All money raised from this coffee morning will go directly to the Lawlor family to support Brian on his journey who is currently in Crumlin Hospital
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A major redevelopment project looks likely to be announced and there are already political moves, both nationally and locally, to secure funding for such a development.
| By Sean MoriartyDuring a recent visit to Kerry, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and local Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin visited the stadium as part of a day-long tour of the county.
A week later, Deputy Griffin referenced the visit during a Dáil debate.
“The Tánaiste saw the condition of the stadium, which requires substantial investment. In that context, I want to ask
him when the next round of the largescale sport infrastructure fund will open.
It is an excellent fund for projects of that scale and a stadium such as Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, the home of Kerry football, certainly would be in line for an application under the fund. It is important that the next round be progressed.”
Funding for such a project would come from either the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
or the Department Public Expenditure and Reform.
“Having visited Fitzgerald Stadium with Deputy Griffin, I can see there is a major need there for capital investment. Kerry is a leading county in both sport and tourism and it needs a modern, state-of-theart stadium,” Varadkar told the Dáil.
“We can all agree on that. I know the people of Kerry will put money on the table and be able to raise a lot of money, but they will need a bit of help from the Government too. I think that will be forthcoming in due course.”
Last week the subject of a Sporting and Cultural Centre was raised again during
a Killarney Municipal District meeting. The idea that the stadium was in line for a major redevelopment was hinted at this meeting too.
Cllr John O’Donoghue asked: “[If] the Council would re-engage with the County Board, Bord Fáilte and the Minister for Tourism to examine the feasibility of including a Sporting and Cultural Centre or Museum, as was previously mooted, as part of any proposed redevelopment of Fitzgerald’s Stadium.”
Kerry County Council said: “We will endeavour to work with the promotors of this project when they are in a position to proceed.”
For the first time in over 260 years of tourism in Killarney there are four lady Jarveys operating in the Muckross House Jarvey designated area of Killarney National Park.
Mikayla Maunsell from Knocknagoshel and Lauren O’Leary from Listry, drive jaunting cars from the Muckross House pick-up area.
Kaylyn Murhill, Muckross is based at the National Park’s main entrance near her home and Laura Cotter, Castleisland
works near Torc Waterfall.
The ladies all have a love of horses, Kaylyn Murhill is a third generation Jarvey from Muckross while Lauren, Mikayla and Laura all drive for another Muckross Jarvey Con Courtney.
“I inherited it from my father Hugh," Kaylyn told the Killarney Advertiser. “It is not really a job, it is more like a hobby.
It is great craic, you get to meet people of all nationalities, you learn as much from them and they learn from us out in the outdoors, the mountains and lakes, what is not to like about it?”
REDEVELOPMENT: Political moves in the background suggest a major redevelopment of Fitzgerald Stadium is on the cards. Photo: Tatyana McGough MAKING HISTORY: Mikayla Maunsell from Knocknagoshel, Lauren O’Leary from Listry, Kaylyn Murhill, Muckross and Laura Cotter, Castleisland, are making history as the first female jarveys working in the National Park.DEIRDRE O’KANE
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A mother and her two young children are this week recovering after jumping to safety when their car burst into flames while heading towards Killarney.
| By Michelle CreanElaine O'Connor and her sons, Joshua, who was celebrating his eight birthday when the frightening incident occurred, and Lee (7) watched on terrified and shocked at the side of the road on the Killarney side of Farranfore as the Hyundai i40 they had been travelling in moments before became engulfed in flames.
Two fire appliances - one from Castleisland and the other from Killarney - and Gardai rushed to the scene after being called out on Thursday evening last.
It was quickly brought under control by the fire personnel while a kind nurse and two off duty Gardai comforted the family.
"It literally happened so quick, thank God we came out of it," Elaine, who is this week still getting over the shock, told the Killarney Advertiser.
"It was terrifying."
Elaine, who is living in Castleisland, ex-
plained how she was travelling up the hill on the way to her home place in Kilcummin.
"I was going towards Killarney, climbing up the hill when the battery light came on. It just died and smoke came out. The smoke got very heavy very fast and the fire just started. My boys were in the back and we jumped out. I saw plastic dripping on the road. A nurse stopped and helped and she rang the fire brigade. Two off duty Gardai came to help and the nurse looked after the boys while I spoke to them. Then another garda came and they helped arrange to have the car taken away. It was all very traumatic, they [the boys] got a really bad fright but we got out and everyone is ok thank God." She added that she's so grateful for the support of the Emergency Services. "I just want to thank everyone that was involved."
East Kerry Coiste na nÓg has launched an investigation after an U11 football match had to abandoned following a violent incident.
The game between Kilcummin and Cordal on Sunday had to be stopped when a mentor from the Cordal side was injured
following an altercation between members of the opposing clubs.
One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries after the incident.
Neither club is commenting on the incident.
“We can’t say anything until we see the referees report," said a senior Kilcummin GAA club official.
Rozzers Restaurant has been named Ireland’s best fine dining restaurant by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest and most influential customer review website.
This is the second year in a row that the flagship restaurant in the Killeen House Hotel has filled the prestigious number one slot and the news has been described by the team there as “unbelievable”.
Owned and operated by mother and daughter, Geraldine and Michelle Rosney, the hugely popular restaurant is a key part of the hotel which first opened its doors to the public in 1992.
“To reach the number one position for this very prestigious award in 2021 was the stuff of dreams for a small operation such as ours. To repeat the feat again in 2022, is just a small bit unbelievable for us,” said Geraldine Rosney.
“This award is not just about the food on the plate. It’s also about the pure professionalism of all the people who work with us and the warm and comfortable ambi-
ence of the overall property."
Her daughter, Michelle Rosney, added “All of us here in Rozzers are absolutely delighted to achieve this two-in-a-row and we are extremely grateful to our fantastic guests who took the time to write reviews of their Rozzers experiences.”
Geraldine and Michelle are full of praise for the team at Rozzers, particularly head chef Paul O’Gorman, who has been at the helm in the kitchen for the past 28 years.
“Chef Paul is, without doubt, the first among equals and he is more responsible than anyone else for the consistency and quality that Rozzers has taken such pride in delivering to all guests over the course of the last couple of decades,” added Geraldine.
“Here in Rozzers, it’s all about nothing more and nothing less than the guest and if we manage to send them home at the end of the evening with a smile on their face, even after having paid their bill, then we are satisfied that we have all done our jobs well,” she added.
Kerry County Council is to install temporary barriers on the approach to the McDonald’s Restaurant on Park Road.
There have been repeated calls by local residents for the Council to solve traffic issues in the area.
During busy periods customers visiting the drive-through section of the restaurant queue on to the busy Park Road.
This is causing road safety and access problems for locals. One year ago Cllr Marie Moloney raised the matter at a Killarney Municipal District Meeting. Her calls were echoed by Cllr Donal Grady during
last November’s meeting.
Last year the Council said it would increase the visibility of road markings in the area and that traffic wardens would monitor the situation.
A year later the problem still exits and Cllr Moloney called for an “Update on the progress with carrying out works to alleviate the problems being experienced by residents with parking adjacent to McDonald's and blocking residents’ entry and exit from their homes".
A Council official replied: “Kerry County Council is proposing to provide temporary barriers on a trial basis, at this location, to establish the workability of installing bollards”.
TERRIFYING: Elaine O'Connor and her sons Joshua (8) and Lee Murphy (7) had a lucky escape when the car they were in went up in flames. WINNERS: Head chef Paul O'Gorman of Rozzers Restaurant at the Killeen House Hotel after confirmation of the two-in-a-row success in the TripAdvisor Best Fine Dining Restaurant Awards.
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A Killarney Mental Health Recovery Unit has been found non-compliant in several areas of its operational methods.
The Mental Health Commission recently carried out an inspection of Deer Lodge on St Margaret’s Road and this week published its findings.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and local volunteers are keen to not only raise awareness but also funds.
| By Michelle CreanKathrina Breen, Eleanor O'Doherty and Kathleen O'Shea who have been supporting the Irish Cancer Society for many years are delighted to be able to get back to their Pink Ribbon street collection in Killarney town next Friday (October 7). They are the only group in the country doing the collection as many fundraisers have moved online since the pandemic struck.
"We're the only town in Ireland doing it this year," Kathrina, who feels it's important to keep a street collection going, told the Killarney Advertiser.
"We haven't done it in two years since before COVID. I pushed to do it as it raises a lot of money. People have been sup-
porting this for years, this money goes towards breast detection equipment, information leaflets in doctors surgeries and towards cancer grants."
In 2021, donations helped 254 breast cancer patients with free transport to and from 2,380 chemotherapy appointments by volunteer drivers, 154 patients received 514 nights of end-of-life care from Night Nurses and 3,430 enquiries were made about breast cancer through the Freephone Support Line 1800 200 700 and at 13 Daffodil Centres across the country.
And she added that they're looking for a few volunteers to help out on the day.
"If anyone would like to help they can contact me on 087 2612992."
The Franciscan Friars in Killarney will celebrate the Feast of St Francis on Sunday with the annual blessing of pets.
October 4 is the official date for the Feast of St Francis who is considered the patron saint of animals.
However, a special ceremony will take place at 3pm on Sunday to mark the occasion. Locals are invited to bring their cats, dogs, hamsters or any household
pet to the Friary.
Fr Antony and Fr Eamonn will bless animals at the Friary door.
“The blessing is to encourage everyone to treat all animals with respect, love and care as they are all part of God’s creation,” said Fr Antony.
The celebrations will include a blessing of the horses at the jarvey stand at the HaHah at around the same time. In the past a local farmer brought a cow box full of animals to be blessed.
The official Feast of St Francis will be celebrated at a 10am Mass on October 4.
The centre’s overall compliance improved by 9% from 79% in 2021, to 88% in 2022. However, there were three high risk non-compliances observed upon inspection.
The first was imposed for the regulation on individual care planning. 10 individual care plans were reviewed by the inspection team, and they found that two individual care plans had not been developed by the multi-disciplinary team; the resource required was left blank for each goal where care and treatment was identified in one of the plans; and there was no occupational therapist present at the review meeting for all 10 individual care plans.
For two of them, only medical and nursing staff were present.
The centre also received high risk non-compliances for the regulations on
staffing, and on therapeutic services and programmes.
In relation to the latter, it was deemed by both the inspectors and staff that the residents were not receiving the care to facilitate optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning as there was no occupational therapist and associated therapeutic programme in operation.
“As we have stated many, many times before, individual care planning is an integral part of the programme to help ensure that people accessing our mental health services are both involved in and understand their recommended pathway to recovery,” said the Inspector of Mental Health Services, Dr Susan Finnerty. “We will continue to remind centres and, if necessary, act to ensure that compliance with this critical regulation improves over the coming months and years."
A number of quality initiatives were identified at the centre including the development of new psychiatry of later life nursing assessments and individual care plan documents, as well as the identification of individual care plan champions amongst staff and the development of an associated training schedule.
STREET COLLECTION: Volunteers with the Irish Cancer Society will be out collecting for the Pink Ribbon appeal next week. Pictured from l-r were: Eleanor O'Doherty, Kathrina Breen and Kathleen O'Shea. Photo: Michelle Crean STYLISH: Andrea Thornton and Sean O’Donoghue were the overall winners of the Sustainable Style fashion competition organised by Listowel Tidy Towns and An Taisce on the final day of the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival. Photos: John Kelliher Photography
Communities in Rathmore and beyond are rallying to help support a family whose young child was diagnosed with cancer last month.
Little 5-year-old Brian Lawlor, a keen footballer who plays U5s with Rathmore GAA Club, was diagnosed in August and has been in Crumlin since then undergoing treatment.
The local parish have shown immense support to him and his devastated family by organising Masses and various fundraising events with more to come. They have also set up the Brian Lawlor Trust to support Brian through his journey.
The first fundraiser 'Bake for Brian' was
held on September 11 in Teach Íosagáin and raised €10,500 which will go towards helping the family with costs while they support their young son.
Another fundraiser, a coffee morning, will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am in the Arbutus Hotel and all support is welcome.
All fundraising will go into Brian's Trust and all remaining funds will be donated back to St John's Ward in Crumlin and the various charities that have supported him and his family to date.
"Our community has showed fantastic support and we are extremely grateful for their continued support to Brian and his family on this journey," Brian's aunt, Elaine O'Leary, told the Killarney Advertiser.
Killarney's parkrun has added another element to their ever popular Saturday morning event - suitable for people of all abilities.
| By Michelle CreanWhile most participating up until now enjoyed a morning run, the local group is now promoting walking for the month of October every Saturday morning at 9.30am in the grounds of Killarney House.
"parkrun is not just for runners, it’s for walkers and people of all abilities, it doesn’t matter how long it takes," Philip Gammell, Event Director Killarney House parkrun, said.
"We always have one or more volunteer Tailwalkers, who must ensure that everyone else is safely finished before completing the course themselves."
He added that parkrun global are promoting this for the month of October but the idea is that if walkers start doing it regularly, they will keep coming back after that too.
As well as getting exercise, it’s also great fun and a social occasion, as you get to know lots of people who you’d otherwise never meet."
You must register for the event but and once done you can walk or run at any parkrun event anywhere in the world.
"Best of all, after parkrun we go for tea/ coffee and a scone in The International Hotel. Come and join us next Saturday and bring a friend!
Registration is free on www.parkrun.ie.
It seems the wheels of bureaucracy turn faster in Tralee than in Killarney.
This publication has harped on for years about the future of derelict sites in Killarney.
There are three in Killarney that remain lost in some sort of consultation fuelled abyss.
One example is the Arás Phadraig site on Lewis Road. The Franciscan Order donat-
ed the site to the town council in 2009.
Only last week the Killarney Advertiser published another story on the site but so far there are no men on site nor shovels in the ground.
Same applies to the Pretty Polly site. Gifted to the people of Killarney about a year after the Franciscan’s generous gesture. Again, last week, we a ran another story about “progress being made” at the Park Road site.
Add in St Finan’s Hospital, while not gifted to the town like the other properties,
this majestic building is fast becoming an eyesore.
Over in Tralee, things are moving at much greater pace.
In February 2014, Kerry Group announced the company had decided to gift the Island of Geese, home of the former Denny’s factory, to the people of Tralee.
Just over eight years later, and after all the necessary public consultations, the people of Tralee are now enjoying an urban garden and outdoor music venue.
All the while, the Killarney projects remain in the consultation phase.
Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan raised the issue at a recent Killarney Municipal District meeting.
“We’re being forgotten about in Killarney and we need to take a stand,” he said. “Apart from consultants being hired and reports being prepared, where is there any work being done? We really need to see some progress and get some answers as a number of projects that were promised have not been delivered.”
Other long-promised projects that remain trapped in red tape include the Lewis Road left-turn only scheme, the much heralded cycle highway system and the preferred route for the Farranfore to Killarney bypass road.
WALK THIS WAY: Killarney parkrun is promoting walking for the month of October. 101-YEARS-OLD: Eithne Murphy from Gneeveguilla celebrated her 101st birthday last weekend. She was presented with a special commemorate silver coin and a letter from President Michael D Higgins to mark the occasion and was delighted to accept all the good wishes from her family friends and neighbours.
At lunchtime Tuesday Budget 2023 was announced which includes an €11 billion package in what's been described as a 'Cost of Living Budget'.
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath announced a series of measures which they say will be "focused on helping individuals, families and businesses to deal with rising prices".
It included a further €300 million in public service support measures funded from the Contingency Reserve Fund.
"We were emerging from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We now face a further economic challenge," Minister Donoghue said.
"The government understands, and I understand, the worries which small business owners, farmers, pensioners,
those who work really hard to get by, will feel. This is why the government will help, and by helping our country will overcome this challenge."
In drafting Budget 2023, Government has a responsibility to strike a delicate balance between helping with the cost of living pressures but, on the other hand, not making them worse by adding fuel to the inflationary fire, he added.
In response to the increase in energy and other prices, the government amended its fiscal strategy for 2023 – doubling the size of the tax package and increasing public expenditure in order to protect the real value of public
services.
Some of the changes announced in the Budget come into effect immediately or before the end of 2022. Others take effect from the beginning of January 2023 or later in 2023.
Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has given a mixed reaction to this week’s budget.
It has welcomed budgetary recommendations that will offset the cost of energy and is hopeful new Gardai will be assigned to Killarney following an increase in recruitment announcement.
However, the business group has criticised the VAT increase sanctioned for the tourism industry for March 1 and that it will lobby the Department of Finance to reverse this decision.
Chamber President Niall Kelleher said it is imperative that businesses are given every assistance to remain productive and competitive and, in the process, enable them to retain staff.
“The plan to help businesses with the rising costs of electricity and gas is welcome but, that said, it was essential given just how vulnerable and exposed many of them are feeling just now,” he said.
A €200 million scheme, administered by Enterprise Ireland, will support larger firms involved in exporting and manufacturing while another scheme, aimed at small and medium sized businesses, will cover 40 percent of the hike in electricity or gas bills, up to a maximum of €10,000 per month per business.
The Chamber expressed some concern,
however, that no commitment was given to extend the 9% tourism and hospitality VAT rate beyond February 2023.
“We will be lobbying intensively to ensure the lower rate is continued well beyond the date mentioned by the minister as it is essential that hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, cafés and other tourism-related businesses are given the tools they require to remain competitive,” Mr Kelleher said.
“The lower VAT rate is needed to protect jobs in the industry, especially
now that energy costs are soaring at an alarming rate,” he added.
The Chamber President also welcomed the Budget commitment that 1,000 new recruits will be accepted into the Garda College in Templemore and that more Garda overtime will be sanctioned to tackle anti-social behaviour.
