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New councillors elected in Killarney Some topped the polls while others struggled – but the councillors for the Killarney Municipal District have been elected. | By Anne Lucey

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There’ll be two newish faces when business resumes in June – and five of the seven elected councillors are Independent.

Maura Healy-Rae (Independent) topped the polls with 3,099 first preference votes, while Michael Gleeson (Kerry Independent Alliance) got 1,983. Both were elected on the first count.

Independent Brendan Cronin received 1,505 first preference votes and was elected on the second count, while

Fianna Fail’s Niall Kelleher received 1,243 first preference votes and was also elected on the second count. Independent candidate Donal Grady got 1,324 first preference votes and was elected on the third count, while Niall Botty O’Callaghan, who ran as an Independent with a social media and a poster free campaign, got 1,065 first preference votes and was elected on the sixth count. Meanwhile Labour’s Marie Moloney snatched the last seat in a battle with Fine Gael’s John Sheahan.

Of those elected Moloney received the lowest first preference votes with 871,

but behind her were Sheahan, Buckley at just 485, and Neily O'Connor Fianna Fail, at 266.

It was a tough day for Fine Gael as Mayor of Killarney, John Sheahan, lost his seat on the seventh count - receiving just 827 first preference votes.

Fianna Fail are down a councillor and votes with the redrawing of the boundary but also with the exit of John Joe Culloty, while a personal improvement for Kelleher was not impressive.

And Fine Gael have none at all.

The outgoing Mayor’s loss is a severe blow for Fine Gael in Killarney and questions will be asked now about Fine Gael going into the General Election.

Former Mayor Niall Botty O’Callaghan has succeeded, despite not knocking

Killarney Celtic shortlisted as top FAI soccer club in country

| By Sean Moriarty Local soccer club Killarney Celtic has been shortlisted as one of the top soccer clubs in the country – it was revealed by the FAI yesterday (Thursday).

The club are up against five others with each group selected getting a guaranteed €2,000 for their club, with the winners collecting an additional €5,000.

“We are delighted, but this is on the back of a huge effort from the volunteers to

club officers and management,” Ramona Keogh, the club’s marketing and PR officer told the Killarney Advertiser.

“The initial part of the application was a huge undertaking. When we do things right at Killarney Celtic we do it very right.

The news comes after a very successful Barnardo’s Tournament where we had all the top teams in Kerry and beyond.”

Club official’s next step is the preparation of a presentation that will be made in front of FAI officials before the 2019 FAI Club of the Year announcement in

Meath, during the FAI's Festival of Football in July.

Killarney Celtic was founded in 1976 by two Killarney locals, Mike Daly, and Billy Healy who is now living in Seattle, USA. Five counties are represented on the shortlist, with Galway providing two of the finalists in Colemanstown United and Salthill Devon.

Cork's Midleton FC have the chance to become the first club to win the FAI Club of the Year on two occasions, having previously been crowned winners in 2012.

on a single door, or putting up a single poster and going on holidays during the final week of canvassing - while Maura Healy-Rae ran a loud and vigorous canvass.

The focus will shift now to the current Mayorship and just who will get it. Will it be poll topper Maura Healy-Rae?

Gardai appeal for witnesses as vehicles damaged Killarney Gardai are appealing for information after several vehicles were damaged during the daytime in the Muckross Road car park.

A number of cars and an open top double decker hop on/hop off tour bus were damaged during the incidents which took place at around 3pm last Saturday.

Two vehicles were parked in the area that lies between Sheahan’s Centra and Killarney Brewery on the Muckross Road.

It is understood that the vehicles damaged were parked towards the rear of the car park and that the double-decker was being stored there long-term ahead of the full summer season.

“We are appealing for information, we believe there were young people involved,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser.

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The newly painted mural at St. Anthony's Place, College Street, Killarney with images of Michael Fassbender, Jessie Buckley, James O'Donoghue, Jim Culloty and Dan Linehan (R.I.P). Picture: Eamonn Keogh

The newly painted mural on the gable wall of Dan Linehan's Bar at St. Anthony's Place, College Street, Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Wall painting immortalises Killarney natives

| By Sean Moriarty Brand new bright colourful murals have suddenly appeared in town immortalising some of Killarney’s most-famous sons and daughters.

The giant mural was painted on the exterior walls of Dan Lenihan’s Bar on College Street, depicting Hollywood actors Michael Fassbender, and Jessie Buckley, Kerry footballer James O'Donoghue, Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey and trainer Jim Culloty and the late Dan Linehan, founder of the eponymous pub.

James O'Donoghue is a grandson of Dan Linehan. The opposite gable features a colourful impression of Killarney with a deer and mountains.

The mural was commissioned by Dan’s granddaughter Siobhan Linehan who now runs the pub.

“I have an interest in street art - the colour, vibrancy, creativity,” Siobhan said.

“Two years ago I started trawling Instagram for Irish artists whose work I admired in the hope we could collaborate to brighten up Linehan’s Lane. Padraig Treacy popped into the pub last year be-

fore the Tidy Town judges came around marking and suggested we paint our laneway to tidy it up. I imagined that something bigger and bolder than a lick of paint would probably go down well and be welcomed from a Killarney Looking Good perspective.”

Siobhan commissioned Dublin-based Cork artist, Garreth Joyce, better known for his street murals in the capital, who in turn recruited portrait specialist Rachelle O'Donohoe to turn her vision into a reality.

“When he agreed to take on the project

I had a vague idea of one walls being an identity parade of notable Irish hero's and legends and the other showcasing scenic spots of Kerry,” added Siobhan. “Garreth came up with 'Killarney' as the Hollywood hills idea which prompted me to think that our Irish legends should perhaps be more localised and from Killarney.

Garreth and Rachelle were a joy to work with and their delivery has exceeded my expectations. I'm delighted how it has turned out and hope it pleases everyone who passes by brightening up their day a little.”

Kidney Respite Centre opens in Killarney A new holiday house for kidney transplant patients and those on dialysis has just opened in Killarney. | By Sean Moriarty The new facility on the Muckross Road will allow patients enjoy a holiday while undergoing treatment or recovering from a transplant operation.

It is managed by the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) with support from the local branch.

The Killarney facility is the second one in the county, an existing holiday house in Tralee has been in operation since 2006.

Patients can liaise with the IKA’s head office in Dublin and they will allocate a week’s holiday at the house while at the same time booking in their thrice-weekly treatments at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) in Tralee. The facility is also suitable for patients who can self-treat and one of the bedrooms in the house is converted into a home dialysis unit.

Last week Galway man John Keady became the first kidney patient to use the new facility.

Since his transplant in 2015, he has been unable to work which meant current finances would not allow for holidays.

“It was like a five-star hotel,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “It is a fantastic facility and I was able to enjoy a proper holiday.”

So far the local branch of the IKA have raised over €180,000 for the facility, mainly through the annual Ring of Kerry Cycle, but fundraising remains on-going to pay for the upkeep of the house and to purchase additional equipment.

Proceeds from this Sunday’s Ring of Kerry Honda 50 run will go towards the new facility which will be officially opened in September.

“Fundraising is on-going to pay for main-

John and Anne Keady arriving at new Irish Kidney Association respite/holiday home on the Muckross Road.

tenance,” Theresa Looney, Local Branch Secretary told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We run it on behalf of the IKA and manage bookings, cleaning staff and thing like that. There are 500 people all over Ireland awaiting a transplant and this

will allow them to have one week holiday respite in Killarney.”

The annual Honda 50 run was launched on Thursday evening – more details in our dedicated motoring section on page 54.

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‘Local Gossip’ star to feature at fundraiser | By Sean Moriarty Comic genius and YouTube sensation Bernard Casey and his ‘Local Gossip’ act will be the star attraction at a fundraiser for St Mary’s of the Angels in Beaufort this weekend.

OBSTACLES: Killarney man Morgan Pierce is encouraging people to watch the NCBI video which advises how to help the visually impaired avoid street obstacles. Photo: Michelle Crean

Killarney man calls on public to clear footpaths for visually impaired

The event takes place in Scott’s Hotel this coming Bank Holiday Monday, run in association with Team Geaney’s participation in next month’s Ring of Kerry Cycle.

Denis Geaney founded the cycle 36 years ago and each year he enters a team to support one local charity.

Monday’s music, comedy and barbecue event is an off-shoot of Geaney’s fundraising efforts and all proceeds will go the Beaufort care centre.

“All of the money raised from the barbecue will go directly to St Mary of the Angels,” Denis said. “Thanks to the generous support of the team at Scotts Hotel, the musicians and our many volunteers.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.”

With live music from Rosie and Derry

Healy, Dermot Moriarty, Pete Fleming, Michael O’Brien and band, Sam and Ina and more, as well as a special guest appearance by Bernard Casey, it promises to be a great day out for all the family.

Well-known local Glenflesk-based fundraiser and entertainer Derry Healy is one of the organisers.

“This is our second year having a barbecue and last year was an outstanding success after we raised €6,000 for the Ian O’Connell Trust,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “This year all of the money raised will go directly to St Mary’s of the Angels. We are grateful to all the musicians who give their time freely and are looking forward to a guest appearance by Bernard Casey.”

The ‘Local Gossip’ star will appear at some point during the afternoon.

“Expect comedy and burgers, that is all I can say,” Bernard told The Killarney Advertiser. “My girlfriend’s brother attends St Mary’s of the Angels, so I am well aware of the good work they do and happy to support it in any way I can.”

The barbecue costs €10 per person and takes place in Scotts Courtyard from 2pm

Visually impaired Morgan joins national campaign | By Michelle Crean A Killarney man who has just over five percent vision is lending his voice to a new national campaign – calling on the public to clear the way for the visually impaired.

Morgan Pierce (43) from Cahernane Meadows, who was born with low vision says that although people don’t cause intentional harm to those with sight loss – he’s now joining the National Council for the Blind’s new online video campaign asking the public to keep paths clear.

The service, which helps thousands of people with vision loss nationally, has released the 40 second YouTube video ‘NCBI - Clear The Way Day’ showing the difficulties people with impaired vision face on a daily basis as they try to navigate their way through towns and cities countrywide.

Morgan says some of the biggest issues he faces daily are street furniture, bicycles attached to poles, commercial bins left out and suitcases along the streets.

“People don’t do it intentionally,” Morgan explained to the Killarney Advertiser this week.

“When people haven’t experienced it they don’t understand what we go through. If someone parks on a footpath for two minutes – it’s quick for them but for someone with sight loss or even the elderly, it has a huge effect as they have to find another longer way around,” Morgan said.

He added, Killarney town is good for cutting back hedging and trees but it’s the temporary obstacles that are causing the most distress.

“I’m calling on the public to be more mindful about obstacles they place in public. If they look at the video online it might make them more aware of the difficulties we face every day.”

FUNDRAISER: Team Geaney will host a fun evening at Scott’s Hotel on Monday to raise funds for St Mary’s of the Angels.

REMEMBERING BRENDAN: The second annual Brendan O’Leary Memorial Fun Walk took place in Kilcummin on Sunday, February 17. Brendan’s wife Una would like to thank anyone who helped out in anyway and the local businesses that sponsored the prizes. An amazing €5,030 was raised for the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry. “It was absolutely fantastic to see over 330 people take part in remembering Brendan and raising funds for a great cause too,” Una said. “Thank you.” She hopes to see you all again next year.

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Schools programme will be Stephen's legacy Local mother fundraising to continue positive school programme | By Michelle Crean One local mother, whose son was murdered in Killarney 10 years ago, is hoping a school programme to prevent violence in young people will go nationwide.

Lotte Lyne says she will never come to terms with the brutal murder of her teenage son Stephen (17) who was stabbed in 2009, and says it’s vital to teach empa-

thy to young children to prevent similar violent acts in future.

As it comes to the 10th anniversary of his death on June 18, Lotte says she’s still devastated by his death, but choses to channel her emotions into something positive.

Not only did she set up the ‘Stephen Lyne Foundation’ but three years ago introduced the ‘Roots of Empathy’ pro-

LOSS: Lotte Lyne says she will never come to terms with the murder of her teenage son Stephen (17), as his 10 year anniversary approaches. Photo: Michelle Crean

gramme to Killarney schools in a bid to stamp out violence amongst young people. It helps decrease aggression and increases social and emotional understanding.

So far, the programme which is running in four Killarney primary schools is working, and she now plans to introduce a similar programme into local secondary schools this coming September.

However, in order to keep the programme running she holds regular fundraisers - the next one, ‘Jump for Stephen’, a skydive on Saturday, June 15 takes place in Co Offaly.

She says she chooses to believe in the goodness of humanity and will dedicate her life to creating a safer world for the next generation.

"Stephen never got a chance to live his life or reach his full potential,” Lotte, speaking exclusively to the Killarney Advertiser this week, said.

“The sorrow and grief we as a family live every day will never go away, but I am determined not to let it destroy us or break us. Change starts in your own community.” She said that she felt “compelled” to set up the schools programme to reach out to young people before they get caught up in a situation they may someday regret.

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pelled to do it. It’s about creating a better and safer community for our children."

She explained that the programme, which is running in St Oliver’s, Gaelscoil Faithleann, the Mercy and the Monastery, was developed 20 years ago in Canada with Barnardo’s as the lead agency in Ireland.

“You have got to change the heart behind the knife, the gun, the suicide vest,” she said.

“If we could do something in our own community that would have an impact.

This is a year-long programme and can be implemented into any school class.”

Lotte remembers Stephen as a wonderful young man who would do anything for his friends.

“Stephen had a great sense of humour.

He was great at sport, especially soccer, and was a very loyal, great friend. He was there for people."

One hundred percent of the funds raised from fundraisers go to the programme, she added.

“What we are doing is more relative than ever. It’s not for Stephen - it’s for all the young people. We have to do something or it’ll get worse, little by little there’ll be change. This will be Stephen's legacy."

For more information visit www.stephenlynefoundation.org or see Facebook page: Stephen Lyne Foundation.

Motorcycles and music make for magic weekend | By Sean Moriarty Killarney will echo the sound of motorcycle engines this weekend as thousands are expected into town for the 13th annual Ireland BikeFest.

Ireland’s only free open biker festival takes place from today (Friday) until Monday, and two-wheel fans from all over the world will gather to celebrate 72 hours of biker heaven, with some stunning machines and kick back to the sounds of brilliant live music at the Gleneagle Hotel and across the town.

Ireland BikeFest is based at the specially constructed Bike Village in the car park between the Gleneagle and the Brehon Hotel.

Action is not limited to the Muckross Road with one of the festival highlights being the annual parade through the streets of Killarney on Sunday morning.

Hundreds of bikes, basically anything with an engine and two wheels, will cavalcade through town in a colourful and noisy celebration of two-wheeled motoring.

“Ireland BikeFest has a broad appeal – it’s a feat for the senses,” Breffni Ingerton, Ireland BikeFest Chairperson, said.

“The Killarney Town Centre Parade and the Custom Bike Show are always festival highlights however it’s undoubtedly the laidback friendly party atmosphere of the Bike Village which sees visitors from across the globe return year after year.”

Music lovers can tune in headline acts including Qween, JoanovArc, Eurosmith, Live Lizzy and festival legends Hells Bells.

And like last year, Ireland Bike Fest 2019 will be supporting Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.

BIKEFEST: David MacPheerson and Lewis Baker of Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland riding out for Ireland BikeFest this weekend. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Columnist ANNE LUCEY gives her take on happenings in Killarney, Kerry and beyond

Fine Gael has a chequered history in Killarney The spot light, post-election, is on Fine Gael in Killarney where the huge talking point is how come the town has among the most high flying Fine Gaelers in the country - but manages now not to have a single representative at ground level.

The town has a high flying MEP in Sean Kelly, the first to be elected in Ireland South this week. It has a real Leo insider in Brendan Griffin, who ironically for Killarney is no less than the Tourism Minister and the ministry headquarters are in town, thanks to John O’Donoghue and it should never be forgotten.

And Mark Kennelly, the arch strategist in the recovery of Fine Gael under Enda Kenny, is from Cleeney. This is, not to mention, the fact Enda himself has a second home in Kilcummin and very popular in-laws around Tiernaboul.

And no-one should overlook the influence of long term Fine Gael senator Paul Coghlan, a former town councillor, whose closeness to the Dublin political media and access to the highest corridors is legendary in media circles.

So how is it between them all they couldn’t hang onto a humble Council seat - their only one in the tourism capital of Ireland - where the quota was just 1,584 votes? John Sheahan polled 827 first preference votes, third last of the 10 candidates. He was pipped at the post by Marie Moloney, the former Labour senator and councillor, who has really been out of local politics since 2011.

Paul Coghlan, whom I met at the

count centre, played down the loss saying it was always difficult for Fine Gael in Killarney, and he in fact had rescued the seat on the town council; Sean Kelly on radio, said the loss, and the fact the premier tourist town had no FG councillor, was “a disaster”.

Brendan Griffin hasn’t said much – I heard him on Radio Kerry and I felt he was a bit sheepish, but that is understandable given he is getting it in the neck too in west Kerry where supporters of his first cousin and parliamentary assistant Tommy Griffin tried to take the seat off Cosaí Fitzgerald, and demanded the papers be rechecked.

Something that did not go down at all well in Cosai land and won’t be forgotten seeing as Cosai was such a help to him first day.

I tried to call the busy minister - five times - and left a number of messages and texts over two days - but to no avail.

Actually while I’m at it, Griffin and others who are too high and mighty to answer calls to hacks, could take a page out of the Healy-Rae manual of how not to lose elections: the big secret is the Raes always answer the phone, whether it is a fellow trying to get a pothole filled at 7am, or a businessman, or, even on occasion, I have no doubt, a Taoiseach, and they always

Why don’t they work together to beat the rhododendron?

I don’t want to get lost in the rhododendron bushes argument - which is turning into a right pot boiler!

This week the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has taken the unusual step of issuing a full public statement criticising the dressing down by the Irish Times of the rhododendron programme - and this was followed by

a robust defence by Killarney ranger Peter O’Toole, businessman Johnny McGuire and Chamber President Paul Sherry, on Facebook and later on Radio Kerry.

On the other hand, Groundwork, the organisation who packed their rather uppity scientific bags in dismay and who were lauded in the controversial Irish Times article by Paddy Woodworth, have been lively on Twitter etc.

talk to the mere journalist.

There is little blame to be laid on the doorstep of John Sheahan, 12 years a councillor, and a harmless, understated and well-liked individual. So poorly was he supported by the FG machine, he was spotted on occasions having to canvass on his own.

The loss reflects badly on Fine Gael’s senior public figures who can’t be bothered building up the party structure, so intent are they on their own careers.

Fine Gael has a chequered history in Killarney and indeed in south Kerry.

It was so fractious it failed to get a TD between 1989 and 2007. And when Tom Sheahan, brother of John, won the seat back, I saw old blue shirts crying with joy at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney.

If it’s not in-fighting in Kerry, it’s poor structure. It all reminds me of the dark days of the late ‘70s and early 1980s, when, at one stage there were actually two Fine Gael offices operating – one from a well-known hostelry, and another from the party’s public office on Kenmare place.

