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Editor’s View

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

A Child’s Needs Should Not Be Decided By Ticking Boxes WHAT kind of a society do we live in that children with unique needs can be seen as just a number?

A Killarney father contacted Killarney Advertiser on Thursday evening to express his upset and anger after applying for respite care for his child.

Little Alexis O’Mahony, 16 months, has a diagnosis of pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency, ventriculomegaly, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, microcephaly, severe global developmental delay, poor muscle tone, two dislocated hips and poor feeding, said her dad Steve O’Mahony.

But she does not qualify for even the minimal of respite services, he added.

After applying to the Health Service Executive, Steve said he was told Alexis already receives respite thanks to the Jack and Jill Foundation. “We receive ten hours a week, maybe it’s too much, maybe we

should even cut back? I shouldn’t be surprised, it’s not the first time the HSE rely on charities to pick up the slack and do their work for them,” he said.

Of the respite forum that assessed Alexis’s case, he added: “Let’s call a spade a spade here. There is no way in hell anyone on that forum understands Alexis’s daily needs, not to mind her primary medical condition.”

Steve noted: “All children with disabilities have unique needs independent of each other that cannot be decided on by ticking boxes around a table.”

He added: “In the meantime I will continue to help my daughter with her 24-hour care needs right here in the family home where she feels love and is included as a valuable and essential member of the household. Not a number in a system. If we don’t get the help we ask for so be it, we will continue on.”

Alexis O’Mahony with her parents Teresa and Steve.

Killarney Homes Raided In Crime Spree

Where Better Than Killarney For Tourism College?

AS THOUSANDS of students deliberate their first round offers from the Central Application Office (CAO), the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) is encouraging young people in Kerry to consider a career in tourism.

Hospitality and tourism businesses around the country are looking to recruit over 6,000 entry-level employees each year across all areas of their operations.

Patrick O’Donoghue, chair of the Kerry branch of the IHF, said: “Tourism is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry,

providing employment in every county in Ireland including Kerry. It offers thousands of opportunities for young people interested in pursuing a career in tourism with enormous potential for professional development and advancement.”

And where better to locate a goldstandard college than in Killarney?

St Finan’s Hospital would be the ideal building for a state-of-the-art centre of this kind, as Killarney Advertiser columnist Anne Lucey suggested recently.

A GANG from outside of Kerry is believed to be behind a spate of burglaries across Kerry and west Cork last week during which cash and jewellery was stolen.

Gardaí are seeking information on a darkcoloured Volkswagen Golf in which the thieves are believed to have been travelling.

Homes in Killarney as well as Kenmare, Kilgarvan, Tralee and Castleisland were targeted in the crime spree last Thursday and Friday.

Two residences in Kilgarvan and one in Kenmare were burgled.

Meanwhile, thieves struck six houses in Killarney, including in Flesk Grove, Muckross Grove and in Woodlawn Park on Friday morning.

The robberies commenced in the

west Cork area on Thursday and Gardaí believe the culprits travelled towards Kilgarvan and Kenmare and onwards to Killarney.

A number of robberies were committed in Tralee and in west Kerry.

It is believed the same gang is responsible for all of the raids.

All of the houses were unoccupied at the time.

Gardaí are appealing for information linked to the dark-coloured Volkswagen Golf believed to be associated with the crimes.

It is believed the gang stayed overnight locally on the Thursday night so any member of the public or anyone in the accommodation/hospitality industry who may be able to help enquiries is encouraged to contact Killarney Gardaí on 064-6631222.

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Flying Doctor Rose Touches Down In Killarney NEWLY crowned Rose of Tralee Dr Jennifer Byrne was ferried to Killarney Racecourse in style for the opening day of the August festival on Wednesday.

Jennifer, a junior doctor in Galway, was flown in by helicopter by Dermot Healy.Other famous faces spotted

trackside included broadcaster Hector Ó hEochagáin and former Olympian Sebastian Coe. Meanwhile, the meet concludes tomorrow on ladies day when the stunning prize of an 18-carat white gold diamond pendant awaits the most stylish lady.

Rose of Tralee Dr Jennifer Byrne from Offaly arriving by helicopter at the opening day of Killarney Races on Wednesday.

Gerard Coughlan, with fellow directors of Killarney Race Company, making a presentation to the winning Rose of Tralee Dr Jennifer Byrne from Offalyafter arriving by helicopter at the opening day of Killarney Races on Wednesday. Also included are from left, Anthony O’Gara, Kate O’Leary, Oonagh O’Gara, Con O’Mahony and Aine O’Donoghue.

Sebastian Coe, former world champion runner, with Gerard Coughlan pictured at the opening day of Killarney Races on Wednesday.

Rose of Tralee Dr Jennifer Byrne from Offaly with James and Edward Jones from Carrickmacross.

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Kerry Way Ultra

Beauty & Brutality DESCRIBED by its organisers as “2000km of sheer brutality and beauty”, the Kerry Way Ultra was launched this week by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin.

The daunting 40-hour non-stop ultra-marathon run traverses the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and Iveragh Peninsula, stretching along the Wild Atlantic Way, along ancient trails and old roads and coastal cliffs.

The race starts on Friday morning, September 1, at 6am from Randles Broth-

ers, Muckross Road, Killarney. The nonstop event proceeds through Killarney National Park, Black Valley, Glencar, to Glenbeigh, Foilmore, Mastergeeha, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Sneem, Kenmare, along the Old Kenmare Road, before returning to Killarney.

The event has been awarded the highest number of qualification points by The Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc (www.ultratrailmb.com). A second race, the Kerry Way Ultralite, runs concurrently with the Minister of State Brendan Griffin with Kerry Way Ultra race director Eileen Kerry Way Ultra, starting at Sneem on Daly, and ultra runners Kevin Leahy, Killarney, and Eddie Berminghman, the Saturday.

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Body Of Man Found On Mount Brandon

Front, Phyllis O’Sullivan, Kathleen Ryan, Noreen Collins, Kay Spillane, Bernie O’Sullivan, Colm Cooper, back, Geraldine Guilfoyle, Noreen O’Donoghue, Angela Curran, Cathal Walshe, Pat Doolan. Pic: Dylan Clifford

Colm Cooper Launches Catwalk Show FASHIONISTAS will be to the fore as the Killarney Branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation hosts its annual Models in Recovery catwalk show on Tuesday, September 5.

GAA legend Colm Cooper was on hand to launch the event this

week and it will take place in the INEC at 7.30pm sharp.

“Our fashion show has been a great success since it was first staged three years ago and is our biggest annual fundraiser locally.

There are few families nowadays that are not affected by cancer or

other life limiting illnesses,” said Killarney Hospice chairman Pat Doolan.

TV3 personality Noel Cunningham will be MC. “Our courageous models, all cancer survivors, lend their own support by bringing a large following with them,” said Pat.

THE body of a man was found on Mount Brandon on Wednesday. A search had been underway in west Kerry for a hillwalker who had been climbing Mount Brandon.

The climber, aged in his 60s and from the UK, was reported missing when he failed to return to his car the previous evening.

He set out for his walk alone at around 11am and his concerned wife contacted Kerry Mountain Rescue when she didn’t hear from him after 3pm.

Members of Kerry Mountain Rescue and the Dingle Coastguard initiated a search operation which was joined by the Shannon-based rescue helicopter R115.

Brendan’s Rose Voyage SHARING the stage with the likes of Shane Filan and Daniel O’Donnell is all in a night’s work for talented Beaufort native Brendan O’Connor.

Brendan, who performed with the former Westlife star in Tralee on Tuesday night, has the distinction of being the longest-serving individual musician to entertain at the Rose of Tralee International Festival television selection.

Brendan, of Little Dylan Studios, Faha, and also a member of well-known band Truly Diverse, first got the call to the Dome 21 years ago, when he was contacted by the festival’s musical director

Ollie Hennessy. “I look forward to taking part every year. The RTÉ crew are absolutely lovely to work with. I started off just playing the accordion on the show but now I also play whistles, bodhrán, percussion and even harmonica,” said Brendan.

Offaly Rose Jennifer Byrne made history when she was crowned 2017 International Rose of Tralee on Tuesday.

The junior doctor’s win marked the first time in the festival’s 59 years that “the Faithful County” has clinched the title.

Kerry Rose Breda O’Mahony impressed on Tuesday when she treated host Daithi to a cookery lesson on stage.

Brendan O’Connor pictured with Rose of Tralee presenter Daithi O Se.

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QUEST KILLARNEY OCTOBER QUEST KILLARNEY adventure race takes place in just over 6 weeks on 7th October. In the run up to it, every week here in the Killarney Advertiser, we will give you all the information you need to get ready for the world’s biggest adventure race.

WHAT IS QUEST KILLARNEY OCTOBER?

The Quest Killarney Adventure Race is an adrenalin packed day of adventure taking place in Killarney on the 7th of October. Competitors of all abilities can complete in a choice of routes; 27km, 55km, 65km, 73km and 83km - by running, hiking, cycling and kayaking across Killarney’s National Park. The 65km course gives the option of not doing the kayaking stage.

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Do you like a challenge? Do you want to be a part of one of the biggest adventure races in the world? Would you like to test yourself to discover if you can achieve a challenge you set yourself? Then the Quest Killarney Adventure Race is for you. If you can do a 10km run then you are certainly capable of taking on our 27km ‘Mini’ route, and maybe more.

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The race is not just for the ultra-fit, grizzly adventure race veterans out there – as much as we love them. The 5 different routes aim to suit all levels of abilities. If you want to drag a few friends along, there are group discounts available. It promises to be a fantastic adventure weekend, no matter what route you choose.

Everyone who takes part will receive a customised t-shirt, finisher medal, hot food, entertainment and the brilliant after party at the Gleneagle Hotel to celebrate your achievement with your fellow adventurers.

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NEWS All-Ireland Fleadh

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Our digital journalist Aishling O’Hanlon attended the All-Ireland Fleadh and got the reaction from local winners

Tripping The Light Fantastic THE All Ireland Fleadh proved a tremendous success for the Killarney and Kilcummin branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) last weekend.

Killarney CCE saw their dancers take to the stage on Friday in The West County Hotel in Ennis, Co Clare.

They brought home four first place titles and three thirds in set dancing, along with two firsts and one second in céilí dancing.

They thanked their dancing coaches, Triona and Mairead Mangan and Maureen Hegarty, as well as their former dancing coach, Ann Mangan, who told Killarney Advertiser that Ennis has been the best venue for set and céilí dancing in the fleadh in recent years as both competitions were held in the same venue. “The students had been practising tirelessly for months, both day and night for the fleadh, which begins in Kerry in May each year,” said Ann. Chris Carey and Sean Moynihan, both dancers in the mixed set that won the under-18 competition, said the fleadh was “great craic and very enjoyable”, while Shona Murphy and Karis Kaschan, members of the same set, said they really enjoyed their fleadh experience and described the support they received from their families, coaches and supporters as

Killarney CCE U18 set dancers, All Ireland Fleadh Champions, back, Aoife O’Brien, Clodagh Murphy, Aine Brosnan, Katie Cronin, Anna O’Connor, Meghann Cronin, Karis Kaschan and Shona Murphy, centre, Liam Spillane, Chris Carey, Sean Moynihan and Gary O’Sullivan, front, Isabelle O’Sullivan and Lauren Carey (members of the under-12 set dancing team who also competed in the fleadh last weekend.

“amazing”. Olwyn Evans, Killarney CCE, also competed in the under-12 concertina last Saturday.

Kilcummin CCE’s céilí and set dancers brought All Ireland glory to the branch at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, bringing home five gold, one silver and one bronze medal. Kilcummin finished first in the ladies eight-hand

céilí dancing (U12), first in the mixed eight-hand céilí dancing (U12), first in the mixed eight-hand céilí (15-18), first in the ladies four-hand céilí (1518), first in the full set, mixed (O35), second in the mixed four-hand céilí (15-18), and third in the mixed full set (O18).

DANCING AT THE CASTLE Aishling O’Hanlon caught up with the victorious Killarney CCE Fleadh dancers at Ross Castle after they arrived back in town this week.

See them in action on her video on www.killarneyadvertiser.ie and on our Facebook page today.

Free Concert In St Mary’s Church SUMMER is drawing to a close as the leaves change their colour.

With that the Spraoi Chiarraí free summer concert series are coming to an end, tomorrow, Saturday night, at St Mary’s Church of Ireland at 8pm.

This Killarney-based Irish traditional music, song and dance collective reported bumper audiences this year and has had great success over the

Victorious members of Kilcummin CCE.

past 12 summers.

At tomorrow’s concert you can expect a special mix of African and Irish songs and tunes. Samuel Kiwanuka (vocal and djembe), Uganda and Tralee, and Rosie Healy (flute/ whistle/vocal), Headford, will join Spraoi Chiarraí producer/director Tim O’Shea (guitar/vocals/bodhrán).

The shows are FREE so come along, families welcome.

The Spraoi Chiarrai performers with director Tim O’Shea, left.

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Shep Courses Have Something Different To Offer AN EXCITING part-time, experiential course in being offered this autumn in Killarney and Tralee by the Social and Health Education Project (SHEP). SHEP is a community-based regional training and development organisation which has been a pioneer in personal development and facilitation training for 43 years.

The project is funded mainly by the HSE. The year-long SHEP Certificate in Personal Development course offers participants a chance to get to know themselves better in a supportive, friendly, non-judgemental environment according to Mary Mangan, SHEP’s senior training and develop-

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People on SHEP courses come from all backgrounds and no special prior qualifications are needed. Participants are not required to undertake any written work and there are no formal assessments or examinations.

Birthday Celebration For Derry HAPPY birthday to Derry Healy form Headford who celebrated his milestone 50th birthday last Friday, August 18.

Celebrations took place in the Killarney Plaza Hotel that evening where Derry marked the occasion with his wife Rosie and their children Aileen, Eabha, Gearoid and Muireann and around 80 relatives.

Congrats On New Arrival CONGRATULATIONS to Cathy Healy Nagle and Paul Nagle on the birth of their baby boy. The Nagles welcomed the arrival of Fitz last Saturday.

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NEWS Opinion

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Words: Cormac Casey

Slow Is Not Always Safe PERFORMING our routine A to B daily journeys should be that, routine. However this wasn’t the case for one reader on a routine journey from Glenflesk to Killarney recently.

Our reader joined a convoy led by a car doing anything from 40 to 80kph on this major route with ample hard shoulder available. However this driver was indecisive, driving half in and half out on the hard shoulder and generally not aware of the very long line of traffic building behind. Some drivers attempted to pass and some drivers, who weren’t tailgating, found themselves braking hard. The latter ended up tailgating – not by choice – and in a very dangerous convoy of increasingly frustrated drivers.

I share our reader’s frustration created by this lead car showing little or no regard for other road users. Given the route, this driver is driving “without due care and attention” – an action in my opinion that should attract the attention of our police force.

“What’s the rush?” I hear you say. I agree, but that may be the sentiment of most in the convoy. However you only need one frustrated driver to create an accident.

To clear up any confusion, this is not a speed issue – it is a common courtesy and safety issue. I think it is quite reasonable to expect a slower car to give way where possible, which is simple courtesy.

As for the safety issue, that is another story.

Our reader is in a convoy respectfully waiting for cars in the head of the

queue, one by one, to start overtaking. However this doesn’t happen.

Our reader now sees tension build in the drivers around him, tailgating and weaving in and out, weighing up their level of bravery at overtaking a long line of cars. Which one is going to take the bravery pill and go for it?

And our reader is an unwilling participant to a potential pile-up by the

Geraldine & Sheila Join Musical Team KILLARNEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC has welcomed Geraldine Brosnan and Sheila O’Donoghue to its team of teachers.

Sheila hails from a stronghold of Irish music in Glenflesk, and has been steeped in music and song from a very young age. Sheila is an accomplished accordionist (Grade 8) and wonderful folk singer, with many years of live performance experience. Sheila will be teaching button accordion and traditional folk singing, and teaming up with Padraig Buckley to mentor the school’s traditional performance group.

Geraldine, an accomplished flute, whistle and concertina player, has a passion for traditional music sessions.

Geraldine Brosnan.

To help give musicians the confidence to join sessions, Geraldine will be running a one-hour group class that will cover all aspects of session playing.

“This will include preparing appropriate sets of tunes, practice at playing with others, timing in a session, ses-

Sheila O Donoghue.

sion etiquette, and generally enjoying the craic - which is what a session is about at the end of the day!” said Tadhg Buckley of Killarney School of Music. “We are all delighted to have them both on-board.”

Patrick Finally Makes The Screen THE smash-hit play Patrick was filmed live at the INEC over two shows on May 11 and close on 10,000 people have seen the production.

The story of Rathmore man and 1916 hero Patrick O’Connor was brought to the stage by author and journalist Aidan O’Connor.

The official DVD is now on sale at

www.patrick1916.com The DVD was professionally filmed by Digibuzz and captures the power and emotion of Patrick O’Connor’s story.

“It’s unfortunate that the production was just too large to tour at outside venues but hopefully the DVD will be another way of bringing his story to a wider audience,” said Aidan O’Connor.

virtual fact that he is in this queue. All the while the slow driver up front is completely oblivious to the tension brewing behind.

Slow drivers are not an issue once they know that their driving style could potentially obstruct the path of other road users and take the appropriate action and give way. However in this case the lead driver is oblivious to the events behind so in my opinion the responsibility passes to the next following car to take action. If that car doesn’t want to overtake than leave a suitable gap to the car in front and where possible give way so the following car can overtake. One by one the convoy is reduced and the frustrated driver further back should be satisfied that eventually their turn will come. Disaster averted by common courtesy and dare I say it – common-sense.

