Killarney Advertiser 24th April 2020

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The winner of a whopping €9.7m in last Saturday’s Lotto draw made contact with the National Lottery yesterday afternoon (Thursday) – although they’ll have to wait to collect their winnings until restrictions are lifted!

PROUD: Anne Marie Cagney, who has very strong Killarney links, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner in the Garda Síochána.

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| By Michelle Crean The winning Quick Pick ticket, exclusively revealed by the Killarney Advertiser online last weekend, was sold in Daly's SuperValu on the day of the draw last Saturday (April 18), although no details of the winner have been revealed. The winning numbers were 04, 09, 15, 27, 29, 34 and bonus number 17.

In what is the largest win in Kerry since Lotto began, it was a double whammy for Daly’s who not only sold the winning ticket for the massive jackpot - but also sold a winning €500k the week before - making it the luckiest shop in the country!

"We can confirm that we have been contacted by the lucky ticket holder and arrangements are currently being made for the claim to be made once restrictions are lifted due to the on-going public health emergency,” a National Lottery spokes-

JACKPOT: The National Lottery has revealed that the winning ticket for Saturday’s Lotto jackpot worth over €9.7m was sold in Daly’s SuperValu, Killarney.

Pictured: Store Manager PJ McGee, with staff members from left: Ann Galvin, Patricia O’Connor and Denis McCarthy. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

person said.

John Daly, who owns the Daly’s SuperValu with his dad Jimmy, his uncle Billy and his cousin Derek, said that they are still in a state of shock and disbelief.

“Lottery wins are like buses – you wait over 30 years for one and then two come along at once! It really is a magical story for everybody in the community here in Killarney. It’s the bit of good news that we all need right now and we’re absolutely chuffed to bits for these two winners."

Cancer fundraiser in memory of popular Killarney man | By Sean Moriarty A GoFundMe campaign set up in memory of a popular Killarney man has already raised €8,000 for cancer charities in the county.

Derry (Jeremiah) O'Leary, from Flesk Bridge House, Muckross Road, and formerly of Inch, Kilcummin, passed away on Easter Saturday after a long fight with the disease.

Derry was so thankful for the care he received in the Palliative Day Care and Palliative Care Hospice at University Hospital Kerry and the support from the Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Nurses that it was one of his last wishes a fundraiser for these charities should be set up in his name after he passed.

He was well-known around Killarney

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having worked in a variety of roles with companies including Transmould, Dawn Dairies and finally Stryker Medical in Macroom.

An avid Liverpool fan he had travelled many times to Anfield to see his beloved Reds play. Derry also travelled to many race meetings across the country and abroad with Cheltenham being one of his favourites.

Indeed, it was at the Killarney Races where he first met his wife Helen Mannix, and later ended up proposing at the Galway Festival which became a yearly celebration for them.

Helen said she was thrilled with the response to the fundraiser.

“This is what he wanted, and I wanted to do it sooner rather than later," she told the Killarney Advertiser.

Store Manager PJ McGee told the Killarney Advertiser that when he received the Zoom call from Lotto presenter Kamal Ibrahim – he didn’t believe it as he didn’t hear it properly!

“We didn’t know until he said it,” PJ said.

“We knew there was another Killarney winner but thought that because we had a winner the previous week that he wanted to interview both shops. Then the video froze just as he said it. I had to move in closer and I was thinking ‘did he just say that we sold the €9.7m ticket’.”

"He was very grateful to the staff at the three charities and would even look forward to his trip to University Hospital Kerry every Wednesday as his day out – they were so good."

Derry was an accomplished sportsman too and played for the Kilcummin GAA side that won the 1997 Intermediate Football Championship with his father Jerry as selector. He was also a keen soccer player with Anabla FC and Mastergeeha, and was a member of the 1994 St Brendan’s College team that won the Corn Uí Mhuirí.

His cousin Sean O’Leary also played for Kilcummin in 1997.

“Derry was a major part in us winning," he said.

"Derry got bad news over two years ago and faced his illness like every battle he faced on the field with determination and courage. May the sod lay lightly on Derry, my old teammate, cousin and loyal friend.”

To donate, go to GoFundMe: Derry O Leary Memorial Fund.

Chief Superintendent Anne Marie Cagney, who has very strong Killarney links, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner with An Garda Síochána (AGS).

Her late dad, John (Sean) O'Sullivan of Daltons Avenue, was a former Garda Sergeant who spent over 30 years in the force.

Anne Marie has 31 years of experience in AGS in both strategic and operational policing roles including responsibility for leading a significant programme of change and renewal.

“I am very proud to be appointed to the rank of Assistant Commissioner in AGS and look forward to supporting the organisation’s mission of keeping people safe,” she told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“My own passion for policing stemmed from my father. He exemplified Public Service values and instilled upon his family, three of whom are serving members of AGS, the importance of enhancing the quality of life of our communities."

FUNDRAISER: Derry O'Leary wanted to thank care staff who looked after him while he fought cancer so a fundraiser was set up in his memory.

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Local hotelier goes viral ... for cycling through his own hotel! | By Sean Moriarty

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Postman Denis Cronin from Woodlawn pictured on his daily rounds delivering the Killarney Advertiser to Alice and Pat O'Sullivan at Valley Farmhouse, Minish.

Denis delivers more than the post! | By Michelle Crean Cocooning at home is the safest option for the older members of the community – however local postmen and women are making it a little bit easier by providing extra services.

One such worker is Woodlawn resident and postman Denis Cronin who says he’s more than happy to check-in or drop in messages along his daily route.

Up at 5.30am to sort the post, Denis is then on the road from 8am until about 1.30pm, and it’s not just typical letters or parcels that he’s delivering.

As part of An Post’s latest ‘Request a Check-In’ strategy to help an older or vulnerable person who is feeling isolated during the COVID-19 crisis, Denis and his colleagues are more than happy to help – even dropping off the Killarney Advertiser to peoples’ homes every week.

His route includes Pike Hill, Clash, Lissivigeen, Minish, Old Forge, Iron Mills, Tullaha, Goracoosh, Crosstown and Ballagh.

“They’re thrilled to get the Killarney Advertiser to see what’s happening around the town,” Denis said this week.

“They’re used to getting it in town every week and when they don’t get it, they miss it.”

He said many of those isolated really miss their trips out but understand why it’s better and safer to stay at home. This means they cannot get out to do shopping and pick up other items such as prescriptions.

Denis, who has worked for An Post for 37 years, explained how some have his mobile number and often message him in the evening so that he can have the shopping ready for his next day deliveries.

“At the moment I’m delivering messages and we’re delighted to do it. They send a text the day before if they’re stuck for something. I bring the newspaper to one person every day. We stand a distance apart and have a chat, usually about the same things, either Coronavirus or the GAA! For some it’s their only contact with someone. I’m delighted to do it.”

IT'S IN THE POST: Keeping readers connected is well known Killarney postman, Connie O’Shea, delivering the weekly Killarney Advertiser magazine, to households. This is part of an initiative between An Post and the Killarney Tidy Towns Committee, keeping those cocooning connected in the community during COVID-19. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

It was a 'wheelie' great idea in terms of publicity as well as having some fun - as one local hotelier who decided to make use of his empty hotel has gone viral online.

Cyclist Marcus Treacy, the current County Time Trial League cycling champion, owns and runs the popular Killarney Park Hotel on East Avenue which is currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

However, as Marcus visits his hotel at least once a day to make sure everything is in order, he decided to have some fun!

With help from his nephew Teddy, who is son of Ciara Treacy who runs the Ross Hotel across the street, while the hotel was empty he video-recorded himself doing his daily check while cycling one of his cross-country bikes through the premises.

Along to music of Bjork's 'It's oh so Quiet', he can be seen descending the hotel’s stairs, pulling wheelies in the lobby and racing through the dining room and restaurant - areas that would normally be thronged with guests - before exiting through the front door.

WHEELIE GOOD IDEA: A screenshot Marcus Treacy cycling through his empty hotel which has gone viral online.

“It was all a bit of fun,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “A hotel is a 24/7 business and you would never get the chance to do something like this. Like every business in these times, we are trying to keep our brand alive. The media is full of depressing stories these days so we decided to something different.”

The video, which he posted on the hotel’s social media sites, has reached over 50,000 people in total so far.

Locals say they're living in fear of their lives | By Sean Moriarty Anti-social behaviour continues to an issue in the Ballyspillane Estate in Killarney this week as a number of residents contacted the Killarney Advertiser concerned that nothing is being done.

Last week’s article revealed that large groups of people are gathering in the estate to play road bowls, breaking current social distancing measures, and causing a general nuisance to locals.

We highlighted how wayward bowls were landing in local gardens and the players were walking into private properties to retrieve them, many where children were playing.

Several local residents contacted the Killarney Advertiser and told us that there are many other problems there.

All of the residents that we spoke did so on the condition we would not name them as they live in fear of retaliation.

They all say that the Gardai are not doing enough to control the issues in the estate and that many of their calls for action fall on deaf ears.

"The last time I reported this to the Gardai my house was damaged,” one resident told the Killarney Advertiser.

Another former resident who grew up on the street where his parents still live said his family lives under the constant threat of intimidation.

“I grew up in the estate and can assure you it was a great place to grow up but unfortunately it has deteriorated drastically in the last years,” he said.

“My parents still live in the estate and the bowling which you mention in last week’s article occurs outside their back gate. They also have had bowls come into their back garden and had individuals climbing in over their wall to retrieve them, leading to much distress.”

Another reader who contacted the Killarney Advertiser confirmed that the individuals were climbing over eightfoot-high perimeter walls after bowls entered properties through gates. He also said that the steel balls used for road bowling were clattering off gates at any hour of the day and night.

Killarney Gardai declined to comment on the matter.

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Tatler Jack maintains live gigs via social media | By Sean Moriarty A well-known local hostelry is maintaining its traditional weekend live music sessions by broadcasting gigs live online.

THANK YOU: The from of the Caragh Restaurant on New St is covered with thank you messages from local school children. Photo by Valerie O'Sullivan

Killarney restaurant says thank you to frontline staff A popular Killarney eatery has thanked frontline staff for their efforts by filling the front window of the restaurant with messages and artwork made by local school children. | By Sean Moriarty The Carragh Restaurant on New Street, which is operated by the O’Sullivan family since 1968, has covered its front window with paintings from children from Firies National School.

David O’Sullivan, who is the son the restaurant’s founder Gerry, was explaining to his children Josh (8) and Lauren (4), why some people were asked to stay at home and others had to go to work during the current crisis.

The children decided to paint pictures of frontline staff like Gardai and nurses as a thank you. Their neighbour's children Holly and Hazel added two more paintings when David decided to contact Firies National School, where his children attend.

Josh’s teacher, Cormac McCarthy, spread the word amongst all of the school’s pupils and when the artwork was complete

David arranged for the window of his well-known restaurant to be decorated.

As well as typical frontline staff, like doctors and nurses, some children painted pictures of postmen, binmen and even a doctor’s receptionist.

“You don’t have to be Superman to be a hero,” David told the Killarney Advertiser.

“It was a great way to tell the children that without the likes of a binmen the whole place would go to mess. This is our way of saying thank you to all of them. If they are walking down the street, they will see the messages and they will know they are appreciated."

The Carragh Restaurant is steeped in Killarney history. It was first opened in 1968 by David’s father Gerry, a brother of Tralee restauranteur Der. It was first known as the Old Kentucky Grill and locals still refer to the New St premises fondly as the ‘Kentucky’.

The Tatler Jack on Plunkett St has been hosting the live sessions every weekend since pubs were closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

What started off as a bit of fun by bar manager David Looney has grown, and the 'Tatler Jack’s Lockdown Weekends Live' is now attracting audiences in excess of four thousand people every Friday and Saturday.

The idea was a joint initiative between David and musician singer Ray Kennedy of local band Truly Diverse, which regularly performs at the landmark town-centre pub.

The initial idea was to invite the pub’s regular performers but that has grown to the point that the weekend schedule is now fully booked until the middle of May and includes an additional slot on the Sunday night of the May Bank Holiday weekend.

This weekend’s session will feature UK artist Simon Hall. The Luton-based busker first came to David’s attention on the streets of Killarney last Christmas and he subsequently played several gigs in the Tatler Jack late last year.

London-based Lorraine O’Reilly, originally from Cavan, and who made it to the UK’s 'The Voice' finals five years ago, and went on to tour with Russell Crowe, will perform on either the Friday or Saturday night of the weekend of May 7 and 8.

Corkman Dylan Bradley, who was on his way home from Australia to take up a summer residency in the Tatler Jack is currently stranded in Cambodia, was

LIVE - NOT LIVE: Kieran Healy of Truly Diverse will perform in the Tatler Jack's Lockdown Lounge tonight (Friday).

the scheduled headline artist last weekend.

“Myself and Ray had the idea at the same time,” David told the Killarney Advertiser. “He rang me wondering if I knew somebody who could organise it and I was thinking who could I get to do it. We took it from there. I know what it's like, parents are at home trying to school children, some people are working and some are not, and this is a way of breaking out of that routine in the same way as going to the pub on a Friday night used to be.”