In fighting has been vicious historically in Killarney and has much to do with at least one fine councillor losing a seat, and others have not had a fair run at the thing.

But the loss of Sheahan’s seat after 12 years on Kerry County Council has to be a blow to Brendan Griffin. It says a few things to me – the Tourism Minister is not doing it for Killarney - the seat of tourism. The VAT has been a disaster, and most importantly he is Peter, who has developed the current strategy of injecting mature plants, which has seen hectares cleared, says Groundwork were after the saplings and seedlings while the Meitheal and the contractors are clearing the mature woodlands. The real men in other words are tackling the forests, and groundwork is for wimps, said I to myself! And Peter points to the clearing already done. Rhododendron is out of control in Killarney and we need the wimps as well as the Rambos of this world to beat it. Why don’t they work together against this huge enemy?

not seen to be doing it.

On radio he pointed to all the Independents on the Council. That is simply not good enough. The only Fine Gael seat in Killarney has been lost under his watch. There is astonishingly now only one Fine Gael councillor in the whole of south Kerry. Patrick Connor-Scarteen managed to increase his share of the vote, but I hear there is great credit due to an intense campaign by his future father-in-law, the Killarney solicitor, Padraig O’Connell, in Cahersiveen and the Ring, as well as an undoubted charm of wife-tobe Katie, who was on the canvass in Kenmare.

North Kerry’s remarkable performance by Fine Gael with three of the six candidates is a warning shot for south Kerry and for Brendan Griffin, and who knows, for Michael HealyRae too – North Kerry wants their own TD and they bitterly regret not voting for Jimmy Deenihan in 2016!

Opinion Polls Were we talking about opinion polls last week?

The Red C exit poll was all over the shop and had the Greens jumping up and down like a party on jungle juice…all over the country. Alas, it seems to have gotten it right only patchily in the Europeans. The Green success in the local elections is mostly in urban areas, which tells you something about the Green thinking these days: largely city dwellers who have limited understanding of country matters, perhaps?

They are out again now furious at the prospect of oil off Kerry… a prospect that could yield great dividends for this most rural of counties.

That Tralee was the only area where the Greens came very close in Kerry, lends weight to the urban nature of the current Greens. And, has anyone at all raised the fact that the Greens got a huge - and I would say unnatural boost with the election - coinciding with those ‘Friday for Future’ protests?

The big Green step occurred in Killarney where Independent Niall O’Callaghan, ran a posterless virtual campaign, disturbing no-one – and romped home! His 1,000 plus first preferences echoed the 1,000 plus watching him on his Facebook live performance on the eve of the election!

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One of the big talking points in Killarney this week - following last weekend’s local elections - is the loss in Killarney of the only Fine Gael seat in the tourism capital.

Despite producing some of the biggest political hitters in Fine Gael nationally, the party failed to get a candidate to run alongside outgoing councillor and Mayor, John Sheahan, in the first place.

Cllr Sheahan lost narrowly to former Labour senator and former councillor, Marie Moloney, who makes a return to local politics after an almost 10 year gap since first elected to the Council in Kerry.

She is former secretary to Labour TD, Breeda Moynihan Cronin, – whose seat was taken by Tom Sheahan in 2007.

In Killarney, candidate Niall Kelleher increased his vote - but the party did not win a second seat.

The spectacular performance of the Healy-Raes across three districts with three councillors now, all of whom topped the poll, has dented Fianna Fail’s growing confidence of taking Danny Healy-Rae’s seat.

Asked about the impact of the weekend’s vote on the general election, Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae, who is emerging as the lead voice of the Healy-Raes at ground level, said: “We’ll be fighting very hard to win two seats in Kerry the next time. And whoever will come for it, they’ll have to take it off us because we won’t go down with-

out a fight!”

Sinn Fein meanwhile have recorded an important set back with the loss of their only seat in the old south Kerry, with the failure of Damian Quigg to be re-elected.

Quigg's seat was an important stronghold won in 2014. Sinn Fein failed once more to make a break-through in Killarney. The party is once again north of the Maine River and confined to Tralee and north Kerry - not a great prospect for them in the next general election.

Effectively now the new Council will have 10 Independents, and Fianna Fail will be the biggest party, with 10 also; Fine Gael have returned with a chastened seven, down two with losses in Killarney and the old Tralee area; Sinn Fein will be down one to four, and Labour, thanks to Killarney gain, will return with the same number.

But there is a health warning with the Independents: Three of them bear the name of Healy-Rae, one, Tralee’s Sam Locke is declared Healy-Rae affiliate and the jury is still out if the family friendship between the very independent minded Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan and the HealyRaes will transfer into support at political level.

Cllr Michael Gleeson with Mary Lehane and his wife Kathleen Gleeson at the election count centre in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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WHO'S ELECTED Electorate: 20,864 Total Poll: 12,794 N Spoiled Votes: 126 N Total Valid Poll: 12,668 N Quota: 1,584 N N

The seven candidates selected in the Killarney Electoral Area including total votes are: • Maura Healy-Rae • Michael Gleeson • Brendan Cronin • Niall Kelleher • Donal Grady • Niall Botty O’Callaghan • Marie Moloney

Independent Kerry Independent Alliance Independent Fianna Fáil Independent Independent Labour

3,099 1,983 1,727 1,603 1,618 1,694 1,400

WHO'S KNOCKED OUT John Sheahan Neily O’Connor John Buckley

Fine Gael Fianna Fáil Sinn Fein

Maura Healy-Rae celebrates topping the poll in the Killarney Sports Centre.

Cllr Donal Grady celebrates with family, friends and supporters at the election count centre in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Newly elected Cllr Niall Botty O'Callaghan celebrates with family, friends and supporters showing off their smart phones to mark their successful digital and social media campaign at the election count centre in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Cllr Niall Kelleher celebrates with family, friends and supporters at the election count centre in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Newly elected Cllr Marie Moloney with family, friends and supporters at the election count centre in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Huge support for Kelly’s European bid Killarney politician Sean Kelly has this week described his election to the European Parliament as “without doubt the happiest moment of my political career”.

Kelly was elected to the European Parliament for a third successive term on Tuesday, after topping the poll in the Ireland South constituency.

The Fine Gael candidate was first elected in 2009 and retained his seat in 2014 by polling 92,579 first preferences votes - but exceeded all expectation by landing 119,883 votes this time around.

The Ballydowney man was the first MEP to be elected for the area, reaching the quota on the ninth count.

“I am so humbled. I never expected to get such a vote,” he said. “I am so grateful to all my team, my family and Fine Gael. People saw we were there to do the work for Ireland south. We ran a tight and efficient campaign and it ob-

viously proved effective. This is without doubt the happiest moment of my political career.”

The results of the Ireland South Constituency remain provisional after it was announced on Thursday evening, just as the Killarney Advertiser was about to go print, that a full recount had been ordered.

The dispute centres on the battle between Sinn Féin's Liadh Ní Riada and the Green Party's Grace O'Sullivan, for the final seat in the constituency.

The recount, which won’t get under way until next week, is unlikely to effect Kelly, but he will have to put any official announcements on hold until the recount is competed.

Cllr Brendan Cronin celebrates with family, friends and supporters at the election count centre in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Take a spin for Stephanie in aid of suicide prevention The eighth annual Stephanie O'Sullivan Memorial Cycle, which supports Killorglin Mental Health Association and Kerry Samaritans to raise awareness on the prevention of suicide, will take place this Sunday.

GOLF CLASSIC: At the launch of the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club golf classic at Beaufort Golf Club were front from left: John Spillane (Chairman), Helen Clifford (Beaufort Golf Club) and Mark Murphy (Killarney Credit Union CEO, sponsor of event). Back from left are: Kathleen McCarthy, Pat Looney, Tim Horgan, Lucy Scollard, Roger McCarthy, Tom Tobin and Luke Scollard. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Stephanie tragically lost her life at the age of 20 years in November 2011.

The cycle starts and finishes at the Nagle Rice Community Centre in Milltown. Cyclists can register tomorrow night (Saturday), from 7.30pm - 8.45pm and Sunday from 8am. The cycle starts at 9am with registration fee €20. All cyclists and volunteers will enjoy a barbecue and live music afterwards.

The cycle incorporates two distances of 40km and 80km taking in Killorglin, Caragh Lake, Beaufort, Fossa and finishes in Milltown. It offers an opportunity for novice cyclists to get out and cycle, and for cyclists to train for the upcoming Ring of Kerry Cycle.

“We look forward to another great day out and greatly appreciate all the support from cyclists, sponsors and volunteers in aid of two worthy suicide prevention services in Kerry,” Dan Joe O’Sullivan, father of the late Stephanie, said.

“We hope that we can prevent future loss of lives and the trauma of losing a family member to suicide.”

Golf fundraiser for Special Olympic Club

The popular golf day in aid of the Kerry Stars Special Olympic Club will return to Beaufort Golf Club after a two-year absence. | By Sean Moriarty The event, which takes place on June 8, is one of the biggest fundraisers for the local Special Olympic Club and comes on the back of one of the most successful seasons for the club.

“We have 95 athletes competing in various sports within the club and we need to be able to pay for travel expenses and team kits through the season,”

Tom Tobin, Club Chairman, said. “We don’t get any funding from the Government or Special Olympics Ireland.”

In March this year Gary O’Sullivan from Castleisland won two medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.

Teams of three are invited to enter the golf classic by contacting Tom on 087 2338575. Slots are available from late afternoon.

The eighth annual Stephanie O'Sullivan Memorial Cycle, which supports Killorglin Mental Health Association and Kerry Samaritans to raise awareness on the prevention of suicide, will take place this Sunday.

Hotel Europe shortlisted for Ireland’s favourite building Staff residences at the Hotel Europe have been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland’s favourite building, place or public space at its annual RIAI Irish Architecture Awards.

Winners will be announced at the RIAI Irish Architecture Awards on June 7, at an awards dinner at the Mansion House, Dublin.

The Staff Residences at Hotel Europe were designed by Gottstein Architects; the brief was to provide quality staff accommodation for employees, many of whom travel from mainland Europe to stay onsite for the summer season.

CHEQUE THIS OUT: Gerard Lynch, Clonkeen recently celebrated a big birthday with family and friends on the night Storm Hannah came to town at the Killarney Heights. A great night was had by all those who managed to attend despite the inclement weather. He is very grateful to all who donated directly to the Alzheimer's Society and a cheque was also presented to Rockmount Day Centre for €1,280.

Now marking the 30th year of the prestigious architecture awards, this year’s Public Choice shortlist is made up of 41 projects across categories such as Adaption & Re-Use, Culture or Public Building, International, Learning, Living (Homes), Public Space, Well-Being and Workplace.

Ahead of the award ceremony, the (RIAI) the Public Choice vote is open for Ireland’s favourite building.

Online voting for the Public Choice award closes at midnight tonight (Friday). https://www.irisharchitectureawards. ie/public-choice-2019#

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OFFICIAL OPENING: James Curran (Captain), Mary Sheehy (Lady Captain) and Tom Prendergast (Club President) cutting the tape to officially re-open the new Pro Shop with Garret Donnery (General Manager) and Kerry Stars David Clifford at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club on Friday.

Keith and Mary McMahon with children Luke, Chloe and Mia at the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club family fun day and Golf Academy re-launch at the Lackabane Clubhouse on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Golf club launch new facilities Killarney Golf and Fishing Club hosted a very special family fun day at Lackabane to celebrate the re-launch of its Golf Academy on Saturday.

Led by Head Professional Mark Heinemann, families enjoyed face painting, bouncy castles, a range of fun competitions and lots more.

The club also relaunched its Pro-Shop and welcomed new Business Development Manager Pat Barrett to the team on Friday night.

Mary MacMonagle, a well-known member of the golf club has also joined the team as Head of Customer Service from her role as Head Concierge at the fivestar Great Southern Hotel.

The new developments and staff appointments at the course are all part of the new structures put in place by Synergy Golf that took over the running of the club earlier this year.

“I am delighted to be joining the team and welcome the significant improvements already visible since the club’s partnership with Synergy Golf earlier this year,” Pat Barrett said. “The feedback from members and visitors has been very positive and it makes my job somewhat easier when looking to attract players from home and abroad.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is a world class venue and these improvements certainly put us on the global map.”

Synergy Golf will invest a further €200,000 in to the club over the coming months, starting with the appointment of resident professional Heinemann, who is implementing a renewed plan for coaching and practicing.

Luke Rennie and Aine Martin at the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club family fun day and Golf Academy re-launch at the Lackabane Clubhouse on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Killarney Golf Club member and Irish international Mairead Martin at the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club family fun day and Golf Academy re-launch at the Lackabane Clubhouse on Saturday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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OUR TEAM: Leszek Szeligowski (Senior Graphic Designer), Linde Bot Hutchinson (Assistant General Manager), Adam Moynihan (Sports Journalist), Anne Lucey (Journalist), Aidan Quirke (General Manager), Michelle Breen Crean (Editor), Conor O’Leary (Graphic Designer), Laura O’Regan (Customer Service and Accounts) and Sean Moriarty (Journalist).

The future is bright for the Killarney Advertiser The Killarney Advertiser, the No. 1 publication in the Killarney region, is stronger than it has ever been with a growing team to bring you the best local news coverage, sport, photography, advertising and design.

And, to ensure its success, over the last year we have expanded our team with the addition of Michelle Breen Crean taking up the helm of Editor. Michelle comes from a strong news background and you may have noticed the change in direction our news stories have taken since her inception. We have also added to the team with the addition of Journalist, Sean Moriarty, Customer Service and Accounts Laura O’Regan, and

Graphic Designer Conor O’Leary. Experienced columnist Anne Lucey takes us on a journey each week with her take on all things topical, as well as covering local court, Council and other local events.

Your weekly read, which brings you a multitude of exclusive local stories every single week - turned 46 in March.

However, we’re not getting older – in fact we have had a new lease of life, including a brand new sleeker design,

thanks to our Senior Graphic Designer Leszek Szeligowski, making it easier to read and the best place to find all the latest community news, sports and advertising.

Our sports section has proven to create lively debates as experienced Sports Journalists Adam Moynihan and Eamonn Fitzgerald are always “on the ball” with the latest games and sports news.

Not only do they cover the best of local sports - but Adam’s opinion - whether it’s a national or local sports topic – comes to life on the pages.

Each week over 8,000 copies are distributed within a 20km radius of Killarney, to 230 outlets.

And when it comes to advertising your

business, look no further than our highly experienced sales and advertising team. Linde Bot Hutchinson is our new Assistant General Manager, and working alongside Laura, provides the best customer service to help you to get your business out there to our 28,000 readers every single week. They deliver and exceed customer expectations whether it’s features which focus on different business categories, e.g. Home & Living, Weddings, Beauty, Home Improvements etc., or general advertising.

We work closely with our customers to find a package that suits their needs.

We are the best for news, sports, photography and for advertising your business.

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Michelle Breen Crean Editor

Michelle joined the Killarney Advertiser team as Editor in November last year. Michelle has a degree in Journalism and Media Communications and comes from a strong newspaper background having worked as a Senior Journalist and professional Photographer in Kerry’s Eye for 15 years. She has covered countless hard hitting and human interest stories as well as local events. Michelle is a dedicated professional who is compassionate, enthusiastic and creative.

Linde Bot Hutchinson Assistant General Manager

E: editor@killarneyadvertiser.ie newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie T: 086 1023233

Sean Moriarty Journalist

Sean is an experienced journalist and was the first person from Ireland to qualify with an MA in Automotive Journalism at Coventry University in the UK. On qualification he worked for a number of specialist titles including the weekly Motorsport News before turning his attention to community and sports journalism with the Irish World newspaper in London. Sean is Press Officer for the Rally of the Lakes and a Motorsport Broadcast Journalist with Radio Kerry.

Email: sales@killarneyadvertsier.ie Tel: 064 6632215

Laura O’Regan

Customer Service and Accounts

E: sean@killarneyadvertiser.ie T: 087 677 1019

Adam Moynihan Sports Journalist

Adam is a Sports Journalist with a degree in English and New Media from the University of Limerick. The Killarney native has been writing for the Killarney Advertiser since 2017 and has quickly earned a reputation for his honest and hard-hitting brand of sports writing. Adam is a keen Gaelic footballer and soccer player with a passion for all things sport.

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Aidan Quirke General Manager

Anne began writing a monthly column with the Killarney Advertiser in the autumn of 2016 - and it rapidly became a weekly one. Anne has a degree in English and Irish and a Master’s Degree in Old and Middle English. For many years she has worked on hard news covering courts, Council and other stories from the southwest, mainly for the Irish Times, the Irish Examiner and RTE. The Killarney Advertiser column has given her the opportunity to do what she loves best: writing about a mix of news and views for the people she knows best.

Aidan is responsible for sales, new product development and team management. He has a background in journalism, sales and general business management. The Killarney Advertiser is at the heart of Killarney life – we are hugely proud of the support we receive.

"Thank you to our 28,000 readers and advertisers for their continued support. We look forward to continuing to be No. 1 for local news."

T: 064 6632215 E: aidan@killarneyadvertiser.ie

Laura joined the Killarney Advertiser team in November last year, and brings over 10 years’ experience in the hospitality, sales and customer service field from Killarney all the way to Melbourne, Australia where she lived for two years.

Laura is happy to help and advise customers who come through the doors of the Killarney Advertiser. As a Killarney town local, she prides herself on maintaining great working relationships with all her customers and making sure everyone leaves with a smile.

Email: info@killarneyadvertiser.ie Tel: 064 6632215

Leszek Szeligowski Senior Graphic Designer

Leszek brings 20 years’ experience as a Graphic Designer with extensive experience in designing and producing advertising materials, flyers, brochures, folders, logo creation, etc. From his previous job he brings over 10 years’ experience as a Senior Graphic Designer in the Topic Newspaper, Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Leszek also has experience in the digital press printers area.

T: 064 6632215 E: info@killarneyadvertiser.ie

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Anne Lucey

Linde joined the Killarney Advertiser in 2017 and has over 14 years’ sales experience. With her college education in Business Studies and Tourism, she originally took on the role of Customer Service and Accounts, but with her vast knowledge and experience, she was promoted to Assistant General Manager last year.

Linde is no stranger to Killarney as she previously managed a telecommunications store in town, and has also worked and managed various charity events.

Conor O’Leary Graphic Designer

Conor joined the team in February this year after previously being an In-House Graphic Designer with Ard Ri Marble Group in Tralee, Co. Kerry. He studied Interactive Multimedia in the IT, Tralee. He brings almost four years’ experience in a wide variety of print media including brochures, packaging, advertising and online promotions.