When we get into our high tech airbag-equipped cocoon we feel safe but removed from what is around us.

However that is no excuse for what are quite simply bad road manners.

Please be aware of other road users – you are not the only person on the road.

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Jimmy And Mick In Muckross HERITAGE WEEK will conclude this Sunday in tuneful fashion at Muckross Traditional Farms as two music legends, Jimmy Crowley and Mick Hanly, take centre stage in The School House.

Jimmy Crowley has been a central figure in the Irish folk scene since the enthusiastic reception of his debut album The Boys of Fairhill in 1977, while singer-songwriter Mick Hanly began his career as a folk singer in Dublin in 1971.

Admission is free, but ticket reservation can be made by contacting 064-6670165.

There will also be reduced admission to both Muckross House and Muckross Traditional Farms on Sunday.

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Words: Eve Kelliher Pic: Dylan Clifford

Hogwarts Express Arrives In Killarney

Business Opportunity A PRIME business opportunity awaits those keen to showcase or retail products at the South Kerry Ploughing Championships which will be taking place on Sunday, September 3.

You can choose from an indoor option in a marquee or an outdoor option. Contact Anne Marie O’Sullivan, South Kerry Ploughing Championships trade stand secretary, on 087-9726200 or southkerryploughing@ gmail.com for pricing and further information.

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Sophie Hussey who won best dressed with Owner PJ O’Sullivan and Chamber of Commerce President Paul O’Neill.

IT WAS a case of standing room only as a Killarney business was magically transformed into Hogwarts for a night last Friday.

A host of Killarney’s very own Harry Potters and other wizards and characters and creatures from JK Rowling’s classic series

touched down in Kenmare Place for the fantastic fancy dress at Aunty Nellie’s Sweet Shop.

PJ O’Sullivan of Aunty Nellie’s and his team treated all present to fun, games as well as sweet treats and butter beer and a stunning cake.

A hamper full of sweets, a book

and a surprise, inspired by JK Rowling’s best-selling novels, was won by Sophie Hussey who won the best-dressed costume prize.

All present also got the chance to enter a raffle, with a signed picture of actor Helen McCrory as the prize.

Tractors Rev Up For Action VINTAGE tractor enthusiasts will enjoy a day to remember tomorrow, Saturday, August 26, as the annual charity tractor run takes place.

The event is a joint effort between Nobber Vintage Club and Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club.

The fun started in recent days as the convoy started making its way from Nobber, Co Meath, to

Killarney, where it arrives today, at the Innisfallen Hotel in Fossa.

All the proceeds will go to local charities. Some €330,000 has been raised to date.

This year’s run will generate funds for Autism Ireland and Saturday’s route will take in Killarney town, Kilgarvan Motor Museum, Kenmare, Ladies View and the Gap of Dunloe, finishing at Kate Keaney’s Cottage.

“We would like to say a huge thank you to the residents of the Gap of Dunloe who have given us permission tot take this route in the evening,” said local organiser Mick Myers who co-ordinates the event along with Tony Wharton.

For further details on the vintage run, contact Tony on 087-2069161 or Mick on 0877487798.

Tommy Farrelly, James Carolan, Peter Murray, Liam, Tony and Thomas Wharton.

Last Country Sunday Of The Season TOES will be tapping in The Gleneagle this weekend as the last Country Sunday Dance of the summer season takes place on Sunday night with dancing to the hugely popular Derek Ryan and his band.

This is a rare chance to see one of Ireland’s top acts appearing at the world-famous Gleneagle Hotel. Doors open at 8.30pm with early dancing from 9pm to Cork’s own Tom Healy.

“The Country Sundays have been yet again a huge success and we would like to thank the people of Kerry for their unwavering support every Sunday night and we look forward to doing it all over again next year!” said Billy Morrissey.

Sky’s The Limit For Sandra BEST of luck to Killarney native Sandra McKenzie Vass as she sets her sights on a pageant title. Sandra has won a place in the Galaxy Ireland Pageant final and will be representing Cork, where she is based.

Having also won the title of Miss Power Women Ireland 2017, Sandra will travel to Dublin for the final.

Sandra McKenzie Vass.

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25.08.17 Words: Eve Kelliher

Liebherr Recruiting Apprentices LIEBHERR CONTAINER CRANES has announced its apprenticeship recruitment for 2018. Liebherr in Killarney has a long tradition of apprentice training, stretching back as far as 1959, and has trained over 1000 apprentices to date.

The apprentice training model combines both a practical and theoretical education, delivered with the cooperation of Solas, the State body with responsibility for training and further education. Since 2015, Liebherr offers an enhanced apprentice programme in collaboration with the Institute of

Technology Tralee (ITT). Now all apprentices complete a Higher Certificate in Engineering in parallel with completing their apprenticeship.

Liebherr Container Cranes Director Pat O’Leary said: “In effect Liebherr is now offering academic scholarships to our apprentices. This is a significant enhancement to the traditional apprenticeship programme and is a fantastic opportunity for the successful applicants. The apprentice can now train to the level of a highly qualified professional engineer with enhanced skills on an Earn and Learn basis. It

provides the qualifying applicants with additional and better employment opportunities.”

As part of a continued investment in people and technology, Liebherr recently invested over €250,000 in the expansion and upgrading of its apprentice training facilities. The investment almost doubles in size the existing apprentice training school in Liebherr Container Cranes.

Apprenticeships are offered in three different fields: electrical, mechanical automation and maintenance fitter (MAMF); and metal fabrication.

Rugby

Rugby Club Lines Out For Family Fun Day ALL are invited to Killarney Rugby Football Club’s family fun day on Saturday, September 9, at the club’s fantastic facility at Aghadoe, its new home and base for the past two seasons.

Killarney Rugby Club’s minis return to training from September 2 and coordinator Liam Murphy is looking forward to another bumper year for the club’s youngest players. “We welcome children aged between 5 and 11 to minis training where the focus is on learning the game through fun and inclusiveness,” said Liam.

Every child gets to play rugby and make friends and the club’s coaches are highly experienced having completed Munster-approved coaching courses and first aid courses last season. “We also have a flourishing girls section in the club under female liaison officer Denise Treacy and with the women’s world cup receiving

much focus, would encourage any girls interested in playing rugby to give it a try,” said Liam.

The club’s youth section under coordinator and club chairman Paul Murphy – consisting of U14, U16 and U16 squads – returns to training in early September. “Last season our U14s won the West Munster Cup and League double and will look for more success this season,” said Liam.

“Our U16s and U18s had great seasons last season and will continue to flourish into the season ahead.”

Killarney Rugby Club’s seniors, under club captain Ger Moynihan, have returned to preseason training and are looking forward to life in Division 2 of the Munster Junior League, following on from a hugely successful season last season, which saw the lads win promotion and win the Martin O’Sullivan and Galwey/ Foley Cup double.

At the upcoming fun day on Sep-

tember 9, tag rugby matches will be on offer for younger guests and all the brothers and sisters are invited to get involved and have fun. “Our older players will play touch/tag rugby and this is open to all, experience not required,” said Liam.

Other family games will include a tug of war as well rugby footgolf and a rugby darts challenge.

Not only that but there will be a full barbecue.

To apply for these roles, applicants should send a CV, a copy of Leaving and Junior Certificate results and a cover letter specifying the role that you are interested in and why to apprenticerecruit@liebherr.com Any further documents such as training certificates, references, project details and awards should also be included.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday, September 8. 2017. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on January 1, 2018.

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Workmen’s Win On The Water

KERRY surpassed themselves once again at this year’s Coastal Rowing Championships, which were held at the Lakeside Centre, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, at the weekend.

It was the women of Workmen’s Rowing Club that shone bright gold on the water, winning first place in the senior, intermediate race and the under-18 ladies races.

This was a dream come true for trainer and cox Mikey Joe Burns. The winning crews included Siobhan Burns, Ciara Moynihan, Ciara Brown, Annie O’Donoghue, and second cox Michael O’Donoghue.

Other Kerry clubs that sparkled were Callinafercy Rowing Club, Killorglin, who took gold in the girls under-16 race, silver in the under-18 ladies senior final, bronze in the under-18 event and silver in the under-21 race. The popular Cromane Rowing Club took gold and silver in the heritage boat finals on the Friday evening.

Fenit Rowing Club, relatively new to coastal rowing, took silver in the Junior Ladies, Bronze in the Mixed Veteran.

Medals were also won by Portmagee, Sneem, Flesk Valley and Sive Rowing Club.

A very special presentation was made to Fossa’s Connie Daly by the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation for his stellar work, dedication and commitment to rowing, not only with his own Fossa Rowing Club, but rowing in Kerry. He was nominated by the Kerry Coastal Rowing Association.

Members of Workmen’s Rowing Club congratulate the ladies senior crew who took gold and also won the girls under-18 race.

Workmen’s RC boys under-16 crew.

Workmen’s Rowing Club’s Siobhan Burns, Ciara Moynihan, Ciara Brown and Annie O’Donoghue and cox Michael O’Donoghue, who took gold in the senior ladies race.

Salute For Fossa Man

The Workmen’s Rowing Club veteran crew.

Flesk Valley take to the water.

Man of the moment: Connie Daly of Fossa Rowing Club, Killarney, who was honoured by the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation for his services to coastal rowing.

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Entertainment Bake Off Is Back

The BBC series announced it was moving to Channel 4 in September, after Love Productions agreed a three-year £75 million deal with the rival broadcasters. Hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins and master baker Mary Berry did not sign on to the revamp. However Paul Hollywood opted to stay and joins Prue Leith on the new judging panel, alongside Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig as hosts The 2017 series will see a yoga-loving health inspector, a cancer survivor, a balding banker and the oldest contestant to date, at 71, battle against eight others for the star baker title. This year’s GBBO, which has sealed seven-figure sponsorship deals with Lyle’s Golden Syrup and Dr Oetker, is set to have four breaks lasting nearly 17 minutes – longer than any show in Channel 4 history Out of the 75 minute air time, viewers will only witness 58 minutes and 18 seconds of the show - but show execs are still hoping to draw in more than 8 million viewers.

The revamped Bake Off returns to screens on Tuesday August 29 at 8pm on Channel 4.

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Daniel & Majella O’Donnell Have Room to Improve WE WERE ALL left sorely disappointed when Room to Improve was cut short last season with little explanation.

We had a little guess at what the problem was, but it has yet to be cleared up

by RTÉ.

They could be making it up to us next season by the inclusion of a celebrity project in next year’s season.

It’ll be none other than Daniel and Majella O’Donnell.

Beautiful.

According to The Sunday World, Daniel and Majella went to Der-

mot to discuss remodelling their home in Meenbanad, Co. Donegal. At least they’ve got their holiday home in Tenerife to stay in while all of the dirty work is done.

While visiting a homes exhibition, Majella met Dermot and asked if he’d come to Donegal to see the house.

Seeing how much of a laugh the couple were on their B&B Road Trip series, it would be impossi-

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ble to decline. Majella told The Sunday World “Dermot then asked if we’d do the show. We weren’t thinking about doing that show, but now we’re doing it, it’s a much bigger job than we could have done ourselves.”

As always, Dermot wants to focus on the landscape around the property, and luckily he’s working with very scenic surroundings in Donegal. Daniel commented that there has been a “wee bit of drama” already. Sure it wouldn’t be Room to Improve if there wasn’t. Sounds like Dermot.

Daniel added that he was a bit nervous about the time constraints on the project. This is going to make for some really, really good Irish TV. Roll on January.

Millie Mackintosh Planning Her Hen Party Three weeks after she got engaged to fiancé Hugo Taylor, Millie Mackintosh is planning her hen party.

The former Made In Chelsea star confirmed he had popped the question in Mykonos last month after one year of dating. Millie shared on InstaStory that she was busy “plotting” her bash with school pals Hannah Smith and PR executive Olivia Perry over drinks in Notting Hill on Wednesday night.

Ireland Say’s Yes To The Dress The presenter has been revealed!!!

RTE have revealed that hundreds of brides around the country applied to take part in the hit reality TV show Brides of Franc star Peter Kelly is set to present the Irish version of Say Yes to the Dress, it was announced yesterday.

RTE also revealed that hundreds of brides around the country applied to take part in the hit reality TV show.

Over 40 have been selected to feature in the series as they hunt for the perfect wedding dress. Wedding expert Kelly, best known as Franc, will host the RTE version of the popular reality show, which follows brides-to-be on their journey. The 10-part-series will be filmed throughout August and September in Vows Bridal Store, in Blarney Business Park in Cork, and is set to air on RTE2 in early 2018. The Cork born wedding planner already has a string of successful RTE programmes to his name, including Brides of Franc and Franc’s DIY Brides, which were big hits among viewers.

Speaking about Say Yes to the Dress, Franc said: “I am so excited. As an inter-

national wedding planner I have travelled both home and abroad with my brides to find their perfect dress.

“I could write a book on the amazing experiences I have shared travelling the globe from Hollywood to Paris, London to New York. “I am really looking forward to the journey that I am going to take now with my Irish brides on their quest to find their perfect dress.” Say Yes to the Dress first aired on TLC in 2006 to great acclaim and continues to be one of the reality television channel’s most viewed programmes. The show follows the team at Kleinfeld Bridal, the Manhattan-based bridal salon as the team bend over backwards to make each bride’s experience unforgettable.

Franc fills the role of Randy Fenoli, Kleinfeld’s resident designer and advisors.

Several spin-offs have been created including series based in Atlanta, Canada, the UK and Australia.

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Hurricane Gert Fails To Deter Fans Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Don MacMonagle AS THE tail end of Hurricane Gert battered Ireland with torrential rain, intrepid Kerry fans streamed into Croke Park.

Despite the weather warning – issued for 19 counties – these diehard supporters were determined to see things through and were rewarded with exciting football displays as the Kerry minors triumphed over Cavan and our seniors set a second date after drawing with Mayo in an ab-

solutely nail-biting game.

Downpours and spot flooding hit Dublin as well as all of Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare and north Tipperary.

The deluge saw some 5mm rain fall in Kerry in just 15 minutes.

As one supporter tweeted: “Glad to be watching @TheSundayGame from home. It’s a miserable day in #Dublin.”

Anxious Kerry fans pictured at the All-Ireland semi-final.

Fr John Kerin, and Michael, Joanne, Shannon and Erin O’Sullivan.

Anne O’Neill and Kathleen O’Sullivan pictured at the All-Ire- Denis and Kathleen Cronin, Killarney, pictured land semi-final between Kerry and Mayo in Croke Park on at the All-Ireland semi-final between Kerry and Sunday.

Mayo in Croke Park.

Kingdom supporters at the All-Ireland semi-final.

Faces in the crowd at the All-Ireland semi-final.

Gary, Lily, Jamie, Sean and Dolores Parker with Celine, Aran and Tara O’Sullivan from Killarney pictured at the All-Ireland semi-final.

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Kathy Flynn, Mairead O’Shea and Marie O’Shea in The Laurels.

John Callery, Amy Avery, Cari Callery, Deb Callery, Jack Callery, PJ Murphy and Eddie Philips in The Laurels. Pics: Dylan Clifford 085-7630199

Richard Lombard and Mary Ryan in The Curious Cat Wine Bar.

Sinead Scanlon, Caroline Horgan, Lisa Martin, Joanne Horgan, Noreen Curtin, Margaret Conway, Geraldine Uí Cinnéide out and about in The Laurels.

Brenda O’Brien and Nicole O’Brien in The Curious Cat Wine Bar. Meabh Keane, Tony Dunne, Marie Bowler and Jemma Sugrue in The Curious Cat Wine Bar.

Luke Switzer and Danny Murphy out and about in the Kube.

Bovbene Stochon, Magda Kalinowska and Jurga Butkute in the Liquid Lounge.

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Is anyone else tired of seeing clichéd images of counties outside of Dublin, asks Eve Kelliher

Simply Beyond The Pale WHY does our national broadcaster insist on casting counties outside the Pale as misty, sepia-tinted lands boasting a population with one foot in the 1940s?

This was brought home to viewers yet again at the start of RTÉ’s Sunday Game Live at the weekend.

It was pretty cringe-making. Before a ball was kicked in the All-Ireland senior football championship semi-final, we were “treated” to a montage of footage representing Kerry and Mayo.

While beautifully shot and accompanied by a flowing poetic narrative, this was a typically patronising “big city” take on the two sporting strongholds.

“Football The Wild Atlantic Way” was one title that floated across the screen as the film progressed Wild is right. It made the denizens of both Kerry and Mayo look like they subsisted in a parallel universe where time had stood still.

To give you an idea, grazing livestock starred in one lingering early frame.

Paddywhackery worthy of Hollywood at its worst was the order of the day as both counties were depicted as twee backwaters filled with flat-cap wearers whose prime mode of transport was a bog-pony drawn cart, a high nelly, a jaunting car or a currach.

Once I tore my horrified eyes away from the screen I half expected to encounter the Bull McCabe perched next to me on the couch

RTE is selling us dated images of Kerry and Mayo. Is the equivalent image of Dublin’s Moore Street above one it would use to portray the capital to Ireland and the world?

demanding the remote control.

But there was no point in changing the channel. What was seen couldn’t be unseen.

Granted, there is a time and a place for nostalgia but wouldn’t it be nice to see a few less hackneyed images of counties that happen not to be Dublin?

