Killarney Advertiser 30th March 2018

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The Oskars Winners Home & Away

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This Week’s Issue Is Brought To You By: Directors: Cormac Casey & Noelle Casey General Manager: Aidan Quirke Assistant General Manager: Kieran Healy Editor: Eve Kelliher Senior Graphic Designer: Orla Dunlea Customer Service: Linde Bot Hutchinson Graphic Designer: Leszek Szeligowski

Sports Columnists: Adam Moynihan, Eamonn Fitzgerald, Liam Murphy, Eamonn Keogh, John O’Leary Contributing Columnists: Anne Lucey, Debby Looney, Chris Reina, Kevin O’Connell, Trevor O’Donoghue, Grace Foley, Jill Duggan Photographers: Dylan Clifford, Eamonn Keogh, Don MacMonagle, Sally MacMonagle, Valerie O’Sullivan, Konrad Paprocki, Marek Hajdasz

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Locals Have Had Their Fill Of Potholes Mayor Niall Kelleher has this week announced details of a local improvement scheme that will afford people the opportunity to apply for grants to improve their private roads.

This will, of course, come as welcome news to people with potholes on their private roadways, and the council certainly deserve credit for re-introducing this worthy scheme after an 11-year absence, but many vexed locals have expressed concerns that plenty of potholes on public roads in the town itself remain unfilled.

The area around the cinema, the Hahah, Mission Road and East Avenue Road is a particular black spot in terms of pesky potholes and little appears to have been done to address this very pressing issue. Killarney natives who frequently pass through this busy part of town have long complained

about the state of the roads here and, although work has recently been carried out elsewhere in town (such as at the Port Road and Plunkett Street, for instance), these particular streets seem to have been left behind.

With a number of hotels, restaurants, cafés and amenities – not least the ever popular jaunting cars – situated nearby, the area is a hotbed for tourists and we are certainly not putting our best foot forward by ignoring these unsightly and potentially dangerous potholes. Every year as we re-enter the busy tourist season, residents and business owners alike make a conscientious effort to show Killarney in its best possible light. The council also do great work in this regard, but surely this special area of town deserves particular – and urgent - attention?

Plunkett Street To Close At 7pm Nightly Last August’s move to pedestrianise Plunkett Street proved popular with locals and tourists alike and the practice is set to return over the coming months, it has been revealed A new plan for the quaint, one-way street, which was confirmed at a council meeting on Wednesday, will see it shut to traffic permanently from 7pm to 7am from April 19. It will also be pedestrianised on a trial basis between 11am and 7pm from March 31 to April 9, May 11 to May 21 and again from June 29 to September 3.

Speaking to the Advertiser yesterday, Mayor Niall Kelleher said the move, which was put forward by John Joe

Culloty and seconded by Michael Gleeson, passed by a majority 7-1.

“The night-time pedestrianisation is an exceptionally positive move that will benefit the people and the town of Killarney,” he said.

He also explained that the trial periods were specifically chosen to test the new set-up out during the school term, when school was out, and over the busy summer period.

Fears have been expressed in the past by business owners that closing Plunkett Street would be detrimental to trade but the mayor said the majority of the feedback so far has been positive.

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Fears Over Slow Progress On Danger Junctions Words: Adam Moynihan

Two of the town’s most dangerous junctions appear to be set for significant overhauls but locals have expressed their dismay that the potentially life-saving changes are taking so long to implement.

The foot of Madam’s Hill has long been acknowledged as an accident and traffic black spot and observers believe the positioning of a 100km/h signpost BEFORE the junction on the way out of town represents a major, and possibly deadly, planning flaw. Cllr Maura Healy-Rae told the Advertiser that she has asked that the speed limit be extended out beyond the junction, which would then give people a greater chance of exiting and access-

ing it. The council are currently awaiting a ‘speed review’ which will determine the appropriate course of action.

With over 20 houses under construction at the top of Madam’s Hill, the junction is expected to be under further strain before long. One concerned local resident said the current situation was “an accident waiting to happen”.

Meanwhile, progress is apparently being made on the Lewis Road/bypass junction but it could be after the summer before any significant upgrades begin. Speaking to the Advertiser yesterday, Mayor Niall Kelleher said he was “very annoyed” that the TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) had not yet met with the council but wel-

comed the news that they have requested a project appraisal, which they hope will be approved in June or July.

An archaeological and environmental assessment is also underway and, subject to this screening process, the Part 8 Notice is expected to be published in Q3 (June/July/August) of this year. It is still unknown what the proposed new junction would look like. It has also been revealed that the current signage layout has been examined and some additional signs will be erected as an interim measure. Here at the Advertiser we have campaigned for a major overhaul of the Lewis Road/bypass junction for quite some time so we are pleased to hear that some progress has

been made. Credit is due to the mayor and the 5,000 people who signed the petition for change at the site.

It is disappointing, however, that we find ourselves heading into another busy tourist season with no concrete solutions, bar a few signs, in place at what is Killarney’s biggest accident black spot. Last May, cyclist Annette Mannix tragically died when she was involved in a collision with a tractor at this exact location and, almost a year on, the area is still a major concern for the people of Killarney. Hopefully the situation is resolved sooner rather than later because - and it goes without saying - the last thing anyone wants is another accident.

best wishes the new proprietors.

We are all delighted for the guys taking over and we wish them all the very best,” she said. “We will be in for the

opening to give our best wishes. Jerome is looking forward to spending time with his parents, enjoying the outdoors and travelling in his semi-retirement as he turned 50 last week. We are delighted to see Corkery’s continue after so many years!” The bar has been taken over by Alan Breen, John O’Sullivan and Kieran O’Leary. Alan also runs the popular K-Town bar with Kieran, who is a former Kerry footballer. The bar is currently closed as the new owners are carrying out some renovations. They have revealed that the pub will be every so slightly rebranded as Corkery’s Sports Bar.

Changing Of The Guard At Corkery’s There was an emotional changing of the guard on High Street this week as the owners of the popular, family-run Corkery’s Bar decided to move on after 72 great years behind the bar.

Jerome Corkery had been running the establishment since 2009 with the help of his siblings, Mary and Tadhg, and his parents, Tadhg and Joan, previously took the reins in 1967. The initial proprietor was Jerome’s grandfather in 1946.

The family took to Facebook to express their gratitude to their loyal customers.

“A huge thank you to everybody who has supported us over the last 72 years,” they said, “it has been a wonderful life inside the counter of Corkery’s Bar where we made good friends!”

Since the news broke, locals have recalled the countless wonderful times and stories shared with friends and staff

at the legendary tavern. The well-liked family certainly kept a wonderful establishment and the Killarney Advertiser would like to wish them all the best for the future. Speaking to the Advertiser yesterday, Mary Corkery passed on her

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TOWNTALK Mayor In The Running Liam & Aslan Frontman Set For Seanad Seat The Killarney political scene could be set for a major overhaul following the news that two councillors, including the Mayor, are in the running for vacant seats in Seanad Éireann.

Niall Kelleher has been nominated by Fianna Fáil to be one of their candidates while Bobby O’Connell’s name has been put forward by an outside body. The pair are vying to replace recently departed senators Denis Landy (Labour) and Trevor ó Clochartaigh who were both elected by the Agricultural Panel. Landy has resigned due to ill-health while ó Clochartaigh has taken

on a new role as TG4’s communication manager.

The councillors will have the step down from their positions in the Municipal District Council if their bids are successful, which means Killarney could be looking for a new mayor in the not too distant future.

The polls for the by-election will close on April 27,

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Easter

Preparations are well and truly under way for an exciting concert in St Brendan’s College that will see legendary multi-instrumentalist Liam O’Connor take to the stage with iconic Aslan frontman Christy Dignam.

The special rendition of the Liam O’Connor Show, which will take place in the college chapel on Thursday April 19, will also feature the St Brendan’s College choir and music group.

It promises to be a great

evening’s entertainment and, most importantly, it is hoped that vital funds will be raised for the college in the process.

Irish rugby legend Mick Galwey has also been confirmed as a guest speaker and it is sure to be a great experience for the students to meet and listen to such international stars.

Liam is known globally as an ultra talented accordion player and performer and holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest fingers in the world.

Golf Classic

A fluffle of bunnies escaped from Kennedy’s Pet Farm and tried to nab a luxurious Easter break at the Killarney Park and the Ross Hotel. They are now back in the care of Kennedy’s again… Phew!

Looking forward to the Killarney Lions Club Annual Golf Classic at the Mahoney’s Point course at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club on Wednesday, April 4th were Niall Coffey (Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa General Manager), left, and Killarney Lions Clubs President Anthony Walsh, right, with Sharon and Kate Lehane, Niamh, Aoife and Frank Foley. Pic: Eamonn Keogh

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The Chatroom

Best Of ‘Live From The Red Carpet’ At The Oskars

Just like Ryan Seacreast hunts down celebrities for a chat on the red carpet right before the actual Oscars, our own Kieran Healy was live from the red carpet for the Oskars by Kilcummin GAA and Glenflesk GAA yesterday evening at the INEC. Kieran chatted to loads of the stars and producers of the seven films that were debuted last night as they walked the red carpet on the way to the event. We got to see all the style and chat to the actors about their

chances of winning a coveted Oskar, and how much they enjoyed being part of such an exciting project.

All the action was broadcast on Facebook Live but don’t fear, if you missed it we have edited down all the best bits to bring you a special edition of The Chatroom - Live From the Red Carpet at the Oskars! You catch all the action on our website www.killarneyadvertiser.ie and also on our Facebook page at 9pm tonight!

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This also applies to standard variable rate owner occupier customers or owner occupier mortgage customers at the end of their fixed rate term.

So whether you are buying your first home, moving home or interested in switching your mortgage to AIB, our expert team of mortgage advisors will be delighted to assist you in de-

ciding which mortgage is most suitable for you. We know buying your first homes is a huge decision, and the process ahead may seem daunting.

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Camera Club Launch New Exhibition The Easter Bunny from Kennedy’s Pet Farm makes a surprise visit at Maggie’s Montessori.

Tom Reaches No. 4 With Autism Single

Killarney Camera Club chairman, Terry MacSweeney.

Talented local photographer Keith Woodard was on hand at the library this week to launch an impressive exhibition of breath-taking snaps for the Killarney Camera Club.

The thought-provoking ‘Story Behind the Photograph’ exhibition, which will run until April

5, tells the interesting tales behind a host of remarkable photos and is sure to attract attention from enthusiasts and casual observers alike.

The Killarney Library is open 10am-5pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and ‘til 8pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

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Green Light For Greenway?

As reported in last week’s Killarney Advertiser, the process for the proposed construction of the South Kerry Greenway has gotten under way this week, Kerry County Council have confirmed.

Once planning is granted, which cold

take six months, the works will begin. The news comes quickly on the back of the recent approval of a similar project in North Kerry. It is hoped that the new South Kerry Greenway will provide a major boost to the Iveragh Peninsula’s already healthy tourist trade.

Congratulations to talented Killarney musician Tom Lucey who has made it to number four in the Irish iTunes charts with his brand new single See It Through Their Eyes, which he released as part of a campaign for autism awareness.

Tom is certainly in good company with global superstars Camila Cabello, Sigrid, Rudimental and Justin Timberlake also all currently in the top ten.

The campaign, which started on Monday and runs for seven days, sees 35 people involved with autistic children take over the My Boy Blue Snapchat account, including parents, teachers, special needs assistants and therapists.

Tom visited the Chatroom last week with Lisa Curran, a fellow singer whose son is autistic, to tell us how they got involved in the campaign and we are delighted to see the single doing so well.

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“I Found Myself Mixing Up The Accused And The Complainant”

Now that rugby trial. Like most people, I have been transfixed by the Belfast trial and I found myself in discussion one night mixing up the accused and the complainant, the prosecution and the defence. I thought about this afterwards and of course it was because the complainant was being treated in the same manner as an accused person.

I have never heard it asked of a complainant so extensively why she had not done this, why she had not done that - in other words, she had to defend her actions or her lack of actions - in a case in which the accused were on trial.

That aside, I am tempted to advise young women, “Don’t smile at Paddy Jackson, or he’ll have all his rugby mates smiling back at you!” He has such team spirit!

Rugby is a muddy game, but it is also middle class. If Twitter is to be believed, this kind of outrageous attitude to women by these super fit, super over-adulated sportsmen, is not confined to Ulster Rugby. The clear impression is the kind of shocking behaviour indulged in - which at times sounded like that old Britvic Orange ad with the caveman dragging the woman by the hair, the maniac drinking - the gutter talk about women was not picked off the grass, or the turf. It is cultural and it is acceptable, is the impression.

And in the back of my mind I recalled that throwaway remark, albeit much more innocent, but still shocking, made by Ronan O’Gara on the Late Late which he had to apologise to his wife for.

Back to Belfast. We’ll take the massive heavy drinking. And the denial of impairment. Olding had eight cans of Carlsberg, four pints of Guinness, two gin and tonics, five vodka and lemons, five shots of tequila, and Sambucas and then more beer. He says he was in control. Right so!

But we’ll also take the mindset in the way women are referred to in the exchanged text messages between these young educated champion sportsmen – and we wonder what was said in the deleted ones. Those not deleted by the “lads” were clearly felt to be acceptable and presentable. “Belfast sluts” are treated like a team from an alien species. The exchanges read like something out of an episode of Mad Men, or from a mindset that is so out of touch, you wonder how it can ever fit into the modern era.

Rugby, one was always led to believe, was a gentleman’s sport with the rough and tumble played under strict rules and left on the pitch. Honour and all that! Almost akin to cricket. And its followers wellheeled and well-represented among the professions and colleges and business.

What this trial has shown us is the brutish

core, the caveman mentality that lies beneath. Something of the same aura exists around male inter county Gaelic Football and hurling players. The same holds true of major soccer players.You’d almost be inclined to believe any player involved in putting on the jersey for county or for country is above reproach, north and south. Certainly that seems the attitude of the courts anytime a major player is up for anything in this jurisdiction, north and south - and that’s even if it manages to get to the prosecution stage. One fervently hopes there is nothing even near as shocking as the behaviour of rugby players going on in the Gaaah!

I have, anyway, a jaundiced opinion

of male team sports: there is too much made of the players, they get away with too much caveman behaviour off the pitch. In short, there is too much adulation of this outmoded warrior culture.

It’s even worse now that fitness has become a supreme good in itself, and the ideal is no longer the broken body.

Irish Rugby will have to be prepared to “field” a few questions about the attitude to women it expects of its player, me thinks. That the Irish team captain and three Ulster players turned out the opening day was a show of moral support for those on trial. I don’t care what explanation was given afterward, or how many crowns or slams they have notched up.

There Were Six Road Crews For Litter – Now There Are Two

As we come up to the spring clean, litter alongside the roads, and even off-road, has never been worse.

Almost 222 tonnes of litter and household waste was “fly-tipped” and left on roadsides and bottle banks in Kerry last year, and “a phenomenal” 67 tonnes of this was collected during a spring clean-up of main roads.

The volume of litter dumped illegally throughout the county has gone up by almost 38 tonnes on 2016. On one day alone, the county spring clean of April 8, 50 tonnes were collected by thousands of volunteers.

Higher refuse collection charges are being blamed, but most of the unsightly roadside bottles, chip bags and coffee cups are left by passing motorists and by cyclists.

Major cycle events, even the Ring of Kerry, leave giant plastic bottle messes - no matter that most are picked up by organisers. Ditto “adventure races”: plastic bottles combined with high energy bar wrappings are left. The carelessness of the super-fit may be astonishing, until you reflect that it may be part of the single-minded approach that puts personal fitness above all else, and that sees the countryside, the mountains, the walkways and the roadsides simply as a giant, fresh air gym.

The litter problem has persisted despite green schools programmes, and our ingrained throwaway mentality is made worse by the increase in plastic wrappings and takeout food and drink.

Killarney and, indeed, Kenmare and south Kerry are cleaner than most thanks to the volunteers in villages and in towns. But, I am going to ask, given that we have failed spectacularly over at least two generations to get to the root of the problem (that is to persuade people in Ireland not to litter) are our noble volunteers who pick up after others simply perpetuating the problem?

There is an age factor looming now - the volunteers are getting older and they are not being joined by younger people in enough numbers. Kenmare’s Patrick Connor-Scarteen is asking sports clubs of all kinds to consider joining Tidy Towns. Macra and other organisations might consider the same.

Before the bust, the council crews took to the roads and after the spring cutting, the worst of the litter was collected with road crews and sweeper machines.

There was plenty left over for volunteers to handpick.

The same is replicated in the Killarney National Park.

Rangers and maintenance people are simply not there anymore.

And, again, we have high profile tourism figures, hoteliers and restaurant owners, going into the woods as on last Saturday morning, cutting laurel opposite the Muckross Post Office, with large roadside signs saying volunteers wanted. Over thirty years ago, I was part of the same clean-up movements. I remember the late Norma Lougheed and the girl guides taking part in the clean-up of the lake shore organised by

the Greens. And we cut rhododendron too. But to be honest, the rhododendron only began to get properly tacked when a professional approach was adopted, after much campaigning.

Thirty years ago such volunteerism was rare and unusual. Then it was all State. Now it is all volunteers and no State input. There is something shameful on the part of a State which boasts of near full employment when it can’t employ more road crews and more people to work in the National Park that is the jewel in the crown of our tourist industry.

More and more the State is simply facilitating, or documenting, and at best responding to crises.

The facts are there: where there were six road crews - roughly 30 men - employed before the bust, there are two crews now for the whole of the Killarney area, including Castleisland and Rathmore. The roads didn’t get shorter, as Maura Healy-Rae said recently.

Back to the woods: these are precious woods we are hacking through. The volunteers are well-meaning, but they are not professional woodsmen.

The national roadsides need to be cleaned professionally, with sweepers and crews. In Killarney, if the rates and multi-millions in taxes paid from businesses cannot be ring-fenced for the park or the roads, the solution is at hand: a bed and restaurant tax collected by the hoteliers and restaurateurs and vintners would create full-time, all-year-round jobs in the park and on roads crews.

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Words: Adam Moynihan | Pics: Dylan Clifford

And The Oskar Goes To… This was the first event of its kind in Munster and if last night’s incredible show is anything to go by, it certainly won’t be the last. Kilcummin and Glenflesk GAA clubs banded together for this novel fundraiser and to call it a roaring success would be doing it a disservice.

It was a thoroughly entertaining evening filled with laughs, cheers, and, it has to be said, no little talent. It’s not yet known exactly how much money each club will walk away with but let’s put it this way: they’ll have a job counting it.