“Given that the population in Killarney multiplies dramatically during the tourism season, I would fully expect extra human resources to be sanctioned for the town."
Chamber President Niall Kelleher Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe• Standard rate band for Income Tax is to increase by €3,200 to €40,000
• Increase in the second USC rate band (2 percent rate) from €21,295 to €22,920 in line with the 80 cent per hour increase in the national minimum wage recently agreed by this government
• €200 electricity credits for homes over the next three billing cycles - November, January and March - (€600 in total)
• Petrol/Diesel: The reduction on excise duty on fuel previously announced earlier this year to ease the cost of petrol and diesel has been further extended until February 28, 2023. Motorists will continue to pay 21 cent per litre in respect of petrol, 16 cent per litre in respect of diesel and 5.4 cent per litre in respect of Marked Gas Oil.
• A €1.2 billion package of supports for businesses hit by soaring energy costs
• New Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) has been set up to assist businesses with their energy costs. A monthly cap of €10,000 per trade will apply
• Excise on pack of 20 cigarettes to increase by 50 cent
• Lump sum payment of €400 for Fuel Allowance recipients will be paid before Christmas
• Extra lump sum for the elderly, carers, and disabled as social welfare rates go up €12
• VAT: 9 percent VAT rate which is currently in place to support the tourism and hospitality sectors to remain in place until March 1, 2023
• Double Child Benefit payment for all eligible parents on November 1
• Christmas bonus to be paid in December, with a separate double payment in November
• New rent tax credit worth €500 for 2023. This can also be claimed for 2022. This applies to those who do not get any other housing supports.
• Rural Ireland will get a €390 million investment for development
• Newspaper: VAT on newspapers to be reduced from 9 percent to zero from January 1, 2023.
• 1,000 new Garda and 430 Garda staff will be provided
• 20% fare reduction on public transport will be extended to the end of 2023
• Weekly social welfare rates will be increased by €12 for working age recipients
• €12 increase in weekly payments for pensioners
• Working Family Payment threshold will increase by €40
• An increase in eligibility for Fuel Allowance
• €500 lump sum for families availing of the Working Family Payment, a €500 lump sum for carers, a €500 cost of disability payment and a €20 increase in the domiciliary care allowance for sick children
• All inpatient hospital charges will be abolished
• GP visit cards will be provided to those on or below the median income (340,000 additional people)
• €2 increase in the weekly rate for a Qualified Child
• Drug Payment Scheme threshold will remain at the lower rate of €80 in 2023
• Funding will be provided for IVF treatments
• Free contraception will be available for all women aged between 16 and 30
CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION
• Free School Book Scheme for primary school pupils from autumn 2023
• Over 660 additional mainstream teachers, over 1,190 SNAs and 680 special education teachers will be provided
• The National Childcare Scheme hourly subsidy is to increase from 50c to €1.40
• A €500 increase in post-graduate contribution grant for eligible families
• Over 4,800 additional places on craft and consortia-led apprenticeships and 4,000 places on craft apprenticeship programmes will be supported
HOUSING
• Funding will be made available to support 8,800 new HAP tenancies and 800 RAS tenancies
• 9,100 new-build social homes, 5,500 new affordable homes for sale and rent and 6,500 new social homes will be supported
• Funding to deliver 37,000 home energy upgrades
Bernadette Randles, the chair of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hoteliers Federation (IHF) has warned that business “will fold” as a result of this week’s budget.
Budget 2023, which was announced Tuesday afternoon by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath, confirmed that the VAT rate for service industries like hotels and guesthouses will increase from 9% to 13% on March 1.
This is on top of rising energy costs and the general increase in doing business in Ireland as a whole.
Ms Randles said the Government does not understand the hospitality industry.
"The tourism sector will be disappointed with the Government’s decision to increase the Tourism 9% VAT rate by 50% from March 1 next year and that the Government has not fully recognised the importance of the tourism industry to every town and every county in Ireland," an IHF statement said.
Busy hotels in Killarney and other tourist towns lead to busy town centres as guests visit other hospitality and non-related businesses.
Difficulties in the hotel industry affect everyone in Kerry; in pre-COVID times the sector supported 15,700 jobs and generated €592 million in local tourism revenues annually.
“You are going to see businesses folding,”
Ms Randles told the Killarney Advertiser.
“It is hard to see how the smaller person will survive.”
Plans to add 11 new bedrooms to the Dromhall Hotel could be put on hold following this week’s budget.
“This was already on hold for three years but now I am going to seriously look at it and where it goes.”
Nationally, the industry employs
230,000 people, a drop from 330,000 in pre-pandemic times but these latest cost increases will further delay the industry’s full recovery.
Denyse Campbell, President of the Irish Hotels Federation, said that while elements of the Budget will help hoteliers, the sector feels that the Government have missed an opportunity to continue support for employment recovery and growth in tourism.
Ireland’s tourism VAT rate is the second highest in the European Union, and far above other European countries where tourism is a significant part of their economies, such as Portugal (6% Tourism VAT), Turkey (8%) and Malta (7%).
“Hoteliers and the tourism industry believe that 9% is the right VAT rate for long-term sustainable growth. Our industry has made great progress on restoring over 230,000 tourism jobs since the depths of the pandemic. We will continue to advocate for the retention of the 9% VAT rate beyond March 2023 and make the case for a labour-intensive industry that employs people in all parts of Ireland, including 70% outside Dublin,” said Campbell.
Hotels and other businesses will benefit from the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme aimed to offset the cost of rising energy bills.
Ms Randles said that will only go so far.
“One Kerry member has seen an increase from €121,000 in his annual ESB bill to €375,000, that's over €1,000 a day to keep the door open.”
She was also critical of the national media who consistently ran price gouging stories throughout the summer.
“You never hear of them reporting on the good side of hotels, the people that stay and have great experiences, the GAA clubs we support, the charities we give to, free meetings rooms if community groups want them.”
CLOSURES: Bernadette Randles, the chair of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hoteliers Federation has warned that business “will fold” as result of this week’s budget. • Personal Tax Credit, Employee Credit and Earned Income Credit set to increase by €75Local accountancy firm OCKT Ltd hosted a post-budget briefing on Wednesday.
Organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, the lunchtime briefing kept local business people up to
date following Tuesday’s Budget. The briefing explained the main points from Budget 2023, and suggested some tax planning initiatives.
The event took place at the Peregrine Suite at the Killarney Park Hotel.
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Brief ing in Killarney on Wednesday were: Mike Stack (Tricel), Aishling and Sinead Sheahan (Sheahan's Centra), Sarah Treacy (OCKT) and Joe Shannon (Manager AIB, Killarney). Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Brief ing in Killarney on Wednesday were Billy O'Connor (Vodafone) with Patricia and John Healy from Healy Insurance. Photo: Don MacMonagle
At the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Briefing on Wednesday were Anne McCarthy, Sarah Treacy (OCKT), Cariosa Fleming and Sheena Cahill from The Gleneagle Hotel. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Brief ing in Killarney on Wednesday were from left: Marcus Treacy Jnr (Killarney Park Hotel), Niamh O’Shea, Lorna Larkin (Solicitor), Marcus Treacy (OCKT) and Mark Scally (Great Southern Killarney). Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Brief ing in Killarney on Wednesday were Emma Phillips, David Fleming and Marcella Doyle from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Pictured at the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce/OCKT Budget Brief ing in Killarney on Wednesday were John O’Leary, Tom Brosnan and Maria Moynihan. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Niall Kelleher, Chairperson of Killarney Chamber and Marcus Treacy (OCKT). Photo: Don MacMonagle
Mike and Brian O'Shea from Brian James Menswear. Photo: Don Mac Monagle
It was a major moment for one young Kilcummin man when he received a medal at the Worldskills Ireland event.
| By Michelle CreanDavid Gleeson from Ballinamanagh was presented with the accolade after coming in first place in the plumbing and heating category at the Worldskills Ireland 2021 construction championship.
The 2021 final was held in March, delayed due to COVID, and David finally got his hands on his well deserved medal at the Dublin event two weeks ago.
Pat O'Riordan, Head of Plumbing in MTU, encouraged David to enter the competition. Unfortunately due to COVID the opportunity to go on to represent Ireland in Shanghai didn’t come to pass, however he may avail of an opportunity to represent Ireland at the 47th World Skills competition in Lyon in September 2024.
David entered the apprenticeship programme when he finished secondary school and would highly recommend it to young people thinking of a practical career choice.
He said the best thing about working as
a tradesperson is the variety of the work, saying every day is different as you’re always learning and always earning.
"It’s a great career path for the people who like to work with their hands, you learn and upskill over the four year course!"
David is very focused and determined in his work. He would like to give a special mention to Shannon ETB, Cork CIT and his employers Donie and Stephen Broderick.
"I’m thrilled to win the competition," he told the Killarney Advertiser.
"I’m proud to be able to put what I learned on show and work with my hands to create something capable of winning first place. I went through two qualifiers to get to the final and they were mini pipe bending, welding and fitting projects and then I did the final and it was all copper bending techniques and you had to be fairly accurate! It was a challenge coming up against other plumbers from all around Ireland."
Listry local Jim O’Shea was honoured last week as members of the community council presented him with an award for his life-long service to the community.
Jim received the O’Shea Award for 2022 at a meeting of Directors of Listry Community Council held on September 21. Jim has been involved in Athletics from a very early age both as a competitor and administrator.
He was very much involved with Community Games in Milltown/Listry as organiser and coach. He was also involved with the Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club since its foundation.
Over the years Jim has competed in athletic events, mainly high jump and long
jump, both in Ireland and abroad.
Recently he travelled to Derby in the UK in the British Masters Championship and won Gold in the 100 metres and Long Jump and finished second in the High Jump.
Jim, who is a very modest man, was actively involved with Listry Community Council as a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels and for his commitment to keeping our community litter free by organising a number of litter picking days each year.
Always interested in fitness, Jim often came along to the Listry Seniors Social day and led the group in gentle exercises.
"Jim is a very worthy recipient of the O’Shea Award 2022 and we thank him for a lifetime of service to others," Tony Darmody, Chairman, said.
There are calls to make two vacant properties on Rock Road available to Kerry County Council’s housing inventory.
The two cottages, one either side of the entrance to St Finan’s Hospital, are vacant for some time.
Cllr Maura Healy-Rae raised the issue at a recent Killarney Municipal District meeting.
“Regarding two vacant houses at the entrance to St Finan’s on Rock Road which appear to be vacant for a significant period of time. One of the properties is in the ownership of the HSE. I requested that Kerry County Council would liaise with the HSE with a view to potentially acquiring this house,” she told the Killarney Advertiser after the meeting.
“I stressed that it is important that the local authority exhaust all possibilities when it comes to providing more houses, particularly properties located within the town of Killarney where the need and demand for housing is critical.”
Kerry County Council said it would get the Vacant Homes Officer to contact the owner of the privately owned bungalow.
“They will inform the property owner that there is funding available under various schemes and grants to aid the return of this property to habitable use. Such schemes include the Repair and Lease Scheme and the recently launched Croí Cónaithe vacant property grant,” said a Council official.
Cllr Healy-Rae added: “I requested that KCC would liaise with the HSE with a view to potentially acquiring this house.”
FIRST PLACE: David Gleeson from Kilcummin came first in the plumbing and heating category at the Worldskills Ireland competition. He is pictured with John Cassidy (Worldskills Technical Assistant delegate) at the RDS, Dublin on September 15. AWARD: Tony Darmody (Chairman) and Patricia Green Doona (Secretary of Listry Community Council clg) presented Jim O’Shea with the O'Shea award. They were joined by fellow Directors Cathriona Doody O’Connor, Ted Scannell, Pat O’Sullivan and Noel O’Sullivan. Photo: Tracey Breen
It's not often members of the public get a safe close up look at the native Red deer - but soon they can with two days of events at Killarney National Park.
This year marks the inaugural ‘Call of the Wild’ autumn gathering - the highlight of the Killarney National Park nature calendar - and it takes place on Saturday and Sunday October 15 and 16. The programme will be presented by the Conservation Rangers of National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), led by Danny O’Keeffe, District Conservation Officer.
Killarney National Park was the first National Park in Ireland, it encompasses 10,000 hectares of diverse ecology, ancient oak and yew woodlands - the most extensive covering of native forest of international importance, the famous Lakes of Killarney, the monastic 6th century Innisfallen Island, Muckross House and Killarney House and Gardens. There the renowned native Irish Red deer - the largest and only native species with a continuous presence in Ireland since the end of the last Ice Age (c.10,000 BC)live.
Paudie O’Leary was the Head Conservation Ranger at Killarney National Park,
and sadly passed away unexpectedly in August 2012. This year to honour Paudie’s memory, Divisional Manager Killarney National Park, Eamonn Meskell, will deliver the inaugural Paudie O’Leary lecture at Killarney House Auditorium on Saturday October 15 at 3pm. Other events include Autumn Dawn Watch, Photographic Workshops, Children's Autumn Watch with Killarney National Park Education Centre based at Knockreer House, Autumn Night Watch, and an informal discussion of the work of NPWS Conservation Rangers chaired by Chief Executive Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell.
7.30am: Autumn Dawn Watch Gathering takes place. National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS) local Conservation Rangers meet at Knockreer Gates (op-
posite St Mary’s Cathedral) walking tour observing native Irish deer, flora and fauna during the autumn season. Early morning self guide photographic opportunities within Killarney Demesne - observing and photographing the annual rutting season from a safe distance on designated paths.
10am: Autumn Photographic Workshop with photographer Micheál O’Sullivan at Ross Castle. For bookings: info@ killarneyphototours.ie, mobile 087 6290556.
10am - 2pm: Children Autumn Watch: Killarney National Park Education Centre, Knockreer House, Scavenger hunts, beginners bushcraft, nature games and a look at the mammals of Killarney National Park.
3pm: The inaugural Paudie O’Leary lecture: Killarney House and Gardens Auditorium delivered by Divisional Manager NPWS Killarney National Park: Eamonn
Meskell: Bookings: Reception 01 539 3620.
7.30pm: Autumn Night Watch: Killarney National Park (NPWS) Conservation Rangers to meet at Knockreer gates (opposite St Mary’s Cathedral) bring a head torch/suitable clothing.
7.30am: Autumn Dawn Watch Gathering: National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS) local Conservation Rangers. Meeting at Knockreer Gates (opposite St Mary’s Cathedral) - walking tour observing native Irish deer, flora and fauna during the autumn season. Early morning self guide photographic opportunities within Killarney Demesne - observing and photographing the annual rutting season from a safe distance on designated paths.
10am: Autumn Photographic Workshop with photographer Micheál O’Sullivan meet at Ross Castle. Bookings: info@killarneyphototours.ie/mobile: 087 6290556.
2pm: Autumn Watch Scattering: Muckross School House: informal discussion with NPWS Conservation Rangers on their work in Killarney National Parkchaired by Chief Executive Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell.
For further information and updates: www.facebook.com/killarneynationalpark.
RUTTING: A photo taken in Killarney National Park as a native Red Stag searches for his hinds during the annual rutting season. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
AUTUMN WATCH (MAIN PHOTO): Autumn is considered the highlight of the Killarney National Park nature calendar. Pictured are: Danny O’Keeffe (2nd left) District Conservation Officer, NPWS. Also included are Conservation Rangers, Sam Bayley (1st left), Padrúig O'Sullivan and Sean Forde. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Spicy dishes and sweet treats were part of the experience in Killarney Community College as students took time out on Mon day to celebrate a variety of different cultures.
By Michelle Crean
The Modern Foreign Languages Depart ment organised many events through out the week but activity that took centre stage place was MasterChef for International Culture Day.
60 students from different countries took part by cooking dishes from their native countries. The judges had their work cut out for them but they finally agreed on a deserving winner.
First place went to Greece with a classic but simple Greek salad which was unbe lievably well received by all. In second place was the Polish representatives who made mouth-watering pierogi dumplings while students from Germa ny produced a sweet cake from their own specific region and took third place. First Year students got the opportunity to sample the food and learn about the dishes and cultures. Stickers were worn on students' jump
ers from European Day of Languages and allowed students to speak with oth er students from their country and make new friends.
"It's important to recognise and cele brate the ever-growing variety of dif ferent cultures within our society and our school setting," Principal Stella Loughnane said.
"These opportunities provide a great scope for our students to learn and have a better understanding of these cultures while creating a greater respect for everyone's backgrounds. I also got to taste a few of the dishes and even man aged to snag a couple of recipes, they
were that good."
BREWING UP
Meanwhile it was a feel-good morning last Thursday at the school as students and staff brewed up for the Kerry Hos pice Foundation.
They enjoyed many delicious treats kindly donated by staff all for an amaz ing cause. The Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Hospice raised a whopping €650, this will no doubt be put to great use in supporting people in difficult times. This charity has an extra special meaning for Killarney Commu nity College as they have had members of staff, who in challenging times, were supported by this outstanding service.
Ms Loughnane commended the efforts of staff involved adding that it was such a worthwhile cause.
"The college was delighted to host this event to raise funds for Kerry Hospice who provide so much support to our community at times of need, it is so im portant to give a little back."
RECIPE: Maya Basel and Reilly Scott representing South Africa during Interna tional Culture Day at Killarney Community College on Monday.
ENTRY: The Ukrainian food entry included recipes from Vova Kravchenko, Va lentyn Fedorenko, Pauline Nesterenko and Nikita Kravchenko during Interna tional Culture Day at Killarney Community College on Monday.
SECOND PLACE: Natalia Gunia from Poland came in second place for her pierogi dumplings during International Culture Day at Killarney Community College on Monday.