In all seriousness, have the doyens of Donnybrook ever actually dared to venture beyond the Red Cow roundabout?

When the boys in blue are lining out in Croke Park, RTÉ invariably lays on much slicker introductory footage. Why?

An image from the footage shown on RTÉ’s Sunday Game Live prior to Kerry-Mayo game.

Trump Corner

Are We Freaked Out Yet? AS DONAL TRUMP went off-script in a public meltdown this week, the world watched in horror.

This is the man with his finger n the fabled big red button. There can’t be one amongst us who wouldn’t agree with former US intelligence chief James Clapper’s comment that the “disturbing” speech in Arizona only underlines the fact that Trump’s access to nuclear codes is “pretty damn scary”.

You can see why concern at his temperament is behind efforts in Congress to bar him from carrying out a nuclear strike without lawmakers’ say-so.

“Freaked out yet?” asked congressman Ted Lieu, one of the bill’s sponsors, after Trump lashed out at his enemies and most of the me-

dia before a cheering crowd in Arizona.

Frighteningly, President Trump believes the biggest victim in the Charlottesville violence last weekend was, in fact, himself.

Let’s not forget that that the clash between white supremacists and counter protesters left one woman dead.

Strolling on stage at the Phoenix Convention Center, the US President went off-script as he ranted about his treatment at the hands of the media.

The world watched as Trump offloaded in this hour-long public venting.

“What happened in Charlottesville strikes at the core of America,” he said, blaming the “thugs” and the “dishonest media” for the violence in Virginia.

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Let’s Sort Out Our Man Charged With Murder Flooding Problem Of Nicola Collins In Cork A MAN appeared in Cork District Court charged with the murder of a mother of three who was found with serious head injuries in Cork city earlier this year.

Cathal O’Sullivan, from Popham’s Road, Farranree in Cork, was charged with the murder of Nicola Collins at that address on March 27, reports RTE. Giving evidence of arrest, charge and caution Detective Sergeant Kieran O’Sullivan told the court that he arrest-

ed Mr O’Sullivan outside Mayfield Garda Station, where he charged him with the offence.

Mr O’Sullivan replied “not guilty” when the charge was put to him after caution.

Judge David Waters remanded Mr O’Sullivan in custody to appear again at Cork District Court on August 30.

Ms Collins, 38, was found with head and neck injuries in a flat on Popham’s Road on Cork’s northside early on March 27.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Widower Of Woman Killed By Cyclist Calls For Change In Law Code red: Glenflesk farmer Johnny O’Brien heading back to his flooded house after rescuing his sheep and guiding them to higher ground during Storm Desmond in 2015. Pic: Valerie O’Sullivan

“IS FLOODING something we are always going to have to dread?” That was the question asked early last year by a Glenflesk resident in the wake of Storm Desmond which had devastated homes in the area in late 2015.

Serious questions must be asked again this week following the trail of destruction left by heavy rain as severe floods hit Donegal.

As we all know, Kerry has felt the lash of violent storms in recent years, but it is chilling to see that not much seems to have changed.

Images of collapsed roads and bridges, washed-away cars,

and destroyed homes and business premises this week send a chill down the spine.

Recent years have also seen areas across Kerry, such as Glenflesk, Beaufort and Fossa, count the cost of these deluges.

There have been many calls for action in the wake of flood damage in Kerry.

Why should people’s lives be affected in this trauamtic way?

A new approach is needed to deal with extreme weather conditions.

Surely the Government can come up with a co-ordinated strategy to manage such situations?

THE husband of a woman who died after she was struck by a cyclist later convicted of causing her bodily harm has called for changes to the law to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.

Kim Briggs, a mother of two, died in hospital a week after Charlie Alliston collided with her on his fixed-gear bike, which illegally had no front brake, in east London.

Alliston, 20, who is facing jail after being convicted on Wednesday of causing bodily harm by “wanton and furious driving”, an offence under a piece of 19th-century legislation, but he was cleared of the more serious offence of manslaughter.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Matthew Briggs, Briggs’s husband, said he was calling for cycling to be incorporated into the Road Traffic Act to

Mystery Surrounds Identity of Bodies Found in Glacier on Europe’s Highest Mountain MYSTERY surrounds the identity of bodies found in a melting glacier on Europe’s highest mountain.

Rescuers were working yesterday on the Mont Blanc mountain range to recover three bodies spotted by a French climber on Wednesday.

Mountain rescue teams made up of Italian emergency services are seeking to recover the bodies from a glacier at around

7,800ft in altitude in the area of the Miage mountain peak, an Italian official told Newsweek.

Once recovered, the bodies will be transferred to the town of Courmayeur, in Italy’s northwestern region of Valle d’Aosta, for identification.

Little is known about the bodies, their condition or even sex, but a preliminary evaluation suggests they were climbers who went missing in the 1990s.

Kim Briggs, left, and Charlie Alliston.

allow offences of death by dangerous cycling and death by careless cycling to be considered.

“In that sense it’s not so much a new law as just bringing the current law up to date,” he said.

Briggs said his campaign for a change in the law was not “witch-hunt against cyclists”, adding that he had lived in London for 27 years and cycled himself.

Alliston was released on bail. He will be sentenced on September 18. The judge, Wendy Thomas, warned he faced a custodial sentence but said it was not a certainty until she had heard mitigation at the sentencing hearing. She added: “I have not seen one iota of remorse from Mr Alliston at all at any stage.”

Wedding of the Week

From Glasgow To Killarney For Ciara & Stewart

BRIDE and groom Ciara Gill and Stewart Smith travelled from Scotland to the bride’s native Killarney to celebrate their big day.

The couple met in August 2009 when working at La Bonne Auberge restaurant in Glasgow and got engaged in the Algarve in Portugal in October 2015.

Stewart popped the question on a clifftop in Praia de Falesia following their friends’ wedding.

Ciara and Stewart, from Glasgow, were wed in St Mary’s Cathedral recently by Fr Niall Howard and held their reception in The Brehon.

Helping them celebrate their big day were the bride’s parents Joan and Pat Gill and the groom’s mother and father Elizabeth and Martin Smith along with Ciara’s grandmother Annie Gill.

Ciara’s friends Kate O’Sullivan, Aoife Sheahan, Siobhann Caulfield and Louise Cagney were her bridesmaids while Stewart’s friends Russell Leslie and Bruce Nicoll were best men with the bride’s brothers Shane, Eoghan and Rian Gill as groomsmen. The groom’s niece Kitty Smith was flower girl.

The bridal hair and makeup looks were by Fossa Hair Salon and Ciara looked stunning in an Enzoani wedding dress.

Photographer Pauline Dennigan and videographer John Barry captured the occasion on camera.

The newlyweds travelled to Mauritius for their honeymoon.

Ciara is a clinical psychologist and Stewart is a chartered accountant and the newlyweds will reside in Glasgow.

Words: Eve Kelliher Pics: Pauline Dennigan

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Reviewed: The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory EVERYONE who studied the Tudors knows the fate of Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for just nine days before going to the executioner’s block in 1533.

The Last Tudor unveils what happened to Lady Jane Grey’s younger sisters Katherine and Mary. But few know what happened to her younger sisters Katherine and Mary, who also faced imprisonment and death sentences for treason. In her 15th novel from the bestselling Plantagenet and Tudor series which includes The Other Boleyn Girl and

The White Queen, Philippa Gregory turns her attention to the tragic fate of the three Grey sisters. The tale is divided into three parts, each narrated by one of the sisters.

The story begins with 16-year-old Jane, forced to take the throne by her father Henry Grey and his co-conspirators, ahead of the deceased King Edward VI’s half-sister Mary.

Philippa Gregory has a way of breathing life into historical figures, and this is a must-read for fans of the Tudor saga.

Netflix - The Defenders

The Defenders unites the previous four Marvel/Netflix series — “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones,” “Luke Cage,” and “Iron Fist” — for an adventure that spans not just New York, but the mystical realms. All four of the heroes from these previously established shows find themselves facing a New

York in chaos thanks to the actions of the evil, ninja-esque organization The Hand, led by the mysterious Alexandra, played by Sigourney Weaver; after being drawn together by their individual investigations, they’re forced to acknowledge that the battle can only be won together.

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Tara Road, RTÉ One

August 25th, 21:35 (2005, General Movie/Drama) An accidental telephone call brings together a grieving American mother and an Irishwoman, who has just discovered that her husband is leaving her for his pregnant mistress. The two strangers, both at a crossroads in their lives, agree to exchange houses for two months and try to rediscover their inner strengths. Drama, with Andie MacDowell, Olivia Williams, Stephen Rea and Heike Makatsch.

300: Rise of an Empire, RTÉ Two

August 25th, 21:25 (2014, Fantasy) Ruler of the Persian empire and self-proclaimed god Xerxes continues his campaign to crush the emerging Greek nation, forcing a general from the democratic city state of Athens to lead his navy into battle against Xerxes’ vast armada.

Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green and Lena Headey.

The Big Big Movie Shrek The Third, RTÉ One August 26th, 19:05 (2007, Comedy) The bad-tempered ogre finds himself in the unwelcome position of being next in line for the throne. Preferring to stay at home in the swamps, he sets out on a quest to find the rightful heir - a rebellious teenager named Artie - and persuade him to face up to his responsibilities as the future king. Meanwhile, the ambitious Prince Charming sees his chance for power. Animated comedy, with the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas and Rupert Everett.

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Fight Time: Mayweather v McGregor Sky Sports Main Event August 25th, 22:00 Ahead of the event contested between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, a look at the final preparations from both men as they get ready for the fight.

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very special thanks to Kadri for stepping in as editor for Home & Living last month, she did an amazing job. I was lucky enough to get to go on a very epic holiday, driving across some of Europe. We clocked up 6842km, taking in Wales, England, France, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. It was a feast for the eyes the countryside was truly awe-inspiring, driving through all those alpine passes with picture perfect villages and views to make your jaw drop, but my favourite places were cities, the architecture, in particular the doors, I have to admit I have a bit of a door fetish!

It was great to get home though – my other half would keep driving, and while I like travelling, I am a bit of a home bird, and love to get home to my own space, and start on my next project! I am replacing my front door this year so every picture I can find will be looked at until I've whittled it down to one, may take some time!

Have you a project going on in your home? We'd love to hear how it's going, or better still send some pics!

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N THE hunt for gorgeous bedroom ideas? We spend around one third of our lives in bed, so it seems only fitting that our bedroom should be as beautiful as possible.

This is often forgotten as we are all tempted to spend our budget on the more viewed part of our homes. With the ever-increasing pace of our lives, it's even more important to have a room where we can escape daily pressures and retreat to sleep and regenerate. Being the most private and personal room in a home means your bedroom decor can be as wild and wonderful or as calm and neutral as your taste decides, it’s a chance to really reflect your individual style and create a look you absolutely love.

Whether you dream of restful Nordic chic or a luxurious hotel style, we have searched for our favourites. We hope will give you some inspiration the perfect look for you.

If you’re still unsure what style to choose, here's a tip from a top designer – go through your old house magazines and tear out all the bedroom pictures you love, or try Pinterest and pin you favourites when you go through your choices. You'll see there's probably a similar style running through all of them, you've found your style! Don't worry if they're all completely different – you have eclectic taste, where it's a little harder to achieve. Don't mix too many woods or colours and start with one thing you really love like a bed, print or fabric and work from that.

Bedroom: Trends INDIGO navy and blue are really trending now as seen on Zara Home. What’s great is they can be used as accent colours and do really lift a room.

Grey is still the go-to neutral wall colour for bedrooms but we are seeing accent colours such as yellow and blue – and of course pink is still a great choice to bring in a warm touch. My favourite grey at the moment is Charleston grey from Farrow and Ball.

The four-poster bed has always been a staple in the colonial look favoured by a lot of American designers, but it's sneaking back in here too – a simple pared-back version works in most bedrooms. Even without dressing with curtains a four-poster gives you a feeling of being cocooned which leads to a great night’s sleep.

Small chests of drawers instead of bedside lockers is a trend I love. Not only does it enhance your bed, but it gives extra storage and keeps the clutter on bedside tales to a minimum. If you’re short on space, small round side tables are also a big trend.

Retro furniture is always a great choice for living rooms.

We are seeing a lot more bedrooms with retro pieces.

Keep everything else in your room simple to keep this look modern.

Sweet: Ensuites THE most important aspects of an ensuite is creating a space that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Establishing a relaxed, calm atmosphere is a key component to a successful ensuite. Space isn’t something most of us have in abundance for an ensuite. Therefore, to create the illusion of space, it is best to use a single colour scheme in white, off-white or neutral colours and to make use of mirrors spotlights wherever possible. A large mirror covering one wall can instantly create the feeling of space, whilst a window can bring in all-important natural light.

Alternatively, using large tiles on the floor or wall can make a small room seem larger. Furthermore, using the same flooring throughout your ensuite – making it a wet room – can also add perceived space. Surround your shower in frameless glass to complete the look or go for McElligotts glass shower. You can add contrast and colour with your sink unit by using a colour or wood look for the cabinet, there are some amazing choices out there.

Using a wall-hung toilet and sink allows you to set a premium presentation and give you the visual perception of more space (with less clutter in the room) with the added bonus of easy cleaning! Choosing a sink with storage-like drawers or a press underneath is great for all that clutter, as a lot of ensuites will not have room for a stand-alone press.

Of course if space is not an issue for you, the sky’s the limit. I love the wave bath from Corcoran’s – a girl can dream! We adore the Marmara bathroom wall and floor tiles from National Tile. They’re beige and grey – what’s not to love?

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IN THE FRAME WE ALL have them – well, most of us apart from the very organised – the black bag full of clothes to take to the charity shop, the bottles to take to the bottle bank. They get to the utility room or even the back of the car, but never quite make it to where they should go. For me it's those pieces for framing I've picked them up on holidays or in that cute art shop, with the greatest of intentions, to get them framed to grace my walls.

Some I've had for years but something else always gets in the way! So after holidays this year (and buying yet another little watercolour in Venice!)

I made a concerted effort to do something about it, and finally got my favourite piece framed. That niggling feeling I used to get every time I looked up at the blank space this piece had been bought for has gone, and I am secretly thrilled with myself. Now I've just got to get the others framed!

Oh and get to the charity shop and bottle bank and I'll be laughing!

A special thanks to John of The Killarney Framer for doing such a great job, I won't leave it so long next time – I promise!

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Jill Duggan of Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio on a new spin on the Universal Contour Wrap Classic treatment

Elite Universal Contour Body Wrap UCW is the evolution from the well-known Universal Contour Wrap Classic treatment, being more effective in a shorter time and much more relaxing.

Through the new “Universal Contour Wrap Chrysalis” machine, which combines electrical muscle stimulation and thermal heat, the Classic Elite wrap treatment allows for improved inch loss in faster time.

The Universal Contour Body Wrap Classic Elite offers you a guarantee to lose at least 6 inches in just 1.5 hours during your first treatment. There is no other body wrap solution that offers this scientifically proven result on the market.

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IT’S that time of year again when our thoughts turn towards stepping up our fitness levels and improving our overall health and wellbeing.

To help us on our way, a host of new classes are about to commence at Physique Fitness Studio.

We caught up with the Body Blitz Circuit class on Tuesday night and this class and a

variety of other courses restart at the studio on Monday, September 4.

Meanwhile, there will be a one-day sale at the studio on Wednesday, August 30, with 20% off gym membership, personal training and classes.

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Class Act HEALTHY eating becomes a priority as the new school year dawns so check out the George Foreman, 5 Portion Family Grill, €59.99.

This grill is perfect for families and multiple servings, and there is no need to add butter or oil to the George Foreman grill plates as they are non-stick.

The non-stick coating makes the grill easier to clean. George Foreman Grills cook from the top and bottom plates at the same time making cooking up to three times faster and more energy efficient than conventional methods.

According to the blurb you can fit five chicken breasts on this

grill but it’s also ideal for other types of meat, including steak, and vegetarians will find it’s perfect for fast, fuss-free Quorn meals. The grill also lends itself to a variety of grilled sandwich options including paninis and toasted specials.

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Maureen Cournane and Michelle O’Leary getting in some training ahead of this year’s Killarney Cycling Festival. Pic: Valerie O’Sullivan

NOW in its fourth year The Killarney Cycling Festival returns tomorrow, Saturday, August 26, 2017.

A twist on the traditional Ring of Kerry, The Wong Way Round has a few surprises up its sleeve or you can challenge yourself on the scenic Hard Way Round that circles the dramatic Skellig Ring, taking in some of the most spectacular vistas on the planet!

HeartBeat Talk SOLICITOR Eimear Griffin is to talk to HeartBeat this month on the importance of making a proper will. She will also be explaining how the “Fair Deal” scheme works and what circumstances would require the use

The 180km route diverges from the Wrong Way Round by taking a right for Ballaghbeama through the heart of Kerry to Ballaghoisin.

Online registration is available for a limited time only at €55, with group and buddy options available. Visit www.killarneycyclingfestival.com

of Power of Attorney. Eimear will be at the Serenity Centre, St Anne’s Road, Killarney, on Monday August 28, at 8pm. All are welcome to this free event.

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We should all regard aspects of life, art and performance with a childlike wonder, says singer and singing teacher Grace Foley

Fall In Love Again THIS WEEK I am asking you to listen with ears that have lived, loved, lost and learned.

Just recently my mother discovered a CD of mine in my childhood bedroom. She listened to it and urged me to do the same as she knew I would feel a huge connection with number of the songs.