'Tatler Jack’s Lockdown Weekends Live' can be viewed via the pub’s Facebook page every Friday and Saturday night at 9pm, with an additional slot booked for Truly Diverse on Sunday, May 3.

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COVID-19 and how it affects Planning Permission Q&A with Michael O'Keeffe MCIAT MCIOB MCABE, Director of Killarney-based award-winning architectural practice, healycornelius design ltd.

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government issued an order on March 25 which has affected applications for Planning Permission. The order introduces restrictive measures which allows planning departments to pause the progress of planning applications.

This order took effect from March 29 and was due to end on April 20, but has been extended by an additional 19 days, up to and including May 9, 2020.

What does this mean?

A planning authority will now have the normal period of eight weeks, together with an additional period of up to six weeks i.e. up to 14 weeks in total, to determine a planning application.

Can I submit a Planning Application during this period?

Yes, Local Authorities will continue to register, validate, and upload new applications as resources allow but, for now, will generally not be processed beyond that.

But my Planning Application has al-

A typical example of a single-storey extension, 40 m2 or less, that can be added to a detached home without requiring Planning Permission.

There are several ways your home can be altered or extended without requiring Planning Permission.

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ready been lodged - what happens now?

Applications already in the system and where the five-week period for public submissions has passed – these applications can be processed to a decision.

However, the period for deciding these applications may be extended by a further six weeks i.e. if a decision is due April 27, it now becomes due on June 8. As for applications in the system that are still within the five-week consultation period – these applications cannot currently be processed to a decision as the consulta-

tion period has been extended i.e. if the application was submitted after March 29, 2020, the five-week consultation period now commences on May 10, 2020, meaning the earliest a decision could be made would be June 15.

Does the emergency legislation affect other planning processes?

Yes, the extended time periods also apply to Development Plans, Planning Enforcement and Planning Appeals (An Bord Pleanála).

What if I decide to wait until the restrictive measures are lifted?

The statutory planning timeframes will apply as normal, however the planning authorities will have to manage the backlog resulting from the measures introduced in the emergency legislation.

Did you know you can extend and alter your home within certain limits without requiring planning permission?

There are a number of extensions and alterations you can undertake to your home and within your boundary that can be built without needing Planning Permission.

Why not contact us to discuss any plans you may be considering to extend or alter your home and we will guide you through the process. Go to our contacts page at www.healycornelius.com or via our Facebook page to request a free 30 minute online consultation via Zoom or Skype. We are happy to discuss your plans with you and assist in pointing you in the right direction to take your project forward.

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Special visit as Nell turns 99-years-old Celebrations have been turned on their head in recent times with the limited social interactions possible – but that didn’t stop one Headford lady from spending time with family – as she marked her 99th birthday. | By Michelle Crean On Tuesday, Nell O'Mahony (nee Moynihan) was delighted to have visitors at lunchtime to St Columbanus Nursing Home where she resides, which included her eldest granddaughter Elaine Foley, and four of her five great-grandchildren, Elaine’s children, Ella (6), Callum (5), Nathan (3) and nine-month-old Clodagh.

However, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions they all had to look on from the outside as they wished her a happy birthday through the window.

And later in the evening other visitors brought cake and candles which were given to staff as they looked on from the outside.

“It’s tough that we couldn’t go in properly,” Elaine told the Killarney Advertiser.

“For family it was hard not to be able to go into see her, but what made it easier is that she is being so well looked after by the wonderful staff in there. She was in good form and is fully aware of the virus and the restrictions. She was recently moved to the window due to social distancing in the nursing home.

When they visit the children really perk her up.”

Nell was married to Denis O'Mahony and the couple resided in Mountrodger. Nell is a native of Headford and sister to the late John, Dan, and Labour TD Michael Moynihan. Nell is an avid Kerry support-

DELIVERING FOOD: Food Share Kerry's van driver and warehouse coordinator Brian McCannon prepares a delivery for Killarney on Tuesday.

Calls for more Killarney businesses to support foodbank charity | By Sean Moriarty

SPECIAL VISIT: Nell O'Mahony, pictured with staff from St Columbanus Nursing Home, had special visitors on Tuesday as her great-grandchildren called to celebrate her 99th birthday.

er and looks forward to the GAA games returning and loves to listen to all the games on the radio.

“She has resided at St Columbanus for nearly four years where she is very well looked after by the excellent staff there and the family look forward to visiting her again in the home when it is safe to do so.”

Nell was asked on her birthday had she any advice to give her family and she replied to ‘go away home and be good', Elaine added.

Littering on Mill Road an "act of vandalism” says Mayor The Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Michael Gleeson, has condemned the dumping of household rubbish on Mill Road.

Locals woke on Monday morning to find a large quantity of household rubbish dumped in a secluded area on the road that links Muckross Road with the Ballycasheen Road.

The rubbish appears to have been dumped in standard refuse bags, but the bags were torn apart by wildlife and the rubbish ended up being scattered across a much larger area.

“I consider the littering on Mill Road to be the work of criminals. It is the work of thugs who have no respect for the resi-

A Tralee-based surplus food distribution charity - which has experienced unprecedented demand for its service in recent weeks - is calling on more Killarney based businesses to support its scheme during the current crisis.

Food Share Kerry, who act as a foodbank and supply depot where the food products are stored, sorted, graded and distributed to frontline agencies such as Ballyspillane Family Resource Centre and the Killarney branch of St Vincent de Paul, provides a link between producers of surplus food and charities that specialise in combating food poverty.

However, although it's experiencing a three fold rise in its service due to the increase in the number of people needing help - this has been hindered by the number of hotels and cafes that are now closed - which would usually donate excess food.

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because of COVID-19 imposed restrictions.

Depot manager Courtney Sheehy, says demand has increased but the lack of donations is widening the gap every day.

The only retail outlets in Killarney currently supporting the scheme are the two Dealz branches on High Street and at Deerpark Shopping Centre and she is appealing for more local outlets to get involved.

“Without the support we are not able to meet the demand,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “People have lost their jobs or they are cocooning and they need us more than ever. We coordinate food distribution in Tralee and run regular deliveries to Killarney where we hand over to groups on the ground who will have a better understanding of what is needed and where in their community, but we need to bridge the gap between donations and what we distribute."

Food Share Kerry has set up a fundraiser with a €2,000 goal via GoFundMe: COVID-19 Response: We need your support!

dents of the locality, no respect for the environment, no respect for Killarney's reputation as a beautifully kept tourist town and no respect for the wonderful Council staff who are expected to clean up the filth left by despicable people,” the Mayor told the Killarney Advertiser.

"It is incredibly sad. It is vandalism that degrades the environment and disrespects people.”

Killarney Recycling Waste Disposal Centre in Coolcaslagh, V93 E084 remains open, even in the current crisis, and household waste can be disposed of properly there for a small fee.

APPRECIATION: Pharmacist Luke O'Shea from Kennelly's Pharmacy, The Reeks Gateway, presenting Marta Piskorowska and Maeve Kelliher from Killarney Nursing Home with a pamper package to thank the frontline staff in the nursing home. "It's just a small token of our appreciation to all the nurses and staff working tirelessly on the frontline in the nursing home," Luke said.

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HOW TO GET WRITER: Zoe O’Connor, author of 'Duplicity', a fictional serialised story of dating, desire and deception, which will be available online from today (Friday) on www.the-dots.eu.

Firies author launches fictional story online | By Michelle Crean A young Firies woman has been busy filling her free time with fictional tales, which she’ll release online from today (Friday).

Third year English student in Trinity College Dublin, Zoe O’Connor (21), from Gurrane, Firies, has written ‘Duplicity’, a serialised story of dating, desire and deception.

Over 12 weeks on www.the-dots.eu, it will tell the cautionary tale of a modern dating dystopia.

In a world of streaming content on demand, she wanted to write a story that was worth waiting for - released on a weekly basis so as to allow the reader to dwell on what has happened and anticipate what will happen next.

This is Zoe’s first serialised story, although she has been writing for both her own blog and online media, since her early teens. Notably she won an award for her blog - at the .eu awards in Brus-

sels in 2016.

"I never thought that I’d be able to write a book," Zoe told the Killarney Advertiser. "I never considered such a feat to be within my skyline, fiction never being my strong suit. However, the crushing pressure of the outside world at the moment has pushed me further and further into my own imagination, an escapism which has resulted in my first fictional pursuit!"

Every day she slaved away, she added.

"I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every single second of it. Books, works of fiction, were my main source of entertainment as a child; an insatiable craving. My adoration for writing soon grew out of such a hobby, and finally, I have been able to piece together a story which I am incredibly proud of."

The first chapter is free and thereafter each additional chapter will be released every Friday. All 12 chapters of ‘Duplicity’ can be purchased for €9.99 via www. the-dots.eu.

Gardai seize €2,000 of suspected drugs in Killarney Gardaí have seized €2,000 worth of suspected drugs in Killarney.

As part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in Killarney, Gardaí from Killarney Garda Station executed a search warrant at an apartment in the town centre on

Monday.

During the search Gardaí seized €1,950 of suspected cocaine, €50 of suspected cannabis herb and a weighing scales.

The suspected drugs will now be sent for analysis.

No arrests have been made but Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry.

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With every hotel in Dublin empty, why choose Cahersiveen?

If you lived in the land of fairy tales, the kind that are not always comfortable, and you heard how in the middle of a plague - the worst in over 100 years - a decision was made to move huge numbers of people, comparatively speaking, into the centre of a small town, what would you think the storyline should be?

What do you think the people of that remote town – say the people were mostly elderly – should do, and how should they react?

There are more questions than answers when it comes to the situation in Cahersiveen where four people have tested positive in a congregated setting established there during the pandemic.

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The people of Cahersiveen have been extraordinary welcoming under the quite extraordinary circumstances of seeing their only centre town hotel and leisure centre taken out of public use and turned into a direct provision centre, as people of several nationalities were moved from Dublin overnight. The Department of Justice, which moved them there, actually has a branch in Cahersiveen and Killarney, and it had denied any plans for such a centre in January.

One thing is sure, the O’Donoghue voice is a great loss to Cahersiveen, because if the late Mary, or former Justice Minister John O’Donoghue, or Paul, the former councillor were still in politics,

this move would not have happened in the first place.

One thing is abundantly clear, there are so many authorities involved in this, noone is in charge.

‘It is important to note that where residents are relocated, this is done in consultation and coordination with the HSE which is leading the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic’, the Dept. of Justice told me.

‘We are working tirelessly to implement measures that protect the health of our residents, centre staff and the wider community, guided by the HSE and NPHET. A stringent response to COVID-19 has been put in place across all of our accommodation centres’.

I spoke too to the operator of the premises, Paul Collins of Remcoll Capital, and he is abiding by the rules set down by the Dept of Justice and Health. So how many are bodies is this? Four, by my reckoning.

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The HSE told Cllr Michael Cahill, who has described the situation as a shambles, that it actually advised against it.

This crisis has exposed the cracks and deep chasms Life in the age of Corona continues, albeit under threat.

But ca marche! I am completely bored with this lockdown and for a minute cannot understand the people who say they are enjoying it. I miss sipping coffee and tea in cafes several times a week; I miss chats in supermarket aisles, and clothing and book shops; I miss hopping on a cheap flight for a breath of French air; I miss the rough and tumble of political meetings and even the

courts at this stage; I miss turning up at things, and trips to my hairdresser at the end of New Street – mostly I miss the anonymity of modernity.

In other words I miss the world of not being tied; I did not like the world of the once a week trip to town and the letter from relatives from America which along with the paper was our only hope of release.

Now we have the post - but even handling these is an act of extreme faith allied with the bottle of Domestos.

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But what is very disappointing to me, is some people – among them media col-

leagues – are so ready to point the racist finger. Now this is absurd. It is almost as absurd as the fairy tale of moving huge numbers of people into a vulnerable town at the height of a plague, with every place expecting lockdown, and saying people should not have questions to ask or look for reassurances.

There is no racism in Cahersiveen; there is more COVID-19 than there is racism; but what there might be is a natural desire to protect their own people as well as the stranger. There is also an expectation in a democracy such as ours that there would be enough respect to provide basic protection and basic information, and not to move large numbers of people into a centre where provisions like self-isolation, or even social distancing, are clearly not adequate and against the advice of the HSE. Last week I spoke about the dire need for a regional voice, a strong regional authority for Kerry and Munster, and the lack of it. Where were the outspoken politicians or social leaders on this?

Who gave leadership at the time of a highly contagious pandemic, which apart at all from the risk of carrying COVID-19, had an already stretched health service when there was the bizarre decision to increase a town’s population by 15 percent without any extra health care or doctors? Where were the voices that said 20 people will be great - but 150 is too much for us?

One of the questions is, did political correctness – the fear of being called a racist - over-ride and actually silence pertinent questions about movement of large numbers of people into a small town with an elderly population at the time of a pandemic?

Finally, with every hotel in Dublin empty, why Cahersiveen?

As I said, more questions than answers.

The garden is beginning to look like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. I am getting huge enjoyment from it and we have once again ordered plastic for the 30-odd-year-old polytunnels and will hopefully enjoy crops we haven’t had in decades.