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Fr Niall Howard with couples who were celebrating a special wedding anniversary at the jubilee wedding anniversary Mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney on Saturday evening. Couples were celebrating 55, 50, 45, 40, 30 and 25 years of marriage. Picture:Eamonn Keogh

Fr Niall Howard with couples celebrating 25 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary Mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney on Saturday evening. From left are Timothy and Barbara Weaver, Hugh and Carla O'Sullivan, John and Marie Shannon, Declan and Elma Walsh. Picture:Eamonn Keogh

Couples celebrate significant wedding anniversaries Married couples celebrating a significant anniversary this year were invited to renew their vows at a special celebration Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday last.

The Mass was open to those celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, or 60th wedding anniversary.

Celebrated by Fr Niall Howard, one couple John and Maureen Kiely from Woodlawn, were celebrating 55 years of marriage at the annual Mass.

One couple from Ohio, Timothy and Barbara Weaver, who read about the Mass on the Killarney Parish website, joined the local celebrants on their 25th anniversary adding a special memory to their holiday to Kerry.

Afterwards, everyone was invited to the Presbytery for refreshments and conversation. There, John and Maureen

Kiely, as the longest married couple, cut the special anniversary cake on behalf of all gathered couples.

“It was a great occasion and everyone enjoyed themselves,” Parish Secretary Sheila Leavy said. “We do it every year so parishioners can celebrate and acknowledge their special anniversary. It is not just restricted to couples married in the Cathedral, it is open to all. The couple from Ohio emailed us and we were able to accommodate them. They were chatting away with the locals and telling them where they were from. It was all very light-hearted and there was good banter.”

Fr Niall Howard with Tom and Louise Moriarty, John Joe and Mary Culloty, celebrating 30 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary Mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney on Saturday evening. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Fr Niall Howard with Denis and Sheila Murphy, Lucy and Stanley Wade celebrating 40 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary Mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney on Saturday evening. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Fr Niall Howard with couples celebrating 50 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary Mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney on Saturday evening. Picture:Eamonn Keogh

Fr Niall Howard with Paddy and Teresa O'Sullivan, Donie and Nuala O'Doherty, celebrating 45 years of marriage at the annual jubilee wedding anniversary Mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney on Saturday evening. Picture:Eamonn Keogh

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Contributing to UN World Peacekeeping for 60+ Years OTHER EVENTS ♦• To mark the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Rome, a Tree Planting Ceremony will take place at the Churchyard at O’Connell Memorial Church – Cahersiveen on Tuesday June 4th at 1.15.p.m.

•♦Photo & Memorabilia Exhibition of Msgr O’Flaherty & Rome Escape Line – Killarney Library Saturday June 1st to Saturday June 15th inclusive.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & THANKS

The Memorial Society wishes to acknowledge the substantial financial & practical support received from Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce and also the Kerry County Council Community Support Fund 2019.

We also wish to acknowledge the generous support of Muckross House Trustees for presenting the 2019 Bursary to the Irish United Nations Veterans Association.

The Memorial Society also wishes to acknowledge the tremendous support received from: The Killarney Advertiser, MacMonagle Photography, Killarney & Cahersiveen Libraries, Killarney Tourist Office, Killarney Printing, Killarney Parish, Rev Simon Lumby & Church of Ireland and our Friends and Patrons and all others who assist us during the year.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE HUGH O’FLAHERTY MEMORIAL SOCIETY: Tel: +353 (0)64 6637928 | E-mail: oflahertysociety2008@gmail.com | www.hughoflaherty.com

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| Dan O’Connor

Conor Myles and Dan O’Connor,

Partners of Terence F. Casey & Company Solicitors, 99 College Street, Killarney, present information on legal issues

LEGAL EFFECT OF DIVORCE REFERENDUM The Constitution Referendum on divorce passed with 82.07% support. The Electorate had been asked to vote on the 38th Amendment of the Constitution (Dissolution of Marriage Bill) 2016.

Upon until now couples could only apply to the Courts for a Decree of Divorce if they had been living separate and apart for 4 of the previous 5 years.

The result of the Referendum will remove the time period required from the Constitution and will permit the Oireachtas to bring in legislation allowing for time requirements to apply for a divorce.

It is expected that the Government will now legislate to provide for a two year period of living separate and apart prior to applying to the Courts for a Decree of Divorce.

It is also expected that once this legislation has been

passed and implemented that it may help to avoid the need for separate Judicial Separation Proceedings to be instituted which should serve to help to streamline the legal process involved in determining issues such as Property Rights, Pension Rights, Access and Maintenance issues resulting from a marriage breakup.

The result of the Referendum will also place the recognition of foreign divorces explicitly in the Constitution.

The above is a discussion piece only and does not purport to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. In respect of any specific circumstances, you should consult your solicitor to obtain specific legal advice and Terence F. Casey & Company do not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions herein.

GRADUATION: Killarney Community College Office Administration Class of 2018/2019 successfully completed their studies. Front row l-r were: Marie McKenna (Tutor), Samantha Lyden, Kaylee Fears, Greta Dineen, Hanna Fuellgraf, and Dympna Healy (Tutor). Back row l-r were: Tara O’Shea (Tutor), Sheila Riordan, Louise O'Sullivan, Christina Buckley, Roisin O'Leary, Sinead O'Connor, Eleanor O'Brien, Brid Collins and John Keane (Course Coordinator).

Office admin students set for a bright future

The students of Office Administration Class of 2018/2019 at Killarney Community College have successfully completed their studies and are now all set for a bright future.

Continuing on the education pathway is on the cards for some of these graduates, while others have already secured full and part-time administrative employment, John Keane, Course Director with Killarney Community College, explained.

“We here in the college wish them all the very best in their future pursuits.”

The PLC Office Administration course in Killarney Community College is very worthwhile, whether you’re up skilling, reskilling, taking a gap year, returning to work, or on a progression route to college.

“Learn new skills and build your confidence with this highly successful one year full-time course in Killarney. Acquire key information technology and typing skills, learn bookkeeping/accounting procedures and office administration expertise."

John highly recommends this course which upholds its reputation on the

success of past students in employment both locally, abroad and Third Level progression.

“It should be noted that since 2006, Killarney Community College has been providing our students with an advanced progression route into Year Two of the Higher Certificate or BA (Hons) in Business Information Management in the Institute of Technology, Tralee,” he said. “Many of our past graduates have achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of business and some have gone on to pursue a career in teaching.”

Killarney Community College has a strong connection with businesses and employers in the locality leading to effective opportunities for work experience and employment, he added.

If you are interested in an opportunity like this, course details and online application are available online at www. killarneycc.ie.

| Terence F. Casey & Company | Solicitors

(Incorporating Michael C. Casey, Solicitor)

99 College Street, Killarney, County Kerry Phone: 064-663 2516/663 2991 Fax: 064-663 2248 Email: info@tfcasey.ie

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Attending the Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) All-Ireland Showcase Day at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin were pupils from Faha National School. Photo: Ray MacManus/Sportsfile

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Pupils beat stress - and make €500!

Stress hasn’t been a bad thing at one local school as pupils used it to make a profitable business! | By Michelle Crean Fifth and Sixth class pupils from Barraduff National School created a project, entitling it ‘Let's Confess About Stress' and presented it at the Junior Entrepreneur National Showcase Day in Dublin last week.

In the RDS, they showed their product, a workbook consisting of four sections of pupil experiences and pupil designed activities, Gearoid O Súilleabháin, Principal, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“We started the programme in November where each pupil came up with one idea,” he said.

“Then the class was divided into groups, and they each presented a group idea in a Dragon’s Den style process, with an eventual winner a pupil workbook to help children of their age deal with stress and anxiety.”

Once selected, the whole class rowed in behind the project, entitling it ‘Let's Confess About Stress'. The class divided into five groups, namely, marketing, design and production, storytelling, sales and finance.

“We printed 190 copies and have sold all to local schools around Killarney, making a profit of almost €500, which will go towards a new sports kit for the school.”

Michael Packam and Monika Warasiecka at '80s disco in the INEC on Saturday night. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

Thousands of revellers step back to the ‘80s

Over 3,500 revellers got ‘Into The Groove’ but weren’t ‘Dancing In The Dark’ when it came to rolling back the years on Saturday night – as they enjoyed an ‘80s themed night in the INEC. | By Michelle Crean Thousands dressed in ‘80s style clobber - from florescent tops to gogo skirts, headbands and high waist jeans for a night of nostalgia.

‘Baby D’ raised the roof with hits such as ‘Let me be your Fantasy’ for what was the biggest ‘80s disco come to Killarney.

“The crowd dressed to impress with six hours of concert and dancing,” Ceara Scanlon PR and Marketing Manager with the INEC, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“There were over 10 bands and attendees took a trip down memory lane with the biggest hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s.”

And she added, that due to its overwhelming success there are plans in place to repeat its success next year.

“We are delighted to announce the biggest disco concert is back for the second round on May 16, 2020 - with the artists from ‘90s – ‘00s!”

Music will include chart-toppers Five, SClub, Atomic Kitten, East 17, Boyzlife, Whigfield, Booty Luv, Big Brovaz, Capella and Liberty X. “We promise you will sing your heart out and dance your shoes off! So get your fancy dress ready and prepare for the best party of the year!”

Laura Morrissey and Jackie Sheehan at '80s disco in the INEC on Saturday night. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

Colman and Peel O'Leary at '80s disco in the INEC on Saturday night. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Fifth and Sixth class pupils from Barraduff NS took part in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme last week.

PRIZE: Killarney Community College Ladies Team players Orla Murphy and Roisin Wall (Captain) with Andrius Vasiliauskas (Store Manager, Lidl, Killarney) at the prize handover for Lidl’s post primary school competition. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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CHEQUE THIS OUT: Sixth Year students from St Brendan's College presented a cheque for €1,805 to Tim Moriarty and Kathrina Breen from the Killarney/South Kerry branch of Irish Cancer Society. Photo: Michelle Crean

Sem students finish up school year

It has been a very busy few weeks St Brendan’s College as students celebrated another year of success in and out of the class rooms. | By Sean Moriarty On Tuesday night 75 Transition Year students enjoyed their review of the year in the school chapel where both Micheal O’Meara and Robert O’Shea were named as students of the year.

“Highlights of the night included the dram performance,” Sean Coffey, Principal, said. “It was the culmination of a hectic year for the lads.”

Late last week the First, Second, and Third Year students completed their academic season with a night celebration at the school.

“We celebrated under three categories, School and Community, Diligence and Effort and Academic Awards.”

Prior to these two award nights, the schools Sixth Year students brought their final year of secondary education to a close with their annual end of year celebration.

As well as presenting awards to the outgoing students, the night recognised 2018 Leaving Certificate student Corey Kissane. He was the school’s most-suc-

cessful student in last year’s Leaving Certificate and was awarded the Coláiste Bhréanainn Gold Medal.

A second gold medal was awarded to past student and guest speaker Dr Aidan Forde of Saorgus Energy Ltd., the firm behind the wind farms in the Stacks Mountains outside Tralee.

“Aidan reinforced to the students the importance of remaining positive and optimistic,” Mr Coffey explained.

School chaplain Fr Jim Lenihan celebrated Mass for the 500 students, who were joined by their family and friends in the school chapel for the occasion.

“The Parents Council pulled out all the stops on the night. They ran the barbecue that fed the 500 people present and it was a real family occasion.”

Looking ahead, 270 students from the school will sit state exams, beginning next Wednesday.

“There is a lot of stress in a lot of houses this week, but it is important to reinforce the positives of so many curricular and extra-curricular achievements that add so much to the school.”

Daniel Lucey, Shane Trant, Victor Bojlecki, Harry Knoblauch, Dylan O'Rourke, Darragh Lawlor and Cathal Swords at the Leaving Certificate graduation Mass and barbecue at St Brendan's College Killarney.

Ian Prendergast, Darragh O'Donoghue and Keith O'Leary at the Leaving Certificate graduation Mass and barbecue at St Brendan's College Killarney.

Shane Davies with his mother Joanne at the Leaving Certificate graduation Mass and barbecue at St Brendan's College Killarney.

Sean Coffey presenting the Dr Tadgh MacCutain Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in Maths and Physics to Darren Crowley with Margaret Crowley at the St Brendan's College Awards evening

Stephen McKenna and James Lynch who received Business Awards from (left) Aidan Forde, (guest speaker) and Sean Coffey (Principal).

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21ST: Ross Kelleher with his parents Brendan and Rose Kelleher, family and friends at his 21st birthday party in The Killarney Avenue Hotel last Saturday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

SURPRISE: Killarney musician Tony O'Flaherty with his wife Noeleen, son Cael and daughter Roisin at a surprise 50th birthday party in The Killarney Avenue Hotel last Friday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Staff orchestrate 50th birthday fanfare for Tony Local musician Tony O’Flaherty is used to putting on shows so it came as huge surprise to him on Saturday night when he was the subject of a show.

Tony is the Musical Director of the acclaimed Gaelic Roots performance that runs six nights a week at the Killarney Avenue Hotel. When cast members found out he was due to celebrate his 50th birthday they decided to host a surprise after-show party in his honour. Even the presence of his wife Noeleen, son Cael and daughter Roisin in the audience did not rouse his suspicions. “I am working six nights a week through the season so I wasn’t planning anything,” Tony told The Killarney Advertiser. “I had not

really planned a celebration but someone from the cast found out and put it together.” Tony, a multi-instrumentalist, is well-known around Killarney as a musician, sound engineer, producer and studio owner. He has toured extensively throughout the US and Europe with artists such as Christy Hennessy and Liam O’Connor. He owns and runs Sonas Recording Studio and clients include John Spillane Christy Moore and Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones.

SURPRISE: Killarney musician Tony O'Flaherty with his wife Noeleen, son Cael and daughter Roisin and local musicians Donal Shine and Mick Kavanagh and members of the Gaelic Roots Show at a surprise 50th birthday party in The Killarney Avenue Hotel last Friday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Ross takes a break from study for 21st birthday

Ross Kelleher took a break from studying History and Geography at University College Dublin to celebrate his 21st birthday party in The Killarney Avenue Hotel last Saturday night.

He was joined by family and friends, including his girlfriend Collette Murtagh

from Maynooth, and college mates from Scotland, Dublin and Wexford. “It was a great night’s craic, I had about 40 or 50 people there, it was a great turnout and they all enjoyed themselves,” Ross, who is originally from the Ross Road and hopes to go on and complete a Masters in History at UCD next year.

21ST: Ross Kelleher with his parents Brendan and Rose Kelleher, and uncle Sean Tangney, at his 21st birthday party in The Killarney Avenue Hotel last Saturday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

RETIREMENT: Geraldine Looney celebrated her retirement with family and friends at The Killarney Royal Hotel after 41 years service as a staff nurse at St Mary of The Angels, Beaufort.

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Best advice for the planting season We are at the height of bedding planting season – and isn’t there a lot of choice? It can be quite overwhelming to choose wisely in the face of so many different varieties and colours. Let me try to make it a little simpler.

If your pot does not get a lot of sun, let’s say, four hours minimum, I would consider it a shady spot. In this case, you are best off planting busy lizzies, salvia, nemesia or begonia. Busy lizzies come in two types, the ordinary bedding variety, which has small green leaves and only lasts a year, or the New Guinea Busy Lizzy, which can be treated like a geranium and kept over from year to year. They have larger, pointed leaves and larger flowers. Begonias also come in two distinct varieties, the bedding begonia, which has small rounded leaves and comes in shades of white, pink and red, or the tuber begonias, which are much bigger. They have large showy flowers in almost any colour, either trailing or upright. The trailing begonias have a longer narrower leaf than their upright counterparts. If you have a sunny spot, you are spoiled for choice. Geraniums are always an ex-

cellent choice. Trailing geraniums are a fabulous, and in my opinion, overlooked, choice instead of trailing petunias. They do not grow to the length of the petunia, but they are tidier and fresher looking, for longer. Petunias tend to go sticky halfway through the summer, this is usually caused by long sunny days with too little water. There can be some confusion about the difference between trailing and upright petunias, surfinias, million bells and viva petunias. Most upright petunias will be sold in trays of six, while the trailing ones will be sold singly. Surfinia is the name used for trailing petunias.

Viva petunias are often semi-trailing and million bells have smaller flowers.

Other plants which are great for tubs and pots are salvia, there are a myriad of beautiful tall varieties, such as Wendy’s wishes, pink, and Amistad, blue.

Fuchsia Thalia is also a great choice as a feature plant. It has dark red foliage and long orange bells. It lasts all through the summer and can be kept over for the following year, like a geranium. Best for dry spots, especially graveyards, are bedding begonias. They cope with drought, rain, wind and neglect, and flower regardless!

REDFEST: Redfest is taking place at the Westlodge, Bantry, from June 7 to 9 with a full programme of events. Pictured from l-r were: Olivia Collins (Westlodge staff), Norma McCarthy (Sales and Marketing Manager Westlodge), Pat Gill (General Manager), Avril Scully (Fundraising Organiser), Nicola Decourcy (Fundraising Organiser) and Róisín Cotter (Westlodge staff).

International flavour at Kayne’s Wednesday nights at one local eatery won’t be the same again as they have totally transformed their menu with ‘Diversity Dishes Night’.

Over the coming weeks Kayne’s will have a range of specials for that evening created by staff members with recipes from their native country with Polish, English, Spanish, French, Croatian, Czech, just to a name a few nationalities working within the team at Kayne’s and the four-star Dromhall Hotel.

Chef Cyrille and his team will work with

staff from various departments to create a mouth-watering international flavoured evening special dish for diners.

The first took place on Wednesday with Angela Cirpaciu from the Abbey Restaurant and Angela’s Romanian Ciorba de Perisoare - Traditional Romanian Pork Meatball Broth.

So Wednesday’s at Kayne’s will be very interesting over the next number of weeks. Keep an eye on Kayne’s social media for further updates and diversity dishes.

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Local hotel joins world’s largest hotel brand The owners of Great Southern Killarney are delighted to announce that Great Southern has become a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts - the world’s largest independent hotel brand that represents more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries.

The Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection, of which Great Southern is the newest member, represents premier global properties that offer engaging stays and memorable moments.

Described as authentic, intelligent, and approachable, this diverse collection presents responsive service and local dining that articulate culture and style.

“The addition of the internationally recognised Preferred brand is fantastic news for Great Southern Killarney,” Ettienne Van Vrede, CEO of Hayfield Family Collection, said. “We are delighted to be selected to feature in such an exclusive global collection of hotels and we are very proud of our team for achieving this accolade by consistently delivering exceptional personal service to all our

guests. Preferred is an established global brand and will bring many new international guests to Killarney.”

Brenda Collin, Managing Director for Preferred Hotels & Resorts, stated that the Preferred brand connects international travellers to independent luxury hospitality experiences that meet their individual expectations and preferences.

“Every property within the collection is required to meet and maintain the high quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Programme. We are delighted to welcome Great Southern Killarney to the collection and to our global portfolio.”

Great Southern is described as Killarney’s Premier Historic Hotel. Opened in 1854 as the first purpose built hotel outside of Dublin, the Great Southern is a luxury Victorian gem with an impressive history. Today the hotel is led by local hoteliers, the Scally family, as part of the Hayfield Family Collection which also incorporates Hayfield Manor in Cork and the family’s original property, Killarney Royal.