As I listened I felt a sense of familiarity with the music, yet it also seemed new to me. I played to this album over and over again as a child but it is only now that the sentiment of the songs really rings true for me. I realised the reason for this is because I have lived so many years since I last listened to this album. I do not simply imagine what loss might be like; I have experienced it. I do not have an untainted sense of hope; I have been deeply hurt. The melodies are so familiar yet the words only now make sense.

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As an innocent child I could never imagine what it would be like to one day sing songs about things that have actually happened to me. One song in particular has struck a very special chord with me.

This song is so true to my own life’s journey and there is a certain symmetry to the fact that I actually first fell in love with this song before I knew how much it would one day mean to me.

This week I ask you to take out your old CDs or record or tapes and listen with new ears. Listen with a heart and mind that has lived through so much since you last heard this music. You might find yourself falling in love with a song all over again...

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STAFF of the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee are raising funds to travel to Sudan to help those in need.

Donations will help them conduct clinics and carry out procedures for people who do not have access to such healthcare and cannot afford it.

They will also help purchase equipment for local hospital and as well as equip local schools with basics such as chairs, desks and stationery.

You can help by supporting a bake sale taking place in Teach Iosagain, Rathmore, on September 2, from 5pm until sell-out in aid of this appeal.

Success Of ‘Ciarraí’ Snapchat Geofilter DATA from Conradh na Gaeilge confirmed this week that the Irish language Geofilter for Kerry on Snapchat had been downloaded over 76,000 times.

Snapchat’s Community Geofilters now available in Irish in every county with 32 designs.

The initiative has been a huge success; 1,200,000 Irish language filters were used on Snapchat within 48 hours of its launch.

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F1 Title Fight Is Back On

THIS weekend sees the 2017 F1 title battle return after the summer break to Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

This circuit is among the most historic on the F1 calendar, having hosted a Grand Prix as long ago as 1924, and remains one of the most popular venues with drivers and fans alike. This track has hosted some of the most epic battles over the years. One example that springs to mind is Mika Hakkinen’s move on Michael Schumacher in 2000. (YouTube: M. Hakkinen vs M. Schumacher Spa 2000; https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=K1WuWu8kGak).

The clip speaks for itself.

This year’s championship leader, Sebastian Vettel extended his lead over Lewis Hamilton going into the break, however Ferrari have traditionally been weaker in the second half of the season

in favour of next year’s car but for the first time in 10 years Ferrari has a real chance for championship glory. They can’t afford to back off now. Power tracks dominate the remainder of the season which should hand the advantage to Mercedes but in Austria Ferrari were catching Mercedes in the later part of the race and in Hungry Mercedes couldn’t catch Ferrari even with tyre issues. The power deficit may not play a bigger part than expected for the remainder of the season.

Mind games, as we have seen over the last number of years, are out of the mix as the two protagonists are on opposing teams.

This will be a straight fight for glory, reminiscent of the Hakkinen verses Schumacher days – if it is anything like the clip referred to above, we will be well entertained.

VW

Words: Cormac Casey

It Is Official - VW Kombi To Return VW HAS been in the news for all the wrong reasons over the past two years. Regenerating goodwill in the brand would give even the best spin-doctor sleepless nights.

But sometimes the obvious is right under your nose. Previous attempts to revive the iconic ‘Microbus’ have fallen on deaf ears until now. However, this week VW has committed to a modern replacement to the beloved Kombi van which the original had a production run of more than 56 years ceasing in Brazil in 2013.

Unlike the original, this will be cutting edge all-electric, commercial van and people mover with autonomous driving when it is released in 2022.

Previously we showed you the ID

BUZZ concept that the new Kombi is loosely based on and you have to admit, it is cool.

As well as a passenger model, VW said the production version would be available as a commercial van named the ID BUZZ Cargo, the same size as a VW Transporter. It incorporates a 111kWh lithium-ion battery in its floor, a 150kW electric motor at either end, variable seating for up to eight people, interactive connectivity and a high level of automated driving.

The original Kombi played such a big part in the ’60s hippie movement and today is still recognised as the symbol of that era. There is no other vehicle in history to conjure up as much emotion. What movement will embrace the new Kombi?

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Aston Martin

1956 Aston Breaks Records

A CLASSIC Aston Martin raced by Sir Stirling Moss has become the most expensive British car after it was bought for €19,050,000 in the US. The 1956 DBR1 was built to be raced at Le Mans and has been labelled the ‘most important’ Aston Martin produced. It was the star lot at RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale in California and drew a huge crowd.

Two rival collectors battled for almost seven minutes to get their hands on the green racing car. The hammer price was enough to buy 120 brand new Aston

Martin DB11s. It is also now the seventh most valuable car ever sold publicly, with only five Ferraris and one Mercedes fetching more. The Jaguar D-Type that won at Le Mans in 1955 was previously the most expensive British car, going €18,440,000 in 2016.

Five Aston Martin DBR1s were built from 1956 to 1958. The original 250km/h engine is included in the price but has been taken out so the car can be driven. Moss raced it to victory with fellow Briton Jack Fairman at the Nurburgring 1000km in 1959.

Motorsport On The Box

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Letters

25.08.17 Letters

Moments in Time

How Come I Can Never Get Through To Railway Station?

WHY does no one answer the phone when I call Killarney Railway Station?

Not only does it seem like no one answers the phone there, but whenever I call to the station there never seems to be anyone on duty.

Last Thursday I rang the railway station four or five times but got no answer.

It’s a downright scandal.

I can’t understand it and tourists don’t understand it either.

Like many in this town, I often have visitors, including students, staying with me over

the summer, and they simply can’t fathom it.

Many people, like myself, do not use the Internet.

Last week many people wanted to know if there were special trains on Sunday.

A friend of mine had a ticket to go to the All-Ireland semi-final in Dublin but said it was of no use to her because she couldn’t get on to the railway station and said she did not know if she would get a train.

Killarney reader, Name and address supplied

Letters

Risk Of Lyme’s Disease A Major Concern

The early days of Torc Travel with John O’Connor making travel arrangements for Tara and Eoghan Cronin. Pic: Supplied by Moments in Time

Letters

Fall In Points For STEM Courses THE organisers of Ireland’s largest STEM education event in Ireland, the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), have suggested that Ireland needs to take an early, more rounded, approach to fostering an interest in STEM with students. This comes as points for all third level STEM courses fall slightly this year, except maths.

The results are interesting however we are not perceiving it as negative as there are mitigating circumstances that we do not know the full affects of yet, such as the new marking system. Whilst engineering is down, maths has increased and science and technology are only down slightly. We at the BTYSTE have long campaigned to highlight that STEM subjects are for everyone and to highlight that you do not need to be an ‘A’ student to have a career in STEM. As these courses traditionally carried a requirement of high points, this fall in points may in fact open it up and allow many other STEM enthusiasts to consider studying it at third

level as it is now even more achievable.

Organisers of the BTYSTE are very aware of just how important STEM education is for Ireland, particularly when experts predict more and more jobs will require science, technology or maths skills into the future. Ireland has an enormous opportunity ahead of it, as we are already seen as leading the way in innovative developments. However we need to foster an early interest in STEM. Here parents and teachers can play an important role in encouraging young students to take a greater interest in science and engineering subjects. I also believe that participating in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition can be an important step to foster and grow this lifelong interest in STEM. Mari Cahalane, Head of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition , Via email

I RECENTLY spent an afternoon in Killarney National Park with my young family.

Prior to leaving, I noticed my son had been bitten by two ticks. On further inspection, I found a further two on my other child.

As a Killarney native, I frequently visit the National Park and all it has to offer.

Kerry has been identified in recent years as one of the top three counties in Ireland for the presence of ticks. The risk of Lyme’s disease associated

with such ticks is a real concern for the area.

I feel it is necessary to consider erection of clearly legible signs alerting the public to the presence of ticks.

Also, tick removal tools need to be made available to ensure a timely and effective removal of such ticks, therefore minimising the transmission risk of Lyme’s disease.

A concerned parent, Name and address supplied

Letters

Thank You From Kenya Education Project ALL who organised the coffee morning in the Killarney Royal Hotel on August 1 would like to say thank you to each and everyone who supported the event.

It was a huge success and raised valuable funds for the Kenya Education Project’s activities project.

At the moment Katie O’Connell and James Greene are

running a summer camp for children in a slum village in Kenya. Classes in art, dance, music and wellness are part of a busy week of activities which is bringing joy and fun to lives of many kids.

Eddie Sheehy, Killarney, Kenya Education Project

Editor’s Note: If you have an opinion you would like to air, you can write to Letters to the Editor, Killarney Advertiser, Unit 1C Park Place, High Street, Killarney, or email newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie All letters must be accompanied by a name, address and phone number for verification purposes. These can be omitted with prior approval of the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to edit all letters.

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Appointments

25.08.17

The Europe is Hiring for the following Positions:

Full Time Accommodation Assistant Full Time Turndown Assistant Full Time Laundry Attendant ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensuring that you provide each guest with the highest levels of housekeeping service in accordance with our 5 star expectations.

•To provide a full service to vacated bedrooms and replenish stayover bedrooms in accordance with the hotel standards.

•To provide the guest with the highest levels of care and personal attention, anticipating the guests need and initiating actions to exceed expectations wherever possible The ideal candidate should possess excellent hospitality experience, excellent attention to detail, good communication skills both written & verbal & ability to work as part of a team. Candidate is required to be fully Flexible to work patterns.

Applications by Email to: jobs@killarneyhotels.ie

SEEK EXPERIENCED

BAR, FLOOR & SECURITY STAFF for WEEKEND

WORK

Must be hard working & love late nights, plus possess excellent English & interpersonal skills.

Email CV: killarneygrand@eircom.net

Sales advisor | Recruiting Now To work in-store is to work in the heartland of the M&S brand and at the forefront of our operations. It’s here that people experience our outstanding customer service first-hand, making you a salesperson for the whole of M&S and leading our reputation from the front. It’s an important job, but if you’ve got the personality and

stamina for it, you’ll discover the joy that comes with making a customer’s day – and plenty of other rewards too.

Whether you join us in food or fashion, you’ll uphold our reputation by helping each customer find exactly what they came in for – that unmistakable M&S experience as well as the perfect product.

Appointments

25.08.17

HEGARTY’S MUCKROSS RD, KILLARNEY

KILLARNEY

We are seeking a passionate

DELI SUPERVISOR For our busy store. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, friendly and enthusiastic about working within a retail environment.

We are looking for an experienced

CHEF DE PARTIE To extend our professional kitchen team

Short term or permanent position, competitive salary, immediate start

The candidate must; - drive sales, service & standards - Ordering - excellent presentation skills - stock loss & waste management - Hygiene and HACCP - excellent communication skills

Do you want to be part of our team?

Full time job Minimum 2-3 years experience Essential within a Retail Deli Supervisor Role Forward your CV to hegarty06@eircom.net

FULL TIME

SALES ASSISTANT Experience preferable but not essential as full training will be given.

Please forward your C.V. to

Therese Moriarty -

HR Manager

Daly’s SuperValu, Park Road, Killarney

Please apply with CV to: Matthias Elbel, Head Chef, 064 6633000 or info@holidayinnkillarney.com

Failte Restaurant vacancies for

CHEF

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EVENING DINING ROOM STAFF Full time / Part time

Please call in to the Failte Hotel with CV Phone 064 6633404 or email failtehotel@gmail.com

FULL TIME

DELI ASSISTANT

Looking for a Full Time experienced

Experience preferable but not essential as full training will be given.

WAITING STAFF • COMMIS CHEF

Please forward your C.V. to

KITCHEN PORTER

Philip Kelly -

Deli Manager

Daly’s SuperValu, Park Road, Killarney

Email CV to:

reception@scottshotelkillarney.com

Appointments

25.08.17

EXPERIENCED METAL FABRICATOR REQUIRED • Experienced Metal Fabricator required for a busy fabrication workshop.

• Previous experience in reading, interpreting and working from technical drawings is essential.

• Recognised qualification in fitting or fabrication is not required but an advantage.

5 STAR PROPERTY PLANNING ON TAKING A YEAR OUT BEFORE COLLEGE? CONSIDER HOSPITALITY AND LEARN SKILLS THAT WILL TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

The Award winning Killarney Park Hotel invites applications for the following positions:

ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANT FULL TIME/PART TIME

• This is a great opportunity to join a growing Killarney-based team.

Previous experience preferable Excellent customer care skills & Fluent English Attention to detail and high standards

To apply please email a current CV and cover letter to

TURNDOWN ASSISTANT FULL TIME

hr@ocarrollengineering.com

Excellent customer care skills & Fluent English Attention to detail and high standards Ability to work on own initiative.

FOOD & BEVERAGE PERSONNEL Previous experience preferable Fluent English and Excellent customer care skills Friendly personality

EXPERIENCED BAR PERSONNEL

CPA TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED Position includes in-house mentoring, fully funded lecture & exam supports and study leave in the attainment of a full CPA qualification.

Further details available at www.orchid.ie Please apply with full CV, exam results and cover letter to:

michaelculloty@orchid.ie

Excellent Customer Care Skills Cocktail experience and Good Knowledge of Drinks Service Committed to High Standards Ability to work in a busy environment.

Fluent English

HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB ATTENDANT

Lifeguard Qualification Excellent Customer Care Skills Previous experience preferable Fluent English, Excellent Communication skills and High Standards.

Applications in writing to:

The Personnel Manager,

Killarney Park Hotel, Town Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Or stop by the hotel to fill out an application form before the 3rd September, 2017 THE KILLARNEY PARK HOTEL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Notices

25.08.17

www.killarneyschoolofmusic.com Tesco Roundabout, Park Rd, Killarney

Open Day on Saturday 2nd September 2pm - 5pm Now accepting Enrolments for the Term Commencing 4th September 2017

Highest Quality Music, Singing & Dance Tuition • Specialised Teachers • Purpose-Built Music School Wide Range of Instruments • Classical & Traditional • Wide Choice of Class Times & Class Size Competitive Prices & No Registration Fees • Conveniently Located With Parking

CLASSICAL & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

TRADITIONAL MUSIC

Classical Violin, Concert Flute, Piano, Keyboard, Group Keyboard Classes

**New Traditional Session Group With Geraldine Brosnan Concertina - Button Accordion- Melodeon Fiddle - Mandolin - Banjo Traditional and Folk Singing Uilleann Pipes - Harp Irish Flute - Tin Whistle - Bodhrán Traditional Piano Traditional Guitar Traditional Performance Group with Padraig Buckley

Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele Singing & Voice Training **New Performance Singing Group class with Grace Foley Choir with Grace Foley & Jayme Linehan Adult Group singing & Basic Music Theory - with Mary Culloty Pre-Instrumental Music for 4–5yr olds - with Niamh Dalton

DANCE & DRAMA Speech & Drama for Children with Ray O Sullivan AIBSD Sean Nós Dance with Triona Mangan Irish Step & Céili Dance with Maureen Hegarty Waltzing & Jiving with Ann Mangan

EXAM PREPARATION: SCT (Traditional Irish Music Exams) , RIAM (Classical Exams), LCM (Traditional & Classical Exams) & RGT (Guitar Exams) INSTRUMENT RENTAL: WE PROVIDE INSTRUMENT RENTAL ON MANY INSTRUMENTS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Visit our Website for Full Details & Fees etc

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Will Attend

SCOTTS HOTEL Killarney

Every Saturday at 3pm

FULL GOSPEL OUTREACH MEETING Date: Friday, 25th August Time: 8.30pm Location: Killarney Heights Hotel Speaker: Lexi Johnson All Welcome

O’Leary Riordan Academy of

Irish Dance Irish dancing classes will recommence in

SPA GAA CLUBHOUSE

on Friday 1st September 2017 Enrolment will take place at 6pm.

(All aspects of Irish dancing are catered for, from beginners to advanced.)

Classes are personally taught by fully qualified and garda vetted teachers.

Small classes with limited places.

Enquiries: Mary O’Leary T.C.R.G • Saoirse Riordan T.C.R.G

064-6634186 or 087 6863254

Occasions

25.08.17

Would You Like To Include A Birthday Photo For Someone? Please Submit Your Photo By Wednesday At 5.30pm, €20 Per Photo Celebration

This birthday girl who divides her time between London & Aghadoe is celebrating this weekend.

Love from all your family & friends xxx

Deirdre Leahy, Louise O’Keeffe, Sarah Brosnan, Triona O’Shea, Elyse Brosnan, Ciara O’Connor and Niall O’Sullivan. Pic: The Little Memory Gallery

Birthday Celebration Is A Cut Above WHAT a head-turningly good way to mark a milestone birthday! To celebrate her 20th year in business, Triona O’Shea of Triona’s Hair Salon invited her hairstylists, past and present, as well as long-term coffee delivery service personnel and friends to a thoroughly enjoyable party.

Triona and her team crossed the road to fellow High Street business Gaby’s Restaurant to for the glamorous do.

FINISHING SERVICE FOR THIS SEASON

ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Killarney U14 boys relay team who won gold medals in the Community games national finals at the weekend, Alex Hennigan, Daragh Fleming, Cono r Gammell, Jason Lee and Aaron O’Sullivan .

END OF SUMMER

ROOM SALE! 27-31ST AUGUST! 2 nights B&B + 1 Evening Meal only €120pps Family Room (2+2) 2 nights B&B + 1 Evening Meal only €310 Upgrade to a Superior Room for €10pps Family Suites available!