A sell-out crowd packed into the INEC to watch seven short films produced by and starring a number of brave actors from the rival parishes and the entire production, from the event itself to the short films on show, was immaculate from start to finish. There were star performances at every turn and it was clear from an early stage that the judging panel of Donal Courtney, Maeve McGrath and Barry Keoghan would have a serious job on their hands in choosing the cream of the crop, as would the audience who had a major say in selecting the destination of the Best Movie award.

In the end, the big winner of the night was The Field. Derry Healy’s version of the John B. Keane classic really hit the nail on the head, scooping the Oskar for Best Movie in what was declared a unanimous decision. Derry Healy also picked up the Best Actor award for his cracking portrayal of the Bull McCabe, while co-star Kevin O’Riordan, who was undoubtedly the star of the night, deservedly won Best Supporting Actor for his hilarious version of Bird O’Donnell.

The Best Actress award went to Rosie Healy for her powerful performance as Colonel Jessup in A Few Good Women and Trish O’Callaghan was named Best Supporting Actress for her role in Forrest Gump. Donal Dwyer, who was also in contention for the Best Actor nod for his impressive portrayal of the Big Fella, picked up the Best Producer award for his work on memorable political drama Michael Collins. Best Costumes went to A Few Good Women and the biggest cheer of the night came when the talented Janet O’Donoghue was chosen as the Most Promising Young Actress.

Earlier in the evening, judges Aidan O’Mahony and his wife Denise presented the Best Dressed Female and Male awards to Norma Leane and Pádraig Creedon respectively.

It really was a fantastic night. A good idea, perfectly executed. Well done to all involved, especially the organising committee who put in Trojan work to make sure the event went off without a hitch.

Best Film: The Field presented by Pat O’Connor.

Best Costume: A few good woman presented by Christine O’ Carroll.

Best Actress: Rosie Healy presented by Sinead Courtney.

Best producer: Donal Dwyer presented by Gavin O’Leary.

Best dressed male: Padraig Creedon.

Best dressed female: Norma Leane.

Most promising young actress: Janet O Donoghue presented by Aidan O’Mahony.

Best supporting Actress: Trish O’Callaghan presented

by Eileen Finucane.

Best Supporting Actor: Kevin O’Riordan presented by Ruth Allen.

Best Actor: Derry Healy.

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“Text Messages?

All We Have To Do Is Look Out The Window”

Words: Adam Moynihan Residents in a flooding black spot in Glenflesk are frequently the worst-affected in the entire county but, they say, little action has been taken to solve the ongoing issue.

Many also agree with the sentiments of Cllr Maura Healy-Rae who recently criticised authorities for a lack of action, saying the practice of sending out texts warning of potentially severe weather is of little use.

“I think I can speak for most people in Glenflesk when I say that all we have to do is look out the window,” said Damien Switzer. “We are living in Glenflesk

long enough to know how to read the conditions locally. We know when the floods are coming, even to what level they will be at and how long it takes to drain away.

“Its not rocket science. The rivers burst their banks and the fields flood for miles around. This is a regular enough occurrence in Glenflesk. Roads remain generally unaffected. In our case in Curreal, just yards from the main Cork to Killarney road, occasionally it will come out onto the road - depending on a number of factors it could be 2 to 3 feet deep - yet 100 metres away it’s

bone dry. I generally take no notice until I can’t see the fencing around the local football pitch (because it’s under water).

“Then it will creep up my back garden and up my driveway from the road.

Even then I’m not overly worried. Brave drivers make it through but we know that when the road goes quiet, it’s too deep. We kind of know when it’s going to rise further; a sure sign is when yours truly starts thinking about sandbags and moving furniture upstairs. We have it down to a fine art at this stage. Actually that’s a sad statement yet a true

reflection of our situation.

“So text messages from the government? Sometimes it floods overnight and is gone by morning without making much rain or any weather warnings. I was told in December 2015 after storm Desmond that it was a one in one hundred event. Funny that, it has happened three times since.”

Damien added that while he was aware that the council and engineers are facing a difficult situation, clearing the rivers would be a good start. He also praised the work of the Healy-Raes for lobbying so hard on their behalf.

Tiernaboul Raise €700 For Charity With Odds Socks

Fundraiser The pupils of Tiernaboul National School with the cheque ready to be presented.

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Car Crashes Through Minish Level Crossing

A car drove through the level crossing on the Cork Road on Saturday in what was just the latest in a string of similar incidents at this particular spot in Minish. Trains were delayed both ways as staff repaired the damaged barriers. Gardaí are investigating the incident.

UK Billboards Highlight Wild Atlantic Way Some 300 eye-catching billboard ads are highlighting the Wild Atlantic Way in key roadside and city centre locations across Britain, officials say. It’s all part of Tourism Ireland’s “Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way” campaign which is under way in cities in Britain with direct flights to the West of Ireland – including London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

A novel fundraising initiative that saw pupils of one Killarney national school arriving to class wearing odd socks under their uniforms has raised an impressive €700 for the Kerry branch of Down Syndrome Ireland.

The principal and teachers in Tiernaboul National School in Killarney have never been sticklers for insisting on matching socks but, for one day only, there was a price to pay for those that turned up not wearing them last Thursday with multiple offenders caught in the act.

Principal Conor Gleeson was very happy to see odd socks dangling under the desks as it meant that it helped raise some funds for a charity that is very close to the school’s heart.

The fun promotion was in aid of Down Syndrome Day and, for a €2 penalty, the children were encouraged to turn up without their socks being the same colour or design.

Two of the pupils in Tiernaboul, Jessica Treyvaud and Niamh Foley, are members of the Down Syndrome community and they took pride of place on the day as their pals in the 53-pupil school supported the great cause.

In addition to what was collected in the classrooms, generous donations were also received from others, including the minor and U-16 footballers of Spa GAA Club who held an odd sock training night to join in the fun. “Everybody was very generous and we were delighted with the support we received right across the community,” said principal Conor. A cheque for €700 was presented by the school to Jessica’s dad, Mark, and Niamh’s mum, Breda, and it will go towards one of several great projects being undertaken by Down Syndrome Kerry.

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Although the inclement weather forced the organisers of a ploughing match to reschedule the event from its initial date on March 11 last, it proved a huge hit when it eventually went ahead O’Leary’s Farm, Listry on Sunday, organised by the newly affiliated Killarney Ploughing Association.

The event had been formally launched by Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Niall Kelleher, at a gathering on Wharton’s Farm in Fossa in early February where it was heard that with five ploughing associations currently operating in Kerry – in Abbeydorney, Ardfert, Ballyheigue, Ballyduff and Causeway – a need was identified for a ploughing association in Killarney

to be affiliated again.

There is a great ploughing tradition in the greater Killarney area with six local men winning All-Ireland titles in the 1950s and in 1954 Killarney hosted the first World Championships to be held in Ireland. Killarney also played host to the National Ploughing Champions on two occasions, in 1939 and 1961.

The weekend match bridged a 53year gap since the last ploughing match took place in Gortroe, Fossa in 1965. Local man Danny O’Leary of Bishop’s Farm, Ballycasheen was a champion in one of the categories that day and, in a great link with the past, he is now president of the Killarney Ploughing Association.

Community South Kerry Development Partnership CLG (SKDP) works to promote and assist the development of sustainable, vibrant communities in Killarney and the greater South Kerry area, and to improve the quality of life of people living there through the provision of social and economic opportunities.

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and suitable working opportunities for people while at the same time carrying out beneficial work within communities.

The overall winner of this year’s Killarney St Patrick’s Day Parade was awarded to the Killarney Men’s Shed for their restored Victorian carriage.

This is a wonderful and exciting example of work in which a local community organization fully utilized Tús supports in Killarney. Other examples of supported projects in the Killarney area include local sporting clubs, tidy towns committees and local charities.

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Ant & Dec Absent In BGT Trailer Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were notably absent from a new trailer for the forthcoming series of Britain’s Got Talent.

The judging panel, featuring Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams, all appear in period dress for the fun-filled commercial ahead of the April airing, however the embattled duo were nowhere to be seen.

Before the advert was released on Wednesday, it was revealed a new mainstream entertainment show hosted by the beleaguered presenting duo ‘is to be shelved’ as Ant steps down from his TV commitments in the wake of his drink driving arrest.

Robin Thicke & April Lov Share First Look at B e Geary aby Mia Here’s your first loo k at Robin

Thicke and April Love Geary‘s newborn daughter Mia! Mia Love Thicke wa s born last month, and the couple an nounced the news with a video on Ins tagram of Robin kissing the baby gir l.

“My little love,” Ap ril captioned the photo of her with Mia. So cute! Congrats again to the happy couple on the wonderful ne w addition!

Mandy Moore’s Secret Trip To Tipperary Revealed Mandy Moore went on a secret trip to Tipperary last week.

The This Is Us star jetted into Ireland to discover her Irish roots for the US version of Who Do You Think You Are? for NBC. According to the Irish Mail on Sunday, the actress spent two days in Tipperary researching her family tree.

“Mandy has always been curious about her roots, and when the chance came to dig a little deeper she jumped at it,” a source said.

“She traced her lineage from her father’s side to Ireland and was flown in secretly last week…her journey

took her to Holycross in Tipperary and she spent two days there uncovering her family history.”

The source added that Mandy’s episode will have “some big surprises and dark secrets, as you might expect with a Catholic family that had to leave Ireland back in the Twenties”.

“But we all had to sign confidentiality clauses, so you will have to wait until the show goes out for the big reveal,” they added.

In a recent Instagram post, Mandy paid tribute to her grandmother Eileen Friedman.

Declan Donnelly Expecting First Child Declan Donnelly and wife Ali are expecting their first child – as best frien d Ant McPartlin struggles to get back on the mend.

Dec, 42 and Ali, 40, are said to be “absolutely delighted to be expecting” , with a source telling the UK Sun that they have “been trying for some time”.

The pair, who have been mar ried since 2015, have already shared their hap py news with Dec’s best friend and TV part ner Ant McPartlin. According to reports Ali got pregnant shortly after Ant and Dec returned from Australia for the most recent series of I’m A Celebrity.

He confirmed the news on Twi tter.

“Just wanted to say thank you for all the lovely messages. The news has sneaked out a little earlier than we had hop ed but Ali and I are delighted to be expecti ng our first child.

Thanks for all the love, we real ly appreciate it D x” “This has come at a difficult time for them both, given everything that Ant is now going through and the pressure that has put on Dec in the past wee k,” a source told the publicat ion.

“But their priority now is thei r baby and an experience that they see as the best of their lives. “They have bot h always wanted a family but worried that it might not happen for them.”

Dec’s best pal Ant just checked back into rehab this week follo wing his arrest on for drink-driving.

Ant had spoken about he and estranged wife Lisa Armstro ng’s desire to have children, and admitted they were “trying” back in 2013. The couple were seen together just last week, whe n they visited Ant after his arre st.

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Letter A Eagarthóir, It is indeed good to read that Labour leader Brendan Howlin acknowledges that the abolition of town councils was a mistake made by the Fine Gael-Labour coalition government of which he was a very senior Minister (Anne Lucey’s Views On The News, March 23). Some of us pleaded with the national politicians at that time to refrain from supporting then Minister Phil Hogan’s plan but they remained deaf to our pleadings as did most Oireachtas members.

Brendan Howlin now belatedly sees that the effectiveness of his native town Wexford as the economic driver for a wide hinterland is greatly diminished.

In my recent submission to the new Boundary Review committee I have forcefully made the point about the importance of the town with its own council to the overall welfare of an extensive area. I also made those points and many more prior to the abolition of town councils. Very few locally or nationally listened. Hopefully they will now. It is never too late to undo the damage that has been done.

I welcome Anne’s concern at the

lack of a pedestrian crossing on Mission Road to facilitate persons wishing to access the wonderful Killarney House and Gardens (National Park) adjacent to the Monsignor O’Flaherty statue. At the Killarney Municipal Area meeting of February 6, 2018 I had a motion on the agenda calling for the provision of such a crossing.

The reply stated that the necessary traffic counts would be undertaken to determine if the need existed. Of course the need exists and will continue to grow. Life and limb are at present at great risk. Many older people are fearful of attempting to cross an extremely busy roadway and some turn away. How terrible it is to deprive locals and visitors of the joy of recreating in a sublime location. I will continue to keep this matter on the agenda.

I have been privileged to serve on Killarney Town Council with excellent councillors both female and male. Each of the nine elected members made valuable contributions to the town, its people and to the democratic process.

Le Gach Dea-Ghuí, Cllr Michael Gleeson

Letter Thank You I want to extend a sincere thanks you to Donna and Veronica at Creative Kids Playschool. Since my son has started going there he has a new lease of life, his speech has improved and he has made so many new friends. He even wants to go there on the days they are closed!

Donna and Veronica go beyond the call of duty with all the activities they do, especially the arts and crafts.

Creative Kids Playschool encourages learning, stimulates the minds of the children and ensures a constant flow of entertainment for them. It is such a relief as a mother to know my child is completely safe and happy. Thanks a million, Donna and Veronica, for the constant first-class care, affection and attention.

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Last Thursday evening, Sligo based brewery White Hag descended upon Killarney. At Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder, White Hag brewmaster Joe Kearns conducted a whiskey barrel-aged beer tasting for Kerry beer enthusiasts. In-house whiskey specialist Alan O’Donovan was also on hand to discuss cask maturation and the impact wood has on spirit and beer.

Beer enthusiasts were introduced to White Hag’s ‘The Hare and The Hag’ Stout - a collaboration with Donegal’s Kinnegar Brewing. This highly sought-after Irish coffee nitro stout has had fantastic reviews and was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the evening. So much so, Celtic Whiskey

Bar & Larder have managed to acquire one of the last eight kegs in the country!

To cleanse the palate, a glass of White Hag’s session IPA ‘Little Fawn’ followed, a much lighter and fruitier beer in comparison to its whiskey barrel-aged counterparts. At an impressive 10.2%, the evening finished with an imperial oatmeal stout, ‘Black Boar’, a full-bodied, bold, dark ale with intense dark fruits, treacle and coffee.

Next on the bar’s calendar is a Tullamore D.E.W. and brew tasting with Tullamore D.E.W. Brand Ambassador Kevin Pigott on Thursday, April 19 at 7.30pm. Tickets are €15 and are available from Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder.

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At the presentation of a cheque for €3,900 to the Irish Kidney Association were front: Joanne Sheehan, Theresa Looney & Con Brosnan (both Irish Kidney Association).

Back: Pat Sheehan, Niall Dennehy, Siobhán Coakley (Corner Bar, Barraduff) and Shane Dennehy.

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Comhairle Contae ChiarraĂ­ Kerry County Council At Killarney Municipal District meeting on Wednesday 28th March 2018 Traffic Calming Measures to restrict vehicular access to Plunkett Street Killarney were approved.

The purpose of these measures is to allow for Plunkett Street to be pedestrianised.

A trial will take place from Saturday 31st March to Monday 9th April, inclusive, closing Plunkett Street every day at 11.00 am until 7.00am the following morning.

From Monday 9th April, Plunkett Street will be pedestrianised nightly from 7.00pm to 7.00am on a permanent basis.

Further trials of daytime closures (from 11.00 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.) will take place From Friday 11th May to Monday 21st May both dates inclusive and From Friday 29th June to Monday 3rd September both dates inclusive.

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Belfast Rape Trial:

Woman Illegally Identified On Social Media

The identification of the woman at the centre of the Belfast rape trial on social media is being investigated, police have confirmed.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said that the woman who claimed that she was raped by Ireland and Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding two years ago at a house party has been named online, breaching her legal entitlements.

Jackson and Olding were found not guilty

at Belfast Crown Court of raping the then19-year-old student by a jury on Wednesday.

Mr Jackson (26) was also found not guilty of sexually assaulting the then 19-year-old woman. The rugby players’ close friend Blane McIlroy (26) has been found not guilty of exposure while a second friend, Rory Harrison (25), has been found not guilty of perverting the course of justice and withholding information.

Camera Lost At Sea Returned (Working And Fully Charged) After Two Years In an extraordinary tale of luck and coincidence, a camera lost at sea for more than two years was discovered and will be returned to its owner. It washed up on a beach in Taiwan covered in barnacles and barely recognisable - but thanks to a waterproof case, remained in perfect working condition.

The camera was discovered by a group of schoolchildren and their teacher who decided to try and track down the owner by sharing the find on Facebook. And in just one day they had.

“I couldn’t believe it,” camera owner Serina Tsubakihara told the BBC. “I was

super surprised when my friends told me about this and sent me the post with those pictures.”

The Japanese university student was on holiday on the island of Ishigaki, Okinawa, some 250km (155 miles) east of Taiwan, when she dropped the camera. “I was scuba diving and I lost the camera when one of my friends ran out of air and needed my help.”

That was in September 2015 and when the camera dropped from her hands Ms Tsubakihara assumed it was lost forever.

But, safely encased in a diving case, the camera went on a little journey of its own.

18 Million Tune In To Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Wants Roseanne Reboot

Trump Corner

Trump To Testify The legal battle over an agreement to keep porn star Stormy Daniels quiet about her allegation that she and Donald Trump had a sexual relationship took another interesting turn this week as Daniels’ lawyer asked in federal court to take a deposition from the US President.

Avenatti said in the motion he would need no more than two hours to question each of the men.

“We’re looking for sworn answers from the president and Mr Cohen about what they knew, when they knew it and what they did about it,” Avenatti told the Associated Press.

While he noted that “in every case you always have to be open to settlement”, Avenatti said “at

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this point we don’t see how this case would possibly be settled”.

Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, originally sued Trump on 6 March, saying he had never put his signature on a $130,000 agreement for her to stay silent in 2016, just before the presidential election, about what she called their “intimate” relationship, which she says occurred in 2006 and 2007, when Trump’s wife Melania had recently given birth to their son, Barron.

As precedent, Daniels’ lawyer’s motion references the fact that Bill Clinton was deposed while in office in 1998 during the Paula Jones sexual harassment suit.

That came after the supreme court ruled a sitting president was not immune from civil litigation on something that happened before taking office and was unrelated to the office.

Popular 1990s sitcom Roseanne made a hugely successful return to screens this week as an estimated 18.4 million tuned into the show’s long-awaited reboot.

The updated sitcom starring Roseanne Barr returned on Tuesday, more than two decades after the original ended its hit run. The hour-long debut episode was watched by 10% more viewers than saw the May 1997 finale of ABC’s original Roseanne.

Given the explosion of alternate platforms and series since then and compared to other successful sitcom reboots, that figure is significant.

NBC’s Will & Grace, for example, returned this season with

its original 1998-2006 cast to a debut audience of 10.1 million viewers and was quickly renewed for a second and then a third season.