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James Curran Captain (fourth from left) presenting first prize in his Charity Day first prize sponsored by O'Donoghue Ring Hotels on Killeen to winning team Captain Tony Davery with (left) Alan McKelvie and Tony Philpott of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland, the chosen charity, Tom Prendergast Club President, (second row from left) Ger Moroney, Pat Casey, Maurice McCarthy and Michael Crowley 2nd and (back) James Lucey and Eugene Kennedy 3rd at Killarney Golf Club.

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Transition Year students who have graduated from Killarney Community College.

Transition Year over – time for senior cycle!

Transition Year students graduated from Killarney Community College on Friday last. The afternoon was delivered by TY co-ordinator Kerri McCarthy who congratulated the TY class of 2019 on their many magnificent achievements throughout the year.

Transition Year students spoke about the highlights of the year including; filmmaking with Mieke Vanmechelen, completing their Bronze Gaisce President’s Award,

going to the finals in Dublin for the Young Social Innovators, attending the Ploughing Championships, completing their emergency First Aid course with Sheilah

Nolan, surfing at Inch Beach, involvement in the Business in the Community Programme in association with Marks & Spencers, completing public speaking with Fair City actor Alan Devine, and their drama workshop with Bernard Casey.

They spoke about learning new photography skills with Míchéal O’Sullivan, and completing their car safety course with the Munster Driving Campus. They

spoke about their involvement in the Jigsaw programme and the positive impact that it has on the school community, the volunteer work that they completed in the community, fundraising for various organisations throughout the year including: Barnardos, Irish Road Crash Victims and the Special Olympics.

“It was another hugely successful Transition Year in the college, it is always so overwhelming at the award ceremony when the year is showcased to the student’s family,” Kerri McCarthy said.

“The highlight of the year was premiering their film ‘Zzzaped’. The graduation day is a very proud day for both parents, teachers and students in the college as we got to celebrate and acknowledge the many achievements and accolades received throughout the year.”

Killarney is ready to go LOCO! Ireland’s most outrageous party is coming to Killarney!

Bingo Loco, the people that revolutionised bingo in Ireland, are bringing their bingo rave to the INEC Killarney this June 28.

They've filled every theatre and venue in Ireland from the Mansion House, Vicar Street and the RDS. The last few months have seen them exploding out of Ireland into Australia, UK, Canada and the US. Think epic tunes, wild prizes, CO2 and showers of confetti, conga lines, speed Macarena, foul-mouthed wind-up merchants, cheeky stage performers, lipsync battles, dance-offs, fancy dress,

outrageous props, holidays to Las Vegas, fantastic crowd and weird and wonderful times.

“We've taken a conventional game that was approaching extinction and used it as a focal point to get an extremely adrenaline fuelled party of the ground,” William Meara, Bingo Loco's Minister for Mischief, said.

“What happened was an unprecedented demand for something completely new.

Every event to date has sold out in advance for two years straight.”

Tickets from €25 available now from www.inec.ie and ticketmaster.ie.

Geraldine and Frank Doherty of Safeguard Security (centre) presenting first prize in the Safeguard Ladies competition to winner Alicia Burke with Mary Sheehy Lady Captain (back) Sheila Crowley 4th and Annette McNeice 2nd at Killarney Golf Club, Killarney.

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Launch tonight of Kerry County Fleadh in Milltown All are welcome at Bleachfields Bistro, Milltown, tonight (Friday), at 8pm for the launch of Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí 2019.

The Fleadh, which takes place in the mid-Kerry town from June 19 to 23, will be launched by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Norma Foley, main sponsors Chapter 23 Kerry and West Limerick Credit Unions, and will feature music and special guests.

It will be the second year running in Milltown and will again host a fantastic weekend of top-quality free family entertainment in a packed and varied program.

The Fleadh competitions sees the cream of Kerry traditional music vie for a place in the Munster and All-Ireland fleadhanna, but it is also an opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the vibrant trad scene in the county. Milltown’s street entertainment programme will feature one of the top acts in world music,

Kila, playing on Saturday night, June 22. This is a free, outdoor gig, and will also feature support acts from around the county. Friday night and Sunday afternoon will feature the outdoor ceilidh, a great spectacle for dancers and wallflowers alike. Kids will be well entertained, with a drumming workshop for kids on Saturday at 2pm, and fun with ‘Time to Party’, on the Sunday.

‘Spin City’ funfair will be in Milltown all week also.

Young musicians are invited to join in the ‘Denis Courtney Memorial Street Entertainment Competition’, and have a crack at winning some of the €500 prize fund, sponsored by the local Rathmore and District Credit Union.

There will be sessions in the local bars all week and the annual ‘Singing Club’ takes place in Larkins Bar on Thursday night.

FLEADH: Kila will play at this year's Kerry County Fleadh in Milltown on Saturday, June 22.

Getting the balance right coming up to exams The last couple of weeks leading up to exams can be difficult.

Students who have worked hard are feeling exhausted, while many feel overwhelmed by the amount they have left to do and worry about running out of time.

Regardless of the work rate up to now, it is important to get the balance right in the lead up to the Leaving and Junior Certificate which begin on Wednesday June 5.

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS:

• The last week Plan the remaining time carefully. At this stage the study plan should have the essential topics to be revised in each subject, taking account the schedule of the actual exams.

Focus on Exam Paper layout, sample questions and marking schemes.

Practice timing in key questions. If you are concerned about your timing in certain subjects pick a couple of questions and practice against the clock.

Vary the routine of subjects and topics.

At this stage it can be more difficult to concentrate so move from one subject to another more frequently. For example, revise a topic in geography and

then move onto a question in accounting.

Avoid social media while studying.

Put away the mobile phone. A huge amount of valuable study time is lost by responding to messages on the likes of WhatsApp and Snapchat, so for the coming weeks put away the phone while studying.

Maintain some balance. Exercise, fresh air and healthy eating are hugely beneficial and ensure the best chance of staying focused, maximising concentration and making optimum use of the remaining time. They also help to perform more effectively in exams. If you are feeling very stressed try some breathing exercises, meditation or mindfulness.

Access your support network. Lean on those around you and take any practical and emotional support that they offer.

• The night before Rest the mind. Finish up study early in

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the evening and do some exercise, play or listen to music, watch a movie, basically pick something that helps you to switch off before going to sleep.

Organise yourself. Make sure you have everything ready for the morning in advance – bag, uniform or clothes, materials, etc.

• On the day Get up early. Give yourself plenty time.

Have a good breakfast and have a look

over some brief notes, flashcards or mind-maps.

Arrive early. Students will need to sign in the first morning which will take some extra time. Allow yourself time to sit quietly and get yourself mentally ready, either in the exam hall or another quiet corner of the school. Try to stay away from people who may add to your stress levels and focus on the subject at hand.

Avoid post-mortems. While it is natural to want to discuss the paper with friends after the exam, avoid detailed post-mortems as they tend to add to stress levels.

Give every exam your best shot. There are bound to be some subjects that you prefer or feel more confident in, but try to do your very best in each exam.

Keep things in perspective. You are almost at the end of this tough journey and once you get over the final hurdle you will get to enjoy a study-free summer and look forward to the exciting next chapter.

Niamh Dwyer is a guidance counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and is PRO of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She can be contacted on careerfocusnow@gmail.com

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RTE 2, Fri. 10.15pm A former IRA member angers the organisation's hierarchy by resuming his old life as a boxer, opening a gym for both sides of the religious divide.

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COMMUNION: Michael Janot, pictured with parents Laurent and Marie, and his brother Colm following his Communion in Kilcummin last Saturday. Photo: Lovestory

SUCCESS: Faha National School Girls finished third in the Spar FAI National Soccer 5's Finals at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday. Representing Kerry and Munster, Faha National School played in the B Section of the competition for medium sized schools. It was a great achievement for all involved. The team was made up of Kate Murphy, Fianna Bradley, Sarah Fitzgerald, Izzie McGrath, Ellie Mai Nugent, Naoishe O’Donoghue, Yvonne O’Connell and Lily Clifford. They were managed by their Principal Jerry Fitzgerald and Coach Mary Kelly. Congratulations to all the team.

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CLEAN UP: Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week takes place this weekend.

Free beach yoga on offer as part of Clean Coasts Week

Clean Coasts Week returns this Saturday, June 1 to Sunday June 9, encouraging the whole country to protect and celebrate our beautiful coastline by getting involved in one of 300 events taking place all over Ireland.

Clean Coasts Week volunteers are organising events in Ballinskelligs and the Maharees.

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Free beach yoga is on offer at 10am on Saturday, at Sandy Bay (Beal Geal) beach in Maharees and 12.30pm on Wednesday, June 5 on Ballinskelligs beach.

“Litter, and particularly marine litter, has a huge long term negative impact on our environment. Without a doubt, it can also affect our enjoyment of our local beaches and coastal activities,” said Susan Vickers, Clean Coasts Officer for

A west Kerry man who cycled from Cairo to Cape Town arrived home to Ballyferriter to a heroes’ welcome last Saturday.

Tomás Mac an tSaoir spent seven months cycling the length of the African continent – a journey of 12,000km.

Mac an tSaoir set off on his epic journey last October. His route brought him through 11 countries where he encountered bustling cities, remote mountains and wild deserts.

"It took me two weeks to get through the Sahara desert," he told RTE news.

"Looking back at it now there were tremendous high points but also terrible lows. The loneliness and isolation got to me.

"I lost count of the amount of times I cried. It was extremely tough going and I came very close to quitting at one stage."

The 24-year-old undertook his epic journey to raise funds for the Donal Walsh LiveLife Foundation. He had previously crossed America on a bicycle.

Kerry, Cork and Limerick,.

“Clean Coasts Week has always been about communities coming together to protect our precious coastlines so that we and future generations can enjoy it.

This year we’re excited to extend that invitation to sporting communities, which can be a great force for good in society, and we hope that they will help contribute to this year being the most successful Clean Coasts Week yet.”

Trump 12th US President to land at Shannon Shannon Airport is preparing for the arrival of Donal Trump this week and when he lands on Wednesday the airport will be maintaining a very unique record.

Trump will be the 12th US President to set foot in the County Clare Airport.

Since John F. Kennedy became the first serving President to visit Ireland in 1963 every subsequent president has been through its

doors.

Trump will follow Lyndon B. Johnson; Richard Nixon; Gerald Ford; Jimmy Carter; Jimmy Carter; Ronald Reagan; George Bush; Bill Clinton George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

“Shannon has long since had a special relationship with the US, with every US President having been welcomed at Shannon Airport since John F. Kennedy became the first serving President to visit

Ireland in 1963,” said an airport spokesperson.

“This visit will put Ireland at the centre of world media attention and, as a result, it will create an opportunity to showcase the attractiveness of the West of Ireland, the Wild Atlantic Way and the strong US FDI located at Shannon.”

Meanwhile the man himself, who will hold a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Shannon Airport when he arrives, said: "We're going to be staying at Doonbeg in Ireland because it's convenient and a great place. We'll be meeting with a lot of the Irish officials. It'll be an overnight stay and I look forward to that."

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New documentary to mark Charles de Gaulle’s Irish visit STATE VISIT: President and Sabina Higgins visited the Kerry Writers' Centre and attended a ceremony at St John’s Theatre and unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the naming of Listowel as Ireland’s Tidiest Town on Saturday.

President Higgins visits Listowel President Higgins visited Listowel last weekend to celebrate the town’s success in the Tidy Towns competition.

The President and his wife Sabina attended a ceremony at St John’s Theatre and unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the naming of Listowel as Ireland’s Tidiest Town on Saturday.

Each year, the President pays tribute to the Tidy Towns competition, visiting the winning town and meeting the volunteers whose ideas and commitment form the heart of the initiative.

“Listowel is a market town and, since 2000, has been designated as one of Ireland’s 26 heritage towns, but has, perhaps, not heretofore been considered a tourist town in the manner that many other towns in County Kerry have been considered for decades. I believe that this win should put Listowel on the tourist map, making it a potential desti-

nation for both our overseas visitors and Irish tourists,” he said.

“Of course, Listowel has a heritage that is precious, unique – the written and spoken word. Listowel is well-known for its writers’ festival. It is often referred to as the ‘literary capital of Ireland’, nationally and internationally. With internationally acclaimed playwrights and authors such as John B. Keane, who I would have no doubt, been proud of the award. It is well remembered among the local community that he was a big supporter of Tidy Towns.”

President and Sabina Higgins also visited the Kerry Writers' Centre in Listowel.

The Centre is a not-for-profit organisation celebrating the work and legacy of the great Kerry writers, including Keane, Bryan McMahon, Brendan Kennelly, Maurice Walsh and George Fitzmaurice.

The President and Sabina also met with a range of voluntary groups that use the centre as a base for their activities.

A French TV crew has been visiting Kerry and Ireland, to create a new documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle’s visit to Ireland. They are here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.

The crew has been capturing footage at various locations in Kerry associated with De Gaulle’s Irish trip in 1969 – including Derrynane Beach, Sneem and Kenmare.

Filming also took place at the launch of a photographic exhibition called ‘De Gaulle: A quiet holiday’ – 24 original photographs about the visit in 1969 – that is going on permanent display at the Sneem Hotel.

The documentary will air later this year on two popular French television channels, France 3 and Public Sénat, and will be seen by millions of viewers across France.

“We were delighted to invite this French TV crew to Kerry and Ireland, to showcase some of the many beautiful locations visited by Charles de Gaulle in 1969,” Monica MacLaverty, Tourism Ireland’s Manager Southern Europe, said.

“The documentary filmed here will be seen by millions of viewers – or potential holidaymakers for Ireland – encouraging them to follow in de Gaulle’s footsteps and put Ireland on their holiday ‘wishlist’ for 2019. TV and film are strong influencers for prospective holidaymakers and Tourism Ireland regularly works with overseas TV and production companies to facilitate making TV programmes, to generate positive exposure for the island of Ireland around the world.”

France is one of the top four markets for tourism to the island of Ireland and 2018 was another record-breaking year for French visitor numbers to Ireland.

FRENCH DOCUMENTARY: A French TV crew has been visiting Ireland, to create a new documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle’s visit to Ireland. They are here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. Photo: Seán Mannion

Blind ‘America’s Got Talent’ performer gets 12m views Pianist and singer Kodi Lee was met with a standing ovation and the golden buzzer for his performance on Season 14 of ‘America's Got Talent’ on Wednesday night.

Lee, who is blind and has autism,

stunned the crowd with a flawless cover of Donny Hathaway's ‘A Song For You’.

The 22-year-old contestant was accompanied on stage by his mother, who gave him a pep talk before he shocked the judges and crowd with his voice and piano playing skills.

"We found out that he loved music really early on," Lee's mother, Tina, told the crowd. "Through music and performing, he was able to withstand living in this world. Because when you're autistic, it's really hard to do what everyone else does. It actually has saved his life, play-

ing music."

As well as the 12 million YouTube hits, his performance was watched by 1.6 million people on the show’s own Facebook page, the reel attracted 290,000 comments and has been shared 1.6 million times.

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NETWORKING: A group pictured at the BTWEA Networking event in the KDYS, Killarney. Front from left were: Mícheál Kenneally (Department of Social Protection), Joanne Griffin (SKDP Employer Liaison Officer), Clair Kelly (The Busy Botanist) and Aisling O'Sullivan D'Arcy (SKDP Rural Development Officer). Back from left were: Ninfa Robson, Blazej Zglinski, Jacek and Sylwia Los, Maria Hernandez, Chris Myers, Sandra Gaine, Stephen Truman, Agnez Zibaitiene, Grzegorz Palasiki, Deirdre Harman and Stefan McMahon. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Phenomenal supports available for new enterprises

There are phenomenal supports available for new enterprises through both South Kerry Development Partnership CLG (SKDP) and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) to give them every chance to succeed.

ACTIVE LIFESTYLE: Holy Cross Mercy School, Killarney held their annual ‘Active Week’ and were presented with their Health Promoting Schools’ Flag.

Local pupils receive healthy school flag This week, pupils and staff at Holy Cross Mercy School, Killarney held their annual ‘Active Week’.

All classes participated in a variety of daily activities such as football, dancing, orienteering, pitch and putt, athletics and circuit training. New to this year’s ‘Active Week’ programme was trampolining while the highlight of the week was the presentation of the Health Promoting Schools’ Flag. Gavin White, Kerry Senior Football Team Captain, Amanda

Brosnan, Kerry Ladies Football Captain and Anne Culloty (Health Promotion Officer with the HSE), joined pupils, Ursula Coffey (Principal) and staff, to celebrate the award and to launch the flag. “The flag recognises the ongoing promotion of physical health, mental health and well-being in the school through inschool activities, after-school activities, school-community links and participation in a wide variety of national programmes and initiatives,” Ursula Coffey said.

That was the message from The Busy Botanist co-founder, Clair Kelly, who was speaking to new start-ups at a networking evening in Killarney recently. This business has enjoyed considerable success since its foundation some two years ago in supplying organic naturally caffeine-free herbal teas to both Irish and overseas customers. Speaking at the event organised by SKDP, and which was attended by some 40 start-up businesses, Clair said that her key advice for all of them was to attend all of the events suggested by the advisers or do something they suggest is what really helps a business to grow and flourish. Gaining experience and networking is what Michael Kenneally of the DEASP pointed out to those present and that in addition to their weekly payment, start-up businesses could also get financial support with the costs of setting up the business through the Enterprise Support Grant scheme. Elements that are

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Enterprise Officer with SKDP Joanne Griffin added that in addition to the enterprise support grant, SKDP can also provide additional capital support for start-up businesses through a once off grant scheme offering up to 65 percent funding to a maximum of €500. Aisling O’Sullivan Darcy of the LEADER programme also outlined to those present the range of supports potentially available through the enterprise stream of LEADER funding.

Anyone interested in starting their own business and who is currently in receipt of a social welfare payment should contact Joanne Griffin in the SKDP Killorglin Office on 066 9761615 for further information.

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TO OUR MAY EDITION OF HOME AND LIVING

The sun is shining intermittently but at least we are getting some dry weather in between the showers. It’s great to get back to looking at the garden and exterior of our homes for a change. This month we are looking at both exteriors and interiors by extending your home.

We generally extend homes for the luxury of space and light, and if it’s all done with some thought, it can add so much to the exterior of your home as well.

We often overlook how we feel about our home from the outside with the daily running and racing. That feeling we got when we first drove into our new home is often ignored after the first few years and extending your home can make you fall in love with it all over again, both inside and out.

We've all seen the beautiful kitchen extensions in most magazines we pick up with the light streaming in, which, if you have the budget and space for is great, but as you can see from our front cover, you don't always need a huge extension to get the best from your home.

Often some extra space for your table and chairs or an extra seating area is all that is required - and it frees up that much needed space in your kitchen for that open plan feel.

If you’re thinking about adding that much needed master ensuite, or just decorating the one you have, Kadri looks at creating a moody bedroom “to sleep, perchance to dream” with gorgeous dusky pink.