• Set on 26 acres of gardens • Free use of Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, • Sauna, Steam Room & Gym • New Hairdresser on-site • Free Wifi, Music every weekend • Kids playground & playroom • Pitch & Putt, Tennis Court, Soccer Pitch

Finishing service for this season on Sunday, September 3

Tel : 027 50360 |reservations@westlodgehotel.ie www.westlodgehotel.ie | Find us on Facebook

in memoriam

In Memoriam

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

25.08.17 1ST ANNIVERSARY

7TH ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

COFFEY

COURTNEY

GALVIN

Treasured memories of our beloved son and brother Brian Coffey of Crohane Fossa who died on the 25th August 2010.

In loving memory of a wonderful Son and Brother Shane Courtney, Faha East, Faha, Killarney, who died on the 26th August 2011, Rest in Peace.

In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle Patrick Galvin, late of Ballynamaunagh, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on the 14th of August 2016.

CAROLAN In loving memory of Sheila Carolan, Shinnagh, Rathmore, who died on 29th August 2016.

As we lovingly remember Sheila on her first anniversary, we her family and extended family would like to thank all who sympathised with us in our sad loss.

We sincerely thank our neighbours, friends and relatives for their support, especially all who travelled long distances. All who sent mass cards, messages of condolences, attended the rosary, removal and mass.

Fr. Pat who celebrated requiem mass for his kind and consoling words, assisted

by Fr. George Hayes. Thanks to Mary Dilworth for her beautiful music.

Special thanks to Tommy Murphy for his support and professionalism. Bernie, Austin and staff for your excellent catering.

May the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear How much we love and miss you Brian As it dawns another year.

Sadly missed and always in our hearts Love Mom, Dad, Beth and Simon.

7TH ANNIVERSARY COFFEY

To Fr. Pat, Fr. Larry and our many neighbours, friends and family who visited Sheila regularly, thank you.

Home-care team Veronica, Joan, Bridie, community nurses, Dr. Christine, Dr. Liam, for your care and kindness.

It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our appreciation.

The holy sacrifice will be offered For your intentions.

First Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore on Saturday 26th August at 6pm.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

As each day dawns we think of you.

As each night falls we pray for you.

And throughout our lives No matter where In our hearts you are always there.

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

In loving memory of our dear grandson Brian Coffey who died on the 25th August 2010.

Treasured memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year.

Out of our lives, you may have gone, But in our hearts, You still live on.

Sadly missed by Nana Betty and Granda Raymond.

2ND ANNIVERSARY REEN (NEE MOYNIHAN)

In loving memory of Nora Mai Reen (Nee moynihan) late of Iron Mills who passed away on the 25th of August 2015.

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

Remembered always by your loving family.

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You’ve left behind our broken hearts And precious memories too, But we’ve never wanted memories We only wanted you.

Anniversary mass for Shane will be celebrated in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Listry, on Saturday 26th August 2017 at 6.00pm.

6TH ANNIVERSARY COURTNEY

COFFEY

In loving memory of Brian Coffey, Crohane, Fossa, Killarney who died on August 25th 2010.

Time passes, memories stay Quietly remembered everyday.

Sadly missed by your loving Grand-Aunts Sr. Chris and Philomena.

Today is full of memories, Of a brother laid to rest, And every single one of them, Is filled with happiness.

For you were someone special, Always such a joy to know, And there was so much pain, When it was time to let you go.

That’s why this special message, Is sent to heaven above, For the angels to take care of you, And Ive you all our love.

Sadly missed by your loving sister Mary, Michael, Niall, Breda, Maura and extended families xxx Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

Sadly missed by your loving sister Eileen, Paudie, Selina and family xxx You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

Sadly missed by your brother-in-law Sean Jones and family.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

21ST ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Shane Courtney, Faha East, Killarney, who died on 26th August 2011.

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

Sadly missed every day by your uncle Hughie, Helen and cousins Ian and Orla.

17TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

11TH ANNIVERSARY

GRIFFIN

In loving memory of my dear wife Kathleen Griffin late of 52 Marian Terrace, Killarney who died on the 27th August, 1996.

Although I cannot see you You’re with me night and day For you and I had a special love Death cannot take away.

Sadly missed by your loving husband Michael.

Masses offered.

COURTNEY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

Sadly missed and always loved by your sons Dennis and John, daughter-in-law Marian, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Anniversary Mass for Hannah, Denis and John Coakley, Knockmanagh on Saturday 26th August at 7.30pm in the Church of The Resurrection Killarney.

A thousand words won’t bring you back We know because we’ve tried And neither will a million tears We know because we’ve cried.

Sadly missed and always in our hearts, love Mom, Dad, Kevin and Norma.

COAKLEY

In loving memory of Hannah Coakley Knockmanagh, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 22nd of August 2014.

If we could have a lifetime wish And one dream that could come true We would pray to God with all our Hearts just to see and speak to you.

In loving memory of Noreen Cronin late of College Street, Killarney who died on the 27th August, 2000.

In loving memory of Noeleen Courtney, Carbury House, Flemings Lane, Killarney who died on the 24th of August 2006.

The midnight stars are shining, On your grave not far away, Where I laid a loving mother, Ten years ago today.

A whisper on an August evening, You heard a gentle call You took the hand of Jesus And quietly left us all Remembering you is easy We do it everyday Missing you is the heartache That never goes away.

Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, Missing you is the heartache, That never goes away.

Always remembered by your son, daughters, sons in law, daughter in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Today, tomorrow my whole life through, I will always be grateful, For you were my mother, Thank you.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

A little tribute sweet and tender, Just to say we both remember, Simple words but very true, We will always love and think of you.

Sadly missed by your son Laurance and Karina. Love always your grandchildren Conor and Laura.

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

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

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

SWEENEY

In loving memory of Noreen (Nora Ann) Sweeney, Pallas Beaufort Killarney who died on 23rd August 2008.

God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So He put His arms around you And whispered “come to me”.

With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away.

Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating Working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

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

Always loved and sadly missed by her husband Paul and Family.

in memoriam In Memoriam

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4TH ANNIVERSARY

HURLEY

LENIHAN

39TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

8TH ANNIVERSARY HUTCHINSON

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Catherine Hurley, Pawn Office Lane, formally Sheheree, Loretto Road.

On the anniversary of her death, we, her family, want to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised and supported us in our sad loss, with kind words, with sharing of memories, with prayers, messages of condolences, mass cards, enrolments, flowers and with their presence at rosary, the removal, the burial and afterwards.

Thank you to those who travelled long journeys to support us. Thank you to all the staff in Heather ward at St Columbanaus for their care of Catherine throughout her long illness and to Dr. Eamon and to Dr. Kerry for all their care of Catherine. Thank you to all of Catherine’s friends in St. Columbanaus especially to Mary and Eileen, her guardian angels.

Thank you to Fr. Kieran O’Brien and Fr. Niall Howard for conducting Catherine’s funeral with such thought and care.

Thank you to O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for their sensitivity.

In loving memory of Marie Lenihan (nee O’Connor), ‘Oakwood House’, Inchicullane, Kilcummin, Killarney who sadly passed away on the 31st August 2013.

In loving memory of our dear daughter Anne late of Firies Cross, Killarney, whose birthday occurred on the 23rd August.

We won’t forget the face we loved, Or the memory of your smile, Or the countless things you did for us, To make our lives worthwhile,

Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today Your name is often spoken We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten And by us you never will.

A thoughtful mother, a special friend, A gentle nature, a heart of gold, These are the memories, We will always hold.

Always in our hearts, love your daughters Ellie and Emma, son Shane and Sinead and grandson Gearoid.

Anniversary Mass for Marie will be held on Sunday 27th August at 11.15a.m. In Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

1st Anniversary Mass for Catherine will be held on August 26th at 6.15pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

7TH ANNIVERSARY REGAN

39TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’DONOGHUE

17TH ANNIVERSARY LENIHAN

Thank you to St. Mary’s Cathedral choir for singing Catherine off so beautifully and to Gail and Thomas for beautiful musical accompaniments during the Mass. Thank you also to readers & alter servers.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this as an expression of our sincere appreciation.

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

Sadly missed by Mom and Dad.

In loving memory of Nora Lenihan, Gortdarrig, Headford, Killarney, who died on 1st September 1999.

Time and years slip gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But Mum in our hearts You are always there.

In loving memory of Anne O’Donoghue late of Firies Cross, whose 39th birthday occurred on the 23rd August.

Although you are gone before me One thing I hope you’ll do Walk slowly down the road For one day I will follow you I want to know each step you take So I might take the same For one day down that long road You’ll hear me call your name Then you’ll turn around to greet me With arms outstretched and wide And once again, we’ll be together Forever side by side.

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Sheila, son Donie, son-in-law Willie, daughter-in-law Sadie, grandchildren Liam, Niall, Sarah, Daniel and Denis.

Always remembered by your loving sister Deborah, brother-in-law Liam, Nephew Christopher & Niece Alicia.

9TH & 45TH ANNIVERSARY

7TH ANNIVERSARY

O’DONOGHUE

MCGILLICUDDY

“We love you so much”

If tears could wash away our pain, We would not feel such hurt again, The heartbreak felt Since you’ve been gone, We wouldn’t wish on anyone, The tears in our eyes, We can not wipe away, The ache in our hearts Will always stay, There are no more tomorrows For us to share, But your wonderful memories Are always there, We love and miss you everyday, But we know your beside us, Every step of the way.

Forever in our hearts and sadly missed, Love Mom, Dad, Gary and Mia. xxxx

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

A thousand times we needed you, A thousand times we cried, If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died, A heart of gold stopped beating, Two twinkling eyes closed to rest, God broke our hearts to prove , He only took the best, Never a day goes by, that you’re not in our hearts and our souls.

Always loved and remembered by Mary, Son Killian & daughter-in-law Linde, Daughter Colleen & Son-in-law Paul, Grandchildren Mary & Michael. xxxxxx

POWERFUL NOVENA This novena never fails. Say it on the hour for 9 hours. Jesus who has said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (Make your request).

Oh Jesus, has said all you ask the Father in my name, he will grant through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother. I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in thy Name that my prayer be granted (Make request here) Oh Jesus who has said Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary, the most Holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Make request).

This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours - one day. Promised publication, never fails. A.N.

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

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Shane, late of Dromkerry, Fossa Killarney who died on the 26th August 2010. R.I.P.

Shane

In loving memory of Thomas Hutchinson, Late of Kilcummin, Killarney & Ballydavid, Co. Kerry, Who passed away on 30th August 2009.

In loving memory of Denis J. and Mary O’Donoghue, late of Curreal, Glenflesk, Killarney, Who died on 24th August 2008 and the 17th September 1972.

In loving memory of Jerry McGillicuddy, Anabla, Kilcummin who died on the 23rd of August 2010.

Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you for my brother, Was the greatest gift of all.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Sadly missed by Breeda, Patsy and family.

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

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

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

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M.M.

No length of time can take away, Thoughts of you, from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Missed always by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass in St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk, on Friday 15th September at 7.30pm

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

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Community Spirit

Garden Magic Debby Looney

It’s time for gardeners to reap their rewards, says Debby Looney

Happy Harvest

THE vegetable garden should be providing an abundance during the month of August.

Even carrots and beetroot are ready to pull. Garlic should be ready at this time of the year also, it is ready to harvest when the leaves are yellow but still upright. Lift them gently with a fork and leave to dry naturally, in the sun, if at all possible.

What to do with all the empty space, though? Well, if you have sown lettuce, scallions or kohlrabi, they can still be planted out. Radishes, spinach and lettuce can still be sown. It is a good time to sow all your hardy salads, such as Chinese salads, mizuna, pak choi and mustard. They perform well in the second half of the year, as they bolt when it is too warm.

If you find you have large empty patches, then I would recommend sowing green manures. Green manure is basically a fast growing crop which can be dug into the ground. There are two categories – legumes and non-legumes. Legumes, such as clovers, vetch and field beans will set atmospheric nitrogen, and the foliage of all types returns nutrients into the soil when dug in.

Some, such as Phacelia, have large root systems which help break up soil. Another benefit is that they prevent soil erosion and compaction while the land lies idle. And finally, a good reason to sow them is that they suppress weeds! There are quite a few varieties to choose from, and most can be sown year round. Some of the more popular green manures are: buckwheat – excellent for poor soil, best sown from April to August; crimson clover – a member of the legume family, so will set nitrogen; Essex clover – very hardy, sets nitrogen and can be left for a year if necessary; and grazing rye – good for overwintering. Phacelia is a good green manure for the summer, bees are attracted to its pretty blue flowers. Phacelia also attracts beetles which are the natural predators of slugs!

When using green manure, make sure it does not go to seed, as you may have a problem on your hands then.

• Got a gardening question?

Contact Debby Looney on barnhillgarden@gmail.com

25.08.17

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

Life Through The Lens Of The Gospels

MATTHEW 16:13-20: This marks a turning point in the life of Jesus, and of the disciples. It is the first time that his disciples recognise him as the Messiah. Recall turning points in your own life when you came to some deeper understanding of who Jesus is.

“Who do you say that I am?” This is possibly the most important question that Jesus puts to us. In your heart of hearts, how do you answer this question?

Jesus praises Peter for his faith and comments that this was not his own doing but a gift of God. Perhaps there have been times when you have been more than usually conscious that faith is a gift. Be thankful for the gift you have received.

These are troubled times for the Church and the promise of Jesus that ‘the gates of the underworld can never hold out against it’ are an encouragement.

What helps you to draw strength from this promise of Jesus? What signs of hope do you see in the Church today?

John Byrne OSA, Veritas

Musings

WHAT does this story tell us? Jesus wanted a response to his question who am I for you? He had spent time with people and some have accepted him. Peter’s was the remark of faith. Faith is in the person of Jesus before any creed. Our faith is based on Jesus not on the Church. It is knowing Jesus from

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the inside – knowing who he really is with the knowledge of the heart.

Is our faith just like a birthmark or a way of life and love?

For some it is just a birthmark. A label for birth, marriage and death. It has become more like this in Ireland and the Church in many ways allows this.

Who is Christ for me? The question that will ground our faith.

We are here for partnership with the Lord in bringing on the reign of God. What would that look like? That people who care for each other and particularly for the old, the child, the weaker, the unborn and the refugee. The Church is the community where the weakest are welcomed.

The son of the living God is the one who heals, cures, wants us, and is the human face of God. We are that too – he has no body now on earth but ours!

Donal Neary SJ, Veritas

Tea-Time In Killarney

A TEA and coffee morning is being organised by Killarney man Denis Breen in aid of the Irish Kidney Association.

Denis is hosting the event in memory of his dad, the late Denis Breen of Hazelwood Drive, Upper Park Road. The event takes place on Monday, August 28, 10am to 12pm in the Fusion Bar, Hotel Killarney, Park Road.

This column is available to clubs and SUPPORT groups to promote upcoming fundraising events, agms etc.

To guarantee publication an administration charge OF €10 will apply Please contact 064 6632215 for more details.

DEADLINE FOR EVENT INFO IS TUESDAY 5.30PM

COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am-10.00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm. St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm. The Friary-Sunday 6pm-7pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday services: 9am & 11am; Early morning prayer meetings: Tuesday & Thursdays 8am -9am; Bible Study: Wednesday 7.30pm; Soul Food: Bible study & lunch Friday from 11am. See church notice board for other events.

Prayer ministry and spiritual direction are available, please contact Rev Karne Spence for further information on 064-6631613.

AWARE KILLARNEY DEPRESSION SUPPORT Group Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 7.30pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie Tralee Venue: Parish Centre, St. John’s Church Tuesday 8pm – 9pm KERRY POSITIVE OPTION CRISIS PREGNANCY Counselling Service Free - confidential - non judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

KERRY RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net KILLARNEY AL ANON The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact Mairead 087-7808106.

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

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www. pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 0646636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY New beginnings ministries invites you to join us for a series of meetings on “fulfilling your destiny” as we host apostle Krish Moodley and Yvonne Moodley from south Africa, on Sunday august 27th @ 12 noon @ killarney court hotel, on Friday sept 1st at redeemed church Killorglin at old school building @ 7.00pm,,on Sunday sept 3rd at killarney court hotel @ 12 noon, on Wednesday sept 6th with holy spirit group @ castle hotel Macroom @ 8.00pm, on Sunday sept 10th at killarney court hotel @ 12 noon.

Hear Yvonne’s testimony of a miraculous healing and how god orchestrated their lives to fulfill their destiny and lead them to a place of impacting nations.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Please note Sunday worship time is now changed to 10.45am at the Killarney Cultural Centre (East Avenue Rd.) Prayer and Bible study meeting Wednesday 8pm. at various homes. For more information tel. 6632600 or 6635461. Psalm 119:105 ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch.org EPILEPSY IRELAND Monthly support meetings available for people with epilepsy. Next meeting is Wednesday 30th August at 10.30am, in the Epilepsy Ireland office on Park Road, Killarney. For further information contact Kathryn at 0646630301 or email: kfoley@epilepsy.ie SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Next meeting September 11th, 2017 at the Methodist Church hall, 8pm, Killarney (Near to east avenue hotel).

For further information please contact Grace McCrae, president, 064778837.

Deadline | Tuesday 5.30pm

25.08.17 For Sale For Sale: Site for house, 3 miles from Killarney in tranquil select area, excellent investment. Apply to PO BOX:3618, Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

For Sale: Red leather L shape sofa for sale, making room into play room.

Price is €1300.00. Contact number is 087-7445096

For Sale: Stanley Tara 8kw solid fuel stove and a pair of 8 glass parrelled wooden dining room doors. Contact: 0860652736.