For its first year, NBC’s show is averaging 5.7 million people watching episodes on the day they air. But with the time-shifting viewership that networks are focusing on, its audience averages 9 million per episode over a seven-day period.

Another promising sign for Roseanne was the estimated audience growth from the first half-hour (18 million) to the second (18.9 million), a sign that viewers liked what they saw. Future episodes are a halfhour, airing on Tuesdays in the US.

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Snapper Mistaken For Sniper In Derrynane

A simple misunderstanding led to pandemonium in Derrynane recently as a tourist mistook a photographer’s tripod for a gun.

The panicked onlooker evidently thought something serious was about to go down and immediately alerted the emergency services. A large number of local gardaí, many of whom

were armed, quickly descended on the beach.

The area was shut down as gardaí tracked down the photographer. It wasn’t difficult – the innocent snapper was completely unaware of the commotion his tripod had caused. Once it became clear that no one was in danger, the security alert was abruptly cancelled.

Trèbes Attack: Vegan Activist Detained Over Butcher Post

Abortion Referendum Set For May 25 Ireland will vote in a referendum on May 25 on liberalising its strict abortion laws, the government has confirmed, in an announcement that officially begins two months of campaigning.

Abortion has long been a divisive issue in Ireland. A complete ban was only lifted in 2013, when terminations were allowed in cases where the mother’s life was in danger.

Voters will be asked if they want to repeal article 40.3.3 – known as the eighth amendment – which since 1983 has given unborn foetuses and pregnant women an equal right to life, in effect enshrining a ban on abortion in the constitution.

If Ireland votes in favour of repeal, the government has said it will introduce legislation permitting unrestricted abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Currently, terminations are only allowed when the life of the mother is at risk, and the maximum penalty for accessing an illegal abortion is 14 years in prison.

The UN’s human rights committee has condemned the ban as “cruel, inhuman and degrading”.

The health minister, Simon Harris, and housing minister, Eoghan Murphy, signed the order to set the date of the historic vote after legislation allowing for it was passed in the Seanad.

Polls will open at 7am on May 25 and close at 10pm.

Irish Support For Immigration Lower Than European Average A vegan activist in France who posted a Facebook message said to be insulting to a butcher killed by an Islamist militant during an attack last week is due to appear in court, reports say.

She is alleged to have said she had “zero compassion” for the victim.

She is to appear before a judge for condoning terrorism.

In last week’s attack, Radouane Lakdim killed four people, three of them in a supermarket in Trèbes, including butcher Chris-

tian Medvès.

The activist was detained by police in Saint-Gaudens, not far from Toulouse, in the southwest of the country.

“So does it shock you that a murderer gets killed by a terrorist?

Not me, I have zero compassion for him, there is still justice,” she is said to have posted, according to a judicial source quoted by the AFP news agency.

Condoning terrorism carries a maximum seven-year jail sentence and a fine of up to €100,000.

New research has found that attitudes to immigration in Ireland deteriorated during the recession, and are now worse than the western European average.

Support for Muslim and Roma immigration is lower than the norm in ten other countries in western Europe.

It also shows that frequent contact with other races or ethnic groups is directly associated with more positive attitudes, if the contact is positive.

The “Attitudes to Diversity in Ireland” study draws on the EU-backed European Social Survey. In the Republic, a nationally representative sample of approximately 2,300 Irish-born adults was interviewed every two years between 2002 and 2014.

The study finds their attitudes to immigrants and immigration vary significantly

over time, depending on the ethnicity of the migrants, the respondents’ education, their financial security, and on the level of individual contact people have with people from different ethnic backgrounds.

The ESRI prepared the report for the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and found that the positive perception of immigrants’ contribution to the economy increased during the boom between 2002 and 2006, then diminished with the onset of the recession in 2008 reaching its lowest point in 2010, but eventually improving as the economic outlook brightened.

58% of respondents supported immigrants of the same ethnicity as the majority here, sliding to 41% support for Muslim migrants and 25% backing for Roma arrivals.

Former J1 Students Could Be Owed €800

Irish students who took part in the J1 visa programme in the summer of 2017 have been urged to submit their tax refund and students who travelled on the programme in 2014 and failed to claim a refund have have just 3 left weeks to do so.

2018 could signal the final year of this lucrative tax break due to changes introduced by President Trump last year.

Eileen Devereux, Commercial Director Taxback.com explained, “In introducing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, President Trump eliminated the personal exemption for tax years 2018 through 2025. This is likely to affect the thousands of Irish students who go to the US every summer to work. We’re calling on anyone who took part in this programme over the last 4 years to come forward and get their refund –

particularly anyone who was there in the summer of 2014 as their window to claim is closing soon – after April 17 they will no longer be eligible for a refund”.

Taxback.com say travelling to the US on the J1 working holiday visa is a rite of passage for many young people in Ireland. They estimate that approximately 30,000 students have taken part over the last 4 years.

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Niall O’Sullivan and Hazel O’Leary.

Niall O’Sullivan celebrating his birthday with family and friends.

At the wrap party after filming one of the Oskars entries.

Eileen O’Donovan, Grainne Carmody, Yvonne Moriarty, Elaine O’Donovan and Angela McSweeney.

Stephen O’Donoghue, Conor Gleeson and Hugh O’Donoghue.

Christine Carr and Brendan Walshe.

Niall’s siblings and their partners: Ronan O’Sullivan, Rachel O’Sullivan, Maria O’ Sullivan, Hazel O’ Leary, Kevin O’Sullivan, Anto Cronin, Gráinne Cronin and Diarmuid O’Sullivan.

John Daly’s 40th birthday party.

Right: Rachel Teresa Lyne and Aoife Corcoran.

Karen, Marjorie and Mike McCarthy.

Donal and Bernie McCarthy.

Sandra O’Sullivan and Audrey Wallace.

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Review: Kodaline: Follow Your Fire Kodaline have shared their surging, powerhouse new song ‘Follow Your Fire’.

The Irish group are widely expected to release a new album this summer, with the previews coming thick and fast.

Out now ‘Follow Your Fire’ is a bold return, one fired up by those epic

live shows.

“It’s been a while since we released our second album”, says Steve Garrigan.

“But we felt we need to take the time to make sure this was the best album we could make! We are so happy with it and can’t wait for people to hear it!”

The Defiant Ones, a new 4 part documentary miniseries on Netflix which primarily focuses on the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, co-founders of Beats Electronics. The pair have worked together successfully for decades. Interscope Records, cofounded by Iovine, marketed and distributed Dre and Suge Knight’s Death Row Records in the early Nineties. By the end of that decade Iovine and Dre partnered for Dre’s own label, Af-

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Apple purchased the company in 2014 for $3 billion. Allen Hughes filmed Dre and Iovine over the course of three years.

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Thriller, starring Killian Scott, John Bradley and Nika McGuigan.

Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway TV3 | Mar 31st, 19:00

Stephen Merchant is on duty as the Star Guest Announcer, and Stephen Mulhern hits the streets of Warrington for the latest round of In for a Penny. Plus, Paloma Faith takes to the stage in the End of the Show Show and the Script are in the studio for Singalong Live. There will also be plenty of surprises as more Places on the Plane are given away, and another lucky player gets the chance to Win the Ads. Presented by Declan Donnelly.

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RTÉ One | Apr 1st, 14:00

Robert Hall and Ted Walsh are joined by Andrew McNamara, Brian Gleeson, Tom Lee and Tracy Piggott to present live coverage of day one of the Easter Festival, including the feature race the Ryanair Gold Cup.

The Voice UK - live semi-final The Big Big Movie Tomorrowland: A World Beyond RTÉ One Mar 30th, 18:35 (2015, Science Fiction) Premiere.

A boy genius in the 1960s finds his way into a spectacular futuristic metropolis while attempting to promote his idea for a jetpack.

Decades later, he has grown into a disillusioned adult, while a girl who has the talent and enthusiasm he has lost also finds her way into this strange new world, and together they attempt to uncover its secrets. Fantasy adventure, starring George Clooney, Britt Robertson and Hugh Laurie.

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TV3 | Mar 31st, Sat 20:30 Emma Willis hosts the live semi-final of the singing contest, as the eight remaining contestants compete to win one of the four places in next week’s grand finale. Only four acts can progress to the final and for the first time in the series, the decision of which

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o the March edition of Home and Living. Just looking through 2017’s March Home and Living we had lovely, sunny weather this time last year. Hopefully spring is on the way. If you’re fed up at being housebound and are looking funny at your kitchen thinking you could do with a change, we are all about the kitchen this month. See our top trends for kitchens in 2018, even if you’re not in the market for a new kitchen. Sometimes a new table or chairs, a coat of paint or even a new clock can change how you feel about the whole room.

We spend so much time in our kitchen and often it’s a room that lacks homely touches. We love the Thomas Kent clock from Hal-Lou Killarney and the lovely counter stools from McElligots Castleisland will add some texture to your kitchen. If you’re looking at painting your walls or cabinets, the Little Green Paint Company has the most amazing colours, available from Corcorans Furniture. We love this kitchen painted in “Dark Lead”.

Want a completely new look but can’t face replacing your kitchen? If it’s in good working order but just a bit dated, why not take a look at painting your cabinets? Top Team Painters show us a ‘before and after’ of their wonderful work on a client’s kitchen.

Our featured kitchen is amazing. With a table to seat ten, it’s perfect for all those family gatherings and its neutral palate is timeless. We are all a bit green with envy. A special thanks to the wonderful homeowners who allowed their amazing houses to be photographed.

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Kitchen Of The Month

Have you ever dreamed up your ultimate kitchen? The one you would build if a genie came out of a lamp and granted you one dream home? We think the owners of this amazing home did just that, and got everything right. From the neutral palate to the table, which can accommodate even the largest family gathering, the pantry wall and seemless floor to ceiling presses, everthing here is planned and executed to perfection. To make all their wishes a reality, they used Counihan’s Fine Designs Killarney, who took their dreams and made them a reality by advising on the best countertops, colour choices and cabinet finishes. The presses were built to go to the ceiling then finished off using handmade coving. The hob, which is on the island, is perfect, allowing you to entertain while cooking up a storm.

We love the counterstools which add a pop of dark grey, matching the bulkhead which is painted in colour trend silver moonlight. It was very important for the owners to source everything localy. The appliances are all from O’Leary’s Expert, the handmade coving is by Philip Walsh, the dining chairs are from McElligott’s Castleisland, the table is Neptune and available to order from Lots Tralee, and the counter stools are from Mylestone Interiors, The living area couch is from Killarney Carpet and Furniture Centre, while O’Callaghan’s National Tile supplied the wood effect floor tiles. The kitchen is by Fine Designs and countertops are by An Riocht Stonecraft Tralee.

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Kitchen 2018

TRENDS

Dark Counters

Green Cabinets

Two-Tone Cabinetry

1. Green Cabinets Grey kitchens with polished Nickel fixtures were everywhere in 2017, but here’s the evolution. In keeping with a return to nature, green is emerging as the hot hue of choice. To keep it liveable, it’s often given a slight muddy undertone for a heritage flavor. The beauty of this shade is that it enhances the warmth of brass fixtures and makes light counters look crisp in comparison.

2. Dark Counters Speaking of counters according to house and home, scratch a little deeper than granite and you’ll find soapstone emerging as a dark horse this year. With its soft, honed finish (which doesn’t require wiping every few seconds to eradicate fingerprints), it’s naturally resistant to bacteria build-up and has subtle veining with just enough depth for major drama. I wanted soapstone two years ago for my kitchen - bit hard to find here in Kerry, though.

3. Herringbone Floors On the floor front, herringbone is continuing to trend because it adds an instant air of European refinement and history. This trend is taking on a slightly greyed finish making the wood look even more mellow and well-aged, which tend to suit any colour kitchen.

4. Range Like, Vent Hooods Where as before you bought your hood with your cooker or built it into your kitchen in quite a traditional style, we are seeing more cooker hoods taking on their own style colour or finish to become a vocal point for your kitchen.

5. Statement Stoves Whether you have a country kitchen or not, the statement stove is still in trend so get that Aga or Rangemasteer you always wanted.

They’re here to stay and perfect with your statement hood!

6. Vintage Rugs The hard surfaces and gleaming appliances in kitchens can make them feel a tad antiseptic. We are seeing rugs making an apperance in the best dressed kitchens. Take a look at the queen of Instagram Lisa Dawson’s amazing rug in her kitchen. Hand-crafted pieces such as antique kilim rugs introduce a soft texture underfoot when cooking and add touch of pattern and color.

7. Open Display Islands While islands were once crammed with as many appliances and storage as possible, there’s an artfulness to choosing just a few select items to display on open shelves. It makes the kitchen seem more like a living room (which it often doubles as when entertaining).

8. Two-Tone Cabinetry Dark lower cabinets with white uppers have been a hot trend, but this year it’s about a combo of different materials. We are seeing wooden cabinets or drawer fronts adding warmth to an often clinical room, as well as painted islands. For all those who love white kitchens, this is a great way to mix it up and incorporate another color.

We’re seeing lots of statement island colours popping up.

9: Pantry Walls Pantries are a huge trend in kitchens for the last few years but unless you have one or are starting newbuild, they’re hard to retrofit, so the pantry wall is taking over. A whole wall of floor to ceiling cabinets provide great sorage as well as looking less busy than the origanal top and bottom cabinets. I had mine made narrower than a traditional kitchen cabinet which makes everything easier to get at, and is space saving as well.

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Interior 2018

TREND Individuality Ambience

The pink walls are a bit of an unusual choice for many, but it is all about individual style and reflecting your own identity in interiors these days. It’s all about those little details that help to achieve a welcoming ambience and bring a sense of personality to the interior design scheme. It is by displaying the collectibles, adding pattern and being different in your decorating choices that you make a house a home.

Balance The pink kitchen brings harmony to the design scheme. The balance is achieved by introducing grey units, stainless steel appliances and wood effect tile. The pale granite worktop gives a sparkle and lifts the space.

Warmth The grey can look a bit drab used on its own, it needs some colour to lift it up. The chrome handles on the units add a sense of sophistication. The tiles are laid because they are a good heat conductor when used with underfloor heating. Otherwise they can be very cold in the Irish climate.

This is a new build but it has got that desired “lived in feeling” right, everything has it’s place.

I think that whoever said that, “Great things never came out of comfort zones,” had a valid point.

Interior design by Kadri Bormeister

BOOK REVIEW If, like me, you love a good interior book, ‘Mad About the House’ by Kate WatsonSmyth was just launched this week.

Expanding her award winning blog of the same name, Kate shares her wealth of experience in buying, selling, and decorating houses to demonstrate how to make the most of every inch of space you have, full of ideas for every home and budget. If you’re on Instagram follow her on @mad_about_the_house and have a look at her amazing house and photo-bombing cat Enid who has her own hashtag #Enidcat.

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Recipe of the Week

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Triple Chocolate Brownie, Honeycomb, Popcorn Ice Cream

Ingredients

For the Brownie • • • • • • •

225g Unsalted Butter 225g Dark chocolate 300g Caster Sugar 4 eggs 110g Plain Flour 225g White Chocolate chips 100g Pecans (optional)

Method Brownie • Preheat oven to 160C. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

• In a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring frequently. When melted and smooth, remove from heat •Whisk the eggs and sugar until fluffy and pour in the melted chocolate • Add in the Plain flour (sieved)

For the Honeycomb • 320g Sugar • 120g Golden Syrup • 360g Glucose • 80g Water • 48g Bicarbonate of Soda Popcorn Ice Cream • 1ltr Tub of Vanilla Ice cream • 200g Popcorn Kernels

• Finally whisk in the white chocolate chips and the optional pecans

Popcorn Ice Cream

•Pour into the lined baking dish and cook for 30 minutes.

Honeycomb

• Cook the popcorn over a low heat with a knob of butter in a saucepan

• Add all ingredients except for the Bicarbonate of soda in a saucepan and bring temperature to 148C slowly checking with a thermometer

• Once all the kernels have popped take out the popcorn and chop into small pieces, if you have a food processer it will work best.

• When it reaches the temperature pour in the bicarb and whisk for a few seconds until it has dissolved, pour onto a lined baking tray to cool

• Mix the ice cream and the popcorn and place back in freezer to set for a few hours

• Leave the ice cream out to melt a little

Sothys Youth Intensive facial will brighten and tighten skin, says Jill O’Donoghue of Killarney Toning & Beauty

Exciting Sothys Skincare Event We are excited to be holding a Sothys Skincare event in the stunning Vendricks Restaurant and Wine Bar on Tuesday, April 10 at 7 pm.

It’s set to be an interesting and fun night with loads of industry hints, tips and advice on how to maintain the luminosity and elasticity of our facial contours.

We will be launching the new ‘Sothys Youth Intensive Facial’ which boast six new serums and creams for all our different concerns. Sothys Intensive Youth Serums combine high performance formulas concentrated with active ingredients for targeted action. The textures are designed to facilitate the absorption of the active ingredients and enable the layering of several skin care treatment products.

The new formulations will improve the skin so much, brightening the appearance, bringing back the glow, tightening the tone of the skin and increasing the collagen and plumping the elastin of your skin.

Sothys, a premium professional skincare brand from Paris that’s been around since 1946, is wellknown for its treatments that deliver results, but also have innovative and home care products to prolong the benefits after the treatment which stimulate antioxidants and the skin regeneration system.

Sounds like the perfect thing to inject radiance into my skin.

Tickets are €15 each and are available from Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio. They will be redeemable against products and special offers on the night.

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The Time To Sow Has Come!

Everywhere you look (well maybe not everywhere) you see gardeners; trowel in one hand, packets of seed in the other, with a blissful grin on their faces… It’s finally here! The time to sow has come! All those hours spent looking at online catalogues and staring at displays in garden centres – well, now is the time for action! Here are a few pieces of advice for successful growing.

Always sterilise seed trays which have been previously used.

This is so important as diseases and fungi can remain dormant for years. Make sure the temperature is correct and on cold nights cover your seeds and seedlings with horticultural fleece or bubble wrap. Take care to tuck in all the edges as air moves!

Read the instructions on the seed packets and follow them. Some seeds will need light to germinate, while others need darkness.

When covering them with compost use a sieve to eliminate any lumps or, alternatively, use vermiculite. Vermiculite is a silicate material which is heat treated to form accordion like structures. It is light and spongy and absorbs water. When it does, it expands to form long wormlike pieces, giving it its name. Vermiculite in Latin means ‘to breed worms’. The fantastic thing about vermiculite is the fact that it is sterile and inert. What this means for the gardener is that fungi etc. will not take hold on it. Used as

covering when sowing seeds, it is the number one way to prevent that soul-destroying phenomenon, damping off. Damping off is when you have happy seedlings which all of a sudden collapse.