Next month, we are looking at the all-important children’s room and changing it up for your budding teenager!

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Extending is a great way to create much needed extra space in your home, whether to accommodate a growing family or to adapt to modern living requirements, and is often cheaper than moving house. If you’re considering extending for the first time, or are keen for project success, these 10 key rules will set you on the right path.

1. ONLY EXTEND IF IT MAKES SENSE In some circumstances, it is better to move than to extend. If an extension will spoil the property, or will leave you with no garden, and put the price of your house above the existing ceiling of house prices in the area, then it is best to move.

But if an extension will improve the existing home, adding both space and value to the property, then it makes complete sense.

2. MAKE A CONSIDERED BRIEF Start by defining what the new space should achieve and what problems the extension should solve. Unless you can tell your architect or builder what is missing, then they won’t be able to make the extension more than a simple addition of rooms. This description should be more than ‘add a bedroom and bathroom’ or ‘make the ground floor bigger’.

These statements are not wrong but it helps to think more about the added benefits, for example if you are extending a kitchen:

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Where does the light come in?

What I want to use the extension for (dining/living)?

Do I want to sit and enjoy a view or see my garden?

Do I need an ensuite for my bedroom extension?

The architect/builder will solve and come up with ideas, but the best solutions come from being set the best questions from a client with challenging thoughts.

3. C HOOSE MATERIALS CAREFULLY Sometimes the material choices are obvious and the existing house demands the extension should follow suit with a subservient extension.

If the house has no overriding character or style, then a contrast can improve both parts. If you are going to contrast an existing house with materials that vary, then the solution has to be of high quality and well thought through.

A bland extension on an ordinary house is simply bland; if it also stands out because the materials look wrong, then the whole effect is ruined.

The materials are an intrinsic part of the extension style so don’t pick materials at the end as an afterthought, or because they were ‘on offer’. Remember, you have to live with this for many years.

4. GET THE SIZE RIGHT Getting the right size for an extension is probably the biggest challenge. There is no set rule, but many times extensions added to buildings can spoil the original house because they are too big and dominant.

When thinking about additional spaces, consider how they can combine or improve existing spaces, rather than simply adding more.

5. GIVE THOUGHT TO ARCHITECTURAL STYLE Every house has a style, built in a certain period or with particular materials. So the architectural style that the extension takes on is important to the combined result.

An older house can have an extension that matches or contrasts.

If you are going to match a building, then the proportions, details and materials must be very good to make it work and appear authentic.

So is a contrast easier? Not necessarily so. If you want a modern extension on an older property, the same rules of proportion apply but the new extension must add something. This could be more glass in contrast to a solid form, or a flash of colour in contrast to a neutral palette.

6. RESPECT NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES One of the biggest questions on a semi or a terrace property is the effect that the extension or alteration has on its neighbour’s property. Try to design your new extension with respect and awareness to neighbouring houses, you don't want your house to stick out for all the wrong reasons.

7. QUALITY VS. QUANTITY So, how much will it cost to build? It is always better to build with better materials and better design than build more space of less quality. If you are going to build large and can’t afford everything, then plan to fit out the space later rather than cheapen everything.

8. EXTEND OR REPLACE Many people now alter a house so significantly that the question is not “should we extend?” but “should we knock it down and replace?” There is a point when you are extending when it might be easier. However, reusing existing buildings, where possible, is more environmentally friendly and can provide a great base to create the dream home.

9. PREPARE TO LIVE THROUGH THE MESS If you are extending and living in the house then prepare

for disruption, mess and dust. Many people have said they will live in the house and come to regret it. If you can move out and leave the builders to get on, there are real advantages: • The build can be faster and it also saves money • The builders can turn power, water and heat off • They don’t have to tidy up all the time, and there are fewer arguments over the kettle!

Most people have to stay while building goes on, so agree ground rules on tidying up as you go. Seal up as many rooms as possible and invest in dustsheets to protect furniture, as plaster dust seems to get everywhere.

Above all, keep smiling throughout the process, which can be difficult when you're washing up in a plastic bowl and eating out of a microwave, but think about the end result.

10. A SSESS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COST AND VALUE When you are planning your build, work through the costs at the beginning. Only you can decide what constitutes good value. The cost can be determined by the quantity surveyor or the builder but only you, the client, can say if that is worth it in monetary, enjoyment or usefulness terms. Always have a contingency, you will want that more expensive floor, or extra window, often with all the planning in the world things go over budget, so make allowances for this and it makes these decisions easier, when you're knee deep in dust and just want the builders gone so you can have a pajama day!

Choosing

LITTLE GREEN PAINT

a kitchen colour scheme The kitchen is often the heart of the family home. A place you can utilize colour to create a vibrant, inspiring space to reflect your interior style.

Be bold with dark shades or produce a simple, neutral scheme with a highlight of colour to reflect your personal style. To add texture and pattern, use wallpaper to create a welcoming space for dining and entertaining.

Our range of finishes provide a durable, beautiful effect for walls and woodwork, including kitchen cabinets. Our paints have been specially formulated to withstand busy family life, little hands and even pets.

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When choosing colours for your kitchen, try to decide what sort of style you are looking to achieve, taking into consideration colours that already exist within the space. Surfaces, tiles, flooring and artwork are all elements that should be included

PLANNING ADVICE

FROM KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL QUESTION

with the following:

I’m building an extension. Do I need planning permission?

ANSWER SMALL-SCALE domestic extensions, including conservatories, do not require planning permission if the extension is to the rear of the house and complies

• The original floor area of the house is not increased by more than 40sq m.

Where the house has been extended before, the new and existing extension cannot exceed 40sq m in total

• For terraced or semi-detached houses, the floor area of any extension above ground level does not exceed 12 square metres (including previous extensions) • Any extension above ground floor level is at least 2m from any boundary • Any extension does not exceed the height of the house • Any extension does not reduce the area of private open space, reserved

as colours within your palette.

If there are any architectural features or areas of interest within the kitchen that you would like to draw attention to, consider using colour to highlight these.

NSAMPLE COLOURS IN SITU

When beginning your decorating project, take time to research schemes that you would like to recreate and browse images on Pinterest or magazines for inspiration. Consider how the space, orientation and light in the room will affect the colour.

Order sample pots of your selected shades and paint out large swatches onto A4 pieces of paper. Place them on different walls around the kitchen throughout the day to see the impact of varying natural light on the colour.

Colours used: Lamp Black and Loft White. Little Green paints are available from Corcorans Furniture and Carpets Killarney.

for the occupants of the house, to less than 25sq m There are also rules about the height allowed in such an extension. These include: • If the rear wall of the house does not include a gable, the height of the walls of the extension must not exceed the height of the rear wall of the house • If the rear wall has a gable, the walls of the extension shall not be higher than the sidewalls of the house • In the case of a flat roofed extension, the height of the highest part of the roof may not exceed the height of the eaves or parapet.

There are also rules about the required distances between windows in extensions, the facing boundary of the adjoining property and the use of the roof of the extension.

It is important to note that there are a number of instances where exemptions do not apply, i.e. planning permission will be required no matter how minor the development and Article 9 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 - 2015 identifies these instances.

If you need guidance on building an extension and planning requirements you can contact Kerry County Council’s Planning Department on 066-7183582

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BEDROOM A good nights sleep is the foundation for the day ahead. In the name of an elegant, comfortable and restful ambience the master bedroom refurbishment was undertaken.

The sense of luxury was given by introducing various metallic elements such as silver door knobs, rose gold wallpaper and silver cushions. The myriad of different textures used to dress the bed and the velvet curtains add a sense of warmth to the overall interior design scheme.

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Honda 50 run to raise funds for Irish Kidney Association The annual Ring of Kerry Honda 50 takes places this coming Sunday with up to 130 of the culturally popular bikes set to take part.

FORD FAIR: Last year’s inaugural Irish Ford Fair at the Banna Beach Resort was a massive success . It will return to the venue on September 7 and 8 this year.

Photo: Kerry Motor Club.

Second annual Irish Ford Fair returns to Kerry The Irish Ford Fair will return to Kerry this coming September.

Marking its second year, the Irish Ford Fair was founded last year by Ballyheigue-based rally and classic car enthusiast, Ray Stack.

“I have spent that last eight or nine months listening to people tell me how good the first one was and asking when is the next one,” Ray told the Killarney Advertiser. “Everyone wanted to know when was I going to start planning the next one, so here we are.”

This year’s event, which will be based at the Banna Beach Hotel and will run on September 7 and 8, will celebrate 50 years of the Ford Capri and organisers are looking for 50 examples of the iconic sports car to mark the occasion.

“I am working with the Irish Capri

Owners Club and we are going to do everything in our power to have 50 Capris here and celebrate the Irish and UK anniversary at the Banna Beach Hotel,” he added.

One of the highlights of last year’s fair was the 90km road run along the north Kerry section of the Wild Atlantic Way and this will be repeated on the Saturday.

“The secretary of one of the big Ford clubs told me that they go on 14 or 15 runs every year but they never saw anything as breath-taking as the scenery along Kerry Head,” said Stack. “Not everyone took part in the run so we want to give those who missed it another chance to have a look themselves.”

More details on the event will be released in coming weeks.

The event raises money for the local branch of the Irish Kidney Association and has become a welcome addition to the Ireland BikeFest Killarney, which runs over the entire Bank Holiday weekend.

New for this year is that the Hondas will join the main BikeFest parade which runs through the town at 11am on Sunday morning, before setting off around

the Ring of Kerry.

“Anybody with a Honda 50, 70, 90, a Vespa or a Moped, who would like to participate, dust them down and join us for what promises to be a grand day, supporting a great charity, the Irish Kidney Association Kerry Branch, raising much needed awareness for organ donation,” said local organiser Teresa Looney.

The Honda 50 group will stop at Waterville for lunch where they will be meet by Joe McGill of Radio Kerry and the Walsh family. Two-year-old Cialan Walsh is waiting to go on dialysis.

NIFTY FIFTY: Looking forward to the Kerry Branch of the Irish Kidney Association Annual Honda 50 run were from left, Tim Fleming, Connie Brosnan (Chairman) Theresa Looney (Secretary) and Seanie O'Donoghue. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

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Cannonball retro road-trip coming to Kerry An exciting new road run based on the legendary 1970s move ‘The Cannonball Run’, and open exclusively for cars manufactured between 1960 and 1999, is coming to Kerry in July.

For the first time, Cannonball Ireland is hosting a Retro Cannonball Run after previously hosting similar events for modern supercars each September.

The retro run will start in Kinsale on July 12, and takes in Healy Pass, Kenmare, Molls Gap, Inch Beach, Dingle, Slea Head, Conor Pass, and will finish at Bun-

RETRO RUN: Cannonball founder, Alan Bannon, pictured with Jamie Green (5) from Ashbourne and Selena Foley (5) from Dublin at the launch of the first ever Cannonball Retro Road-Trip which takes place on July 12 and 13 starting in Kinsale, Co Cork and taking in Healy Pass, Kenmare, Molls Gap, Inch Beach, Dingle, Slea Head, Conor Pass and Tralee.

ratty Castle in County Clare, on July 13.

“The all new Retro Cannonball Classic Run featuring cars from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and early ‘90s takes us back to our roots when the mad-cap Cannonball Movie was made,” said Cannonball Ireland founder Alan Bannon.

“We are going all out retro and welcoming cars from this golden era to take in stunning drives and world-famous rally routes. Classic runs are a longstanding

tradition steeped in nostalgia and pop culture and we want to add our own Cannonball twist to make this a truly unforgettable experience for both drivers and spectators.”

Cannonball Ireland is an established event management company and since 2008 has raised over €1 million for Irish charities. The modern event attracts over 190,000 spectators every September.

RUN WITH A DIFFERENCE: Cannonball founder, Alan Bannon, pictured at the launch of the first ever Cannonball Retro Run which takes place on July 12 and 13. Picture: Andres Poveda

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KERRY INDEPENDENT ALLIANCE A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO EACH PERSON WHO GAVE ME A PREFERENCE ON THE BALLOT PAPER. A SPECIAL THANKS TO EACH OF YOU WHO GAVE ME YOUR NO 1 VOTE - 1,983 OF YOU. I will continue to serve to the best of my ability Mo Bhuíochas ó chroí le gach éinne Clasheen, Killarney 087 2130973, michaelgleesonktc@eircom.net

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COMMUNITY NOTES Kilcummin FUN WALK APPRECIATION: Brendan O’Leary Memorial Fun Walk. Una would like to sincerely thank every single person who helped out on the day in the run up to the walk. Thanks to all who gave spot prizes and donated money. To all who turned out on the day to take part in the walk. A cheque of €5,030 has been presented to the Palliative Care Unit UHK THE VALLEY LEISURE CYCLE: The Valley 70 Leisure Cycle in aid of Coolick National School will take place on Sunday 9th June. Registration on Saturday 8th June from 6pm to 8pm and also Sunday from 7.30am. Race starts 9pm on Sunday 9th from Fossa Community Centre. There is a 30km & 70Km route. Entries fees are adult €25, under 16s €15 book online at valley70.weebly.com. For more information go to Facebook THEVALLEY70CYCLE. SUMMER CAMP: ‘Kilcummin Steps and Tunes Summer Camp’ from the 8th to the 12th of July in the Recreational Hall from 10am to 2pm. The camp promises to be a week of fun with Set, Sean Nós & Brush Dancing with Adrian, music sessions, face painting and loads more fun and games. Children 4 years upwards welcome. Fee €55 per child, concession

for two. Limited number of places available. Enquiries and booking to John 086 1579384.

KASI GARDEN MARKET: KASI Garden Market takes place this Bank Holiday Monday and every Monday thereafter from 9.30-1 in the KASI Log Cabin, Rookery Road, Ballycasheen beside St Oliver's NS. Home baking, jams, honey, savoury treats and bread. Plants and vegetables from the garden. Ode to Earth will be there with lots of sustainable products; beeswax wraps, bamboo toothbrushes, reusable straws, collapsible coffee cups and lots more. Bring your empty bottles and fill up with eco friendly cleaning and hair products. Come along, have a cuppa and enjoy the beautiful garden.

Spa Muckross Community Games NATIONAL FINALS: Our swimmers did us proud last weekend in the amazing facilities of UL. Well done to Ian Coffey who came 4th in the boys U14 50m breaststroke to win the pewter medal.

An outstanding performance also by Faye O'Neill in the highly contested girls U14 50m backstroke, narrowly missing out in a place in the final by a mere 0.1 of a second.

Dylan Dyas from Coolick National School enjoying some time out for photos following his communion on Saturday.

COMMUNION: Ailbhe O'Callaghan from Kilcummin National School who celebrated her communion on Saturday. Pic: Dylan Clifford.

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Property Partners Gallivan College Square, Killarney, Co Kerry E: killarney@propertypartners.ie T: 064 6634177

TO LET: One room to let. Free heating. 2 minutes from town. Would suit pub or hotel worker. 0874106173.

TO LET: Modern house available in Milltown area twenty minutes drive from Killarney.

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TO LET: 3 Bed house to let Faha Killarney contact Paul 083-1869439.

TO LET: 3 Bedroom house 2 miles from town. Tel 085-8220185

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

TO LET: Room to let 5 min walk to town. For females only. Tel 0879034130.

TO LET: 1 Bed apartment fully furnished.10 minutes’ drive from Killarney town on N72 Electric Heating. Contact Donal on 086 8286313 TO LET: Double room to let, sharing only with owner. Spacious house. Short term.

Approximately one mile from town. Ring 087-2314150 between 4pm- 8pm.

TO LET: In Cahernane Meadows a room

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

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

en suit with double bed will be rented for short term (3-5 months)in a family house. Suitable for a student or a couple.

Tel:0892313636,0877502362 TO LET: One bedroom apartment to rent in Baraduff village ideally suit a single person or couple. €125 per week. Tel 0872461678.

TO LET: Storage garage/shed to let 10x5 in Killarney would suit plumber/electrician etc plenty parking. Tel 087-6447532.

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: A casiotone CT.460 Keyboard with stand etc P.M.O 064633123 or 0851743640.

FOR SALE: Whirlpool small deep freeze.

Phone 087-2057262.

FOR SALE: Carpiginai 161 ice-cream machine. Can be seen working in the Killarney Bus Station. Contact 064-6637509 FOR SALE: Rotary Brabantia outdoor washing line with metal soil spear, 4-arm large, height adjustable, never used.

Chrome clothes rail, foldable, mounted on wheels, full height 68", length 34". 2 dressing table mirrors (1 oval,1 square) oak effect on wooden fixed base.

2 free standing full length wooden mirrors, oak effect, on sturdy wooden base. Wooden oak storage trunk with 2 drawers L42"xW25"xH17". 2-seater fabric sofa, cappuccino beige, with set of 4 matching cushions. All at reasonable prices. Tel: 087-9817301 FOR SALE: 2 mobile homes for sale. 1 x2bedroom and 1 x3bedroom. Very good condition. Telephone: 0876190942.

FOR SALE: x2 gold circle tickets for Metallica, Slane Castle, Sat 8th June. Ring /text: 0863090507

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: Removal service, House, Office, Local, Nationwide deliveries, anytime-anywhere, 7 days a week. Also all

kinds of clear outs etc. 087-2600407/0646631979.

AVAILABLE: Music lessons, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted, Tel. John 0876801392. Piano lessons Tel. Maggie 0876961681.

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 0879508050.

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: Block layer available for extensions, garages, boundary walls also kerbing and paving. Contact Denis 0868661886.

AVAILABLE: Painting services interior and exterior with free power washing fully insured competitive prices. Damian 0872362707.

AVAILABLE: Man available for cutting grass, also cutting and splitting timber service also available. Contact Jer on

0877658496.

AVAILABLE: Man availbel for painting, tiling, block laying, plastering, roofing, general maintenance work. Contact: 0877218825.

LOST & FOUND Lost & Found: REWARD IF FOUND. Gold sovern broach of very sentimental value.

Lost on Wednesday 22nd of May approx 6.30pm in car park across from Supervalue near South Doc. Please contact Patsy on 0871049173.

PERSONAL BEST DATES: Save precious time/struggle.

Meet your dream partner. All respectable/ reputable. Very high success rate. Phone: 0877680163.

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

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

087-9729240 or 087-9704480.

WANTED WANTED: Cleaner wanted to join our team to assist in preparing our Self Catering

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Apartments between short term bookings.

Hours 11am - 3pm or after depending on volume of work. Fluent in English necessary. Good communication skills. Electronic Funds Transfer.

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WANTED: To swap 4 bedroom council house in Dingle with beautiful garden and nice view with 3 or 4 bedroom council house in killarney. 0851079487 / 0899875231.

WANTED: Cleaner wanted 4 days a week approximately 4 hrs a day. Tel 085-2118484 WANTED: A person needed to put down a laminated hall floor. Please call 0872101092.