We also have a heavy-handed State now and I am getting less and less enamoured with its single-mindedness.

For a start, it seems fragmented in all but its exercise of authority. Secondly, I am beginning to question this lockdown. The truth is it would not be necessary at all if the State, as I have said previously, listened to the people and those at the coal face and had in place necessary healthcare and oversight of the elderly and the very young.

It did not move in time on the care homes for the elderly or in cordoning off Dublin or protecting the island from returns from expensive ski trips to Northern Italy and race meetings at Cheltenham.

The crisis has exposed not just the cracks, but the deep chasms. We cannot return to the system of private healthcare or private early education.

Both must have proper State financing and input. We will have to take a look at evening up the spend on pay for work and how we value it, such as poorly-paid private sector workers and the small self-employed while there is still massive spend on tax free expenses and massive salaries for Oireachtas politicians and higher paid fonctionnaires.

One thing is abundantly clear, there are so many authorities involved in this, no-one is in charge ‘The decision to open a Direct Provision Centre, the location of the centre and the decision to transfer people into that centre at a time of a pandemic was entirely a decision of the Dept of Justice. The HSE received limited notice in regard to the opening of the centre and voiced its concern at the time in regard to the timing of the move and the access of the centre’s residents to health services at a time when all of our health care services are being stretched to their limit’. That was from the HSE on Wednesday - eh, voila!

Since I broke the story on Sunday, that five days previously four residents had tested positive for COVID-19, and local business leaders were only informed when they went in delegation to the centre on Saturday evening to ask. It has emerged that in fact some residents may have been moved there from a Dublin hotel where there was an outbreak. The Department will not confirm that.

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Killarney Racecourse seeks clarity on restrictions | By Sean Moariarty Killarney Racecourse, which has been named in the ‘Top Ten Racecourses to visit in the World', is calling for more clarity on what events can and cannot go ahead under the latest COVID-19 restrictions announced this week.

On Tuesday, the Government revealed that all events that cater to crowds in excess of five thousand people could not go ahead before September 1 in an effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus.

Killarney Racecourse hosts three popular meetings every year, from May 10 to 12, July 13 and 17, and August 19 to 22.

All three fall into the latest restriction period and while there is another announcement expected from the Government by May 5, racecourse officials are calling for more clarity so they can continue to organise events or take a decision and cancel or postpone meetings.

“There will need to be more clarity given on the directive,” Megan Daly-Tyrell, the Conference and Events Manager at the racecourse, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“For example, whether sporting events can take place behind closed doors, whether events will be open to the public with limits on capacity and social distancing regulations in place. It really

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is too early, at this time, to speculate without clarity around these points.”

Meanwhile, The Racing Post, one of horse racing’s most influential newspapers has named Killarney Racecourse in its list of ‘Top Ten Racecourses to visit in the World'.

The newspaper invited readers to select their favourite tracks.

“Nestled close to the nearby lakes and mountains means Killarney can have its own micro-climate, but when the summer sun shines, the mountain and lake backdrop is spectacular and there is certainly no place that can offer such scenery in Ireland or Britain,” the Racing Post said.

Racing manager Philip O’Brien says he is delighted the racecourse was recognised by one of the sport’s leading publications.

“This is rewarding to all the staff that have put in the hard, unseen work that goes into keeping it as one of the most picturesque tracks in the world,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“With the current circumstances and uncertainty around at the moment, it’s a great boost for everyone involved in Killarney racecourse and when things do go back to normal, we will be here ready to go and looking forward to welcoming back racegoers to this idyllic racecourse. I wish everyone well during these times and hopefully, we will get back to normality sooner rather than later.”

Visitors can now access the world renowned 19th century Victorian mansion situated amidst the spectacular scenery of Killarney National Park through an online experience.

In the first tour, Head Guide Ann Tagney brings visitors inside Muckross House to show them the stunning Muckross House dining room which once hosted

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CLARITY: Calls for Government clarity to allow racing to resume at Killarney Racecourse. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Normally it’s such a busy time with visitors flocking to see the picturesque beauty at Muckross House – but as doors remain closed temporarily due to current restrictions – staff have decided to take it online with their first ever virtual tour.

Queen Victoria in 1861.

The virtual tours can be found on the Muckross House & Gardens Facebook Page: Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms, or on Instagram: Muckross.House.Killarney.

“At this time we should be launching our busy season at Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms,” Marketing Manager Aisling Kelliher told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We are missing our visitors, so we wanted to invite our visitors into the house through virtual tours so people can experience the magic of Muckross from their homes while in lockdown, we hope everyone is staying safe and we look forward to welcoming our visitors back soon.”

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE: Head Guide Ann Tagney pictured in Muckross House which has created a virtual experience online for the very first time.

Gleneagle withdraws court objection to Cork event centre | By Sean Moariarty Current restrictions have forced to Gleneagle Group to withdraw its legal challenge to a new events centre in Cork.

The row centred on the fact that the Government was offering a €50m State funding package to help build the Cork event centre, while the Gleneagle Hotel Group’s INEC operates as a private business entity.

A new Government-supported facility, less than 100km from the Killarney venue, could have grave financial implications for the existing INEC. The case was due to be heard in the Commercial Court on May 7 and 8,

but, in light of current COVID-19 based restrictions, that hearing was adjourned until early June.

As a result, the Gleneagle Group has now decided to withdraw its objection so it can concentrate on rebuilding its own business interests following the Coronavirus-led national shut down.

Patrick O’Donoghue, MD of the Gleneagle Group, this week said that their "main priority is to try and get staff re-employed as soon as possible" and "focus has to be on the more shortterm issues that are affecting tourism" and their own business in the medium term, as opposed to "worrying about something that’s going to come down the road in three or four or five years".

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Scaled back 4th of July festival on the cards Efforts are on-going behind the scenes to run a scaled-back version of the 4th of July festival in Killarney as long as it can be run within HSE guidelines. | By Sean Moriarty The Government announced on Tuesday that all major events that attract over 5,000 people were not permissible until September 1 at the earliest as a part of the continued fight against the Coronavirus.

The news forced the hands of several event organisers that were hanging on in the hope that they could get their festivals or events off the ground this summer.

The growing list of cancelled or postponed events now includes Killarney BikeFest, The Rally of the Lakes, and The Ring of Kerry Cycle.

However, the 4th of July festival committee is looking at several options that

might allow them to run a smaller event.

Ideas being floated at the moment include running the festival without the parade, an event that attracts large groups of people.

"At the moment, nothing has been decided, but we will be meeting very shortly to discuss the matter,” Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President, Paul Sherry, said.

“We will, of course, be guided by best practice advice from the Government and the health authorities and public health and safety will obviously be the main priority.”

The Killarney Advertiser understands that festival organisers are hopeful that the open-air cinema on the grounds of

HOPEFUL: Organisers of the annual 4th of July festival are investigating ways of running a smaller event this year within HSE guidelines. Photo: Dylan Clifford

Killarney House could be run within social distancing requirements. Firework displays and flag-raising ceremonies could also go ahead if official approval is granted.

Organisers of the July festival have adopted a wait and see policy and will

wait on further Governmental and HSE based guidelines before officially cancelling the event or announcing new details of a scaled-back festival.

A new Government announcement on the partial lifting of restrictions is expected before May 5.

Disposable gloves are the new litter scourge | By Sean Moriarty

BIKER HEAVEN: Last year's BikeFest Killarney attracted over 55,00 motorcycle fans from 20 different countries. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Killarney BikeFest latest event to get derailed BikeFest Killarney will not go ahead this year as a result of COVID-19 led event restrictions.

Organisers were preparing for the 14th edition of the event which was scheduled from May 29 to June 1 when they took the reluctant decision to can this year’s festival.

“It would have been unwise for us to go ahead with an event of this scale in May,” said a statement issued by the organisers. “We are heartbroken and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

They have already earmarked the weekend of June 4 to 7, 2021 for the next year’s festival.

BikeFest is one Europe’s premier free open motorcycle festivals, and the three-day motorcycle and music extravaganza takes place across Ireland’s June Bank Holiday weekend each year.

The real attraction of this fiesta is the craic, goodwill and convivial atmosphere for all. Parades, ride-outs, static displays and exhibitions form the centrepiece of the popular festival.

It caters for bikers, non-bikers and even aspiring bikers, visitors, tourists, families and locals.

It is based at the Gleneagle Hotel and INEC where a temporary Bike Village is constructed each year.

In excess of 55,000 visitors passed through the Bike Village last year with motorcycle owners and enthusiasts from over 20 countries including Ireland, UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, South Africa, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, The Czech Republic, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, India, and the United States.

A frontline nurse who spends her day working on the COVID-19 ward in University Hospital Kerry (UHK) has expressed her concern about the growing litter trend of disposable gloves being thrown out the windows of passing cars.

Mary Carroll from Kilcummin goes for a long walk every day after work to “clear her head” and on her way started picking up litter on the side of the road between Lawlor’s Cross and Finnegan’s Cross.

Already this week she has gathered two

large bags of rubbish in the area.

However, she has noticed a growing trend of disposable gloves accumulating on the side of the road near her home.

She will not touch them as she is afraid of cross-contamination but feels the problem is growing and needs to be highlighted.

“It is disgusting,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “Baby wipes is another problem, they clean their hands and throw them out the window of the car. It has to be locals because of the 2km rule. I wouldn’t pick them up for safety reasons, but I want to remind people to dispose of them properly.”

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Golf Club adapts to keep greens looking great | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Golf and Fishing Club has adopted new work practices in an effort to keep its course looking pristine while at the same time obeying social distancing rules.

The club’s facilities at O’Mahony’s Point and Killeen and its clubhouse and driving range remain closed until May 5 at the earliest.

However, essential service work continues on the green and staff have changed working practices to avoid any possible cross-contamination of the virus.

The club’s greenkeeping team of 10 has been split into two teams of five working over a split week.

Measures include one person to one machine when working on the course and machinery is washed down at the end of each day, breaks are staggered,

and all work is done with social distancing measures in mind.

“As a golf club and business we are endeavouring to adapt to a hyper-dynamic situation given the COVID-19 pandemic and Government restrictions," Killarney Golf and Fishing Club’s marketing manager, Meg Dalton, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We have the golf courses to maintain so our team is doing a stellar job of keeping things going and given the lovely spring weather there is a lot of mowing required to keep the courses in good condition and presenting well for when we open again. These are challenging times for everyone, our goal is to do our best for our golf club, the members and our employees. We will keep working as best we can and anticipate that eventually our beautiful and historic golf club will reopen to our members and visitors alike.”

HELPING OTHERS: Cliodhna Sweeney from Kilcummin cut 14 inches from her hair and donated it to charity recently.

Caring Cliodhna donates hair to children’s charity | By Michelle Crean

TidyTowns competition might be cancelled but the show must go on Yvonne Quill from Tidy Towns Killarney is calling for positivity and community spirit in the current climate after it was announced that this year’s national SuperValu TidyTowns competition will not take place.

Killarney retained its gold medal last year, largely thanks to the large group of volunteers, who help keep the town looking good.

Last year, Killarney scored 'Best in the Litter and Tidiness' category, and the five hundred volunteers who help keep Killarney clean were praised by TidyTowns judges.

With the current ban on large groups and 2km restrictions in place, the Killarney TidyTowns committee was finding it difficult to prepare for the now-cancelled judging process.

Yvonne, who has been a Tidy Town champion for over 20 years says everyone can still do their bit and encouraged them to look after the outside of their own properties. She also thanked Council workers and private waste collectors for their hard work during the current crisis.

“For those who can pick litter please do it but only if it is safe to do so and don’t touch gloves and the likes. The real message is don’t throw rubbish around in the first place,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “We don’t do this for the gold medal, we do it because we are proud of our town. Killarney is a great place to live, work and play. I want to thank the Council staff too, they planted trees for us, it was supposed to be our job and we could not get out to do and they just did it for us. Big thanks to KWD staff too who are doing a great job out there.”

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13-year-old Cliodhna Sweeney from Kilcummin had a makeover with a difference when she had her hair cut for the charity ‘Rapunzel Foundation’ recently.

A First Year student in St Brigid’s Secondary School, Killarney, Cliodhna decided to donate her locks to the charity which supplies hair as wigs for sick children and adults.

Proud mom Elizabeth explained that it was an idea that Cliodhna first expressed about two years ago.

The Rapunzel Foundation based in Wexford is a charitable organisation that works to improve the lives of those living with hair loss through fundraising.

Hair is raised through the Rapunzel

Foundation’s Ponytail campaign, where people commit to growing their hair 14 inches or longer with the view to their hair being sent to help make much needed wigs to improve the lives of those living with hair loss.

“Cliodhna thought that this would be an incredible thing to do,” Elizabeth told the Killarney Advertiser.

“She was really excited to be doing it and Deirdre in ‘Halo Hair Salon’, High Street, Killarney made it a very special experience for her.”

The inspiring 13-year-old has also committed to raising funds to support the Rapunzel Foundation and is delighted to have raised €611 to date. She would like to sincerely thank her family, aunts, uncles, grandparents, neighbours and her many friends in St Brigid’s Secondary School who kindly donated to this very worthwhile cause.