KINDNESS: Students Jack Ryan Brain, Roisin Casey, Amy O'Connell, Connor McGough, Cian O'Shea, Shane Fleming with Stella Loughnane (Principal Killarney Community College) pictured presenting a cheque to Pat Doolan (Chairman of the Kerry Hospice Killarney branch) after raising funds with their coffee morning.
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A group of 54 students and five teachers from St Brigid’s enjoyed a cultural and linguistic tour in Madrid.
The Fifth Year Spanish class students had four wonderful days in the Spanish capital which was a cultural and linguistic journey helping them to appreciate the language further.
They enjoyed a large range of activities, visiting world renowned art galleries, the Roman city of Segovia with its iconic aqueduct, the largest Renaissance building in the world at El Escorial along with a guided bus tour of key monuments in the city.
There was lots of time for fun also and
the students spent a day at Warner Brothers Theme Park enjoying the many roller coasters and attractions. Students visited the home of Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeú stadium, home this year to the UEFA Champions League trophy.
"It was a wonderful experience, educational and enjoyable for all," teacher Cliona Hallissy said.
"Students developed a greater appreciation for Spanish culture and improved their language skills."
Mental Health First Aid Ireland will host a free Mental Health First Aid Course in Killarney next month.
It will run from October 11 to 14 and takes place at the Kerry Mental Health Associa-
tion’s building on Upper Lewis Road.
“Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are a suite of internationally acclaimed and evidence-based training programmes that empower and equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support a friend, family member or co-worker experienc-
ing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis such as being suicidal or having a panic attack,” said a statement.
“Mental Health First Aid Ireland courses teach people how to provide MHFA. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. They will learn a framework for communication, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person towards appropriate treatments and other supportive help.” The course will be running from 9.30am to 12.30pm each day, and will include a tea/coffee break.
Attendance is by registration only via www.mhfaireland.ie.
CLASS PIC: The whole group from St Brigid's pictured on their recent trip to Madrid. FUN IN THE SUN: Katie McCarthy, Lucy Spellman, Rachel Wallace, Claire McCarthy, Edel Horgan and Keira Geaney from St Brigid's pictured at the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid.
They waited just little under a year for their rearranged wedding date to come around - but one couple said that it was well worth the wait.
Theresa O'Keeffe from Aghadoe and Colm O'Leary from Crosshaven, Glen flesk were on cloud nine as they finally got their chance to stand in front of their guests and exchange vows on Septem ber 17.
After an exciting morning preparing Theresa and Colm said "I Do" in Milltown Church during their wedding Mass cele brated by Fr Donal Broderick.
Afterwards they were taken to Kate Kear neys for photos with local photographer Marie Carroll O'Sullivan from The Little Memory Gallery and then it was off to the Kenmare Bay Hotel for their reception.
"We were very blessed with the day, it was really sunny," Theresa told the Killar ney Advertiser.
"It was fantastic."
Theresa's sister Sarah O'Keeffe played a bliner as Maid of Honour, while her cous ins Mandy O'Keeffe and Eileen Hayes did a great job as Bridesmaids.
Colm's brother Denis O'Leary was Best Man and Groomsmen duties fell to his other brother Jack and his cousin Gavin
O'Leary.
At two years of age, Theresa's niece Esme O'Sullivan did a wonderful job as Flower girl guided by her big brother Arron (8) who was Pageboy.
Theresa said it was hard to make the de cision to postpone the wedding last year but said it was well worth the wait.
"We were supposed to get married last September, but cancelled due to COVID. It was a hard decision to make."
The couple, who now live in Faha, have two pet ponies Sammy and Mossie and they weren't forgotten on the day either as they were included in the wedding photos. Horses also featured later in the day at Kate Kearneys Cottage as Jarvey Donal Casey allowed the couple to use his horse and cart for the photos.
Theresa, daughter of Sheila and Michael, and Colm, son of Denis and Margaret, took a few days away in Donegal to re lax and are planning a honeymoon next year - although the location has yet to be decided!
Photos: The Little Memory Gallery
Ireland’s newest cycling event comes to Kenmare this month with an exciting and challenging course for the experienced cyclist.
Already attracting attention within cycling communities around the country, Velo Kenmare will tackle some of Kerry’s toughest climbs and highest mountain passes.
Taking place on October 22, Velo Kenmare is an 135km timed loop route starting and finishing in Kenmare. The total climbing distance is 1,650m, and organisers hope to appeal to serious cyclists who are looking for a new and thrilling challenge.
No stranger to cycling events, Velo Kenmare is being managed by Elite Events Management, who also successfully deliver iconic cycling events Wicklow 200, Ride Dingle and the Ring of Beara Cycle.
Cyclists are encouraged to register for Velo Kenmare on the Velo Cycle Ireland website www.velocycleireland. ie but places are limited for the enjoyment and safety of all participants, and anyone interested is urged to sign up soon as places are filling up.
The tough enough mountain climbs are over Molls Gap, Ballaghbeama Pass, Ballaghasheen and Coomakista. The route will take in breathtaking scenery Kenmare is famous for, and incorporating some of the most stunning parts of the Wild Atlantic Way
and Ring of Kerry. It is hoped visitors to the cycle event will be encouraged to stay for a few days, and will all be given €20 vouchers or ‘Velo Dollars' to spend in local shops which will be redeemable against goods and services in Kenmare.
Riders will be allotted a time slot to allow for a staggered start, taking them along a fully marshalled route, with medical cover, bike mechanic support, and hot food and entertainment at the finish in Kenmare.
Making its mark, Velo Kenmare participant race packs will come inside a yellow Velo Kenmare water bottle and finishers’ medals are in the shape of a yellow cow bell. Prizes will be awarded for the quickest top three male and top three female finishers, and fastest male and female will be awarded the title of King and Queen of the Kerry Mountains.
Experienced cyclists are encouraged to take on this exciting new challenge, testing themselves and their clubmates for the fastest finish across these four gruelling climbs, through some of the most beautiful landscape in the country for the best welcome back at the finish.
Lee Strand was recognised once again for their exceptional performance and commitment to sustainability with Gold Membership at the Origin Green 2022 awards.
Origin Green is Ireland’s food and drink sustainability programme led by Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board. Gold Membership is awarded to companies who demonstrate an exceptional annual performance on their sustainability targets.
“We are delighted Lee Strand is recognised once again with the prestigious Origin Green Gold Membership for our commitment to sustainability," Gearoid Linnane, CEO said.
"In Lee Strand environmental management and sustainability are key elements of our business model, from launching 100% renewable cartons, to reducing water usage and energy efficiency. This is a great achievement by our sustainability team who are continually striving for higher levels of environmental excellence. We would also like to thank Veronica Kennelly from the Munster Technological University who assisted Lee Strand in the development of our Origin Green plan.”
Origin Green continues to evolve to ensure Bord Bia is helping Irish food and drink companies to remain up to date with the evolving needs of trade customers and their consumers, globally. With the introduction of the Origin Green credits system in early 2022, it is now easier to identify members who are performing at a high level or excelling in their sustainability performance.
To retain ongoing membership of Origin Green, companies must subsequently submit an annual review to demonstrate clear progress against the established targets and initiatives set. This annual review is subject to an independent third-party review by their verification authority Mabbett. This ensures minimum programme requirements are consistently met and maintained. Companies receive credits for their performance in areas such as raw material sourcing; water and energy efficiency; waste reduction; packaging; and social sustainability. Origin Green has established five different membership tiers based on company size and turnover, so that a real diversity of industry is reflected in the overall Gold Membership.
NEW CYCLE: Velo Kenmare is a new and exciting 135km timed cycle starting and finishing in Kenmare. GOING GOLD: Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, Gearoid Linnane (CEO Lee Strand), Deirdre Ryan (Origin Green Director) and Dan MacSweeney (Chairman of The Board, Bord Bia) pictured as Lee Strand received the Gold Membership at the Origin Green 2022 awards.
Do you own a Toyota, up to 10-years-old and under 185,000kms? If so, then Toyota RELAX is for you!
When you service your Toyota car or commercial at Kelliher’s Garage, not only will it be serviced by trained Toyota technicians using genuine Toyota parts – you will also be rewarded with a 12-month Toyota RELAX warranty.
Toyota have launched this new type of warranty that will cover all its cars up to 10 years of age or with up to 185,000kms on the clock*.
When your next Toyota service is due, make an appointment at Kellihers Garage, Tralee – the only Toyota dealership in Kerry where your 12-month Toyota RELAX warranty will be activated.
Aftersales Manager, Gerard McCarthy, is very excited about this new warranty
programme Toyota RELAX and welcomes its arrival to the motoring market as Toyota owners are being offered an extra layer of cover and are being rewarded for their loyalty.
Toyota RELAX is simple and benefits the customer once your Toyota is serviced within the recommended intervals.
A Killarney native and no stranger to the motoring world, Norma Lucey is a service advisor at the busy Toyota dealership and is on hand to answer any queries you may have about Toyota RELAX.
Kellihers also can arrange a drop and collection service from Killarney, so RELAXit really couldn’t be easier to service your Toyota at Kelliher's Garage, Tralee.
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SERVICE TEAM: Gerard McCarthy (Aftersales Manager), Norma Lucey (Service Advisor) and Jason O’Leary (Toyota Pro-Technician) launch the new RELAX programme at Kelliher’s Toyota.
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Killarney will host several free concerts in October as part of the continuing Local Live Performance Programming Scheme.
The scheme, organised by Kerry County Council’s Arts Office, is designed to get musicians and performers back to work after the pandemic.
The Live in Killarney concert series in the Gleneagle Ballroom continues with Shane Kennedy (October 1), Barry McGrath (October 7), Colm O’Mahony (October 8) and Donal Lucey (October 22).
Sliabh Luachra musicians Bryan O’Leary, Matt Griffin (guitar) and Mikie O'Gorman (fiddle) will perform at ANAM on October 9.
Meanwhile, Killarney musicians will play at other venues around the county as part of the same scheme.
The four-piece traditional Irish music band The Rising, who put their own unique twist to tunes, are performing at the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre in Tralee on October 1.
The four piece band is made up of Seán Kelliher (Fossa) and Stephen O’Leary, (Kilcummin), Cian O’Sullivan (Fossa) and Thomas Barrett (Castleisland).
Singer-songwriter Mary Culloty O’Sullivan brings her one-woman musical about the 1980s to the Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare on October 9 and singer Grace Foley performs hits from famous female artists at the same venue on October 13.
| By Sean Moriarty
Four years on from his last appearance at the National Ploughing Championships, Shane Godley continues to move up the ranks in his age group.
The Killarney Ploughing Association member last represented Kerry in the Under 21s in 2018 when he placed sixth in the two-furrow conventional class in the national competition.
Last week at the 2022 National Ploughing Championships at Rathinaska, County Laois he placed fourth in the under 28 age group for the same category. “Weather conditions for both the ploughing days was very good but the ground was very hard,” he said.
Club mate Mike Brosnan from Gortalea, finished 20th in the ‘Vintage Mounted’ class. They were the only two members of Killarney Ploughing Association to compete at the event.
PLOUGHING: Shane Godley placed fourth in the Under 28 conventional category at the Ploughing Championships last week. VINTAGE: Tom Brosnan represented Killarney Ploughing Association at the Ploughing Championships last week. BABY’S BIG DAY: Baby Rachel Fleming, pictured centre with her dad Kieran, mom Aoife (in green), friends and family on her christening day at St Joseph's Church Rathmore recently. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan TRALEE DATE: The Rising will play in Tralee on October 1.
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There was plenty of magical moments during Friday's Culture Night across the county including some special performances in Killarney.
It was music to their ears in Muckross School House as Liam Ó Maonlaí, mul ti-instrumentalist and vocalist of Hot house Flowers fame, came together for a sell-out performance with West Kerry's master concertina player Cormac Begley. Children and their parents had some fun as Guido Fanzini’s 'Impossible Circus' en tertained the crowd at Killarney House and Gardens. ANAM Cultural Centre hosted an evening of painting, music and dance while AfroTrad played in St Mary’s Church of Ireland.
There was a wonderful evening of poet ry hosted by poets Eileen Sheehan and John W Sexton at Government Buildings on New Road Killarney.
Meanwhile in Tureencahill and Listry communities came together for an evening of film, storytelling, heritage, song, and dance.
In total there were over 45 free events countywide including a new national focus on ‘Culture Night Late’ in Tralee, the very best of cinema with the Kerry International Film Festival, Tralee’s own Fanzinis brought ‘Paradise Cabaret’ at the Greyhound Bar as well as ‘Firestorm’ at the Island of Geese.
Síamsa Tíre ran an eclectic programme of music, song and dance that enthralled.
Killorglin paid tribute to the late Pauline Bewick with a beautiful talk hosted by her daughter Poppy Melia, with exhibition tours by Helena Golden.
Killorglin District Pipe band travelled to Killarney to perform along Main Street for ‘Pipes on the Street’. Dingle, Caherdan iel and Cahersiveen provided fabulous events as Gaeilge, with poetry, music, well-being and song. Highlights included ‘A Dead Man’s Bell’, outdoor theatre and of course the Wren Boys in the Square, who ensured maximum atmosphere.
Kerry County Council’s Arts Office, sup ported by the Arts Council and the Local Live Performance Scheme 4, and Crea tive Ireland, helped to co-ordinate the events, which were very well attended.
"Kerry has so much to offer in terms of culture and creativity, another reason we are lucky to live here," Cathaoirleach
of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Flynn, said.
Audiences were delighted to see so many in-person events and all ages came out to support and enjoy the evening.
"Culture Night reflects our lives and the creativity across our beautiful county," Arts Officer, Kate Kennelly, added. "We want to thank all the artists, organis ers and creative people who put on such wonderful events this year, these people are part of the soul of the county." Cormac Begley, master concertina player combined with Liam Ó Maonlaí, multiinstrumentalist and vocalist of Hothouse Flowers fame came together for an evening of Irish culture at Muckross School House. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan The Hickey family, Ray, Mary, Jack and Hollie pictured at Muckross School House for Culture Night on Friday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan Sean De Buitlear and Alex Pott at Muckross School House, celebrating the 17th Culture Night on Friday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan Nora Hallissey (left) and Mary Jo Curran pictured at Muckross School House for Culture Night on Friday night. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan | By Michelle CreanWhy not mark a special occasion or catch up on lost time, with an indulgent Afternoon Tea in the luxurious surrounds of the Great Southern Killarney. Served by our award-winning team since 1854, with seatings in the Victorian Drawing Rooms and under the gold gilded dome of the Garden Room, it’s an experience not to be missed.
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Aclú, a new mental health initiative which seeks to address Enduring Mental Illness (EMI) recovery has been launched.
Munster Technological University (MTU) and the HSE have joined forces to create the service using physical activity, nutrition and digital technology to improve health outcomes for those with the illness.
MTU is committed to regional development, including improving health outcomes for those in the community or residential care with severe EMI.
Local and global experts are collaborating on new interventions that can be part of the standard treatment protocols.
New training on human rights will ensure staff and service users can access a broader range of treatment options to complement existing pharmaceutical, psychiatric and psychological choices.
People living with EMI often experience physical and social health consequences.
MTUs Aclú initiative is developing and evaluating new treatment options to tackle this.
Mairéad Carolan, Senior Clinical Psychologist, HSE, says this is about ensuring people can create a good life, make a home, engage in meaningful work or learning and build good relationships with family, friends and people in their community.
At the launch, MTU President Professor Maggie Cusack thanked the organisations that have come together to deliver
Aclú is a new multidisciplinary initiative involving partners from MTU, the HSE, the Mental Health Commission, Dartmouth University in the US, the University of Manchester, Southeast Technological University, Bielefeld University Germany, Kerry Recreation Sports Partnership and Enable Ireland.
Dr Joe Firth of the University of Manchester, who coordinated the Lancet mental
It was his only Irish date and he didn't disappoint fans when Morrissey took to the INEC stage on Saturday night.
The UK singer-songwriter - who had 16 albums in the UK Top 10, plus nine Top 10 albums with his former group The Smiths, of which Morrissey was a founder member - performed to a full house.
In 1991, Morrissey broke The Beatles record for selling out the Hollywood Bowl, and in 2006 was voted the second Greatest Living British Icon by viewers of BBC Television, with Sir David Attenborough first and Sir Paul McCartney third.
In 2007, Morrissey was voted The Greatest Northern Male in a nationwide newspaper poll. In 2012, he was awarded
the Keys to the City of Tel Aviv. In 2013, Penguin Classics published Morrissey Autobiography which became the second fastest selling autobiography in British history. The book spent six weeks at number one, five weeks at number two, four weeks at number three, and is a continuing British Best Seller. Morrissey, a successful solo artist for 35 years, has had his songs covered by David Bowie, Nancy Sinatra, the Killers, Marianne Faithfull, Chrissie Hynde, My Chemical Romance, Thelma Houston, Christy Moore, amongst many others.
health commission work, said physical activity improves fitness and cognition while reducing symptoms.
Dr Kelly Aschbrenner, Associate Professor of Psychiatry Dartmouth, US, said that studies have shown that programmes that support physical activity and healthier diets can improve the health of people with EMI through weight loss and fitness, even among those taking anti-psychotic medications. Weight gain was prevented
in over 50% of participants in her Dartmouth study.
Dr Evan Matthews of the South East Technological University spoke of the importance of co-design work to shape interventions for the local context.
Aclú lead researchers Dr Tara Coppinger and Catherine Carty, UNESCO Chair Manager, said the next two years would see programmes designed, delivered and evaluated in the southwest.
