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FAREWELL: Diane Twohig says goodbye to her husband Paudie (inset) outside Killarney Garda Station on Tuesday morning. Photos: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

"My heart is broken for you, for us and for our girls"

Moving tributes on Paudie's final journey | By Michelle Crean Eight Gardai gently shouldered their beloved friend and colleague on his final journey into St John The Baptist Church, Ballinagree on Wednesday afternoon.

Escorted by his Garda family, his wife Diane and family, the tricolour and his Garda hat and gloves were respectfully placed over the coffin of father of two Paudie Twohig (44), before he was shouldered into the church.

At the doorway, his friend Fr Kieran O'Brien, who is Parish Administrator at St Mary's Cathedral in Killarney, blessed his coffin before beginning funeral Mass at 2pm.

In an emotional tribute, Fr Kieran, who concelebrated the Mass with Canon Donal Roberts, Fr Joe O'Mahony and Fr Fran-

cis, who he described as a great friend of the Twohig family, said Paudie had made many great friends with people in Killarney where he lived and worked as a garda for the past 17 years.

It was there that he met his wife Diane, also a garda, during her first day on the beat. From there the couple married in St Mary's Cathedral three and a half years ago. Their first daughter Tara Grace (2) followed, with the arrival of baby Olivia Hope just five days before he passed away from stage four melanoma which he was diagnosed with just four months ago.

"What you saw yesterday in Killarney was only a beginning but it was a perfect statement. All of us are in solidarity with Diane, with the Twohig and the Collins families," Fr Kieran said.

Just last Sunday morning, hours before he passed away, Paudie and Diane once again renewed their vows.

"His gift to this world and to Diane is Tara Grace and Olivia Hope," Fr Kieran said.

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His wife of just three and a half years described how her heart is broken "for you, for us and for our girls".

"I have heard so many beautiful and heartfelt words and stories about you over the last few days," Diane said in a loving tribute.

"You have been repeatedly described as a gentleman, kind soul and a good person. You were truly amazing Paud."

Speaking of their two beautiful girls she made a promise to him that he will never be forgotten.

"I promise you I will raise our two pre-

cious girls to the very best of my ability.

They will know what a warm, kind, loving person you are. I will tell them each and every day how proud you are to be their daddy."

She paid tribute to Paudie's colleagues in Unit C at Killarney Garda Station.

"Your colleagues visited you on Tuesday, followed by Sergeant-in-Charge Dermot O'Connell on Wednesday, culminated by a visit from Superintendent Murphy and Chief Superintendent Foster on Thursday. You really shot up the ranks that week Paud. We joked that if you hadn't had to go for bloods on Friday the next person through the door may have been Drew himself."

His brother Tadhg said Paud was a rogue growing up and "always had a glint in his eye", and he thanked the community for their support.

"Paudie has left a great legacy in Killarney and more so in Tara Grace and Olivia Hope and he will live on in them."

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- town pays tribute to Paudie Twohig | By Sean Moriarty

Killarney Gardai pay respect to Paudie Twohig | By Sean Moriarty

The Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Marie Moloney, and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce have led the tributes to Garda Paudie Twohig who lost his battle with cancer on Sunday morning.

Garda Twohig was a hugely popular member of An Garda Síochána and was a much-loved member of the local community since he first arrived here 17 years ago.

Earlier this year, Garda Twohig was diagnosed with a stage four melanoma and he succumbed to the illness on Sunday at Cork University Hospital (CUH).

He leaves his wife Diane (nee Collins), another popular member of An Garda Síochána, and two daughters, Tara Grace and baby Olivia Hope, who was born on Tuesday last in CUH, just days before Paudie's passing.

“His passing has left a huge void in Killarney where he worked with all the locals in a very fair and professional manner, always showing great compassion which made him very popular with the people,”

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Inspector Gary Thompson knew Paudie since their days in Dublin and while Gary was based at the Phoenix Park and Paudie at the Bridewell Station they both played football on the same Garda team.

APPLAUSE: The people of Killarney pay their respects to the much-loved Paudie Twohig on Tuesday afternoon

said Mayor Moloney.

“Sadly, his greatest loss will be to his family, to whom on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Killarney, I extend sincere condolences and sympathy, to his wife Diane, his daughter Tara Grace and his newborn baby Olivia Hope, and to his parents John and Maura, to his brothers and sister, to the Collins family and all Paudie's extended family and to his many many friends.

“While Paudie’s death at such a young age will be a shock to all of us, I am aware that his passing will affect his work colleagues very deeply and it will take time to come

GUARD OF HONOUR: Killarney Gardaí are mourning the loss of their colleague.

to terms with. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all his colleagues in An Garda Síochána. He will be greatly missed as a friend and colleague by so many people.”

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also extended its deep and heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues.

“Paudie was a very valued and respected member of An Garda Síochána in Killarney for several years and the high regard in which he was held has been very evident in the palpable sense of loss and upset experienced in the town since the news of his passing filtered through,” said a Chamber statement.

“Paudie played a very important role in the community and he always set about his duties with a great sense of fairness, purpose and responsibility and, when circumstances allowed, with his trademark smile and good humour.”

In addition, the Chamber offered its condolences to Superintendent Flor Murphy and Paudie’s colleagues at Killarney Garda Station on the loss of a valued and respected colleague whose work was greatly appreciated in his adopted hometown.

This was prior to 2004 and just before Paudie was stationed in Killarney.

When Inspector Thompson was assigned to Killarney Garda Station in January this year, the first person he met was his old football friend.

“Little did we know, a few short months later we would be facing this,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“He left an indelible mark on the town of Killarney.

“There isn’t a human in Killarney that did not know him or that he did not know, he was a rare breed that took the time to stop and listen to people, he had a kind word for everyone.”

Superintendent Flor Murphy said colleagues at Killarney Gardai station were devastated at the loss of Paudie.

“Paudie loved Killarney and Killarney loved Paudie,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“The huge crowds that turned out to see him on his final journey are proof of this.

“We knew this was coming, but it was still a shock and we are all devastated.

Killarney falls silent to remember a friend | By Sean Moriarty An eerie silence swept across the streets of Killarney on Tuesday afternoon as Paudie Twohig made his final journey through his adopted town.

The popular Community Garda lost his battle with cancer on Sunday morning and the Ballinagree native passed away peacefully at Cork University Hospital.

Paudie was many things, a husband, a father, a brother, a friend, a colleague, a respected garda, a footballer and a community activist, but there was one common phrase on the lips of the people of

Killarney.

“Paudie was a gentleman,” said one and all.

The news of his passing has devastated the town and he will be sorely missed by all who crossed his path over the 17 years he spent in Killarney.

His cortege passed Killarney Garda Station, where colleagues paid an emotional tribute to their fallen brother.

A tricolour was draped over his coffin and his wife Diane put his Garda hat on top.

As the cortege made its way up New St and High St, the people of Killarney came out in force to see off a man that

RESPECT: Killarney Fire and Rescue's guard of honour for Paudie Twohig on the Bypass Road.

was a friend to many.

They respectfully applauded the procession as Paudie made his way through the town one final time.

As a fitting mark of respect, local emergency services paid their own tribute to one of their own.

Staff and crew from Killarney Fire and Rescue lined the entrance to Killarney Fire Station, flanked by fire trucks and tender vehicles as the cortege made its journey to St John the Bapist Church, Ballinagree for Paudie’s funeral Mass on Wednesday.

