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New national housing plan "an ideal opportunity" for St Finan’s The newly launched 'Housing for All' strategy, announced yesterday (Thursday) by Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien is "an ideal opportunity" for either the Government or Kerry County Council to acquire lands at St Finan’s Hospital for social housing, according to the mayor of Killarney. | By Sean Moriarty One of the key recommendations of the Government's new housing plan is the release of State owned land for residential construction.

St Finan's is a landmark building, which is a listed and protected structure, and has been idle since 2012.

Earlier this year the Health Service Executive (HSE), the current owner of the site, told the Killarney Advertiser that it intends to sell the site to the private

sector after other Government agencies declined to take it over.

Under the scheme announced yesterday, the Government will make a €4 billion annual investment in housing and is aiming to deliver 300,000 homes nationally over the next 10 years.

Cllr Marie Moloney, the current Mayor of the town, is expected to raise the issues surrounding St Finan’s at both this month’s Killarney Municipal District meeting and the full meeting of Kerry

County Council.

She cited a project in Cork City as the perfect example of what can be done in Killarney.

Earlier this year An Bord Pleanála approved a project to build 46 houses and 220 apartments on the 14-acre former St Kevin’s Hospital site, just west of the city centre.

“The last thing we need is this falling into the hands of private developers that won’t help the housing situation in the

town,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.

Another option, according to Cllr Moloney, is to use the existing building as a training and educational hub.

Previously, Cllr Michael Gleeson called for the building to be used as a satellite campus for the Munster Technological University (MTU) and since his retirement in April the Kerry Education and Training Board (KETB) has stated that it's looking to expand its Killarney presence. Officials from KETB have visited the former Pretty Polly factory on Park Road to see if it could be converted into classrooms but no decision has been made on that plan either.

In the past CERT (Council for Education, Recruitment and Training) offered training for the hospitality and catering industries in Killarney and given the current staffing situation in the industry a new training facility geared towards the hospitality sector is another option Moloney is hoping will gather pace.

Kerry County Council is in the process of purchasing lands on the St Finan’s site to build social housing. However, this is to the north of the bypass and not on the grounds of the old hospital.

The new community hospital is currently under construction on the site but this project has raised further alarm bells, as so far, there has been no confirmation on what might happen to the existing buildings.

Cllr Moloney plans to seek clarity from Kerry County Council on this matter too.

Killarney pays tribute to the late Christy Quill The wider Killarney business and sporting community has paid tribute to the hugely popular Christy Quill who passed away suddenly on Sunday.

Originally from Ballingeary, County Cork but living in Killarney for many years, Christy was a key part of the Quill family business empire which has a number of busy premises in Killarney as well as Kenmare, Dingle, Sneem and Cork.

In recent years Christy and his wife, Pauline, have operated the bustling Strand House in Dingle, specialising in high-end fashion, knitwear and household goods, but they continued to live at Upper Park Road in Killarney.

For many years Christy was the man at the helm in the landmark Quill’s building on the Main Street-High Street junction in Killarney and he played a very active role in the commercial life and business development of the town.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President, Niall Kelleher, said

The late Christy Quill who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday.

Christy was to the forefront in the early years of the Christmas in Killarney Festival when he was part of a group that travelled to Trier in Germany to ascertain what could be learned from the festive markets there.

On his return, he fundraised actively and negotiated the purchase of the decorative street garlands that give the town such a magical atmosphere every Christ-

mas.

Christy was also a dedicated volunteer with the Tidy Towns Meitheal and he played a significant logistical role when Killarney won the overall national prize in 2011.

“He was a great man for getting work done. He had a real get-up-and-go attitude and Christy was always available to help whenever help was needed.

He worked hard in his business and he worked hard for Killarney and the town greatly appreciates the huge contribution he made,” the Chamber President said.

Well-known Killarney man Enda Walshe worked under Christy at the town centre store before he set up Strand House.

“He made sure his staff were always in good from, and by extension the customers were in good form,” said Enda.

“His door was always open to staff, if they had a problem he would help and he was always interested in our outside world.

He taught us well in the art of customer care.”

He was also a long-serving member of

the Gleneagle Squash Club. He joined the club when he arrived in Killarney after previously playing with local clubs in his native West Cork.

He went on to become one of the club’s top players and represented the club at various competitions all over Munster.

“He was real gentleman and was very well liked in the club,” chairman Mike Crowley told the Killarney Advertiser.

“After his playing days he became a very generous sponsor.”

He is survived by his wife, Pauline, and their children Aoife, Ciara, Clionagh, Rónán and Úna as well as this siblings Mary, Pádraig, Catherine, Séamus, Síle, Eileen, Johnny, Gobnait, Joe, Finbarr and Ann. A private funeral will take place for Christy tomorrow morning (Saturday) in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney followed by burial in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery afterwards.

It will be live streamed on www. churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral at 10.30am.

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Restored 1930s movie to be screened for charity | By Sean Moriarty Ireland’s first talking feature length movie - written and directed by Killarney man Tom Cooper in 1936 - will be screened at Killarney Cinema from today (Friday).

FIRST DAY: It was the first day of school on Tuesday for Lissivigeen National School's new Principal Conor Gleeson as well as Jr infants Rian Brosnan and Danny Shevlin. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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‘The Dawn’ is a story of the Irish War of Independence and was shot entirely in Killarney with the cast made up of local people only.

The original reel was destroyed in the World War Two Blitz in London but the Cooper family were lucky to have a copy and they had it restored by Kerry ETB around five years ago.

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Every few years they offer to show a film in aid of a local charity to help them with fundraising.

Tommy Copper’s grandaughter Kathrine Cronin is a volunteer member of HeartBeat Killarney, and as a result the movie will enjoy a week long stint at her family’s cinema, operated by the director’s grandson and Kathrine’s cousin Tommy,

on East Avenue, from September 3 to 9.

“We will only show this film in Killarney and will only do it for charity,” Kathrine told the Killarney Advertiser.

Tommy Copper was a man ahead of his time and his prime motive in making the film was to showcase Killarney as a tourism destination.

“He was always in England promoting the town and that is where he bought the camera,” added Kathrine. “They made their own tripod out of an axle from a car. My sister, Michelle Cooper-Galvin, still has it.”

HeartBeat Killarney president Billy O’Sullivan is looking forward to watching the movie. He remembers previous generations of his family talking about the film and some of his family even starred in it.

“Everything was done on a shoestring, it was filmed right across the street from the cinema,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “The whole town was involved as extras but nobody wanted to play a Black and Tan.” The audience will be limited to just 50 people for each viewing.

There's a few new faces at local national schools this year - not only the incoming Junior Infants - but new school principals at Lissivigeen National School, St Oliver's, Tiernaboul, and The Mon. | By Michelle Crean On Tuesday, Conor Gleeson (45) began his new journey as admin principal at Lissivigeen NS taking over from Mike McAuliffe who retired just before the summer holidays.

Conor has left his teaching principal role in Tiernaboul NS and is being replaced by Maria Breen. The Mon is set to appoint a new head of the school as Colm O Suilleabhain has left and takes up the position of new principal at St Oliver's taking over from Rory D'Arcy who begins a new career as a Senior National Advisor to Catholic Primary Schools with the Managers Association.

For Conor it's not his first day at Lissivigeen NS as he taught there from 2007 to 2012 after beginning his career at Innishannon National in 2002.

And the links don't stop there, although he himself attended Loretto NS, his father Jim Gleeson and three generations before him, attended Lissivigeen NS. And to make the morning school journey a little easier, both Conor's children Jack in Fourth Class and Doireann, who is in Second Class, have joined their dad at school also.

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Conor praised staff and Board of Management in Tiernaboul, and said he will miss

the 70 pupils and their families dearly but that "change is a good thing" for everyone.

"I began in Tiernaboul National School in March 2012, nine and a half years ago, the time flew there," Conor told the Killarney Advertiser.

"Change is a good thing. There is a feeling of mixed emotions as I loved every minute in Tiernaboul. The staff there are top notch and I'd like to thank them and the Board of Management. It's exciting times and I'd like to wish Maria Breen, the new principal, all the best. I have no doubt that she will bring new exciting initiatives to the role and it'll benefit everybody."

And as he switches out of a teaching/ principal role to a more administrative role with 270 pupils, he said that he'll miss the classroom.

"I have big shoes to fill, they'll miss Mr McAuliffe," he said. "It's a big change.

Teaching, that's the one thing I'll miss hugely."

However, he is looking forward to a new direction as admin principal.

"From day one I got a lovely welcome here. It's totally different. Communication is the buzz word, if the lines of communication are open I think it's very important. An informed parent is a happy parent. I'm looking forward to the years ahead."

1930s FILM: A restored Killarney film ‘The Dawn’ is to be shown from today (Friday) for charity. Pictured were: Katherine Cronin and Billy O'Sullivan (HeartBeat Killarney). Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Vaccinations to continue in Killarney for foreseeable future | By Sean Moriarty The COVID-19 vaccination centre at Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre will remain in place for the foreseeable future.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has told the Killarney Advertiser that it is in the process of identifying alternative locations to replace both the Killarney and Tralee centres but “cannot confirm any decisions in relation to any particular location at this point in time”.

However, the Killarney Advertiser understands that St Paul’s Basketball Club has been instructed to play its home matches, at either Kilcummin Sports Hall or St Brigid’s Secondary School, in the early

part of the season.

The Tralee centre is in the Munster Technological University campus in Dromtaker, and semester one for full-time students starts on September 20.

“In Kerry, the response to the vaccine rollout has been incredible and we are very grateful to the public for their ongoing support. In relation to Killarney we are very grateful to staff and management for the use of their facility as a vaccination centre,” said a HSE statement.

“Planning work is well underway for the next phase of the vaccination programme, locally and nationally. This includes a review of where vaccinations are administered in future, but we cannot confirm any decisions in relation to any particular location at this point in time.”

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Be aware of the nearest life-saving device Killarney Cardiac Response Unit in conjunction with Michael Linehan Killarney Heartsafe group have throughout the summer aimed to highlight the locations of the 16 public access AEDs in Killarney.

HIGH JUMP: Jordan Lee pictured during the high jump in Toyko on Sunday. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Jordan to turn his attention to Paris and Los Angelus

These life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available 24/7 to the public.

However, it is essential that the public are aware of the nearest device and the simple steps needed to save a life.

"An out of hospital cardiac arrest has the worst possible outcome for survival, mainly because resuscitation is often delayed or not given," Kevin O'Leary from Killarney Cardiac Response Unit, said.

"It is vital that resuscitation is started as

soon as possible following a cardiac arrest."

A sequence of steps has been developed to provide the best possible chance for survival for a patient with a cardiac arrest, he added. "These are described as the links in the chain of survival, and like any chain, the chain of survival is only as strong as the weakest link. And so each link is of equal value and importance."

THE CHAIN OF SURVIVAL

Early Access: recognition of an emergency and calling 999 or 112 for help, early CPR, early defibrillation, early Advanced Life Support (ALS), and early post resuscitation care are essential, he added.

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Jordan Lee - who is due back in Killarney this Sunday - says he'll use Tokyo as a learning experience for future Paralympics after missing out on a medal in the High Jump final. | By Sean Moriarty The Killarney high jumper finished ninth after three unsuccessful attempts at 1m 79cm on Sunday last.

The 20-year-old cleared 1m 74cm in his first round but bowed out as the T47 high jump event progressed.

It was a long way off his personal best of 1m 97cm but his long term target is success in the Paris and Los Angelus Paralympics of 2024 and 2028.

“I was very disappointed in my performance, it was below par,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “It just did not come together at all. But my main target is Paris and Los Angelus.”

“I am delighted to be coming home to Killarney as an Olympian,” he added.

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Meanwhile his coach Tomas Griffin remained very modest despite helping sprinter Jason Smyth to a sixth gold medal in the 100 metres on Sunday.

Griffin was drafted in to coach Smyth in the run up to his final because Smyth’s team were unable to travel due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“Jason’s success cannot be attributed to me as he has his own coaching team back home and I was only bridging a gap while here,” Tomas told the Killarney Advertiser.

LIFE-SAVING: Killarney Cardiac Response Unit and the Michael Linehan Killarney Heartsafe group led a summer campaign to highlight the 16 defibrillators in town. Pictured were: Jonathan Lynch (Ambulance Service), Siobhán Linehan (Heartsafe), Edwina Duggan (Killarney Cardiac Response Unit), and Bridget Delaney (Killarney Cardiac Response Unit). Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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CHRISTENING DAY: Tracy Russell and Tom Kelleher with (Amazing) Grace at her Christening on Saturday last in the International Hotel.

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Kilcummin to secure future development with three year plan A blueprint for the future development of a community which has a population of over 2,000 people was launched on Monday. | By Michelle Crean Locals gathered in Kilcummin Community Biodiversity Park where they shared their plans for the lively and growing community situated in East Kerry just five kilometres from Killarney town.

The development of Kilcummin's three year Community Plan was commissioned by the Kilcummin Looking Good Committee (KLG) and was part funded by NEWKD under the LEADER Rural Development Programme and Kerry County Council and the plan has been developed

by Tom O’Leary & Associates.

"With a population of over 2,000 people, the biggest cohort being people under the age of 18, it is a given that the village will grow and develop along with its residents," Sinéad Collins from Kilcummin Looking Good told the Killarney Advertiser.

"The future developments that Kilcum-

THREE YEAR PLAN: Locals from Kilcummin launched their new three year plan on Monday. Pictured were: Sean Linnane (NEWKD), Tony O'Connor (KLG), Tom O'Leary (O'Leary and Associates), Cllr Marie Moloney (Mayor of the Killarney), Emma Doyle, Conor Doyle, Ann Marie O'Sullivan, Mark O'Sullivan, Sheila O'Sullivan (KLG), Ned Buckley (KLG), Sinead Collins (KLG), Dan Horan (KLG), and Fr Kieran O'Brien. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

min Looking Good hope to implement are underpinned from research, public consultation and take into account infrastructure and different demographics and socio economic backgrounds."

Some of the main features that they hope to work on over the next three years include traffic calming at the entrances to the village, pedestrian crossings and the expansion and development of footpaths, continued lobbying for an upgrade

to the wastewater treatment, support the development of the facilities at the GAA grounds and Mastergeeha Soccer Pitch, further develop the Community Biodiversity Park and promote and develop biodiversity in the schools and within the clubs.

And although the KLG committee are spearheading these initiatives; a holistic approach including the schools, clubs and community members is pivotal to imple-

menting these changes, she added.

"It is important that we create our own identity as a village and not merely a commuter village servicing Killarney."

UNIQUE The community has its own unique characteristics and assets that need to be sustained.

"KLG acknowledge securing funding of €25,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2020 from Kerry County Council and a contribution of €5,000 from Councillor Marie Moloney. This has allowed the further development of the Community Biodiversity Park with new wheelchair friendly walk ways, a beautifully designed storytelling circle, a ‘sense of time’ area, fresh peat free compost from our organic composter, new raised beds. It has also allowed for the provision of bike stands within the village, national schools, GAA and soccer pitches and so much more," she added. "KLG deeply appreciate the invaluable contribution of Ian McGregor (Gortbrack Organic Farm) for his work. KLG also acknowledge the continuing excellent work in maintaining the village and Community Biodiversity Park by the employees from the local CE Scheme. All updates on the continued development of our village can be found on the ‘Kilcummin Looking Good’ Facebook page," she said.

Copies of the three year plan are available from the Rural Development Office.

Local coach to get girls more involved in sport | By Sean Moriarty A well-known Killarney soccer coach will lead a Tralee club’s efforts to encourage girls aged five to 8 to take up the sport.

St Brendan’s Park FC is one of only 30 clubs in Ireland and the only one in Kerry selected by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to run a new football programme fun by UEFA and Disney's Incredibles initiative.

The programme is for girls only and runs for 10 weeks. Each of the 'Disney Playmakers' 10 training sessions follow a Disney storyline and girls will be encouraged to play soccer while acting out scenes from movies like ‘Frozen’ and ‘The Incredibles’.

It is designed to be a fun and safe introduction to learning football through movement, play and the magic of Disney storytelling.

Ramona Keogh is a coach with Mastergeeha FC and one of only 33 women involved in Irish soccer to complete the FAI’s Women in Football - Emerging Leaders Programme.

COACH: Ramona Keogh with Killarney girls Nell Casey and Laura Hickey.

As a result of her experience as a player, coach and administrator, the Tralee club approached her to run the new programme on their behalf.

“They were looking for someone with a strong coaching qualification and background,” Ramona told the Killarney Advertiser.

“I will coordinate this for St Brendan’s Park. Sometimes you see girls sitting in the car waiting, while their brother plays, this is all about getting them out of the car. It will get their mothers involved in the club too and get them more involved in their clubs.”

Hollywood star showcases town to 3m followers | By Michelle Crean A Hollywood star who popped

by Killarney this week shared the town's beauty with his 3 million Instagram followers.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson best known as star of the popular sitcom television series 'Modern Family' took a quick trip to Kerry and soaked in the stunning sights Killarney has on offer.