For Sale: 3 seater cream, very soft, leather couch in excellent condition.

Also 2 swivel recliner chairs for sale.

Ring: 0646671980.

For Sale: Excellent quality three-piece suite; 2x 5ft red deal beds with mattresses plus a fine selection of household furniture and items for sale.

Offers considered. Private vendor.

Please call Ronnie 087 2979912.

Available Available: Removal Service House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime anywhere, 7 days a week. Also, all kinds of clear outs etc. Tel.087-2600407 / 064-6631979.

Available: Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted, Tel. John 087-6801392. Piano lessons Tel. Maggie 087-6961681.

Available: Church music for all occasions.

For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050.

Available: Boost your immune system, re-balance your body, relax & de-stress.

Treatments in Reflexology & reiki. Gift Vouchers available. Tel. Siobhan Dwyer 087-9665881.

Available: James Lyne Motors and Valeting Services Lawlor’s Cross, Tel: 087 2465405 or 064 6633504. Have your vehicle valeted inside and outside, and preparations for N.C.T. Can be arranged.

Wash is available 6 days a week from 10am to 6pm. If you require a quotation do not hesitate to contact us.

Available: Home Improvements Killarney. Donie Cronin, painting and plastering, power washing, fascia, soffit and gutters cleaned and put up. No job too small. Tel. 087-2145452.

Available: Experienced child-minder.

First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere.

Tel: Sinead 087-2359466.

Available: Painting, general property maintenance and power washing etc.

Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771.

Available: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations. Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 064-6643317.

Available: Wedding music- Church Ceremony/ Civil Ceremony/ Drinks Reception. Please visit www.gracefoley. ie or Tel. Grace on 087-6710087.

Available: Church music for all occasions.

Vocals in harmony & a variety of instruments. Reasonable rates. Tel: 0876836612 / 0879014681.

Available: Can’t sleep? Clear your thoughts with deep mind relaxation massage. Call Jane 0871657260.

Available: Unique manual face-lifting massage, results on first session. Call Jane: 0871657260.

Available: Nurse / Carer available for evening hours, nights or afternoons.

Comes highly recommended. Own transport. Available immediately. Apply to PO BOX:3617, Killarney advertiser ,High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Available: Grinds available in maths, accounting & business. Group sessions

Fastfinders

& revision courses. Smart study – Orla O’Leary 087-6529459 Available: Music lessons, fiddle, banjo, tin whistle, One to One, Garda Vetted.

Reasonable rates. Tele: 0879253224.

Available: Irish & French grinds available to all levels from experienced teacher and state examiner. Contact 087-7828347.

Available: Man available with 15yrs experience in roofing, plastering, tiling & painting. Contact: 0860770181.

Available: Are you a carer looking after a loved one and need a break for a few hours a week? I am a mature female with experience in health care looking for part time work. Apply to PO Box no: 3619, Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney.

Available: Reliable / Experienced childminder available for child minding in her own home, Faha / Milltown area.

Please phone: 0877957780.

Available: Oral Irish Leaving Cert Grinds available in Spoken Irish (40% of Leaving Cert): one to one or group session. Native Irish speaker with M.A. qualification Contact 087 6793814.

Animals Animals: Retirement home needed for chocolate Labrador. 8 years old. Female.

Cavalier female 5 years old. Contact: 083-8706050 Animals:HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds (CHY 19414), formerly Kerry Greyhound Connection, takes in, rehabilitates and finds homes for unwanted racing greyhounds. We are looking for people to help us by offering a foster home for a greyhound as a ‘half-way-home’ until we can find a permanent home for the dog. Fostering is a really valuable and ‘hands on’ way to be involved in greyhound rescue work.

There is no cost to fosterers as HUG will cover all food and veterinary expenses.

Please get in touch if you’d like to help.

For further details please contact us on 087 9822695 or email homesforunwantedgreyhounds@ eircom.net.

Animals: Heaven Animal Rescue Tel. 086-1076729. suzanne@ahar.ie. Huge rescue centre in Crag, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. We take all unwanted animals and re-home them. We have beautiful dogs and cats waiting for homes. Donations of funds and blankets for dogs, cats and horses, dog nuts, cat food and horse feed, hay, straw and shavings badly needed. Bank of Ireland 90760272 sort-code 90.57.58 Animals:KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

Personal Personal: Pursue Happiness. Ladies & gentlemen from 30 years upwards.

Escape that lonely life. I will introduce you to a sincere respectable companion.

A new happy world awaits you. Very high success rate. Fully confidential. Tel. Sheila on 087-7680163.

Wanted Wanted: Person wanted to milk cows and other farm work, Killarney area.

Phone: 0872728984 after 8pm.

Wanted: Childminder required to look after 2 children in their own home, ages 3 months and 19 months. Mon – Fri 10am to 2pm. Light household duties also. Car owner desirable. Please contact guestservices@themalton.com Wanted: House keeper / child minder wanted, 3 days per week, car owner essential. Involves school collection and light house work. Phone: 0872345908 after 7pm.

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Clifford Puts On A Show As Kerry Secure Final Spot The Fossa youngster has all the tools to excel at the next level - wherever that may be, writes Adam Moynihan

Above: Kerry minor captain David Clifford in action during the All-Ireland semi-final between Kerry and Cavan in Croke Park on Sunday. Pic: Don MacMonagle Left: David Clifford receives the man of the match award from Lisa Browne, Electric Ireland. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final Kerry 2-22 Cavan 2-10

I think it’s safe to say that there has never been a minor footballer who has captured the imagination quite like David Clifford. Kicking 1-10 in Croke Park would be a career highlight for any top footballer but for the 18-year-old Fossa native it was just another day at the office.

He was outstanding for 60 minutes on Sunday as he and his Kerry minor teammates trounced Cavan in the All-Ireland semi-final and now another final, and a shot at a unique four-in-a-row, is just around the corner.

It was the latest in a string of high-class performances from the talented youngster who is fast-becoming a household name the length and breadth of the country. Clifford is under an unusual amount of scrutiny for a minor, with his highlights constantly doing the rounds on social media and speculation about his future rampant, but you certainly wouldn’t know it from his laid-back demeanour.

His latest masterclass was a joy to behold. He finished up with 1-7 from play along with a free and two beautifully struck 45s, while also doing a great job

of setting up scores for his teammates. Rathmore’s Brian Friel chipped in with four well-taken scores while Crokes’ Jack Griffin also made an impact from the bench, racking up 1-1 late on to help Kerry widen the gap.

Of course, outings like the one on Sunday serve only to intensify the commotion surrounding Clifford’s future beyond minor level. Although he appears to have all the tools to make it with Kerry, a career in the AFL is also a distinct possibility.

It goes without saying that I’d love to see him stay.

As a Kerry supporter, the prospect of watching David Clifford line out with the likes of Paul Geaney and James O’Donoghue is obviously very exciting and in many respects it would be a great pity if he didn’t go on to play senior.

But, at the end of the day, it’s his life and his decision to make. There seems to be this notion that fellas can never say “no” to Kerry, that it’s too much of an honour, and that turning your back on the green and gold is some kind of mortal sin.

There’s no question that it is a great privilege and something that should be respected but anyone begrudging a young athlete a career in professional sports, whatever the code or the setting, would want to get their head examined. Not many kids from Kerry get the opportunity to play intercounty, but even fewer get the opportunity to turn pro.

It remains to be seen whether he’ll continue to grace Croke Park in the years to come or ply his trade a little further afield, but the good news for Kerry fans is that we have him for at least one more hour of football.

The prodigious forward will be hoping to guide his team to yet another All-Ireland title when they face either Dublin or Derry on September 17. Whatever happens thereafter, happens. For now we should just enjoy the show.

Kerry scorers: D Clifford (1-10, 2 45s, 1f ), J Griffin (1-1), B Friel (0-4), F Clifford (0-2), D O’Connor, B Mahony, Donnchadh O’Sullivan, Donal O’Sullivan and E Horan (0-1 each).

Kerry team: Deividas Uosis (Dingle); Niall Donohue (Firies), Chris O’Donoghue (Glenflesk), Seán O’Leary (Kilcummin); Patrick Warren (Gneeveguilla), Michael Potts (Dr Crokes), Cian Gammell (Legion); Barry Mahony (St Senan’s), Diarmuid O’Connor (Na Gaeil); Adam Donoghue (Castleisland), David Clifford (Fossa), Donal O’Sullivan (Kilgarvan); Fiachra Clifford (Laune Rangers), Donnchadh O’Sullivan (Firies), Brian Friel (Rathmore).

Subs: Jack Griffin (Dr Crokes) for Donnchadh O’Sullivan, Eddie Horan (Scartaglen) for Warren, Cathal Ferriter (Annascaul) for Donal O’Sullivan, Ciarán O’Reilly (Austin Stacks) for Fiachra Clifford, Michael O’Leary (Renard) for Mahony and Ryan O’Neill (Na Gaeil) for Gammell

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Kerry & Mayo End Level In Croke Park Words: Eamonn Fitzgerald KERRY and Mayo must meet again tomorrow in Croke Park to decide who will go forward to the 2017 All Ireland SFC final after playing out an epic drawn game on Sunday last. The teams ended level on 2-14 each. Kerry could have snatched it in time added on when Bryan Sheehan was awarded a free about 60 yards from the Mayo goal. He had been on the field for just a few minutes and great an all as he is as a place kicker this one proved too much for him. Aidan O‘Shea fielded the ball just short of the Mayo goal.

Difficult conditions The wet and slippery conditions made good football very difficult and accounts for so many wides by both sides. However, there was no mistaking the resolve of both teams in their bid to assert supremacy. They gave it everything and in the final analysis a draw was a fair result. Neither side deserved to lose.

Big decision The big talking point was the unexpected decision of Stephen Rochford to withdraw Aidan O’Shea from his normal centre forward berth to the full back position in an effort to blunt the effects of Kieran Donaghy, the Kerry full forward. It was a brave move but it did not work out. It was a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul. O‘Shea was missed from the Mayo attack and he failed to curb Donaghy.

In my opinion Kieran Donaghy deserves the MVP award. Over the years he has picked up the MVP award on several occasions in basketball and he certainly was Kerry’s most valuable player in this game. He scored just one point but he was hugely instrumental in getting his fellow Kerry forwards to score 2-6 out of a total of 2-14. His contribution was immense and Kerry wisely adapted their game by sending in low balls for the most part. There were just two high balls sent in. O’Shea won the first high ball, but then Donaghy took over. I expect that O Shea will revert to his normal centre forward position for the replay.

Full back line Once again the Kerry full back line was exposed as early as the 6th minute when Andy Moran, RTÉ’s

Man-of-the-match outfoxed Shane Enright and whipped the ball past Brian Kelly from close range for the opening goal. The Mayo veteran gave the Tarbert man a real roasting. Moran scored 1-5 all from play and played important roles in a further 1-3. Enright never got to grips with Moran and beside him Mark Griffin was also in real trouble.

Griffin was substituted at half time having failed to curb Jason Doherty in the match ups. Jonathan Lyne took his place. Killian Young did reasonably well and kicked a spectacular point. With a beaten full back line in front of him life was made very difficult for Brian Kelly, who could not be faulted for Mayo’s two goals.

The Kerry half back line did reasonably well with Paul Murphy doing best once more and he was on hand to score that vital point in time added on.

Tadhg Morley was in trouble early on but he did improve and he made that vital interception that led to Sheahan’s late free. Overall Peter Crowley did well especially going forward.

as Kerry’s top scorer. As stated earlier Donaghy was the real star for Kerry. James O Donoghue tried very hard, but he was closely marked. He scored I point from play and 2 from frees. He was called ashore in the 62nd minute. Enter Barry John Keane who popped over a very valuable trademark point in those hectic final minutes.

For Mayo Andy Moran, Keith Higgins, Tom Parsons and Colm Boyle looked best.

Midfield

Mayo and Kerry have given us some great games.

Who can ever forget Limerick in 2014? Kerry won and went on to claim the All Ireland defeating Donegal in the final. If Mayo are to beat Kerry all 31 counties will be cheering them on against either Tyrone or Dublin. Both of these will battle it out in Sunday’s semi-final. I give Tyrone a good chance of winning even if it is hard to see Dublin losing this one with so many classy players on the bench.

Patrons can look forward to two cracking matches over the weekend. On balance I expect a Kerry v Dublin final.

Midfield proved difficult for both sides. David Moran put in a solid performance and it was his driving shot at goal that led to Johnny Buckley’s goal. Anthony Maher was outpaced throughout and it didn’t surprise me that James Barry came on for him. Na Gaeil man Barry will probably start tomorrow.

The forwards Mikey Geaney had a poor game and it was no surprise to see him substituted in the 22nd minute.

Jack Savage took his place. Team Captain Johnny Buckley was not as influential as he was in the Galway game but he did make the most powerful piece of fielding on one occasion in the middle of the field. He did well to follow up and score Kerry’s second goal after David Moran’s effort was parried

by David Clarke. Stephen O’ Brien picked up a great pass from Kieran Donaghy to score Kerry’s first goal. He tried very hard but it was not a great day for soloing and he frequently lost possession of the slippery ball.

Paul Geaney was very good and made great use of every ball that came his way. He scored 3 points from play and a further four from frees ending up

Replay It will be very interesting to see what changes Kerry and Mayo will make for the replay and also changes in the match ups. It is highly unlikely that Mayo will place Aidan O’Shea at full back once more. Seamus O’Shea and Tom Parsons are other options. Mayo will face in to their ninth game in this championship whereas Kerry have had far fewer games coming the direct route. This was the very first time that Kerry were tested since they just edged out Dublin in the national league final. They will have learned a lot.

Remember Limerick

Statistics Statistics show that Mayo do not convert a high percentage of scoring opportunities and this was evident once more on Sunday last. They were so dominant in the first half that they had 17 opportunities to score, but they were successful only on 7 occasions. They could have been out of sight at half-time. Kerry were the masters in the second half. It is all to play for again tomorrow.

Let us hope that the weather will be good as Last Sunday’s conditions were very difficult for both sides.

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Kerry’s Jack Savage under pressure from Mayo’s Chris Barrett in the closing minutes during the All-Ireland semi-final between Kerry and mayo in Croke Park on Sunday. Pic: Don MacMonagle

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WRC

Disaster For Meeke & Nagle In Germany

Words: Cormac Casey LAST weekend’s Rally Germany surely will bring into question Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle’s future with the Citroen WRC team with the above picture saying it all.

The rally kicked off with a short super-special spectator stage, and it took less than a mile into the event for their weekend to end in ruins.

A rally that Citroen had one of its best chances to be competitive in a large-

Rugby News ...

Words: Liam Murphy THE Women’s Rugby World Cup has all but ended for Ireland after a harrowing defeat to France last Thursday at the UCD Bowl.

France well and truly had their homework done and a first half blitz saw the game put out of the hosts reach early on. The word ‘Flair’ is often used when describing French rugby and this was certainly the case in the first half. The passing was utterly sublime and the tackling was hard. The French No. 8 Safi N’Diaye was a colossus on the pitch and put in a performance worthy of a world cup final.

This team will be very difficult

ly disastrous season, Meeke broke his steering by clipping a concrete barrier with less than a mile into the stage.

Not helping Meeke’s cause was Andreas Mikkelsen in the sister car taking second overall in his first tarmac outing with Citroen and Craig Breen in the third Citroen C3 entry finishing an ever consistent fifth spot recovering from a slow start on the first day.

This has added to Meeke’s tally of

to beat and who could deny that the French would be worthy tournament winners. The Irish held the French scoreless in the second half, but it was a bridge too far for Tom Tierney’s women even though they did score a consolation try at the end through with replacement hooker Cliodhna smashing over the line. With Australia the opponents again to determine the 5th to 8th place playoffs, the Irish can take some solace with a strong finish. Not the end we would have wanted but cracking rugby nonetheless.

Munster continue with their preseason as they plan for a busy season ahead. There has been no update on who will take over as Head Coach once Rassie Erasmus leaves at

crashes this year in Monte Carlo, Sweden, Argentina, Portugal and Italy with only one win in Mexico that almost ended in tears in the closing moments. Meeke is without question the fastest driver in the current WRC line-up.

Ott Tanak in a Ford Fiesta won the event last weekend from the sensation of the weekend, Mikkelsen with Sebastian Ogier in a Ford Fies-

Christmas. No doubt there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes. Munster are due to Worcester to take on the Warriors in a preseason friendly and this will be an interesting game as Donncha O’Callaghan captains the side and the Warriors have just recently signed ex Munster legend Peter Stringer.

Munster will open their new format PRO14 league with a match versus Benetton Treviso at Irish Independent Park in Cork. However, the one game not making the headlines is the ‘behind-closed-doors’ training match against Connacht in Galway. I’m sure this will be more than a ‘friendly’ as the preseason kicks into gear and the likes of Peter O’Mahony and the rest of the Lions slowly come back to the fold.

ta taking third and the lead in the championship after Thierry Neuville damaged his Hyundai i20 on day two, removing himself from the final results.

Three rounds remaining, the championship is still wide open. 1) Ogier – 177 pts, 2) Neuville 160 pts, 3) Tanak 144 pts, 4) Lavala 123 pts. The excitement of the championship to date – anything can happen.

Catriona McKenna pictured with the drawing that won her a third All-Ireland gold medal in a row in the Community Games finals in Dublin last weekend.

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Fossa veteran Kenneth Clifford talks to Adam Moynihan about his teammates, last year’s County Final and why people call him Snakes

Hi Kenneth. Thanks for talking to us.