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A black-market mercenary, Tyler Rake, who has nothing to lose, is hired to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. But in the murky underworld of weapons dealers and drug traffickers, an already deadly mission approaches the impossible.

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In the spring of 1980, the Irish Department of Defence sanctioned the establishment of a new unit within the Irish Defence Forces and the Irish Army Ranger Wing (ARW) came into being. In the decades that followed, its soldiers have been deployed on active service at home and abroad, generally without the knowledge of the wider public.

‘Shadow Warriors’ tells the story behind the creation of the ARW, from its origins in specialist counter-terrorism training in the late 1960s and the preparation of small unconventional units in the 1970s to the formation of the ARW itself in 1980 and its subsequent history. The first and only authoritative account in the public domain of this specialist unit, authors Paul O’Brien and Sergeant Wayne

Fitzgerald have been granted access to the closed and clandestine world of Ireland’s Special Forces, who train hard, fight harder and face unconventional types of warfare, yet prefer to stay out of the limelight.

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Kelly Clarkson ‘I Dare You’ Kelly Clarkson has released a brand new uplifting single ‘I Dare You’ – a piano-led pop-rock track that she’s recorded in six different languages.

In the middle of a pandemic, Kelly dares you to love, care and to let others know what and who you value most.

Unlike her previous records, its single release includes multiple versions of the song recorded in several languages as a duet featuring various recording artists such as French singer Zaz, Canadian-Moroccan singer Faouzia for the Moroccan Arabic version, Spanish

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singer Blas Cantó, German musical duo Glasperlenspiel, Israeli singer Maya Bouskilla for the Hebrew version, and the American Deaf West Theatre for the ASL version.

"So I always had the idea to do this as a project in my career but I never really had the song that I felt like fit with it, nor did I have the team that really would back the idea,” she said.

"The message of ‘I Dare You’ was perfect," Kelly continued. "I thought it was kind of globally connecting, and I wanted to do that musically."

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RTE 2; Sunday, 2.10pm A young penguin disappoints his fellow seabirds with his inability to sing - but instead he displays a remarkable talent for tap dancing. However, his elders refuse to accept this outlandish behaviour and send the youngster into exile, marking the start of a wonderful journey. Animated adventure, with the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.

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HSE supporting nursing homes The HSE has created a network of expert support teams across Kerry and Cork to provide assistance to residential facilities for older people during the COVID-19 crisis.

The teams are made up of staff from acute hospitals and community services, with support from Public Health and Infection Control professionals. The move recognises the challenges which private nursing homes are currently facing.

The teams are led by experienced nurse managers from Cork Kerry Community Healthcare and are made up of senior doctors and nurses from acute hospitals and the community service, including consultant geriatricians from University Hospital Kerry, Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital and Bantry General Hospital. They have been providing expert clinical support to Nursing Managers and General Practitioners in residential facilities for several weeks.

“We want to reassure the public that there are clear pathways to make sure that every resident in every nursing home and residential facility gets the

appropriate medical and nursing care at the right time and in the right care setting,” Dr Paul Gallagher, Cork University Hospital, said. “Transfer to acute hospitals is arranged when appropriate, and acute hospitals are there to support all members of the community.”

All private nursing home and residential care facilities in Cork and Kerry (more than 90) have been contacted by their local Clinical Support team.

Julie Hennessy, Coordinator for the Clinical Support Teams said, “The support offered so far has included expert advice, support for management, public health guidance, occupational health advice, supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), assistance in sourcing staff where needed, and support in sourcing accommodation for staff where it’s needed.”

All nursing homes and residential facilities have direct contact details for HSE Community Support Teams in their area, and these teams are available seven days a week.

“Any COVID-19 outbreaks in residential settings have been effectively managed," Dr Gallagher added.

Pieta House launches urgent Darkness Into Light ‘Sunrise’ appeal Electric Ireland and Pieta have launched an urgent appeal for the public to donate at darknessintolight.ie to ensure that Pieta’s essential frontline services can remain in operation and continue to be delivered free of charge.

On May 9, it was expected that over 250,000 people would have come together on every continent to walk together highlighting the fight against suicide and self-harm, with the Darkness Into Light walk the main annual source of funding for Pieta.

As the walks cannot now take place as planned, a Darkness Into Light ‘Sunrise’ appeal is taking place on that day. This special appeal encourages people to donate what they can to this vital charity and to come together while remaining apart by getting up at 5.30am to watch the sunrise and to show community and solidarity with those impacted by suicide.

Pieta are also asking people to spread the message and offer hope by sharing their sunrise moment using the #DIL2020 online.

The need for Pieta's lifesaving services is greater than ever as COVID-19 impacts

not only on the nation's physical health but its mental health too. Calls to Pieta’s helpline are up 49 percent year on year while text messages to Pieta had increased by 46 percent.

“As a result of COVID-19, our helpline has seen an increase in calls from people all over the country who are in crisis right now with many others presenting with high anxiety,” Elaine Austin, CEO of Pieta said.

“Our bereavement counsellors are supporting people who have lost loved ones and who are struggling to come to terms with their loss in a world where friends and family cannot grieve together as a result of the lockdown.”

Funding from the public has never been more vital to keep Pieta’s door open, she added.

“The Darkness Into Light walk will hopefully take place later in the year, but we can’t wait - we’re urgently asking people to donate, whatever they can. We would also appreciate if people can wear yellow or a previous year’s t-shirt that day to show support for those impacted by suicide.”

Donate at www.darknessintolight.ie.

FUEL VOUCHERS: Driver with Kerry Cancer Support Group Health Link Transport, John Fleming, was presented with fuel vouchers to the value of €2,000

by Aoife Sheehy CSR Manager with Applegreen Ireland and Ovi Krisciunas, Site Manager at Applegreen in Manor Village Tralee.

Applegreen answer call to help Kerry Cancer Support Group | By Michelle Crean Next month’s diesel costs are covered for one countywide charity who are struggling during the current crisis.

With donations way down, and increased costs due to the addition of extra buses on the routes to maintain required physical distancing, Kerry Cancer Support Group, opted instead for an online fundraiser and an appeal seeking support from companies that can get behind this much needed and vital service.

And, one such company who came to their rescue, Applegreen, has donated fuel to the value of €2,000 to cover the next month’s diesel costs. The fuel vouchers will be used to keep the Health Link Transport vehicles on the road between visits to hospitals in Cork and Limerick.

“We are delighted that Applegreen have done this,” Breda Dyland, Manager of the Kerry Cancer Support Group, said.

“In the midst of what is a very anxious time for everyone this has come as a very welcome boost for the Kerry Cancer Support team and our service users. All of our funding comes from the community and all of our fundraisers have either been cancelled or postponed so this couldn’t have come at a better time.”

FILLING UP: Driver with Kerry Cancer Support Group, Mike Brosnan, filling the Healthlink Transport Cork Vehicle at Applegreen Manor Village Tralee

Aoife Sheehy, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Applegreen added that they are delighted to support Kerry Cancer Support during these unprecedented times and are very grateful to the essential service they provide.

“Applegreen sites across Kerry have come together to deliver this initiative and now, more than ever, are here for their communities” To donate and support the charity, Kerry Cancer Support has set up a donation page on Facebook: Kerry Cancer Support Group's COVID-19 Appeal, or you can call 066 7195560 or visit the fundraising section on their website www.kerrycancersupport.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, So Killarney is to get a new community hospital on the grounds of St Finans, to replace the District and St Columbanus.

So then there will be three idle hospital buildings costing vast amounts of money to secure and heat while years go by wondering what to do with them, or does someone already have their eye on those prime sites?

Surely in this day and age of preserving our heritage and making use of existing infrastructure, it would be more cost

effective to refurbish and extend an existing building rather than have the circus of sod turning ceremonies for a new hospital which will remain unopened over some staffing issue all the time while new and unused hospital equipment goes out of date?

Have we learned anything from our past?

It would appear not.

Yours, BRENDAN O'SHEA, Listry.

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RTE broadcasts Valentia cable Engineer Tim Joyce investigated the epic story of the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable and its landing on Valentia Island in Kerry in ‘Building Ireland’.

STAYING CONNECTED: Inspired Tralee have delivered iPads and art packs to people with Intellectual Disabilities across the county. Pictured is Liz Maher, Manager of Inspired. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Group ‘Inspired’ to keep its service users connected With lockdown impacting day to day services and only 12 iPads to share between 50 young adolescents and adults – one Kerry charity set up a GoFundMe page to purchase more – and delivered the new technology to their homes this week.

Tralee based charity ‘Inspired’, which has service users from all over Kerry – including Killarney – offers various programmes such as life-long learning, education to employment, community engagement and school transition programmes.

At present they are working closely with Down Syndrome Kerry and a number

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of special needs schools, with a view to providing the ‘Cocoon & Connect-Ability’ programme to their students and members during the crisis.

However, due to the shortage of iPads, they opted for the GoFundMe page which will now allow the users to keep up connected.

“We are thrilled with the public response and this has made such a difference to our participants lives,” Inspired Director, Maree O’Connor, said.

“We are equally delighted with the response from local businesses such as The Castlebar and their customers, and companies like Aspen Grove Solutions,

JRI America and Kerry ETB, who also promoted and supported the campaign through financial and soft support. We certainly hope other companies and members of the public will contribute to the campaign.”

They now hope to continue to raise further funding and extend the support to as many as possible.

Parents and family members have welcomed and praised the initiative saying that it has delivered purpose and focus to each day and has helped to keep their family member connected as well as reducing anxiety and stress for both participants and their family members, she added.

Anyone interested in donating can do so by accessing the Facebook Page: Inspired, or go to their GoFundMe page: Help Fund COVID-19 Cocoon & Connect-Ability.

It was broadcast on RTE One yesterday (Thursday) in what is the third season of the award-winning series.

In episode two, Tim investigated how the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable transformed communications with an impact compared to the Internet, how the giant cable was dubbed ‘the engineering triumph of its age’ and created the world’s first transcontinental communications system as experts search Ireland’s hidden gems and engineering heritage.

Laying the cable in the depths of the Atlantic proved to be hugely problematic but once operational, it transformed Valentia Island. The remote south west corner of Ireland became the European hub of the Victorian telecoms industry.

It's available to view on the RTE Player.

RTE PROGRAMME: Engineer Tim Joyce re-discovered the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable on Valentia Island.

Trump attacks Maryland governor for following his own advice Donald Trump is at loggerheads with one of his State governors because the governor followed his advice.

Larry Hogan, the Governor of Maryland, followed Trump’s advice and ordered his own Coronavirus testing kits direct from South Korea earlier this week.

Trump told State governors to proceed with their own testing, in an effort to speed the process up and, ultimately, to reopen the US

economy.

Hogan’s wife is a Korean immigrant and she used her native language to bypass the much slower federal order-processing system and to negotiate a fairer price for the 500,000 pieces of testing equipment her husband ordered.

“And we'll be doubling our number of daily tests if the governors bring their states fully online to the capability that they have,” Trump said on Monday.

Hogan attempted to bring his state into line but Trump attacked him anyway.

“The Governor of Maryland could’ve called (Vice President) Mike Pence and saved a lot of money,” Trump said.

Not so long ago there were allegations that Trump’s administration was out-bidding individual states for vital medical equipment…one wonders was Trump upset that he has a rival on the open market.

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New universal facemask policy across health service The INMO has welcomed a change in national policy, which now mandates facemasks in all settings for any healthcare workers who provide care within 2m of a patient.

Nutrition screening to be introduced for all patients admitted to hospital Screening and increased treatment to prevent malnutrition is planned for all patients admitted to Irish hospitals, as part of a new National Clinical Guideline on patient nutrition released this week.

The key protocol is the roll out of nutrition screening, as part of all admissions to public hospitals.

Those identified as at risk, because of weight loss and inadequate intake, will typically receive high protein and energy diets while in hospital, together with oral nutrition supplements (ONS) as needed.

Nurses will conduct screening and higher risk patients will be referred to hospital dietitians for assessment and follow up. All inpatients are to be re-screened weekly.

The Guideline Nutrition screening and use of oral nutrition support for adults in the acute care setting has been developed through the National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC), and published by the Department of Health.

The guideline has this week been mandated for implementation across hospitals by the Minister for Health Simon Harris and released early, as the recommended screening and treatments are relevant to patients admitted with COVID-19.

To date some hospitals have already

introduced nutrition screening while some have not, with significant differences across the country.

The publication has been welcomed by the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (IrSPEN), which was a key contributor.

IrSPEN President and Guideline Development Group Co Chair Consultant Surgeon Professor John Reynolds acknowledged current pressures on hospital services – but encouraged hospitals to work towards implementation.

“Malnutrition is estimated to affect three percent of the Irish population (circa 150,000) including people who live with serious diseases, who have difficulty swallowing, people with dementia, and frail older people. However, this population accounts for 30 percent of public hospital admissions, has three times the rate of complications, and stays 30 percent longer in hospital,” he said.