The 45-year-old actor, who is in Ireland currently filming Elizabeth Bank’s new film 'Cocaine Bear', posted a photo of his husband Justin Mikita at Ross Castle.

The couple stayed in the Great Southern

Killarney during their few days here.

He also shared a snap of himself tucked into a hole in the wall of the castle, and another with jarveys including 15-yearold Lewis Tangney which he said was the highlight of his trip. His photos received over 72,000 likes.

"30 hours! Killarney & Cork. Went on a jaunting tour of Killarney park with my new friend Lewis… he’s 15 and a 6th generation “jarvey” - which was our highlight of Ireland so far. If you can get to Killarney - ask for Lewis. thanks for looking after us @j.m_reidys, @killarneyjauntingcars & @miyazaki_cork & @ killarneygreatsouthern", he posted.

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For 15-year-old Leah McMahon, being named as the Vice Captain of the FIBA U16 Women’s European Challengers for Slovakia on August 9, was a dream come through.

However, as a team member was diagnosed COVID positive, it was a shock when Leah realised that she too had the virus - even though she had no symptoms. It meant putting this year's plans of playing in Slovakia on hold.

“I had absolutely no symptoms Marie, not as much as a sniffle,” Leah said.

The back garden at the McMahon household has an alcove of beautiful flowers carefully sheltered from the sports set up that clearly dominates.

“There was no training throughout COVID Marie. It is only now that we are back to outdoor training at St Pauls,” Leah explained. “Dad has done a great job at the outlining of the basketball court here at home."

I had recalled liking many lockdown challenges by Leah’s dad Karl on social media. Leah’s talent for sport, not just basketball, is incredible. She has a fantastic driving force behind here and it is evident.

“It was a standard COVID test before travelling followed by training in Dublin with the squad. We were all so excited.

Our manager Andy Gill cut my training session short to advise me of a positive COVID-19 test result. I was beyond devastated and in shock, as was my mom [Áine] and dad who have tirelessly driven me the length and breath of the country to training. Mom decided to stop off in Nenagh, Co Tipperary at a walk-in test centre to ensure the initial test was not a false positive. The reality hit when it was soon reconfirmed that I had COVID-19. Thankfully my teammates all tested negative which was a huge relief to me Marie. Imagine if I’d wiped out the team!”

NO SYMPTOMS

With no symptoms, how was Leah to think for one second that she had the virus, I thought. But she did, and 10 days of solitary confinement in her bedroom in Lissivigeen commenced, instead of taking flight for one of the biggest moments in her sporting career. The

Leah's disappointment as positive test halts basketball dream guerite McMahon who were already there. My cousin Laura and auntie Sinead arrived soon after which meant so much to me. I was completely distracted during the games cheering on the girls, but it was the downtime between the games that made me think ‘what if’. I had arrived, one game in on August 12. I wasn’t allowed to play in the tournament at this point as FIBA wouldn’t allow interaction outside of the team bubble throughout the week of the tournament. This was hard,” Leah explained.

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DISAPPOINTED: Named as the squad’s Vice Captain of the FIBA U16 Women’s European Challengers for Slovakia on August 9, Leah McMahon (15) and her team, found themselves one woman down losing out to COVID-19. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

thoughts of getting on a plane in these times would be enough for me, not to mind the honour of representing your country at such a massive event.

“It wouldn’t actually have been so bad Marie only I had somewhere exciting to be. Family and friends visited my window every day and I thoroughly enjoyed my daily dose of FaceTime with my nana Anne O’Shea. We are great friends.

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“I kept my training up with an exercise bike in my room and my Kerry football coaches Nora O’Connor and Miriam O’Keefe gave me a fitness plan to stay on track. I found the last three days the

toughest when my teammates were flying out," Leah said.

“As a family we made the decision that once my bedroom quarantine was complete we would travel regardless, in support of my team. As my luck was going, the COVID recovery cert was lost in cyber space but thankfully an antigen test got me through the departure gates. As we left Lissivigeen, I remember dad saying to Cian "we might see you in a couple of hours Cian". You can imagine my delight when that wasn’t the case and we were finally on our way to Slovakia.

“On arrival it was wonderful to be greeted by my grandparents Tony and Mar-

“So what will happen for next year Leah?” I asked. “Nothing is a given Marie,” Leah replied. “We will have trials as normal but it’s great to have a foot in the door." “Indeed”, I agreed. “And to come and support your team at your own expense is the definition of great sports (wo) manship.” We both laughed.

“I have a lot of people to thank for financing my trip to Slovakia Marie, outside of my mom and dad. It might not have been the trip that was intended, but to experience it from the sidelines was still amazing. I am most grateful to the people of Killarney for attending the bake sale organised by Patricia McCarthy, St Paul’s Basketball Club, prior to my original departure. Patricia is a great coach. She and my teammates at St Paul’s backed me all the way, ably seconded by my talented uncle Derick McMahon, who is a chef, and provided an amazing ensemble of culinary delights for the bake sale. It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the community of Killarney and I am very grateful for that."

Roll on next year I thought, when please God, COVID-19 will be in the distant past for Leah and all events that are losing out due to the virus.

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RTÉ's Style Queen enjoyed a visit to Killarney at the weekend Style Queen, Eileen Smith from RTE’s Style Counsellors, paid a visit to Killarney at the weekend as a guest of the Killarney based travel company, Golden Ireland.

Eileen and her daughter Suzanne stayed in the luxurious Great Southern Killarney where they were well looked after for the duration of their stay. Their action packed itinerary included a jaunting car trip through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle by Killarney Jaunting Cars – Tangney Tours, followed by a cruise on the Lily of Killarney. A sumptuous afternoon tea in the Great Southern was followed by a trip to downtown Killarney where MacBees on New Street, The Kilkenny Shop, and the Aran Sweater Market, were highlights for the fashion queen. A busy and enjoyable day was topped off with dinner for two in the Candle Room of Killarney Royal Hotel.

No trip to Killarney would be complete without a visit to Muckross House where the ladies enjoyed a tour on Sunday, followed by a stroll in Muckross Gardens in beautiful autumnal sunshine.

Geraldine McGlynn of Golden Ireland.ie

says that the trip was organised to highlight Killarney as a great destination to visit this autumn.

Golden Ireland specialises in Irish travel holiday offers for the Actively Retired market.

“Killarney is a great place to visit at any time of year but as a destination it comes into its own in autumn when it’s less busy. People have more time to chat and hotels offer great value for the Actively Retired, particularly mid-week.”

The stylish octogenarian and her daughter thoroughly enjoyed their Killarney break which was shared with Eileen’s 55,000 plus Instagram followers.

Highlights of Eileen’s trip will also be shared in the Golden Ireland Travel Magazine which will be available in Fáilte Ireland tourist offices next month.

For more information on Golden Ireland, visit www.goldenireland.ie.

Almost €200k allocated to Killarney community groups | By Sean Moriarty Community organisations in the greater Killarney area will receive nearly €200,000 in funding under the Community Enhancement Programme.

The funding was announced this week by the Department of Rural and Community Development who provide grants towards enhancing the facilities available to communities. A total of €197,000 has been allocated to clubs and community organisations in the Killarney district.

Muckross Community Association was one of biggest local groups in the scheme which will get a total €2,500 under two separate allocations.

Other funding includes: Ballyhar Dynamos FC €1,000, Ballydribbeen Residents Committee €800, Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre CLG €1,500, Ballyspillane Resident's Association €1,000, Barraduff Community Field Organisation €1,000, Cheshire Kerry €500, Euro Bridge Club €500, KASI, CLG - Killarney Immigrant Support Centre €750, Kilcummin

Looking Good €1,200, Killarney Celtic Football Club €1,000, Killarney Men's Shed €1,500, Killarney Water Rescue €1,200, Muckross Community Association €2,000, Muckross Community Association €500, Social Action Group Rathmore CLG €2,000, The Horizon Group, Kerry Parents and Friends Association €750, Beaufort Community Care Group €1,000, and Beaufort Community Council €1,500.

“I very much welcome this funding which is vital for all the community organisations who work so hard to enhance the communities in which they live. All these volunteers take great pride in their community and the result of all their hard work can be seen in every town, village and housing estates all over this county,” said Cllr Marie Moloney, the mayor of the Killarney Municipal District.

STYLISH TRIP: Geraldine McGlynn of Golden Ireland met with Style Queen, Eileen Smith from RTE’s Style Counsellors, in the Great Southern Killarney at the weekend.

Pop-up broadband information event planned for Killarney Next Saturday (September 11), National Broadband Ireland (NBI) will host a public pop-up information event in Killarney.

NBI ambassadors will be on-hand at Tesco in Deerpark from 10am to 4pm to provide information on the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rollout in Killarney.

These events aim to give locals an opportunity to learn more about the plan, when high speed fibre broadband is coming to the county and how they can get connected. The NBI team will be on-hand to register people for future updates on the rollout in their area.

“National Broadband Ireland is excited about the opportunity to engage directly with the people of Killarney and give them information about when high-speed broadband will be available, let them know how they can connect to the NBI network and how they can register for progress updates specific to

their Eircode," Peter Hendrick, CEO of National Broadband Ireland, said.

NBI currently has construction underway to bring fibre to 3,382 premises in the townlands in the Killarney Intervention Area, which includes Acres, Banard, Coolroe, Inch, Lisroe, and Whitefield among others, all of which are already eligible to order services on the new high-speed fibre broadband network.

Once these premises are available to order these customers can choose their broadband services from a retail service provider (RSPs) of their choice. This is expected to bring significant benefits directly to consumers and businesses where competition between RSPs will ensure quality bundled packages offer choice around voice, broadband, TV and mobile at competitive prices.

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance at the Pop-Up Shop event in Killarney to michael@heneghan.ie.

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Relax with a reflexology treatment Supporting clients on their wellness and recovery journey is the goal for Lisa Courtney (N.N.R.I.), a qualified reflexologist with eight years experience. The Killarney native is passionate about what she does and is now starting out on her own venture.

WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY? Everyone’s life is hectic these days and stress is a contributing factor to many illnesses and ailments. Work, finances, family life, loss; all of these stresses can cause problems if we don’t address them. Reflexology uses areas of your feet to reach and treat parts of your body which are out of sync. This is achieved by applying different amounts of pressure to the feet to stimulate reflex points. It is a natural therapy that benefits people of all ages - from babies to the elderly.

You do not need to have a condition to enjoy reflexology as it is a wonderful way to de-stress, relax and unwind.

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appointment?

Your treatment will take place in a soothing, comfortable treatment room.

"At the beginning of your first appointment I complete a well-being consultation with you, this allows me to check for any contra-indications and tailor the treatment for what you need," Lisa said. "After the consultation, you will remove your shoes and socks, and be made comfortable on the relaxing treatment bed with an option of a cosy blanket. I will apply a dusting of aromatherapy powder to your feet, and you will start to feel the stresses of the day slip away!"

At this point, she will then carry out a short breathing exercise with the

each treatment for you to ask any questions you may have. Reflexology is a truly relaxing treatment, and many of my clients leave the treatment room feeling lighter and brighter, ready to face the day."

client, which really encourages the mind and body to unwind.

"Pressure will then be applied to the reflex points on the feet, as you relax.

Many clients do like to be peaceful during the treatment and some do like to talk. I will always take your lead on this. It is your session and I want you to get the best possible outcome during it. It is also not uncommon for clients to fall asleep; this is completely normal. After I have worked the various reflex points, I will then massage the feet with the beautiful balm and wrap them in warm towels to end – bliss! I will allow time at the end of

Lisa is located at Shimra Health and Wellness Centre at 41/42 High Street, Killarney. She can be contacted on 085 7648464 or by email at lcourtneyreflex@gmail.com.

You can follow Lisa online @lisa_mindbodybalance on Instagram and Lisa Courtney Mind Body Balance on Facebook.

Many clients have found reflexology useful for the following reasons: • Fertility (male and female) • Hyperemesis gravidarum (pregnancy-related sickness) • Anxiety • Stress • Pain relief • Sleep issues • Migraine • Improved digestion • IBS • Boosts the immune system • Back pain • Complements cancer treatment • Correcting hormone imbalances • General well-being For babies: • Colic • Constipation • Reflux • Teething • Nasal congestion • Restlessness and sleep issues

Jana says "thank you" for the support | By Michelle Crean A local business woman who appealed for support following a devastating tornado in her home country has thanked the people of Killarney for their support.

Jana Lalikova was left shaken after a devastating tornado struck South Moravia in the Czech Republic two months ago.

Feeling helpless, she appealed to the people of Killarney town to support her with a fundraiser to help families rebuild their lives.

The tornado swept through several villages, killing five people and leaving more than 150 injured, as well as homes, schools and businesses in need of serious repair.

Not only did she immediately set up a GoFundMe page but also added a donation box at the counter in her rehabilitation and physiotherapy practice at the Perfect Therapy Clinic at the Reeks Gateway, and says she has been overwhelmed by the support.

To date she has raised €1,333.33, over €900 from the clinic and over €400 via the online fundraising site.

"I wanted to help," Jana, who has been living in Ireland for more than 13 years, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"I wanted to support a specific family but after two months people have had the main repairs done. I contacted friends who gave me a family and the man said that it's the schools that now need help as the houses were fixed first during the

THANK YOU: Jana Lalikova from the Perfect Therapy Clinic pictured with Una O'Donoghue and Cian O'Sullivan, says thanks to the people of Killarney for helping to raise €1,333.33. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

summer."

So, liaising with the man and school principal Michal Besta, they decided to donate the funds to a preschool and school in Mikulcice to help rebuild the green area for the children to enjoy the outdoors once again.

"He said that they had a lovely park for outdoors and now they have nothing.

They will now use the money to create an outdoor space and plant trees and use the area for education. I found it a nice

idea."

And she added, if the people from Killarney who donated visit the Czech Republic they can call to see the replanted area.

"A big thank you to everybody who helped with this project, I really appreciate it."

The GoFundMe page 'Help people in Czech Republic after tornado' will remain active for a few more weeks and those who'd like to contribute can still do so, she added.

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Junior Infants starting school this week at Gaelscoil Faithleann with their teacher Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh.

Junior Infants from Holy Cross Mercy, pictured with their teacher Trish Murphy and SNA Marian Brosnan, as they started their first day of big school on Monday morning.

Junior Infants happy to be starting school this week at Gaelscoil Faithleann with their teacher Liadh Toibin.

Junior Infants, pictured with their teachers Triona Sheehy, Barbara Dineen and SNA Sinead Fitzgerald, as they begin school at Holy Cross Mercy.

Junior Infants, pictured with their SNA Aoife Doona, and teachers Marie Coleman and Breda Flanagan, who started school at Holy Cross Mercy.

Junior Infants along with their teacher and school principal, Ms Alison Coffey, pictured at Loughquittane NS on Thursday.

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Coolick NS pupils, pictured with teachers Tara O'Donoghue and Fiona O'Donoghue, were all smiles as they began their new school journey this week. Front l-r were: Corbyn Bellinger, Hugo Curran, Caoimhe McCarthy, Daniel Coffey, Abbie Stack, Fiadh Finn, Chloe Kealy, Liam McAlister, and Lauren O'Sullivan O'Rourke. Back l-r were: Camelia Cazacu, Liam Kearney, Eden Broderick, Taylor O'Sullivan, Henry McCarthy, Aoibhínn Lyne, Emmett O'Leary, Jack O'Leary, Caoimhe O'Reilly, and Reete Spillane.

Junior Infants happy to be starting school at St Oliver's National School with Elaine Kavanagh, Catherine Doyle and Eileen O'Mahoney. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Junior Infants delighted to be starting school at St Oliver's National School with Neasa Ni Lionaird, Anita Horgan and Terry Landers. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Junior Infants in St Oliver's National School excited to get school life started, pictured with Miriam Dennehy, Mary Sugrue and Sheila Goulding. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Junior Infants all excited to be starting school at Anabla National School.

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Muinteoir Sarah Cahill and Principal Conor Gleeson, pictured with the Junior Infant class at Lissivigeen NS on their first day at school. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

All smiles on their first day at school were Rian Brosnan and Mason Tangney.

Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Nathan Foley pictured at Lissivigeen NS on his first day at school. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Penny Palmer, fifth generation of O'Connor Scannell's, Ardenanig, at Lissivigeen NS, pictured with her teacher Muinteoir Muireann Buckley, on her first day at school. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

First day of school at Lissivigeen NS for Ailbhe O'Sullivan and Féile Foley. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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Muinteoir Muireann Buckley and Principal Conor Gleeson, pictured with Junior Infants at Lissivigeen NS on their first day at school. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Enjoying their first day at school at Lissivigeen NS were: Conor Buckley and Kate Kissane. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Enjoying their first day at Lissivigeen NS were: Nell Kiely and Principal Conor Gleeson. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

First day at school at Lissivigeen NS were Frieda Pushpangadan and new Principal Conor Gleeson and Sophie Scally. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Settling in on their first day at Lissivigeen NS were Luke Sheehan and Caoimhe O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Brian Foley Brian is available for advice and fitness consultations, Call 087 403 0894 or email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Should you be counting Macros?