No hassle.

It has been a tough year for Fossa in Division 3…

Yeah, I suppose we had such a good year in 2016 it was kind of hard to follow it up and keep the momentum going. We lost to Dromid in the Junior Championship and if we won that game we probably would have been in a better position for the year.

How have you been playing yourself?

Not so good! I’ve been in and out of the team.

I’m pushing on a bit now!

What are your goals for the rest of the year?

Hopefully to stay up in Division 3 and stay injury free.

Which of your teammates would you least like to get stuck in a lift with?

Paudie Clifford. The man would never stop complaining. You can be guaranteed he’d have my head melted.

Which of your teammates is the best at Tinder?

It’s a throw-up between Mossy Prendiville and Dan Connell. The two boys are serious creeps.

I’d give it to Dan because he’s little bit more intelligent than Mossy so he can probably work it better.

Who’s the biggest moaner?

Paudie again. Nothing’s ever good enough for him.

Who’s the worst-dressed?

Definitely Colin Myers. He wears Alfie Moon shirts the whole time. They’re absolutely horrendously bad.

Who spends the most time in the gym?

Does this answer your question?

Matt Rennie

Yes. If you could bring back one ex-player to line out for your club this year, who would it be?

Easy one. Jimmy Falvey.

Who’s the best athlete you’ve ever played with?

Donald O’Sullivan. I think he’s 48 now! He went away to Australia for two years and he came back in better shape than he left.

If you had to transfer to another local club, who would it be?

I’d say it’d be Spa because they’re a very competitive team but it also seems like they have serious craic.

What’s your proudest sporting moment?

Winning the County Final with Fossa last year, definitely.

And the most embarrassing?

Being dropped for that final! Thanks John Evans!

If you could go for a drink with any three sportspeople, living or dead, who would they be?

Freddie Flintoff, I’d say he’s a howl, Conor McGregor would be good craic as well, and my grandfather. He played with Kerry and I would love to have been able to go for a few drinks with him but he passed away years ago.

What are your five favourite sports in order?

Football, soccer, darts, golf and hurling.

Is there another sport you haven’t tried that you think you’d be good at?

Hurling.

Everyone says hurling. We should make a team.

Yeah, I might make that team!

What’s the best sporting moment of all time?

United winning the treble in ’99. I’ll never forget it because my dad was mocking me throughout and when they got the winner I jumped up and was like, “Yeaaaaahhhhh!” and gave him the bird.

Do you have any nicknames?

Snakes.

Where did that come from?

I think Billy Bucko gave me that name. I don’t know why.

Is there an app on your phone you couldn’t live without?

WhatsApp. Who’s the best man for the banter in the Fossa group?

Mike Keeffe and Anthony Wharton. They always have good digs at each other. I’d be in the mix myself - I like to stir the pot!

What’s your most-used emoji?

What’s the best show on TV? Game of Thrones. I’m locked into that now at the moment.

What’s your favourite song at the moment?

Jeez, I don’t know… Despacito? Big Bieber fan.

Who’s the most famous person in your phone?

It’s a toss of a coin between Darran O’Sullivan and Kieran O’Leary. I’ll give it to Kieran because he’s like the mayor of Killarney. He’s another man for the desperate Alfie Moon shirts.

What would you have for your last meal?

Steak. A big steak. I love steaks.

Home-cooked?

It doesn’t really matter. I’ll eat it!

Who would play you in a movie about your life?

Somebody hairy anyway I suppose. I can’t think of any hairy actors… Tom Hardy?

And last one: can you tell me a joke?

Where does Batman go in the morning?

I don’t know.

To the bat-hroom.

Jesus. That’s the worst one yet. Thanks Kenneth!

No bother my man!

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RESULTS: Competition played on Sunday 20th August 18 Hole Stableford 1st Place, Peter McGrath (22) 42 pts, Runner-up, Ger O’Connor (18) 34 pts, 3rd place, Roger O’ Sullivan (12) 30 pts.

Mixed Scramble played on Wednesday 9th August, best return Mike Doody, Donal O’ Reilly & Daniel Shine.

FIXTURES: Weekend competition, 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Castlerosse Hotel to be played on Saturday or Sunday.

CASTLEROSSE LADIES RESULTS: 9 Hole Stableford played on Thursday 17th August, 1st place Rosaleen Kennedy (36) 16pts. Mixed Scramble continue each Wednesday evening draw at 6.15pm, meet at clubhouse. Competition open to all golfers, Ladies & Gents.

Ross GC, Killarney - Gents Club Congratulations to the Ross GC team who won the J B O’Shea Trophy on Saturday last at Parknasilla. The team was Tony Lenihan, Denis Casey, Tadhg McCarthy and John Cuskelly. Well done to all involved.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies Branch) 19th/20th Stableford - Sponsored by Noeleen Mackessy. 1st Aideen Ryan (35) 31pts, 2nd Noreen Kinsella (31) 29 pts.

FIXTURES: 26th/27th August - 18 Hole Stableford - Sponsored by Golf Pro Mark Heinemann BEAUFORT GOLF CLUB RESULTS: 19th/20th August, 18 hole Stableford Blue Tees, Sponsor: Conserve-A-Sash. Winner: Darragh Carmody (8) 36 pts. Runner Up: Michael Barry (12) 36 pts. Third: Virginijus Jonikatis (13) 28 pts.

FIXTURES: Wed 23rd August 2017 - Club Scramble 5.30pm, Thurs 24th August Open Seniors 10am, Sat 26th August 1st Round “Players Championship”, The Gleasure Cup - Sponsor: Randles Court Hotel, Sun 27th August 2nd Round “Players Championship”, The Gleasure Cup - Sponsor Gleasure Funeral Home Tralee.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club,

Men’s Club Club Captain Declan McCarthy on behalf of the entire Club sends our heartiest congratulations to Ryan Kelliher on his success in The Kerry Boys Championship played at Ballybunion recently, Ryan is one of our group of very talented youths currently representing our Club, and we all wish him continued success for the future. Ryan is just 16 years of age, and he is already a seasoned campaigner representing our Club, and Ryan will have two further years playing in this particular championship. Ryan’s win is following in the family footsteps as his father Tomas, a former Irish Youths International, had won this Championship on two previous occasions in 1983 & 1984, and Tomas and Ryan have now become the first ever father and son pairing to have won this Championship. Ryan defeated James Temple of Portmarnock in the final on the 19th green, and the list of previous champions includes such golfing luminaries as John McHerny and Tommy Corridan. James Temple had overcome another of Killarney’s finest,

25.08.17 Luke Walsh in the first round of the Matchplay stages, the earlier rounds were strokeplay to determine the best of those who were competing for the championship, that would qualify for the Matchplay itself. The competition on Sunday the 20th of August was the Calor Gas sponsored Fourball on Mahony’s Point, the competition was clashing with the All- Ireland Semi-final Football encounter between Kerry and Mayo, still the winning score was a fantastic 48 points recorded by Joseph Sheehan and Tony Nolan. Full results were Joseph Sheehan (6) & Tony Nolan (14) 48 pts, 2nd George Vass (4) & Michael P. O’Donoghue (12) 46 pts, 3rd Dan Doona (10) & John C. O’Connor (10) 44 pts.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

Quick reminder that our next senior competition on the calendar is the annual away trip to Lough Currane, competing for the Church Island Cup, taking place on Sunday 03rd September.

Fishing commencing at 1030hrs and all boats ashore for 1730hrs. Entry can now be made to any club officer and early entries are appreciated as boats have to be reserved.

Killarney Valley AC

It’s that time of year again - back to school and back to training! Outdoor training starts back with Connie on Thursday 31st August at 6pm beside the playground on Port Road. New members welcome to try out on the night. Sign in required and €2 on the night. Bring warm clothes for cool down and plenty of water. Other training days/evenings have yet to be decided and will be posted on our facebook page.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club

LOTTO: No winner of our lotto 18/08/2017, numbers drawn were 9, 14, 21 & 23. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 2, 5, 14 &22. Next week’s jackpot €7,600 plus €1,000 bonus.

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Well done to Mairead O’ Neill who won the hammer competition at The National League final. Mairead was part of the Kerry Team.

Rose of Tralee 10K: Robert Purcell was 1st O45 & Caroline Murphy 1st O50.

COMMUNITY GAMES: Congratulations to Oisin O’ Leary who won a silver medal in the U10 National Community Games finals in Dublin last weekend.

FATIMA CENTENARY: Thanks to all who prayed The Rosary at the Grotto in Gneeveguilla last Saturday. A special thanks to the people of Knocknagree and Shrone who came and each led a rosary. Next month September 13th will be a Rosary by the National School children.

Muckross Rowing Club

EVENTS & NEWS: Best of luck to all our rowers competing this weekend in both the St. Michael’s Masters Regatta in Limerick and the rescheduled Kenmare Gig Regatta.

BBQ & BOAT LAUNCH: A huge thanks to all who supported last Friday’s fundraiser BBQ and boat launch. The loft of the Muckross Park Hotel was full with lots of great food enjoyed by all in at-

tendance. We were also very pleased to welcome Danny Healy-Rae TD and Councilor John Joe Culloty to the event - our thanks to Danny and John Joe for taking the time to join us. Later in the evening, the club’s newest racing boat was blessed by Fr. Kieran O’Brien before its name “Friends of Muckross Lottery” was officially unveiled by two of the lottery’s longest supporters, Kathleen Murphy and Johnny Doolan. We were delighted to welcome so many of our lottery ticket sellers on the night for a very special boat launch. We cannot thank enough the staff and management of the Muckross Park Hotel for their generous sponsorship of this very important fundraiser event. Once again, the attendees at the BBQ were treated to great food and music in the best of settings. Mile buíochas.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club

ALL IRELAND COASTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Last weekend saw the Valley make the long journey to Ballyshannon, Donegal for the All Ireland Coastal Championships, and it wasn’t a journey made in vain. The Valley underage made no fewer than 5 All Ireland finals.

The highlight of the weekend was our under 16 girls Roisin Wall, Caoimhe O Sullivan, Neidin O Sullivan, Chloe McCarthy and coxed by Sean O Connell who put in a huge performance in taking 3rd place. Our U14 girls, Caitlin Cronin, Allison O Sullivan, Caoimhe O Sullivan and Neidin O Sullivan followed up that performance taking 4th place Other notable performance were from our young U18 Girls and boys many of who were under 16 showed they were well able to mix it with the older crews by reaching the All Ireland Finals, well done to our U18 Girls Roisin Wall, Ciara Gleeson, Miriam Fleming, Orlaith Tangney, and our U18 Boys crew Aaron O Sullivan, Finn O Sullivan, Tommy McGuire and Evan Kissane. And our U16boys Tommy McGuire, Evan Kissane, Finn O Sullivan and Chris Carey also put in a fine display. All in all, a great weekend over all for the Valley. Well done to all who competed and who showed that hard work, grit and determination does pay off. Well done to Micheal O Sullivan, Denis O Donoghue and Sean O Connell who have given huge commitment to the underage over the past couple of years and were in Ballyshannon, to reap the rewards. With too many to mention, Special thanks to all who helped out in preparation for this occasion and to the parents and families for their support.

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St. Brendan’s Rowing Club

THANK YOU: The club would like to express their gratitude to everyone who helped out at the club’s annual flag day last Friday 11th and Saturday 12th.

Club members, parents and friends all helped to collect much needed funds for the club which we are very grateful for. Also, a big thank you to the public for your generous donations.

SLIDING: After a quiet period in the club some members new and old have restarted sliding training. We wish them luck and hope they get in some great lake training.

NEW MEMBERS: New members are always welcome for both sliding and sixing so if you think rowing might be the sport for you why not come and give it a try. Please contact any of the numbers below if you would like to arrange a practice session.

CONTACT: Any enquiries please contact Nicola Morgan 086 079 8507 or email stbrendansrowingclub@gmail. com

MEK United FC News

NEW SEASON: Our new season for our youth teams has just started. Our U10’s commenced training last week and our U11, U12 and U13 started back training last Tuesday at the Lackabane Pitch in Fossa. Training takes place every Tuesday between 6pm and 7:30pm for all teams between U10 (born 2008) and U13 (born 2005). Our academy starts back at the Astroturf pitch in Fossa on Saturday the 2nd of September and the training times have changed, so please note the new training times of 10am to 12 midday each Saturday. Registration will take place at each session. The cost is €50 for a child up to U11 and €60 per child U12 and up. Anyone interested in playing should come along or contact Pa Murphy on 087-7943220.

TESCO BLUE TOKENS: If you are shopping at Tesco - Park Road, please support the club by putting your blue tokens into the MEK United FC slot and help us raise vital funds for the club. The Tesco Community Funds raises money for clubs right across the Killarney area and is always well worth supporting.

Killarney RFC

RICHARD WALLACE: Congratulations to Killarney RFC’s own Richard Wallace who represented Munster U17’s last week in a cracking win over Ulster last week. Richard was our U16’s captain for the past 2 seasons under head coach Tom Campbell and is a product of our Minis and Youths sections. The club is very proud of Richard, who has spent the summer training in Limerick and a special word of praise must go to Tom Campbell for all his work with the U16’s over the past 2 seasons and his previous sterling work with the Minis. Well done Richard.

MINIS RETURN: Our Minis return to training next Saturday week, the 02nd of September and welcome boys and girls aged between 5 and 11 to come along to Aghadoe to make new friends, have fun and learn to play rugby. For any details, contact Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy on 087-4145662.

YOUTHS RETURN: Our U18’s return to training every Wednesday from the 30th of August (between 7pm and 8:30pm) next under the watchful eye of Head Coach Pat F. O’Connor. He will be ably assisted by Ger Maher, Denis Reen, Mike Nash and Leonard O’Sullivan who will also add a depth of playing and coaching experience to the coaching ticket. We would particularly like to welcome new players to come and join us.

For further details contact Pat F, O’Connor on 087-2318914.

FAMILY FUN DAY: Our family day takes place at Aghadoe on Saturday the 9th of September next and a day of fun and

Andrew Johnson (6-0 v QPR, October 2011), Clint Dempsey (5-2 v Newcastle, January 2012) and Pavel Pogrebnyak (5-0 v Wolves, March 2012).

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NATIONAL U-16 WEEKEND: A long trip to Clara for our contingent of over 30 players between the two days of play but the Kerry team of Adam Kelly, Cillian Courtney, Jack McCarthy, Darragh O’Callaghan, Erin Moloney and Robbie Harnett ensured that the county would finish Runners-Up for the second year-in-a-row in the National U-16 Inter-County event on Sunday as their tournament total of 17 under par was only bettered by Cork on 23 under par.

In the new U-20 Championship, Creagh Courtney finished fourth overall on five under par, one shot outside claiming a prize as we want to say thanks to all those who assisted with taking our large group up to the event led by U-16 Officer Gearoid Cronin as well as Helena Cronin Martin.

RYSTON SCRATCH CUP: Congratulations to our Chairman Damien Fleming on winning his second Scratch Cup in Leinster and in Kildare at that as he won the Ryston Scratch Cup in Newbridge on Saturday after a playoff with Derek Courtney. Damien also secured his place on the Kerry Inter-County team for the national event along with John McGrath. We congratulate both on making the team once more this year.

WEDNESDAY EVENING COMPETITION: August 16th- Overall Nett: Ger Casey, Adam Kelly & Eileen Switzer, Overall Gross: Michael Foley, Noel Moynihan and Cian Murphy.

CAPTAINS PRIZE: Our Captains John Kelly and Eileen Switzer’s respective prizes will take place next Saturday evening (Sept 2nd). Entry €10 per player, further details next week.

SENIORS OUTING: Next Seniors Outing will be to Newmarket on Wednesday September 6th 10.15am which will include two 18 Hole competitions with an interval for lunch in the adjoining restaurant between each competition.

CLUB CLOTHING: A new range of club clothing is now available from the O’Neill’s website. Log on to www. oneills.com for further information and select ‘Your Club’ followed by ‘Pitch & Putt’ to see the range.

Kilcummin Community

KILCUMMIN COMHALTAS: Pride of place this week goes to all our Céilí and Set Dancers who brought All Ireland glory to the Branch at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Ennis. After three days of highly competitive dancing the Branch finished up with five golds, one silver and one bronze medal, to make it a most successful Fleadh for everyone involved. Our thanks to all who contributed to the success, especially all our dancers, trainers Norrie and Adrian, musicians, parents and all who travelled to add their support and encouragement.

The results are as follow: 1st - 8 Hand Céilí Dancing Ladies (U12), 1st - 8 Hand Céilí Dancing Mixed (U12), 1st – 8 Hand Céilí Dancing Mixed (15-18), 1st – 4

Hand Céilí Dancing Ladies (15-18), 1st Full Set Mixed (O35), 2nd – 4 Hand Céilí Dancing Mixed (15-18), 3rd - Full Set Mixed (O18).

COMHALTAS ANNUAL MEETING: Kilcummin Comhaltas Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 5th at 8pm in the Recreational Hall. All welcome.

Pride of place this week goes to all our Céilí and Set Dancers who brought All Ireland glory to the Branch at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Ennis. After three days of highly competitive dancing the Branch finished up with five golds, one silver and one bronze medal, to make it a most successful Fleadh for everyone involved. Our thanks to all who contributed to the success, especially all our dancers, trainers Norrie and Adrian, musicians, parents and all who travelled to add their support and encouragement. The results are as follow: 1st - 8 Hand Céilí Dancing Ladies (U12), 1st - 8 Hand Céilí Dancing Mixed (U12), 1st – 8 Hand Céilí Dancing Mixed (1518), 1st – 4 Hand Céilí Dancing Ladies (15-18), 1st - Full Set Mixed (O35), 2nd – 4 Hand Céilí Dancing Mixed (15-18), 3rd - Full Set Mixed (O18).