This is due to many things, not one specific thing. It can be kept under control by good practice, using clean tools, sterilising trays and so on. It can also be kept at bay by having good air circulation, and by using vermiculite as a top dressing. It will insulate, so keeping temperatures around the base of the plant from fluctuating too much, as well as preventing fungi taking hold.

Out in the garden things are growing at a steady rate, despite the cold spells. Tulips and muscari are coming up and many herbaceous plant are also making an appearance. One of my favourite spring time bulbs are Fritillaria, specifically, the Snake’s head fritillaria. The name comes from the Latin, fritillus, meaning dice-box, probably alluding to the beautiful, delicate diamond pattern on it’s petals. The foliage is grass-like and the flowers come up about 30cm and are a drooped bell shape. The flowers have a very delicate appearance, though they are tough! They thrive in damp conditions and naturalise quite happily. Every year they appear in our lawn, seemingly from nowhere, and every year they hold the promise of a new season of growth and gardening!

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

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HOME FROM HOME Home From Home After School Service for Children With Special Needs are holding a Flag Day on Saturday 3rd March 2018 In Killarney town. If you are in town on the day give us a little, it will help a lot.

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H/B NCT2019

1.4 PETROL H/B NCT2019

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Motoring

NEW YORK MOTOR SHOW:

Deadline For This Section Is Tuesday 5.30pm FOR SALE: Kia Ceed 2011. Perfect condition.

Automatic. Petrol. Genuine reason for selling.

087-2275255 FOR SALE: 05 Renault Megane 1.4 €1000. 05 Chevrolet 1.4 H/B €1000. 03 Skoda Octavia 1.4 €950. 02 Nissan Almera €500. 01 Toyota Corolla €500. All cars nct passed. 087-2630218.

FOR SALE: Peugeot 3008 ALLURE 2014 (141) 1.6 HDI Black. Special order “Allure” model with panoramic glass roof and every conceivable extra. 71,000kms, spotless condition with NCT to April 2020. €14,495. Killarney. 083-3456149.

Audi Teases Tesla-Bashing Pure-Electric Flagship

Embattled Audi boss Rupert Stadler used this week’s annual conference to announce a swooping, sexy, battery-electric flagship for the Audi brand that will be on sale by 2020.

The four-door e-tron GT will be sold through the Audi Sport (maiden name: Quattro) high-performance offshoot and will be the Audi brand’s third full EV. The Audi Sport e-tron GT has already been given the green light for production, based on the platform and electric-vehicle technology of the Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback crossovers.

But the e-trons aren’t the only zero-emission Audis headed for production, with Audi also confirming a limited number of hydrogen fuel-cell cars for 2020.

MINI Reveals Pure-Electric Classic Mini has revealed a pure-electric version of the original Mini at the New York motor show this week. The reveal of a retro-mod based on the classic Mini follows a decision by the British car maker to build anticipation for the brand’s first pure-electric production car that goes on sale next year.

Based on a late-nineties version

of the British design icon, the little Mini was said to have been completely restored before its 1300cc engine and gearbox were dumped for the pure-electric powertrain.

The small Mini is claimed to have a range of 105km, thanks to its 30kWh lithium battery cell that’s thought to take up most of the tiny boot space. There’s no 0-100km/h

time but Mini says the classic precursor to a modern Supermini has a top speed of 120km/h.

Sadly, the British carmaker says the little Mini EV is a one-off designed for the American car show and there are no plans for Mini to branch out into reengineering or restoring its past masters as many manufacturers have taken to in recent years.

Skoda To Launch Five Electrified Cars Within Two Years Skoda has confirmed it will introduce five electrified vehicles by the end of 2020. The new commitment by the Czech carmaker will see two electric cars and three plug-in hybrids launch in less than two years.

Already confirmed to launch in 2019 is a plug-in version of the Superb, to be followed by

a pure-electric version of the Volkswagen Up-based Citigo-e.

Next, a production version of the pure-electric Vision E will launch in 2020, based on the Volkswagen Group’s all-new dedicated MEB platform. Two more electrified models arriving in the next two years are likely to share the same powertrain with the Superb

– those are likely to be plug-in hybrid versions of the Octavia and Kodiaq.

Previously, Skoda declared it would introduce 10 electrified cars before 2025, with five of those now confirmed to arrive by 2020; the rest are set to be launched between 2020 and 2025.

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Discover the future of safety

THE NEW VOLVO XC60 Even if you don’t see a crash coming, the new Volvo XC60 will, thanks to our unique City Safety system. Celebrate the XC60’s arrival with a PCP rate of just 2.9%* and a €4000 complementary upgrade on all AWD orders.** CONTACT BILLY NAUGHTON LTD TO ARRANGE A TEST DRIVE. volvocarskerry.ie

From 2.9% APR* and a €4000 complementary upgrade** Model New Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Momentum On the road price† €54,700 Customer deposit/part exchange €16,185 Finance amount €33,015 36 Monthly payments of €399 Term 37 months GMFV (Optional Final Payment)†† €20,972.40 Total cost of credit €2,384.89 Fixed APR (Annual Percentage Rate)* 2.90%

† Includes delivery & related charges. Model is shown for illustrative purposes only. **€4000 specification upgrade only ††The Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) is payable if you renew or retain the vehicle at the end of the agreement. Further charges may be applied by your Volvo Dealer subject to kilometre limits/condition of the vehicle. *Lending criteria and terms and conditions apply (>18s only). Fixed APR 2.9% which is inclusive of a documentation fee of €63.49. To qualify for this finance offer a minimum deposit of 10% applies. Rate quoted is correct as at 20th October 2017 and is subject to change. Offer available on New Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Momentum models ordered from 20th October2017 to 31st March 2018, at participating Volvo dealers only. This is a Consumer Hire Purchase agreement provided by Bank of Ireland t/a Bank of Ireland Finance. Ownership remains with Bank of Ireland until the optional final payment is made.Fuel consumption for the Volvo Range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 29.1 (9.7) – 70.6 (4.0), Extra Urban 42.1 (6.7) – 85.6(3.3), Combined 36.2 (7.8) – 156.9 (1.8). CO2 Emissions 178 – 46g/km.

Billy Naughton LTD VLO01P00210 Billy Naughton Press_XC60_A4_AMK_V3.indd 1

Mile Height, Tralee

Ph: (066) 712 1863 www.volvocarskerry.ie 15/02/2018 14:13

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Notices

Mary O’Sullivan and Caroline Hurley, presenting a cheque for €1120 to Alan Horgan, Ward Manager of the Killarney Community Hospital, in memory of the late Joe Doyle.

John Paul Doyle with former Kerry goalkeeper Diarmuid Murphy.

YOUR COMPREHENSIVE

NEWS MAGAZINE

Guess who’s 21??

Love from all the family xx

After a month of celebrating, the Birthday has arrived.

Happy 50th Josie, love from all your family & friends.

Enjoy! xx Would You Like To Include A Birthday/Occasions Photo For Someone?

Please Submit Your Photo By Wednesday At 5.30pm, €20 Per Photo

Kerry Average House Prices Rise 1.2% In First Three Months The price of the average three-bed semi in Kerry rose by 1.2% to €212,500 in the first three months of the year, according to the latest national survey carried out

by Real Estate Alliance.

And after prices increased by 3.9% in the last 12 months, local agents are reporting good activity at the top of the market but a shortage in supply of suitable family homes.

The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the threebed semi, giving an up-to-date picture of the property market in towns and cities countrywide to the close of last week.

“The upper end of the market is seeing more activity for the first time in a while and houses over €400,000 are selling well,” said Donal Culloty of REA Coyne & Culloty Killarney.

In Tralee, Eddie Barrett of REA North’s reports that there is good demand, but a shortage of supply.

The average semi-detached house nationally now costs €229,111, the Q1 REA Average House Price Survey has found – a rise of 1.5% on the Q4 2017 figure of €225,806. Overall, the average house price across the country rose by 9.1% over the past 12 months – indicating that the market is steadying after the 11.3% overall rise in 2017.

The rate of increase in three-bed semi-detached home prices in Dublin slowed to just 0.5% in the first three months of the year. After rising by 12.5% in 2017, the average price in the capital

has increased by just €2,000 in the opening quarter and now stands at €440,000 – exactly twice the Central Bank’s €220,000 mortgage deposit threshold.

The rate of increase in three-bed semi-detached home prices in Dublin has now slowed to 2% over the past six months, compared to an increase of 4.5% in the opening three months of 2017.

“The Dublin market has become quite price sensitive, even though we are seeing healthy demand and good liquidity with plenty of mortgage lending,” said REA spokesperson Barry McDonald.

“What we may be seeing, after the rapid increases of recent years, are the Central Bank mortgage lending restrictions imposing an upper level on purchasing power for some buyers.

“We are experiencing strong demand across the board, and homes are reaching sale agreed in just five weeks across the country – which is good news for both buyers and vendors.”

The commuter counties continued their recent steady growth with a 1.4% increase in Q1, with the average house now selling for €235,900 – a rise of €3,000 in the first three months of the year.

The country’s major cities outside Dublin recorded a combined Q1 rise of 2.1%, with an average three-bed semi costing €243,750. The highest increases were seen in the rest of the country’s towns, which experienced a 2.9% rise in Q1 to an average of €150,050.

SHEHEREE, LORETO ROAD, KILLARNEY

PRICE ON APPLICATION

A large partly developed serviced site of approx 0.8 acres with FPP for a substantial residence with a courtyard of outbuildings. Elevated with superb lake and mountain views of the surrounding Muckross area.

BARLEYMOUNT, AGHADOE, KILLARNEY

OFFERS IN REGION OF €300,000

A substantial 2 storey 4 bedroom residence on a large site of approx 0.86 acres. Well located approx 1 Km from the Killeen House Hotel, with easy access to the town, schools, golf club and national park etc.

CAPPAGANEEN, BEAUFORT, KILLARNEY

PRICE ON APPLICATION

An outstanding 4 bedroom property which has been fully upgraded and also has had the living area extended. Situated on elevated 0.56 acre site with panoramic country side views extending to Dingle Bay. Close to both primary and secondary school bus routes. Also easy access to the main hill walking routes and the Gap of Dunloe.

Property Letting & Selling TO LET: bed room house in Glenflesk, 2 bed apartment in Loretto, 2 bed apartment in the Presbytery, 4 bed house in Whitebridge Manor, Contact Roger: 086-8136888.

TO LET: Milltown area, modern 4 bed bungalow. All mod cons, long term.

Careful tenants, non smoker, no pets. Ring: 0876993819 or 0669767140.

TO LET: 4 bedroom house, Blackvalley, Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort. Long term. Careful tenants.

OFCH. Beautiful location. 40min drive to Killarney. 0879865258.

TO LET: Rooms to let 5 mins walk from town.

Ring: 0879034130.

TO LET: Room to let, Cahernane Meadows. €60 p/week. Long Term. Non smoker. Contact Dee 0868451208.

TO LET: 3 bedroom furnished house, long term, in Beaufort. Would suit professional working couple, non smoker, no pets.

0862167107.

TO LET: 1 bedroom for rent, only ladies and girls, 14 burr ridge, park road, killarney. Tel: 0899632120 / 0894187042.

TO LET: 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house in Castlefalls, Ross Road, Killarney. Long Term.

0646633272 after 6pm.

TO LET: 1 Bedroom Apartment, Aprox 5 miles

from Killarney fully furnished, Electric heating.

Contact Donal 086 8286313.

TO LET: Ensuite room in house for careful tenant in Killarney town.Tel 087-2068123

Wanted WANTED: Houses & apartments in & around Killarney for management & letting. Tel. Roger 086-8136888.

WANTED: Site wanted suitable for construction of detached domestic dwelling within or close to Killarney town. Please contact 0863912458

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WE REQUIRE

A CHEF DE PARTIE Experience Necessary Please apply with C.V. to

ciara.treacy@theross.ie

PARK ROAD PHARMACY are currently seeking to recruit a

QUALIFIED

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

to join our team in Killarney, Co. Kerry.

• We are looking for a professional, caring and enthusiastic person who will provide the best care to our customers at all times.

• The position is permanent.

• Salary is dependent on experience.

• 1 year experience is preferable CV’s can be dropped in-store or alternatively email to

parkroad@deasyspharmacy.com

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE WINNING TEAM? We require an experienced

• Head Chef

To manage our kitchens in two properties Great hospitality company Excellent salary and working environment Role offered full time annual salary or hourly rate seasonal If you would like to take the next career step with a great hospitality company, please contact us, competitive salaries and excellent staff benefits offered.

Crimmins Hotel & Leisure

Cork Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V93 FX00

T: 064 662 6200 | E: hr@hotelkillarney.ie

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Persons in receipt of jobseekers’ benefit, jobseekers’ assistance or one parent family payment ,Persons in receipt of Disability allowance/ benefit invalidity pension or blind persons’ pension, .Travellers in receipt of jobseekers’ benefit or jobseekers’ assistance or one parent family benefit, Stabilised and recovering drug miss users, People employed from TÚS Community Employment and Job Initiatives schemes.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE ●

Relevant accredited qualifications in Office Administration, Reception Secretarial Skills

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Two years experience of working in a similar position (paid or Voluntary )

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Relevant IT Skills and experience of working with ECDL Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel

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Excellent Communication and interpersonal Skills

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Ability to work as part of a team

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Knowledge of the FRC Family Resource Centre Programmes & Services

Please forward your CV & Cover letter by post

To The Recruitment Sub-Group, Ballyspillane Community & Family Resource Centre CLG, Killarney, Co- Kerry.

Tel: 064-6635589 Email: ballyspillanecfrc@gmail.com Closing Date for receipt of applications: Tuesday April 10th 2018 no later than 4.30pm.

Short listing will take place. Late applications WILL NOT be accepted.

Canvassing will disqualify.

Interviews will be held on Thursday April 19th 2018 Ballyspillane FRC is an Equality Opportunities Employer This post is supported by Department of Social Protection under the Social Inclusion Chapter of the National Development Plan.

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We would like to invite applicants for:

•CHEF DE PARTIE •COMMIS CHEF •BAR & WAITING STAFF •ACCOMMODATION STAFF

WE ARE HIRING

Senior Chef de Partie For Brasserie & Restaurant Dining

Excellent Rate of pay for the right candidate Please state which Position you are applying for and E-Mail your CV to: Gearoid@riversidehotelkillarney.com or Post your CV to: Human Resources, The Killarney Riverside Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE WINNING TEAM?

We are now recruiting for the following positions:

• Accounts Assistant Hotel experience an advantage Accounts qualification desirable Flexible attitude towards working hours

If you would like to take the next career step with a great hospitality company, please contact us, competitive salaries and excellent staff benefits offered.

Crimmins Hotel & Leisure

Cork Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V93 FX00

T: 064 662 6200 | E: hr@hotelkillarney.ie

To apply for a position please send your CV for the attention of: Jamie Cronin jamie@killarneyheights.ie

The Lake Hotel is now recruiting for a

CHEF DE PARTIE

for our Two AA Rosette Castlelough Restaurant Kitchen.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR POSITION AND HAVE STRONG

KNOWLEDGE OF MENU PLANNING AND FOOD PRESENTATION SKILLS.

Applications in writing can be sent to: The HR Department, Lake Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney or e-mail: HR@lakehotel.com Tel: 064-6670055

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Require an EXPERIENCED SALES PERSON to work in our boutique at The Europe Hotel Flexibility required and fluent English essential

EXPERIENCED WAITING STAFF Required for Heather Restaurant Apply to: info@moriartys.ie

Moriatys Gap of Dunloe Killarney 064-6644144

Be part of our team!

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, a positive attitude and enjoy working in a customer service led environment for the 2018 season

Chef de Partie - Bar Food Full & Part Time Position Available

Evening Hours also available such as 5.30pm to 9.30pm

APPRENTICE

PAINTER/DECORATOR and EXPERIENCED

PAINTER/DECORATOR

Bartender

A position is available in a Traditional Hotel Bar as well as in our Restaurant. A strong knowledge of food and beverage service is required. The ideal candidate must have minimum 1 years Food & Beverage Service experience.

Required for the

Waiting Staff

Contact: 089 2128287

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Waiter/Waitress.

The ideal candidate must have minimum 1 years Food & Beverage Service experience

Greater Killarney area

FLUENT ENGLISH IS REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS

Please submit your application by email to: markbowe@castlerosse.ie

We are currently recuriting for the following positions:

CHEF DE PARTIE Full Time Position

Minimum 2 years experience required in a similar position with excellent food presentation skills

Commis Chef Full Time Position

Minimum 1/2 years experience required

Kitchen Porter Full Time Position

YOUR COMPREHENSIVE

NEWS MAGAZINE

Training will be provided Please email your CV to: denismcmahon83@gmail.com Post or call to Macs Restaurant, 6 Main Street, Killarney T: 064-6635213

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Eamonn Forde

KILCUMMIN

PAINTER & DECORATOR

GOURMET KITCHEN

- Industrial

Specialising in:

HANDMADE ARTISAN FINGER FOOD

- Commercial - Residential

Outside Catering for all social events & functions (Birthday Parties, Communions etc.)

Food Hampers available upon request.

For all enquiries please call PAUL 085 7538601 COLLEEN 086 3778960 info@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com

Tel 087 - 2607673

Groundworks, gardens, tree felling & power washing Track Machine Tractor & Dump Trailer Hire BEST RATES Tel. Tim 089-4825936.

www. palbeaver.ie

Ger O Doherty Decorating Service

Lisheenacanna, Ballyhar, Killarney • Interior/Exterior • Domestic Commercial industrial • Fully insured • Spray Painting • Specialized in hand painted kitchens

Tel. 085-1619672

Email: odohertypaintingkerry@gmail.com

LESS STRESS

• ROOFING • FIBREGLASS • 1ST & 2ND FIX • FLOORING • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

FULLY INSURED - C2 REG MIKE DOWNING ROSS ROAD, KILLARNEY

TEL: 087-6399945

Email: mdcarpentry1109@gmail.com

BETTER GRADES

Visit our website for courses and free exam help www.leavingcertlecturedays.ie

‘TEACHERS SAY ITS BETTER THAN A WHOLE YEAR’S GRINDS’ Coming to Kerry and Cork in January/March

MUNSTER TREE DOCTOR TREE SERVICE GARDEN CARE LANDSCAPE CARE HEDGE TRIMMING • Outs Tree Thinning, Pruning and Shaping • Crown Reduction • Emergency Call • Tree Felling and Dismantling • Hedge Cutting • Stump Grindin Contact us today on

087-64-33-244 or 021-20-21-007 www.munstertreedoctor.com

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• 1ST & 2ND FIX • ROOFING • NEW BUILDS, RENOVATIONS & EXTENSIONS • ATTIC CONVERSIONS • ALL BUILDING WORKS UNDERTAKEN

T: 0872948944 | info@noelleahy.ie

• Fully Insured • Internal • External • Wallpapering • Kitchen spray painting • Commercial and domestic all your painting and decorating needs.