So you hear about these three little things called “macros” by surfing the web, social media, or even from someone in your social circle. Macronutrients, aka macros, are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats - these are the three primary sources of calories consumed.

Let’s start with a bit of information about each macro.

PROTEIN

Proteins are typically things like meat but also come from a variety of other sources. Proteins provide our body’s structure and components of enzymes, regulate body function and immune system health, and aids in hormone regulation. Calories from protein should comprise about 30% of our daily calorie intake.

CARBOHYDRATES

Carbohydrates vary depending on the source. These are things like fruit, sugar, vegetables, and much more. Carbohydrates, aka Carbs, are our body’s leading source of fuel. Carbs keep protein from being used as energy and aids in the oxidation (breakdown) of fat. Calories from carbohydrates should comprise of no more than 40% of our daily calorie intake.

FATS

Fats come from plant and animal-based sources. Fats are a component of our membranes, aids in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins and is used as a source of energy. Calories from fat should comprise about 30% of our daily calorie intake.

Now that you know a bit more about them - should you be counting them and what does that mean? So what is it?

Macro counting is calorie counting, but with more specific targets to stay with-

in a certain range of each macro. These numbers are determined in various ways but the main idea behind them is calories in versus calories out. In order to lose weight, you need to expend more energy than you consume.

Let’s move on to the most important question - should you be counting macros?

For most people, logging food and counting macros will provide them with the guidance they need to meet their long term goals, but it isn’t always the best solution for everyone.

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School safety works to go ahead thanks to Clár funding Cathaoirleach of Kenmare Municipal District and Deputy Mayor of Kerry, Councillor Michael Cahill, has welcomed Clár funding for a number of schools and sports clubs across the county.

The funding was part of an announcement of €179,191 for six Kerry projects, made earlier this week, by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD. As part of the €44,550 funding and in partnership with Kerry County Council traffic calming measures will be installed at northern end of Gneeveguilla village in the vicinity of the national school. Works will also include construction of a footpath for a distance of 90m on the eastern side of the roadway adjacent to the school car park and the GAA Community Centre. The existing pedestrian crossing is to be reconfigured to a raised table type crossing, and digital driver feedback

signs will be placed on the northern and southern approaches and the necessary road lining and road markings will be provided.

Firies Sports Facility CLG (in association with Kerry Parents and Friends, Firies NS and Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club) will have a cabin with two integrated wheelchair accessible toilets with a ramp installed and a storage unit at a cost of €21,487.50.

Scoil Réalt na Mara, Cromane NS will have child safety signs erected on approach roads to the school. Digital speed safety signs will also be purchased and road markings on approach to the school will be upgraded. In total funding of €14,400 is to be allocated.

"I am particularly pleased with the announcement for road safety improvement works in the vicinity of a number of schools including Scoil Réalt na Mara, National School Cromane and Gneeveguilla National School," Councillor Cahill said.

Here are a few things to consider: • Does it fit in with your current lifestyle?

• Do you want to weigh and measure the foods in order to log them?

• Do you need the added level of accountability?

• Can you consistently log everything you consume every single day?

If logging your food doesn’t seem like the right fit for you, then it probably isn’t. Here are a few things I look for in clients before asking them to log food: • Consistently eating vegetables • Eating every 3 to 4 hours • Has a good daily routine and can easily add this task (as far as time is concerned) • Is cooking and preparing at least 5060% of their meals at home.

Do a quick self-analysis by answering these questions to determine whether or not you think macro counting is ideal for you.

Not sure or want to get more help?

Just book a free intro at www.activate.ie and let one of our experienced nutrition coaches guide you to the right answer for you and your goals!

Second Class from Presentation Monastery NS, pictured with their teacher Donal Sheahan, as they started their first day back on Monday morning. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Second Class pupils from Presentation Monastery NS, pictured with their teachers, Ann Lacey, Donal Barry and Paula Counihan, as they went back to school on Monday morning. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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Emma Dineen from Barradubh was the first First Year of 2021 through the doors of St. Brigid's.

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Two singletons looking for love online - who ended up being a perfect match - didn't realise that they were just 200 metres away from each other!

Love blossomed for local cobbler Peter Fee from Ballaugh and Helen Twomey from Millstreet who met via the Tinder App five years ago.

Peter runs The Cobbler in the shopping centre on New St, while at the time Helen worked as an Assistant Textiles Manager in Dunnes Stores.

They hit it off and got engaged in Venice.

"We got engaged on Valentine's Day in a gondola in Venice two and a half years ago," Peter told the Killarney Advertiser.

"She wasn't expecting it!"

They finally sealed their union on Friday in St Mary's Cathedral in front of one hundred family and friends. The Mass was celebrated by Fr Brendan Walsh, who is a family friend.

Peter is son of Peter and Deirdre Fee and Helen, who now works as a Textiles Store Manager in Dunnes Macroom, is daughter of Con and Joan Twomey.

The bridal party included Maid of Honour, Helen's sister, Christina Fox, and her friend Emma Bridgette as Bridesmaid.

Best Man was Anthony Fee and groomsman was Clifford Fee, both brothers of the groom. Flowergirls were Anthony's daughter Sofia Fee (1) and Helen's goddaughter Olivia Buckley (5). Pageboys were Conor, Mark and Tom Fee, Clifford's sons.

Peter's brother and Best Man Anthony travelled from Madrid with his wife Bea and Sofia for the big day. On Helen's side her brother Tim and grandmother Eily Twomey were also there to help them celebrate. Her aunt Noreen Hegarty also

travelled all the way from New York.

After the 12noon wedding ceremony the couple and their guests headed to the Great Southern Killarney where local photographer Dylan Clifford captured it all. At 4.30pm they were called for their meal and enjoyed a night of celebrations.

And although there was a pandemic to contend with during the planning stages, Peter added that they didn't have to change anything and were lucky to have been allowed one hundred guests.

"We picked a date out of a hat and didn't have to reschedule."

He added a thank you to Dylan Clifford Photography, Darragh Twomey Videography, and Anne Cotter who did their church music, the same musician who sang at Helen's parents wedding over 30 years ago.

Both Peter and Helen are currently enjoying an 11 night stay in Lanzarote, so for now anyone looking to pick up their shoes will have to wait until September 7!

Photos: Dylan Clifford Photography

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NO WHERE LIKE IT: "I've been coming into the park all my life. There's nowhere else like Killarney," said Christy Sheehan, who is pictured with Snowball at the National Park.

PHOTOS: GRIGORIY GENIYEVSKIY

BEST TOWN: "We are enjoying ourselves. Killarney is the best town in Ireland," said Katie, Molly and Anne Morley at the Curious Cat Café.

YUMMY: Vera, Rose, Annie and Bonnie McEvoy enjoying a yummy ice cream at Deenagh Lodge.

ENJOYING THE VIEW: Michael and Bernadette O'Byrne say they love Killarney especially the National Park and the Gap of Dunloe.

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OUT AND ABOUT: Brian Heffernan and Anne McEvoy pictured while out for a stroll in the National Park on Tuesday.

WE LOVE KILLARNEY: "We're down at the the lakes every day. Ross Castle and the Gap are great," Grace Clerkin and Harry Purcell said while taking some time out at the Curious Cat Café.

RELAXING: Having a lovely time and enjoying themselves were Gerry and Mary Lynch by Killarney House on Tuesday afternoon.

WALK: "We love going for walks by Killarney House and Gardens," said Eileen Cronin, who is pictured with Sam Farrell and Zac.

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In Hinde Sight: Postcards from Ireland Past Author: Paul Kelly Paul John Kelly is an Australian political journalist, author, and television and radio commentator from Sydney.

Throughout Paul’s childhood, his father, Patrick Kelly, sent John Hinde postcards to him when he was visiting the land of his youth. By the time Paul was nine, he was accompanying his father on these trips, and developed his own love of Ireland. Years later, he set about recapturing the modern-day versions of Hinde’s postcards.

Despite the famously uncooperative Irish weather, John Hinde’s postcards of Ireland featured bright sunshine and blue skies, a country seemingly peopled entirely with redheads, happy donkeys carrying turf, and charming cottages that appeared to grow upward from the earth itself. Cars and sweaters were in primary colours, and scarlet rhododendrons sprang up in the unlikeliest of places. John Hinde had a clear vision:

“We need to be uplifted rather than depressed. To me pictures should always convey a positive, good feeling, something which makes people happy, which makes them smile, which makes them appreciate some tenderness.” In these postcards, the world is a sunnier, less complicated, and more colourful place. Join Paul Kelly as he returns to John Hinde’s Ireland on a photographic pilgrimage, capturing some places that have changed forever, and some that are just the same.

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Iron Maiden Senjutsu ‘Senjutsu’, the upcoming 17th studio album by heavy metal band Iron Maiden, is set to be released today (Friday).

Senjutsu - loosely translated from Japanese as ‘tactics and strategy’ - will be the band’s first studio album in nearly six years, following ‘The Book of Souls (2015)’, marking the longest gap between two studio Iron Maiden albums.

This is also their second double album and the use of their original logotype on the cover, as well as their first studio album since 1984’s Powerslave to have no song writing contributions

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Worth ‘Worth’ is a 2020 biographical film directed by Sara Colangelo, from a screenplay by Max Borenstein. It stars Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan, Stanley Tucci, Tate Donovan, Shunori Ramanathan and Laura Benanti.

Following the horrific 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, Congress appoints attorney and renowned mediator Kenneth Feinberg (Michael Keaton) to lead the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.

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from guitarist Dave Murray in any way and the first since 1998’s ‘Virtual XI’ to feature multiple songs written by bassist Steve Harris alone.

“There’s some very complex songs on this album which took a lot of hard work to get them exactly as we wanted them to sound, so the process was at times very challenging, but Kevin is great at capturing the essence of the band and I think it was worth the effort!” Steve explained. “I’m very proud of the result and can’t wait for fans to hear it.”

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Give your garden the WOW factor with PST Lawns Artificial grass is becoming more and more popular with homeowners all over Ireland as a low maintenance alternative to a natural grass lawn.

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A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS • VIEWS FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD SUPPORT

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Watch out for flying cows!

What a strange sight it was for onlookers to see injured cows in Switzerland being flown to their Alpine fields.

'Dudley' to join list of storms this coming winter Met Éireann, along with the Met Office and KNMI – the national weather services of the UK and Netherlands, have released the new list of storm names for the 2021-22 storm season.

Since 2015 Met Éireann and the Met Office have been working together on the Storm Names partnership to help raise awareness of the potential impacts of severe weather and were joined by KMNI in 2019.

Similar to previous years, each weather service has contributed names reflective of their nation and culture, mainly suggested by members of the public.

Irish names that have made it on to this year’s list include Barra (Finbarr), Méabh, Pól and Seán. In a recent public

vote Diarmuid was added in along with Duncan, Dudley and Dafydd… and Dudley was the winner, perhaps reflective of the magic of Harry Potter.

“Last winter was relatively quiet with only one storm named by Met Éireann, Storm Aiden at Halloween," Met Éireann’s Head of Forecasting, Evelyn Cusack, said.

"We are now preparing for the autumn and winter months ahead with a new list of storm names for 2021-22 and for whatever weather may come to our shores. Once again Met Éireann will continue to work with our national weather service colleagues in the UK and Netherlands, by continuing to provide a clear and consistent message to the public and encouraging people to take

action to prevent harm to themselves or to their properties at times of severe weather.”

A storm is named by a National Met Service (Met Éireann, Met Office in the UK and KNMI in the Netherlands) when orange or red level wind speeds are forecast to impact over a wide land area.

Orange or red level gust wind speeds can occur in exposed areas without the event being named. Ireland's Weather Warnings will be issued at www.met.ie/ warnings/today and on the Met Éireann App. She also added that Met Éireann has launched a new audio weather forecast, where people can listen to the latest forecast delivered by a team of Met Éireann forecasters.

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy drops COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has dropped by 36 points over the past 10 months, according to the latest research carried out by Ipsos MRBI for the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA), the representative organisation for the originator biopharmaceutical industry.

Last October, when IPHA began tracking public appetite for COVID-19 vaccines, 12% of people said they would not get vaccinated for the disease. In the same month, 33% said they were unsure. By this month, the proportion of people who said they will not get vaccinated for COVID-19 had dropped

to 5%. Just 4% are unsure.

Overall, 91% of people either intend to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or have already received a vaccine for the dis-

ease, according to the research. The results show that 5% of people will take a COVID-19 vaccine. But when combined with the cohort that has received

Around one thousand cows from higher pastures go to the Urnerboden valley in Switzerland every year. While most animals travel this path, some cows are flown because they are injured or extremely pregnant.

A dozen or so got a lift near the Klausenpass mountain pass, around 1,950 metres (6,400 feet) above sea level.

The injured cows were captured dangling from a chopper as they took to the sky, held by a length of rope and wearing a mesh harness.

Farmer Jonas Arnold explained the reason for transporting the cows by helicopter include some pastures being difficult to reach by car, and cows being unable to walk while injured.

"I didn't ask a cow how it feels after such a flight as it couldn't answer, but it's only a short distance and it has to keep going," he said. "It was only a short calm flight. I didn't notice any difference between the ones that flew and the ones that walked normally."

at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, or 86% of the sample, that number rises to 91%.

The industry urged continued uptake of COVID-19 vaccines across the eligible population.

“It is clear that COVID-19 vaccines hesitancy has been declining sharply across the eligible population," Bernard Mallee, Director of Communications and Advocacy at IPHA, said. "Data shows how effective vaccination is at reducing serious illness, hospitalisations and deaths. We know that strict safety protocols are key in testing vaccines during trials and in monitoring them in the community. These safety protocols, combined with clear evidence of the effectiveness of vaccines in fighting COVID-19, boost public confidence."

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Accidental discovery of the world's northernmost island A group of Danish and Swiss scientists have unintentionally found the world's most northern island while on an excursion off the coast of Greenland.

The Range confirms opening date for new Kerry store

The six scientists, who were working at the Arctic Station research centre in Greenland, originally mistook it for Oodaaq, an island found by a Danish survey expedition in 1978.

"It was not our intention to discover a new island," Morten Rasch, polar explorer and head of the Arctic Station research facility, said. "We just went there to collect samples."

Swiss entrepreneur, Christiane Leister, creator of the Leister Foundation that

financed the expedition added that "everybody was happy that we found what we thought was Oodaaq island".

"It's a bit like explorers in the past, who thought they'd landed in a certain place but actually found a totally different place."

The tiny island is the closest point of land to the North Pole and measures around 30 metres in width.

The group described the island as a "bunch of mud, moraine deposits and gravel surrounded by sea ice on all sides, not a very friendly place".

The scientists want the island to be named Qeqertaq Avannarleq, which means "the northernmost island" in Greenlandic.

Following months of anticipation, home, leisure and gardens retailer, The Range, has confirmed plans to open a new store in Kerry this October.

It will be located at Manor West Retail Park in Tralee, and is due to open on Friday, October 22.

After months of building works and preparations the new 40,000 sq. ft shop will be located at the former Debenhams store.

The move will create 80 full and parttime jobs - positive news in such challenging times for the retail sector, and the new store is expected to be a fantastic boost to the already popular shopping park.

The new store will provide great value products across 18 different departments from essential cleaning supplies, petcare and DIY accessories to stylish and much-loved home décor, furniture, and kitchen and dining selections. The Tralee store will also open with the amazing Christmas shop, for which The Range is renowned, selling trees, decorations,

lights and much more to make this festive season even more special.

“We in Manor West are delighted to welcome The Range to Tralee and the wider Kerry area," Derek Rusk, Centre Manager at Manor West, said.

"It is fantastic to have one of the fastest growing international retailers join our line-up of stores. I am sure the store will be a massive success, providing excellent value and shopping choice to the customer, helping to cement Manor West’s reputation as one of the foremost retail parks in the country. Welcome!!”

The store will be operating in line with current COVID-19 Government guidelines when it opens.

Aussie couple grow huge lemon!

An Australian couple were bemused to find their home-grown lemon weighed a colossal 2.6kg!

The ponderosa lemon was so big that they didn't know what to do with it. So, they decided to donate it to Perth chef Melissa Palinkas. The lemon was unsuitable for juicing, according to Melissa, who posted the image to Instagram this week.

"It is sweet, so I shaved it and made a ponderosa lemon salad with zucchini and green olives with a burnt lemon dressing," she said. "The middle part is much like Australia's native finger lime, pearls that burst with juice inside which I sprinkled over the top."

Oxfam launch 'Second Hand September' campaign Oxfam Tralee is gearing up for its third annual 'Second Hand September' campaign by asking people to say yes to second hand clothes for 30 days.

The aid agency wants to raise awareness about the harm and impact throwaway fashion has on both the planet and its people, and the role their shops and trading activities play in offering a solution.