WANTED: Childminder wanted to mind 4 children in family home. 4 afternoons a week. Non-smoker. Please reply to PO BOX:3707, Killarney Advertiser, High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

WANTED: Mobility scooter wanted please call 0870903059.

WANTED: I am looking for a volunteer for an occasional weekend for the main purpose of being able to drop and collect me if I wanted to go socialising or shopping.

Full clean driving license required. Over 25 years of age. Garda vetting will also have to be applied for. All correspondences to 0872185509.

SITUATIONS WANTED: FACTORY WORKER veteran requires full time work D.F. 0858435209 Killarney.

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KILCUMMIN GOURMET KITCHEN OUTSIDE CATERING for all social events & functions (Birthday Parties, Communions etc.)

Food Hampers available upon request SPECIALISING IN:

Handmade Artisan Finger Food

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

Eamonn Forde

PAINTER & DECORATOR

- Industrial - Commercial - Residential

Mary Culloty

O’Sullivan A Voice For Your

Special Occasions Love songs, Irish Ballads, Musical Highlights Parties, Weddings, Drinks receptions, Anniversaries, Corporate Events

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PrOPERTY MAINTENANCE 5th Years: 2 Year Course •Window & Door Maintenance 6th•Carpentry Years: 1 Year Intesive Course & Joinery •Flat Pack Assembly 1 evening per week after school •and much more Starts September RATHMORE, CO.Great KERRY Excellent Record for Results dkelleher96@yahoo.co.uk

BRÚ na PÁIRCE Killarney CALL 086 878 3372

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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

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

FULLY INSURED - C2 REG MIKE DOWNING ROSS ROAD, KILLARNEY

TEL: 087-6399945

Email: mdcarpentry1109@gmail.com

Declan Smith

Painting Contractor Interior & Exterior Wallpapering a speciality Spraying Fully Insured

declansmithpainter@gmail.com 087 635 4042 Killarney, Co.Kerry

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• Timber Gates • Shiplap Pickets • Posts & Rails • Railway sleepers • Garden Sheds & Panels

SPECIAL OFFER ON SHEDS SWEDISH REDWOOD SHIPLAP

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Ballycasheen, Killarney 0646627401/0646643931

PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE • Painting & decorating Interior & exterior (Fencing, Walls) • Windows cleaning • Fixing of doors and windows • Power washing (Driveways, Decking Patios, Paths, Gutters & Fascias) • Carpentry (Timber floors, Paneling, Skirting Boards) • Garage Clearouts • Gardening & • General maintenance

FOR SALE

Seasoned Hard Wood

Fire Wood Logs

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Grenagh Hall Forest & Farm Fossa, Killarney

T: 087 7957000

FALVEY

Oil Boiler Service Gas & Oil Boiler Servicing, Repair and Installation

Todd: 087-2386276 Conor: 087-8296288

M: 087-9705973 T: 064-6625018

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SUPPORT GROUPS Kerry Positive Option Crisis Pregnancy

Counselling Service Free - confidential - non-judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

Provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net

Killarney Al Anon

The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm in St Claire’s, Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. Contact 086-8616001.

MS Support Group

A support group for people with MS meets every Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Beech Road Carpark (Previously SVDP donation drop off)

Aware Support & Self Care Group

Peer to peer support and understanding for individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Facilitated by Aware trained volunteers. Free of charge, all adults welcome and no referral necessary. Location: K.D.Y.S, Fairhill, Killarney, Co Kerry. Time: Every Monday at 7.30pm. www.aware.ie

Suicide Prevention Helplines

Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645.

Recovery Haven

Killarney Outreach for Recovery Haven Kerry is on Tuesday 4th June from 10 am-2 pm. This drop in service is on at the Reeks opposite the Lidl roundabout.

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Free CPR and AED event Killarney Cardiac Response Unit are hosting a free CPR and AED awareness event in conjunction with their street collection tomorrow (Saturday).

Taking place at the rear of the The Laurels Pub & Restaurant from 12 to 6pm, it’s free for all ages and will comprise of on the hour 15 minute sessions comprising of information video, CPR practice and introduction to AED. Between these sessions anyone can call in and learn more about CPR/AED, practice with manikins or just get information on the unit. ................................................................

Man arrested and €8k of cannabis plants seized Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in his 30s after seizing approximately €8,000 worth of suspected cannabis plants in Kenmare.

At approximately 7pm on Wednesday, Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit in Kerry carried out a search at an apartment on New Road, Kenmare. During the course of the search Gardaí seized €8,000 worth of suspected cannabis plants which will now be sent for analysis.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and brought to Killarney Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. ................................................................

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in memoriam 72 IN MEMORIAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

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In loving memory of Pat Fennell, Late of 21 Glebe Lane, Who passed away on June 3rd 2018.

In loving memory of my dear mother Hannah Sugrue, Who died on the 29th of May 2009 R.I.P. Late of 11 St. Brendan’s Tce., Killarney.

In loving memory of Pat Delaney, 16 Countess Grove, Who died on 2nd of June 2018.

FENNELL

In loving memory of Pat Fennell, Late of 21 Glebe Lane, Who passed away on June 3rd 2018.

The Fennell family would like to thank all those who sympathised with us.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

Although you are gone, We will always be together, And you spirit will live on, In each one of us forever.

Lovingly remembered by your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

1ST ANNIVERSARY FENNELL

They bring a smile, Sometimes a tear, But always a wish, That you were still here.

Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

Sadly missed, lovingly remembered by your wife peg.

1ST ANNIVERSARY FENNELL

The smiling face I loved is missing, The voice i loved is still, The hands that did so much for us, Are resting at God’s will.

I try to hide the heartache, As you would want me to do, I cannot hide the privilege, Of having a Father like you.

Lovingly remembered by your daughter Margaret and son in law Eddie.

1ST ANNIVERSARY FENNELL

In loving memory of Pat Fennell, Late of 21 Glebe Lane, Who passed away on June 3rd 2018.

Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we 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 all together, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will stay with us forever.

Lovingly remembered by your son Dan and daughter in law Trish.

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.

J.M

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Sadly missed by your daughter Marie, son in law Liam and grandchildren David and Paul.

Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

Always loved and remembered by your wife Bridget.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 2nd June st 10.30am in St Marys Cathedral.

10TH ANNIVERSARY SUGRUE

That man is a success, Who leaves the world better, Than he found it, Who has never lacked , Appreciation of earth’s beauty, Or failed to express it, Who looked for the best in others, And gave the best he had.

In loving memory of Hannah Sugrue, Late of 11 St. Brendan’s Tce, Killarney, Who died on the 29th of May 2009.

Treasured memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone But in our heart you still live on.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving son Teddy, Mary, Tara and Rory.

20TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY SUGRUE

Treasured memories of a wonderful mother and grandmother Joan O’Leary, Late of “Woodbine Haven”, Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney, Who passed away on the 4th June, 1999.

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

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

You left us golden memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you Mom, You are always by our side, A loving nature, a heart of gold, These are the memories we will always hold.

Nana May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, That we still love and miss you, As it dawns another year.

Loved dearly everyday by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, grandsons, granddaughters and great grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass 11am on Sunday 2nd June in the Church of the Resurrection.

1ST ANNIVERSARY DELANEY

In loving memory of Pat Fennell, Late of 21 Glebe Lane, Who passed away on June 3rd 2018.

Lovingly remembered by your daughter Miriam and son in law George.

In loving memory of Pat Fennell, Late of 21 Glebe Lane, Who passed away on June 3rd 2018.

It does not take, A special day, For us to think of you, Each mass we hear, Each prayer we say, Is offered to you.

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

In loving memory of a dear father and grandad, Pat Delaney, Late of 16 Countess Grove, Who died on the 2nd of June 2018.

No words we write can ever say, How much we miss you day by day, Our love for you will always keep, It never fades, it lies too deep, With broken hearts we whisper low, We love you Dad and miss you so.

Remembered and missed by your children Philip,Michael, Mary Teresa and Edward. Daughters in law Rachel and Jessica. Grandchildren Dylan, Clodagh, Brooke, Holly, Leah, Abbie and Ryan.

30TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Hannah Sugrue, 11 St. Brendan’s Tce, Killarney, Who died on the 29th of May 2009.

Though heaven and earth divide us We are never far apart For you are always in our thoughts And forever in our hearts.

Always loved and sadly missed by Jacqueline, Mike, Rachel, James and Olivia.

O’SULLIVAN In loving memory of Abbie O’Sullivan Late of Ardshanavooly and Clovers Place, College Street, Killarney, Who died on 30th May 1989.

In God’s care you rest above, In our hearts you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered everyday.

Fondly remembered by Pa, Betty, Alan and Colin.

7TH ANNIVERSARY LONG

15TH ANNIVERSARY SUGRUE

In loving memory of Eileen Long, Woodlawn Road, Killarney and Nohoval, Knocknagree, Co. Cork, Who died on the 2nd of June 2012.

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

Fondly remembered and sadly missed by Tim, Mick, John, Marianne and Margaret and their families.

In loving memory of Maria Leahy Sugrue, Who died on the 29th of May 2004.

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold.

Always loved and remembered by Pa and Jess.

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BROSNAN

HEALY

O’DONOGHUE CULLOTY (NEE MCCARTHY)

In loving memory of Dan Brosnan, Late of Rockfield, Faha, Who died on 2nd June 2006.

God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be; So he put his arms around you, And whispered, “Come to me”.

With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away; Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest.

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

Forever loved and always remembered by your father Gerard and brothers TJ and Junior x Anniversary mass for both Dan and his mother Mary on Saturday, 13th July at 6:00pm in The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Listry.

17TH ANNIVERSARY CROWLEY

In loving memory of Declan Healy, Rockfield, Faha, Killarney.

Treasured memories of a much loved Husband, Father, Father-in-law and Danda.

Called home by God on the 21st May, 2013.

When I found you I found it all, And all the happiness that life can bring, When i found you, I found how important it is to trust in commitment And how wonderful it is to share heartfelt moments, With someone so dear to you, That you cannot imagine life without them.

I found strength in companionship, And how necessary it is to be able to lean, On someone in times of need.

I found what it feels like to support someones hopes and to appreciate building new dreams together.

I found contentment in realizing, That two people can be open and honest with each other, Without having to pretend or see eye to eye on every subject.

I found how special it is to accept a person for who they are, And what they can bring to your life, In expected and unexpected ways.

In loving memory of a dear sister Julie Crowley, Dromduhig, Ballyhar, Killarney, Who died on the 5th of June 2002.

I often sit and think of you, At quiet times in the day, Of all the things we used to do, And the things you used to say.

I found that the greatest gift anyone can ever give to another person can only come from the heart, because when I found you, I found love.

Your loving wife Mary, We will never forget you from your daughter Gemma, son-in-law Savio, loving grandchildren Izzy, Eloa and Nayara.

I often think of times we shared, We never were apart, And all of these are locked away, Kept deeply in my heart.

Always remembered by your loving brother Connie and Sheila.

DENNEHY

In loving memory of John and Joan Moynihan, Artigallivan, Headford, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

John who died on 25th September 2005 and Joan who died on 3rd June 2010.

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

Sweet are the memories silently kept, Of parents we loved, And will never forget,.

Always remembered by your husband Patrick and your loving family.

Always remembered by yer daughter Eileen, Gene, Edel, Jacqueline and Owen and yer great grandchildren Ross-John, Clodagh, Jayden, baby Logan and not forgetting baby Charlie.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th June at 12pm (Mid-day) in St Mary’s Cathedral.

Anniversary Mass will be held in Barraduff Church at 11am on Sunday the 2nd of June.

PRAYER TO SAINT EXPEDITE

Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in

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Saint Expedite, you lay in rest.

I come to you and ask that this wish be granted. ____________ (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) Expedite now what I ask of you. Expedite now what I want of you, this very second. Don’t waste another day. Grant me what I ask for. I know your power, I know you because of your work.

I know you can help me. Do this for me and I will spread your name with love and honor so that it will be invoked again and again. Expedite this wish with speed, love, honor, and goodness. Glory to you, Saint Expedite! As you recite this prayer, light a candle to Saint Expedite next to a glass of water for the Saint. Recite daily until the request is granted, then be sure to give Saint Expedite a gift. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and glory will grow. N.O.C

O’RAHILLY

Bl Oh gentle and loving St. Anthony in who’s arms the infant Jesus loved to linger, one word from you and my prayer will be answered, oh speak that word and the gratitude of my heart will be yours. N.O.C

23RD ANNIVERSARY O’CALLAGHAN With loving thought we remember a wonderful Mom and Nan, Chris Dennehy Kilbrean In Loving memory of Bridget O’Callaghan, Late of Pinewood Estate, Killarney, Who died on the 5th of June 1996.

Although you cannot hear her voice, Or see her smile no more, Your Mother walks beside you, Just as she did before.

You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

It’s just she isn’t visible to see with human eye, But talk to her in silence, And surprise her with reply.

Always remembered by your daughters Sinead, Aine and Mairead, your sisters, and all their families.

Anniversary mass at St. Mary’s cathedral on Saturday the 1st of June at 6.15pm.

She listens to your stories, And she wipes away your tears, She wraps her arms around you, And she understands your fears.

You’’ feel the love she has for you, You’ll hear it in your heart, She left her human body, But your love will never part.

A mother holds her children’s hands for a little while, but their hearts forever.

Anniversary Mass, Sunday June 9th, 11am, Church of the Resurrection, Killarney.

MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of Mary O’Donoghue Culloty (nee McCarthy) Late of Killarney and formally Kilcrohane, Bantry Who died on 3rd June 2013.

PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY

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NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

In loving memory of Daniel O’Rahilly, Gortroe, Fossa, Who died on the 30th of May 1984.

R.I.P. Treasured memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may be gone, But in our hearts you still live on.

Sadly missed by Rena, Neily and family. xxx

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.

N.O.C

PRAYER TO SAINT JUDE

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

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

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

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.) N.O.C

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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.A

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.K

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Excitement reaches all-time low ahead of Kerry’s 2019 Munster football championship opener

Championship season is upon us. Well, sort of. While this weekend technically signals the start of Kerry’s latest All-Ireland tilt, it has become nigh on impossible for the average supporter to get excited about the Munster Senior Football Championship.

The competition has been won by just three teams since 1935, Clare in 1992 the one earth-shattering anomaly over that mind-numbingly predictable 83year period.

Kerry and Cork have won the rest and the latter’s recent demise has made the outcome even more inevitable.

The Kingdom haven’t been defeated in Munster since 2012 and Peter Keane’s charges can secure the county’s seventh consecutive title with victory in this year’s final on June 22.

Clare have stood between Kerry and a Munster final in five of the last six seasons but they have been fairly soundly beaten every time, perhaps most notably this time last year when they conceded 0-32 en route to a humbling 22-point defeat in Killarney.

If the Banner County are better equipped to cause a shock this time out they’re doing a fine job of hiding it. They just about avoided relegation to Division 3 of the National League and their victory over Waterford in the Munster quarter-final was about as underwhelming as any victory can be.

Clare failed to register a single score in the last 32 minutes of that game, eventually hanging on for a forgettable 0-9 to 0-8 win.

Without putting too fine a point on it, it’s unlikely that Colm Collins’ team will be brimming with confidence heading into this particular showdown with Kerry. It’s pretty much a foregone conclusion and the bookies agree: the reigning

champions are 1/80 to prevail in Cusack Park tomorrow night.

Collins summed the whole thing up earlier this year when he was asked by the Clare Champion about the excitement of the championship.

“The excitement of the Munster championship,” he laughed. “I've a pain in my face talking about this. It's ridiculous.”

He then went on to suggest an alternative championship structure that would not include the provincials. We hear you, Colm.

So what’s the point of this game, or, indeed, the Munster SFC as a whole?

In truth, there isn’t any and we can only hope that the newly formed Fixtures Review Committee find it in their hearts to scrap the provincial championships altogether and finally put us all out of our misery.

Football fans outside of Ulster are largely apathetic towards the provincial championships and that is likely to be reflected in tomorrow’s attendance, especially with the Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool taking place at the slightly later time of 8pm.

But look, we might as well preview our championship opener regardless.

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Kerry’s impressive National League run seems like a really long time ago. That’s probably because it was a really long time ago. Nine weeks have passed since that final defeat to Mayo and it really

feels as though we’re starting all over again from scratch.

And it’s not as though Peter Keane’s men can start to build a whole pile of momentum now, regardless of how tomorrow’s game goes. There will be a three-week lay-off before the Munster final, where they will face Cork (who were recently relegated to Division 3 of the National League) or Limerick (who finished second last in Division 4).

After that there will be another threeweek lay-off before we get down to the real business of the Super 8s.

All things considered, Kerry’s games in Munster are little more than glorified warm-ups, although Peter Keane is still likely to field his strongest team (or a version thereof) in both.

As always the No. 1 jersey is still up for grabs but Rathmore’s Shane Ryan appears to be in pole position having started between the sticks for most of the league. Brian Kelly of Legion, who played very well for his club in April, is a reliable alternative.

Shane Murphy, meanwhile, is currently out of the picture. Some journalists seem to be under the impression that the Dr Crokes netminder, who missed the league campaign due to club commitments, “opted out” of the Kerry setup but it’s my understanding that he was informed by management that he was surplus to requirements - for this year at least.

Out the field, Paul Murphy and Tom O’Sullivan were ever-present throughout the spring and should retain their places, as should versatile Firies man Jack Sherwood. Sherwood has been tried out at centre back in recent challenge matches so it’s unclear whether or not he will feature there or at full back, but his performances in the league cer-

tainly merit a starting berth.

Gavin Crowley showed well towards the end of the league and he and Templenoe clubmate Tadhg Morley are in contention to start, as are corner backs Jason Foley, Brian Ó Beaglaoich and Graham O’Sullivan.

Peter Crowley was one of Kerry’s best defenders in the opening phase of the campaign so his terrible, season-ending injury came as a massive blow.

Gavin White is close to full fitness following his nasty elbow injury and he is sure to start for Kerry this year, if not on Saturday then certainly in the Munster final and beyond. He has flourished at centre back so far in his career but in light of the team’s struggles at midfield against Mayo, could Peter Keane be sparked into doing something drastic?

Some observers, this writer included, have wondered aloud if White might be suited to a role at centre field and the athletic Dr Crokes all-rounder appears to have all the tools to excel at 8 or at 9.

When you consider the fact that Kerry have decent cover in the half back line, it’s certainly a move that starts to make sense.

If Keane opts to keep White at centre back, then Jack Barry and David Moran will probably be the first choice pairing with Adrian Spillane, Mark Griffin and youngster Diarmuid O’Connor providing cover. All three of those latter candidates got a chance in the league but none of them really made the position their own, though it is probably too early to judge O’Connor in what is his first season at senior.

The forward division appears to be more cut and dry. Dara Moynihan, Seán O’Shea, Stephen O’Brien, David Clifford and Paul Geaney are all expected to start and James O’Donoghue’s excel-

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Two Kerins O’Rahilly’s men, Gavin O’Brien and Tommy Walsh, had very good leagues so both will be there or thereabouts and you would expect both to be utilised at various points throughout the summer months.