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FAREWELL: Denis O'Sullivan making a presentation to Fr George Hayes on behalf of Glenflesk Parish Council on his departure from the Parish. From l-r were: Jerry Mullane, Ann Lynch, Ann Culloty, Mary McCarrick, Noreen Kennedy, Helena Murphy, Shane O'Riordan, Eugene Bowler, Jimmy Healy. Missing from photo are: Padraig Cronin and Padraig Dineen. Photo: Seamus Healy

Glenflesk locals bid farewell to Fr Hayes | By Michelle Crean

The community of Glenflesk paid tribute to their hardworking priest as he prepared to move to his new parish in Kenmare this week.

Fr George Hayes has spent the last five years in the parish of Glenflesk. He ministered in the three churches, Clonkeen, Glenflesk and Barraduff, and was very involved in the management of the four

schools in the parish, Raheen, Glenflesk, Barraduff and Knockanes.

As part of the new Diocese of Kerry appointments announced by Bishop Ray Browne, Fr Hayes moved to his new parish on Wednesday. Fr Kevin McNamara, who has been based in Moyvane for the last number of years, has now become Parish Priest in Glenflesk.

Local man Denis O'Sullivan made a presentation to Fr George on behalf of Glenflesk Parish Council on his departure from the parish.

"It was with surprise and sadness that the parishioners of Glenflesk learned that Fr. George Hayes was to move to Kenmare," Seamus Healy said.

"Fr George came to us in 2016 and quickly endeared himself to all in the community, both young and old. He devoted a great deal of time to the Parish Council and Liturgy Group. In addition, there was the considerable administrative work involved in the day to day running of the parish."

He added that parish life was busy for Fr

George, but he put great effort into ceremonies, especially with children. "We greatly appreciated his weekly 'Pastor’s Ponderings, which always gave us something to think about for the week. We thank Fr George for the time and energy he put into his work here and for the kindness and consideration he showed to all in the last five years. We wish him every health and happiness in his new parish in Kenmare. We welcome Fr Kevin Mc Namara and hope he will have many happy years with us."

Killarney local releases a new summer pop song | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy A Killarney local who formed a band just weeks before lockdown is set to release a new song today (Friday).

Ciaran Quigley is part of a new and upcoming band named Chapter 3 which includes Rob Keating from Cork, and Kyle Duffy from Wicklow.

The group first met on campus in college at MTU Cork School of Music and decided to form the band just two weeks before the global pandemic hit the country. Despite difficult and confusing circumstances, the trio continued their work from home.

“It has been difficult for us especially since we live far away from each other,” Ciaran told the Killarney Advertiser. “We have done the best we could within the circumstances, and we have this song to show off for it."

'Ghosts' their new song was written this time last year, and when they were all able to meet up the band decided to go to Galway, where they met their producer Dave Skelton who helped their song come to fruition. “With his help we got ourselves going,” Ciaran said.

“It’s a summer pop song and it’s about two people that keep seeing each other,

ALL SMILES: Fr Kieran O'Brien with the O'Grady family following baby Rosie's christening.

​​​​​NEW SINGLE: Ciaran Quigley from Killarney is part of new and upcoming band Chapter 3, which includes Rob Keating from Cork, and Kyle Duffy from Wicklow, and they're releasing a new single today (Friday).

but they probably shouldn’t. Their feelings are in the way,” Ciaran added.

The band have high hopes as when permitted, they want to put on a small gig in Cork. They are also releasing another song next month so keep an eye out for that as well.

'Ghosts' will be available on all streaming devices from today and you can follow Chapter 3 on all their socials.

Rosie gets her big day out One well-known Killarney family celebrated the baptism of their daughter in St Mary’s Cathedral recently.

Born on June 3, Rosie O’Grady is the daughter of firefighter Martin Grady and his wife Emma, and younger sister to Amelia and Jack.

She is the 28th grandchild of long-serving local councillor Donal, and Julia Grady.

Fr Kieran O’Brien performed the ceremony, while Martin’s nephew, Cian O’Sullivan and niece Michelle O’Grady stood as godparents.

Plans for Emma’s family, including her

other grandparents Joan and Ian Millis who are based in the Bromley area of South East London, to take part in the ceremony were scuppered by travel restrictions.

After the ceremony the family had to operate under current restrictions and just 12 adults enjoyed an after-party at the Killarney Park Hotel.

“We'd a fantastic day,” Martin told the Killarney Advertiser. "It was unfortunate Emma's family couldn't make it over due to the restrictions but we'd a nice small gathering to celebrate Rosie's special day."

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Local AEDs to get upgrades Over the next number of weeks some of the AED cabinets locally will be getting upgrades to keep them at their best.

CEREMONY:Archbishop Comensoli places the mitre on Bishop Martin Ashe. Photo by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

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These upgrades are provided by Killarney Cardiac Response Unit in support of the Michael Linehan Killarney Heartsafe project.

"Part of the funding for these upgrades has been provided by Kerry County Council through the Community Support Fund," said Kevin O'Leary from the Killarney Cardiac Response Unit.

"Public access AEDs, of which 16 are located in Killarney, require constant monitoring and a team of volunteers conduct this with the help of the local community."

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DEFIBRILLATOR: Carole Moran from Killarney Cardiac Response Unit pictured beside the defibrillator at Killarney Credit Union on Beech Road.

A Killarney priest has been ordained as a Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne, Australia at a special ceremony at St Patrick’s Cathedral in the city on Saturday. | By Sean Moriarty Fr Martin Ashe left for Australia shortly after his ordination at the in Dublin in 1978.

He grew up on the Muckross Road, and went to school in Mercy Convent and St Brendan’s College in Killarney.

He is the son of former Killarney Town Clerk, the late John and Eileen Ashe After he was ordained at All Hollows Seminary in Dublin in June 1978 Fr Ashe left for Australia.

In May this year he received notification from Pope Francis the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference that he was to become an Auxiliary Bishop of

the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne and his conferring ceremony took place on Saturday last.

During the ceremony Bishop Martin Ashe gave a special mention to his family in Killarney who were watching on line on Saturday night Irish time.

“I would like in a special way to acknowledge my family, my relatives and friends in Killarney and Kerry and other parts of Ireland, who are with us this morning, although for them, it is the middle of the night. I'm sure that they won't stop celebrating, just because it is the middle of the night. But you are very much in my thoughts today,” he said.

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LONG QUEUES: The Killarney COVID-19 vaccination centre was among the first in the country to offer walk-in vaccinations on Saturday.

Second walk-in vaccine clinic for Killarney | By Michelle Crean The HSE has confirmed that they are planning a second walk-in vaccine clinic in Killarney due to the huge success of the first one on Saturday which saw hundreds queue up.

This Sunday morning doors will once again open to the public at Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre where people can pop in without an appointment.

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare in partnership with South/South West Hospital Group said they "were delighted with the turnout" shown by the younger generation.

"Significant numbers presented to our Killarney clinic over the weekend for a COVID-19 vaccine," Head of Primary

Care, Priscilla Lynch, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“They are truly doing their part, we have to admire their patience throughout the pandemic, it’s quite evident by their determination in showing up to get vaccinated over the weekend. Equally we are extremely proud of the progression made by all staff and volunteers in vaccinating the people of Kerry. We want to emphasise particularly to anyone who was unable to attend the walk-in clinics at the weekend they can still register on vaccine.hse.ie/ to receive their vaccination at the Kerry Public Vaccination Centres. And she adedd that in light of the recent demand they have now planned additional hours for these clinics in Tralee on Saturday August 7 (tomorrow) from 9.15am-11am and in Killarney on Sunday (August 8) from 10-11am."