RING FOR A FREE QUOTATION

CORK CITY • TRALEE • KILLARNEY

JONATHAN EASTWOOD

RSA Approved Driving Instructor

T: 089 2507557

E: easypassdrschool@hotmail.com W: easypassdrivingschool.ie

FOR SALE

Seasoned Hard Wood

Fire Wood Logs

SOLID FUEL STORE DELIVERY & COLLECTION Unit 4, 4 Park Business Centre Farranfore • Co. Kerry

Grenagh Hall Forest & Farm Fossa, Killarney

T: 087 7957000

T: 066-9793634

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CHRIS KELLIHER

CHRIS KELLIHER

General Building & Carpentary

GROUNDWORKS • Roof Softwashing • UPVC Clenaing • Gutter Cleaning • Window Cleaning

• Trees Pruned • Hedges Trimmed • Rubbish Removal • Roof Repairs

Contact Pat: 0871866548

GUTTERS CLEARED AND SEALED FROM

Find us on Facebok

• KERBS • LAWN LAYOUT • FOUNDATION • DRIVEWAYS • SEWER WORKS • CONCRETE

TIERNABOUL, KILLARNEY

€39

AT BRÚ na PÁIRCE

KILLARNEY

Leaving Cert Higher Level 2 weeks intensive

SUMMER MATHS COURSE July 2-13 For students starting 6th year Sept ‘18 Phone 0892431100 / 0868783372 Visit

MATHSKILLARNEY.COM

CALL: 0872991938

APPLIED MATHS

Leaving Cert Higher For students starting 5th year 2year course -1 evening per week – 1 ½ hours Starts Autmn ‘18

BOOSTS POINTS IMPROVES MATHS

For maths lovers who enjoy problem solving A pleasant extra subject Phone: 086-8783372

AT

BRÚ na PÁIRCE Killarney

1st & 2nd Fix Groundwork Sewers, Septic Tanks, Soakways Concrete Work, Lawn Layouts 3 Tonne Track Machine

T: 087 2991938 chriskelliher87@hotmail.com

TC FGS

Tom Campbell Fencing & Groundwork Services

INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC RECREATIONAL Fencing & Bollards Metal Railings Drainage & Ducting Kerbing Edgings Hard Landscaping Concrete Works General Maintenance Minor Building Works Facilities Management

Mobile: 087 265 7994 Email: tcfgs12@gmail.com

PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE STONE MASONRY & TILING PAINTING –

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

DOMINIC RINTOUL

• Painting & decorating Interior & exterior (Fencing, Walls) • Power washing (Driveways, Decking Patios, Paths, Gutters & Fascias) • Carpentry (Timber floors, Paneling, Scarting borads) • Garage Clearouts • Gardening & • General maintenance

Tele: 0892006623 Email: complexcare47@gmail.com facebook/KomplexCARe

TEL: 089 2203754 d_rintoul2@icloud.com

YOUR WEEKEND

STARTS HERE

YOUR

WEEKEND

STARTS

HERE www.killarneyadviser.ie

Fastfinders

Deadline | Tuesday 5.30pm

30.03.18

AVAILABLE: Boost your immune system, re-balance your body, relax & de-stress. Treatments in Reflexology & reiki. Gift Vouchers available. Tel. Siobhan Dwyer 0879665881.

AVAILABLE: Experienced child-minder. First Aid and Garda vetted, safe and secure play area, homely atmosphere. Tel: 0872359466.

AVAILABLE: Painting, general property maintenance and power washing etc. Tel Dan Joe Moynihan 086-8217771.

AVAILABLE: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations.

Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 0646643317.

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

AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions. Vocals in harmony & a variety of instruments. Reasonable rates, Tel: 0876836612 / 0879014681.

AVAILABLE: Xpress Removal Service – Fast friendly & reasonable.

Home Office, apartment removal, Garage, Attic, Shed Clear Out. Legal Disposal of all unwanted items.

Collection & delivery service. Anything, Anytime, Anywhere. Available 7 days a week. Call Joe on 0872652126.

AVAILABLE: Experienced relief chef available for all your culinary needs. Taking bookings now for the summer season, can cater for restaurants and hotels up to Head Chef level for great great rates!

Call John on 0833229292 for more information.

AVAILABLE: Cleaner available.

Please contact; 0838901924.

AVAILABLE: Experienced laday available to take care of elderly people, people in need. Killarney area. 0870640261.

AVAILABLE: Highly qualified individual available for book-keeping / office administration work / receptionist. Please call: 0899818919.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

20TH ANNIVERSARY

12TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

O’SULLIVAN

COOPER

For Sale FOR SALE: Rock boulders for landscaping - various different sizes available. Collection only from Lissivigeen area. For more info ring: 0863090507.

FOR SALE: 2007 blue mini cooper 1.6lt petrol, cream leather interior, immaculate condition.

NCT Nov’18. 77K miles. Genuine reason for selling. €3500 ONO 0863527729.

FOR SALE: Drum Kit 150.

0858471327.

Available AVAILABLE: Removal Service House, office, local, nationwide, deliveries, anytime - anywhere, 7 days a week. Also, all kinds of clear outs etc. Tel.087-2600407 / 0646631979.

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

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

in memoriam

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

ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society)

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We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 0879729240 or 087-9704480.

Personal PERSONAL: BEST DATES – Avoid struggle and time. Meet your ideal partner. High success rate. Phone: 0877680163.

Wanted WANTED: Reliable Cleaner wanted Part Time for Holiday Apartments on Muckross Road. Ph:0868508479 WANTED: Reliable person to help in guesthouse in Killarney, Woodlawn area. 4-5 mornings a week.

Tel: 0646633272.

WANTED: Cleaner required for house in Firies. Two days per week for 2-3 hours. Call Sean on 087-1350395 or emailgraffeens@ gmail.com WANTED: Cleaners wanted. Applicants must be reliable, hardworking, driven, punctual, be able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. Excellent Attention to Detail - Initiative - Experience in similar role advantageous. Must have a car. Please apply with CV 0860123687, Contact Deniz.

3RD & 5TH ANNIVERSARY’S CASEY

In loving memory of Tony Howard O Sullivan, 1 Bishop Moynihan Crescent & Kilkerry Cottage, Ballyhar, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Who Died April 3rd 2017.

Tony’s Family Maria, Sean, Bill, Mary, Nieces, Nephews, Grand Nephew wish to thank the following: Eileen his home help, she was the only one who could make his porridge properly. His nurses who were on hand daily. His Night Nurse Kate O Connell who made the darkest hours easier. His Friends Rita, Richard, Vincent, Greg, Liz, Veronica & Eileen.

Heartfelt Thanks to Dr Donal Coffey, Dr Sheehan and The Palliative Care Team Tralee & Killarney.

Thanks to Timmy, Mary & Michael O Shea who helped guide us through the funeral stages and were on hand in a calm & professional manner at all times.

Thanks to all the many kind neighbours & friends who called to his house to say Goodbye.

In memory of our good friend Kieran O’Sullivan, late of Killarney.

We shall not stand at your Grave and weep, You are not there, you do not sleep; You are the thousand Winds that blow You are the diamond Glints on snow You are the sunlight On ripened grain, You are the soft Autumnal rain.

When we awaken in The morning hush, You are the warm uplifting rush Of soaring birds in circled flight You are the stars that shine at night So we do not stand at your Grave and cry You are not there you did not die.

Deeply missed by your friends Mike McSweeney, Connie Murphy, Denis O’Leary, John G. O’Leary, John O’Connor, David Sheehan, Pa Sugrue, Tony Sugrue.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

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

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

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. A.N.

In loving memory of a dear father Mike Cooper late of 24 Ardshanavooley, Killarney who passed away on the 3rd April, 2006.

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

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

We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together The family chain is broken now But memories live forever.

May he rest in peace dear Jesus In Thy Heavenly home above With the Sacred Heart of Jesus In His own eternal love.

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

A silent grief that’s in our hearts No human eye can trace For many a broken heart is hid Beneath a smiling face.

Always remembered by your loving sons Danny, Mark, Mike, Vince and Colm, daughters Geraldine and Karen, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

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

In loving memory of Denis Casey who passed away on 1st March 2015, and his wife Catherine who passed away on 6th May 2013.

Those we love must someday pass Beyond our present sight.

Must leave us and the world we know Without their radiant light.

But we know that like a candle Their lovely light will surely shine To brighten up another place More perfect, more divine.

And in the realm of Heaven Where they shine so warm and bright.

Our loved ones live forevermore In God’s eternal light.

Sadly missed and always remembered by their daughter Noreen, sons Jerry, John and Denis, son in law Patrick, daughter in law Sharon, and their grand children Kasey, Michael Denis, Donagh, Ciaran and Conall.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 7th April 2018 at 7.30p.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

PRAYER TO SAINT JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and throughout the world now & forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, Healer of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Amen. (Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days, by the 9th day prayer will be answered, it has never been known to fail - publication must be promised.) M.M.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND FIRST ANNIVERSARY

5TH ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

COURTNEY

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Con Courtney Mangerton Road, Muckross, Killarney who died on 3rd of April 2013.

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, Donal O’Sullivan late of 85 Ardshanavooley Killarney who sadly departed from this world on the 28th March 2009, aged 61. Masses offered.

COLEMAN

In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother Masie Brosnan, late of Upper Coolies, Muckross Killarney who departed on the 30th March 2010.

My heart is full of memories, With pride i speak your name, Though life must go on without you, It will never be the same, Those special days will not return, When we were together, But the love and memories in my heart, Will stay with me forever.

Sadly missed by your loving husband Mike xxxx MOM So many people knew you, And thats what makes us proud, You were that special person, Who stood out in the crowd, And for us who loved and lost you, And whose parting brought such pain, We will cherish your memory forever, In a world thats never the same.

Sadly missed by your children & partners Josie, Esther, Johnny, Martin, Sharon, Deirdre, Danny xxx NANA Wrap your arms around her Lord, Don’t leave her on her own, For it is Nan’s anniversary, And I know she cant come home, Call her name softly and when, Nan looks your way, Tell her that we love her, And miss her everyday.

From her loving grandchildren Gavin, Adam, Sadie, Lucy, Kyle, Ava Masie, Eilieanna xxxx Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th April at 9.30a.m. in the Church of the Holy Spirit Muckross Church.

3RD ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’LEARY

In loving memory of Sheila Coleman 29 Daltons Avenue, Killarney Who died on April 6th 2017 As we lovingly remember Sheila, we, her family, Mary, Martina and Denis, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who supported us at the time of her sad passing. Many thanks to all who attended Sheila’s removal and Requiem Mass and to everybody who took the time to send Mass cards and thoughtful messages of sympathy to us.

We will always remember the caring support of Dr Domhnall Kavanagh, Breda, mam’s home help, and the wonderful staff of Our Lady of Lourdes, Kilcummin where mam spent her final years. We would like to express our sincere thanks to our relatives and to mam’s friends who visited her during her time in Kilcummin, her home away from home.

We wish to express our appreciation to Fr Niall and to the priests who concelebrated Mam’s funeral mass, to Tadghie, the sacristan, and to the cathedral choir, with which our family will always have a special bond. Many thanks to Fr Paddy for a very special Rosary at the house in Beaufort and for the Month’s Mind Mass in Our Lady Of Lourdes Nursing Home, Kilcummin.

We are also very grateful to undertaker Michael O’Shea for his sensitive and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. It meant so much to us that we could bring Mam back to Laharn for one last visit, on a beautiful sunny day. Thanks, Mike.

Many thanks to Bernadette and her staff at the Dromhall hotel, who looked after us all so well before and after the Funeral. Finally, a special mention goes to all at Dr Crokes GAA, her adopted club, for their own personal touch at the time of her passing.

To all of you mentioned above, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.

The first anniversary Mass for Sheila will be celebrated in The Cathedral, Killarney on April 3rd at 6.15pm.

In loving memory of Denis O’ Leary late of Scrahan Court, Killarney who died on the 1st April 2015.

No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you everyday, No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gather And you’re no there.

We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart.

The sorrow we feel, We can never explain, And the ache in our hearts Will always remain.

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away, They bring a smile, Sometimes a tear, But always a wish, That you were still here.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by your wife Mary, sons Tim, Denis, Rory, sister Cáit, daughter in law Edna, Grandchildren Lauren and Evan.

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PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published.

Thank you for favours received. A.N

What we would give if we could say We will go and see our Grandad today The laughs and stories that you told us Are memories fond and true.

We miss you from your fireside chair Your loving smile and gentle air Your vacant place no one can fill We miss you Grandad and always will.

I God’s care you rest above In our hearts you rest with love Today, tomorrow our Whole lives through We will always be grateful our Grandad was you.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

5TH ANNIVERSARY COURTNEY

In loving memory of Con Courtney Mangerton Road, Muckross, Killarney who died on 3rd of April 2013.

Five years have passed since that sad day You closed your eyes and went away Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart you are always there Loving thoughts of times together Hold memories that will last forever.

We lost a father with a heart of gold How much we miss him Can never be told He shared our troubles a And helped us along If we follow his footsteps We will never go wrong.

He was a father so very rare Content in his home and always there On earth he toiled, in Heaven he rests, God bless you father you were One of the best.

Each time we look at your picture You seem to smile and say Don’t be sad but courage take And love each other for my sake.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your loving sons and daughters Catherine, Josephine, Daniel, Geraldine, Eileen, Carmel, Con J, Deirdre, Aidan and Jackie and their families.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 1st of April, Muckross Church at 9.30am.

A thousand words could never say, How much I miss you every single day, My thoughts are always with you, Your place no one can fill, In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still.

I know you walk beside me, And when my life is through, I pray that God will take my hand, And lead me straight to you.

So dearly loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Nor. xxx DAD Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much, Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Loved and missed everyday From your son Padraig, Elaine, Lauren, Jason, Adam and Rebekah.

Rest In Peace xxxx It’s been nine long years since I saw your face, Heard your voice, You bought a pint or watched a race.

Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same.

In God’s care you rest above, In my heart you rest with love.

Rest in peace Dad. Loved and remembered by your loving son Gerard. xxx The moment that you died, My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you.

I often lie awake at night When the world is fast asleep, And take a trip down memory lane, With tears upon my cheeks.

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

I hold you tightly within my heart, And there you shall remain.

For those who still have their Dads, Treat him with tender care, You will never know the emptiness, As you turn and he’s not there.

Always in our thoughts Dad, your loving daughter Majella, Kieran, Doireann and Daniel. xxx Anniversary Mass on Sunday 15th April in St Mary’s Cathedral at 12p.m.

3RD ANNIVERSARY SHEEHAN

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

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

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

In loving memory of Joan “Flor” Sheehan late of Shinnagh, Rathmore who died on the 2nd of April 2015.

Looking back with memories Upon the path you trod We bless the hours we had with you And leave the rest to God. From all her family.

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3RD ANNIVERSARY

15TH ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

HALLISSY

MCCARTHY

MORIARTY

FULLER

In loving memory of John (Sean) Hallissy, late of 68 Park Drive, Killarney, who died on the 7th of April 2015.

In loving memory of Denis (Denzo) McCarthy Late of 5 Mangerton View Killarney Who died on 31st March 2015.

In loving memory of John Moriarty late of Kenmare and Muckross Road, Killarney who died on the 2nd April, 2003. RIP.

In Loving memory of Eileen Fuller , Abbeylands, Muckross, Killarney, Co. Kerry, First Anniversary 3rd April 2017.

A life filled with love and laughter, We miss you more than words can say, In our hearts you will always be, Loved and remembered every day.

Loving and kind in all his ways Upright and just to the end of his days Sincere and true in his heart and mind Beautiful memories he left behind.

Sadly missed by your wife Eileen, Daughter JoAnn, son Neil, daughter in law Theresa, Grandsons Collin & Sean.

Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today.

May you continue to inspire us To enter each day with a generous heart To serve the call of courage and love Until we see your familiar face again.

Missed and loved always Mary, Michael, Tony, Ian, Aideen, Maura, Niamh, Cliona and family.

Sean’s Anniversary Mass will be held in the Church of The Resurrection on Sunday April 8th at 11am.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

Loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Noreen, daughters Geraldine and Susan and their families.

MCCARTHY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

MURPHY

HORGAN

In loving memory of Denis (Denzo) McCarthy late of 5 Mangerton View, Killarney who died on the 31st March 2015.

In loving memory of Mossie and Betty Horgan, 118 Ardshanavooley, Killarney who died 27th March 2008 and 4th May 2008.

Our lives go on without ye, But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartache, When someone speaks your names.

Time cannot steal the treasures That we carry in our hearts Nor ever dim the shining thoughts Our cherished past imparts For the memories of the one we loved Still casts a gentle glow To grace our days and light our paths Wherever we may go.

Sad are the hearts that love ye, Silent are the tears that fall, Living without ye is The hardest part of all.

Sadly missed by your daughter Linda, son-in-law Brian and granddaughters Clionagh and Chloe.

Ye did so many things for us, Your hearts were so kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on ye.

1ST ANNIVERSARY MCCRAE

In loving memory of a wonderful husband and Dad, Tom who passed away on the 2nd April, 2016.

Loved and beloved And in our hearts for all time.

Love and miss you forever Your loving wife Maureen and daughters Cathy & Emily Anniversary Mass Tuesday 3rd April at 7.00pm in Listry Church

8TH ANNIVERSARY FOGARTY

The special years will not return, When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, Ye will walk with us forever.

Sadly missed and always loved by your sons Colm and Shane and daughter Caroline, your daughters in law Helen and Deirdre and son in law Stephen.

NANA & GRANDA We love you and miss you very much.

Love Kayla, Lizzy, Bethany, Brian, Rachel, Fionn and Robyn.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 4th May at 9.30am in the Church of the Resurrection.

38TH & 14TH ANNIVERSARY MCGOUGH

In loving memory of Jack McCrae, Late of 26.St.Joseph’s, Rathmore, Co. Kerry, Who passed away on the 14th April 2017.

On his first anniversary, Grace his wife, would like to thank Dr.Coffey for all his care and all his secretaries.

Thank you to all the staff at Kilcummin Nursing Home and the social action group Rathmore for all their kindness to Jack.