Dr Crokes half forward Micheál Burns will also be hoping to force his way back into the starting fifteen, although he will have a fight on his hands if he is to wrest the No. 10 jersey away from his cousin, Dara Moynihan.

Looking at the bench, everyone in training at the moment will naturally be

desperate to make the 26-man matchday squad and from a hyper-local perspective it will be interesting to see if newcomers Danny Sheahan (Legion) and Liam Kearney (Spa) get a look-in.

Sheahan, a sticky, tough-tackling defender, offers something different to what Kerry already have in that department while Kearney has returned to form at club level after a frustrating and extended spell on the treatment table.

If either are in Keane’s long-term championship plans, this weekend might be his best opportunity to try them out.

VERDICT: Kerry by nine.

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Stephen O'Brien is likely to line out at half-forward.

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Kerry forward James O'Donoghue in action against Clare in last year's Munster SFC semi-final. Pics: Paudie Healy.

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Silence on the sidelines | By Adam Moynihan

Kerry GAA ask parents to stop shouting at kids “One parent is yelling ‘shoot it’ – that’s usually the player’s parent. One parent is yelling ‘pass the ball’ – that’s usually someone else’s parent who wants the kid to pass the ball to their son. Another is saying ‘dribble it’. So who’s the kid supposed to listen to?”

Kevin Eastman is a top collegiate and professional basketball coach who was an assistant at the Boston Celtics when they won the NBA Championships back in 2008.

Eastman once conducted an experiment with a young AAU team that involved placing a player at midcourt and covering his eyes with a blindfold.

He then asked all of the players’ parents who were in attendance to direct the young man on how to get to the basket and make a shot. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t go well.

“A couple of them were yelling, ‘go right, go right!’ Two others were going, ‘left, left!’ The other was saying, ‘turn around!’ All of a sudden, the kid was so confused that he was nowhere near the basket,” Eastman explains in a video for the Positive Coaching Alliance.

“Half-way there I told him to stop and I said (to the parents), ‘this is what they’re hearing’.”

In recent years, the issue of over-zealous parents making a nuisance of themselves at sporting events has become a major talking point globally and Ireland is no exception. Anyone who regularly attends underage football games in this part of the world can tell illuminating tales of mothers and fathers who are guilty not only of over-instruction but also of directing abuse at coaches, referees and even players, at every age group from U10s right up to minor.

In fact, the problem has become so

severe in the GAA that administrators have encouraged the implementation of Silent Sidelines in various juvenile competitions right across the country.

The terms of the innovative Silent Sideline initiative stipulate that each team nominates one lead coach. That lead coach is the only person who can interact with the children once the game begins, which means that parents and spectators must refrain from communicating with the players throughout.

Applause and positive feedback for scores and good play is permitted, but in general shouting is discouraged.

Two Silent Sideline signs, similar to the ‘quiet please’ signs seen at major golf tournaments, are held up by adults throughout the match.

Earlier this month, the Kerry County Board and Coiste na nÓg introduced the practice for U12 County League games, with all participating clubs asked to co-operate. As well as helping to retain and attract more referees (who are less likely to receive abuse from angry parents), the initiative also encourages kids to think for themselves when they’re out on the pitch.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Killarney Legion U12 coach Donal O’Leary says the Silent Sideline has worked very well so far.

“I’ve noticed that the kids are feeling more like it’s their game rather than the coach’s or mom and dad’s,” he said.

“Parents are well-intentioned 99% of

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“It’ll also help to change the culture in our game, where it’s acceptable to basically say what you want on the sideline. It’s a good initiative all around and it’s definitely something we believe in.”

IN-GAME COACHING

Coach Eastman isn’t the only expert to have questioned the practice of (and logic behind) shouting instructions at players during games.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that coaching players during games is difficult, even for him.

“I would like to have a timeout like basketball but that can’t happen. I think managers move a lot (on the sideline) and make a lot of gestures, but it’s more to release adrenaline or pressure, because the players don’t understand too much what we are saying.”

If one of the best coaches in the world finds it hard to give meaningful instructions to his players once a game kicks off, what hope does an unqualified (in sporting terms) parent of an 11-year-old Gaelic footballer have?

Eastman has also spoken of the role he played at his own son’s high school basketball games. Fellow parents often asked why this elite level coach wasn’t telling his child what to do when he was out on the floor.

“The answer is simple,” Eastman said. “I’m a parent, not a coach. I’ll clap for Jake but I very seldom even say ‘good shot’ or anything like that, because for that time period I’m the dad, not a coach. His coach is his coach.”

Whatever about the questionable rationale of shouting at children when they’re playing sport, one also has to consider the destructive and long-term impact negative feedback can have on a young person.

One simple, throwaway comment today can affect someone’s self-esteem for years. If we’re not careful with our words, we run the risk of pushing youngsters away from sport altogether and, far worse than that, leaving them with emotional scars that last for years, far away from the courts and the playing fields.

In that regard, Kerry GAA’s Silent Sideline project certainly appears to be a step in the right direction.

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Killarney Celtic and Castleisland must do it all again after Sunday’s hotly-anticipated league final clash at Mounthawk Park in Tralee ended in a tense 1-1 draw. | By Adam Moynihan Celtic were strong favourites heading into this decider but there appeared to be an upset on the cards when Tommy Feehan gave Island the lead just before

half-time.

The Killarney side got a foothold in the game just three minutes into the second half when Ryan Kelliher levelled matters with a header.

Substitute Podge O’Connor, who had

lined out for the Legion seniors earlier in the day, went close to grabbing a winner late on but ultimately neither side could break the deadlock.

This is the second time in three seasons the Premier A final has gone to a replay. Killarney Celtic were defeated 1-0 by fierce rivals Killarney Athletic in a rematch in 2017 but the Hoops got revenge by defeating the Blues in the 2018 cup final before regaining the league title by beating Dingle Bay Rovers in the final.

Celtic have already clinched this year’s Greyhound Bar KO Cup by beating Tralee Dynamos 5-0 so their quest for back-to-back league and cup doubles is still on track ahead of today’s mouth-watering league final replay in Tralee.

Whenever the favourites rescue the tie and force a replay, there is often a sense that the underdogs have missed their opportunity but Castleisland have given Celtic plenty of problems this season and they will certainly take heart from their performance last weekend.

From Celtic’s perspective, they will be grateful for the second chance and manager Brian Spillane will be hoping his side can put in a performance this evening that will justify that prematch favourites tag. The Hoops will be buoyed by the return of star striker Stephen McCarthy who was unavailable for the drawn game.

The replay must finish on the night so if the teams remain level after a second 90 minutes, extra time and penalties will be required.

CELTIC: R Kelliher, G Keane, J McDonagh, S O’Mahony, B Falvey, W Sparling, J Sugrue, M Keane, D Roche, R Kelliher, C O’Shea. Subs: L Downing, P O’Connor.

CASTLEISLAND: S Bartlett, P Brosnan, A O’Callaghan, P Carmody, M Walsh, R Huggard, L Lyons, M Hanifin, C McCarthy, E Nolan, T Feehan. Subs: A O’Donoghue, C Murphy, S Divane, P Hickey.

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t Celtic captain John McDonagh will be hoping to lift the Kerry Premier A trophy this evening. Pic: Konrad Paprocki.

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Killarney man to marshal “most dangerous race in the world” A Killarney man is volunteering on the legendary Isle of Man TT motorcycle racing festival this week. | By Sean Moriarty Like all motorsport events, they just could not happen without the help and support from the army of volunteer marshals who give their time freely to keep competitors and spectators safe.

The annual Isle of Man TT Races is where the best road racers in the world pit their skills against the most famous 37.73 miles of public roads tarmac in motorcycle sport.

First held in 1907 the two-week long festival is considered the most dangerous motor race in the world.

This year's races run from June 1-7

(practice sessions have been taking place this week) and hundreds of volunteer marshals, organised by IOM TT Marshals Association, from all over the world, have been working from early morning to late evening to keep to show going.

Among them is Dalton’s Avenue man Eoin O’Leary.

“I have been coming here as a spectator for the last four or five years but I wanted to get more involved. I don’t think I will ever get the chance to race here so wanted to do something to help the event along,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

Household names likes Michael Dun-

Michael Dunlop leads the Irish challenge and is shown here on his Honda TT Legends superbike on his way to winning the 2013 event.

Pic: PACEMAKER.

lop record speeds in excessive of over 200mph on closed public roads.

“This is the Mount Everest of motorsport. There is nothing faster or more dangerous out there. If this place doesn’t excite you then you’re not alive,” he added. “I’m here as a trainee but they look after us well. I hope to do a proper training course to become a sector marshal and look after a whole area. It’s a different level, I have marshalled on local rallies but here you’d need to know how to guide a rescue helicopter into land and I really want to do that training course too.”

Today, Friday, is the final day of qualifying, with the racing proper set to

Killarney man Eoin O’Leary has joined the Isle of Man TT Marshals Association and is volunteering at the world famous race this week.

start over the weekend and run until next Friday.

“To stand at the bottom of Bray Hill and watch the riders go by at 190pmh would just blow your mind,” added O’Leary, who is well used to speed having competed on local and international rallies as a co-driver. “I’m taking a step back from rallying this year but I enjoy the TT so much I wanted to be here.”

The big event, The Senior TT, takes place on Friday, June 7. The Irish challenge is led by the Tyco BMW Motorrad of Michael Dunlop - a triple Race winner last year – who takes his familiar starting position at six.

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The South Kerry Hurling team who will be participating in Féile na nGael.

Féile na nGael 2019 is coming to Killarney

For the first time in Kerry hurling and camogie history, the John West Féile na nGael will be hosted here in Kerry, in conjunction with our near neighbours in Cork.

Kerry have 12 hurling and four camogie clubs hosting and competing in the All-Ireland tournament which will be setting the county alight with the clash of the ash from June 7-9.

Local clubs Killarney Camogie and South Kerry Hurling have put in huge efforts over the past four months to generate the necessary funds required to host and participate in Féile. Local schools were called upon to hold jersey days and bag packing took place in Dunnes Stores, while a fun quiz night, several flag days and bucket collections were also held. The clubs are extremely grate-

ful to the schools, local businesses and local communities who have contributed to this memorable weekend.

Both clubs have a big community to pool from with South Kerry being an amalgamation St Pat’s East Kerry, Rathmore and Dr Crokes whilst Killarney Camogie Club is made up of players from Glenflesk, Gneeveguilla, Spa, Fossa, Kilcummin, Laune Rangers, Legion, Rathmore and Dr Crokes.

For the two clubs, their home games will take place in Spa GAA who have generously offered their facilities for the weekend. Here, South Kerry will host Cumann Micheál Breathnach from Galway and Killarney will host Four Roads Camogie Club from Roscommon. With only a week to go, the anticipation is steadily building.

One of South Kerry’s mentors, Martin

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K illarney interest in Sunday's Circuit of Munster Rally

Rally action this weekend centres on the revamped Lyons of Limerick Circuit of Munster Rally which moves to a new base and new stage locations after a long period in West Limerick.

The rally is a counting round of both the Triton Showers National Rally Championship and the locally sponsored Top Part West Coast Rally Championship.

The leading all Killarney crew on Sunday’s rally is father and son team Charlie and Johnny Hickey in their Ford Es-

cort, although they are not registered for either championship.

Kenmare’s Vincent O’Shea and Eoin O’Donoghue are currently second in class 14 in the Top Part West Coast standings in their unusual BMW M1.

They could leave Limerick on Sunday evening as class leaders depending on how they fare against Donegal's Stuart Darcy and JJ Cremin in their Escort.

New Yorker Paul Rowley makes one of his many motorsport trips home and will contest the rally in a Ford Fiesta R5 with Glenflesk co-driver Brian Doherty alongside.

Mulready, is just as excited as the players.

“It is very exciting to be hosting Féile na nGael for the first time in Kerry this year. Our players have been preparing very well in training and during the U14 League, and are very excited about participating in Féile na nGael 2019.

“The South Kerry Hurling team had a great experience at Féile last year in Claremorris, where the team, mentors and families were shown great hospitality. We hope to reciprocate this year to our visiting team CLG Michéal Breathnach of Galway, to whom we extend a huge Céad Míle Failte to Kerry.

We are looking forward to a great weekend.”

Paul O’Brien, one of the Killarney Camogie Club’s coaches, was singing from the same hymn sheet.

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Colin O’Donoghue wheels out his newly built Escort for the second time and is the second seed in the junior element of the rally.

Kieran Reen, in a Honda Civic, is the fourth seed, the event also includes Kerry entries from John Fleming/Kieran O'Donoghue (Escort) and Alan O'Sullivan/Dean Slattery (Civic). |

M arshals for Circuit of Munster

Killarney and District Motor Club marshals available for the Circuit of Mun-

“This will be Killarney Camogie Club's second time in two years playing in Féile na nGael and our first ever year hosting.

For a small club it has been a big ask to get everything organised and to raise the funds needed to be able to show our hospitality to the clubs staying in Killarney this time around.

“A huge amount of credit goes to the committee and the parents that have helped throughout the year to get to this stage. Now it will be up to our U14 girls to get out there on the pitch and show that Killarney can play and compete in a national camogie competition and hopefully win our division.

“It’ll be a great experience for the girls and lots fun to play the best field game at such a high level. Best of luck to our Killarney girls.”

Both clubs would like to extend an invitation to all hurling and camogie fans to come down to Spa GAA pitch on Friday, June 7 from 5.30-8pm and Saturday, June 8 at 10am and enjoy the skill and competition on display.

If any business or kind-hearted soul is interested in giving a helping hand by donating in any fashion (home baking always welcome), please do not hesitate to contact the clubs on 087 9205924.

ster should contact Darren McCormick on 083 8280693. Meeting point is at O'Sullivan’s Centra, Cappamore at 8.30am on Sunday morning. |

S outhern4 Rally Championship

Following the recent Cartell.ie Rally of the Lakes it has been confirmed that local crew Kevin O’Donoghue and Timmy Kelly lead the Southern4 Rally Championship in their BMW M3. The next round of this popular regional championship is the Waterford-city based Raven’s Rock Rally on June 30.

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Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Premier A Final - Celtic 1 Castleisland 1 (Ryan Kelliher).

Replay this Friday at 7.30pm in Mounthawk Park. Jimmy Falvey Youths Cup Mastergeeha 0 Celtic 5 (Goodwin Osieba x2, Jared Barton, Liam Spillane, Evan Lyne). U14 Girls Cup Final - Celtic 4 Inter Kenmare 3 (Elizabeth Coffey, Ava O’Neill, Fiana Bradley, Katie Doe).

LOTTO: Next jackpot €7,000.

BARNARDOS: Many thanks to all who helped with the Barnardos tournament.

A huge effort was put in by so many people to ensure the successful running of this tournament.

Killarney Athletic

Jack O'Shea (Glenbeigh) who won the All-Ireland Junior Hardball Championship.

Pic: Con Dennehy.

All-Ireland glory for Mid Kerry handballer | By Con Dennehy It was aces high in Kerry this week following the phenomenal success of Kerry player Jack O’Shea at the All-Ireland Junior Hardball championship in Ballymacelligott.

Kerry has produced many top class handballers who have graced the national and international stage over the past number of decades but few have had the charisma, years of selfless dedication and sheer class of O’Shea from Glenbeigh Handball Club.

On Sunday last he put all these traits on the line and was rewarded when defeated David Walsh (Cork) in the All-Ireland Hardball final.

“For me it was the honour of bringing an All Ireland title to Glenbeigh Handball Club,” O’Shea said. “It was important for the future of the sport in the area and something our younger players can aspire too. We have a great club and a wonderful community who have supported all the players over the past number of years. This title is dedicated to all of them.”

TRIVIA

Before Monday’s playoff win, Aston

Villa’s last major trophy was the 1996 League Cup. Name their starting XI in the final against Leeds.

Tweet your answers to @AdvertiserSport!

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION Kerry’s team v Clare in last year’s Munster semi-final: S Murphy, J Foley, P Crowley, R Shanahan, P Murphy, T Morley, G White, D Moran, J Barry, M Burns, S O’Shea, S O’Brien, D Clifford, P Geaney, J O’Donoghue.

Name the six used subs.

ANSWER: Michael Geaney, BJ Keane, Anthony Maher, Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Darran O’Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy.

Well done to Conn Fleming who tweeted the correct answer to @AdamMoynihan.

7-A-SIDE: The tournament will now take place over two weeks with games taking place Monday to Friday and underage games being played on our new all-weather pitch. The finals are scheduled to take place on July 11/12.. Application forms are available from the Beech Road and Park Road branches of Killarney Credit Union and at www.killarneyathletic.com. Return by Friday, June 7.

FAI SUMMER CAMP: The FAI summer Camp will be held at Killarney Athletic from July 8-12. To book please check out the FAI Summer Soccer Schools website.

RESULTS: U12 Shield Final – Athletic 2 Castleisland 0 (AET - Brian McCarthy, Mark O'Carroll). U12 Cup Final – Athletic 2 Tralee Dynamos 1 (AET – Brian O’Shea, Luke Doolan). U13 Cup Final – Athletic 0 Killorglin 0 (Athletic win on pens).

CONTACT: If you have anything to add to Killarney Athletic notes please contact Mary McCarrick on 087 7750773 or mccarrickmary@hotmail.com. Please check the website www.killarneyathletic.com or Facebook for match reports, club information and contact details.

Mastergeeha RESULT: Youths Cup - Mastergeeha 0 Killarney Celtic 5 LOTTO: Next draw Friday, May 31. Jackpot €10,200.

FAI SUMMER CAMP: Places for the FAI Summer Camp, which will be hosted in Kilbrean Park from July 1 to July 5, can now be booked through the FAI summer schools website. Please book early to avoid disappointment at summersoccerschools.ie.

GOLF

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: The Daly's Supervalu Stroke competition took place on Mahony's Point last weekend, with very impressive scoring from the Blue tees. 1st Lee O'Callaghan 66 (13), 2nd Peter O'Brien 67 (09), 3rd Martin Stackpoole 67 (16),

4th Kevin Brooks 68 (16), 5th Pat Kelleher 68 (10), 6th Patrick Leahy 68 (15), 7th Andrew Garnett 68 (10), Category 1 Simon Gallivan 71 (03)(Best Gross), Category 2 Russell Fleming 69 (08), Category 3 Daniel Glavin 69 (12), Category 4 Gary Kerrisk 69 (27).

FIXTURES: Upcoming competition this bank holiday weekend is Tom Prendergast's President Prize. There are tee times on Saturday and Sunday, with the buffet from 7.30pm - 9.00pm followed by the prize giving at 9.30pm. There will be live music on the night and tickets are available from the Bar or Restaurant for €15.

PIERCE PURCELL: Congratulations to the Mens' Pierce Purcell team on winning the West Munster Area semi-final weekend.

