sharp. Please arrive early to complete Registration Form and Covid Health Check. In the interest of public health please bring your own pen for completing forms. Maintain a 2m distance and follow Covid Guidelines. 6pm start.

U8/Over 6 - 60m Boys/Girls. U10/O8 100m Boys/Girls. U12/O10 - 100m Boys/ Girls. U14/O12 - 100m Boys/Girls. U16/ O14 - 100m Boys/Girls. U10/O8 - 200m Boys/Girls. U16/O14 - 200m Boys/Girls.

U10 - 60m hurdles Boys/Girls. U14 80m hurdles Boys/Girls. U12 – 600m Boys/Girls. U14 – 800m Boys/Girls. U16 - 1500m Boys/Girls. Field Events 6pm U14 Long Jump and U14 shot putt - Boys and Girls.

Glenflesk Community Games UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS: Boys/ Girls U8/O6 60m, Boys/Girls U10/O8 100m & 200m, Boys/Girls U12/O10 100m & 600m, Boys/Girls U14/O12 100m & 800m, Boys/Girls U16/O14 100m, 200m & 1500m. Time, Date & Venue to be decided.

Kilcummin KILCUMMIN LOOKING GOOD: Kilcummin Looking Good have now received the final 3 Year Community Plan for the village of Kilcummin. This document can be made available to all parishioners on request via the Rural Development Office; it can be sent by email or, alternatively, a hard copy can be printed at a cost of €5. Also, please see Kilcummin Looking Good Facebook Page.

KILCUMMIN COMHALTAS: This year Scoil Éigse will be delivered online via Zoom from Monday, August 2 to Thursday, August 5. Classes being offered include Adult Mixed Instrument, Amhránaíocht, Banjo, Bodhrán, Button Accordion, Fiddle, Flute, Harp, Tin Whistle, Traditional Singing. For more information and booking please visit scoileigse.ie. Places are limited and will be available for application online only.

SHEP: SHEP Certificate in Personal Development course will run from Autumn 2021 to Spring 2022. This is an 88 hour course and consists of 24 weekly sessions of two and a half hours each plus a Personal Development Weekend (six hours each day) plus six hours for Body Awareness and six hours for Expanding Awareness Modules. Due to the public health situation, SHEP has adapted all of its programmes for this coming autumn so as to offer them (1) fully online and (2) moving to blended online/ in person in Spring 2022 if safe to do so. Further details on www.socialandhealth.com.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

BASKETBALL: Pictured at the launch of Tralee Imperials' new U18/20 National Cup jersey sponsored by Lee Strand were James Sugrue (Technical Manager Lee Strand), Gearoid Linnane (CEO Lee Strand), Tim and Seán Pollman-Daamen, David Leahy (Tralee Imperials U18/20 head coach) and Paul O’Connor (U16 head coach).

WINNER: Anne Looney, Lady Captain Killarney Golf Club, presenting her Captain’s Prize to Men’s Club winner Andrew Garnett with (from left) Mark Tuite, Pat O’Connor, Con O’Mahony, Sam Leech, Marguerite Mulcahy (Club President), and Harry O’Neill (Captain) at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club on Sunday.

Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

HURLING: The Dr Crokes U9 hurlers who displayed their new set of jerseys in Go Games against Ballyheigue on Sunday.

CELTIC: The Killarney Celtic U13 Green Team who defeated Inter Kenmare 3-0 at the weekend.

GAA: The Fossa U13 team who welcomed Milltown/Castlemaine to Fossa for a well-contested County League game.

ST PAUL'S: The two St Pauls U13 teams who played each other in the final of the 3x3 competition run by Basketball Ireland in Tralee last Friday. Pictured are Ava Weldon, Ciara O'Sullivan, Cliona Moynihan, Aideen Fleming, Abbey Doherty and Muireann Healy.

RUNNERS UP: The U16 boys from St Paul's Basketball Club were runners up in the U16s 3x3 last Saturday in Tralee, losing to Blue Demons of Cork by one point with a buzzer beater. Coach was Tim O'Sullivan.

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