Oxfam started #SecondHandSeptember in 2019, amid growing demand from shoppers wanting more sustainable and

ethical clothing options. A demand that continues to grow, with ThredUp’s ninth annual report revealed that 33 million people in the US alone bought second hand clothes for the very first time in 2020.

"People are starting to see just how much pressure throwaway fashion is putting on our planet and people, and how unsustainable it is," Trevor Anderson, Director of Trading with Oxfam Ireland, said.

"Our retail teams have noted an increase in younger people shopping Oxfam and we believe this reflects a growing move-

ment of more conscientious and ethically driven consumers in Ireland and thrifting, or shopping second hand, offers people an alternative, more sustainable option.

“Amid a world in parts burning, in parts flooding and in parts starving, people using their own political power and behaviours to push big corporations and governments in the right direction is about as powerful a tool as we could wish for in bringing about positive change.”

Visit www.oxfamireland.org/shs to find out more.

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Supercar charity run to finish at racecourse A local family who have benefited from the services provided by the Jack and Jill Foundation have welcomed a supercar run that will visit Killarney on Sunday.

The Bumblebee 1000 left Dublin earlier today (Friday) and will overnight in Wexford and Kinsale on its way to Killarney.

Over 40 high-end supercars are expected at the finish line at the racecourse at around 2pm on Sunday.

They will arrive in town via the Healy Pass and Moll’s Gap. The O’Mahony family from Woodlawn are looking forward to welcoming the supercars to their hometown.

Little Alexis O’Mahony suffers from a genetic condition called PDH deficiency. It affects her ability to breakdown food to fuel her body.

Her parents Steve and Teresa have benefited from the help offered by the local branch of the Jack and Jill Foundation.

They are both car lovers too.

“My dad John and brother John are all involved in rallying. I own a classic Audi S3 myself, so we are delighted this event is coming to town and raising funds for Jack and Jill,” Steve told the Killarney Advertiser.

“This event will help Alexis. Colour, noise and people are all very important for her.”

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Toyota roadshow to visit Tralee on Monday Toyota’s all new Yaris Cross SUV is making a limited debut at Kelliher’s Garage Tralee on Monday morning.

It will be the first time that the newest version of the current European Car of the Year will go on show in Kerry.

The new car is coming to Tralee as part of a nationwide Toyota roadshow but

its time in Kelliher’s Garage is strictly limited to between 9.30am and 12.30pm. ”We are very excited about the launch of this new Yaris Cross SUV self-charging hybrid," dealer principal Tim Kelliher said.

"It builds on the phenomenal reputation the Toyota Yaris has enjoyed in Ireland and Kerry since it was launched in

1999. The higher driving position of the new Yaris Cross is a welcome addition and I am confident this will be a big hit with our customers both old and new.

We look forward to welcoming you to our preview event on Monday. The cars

are only with us for a limited three hour time frame so be sure to put the date and time in your diary."

Other new Toyota models on show include the RAV4 Plug In Hybrid and the facelifted Camry.

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the third race of the weekend and left the County Kildare venue in fourth place in the championship standings. Two rounds remain, one each in September and October.

Killarney and District Motor Club is expected to announce details of this year’s Rentokil-Initial Killarney Historic Rally in the coming days.

Rallying has been given the green light to return by Motorsport Ireland and Sport Ireland. Already, the Tralee-based Kerry Motor Club has revealed details of its November 7, Banna Beach Resort Kerry Winter Rally. The Historic Rally is scheduled to run two weeks after the Kerry event and an announcement to this effect is expected to be made early next week. |

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Craig Breen and Paul Nagle have been selected to tackle Rally Finland next month by the Hyundai Motorsport World Rally team.

It will be their fifth World Championship start this year, but more importantly, it presents another chance for the Irish crew to impress team bosses before the 2022 team lineups are fully announced.

Breen and Nagle are chasing a full-time seat in the WRC, their current arrangement with Hyundai means they share a car with Spaniard Dani Sordo and he has been given the nod for the Acropolis Rally Greece this month.

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Killarney man, Mike Kissane, better known for his role as a racer and coach within the ranks of Killarney Cycling Club, has become a member of the highly respected ‘Orange Army’ at Mondello Park.

The ‘Orange Army’ are a group of motorcycle racing fans who volunteer to keep events going.

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Killarney sidecar racer Siobhan Ardener only managed to finish one of her three races at last weekend’s Dunlop Masters Irish Superbike Championship meeting at Mondello Park.

Hampered by a pre-event hand injury, her weekend went from bad to worse.

A suspension issue forced retirement in race one, a small crash ended race two.

Despite all the trials and tribulations she and her driver Fergus Woodlock finished

Belgian Rallying

Dublin-based Kilcummin co-driver Damian Fleming is contesting this weekend’s Tour of Flanders in Belgium alongside Stephen McCann. Considered one of the classic events of Belgian rallying the ‘Omloop’ gets underway tonight (Friday). The Cavan/Kerry crew, former winners of the Kerry Winter Rally, will use their usual Ford Fiesta R5 for the two-day, 19-stage rally. |

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Kevin Coyne is returning to the British Superbike Championship (BSB) this weekend after an injury-enforced lay-off.

Coyne hurt his shoulder during a crash at Brands Hatch on July 24.

He did not race in August as a result of his injuries.

He is entered in the National Superstock 600cc class in this weekend’s BSB round at Snetterton.

Depending on how this weekend goes in terms of fitness, Coyne hopes to contest the remaining four rounds of the BSB.

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Kerry London Golf Day The Kerry Association London will, today (Friday), host its annual golf day at Aldenham Golf Club in the north of the city.

This is the first ‘actual’ golf day the association has run since 2019.

Last year, as a result of pandemic restrictions, the association ran a ‘virtual’ golf day where participants could register to play on any golf course anywhere in the world.

The annual golf day is one of the Association’s biggest fundraisers of year. They support a number of charitable causes across the Kerry and London-Irish Communities.

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Everyone needs a plan Instead of obsessing over your hypothetical investment misses, put a plan in place to capture future opportunities.

I spoke last week about the abundance of opportunities in the current market. Yet, many investors remain transfixed on the opportunities they have already missed instead of putting the necessary steps in place to ensure they will be in a position to take advantage of the next opportunity.

People look at the run the stock market has been on since the drawdown in March 2020, rue the fact that they didn’t put everything they own into the high-flying tech stocks when they had the chance and then return to their everyday lives as if another opportunity will never arrive. In reality, the next opportunity is always just around the corner.

In the investing world, fortune favours the prepared. Those who know what they want to do and how they plan to do it will be able to strike while the iron is hot.

Here are a few tips to get you started with

Work at heights is work in any place, including a place at, above or below ground level, where a person could be injured if they fell.

Access and egress to a place of work can also be work at height. The work at height regulations under the Health and Safety acts place an onus on employers to ensure that the work is properly planned and organised.

In advance of starting work, each situation should be assessed to determine the best method for obtaining access to the elevated position where the work needs to done.

These are the main factors you should take into consideration during this assessment: • How long do you estimate the activity will take?

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your investment plan

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS: Understand your own investing goals, time horizon and target account size.

This information will dictate how your investment plan needs to be structured to reach your goals.

UNDERSTAND THE BASICS: Learning basic valuation metrics such as the PEG ratio, Price-to-sales, debt-to-equity, and Free Cash Flow will allow you to compare companies and sectors. You don’t necessarily need to calculate these numbers, as much of the information is readily available. You simply need to understand what they represent and when these figures are above or below expectation. This screening will prevent you from getting caught up in any overhyped growth stories or falling into any value traps.

Michael O’Connor CFA is an investment consultant based in the Cayman Islands with a decade of experience within the financial industry.

NARROW YOUR FOCUS:

The investing universe is far too vast to truly be an expert in all areas. Trying to jump on every opportunity without the relevant knowledge is simply gambling.

Focus on what you know and seek out opportunities in these areas.

SET UP A WATCHLIST:

Familiarise yourself with a chosen list of companies that are of particular interest

to you. By closely tracking these preferred names, you will be able to notice and take immediate action when a buying opportunity presents itself.

IMPLEMENT A RULES-DRIVEN PROCESS:

When investing, your worst enemy tends to be yourself. Your emotions will introduce inherent uncertainty that is notoriously difficult to overcome. The ups and downs of the stock market can stir up costly emotions. Fear and greed.

Disciplined investors actively use a set of proven rules that protect them from themselves.

By implementing a rules-based approach, you can impose discipline on your decision-making by taking it out of your hands entirely. Tools like the humble checklist, Dollar-cost averaging, stock screening and stop-loss orders can help structure and simplify a world that is often overwhelming. The less factors you need to account for before making a decision, the more likely you are to invest when the opportunity presents itself.

By following these simple steps, you’ll be the one who is ready to invest when an opportunity arises while the competition is busy making up more anecdotes about another missed opportunity.

Work at height regulations • How many component parts need to be handled?

• How big and heavy are they?

• How high above ground level is the work be done?

• How much moving around horizontally will be necessary at an elevated position?

• What kind of access equipment is available?

• Is any additional equipment required for safe and economic working?

• Is it necessary to use a hydraulic platform?

• Are suitably trained and experienced personnel available?

• How much supervision will be required?

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method statement.

The equipment to be considered could include: • Trestles • Ladders • Hydraulic working platforms • Mobile tower scaffolds • Safety harnesses All equipment should be inspected prior to use and used only in accordance with the standard operating procedures.

Items such as hydraulic working platforms should only be used by trained personnel. All equipment should be included in the risk assessment documents and signed off by all users in the method statement.

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Substantial family home or suited to Bed and Breakfast use with four en suite bedrooms in the main residence and private living accommodation in the rear extension. Joint Selling Agent Sherry Fitzgerald Coghlan.

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Tranquil rural setting approx. 6km from Gneeveguilla and 15km from Killarney.

Mature landscaped site with beautiful countryside and mountain views to the rear.

The property has been tastefully decorated and well maintained by its present owners.

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How to apply for a Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan In our last piece we looked at the mortgage application process through your traditional high street bank.

If this route is not suitable for any reason there are, of course, other options available. One such option for first time buyers is a Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan.

This is a Government backed mortgage for first time buyers and is available nationwide from all local authorities since February 1, 2018.

As a first time buyer one can apply for a Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan to purchase a new or second-hand property, or to build your own home.

The loan is a normal Capital and Interest-bearing mortgage which is repaid by direct debit on a monthly basis.

It permits one to borrow up to 90% of the market value of the property but must fulfil certain criteria: • Properties cannot be larger than 175 Sq.M.

• The maximum market value of the property that can be purchased or self-built are: €320,000 in the counties of Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Louth, Meath and Wicklow, and €250,000 in the rest of the country.

You need to show that you can afford your monthly mortgage repayments, which must be less than one-third of your household income.

Applicants must be: • A first-time buyer • Aged between 18 and 70 years • Be in continuous employment for a minimum of two years, as the primary earner or be in continuous employment for a minimum of one year, as a secondary earner • Have an annual gross income of not more than €50,000 as a single applicant or not more than €75,000 combined as joint applicants • Submit two years certified accounts if self-employed

• Provide evidence of insufficient offers of finance from two banks or building societies • Not be a current or previous owner of residential property in or outside the Republic of Ireland • Occupy the property as your normal place of residence • Consent to an Irish Credit Bureau check Eligibility is subject to submission of a complete Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan application form and confirmation by your local authority.

To apply for the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan, submit your application and supporting documents to the local authority in the area where you wish to buy or build your home.

The application form may request some information that you don’t have yet, for example, the address of the house you want to buy or build, and your solicitor’s details. Your application form will be accepted without this information, but you

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should include details of the county and area you are looking for your home, and state that your solicitor’s details are to be confirmed.

You must make an appointment with your Local Authority to submit your application form in person. They will then review your application with you to ensure it is completed correctly.

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3.09.2021 REA Coyne & Culloty 2 Main St, Killarney E: info@rea.ie T: 064 663 1274

Billy Hennigan Auctioneers 66 New St, Monearmore, Killarney, E: info@henniganauctioneers.com T: (064) 663 4582

Sherry Fitzgerald Coughlan 95 New St, Killarney E: info@sfmc.ie T: 064 663 1892

David O’ Driscoll Muckross Road, Killarney E: info@dodriscoll.com T: 087 795 8386

Ted Healy 11 New St, Killarney E: killarney@dng.ie T:064 639000

Property Partners Gallivan Killarney Business Centre, High St., Killarney, Co Kerry E: killarney@propertypartners.ie T: 064 6634177

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

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

TO LET: STORAGE. Shed/garage. 2 sheds 10x6 to let would suit plumber electrician builder etc Plenty parking. 5 minutes walk from killarney Town. Tel 0876447532.

TO LET: Rooms to rent in Tralee town. Contact 0872461678 TO LET: Warehouse/Storage unit with nondrip cladding Killarney area. Contact 0872944505

TO LET: A newly renovated modern apartment, kitchen,living room,double bedroom with en-suite. located just 3 km from the seaside town of Youghal and 5 km to the magical seaside village of Ardmore , 15 km to Dungarvan which are known for blue flags Beaches, walks , top class bars and restaurants . Photos can be forwarded if interested Available for summer letting. Contact 086/3250991 TO LET: Ensuite room, everything supplied, long term. Park road upper. Ring 0876465355 TO LET: Room to rent in cosy cottage approx 5km outside Killarney. House not owner occupied. €390 per month approx including WIFI. Oil heating and electricity bills shared.

Suitable for single person. Please contact for further information. 0879646241

TO LET: Private accommodation for professional couple €95 per week per person.

Includes parking, shed, bins, broadband, channel TV & licence, oil, heating. No dogs Adjacent to Gleneagle Hotel. Contact 087 6217647.

TO LET: House to let in a quiet residential area, within walking distance of Killarney.

The house is a modern, three bedroom property and is a smoke and pet free home.

Only very careful tenants will be considered.

Call 089 4717537 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

TO LET: Double ensuite room in Killarney town centre house. Share bills with one other. 087-3250182 TO LET: Rooms in Park Rd area. 0863163535 TO LET: Single ensuite room in modern house near Gleneagle Hotel off the Muck-

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ross Rd. All bills included. 087-4189892 TO LET: 3 bed fully furnished house approx 3km from Killarney town. 087-6654296 TO LET: Large 2 bed apt 5 mins walk from town centre. 087 1500278 ________________________________________________________ WANTED: Comfortable, insulated 1 bed apartment/bungalow, in quiet area within 5 minutes of Killarney town, with parking.

HAPPS, long-term. 087-6600100 WANTED: Accommodation required for single male in 50s gen builder by trade, so can keep place up together, exemplary ref, been in this place 10 yrs., landlord revamping, preferably on H.A.P. scheme, call 0876822317.

WANTED: Houses and apartments to rent in the Killarney area. Contact 086-8136888

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Very dry bags of seasonal timber 6*5, ready for collection, call 087-6789990 and leave a message.

FOR SALE: Cast Iron bath, perfect condition.

Call 085-1540749 FOR SALE: LOCAL HONEY. 100% pure.

Raw, chunk or cut-comb sections from the beekeeper. 087-2314090

FOR SALE: Beautiful grey metal bunk bed.

Mint condition – hardly used. €100 ono. To be collected from Muckross Rd area. 0872380955

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions.

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

fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted. ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE. Tel John: 0876801392 or Maggie: 087-6961681.

AVAILABLE: Grass and hedge cutting services. Call David on 086-0719978 AVAILABLE: Reliable person available to care for people in there own home. Caring, helping with meals etc. highly recommended.

Please reply to Killarney Advertiser Box no: 3766 AVAILABLE: Person available for elderly care. Excellent references. Killarney town.

Day or night. 089-9658395 AVAILABLE: Affordable Gardening Services.

Hedge cutting. Lawn care. Tree work. Overgrowth clearance. Painting. Strimming. Gutter, facia, soffit cleaning. General repairs & tidy ups. Tel. 086-8984673.

ANIMALS ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us

DONATION: The family of the late Mick Clifford (President Castlerosse Golf Club) presented €4,250, the proceeds of the President's Prize competition, to the Kerry Hospice Foundation's Pat Doolan (front third from left). Pictured from front were: Beth, Siobhan and Simon. Back from left were: Brendan Brosnan, Tadhg O'Shea, Myra O'Gorman, Donal O'Dowd, Mike Leahy (overall winner) and Carty Donoghue at Castlerosse Golf Club on Sunday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

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. 0879729240 or 087-9704480.

WANTED WANTED: ASAP part-time gardener contact 087-6789990 WANTED: Looking for an investor to finance a concept within the pet trade for cost of patent attorney and injection moulding cost.

Contact Lee 087-6822317 WANTED: Childminder required in Barraduff area – school-going child - drop off/pickup, homework etc. - apply to Killarney Advertiser Box 3761 WANTED: Childminder required Mon-Fri 5pm to 9pm in children’s own home. Killarney town contact 085-1130666.