Thank you to all who took part in the service and those who came to Cork for the Cremation and to Dr.Rev Lawrence who took the service.

A special thanks to Elsie & Brin McDonnell for all their help.

A service in memory of Jack will be heard at 8pm, 6th April, in Killarney Methodist Church. All welcome.

Parents are on lone and time, Go’s in a heartbeat.

Remembered today and always By all your family.

Anniversary masses offered.

We are very grateful to Fr. Pat Younge, Fr. Kieran O’Brien, Bishop Bill and all coconcelebrants of the Funeral mass. We very much appreciated Fr. Pat’s moving homily. Marina and the Cathedral Choir added greatly to the Liturgy with their beautiful music and singing.

Dr. Domhnall despite his personal grief, performed his duties in his usual professional manner.

O’Shea’s Funeral Directors performed their duties with professionalism and sensitivity. A special thank you to the members of an Garda Síochana, Dr. Crokes GAA club and also the Muckross Park, Killarney Oaks and Dromhall Hotels and the Randles family for their kindness and generosity.

Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Eileen’s first anniversary mass will be celebrated on Easter Sunday 1st April in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney at 12 noon.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

True Love Ways Jack.

In loving memory of Dan and Mary McGough late of Woodlawn Road.

Dan who died on 8th April 1980 and Mary who died on 30th March 2004.

As we remember Eileen on her 1st anniversary, David, Colm, Stephen and Rosemarie offer their heartfelt thanks to you for supporting them at the time of the sad loss of a loving wife and mother.

We were supported by family, relations, wonderful friends and neighbours.

Many of you called to our home, attending the Removal or the Funeral; You may have telephoned, sent mass cards or messages of condolence or contributed to our nominated charity - Valentia lifeboat - or maybe said a quiet prayer. We know that many of you travelled long journeys.

Míle Buíouchas díbh go léir.

MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.

A.N.

Treasured memories of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather Geni Fogarty, late of “Osprey”, Muckross, Killarney, who died on 1st April 2010.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’SULLIVAN

We think of you with love today As we do so often And feel again the bitter blow That never seems to soften.

Especially today we pray Just to let you know How lonely life is without you And how we miss you so.

No one knows the heartache Or what your parting cost But Heaven in all its glory Has gained what we have lost.

When someone you love Becomes a memory That memory becomes a treasure.

Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts.

Birthday remembrance of a beautiful son and brother, Christopher James O’Sullivan, Late of 37 Gleann Ruá and Freemount Rathmore, Co. Kerry, whose 22nd birthday occurs on the 30th March.

A eternal memory of your birthday How very much you’re missed, Is something you will never know, You left behind the broken hearts, Of those who loved you so,

Sadly missed by your loving family Maureen, Anne, Clare, Susan, Sons-inlaw and Grandchildren

A sea of tears and endless grief, Would simply ebb away, If only you could celebrate, Your special day today,

JESUS

This birthday token brings you love, It’s just a simple touch, To let you know how dear you are, You’ll always mean so much.

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

Happy Birthday Christopher Love and miss you always Mom, Brendan, Brothers Tyrone, Daniel and Thomas. xxxx

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Us Take A Look At Ourselves Fixture: Intermediate Championship Group 4 Spa v Gneeveguilla Sunday, April 1 at 2.30pm (Derreen) Hi Dan. Thanks for talking to me.

No bother.

It’s time for another crack at the Intermediate.

What do you think of the new group format?

I think it’s a great idea really because you’re training with the focus on three or four weeks of definite games, compared to other years when it was a bit scattered. I think it’s a good improvement.

The Intermediate has been Spa’s priority for a long time now. Why is it so important to the club?

It’s the biggest competition we’re in as a club so you’re always aiming to win the biggest things, and every club wants to win a county title as well so I suppose that’s why it’s so important. Especially after winning in 2009, fellas want to do it again.

We’re in Division 1 now so we wouldn’t mind taking the step up to senior as well.

You made three finals between 2012 and 2015 but lost in the early rounds the past two years.

How disappointing was that?

Yeah, I’ve lost two finals myself already and then last year we lost in the first round which was very disappointing. We weren’t used to losing in the first round. But it made us take a look at ourselves and what we were doing. There were teams passing us out and we had to see what was going wrong.

The team is under new management this year (Ivor Flynn, Kieran Herlihy, Brian Gleeson and Neily Kerins). How much of a difference have they made?

They’re doing a great job. They’re very professional about whatever they do and everyone’s enjoying training. The numbers are better than they’ve ever been in my time with Spa so they must be doing something right.

The club recently completed work on a new floodlit pitch. That must be a welcome addition.

It will definitely have an impact on our progress because for the last few years we’ve been training under what are nearly like street lights on the main pitch. This pitch with the floodlights is a serious asset to have.

The Intermediate has been Spa’s Holy Grail for a number of years but early exits in 2016 and 2017 have raised a lot of difficult questions. Ahead of their championship opener on Sunday, Adam Moynihan spoke to club captain Dan O’Donoghue.

Spa have made an excellent start to the County League with big wins over Rathmore and An Ghaeltacht. What has been the most pleasing aspect of your current form?

Yeah, they were two massive wins. Against Rathmore we were drawing at half time and against An Ghaeltacht we were losing at half time, so I think the overall performances over 60 minutes… We never gave up, we kept Senior Club Championship battling away and that’s kind of been lacking in Group 1 other years. The way we are grinding out wins is very pleasing.

Sat March 31 at 6.45pm Gneeveguilla, who are currently in Division 4, Austin Stacks v Kerins O Rahilly’s (Austin Stack are your first opponents in the Intermediate.

Park) Are you expecting a tough game?

Sun April 1 at 4pm Definitely. Whatever competition you play GnDr Crokes v An Ghaeltacht eeveguilla in, it’s gonna be a tough, physical bat(Austin Stack Park) Group 2 tle. Especially in championship. It doesn’t really Sun April 1 at 2.15pm make a difference what division you’re in. They’ll be well up for it.

Dingle v Rathmore (Austin Stack Park) You have Liam Kearney Sun April 1 at 4pm back from injury now.

Killarney Legion v Kenma re (Fitzgerald Stadium) How much of a differ ence can he make to Intermediate the team?

Group 1 Whatever team he Sat March 31 at 5.30pm plays with, he’d make a differKilcummin v Glenbeigh /Glencar (Beaufort) ence. The GhaelSun April 1 at 2.30pm tacht game now Brosna v Milltown/C’ma ine (Castleisland) was his first full

game in, Jesus, I Group 2 don’t know how Sat March 31 at 5pm long… You’d be Ardfert v John Mitchels talking two years.

(Austin Stack Park) We’re absolutely deSun April 1 at 2.30pm lighted to have him on St Marys v Dromid (Wa terville) the pitch. Whatever we get Group 3 after that from a player of his Sat March 31 at 5.30pm calibre is a big bonus.

Lau ne Rangers v Waterville How have you been playing yourself?

(Caherciveen) Gle nfle sk v Desmonds (Lewis Roa What are your goals for the season? d)

Group 4 The season is only beginning really but I’ve been happy so far… I haven’t won a medal Sun April 1 at 2.15pm with the Spa senior team in four or five years Templenoe v Currow (Fit zgerald Stadium) playing with them so I’d love to win someSun April 1 at 2.30pm thing this year.

Spa v Gneeveguilla (Kil cummin) Good stuff. All the best on Sunday.

Thanks Adam.

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Oskar Friends Share Spoils As Crokes Get First Win Words: Adam Moynihan

Off the field, the GAA clubs of Glenflesk and Kilcummin came together in recent weeks to collaborate on a novel fund-raising project that saw members recreate scenes from famous movies and TV shows. It was great to see two fierce rivals join forces in such a positive manner but the armistice was set to one side for an hour last Sunday as the sides came head-to-head in Division 2 of the County League.

Fittingly, both clubs walked away with a share of the spoils.

Glenflesk started well in Barraduff and a goal from the dangerous Darragh Roche gave them an early advantage.

Kilcummin finished the first half strongly, however, and a Damien O’Leary goal along with points from Noel Duggan had them two points up at the break.

Kilcummin led by two midway through the second but after substitute Shane McSweeney got the road, a pair of points from Roche drew Glenflesk level. Donal Maher gave the visitors the lead very late on but Roche was on hand to convert a long range free to save the day for Glenflesk. Final score: 1-11 apiece.

Up in Division 1, holders Dr Crokes picked up their first win of the new season as they ran out 2-14 to 0-10 winners against Beaufort. The scoreline is emphatic enough but, to be fair, it doesn’t do

Beaufort justice. They were extremely competitive in the first half, especially at the back where the likes of James O’Reilly and Mike Breen impressed.

They could even have been in front at the interval but for two squandered goal opportunities. As it turned out, scores from Tony Brosnan (four), Brian Looney (two) and Kieran O’Leary had Crokes up one, 7-6, by the half.

A huge kick by centre back Mike Breen (his second) and some accurate shooting from Fergal Hallissey kept Beaufort in touch early in the second but Crokes kept tacking on scores at the other end. Pat O’Shea’s side were beginning to click into gear and when corner back John Payne made a rare sally forward to register a point in the 53rd minute, Crokes led by five. Moments later, youngster David Shaw was left one-onone and when he goaled from close range, the game was over.

There was still time for one more piece of magic, however, as Tony Brosnan picked the ball up around the 45 and rifled an inch-perfect, 40-metre, outside-of-the-left pass over a defender’s head and straight into the hands of the waiting Kieran O’Leary. Leary coolly

finished to round off what was, in the end, a comfortable Crokes win.

Newly-promoted Beaufort will be disappointed with the end result but they gave the Crokes forwards a very tough time of it in the first half. In fact, they showed promise all over the pitch.

It’s early days yet, of course, but there was certainly enough evidence there to suggest that they’ll be a tough matchup for any team in the division.

Pics: Seamús Healy

Results:

Division 1 Rathmore 3-13 v 2-13 Kerins O’Rahilly’s 2-13 v 2-06 Killarney Legion 1-13 v 1-17 Dr Crokes 2-14 v 0-10 John Mitchels 1-13 v 0-09 An Ghaeltacht 1-12 v 2-11 Division 2 Glenflesk 1-11 v 1-11 Currow 1-12 v 2-9 Dromid Pearses 0-17 v 1-17 Austin Stacks 0-18 v 2-9 Ballymacelligott 1-16 v 2-13 Ardfert 2-07 v 0-13 Division 3 (selected) Lispole 1-11 v 1-11 Waterville 1-08 v 0-11 Division 4 (selected) Castlegregory 0-17 v 0-10 Firies 4-13 v 2-7

Glenbeigh-Glencar St Mary’s Templenoe Beaufort Dingle Spa Kilcummin Listowel Emmets Desmonds Kenmare Shamrocks Milltown/Castlemaine Na Gaeil Dr Crokes Listry Fossa Beale

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Cup Preview:

Athletic Face Geeha, Celts Go West Mastergeeha will be no pushovers, says Killarney Athletic’s Adam Moynihan

The last 16 of the Greyhound Bar KO Cup takes place this weekend and there’s a local derby on Easter Monday as we host Mastergeeha at 2pm in Woodlawn.

We’re up against it to retain our league title but I suppose we have as good a chance as anybody in the cup. We’ve beaten Geeha twice already this season so we’ll be favourites but this is our first fixture in over a month and there are bound to be a few cobwebs.

They’re coming off the back of a huge 2-0 win away in Listowel as well so their confidence will be high.

Geeha are a tough enough team to shake.

When we played them last month, we went up 2-0 but Chris Egan pulled one back before half time and, at that point, we were definitely in a game. We eventually

won 4-1 but we’ll see what kind of shape we’re in on Monday. The two clubs should probably come together and agree that everyone is going on the beer for the long weekend because if one team stays off it, it will be unfair.

The tie of the round is undoubtedly Dingle Bay Rovers v Celtic, which takes place in Gallarus at the same time on Monday.

Dingle will be desperate to mete out some kind of revenge having fallen to two very heavy defeats to Celtic in the league, but considering the form Eoghan Donnellan’s men are in, they’ll have their work cut out.

From Athletic’s perspective it would be great if they both lost but I suppose that is unlikely.

Celtic came from behind to beat Fenit in the league last weekend with Cathal O’Shea, Peter McCarthy and Stephen McCarthy all finding the target. That result has left Fenit with a lot to do if they want to make the league final - they’re currently nine points behind us and Dingle, although they do have a couple of games in hand. Celtic, meanwhile, are now three points clear with games in hand so they are in a very strong position as we approach

Fixtures:

Greyhound Bar KO Cup Last 16 Sunday, April 1 1.30pm Mitchels Avenue 1.30pm Camp United 2.30pm Fenit Samphires

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Windmill United Tralee Celtic CSKA Tralee

Monday, April 2 2pm Killarney Athletic 2pm Dingle Bay Rovers 2pm Listowel Celtic 3.30pm Ballyheigue

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the business end of the season.

Dingle defeated Castleisland 3-1 on Monday evening in Tralee so Castleisland are up against it now as well. There’s still plenty of time left, though, and there are bound to be a

few twists and turns before the final places are decided. In the meantime, everyone’s focus will be on advancing to the quarter final of Kerry’s oldest and most prestigious cup competition.

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Alex Hennigan of Killarney Athletic at Republic of Ireland (U-13) training in Malahide, Dublin last weekend.

The Killarney Celtic U-11 team. The B team maintained their unbeaten record last weekend with another great performance against Kenmare.

Pic: Brian Looney

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The Killarney Camogie Club U-14 team who qualified for the 2018 Féile. Back: Cliona Lynch, Heather Culloty, Yen Leniston, Geraldine Murphy, Sarah Looney, Keelyn O’Leary, Yasmin O’Brien and Tia McNabb. Front: Niamh Coughlan, Kathryn Ryan, Anne Hickey, Alannah Holohan, Hannah Ryan and Holly Adair. Missing from photo: Chloe McCarthy, Áine Devlin and Ilona Sheehan.

Anna O’Shea who came 3rd in the U-11 Gymnastics at the Community Games County Competition.

Mary Kelly (wife of the late Johnny Kelly) presenting the Shield for her husband’s Memorial Three Ball Scramble at Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club to the winning team of Jason O’Brien, John Murphy & Eileen Switzer (absent from photo) alongside her son Seán (Deerpark Registrar). Also included in photo are back: John O’Brien, Seán Ashe, Sean O’Brien, John McGrath and Colm O’Dowd. Middle: Hugh O’Sullivan, Noel Moynihan (Deerpark Gents Captain), Lorcan Martin and John O’Halloran. Front: Betty O’Brien.

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The Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra team who claimed the school’s first ‘A’ Basketball title by winning the Minor South West Regional final. Team: Tara O’Leary, Ciara Hickey, Megan Kiely, Miriam Dineen, Megan O’Donoghue, Katelyn O’Leary, Muireann Hughes, Caoimhe Guerin Crowley, Norma Leader, Roisín Brosnan, Cathy Kiely and Michelle Cronin.

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Words: Liam Murphy

It was back to the PRO14 last weekend for the four Irish provinces ahead of the return of the European Cup this weekend.

Connacht hosted Edinburgh at the Showgrounds and lost 22 points to 29, while Ulster were away to Cardiff Blues and also lost, on a 35-17 scoreline, pretty much summing up their season to date. On Saturday night Leinster travelled to the Liberty Stadium to take on the Ospreys and also lost on a 32-18

The Firies U-10 hurlers who recently participated in a blitz at John Mitchels GAA Club.

Munster Host Toulon In European Cup scoreline. Three losses from three and Munster were in no mood to make it 4/4! There’s a little bite between Munster and the Scarlets following the two defeats meted out to the Munster men last season, particularly in the PRO12 final. Munster were missing their big guns, some of whom went to Dubai for a well-deserved break following the fantastic 6 Nations. Johan Van Graan’s men had a lot to prove following some recent poor performances and

bitterly disappointing losses. However, the men in red did not disappoint the Thomond Park faithful winning 19 points to 7 with tries from Hart, Copeland and Wootton. Copeland won the Man of the Match award in the week the news broke that he had signed for Connacht. He was a fantastic servant for Munster. Best of luck with the move west!The talking point of the match was the very dubious call by the TMO to disallow a try for double

movement. Vilified on Twitter as the worst decision ever, it certainly was eye-boggling but, thankfully, it didn’t affect the end score.

This Saturday, Munster host Toulon at Thomond Park in the quarter final of the European Cup. Tickets are like gold dust and a cracker awaits. Leinster host Saracens in the other quarter final including an Irish side. Let’s hope for another historic weekend for Irish rugby!

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Sport 43 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Listry RAMBLING HOUSE: Milltown Listry Comhaltas are hosting a Rambling House in Faha Court at 8pm on Friday, March 30th. All singers, dancers, musicians and storytellers welcome for an excellent night of trad. See you all there! ​LISTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL: The Annual General Meeting of Listry Community Council CLG will be held in Listry Community Centre on Tuesday night April 24th @ 8pm. A guest speaker will attend on the night. This is a public meeting and the general public are invited to attend. Anybody who wishes to become a Member of Listry Community Council is also invited to attend. Listry Community Council CLG is coordinating cleanup in our area Saturday 22nd July. Please pick litter in vicinity of your own home or along R563 and N70 roads close to you. Bags are available from Listry Community Centre. Let us all take pride in our community and make a big effort. Bags of litter should be returned to Listry Community Centre. Thanks.

Milltown/Listry Branch Kerry Hospice Foundation Annual walk to raise funds for new Palliative Care Centre Tralee, will be held in Milltown on Good Friday 30th March starting at 10 am from the Community Hall, The Square. Everyone is welcome.

Refreshments will be served after. You can register on the day or if you wish to receive a sponsorship card, please contact Kay at 0872889838 or Margaret at 0876327973.

Muckross Guild of I.C.A A.G.M of Muckross Guild of I.C.A will take place on Monday 9th April 2018 at 7.45pm in Loughguittane N.S. Castlerosse Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Captains’ drive in (Ger O’ Connor/Chan Martin) competition played on Sunday 25th March nine Hole Mixed Scramble. Many thanks to all for a very well attended and successful event. 1st Michael Leahy, Patrick M O’Connor, Dianne Collins & Finola Geary. 2nd Stephen Dennehy, John O’ Reilly, Noirin Sheehan & Gaye Manifold. 3rd Steve Shine, Chan Martin, Mary O’ Reilly & Nora Long. 4th Donal Power, Peter McGrath, Patricia Barrett & Ann O’ Connor.