Killarney Celtic

GOLF CLASSIC: Killarney Celtic Golf Classic takes place on Saturday September 2nd at Beaufort Golf Club from 7am to 4pm. Contact Tim Jones 087 9771302 or Tim Lyne 086 0522506 for details. Online Registration: Membership for 2017/18 is now open online in conjunction with Myclubfinances.com FUN DAY: There is a Fun Day on to Sunday August 27th at Celtic Park.

Fun activities, registration and medal presentations. See facebook page for more details. New coaches wanted, if interested contact 087 6615532 for details. Full training and assistance will be given.

TRAINING: will resume for all age groups in the near future. Please see facebook page for updates. All players must bring €2 for training and must wear shin guards. Congrats to William Shine and Daniel Okwute on being selected for the Kerry u15 squad.

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Killarney Community Games

History was made in Abbottstown last Sunday when the boys U14 4x100 relay team wrote themselves into the history books when they captured the All Ireland Community Games title by winning gold in a keenly contested All Ireland Final. Alex Hennigan ran a superb first leg and gained ground on the Tipperary and Sligo danger teams.

Conor Gammell ran a powerful second leg making up the stagger and Darragh Fleming ran a terrific third leg to extend the lead. Jason Lee ran a tremendous final leg to power to the finish line to great celebrations from the large Kerry crowd present. Aaron O Sullivan ran an excellent 3rd semi-final leg the previous night to get the team into the final. Well Done to Billy Hennigan and Philip Gammell for having the team so well prepared and trained in the pre-

vious weeks. Well done again to Darragh Flemming who captured a pewter individual medal for 4th place in the 800mts final and to Alex Hennigan underage again next year who got to the final of the U14 hurdles. Well done to Jean and Lillie Foley who won bronze medals in the singing competition and to Jack Greaney who completed in the recitation. Thanks to all the parents for their support and patience over the weekend and during the year and special thanks to the Area Secretary for all the work in coordinating the computerized entries. Well Done to All!!!

Fossa Community Games

David Clifford wasn’t the only Fossa person representing Kerry in Dublin last weekend as Fossa had a number of representatives in the national finals of the community games in Dublin. Soairse Bennett in solo singing, Catriona McKenna in U10 art, Ciara Kennelly in the U16 high jump and our music group of Alanna, Cian, Meadhbh, Olivia, Riain and Tom. It turned out to be a successful weekend for Fossa with medals galore coming back to the parish. Our music group got silver medals. Huge congratulations to all involved and to their mentor Catriona Cahillane who put in huge effort and time getting the group to the amazing standard they reached. Ciara Kennelly added another medal to her already impressive collection winning Gold with a PB of 174cm a star of the future who keeps getting better and better. Catriona McKenna continued her phenomenal run of winning Gold in the community games art winning her 3rd all Ireland medal in a row. She is a really talented girl and it is great she gets to showcase it on a national level. Well done to you all you made Fossa proud.

Spa Muckross Community Games

Well done to Spa Muckross u16 relay team who came 3rd at the National Community Games finals last weekend, representing Kerry. Team: Marie Courtney, Ruth Courtney, Elizabeth Stack, Grace Courtney.

On The Ball | Dr Crokes Club

County League Division 1 Round 10. Dr Crokes 2-13 Milltown 0-12. This was a game in which we found it hard to establish a comfortable lead against Milltown. Two goals however in the last quarter gave us the cushion for victory over opponents who never gave up right to the end. This gave us a ten out of ten in the competition. It also gave us a place in the Final and a home venue for that game. Both sides sent over two points in the first ten minutes but then we had three unanswered points for a three-point lead at the end of the first quarter. We sent over three points in the second quarter to Milltown’s two. This gave us a lead of 0- to 0-5 at the interval. Right through the third quarter we found it hard to put more daylight between ourselves and our opponents. The score at the end of this period was 0-11 to 0-8 in our favour.

The game changer came at the start of the fourth quarter when substitute

Billy Courtney found the net after a good passing movement something we found it hard to put together for 45 minutes. Milltown to their credit never gave up and quickly added on two points to bring our lead back to four points. Points by Gavin O’Shea and Kieran O’Leary stretched our lead to six points. Our opponents had two points in the remaining minutes but these scores were sandwiched in between a good goal for us by Gavin O’Shea.

East Kerry

EAST KERRY JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: (Killarney Carpet And Furniture Centre O’sullivan Cup). In an entertaining game played in Killarney Legion in a great sporting spirit, Dr Crokes won the Killarney Carpet and Furniture Centre O’Sullivan Cup by the minimum against Spa. Dr Crokes dominated the opening half and led 0-7 to 0-3 at the break. Spa made changes at half time and dominted the scoring. Great saves by Dr Crokes goal keeper Johnny O’Leary who also converted an impressive 50m free saw the Lewis road side win the Owen o Sullivan Cup. Final score Dr Crokes 0-10 Spa 0-9. East Kerry Chairman Tim Ryan along with Mrs Kathleen O’Sullivan, presented the O’Sullivan Cup to Dr Crokes captain Jason Lyne. Conn O Sullivan presented the Man of the Match Award to Dr Crokes goal keeper Johnny O’Leary.

FINAL- EAST KERRY JUNIOR COMPETITION: (Bill Tangney Cup). Glenflesk won the Bill Tangeny Cup Final in a pulsating open enjoyable game played at Lewis Road. Glenflesk took an early lead, which they did not relinquish.

Final score: Glenflesk 4-10 Firies 0-18.

East Kerry Vice Chairman Johnny Brosnan presented the Bill Tangney Cup to Glenflesk Captain Gary O’Donoghue.

MD O’SHEA- EAST REGION U13 GO GAMES LEAGUE: The East Region U13 Go Games League continues on Monday 28th August with the following round 3 fixtures: Division 1: Fossa V Dr Crokes, Kilcummin V Kenmare, Killarney Legion – Bye. Division 2: Currow V Cordal-Scartaglin, Rathmore V Gneeveguilla, Firies V Spa. First named team has home venue. All games 7pm.

MD O’SHEA EAST REGION U11 GO GAMES: Round 2 back games in the MD OShea East Region U11 Go Games will be picked up during the week and a full round of fixtures will go ahead next Sunday.

Strong Camaraderie & Sportmanship

JERRY FOLEY U-11 MEMORIAL BLITZ: As anyone who has been involved in GAA will know, there is no rivalry more intense than the one between neighbouring parishes, but, it was great sportsmanship and camaraderie that were the themes of this years’ annual Jerry Foley U11 Memorial Blitz. Pairc Eamonn, Farranfore was the venue last Saturday, 19th August where U11 teams from Firies, Milltown/Castlemaine, Kilcummin, Ballymac, Listry and Newmarket, Co. Cork treated everyone in attendance to a spectacle of skill and teamwork.

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On The Ball | Monday 5.30pm ries with the top two teams contesting the final. The two pitches in operation were hectic for the day but in the end, there could only be one winner with tenacious Ballymac taking home the spoils after a thrilling game against a brave Kilcummin side. After the final, Neil Foley, Jerrys son, presented the annual cup to a victorious Ballymac with great scenes of jubilation. He also presented Newmarket’s’ Brían O’Keeffe with player of the blitz. Eugene Cosgrave, Firies GAA Coiste na nOg Chairman praised the visiting clubs, their mentors and parents/guardians for their efforts ensuring their clubs attendance, thus warranting the its’ success. He also commended Firies GAA volunteers and officers on their hospitality and generosity in time and effort, especially to Firies GAAs’ two Kerry Minors; Niall Donohue and Donnchadh O’Sullivan who spared a few moments to wish the home side well prior to their immediate departure to Croke Park for the All-Ireland Minor semi-final. Finally, he expressed his gratitude to the Foley family who have resoundingly supported the continuation of this annual blitz in its 22nd year. The future certainly looks bright for this much-respected tournament with the skill level that was on display throughout the day and we look forward already to next year.

Gneeveguilla GAA

LOTTO: numbers 7,8,19,21. No jackpot winner next week’s jackpot €6,250.

Congratulations to Patrick Warren and the Kerry minors on reaching the All Ireland final Well done to Gneeveguilla u16 who won div3 co final. Gneeveguilla Gaa carnival will be held on September 1st to 3rd. Lord Mayor Election Night on Friday voting from 9 to 12 €10 per vote music by the Kelts. Crystal Swing are playing Saturday night.

Parade through the village Sunday morning followed by pony Patty Bingo.

Amusements in the car park all weekend. Gneeveguilla at home to Beaufort 7pm Friday in McElligott cup.

Killarney Legion

COUNTY DIV.1 U16 FINAL: Killarney Legion1-15 Austin Stacks 4-14. A first half dominant performance by the Stacks in which they led 3-5 to 0-6 at the break effectively won the game for the Tralee side. Making full use of their physical advantage they made their possession tell and hit for goals at crucial stages to give them the foundation for the win.

A pity because this Legion side has a lot more about them and they showed this in the second half where they managed to bring a 9-point deficit down to a goal. However, the Stacks responded and tacked on a series of points to eventually run out 8 point winners.

While not intending to single out any individual as all the players gave what they had one would have to say that goalie Christian Casey performed heroics and was certainly one of the stand outs on the day.

SENIOR LADIES: The club are very happy and grateful to welcome Rentokil

Initial as senior ladies’ sponsors. Managing director Mike O Mahony made the presentation to the girls in Derreen and we look forward to a happy joint venture.

KERRY IN CROKE PARK: Another run at Mayo after the nerve wreaker of a drawn game, undoubtedly Kerry were off colour a little but still alive and kicking, ‘beidh lá eile ag an bpaorach’’. Win or lose in the replay we have the minor final to look forward to and especially to see Cian Gammell who turned in a fine display in the semi-final. Peter Keane continues his remarkable record, fair play.

U11 BOYS: Killarney Legion 4-14 Spa 5-9. Trailing by a substantial 9pts.at the break our u11’s turned in a magnificent second half to run out 2 point winners, Darragh Murphy helped greatly with a personal tally of 3-8. Augurs well for the future. The u13’s also came up winners at home to Kenmare.

Listry GAA

SHANE COURTNEY MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC: Listry Gaa club are holding annual Shane Courtney memorial Golf Classic in Killorglin Golf Course on Saturday 9th September. This is our major fundraiser to help defray the cost of maintaining our wonderful pitch. We are seeking teams of 4 people at a cost of E120 to play on the day or individuals will be accommodated into a team at a cost of E30 each. Tee times available from 7.30 am to 2pm Alternatively if you don’t wish to play, you can sponsor a tee box at a cost of E50. We are also asking members of possible to try and get outside sponsors for tee boxes. We need the support of all our members.

Contact Anthony 087 2215059. John 0871273702 Noel 085 1743351.

JUVENILE UPDATE: U14 Mid Kerry League Results held on Monday 14th August. Beaufort 3.10 Keel/Listry 5.18.

U10 played Miltown last Friday in Allman Park. U11s played in Firies Blitz in Farranfore last Saturday 19th. U11 V Scartaglin in Listry on Sunday 27th at 12.00pm SENIOR RESULTS AND FIXTURES: Co. League Div 2 Listry V Ardfert last Saturday August 12th. Listry 0.9 Ardfert 0.14 CONGRATULATIONS: to Listry Junior Team who won the final V Fossa on Thursday 17th August. Final Score: Listry 1.08 Fossa 0.05 MINOR KERRY TEAM: Congratulations to Peter Keane, management and players who got through to the All-Ireland Final after a victorious win over Cavan last Sunday in Croke Park.

LOTTO RESULTS: numbers drawn 8,9,15,22.

Spa GAA Club

ABC NURSERY AND U-6S: Training not take place next Saturday due to the replay between Kerry and Mayo. Resumes Saturday September 2nd at usual time. New members welcome.

U-13 BOYS: Played first game for East Kerry league at Currow last Monday evening.

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DIVISION ONE CO LEAGUE: Resulting from results last weekend, we may be promoted to County League Division One next year! Well done all.

JUNIOR EAST KERRY O’SULLIVAN CUP: Spa 0-9 Dr Crokes 0-10. This game was neck and neck throughout, but we could not to retain this title. A great effort by the team and management.

UPCOMING FIXTURES: Junior B Championship Semi Final, Senior Ladies: Tuesday August 22nd at 6.30pm in Currow. U-16 Girls: Wednesday August 23rd at 6.30pm home to Currow. East Kerry Minors: Wednesday August 23rd at 6.30pm v St Kieran’s in Austin Stack Pavilion Park. Senior Men Co League: Sunday August 27th Rd 11 Spa home to Kilcummin at 1.30pm. U-11 Boys: Sunday August 27th at 12noon Spa away to Kilcummin. U-13 Boys: Monday August 28th Spa away to Firies at 7pm.

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Well done to our U-16 team who had a great win in the County League Div 6 final beating Ballyduff, 6-15 to 5-11.

CONGRATS: Congratulations to David Clifford who gave another phenomenal performance in Croke Park on Sunday when his personal tally of 1-10 helped the Kerry minors to victory over Cavan and a place in the All-Ireland final. His array of talents, fielding, vision and ability to score with both feet was on full display in terrible conditions and this is what sets this young man apart from his peers.

COMMUNITY GAMES: Well done to all our participants who took part in the Aldi Sponsored Community Games finals in Dublin at the weekend. We had great success with Ciara Kennelly winning gold in the High Jump with a personal best of 174 and Catriona McKenna won Gold in the Art competition. The U-16 music group of Tom Cahillane, Cian Doyle, Rian Colleran, Meadhbh Bennett, Olivia Gaffey and Alanna Brady won a Silver medal much to the delight of their teacher, Catriona Cahillane who has put a lot of work into this young talented group of musicians.

JUNIORS: The juniors will play Kerins O’Rahillys in the Cahill Cup in Tralee on Friday 25th August at 7pm.

Glenflesk GAA

GLENFLESK SENIORS: (Sponsored by O’Brien’s Topoil And the Kerryway). Our Senior team lost to Kilcummin in Rd 10 of the Co. League which ends our promotion hopes with 1 round to play. FT Glenflesk 1-10 Kilcummin 3-15 GLENFLESK MINORS: (Sponsored by O’Brien’s Topoil And the Kerryway).

Our Minors have qualified for the East Region semi final after beating Cordal in their final group Match last week.

They now play Gneeveguilla at home in the Semi final with the fixture to be confirmed.

LOTTO: Winner of the lotto jackpot of €6,600 which took place in The Corner Bar on 14th/ August/ 2017 was Paddy B Lynch, Spa. Numbers 3, 15, 22, 29. The

next draw will take place in the Kerryway on 28th August and the Jackpot is €3,000.

KERRY MINORS: Congratulations to Christopher O Donoghue and the Kerry Minors on reaching another All Ireland final after a comfortable win over Cavan.

RAHEEN N.S: Congratulation to Siobhan & Denis Lovett who had the winning lotto no. 31 on Saturday the 19th of August.

Kilcummin GAA

SENIOR FOOTBALL: Kilcummin had a good win over Glenflesk on Friday last in Rd 10 of the County League.

This win fashioned with determination throughout, sees us needing two further points to avoid relegation. Goals

by Daniel O’Leary, Kieran Murphy (Pen) and Michael O’Shea together with six points from Noel Duggan saw us win by 3-15 to 1-10 but it was a good team performance overall with Donal Maher, Damien O’Leary and Oscar O’Connor showing well.

ALL IRELAND: Well done to Kerry Minor Sean O’Leary, Mastergeeha who played well in Sundays win over Cavan and now looks forward to an All-Ireland final in September. Well done also to James Foley selector with the team.

KILCUMMIN CCE: GAA would like to congratulate Kilcummin CCE on their numerous successes at the All Ireland Fleadh in Ennis over the weekend.

Mastergeeha FC LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday 18th August 2017. Numbers drawn were 2, 17, 21, 24. Jackpot now €9,450.

Milltown / Castlemaine

LOTTO: Our Lotto Jackpot is now at 15,800 euro with 550 euro for a match 3. Our next draw is on Friday August 25th in Knightly’s Bar, Castlemaine.

MINORS: Our minors are away to Ardfert on Monday next at 7 pm. We wish Pat, his management team and the panel all the best.

SENIORS: Two last quarter goals for the visitors finally settled this penultimate Division 1 County League clash played in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park on Friday evening last. The home side took the lead with a Derek Twiss pointed free but it was Dr. Crokes who lead at the end of the first quarter on a score line of 0-05 to 0-02. Both sides traded points and the visitors lead by 3 points at half time -Dr. Crokes 0-08, M/C 0-05.

An early 2nd half point stretched that lead but points by Pa Wrenn, Derek Twiss and Jonathan O’ Sullivan brought the home side within 2 points of the visitors 0-10 to 0-08. However, goals in the 47th and 58th minute from Billy Courtney and Gavin O’Shea gave the visitors a solid cushion. Despite scores from Craig Counihan, Cathal Moriarty and Jonathan O’ Sullivan, it was Dr. Crokes who maintained their 100% record in Division 1, when referee Pádraig O’Sullivan blew the full-time whistle. Defeat however, left the home side in the dreaded drop zone. Final score: Dr. Crokes 2-13, M/C 0-12.

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