WANTED: Looking for part-time child minder available on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from October. Mainly to mind one child, a 2 year old girl from 9-3:30pm on those days.

Person also needs to be able to complete a school pick-up for an older sibling, a girl aged 5, at 2:40pm from the school on those specified days, and mind both children until 3:30pm. Some flexibility around arrangements may be available if needed. Family living within Loughquittane/Muckross/Mangerton area. Please phone to discuss further: 086 886 4415 WANTED: Childminder Wanted: Position is Monday to Friday and involves collection from St. Oliver's School, Killarney, and minding until 6pm. For further information please phone 083-0418700.

MOTORING FOR SALE: ’08 Toyota Prius with FSH. €2,500. Call 087-2040317

FIRST PLACE: Anne Looney (Lady Captain) presenting first prize in the Nifty Fifties to winning team Eileen Tarrant, Carmel O'Brien, Sheila Crowley and Marian O'Leary with Marguerita Mulcahy (Club President), prizewinners Katie O'Connell and Mai Bergin at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

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Full Time & Part Time Roles If you're looking for a job with a super team and awesome energy... let's talk about it!

House Keeping Assistants Send your CV and Cover Letter to ciara.treacy@theross.ie

Flexi-Hours Available If you'd like to work around your current commitments or are a student taking a year off - talk to us about a flexible working plan Accommodation & Turndown Assistants Food & Beverage Personnel Breakfast Service Commis Chef Chef de Partie Kitchen Steward Health & Fitness Club Supervisor

Send your CV and Cover Letter to kathryn.cronin@killarneyparkhotel.ie Full Time and Part Time Positions Available

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Beauty - By Jill O'Donoghue

Jill is available for advice and beauty consultations, at Killarney Toning & Beauty Studio. Call 064 6632966

Results are out – what’s next?

Results day has finally arrived - congratulations to the Class of 2021! After an exceptionally difficult senior cycle the wait is over to move on to the next exciting stage.

Whatever the outcome, celebrate what you have achieved in getting to this point.

Over the next week there are lots of important events and deadlines to be aware of. Make sure to take note of them all and don’t miss them.

CAO OFFERS AND AVAILABLE PLACES

Give definition to your stomach muscles Our amazing Eurowave machine gives real definition to the abdominal muscles and helps with inch loss.

If you're already on an exercise programme and just not happy with the results on your core, this is a fantastic machine for you. It's suitable for both men and women. It began as a machine that the physios used, and like all machines the benefits for muscle recovery is fantastic on a localised area. When used on a muscle group the results are even more amazing as it helps to improve healthy muscles and in turn makes them stronger.

It works by stimulating the muscles in the belly making it contract for you.

One session is equivalent to 200 sit ups without straining your back at all.

We recommend a course of 10 sessions over a month; three sessions a week for the first two weeks, followed by two sessions a week for the following two weeks.

Of course, all clients are different shapes and sizes, and not all clients

will stick to the home care. It's a fantastic result driven machine that can help with sagging muscles around the stomach which can cause back pain and pelvic floor issues. But, as I inform all clients, it's important to exercise on the days you're not having a session, and of course you also have to watch your diet. People are always amazed by what they actually eat on a daily basis when I ask them to do a three-day food diary.

Treatment with the faradic current gives super targeted results; surged to produce tetanic contraction and relaxation of the muscle. After pregnancy is a great time to use this type of programme to help speed up recovery and tighten skin.

The machine also works on the bottom to give a bum lift and the added bonus of anti-cellulite treatment. If you're suffering from any lower back issues by stimulating the glute muscles, it really helps to loosen the lower back. Seeing is believing, so book in for a session and see for yourself how it can work for you.

Call Jill on 064 6632966.

Round 1 CAO offers will be made available by email/text or by logging on to www. cao.ie/myapplication on September 7 from 2pm. To accept the offer you must reply by the 13th at 3pm or else the offer lapses. If you wish to defer a place, you do not accept the offer, you must contact the admissions office of the college immediately by email to apply for the deferral. You will find all details on deferral on the www.cao.ie. Round 2 offers will be issued on September 20 from 10am and further rounds will continue until Round 5 on October 12. The Available Places facility reopens on September 8 at 12.00. Available Places are places that remain unfilled in particular courses after the offers have been made and it is open to new and existing CAO applicants. Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements for the course(s) and can ignore CAO points from earlier rounds.

Further details can be found on www. cao.ie.

UCAS APPLICATIONS

If you have applied to college in the UK through UCAS and have a conditional offer, September 8 is the final deadline for the conditions of your offer to be met. It is still possible to apply for college places in the UK by using the Clearing facility in UCAS which remains open until October 19. See www.ucas.com for details.

VIEWING OF SCRIPTS AND APPEALS

You are credited with the best result in each subject whether you opted for Accredited Grades or to sit the written paper. From 5pm on September 7 you will be able to access more detailed information about both sets of results via the Candidate Self Service Portal (CSSP) on www.examinations.ie. The data will include the marks awarded in written papers, orals, practicals, projects and coursework, as well as the various stages of the Accredited Grades process.

This information will help you to decide whether or not to appeal a result in a subject. The appeals process is different for written papers and Accredited Grades.

It is a good idea to view the scripts of

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and Chairperson of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant.

For details see www.mycareerplan.ie or follow MyCareerPlan on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

your written papers before you apply to appeal a result. Applications to view scripts will open on September 7 at 5pm and will close at 5pm on the 8th. Depending on how they were corrected, scripts can be viewed online through the CSSP from 9am on September 11 or in the case of scripts corrected on paper it will take place in the school at an assigned time on the same date. If you decide you want to appeal a result, the application can be made through CSSP from 9am on September 11 and closes on the 13th at 12pm.

A date for the result of the appeals is yet to be confirmed.

ALTERNATIVE MATHS EXAMS

Some students do not get a CAO Round 1 offer because they don’t meet an entry requirement. In the case of Maths, some colleges host Alternative Maths exams which gives students a second chance to gain entry to their chosen course provided they get the required grade. In some colleges the option is only open for specific programmes while in others it relates to any programme. The dates for these exams, some of which start as early as September 9, are available on www.careersportal.ie and www.cao.ie and further details on how to apply and prepare can be found on the specific college websites.

Several other pathways and options remain open to students at this stage including Post Leaving Cert Courses (PLCs), apprenticeships, traineeships, courses in the National Learning Network and of course repeating the Leaving Cert if you have the motivation to do so.

The National Parents Council Post Primary helpline 1800 265 165, is open up from 11am each morning up to Friday 10, where qualified guidance counsellors are on hand to answer queries from students and parents.

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23RD ANNIVERSARY

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Treasured memories of our two wonderful sporting sons, Martin and Sean who died on the 6th September 1998

In loving memory of Martin Beckett Cluainín, Woodlawn Rd., Killarney who died on the 6th September, 1998

In loving memory of Connie Cronin, Knockmanagh, Killarney, who died on the 3rd September 2005.

In loving memory of Andrew Fleming who died on the 8th September 2020 R.I.P. late of Scart Cross, Farranfore

Life is but a stopping place A pause in what’s to be....

A resting place along the road To eternity.

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

Always remembered by the O’Connor family.

Loved and remembered always

by Ann and all the family.

As we lovingly remember Andrew on his first anniversary, his wife Myra and his family would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss.

For us you will remain always Forever young.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by your loving Parents, Sisters and Brothers.

Love from the Beckett family XXX

Anniversary Mass for Martin, Sean, William Snr and Baby Rory in the Church of the Resurrection at 11am on Sunday 5th September.

12TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

23RD ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

ANNIVERSARIES

In loving memory of our son and brother Gerard Cronin, Knockdoorah, Headford who died on the 14th Sept 2009

He has gone across the river To the shore of evergreen And we long to see his dear face But the river flows between.

In loving memory of William O’Connor 7 New Road, Killarney who died 8th September 2004 and Sean O’ Connor late of Sycamore Lodge, Ballycasheen who died on the 6th of September 1998 and great grandson Rory

Someday, sometime we shall see The face we loved so well Someday, we’ll clasp his hand And never say farewell.

Time may hide the sadness, Like the smile that hides the tears, But memories hold ye close to me, Despite the passing years.

Always loved and remembered by Mom, Dad, William & family, Sharon & family, Paudie & family.

To some ye may be forgotten, To others part of the past, To the family who loved and lost ye, Your memory will always last.

Anniversary Mass for Sean, Martin, William Snr and Baby Rory in the Church of the Resurrection at 11am on Sunday 5th September

32ND ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

Dearly loved and never forgotten

by Ann, Billy and Sean, Gerardine and Sean Óg.

7TH & 17TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of Lawrence O’Donoghue late of 62 High Street, Killarney and Chicago, USA who died on the 9th September, 1989 A special day, another year A lovely thought, a silent tear A little prayer to keep in touch To the one we miss and love so much.

Will those who think of Lawrence today A little prayer to Jesus say.

In loving memory of Michael who passed away on 21st of October 2004 and Sheila Moynihan who died on 2nd September 2014.

Late of Minish, Killarney.

You gave us all you had to give Gifts both big and small But most of all you gave us love The greatest love of all.

Lovingly remembered by sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.

So 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.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 11th September at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Loved and remembered by your son Patrick and daughter in law Shelia, grandchildren Marie, Gary and Colin.

IN MEMORIAM

Sincere thanks to those who sent mass cards, letters and texts. Thanks to all who attended his mass though numbers were limited due to Covid restrictions.

To our neighbours and friends who sent food and refreshments, many thanks.

O’CONNOR

Treasured memories of a wonderful son and brother, Sean O’Connor late of Ballycasheen, Killarney who died on the 6th September,1998

We express heartfelt thanks to our extended family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues for their kindness and support during his illness.

He left us quietly, His thoughts unknown, But left us a memory, We are proud to own.

So treasure him Lord, in your garden of rest, for when on earth, He was one of the best.

Sadly missed by Mom, Martina, Sean, Annette, Denis, Michelle, Paul, Lorna, Dylan, Louis, Teddy and Dominic.

Anniversary Mass Saturday 4th Sept in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmore at 6:00pm.

Thank you to the staff of University Hospital Kerry, the caring staff of the Dialysis Unit, the amazing care provided by the Palliative Care Unit. Thanks also to University Hospital Cork.

Thanks to the doctors and staff at Farranfore Medical Centre and also to Eoin and all the staff in Reen’s Pharmacy, Killarney.

Special thanks to Mike Sheehan Funeral Directors for his professionalism in the handling of the funeral arrangements.

Many thanks to our Parish Priest Fr Padraig Kennelly for his many visits to Andrew and the beautiful funeral mass, assisted by Fr John Ahern and Fr John Horgan, with beautiful music provided by Helen Kerins Thank you to the Dromhall Hotel for their hospitality and services provided after the funeral.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deep gratitude to one and all.

The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions.

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day.

Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised. KON

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles awaited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety.

Encouraged by this thought I implore you to obtain for me my request (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even though you are the Saint of Miracles, O gentle and loving St. Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy.

Whisper my petition into the ear of the sweet infant Jesus who loved to be held in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Promise publication. SR

1ST ANNIVERSARY FLEMING

In loving memory of Andrew Fleming who died on the 8th September 2020 R.I.P. late of Scart Cross, Farranfore What he suffered he told but few, He did not deserve what he went through.

Tired and weary he made no fuss, But tried so hard to stay with us.

Two tired eyes are sleeping, Two willing hands are still, The one who worked so hard for us, Is resting at God’s will.

Loved and remembered every day by your loving wife Myra, sons, daughters and families.

First anniversary mass will be held in St. Gertrude’s Church, Firies on the 10th September 2021 at 7:30pm

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IN MEMORIAM 2ND ANNIVERSARY CASEY

24TH & 37TH ANNIVERSARIES

21ST ANNIVERSARY O’MAHONY

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

MCAULIFFE

Fondest Memories Of Bridget Casey late Of O’Kelly Villas whose 2nd Anniversary is on the 4th Sept 2021 The love and memory of you Shall never pass away You’re forever in our hearts.

Miss you always your daughters Mary and Sarah, grandsons Joe and Cian and son in-law Joe

In loving memory of P.J. and Pat McAuliffe, Forge Cross, Rathmore who died on September 8th1997 and September 4th1984.

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 Always remembered by your loving family.

LYNCH

In loving memory of Johnny O’ Mahony late of Corran, Headford, Killarney who died on the 4th September 2000 A date that is filled with sadness, Returns to us today, To mark the day you left us, in such a sudden way.

So much in life is altered, So much in life is new, But one thing never changes, Our love and thoughts of you.

Always loved and remembered by your daughters Sheila and Joan-Marie and families xxxx

25TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

COURTNEY

O’ LEARY

14TH ANNIVERSARY O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Nellie Courtney 75 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on 8th September, 1996 RIP Time and years slip quickly by, But memories of you will never die.

Always remembered by your loving family.

In Loving Memory of Joan O’Leary, Killarney.

Died 5th of September 2011 May the winds of heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Always loved & remembered by her family.

FLYNN

22ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

A limb has fallen from the family tree I hear a voice that says, “Grieve not for me” Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you Keep on smiling, the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest Remembering all...how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small Go on with your life, don’t stare at the walls, I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin, Until that fine day we’re together again.

Always remembered and sadly missed by your son Alan, Trish, Rebecca and your loving wife Kathleen.

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

IN MEMORIAM

Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may have gone, But in our hearts you still live on.

Lovingly remembered by your wife Eileen, daughter, sons, son-in-law, daughters-inlaw and grand-children xxx

3RD ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Dermot Flynn, Late of 22 Ard Shanavooly, Who passed on the 1st of September 2018

In loving memory of Tom O’Brien late of 11 Coolegraine Park who died on 3rd September 2007. R.I.P.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday the 4th of September in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 6.15pm

In loving memory of Donal Lynch late of Sunnyhill lower, Killarney and formerly of Kippagh, Millstreet, Co. Cork who died on the 9th September 2020 Donal is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Julia, son Kevin, Gill, sister Joan, brother- in-law Billy, niece Caroline, nephew Denis and the extended Casey family.

We would like to thank Dr. Twomey of Mallow General Hospital, Dr. Power of C.U.H and the Palliative care team in Tralee.

We would like to thank the district nurses and the home care team who gave such wonderful care to Donal, your support made it possible for Donal to remain at home with us for his final days.

We would like to thank Fr. John Fitzgerald who celebrated Donal’s funeral mass, Sean Radley who kindly recorded the mass for us, Joe and Ciara Guerin for their beautiful singing, Collette from the Cullen pipe band and Davy Tarrant undertakers for their kindness and professionalism as always.

To everyone who lined the road to the church and met us when we arrived in the Cemetery in Killarney we thank you kindly for your support. We would like to thank Donie Hartnett for his beautiful singing and Fr. Jim Lenihan for officiating at Donal’s burial.

We wish to express our gratitude to everyone for their kindness and their support shown to us following our sad loss. Thank you for your letters, mass cards, phone calls, floral tributes and online condolences. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered up for your intentions.

Donal’s 1st anniversary mass will be celebrated in Millstreet Church on Monday 13th September at 7.30pm.

7TH ANNIVERSARY MACMONAGLE In loving memory of John M O’Sullivan who died on 5th September, 1999

POWERFUL NOVENA

Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for others’ needs Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind We hold you close within our hearts Dear Johnny And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

Forever in our hearts and always remembered by nephews Liam, Harry and family, Freddie and family, relatives and friends.

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. AB

In loving memory of our parents, Paddy, August 20th 2014 and Lil, September 29th 2014 Don’t think of them as gone away Their journey’s just begun, Life holds so many facets This earth is only one.

Just think of them as resting From the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how they must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away.

And think of them as living In the hearts of those they touched...

For nothing loved is ever lost And they were loved so much.

Sadly missed by Catherine, Lile and Eileen and their families Anniversary Mass for Paddy & Lil will take place Sunday the 12th of September at 8:00am in St Mary’s Cathedral

Jesus who has said ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the most holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (mention request). Oh Jesus has said all you ask the Father in my name he will grant, through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in Thy name that my prayer be granted (mention request). Jesus who has said Heaven and earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary the most holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Mention request).

Promise publication.

A.N.

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. BOS

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5TH ANNIVERSARY

25TH ANNIVERSARY

17TH ANNIVERSARY

9TH ANNIVERSARY

SULLIVAN

O’BRIEN

O’CONNOR

DOONA

Lovingly thinking of Mick, Loreto Road, Killarney on his 5th anniversary, 6th September

In loving memory of Tim O’Brien Ballycasheen, Killarney who died on 6th September 1996

In loving memory of our Dad William O’Connor who died on the 8th of September 2004

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

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

That man is a success who leaves the world better than he found it.

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother Mary Doona, nee Brosnan Lahard, Beaufort, Killarney who died on the 2nd September 2012

Love, Breda and family.

Sadly missed by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass, Sunday September 5th at 10:30 St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART 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. S

Who never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it.