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Volunteers wanted for new life-saving service A new life-saving service is being set up in Firies with the help of an experienced Killarney group. | By Michelle Crean Firies First Responders Team is currently in its infancy but with the help of dedicated volunteers from Killarney Cardiac Response Unit, it's hoped that the new service will be live by the New Year.

In order to get it going successfully, volunteers are needed, according to Kevin O'Leary from Killarney Cardiac Response Unit.

He explained that although volunteers will be taught life-saving skills, it will in no way replace the National Ambulance Service but will in fact complement it.

"First Responders have a critical role in the first moments following a cardiac arrest until the arrival of advanced life support provided by the National Am-

bulance Service and other emergency services," he told the Killarney Advertiser.

Volunteers will not only assist their community in a positive way but will learn the basics of CPR and other required courses.

The only thing needed is a willingness to learn new skills and to be flexible for callouts.

"They will learn CPR and AED usage, and how to deal with life threatening events.

No pre-medical training is required as this will be provided."

He added that there's already significant interest from locals to volunteer.

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CAMPAIGN: IWA members and staff pictured at IWA Community Centre Killarney in support of the new 'Think Ahead, Think Housing' national campaign from front were: Paudie O’Sullivan, Terry O’Brien (Service Coordinator), Bernard James, Mark Schulz. Back were: Dermot O’Connor, John Harrington.

Service users highlight housing issues of concern | By Sean Moriarty Members of the Irish Wheelchair Association's community centre in Killarney came together to highlight an issue of concern last week as part of a new national campaign.

FIRST RESPONDERS: A new First Responders service is being set up in Firies.

Pictured were: John Harrington and Patrick O'Connor.

Road repair funding amount is "bitterly disappointing" Cllr Marie Moloney, the Mayor of the Killarney Municipal District, has raised concerns at the amount of money the Government has offered to the county for road repairs.

Last week Heather Humphries, Minister for Minister of Justice, Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands, announced that the county is to receive €497,000 in the second round of 2021 road allocations under Local Improvement Schemes (LIS).

This figure falls short of the €689,000 allocated earlier in the year under the same scheme.

“While any funding for the Local Improvement Scheme is welcome, the allocation from the Department of Rural and Community Development and announced by the Minister is bitterly disappointing,” said Cllr Moloney. “We had been hoping for at the very least the same allocation as round one.This is despite the fact that we have well over 700 roads waiting for funding under the scheme, one of the highest in the country. The Government need to get real about funding for the county's LIS list if we are to make progress on getting roads improved across the county. At the rate we are going it will take 20 to 30 years to clear the existing list.”

'Think Ahead, Think Housing' is part of a national campaign tackling the shortage of social housing for people with disabilities, encouraging disabled people who don't live in a suitable home to apply to their local authority for accessible housing through www.iwa.ie/housing.

The campaign is working directly with Kerry County Council and local authorities nationwide, among others, so that people with disabilities across Ireland are fully included in social housing planning and building.

"5,000 people with disabilities in Ireland are currently waiting for social housing in Ireland," Terry O'Brien, Service Coordinator with Irish Wheelchair Association based in Killarney, said.

"But people with physical disabilities find it almost impossible to find accessible private rental accommodation throughout Ireland. They also cannot adapt rented accommodation to make it wheelchair liveable."

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A recent report has also revealed that nationwide 1,300 young and middle-aged people with physical disabilities have been forced to live in elderly nursing homes because of the lack of accessible social housing.

"That is an average of 50 people in Kerry, and in every county in Ireland who

are stuck in a nursing home because there is no social housing for them. Their lives are wasting away."

'Think Ahead, Think Housing' is encouraging disabled people to state their current and future social housing needs now, by applying to their local authority through its newly revised housing application form which was published this summer.

“We know of disabled people waiting years on the housing list, with no idea of when a house will be available, and there are many more people living with parents and guardians or in nursing homes, as they cannot move out and move on. People with disabilities have a right to live independently in the community, but to date their needs have not been catered for. Most people with disabilities do not want to be dependent on relatives or elderly parents for accommodation as they grow older themselves, but they face barriers and discrimination that make getting a home of their own particularly difficult."

'Think Ahead, Think Housing' will advise people with disabilities about how to apply for a social house with their local authority by giving step-by-step advice.

Importantly, it will also support the Government to plan for the current and future housing gap that exists by encouraging people with disabilities to think ahead and register their future housing need now.”

For more details about how to apply to your local authority for social housing log onto www.iwa.ie/thinkhousing or contact your local authority.

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WALK ON: David Kenny finished an impressive 29th overall in the Olympic Race Walk on Thursday. Photo:Athletics Ireland

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SUPPORT: David Kenny's sisters Laura, Sarah and Rebecca with their parents Mary and Noel ahead of Thursday's race.

Kenny exceeds expectations in Tokyo A week ago Noel Kenny said he would be delighted if his son David finished in the top 53 of the 20km Olympic Race Walk. | By Sean Moriarty

The 22-year-old, from Rusheen, Firies made his Olympic debut yesterday.

Ahead of his competition he was ranked 54th in the world and his proud father, Noel, a well-known local postman, would have been over the moon if he made up just one place on the world rankings.

David exceeded all expectations and finished 29th overall and completed the course in a time of 1 hour 26minutes 54 seconds in very warm and humid conditions, with temperatures of over 32 degrees.

Athletics Ireland Race Walk Team manager Ray Flynn, a former racer said: “Conditions were just brutal.”

A total of 57 athletes started the race and five failed to make the finish.

Italy’s Massimo Stano won gold in 1 hour 21 minutes 05 seconds ahead of a Japanese silver and bronze for Koki Ikeda (1 hour 21 minutes 14 seconds) and current world number one Toshikazo Yamanishi (1 hour 21 minutes 28seconds).

“I was a bit too careful in my predictions,” said Noel, “We are all very proud of him.”

The Kenny family watched the race live on Eurosport at 8.30am Thursday morn-

Duty Free Shopping coming to Kerry Airport | By Sean Moriarty Passengers travelling to UK destinations like Luton, Stansted and Manchester will soon be able to enjoy Duty Free Shopping at Kerry Airport.

At a shareholders meeting on Wednesday morning, CEO John Mulhern confirmed that the airport, which released its Annual Report this week, is working towards introducing Duty Free Shopping to UK-bound passengers.

Duty Free Shopping has been made possible by Britain's departure from the EU. Tax and Duty Free sales to travellers within the EU were abolished in 1999.

While no firm date has been given for the introduction of Duty Free Shopping

at Kerry Airport, it is one of many new improvements that have either been already introduced or are in the planning process at the Farranfore-based airport.

“During the forced suppression of travel the Airport took every opportunity to improve its facilities and prepare for both recovery and a healthier future.

The focus of improvements were principally on enhancing the passenger experience and to ensure our customers have a final positive memory of their trip to the Kingdom. We have also upgraded our gift shop, which will soon also have a Duty Free section for UK flight destinations, and our traditional Irish Bar in the Departures Area which we are confident will receive a positive reception,” Mr Mulhern told the meeting.

ing and were in direct contact with David immediately after the race.

“He was in an ice bath, cooling down when I spoke to him, he was in great spirits,” added Noel.