UK singer Morrissey performing on stage to a full house at the INEC in The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney on Saturday night. This was Morrissey's only Irish gig in 2022. Photo: Don MacMonagle LAUNCH: Pictured at the launch of Aclú in MTU in Tralee from l-r were: Mairéad Carolan (Senior Clinical Psychologist HSE Cork), Dr Tara Coppinger (Lecturer Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health MTU), Professor Maggie Cusack (President of Munster Technological University) and Catherine Carty (MTU UNESCO Chair project manager). Photo: Don MacMonagleALL DAY
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Cathal Flaherty and Rocking Jimmy & Daragh Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes
FROM 9PM
Live music in the Courtyard form 9pm with Alan Flynn and in the main bar from 10pm with Ivan Ryan
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Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians
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Rosé on the Terrace. Sip your way through a flight of four different rosé wines at Café du Parc
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Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc
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Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal cocktails in an intimate and funky setting
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Petewoodmac & Brian and Gearoid & Eddie Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes
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Our bar brings class with it’s beautiful interiors, and views of Killarney Park, enjoy melodies from our Resident Piano Bar
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Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians
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Rosé on the Terrace. Sip your way through a flight of four different rosé wines at Café du Parc
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Funky Brunch. Listen to soulful tunes by our resident DJ while enjoying an extensive brunch menu at Café du Parc
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Café du Parc at Dark. Enjoy moreish dishes with friends and enjoy seasonal
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O’Donoghue Public House is a place to experience local tunes. Bring your own instrument and join the Craic agus Ceol
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Trad Session and Rocking Jimmy Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes
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Trevor Sexton & Ger O'Donnell Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes
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Trevor Sexton Live. O’Donoghue Public House is a place to enjoy a creamy pint while taking in the local tunes
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Late-night venue comes alive with a party atmosphere, welcoming live music with some of the best DJs and musicians
There were many tragic episodes and incidents during the Civil War in Kerry. One of the dreadful features of the conflict was the young age at which many on both sides of the conflict were killed in 1922 and 1923.
In Killarney in August 1922, for example, two young Free State army medics were shot dead by a sniper as they stepped off a boat onto the shore of Inisfallen Island.
18-year-old Cecil Fitzgerald and 20-yearold John O’Meara, both from Galway, had joined the army just a few months previously and were enjoying a boat trip on the lake during a day’s leave when they were killed.
The following month, one of the most shocking deaths to occur in Killarney in this period was the murder of a 17-yearold boy from Castleisland.
Bertie Murphy, a member of Fianna Éireann, the youth wing of the IRA, was just 17-years-old when he was taken into custody by Free State soldiers while walking near his home in September 1922. His mother saw him being taken away in a truck to the Great Southern Hotel where the army had established its headquarters in the town.
The improvised barracks had a number of prison cells in the basement where anti-Treaty IRA members were detained. The prison would become renowned as a place where beatings and torture took place: a young man whose brother
was an IRA captain was taken there and ‘mercilessly beaten to get him to reveal information’. He was then ‘thrown down a coal chute and left as dead’.
On Wednesday, September 27, a Free State army convoy was ambushed by the IRA at Brennan’s Glen on the Tralee road and two officers, Daniel Hannon and John Martin, were killed. Bertie Murphy had been in one of the army vehicles – he was being used by the army as a hostage in an attempt to prevent attacks by anti-Treaty forces. It was common for Free State convoys to carry a prisoner as a deterrent to IRA ambushes and attacks.
When the convoy returned to the hotel, they were met by Colonel David Neligan, one of the most ruthless members of the Kerry Command of the Free State army. Neligan had been a member of Michael Collins’ ‘Squad’ during the War of Independence and was an experienced and battle-hardened soldier.
Neligan demanded to know why the soldiers had not taken any prisoners during the ambush at Brennan’s Glen, in which two of his officers had died. The soldiers, in a frenzy following the ambush, threw Bertie Murphy down the steps of the hotel. In the presence of other soldiers, Neligan began to beat up Murphy at the bottom of the steps and then shot the prisoner. In her book, 'Tragedies of Kerry', Dorothy Macardle says that Murphy lived ‘until the priest came’, but died
shortly after.
Another prisoner was in custody in the hotel at the time. Con O’Leary from Glenflesk was brought down from his cell to identify the dead man. But so extensive were Murphy’s facial injuries that O’Leary was unable to identify his fellow prisoner.
Newspaper reports wrongly reported that Murphy had been wounded during the engagement at Brennan’s Glen and had ‘succumbed to his injuries’ on returning to Killarney.
At Murphy’s inquest which was held a fortnight later, General Paddy O’Daly, the head of the Kerry Command, sympathised with Murphy’s family but insisted that Murphy had died in the ambush at Brennan’s Glen. He said his soldiers had done ‘everything humanly possible for
the man’.
He reminded those present that deaths like Murphy’s were the fault of reckless IRA leaders who refused to accept the authority of the people. ‘It is the women and children’, he said, ‘that are suffering, and for all the suffering that is being endured those leaders are to blame’.
It would not be the last time that O’Daly and senior army officers in Kerry would cover up the actions of their soldiers in the county. Nor, sadly, would it be the last time that young men, on both sides of the divide, joined the long list of victims of the Civil War in the county.
Owen O’Shea’s new book, ‘No Middle Path: The Civil War in Kerry’ will be published by Merrion Press in mid-October and can be pre-ordered now on Amazon and at www.owenoshea.ie.
Good weather and 50 participating teams made for very successful charity days at Ross Golf Club on Friday and Saturday.
teams and tee box sponsors and the sponsors of the prizes for the fundraising raffle.
WINNING TEAM: The winning team and charity representatives pictured l-r were: Ryan Leane, Padraig Leane (St Frances Special School), Ger Lenihan, Captain Donie Broderick, Dermot Roche, Mary Cronin, MJ Casey (President Ross GC), Aidan O’Connor, Breda Dyland (Kerry Cancer Support Group) and Rory Leane.
The final count of the proceeds and the presentations for St Francis Special School and Kerry Cancer Support Group will take place in the near future. Captain Donie Broderick was amazed and delighted with the excellent response and wants to thank the main sponsors, Independent Irish Health Foods, Killarney Race Co and M D O'Sheas. He also wants to thank all
"The big winners over these two great days are both charities who are so deserving and we are delighted to be able to assist them," Donie said.
The winning team was made up of Aidan O'Connor, Mary Cronin, Ger Lenihan and Dermot Roche.
The runner-up team was from Kilcummin PO included Muiris Healy, Philip O'Connor, Eugene Kennedy and Dermot O'Sullivan.
CIVIL WAR: 17-year-old Bertie Murphy was killed in Killarney in September 1922. NEW BOOK: Owen O’Shea’s new book, ‘No Middle Path: The Civil War in Kerry’, will be published by Merrion Press this month. Historian and author Owen O’Shea recounts one of the most shocking murders of the Civil War which occurred a century ago this week - the killing of 17-year-old Bertie Murphy in Killarney in September 1922.
The hallowed turf of Croke Park is to be replaced over the coming weeks.
Work started last week to replace the entire pitch at GAA Headquarters in Dublin.
Already the grass has been stripped away and the pitch has been levelled and everything is ready for the new turf to be laid.
The GAA own a turf farm in North County Dublin and the new turf will be trans-
ported from there ahead of being laid out in Croke Park.
Before the GAA harvested its own grass it used to import grass from the UK.
New grass had to be stored in temperature controlled trucks before it was placed on the ground.
The new system allows for the new grass to be planted within three hours of being put down.
In July 2009 the pitch underwent a returfing operation where 1,500 roles of turf were installed on the pitch in just three days with games played immediately afterwards.
The pitch also has a fully automatic irrigation system which allows water application for grass growth and preparation
for play.
The pitch has a custom turf specifically grown for the strength and stability needed for Gaelic Games; 60% Poa Pratensis and 40% Perennial Ryegrass which gives the pitch exceptional stability.
And to keep it in top shape for games strict pitch performance criteria are maintained and records are available for inspection for pitch hardness, traction, infiltration, soil moisture, ball rebound and shock absorbency. It's also manned and maintained by professional ground staff using modern equipment as they aim to keep the pitch to the same standards for every event held within Croke Park.
Instead of picking up a kitchen appliance at a house sale - one man made his way home with a 700-year-old treasure - which he got for a bargain!
Will Sideri of Maine in the US, found a wall hanging which he thought looked very genuine and managed to purchase it for just $75.
Now he's the one laughing as it's worth an estimated $10,000 after he consulted his former Colby College professor.
The academic confirmed that it was used about 700 years ago in Roman Catholic worship. In fact, the parchment was from The Beauvais Missal, used in the Beauvais Cathedral in France, and dated to the late 13th century.
Learn new skills or share knowledge in a series of free public events celebrating biodiversity and community well-being in Tralee.
The festive gathering, ‘From the ground up - celebrating biodiversity, leadership & community wellbeing' is based around Tralee Bay Wetlands and The Moyderwell area on October 7 and 8.
It is a culmination of a three year Transition Farming Programme and four Biodi-
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A number of the events are in collaboration with kerrymentalhealthandwellbeingfest.com
Be inspired, learn new skills and share your knowledge and insights in this one and a half day programme of local events, while networking with communities and agencies.
This community gathering will showcase and celebrate community leadership and the many inspiring and practical biodiversity initiatives that have taken place all over the county during the past few challenging years.
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The parchment was once part of a prayer book and priests’ liturgy, Lisa Fagin Davis, executive director of the Medieval Academy of America and a professor of manuscript studies at Simmons University in Boston, said.
It turns out that the full missal was once owned by William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper publisher, before being sold in the 1940s and was divvied up into individual pages, she said, which was common practice in the early 20th century.
“Thousands of unique manuscripts were destroyed and scattered this way,” Davis, who has painstakingly researched The Beauvais Missal, said.
She has so far managed to track down more than 100 individual pages of the 309 pages in their original form.
FROM KERRY AND
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has been shortlisted for two prestigious national tourism awards.
The renowned Clare based tourist attraction is in the running for awards in both the 'Family Venue of the Year' and 'Tourist Attraction of the Year' categories in The Irish Hospitality Awards 2022.
The historical venue was shortlisted due to the high number of nominations made by the public via the Irish Hospitality Award's social media channels.
The awards celebrate the dedication to customer service by hospitality teams, who ensure their customers receive unforgettable experiences. They acknowledge everyone who works hard to enhance the reputation of the country, from tourist attractions to restaurants and museums that promote and showcase the rich Irish heritage.
“We are thrilled to be shortlisted for 'Family Venue of the Year' and 'Tourist Attraction of the Year'," Marketing Manager of Shannon Heritage, Adrienne
O’Flynn, said.
"We are in good company for both of these awards, and we are delighted to be acknowledged for our customer service and dedication to providing an unforgettable experience for our customers here at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.”
An independent judging panel will review supporting evidence from finalists, which includes reviews and testimonials from customers and details on initiatives like Bunratty’s world famous banquets, its fairy trail booklet, animal trail quiz and more.
Other shortlisted contenders across both categories include the neighbouring attraction Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre (Ballyvaughan), Fota Wildlife Park, Rock of Cashel, The Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum Experience (Dublin), Kilkenny Castle, among other venues.
The black-tie award presentation event will take place on Tuesday, October 18 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Dublin.
After 10 months flying in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defence technology demonstration – successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency’s first attempt to move an asteroid in space.
Mission control at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, announced the successful impact at 7.14pm EDT.
As a part of NASA’s overall planetary defence strategy, DART’s impact with the asteroid Dimorphos demonstrates a viable mitigation technique for protecting the planet from an Earth-bound asteroid or comet, if one were discovered.
“At its core, DART represents an unprecedented success for planetary defence, but it is also a mission of unity with a real benefit for all humanity,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “As NASA studies the cosmos and our home planet, we’re
also working to protect that home, and this international collaboration turned science fiction into science fact, demonstrating one way to protect Earth.”
DART targeted the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos, a small body just 530 feet (160 metres) in diameter. It orbits a larger, 2,560-foot (780-metre) asteroid called Didymos. Neither asteroid poses a threat to Earth.
The mission’s one-way trip confirmed NASA can successfully navigate a spacecraft to intentionally collide with an asteroid to deflect it, a technique known as kinetic impact.
The investigation team will now observe Dimorphos using ground-based telescopes to confirm that DART’s impact altered the asteroid’s orbit around Didymos. Researchers expect the impact to shorten Dimorphos’ orbit by about 1%, or roughly 10 minutes; precisely measuring how much the asteroid was deflected is one of the primary purposes of the full-scale test.
A Belfast company has just unveiled its new 100% electric passenger vessel which will glide over the water and it's set to transform the global passenger ferry market.
With a top speed of 38 knots and a foiling range of 115 nautical miles at 25 knots the vessel will be able to ride above the waves.
100% electric, the vessels and systems developed by Artemis Technologies are designed to make the lowest possible impact on the environment.
This revolutionary ferry is among several zero-emission vessels being developed by the company designed to provide
commercially viable green transport solutions for operators, cities and governments across the world.
Powered by the patented Artemis eFoil-
er® electric propulsion system, the 24m vessels will fly above the water, providing a comfortable ride for up to 150 passengers on board, mitigating effects
of seasickness and producing minimal wake at high-speed, significantly reducing the impact on shorelines.
Artemis Technologies is a spin-off from the Artemis Racing team that competed in the America’s Cup of which its founder, two-time Olympic champion Dr Iain Percy OBE is a four-time veteran.
“We have combined our experience from the worlds of high-performance sailing, motorsports, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing to design and develop an electric propulsion system that is quite simply a game changer for the maritime industry," Dr Iain Percy OBE said.
“Our high-speed passenger ferry provides a cost-effective public transport solution that helps address air pollution, congestion, and noise."
BEFORE IMPACT: Asteroid moonlet Dimorphos as seen by the DART spacecraft 11 seconds before impact. Photo: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL CELEBRATING: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park staff showing their delight at being shortlisted for The Irish Hospitality Awards 2022. FLYING FERRY: The world’s most advanced 100% electric passenger ferry which glides over the water has been unveiled.Tara is available for advice and fitness consultations, at email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie
The immune system is precisely that — a system. To function well, it requires stability.
While there is no magic bullet for increasing immunity, there are ways to keep your immune system strong so that you are better prepared to fight off infections and heal quickly.
As long as your immune system is running smoothly, you don’t notice that it’s there, but if it stops working properly – because it’s weak or can't fight particularly aggressive germs – you get ill.
Without an immune system, we would have no way to fight harmful things that enter our body from the outside or harmful changes that occur inside our body. Here are five ways to ensure you support a good immune system coming into the wintery months:
While all vegetables have health benefits, some pack a more powerful immune-boosting punch than others. Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, and other cruciferous vegetables are rich in fibre, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals. Vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach and tomatoes are rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A), which helps regulate the immune system and protect against infections.
Include all macronutrients in your meals. Protein is particularly important for healing and recovery. Protein sources include leaner sources of meat, chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, milk, beans, soy, nuts and seeds. These foods are also good sources of zinc, a mineral that promotes healthy immune function and aids in wound healing. Healthy fats are also essential to support our immune health. Try to include a variety of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in your daily diet. These are found in avocados, fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, and seeds. These foods provide good fats but are also rich in phytonutrients and fat-soluble vitamins. For example, a small handful of nuts such as almonds is a great source of vitamin E. Wild-caught salmon is one of the only foods naturally rich in vitamin D. Fatty fish are also rich in essential fats called omega-3s, which are known for their multiple
health benefits.
Exercise is one of the main aspects that support a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise promotes cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, helps control body weight, and offers protection against a variety of diseases. And just like a healthy diet, exercise can contribute to a healthy immune system, improves blood circulation allowing immune system cells to move through the body more freely and do their job more effectively.
Getting enough sleep has many health benefits. The lack of sleep puts your body into ‘fight or flight' mode, releasing adrenaline and increased stress hormones into the body. Research shows that in general, adults need at least seven hours of sleep for optimal health and well-being. As we sleep our immune system works to heal and repair the body. A few tips for getting a good night’s sleep include avoiding caffeine in the evenings, turning off your screens (TV, laptop, phones, etc.) well before bedtime and sleeping in a cool, dark room.
You may not often think about how stress affects your ability to fight off infection, but your state of mind can have a significant impact on your health. When you are experiencing more stress, your immunity is compromised, which puts you at a higher risk of getting sick. Managing stress may help you fight germs and infections. Stress management techniques include breath work, meditation, yoga, moderate exercise, walking etc. Having a support system of close friends and family can also help us feel connected and stay strong throughout stressful times. Although there is no magical potion for immunity, you can take these five steps to boost your immune system which is very important as we enter the colder and darker mornings of winter. Don’t underestimate your lifestyle’s impact on your ability to help keep your immune system strong. Good nutrition, quality sleep, and managing stress can all have a significant impact on your health. If you need help with your nutrition, send us an email at nutrition@activate.ie and we will be happy to help you!
There are some schemes available which assist with the cost of prescribed medications and appliances and the qualifying conditions for each scheme is different.
Q. Do I have to pay for prescriptions if I have a Medical Card?
A. If you have a Medical Card, there is a charge for prescribed medicines and other items that you get on prescription from pharmacies. The prescription charge is €1.50 for each item that is dispensed to you under the Medical Card scheme, up to a maximum of €15 per month per person or family. For people aged over 70, the prescription charge is €1 per item, up to a maximum of €10 per month per person or family.
Q. If I have a GP Visit Card does it cover prescription charges?
A. No. Prescribed drugs are not free but may be covered by the Drugs Payment Scheme.
Q. What is the Drug Payment Scheme?
A. Under the Drugs Payment Scheme, you and your family only have to pay a maximum of €80 each month for approved prescribed drugs and medicines, and certain appliances. After you register for the scheme, you will get a plastic swipe card for each person named on the registration form. You should show this card whenever you collect your medication or appliances from the pharmacy. The HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service provides a list of medicines or aids provided under the Drugs Payment Scheme. You should use the same pharmacy in a month to avoid paying more than the maximum €80. You do not have to register with a pharmacy for the scheme. You can apply for the Drugs Payment Scheme online at mydps.ie or by completing an application form which you can get from your local Citizens Information Centre or Local Health Office.