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

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies’) Competitions commence on Thursday 29th March.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club JOHNNY KELLY SCRAMBLE: Eileen Switzer once again finished up on the winning team this year combining this time with Jason O’Brien & John Murphy this morning for a winning score of 66 2/3 Nett. The Gross went to Johnny’s son Sean himself along with our Gents Captain Noel Moynihan & Hugh O’Sullivan in shooting a 25 under par 83. Thanks to the Kelly’s for the wonderful spread of food and the Grounds Committee for the condition of the course. EASTER COMPETITIONS: There will be competitions over the Easter weekend on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday at the usual times of 9.15am and 11.15am. Sunday’s competition will be Singles and will also be for Easter Eggs.

OVER 50’S: Will take place in Deerpark

next Wednesday, April 4th.

CLUBHOUSE OPENING TIMES: A reminder that the clubhouse is open this week from 10am-7pm (weekdays) and 10am-6pm (weekend) during the Easter School Holidays weather permitting.

COMPETITION CLOSING DATES: We ask any lady member interested in entering the Munster Ladies Social Day on Saturday April 14th to contact Jason O’Connor before next Thursday April 5th. Munster Mixed Foursomes entries must be received by Sunday April 8th with National Gents Matchplay entries by Sunday April 15th.

Fossa Notes LOTTO: 25th March 2018. Numbers drawn were 10, 18, 21, 28. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €4,050. SCHOOLS FOOTBALL: Well done to Anna and Shelly Clifford who helped the Presentation Girls School, Killarney reach an All-Ireland Junior B final when they defeated Eureka School, Meath in the semifinal on Wednesday on a scoreline of 1-07 to 1-06. This is a fantastic achievment for two very talented young ladies, well done girls.

Killarney Badminton Club KERRY COUNTY LEAGUE: Finals will be held on the 3rd April in Ballyheigue for Divisions 2 & 5 (Castleisland vs Moyvane) and in Castleisland on the 4th April for Div 4 (Ballyheigue vs Moyvane). The winning teams will go on to represent Kerry at Munster level on the 15th April in UL. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS: Held in UL on the 25th March for Grades C to H. Congratulations to Maeve Twomey (Killarney) & Elaine Hudson (Moyvane) who won the grade D ladies doubles and to Sinead Galvin who was runner up in the Grade D singles. Congrats also to Gerard O Connor (Killarney) and his partner Jill Richmond (Listowel) who won the Grade G mixed doubles.

JUVENILES: The Kerry Championships were held in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Complex on the 24th March. In U 15 Edel O’Brien Killarney and Christopher O’Donoghue Moyvane defeated Ciara Knightly and Cathal Donovan Annascaul 21/14, 21/7. U17 Aoife Bowler Moyvane and Niall O’Brien Killarney defeated Ciara Hudson Moyvane and Luke O’Loughlin Castleisland 19/21, 21/15, 21/9. The Juvenile Club is now finished for the season and will resume in September. KBC would like to thank Suzanne Smith for her hard work and dedication to running the Juveniles Club and to the other coaches Paudie Twomey, Kieran Crehan and Sam Hayes and all helpers throughout the season.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) LADIES’ COMPETITION RESULTS: Played on Killeen Course at KGFC, Stabelford singles format and kindly sponsored by The Sweater Shop Killarney. 1st Alicia Burke (18) 43pts, 2nd Sinead O’Shea (17) 36 pts, B.G. Mairead Martin (+2) 34, 3rd Liz Downey (18) 36pts, 4th Mary Chute (24) 35pts, 5th Liz Kelleher (16) 34 pts.

CSS 35 stableford points FIXTURES: Next week’s competition again is a singles stableford format and will be held on Mahony’s Point and is kindly sponsored by Great

Southern Hotel, Killarney.

Killarney RFC GIRLS GIVE IT A TRY DAY: Last Monday week Community Rugby Officer Dan O’Sullivan organised over 230 girls from the local national schools 4th, 5th and 6th class to come to Knockreer for a ‘Give it a try’ day. A fantastic day was had by all and the club would like to say a huge thanks to Dan and the coaches for an excellent day of rugby at Knockreer.

LAST WEEKEND’S RESULTS: Seniors: Killarney 19 - 0 Muskerry (Scorers Paul O’Sullivan 3 tries, Brendan Fuller 2 Convs). U16: Clanwilliam 31 - 21 Killarney (Scorers Cian Murphy, Craig McKenzie-Vass and Odeniz Koyun) MINIS TABLE QUIZ: Last Friday our Minis held our Table Quiz at the Killarney Oaks and raised a whopping €800 for our Minis section. Thanks to Fearghal Courtney, our quizmaster extraordinaire, the management and staff of the Oaks and everyone who donated prizes for the quiz and raffle.

Thanks to all the kids and parents who came on the night and to our Coordinator Liam Murphy for organising with huge help from Denise and Fiona.

FIXTURES: Seniors: Ballincollig V Killarney Sun 01 April 14:30 Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: No winner of our lotto 23/03/2018, numbers drawn were 13, 20, 22 & 30. Bonus not won - numbers drawn were 6, 16, 25 & 29. Next week’s jackpot €7,400 plus €1,000 bonus. ALL-IRELANDS: This is the second week in a row we congratulate Shona O’ Brien on winning yet another All Ireland, this time the 800m U19. A fantastic achievement two All-Ireland wins a week apart. Frank O’ Riordan competed in the Shot, while not in the medals, he performed well. KERRY ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Held in Currow on Sunday last, the club did well with Robert Purcell winning O50, Andrew Purcell 1st Junior, Caroline Murphy won O50, Joan O’ Sullivan won O60, Cheryl Carmody & Michelle Knee were 2nd 7 3rd Novice, the ladies were 3rd senior team & 1st master team.

JACK O’ KEEFFE ROAD RACE: Our big race is on Easter Monday in Kiskeam at 2.00 pm, with the Juvenile Street races at 12.00 Kilcummin Comhaltas CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: The County Fleadh Church gate collection will take place at all churches over the weekend of March 31st and April 1st.

FLAG DAY: Kilcummin Comhaltas are holding their annual flag day on April 7th in Killarney. We will have Street Entertainment on the day by Kilcummin Comhlatas members. THE BIG EASTER EGG HUNT: Pairc an Phobail (beside the Post Office), Kilcummin on April 15th from 3.30pm to 4.00pm, followed by an afternoon of entertainment by Kilcummin Comhaltas members in the Village Inn. All are welcome.

SCOIL FONN 2018: Saturday 14th April 2018 in IT Tralee NORTH Campus. Tutor-led workshops on slow air playing on fiddle, flute/ whistle and traditional singing in both English & Irish. Also back by popular demand this year, is the Slide and Polka workshop. SPRAOÍ NA NÓG 2018: Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, on Sunday May 6th 2018.

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Showcase will be held at the Great Southern Hotel, hosted by the Norma O’Donoghue Model Agency, in association with Kilcummin N.S./ Community Hall, on Thursday 19th April. Tickets cost €25 and are available from Kilcummin N.S. 064 6643163, Quill’s Killarney and other outlets in Killarney. Funds raised will go towards the completion of the magnificent hall in Kilcummin.

Beaufort Golf Club (Gents Section) RESULTS: 24th/25th March – 14 Hole Stableford sponsored by Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. 1st Humphrey Kerins (19), 32pts, 2nd Michael J O’Connor (7), 32pts, 3rd Jim O’Leary (13) 32pts.

FIXTURES: 30th March – Club Fundraiser Sponsored by Great Southern Hotel, Killarney – 4 Ball Betterball (Any Combination). Entry Fee €25 per person, timesheet now open.

31st March/1st April – 18 Hole Stableford (White Tees) sponsored by Beaufort Bar Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies’ Section) FIXTURES: 9 hole Spring League (Re-Entry) continues to end of March. 30th March, Club Fundraiser Sponsored by Great Southern Hotel, Killarney – 4 Ball Betterball (Any Combination) – Entry Fee €25 per person, timesheet now open.

31st March/1st April – 13 Hole Stableford sponsored by Josephine O’Shea.

LADIES GETTING INTO GOLF (8 SESSIONS): Starting 19th April. Information Night on 12th April. Registration Forms and fee €50 to be submitted before 12th April. Contact Clubhouse on 064-6644440.

Ross Golf Club, Killarney – Gent’s Club RESULTS: Last weekend we held the second round of the M D O’Shea Spring League with a single stableford competition sponsored by Corrib Oil. We had a very large turnout on the day The scores were very close and the competition was really keen. 1st John O Halloran (15) 40 , 2nd Jimmie Smyth (13) 39, 3rd Rolandas Bendikas (13) 37, 4th Oliver Butler (18) 35. FIXTURES: On Sun April 1st we will hold our Annual Easter Egg 10 hole mixed scramble with a 9.30 am sharp shotgun start. The entry sheet is now available in the clubhouse and all players are requested to be in the Clubhouse by 9 am to ensure a 9.30 am start. This will be followed by the presentation of prizes and we will also mark the occasion of Micháel Lucey’s departure from his post as Manager with a presentation to him. All members are urged to attend. M D O’SHEA SPRING LEAGUE: The third round of the Spring League will be held on April 8th, more details next week.

Spa Muckross Community Games U15 BOYS FUTSAL: Our boys participated in the county competition on Sunday 25th March in Duagh. They won 6-2 against Milltown in their first game. Their winning streak continued against Killarney with a 3-1 scoreline. They lost 5-3 to Ballybunion, but claimed bronze with a 5-4 win against Kenmare after extra time. Team: Cian Lynch, Cian McMahon Jamie Alade, Eoghan Mulvaney, Seán Fitzgerald, Oran Daly, Luke O’Neill, Conal Gallagher. Coach Connie Lynch. Well done to the boys and Connie. GYMNASTICS:

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Well done to Anna O’Shea who came 3rd in the u11 girls event at the county competition on Sunday 25th in Currow.

Huge thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the competitions happen.

Fossa FOSSA GOLF SOCIETY: Fossa Golf Society had its first outing of 2018 on Mahony’s Point on Saturday. The course was in great condition for the time of year and it was a glorious day for golf. Scoring was very competitive and we had 6 cards returned with 38 points or more. The winner on the day was Liam Colleran, with a fantastic score of 40 points. This was Liam’s first success in the society and could be the start of many more to come. In 2nd place was Donal O’Connell, 3rd Donal O’Reilly, 4th Brian Fitzgerald and 5th was Paddy Looney. Front 9 was won

by John O’Mahony and Back 9 by Ian Cronin.

The society would like to say a big thank you to The Golden Nugget for their generous sponsorship and to all the staff at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club for a fantastic day out.

For more information on Fossa Golf Society check out www.fossagolfsociety.com Ballyfinane Community WHIST RESULTS: Tuesday 6th March.

Ladies, 1st M Coakley, 2nd A. Daly, 1st Int. M. Brennan, 2nd Int. F. Burke. Best 5 M. O’Shea. Gents, 1st H. Leane, 2nd M. McKenna, 1st Int. M.B. O’Sullivan, 2nd Int. F. Brennan. Best 5 H. Landers. Next night of Whist is Tuesday 3rd April at 9pm. Tea and refreshments served. All welcome.

Firies Community Games Congratulations to Padraig O Shea who took part in the model making competition at the weekend. Well done to Padraig who won a silver medal in this competition. In Gymnastics Sadbh Scully and Sofia Bowler O Riardon took part for Firies. Cross Country closing date approaching so if there is anyone else interested in taking part please contact Maura Culloty or Jerome Crowley. See our Facebook page for upcoming events or results.

Killarney Camogie Club: FÉILE 2018 HERE WE COME! Another superb win by our U14 team in Tralee.

In round two of our Feile B qualifier, Killarney played Tralee Parnells for the second time this week. The conditions were a massive improvement on last Monday with the sun shining brightly combined with mild temperatures.

With the warmer weather, better camogie was played. Tralee were a different side today with some strategic changes to the midfield and back line to try to minimise our scoring potential. It took over 10 minutes before Killarney got their first score with a superb goal from Alannah. With the first score under our belt, Killarney’s confidence started to build with plenty of creativity and skill being shown in the forward line. Midfield held strong, collecting the loose ball and feeding the ball back into the forwards. Our defence were solid when called upon, minimising any scoring opportunity.

Once again, all our girls contributed to a great win. The hard work since January was definitely rewarded today.

Féile 2018 here we come!!

Training for all age groups continues every Monday night in Dr. Crokes pitch from 6 to 7.

Muckross Rowing Club TRAINING & EVENTS: A Happy Easter to all our members and supporters!

With the Easter break, junior members will hopefully get plenty time out on the lake, weather permitting. Coaches are in contact with members regarding training times. The Kerry Head of the River, rescheduled for Sat 24 March in Killorglin, was cancelled. Next up on the calendar is Skibbereen Regatta set for Sat and Sun 14-15 April.

RACE NIGHT: Our fundraiser Race Night will take place on Sat 14 April at the Killarney Oaks Hotel. First race will be 9.00pm sharp and all are welcome.

Entry is free and the club is seeking your support through horse sponsorship for €20 and you may also fancy a flutter or two on the night. Please get in contact with us through a committee member, coach, adult member or on Facebook/Twitter with your entry details or enquiries, if possible before 7th April. For those new to the race night concept, details can be found on our Facebook page.

TESCO COMMUNITY FUND: Muckross RC is one of the currently nominated local causes for the Tesco Community Fund. Get those blue tokens into the Muckross slot at Tesco Deerpark!

Killarney Athletic A.F.C FIXTURES: 31st March 2018. Under 12A, Killarney Athletic A v Listowel A 11.30am. Under 12B, Killarney Athletic C v Killarney Celtic B 10.15am. Under 16, Killarney Athletic v Dingle Bay 13.30pm. Youth Cup Quarter Final, Killarney Athletic v Castleisland AFC 2.00pm Senior Fixtures: Monday 2nd April 2018 Greyhound Bar KO Cup, Killarney Athletic v Mastergeeha 2.00pm.

RESULTS: Killarney Athletic Under 13B 2, Killorglin B 1. Keelan Looney and Kieran McHugh the scorers. Under 15, Killarney Athletic 2 Tralee Dynamos 5. Senior B’s, Killarney Athletic B 1, St Brendan’s Park 4.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: Congratulations to the Athletic St Patrick’s Day committee on their big win in the parade. Athletic won the Michael Courtney Perpetual Trophy for Best Interpretation of Theme. A big congrats for to team leader Donie Murphy, Diarmuid and Helen O’Mahony, Margaret and Martin Muldoon, Mike O’Shea Marie Murphy, and Aisling, Jamie and David and to MD O’Shea’s for providing the float. Well done to all.

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Premier A, Fenit Samphires 1, Killarney Celtic 3 (Cathal O Shea, Peter McCarthy, Stephen McCarthy); U 12 Girls Premier, Killarney Celtic (Green) 7, Camp Juniors 0.

FIXTURE: Senior team away to Dingle Bay Rovers in the Cup next weekend.

LOTTO: Numbers Drawn 12,13,16,17.

No Jackpot winner,1 match 3 for €150.

Next Jackpot €3,000.

Killarney Valley Athletic Club The Club would like to congratulate Master athlete Michael Murphy and Junior athlete Jordan Lee on being nominated by the club for the County Athletic Awards to be held in Kenmare on Friday 13th April. Both athletes worked very hard this year and both

have achieved personal bests in competition. Two competitions to look out for in April are the Gneeveguilla AC Open Sports to be held on Sunday 15th April in Castleisland at 1pm and Leevale AC Juvenile Sports to be held on Sunday 22nd April in CIT Track at 11am.

There will be no training over the Easter Holidays.

TRAINING: resumes on 9th April. MONDAY 7-8pm @ Sem Gym – S&C for age 12yrs and over. Jeremiahs Adult running club - 7pm leaving from the Sem Gym. WEDNESDAY 1.45pm – 2.30pm @ Demense – Speed and Hill training for members in secondary school.

High Jump is on in Sem Gym 6-7pm for 10-14 year olds. THURSDAY 6-7pm @ Sem Gym for 7-12 year olds. All sessions are €2.

Sliabh Luachra Comhaltas CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Many thanks to you all who supported the recent Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí church gate collection. Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí takes place in Milltown from 20th to 24th June 2018. Funds raised go towards the running costs of the County Fleadh. Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated.

SCOIL FONN WORKSHOPS: Scoil Fonn workshops will take place on April 14th in the IT Tralee North Campus.

This is always a very worthwhile and enjoyable day out for young and the not so young musicians! For information and application forms contact our branch secretary, Katie on 087 2873157or visit www.kerrycomhaltas. ie Killarney / South Kerry Branch Irish Wheelchair Association Are holding their AGM on Sunday April 8th 2018 in the Killarney Heights Hotel at 5pm. New members always welcome.

Kilcummin Community Notes COMMUNITY ALERT: Mr. Diarmuid Cronin, Development Officer, Southern Region will discuss all aspects of Text Alert etc. on Wed. 4th April in the Torc Hotel @ 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

MORIARTY SCHOOL OF DANCING: Our Teams made the long trip to Athenry, Co. Galway to take part in the Into the West Set Dancing Competition last Sunday. Once again this talented group of dancers enjoyed great success on the day with three first placings, one second and three third.

Our sincere congratulations to all the dancers for their achievements, also a big thank you to all who travelled to support them. We would also like to thank Joanne McCarthy for organising the bus and to Andrew for driving it.

Our next outing will be to Millstreet on the 14th April.

FASHION SHOW LAUNCH: A Designer Showcase will be held at the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, hosted by the Norma O’ Donoghue Model Agency, in association with Kilcummin NS/ Community Hall. This spectacular fashion show will be held on Thursday, 19th April. There will be a drinks reception at 7pm, followed by the Designer Fashion Show at 7.30pm.

There will be a fabulous door prize, spot prizes and a prize for the Best Dressed Lady on the night. Tickets cost €25 and are available at Kilcummin NS (064 6643163), Scarlet, Royal

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Hotel, Currow Post Office, Kilcummin Post Office, Quill’s Killarney and Kenmare Bay Hotel. Please refer to the Kilcummin NS Fundraiser page on facebook for further details. Funds raised will go towards the completion of the magnificent hall in Kilcummin.

Mastergeeha FC LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday 23rd March, 2018. Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 10, 28. Consolation prizes were €100 Maurice Doyle, c/o Kilcummin Post Office. €30 Ciara & Aoife O’Mahony, Laharn, Faha. €30 Jason O’Connor, Dunrine. €30 Damien Fleming, Ballydunlea, Kilcummin. Jackpot now €5,400.

Glenflesk RAHEEN N.S.: Congratulations to Michael O’ O’Keeffe who had the winning lotto no 30 on Saturday the 17th of March and to Norissa O’ Donoghue who had the winning lotto no 34 on Saturday the 10th GIVE BLOOD: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a Blood Donor clinic in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney on Monday 5pm – 8.30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday &Thursday 3 – 5pm & 7 – 9pm 26th to 29th March 2018.