Farranfore Maine Valley AC also paid tribute to their star member. David was introduced to race walking by club members Mike O’Connor and Jerome Crowley, both former national frontrunners in the discipline.

“The whole club is very proud of David and his performance,” Mike told the Killarney Advertiser.

“He was the seventh youngest in the field. Only one walker to set a personal best out of the 52 finishers – that will tell you how difficulty it was. He is only 22 and nowhere near his peak. We are very thankful to the whole community for the support they have given David over the last few weeks.”

Killarney Hospital funding announcement lacks detail | By Sean Moriarty Details of the exact figure allocated to the construction of Killarney’s Community Nursing Unit will be announced a later date.

Last week the HSE announced an almost €10 million investment in Kerry Hospitals.

The investment includes €5 million for significant refurbishment works for Listowel, Killarney and Cahersiveen Hospitals.

Listowel Community Hospital and Cahersiveen Hospital will receive €2.28 million each for refurbishment and extension works.

There will be a significant investment at University Hospital Kerry including a new theatre, an enhanced maternity ward and extension and refurbishment of the existing pathology laboratory among other projects at the county hospital.

However, the announcement stated that details of the new Killarney Community Hospital, set to be built on the

CLARITY: Mayor Moloney wants more details on Killarney hospital funding.

grounds of St Finan’s Hospital will be released at a later, unspecified date.

The exact amount of funding was not revealed either but it is understood that the hospital will be built as a Public-Private-Partnership.

“While I welcome the funding for the county, the Killarney project lacks detail and I call on the Department to explain this better,” Cllr Marie Moloney, the Mayor of Killarney told the Killarney Advertiser.

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Well-known and much loved photographer Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan has joined the team at the Killarney Advertiser. In her brand new monthly column 'Marie Meets' she'll be chatting to locals about their news, views and accomplishments.

On the occasion of Eileen O’Callaghan’s 85th birthday, I was invited to mark the occasion with a family photo at the Fáilte Hotel before leaving on a mystery tour organised by Eileen’s granddaughter Amy which took the entire family to the Mills Inn, Ballyvourney to dine al fresco in tropical temperatures.

“Eileen may I take a photo of you alone for my column with the Killarney Advertiser?" I asked. I loved Eileen’s reply. “Can I use the family photo please Marie, I am nothing without my family.”

Like many, I had always known ‘The Mrs’ - a term of endearment used by her late husband Dermot O’Callaghan ‘The Boss’ but there was so much I didn’t know and I was eager to hear Eileen’s story.

EARLY LIFE

Born in 1936 in Gneeveguilla, the eldest sibling at a farming home, Eileen has kept her work ethic consistent throughout and is no stranger to hard graft. “No electricity, no tap water Marie, but everyone was in the same boat. That was normal life back then. Farm life wasn’t too unlike the hospitality industry either. We worked together as a team to gain the best possible outcome. It was team work at the bog, saving the hay and milking the cows before heading off on a three mile walk to Gneeveguilla National School with my siblings. Being the eldest I finished my education after national school to help at home. We killed two pigs each year filling puddings and cutting pork steaks which we shared with our neighbours. I later returned to Raheen Technical School to train in hospitality. I was lucky enough to receive a scholarship from St Mary’s College, Cathal Brugha Street. Having worked in hotels all over the country, I returned to Killarney as Head Chef at the popular Imperial Hotel run by the Lyne family, before taking up the position of Head Chef at the Lake Hotel. The late Hilda Huggard was a wonderful lady whom I always held in high esteem,” Eileen explained.

“So when did you meet up with ‘The Boss’,” I wondered. “I met Dermot at a

At 85 Eileen is spritely, energetic, and glamorous

CELEBRATION: Eileen O’Callaghan from the Fáilte Hotel pictured with her family as she celebrated her 85th birthday.

Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan

dance in Barradubh. We were married in 1961 and honeymooned in Lourdes.

Dermot had inherited the family farm at Inchicullane which we later sold and bought the Fáilte Hotel in 1968 from Dermot’s twin sister May (RIP) only to have it burn to the ground a mere five months later. With six boys under five and a half, that was tough - Michael, Colm, twins Dermot and Donal (RIP), Paudie, and baby Botty (Niall). With the help of my mother and father-in-law who lived with us, we soon built up the business again."

Cattle Fair Day was the biggest day of the year, she explained.

"I loved it. Starting out at 4am wheeling and dealing and back to the bar to seal the deal over hot whiskeys at breakfast time,” Eileen reminisced. “There were no cold rooms Marie, a keg of Guinness was kept under the counter and there was no such thing as ice either."

Hospitality is what took me to Killarney initially and the Fáilte Hotel was a second home to me initially. The staff, the banter and the warmth of the Kerry people kept me here.

CHANGE

“As the years went by Marie, we adapted to change. The boys were growing up and the Fáilte moved with the times attract-

ing a younger clientele. We began live music which the tourists and locals really enjoyed. To tell you the truth I never realise my age Marie as the younger generation keep me young.”

Eileen O’Callaghan is a non-stop, around the clock kind of lady. It made me think how contrasting life might have been through the erratic behaviour of COVID-19 restrictions. “Like every other hotelier will tell you Marie, it’s difficult.

The lockdowns were scary. Lights off, doors closed and darkness in general but I think we are, please God, coming out the other side now. We’ve decided to keep the upstairs dining closed for now.

I wouldn’t ask my staff to do anything that I wouldn’t, so while outdoor dining is suitable we will continue but we will also serve food and drinks indoors if not."

Upstairs, beside Eileen in her Queen Anne chair, a lovely nook off the main dining room, I noticed the many photos, certificates, awards and newspaper cut outs. There was an impressive fish trophy, so of course nosiness got the better of me. “I won first place for best seafood dish in 1973 with Board Iascaigh Mhara,” Eileen explained. I admired a photo taken at Ladies Day of Eileen with her friend next door, Ita Looney, and complimented

her on her amazing figure.

POLITICS

Just then Eileen’s son Paudie passed through. “She has three loves Marie - Kerry football, she is yet to miss an All-Ireland, Ladies Day at the races, and probably above all, politics,” Paudie listed. I needed to conclude and preferably steer clear of a political conversation. One is always safe to avoid religion and politics in general conversation I thought, but it was not to be. My final question arose. “Eileen, what was your favourite decade or your favourite time in your life,” I asked.

“That’s a very easy question Marie, Dermot’s involvement in politics. As a family we lived and breathed politics. I remember sending Paudie and Dermot out for nine weeks to canvas for Jackie HealyRae in 1997 while the rest of us held the fort. "‘Don’t come home 'til you have that man elected’ I remember telling them and that he was,” Eileen beamed. We both laughed as I packed up to go. “Before you go Marie, I must book you for my 90th,” Eileen requested. “I have no doubt that I will be back to visit you with my lens for your 100th birthday Eileen,” I said as I waved goodbye. That’s the spritely, energetic, glamorous character Eileen is.

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Future of St Mary’s of the Angels secured | By Sean Moriarty The future of St Mary’s of the Angels in Beaufort appears to be safe after St John of God Community Services has deferred their proposed exit from service provision in Kerry.

CYCLE: Pictured at the official launch of the 21st annual Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland; Paul Sheridan Founder of Tour de Munster, Katie Cleary, Michael Lowry T.D, cycling legend Sean Kelly and Barry Sheridan CEO Down Syndrome Ireland.

Earlier this year there were concerns for the future of the facility that caters for children and adults with special needs.