The new publication is accompanied by a detailed Budget Impact Analysis, which shows that by treating the identified patients with oral nutritional supplementation, 31,750 bed days across all hospitals can be released back into the system annually. The net savings, taking into account additional dietetic and nursing resources required, are estimated at €24million.

Revenue seize drugs worth €66,000 in Cork and Shannon As a result of routine operations, Revenue officers in Cork and Shannon seized seven separate packages containing the controlled drug Kratom worth a total estimated value of €66,000.

The controlled drugs, discovered on Tuesday, were in powder and capsule form and were destined for addresses

in Cork, Clare and Galway.

Investigations are ongoing.

These routine operations are part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.

It also applies to any of their colleagues who come within 2m for more than 15 minutes.

In practice, the INMO says this will mean nearly all frontline healthcare workers will wear facemasks.

Until now, many parts of the health service did not require or permit staff in all areas to wear this basic form of PPE. The INMO wrote to the Chief Clinical Officer on April 3 calling for this new measure to be rolled out, and has repeatedly made the case for it to become national policy.

Several hospitals, including the largest hospital, St James’ Hospital, have already rolled out such a policy.

“This is welcome news to frontline staff and patients, which should ease some anxiety and reduce transmission of the virus," Kerry woman and INMO General Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, said.

“This should have been rolled out

A WELCOME MOVE: Kerry woman and INMO General Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, has welcomed the move that all healthcare workers are to now wear facemasks.

weeks ago, but we are glad to have finally secured this measure. It will not only benefit frontline healthcare workers, but will reduce the risk of transmission to patients. The next step must be ensuring sufficient supplies are available for all health workers, and continuous PPE training where needed.”

UCC ranked among the best for sustainable development University College Cork (UCC) has this week been ranked as one of the leading universities internationally working towards creating a sustainable world.

UCC was ranked 32 in the world by the Times Higher Education [THE] Impact Rankings, the only global performance table that assesses universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals [SDG].

766 universities across 89 countries were examined, with UCC ranked 32nd overall, and was rated in the top 20 for five of the UN’s 17 SDGs. THE’s Impact Rankings seek to identify those institutions seeking to make a contribution towards creating a sustainable world.

“The SDGs, which have been embraced

by UCC and the Irish Government, form the framework for the innovations needed to reboot and retool our economy for long-term success and resilience,” UCC President Prof Patrick O'Shea said.

UCC Deputy President and Registrar Prof John O'Halloran added that SDGs “are a critical part of our mission and academic strategy, and enable our

graduates to shape a new and changing world".

Among the findings were that; UCC is ranked 32nd in the world for meeting United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals; UCC is ranked fifth in the world for its efforts in meeting the UN’s ‘No Poverty’ goal - a recognition of UCC’s research in the area, as well as the financial aid it provides and its anti-poverty initiatives both within the university and the community; other SDGs for which UCC placed in the top 20 includes its efforts towards Life Below Water (8th in the world), Zero Hunger (12th), Responsible Consumption & Production (16th) and Life on Land (17th); UCC is in the top 4.1 percent of universities in the 2020 rankings - up from the top 4.4 percent last year, despite the addition of almost 300 universities to this year’s table; UCC’s overall score towards meeting the SDGs this year is 91.6 out of one hundred, up from 91.1 last year.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Shane O’Sullivan Shane is available for advice and fitness consultations, email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Children are not miniature adults Clinicians, coaches and exercise scientists all agree that resistance training and exercise can be a safe and extremely effective method of conditioning for children.

Although this can be a very effective way of keeping kids fit and healthy, it is also just as important that we remember children are not mini adults.

Yes of course they are going to grow up to become an adult, but that doesn’t mean they have to behave like that just yet.

No matter how big or strong the child might be, children are physically less mature and are often experiencing some training activities for the first time. This means that adult programmes should not be superimposed or watered down to fit the younger

population. An adult version for our kids would have way to much intensity and volume and not enough rest periods.

When introducing children to resistance training it is always best to underestimate their abilities and gradually increase the training over time to allow them to enjoy it to the fullest and get the best out of your child.

If you have any questions related to this topic please reach out and send me an email shane@activate.ie, and I’d be more than happy to help.

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New video supports to help families cope with COVID-19 ‘Five More Ways Over Five Days’ is the second series of videos which Cork Kerry Community Healthcare released this week to help individuals and their families cope with the impact of COVID-19.

Each day, a new video was issued where Daniel Flynn, Principal Psychology Manager, interviews colleagues who will share their advice and expertise on how to support different people in families and communities at this time.

“As we continue to follow national public health guidance we are aware that the measures are having a significant psychological impact on all parts of society,” Daniel said.

“It can be particularly challenging for young people who are isolated from school friends and normal routines, and equally challenging for the other end of the age spectrum with older persons having to cocoon. Those in between have the worry of how to be both a good and effective parent and a

supportive son or daughter to an older person that you cannot physically have contact with. It is an incredibly strange and stressful time for all, and even more so for families whose loved one has an intellectual disability which impacts their ability to fully understand or comply with the guidelines we need to follow to stay safe and well.”

The five short daily videos online will help people in responding more effectively with psychological impact, he added.

“The hope is that people will build on their skills from the first series but this time considering the needs of others in their environments.”

The links to each video are on social media and can be watched on YouTube – just search for Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, or see @CorkKerryCH on Twitter.

There are also resource sheets with additional skills and tips available on the HSE website at www.hse.ie that you can view online or download.

Bees are vital to our survival In Ireland honeybees swarm typically from May to July with many wondering if it is a swarm of honeybees or just a nest of wasps or bumble bees.

When honey bees swarm they first leave the colony in what looks like an uncontrolled mass of flying bees, from there they can temporarily hang anywhere; off a tree, a gate, or as shown in our photograph, a bicycle - literally anywhere.

Bees are vital to our survival, and this is the crucial time to contact us when you see this kind of activity. This is the stage where the bees are actively seeking a new roofed home, and scout bees

are desperately seeking new shelter for their colony.

Swarm season is soon beginning and we will take your unwanted bees. By calling us to remove your bees you will be helping to relocate honeybees to a safe place.

Honeybees pollinate one third of the foods we eat, yet they are struggling in modern society due to diseases, pests, loss of habitat and pesticides.

By calling us to relocate your bees you will be doing your part to help save and preserve these insects that are vital to our survival.

Call Jeff on 087 9534944 or Donal on 085 2118651for more information.

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HUG A TREE: Marcus Treacy, Operations Manager at The Killarney Park Hotel pictured with his wife Anne Treacy hugging a tree as part of World Earth Day on Wednesday.

Hoteliers champion ‘Hug A Tree Not Me’ initiative The Killarney Park and sister hotel, The Ross, are well known for their continued efforts to create an environmentally friendly base for those choosing to stay in the spectacular location of Killarney.

Despite the doors remaining closed during the COVID-19 lockdown, both hotels, owned and run by the Treacy family, have once again brought the message of sustainability to the forefront for World Earth Day on Wednesday.

The #HugATreeNotMe initiative is a combined effort by siblings Ciara and Marcus Treacy. These third-generation hoteliers have an unrivaled passion for eco-awareness and environmental sustainability and are relentless in their efforts to drive the message of environmental preservation.

The Killarney Park and The Ross have teamed up with another eco-friendly force, HomeTree Ireland. As soon as

the hotels are open and trading, they have pledged to plant a tree for each tree-hugging social media picture which carries the tag @killarneypark on Instagram, @TheKillarneyPark on Facebook or @TheRossKillarney. The hotels have turned to social media to spread the message and are confident that their tree planting targets will be easily achieved with the help of their enthusiastic social media followers.

“It’s fun, it’s different and it will hopefully get people thinking about our environment on World Earth Day. We may not be able to hug each other right now… but we can still hug a tree!” joked Ciara Treacy, who manages The Ross.

Skillnet courses plan to make businesses stronger With businesses facing a lot of uncertainty, and many having to shut their doors or work from home during the COVID-19 crisis, South Kerry Skillnet now plans to support them with a wide range of courses available.

South Kerry Skillnet have set up a COVID-19 Support Initiative and are offering partially funded and fully funded online courses during this time to help businesses strengthen their teams and put measures in place to help industries come back stronger than ever.

“We have a variety of courses on offer from ‘Dealing with Challenging Behaviour’ for the childcare industry to Microsoft Excel training at different levels," Aoife O’Reilly, Network Manager at South Kerry Skillnet, said.

"We also have an extensive list of transversal skills for anyone in a supervisory

or management position across any industry including ‘the art of asking the right questions’, people management, time management, conflict management and resolution, customer care, leadership skills and many more. It is a difficult time for businesses, our courses will help keep their employees engaged and develop their skills. These courses are chosen with businesses in Kerry in mind and they will help companies to come back stronger.”

South Kerry Skillnet also provide a wide range of programmes to SMEs across a wide range of sectors, she added.

"We will work with you to identify your learning and development needs and develop a tailored plan to suit your business needs.

To find out more about South Kerry Skillnet supports, please visit www.kerryskillnet.ie/training.

Link one area of your garden to another Many of us are unhappy with what our gardens look like – I don’t mean the wintery bareness of it, but rather the general layout of it.

It can feel wrong, though we can't put our finger on why, exactly. Many gardens evolve over time. Most of us move into our home, and it takes priority. So a lawn is sown, a drive and parking area are created and possibly a small patio with a clothesline are added a short while later.

Over the next number of years, small beds or borders are cleared and planted, usually in response to a gift of a plant, or because we want a bit of colour amidst all that green. The garden evolves, there are old bits and new, and it can all look messy – really because it lacks unity.

Does that sound familiar? If so, there are a few ways to rectify the situation without breaking the bank or getting the landscapers in – and many projects are ideal as family projects during this time!

What your garden needs is something which links one area to another, a purpose with a focal point. which can be anything from a sculpture, gazebo, rockery or water feature. Anything which will justify a walk! Now link your disparate beds and borders. A path can meander through any part of your garden. Rectangular paving slabs can be laid in a clear and uniform manner, or stepping stones can be more haphazard and relaxed. When laying slabs in your grassed areas, make sure they are below the blades of the lawnmower. Gravel paths with edging can also be an option but can make for more work as gravel can stray into your lawn and weeds can become a problem. To keep it interesting, and to create movement in the garden, make sure paths curve around beds. If necessary, plant a few trees along the

way, or edge one side with a hedge or tall grasses. Try to create little bit of mystery! If you prefer the open plan approach, try edging with alchemilla (ladies mantle) or catmint, to prevent the path looking very contrived. Your path should look like it has always been there and the planting was done around it, rather than the other way around!

Paths are not the only way to link areas, hedges are also very effective. Most people think of hedging as a way to keep cows out and children in, but, with a bit of planning, they are very effective at linking areas, for example, the shed to the patio. Using shrubs such as Rosa rugosa, will give colour and fragrance, or box hedge can be kept low, creating an alternative to brick borders.

Planting large swathes of heather, geraniums or carpet roses to join existing beds can also be very effective. Plants need not be the only items of interest.

Link one part of the garden to another by using clusters of colourful pots, an obelisk or a birdhouse. Sheds and other garden practicalities can become features by dressing them up with a bit of colourful paint or outdoor art. Mirrors can also be used to create interest. The secret is to repeat features, shapes and colours throughout the garden. For example, if you paint your garden shed or trellis purple, repeat that colour by planting lavender, verbena or butterfly bushes. If you have small mirrors around your patio, try placing a few at unexpected points in the main garden.

The possibilities are endless, and I hope I have given you a few ideas to try!

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Tributes as vintage club founder laid to rest Tributes have been paid PJ O’Riordan, a founding member of the Kingdom Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club (KVVCCC), who died this week after a battle with illness.

The ‘Rose of Tralee Run’ took place at the end of August 1979 and had a stop at the Castleross Hotel in Killarney.

During that stop the late Tom Twohill suggested to PJ O Riordan that there was enough interest in vintage cars in Kerry to form their own club.

Enthused by the suggestion PJ seized the moment and called a meeting of those interested to take place a few weeks later at Farranfore Airport.

In September of that year a group embarked on the club’s first run which left the airport and toured Firies-Currans and the surrounding area before returning to the airport.

Last year KVVCCC celebrated its 40th anniversary and Ardfert man PJ O’Riordan was there every step of the way.

He served as club chairman for 22 years, and in recent years he was made the club’s honorary president.

Despite his failing health he still found the time and energy to enter the club’s events, and last May took part in the 40th Ring of Kerry Run at the wheel of his 1923 Ford Model T. “PJ was a genuine dyed in the wool car enthusiast and he was interested in the run of the mill classics most of us have

MOTORING TRIBUTES: KVVCCC founder PJ O'Riordan with his 1923 Ford Model T on last year's Ring of Kerry Run.

as well as the fine collection of proper elderly vintage cars he had amassed himself over many years,” said club member Dave Curran.

“He was always on hand to lend a hand, crack a joke or to impart his great wisdom to those of us only learning the ropes. He will be greatly missed both in the local club scene here and further afield in the wider vintage community.”

A private family funeral took place for PJ this week due to current restrictions.

A memorial Mass will take place at a later date.

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Video appointments now available on WhatsApp and Skype Not being able to meet people face to face for consultations or weighins, Pat Sheehan Weight Loss & Lifestyle Management, has come up with a way to help new and existing clients.