Q. What is the Long-Term Illness Scheme?
A. If you have a medical condition covered by the Long-Term Illness Scheme, you can get free drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances for the treatment of that condition. The qualifying conditions include Diabetes, Epilepsy, Parkinsonism and Multiple
Sclerosis. You can get a full list of the conditions covered under this scheme from your local Citizens Information Service. You must be ordinarily resident in Ireland to qualify. This means that you are living here and intend to live here for at least one year. Students from outside the EU do not qualify for the Long-Term Illness Scheme. The Long-Term Illness Scheme does not depend on your income or other circumstances. You may also be eligible for a Medical Card or GP Visit Card, depending on your circumstances. Contact your local Citizens Information Centre for an application form or download it from www.hse.ie.
Q. Can you tell me about the Discretionary Hardship Scheme?
A. The HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PSRS) provides a list of medicines or aids provided under the Medical Card or Drugs Payment Scheme. These products are approved for the schemes by the HSE. Some items that can be bought over the counter are not included in the free or subsidised schemes. If you have a Medical Card and are prescribed an item that is not on PCRS list, your pharmacist or Local Health Office can apply for it to be paid for by the Discretionary Hardship Scheme. If the hardship scheme does not cover the cost of the medicine and you have to pay for it, you may want to check with your doctor to see if there is an alternative medicine. You can get more information about the scheme from your pharmacist or Local Health Office.
Q. Is there any tax relief for medical expenses?
A. If you pay medical expenses that are not covered by the State or by private health insurance, you can claim tax back on some of those expenses, which includes tax relief on medical expenses for prescribed drugs and medicines. You can claim tax relief online using Revenue’s myAccount service.
If you need further information about any of the issues raised here or you have other questions, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0818 07 7860 or email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie.
Muckross rally co-driver Noel O’Sullivan has won the British Rally title and joins a list of rally greats who have lifted the coveted trophy.
The Killarney man guided Welsh driver Osian Pryce to victory in Trackrod Rally Yorkshire last weekend and that result earned them the outright championship too.
Despite having the weight of a title tilt on their shoulders, they brushed it aside
with aplomb, winning four of the six stages to return to the Filey seafront finish to add their name to the coveted BRC trophy, joining the likes of Colin McRae, Ari Vatanen, Stig Blomqvist and Hannu Mikkola.
“My first memory of the British Rally Championship was when I was 12, and watching it on Sky Sports after school. Never did I think back then that I would win that very championship,” said O’Sullivan.
CHAMPIONS: Noel O’Sullivan and Osian Pryce were crowned British Rally Champions in Yorkshire on Saturday. Photo: Jakob Ebrey Photography/BRC Media officeMegane
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From the mind of Kid Cudi and executive producer Kenya Barris comes a story of two young artists navigating the twists and turns of finding love in New York City.
Scott 'Kid Cudi' Mescudi and Kenya Barris join forces to present the television event ENTERGALACTIC, an original, immersive, animated story about a young artist named Jabarivoiced by Mescudi - as he attempts to balance love and success. Finding the latter brings Jabari a step closer to the former, when moving into his
dream apartment introduces him to his new neighbour, photographer itgirl Meadow - voiced by Jessica Williams. An explosion of art, music and fashion, ENTERGALACTIC takes place in the only city that can handle all three: New York. Alongside Mescudi and Williams, ENTERGALACTIC boasts an all-star cast including Ty Dolla $ign, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Harrier, Vanessa Hudgens, Christopher Abbott, 070 Shake, Jaden Smith, Keith David, Teyana Taylor, Arturo Castro and Macaulay Culkin.
Bettie Hughes once knew the comfort of luxury, flaunting a ridiculous collection of designer shoes and a stealthy addiction to CBD oils. That is, until her parents snipped her purse strings. Long obsessed with her public image, Bettie boasts an extravagant lifestyle on social media. But the reality is: Bettie is broke and squatting in Colorado, and her family has no idea.
Christmas, with its pressure to meet familial expectations, is looming when a drunk Bettie plays a vinyl record of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' backwards and accidentally conjures Hall, an unexpectedly charming Holiday Spirit in the form of a man. Once the shock wears off, Bettie knows she’s stumbled upon the greatest gift: a chance to make all her holiday wishes come true, plus a ready-made fiancé. But as the wiles of magic lose their charm, Bettie finds herself set off-kilter by Hall’s sweet gestures. Suddenly, Bettie is finding her heart
'Ancestress' is the latest song released by Björk from her new album 'Fossora' which is out today (Friday).
The track is a tribute to her late mother. It was directed by Andrew Thomas Huang, with co–creative direction by Björk and James Merry.
“For 20 years I have not been able to attend funerals as something about them rubbed me the wrong way,” Björk said.
“I would help organize the musicians
and the set list, but I couldn’t go inside the church [for family members’ funerals]. I would just get so mad. I’m an atheist, so it was like, ‘Wait a minute. There’s a priest here who has never met the person who passed away?’ It’s like having an MC rapping raps that he didn’t write.”
This is the third song Björk has shared from 'Fossora'; they include 'Ovule' and lead single 'Atopos'.
RTÉ 2, Friday, 9.50pm
A single mother desperate for work pleads her way into a routine administrative job at a law firm. It is not long before she stumbles across mislaid documents about a case brought against a corporation for poisoning the residents of a small town by contaminating their water supply. Realising something is amiss, she begins her own investigation. Fact-based drama, with Julia Roberts in an Oscar-winning role, alongside Albert Finney and Aaron Eckhart.
merry and light, but the happier she gets, the shorter Hall’s time on earth grows. Can Bettie channel the Christmas spirit and learn to live with goodwill toward all men or will her selfish ways come back as soon as the holidays are over?
RTÉ One, Saturday, 7pm
A mischievous rabbit has the run of a farm and its vegetable patch when the owner unexpectedly dies. When a relative inherits the property, he strives to rid his land of the rabbit and his woodland friends - but his feelings for a nature-loving woman complicate the battle of wits with the animal kingdom. Family comedy based on Beatrix Potter’s stories, starring Domhnall Gleeson and Rose Byrne, with the voices of James Corden and Margot Robbie.
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My day-to-day focus is predominantly on stock market moves, so it never bears too much relevance, but Budget 2023 certainly caught my attention.
It was set against a backdrop of surging energy prices, inflationary pressures, and a red-hot housing crisis. As one of the few European countries with a budget surplus to dip into, expectations were high.
On the surface, the Budget didn't disappoint. The €11 billion package had a little something for everyone. The massive package of once-off measures will go a long way toward supporting households and businesses this year.
But when you dig a little deeper, many of the measures are simply providing a short-term sugar rush, with little substance once the initial high wears off.
I get it; financial relief is crucial but adding more money into the economy so people can afford to function in a broken system is not a long-term solution.
Tax cuts have been proclaimed as 'counter inflation' measures but are more likely to fan the flames of inflation than eliminate the problem.
Inflation is created when too much money is chasing too few goods. With this in mind, inflation is tackled by reducing the amount of money in the economy or increasing the supply of goods within that economy. Tax cuts do the opposite.
By increasing the amount of money in the system through tax cuts, the government has seemed to double down on the viewpoint that money is both the cause and solution to all of life's problems.
Sure, these tax cuts will help to curry favour from a political perspective, but from an economic standpoint, you are simply adding fuel to the fire.
Instead of addressing the systemic problems causing the Cost of Living Crisis, they have simply freed up more money so you can tolerate the intolerable price hikes a little longer.
Take housing, for example.
Paschal Donohoe described housing as the "central issue facing the country".
Undoubtedly there are some positives from a housing perspective in the Budget, but as the "central issue facing the country", it falls short.
The 'Rent Tax Credit', in particular, highlights the band-aid solution being applied here.
Renters will be entitled to a rental credit of €500 per year from 2022 onwards.
On the surface, this is much-needed relief for renters, but in reality, it simply exacerbates the problem.
Without getting too into the weeds, in economics, you have something called the paradox of aggregation. If everyone
gets the benefit, then nobody gets to feel the effects of that benefit because nobody is better off from a relative standpoint.
If you won the lotto in the morning, you would be unquestionably better off. However, if we all won the lotto in the morning, we would all be richer on an absolute level, but you would no longer be better off relative to your peers. Prices would simply increase to account for the higher levels of wealth in the system. The same logic applies to the 'Rent Tax Credit'. Everyone gets it, so nobody benefits. It simply just provides another gear for landlords. You can now 'afford' to pay higher rents, allowing landlords to raise rents even further. This is not relief but a mechanism to support higher rental prices in the future masked as support for those caught in the rental crisis.
Rent control, short-term letting restrictions, widespread public housing initiatives, subsidies to incentive construction development, and removal of the endless planning regulations. These are solutions that alleviate the supply side of the problem over the long term.
Instead, the government continues to throw more money at the problem so
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we can 'justify' higher and higher prices.
In fact, in a bizarre move, they have now placed a 10% levy on concrete blocks.
Environmental concerns aside, at a point where every possible step needs to be taken to incentivise construction development to increase the housing supply in the system, levies are being applied to increase the cost of building even further.
Maybe I'm being overly cynical here. Compared to the UK budget, the Irish offering is a heroic feat of financial prowess, but another short-term response to the newest crisis at our doorstep is not enough.
Long-term allocation of capital and resources to solve the complete supply/demand mismatch in the housing market, nationalisation of energy, and extensive healthcare reform are areas where the bulk of the budgetary surplus needs to be allocated.
Constantly repeating or extending 'temporary measures' is far too short-sighted. We have already seen an economic contraction in Q1 2022. These contractions may continue as we stare down the barrel of a recession in Europe. The budget surplus won't always be there. When it is, we must prioritise long-term investments focused on solving systemic issues. Plastering over the cracks and hoping that the foundations stay intact until the next political party takes the wheel just isn't enough.
The Irish Budget has never been something I have paid too much attention to.
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The College Open Day season for 2023 entrants starts in earnest in early October.
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Do some basic research on the courses on offer. Check the entry requirements for each course of interest as you will need to meet these to be eligible to compete for a place on the course. Check out the modules and whether Erasmus or travel abroad options are available, as well as work placement. Don’t ignore a course or open day because you don’t expect to get enough points. You may do far better than you anticipate.
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FITZGERALD
FOLEY
In loving memory of Rita Fitzgerald
Hazelwood Drive, Killarney 2nd October 2021.
As we lovingly remember Rita on her 1st anniversary, her husband Noel, sons Garrett and Leonard, brothers Denis and Frankie, sister Maisie, daughter-in-law Joanne, grandson Dylan, granddaughter Faye and all extended family would like to acknowledge and express our sincere gratitude for all the support shown to us at the time of Rita’s untimely passing, and during the past year. We very much appreciate all the online messages of condolence, texts, floral tributes, mass cards and letters received. We express our special thanks to the paramedics who worked tirelessly on Rita, and to members of the Gardaí, under Garda Brian Delee who supported the family. We offer our heartfelt thanks to Fr. Niall Howard for his support during those difficult days, his empathy and for officiating a beautiful Funeral Mass for Rita. We would like to thank Maura Reen and Sr. Colette for the beautiful hymns and songs they performed. We are also grateful to all those who followed the coffin to High Street, and stood on the pathways for her departure to Aghadoe. A special word of thanks to all of Rita’s neighbours and friends who helped in so many ways. We will be forever grateful to all those who provided food and refreshments, Tadgie Connor Catering, John and Mary Doyle, the Moriarty family, Samantha Leen (then and still), and others. We would like to thank MIke and Mary O’Shea, funeral directors, for their professioanlism in carrying out their duties, and to Michael Duggan for his attention to detail in Aghadoe Lawn. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually who helped in any way, so we hope this acknowledgement will reflect our expression of deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Look around your garden, Lord And when she turns and smiles Put your arms around her And hold her for a while
It broke our hearts to lose you Rita But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
First Anniversary mass is on Saturday 1st October 2022 at 6.15 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
In loving memory of Rita Fitzgerald
Hazelwood Drive, Killarney Who passed away on 2nd October 2021.
You left this world so quickly We still wonder why For the saddest part of all You never said goodbye
You left us so many memories To us you were so dear
No matter when we needed you We always found you near
You gave us all you had to give Gifts both big and small But most of all you gave us love The greatest gift of all.
Lovingly remembered by your husband Noel.
Rita’s Anniversray Mass will be on Saturday 1st October 2022 at 6.15 pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
In loving memory of Rita Fitzgerald
Hazelwood Drive, Killarney Who died on 2nd October 2021.
No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.
Always remembered and loved your son Garrett.
Anniversary Mass for Rita will take place on Saturday 1st October at 6.15 pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
FITZGERALD
In loving memory of Rita Fitzgerald Hazelwood Drive, Killarney Who died on 2nd October 2021.
In loving memory of Rita Fitzgerald Hazelwood Drive, Killarney Who died on 2nd October 2021.
You are so missed each and every day For you were someone special Who meant more than words can say.
Remembered always by your son Leonard, daughter-in-law Joanne and your grandaughter Faye.
Anniversary Mass will be on Saturday 1st October 2022 at 6.15 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
In loving memory of Mary Foley
Late of Killafadda, Kilgarvan Who died on 30th of September 2012.
I awake each morning to start a new day But the pain of losing you Never goes away I go about the things I have to do And as the hours pass, I think again of you
I want to call you and just hear your voice Then I remember that I have no choice For you are not there And now my heart cries Just to see you again to tell you goodbye
To say ‘Mom I love you and I always will’ And hope that much of you in me you’ve instilled The day that you left I just didn’t know That you were going where I couldn’t go
And now
All my memories of you are so dear But gosh, how I miss you And wish you were here
Who now can hear me when I need to cry? It’s so hard to tell you “Mom goodbye”
In loving memory of Rita Fitzgerald Hazelwood Drive, Killarney Who died on 2nd October 2021.
Softy the leaves of memories fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
Sadly missed and always grateful from the Leen family.
Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 1st October at 6.15 pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Someday I know all will be well And I’ll see you again with stories to tell O how you were missed And how we have grown And how good it is to finally be home
Until then my memories of you I’ll keep near And I’ll pass them on to those who are dear.
I miss you Mom.
So dearly loved and sadly missed by husband Sean, daughters Siobhán, Corrina, Mary Frances, Caroline and sons-in-law Eoghan, Peter, John and Justin and grandchildren James and Emma.
Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 2nd October at 10.30am in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilgarvan.
In loving memory of Julie Healy-Rae 61 Scrahan Mews, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Formerly of Kilgarvan and New York, USA Who died on the 28th September 2015.
Because you’re always thought about in such a special way because you always did so much to brighten up each day
And because you cared for others Selflessly your whole life through We say a little prayer each day especially for you
In loving memory of Rita Fitzgerald Hazelwood Drive, Killarney Who died on 2nd October 2021.
Beautiful memories are treasured forever Of the happy days we spent in Tralee together. From your loving friend Mary.
Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 1st October 2022 at 6.15 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left the sweetest memories This world could ever hold.
Love and remembered always by your loving grandson Dylan.
First Anniversary Mass will be on Saturday 1st October 2022 at 6.15 pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
That heaven will protect you And will somehow let you know That you meant so much to us And that we miss you so
And that we’ll think about you As we travel on the life’s way And keep you safe within our hearts Forever and a day.
Love forever and always Michael, Eileen, Rosemary, Ian, Jackie, Kevin, Juliette and Rosie
In loving memory of Mary Foley
Late of Killafadda, Kilgarvan, Who passed on 30th September 2012.
Laugh as we always laughed At the little jokes we enjoyed together Play, smile, think of me Pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word That it always was Let it be spoken without affect And without a trace of a shadow on it. A dear mother and wonderful nana.
Love always Mary Frances, John, James and Emma
Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 2nd October at 10.30am in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilgarvan.
In loving memory of our dear Son and Brother
Freddie O’Sullivan
Late of Lyreatough, Kilcummin, Killarney Who died on 3rd of October 2018.
It’s lonely here without you We miss you more each day For life is not the same to us
Since you were called away
To your resting place we visit But no one knows the heartache When we turn and leave you there It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
Always in our prayers Mom.
No matter how we start the day No matter what we do
No morning starts
No evening ends
Without a thought of you Time passes, memories stay Quitly remembered everyday.
Loved and missed always, Tommy, June, Stephen, Clodagh and Niamh. xxx
We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.
Loved and missed always, Mary, Denis, Aoife, Eimear, Caoimhe and Laoise. xxx
There is always a face before me A voice I would love to hear A smile I will always remember Of a brother I loved so dear
Deep n my heart lies a picture More precious than silver and gold It’s a picture of your brother Whose memory will never grown old.
Loved and missed always Eileen and Ger.
Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday 1st October at 7:30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin
KEHOE
In loving memory of William (Bill) Kehoe
Late of Ross Road, Killarney who passed on 30th September 2015.
Along the road to yesterday That leads us straight to you Are memories of the happy days Together we once knew And in each quiet evening We seem to have a way Of wandering back to meet you On the road to yesterday. Fondly remembered by your sons, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Anniversary mass is on Saturday 1st October at 6.15p;m in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Treasured memories of Mary C. Flynn
Late of 14 Ferndale Avenue, Killarney Who died on the 5th October, 1994.
We hold you close within our hearts
And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again
So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.
Lovingly remembered by your husband Larry, sons Laurence, Michael, Padraig, sister Rose, daughters-in-law Judith and Olive, grandchildren Christopher, Killian, Laura, Dylan, relations and friends.