The St John of God Community Services has agreed to take part in a sustainability impact assessment with the HSE which

will provide a basis for the organisation to continue its important service delivery role in line with a reformed model of care Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomed the decision.

Minister Foley said: “This is welcome news for service users and their families and a positive step forward to securing the provision of vital services across Kerry. St John of God Community Services have been at the heart of communities in the county and it is right that a pathway to continue these invaluable services has been achieved,” she said.

Tour de Munster to pass through Killarney on Saturday afternoon

The Tour de Munster charity cycle will pass through Killarney tomorrow (Saturday). | By Sean Moriarty Over the last 21 years, the charity cycle, led by Tour de France Green Jersey legend Sean Kelly has raised a staggering €3.4 million for various charities.

The Down Syndrome Ireland Munster branch is the chosen charity for this year’s event which got underway yesterday in Cork.

Today (Friday), the cyclists made their way from Limerick to Tralee. The third stage of the event takes in the Dingle Peninsula and will finish in Kenmare.

Tomorrow (Saturday), the group of cyclists are expected in Milltown between 3pm, and 3.30pm.

They will pass through Aghadoe around

3.45pm before an extended stop at Deenagh Lodge – the café there is operated by Down Syndrome Ireland – between 4pm and 4.30pm.

“We are really looking forward to welcoming the 21st edition of the Tour de Munster charity cycle to Kerry,” Kevin Griffin, Chairman of Down Syndrome Kerry and President of Down Syndrome Ireland said. “As a past participant of the tour, I appreciate the huge amount of hard work and dedication that goes into preparing for this 600km route.

Here in Kerry, we can’t thank everyone enough for their continued support to improve services and facilities for our members with Down Syndrome.”

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OUT AND ABOUT: "It's lovely to be out. All the coffee shops are wonderful.

We're spoilt for choice," said Helen O'Sullivan and Norma Doherty, who took some time out at Wild Café this week.

Passenger numbers drop 78 percent at Kerry Airport | By Sean Moriarty Just 82,959 people passed through Kerry Airport during the height of the pandemic.

The figures were released earlier this week when airport management released its Annual Report & Accounts for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2020.

The only flight to maintain constant operation throughout this period was the Kerry-Dublin service which was operated, at the time, by Stobart Air. The report reflects the severe decline in passenger numbers from a high of 369,836 in 2019 down to 82,959 in 2020 as a result of global travel restrictions.

This equates to a 78% fall in passenger numbers and is reflected in the subsequent 60% reduction in total revenue.

The airport reported an operating loss, after taxation, of €144,996 as com-

pared to an after taxation operating profit of €1,020,341 in the previous year.

The prolonged effects of COVID-19 resulted in a number of employees being laid off while unusual income streams included the entire Stobart Air fleet being parked at Kerry Airport during lockdown.

“Most commentators continue to predict that air travel will not return to near 2019 levels until at least 2023,” CEO John Mulhern said.

“It is difficult to reflect on 2020 without a profound sense of ‘what could have been’. Were it not for the total collapse of air travel resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic we would have undoubtedly continued our journey of growth. Sincerely, I must convey huge praise to the management and staff of Kerry Airport who, despite it all, came to work, worked tirelessly, and kept us going.”

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John Joe O'Regan, Larry Kelly, Grainne Kelly, Fiona O'Donoghue, Mary McQuinn and Gintare Simoliunaite enjoying the Hamsandwich perform on stage in the inside out at the INEC Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Paula Counihan, Timmy, Karina and Laura Looney, from Killarney enjoying the LYRA gig at Gleneagle INEC Arena Killarney on Monday night for inside Out gig.

Photo: Don MacMonagle

First ‘Inside Out’ gig paves the way for a summer of music The first of the Gleneagle INEC Arena’s ‘Inside Out Gigs’ took place on Sunday night last and will continue until September.

Niamh Farrell, lead singer with her band Ham Sandwich perform on stage in the inside Out at the INEC Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

The first concert featured Ham Sandwich while a second event on Monday was headlined by up and coming star Lyra.

The ‘Inside Out’ series is a new departure for the INEC and is an effort to get live music back up and running after the pandemic.

The concerts will take place on a specially constructed outdoor stage located on grounds adjacent to the Gleneagle INEC Arena. In line with government guidelines, 200 tickets are available per gig sold in pods of six.

The series of gigs is being funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Live Performance Support Scheme as revealed in the Killarney Advertiser in June.

“We’ve had to really think outside the box in order to make a safe return to live music performance and help get our colleagues in the live entertainment sector

Lyra performing at the Inside Out git at the INEC Killarney on August Bank Holiday Monday.

back to work. These gigs would not be financially viable under normal circumstances, but thanks to the LPSS scheme we know have twenty live acts lined up to play to intimate audiences of just 200 people per gig,” said Mark Egan, Director of Gleneagle INEC Arena.

The Inside Out gigs are subject to government guidelines, which currently allow for 200 hundred people to attend outdoor events. Tickets will be sold in pods of six and are non-transferable.

Each pod will be allocated a specific arrival time and a pre-allocated, socially distanced table. Facemasks are required when arriving at and vacating the venue.

This weekend’s ‘Inside Out’ gig will feature a Mike Ryan double-header as the Country singer takes to the stage tomorrow (Saturday and Sunday night).

Fellow Country music artist Mike Denver will perform next Wednesday night and rockers Aslan are the headline act on Thursday night.

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Women of Kerry, get ready to take a Dip in the Nip! It could get a bit nippy next month for some women planning a dip as Kerry is set to experience its first ever fundraiser with a difference which promises to be an exhilarating experience.

Cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry is thrilled to join forces with Fenit-based Wild Water Adventures to organise Kerry’s first ever, women’s-only charity Dip in the Nip this September!

The exciting collaboration is the first of its kind in the Kingdom, where women of all ages are being invited to bare all and take to the water on September 18 to raise funds for the well-known cancer support charity.

Billed as a fun, exciting and empowering event for women right across the country, this fundraising event is open to all women – including those who have experienced cancer themselves, those who are supporting a friend or family member on their cancer journey, or those who want to remember and honour a loved one who they lost to the disease.

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The location of the event will be kept top secret until a few days before the event, but organisers are promising a truly fun and exhilarating morning for all involved with music, refreshments and some great prizes up for grabs after the dip.

“This is a completely new departure for

us here at Recovery Haven Kerry, but we are really excited at the thought of all the amazing women of Kerry and beyond coming together in such a novel way for charity,” said Recovery Haven Kerry manager, Siobhan MacSweeney.

“We truly hope that women everywhere will embrace this fun, empowering and important event and make it a truly memorable one for everyone involved.”

The team at Wild Water Adventures are equally excited about the upcoming event.

“We had the pleasure of running a Wild Swimming pilot project with five wonderful ladies from Recovery Haven last year and spent six Saturdays exploring, having wild swims, eating cake and laughing. To say it was the most personally rewarding work we have ever done is no small statement, as we have worked with many types of groups in many different outdoor settings for many years. We are hugely impressed with the work Recovery Haven does and are honoured to help in our own small way.”

Registration, priced at €40 (plus booking fee), is now open through Eventbrite which can be found on all Recovery Haven and Wild Water Adventure’s social media platforms and everyone who signs up will receive a custom swimming cap, a medal to mark their participation and will be automatically entered into a draw for some great prizes. Pre-registration is vital as entries cannot be processed on the morning of the event.