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. KN

Sadly missed by your loving family, son Pat, daughter Sheilagh and son in law Sean

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

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love and cherish and never forget Happy memories keep forever Of days when we were all together Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today Time goes by, life goes on But from our thoughts you are never gone.

Always loved and sadly missed by your husband Tom, daughters Kathleen and Noreen, sons Derry, Christy, David and Paddy, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.

You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always by our side.

Love always, your grandchildren Trevor, Lisa, Darren, Megan & Ali.

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SPORT

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ADAM MOYNIHAN

SUPPORT

E: sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie

KILLARNEY

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

Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamMoynihan

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Fans bemoan tactics after shock championship exit - End-of-season survey reveals supporters’ general ‘dissatisfaction’ - ‘Tactics’ and on-field 'decision-making’ cited as key factors in defeat Last Saturday’s disappointing All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Tyrone has left Kerry football supporters questioning the team’s tactics, a survey carried out by the Killarney Advertiser has revealed.

The Kingdom fell to an agonising onepoint defeat after extra time, despite being strong favourites to advance to the final following an impressive run throughout the National League and Munster Championship.

This is the second year in a row that Kerry have exited the championship earlier than expected and, for the second year in a row, fans are citing the side’s tactical approach as one of the main reasons for the unexpected loss.

The open-ended question “What went wrong for Kerry against Tyrone?” was put to supporters by the Killarney Advertiser and, of the 280 responses, 28% explicitly mentioned “tactics”, while a further 11% suggested that “management” was the cause of the defeat.

One frequently submitted criticism was that the team “didn’t have a Plan B”.

Meanwhile, 13% of replies cited the players’ on-field “decision-making”.

Trying for goals instead of taking easy points accounted for the bulk of these responses.

Attitude, individual errors, defence, team selection, conditioning, preparation, forwards, the referee, and an over-reliance on David Clifford and Seán O’Shea were some of the less common “reasons” offered up for the defeat.

HIT: Tommy Walsh of Kerry collides with Tyrone's Tiarnan McCann during the All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park. Tyrone upset the odds by beating Kerry after extra time. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.

DISSATISFIED

Looking at the campaign as a whole, almost one-in-five supporters are

apparently ‘satisfied’ (16%) or ‘very satisfied’ (2%) with Kerry’s season.

Of the remainder, 55% said they were ‘dissatisfied’ and 27% said they were ‘very dissatisfied’.

Kerry manager Peter Keane has reached the end of his three-year term and it is not yet known if he will be seeking an extension. When asked if Keane should be given another year (or more) at the helm, 77% of respondents suggested that he should not, with 23% stating their belief that he should be given another shot.

Looking to the future, 49% of those polled think that Kerry will bounce back from this year’s disappointment to win the All-Ireland in 2022. Around three out of ten are predicting that 2023 will be our next All-Ireland-winning year, with a similar number stating that it will be 2024 or after before Sam returns to The Kingdom.

PLAYERS

After a remarkable season which included a string of Man of the Match displays, Paudie Clifford has been singled out by supporters as Kerry’s Player of the Year. The Fossa and East Kerry forward picked up a whopping 49% of the vote with his brother, David, next in line on 19%. Seán O’Shea (17%) and Gavin White (12%) also received a significant number of votes.

Unsurprisingly, our readers have also selected Paudie as the Newcomer of the Year, although Mike Breen of Beaufort was another strong candidate in this category.

To see the results of our survey in full, follow @AdamMoynihan on Twitter or check out the corresponding article on our website.

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Stephen O’Brien’s disallowed goal. Seán O’Shea’s pass to David Clifford. Peter Harte’s block on Killian Spillane.

Paudie Clifford’s fisted effort.

The rebound from Darragh Canavan’s shot.

Jack Barry’s attempted clearance. Tommy Walsh’s final kick. If any one of those individual moments had gone Kerry’s way, we could well be looking forward to an All-Ireland final.

But as fine as the margins were, the bottom line is that the performance itself was not good enough to get the job done, and no one will be feeling that sting as keenly as the players themselves, and the management. Where they are this week is a rough spot to be in. I suppose having people like me sifting through the wreckage of their broken dreams will do little to help in that regard.

This is Kerry, though. Standards are high (often unrealistically so), and that’s why we’re still on top of the honours list. So, let us sift.

WANTING IT

During RTÉ’s coverage of the match, Pat Spillane said that Tyrone “wanted it more”. He even insisted that Cathal McShane scored his goal because he wanted to get to the rebound more than his marker, Jason Foley, did. With all due respect to Pat, who is one of the greatest Kerry players of all time, that, to my mind, is a truly abysmal piece of analysis.

Our sports editor ADAM MOYNIHAN shares his thoughts on the week's burning issues

Kerry need to address the lack of a defensive culture First of all, to say that Jason Foley didn’t want to get to that loose ball as much as McShane did is ridiculous. The ball popped up directly to the Tyrone man and there was nothing Foley or anyone else could have done about it. “Wanting it” didn’t enter into the equation.

Spillane’s wider point about Tyrone wanting it more is nonsense too. Kerry put in a huge shift and they showed great heart to fight back from five down in ET to almost force penalties. Saying that a team didn’t want it as much as the opposition is effectively saying that they didn’t try hard enough. I would like to see the look on the Kerry players’ faces if Spillane made his way down to the sideline during extra time and shouted, “Come on, lads! Try harder!”

CULTURE

What I will say is that the Tyrone team’s culture, particularly their defensive culture, allowed them to go to a place that Kerry simply could not. I firmly believe that Kerry gave their version of 100% effort without the ball, but their version of 100% is different to Tyrone’s. The Ulster champions were absolutely ravenous on Saturday, smothering Kerry’s ball-carriers and tackling with ferocious intensity.

(I must say, I thought the referee’s fairly lax enforcement of the laws of the game

favoured the Red Hand in this regard.)

This ferocity was ultimately the winning of the game for Tyrone. They all but nullified the threat of Kerry’s playmaker, Paudie Clifford, they forced turnover after turnover, and, ultimately, they kept a clean sheet. Seeing Tyrone aggressively repel Kerry at one end while cheap goals were shipped at the other probably prompted a lot of Kerry fans to think, “Why can’t we do that?” And it could well be where Spillane was coming from with his comments.

It was not due to a lack of effort, though, or not caring. To my mind Kerry’s defensive problems boil down to not having (A) a defensive structure that’s fit for purpose and (B) the right defensive culture.

The former is a coaching issue and whoever is in charge of Kerry in 2022 needs to nail that down as quickly as possible.

The latter is more nebulous but, in short, it appears to me as though some of the players don’t revel in defending like players from the other top teams do. Runs from deep go unchecked or untracked.

Holes are not plugged. Marks are not left on opposition dangermen. There is a distinct absence of what can loosely be termed as the Dark Arts. This mindset of absolute ruthlessness has to come from the top down. I just don’t see enough

evidence of it in this current Kerry team.

The panel is overflowing with ballers, but there is a shortage of spoilers. Players who are willing to do anything, and I mean anything, to prevent the opposition from scoring. Tyrone seemed to have a panel full of those guys last weekend. They stopped runs at the source. They interrupted Kerry’s gameplan using any means necessary. They were cynical, and they rejoiced in that cynicism. They took joy from the notion that they might destroy their opposite number’s day and Kerry’s year.

Mayo have players like this who will step over the line if needs be. Dublin have them. Kerry don’t, and they don’t appear to have the culture in place that will promote or encourage these types of individuals either.

Until Kerry unearth a spoiler or two, or at least cultivate a culture that will motivate some of their players to spoil, they will always be susceptible to ambushes by teams who are, in pure footballing terms, inferior to them.

Engaging in the Dark Arts might not get you into Heaven but I would have thought that for a Kerry footballer, Heaven is sitting in a rural pub the Tuesday morning after an All-Ireland with Sam Maguire on the table staring up at you.

UNDER PRESSURE: Diarmuid O'Connor of Kerry is surrounded

by Mark Bradley, Ben McDonnell, Michael McKernan and Darragh Canavan of Tyrone. Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile.

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Fiery Tyrone catch Kerry cold Goals by McKenna and McShane send Ulster champions to final Two weeks after threatening to withdraw from the championship, Tyrone overcame their COVID woes to shock Kerry in Croke Park and advance to their first All-Ireland final since 2018.

After 70 brutally tense minutes in which the match swung violently in all directions before culminating in a draw, the Ulster champions powered into a fivepoint extra-time lead thanks in the main to a well-taken goal by Conor McKenna.

Kerry battled on in overtime, despite being without their star player David Clifford who retired at the end of normal time due to a thigh injury and a cramping calf muscle. The Kingdom reduced the deficit to a single point with six minutes to play but they failed to equalise, and Tyrone held on for a well-deserved and famous victory.

O’BRIEN

The opening exchanges were nip and tuck but it looked like Kerry had opened up some daylight between the teams when Stephen O’Brien palmed home in the 21st minute. O’Brien had entered the square before the ball, however, so the goal was ruled out. Less than three minutes later, Tyrone had a goal of their own.

Following a flowing team move involving Peter Harte and Niall Sludden, former AFL player McKenna neatly tucked away

his first three-pointer of the day. Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan’s men led by 1-5 to 0-5 at this stage, but points by the excellent David Clifford and unerring Seán O’Shea kept Kerry within striking distance. A long free by O’Shea levelled matters deep into injury time but Tyrone keeper Niall Morgan kicked a huge point almost from the halfway line to send the northerners in one up at the break.

BLACK CARDS

The Kingdom were on top in the third quarter and points by David Clifford, O’Shea and Paudie Clifford had them two points to the good by the 46th minute.

Tyrone were a man light at this point after Sludden had received a black card, and his teammate Darren McCurry also had a spell in the bin late on, but on both occasions Kerry struggled to make their numerical advantage count.

Peter Keane’s side went for goals when perhaps points were the right option, and they paid the price in the 69th minute when substitute Cathal McShane pounced on a rebound to tap home and give Tyrone an unexpected lead.

O’Shea equalised shortly after, but McCurry looked to have scored the winner six minutes into stoppage time. There was still time for David Clifford - now struggling badly with injury - to swing

MUNSTER SFC FINAL ___________________________________________________________________________________

Kerry

0-22

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Tyrone 13-14 AET

HT: Kerry 0-9 | Tyrone 1-7 FT: Kerry 0-17 | Tyrone 2-11 CROKE PARK over a last gasp leveller from a free to send the match to extra time.

Tyrone flew out of the traps in ET and when McKenna capitalised on Jack Barry’s rash clearance to goal in the sixth minute, the underdogs were five clear.

Substitute Diarmuid O’Connor, captain Paul Murphy, Paudie Clifford and Paul Geaney all scored to bring it back to the minimum but that was as close as Kerry could get. The last chance fell to Tommy Walsh but, off balance, the veteran could not find the target, and Tyrone held on to win the day.

KERRY SCORERS: David Clifford 0-8 (2f, 2m), Seán O’Shea 0-8 (6f, 1 45), Paudie Clifford 0-2, Tom O’Sullivan 0-1, Paul Murphy 0-1, Diarmuid O’Connor 0-1, Paul Geaney 0-1.

TYRONE SCORERS: Conor McKenna 2-0, Cathal McShane 1-3 (1f), Darren McCurry 0-4 ( 2f), Niall Morgan 0-2 (1f, 1 45), Mattie Donnelly 0-1 (1m), Peter Harte

GOAL: Conor McKenna of Tyrone celebrates scoring his side's first goal in Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final against Kerry. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

0-1, Michael McKernan 0-1, Ronan McNamee 0-1, Pádraig Hampsey 0-1.

KERRY: Ryan; Ó Beaglaoich, Foley, T O’Sullivan; Breen, Murphy, White; Moran, Barry; Moynihan, P Clifford, O’Brien, Geaney; D Clifford, O’Shea. Subs: K Spillane for Moynihan (HT), Crowley for Breen (50), D O’Connor for O’Brien (55), A Spillane for Geaney (55), Walsh for Moran (60), Geaney for D Clifford (ET), Morley for Ó Beaglaoich (ET), Sherwood for Barry (78), G O’Sullivan for Foley (ET HT), Burns for T O’Sullivan (87).

TYRONE: Morgan; Burns, McNamee, Hampsey; Harte, Meyler, McKernan; Kennedy, Kilpatrick; McGeary, O’Neill, Sludden (black 40-50); McCurry (black 59-69), M Donnelly, McKenna. Subs: McShane for Kennedy (44), McCann for O’Neill (55); Canavan for Sludden (64), McDonnell for McCann (temp 64-68), McDonnell (black 91) for Kilpatrick (74), Rafferty for Harte (77), Bradley for McCurry (77).

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PLAYER RATINGS

Average rating out of 10 as voted on by our readers Words by Adam Moynihan

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Shane RYAN

6.2

Brian Ó BEAGLAOICH

5.7

Jason FOLEY

6.6

Tom O’SULLIVAN

7.3

Mike BREEN

5.4

Paul MURPHY

6.3

Gavin WHITE

7.1

David MORAN

6.6

Jack BARRY

5.0

Dara MOYNIHAN

5.0

Seán O’SHEA

6.9

Stephen O’BRIEN

5.0

David CLIFFORD

8.2

Paul GEANEY

5.0

Paudie CLIFFORD

6.2

Kerry retained all of Ryan’s kickouts. Blameless for all three goals.

2

Solid enough but not as impactful as he was throughout the summer.

3

Did fantastically well up until the body said “stop”. Augers well for the future.

4

Excellent on Darren McCurry, winning ball after ball ahead of Tyrone’s dangerman.

5

A quiet enough display but the experience will stand him in good stead.

6

Battled to the end and chipped in with a crucial point in extra.

7

Showed great heart and courage in driving at Tyrone’s swarm defence.

8

A fine performance. Helped Kerry to dominate the Tyrone kickout.

9

A day to forget.

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ON THE RECORD

The managers and the pundits have their say on Kerry’s unexpected extra-time defeat to Tyrone.

Kerry manager Peter Keane was not ready to discuss his future at the postmatch press conference

It isn’t anywhere in the head at the moment.

Tyrone joint manager Brian Dooher was unhappy with the line of questioning at the post match press conference.

He left the room shortly after.

There’s been a kind of a slant here we’ve tried to pull a fast one. It was a factual thing based on the evidence. I don’t want to get into this here but if that’s the way this is going, which it seems to be listening to it, I’m in the wrong place.

Taken off at half-time after an up and down 35 minutes.

Perhaps wasn’t at 100%.

11

Kept plugging away despite being tightly marked and tagged on some superb frees.

12

His largely disappointing year was summed up by the disallowed goal.

13

Magnificent on the big stage as usual. Losing him for ET was a crushing blow.

14

Not his best showing in Kerry colours.

15

Tagged by Conor Meyler throughout but showed his fighting spirit, particularly in ET.

SUBSTITUTES Killian SPILLANE

5.1

(HT) Wasn’t quite able to manoeuvre himself into scoring positions.

Diarmuid O’CONNOR

6.0

(55th min) Had a positive impact on proceedings. Likely would have started if 100% fit.

Tommy WALSH

5.1

Gavin Crowley (50) Adrian Spillane (55) Tadhg Morley (ET) Jack Sherwood (78) Graham O’Sullivan (HT ET) Micheál Burns (87)

5.2 5.2 5.2 5.4 5.1 5.0

(60th min) Disrupted the opposition defence but will rue his poor shot at the death.

Keane when asked if he felt aggrieved about how the last few weeks have played out in relation to Tyrone’s COVID situation and the rescheduling of the fixture

Yerrah. I’m not going there.

UNDER PRESSURE: Peter Keane during the defeat to Tyrone.

The Kerry manager chose not to comment on his future when questioned at the post-match press conference. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Keane felt that the goals were the difference on the day

One of the things that we had been doing a lot throughout the year is scoring goals. We had four opportunities today and didn’t come home with anything. You look at Tyrone and they had three goal opportunities, and came away with three. Is therein the problem?

Former Kerry player and Sunday Game analyst Tomás Ó Sé on Peter Keane, whose three-year term has now ended

I think this team is capable of winning an All-Ireland medal. Do I think this current management [team] are what will bring it? I don’t think so, no.

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An opportunity Eamonn Fitzgerald gives his assessment of Kerry’s shock defeat to Tyrone in the All-Ireland semi-final The scoreboard did not lie at Croke Park on Saturday last. After extra time it was Tyrone 3-14 Kerry 0-22.

GUBU all over again. For weeks now the media had informed us that COVID was rampant in Tyrone with up to 17 of the players/management recording positive results, thus making it impossible for them to play their All-Ireland semi-final v Kerry. Shenanigans, I termed it last week. They called the bluff of the GAA, who relented. First, one week’s postponement, and then stretched to two, leaving Kerry without a game for five weeks.

That was the scenario for Kerry, ambushed at Croke Park and losing out on the All-Ireland final pairing with Mayo, which would have been the popular choice for most GAA fans. Even with Tyrone’s shenanigans, I expected Kerry to win.