Anniversary Mass will be on Sunday 2nd October at 11.00am in the Church of the Resurrection.
In loving memory of Denis O’Sullivan
Late of 123 Ballyspillane, Killarney Who died on 6th October 2010.
Now the Lord is the Spirit And where the Spirit is There is freedom.
God pours life into death And death into life Without a drop being spilled.
With love from Eileen, David, Vivian, Alanna, Kyle & Sharon, Damien, Sophie & Luke xxx
Anniversary Mass is on Thursday 6th October at 9.30am in The Church of the Resurrection.
RYAN
In loving memory of Jimmy Devane
Late of Tullorum, Killarney Who died on 29th September 2009 and Whose birthday occurs on 3rd October.
Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all.
We miss you now, our hearts are sore As time goes by we miss you more Your loving smile, your gentle face No one can ever fill your empty place.
Your loving wife Helen, Shane, Ciara & David.
In loving memory of Our dear parents
Michael Ryan
Who died on January 18th 1987 Hannah Ryan who died on 2nd October 1996
Late of 23 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney.
Beautiful memories treasured forever Of happy years spent together Life is eternal love will remain In God’s own time, we will meet again.
Loved and remembered by Marie, Michael and family.
Anniversary mass in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 2nd October at 10.30am.
RYAN In loving memory of a dear mother
Hannah Ryan 23 Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney Who died on 2nd of October 1996.
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.
Fondly remembered by your loving son Michael and family.
Anniversary mass in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 2nd October at 10.30am.
In loving memory of Helena Spillane (Nee O’Donoghue) Muckross Grove, Killarney
On the occasion of her 70th birthday which occurs on 30th September.
Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.
Your loving sister Siobhán, Jerry, Cassandra and your god-daughter Ellen.
It does not take a special day for us to think of you
We love and miss you every day.
Will those who think of Helena today A special prayer to Jesus say.
O’NEILL
In loving memory of Jeremy O’Neill, Late of 22 Muckross View, Killarney and 6 Plunkett Street
Whose anniversary occurs on 2nd October.
Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away to the next room I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other That, we still are
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together Play, smile, think of me. pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was Let it be spoken without effect Without the trace of a shadow on it
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
In loving memory of John O’Donoghue
Late of Upper Killaha, Glenflesk Killarney Who died 1st October 2019.
Every day I need you Lord But this day especially I need some extra strength To face whatever is to be.
This day more than any day I need to feel you near To fortify my courage And to overcome my fear.
By myself, I cannot meet The challenge of the hour There are times when humans help But we need a higher power.
To assist us bear what must be borne and so dear Lord, I pray Hold on to my trembling hand And be near me today.
Amen.
Always remembered by Mum and Dad, Brothers and Sisters, Nieces and Nephews, Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law.
Anniversary mass is on Saturday 8th October at 6.00pm in St. Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk.
I am but waiting for you. For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner.
loved and remembered every day by your family, Denis, Sinead, Sarah Jane, Moolan, Mairtin, Alan, Orna, Shea, Fiadh, Ruadh, Croia and Jeremy.
KELLY
In loving memory of William (Liam) Kelly
Late of Loretta rd, Killarney Who died on 3rd October 2020.
Your presence we miss Your memories we treasure Missing you always Forgetting you never.
Sadly missed by Rachel & Jordyn Tuohy.
DILLON
O’CONNOR
Remembering with love, joy and sorrow our beautiful Donagh Ballydaly, Rathmore 28th September 2019.
We think about you always We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten And you never ever will We hold your smile and memory in our hearts And there you will remain To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again.
Donagh you are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts xxxxx
Mom, Dad, Jonathan, Noride, Siobhán, Réiltín and Sean.
DINEEN In loving memory of our wonderful mother Mary Dineen
Late of Old Chapel, Rathmore Who died on the 1st October 2002 RIP.
Life is not measured By the years that you lived But by the happiness you gave And the kind things that you did You had a wonderful nature, warm and true We will always love and remember you.
Sadly missed by Paudie, Donal, Tim, Mike, Charlie, Marian and families.
In loving memory of Noel Dillon
Late of Woodlawn Road, Killarney Who died on 2nd October 2006.
We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.
Sadly missed and always loved by your wife Barbara, daughters Laura & Jen, grandchildren Emma, Jack, Dean and Evan, son-in-law Mike and Jen’s fiancé Daniel.
Anniversary mass is on Saturday 1st October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
In loving memory of Den Joe O’Connor Late of Moulagow, Rathmore Who passed on 29th September 2020.
We often sit and think of you And think of how you died To think you could not say goodbye Before you closed your eyes.
Lovingly remembered by his wife Sheila and son William.
O’CARROLL
In loving memory of Jeremiah (Jerry) O’Carroll 90 Scrahan Mews, Ross Road Killarney Who died on 4th October 1992.
O’SULLIVAN In loving memory of Dan (Donie) O’ Sullivan
Late of Ballaugh, Kilbrean and London, Who passed away on the 1st October 2019.
May the winds of love blow softly And whisper in your ear “We love and miss you Dan and wish that you were here”
Deep in our hearts, your life is kept To love and cherish, never forget No more tomorrows we can share But yesterdays are always there
A silent thought, A secret tear Keeps your memory ever near
In our hearts forever xx
Loved and remembered by your family, brothers and sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended families and all your friends.
MCCARTHY
In loving memory of Seamus Guiney Late of Marian Terrace and Woodlawn Road Who died on Oct 12th 2020.
Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Sadly missed by Alan and Magdalena.
Anniversary mass is on Saturday 8th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARYTime may pass and fade away But silent thoughts and memories stay No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.
Loved and remembered Sadly missed always by all your family.
Anniversary Mass is on Tuesday 4th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
In loving memory of Kathleen McCarthy (nee O’Connor) Glounacopple, Kilcummin, Killarney Who died on the 28th September, 2016.
Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear.
O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in our arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls pray for me.
This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. Who ever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you desire. It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask for. In thanks for request granted.
J.S.
O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received. D.G.
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.
QUINLAN In loving memory of Maureen Quinlan
Late of Church Street, Newmarket, Cork Who died on 26th September 2016.
You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left the sweetest memories This world could ever hold.
From your son Frank, Mary & family Woodlawn Road.
O Holy Mother Mary, obtain for me a share in the holy dispositions which filled your beautiful soul, during the nine months you bore your divine son. Make me a mother after Gods own heart forming my children to serve him here on earth, and to be a means of spreading his Kingdom and leading other souls to him. St. Joseph head of the holy family pray for the father of this child that he and I may rear our family so that our home may be like the holy home in Nazareth. May the children and we be reunited in the eternal home to rejoice for all eternity at the feet of God. Amen. E.C.
Always loved and fondly remembered by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
Oh God, through the merits of St. Pio of Pietrelcina the Capuchin Priest who had the great privilege of participating in a unique way in the passion of Your Son, grant me through his intercession the grace of ...... which I ardently desire and above all grant me the grace of living in conformity with the death of Jesus, to arrive at the glory of the resurrection, Glory be to the Father...
(3 times) M.S.
Blessed Anthony, in spite of many difficulties you were enabled by the Holy Spirit to discover your place in God’s plan and to use your gifts and talents in making society a better and happier place for all. Implore the Lord Jesus to grant me suitable employment which may obtain for me and mine a decent livelihood and at the same time be able to live truly human and Christian lives and to be of real service to all people. Amen. K.S.
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH
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NATIONAL LEAGUE: DIV 1
| By Adam MoynihanThe Lakers narrowly missed out on a playoff berth last time around, mainly due to a disappointing start to the season. Playing their first four home games at alternative venues probably didn’t help; the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre was being used as a makeshift vaccination centre at the time. That’s all ancient history now, thankfully.
With that in mind, a fast start will be a priority, beginning with the visit of the Eagles this weekend.
It’s always difficult to tell until at least a few matches have been played but head coach Jarlath Lee appears to have made some good moves during the off-season. Godwin Boahen will be missed but American shooter Eric Cooper Jr as come in as a replacement, with Dutch point guard Esebio Strijdhaftig and Ukrainian big man Dmytro Berozkin – all 6’10” of him – also arriving in Killarney. The Lakers have retained the services of Portuguese player Rui Saravia, a skilled passer who has settled in nicely.
Just as essential as the imports are the local players who make up the majority of the squad. Mark O’Shea and Paul
Clarke are important figures, although their involvement is likely to be curtailed by football commitments for the time being.
Youngsters Jamie O’Sullivan, Senan O’Leary and David Gleeson could well see more game time this season after exhibiting great promise in 2021/22, and other St Paul’s graduates like Mark Sheahan, Jack O’Sullivan and Eoin Carroll will also play their part.
A player to keep a close eye on is Ronan Collins, a Gneeveguilla native who has represented Ireland with distinction at underage level.
The club will be hoping for a healthy turnout for their season opener.
Meanwhile, the Lakers’ crosstown rivals the Killarney Cougars have an away fixture to get things started. They take on SETU Carlow (formerly IT Carlow) at the Barrow Centre on Saturday evening.
The 2022/23 National League tips off on Saturday evening and the Scotts Lakers will be hoping to get their campaign off to a flyer at home to the Limerick Sport Eagles.
The St Paul’s women’s team (who are back in the National League for the first time since 2012) are also ready for their opening match of the new campaign. They travel to Kilkenny to take on the Marble City Hawks on Saturday at 7pm. The team is managed by well-known local coach James Fleming and will be backboned by Killarney players like Lynn Jones, Rheanne O’Shea, Cassandra Buckley and current Ireland U16 international Leah McMahon.
Canadian Sophia Paska (formerly of the Limerick Celtics) and American Yuleska Ramirez Tejeda (ex-Limerick Sport Huskies) will add some recent league experience to the squad.
Paul’s first home game of the 2022/23 season will come next Saturday, October 8 against the Celtics.
Scotts Lakers v Limerick Sport Eagle Saturday at 7.30pm Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre x COACH: Jarlath Lee talks to his players during a timeout. The Lakers will be aiming for a playoff spot in 2022/23 - the season gets underway on Saturday.The draw for the last eight of the Kerry Senior Football Championship has been made and Dr Crokes’ “reward” for winning their group is a difficult-looking fixture against Dingle.
Crokes topped Group 1 despite being pegged back late on by Kenmare in last weekend’s Round 3 match in Fr Breen Park. The draw meant that both teams finished level on five points apiece, with the Killarney side claiming first place – and a top seed – on goal difference.
Being one of the first place qualifiers meant they avoided strong favourites East Kerry in Monday night’s draw but taking on Dingle, who finished runners-up to East Kerry in Group 2, will not be an easy task.
The quarter-final tie will be staged as part of a double header at Austin Stack Park on Saturday, October 8. Austin Stacks and Feale Rangers will get proceedings underway in Tralee at 5pm. Goals by Ruairí Murphy and David Clifford helped East Kerry to a five-point win over Dingle in Páirc an Ághasaigh, a result which secured a top seed for Jerry O’Sullivan’s talented squad. They will face Kenmare in the quarter-final with the fixture being held on Sunday, October 9 at 2.45pm at the Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney.
The “curtain-raiser”, for want of a better way of putting it, will be Group 3 winners Mid Kerry versus a Templenoe team who just squeezed through to the knockout phase despite losing to Feale Rangers in their final group game.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: East Kerry defender Paul Murphy turns away from Dingle forward Dylan Geaney. Photo: Séamus Healy.
despicable act of violence. In the end he got a six-month ban, meaning he misses a grand total of zero intercounty matches. Does that punishment fit the crime?
Why are so many GAA matches turning violent and/or abusive to the point that they need to be abandoned?
In Kerry, two underage fixtures had to be called off this past month alone. One, an U11 hurling game in which scores weren’t even being kept, was ended prematurely by the referee who was apparently on the receiving end of persistent verbal abuse. Another, an U15 football match in Kilcummin, came to a halt after a Cordal mentor was allegedly physically assaulted. The man in question ended up in hospital.
The spate of violence has not been confined to Kerry. Far from it. Matches in Roscommon, Wexford and Mayo have also been blighted by attacks on match officials. And some referees are rightly saying, “no more”. After a match official was attacked at a minor match in Roscommon last month, referees across the county briefly went on strike in solidarity.
If GAA officials are not concerned about the same thing happening again, quite conceivably on a wider scale, they
should be.
Where does it all come from, this abuse and this violence? Why is it so prevalent in Gaelic games?
While it’s true that there is invariably a negative public reaction to instances of violence in GAA matches, I actually think a significant percentage of stakeholders are too accepting of it as a phenomenon. Take the Armagh-Galway incident from this past summer for example. When Armagh sub Tiernan Kelly waded into a melee and gouged Damien Comer’s eye, the video footage enraged the vast majority of people who saw it. Kelly was widely condemned for his actions, even by outsiders like media personalities and politicians.
But then came the counter-reaction from within GAA circles. They said that Kelly was being vilified. The response was over the top. He was a good guy who simply made a mistake. These things happen.
As a GAA lover I personally can’t stand it when people who don’t follow the sport weigh in on issues (politicians especially), but for me most of what was said about Kelly was justified. Sticking your finger in someone’s eye doesn’t just happen. It’s a
This is the crux of the problem for me, not just with the Kelly case but with all cases involving physical attacks. A strong message needs to be issued that people who engage in violence are not welcome.
When it comes to anyone entering the field of player – be they a supporter, mentor or some kind of hanger-on – and physically assaulting a referee or a player or another coach, they must be dealt with in the strongest possible terms. I’m talking about lifetime bans.
As a further deterrent, clubs and teams who fail to control their members should be punished appropriately. This should include expulsion from competitions for repeat offenders.
There may be other possible remedies. Personally, I would be in favour of implementing the Silent Sideline initiative across the board at underage level. I also believe that the number of people who are left inside the fences should be more strictly policed.
But as long as violent individuals are being left off easy thanks to disciplinary action that doesn’t go far enough, these things will continue to happen.
The bottom line is that the GAA have to get serious about the scourge of violence before referees pull the plug. Or before someone gets severely injured. Or worse.
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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: After an attack on a referee in Roscommon, match officials in the county went on strike. How long before more refs follow suit? Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.
As long as violent individuals are getting off lightly thanks to disciplinary action that doesn’t go far enough, these things will continue to happen.
Kerry boxer Kevin Cronin is set for major title fight in Dublin following an impressive victory over Ryan Hibbert in Manchester.
The Milltown native made light work of Hibbert last weekend, dominating from start to finish and eventually prevailing by 60 points to 54.
The result, which improves Cronin’s record to 5-0, means that the Traleebased firefighter will now take on Dubliner Robbie Burke for the Celtic light heavyweight belt on November 19.
Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser in the wake of his latest bout, Cronin said he expected Hibbert to come out swinging, but that never materialised.
“I expected more from the opponent. I spoke to him after and he said he really wanted to win in his hometown, he just said that the minute the jabs started coming in he found it impossible to deal with. I was shifting little angles left and right and he was freezing, and then I was out of range.
“I felt I put in a decent performance for a fella who has been out of the ring [for over a year]. I thought that when I got back under the lights I’d be lacking a bit of sharpness but to be honest with you I think I was sharper than usual.
“The win is what we went over there for and it’s great to get the rounds in as well.”
Next up is a quick enough turnaround before a Celtic light heavyweight title fight against Robbie Burke. Whatever the outcome, it will be Cronin’s final
bout at this weight division; he has been planning to switch to super middleweight for a while.
“We’re 99% sure that it will be November 19 in Dublin,” Cronin confirmed.
“It’s all up to him. He has a fight coming up that he has to win but, all going well, it will be me versus Robbie Burke in Dublin for the Celtic title.
“That should be a good fight. He was a serious amateur; he boxed for Ireland. It will be a fight that boxing people want to see.”
The Kingdom Warrior has been eyeing a big event here in Killarney for some time and following his latest exploits the dream is still very much alive.
“That’s something that I’m always going to want. There are a lot of eyes on me and a lot of boxers will be looking at me as a good opponent because I have a good following, and if they beat me they’ll get something out of it. I can see a lot of call-outs coming over the next couple of months.
“I definitely want a Killarney fight but I’ve got to get the right backing, the right promoter, and the right fight for it. We’d want a huge fight for it. Who knows? We could get a European level fight or a world level fight there. It’s always going to be on the cards, and it’s just going to be getting bigger and bigger every time.”
Killarney man Tom Doherty completed a sensational playoff victory in the Stableford category of the European Playoff Series on Thursday last.
Doherty, a member of Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, came from behind in a very close-fought match against defending champion Miroslav Halmo of Slovakia.
Sixteen players with a disability qualified to play in the second annual European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA) tournament in Stratford-on-Avon Golf Club in England.
Doherty, a former Mayor of Killarney who suffered a spinal injury in his youth, continued his recent run of impressive performances by clinching the prestigious Stableford title.
Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Doherty said he was “absolutely delighted” to emerge victorious.
“It was a very tough competition. Matchplay is mentally draining and I had to go through the quarter-finals, semi-finals and then the final three days in a row. After winning the first two matches 3&2, the final went down the 19th (playoff hole).
“I was giving up 11 shots to my opponent in the final which was a challenge. I drew a green shamrock on my ball just to give me something to focus on and
CHAMPION: Tom Doherty shows off his silverware after winning the European Playoff Series for golfers with a disability.
keep the thoughts positive. I was hoping to get a bit of Irish luck and thankfully that’s what happened on the day.”
Doherty revealed that one of the most positive aspects of his trip to England was the friends he made along the way.
The camaraderie amongst the competitors was “fantastic” and some of his rivals have invited to him play in their native competitions in France, Italy and Finland.