DONATION: The Irish National Sheepdog Trials got underway yesterday (Thursday) at Fossa but even before the three-day event started, one local charity benefited. The Kerry branch of My Canine Companion, a national charity providing therapy service dogs to people with disabilities received a donation of €1,500 from the event organisers. The main event concludes tomorrow (Saturday), in Fossa. Killarney’s Irene Hartigan-Patterson and Deirdre Prendergast-Horgan have been Puppy Nanas to newly-born pups who work with the charity. Pictured were: Deirdre Prendergast (Kerry Branch of My Canine Companion) with Tom O'Sullivan (2nd left Chairman, Kerry Branch of Irish National Sheepdog Trials), Sean Moriarty (Farm Manager, Europe Hotel and Resort Haven), Adrian Steher (Managing Director, Killarney Hotels, Ltd., Liebherr), Irene Hartigan-Patterson (My Canine Companion - Kerry Branch). Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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DR CROKES GOLF: Front left to right: Vince Casey (Organising committee), Colm Foley (Main Sponsor), Martin Fleming and Mike Quirke (winning team Kelly Bros) Middle: Kieran Kavanagh (Great Southern team), Karl McMahon (Rose Hotel), Liam O'Leary (Kelly Bros). Back: Frank Shaw (Organising committee), John Horgan, Don O' Connor, Johnny Courtney (Organising committee) and Teddy 'O Sullivan

Dr Crokes enjoy two days at Killarney Golf Club | By Sean Moriarty Dr Croke’s GAA Club held its annual Golf Classic at O’Mahony’s last week.

Held over two days, July 29 and 30, the event is one of the main fudnraisers of the year for the town-based GAA Club.

“Many thanks to our main sponsors Charlie Foley’s and to all the businesses that put in teams or sponsored tee boxes. A word of thanks to Paul Cotter and his team for providing superb refreshments at the Chapel after nine holes and to Killarney Golf Club for having the course in great condition. A special thanks to Maggie McAuliffe and her team who looked after the raffle over the two-days,” said Vince Casey, a member of the organising team.

RESULTS

1st Kelly Bros 107 points Martin Fleming(17), Liam O’Leary (17), Jerry O’Sullivan (10), Mike Quirke (16) 2nd Great Southern Hotel 106 points Joe Scally (12), Conor Kavanagh (12), Kieran Kavanagh(19), Brian Mehigan (14) 3rd Daly’s Supervalue 105 points Seamie O’Connor(14), Paudie Lynch (18), Brendan Lynch (16) Pat Nagle (14) 4th DTS Trustee Services 104 points Katie O’Connell (22), Sheila Crowley (25), Bernie Galvin (28), Fiona Walsh (28) 5th Brian O Leary Auctioneers 104 Points Brian O’Leary (16), John Horgan (20), Don O’ Connor(13),Teddy O’Sullivan (20) 6th Rose Hotel 102 points Karl McMahon (13), Colm O’Shea (11), Aidan O’Shea (8), Sinead O’Shea (14)

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Former New Yorker and interior designer Tara Meehan is eagerly anticipating the grand opening of her architectural salvage shop Renewals in her newly adopted home of Galway. She’s in the midst of preparations when heiress Veronica O’Farrell bursts in to announce she’s ready for some renewal of her own. To celebrate one year of sobriety, she’s invited seven people she wronged in her drinking days to historic Ballynahinch Castle Hotel in neighbouring Connemara to make amends in style.

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Veronica is found lying in the ruins of manor house Clifden Castle with an antique Tara Brooch buried in her heart -

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British production duo Jungle are in the midst of a supercharged comeback ahead of the release of their ambitious and eagerly anticipated third album ‘Loving In Stereo’. Recent singles ‘Keep Moving’, ‘Talk About It’ and ‘Romeo’ have hit playlists at Radio 1, while simultaneously earning huge streaming support. Jungle is poised to drop into the upper reaches of charts all over the world, as their modernist disco-rooted sound introduces them

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to a huge new audience, building upon their previous accomplishments: a billion streams, two Top 10 albums, 750,000 album sales and a Mercury Prize nomination.

“Truth is another moment on the record which came very quickly and naturally,” J&T said. “It was the most different sounding thing we had made at the time, and for that reason couldn’t ignore it. For us it’s about youth, love and trust. The feeling of finding someone who means more than anything else in the world.”

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (S) RTE One, Saturday, 6.35pm The young wizard struggles to convince his fellow sorcerers that the evil Lord Voldemort has returned to life. When Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore is ousted in favour of a sadistic replacement, Harry realises he must take matters into his own hands, uniting his fellow pupils to form a secret army and training them for the inevitable confrontation to come. Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman.

Cannon for Cordoba (S) RTE One, Sunday, 1.10pm A US Army captain recruits a trio of army misfits and infiltrates the stronghold of rebellious Mexican bandit forces responsible for deadly raids across Texas, and for the theft of six cannons from General Pershing’s army. Western, starring George Peppard, Giovanna Ralli, Raf Vallone and Pete Duel.

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OUT WALKING: Mary, Michelle and Pat Mitchell pictured out for a walk at in Killarney National Park this week.

REUNION: A reunion for the whole family for local teacher Fiona Daly pictured with Marie and Gordon Archibald who have travelled all the way from Scotland, meeting for the first time since the global pandemic first began. Also pictured are Eleanor Daly and Jessie Griffin.

TIME TOGETHER: Enjoying some time together were Abdelilah Boudakhe and Caroline Geraghty at Noelle's Café on Wednesday.

A GREAT TIME: Dymphna and Henry Holdcroft pictured at Deenagh Lodge having a great time this week.

SCENIC: "We are enjoying ourselves.

We loved the lake by Muckross and the scenery is fantastic," Duncan Peacock and Kirsten Pyle out for a walk at the National Park.

TIME FOR A BREAK: Colm Shan and Elaine Brunton pictured taking a break at Wild Café on Wednesday afternoon.

FRIENDS: "We always come here. You couldn't be nicer than Norma at Deenagh Lodge," friends Peggy Corcoran, Betty Twomey and Eileen O'Leary said.

STROLL: "The park is beautiful. Muckross House and the gardens are great as well," Mike Hayes and Billie Higgins, who were out for a stroll by Killarney House on Wednesday.

PLENTY TO DO: "There's always so many people in town and we love the horses and the singers on the streets. There's so many things to do," Abbie, Ellie and Jen Kelliher at Wild Café.

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GARDEN MAGIC Kerry Biosphere

Gardening - By Debby Looney

Debby is available for advice and garden consultations, just call 086 6088156 or email barnhillky@gmail.com

Lavender can thrive for years One plant we associate with summer must surely be lavender.

Whether or not we have ever grown anything or have a garden, we seem to instinctively feel that lavender is part of summer. It is the one plant most beginners know, and buy. However, it is worth noting that it hails from hot, dry countries, in particular southern France, but also the chalky areas of England. It needs quite the opposite growing conditions to what we can offer it here in Kerry! Therefore we must help it where we can, so that we are not completely wasting our time, effort and money! It prefers slightly alkaline, well-drained conditions. Plant in full sun, south facing is best. If your soil is wet, or heavy, mix plenty of organic matter, horticultural grit and sand in with it, and even then, planting on a sloped site is preferable. If the soil is very acidic, adding lime can greatly improve growth.

Lavender can be grown very successfully in pots, and tolerate the occasional drying out quite well. Try to water them in the morning so they can dry before nightfall.