He is now able to offer the exact same service as before via WhatsApp or Skype video calls for new and existing customers. Everything is the same as before, same weight loss programme, same consultation time, same weekly check-in and motivation – the only difference is Pat is in his home and you in yours.

“If you have been thinking for a while now that you need to improve your health by losing a few pounds, why not use this uncertain time to your advantage to get healthy and fit with one-to-one expert weight loss mentoring,” Pat said.

“If you want to take the first steps towards a healthier, happier you, then working one-to-one with an expert is the way to go.”

Pat Sheehan Weight Loss & Lifestyle Management Killarney & Millstreet, offers a comprehensive 12-week programme in lifestyle management and weight loss, with weekly food diary check-ups and weigh-ins to motivate you throughout

Pat Sheehan Weight Loss & Lifestyle Management your journey.

The Killarney native is a highly motivated individual who has a proven track record. He has helped hundreds of people change their lives for the better with weight losses from half a stone up to 10 stone.

“Everyone has different objectives and goals, no matter how big or small,” he said.

Following a thorough consultation, Pat will devise a plan tailored to your precise requirements. You will receive a fully illustrated book that Pat has penned himself

based on over a decade of experience.

This publication makes it super-easy and enjoyable to follow the 12-week weight loss programme with a food diary, as well as wonderful recipes and menus, all featuring everyday foods and ingredients.

The beauty of the plan is all consultations are private one-to-one and personalised with a weekly weigh-in, motivation and nutrition advice.

“Weight loss is my area of expertise,” he said. “I explain everything in detail and spend up to an hour-and-a-half on the initial consultation. A key point is understanding how your body works, why it is important to eat, and important to eat often. You have a better chance of keeping weight off and maintaining a healthy weight when you understand your body fully.”

“Being accountable to someone every week, getting the right advice and being able to eat normal everyday foods is what sets this plan apart, whether you want to lose a few pounds or several stone.

Everyone needs a bit of encouragement.”

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS:

1 Arrange your first consultation via WhatsApp or Skype video call. This appointment will take one and a half hours,

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the very same as if you were in one of the offices with Pat. It requires good internet coverage.

2 You will receive an email with your weight loss booklet to be printed off.

If you do not have a printer, this booklet can be posted out to you.

3 Fill in details in your new book; weight, BMI, body fat and measurements. Pat will explain exactly how you can do these yourself.

4 You will have your one on one private WhatsApp or Skype call to go through the 12 week weight loss programme.

5 WhatsApp Pat once a week for 12 weeks with a picture of weighing scales, food diary and record sheet to make sure you are on target. Name must be included in message. If weigh-in times don’t suit, Pat will be flexible with days and times.

6 Pat will then analyse your food diary and will message you back ASAP with motivation and advise for you to follow for the week ahead.

Hopefully this will help everyone to achieve their goals of getting fitter and healthier. You can still get out and exercise 2km from your home, go to places that are safe and not crowded. Exercise is good for body and mind.

To book your one and a half hour consultation contact Pat on 087 6856930.

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We are currently developing this telephone service along with our online

Mindful Parenting Workshops which will be provided to adults and parents.

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

Suicide Prevention Helplines Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123 or text 0872609090, email jo@samaritans.ie, Free counselling, freephone 1800247247or call 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300;

HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

Alzheimer Society National Helpline is open six days a week Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–4pm on 1800 341 341. Email at helpline@alzheimer.ie or via Live Chat at www.alzheimer.ie National Council for the Blind of Ireland National Helpline 1850 334353

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

Hospital staff thank public for their support Up to 40 members of frontline staff and management in University Hospital Kerry (UHK) took part in a video message that thanks the people of Kerry for their continued support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The video, which is available to view on the hospital’s social media; Facebook and Twitter, was recorded on the front lawns of UHK and features the hospital team with the simple message of ‘We Hear You’.

“Staff and Management at UHK wanted to say thank you to the people and businesses of Kerry, near and far, who have been incredibly supportive and generous over the past number of weeks,”

Fearghal Grimes, General Manager of University Hospital Kerry, said.

“We wanted also to extend our heartfelt thanks to Kerry residents across the county for staying home – we know it takes mammoth effort especially during this beautiful weather. We are urging you to continue to do this so that here at the hospital, we have sufficient capacity to give every patient the level of resource they need to recover. Your amazing efforts to date have undoubtedly meant that a lower than expected number of people have presented at the hospital with COVID-19 symptoms. We ask that you continue to observe HSE guidelines concerning social distancing and self-isolation.”

THANK YOU: A screen grab of staff at University Hospital Kerry thanking the public in an online video this week.

He added that the UHK team have been incredible during this crisis, making significant sacrifices to be at the frontline day in day out.

“While we are facing significant challenges and testing times in the Health Service, it is incredibly uplifting to know that the people of Kerry are there to support us.

Whether it is a donation of PPE or provisions for the team, or even a simple postcard with a message of support, it means so much to us and helps us get through the day. We have been overwhelmed with the kind gifts and messages of support from the community, and we wanted to just say ‘Thank You, We Hear You’.”

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Key CAO dates and grant applications open This six week term is about engaging with teachers as much as you can and continuing with your own independent study and revision.

Much speculation exists about whether schools may begin returning on a phased basis. Whatever happens Leaving Cert students will be prioritised. As it stands the State Exams Commission (SEC) are due to issue the exam timetable in early June which will give you the certainty that is so badly needed. The CAO and the SEC will hold discussions in the coming weeks regarding the expected revised timetable for the provision of the Leaving Cert results. In a statement on the CAO website it states that ‘Following on from this, CAO and HEIs (Higher Education Institutes) will discuss the impact this change will have on the existing offers and acceptances schedule. We will be no-

tifying applicants and other stakeholders as soon as the revised schedule has been agreed by CAO and HEIs’.

That said, the following dates still stand in relation to CAO applications: Online Late Applications are still being accepted up to May 1 at 5.15pm, on www. cao.ie.

CAO Change of Mind facility will open on May 5 at 12pm.

CAO Change of Mind facility will close on July 1 at 5.15pm. This is the final date by which students can make changes to their course choices.

In the coming weeks make sure to take time to review your CAO choices carefully. In spite of the exams being pushed out to late July/early August, the July 1 deadline for Change of Mind remains.

SUSI Grant Applications for 2020-2021 opened yesterday (Thursday). All stu-

dents who are applying to CAO and to Further Education Colleges are eligible to apply for the SUSI grant on www.susi. ie. The application process is the same as previous years, but take note of the following; normally SUSI assesses applicants on the basis of income in the previous calendar year but a “change of circumstances” clause allows for a sudden drop in income in the current year.

Education Minister Joe McHugh has confirmed that applicants affected by COVID-19 can apply to be assessed under the change of circumstances provision.

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

Any parents or students with queries can email Niamh on careerfocusnow@gmail. com.

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

Uncertainty regarding the The Dept of Education ignored Leaving Certificate prevails the voices of students Sixth Year student Gemma Cremin from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra says there's still many unanswered questions despite Minister McHugh’s announcement regarding the Leaving Cert postponement.

I do not think it provided much clarity, if any, to students and parents alike. It is unclear because of COVID-19 if it is possible that the Leaving Certificate will even go ahead in July or August. The Chief Medical Officer stated in relation to the Leaving Certificate “the further into the future you look the less certain the virus modelling becomes” - suggesting nobody knows where we will be regarding Coronavirus come this time.

All of this is of course built on the idea that the worst impact of the pandemic is over which is not something anyone can guarantee. To me, postponing the Leaving Certificate is just deferring a problem that will inevitably have to be solved. It is unclear how and if teaching remotely will continue. How will courses be finished?

Remote teaching is not equal and effective in all cases and participation differs.

When will we receive results? When will CAO offers be published? What sort of appeals process will be in place? Although it is planned to grade practical exams in July or August, it is unclear how practical this is going to be. Is it possible students may be awarded full marks?

If the standard is made the same across the board and students have been given a leg up for choosing a particular subject it makes it harder to distinguish top tier students and makes college admissions difficult.

St Brigid's Junior Cert student Ilona Sheehan shares her weekly thoughts on studying from home during COVID-19.

TOO MANY QUESTIONS: Sixth Year student Gemma Cremin from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra says there's still too many unanswered questions about delaying the Leaving Cert.

In its 95 year history the traditional State exams have never had to be rescheduled or cancelled.

Internationally, countries have taken the decision to cancel end of year school leaving exams including France and the UK. There is much discussion about predicted grading and how it will force teachers to grade their students and open possibility for the perception of unfairness. However, I believe there is a transparent way of doing this. We all have school reports from in-house exams and pre-exams, and an average of these would put most students near expected results. To insure no student is advantaged or disadvantaged from the current situation, I suggest all students should receive at least 10 percent for disrupted teaching.

This is not just any exam - but an exam that determines our future, our career path and opportunities in life.

Despite only 8.6 percent of Junior Cert students supporting the rescheduling of exams, and it being most people's third choice, this is what is to happen.

The same is also true for those due to sit the Leaving Cert this year, where 18.96 percent of them preferred this rescheduling option as a solution.

What was the point of this survey so?

The Department of Education basically ignored the voices of whom their choices affect the most at this time, the students.

In addition to that, this method of examinations only helps students who find it easiest to learn out of books instead of information being spoken to them by a teacher. There are clearly people who this will benefit and those it won't. Many might struggle with this and therefore will not be at the same level for their exams as they would have been if it weren't for the Coronavirus closing schools.

At this rate we'll have no proper summer break or chance to recharge before school starts again.

This will be especially taxing on those going straight into Fifth Year or college for whom this break is practically essential.

Recently, I also read in the Irish Times that 'it is likely that exam papers would be delivered to schools and teachers would be required to administer and mark the exams'. I'm not sure this is the best idea as the main purpose of the

IGNORING STUDENTS: St Brigid's Junior Cert student Ilona Sheehan says the Department of Education has ignored the voices of students.

Junior Cert is to prepare us for the seriousness of the Leaving Cert. If the Junior Cert were to be taken as class tests, supervised and corrected by teachers, they would be closer to summer tests rather than a State exam.

So, we're officially back to 'school' this week. Back to the piles of work but I feel that it won't be the same as before Easter as teachers know for definite now that we won't be reopening until September and will therefore try to plough on with the course.

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Young Social Innovators open call to teenagers Mr Seán Canney TD, the Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, has welcomed an initiative by Young Social Innovators (YSI). It calls for young people across Ireland to put forward solutions on how to respond to the challenges of Coronavirus in their communities. Young Social Innovators believe that young people have a powerful role to play and their ideas and voices are important. The ‘Open Call’ will run until May 31, and is open to young people aged between 13-19. For more information visit: youngsocialinnovators.ie. .................................................................

Asthma Awareness Week The Asthma Society have been working tirelessly to support people with asthma, who are understandably, very anxious at this time. They will be asking all members and supporters for their help during Asthma Awareness Week from May 1 to May 8 to raise much needed funds for the Society. During this year’s Asthma Awareness Week, they will launch a new patient support programme, deliver key asthma management messages, launch a new five year strategy, share asthma advocates’ stories, and help the country to get asthma under control in 2020.

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NEWS JOIN THE DEBATE CALL US ON 064 6632215 Free eComics service now available from Kerry Library Kerry Library is now offering free access for library members to a new eComics service, offering hundreds of digital comics and graphic novels, suitable for all ages.

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Anyone can register online for this service using their card and choose from top comics including Marvel, Disney, IDW, Dark Horse and other major titles.

There are currently over 500 titles to choose from, aimed at readers young and old.

The new comic service allows you to read comics as you want – either check out titles as a volume or just as a single issue. There are no waiting lists. You can keep the title to read for up to 30

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Comics can be enjoyed either on a PC/ laptop or on any mobile device via the rbDigital App available from iTunes App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon App Store.

Comics now join the existing range of online services already on offer from Kerry Library including eBooks and audiobooks, online magazines and newspapers, eLearning courses and language learning classes online. These resources cater for all ages and are accessible on a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

For full details on how to access all the Kerry Library online services, visit the website www.kerrylibrary.ie , contact

them by phone on 066 7121200, or email onlinequeries@kerrylibrary.ie.

Meanwhile, for its youngest members, Kerry Library is continuing with its online ‘Spring into Storytime’ initiative.

Each weekday throughout April, at 11.30am, they will be sharing on their social media pages, a storytime video

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Follow them on Facebook or Twitter @KerryLibrary to listen to the story and afterwards visit the library website www.kerrylibrary.ie to download linked craft ideas and activity sheets to go along with the stories. Enjoy the discovery!

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TREACLE AND WALNUT BROWN BREAD Executive Chef, Noel Enright, who has led the kitchen team at The Lake Hotel since 2014, is this week sharing his Treacle and Walnut Brown Bread recipe with

readers.

Noel manages the kitchen teams for The Lakeside Bistro, The Piano Lounge and The Castlelough Restaurant.