The Algarve Open at the end of November will be the final event of the year and Doherty hopes to continue his EDGA journey – and forge more friendships - in 2023.
The first two months of the season are in the books and so far it’s Dr Crokes footballer Gavin O’Shea who’s pointing the way in the Killarney Advertiser fantasy football league.
O’Shea was Manager of the Month in August and he has followed that up with a very solid September to leave himself four points clear at the summit. There’s a very long way to go yet but the Everton supporter will surely be pleased with his fast start. Now the challenge is fending off the other 1,100plus managers keen to overtake him. Remarkably, with a running total of 501 points, O’Shea is currently ranked No. 117 in Ireland, and No. 2,214 in the entire world. Considering the fact that this year Fantasy Premier League has attracted over 10 million participants, that is some going by the Killarney man. Perhaps unsurprisingly, O’Shea has free-scoring Manchester City striker
Erling Haaland to thank for much of his total. Since signing from Borussia Dortmund, the Norwegian forward has quickly become a must-have for FPL players and O’Shea has entrusted him with the captain’s armband on five occasions. (For the uninitiated, players who are selected as captain earn double points during that gameweek.)
The Killarney Advertiser League leader is facing stiff competition from Rob Ward, Paul Joy, Roy Hurley, Mick Tobin, Declan O’Riordan and perennial FPL hustler Conor ‘Doody’ Healy, all of whom are within 10 points of top spot. This season our league is sponsored by The Caddyshack with the best manager each month claiming a €50 food, drinks and mini golf voucher for the popular Killarney venue.
The winner of Manager of the Month for September is Ahmed Newir, who saw off competition from Colm Cagney and Denis Murphy to claim the coveted prize.
UNDEFEATED: Kevin Cronin (right) maintained his 100% professional record with a comprehensive victory over Ryan Hibbert (left) in Manchester.
I don't have medical qualifications to determine injuries in sport, or to suggest what should be done when a player is injured. Common sense is a great help but specific expertise is needed in many cases.
Fortunately, doctors, physios, consultants, first aid, St John's Ambulance and others with the required knowledge and experience of dealing with sports injuries have been very forthcoming and helpful in the preparation of these articles on injuries in sport. I appreciate their willingness, having guaranteed their anonymity for obvious reasons.
This week I wish to highlight concussion, an injury that I feel may be regarded too lightly by some managers and mentors.
Concussion will occur in so many sports but particularly in contact sports and in collision sports.
You may be a spectator at a game and notice the many tackles which are part and parcel of the game. In most cases the player will be knocked to the ground but shakes it off and continues. In other cases the player does not get up of his/her own volition. The referee quite rightly suspends play and the person with the cure-all magic bottle sprints, or more likely tries to sprint, on to the playing surface and come to the rescue of the injured player.
Sometimes, running repairs don’t seem to work and the injury is more serious than it appears at first. The player doesn’t get back into action due to a number of possibilities and one of these is that the player is concussed.
I discussed this injury with specialists in sports injuries, the people who have to deal with the fall-out from this potentially serious injury. It may seem rare enough but when it occurs it must be treated seriously because it is a brain injury and anything in the brain is potentially very serious. It must be recognised as such.
HEAD: Darragh O'Donovan of Limerick nurses a head injury while playing Offaly in the league.
Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile.
Concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.
Fortunately, in most sports now there is someone in the backroom team with medical expertise. That may be ideal for big games but in the ordinary local games, indoor and outdoor, one can only rely on the well-meaning manager or mentor, who may have little or no qualifications to deal with such an injury. She/he will look for the tell-tale signs of suspected concussion as distinct from the player being shaken up. When you see the manager holding up his/her hand asking the injured player to say how many fingers can be seen, you realise that concussion is suspected. There are several indicators. The player is not knocked out but feels groggy, dizzy, sluggish, hazy, foggy and complains of double or blurry vision. Other indicators of concussion include headache or pressure in the head, vomiting or nausea.
The injured player is confused and wonders “where am I?”
These symptoms should indicate that the player is concussed. What should be done as the referee waits patiently?
The other players may be edgy to get on with the play, particularly if the game has gone into time added on.
Picture this scenario. The injured player has been fouled and the referee has spread those two hands out widely and points to the penalty spot. It doesn't matter what the shape of the ball is or what the code is. The injured player is the team's expert penalty taker and the clock is ticking. The team is just a goal down. This is the best opportunity to level the game.
The pressure is on to get the injured party to get up, shake off any semblance of injury and deliver the score. Sure she/he never misses and can score with their eyes shut. If the player is just an ordinary person there will be a different reaction, but there is special consideration for your best player.
The experts I spoke to were in agreement on what should and must be done. It can be summed up so succinctly with what may well become the mantra
when sports science will force governing bodies to adopt protocol in dealing with suspected concussion. If in doubt, sit them out. The medical advice is clear-cut. Some sports have adopted very strict protocol for dealing with the concussed player. Others may recognise the seriousness of concussion, but make recommendations rather than make it mandatory.
The sports that spring to mind immediately are boxing and rugby. In such collision sports, concussion happens more often than in other sports. A concussed athlete will not be allowed back into action for a minimum of two weeks and even longer if this particular concussion is serious.
Irish rugby player Johnny Sexton knows all about it. He has had several concussions and has not been allowed back to play for a number of weeks, depending on the severity of each concussion.
There is no place for a cavalier attitude of playing on because we need you to close out this game. “You’re the expert kicker to win this match for us.”
That will not happen in rugby. Suspected concussion means the player will be taken off.
“It is non-negotiable,” one expert said.
“If in doubt, sit them out should apply to all concussion incidents. This requires a cultural shift in the GAA. Education is vital to allow people to understand how
long-term brain health overrules any impending victory of a game.
“Best practice is to be vigilant, remove the player and provide medical support. There should be no pitch-side assessment and a stand-down period of two weeks is reasonable. Each case should be managed individually.”
The GAA has published some guidelines for dealing with concussion, but are they mandatory, and should it not be necessary for the referee to include it in the match report.
I’m sure that even if match-winning free takers such as Seánie O’Shea or Dean Rock were to be concussed that, irrespective of the crucial stage of the match, they would be taken off for treatment and not allowed return to play, even if they appeared to recover in the dugout.
The same goes for high profile soccer, rugby, boxing and all sport participants.
I am not so sure that in a local event suspected concussion would be regarded so seriously and the player would be removed from the event.
The good news is that sports science is improving all the time. With proper diagnosis, and prompt decision-making by team managements, in the vast majority of cases concussion will not have any lasting effects.
Most people with a concussion recover quickly and fully within 10 days or so.
But for some people, symptoms can last for weeks or longer. It seems reasonable that even if the player may be feeling fine after one week, they should not return to play for at least another week, or certainly more if some symptoms persist.
Special care needs to be taken in the case of young children and teenagers. There is also the gender factor. Studies suggest that women athletes are 50% more likely than male athletes to have a sports-related concussion. Often they display a higher number of symptoms and more severe symptoms than males. Apparently, women have smaller, more breakable nerve fibres in the brain compared to men that may make them more susceptible to concussions.
The biggest danger I see is not so much in the high-profile games where there is expertise available to quickly observe the tell-tale signs of suspected concussion and advise the removal of the player from further action.
In small local games, suggesting that the player should be taken off may not sit very well with an pressurised manager. But it needs to be a non-negotiable scenario and the continuing health of the person - as distinct from the playershould always be the prime concern.
If in doubt, sit them out.
BANG: Kerry physio Jimmy Galvin and team doctor Mike Finnerty help Jason Foley from the field after he took a hit during the All-Ireland quarter-final against Mayo. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.RESULTS: FAI Junior Cup - Killarney Celtic 10 Fern Celtic 0 (Trpimir Vrljicak 4, Wayne Sparling 3, Stephen McCarthy, Lee Downing, Terry Sparling). Premier B - Classic FC 7 Killarney Celtic B 0. Jako Munster Youths Cup - Killarney Celtic 1 St Brendan's Park 4. FAI U17 National Cup - Castleisland AFC 5 Killarney Celtic 2. U15 Div 2 - Killarney Celtic B 5 Ballyheigue 5 (Patrick Coffey 3, Patrick O’Brien 2). U14 National Cup - Killorglin AFC 6 Killarney Celtic 4 (Mark Looney 2, Jack Culloty). U13 Div 1 - Killarney Celtic B 7 Mastergeeha 3 (Simon Sirotiak 2, Ben O’Sullivan 2, Tristan Murphy 2, Majid Khaleel). U12 National Cup - Limerick FC 2 Killarney Celtic 5 AET (Noah Brosnan 3, Cillian Scannell, David Ajibare). U12 Div 2 - Mastergeeha 7 Killarney Celtic B 1 (Noah Murphy).
GIRLS: U16 Premier - Killarney Celtic 5 LB Rovers 0 (Clodagh Moriarty 2, Eve Culhane, Abbey Cronin, Maeve Courtney). U14 Premier - Killarney Celtic 2 Killarney Athletic 0 (Sadbh O’Halloran, Amelia Carroll Kelly). U12 Premier - Killarney Athletic 4 Killarney Celtic 0.
LOTTO: There was no winner on September 25 of the Jackpot for €4,200. Numbers drawn were 11, 18, 21, 24. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Noah & Freddie O’Leary, Mountain View, Ashley Kerins, Dunrine, The Egan Family, Mastergeeha, Brian Cahill, Kilcummin. Next Draw is September 30 for a Jackpot of €4,400.
COFFEE MORNING: A coffee morning will take place on October 8 in Mastergeeha Clubhouse, Kilbrean in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation from 9.30am–12pm. If you would like to donate online at hospicecoffeemorning.ie. We look forward to seeing you all there. Every euro raised locally stays locally. Everybody welcome.
LADIES UPDATE: No joy for our U14 Green team as they lost out to a goal hungry Beaufort side in the East Kerry Division 2 Final played in Fitzgerald Stadium last Sunday evening. The first half was very promising with a five point lead going in at half time, 1-9 to 1-4. But Beaufort came out in the second half like a team possessed and ran in five goals. Hard to counteract that the girls kept ploughing away but couldn't peg back the lead. Final score Killarney Legion 1-12 Beaufort 6-6. The U16 girls will face Crokes in Round 3 of the East Kerry league in good form having accounted for Kilcummin in Direen last Tuesday evening. They had much the better of the first half but Kilcummin put in a mammoth effort in the second half meaning the girls had to keep the scoreboard ticking over, which they did. Final score: Killarney Legion 4-23 Kilcummin
6-8. The minors face Laune Rangers next Friday with a place in the East Kerry League final up for grabs. With wins over Beaufort and Kilcummin a stiffer test was awaiting in Milltown last Friday evening in the shape of MKL Gaels. The girls though played very well and led by two points in the closing stages. But MKL Gaels won themselves a penalty at the death which they duly converted. Now a win over Laune Rangers will more than likely set up a reunion with MKL in the final.
LOTTO: Sept 19. Numbers were 5, 17, 22, 26. Bonus 28. No winner. Match 3s: John Mannix. Robert Lucey. Jimmy O'Sullivan Darcy. Tara Fleming. Ethan O’Neill.
CO CHAMPIONSHIP RD 3: Spa 4-13 Kerins O’Rahillys 0-16. Spa finish 3rd place in Group 2. Well done to the team and management. Wishing all our injured players a speedy recovery. Next up is the O’Donoghue Cup away to Rathmore in Rd 1, fixture details TBC.
O’SULLIVAN CUP JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Spa 1-9 Firies 2-14. Spa now go through to the Bill Tangney Cup with next round fixtures to be confirmed.
EAST KERRY MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP RD 1: Spa v Firies next Sunday, October 2 at 12 noon (in Spa).
UP & ACTIVE HALLOWEEN CAMP for primary school children from Wed-Friday, November 2-4 (9am-1pm) at the Spa GAA grounds. Activities (indoor and outdoor) include soccer, Gaelic football, tag rugby, olympic handball, hockey, volleyball, rounders, athletics, art, basketball and fun games. We will also have a fancy dress party on Friday and there will be prizes for the best costumes. All 3 instructors are fully qualified teachers with years of experience. To book please contact Evan (087 1496951) or Dan (085 7386444). Limited spaces available.
LOTTO: No winner and next Monday's jackpot is €8,200. Tickets on sale online on spagaa.com or in usual outlets.
CONDOLENCES to the O'Connor family on the passing of Brenda O'Connor RIP, Knockaninane West. Condolences to the Clifford and family on the passing of Jerry Clifford RIP, Clasheens, Killarney. May they Rest in Peace.
SENIOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Dr Crokes 1-14 Kenmare Shamrocks 0-17.
A gutsy performance by our young team ensured we topped the group in a finely contested championship game in Kenmare on Saturday evening. We were slow out of the blocks and Kenmare held the upper hand in the first 20 minutes with Tony Brosnan keeping us in it with some fine point kicking. We lost Fionn Fitzgearld to injury after 10 minutes but John Payne acquitted himself well on Seanie O’Shea. It was 7 all at the in-
terval with Cian McMahon and Daithi Casey getting points with Tony shooting 5. We dominated the 20 minutes after half time and kicked some great scores. Cian McMahon scored our vital goal after a great run and pass from Mark Fitzgearld. Michael Potts (2), Daithi Casey, Tom Doyle, Tony Brosnan, Brian Looney and David Shaw scoring some impressive points. We led 1-14 to 0-12 with 7 minutes left to play. Kenmare, to their credit, never gave up and scored the last 5 points with the final point in the 4th minute of injury time. While disappointed not to get the win, we had some great performances and besides the aforementioned, Evan Looney, David Naughton and Mark O’Shea also excelled.
LGFA INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL: Dr. Crokes 0-14 MKL Gaels 0-9. Our senior ladies qualified for the Intermediate Championship Final with victory over MKL Gaels at home on Sunday. We now play in the Intermediate final this weekend. A big congratulations to Leah McMahon on receiving her international cap in Dublin last weekend.
ACADEMY: We continue every Saturday at Lewis Road. For boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. Hurling 10 until 11. Football 11.15 until 12.15. Everyone is welcome from the Killarney area. Bring a friend and returning members especially welcome.
SENIOR LADIES: Junior B Championship - Fossa 1-10 Annascaul/Castlegregory 1-9. After that titanic tussle with Annascaul-Castlegregory Ladies Senior Football we are delighted to say that Fossa ladies are through to the Kerry Ladies Gaelic Football Junior B Championship Final next Sunday October 2 v Ballymacelligott GAA ladies.
U14 GIRLS: The Fossa U14 Girls were back on the road with the trip to Cromane for Rd 4, Div 1. East Kerry League. A depleted squad lined out with some girls in new positions for the 1st time. We opted to play up the hill with the wind and while missing some chances Fossa went in 0-4 v 2-8 at the break. Against, a rising wind the 2nd half was end to end stuff and with Cromane hitting the woodwork many times, it was the Fossa girls who were now more clinical in front of goals and ran out ready winners on a flattering score line of 2-8 v 6-12. Thanks to Cromane for a very sporting game.
EAST KERRY: Congratulations to the East Kerry team on reaching the 1/4 Finals of the country championship especially Fossa's Paudie and David Clifford.
SET DANCING: Adult Set Dancing. Fossa Two Mile Comhaltas are delighted to announce the return of our set dancing classes with Catherine Joy. So why not dust off those dancing shoes and come along to the Fossa Community Centre on Tuesday, October 4 from 9 to 10.30. All welcome, beginners and experienced.
For more information contact Catherine on 087 6799330 or Tim 087 2413116.
LOTTO RESULTS: €100 Sharon Sincock, €50 x 2 Abbeyfield Golfers, Jack Galway, €25 x 2 Patrick Deeley, John Fleming. Next Sunday Jackpot €6,450.
SHANE COURTNEY ANNUAL GOLF
CLASSIC: Listry GAA and the Courtney family would like to thank everyone who supported our Annual Shane Courtney Golf Classic today. Especially thanks to staff of Maine Valley Members Golf Club for the use of their course and facilities. We also like to thank Sean O'Mahony Faha Court Bar who is our main sponsor of this event. We like to thank everyone who sponsored, supported this fundraising event and for purchased tickets for our raffle. Congratulations to the winning team: Sean Harnett, John Riordan, James Riordan and Stephen Harnett. 2nd place: Joe Kennedy, Shane Collins, Mickey and Dermot McKenna.
KEEP LISTRY LITTER FREE: Listry Community Council is organising litter picking over the next week and we hope that the many people who picked litter in their area in the past will do so again this week/weekend. Bags are available from the Community Centre 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday or by contacting Tony on 087 2563883. Full bags can be left in the Community Centre Car Park for collection by Kerry Co. Council.
O'SHEA AWARD: Listry Community Council awarded the O’Shea Award for 2022 to local man Jim O’Shea in recognition of his lifelong service to his community and to others. Jim has been involved in Athletics from a very early age both as a competitor and administrator. Jim is also recognised through the O’Shea Award for his Community work. He was actively involved with Listry Community Council as a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels and for his commitment to keeping our community litter free by organising a number of litter picking days each year.
SYMPATHIES: Sympathies are extended from Kilcummin GAA to the families of parishioners who passed away in the past week. We remember Kate Murphy, Lawlors Cross, Brenda O’Connor, Knockinane West and Geraldine McCarthy, Knockataggle. May they rest in peace.
O’SULLIVAN CUP FIXTURE: Kilcummin v Dr Crokes this Saturday, Oct 1 in Kilcummin at 5pm.
GAA GOLF SOCIETY OUTING: Maine Valley (Killorglin) Golf Club this Saturday. Tee Times 10-11.30. Contact Muiris on 086 1614136, DJ 087 1703035, or Kevin 087 7796955.