This will prevent mouldiness, and subsequent rotting. Keeping your plants as dry as possible over winter improves their resistance to cold.

usually better to replace them. Cuttings can be taken in early autumn or spring.

They are easy to root, but the cuttings often rot just after developing roots. The only way to prevent this is by providing good ventilation and not over watering.

PRUNING

Unfortunately, a lot of people have limited success with lavender, due mostly to our weather. Two alternatives to try are rosemary and nepeta. The scent of rosemary will evoke the same sense of summer warmth as lavender, but is much sturdier in our climate. It will flower in winter, and sporadically throughout the year, adding colour as well as scent to the garden. It can be upright or creeping, the creeping one being particularly useful in large groceries with poor soil. Nepeta, also known as cat mint is ideal to replace lavender in terms of flowering time and colour. Throughout the summer catmint is a haze of blue/mauve. It has a pungent smell which is not to everyone’s liking, but is completely hardy and reliable. A tall version, 40cm, is ‘Six Hill's Giant' and a smaller 25cm one to try is the deep blue ‘Purrsian Blue' - (not a spelling error- the creators of new varieties are playing with the ‘cat’ theme!) Nepeta disappears over winter, and the stems can be tidied away as they dieback, butchery will always return early in the new year.

When happy, lavender can thrive for years. Pruning is absolutely essential and contrary to some advice, I find cutting back immediately after flowering, in late summer, is best. Lavender does not ‘break’ easily from old wood, that is, buds do not easily come from old wood, therefore if plants have become woody, it is

LAVENDER AND ROSES

Lavender has long been associated with roses, and is often used as under planting or companion planting in rose gardens.

Some gardeners believe it can keep aphids at bay, but I cannot attest to that!

In the border, it is beautiful planted with bright green alchemilla mollis, or ladies mantel.

While there are many varieties of lavender to choose from, there are three distinct types: French (or Spanish), English, and a hybrid of the two called Lavendin.

The ones we see in garden centres are usually the first two. French lavender has flowers with ‘ears’; two long petals at the top. English lavender grows better in our wet climate. It has the stronger scent, a bushier more compact growing habit, and, in my opinion, better colour.

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Reserve launches new logo competition

Kerry Biosphere Reserve is seeking a brand new logo and launched a competition this week.

In conjunction with Killarney Hotels Ltd., the competition is aimed at designing a new logo that will promote the Biosphere both at home and abroad. Although fast approaching its 40th birthday it is only in the last 12 months that the Kerry Biosphere Reserve has had a dedicated officer to promote the actions in support of the UNESCO designation.

"Killarney Hotels Ltd., are delighted to be supporting this competition for the design of a unique logo for the Kerry UNESCO Biosphere Reserve," Managing Director at Killarney Hotels Ltd., Adrian Stehr, said. “The landscape, environment and heritage of Kerry has drawn people to the area for generations and to have a UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve signifies how precious that it is, not just to us here in Kerry but on a global scale.”

Biosphere Reserves are described by UNESCO as learning places for sustainable development. There has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Kerry since 1982, however the area included has since been increased to fit the expanded criteria for a Biosphere Reserve set by the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme.

The Kerry Biosphere Reserve is home to Ireland’s highest mountain range, the MacGillycuddy Reeks and includes the Killarney National Park and the Paps mountain range in the east, known as Dá Chích Anann in Irish and named after an ancient goddess Anú described as the ‘mother of the gods’.

OPEN CALL

As support builds locally and nationally for the project, the Kerry Biosphere Reserve has issued an open call for a logo design to promote the Biosphere in all areas of its operations. The competition is open to anyone with the skills and interest to create a logo that embodies the values of the Biosphere Reserve programme and the unique landscape and culture here in Kerry that has been awarded this accolade. The winner will receive a cash prize sponsored by Killarney Hotels Ltd. Welcoming the support of Killarney Hotels Ltd for the competition, Kerry Biosphere Officer Eleanor Turner said that it is wonderful that as a business based in the Biosphere, they recognise its importance not just for their business but the region as a whole. She said that after what may be described one of the hardest years for the hospitality sector they are showing leadership in shaping a new future where people, nature and culture connect through their support for the competition.

The logo competition will be open until September 30 after which a selection of entries will be shortlisted. The public will then be given the opportunity to vote for their favourite logo as designs will be on display in Killarney House alongside an art exhibition showcasing primary school students artwork inspired by the Kerry Biosphere Reserve.

Competition details can be found at kerrybiosphere.ie or from kerrybiosphere@ skdp.net.

€260k funding to enhance streetscapes and shopfronts Kerry is to receive a total of €260,000 to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts in rural towns and villages as part of a new €7 million national fund.

The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative will provide funding to property owners to improve the facades of their buildings and will be a great boost for communities in Kerry.

The project is a key part of the Our Rural Future campaign and will make rural towns and villages more attractive places to live, work and visit. The allocation of funding is based on the number of towns and villages in each county.

“Funding of €260,000 for Kerry towns

and villages will see communities across our county becoming more colourful, vibrant and attractive places," Deputy Government Chief Whip, Brendan Griffin, has said.

Projects will include upgrades to building facades, artwork, murals, lighting, street furniture and canopies.

“Other projects across Kerry will include the commissioning of murals in towns and villages, the provision of street planting, shrubbery, trees and flowers boxes and the illumination and lighting of architectural features. It also includes the installation of canopies and street furniture which will contribute to the great work done by many bar and restaurant owners this summer. "

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500 Natterjacks released into the wild The endangered Natterjack toad received a timely boost last week with the release of almost 500 captive reared toadlets in Castlegregory on Friday.

The toadlets are the latest to be reared as part of a joint National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) – Fota Wildlife Park project.

Nearly 6,000 toadlets have been successfully released into the wild as part of this initiative to date.

The natural range of the natterjack toad is restricted to the coastal zones of Castlemaine Harbour and Castlegregory.

The species suffered significant losses in range and population in the early 20th century due to land reclamation and changes in agricultural practises in these areas. Latest estimates put the population at less than 10,000 individuals in the wild. As a result the natterjack toad is considered to be endangered in Ireland.

The species is also protected under the EU’s Habitats Directive.

Under the captive rearing project, staff from NPWS, part of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, collect toad spawn and tadpoles from ponds in the wild, where mortality rates can be as high as 90%. They transport them to Fota where they are carefully looked after in special holding tanks over the summer months. Following metamorphosis, the resulting toadlets

Dog thinks she's a horse at the Olympics A video showing a golden retriever imitating the equestrian sport has been seen over half a million times online.

ENDANGERED: Minister Malcolm Noonan TD was in Castlegregory on Friday to see the endangered Natterjack toadlets being returned to the wild.

are then returned to the species’ native range in Kerry.

Minister Malcolm Noonan TD was in Castlegregory on Friday to see the toadlets being returned to the wild.

A new results-based farm plan scheme specifically for Natterjack toads is being trialled by NPWS with local farmers in the area throughout 2021.

“The Natterjack is a boom or bust spe-

cies,” explained Dr Ferdia Marnell, the amphibian specialist in the NPWS, who has been overseeing the project. “Good years can see mass metamorphosis and subsequent juvenile recruitment to the breeding population. However, in three or four years out of five, breeding success can be very low. This captive rearing project provides a vital boost to supplement the wild population in Kerry."

It turns out that humans aren't the only ones who love watching sports, as a golden retriever has demonstrated.