INGREDIENTS • 375g wholemeal flour • 35g oatflakes • 35g pinhead oatmeal • 35g wheatgerm • 35g wheatbran • 35g crushed walnut pieces

• 1 level teaspoon bread soda • 1 level tablespoon salt • 1 egg • 1 heaped tablespoon treacle • 550ml (approximately) buttermilk • Dash of walnut oil

METHOD Mix the dry ingredients together.

Lightly beat the egg and mix all the wet ingredients.

Then combine both mixes to form a dough with a dropping consistency.

Fill one loaf tin and bake at 180 celsius for 70 minutes. To check the bread is cooked, pop the loaf from the tin and tap the base of the bread with your fingers. It should sound hollow if it's cooked through. If not, allow another few minutes in the oven.

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IN MEMORIAM 2ND ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

O’CONNOR

CLERKIN

27TH & 31ST ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Michael J. O’Connor Late of Loreto Road, Killarney Who died on the 20th April 2018.

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

Sadly missed by your wife, Kay. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Those special days will not return When we were all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever.

Lovingly remembered always by Mark, Aidan and Olive, grandchildren Jane, Emma and Lucy.

In loving memory of Lelia Clerkin Late of Ballaugh, Killarney, who died on 27th April 2018 R.I.P. May the winds of Heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here Missed, loved and remembered every day Maureen, Con, Eileen And all the extended family xx

5TH ANNIVERSARY KELLY

In loving memory of my dear father Jerry Buckley late of 12 St. Brendan’s Place who died on the 16th of April 1993 and my dear brother John Buckley late of 65 St. Brendan’s Place, who died on the 15th of April 1989.

The happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still, But death has left a vacant place, This world can never fill.

Sadly missed by Jeremiah, Patricia and family.

Your gentle face and patient smile, With sadness we recall, You had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory was a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

Lovingly remembered by Seanie, Shane and Jenny.

Remembrance Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 25th of April at 6:15pm

23RD ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY

Anniversary Mass on Friday 1st May at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, via webcam.

In loving memory of Catherine (Kay) McCarthy, Late of Tullig, Spa, Killarney, Who died on the 25th April 2017.

3RD ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY (NEE CRONIN)

5TH ANNIVERSARY MCLOUGHLIN

In Loving memory of James Mcloughlin, Of Ardanaening Killarney, London and Cavan, Who died on 23rd April 2015.

There is a path of beautiful memories from here to heaven above, That keeps us very close to you, its called the path of love.

In loving memory of our mother Maureen Kelly Rockfield and Countess Grove Killarney and Bronxville USA who passed away April 23, 2015.

Lovingly remembered always by Michael, Kathleen, Maura and Paddy. Grand nieces and nephews Declan, Patrick-Thomas, Maura.

13TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

And down that path of memories we travel today.

All our thoughts are with you As life goes on its way.

And life has gone on without you and the days have turned to years.

But each day has held a thousand memories and a million silent tears.

Always loved and sadly missed by your loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother and sister and extended family and friends.

In loving memory of Denis O’Leary, Coolbane, Ballyhar, Killarney who died 25th April 2007.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Always remembered by your loving wife Anne and family.

Private Anniversary Mass will be held.

18TH ANNIVERSARY LINEHAN

13TH ANNIVERSARY WATERMAN

In loving memory of Michael Linehan late of Linehan’s Bar, 13 College Street, who died on the 30th April, 2002.

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

Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Han, Siobhan, Daniel, Matthew and all the extended Linehan families.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Daniel Waterman, who died on 22nd April 2007.

Time may pass and fade away But silent thoughts and memories stay No longer in our lives to stay But in our hearts you are always there.

Always in our hearts Mum and Dad, Lauren and Barry, Luke, Lucy, Paul, Jessica, Keira and Matthew.

In loving memory of a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Catherine (Kitty) Moriarty, Clash, Lissivigeen, Killarney, Who left us on 25th April 1997. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Kay McCarthy, late of Tullig Spa and Muckcross, who died on 25th April 2017.

Wife If I listen really close, In the silence of the night, I hear your voice to comfort me, To say that you’re alright.

Your time with us seemed all too brief, Your parting has left a void, We remember you with love and joy, You could not stay another day, But you have found that peace at the end of the day.

But it is often hard to understand, Why certain thngs must be, And the reasons why they happen, Are so often hard to see.

Sadly missed by her brothers and sister, Con, Paddy, Donal, Michael, John, Ann, Kevin, and Diarmuid, and extended family.

But I find comfort in the knowledge, That God is always there, To keep the one I loved so much, Forever in his care.

3RD ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

All the darkness in the world, Can’t kill the light of a single candle.

Sadly missed and always remembered, by your husband, Gene.

Mother A special smile, a special face, In our hearts a special place, We had the world when we had you, Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there, The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows, With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget.

Loved and remembered every day, your daughters, Mary Frances and Eileen, son Timmie, sons-in-law Paudie and Neil, and daughter-in-law Therese.

Nana There is a face before us, A voice we love to hear, A smile we’ll always remember, Of a Nan we loved so dear, Happy times of being together, Leave memories that last forever, Every day in some small way, We miss you more than words can say.

Always lovingly remembered by your grandchildren, Elaine, Karen, Lisa, Darragh, Pádraig, Nicole, Caitlin, Evan and David, great-grandchildren Madison, Ella, Callum, Cayson, Nathan and Clodagh.

In loving memory of Kay McCarthy (Nee Cronin), Late of Tullig, Spa, Killarney, Who died on the 25th April 2017.

Precious people are very few, That is why there was one of you, Lord, treasure her in your garden of rest, Because on earth she was one of the best.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the McCarthy family.

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal.

You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted. FM

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24.4.2020 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 for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.

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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 for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication M.C.

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

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

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

Expired driving licences and NCT certs now valid until June Driving licences and National Car Test (NCT) certificates that were due to expire during the current crisis have been extended, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has announced.

Under the new measures, driving licenses due to expire between March 1 and June 30 inclusive, have had their date of expiry extended by four months.

The same dates apply to learner permits, certificates of competency for professional drivers, and driver theory test certificates.

Additionally, vehicles with a test that was or will be due on or after March 28, have that test date extended by the same four months.

Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Tests (CVRT) have been given a threemonth extension.

Motorists are reminded that despite the

date extension on vehicle testing, they are still responsible for ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy – for example, it remains illegal to drive a vehicle with tyres in poor condition regardless of whether or not the same vehicle has a road-worthiness certificate.

“As people will understand, because driving licence offices and NCT facilities are closed there will be no issuing of new documents – you will not be receiving a new driving licence with the new expiry date on it, nor will you be receiving a new NCT,” Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, said.

“However, An Garda Síochána are aware of the changes and will accept your current licence or disc as being valid for the new period. Similarly, if you have an out of date CRW or commercial motor tax disc, the Garda Síochána are aware of the issue and a pragmatic approach will be

taken at this time, given that it is not possible to have these vehicle tests done or, in some cases, to have commercial motor tax renewed.”

There is no period of grace available to motor tax renewals and they can still be made online www.motortax.ie. Motor tax offices are also continuing to process postal applications.

However, it will no longer be necessary to have a current Certificate of Roadworthiness (CRW) in order to tax a commercial vehicle.

Insurance companies will accept out of date licences and roadworthy certificates at this time.

“Insurance Ireland have said that their members will treat licences and NCTs covered by these measures as valid for the extended period, and I would like to thank them for acting in the public interest at this time."

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

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

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

CLOSED: NCT Centres remain closed but expired certs will be valid until end of June. Photo: Francis Foley.

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

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

IN MEMORIAM

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

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Behind closed doors? | By Adam Moynihan

GAA chiefs weighing up their options as new COVID-19 restrictions rule out mass gatherings until September The GAA may be forced to stage this summer’s senior intercounty football and hurling championships behind closed doors after the government confirmed on Tuesday that mass gatherings of over 5,000 people will not be permitted until September at the earliest.

The Association’s blue riband competitions were due to kick off at the beginning of May but those initial start dates have already been pushed back to July.

This year’s All-Ireland football final, the game’s showpiece event which traditionally brings the curtain down on the GAA’s intercounty calendar, is currently scheduled for August 30, just before the current suspension of mass gatherings is supposed to end.

Club activities are currently on hold until May 5 and while it is generally accepted that the club game will return before county, clubs are preparing for the pos-

sibility that the suspension could be extended further into the summer months.

OPTIONS

Speaking to Thomas Niblock of the BBC on Tuesday, the GAA's communications director Alan Milton acknowledged that the association was considering the behind-closed-doors option.

"We have never envisaged a scenario where we would try and play our games without people in attendance. It defies logic and goes against the grain for so many people who volunteer for the GAA. "Having said that, if we get to a scenario later in the year, where there are two choices on the table where one is a championship with no people and the other one is no championship, I think that would frame a very different conversation and a different narrative."

Those remarks came just hours before

the latest government guidelines on mass gatherings were announced. It now appears as though Milton and the GAA’s hypothetical Catch-22 has become a reality.

DOUBTS

Kerry and Dr Crokes legend Colm Cooper is one of a number of prominent GAA personalities to have expressed doubts about staging major championship matches without supporters.

“It's not for me,” Gooch said on RTÉ Radio 1 earlier this week.

"The essence of the GAA is people going to Thurles, Clones, Castlebar, Killarney, making their way down Jones' Road in Dublin. That's what makes the GAA, the atmosphere. At the moment we should be smelling the freshly cut grass, getting ready for championship. It's not sitting well with all of us, but I can't see how a successful GAA championship would go ahead behind closed doors.

"Can you imagine the climax of a championship and on final day, climbing the

steps of the Hogan Stand for Liam MacCarthy or Sam Maguire and no supporters in the stadium? It certainly doesn't sit well with me as a supporter of the game.

"I can only imagine the players as well, driving through towns on the way to matches – I just don't see how it would work. I can't see how it would be a positive.”

A poll carried out by RTÉ indicated that 41% of the general public would be in favour of playing games behind closed doors. The remaining 59% think that this year’s championships should be cancelled entirely.

For his part, former GAA president Seán Kelly has urged administrators not to “throw in the towel” on the 2020 season just yet.

“We are only in the middle of April so why would you say you won't play a championship this year,” the Fine Gael MEP told the Irish Examiner. “You'll find, looking at other countries, there'll be quick changes, there'll be a return to normality, maybe, quicker than people think.”

EMPTY SEATS: If matches go ahead in Croke Park this summer, supporters will not be permitted to attend. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

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1. Kilcummin free-taker.

1. Crokes man after whom the Fitzgerald Stadium is named.

6. Spa keeper who won five All-Irelands.

8. This club could easily take flight.

11. Captained the Sem to the Hogan Cup in 2017.

12. CĂşl CLG.

2. Imposing former Kerry midfielder whose name comes from the Greek word for 'immortal'.

3. The elder of Fossa's famous footballing brothers.

4. Captained the Sem to the Hogan Cup in 2016.

5. East Kerry senior manager. _________ O'Sullivan.

14. Currow's lock.

7. East Kerry captain in 2019.

15. New to East Kerry.

19. The Crokes team of the early 20th century. The _____ _____ Boys.

10. Also new to East Kerry.

20. Captained the Kerry juniors in 2019. _________ O'Connor.

13. The maroon and white.

21. The _________ of Cleeney.

16. Scored 12-53 in 49 appearances for Kerry (1995-2004).

22. Also new to East Kerry.

18. Listry's bainisteoir (full name).

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Test your sporting knowledge with this fun sports crossword! Need a clue? Feel free to contact Killarney Advertiser Sports Editor Adam Moynihan by email (sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie) or on Twitter or Instagram (@AdamMoynihan). No need to submit your answer sheet this time - this one is just for fun!

GOOD LUCK!

9. MOTM in the 2019 O'Donoghue Cup final.

17. The Big Ringfort.

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After the so-called flash in the pan of ‘75 and the ambush of ’78, it was time for The Kingdom to put the final nail in their greatest rival’s coffin. In Part II of our series on the Golden Years, Adam Moynihan examines the 1979 All-Ireland final between Kerry and the Dubs.

“Up to 1978, we were learning. The team had been coming steadily over the previous three years. They had tasted success and failure. Their development had been tempered in some of the toughest championship games of all time.

“By 1979, we were at our peak. We had two of the best goalkeepers in the history of the game. We had cover for every position. Even when lost key men at short notice and before crucial games, we were able to keep on winning.”

Speaking to Owen McCrohan for his authorised biography in 1990, Mick O’Dwyer was unequivocal in his assertion that his side were at their absolute best in 1979, and a cursory glance at their championship results that summer tends to back that up.

Kerry ran up nine goals and 21 points against Clare in their Munster semi-final before hammering Cork 2-14 to 2-4 in the decider.

Monaghan, who had beaten Donegal to win the Ulster Championship for the first time in 41 years, were not expected to cause the reigning champions too much trouble in the All-Ireland semi-final but O’Dwyer was taking no chances. In the weeks leading up to the last four clash, he sent a scout north to run the rule over one of their training sessions.

Unfortunately for Micko, when the spy arrived the gates were locked.

The session was closed to the public.

It mattered little. O’Dwyer simply told his players that Monaghan were “flying”, even going so far as to claim that The Farney Men had flown a coach over from Glasgow Celtic to

Kerry trainer Mick O’Dwyer

With Dublin in decline, our lead at the head of affairs looked certain to widen.