All-Ireland semi-finals are not notable per se, just hurdles on the way to the big prize. It is a case of work in progress.

Well, it wasn’t progress for Kerry on Saturday last. The better team won on the day, not necessarily the better football team, but a team of players who fought like dogs, swarming Kerry at every turn and delivering three KO punches. Goal, goal, goal. 22 points would win most matches, led by the brilliant David Clifford and the impeccable free-taking of Seán O’Shea (eight points each). That left six points for the rest.

Two Kerry players scored 16 points while nine Tyrone players shared the spoils of 3-14. Even more startling was that after 45 minutes of play, Clifford and O’Shea were the only Kerry scorers, while the Tyrone goalkeeper and two of his full back line had scored. How did that happen? More tellingly, why was it allowed to happen that these defenders/attackers were allowed the freedom of the park to come up unhindered and score? To complete that unforgivable statistic, the whole Tyrone full back line and one of the wing backs eventually found the target. One could not legislate for Niall Morgan’s massive free just on half-time to send his side 1-7 to 0-9 point clear. It was a strategic lead for Tyrone.

LEAKING GOALS

Once again conceding goals led to Kerry’s defeat, two from Conor McKenna and one from Cathal McShane. This Kerry team has leaked goals in crunch games and at vital stages. Peter Keane will remember them all. A careless knock-down from the throw-in after half-time by David Moran in 2019 was gladly accepted by Dublin defender Eoin Murchan .The small man motored through the middle all of 70 yards.

Green flag. Dublin rejuvenated.

Last year in rain-lashed Cork with five seconds left on the clock the Rebels latched onto a Holy Mary hit-andhope by Luke Connolly. Collingwood AFL player Mark Keane caught the ball unhindered, while Kerry’s former AFL player stood rooted to the ground.

Goal. Another year gone.

2021 was to be our year. Kerry were unbeaten, finishing the league with a sixgoal trouncing of Tyrone. There was no real test in the championship, although Cork ran up a good score in the Munster final, including a goal, all before the first water break. Then Kerry demolished them, inflicting a 22-point massacre.

With Dublin out of the equation, and all the shenanigans about COVID in Tyrone - would they be able to field a team at all? - Kerry were looking good.

Backtrack a little to those Tyrone goals.

In each case there was no blame on Kerry keeper Shane Ryan. He was manning the bearna baol and it must have felt like General Custer’s last stand at the The Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876.

On Saturday last, Kerry had plenty opportunities for goals and none more clear-cut than the one afforded to Paul Geaney in the 22nd minute. He got clear inside the Tyrone defence just yards from Niall Morgan and no one else to beat. Instead of pulling the trigger for a certain goal he opted to pass it across the goal to Stephen O’Brien, who was inside the small square and diving to the ground. Disallowed goal, a correct decision by the referee. I believe that a Kerry goal at that stage would have put them in the driving seat. Tyrone would have been chasing the game; the hunted, not the hunters. Killian Spillane and

Seánie O’Shea also fluffed great goal opportunities.

SHINING STAR

Even though David Clifford was closely marked by Ronan McNamee, the Fossa star shone as brightly as ever. He showed the way with a delightful point after 24 seconds and he was sorely missed in extra time. He was unable to resume due to injury telegraphed by a hospital pass from O’Shea.

Tyrone had done their homework and realised the importance of Paudie Clifford in the Kerry game plan. Conor Meyler stuck to him like glue and Clifford didn’t really come into the game until the third quarter. Then we saw his worth, but Kerry were chasing the game and had been bossed by Tyrone, a key point I made in last week’s preview of the game. “Kerry must initiate, not imitate.” I also queried Tyrone’s shenanigans re: COVID. There were some saving graces. In defence Shane Ryan did well and varied his kickouts, finding David Moran, especially in the opening half. Jason Foley played very well, as did Tom O’Sullivan.

Gavin White made plenty of his trademark up-field sallies, but was gunned down by the Tyrone defence funnelling in from all sides. Invariably, there wasn’t a Kerry forward available for the offload.

David Moran was probably playing his last game in the Kerry geansaí and this great servant gave it everything. 33 years old, cruciates done not just once but twice, he did so well, especially as the target man for Shane Ryan’s kickouts. No wonder he tired as Jack Barry contributed very little and displayed his naivety six minutes into the first half of extra time by gifting Tyrone that important goal, throwing his leg carelessly at a ball that was going wide and kicking it straight into the scoring zone. Santa Claus came early for Conor McKenna.

Game over, effectively, but full credit to Kerry to fight back tenaciously, inspired

by Paudie Clifford and Paul Murphy.

FIGHT BACK Kerry played now like they should have played earlier in the game and brought

it down to a single point deficit. Tommy Walsh did get one chance to equalise and send the game into a penalty shoot-out, but the wrong forward got the opportunity and his effort went tamely wide.

Paul Murphy finished very well, even scoring a point, but brave and all as the Rathmore man is, he does not have the physique essential for a centre back.

Was he the designated centre back on Saturday last? I’m not sure. If he wasn’t, who was assigned the duty of guarding the middle of the defence?

I have highlighted many times this lacuna in the Kerry defence. Many years ago, I asked Mick O ’Dwyer why he persisted with Tim Kennelly at centre back.

After all, The Horse was quite limited in basic skills. Dwyer did not disagree, but came with the punchline that centre back is a difficult position to master.

You have to mark your man and also mark space. Kennelly could do both. His outstretched hands meant no opposing player had a free passage through the middle. Even when Tony Hanahoe drifted towards the wing, Kennelly still wasn’t codded. I could say the same about Mick Morris, centre back in the 60s/early 70s. Dublin used Ray Boyne to reveal some home truths.

If Kerry are unable to find an orthodox centre back, surely with all the backup personnel in the statistics/coaching sector someone can devise a strategy to close out that bearna baol. Dublin did it getting Cian O’Sullivan (married to a Ballyhar lady) to adapt and shore up the centre. He was the one who was minding the gap, an unsung hero when others claimed the limelight.

HAMPSEY

I am well aware that the modern game has evolved significantly, but team managers at club and county level must come up with a strategy to man the bearna baol. Pádraig Hampsey did the business for Tyrone on Saturday last.

The Kerry forward division has been magnificent all year, ramping up huge scores including those demolitions of Tyrone and Cork in the Fitzgerald Stadium.

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missed David Clifford is a class apart and Seánie O’Shea as free-taker kept Kerry in the game. I always expect more from O’Shea in general play. I thought that his marker Padraig Hampsey was the standout Tyrone player, the type of centre back Kerry need so badly.

Himself and Clifford were the stars that brought Kerry five All-Ireland minor titles in a row. The other forwards made little progress.

In the modern game judicious use of the bench is often the key to victory.

I wondered why Jack Barry started at midfield instead of Diarmuid O’Connor, his club mate from Na Gaeil. The latter limped off early in the Munster final with an ankle injury, but surely himself and Dara Moynihan were the only Kerry beneficiaries from the extended five-week period arising out of the COVID debacle.

I believe O’Connor will be Kerry’s first choice midfielder from now on. Was he unfit to start? If so, why was he brought on in the 55th minute?

Paul Geaney made no progress apart from a point very late in the proceedings. Surely Micheál Burns was tailor-made for action? His tearaway, brave, incisive running at the Tyrone defence would have drawn fouls or led to scores. The baby was well thrown out with the bathwater when he came on with four minutes left in extra time.

BLACK CARDS

Tyrone (and Dublin) play on the edge: aggressive, in your face, inviting punishing cards, be they black, yellow or

red.

Kerry had a numerical advantage with Tyrone black-carded on two occasions, yet they never drove home that advantage. Even in rugby when a player is sin-binned the opposition has the window of opportunity to tack on winning scores. Not so on Saturday. You hardly noticed that Tyrone were down a man.

Of course, they were cute enough to literally wind down the clock with delaying tactics. The 10-minute concession is highly abused by the black-carded team with time-wasting tactics.

Kerry have played great football all season, but they are not in the All-Ireland final because they leak too many goals through the centre and, when they are on top, they do not know how to close out a game.

It’s that stark and clinical for a team with great potential.

CÉN TREO ANOIS?

We should have been looking forward to a classic Kerry v Mayo All-Ireland final between two great, open, footballing teams.

Kerry supporters are hurting, but spare a thought for the players/management and their respective families, who have had to live in quasi-hermitic seclusion during the Tyrone shenanigans.

Back to grass roots in Kerry and no Ghost Train to Croke Park. What’s another year? Annoying and frustrating that the Sam Maguire hasn’t come back home since 2014. Opportunities such as 2021 do not present themselves that often.

Kerry are not in the final because they leak too many goals and they do not know how to close out a game.

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BIG PERFORMANCE: David Moran in action against Tyrone on Saturday. The veteran put in an impressive display - will it be his last in Kerry colours? Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

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Killarney Celtic

Mastergeeha

300 CLUB DRAW: July results - €500 Tadgh Doolan. €100 Jacquie O’Sullivan. €100 Paul Casey. €100 Cian Long. €100 Shane Lyne/Alan Daly. €100 Maureen McCormack. August results - €500 Derry Vaughan. €100 Fergal Courtney. €100 Trade Kit. €100 Gina Keating. €100 Tom Griffen. €100 Kathyrn Lynch.

LOTTO: There was no winner of the Lotto on Friday, August 27. Numbers drawn were 11, 12, 14, 20. Consolation prizes went to the following: €50 Joan Breen, c/o Village Inn, Kilcummin, €50 Paddy Healy c/o Village Inn, Kilcummin, €50 Kieara O’Connor, online, €50 Michael O’Connor, Glounonea, Kilcummin. Next lotto draw for a jackpot of €4,000 in the Village Inn, Kilcummin on Friday night, September 3. Please support us by purchasing tickets from our team of ticket sellers or online at mastergeeha. com/lotto.

Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 8, 13, 22, 24.

There was no jackpot winner. Match 3 winners received €75. The next jackpot on Monday, Sept 6 is €10,600. Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce.com CLUB MEMBERSHIP for the coming 2021/22 season is now open. Membership is now payable through Clubforce.

The registration link can be found on our Facebook page.

KILLARNEY CELTIC GOLF CLASSIC will take place in Beaufort Golf Club on Saturday, September 4 with Tee Times from 7am to 4pm. A Team of 4 costs €200 and tee box sponsorship €50. To book a tee time or a tee box contact Tim Jones 087 9771302 or Tomas Kelliher 087 2589194.

TRAINING has resumed for the 2021/22 season. Please check our Facebook page for updated information on training.

CONGRATS to Jamie Fleming who made the KSGL Team of the Week. Congrats also to Aoibhin Kelly who has been invited to the FAI Centre of Excellence in Mayfield for a four-week assessment.

RESULTS: U12 Summer Cup - Tralee Dynamos 2 Killarney Celtic 1 (Jack O’Grady). U12 Summer Plate - Killarney Celtic C 2 MEK C 1 (Ross O’Gorman, Simon Sirotiak).

MEK Galaxy RESULTS: On Wednesday our U12 B team shared the spoils with neighbours Ballyhar Dynamos in the summer shield.

Alan Adamski the goal scorer in a thrilling 1 all draw. Also on Wednesday our U12 C team travelled to Killarney Celtic in the plate competition. Despite a herculean effort by the Galaxy, a Leo Allen goal was not enough, as the hosts won 2-1. On Friday it was the turn of the U12 As to take to the field in the quarter final of cup at home to Listowel Celtic.

Goals from James O’Meara x2 and Cillian O’Donoghue saw the Galaxy run out deserved winners. A last four tie awaits.

GIRLS: On Sunday Isabelle Lyons and Eilis Tagney flew the MEK flag as they represented Kerry U12s in a preseason tournament in Clare. Izzy McGrath collected an assist as she shone for Kerry U15s against Limerick County in Castleisland.

ACADEMY: Please stay tuned to social media for news on our various girls and boys academies, starting very soon. If any of you could please spare some time to help out at these sessions, or with any of the MEK Galaxy teams, it would be really appreciated and make a huge dif-

SOCCER: The Killarney Celtic Hoops who took part in the Kenya Education Project Blitz in Tralee.

ference to our younger players and the club as a whole. Until next time, may the force of the Galaxy be with you.

management on their defeat to Tyrone on Saturday, the game going right down to the wire in extra time.

Killarney Legion GAA

Dr Crokes GAA

JUVENILE ACADEMY: It’s back to school for the kids but it’s also back to the Legion Academy! After a short break, we are back in action from Saturday, Sept 4 at 10.30am. Boys & Girls aged 5-10, new members always welcome.

KERRY MINOR LADIES: Congratulations to the Kerry minor team on winning the Munster B Championship. Well done to our own Keri Ann Hanrahan who captained the team to victory.

SENIOR LADIES: The Legion Senior Ladies have been crowned Division 3 Donal Curtin Cup Champions. On Monday night, the Legion Senior Ladies set out to play the Donal Curtin Cup Final in Fossa against Cromane. These two sides met in the league and the Legion ladies were well beaten by 21 points as a result of a poor game of football. However, Monday night was the opposite to this and the display of football by both teams was second to none! Final score: Legion 3-7 Legion Cromane 1-11.

U14 GIRLS: On a beautiful evening our girls put in a solid performance and took the game to Crokes from the off. Two divisions separate the two teams and it became evident as the game progressed with the Legion ladies taking the spoils on this occasion. Full credit to both teams as they battled right to the end.

U17 CO LEAGUE: We reached the final of this competition on Wednesday last with a six point win against Kerins O’Rahillys. Great displays by Sean Courtney, Shane O’Meara, Alex Hennigan, Jack Lynch and Charlie Keating. We now play Ardfert in final which is fixed for Castleisland on Tuesday, August 31 at 6.30pm.

SENIOR HURLING: Our B team won Co. Q/F on Sunday evening last with 1-18 to 1-13 victory over Ballyheigue.

COISTE NA NÓG: Academy returned on Saturday and it was great to see such numbers. We are there every Saturday until the end of October. Hurling 10 to 10.45 and football from 10.45 to 12.

Boys and girls aged 4 to 11 from the Killarney area. Well done to the U13s who overcame Rathmore in the last round of Division 1 on the county league. This follows last week’s win against Firies. They now have an East Kerry competition to look forward to. Well done lads.

DR CROKES SHOP: You can now shop worldwide new selection of jackets, gilets masks and snoods and other items. Shop online drcrokesshop.com.

WIN A HOUSE IN KILLARNEY: Support your club support your county, we urge all members and supporters to support this project and when purchased nominate Dr Crokes. Win a house in Killarney with Kerry GAA. Visit kerrygaa.ie #yourkeytothekingdom.

Spa GAA LOTTO RESULTS: No winner and next week’s jackpot is €5,200. Tickets on spagga.com or from Daly’s Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers.

GOOD LUCK to all Leaving Cert students set to receive their exam results this Friday, September 3.

JUVENILE TRAINING continues each week, with the ABC Academy every Saturday morning from 10–11am. Spa GAA is open to everyone in Killarney parish and new members are always welcome.

Contact the coaches or Coiste na nÓg Secretary Denise on 0871385612 or spacoistenanog@gmail.com.

WIN A HOUSE WITH KERRY GAA and other prizes in Kerry’s big draw. Tickets (€100) available on kerrygaa.ie, from the Kerry GAA Store or from John O’Leary (086 3026041). Don’t forget to mention your club Spa GAA in the ‘Additional Information’ section. The sooner you purchase a ticket, the more draws you will be included in.

FIXTURES: Sun, Sept 5: 2020 Intermediate Championship semi-final Spa v Desmonds (Kilcummin, 2.30pm); Mon, Sept 6: Ladies Intermediate Championship Rd 1 Spa v Kilcummin (away, 7.30pm).

Best of luck to all teams and managements.

ALL IRELAND SEMI-FINAL: Hard luck to Dara Moynihan and the Kerry team and

Fossa GAA KERRY: Hard luck last Saturday to the Kerry senior team and management especially Paudie and David Clifford.

LOTTO: August 29. Numbers drawn 8, 3, 18, 20. €40 winners: Tina Myers, Barleymount East; Eileen Benson, Keel; Cian O’Sullivan; Marie & Claudia Buckley, Barleymount; Katie Cahill, Kilcummim.

Next week’s lotto €4,700. Tickets on sale from Foleys Spar Fossa, the Golden Nugget and usual sellers thanks for the support.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY: The Summer Stars reading programme at Killarney Library concludes at the end of August.

Any children who participated in the programme can collect their certificates and prize packs from the library. The summerstars.ie website lists reading tips and recommended reads, and children can post reviews of their favourite books that they read as part of the Summer Stars programme.

Glenflesk GAA LADIES: Football Clothes Collection.

A clothes drop off has been organised for September 9 and 10 between 6pm and 9pm. Bring your unwanted clothes, bed linen, paired shoes, handbags etc.

Thanks in advance for supporting Glenflesk ladies football.