The team is managed by Harry O'Neill and assisted by Denis Coleman. The team prevailed in three matches, beating Berehaven 4.5-0.5, Beaufort 4-1 and the Castlegregory 3-2 in the final match.

The West Munster final will take place in Castleisland GC on Wednesday the 5th of June where Killarney GC will take on Ring of Kerry GC at 4pm.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Sunday 26th May. Kindly sponsored by Daly’s Super Valu, stroke format on Mahony’s Point. 1st: Aine Martin (36) 49, 2nd: Lady Captain Mary Sheehy (3) 42, BG: Mairead Martin (-2) 42, 3rd: Mary O Neill (23) 40, 4th Betty O’Farrell (15) 39, 5th: Sinead Lynch (19) 38 (B9), 6th: Maire Murphy (32) 38.

FIXTURES: Next Sunday’s competition is President Tom’s prize to the Ladies. It is stroke on Mahony’s point.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: 24th May - Open Friday - Sponsored by Clifford's Groundcare Ltd. Winner: Jack Savage (16) 43pts FIXTURES: 1st/2nd June - 18 Hole Stableford - Blue Tees - Sponsored by James O'Dowd, The Golf Doc, Tralee. 29th May - Club Scramble - Meet at Clubhouse at 6pm for 6.30pm start. 7th June - Open Friday - Sponsored by Clifford's Groundcare Ltd - 18 Hole Single Stableford (Open to Ladies & Gents) - Ring Clubhouse on 064 6644440 to book a tee time. Captains Charity Rumble - 3 Person Team - Yellow Tees - Sponsored by John O'Callaghan. Competition is a re-entry (play any day) and will run until 20th October.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: 25th/26th May - Stableford Sponsored by Aideen Ryan-Lee. 1st Noeleen Mackessy (23) 33pts, 2nd Renee Clifford (28) 33pts, 3rd Teresa Clifford (28) 32pts.

FIXTURES: 1st/2nd June - Stableford - Sponsored by Mulvihills Pharmacy, Killorglin. Club Scramble - Wednesday 29th May - Meet at clubhouse at 6pm for 6.30pm start.

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Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On the weekend of 25th / 26th we held an Open SS competition. 1st Daniel Cronin (13) 38pts, 2nd Tony Lenihan (15) 36pts, 3rd Maurice Coffey (26) 36pts. On Friday May 24th we held a very successful and very well supported 10 hole mixed scramble followed by a very nice sociable evening in the clubhouse.

FIXTURES: This weekend (June 1st/2nd) we will hold an open SS competition and the timesheet is now available in the clubhouse.

CLUB MATCHPLAY: All players are reminded to play their current round matches before the deadline date of June 10th. Any matches unplayed by that date will be decided by a coin toss.

KINGDOM CHALLENGE SHIELD: Best of luck to our Intermediate Team this week when they take on Tralee GC in Tralee in the second round of that competition.

PIERCE PURCELL: After a titanic battle in Ceann Sibeal with Waterville GC our gallant Ross team had to give way on a scoreline of 3 to 2.

Killorglin Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: Galvin Hooper Murphy Dolan Stableford Singles ending on 26 May. 1st - Timmy O'Neill (17) 38 (CB), 2nd - Donal Lynch (18) 38, 3rd - Denis Bird (8) 37, 4th - John M. O'Sullivan (17) 36 (CB).

FIXTURES: Sunday, June 2 is the Castleisland Exchange Day Singles Stableford.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Competitions played on 19th May, kindly sponsored by Cronin’s Butchers. 18 Hole Stableford - 1st Una Moroney 37 pts (29); 2nd Brid Scannell 33 pts (37); 3rd Mary O'Reilly 32 pts (33). 9 Hole Stableford - 1st Erina McSweeney 19 pts (37); 2nd Noirin Sheehan 13 pts (37).

Kerry Vintners INTER PUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Wednesday 15th May 2019, Mahony’s Point, Killarney. In aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust. 1st Dromhall Hotel 108 [Shane Kelly (17), Paddy Buckley (15), Philip O’Connor (14), Colin Daly (11)], 2nd McSweeney Arms 105 [Kevin O’Callaghan (9), Ambrose O’Donovan (15), Ger Linehan (17), Seamie O’Connor (13)], 3rd Lake Hotel 104 [Niall Huggard (10), Joey Sheehan (6), Martin Byrnes (7), Con Healy (10)], 4th Castlerosse 103 [Steve Shine (18), Mick Clifford (22), Una Moroney (28) Stephanie Lane (28)]. Special thanks to our main sponsor Tom Tobin, Killarney Medals & Trophies and to all the vintners that entered teams. A great day was had by all!

ATHLETICS

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: Next week’s jackpot is €19,600 plus €1,000 bonus.

MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS: We had Darragh Cronin, Cathal Hegarty & Frank

O’Riordan all coming in 5th place in their respective events at The Munster Championships last weekend.

COMMUNITY GAMES NATIONAL FINALS: Jack O’Leary got a pewter medal as a member of the Kerry Team, Oisin O’Leary got a silver medal as part of the Kerry Team in U12 Mixed Distance Races.

KNOCKNAGREE ROAD RACE: Sunday 2nd June for a 3K road race in conjunction with The Lord Mayor Election. Starting at 11am, it is a lovely race for children.

SCHOOL SPORT QUALIFIERS: Thank you to Knocknagree GAA for allowing us the use of their facilities for hosting the national school sports qualifies on Tuesday evening last.

Killarney Valley Athletic Club MUNSTER: Congratulations to Darragh O’Leary who competed in the Munster T&F Championship in CIT at the weekend and came 1st in the Junior 3000m.

ARDFERT: St Brendan’s AC are holding their annual Open Sports day on Bank Holiday Monday, June 3 at 1pm sharp in Ardfert. This is always a great day out for anyone wishing to compete.

PRIMARY: A reminder for anyone who qualified in the Primary School Sports at the Killarney Community College on May 3 must attend the Kerry Primary Schools at an Riocht on Wednesday evening June 12.

FIT4LIFE: Monday nights S&C is now finished until next September but Fit4Life group are still going strong every Monday and Wednesday at 7pm from the Sem Hall.

TRAINING for Juveniles continues Thursday evenings 6-7pm until June 20. Bring €2 and water.

ROWING

Workmen’s Rowing Club BANTRY REGATTA: Workmen’s were represented at Bantry Regatta by six of our junior scullers who enjoyed some fantastic close racing with some heart stopping finishes. Well done to Ben Cussen and Caolán Ireland who won the Mens J18 2X, Ryan Bartlett and Caolan took gold in the MJ162X and both Ryan and Caolan won their single sculls taking gold in the MJ15 and MJ16 singles. Dan Kelliher also had an excellent race in the final of the MJ16 2X. Our young ladies had equally impressive results with Maya Fleming and Ellen Farndon combining to take 2nd place in both the WJ16 and WJ18 2X, Both girls also went on to take 2nd in their individual races. Well done to all and many thanks to their coaches and mentors.

BBQ & PAELLA FUNDRAISER: A hugely enjoyable evening was had by all last Sunday. Many thanks to our generous sponsors of this event and especially to the organisation committee led by Mary Hartnett and Peter Farndon.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Cork Regatta - 2

days, 22nd & 23rd June. Killarney Regatta - 30th June.

Muckross Rowing Club REGATTA SEASON: Last weekend was a busy one with club activity in Dublin, Cork and at home! Well done to our Men’s Club 1 Four of Marko Tot, Brendan O’Neill, John Buckley and Paul Griffin who finished second in the B Final of the Men’s Division 1 Four at last Saturday’s Metro Regatta, held in Blessington. The crew was also the second fastest Club 1 Four overall. Well done also to our Junior 14 crews who had a great day also on Saturday at the Bantry Regatta. Conditions on the 500m course were quite the challenge for our beginner crews, but the club was delighted with the gritty performances throughout the day. With entries in singles, doubles and quads at J14 and J15 grades, this was a first regatta for a number of our newest recruits. Special thanks goes to our team of coaches under the direction of Garrett Doolan and Sean Daly and to all the parents who supported with boat rigging, launching and trailer loading. In addition to the two regattas, the Muckross shore remained busy with crews training on the lake both Saturday and Sunday.

FIXTURES: Carlow Regatta (2-day), SatSun, June 1-2. Athlone Regatta (adult crews only), Sat, June 15. Cork Regatta (2-day), Sat-Sun, June 22-23. Killarney Regatta, Sun, June 30. Irish Rowing Championships (3-day), Fri-Sun, July 1214.

Flesk Valley Rowing Club REGATTA: With just over four weeks to go to the Annual Killarney Regatta which takes place on the 30th June, activity is building up on Lough Leane. Flesk Valley crews of all ages have been taking to the water and being put through their paces by their coaches and coxes who are as always working tirelessly, and volunteering their free time. Keep up the good work over the coming weeks.

COLLECTION: Thanks to club members who helped with the Killarney Regatta Committee church gate collection last Sunday.

OTHER SPORTS

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club MUNSTER GENTS STROKEPLAY QUALIFIERS: Eight players made it through last Sunday in Newmarket for the Finals in Listowel on the weekend of June 16th. Damien Fleming, John McGrath & Jason O’Brien made it through in the Senior with Adam Kelly, John O’Brien and Gearóid Cronin qualifying in the Intermediate grade. Darragh O’Callaghan and Noel Moynihan made it through in the Junior section meanwhile.

BOB CASEY: We won last week’s second round in Castleisland with Damien Fleming picking up the Senior Gross prize with 45. Round Four will be in Deerpark on next Tuesday night @ 6.30pm. Open to

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Kerry PPUI registered members to play, fee of either €5 per night or €10 for the tournament.

WEDNESDAY SCRAMBLES: New series has begun. They will take place @ 6.45pm each Wednesday night over summer, open to all members, fee of €3 per event.

Sunday Competition: Usual times of 9.15am and 11.15am for members aged 15 or over.

TRALEE SCRATCH CUP: June Bank Holiday Monday with cards from 8.30am2.30pm, cards €10 per player, playoff for Top 12 & Ties at approximately 5pm.

National and County Strokeplay Entries: Must be received and paid for by this Monday with a fee of €13 for the National and €10 for the County Strokeplay. No unpaid entries will be sent off.

NATIONAL GENTS MATCHPLAY: Damien Fleming will be taking part this weekend in Rocklodge, Co Cork as second seed.

He tees off in the last match of the First Round against Meath’s Eamon Gibney on Saturday afternoon.

Killarney Rugby SPLIT THE BUCKET: This week’s draw was made at Scott’s Hotel and the winners were Shane Doyle who split the bucket and the promoter was Siobhan at the Corner Bar. To be in with the chance of winning simply put €2 into an envelope into the bucket at any participating venue and you could split the bucket.

With 2 winners guaranteed this is a great way to win. The split the bucket is now available online - for only €10 a month you can enter the draw from home!

Check out our Facebook page for more.

GIVE IT A TRY: Our give it a Try programme continues at Aghadoe every Saturday between 11 and 12. Open to girls aged 10-14, this is a fantastic way to learn to play rugby, make new friends and have fun. Contact Denise on 087 8064112 for details LADIES RUGBY: Our ladies rugby kicked off last Wednesday evening at Aghadoe and continues every Wednesday at 7:30pm. An 8 week programme aimed at introducing ladies to rugby, no experience is needed and it's a great way to learn to play rugby, learn more about the game, meet fellow female rugby fans and have fun. For details contact Hollie on 087 1946341.

GOLF CLASSIC: Our KRFC Golf Classic takes place next Friday (7th of June) at Mahony's Point and tee times are available now. Teams of 4 cost only €250 and there will be Closest the pin, Longest drive and a hole in 1 competition as well as great prizes and food on the day. To book a team contact Ger on 087 1240365.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club NOTE: As we are getting used to long evenings and possibly reaching for the fly rod more regularly, two point of inter-

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est for anglers to note. Firstly The Game Fair Event of Ireland is taking place in Galway’s Ballybrit Racecourse on the 15th and 16th of June this year (also then onto Antrim Town for the 29th and 30th June). Secondly - Also of interest is an article that appeared referring to the fact that land-based farmed salmon are now on sale in the UK - the full article is available at salmonbusiness.com/land-basedfarmed-salmon-goes-on-sale-in-uk/

Callee Kavanagh Cup RESULT: Carlow 5 Kerry 2. Not a score seen too often - even in a tiddlywinks competition - but on Saturday 11 last that was the result of the Callee Kavanagh fundraising Pitch and Putt competition held in good conditions at Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club. Speaking at the presentation of medals and the Callee Kavanagh Cup following a sumptuous meal at the East Avenue Hotel, event sponsor Mick Kavanagh thanked the Carlow team for their attendance and fundraising, Deerpark for their unconditional use of the course and in particular Paula who helped with the setting up of the event, the East Avenue for their hospitality in this and other associated events and the organizing Committee - particularly Denis Browne who handled the financial side of the event. Following the meal and presentation the Carlow and Kerry players proceeded to enjoy a Saturday night out in Killarney Town. Sure even the losing team enjoyed this.

GAA

Killarney Legion RESULTS: Div 1 County League - Kilcummin 0-14 Legion 0-10. Div 5 - Kilgarvan 3-14 Legion 0-7. EK U-16 Div 1 Final - Legion 5-11 Dr Crokes 2-09. U-12 Div 9 Boys beat Glenbeigh/Glencar. U-12 Div 2 Boys (As and Bs) beat Kenmare.

PRIMARY: Congrats to Andrea Murphy who has been selected to play with the Kerry Primary Games. She will line out at half-time in the Munster final on June 22.

KERRY MINORS: Congrats to Eoghan O’Sullivan and Ryan O’Grady on defeat-

31.05.2019 ing Clare in the Munster Championship on a scoreline on 1-16 to 0-11 in Ennis during the week.

LOTTO: Jackpot €18,100. Draw @ 9pm Murphy’s Bar Monday, June 3.

Dr Crokes RESULTS: County League Division 1 - Dr Crokes 4-18 Templenoe 1-15. Duhallow JAHL - Banteer 5-18 Dr Crokes 0-12.

PRIMARY: Well Done to Leah who was selected for the primary games team who will play at half-time in the Munster final with Áine McMahon.

Spa FIXTURES: Friday May 31st: Co. Junior League Spa v Glenflesk (away at 7.30pm); Sunday June 2nd: U12 Boys Co League Spa v Rathmore (away at 6pm); Tuesday June 4th: EK Junior League Rd2 (Fixtures TBA) LOTTO: Next draw Monday June 3rd in Jimmy Briens Jackpot €11,700.

SPORTS HALL & MEETING ROOM: Contact Eileen (087 6577312 after 6pm) or Ann (087 9403508)

Barnardos Tournament: Well done to Killarney Celtic player Joey O’Callaghan who donated his communion money to Barnardos Ireland. Also pictured is Tim Jones of Killarney Celtic.

NIGHT AT THE DOGS: Kerry GAA Night of Champions on Friday June 14th. Tickets €10 are available from Club Secretary 087 6332773

new players welcome.

LILY OF KILLARNEY: Congratulations to the 2019 Lily of Killarney Shauna Goggin, sponsored by Neily O'Connor and well done to the fabulous Spa Ladies Committee on another fantasic event.

JUVENILE TRAINING: Saturday mornings at 10am for the ABC, U6, U8, U10.

For more info contact Coiste na nÓg Secretary 087 1385612 SPA MERCHANDISE: Shop is open on Saturday mornings from 10am-11am.

For enquiries contact Mathilda 087 6487356 ITEMS FOR NOTES: Contact Deirdre 085 1216359 before 8pm Sundays.

Firies COISTE NA NOG: Academy Training continues on the pitch in Farranfore this Saturday at 10.30 to 11.30 for U6, U8 and U10. Bring €2, a drink and gumshields. All

RESULTS: Boys U12 County League - A Fossa 5-09 Firies 4-11. B Fossa 4-11 Firies 5-03. A Firies 5-09 Moyvane 5-11. B Firies 4-11 Moyvane 1-05 Senior County League – Currow 2-18 Firies 5-07.

LOTTO: The draw for next weeks Jackpot of €2,400 will take place in Henderson’s Bar, Firies on Friday night, 31st May. FIXTURES: Junior County League Rd 2 Currow v Firies Friday at 7.30pm.

HURLING: Firies GAA Hurling would like thank Firies senior club and Currow for allowing the kids from U6 to U14 a chance to showcase their hurling skills at half time at the County League match on Saturday evening. Congrats to Fionn Coleman & Gavin O’Sullivan who represented the Kerry U14 hurling team on Saturday in Limerick. Hurling academy training continues in Farranfore on Thursdays at 7pm. All new players welcome.

Kilcummin RESULT: Co League Div 1 - Kilcummin 0-14 Legion 0-10.

ALL-IRELAND CLUB: DVDs are available to order from Ciara O’Leary club secretary at 087 9133062. Cost €15 for a double DVD and cover pre-match, postmatch interviews and the homecoming as well as the game itself. There is also coverage of the county final and Munster final wins on the second DVD all for the €15.

Beaufort LOTTO: Next draw for a jackpot of €9,200 will be in Beaufort Bar on Sunday, June 9.

Fossa

Glenflesk

CONGRATULATIONS: Ted O’Gorman and Elizabeth Coffey have made the Kerry Primary Game teams and will play at half-time in the Munster Final on June 22. Caitlin O’Donoghue will represent Fossa at the Kerry Ladies Gaelic Football Féile Skills County competition on June 5 in Tralee.

LOTTO: The next draw will take place in the Corner House Bar on June 3

RESULTS: U12 Boys County League Division 4 - Fossa 5-9 Firies 4-11. Fossa Red 4-10 Firies 5-3. U14 Girls Div 2 County League - Fossa 5-10 ISG 3-4 FIXTURE: Fossa seniors play Ballydonoghue at home at 2pm on Saturday.

Workmen’s Rowing Club Men at Bantry Regatta last weekend. Caolan Ireland (Gold MJ16 1X, MJ16 2X and MJ18 2X), Dan Kelliher (final MJ16 2X), Ben Cussen (Gold MJ18 2X). Absent from photo: Ryan Bartlett (Gold MJ15 1X, MJ 162X).

herty Memorial Society Memorabilia and Photographic Exhibition will run at Killarney Library from Friday, May 31 to Saturday, June 15 during library opening hours. Free admission.

MINORS: Well done to the Kerry minors management and players especially our own Emmett O’Shea who scored 1-3 in total.

LIBRARY: The Monsignor Hugh O'Fla-

and the jackpot will be €8,800.

RESULTS: Co League Div 2 - Glenflesk 0-5 Annascaul 0-11. County Junior League - Glenflesk 3-13 Laune Rangers 2-11.

FIXTURE: County Junior League – Spa v Glenflesk (Today).

RAHEEN NS: Congratulations to Gerard Warren who had the winning lotto No. 43 on May 25 and to Susan Bartlett who had the winning lotto no 17 on May 18.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY: The Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty Memorial Society Memorabilia and Photographic Exhibition will run at Killarney Library from Friday, May 31 to Saturday, June 15 June during library opening hours. Free admission.

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