GLENFLESK COMHALTAS: Church gate collection for Fleadh Cheoil Chiarrai will take place at the weekend in all churches. Scoil Fonn will be held in IT Tralee on April 14th 2018.SOCIAL ACTION GROUP: Music & Song Night in Teach Iosagain, Church Place, Rathmore on Sunday 8th April from 8 pm till 10 pm. Price 6 Euro. All welcome and a great night guaranteed.

BARRADUFF COMMUNITY FIELD: Barraduff Community Field 300 Club 2018 Family Membership and Grand Prize draw has been relaunched . Family membership of track and facility Great prizes of €500 and 4 prizes of €100 ever month for 12 months. This is very important fundraiser to meet ongoing running costs, servicing loan and ongoing necessary improvements such as Ball Stop nets, kitchen, flooring and perimeter lighting for better, safer and more secure facility for all. €100 secures your membership and in the drum for 12 monthly draws . We ask all individuals, groups and teams who have and continue to use our facility to support us and promote us through your social media pages.

Note Only fully paid up Members may use the Track from 1st April 2018, Tickets available from local businesses and any committee member or further enquirers to, Eamon 087 251 1691 ,William 087 773 0805 ,Tadhg 086 8373951 Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Men’s Club The Competition on Sunday the 25th of March was the Killarney Brewery sponsored Club Foursome’s Qualifier, and the leading 32 teams have now progressed to the Championship proper, the winners and the current holders of the competition were the father and son combination of Donie and Alan MacSweeney, with a score of 40 points, they won by virtue of a better back nine holes from David O’Callaghan and Ronan Kelliher. The ensuing draw has thrown up a number of very interesting tussles, not the least of which will be the battle between the in-form Brian Holden, and the very consistent Sean Casey against

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Sport 43 Clubs In Killarney Advertiser This Week Sunday’s runner’s-up pairing of David O’Callaghan and Ronan Kelliher, Brian Holden was in the runner’s-up pairing in last year’s final. All first round matches must be completed by the 15th of April, and this deadline will be strictly enforced. Full results were as follows, 1st Donie MacSweeney(16) & Alan MacSweeney(6) 40 Pts. 2nd David O’Callaghan(4) & Ronan Kelliher(3) 40 Pts. 3rd Louis Holland(14) & Seamus Doheny(19) 39 Pts. Derry McCarthy Men’s Club Captain on behalf of the Club sends our sincere condolences to Tony Walsh on the death of his mother Bridie Walsh of Castleisland, Mrs. Walsh was also the grandmother of our Junior Member Luke Walsh.

The Competition on Sunday the 1st of April will be a singles stableford Competition on Killeen Course, this is a “Golfer of the Year” Competition, and it is being very kindly sponsored by Sean Coyne and the International Hotel who continue as one of our most appreciated sponsors.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club AGM: On Friday 23rd March 2018 the Flesk Valley AGM was held at the Killarney Oaks Hotel. Chairman Denis O Donoghue, welcomed everyone and thanked fellow officers of the club for all their hard work throughout the year. He also praise the tremendous work done by all the coaches and coxes, which has seen the club make great strides in the previous 12 months which saw plenty of success and silverware won, both on the local and national stage and looked forward to more of the same this year.

The following Officers were elected, Chairman – Denis O Donoghue, Assistant Chairman-John Fleming, Secretary – Paul Burke, Treasurer - Rory Leane, PRO - Karol Kelly, Club Captain – Sean O Connell, and as well as underage officers Juvenile Boys – Chris Carey , Juvenile Girls - Roisin Wall.

OLD KENMARE ROAD: The rescheduled Old Kenmare Walk took place last Sunday, and proved a great success.

Led by Chairman Denis O Donoghue and with the weather Gods finally looking down, in glorious sunshine a large group made the trek to Kenmare. Sean Clara, Esther and Ava made sure a pit-stop at Derrycunnihy, saw the group provided with plenty refreshments. Overall it was a great day, and the club would like to thank everyone who supported the event.

Special thanks also to everyone, who helped out in organizing the day.

Killarney Cougars BC. JUVENILE NEWS: U16 Boys Div I, Killarney Cougars 62 - Rathmore Raven 57.

Killarney Cougars took a big set towards capturing the Div 1 Shield title with a hard earned win over Rathmore Ravens. The Rathmore boys had a great third qtr scoring 21 pts and put on a lot of pressure in the final qtr with Cougars just holding on in a close finish with the excellent Sean O’Brien finishing the game with 24 pts to see Cougars home in a good contest. U16 GIRLS DIV III: Killarney Cougars 44 - St Pauls 31. Killarney Cougars produced a good team performance to overcome St Pauls at the Pres Gym. But Cougars finished the stronger with Holly Clifford scoring 7pts in the final qtr to ensure the win and the points for Cougars in the final game of the

league for both sides. COUGARS GIRLS & BOYS ACADEMY: U8 & U10 Girls & Boys, No training friday’s during Easter Holidays.

Dr Crokes RESULTS: Dr Crokes 2-14 Beaufort 0-10. Even though we played against a strong breeze in the first half we led at half time by a point, 0-7 to 0-6.

Our first half display laid the foundations for this victory as to be in front at this stage was a big bonus. Beaufort’s good display over the hour deserved better than a ten-point defeat. EASTER FOOTBALL CAMP: Dr Crokes Easter Football will run from Tuesday 3rd of April to Thursday 5th of April from 11am to 2.30pm in Dr Crokes Clubhouse. Cost is €25 first child and subsequent children €20. Registration will start from 10.30am on Tuesday 3rd of April. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks.

Firies Coiste na nOg U12 BOYS FOOTBALL: Firies U12 boys resume their training sessions each Wednesday evening in Pairc Eamonn, Farranfore from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Players are reminded to bring their gum shields for each session as this is compulsory. The boy’s first outing in the Lee Strand U12 League is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 8th April at 6pm away to Moyvane. Best of luck to the boys and their training team.

U14 BOYS: Best of luck to the U14 Boys who are scheduled to play at home on Wednesday 4th April to Knocknagoshal/Duagh/Brosna at 7:00pm in division 3 of the Lee Strand County Football League. Support is greatly appreciated for the home side.

Fossa GAA SENIOR FOOTBALL: County League Round 2, Castlegregory 0-17, Fossa 0-10. They now face into a critical few weeks of championship football, starting next Saturday, March 31st when they play Keel in the Junior Premier Championship in Killorglin at 5.30 pm.

Minor County League, Ardfert 0-8, Fossa 5-10. Fossa proved much too strong for Ardfert in their second game of the Minor County league Div 3B game played in Ardfert on Monday evening.

All in all a very satisfactory result and a big thanks to all the supporters who travelled. Next up is Ballymac at home.

Killarney Legion ST. PATRICKS DAY AWARDS: Congratulations and well done once again to the hardworking and creative crew who were rewarded with two prizes for their efforts in the parade. It maintains a successful run going back a good number of years and is a matter of great pride for the club. The awards went for ‘’Best Sporting Entry’’ and ‘’Best Activity Group’’.

CO. LEAGUE DIV.1: Killarney Legion 1-13 Templenoe 1-17. Templenoe took full advantage of a lacklustre Legion performance in Derreen to deservedly take the two points.

LADIES: Last Saturday the senior ladies took the short journey to Tralee to take on John Mitchels in what was tight battle and no quarter given by both teams, after which our ladies came out on top on a score line of 3-10 to 26. Another fine performance. FIXTURE: Club Championship, Rd.1. Killarney Legion V Kenmare Shamrocks, Sunday 1st April at 4p.m.FitzGerald Stadium,

all support greatly appreciated.

Listry GAA DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING: The club is organising a defibrillator training course shortly. Cost will be €20 each and will take place on a Saturday for approx 4 hours in April. Please text back to 087 919 4669 if you would like to take part with name. CUL CAMP: Kelloggs GAA Cul Camp will be held in Listry from July 2nd - July 6th. For full details: www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie LOTTO: Numbers drawn: 1 2 8 25. No jackpot winner.Next Sunday 1st April €4,400. RESULT: Listry Seniors played in their 2nd round of the Co. League in Waterville on Saturday evening. Listry 0.11 Waterville 1.08 FIXTURE: Listry Seniors will be playing in the 1st round of the Junior Premier Championship v Skellig Rangers in Glenbeigh on Sunday April 1st at 2pm.

All support most welcome.

Spa GAA RESULTS: Senior League Div 1, Spa 2-11 An Gaeltacht 1-12; Minors, Spa 1-21 Kilcummin 1-03. Spa 3-10 Beale 1-07 (back game). U14 Girls Co League Div 1, Spa/Cromane 2-4 Abbeydorney 3-17. FIXTURES: Intermediate Championship Rd1 Spa v Gneeveguilla (in Kilcummin) at 2.30pm on Sunday April 1st. U16 Boys home to Gneeveguilla April 2nd @6.30pm. U12 Girls home to ISG 3rd April @6.30pm. U14 Boys Home to Ballydonoghue 4th April @7pm.

ANNUAL MASS: The annual club mass will take place at the clubhouse on Tuesday April 3rd. Lotto: Numbers drawn 04, 10, 25, 26. Jackpot not won. Next week’s draw will be in The Torc Hotel for a jackpot of €3,300.

REGISTRATION: This is the final week to register. The Registrars will be in Spa this Wed March 28th from 7.308.30pm (they will not be at the clubhouse on Good Friday) or registration also available online until March 31st through ww.spagaa.com Any queries please contact Secretary on 0876332773 GOOD FRIDAY WALK: The Killarney Branch of Kerry Hospice have organised a walk in memory of Sheila Kelliher and Vivien O’Shea on Good Friday, March 30th. Starting at Muckross Restaurant at 10.30am (registration from 10am). Please come out and support.

Mid Kerry GAA RESULT: Mid Kerry Senior League Rd 4 saw a good win for Beaufort over Cromane on a score line of 4-23 to 1-06.

SCOR NA BPAISTI: Finals held last Friday evening in the CYMS hall Killorglin. A great night was had by all.

Many thanks to all who took part, all clubs, to our Scor Officer Mary Clifford, Bean an Ti Marie Been and anyone who helped in any way on the night.

Many congrats to the following who will represent Mid Kerry in the Scor na bPaisti South county final to held in the Glenbeigh/Glencar GAA Sportshall hall on Sunday 8th April at 2pm: Figure Dancing - Laune Rangers; Solo Singing - Gearoid Evans, Keel; Recitation - Saoirse Harkin Cromane;Sean Nos Dancing - Sean Kissane, Beaufort; Inst Music - Glenbeigh/Glencar; Ballad Group – Keel; Set Dancing – Beaufort.

Gneeveguilla GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of last week’s lotto. Numbers drawn were 1,22,24,27. Next week’s lotto €13,200.

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Thanks for your continued support.

RESULT: County League, Cromane 1 11, Gneeveguilla 1 17.

FIXTURES: Our seniors are playing Spa this Sunday in the intermediate championship in Kilcummin at 2.30. Our u16s are at home to Spa at 18.30 next Monday. U6 training will start Sunday 8th April at 11am. U8 training will start Friday 30th March at 7pm. Membership can be paid to Stephen Crowley.

East Kerry GAA FIXTURES: U 16 East Region Leagues, Coiste na nOg. Round 1 and 2 games 6:30p.m. First named team at home.

April 2nd Rd1, 6:30pm Kenmare v Killarney Legion, Rathmore v Dr Crokes, Bye Firies; Section A, Apr 2nd. Rd1, 6:30pm, Spa v Gneeveguilla, Glenflesk v Kilgarvan-Tuosist, Currow v Templenoe; Section B, Apr 2nd Rd1 6:30pm.

Fossa v Beaufort, Cordal-Scartaglin v Listry-Keel, Bye Kilcummin.

CUMANN NA MBUNSCOIL: East Kerry boys and girls Mini Sevens took place during the week. Twenty-one teams took part in the boys’ section. The final was a superb game between two well matched teams. Knockanes NS emerged victorious over a spirited Kilcummin NS team. The girls Mini Sevens took place in Fossa. Twenty teams took part on the day. The skill levels on display was superb, great credit due to the players. The final was high scoring with the Faha NS team performing superbly to secure the title defeating a gallant Lissivigeen NS team in the final.

Glenflesk SENIORS: (sponsered by o briens topoil and the kerryway) Our Senior team earned a hard fought point in Rd 2 of the Co. league against Kilcummin on Sunday last. Darragh Roche scored the eqalising point from a long range free in injury time and also got our first half goal in an influential display. FT. Glenflesk 1-11 Kilcummin 1-11. Intermediate Championship; We play Castleisland Desmonds in the first group game of the Intermediate championship this Saturday March 31st at 5 30pm in Lewis Road, All support welcome. LOTTO: No winner of the lotto which took place in The Corner Bar on 26/3/2018. Jackpot €5,600 Numbers were 6, 20, 22, 28. The next draw will take place in the Kerryway Bar on 9/4/2018 and the Jackpot is €5,800.

Kilcummin GAA SENIOR FOOTBALL: Co League Rd 2 Kilcummin travelled to Glenflesk on Sunday last and came away with a point after a competitive and entertaining encounter. Trailing by 5 points after 20 minutes and Glenflesk playing very well it looked a daunting task but a goal by Damien O Leary after an incisive run by William Maher brought us back into contention. With less urgency we exerted more control and lead by two points at half time. The second half Glenflesk levelled quickly and from there to the final whistle it was tit for tat with Glenflesk levelling with a free kick at the death. Next outing is next Saturday at 5.30 in Beaufort against Glenbeigh Glencar in the Castleisland Mart Intermediate Championship LOTTO: There was no winner on Sunday 23rd March, 2018. Numbers drawn were 3, 18, 25, 27. Next Draw Sunday, 8th April, 2018. Jackpot now €10,500.

Sport

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Around The World

Tiger: The Rise and Fall… And Rise Words: Adam Moynihan As incredible as Tiger Woods’ story has been to date, winning the 2018 Masters at Augusta National would surely be the greatest achievement in his long and eventful career. I think the vast majority of golf fans would love to see it happen but is it just wishful thinking on our part, or does Tiger actually have a shot?

Woods will arrive at Augusta on the back of consecutive top-five finishes at the Valspar Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational (he’s not in this week’s Houston Open field) so momentum does appear to be on his side. But the 42-year-old hasn’t won a major since the US Open at Torrey Pines in 2008. A year later, those infamous extramarital indiscretions came to light and Woods’ career, and personal life, quickly fell into disarray. In December 2009, he announced that he would be taking an indefinite break from the game of golf and the demise of the great Tiger Woods had well and truly begun.

Despite returning to finish fourth at the 2010 Masters, Tiger went the entire year without registering a single win for the first time in his career.

2011 started badly but again he found solace at Augusta where he finished 5th. Leg injuries hampered him throughout the summer, however, and eventually Woods fell to 58th in the world rankings.

The following year saw the return of the real Tiger

Woods. The American dominated the early part of the season, winning the Farmers Insurance Open, the WGC and the Arnold Palmer (again). That win propelled him back to the top of the world rankings and which prompted Nike to release a controversial ad with the tagline “winning takes care of everything.”

Tiger, it seemed, was back.

Back at Augusta, Woods was in contention on the final day but a two-stroke penalty for an illegal drop in his second round proved costly in the end as he finished T-4. When he won The Players Championship in May 2013, he had reached four season wins quicker than he had ever done previously but any hopes of further glory were scuppered by an elbow injury that led to him recording his worst ever professional score (13 over) at the US Open. He took a break for a spell and got back to winning ways later in the season as a PGA record-equalling second round of 61 helped him to victory at the WGC. He hasn’t won on tour since.

A back injury hindered him in the opening stages of the 2014 season and after undergoing surgery in March he announced that he would miss the Masters for the first time since 1994. Later that year, he finished 69th at the British Open and missed the cut at the PGA Championship.

Another back injury forced him out of action in February 2015 and when he returned, again at the

Masters, he finished T-17. Tiger then missed the cut at the US Open and British Open, the first time ever he had missed the cut at consecutive majors. He underwent another surgery in September and missed every single major of 2016. Tiger Woods, one of the most successful players in the history of the game, appeared to be finished. A fourth back surgery - to alleviate back and leg pain – in December 2016 forced him out off the tour for 15 months. He participated in a couple of events in 2017 and although he was cleared medically to play at the Masters, he declined the invitation on the grounds that he wasn’t “tournament ready”.

In 2018, however, the Tiger has started to purr again.

His form through six events is impressive (T-9, T-23, Cut, 12, T-2, T-5). In fact, heading into next week’s Masters, the five-time winner is 9/1 favourite with the bookmakers to reclaim the coveted green jacket.

Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy are joint second favourites on 10/1 while 2015 champion Jordan Spieth follows at 12/1. Woods is a divisive figure and I’m sure some people would stop short of putting his tilt at another Masters in the ‘fairytale’ category. But, purely in sporting terms alone, it would be great to see the red shirt in contention once again come Sunday evening. Golf hasn’t been the same without him.

Sebastian Vettel Wins F1 Season Opener The new season kicked off at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne last weekend and Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari took first place over a bewildered Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton was dominant all weekend and Mercedes’ defending champion looked quietly confident that his attempt to take a fifth title would get off to a winning start. Vettel, however, opened the year with a win, just as he did last season.

After the British driver dominated from pole for 20 of the race’s 58 laps, Vettel took the lead by taking

advantage of pitting under the virtual safety car and emerging in front. Mercedes had pitted Hamilton on lap 20 to match the stop by Kimi Raikkonen, who was in second and finished in third place. At the time Hamilton had a comfortable lead on Vettel.

Ferrari kept Vettel out, however, and when Haas retired at the side of the track – which triggered the virtual safety car on lap 26 - Ferrari took full advantage of the cars on track being forced to drive to a slower lap time, enabling them to send the German

out in the lead.

Hamilton was unable to get past Vettel once the German had emerged from the pits. Hamilton’s confusion after the race was understandable. He had led from pole and looked entirely in control up to that point.

Behind the leaders, Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo made a recovery to finish

in fourth place from eighth on the grid and although his teammate Max Verstappen could manage only sixth after a spin, their car looked strong. McLaren enjoyed their best result since 2016 with Fernando Alonso making the most of their new Renault engine to claim fifth. Nico Hulkenberg’s Renault was in seventh in front of Valtteri Bottas who had recovered from 15th on the grid, with the second McLaren of Stoffel Vandoorne in ninth and the second Renault of Carlos Sainz in 10th.

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