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3.09.2021 SPORT NOTES FIXTURE: County Intermediate Football 2021 Gr 2 Rd 1 - Sun 12/19 Sept at 2.30pm - Winnners of (2020) St Mary’s or Waterville v Glenflesk Venue TBC. Note: If Waterville v Glenflesk, game on September 12. If St Mary’s v Glenflesk, game on Sept 19.

LOTTO: No winner of Glenflesk GAA Lotto Jackpot of €5,200 on August 23.

Numbers drawn 5, 17, 18, 22. Winners of consolation prizes of €50: Cian O'Mahony, Cools, Jim O'Mahony (sellers prize), Flor & Marie O'Donoghue, yearly ticket, Aine Ni Shuilleabhain, yearly ticket. Next draw September 6. Jackpot €5,400.

Play online using Clubforce or tickets can be purchased from our lotto sellers, O'Briens and O'Donoghues shops.

Thanks to all who support the lotto and all our sellers.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY: The Summer Stars reading programme at Killarney Library concludes at the end of August.

Any children who participated in the programme can collect their certificates and prize packs from the library. The summerstars.ie website lists reading tips and recommended reads, and children can post reviews of their favourite books that they read as part of the Summer Stars programme.

Firies GAA COISTE NA NOG: In association with Moriartys’ Centra, Farranfore, academy Football Training continues on the pitch in Farranfore with Boys U5, U7 & U9 and Girls U6, U8 & U10 on Saturday from 10.30 to 11.30. Hurling Academy for boys and girls continues on Sunday for U5, U7 & U9 from 11am to 12pm.

GOLF: Massive thanks to everyone who supported our Firies Football, Hurling & Ladies Football Club Inaugural Club Championship Golf Classic. Results Overall winners were David Brownes Team with a huge score of 103 points 4 clear of 3 teams that tied for 2nd on 99pts. Longest Drive Niall OBrien Nearest the Pin 2nd hole - Jim Mccarthy 13 feet. Nearest the Pin 4th Hole - Alex Verget 13 Feet. Nearest the pin 10th hole Frank Kavanagh 9 Feet. Nearest the pin 15th Hole Derek Comerford 5 Feet.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the classic and to everyone who sponsored a tee box. Loads of photos to come over the next few days. Firies Football, Hurling and Ladies Football Club wouldn't be in a position to host such an event if it wasn't for the fantastic support we receive.

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 4, 11, 16, 18.

No jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot €6,000. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and don’t forget to get one for next week!

Beaufort GAA FIXTURES: Beaufort senior men will play Na Gaeil in the 2020 Intermediate Club semi-final on Sunday, September 5 at 4pm in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.

RUGBY: Some Killarney RFC stars of the future enjoying a minis session in Aghadoe.

Extra time and winner on the day. Beaufort C will play An Ghaeltacht in the Mid Kerry Shield semi-final. Date and time to be decided.

RESULTS: Minor Ladies Co League, Division 2, back game. Beaufort 6-7 Ballymac 2-13. Beaufort will play Inbhear Sceine Gaels in the semi-final. Date and time to be decided.

KERRY GAA FUNDRAISING DRAW: Support the Club, Support the County. Kerry GAA are having a fundraising draw to win a house in Killarney and a chance to win other additional monthly prizes. For €100, be in with a chance to win. For all details and to enter, please visit the Kerry GAA website.

dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. Here are the results for the fortnightly Milltown-Castlemaine GAA Club lotto draw on Monday, August 23.

Jackpot €12,600. Lucky Numbers: 11, 14, 26. Bonus Ball: 31. Results: Unfortunately, there was no jackpot or match winner.

Congratulations to our Lucky Dip winners: €50 - Trish O’Brien, €50 Patricia Spillane, €25 Eilish C (Ciaran O'Sullivan), €25 Brid Mckenna, €25 John Quirke, €25 Brid O’Callaghan. Well done to the prize winners and best to luck to everyone in our next draw in two weeks’ time (Monday, September 9) where the jackpot will be €12,600.

Kilcummin GAA

East Kerry GAA

LOTTO: There was no winner of the jackpot on August 30. The numbers drawn were 2, 12, 15, 27. Consolation prizes of €50 each went to Kevin Gorman, Coolick, Dermot W Fleming, Milleen, Ivor O’Sullivan, Milleen and Leanne Donnelly, Knockoncore. Next draw for a jackpot of €6,250 will take place on September 13.

Please support. Tickets available online and in local shops.

INTERMEDIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Kilcummin play Dromid Pearses in Rd 1 at Beaufort on this Saturday at 6pm.

SHARE THE POT: Next draw Sunday, September 5. Tickets available from Kilcummin PO, Paddy O’Keefe’s, Gattabawn or kilcummingaa.com.

EAST REGION U13 LEAGUE: Sponsor: MD O’Shea. Group A - Listry-Keel, Firies, Dr Crokes. Group B - Rathmore, Killarney Legion, Fossa. Group C - Beaufort, Kilcummin, Glenflesk. Group D - Kenmare, Scartaglen, Cordal. Group E - Spa, Gneeveguilla, Kilgarvan. Group F - Listry-Keel B, Firies B, Dr Crokes B. Group G - Killarney Legion B, Kilcummin B, Fossa B, Kenmare B. Round 1 Sunday, September 5. First named team at home.

All games 11.30am unless stated. Firies v Listry-Keel (10.30am), Dr Crokes v Bye, Legion v Fossa (10.30am), Rathmore v Bye, Beaufort v Kilcummin (6pm), Glenflesk v Bye, Kenmare v Scataglen, Cordal v Bye, Kilgargan v Spa, Gneeveguilla v Bye. Firies B v Listry-Keel B, Dr Crokes B v Bye. Legion B v Fossa B, Kilcummin B v Kenmare B.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club CONDOLENCES: It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of Elaine Clifford née Harrington this weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Clifford Family Elaine’s husband Pádraig and their boys Patrick, Jack, Andrew and Conor as well as Elaine’s family, friends and neighbours at this sad time. Elaine will also be dearly missed by everyone here at our club and our entire com-munity, may she rest peacefully. Ar

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men’s) RESULTS: O'Donoghue Ring Hotels Back Stakes Classic held on Killeen on the August 28/29. 1st Andy Goulding 40 pts (19), 2nd Daniel Doona 39 pts (13), 3rd Christian Casey 38 pts (12), 4th Alex O'Callaghan 37 pts (15), 5th Greg Lanigan 37pts (04), 6th Tom Long 37 pts (10), Category 1 Declan Glavin 36 pts (06),

Category 2 Peter O'Brien 36 pts (10), Category 3 Sean O'Riordan 36 pts (13), Category 4 Liam Hartnett 36 pts (18).

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Ballybunion Exchange Day sponsored by Daniel Cronin Carpets.

August 29. 1st Betty O’Farrell (15) 60 pts, Margaret O’Donoghue (24), Helen O’Donoghue (22), 2nd Christine Carroll (12) 54 pts, Louise Langan (15), Ann O’Keeffe (23).

FIXTURES: September 5. Killeen sponsored by Rozzers Restaurant.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) CONGRATULATIONS to the Ross Golf Club Ladies team who played in the Joe Quinlan Trophy last weekend and beat Ballybunion. They are now through to the final. Well done to all.

MIXED SCRAMBLE hosted by the Ladies Club this Friday, September for members & guests. Names to be in by Thursday lunch time September 2.

MEET AND PLAY: Each Wednesday morning meet at 10.15am for 10.30am.

All members welcome.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On August 28/29 we held a single stableford competition. The winners were: 1st Ger Flynn (19) 43, 2nd Seamus Whitty (16) 39, 3rd Ivo O'Sullivan (15) 38.

FIXTURES: On Friday, Sept 3 the Ladies Club will hold a 10 hole mixed scramble.

Please put your name on the entry sheet in the clubhouse or be at the Clubhouse by 5.30pm sharp for a 6pm shotgun start. If arriving after 5.30 please call ahead to inform the clubhouse of your plans. On Sat 4 & Sun 5 we will hold a strokeplay competition with a timesheet entry on Saturday and online entry for Sunday.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Ladies Club on the brilliant victory in the Joe Quinlan Trophy over Ballybunion GC.

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Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: August 21/22. 3Ts Charity sponsored by Killarney Medals & Trophy Centre. 1st Maurice O'Shea (18) 43 pts, 2nd Jim Crowley (21) 42 pts, 3rd Dermot O'Gorman (23) 41 pts, 4th Paudie O'Shea (17) 41 pts, 5th Pat Quill (18) 41 pts. August 24 - Kerry Seniors - Tom Grant Trophy. 1st Team Peter Gill, 2nd Team John Clifford, 3rd Team Brian Fitzgerald, 4th Team Top O'Sullivan, 5th Team Fergus Moroney, 6th Team Jack Whelan. August 26 - Kerry Seniors - Tom Grant Trophy.

1st Team Joe McMahon, 2nd Team John Breen, 3rd Team Dermot Kelly, 4th Team Joe Curran, 5th Team Johnny Doolan, 6th Team Michael Moroney. August 27 - Open Friday - Sponsored by Cliffords Groundcare Ltd. Winner: Donal Horgan (25) 39 pts.

FIXTURES: September 5 - President's Prize/Round 5 Golfer of The Year - 18 hole Stableford (yellow tees) sponored by President Terry Ryan and Mens Branch.

September 3 - Open Friday 18 Hole Stableford (Ladies & Gents Singles) - Sponsored by Cliffords Ground Care Ltd - Entry Fee €30 visitors and €10 Members.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: August 21/22 - 3 Ts Charity - Sponsored by Killarney Medals and Trophy Centre. Overall Winner: Grainne McShortall (20) 36 pts, Division 1 Winner: Mary O'Sullivan (21) 34 pts, Division 2 Winner: Noreen Kinsella (33) 31 pts.

FIXTURES: September 5 - President's Prize/Round 5 Golfer of The Year (18 hole Maximum Stroke) - Sponsored by President Terry Ryan and Ladies Branch. September 3 - Open Friday 18 Hole Stableford (Ladies & Gents Singles) - Sponsored

by Cliffords Ground Care Ltd - Entry Fee €30 visitors and €10 Members.

Maine Valley Members Golf Club LADIES RESULTS: 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Lady Members Mary Ann Downes & Marie Gleeson: 1. Marian Dore (48) 42 pts. 2. Christina O'Sullivan (34) 41 pts. 3. Mary Brosnan (41) 40 pts.

LADYBIRDS 12 HOLE STABLEFORD: 1.

Mary Conway 34 pts. 2. Christina O'Sullivan 31 pts.

FIXTURES: 18 Hole Stableford sponsored

by Moriarty's the Gap can be played Saturday 4, Sunday 5 or Tuesday 7 September. 12 Hole Stableford re-entry sponsored by Vice Captain Carmel O'Connor is now in progress until further notice.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club CLUB MATCHPLAY FINALS: We had both our Championship and Plate deciders last week as father and son Noel and Dara Moynihan missed out on making it a family double. Noel came back from five down with nine to play against Ger O’Connor to bring the match the last hole before Ger secured a 2up victory to win the competition for a second time going

our congratulations to Niamh who also collected the Womens Intermediate Single, Double and Club Four Championship pots. Also among the successful UL crews was Finn O’Sullivan, part of the winning Mens Club Four crew – our congrats to Finn. A full roundup of the club results is available on the club’s Facebook page.

IRISH OFFSHORE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Best of luck to our crews competing at the Irish Offshore Rowing Championships this weekend in Bantry.

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GALAXY: The MEK Galaxy U12 A team who defeated Listowel in the quarter-final of the cup.

back to his first win since 1997. A stream of the final can be seen on the Club Facebook page. Dara lost out to Jason O’Brien in the Plate final meanwhile by 6&5.

COUNTY U16 MATCHPLAY: Brian McCarthy won the U13 Boys Championship last Thursday in Listowel while Cathal Kelly was the runner-up in the U16 Plate competition. There were good performances as well from the likes of Ben Kelliher and Ryan Moloney who reached the semi-finals of the U13 Championship and U13 Plate respectively.

NATIONAL STROKEPLAY QUALIFIERS: Congratulations to John McGrath on joining Damien Fleming at the National Senior Mens Strokeplay finals in Navan following Sunday's Qualifiers in Tralee.

Commiserations to Erin Moloney meanwhile who missed out on making the Intermediate finals by a single stroke.

WEDNESDAY COMPETITION: August 26th- Singles: First Nett- Erin Moloney 42, Brian McCarthy 44.

LISTOWEL SCRATCH CUP: Takes place this Saturday. We encourage our members to support this event in whatever way we can.

SUNDAY DRAWS: Return again this Sunday at 9am and 10.45am. Open to club members aged 15 or over.

Killarney Rugby KRFC GOLF CLASSIC: Our annual golf classic for 2021 takes place at Beaufort Golf Club on Friday the 17th of September next. Entry costs €250 for a team of 4 and we have tee box sponsorship available also. To book a team, tee box sponsorship or for any details please contact Ger on 087 1240365. We will have a barbecue and prizes for winners, longest drive and closest to the pin. A fantastic day guaranteed as always, so book your spot now!

MINIS ARE BACK: Our Minis returned to training last Saturday, in glorious sunshine, at Aghadoe. It was wonderful to see so many new faces and Aghadoe was a hive of activity. Training continues next Saturday morning: U8/U10 at 10am, U12

at 10:15am. For details give Liam Murphy a shout on 087 4145662.

U16 GIRLS ON SOUTH MUNSTER TEAM: Last Saturday 4 of our U16 girls, Katie O’Donoghue, Ava O’Malley, Molly Gabbett and Fia Whelan played for South Munster Regional Development Squad against their North Munster counterparts. Very well done and congrats to the girls, parents and coaches who are so proud of the girls.

TRAINING SCHEDULE: Monday: Seniors at 7:30pm. Tuesday: (none). Wednesday: U16/U18 Girls at 7:30pm, U14 Boys at 7pm. Thursday: U16 boys at 7pm, Seniors at 7:30pm. Friday: U18 at 7pm. Saturday: Minis U8/U10 10am - 11:30, U12 10:15 - 11:45am.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw August 27, numbers drawn were 6, 12, 15 & 26. Sellers prize winner Gala Gneeveguilla. €50 y/t prize to Paudie Hickey Gneeveguilla. €50 to Nora M McCarthy Gala Gneeveguilla, €40 to Aodhan O’Connor Knockrour West, Aiden & Rian O’Connor Knockanes & Aine Leader Cahirbarnagh.

Bonus not won numbers drawn were 1, 12, 13 & 18. Winner of €200 surplus bonus Donagh Hickey Rathmore. Next week’s jackpot €20,000 plus €1,000 bonus.

Muckross Rowing Club IRISH ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS: The club’s flatwater rowing season came to a close during the weekend of August 20-22, with the Irish Rowing Championships making its return after the COVID hiatus of 2020. Muckross RC was represented by seven crews and we say well done to all the rowers and their coaches who represented the club proudly racing against the top crews from around the country. Our congratulations to Caoimhe O’Sullivan, who won a silver medal in the Womens Club Single with a fourth place finish in the J18 Single. It was a 1-2 of sorts for Muckross, as former Muckross junior Niamh Coffey led the field and secured one of a dazzling four Championships with UL RC over the weekend. We extend

JORDAN: We in Killarney Valley Athletic Club are very proud of High Jumper Jordan Lee who had the honour of carrying the National Flag into the stadium at the opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and on Sunday officially became a Paralympian. A great achievement and great experience for the future which is looking very bright for him.

ANTRIM: Well done to KVAC athlete Tony Harty who ran a PB time of 72.26 for the Antrim Coast Half Marathon. Best of Luck to Tony in the upcoming Vienna City Marathon. Also well done to Darragh O’Leary who won the first race of the An Riocht 5K series in Castleisland in a fast time of 16.29.

INFO: Email killarneyvalleyac@gmail. com for any queries. Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook/Instagram page for any updated information on training.

Kilcummin MUSIC LESSONS: Instruments: Piano/ Keyboard, Accordion, Banjo, Tin-whistle, Fiddle/violin. Classical and traditional music catered for. Fully qualified and Garda vetted teacher. Excellent rates. Tel. 087 9253224/087 9014681 after 3pm.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY: The Summer Stars reading programme at Killarney Library concluded at the end of August. Any children who participated in the programme can collect their certificates and prize packs from the library. The summerstars. ie website lists reading tips and recommended reads, and children can post reviews of their favourite books that they read as part of the Summer Stars programme.

VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Kerry Diocesan Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes Sept 2-7. For the second time in half a century there will be no Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. Using the theme “Bringing Lourdes Home”, we will use these few days to prayerfully bring Lourdes into our hearts and into our homes. The pilgrimage will take place/ streamed from different places in the Diocese over five days. To join us click on the Kerry diocesan webpage and there will be a new link each day for that day’s ceremony. dioceseofkerry.ie.

BOG WALK: Bog Walk brochures are available at the Rural Development Office and Post Office.

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16. Religious splinter group 17. Participate in a formal Halloween party activity?

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57. Formal Halloween treat?

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