KILCUMMIN LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB: Kilcummin Ladies Football Club will hold a used clothing collection in the Kilcummin clubhouse on Friday, September 30 from 6–10pm, October 1 10am-1pm,
October 2 11am–12.30pm. Re-wearable items of clothing paired shoes handbags and belts towels and blankets curtains and soft toys only please.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the Glenflesk Lotto which took place on Sept 19 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot was €9,200. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 10, 17. Consolation prizes of €50 each to: Con Murphy, Shronedraugh (Annual Ticket). Donal and Marian O’Connell, Garries, Clonkeen (Annual Ticket) Peg O’Sullivan c/o Spillanes’ Bar. Spillanes’ Bar (Sellers’ Prize). Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Monday, Oct 3. Jackpot will be €9,400. Thank you to all who support our Lotto and to our sellers.
SENIOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Well done to East Kerry especially Glenflesk players Daniel O’Brien, Chris O’Donoghue, Patrick Darcy, Marc Kelliher, Killian O’Sullivan, Darragh Roche and mentor Seamus Moynihan winning the third round of the County Championship in Dingle last Sunday.
U11: Our mighty U11 team were in action again last Saturday in the Tommy Kelleher memorial tournament in Rathmore. Despite losing our first game to Rathmore by a point we responded beating Gneeveguilla and Kenmare and despite losing by a point to Kilcummin we had done enough to qualify for the final. In a keenly contested final, Rathmore deservedly won. Each player can hold their head high after a great tournament and a great year in which we played over 40 games. Thanks to all involved with the team, our coaches Tony O'Sullivan and Donnach O'Leary and to our sponsors The Shire Café for supporting (and feeding!) us throughout the year.
MINORS: East Kerry Minor Championship Glenflesk v Fossa Sunday, October 2 at 12 noon in Glenflesk .
FIXTURES: Minor men will be away to Milltown/Castlemaine, Monday at 6.15pm in Round 2, Mid Kerry. U15 Boys home v Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane, Wednesday at same time in Mid Kerry U15 competition.
RESULTS: Congratulations to Beaufort U14 Ladies and management who were the winners of U14 East Region, Division 2 final. Final score was Beaufort 6-6 Killarney Legion 1-12.
LOTTO: The next draw for a jackpot of €9,800 will be on Sunday, October 2 in Galvin’s Bar. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto. It is the main fundraiser for the day to day running of the Club.
ADULT SET DANCING: Fossa Two Mile Comhaltas Adult set dancing classes are back. We are delighted to announce
the return of our Set Dancing classes with Catherine Joy. So, why not dust off those dancing shoes and come along to the Fossa Community Centre on Tuesday, October 4 from 9pm to 10.30pm. All ages, from beginners to advanced are very welcome. For more information, contact Catherine 087 6799330 or Tim 087 2413116.
CLUB DEVELOPMENT: Beaufort GAA Club will shortly be embarking in a Club Development in the form of an All-Weather Playing pitch and will be holding a fundraising draw. Prizes will be a Ford Focus car and cash prizes. Tickets are €25 each, 3 for €60 and are available from local sellers, shops, and public houses and online at beaufortgaa.com.
LOTTO: The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, September 19 at the club grounds. There was no jackpot winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 2, 10, 17 and the bonus ball was 4. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Padraig O'Connell, Castleisland. €50 - Marian McCann, Glencar. €25 - Margaret O'Connor, Castlemaine. €25 - Orla Murphy, Kenmare. €25 - Evelyn Twiss, Milltown. €25 - Donal Dennehy, Firies. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 4 at 8pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.
MID KERRY MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Round 1 Result, Training Schedule and Round 2 Fixture. Our Minor side (U-17s) fresh from their recent exploits in the Keane's Supervalu County Minor Club Football Championship campaign were back in action on Saturday evening in the Mid Kerry Minor Football Championship when they travelled to Cromane to take on Glenbeigh/ Glencar/Cromane. The team were down quite a number of players and despite putting in a good showing fell to a five point defeat on a score of 7-06 to 2-16. The Minors will be training on Thursday evening at 6.30pm at the club grounds. In Round 2 of the Mid Kerry Minor Football Championship on Monday, October 3 Milltown/Castlemaine will host Beaufort at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park with a throw-in time of 6.15pm.
RESULTS: 18 Hole Singles Stableford. Sept 24/25. Killeen. Sponsor: Liebherr Singles S/ford. 1st Tom Long (8) 41pts, 2nd Joseph Hartnett (14) 41pts, Best Gross Matthew Leacy (3) 74. Division 1 - 1st Eoin O'Donoghue (7) 39pts, 2nd Ian Cronin (5) 39pts, 3rd Peter 'Head' O'Brien (8) 39pts. Division 2 - 1st Daniel Glavin (10) 40pts, 2nd Donal Culloty (11) 38pts, 3rd Martin Fowler (10)38pts. Division 3 - 1st John English (15) 39pts, 2nd Andy Goulding (15) 37pts, 3rd Marcus Treacy (17) 36pts. Division 4 - 1st Tony Kelliher (25) 41pts, 2nd Eoin O'Carroll (20) 39pts, 3rd Tom Ashe (19) 37pts.
COMPETITIONS: Exchange Day at the Castlerosse Golf Course Kindly sponsored by The Laurels Pub & Restaurant.
September 30. Open to beginners and new members. Name in by September 29. 9 & 18 hole qualifying Single Stableford Competition kindly sponsored by The Killarney Park & Ross Hotel on October 7/8. Tee times 10am on Friday and 11am Saturday . Enter via the ClubV1 app. Spooky Scramble Saturday, October 29. 9-hole scramble. Tee time 10.30am Enter via the ClubV1 app.
GOLF LESSONS: Gordon Howard is available to give golf lessons. Please contact Gordon directly in the Club House.
MEET AND PLAY OCTOBER: Each Wednesday & Thursday morning for October only everyone welcome especially beginners. Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am. All members welcome.
CHARITY DAY: Congratulations and well done to Men’s Captain Donie Broderick on a very successful Charity Day.
KILLARNEY RACE COMPANY: Wishing Killarney Race Company every success for the upcoming race meeting on October 1/2.
CHARITY: Our Captain's Charity Days were a great success on Friday 23 and Saturday 24. Captain Donie Broderick wants to thank the main sponsors Independent Irish Health Foods, Killarney Race Co and M D O'Sheas. He also wants to thank all team and tee box sponsors and the sponsors of the prizes for the fundraising raffle.
CHARITY DAYS RESULT: 1st Kerry's Eye team of Aidan O'Connor, Mary Cronin, Ger Lenihan and Dermot Roche. 2nd Kilcummin PO team of Muiris Healy, Philip O'Connor, Eugene Kennedy and Dermot O'Sullivan. 3rd 360 Financial Consultants team of Eamonn Spillane, Emmet Doyle and Jack Doyle.
CHAMPAGNE SCRAMBLE: We held a champagne scramble and the winning team was Leo Casey, Rolandas Bendikas and Jim Casey.
KILLARNEY MEDAL & TROPHY CENTRE MATCHPLAY: The final of this championship was played on Sunday in the Ross in good weather conditions and with the course in super condition. It was a tense and exciting battle between the O'Connors - Michael J and Aidan. The match swung back and forth throughout the round however it was finally decided on the 18 in favour of Aidan. It was a fitting final to a great club matchplay championship, well done to both men for a great match and congratulations to Aidan on his victory. Best of Luck to the Killarney Race Company for the upcoming October Racing Festival on October 1 and 2.
LESSONS: Refresh your golf swing. Wednesdays 11am-12 noon. Saturdays 10.30-11.30am. Members and non-members welcome.
RESULTS: 9 Hole Mixed Texas Scramble. Dylan Murphy, Donie Greene, Margaret
SOCCER: The Killarney Celtic U12 squad who defeated Limerick FC 5-2 in the National Cup.Crowley 36-9=27.
LADIES EXCHANGE DAY: Maine Valley. 18 Hole Stableford. 1st Erina MacSweeney, 2nd Stephanie Lane. Ladies 18 Hole Stableford - 1st Barbara O’Shea 28pts (38) Last Nine Holes, 2nd Mary Jo Dowling 28pts (28). Presidents Prize (Peter McGarth) - 1st Daniel Shine 73-11=62, 2nd Donie Greene 96-29=67, 3rd Thomas O’Connor 86-16=70. Presidents Prize Guests - 1st John Angland-Beaufort 41pts (20), 2nd Sean O’Gorman-Castlerosse 37pts (20) Last Nine Holes, 3rd Wayne Doyle - Castlerosse 37pts (18).
LADIES RESULTS: Lady Captain Carmel O'Connor's away weekend to Kenmare 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Sean Taffee Hair & Beauty and Simplicity Boutique. 1st Una Moroney (22/24) 38 pts (CB), 2nd Corinne Schnyder (48/52) 38 pts, 3rd Carmel O'Connor (36/39) 36 pts. Front 9: Eleanor McCarthy (20/22) 17 pts. Back 9: Kathleen Kerins (50/55)
19 pts. 18 Hole V-Par sponsored by McElligotts, Castleisland. 1st Una Moroney (21) 2 up (B9), 2nd Christina O'Sullivan (30) 2up, 3rd Agnes Carey (24) 1 down (B9). 12 Hole Re-entry Stableford sponsored by Bunkers Bar & Restaurant, 2 Scores to count. 1st Betty Griffin (39/38) 58 pts, 2nd Nora Gaire (50/50) 57 pts, 3rd Cait O'Leary (21/21) 56 pts. Ladybirds 12 Hole Stableford. 1st Betty Griffin (CH/38) 29 pts, 2nd Marie Gleeson (CH/40) 25 pts (CB), 3rd Agnes O'Connor (CH/48) 25 pts.
LADIES OPEN WEEKEND sponsored by FEXCO takes place October 1/2. Team of 2 event. Ring Pro Shop for Tee Times 066 9761979.
SCRATCH CUPS: A tremendous day last Sunday it turned out to be for John McGrath in particular as he won the Gerald Horgan Memorial Senior Scratch Cup for the first time with a score of 24 under par, two ahead of Damien Fleming in second on 22 under. The Intermediate grade meanwhile was also fought out between two club members as Lorcan Martin got the better of Erin Moloney by a single stroke with a score of 13 under par. The club say a massive thanks to our three sponsors, McGann’s of Doolin (Senior), O’Callaghans Coach Holidays (Intermediate) and Tadhg’s Boutique (Junior). Our thanks to Shirley in the kitchen for feeding all the players last Sunday as well as the Grounds Committee for their work in getting the course ready
FULL RESULTS: (Deerpark unless stated) Gerald Horgan Memorial Senior Scratch Cup (Sponsored by McGanns of Doolin) Winner: John McGrath 138, Runner-Up: Damien Fleming 140, Third Kieran Earls (Bruff) 142, Last 18: Liam O'Donovan (Bruff) 46 (B3). Intermedi-
ate Scratch Cup (Sponsored by O'Callaghans Coach Holidays) Winner: Lorcan Martin 149, Runner-Up: Erin Moloney 150, Third: John Minogue (Riverdale) 152, Last 18: Roger Guthrie (Tralee) 50. Seamus McLellan Memorial Junior Scratch Cup (Sponsored by Tadhg's Boutique) Winner: Michael Creagh (Tralee) 162, Runner-Up: Fintan Martin 168, Third: Sean O'Brien 171 (B18), Last 18: Shaun Donegan (Bruff) 56, Ladies Gross Winner: Margaret C Looney (Deerpark) and Ladies Gross Runner-Up: Catriona O'Connell (Tralee).
CHAIRMAN’S PRIZE: Our Chairman Damien Fleming’s prize takes place as a multicard this weekend (Oct 1/2). Details will be confirmed on our Facebook page as well as club text.
MCELLIGOTT CUP FINAL: Hard luck to our seniors who were beaten by Tralee RFC in the McElligott Cup Final at Aghadoe on Sunday last. Tralee were the stronger side on the day winning 31 points to 7.
U14 BOYS: Well done to our U14 boys who hit the road for a preseason friendly, taking on Kanturk on Sunday morning and winning well on the day. The visitors started strong and Killarney cleared the bench, ensuring every single player got valuable game time ahead of the forthcoming league. Well done all.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership is now due for all ages and can be paid via the Clubzap app. Check out Facebook page for more. The club has a no pay no play policy so all players must be paid up to take part in matches.
MINIS TRAINING: Our Minis Minis are back for the new season and training takes place every Saturday at a new time of 10am to 11am at our pitches in Aghadoe. New players always welcome and Mini Rugby is open to boys and girls aged between 5 and 11 years of age. For details give Dave Hickey a shout on 087 2546290.
RESULTS: McElligott Cup Final - Killarney 7-31 Tralee. U14 Friendly - Kanturk 20-30 Killarney.
FIXTURES: U16 Munster Club Conf. 2Newcastle West v Killarney, Sat at 12. U14 West Munster LEague: Killarney v Rugbai Chorca Dhuibhne, Sat at 2.30pm. U16 Munster club Conf 2 - Abbeyfeale/ Listowel v Killarney, Sunday at 1pm
SYMPATHY: The club extends its deepest sympathies to the Harty and Kearney families on the passing of Ita Harty. Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam uasal.
OPEN DAY: The club will be welcoming new members aged 12+ from this October. An Open Day will be held at the club’s boathouse this Sunday, October 2 from 10am to 12.30pm. All are welcome, find us on Facebook for further details.
ST MICHAEL’S HOR: On Saturday next, the club will compete in its first event
of the new rowing year. The St. Michael’s Head Of the River takes place at O’Briensbridge.
ANNIVERSARY MASS: The 2nd Anniversary Mass for the late Seamus Guiney, former Club President, will be held at 6.15pm on Saturday next, October 8 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
END OF SEASON: Thanks to all our members, committee and coaches who attended our end of season function at the International Hotel on Saturday last. A special word of thanks to Tracy Coyne, the management and staff of the hotel for looking after us so well on the evening.
THANK YOU: A sincere word of thanks to all those who supported the Killarney Regatta annual street collection on Saturday last. All proceeds raised support the continued organisation of the event which will hopefully make its return in 2023 after the misfortune with bad weather on two occasions this year. We also wish to thank all the parents of junior members in attendance at our Parents Meeting on Tuesday night.
CROSS COUNTRY: The County Cross Juvenile Even Age and Novice Championships took place in Killarney last Sunday. Well done to all who competed on the day. Darragh O’Leary came 2nd in the Novice while Jack O’Leary claimed 3rd position. Juvenile results to follow. Next Sunday, we have the County Juvenile Uneven Age and Masters Championships. Juvenile races start at 10am and Masters will start at 12.30pm.
MEMBERS: We would like to welcome all our new members who have joined. Our registration portal for membership is now closed. Our Training Schedule has been updated on our website. Please email killarneyvalleyac@gmail.com for any queries.
RAFFLE: Tickets for the 1982 Toyota Starlet can be bought on our website. The raffle will take place on November 24. All the proceeds go to the Track facility.
RETURN: We are delighted to announce that the Killarney Badminton Club started back this week. The Senior club will run each Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights 8.15 to 10.15 in the Presentation Hall. Our Juvenile club will commence October 7 in the Presentation Hall from 6.15pm to 8.15pm. All new members welcome. All information can be found on our Facebook page.
MUNSTER MASTERS: Munster held their first masters tournament on September 17 with 96 players over 35 competing.
Congratulations to Sinead Galvin who won singles and ladies doubled with partner Maeve Rohan in her category.
Congratulations also to Sam Hayes who got gold with her mixed partner and to
Jennifer Nash and partner (Aidan Mccarthy, Kingdom) who got silver.
COMPETITION: Quick reminder that this Sunday we host our remaining competition for the season for the Tom Bambury Memorial Trophy with all entry fees going to St Josephs School in Beaufort. We would encourage all members to make a special effort to fish in this competition and show their support for this great cause, entries being taken up to the morning of the event. Another note for the diary as well is our annual dinner and presentation of prizes on Saturday night, October 22 in the East Avenue Hotel
ADULT SET DANCING CLASSES with Catherine Joy return to Fossa Community Center October 4 from 9pm to 10.30pm. All welcome. For more information contact Catherine 087 6799330 or Tim 087 2413116
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Brenda O’Connor, Glounonea, Kate Murphy, Dunrine and to the family of Geraldine McCarthy, Knockataggle who died recently. May they rest in peace.
TRAVELS THROUGH A KINGDOM: (Radio Kerry programme on Sunday nights) are hoping to do a feature on Kilcummin and are looking for people with local knowledge and a few stories to share, to help with this programme. If you are interested please contact Kaya on 087 1543905 (ext. 216).
KILCUMMIN CCÉ AGM: Will be held on Thursday, October 6 at 8.30pm in the Parish Office beside the church. New members always welcome.
KILCUMMIN LOOKING GOOD: Apples in the Park. As the Park goes through the natural seasonal change we have quite the crop of apples on our apple trees. Please feel free to take some apples home if you have some use for them.
DOG OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY: We'd remind all our dog owners to be responsible and ensure that you remove any of your dog's waste and dispose of same.
MAT PILATES AND BARRE CLASSES: Mat Pilates and Barre Classes continue in Kilcummin Recreational Hall. Pilates: Saturdays at 9am, mat required; Barre on Mondays at 7pm, mat and light dumb bells required. €10 per class or €50 for 6 classes. Also, classes will be held from Sept 26-30 from 6.30–7.30am. Contact Noreen McCarthy 087 3507953.
YOGA FOR BEGINNERS: Beginners yoga flow has started in the Kilcummin Hall on Thursday, Sept 22 running til October 20. €50 for 5 weeks. Own mat required. Contact Sinead on 085 2717721.
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