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KERRY 3-13 DUBLIN 1-8 HT: KERRY 1-7 | DUBLIN 0-3

Referee: Hugh Duggan Venue: Croke Park Attendance: 72,185

With 10 minutes on the clock and the score at Kerry 0-3 Dublin 0-1, the defending champions were awarded a free halfway between their own 45m and 65m lines. Páidí Ó Sé placed the ball on the ground and lobbed a high kick down on top of Eoin Liston, and the ball broke kindly to The Bomber’s clubmate, the onrushing Ogie Moran. Moran quickly offloaded to Mikey Sheehy and the crafty corner forward rifled a high shot past Paddy Cullen in the Dublin goal. The game had only just begun, but the Dubs’ spirit was already broken.

BOMBER: Eoin Liston of Kerry challenges for a high ball with Dublin defender Mick Holden. Pic: Sportsfile/ Connolly Collection.

KERRY SCORERS

KERRY

M Sheehy P Spillane J Egan E Liston J O’Shea

C Nelligan; J Deenihan, J O’Keeffe, M Spillane, P Ó Sé, T Kennelly (c), P Lynch, J O’Shea, S Walsh, T Doyle, D Moran, P Spillane, M Sheehy, E Liston, J Egan.

2-6 (1p-3f) 0-4 1-1 0-1 0-1

DUBLIN SCORERS B Doyle J Ronayne T Hanahoe D Hickey A O’Toole

0-3 (3f) 1-0 0-2 0-2 0-1

help with their preparations.

Micko’s white lies clearly worked. Kerry tore into their opponents when the game rolled around as a hat-trick by Mikey Sheehy helped them to a terribly one-sided 5-14 to 0-7 win.

an able replacement in Tommy Doyle of Annascaul. Apart from that solitary enforced switch, Kerry lined out exactly as they had done 12 months prior.

PRIZE

The match itself was not a classic.

Early points by Mikey Sheehy, the typically industrious Pat Spillane and Eoin Liston gave the champs an early 3-1 lead and when Ogie Moran played in Sheehy for the game’s opening goal in the 10th minute, Kerry were already five points to the good.

The writing was on the wall for the Dubs and their supporters must have known it because when Anton O’Toole pegged one back two minutes later, the supporters in the Hill barely mustered a cheer.

Sheehy (two) and Spillane kept Kerry ticking over as Dublin continued to misfire in attack. Stand-in free-taker Bobby Doyle pointed a free in the 32nd minute – Dublin’s first score in 20 minutes – before Sheehy tapped over another to leave the half-time score at Kerry 1-7 Dublin 0-3. Ominously for Dublin, they had played that first half with the wind at their backs.

A superb point by Pat Spillane got The Kingdom off the mark in the second and John Egan fired over shortly after to extend the lead to nine.

Then came Dublin’s mini-revival. Substitute Jim Ronayne punched home a scrappy goal in the 45th minute and when Tony Hanahoe made it a fivepoint game moments later, the Blue Army sniffed a comeback.

Jack O’Shea settled Kerry’s jitters with an excellent point but Dublin were thrown another lifeline when Páidí Ó Sé, who had already been booked for a high challenge, was sent off for another unorthodox tackle on Anton

Once again, just as it was in 1975, 1976 and 1978, Kevin Heffernan’s Dubs would stand between Kerry and the ultimate prize.

For the Leinster champions it would be their sixth consecutive All-Ireland final appearance and all things being equal, they would have fancied their chances. Sadly for Dublin, and fortunately for Kerry, all things were not equal. Talismanic full forward Jimmy Keaveney was serving an eight-week suspension after he elbowed Ollie Minnock of Offaly in the Leinster final. The Pope’s visit to Dublin meant that the All-Ireland final of 1979 was brought forward to the third weekend of September instead of the fourth.

Had the game gone ahead as scheduled on the fourth Sunday, Keaveney’s suspension would have been served and he would have been available for selection.

The visit of John Paul II famously drew one third of the population of Ireland to Phoenix Park on September 29.

One could forgive Keaveney if he decided to give it a miss.

Another key player, Manchester United’s Kevin Moran, aggravated a hamstring injury and also had to sit out the final and with their ageing squad seemingly in decline, few observers gave the Metropolitans a chance of reclaiming the crown they had won in ’76 and ’77.

As for Kerry, Ger Power suffered the same fate as Moran in the weeks leading up to the game but O’Dwyer had

EARLY LEAD

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DUBLIN

P Cullen, M Kennedy, M Holden, D Foran, T Drumm, F Ryder, P O’Neill, B Mullins, B Brogan, A O’Toole, T Hanahoe, D Hickey, M Hickey, B Doyle, J McCarthy.

Subs: J Ronayne for M Hickey (28), G O’Driscoll for McCarthy (37), B Pocock for O’Toole (62)

O’Toole. If Kerry were to retain their title, they would have to do it with 14 men.

“Anton O’Toole picked up a ball on the turn and was about to set up Dublin’s second [goal], or that’s what went through my mind,” Páidí later recalled.

“I went for broke and grabbed Tooler around the neck and pulled him down.

Duggan rushed over. Sent off. As I arrived at the dugout, Gerald McKenna put his arms around me. Well, it had to be done didn’t it?”

After the match Micko admitted that the incident left him with cause for concern, but only briefly. “After Páidí was sent off, I was worried. But even with 13 men I think we would have still won.”

Dublin’s fightback ran out of steam fairly quickly as a rocket of a penalty

by Sheehy and a bundled effort by John Egan pushed the lead back out to double figures. Kerry eventually ran out 11-point winners.

Sheehy’s personally tally of 2-6 equaled Keaveney’s haul against Armagh in 1977 and to this day they share the record for most points scored in an All-Ireland football final.

RIVALRY

“The great rivalry that has always existed between Kerry and Dublin ensured massive interest in the All-Ireland final but it was a bit phoney really because both sides new the truth,” O’Dwyer reflected in his autobiography. “The gap between us had widened substantially in a year… With Dublin in decline, our lead at the head of affairs looked certain to widen.”

Addressing the masses at a raucous homecoming in Killarney, Micko was even more ebullient.

“You ain’t seen nothing yet.”

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Kilcummin GAA HELPLINE: Kilcummin GAA would like to remind fellow parishioners that if they themselves or someone they know need help or support during the current crisis you can contact the following helpline: 1800 807 009. Or text ‘support’ followed by your name and address to 50555. Kilcummin GAA club have a number of volunteers willing to respond to your need. We are here to help you STAY SAFE. Also we would like to extend our gratitude to all those who are working so hard to keep us safe and keep our country going.

Spa GAA OLDER PEOPLE: Age Action has launched a COVID-19 Hardship Fund in conjunction with the Irish Red Cross to respond to the needs of older people experiencing additional hardship as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.

They have made available a one-off grant, up to a maximum of €500, per person/household affected. The grant is for older people in need of assistance, family members supporting an older person and carers of older people, social workers and local voluntary organisations or community groups providing direct assistance to individuals within this target group. There is an online form available on www.ageaction.ie or contact: hardship2020@redcross.ie or Irish Red Cross (01 6424600) or Age Action (01 475 6989). The closing date for applications is August 31.

VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE: Spa GAA are part of the Community Volunteer programme and as well as the Kerry Volunteers helpline, we have a list of club members in different areas that have offered to be available if called upon during these few weeks.

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

LILY OF KILLARNEY: The annual Lily of Killarney, organised by the Spa Ladies Committee, has been cancelled due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19.

This year’s event was due to take place in June, but the committee have confirmed that this year’s event will not go ahead, and they look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2021.

ARCHIVES: If you have any old photos, newspaper clippings, programmes etc, please send them on and we’ll get

24.4.2020 sharing our club history. Send to 085 1216359 (text or Whatsapp), email pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie or private message our Spa social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).

REGISTRATION: With the closure of GAA properties and club grounds over the last couple of weeks, registration for 2020 will remain open ONLINE only for the coming weeks. Anyone who has not registered yet is asked to do so through the link on the website spagaa.com. Notice will be given before the online page closes and GAA activity will resume once again in Spa.

Dr Crokes GAA ACTIVITIES: Everything still at a standstill due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our playing fields, gym, and clubhouse are closed and will be until the sanctions are lifted. Thank you to all for complying with the regulations during these difficult times. Special credit must go to our communications committee for their endeavours in putting videos and photos from our archives on social media to help our members to reminisce during the present crisis. There has been a tremendous reaction to this initiative from near and far. On Saturday last we posted another online concert on our social media platforms which received tremendous reviews. This novel project was co-ordinated by our Scór Officer Rachael Foley ably assisted by Matt O'Neill and John C O’Shea. A special thank you to all three for helping to keep us sane in these trying times.

JUVENILES 200 TOUCHES DAILY: During the present lockdown we encourage all juveniles to practice their skills.

All you need is a ball and a wall.

MEMBERSHIP is now overdue and must be paid to Registrar Frances O’Sullivan. Membership can also be renewed online. Visit drcrokes.com/ news. We urge all members to download the Club Force app. as this will be our only way to communicate going forward.

BINGO at St Mary’s Parish Hall on Sundays is postponed for the foreseeable future and will resume when the current guidelines are lifted.

LOTTO is suspended for next few weeks and we will review on April 19.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club COURSE CLOSED: At the request of Pitch & Putt Ireland after the announcement of the government’s new public health measures last week we wish to let everyone know that the course is closed to play until Sunday, May 5 at the earliest pending further updates in the meantime.

COUNTY BOARD: Please note that the County Board have informed us that they are not taking entries at the moment for the County Strokeplay due for Sunday, May 9 as the situation remains unclear as to when some of the present restrictions might be lifted.

MEMBERSHIP: Anyone interested in enquiring about membership is asked to contact registrar Margaret B Looney on 087 9265747 for further information. We will be examining issues surrounding same once the restrictions are in someway lifted.

Muckross Rowing Club COVID-19: All club activity remains suspended until further notice. We continue to communicate with members regarding personal training at home and also outdoor exercise, observing strict social distancing. Please take every care and continue to follow the latest government and HSE advice.

ROWING IRELAND UPDATES: Rowing Ireland’s Working Group on COVID-19 continues to provide weekly updates on the RI website. The regatta season for 2020 remains suspended. The Irish Championships Regatta has been postponed from July to 12-13 September and will be limited to Championship grades only. It is hoped that a revised regatta season may resume before then, to include a new Grand Youth & Masters Regatta which would feature the non-Championship grades of Masters, J16, J15 and J14.

INTERNATIONAL ROWING: The international regatta season has been dramatically curtailed. Cancelled events which will not take place in 2020 include the Rowing World Cup series, World Championships at all grades, Olympic and Paralympic regattas, World Masters Regatta, World Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals, Coupe de la Jeunesse and Home Internationals. The European Rowing Championships are provisionally postponed from June to September or October and similarly the European Masters Regatta is to move from July to October.

MUCKROSS LOTTERY: The Muckross Lottery remains suspended. No lottery draw will be held until further notice.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club STALWART: While all angling activity is curtailed at present and we strive to work together to see off this pandemic , it would be remiss of us not to acknowledge the recent passing of a number of angling stalwarts from our waters. Mick Griffin passed away on

March 19, a talented angler with a trolling or fly rod and exceptional knowledge of the lakes where he fished for many years. On April 11, Killarney heard of the sudden passing of Billy "Buns" Moynihan - a young man in years and yet an acknowledged and well respected angler among his peers and seasoned anglers alike. Over the county border, peacefully and after a long battle fought with great determination, Diarmuid Linehan passed away in St Finbarr’s Hospital on April 17. A proud Corkman, Diarmuid was well-known and respected in angling circles, not just limited to his native county or his adopted county of Kerry but as an avid angler representing the angling community nationally. We would like to pay our deepest sympathies to the families left behind. Please be aware that the angling community shares your grief and offers our condolences to you all.

Kilcummin Community KILCUMMIN LOOKING GOOD: Kilcummin Looking Good would like to thank all those who collected bags and gloves and went out to clean up and tidy around their own two kilometres area last weekend. Bags and litter pickers are available from Tony O’Connor 087 6258641 if required. We would also ask people who bring their dogs out for a walk to clean up after them and to respect other road/footpath users with children, buggy etc. Take care everyone.

NEWSLETTER: The weekly parish newsletter will continue to be made available at the local Post Office every Friday. Items for inclusion can be dropped into the rural Dev. Office before Friday 10am or emailed to info@ kilcumminparish.com also items for the local publications can also be submitted in the same way.

TRÓCAIRE: Now that Lent is over, you can forward your contribution to www. trócaire.org, or to Trócaire, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, or keep the box and contribution until the current restrictions cease and you can return it to the Church.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Kilcummin Community Alert are available to help the people of our community in these uncertain times. For people who are vulnerable or who may have to self-isolate in our community, who may need groceries, prescriptions or fuel collected we are here to help. You can contact us in confidence at 087 6270677. We are also asking people to check in on their elderly neighbours and be there for them. Any volunteers wishing to help out please contact 0876270677.

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