Willow, a young puppy, has become a TikTok sensation after being so fascinated by the Tokyo Olympics video on TV that she began imitating the athletes' motions.

All of the equestrian sports at the games are spectacular to watch, but Willow appears to have chosen dressage as her event of preference, as she was photographed trotting along to the broadcast.

The TikTok video has just under 600,000 views, and it appears like Willow isn't the only one who is loving the Olympics.

One user pointed out "she litteraly lifted her leg on the leg change", while another user commented “Is this a Golden thing?

It’s the only event mine has taken any interest in”.

Another said: “My lurcher Daisy is terrified of horses but loves all of the events in the Olympics that involve a ball”.

Boy to walk over 320km on climate change mission An 11-year-old boy from the UK plans to walk from Yorkshire to London - over 320kms - to raise awareness about climate change.

And with the apt surname of Walker, young Jude from Hebden Bridge, wants to public to know about his petition calling for a nationwide carbon tax.

He began walking on Sunday, July 25, and will complete the accomplishment by walking 10 kilometres every day until August 14.

“I wanted to raise awareness for a carbon tax,” Jude said.

“I decided I wanted to do a walk because

that seemed achievable, I had been doing lots of long walks because of lockdown.”

He will be completing the challenge alongside his mother, who is driving a camper van, which they chose as an alternative to hotel stays to avoid the risk of needing to isolate due to COVID-19.

“The Government hasn’t done enough for climate change in general, but also not for carbon tax because they seem to just be sticking with their Emissions Trading Scheme and Climate Change Levy,” Jude said.

“I would definitely prefer a full carbon tax, that’s why we’re doing this petition.”

Jude said he was partly inspired by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, as well as teen environmental campaigner Dara McAnulty.

Hannah Dillon, head of the Zero Carbon Campaign, said: “We are truly blown away by Jude’s support of our campaign, and his resolve and determination to hold political leaders to account with regards to their climate commitments.

“At 11-years-old, he understands better than most adults the severity of the climate and ecological emergency, and the imperative need to implement effective, economy-wide solutions to address it.”

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Taylor Swift rumoured to be holidaying in Ireland According to rumours, American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was out and about in Cavan this week.

Trócaire assisted 2.7m people in 25 countries last year Trócaire has thanked the people of Kerry for their essential support, which helped the charity assist 2.7 million people in 25 of the poorest countries across the world last year.

The figures were released this week in Trócaire’s Annual Report, which showed that the aid agency raised €73 million in 2020/21 during one of the toughest years in living memory due to the global outbreak of COVID-19. The money came from both the public and from institutional donors including Irish Aid. The report details an increase of 15% on funds raised from the previous year with the total being the highest income raised in three years.

Of the 2.7 million people the organisation supported last year, 2.1 million people received humanitarian support, while over 600,000 people were supported through Trócaire’s long-term development work. This work includes agricultural support, women’s empowerment projects and support for human rights defenders. In 2020, Irish Aid contributed €22 million to Trócaire’s work. As a result of this funding, Trócaire was able to reach 426,383 individuals with support to mitigate the risks of COVID-19,

including secondary impacts such as food insecurity and violence against women.

Among the charity's key advocacy priorities in 2020/21 were investment in Ireland’s overseas aid budget and the advancement of the campaign for Ireland to support a binding UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights. The solidarity shown to the world’s poorest by people in Ireland during the pandemic was humbling according to Trócaire’s CEO, Caoimhe de Barra.

“I am immensely grateful for – and humbled by – the response of our staff, partners, supporters, governing body members and donors," she said. "All of these individuals and organisations worked extremely hard to help Trócaire respond in support of those most affected by this global pandemic. In 2020/21, despite all of the challenges presented by the pandemic, we supported 2.7million people in 25 countries.”

“This level of impact would not be possible without the commitment of our teams, partners and supporters in Kerry. People here at home should be very proud of the positive and lasting change they have created.”

You can see Trócaire’s Annual Report on www.trocaire.org.

The 'Shake It Off' singer is thought to be residing with her boyfriend Joe Alwyn at the Farnham Estate.

And it's said that the couple originally travelled to Ireland to see the beautiful Donegal beaches.

They are thought to have sought sanctuary at the Cavan rural home from adoring admirers before Joe begins filming for a Netflix thriller.

At the end of this month, the film, starring Florence Pugh, will be shot in Wicklow.

Taylor Swift had also recently sent a

Taylor Swift

letter and a painting to miracle Galway paddle boarders, cousins Ellen Glynn and Sara Feeney who were 17 and 23, who sang her songs while drifting in the sea for 15 hours last August.

China demands testing of 12m Wuhan people As additional Delta variant instances of the Coronavirus are discovered, China is demanding testing of 12 million Wuhan people.

After reporting no local Coronavirus cases since mid-May last year, the city where the virus was originally found has identified its first domestic cases of the Delta strain.

Authorities confirmed three new cases of the more transmissible variant in the Chinese city.

All of its 12 million residents will be tested for Coronavirus.

"To ensure that everyone in the city is safe, city-wide nucleic acid testing will be quickly launched for all people to fully screen out positive results and asymptomatic infections," said Li Qiang, an official in the city, the capital of central Hubei province.

As it spreads from the coast to inland towns, the Delta variety poses new threats to the world's second-largest economy.

The National Health Commission announced on Tuesday that 90 new cases had been verified the day before, 61 of which were locally spread, and 29 of which were among persons who had recently arrived from overseas.

The majority of the local cases occurred in Jiangsu province, where an epidemic began at Nanjing's airport and has now moved to Yangzhou, over one hundred kilometres away.

Rare mutant turtle with two heads found While examining loggerhead turtle eggs in a US marine park, a turtle patrol discovered a "very rare find" - a 'teenage mutant' two-headed turtle.

Edisto Beach State Park used social media last weekend to announce the discovery. Volunteers are required to work with the loggerhead conservation programme at the park in South Carolina from late summer to autumn.

"We dig down to determine the success of the nest by counting the hatched eggs, unhatched eggs and on occasions also find live hatchlings," said a spokesperson from South Carolina State Parks.

"One hatchling in particular stood out because it had two heads!" Remarkably, the double-headed turtle appeared to be in good health.

The two-headed sea creature was "the result of a genetic mutation", but it isn't

the only report of its kind.

As well as surveying hatchlings, patrol volunteers work to mark out the nests to stop them being trampled by tourists.

Other workers volunteer for night patrols earlier in the summer to watch the animals arrive ashore to lay their eggs, two to three weeks before the "boiling" season - when hatchlings emerge and make their way to sea.

"It is one of nature's greatest wonders,

not only the boil but the whole process. It is believed that a female loggerhead may travel thousands of miles to return to the beach where she hatched to lay her own eggs as an adult."

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TIME FOR CÚL CAMP AT SPA GAA CLUB | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy It's been an amazing week at Spa GAA Club as local kids had a chance to go out and play some football as well as learn loads of new skills.

One of the coaches was Ciara Tangney who said that they were a great group of kids to work with.

"They all wanted to have fun and were very co-operative with the coaches. They are a kind group of kids," she said.

"They learned their basic football skills and older groups have more challenging practice activities. They learned how to take wins as well as losses too," she told the Killarney Advertiser.

U12s: Rian McCarthy, Ronan McCarthy, Tadhg O'Donoghue, Jonah Casey, Cillian O'Leary, Paddy O'Donoghue, Liam Moynihan, Mark Corkery, Daithi Stack, and Conor O'Donoghue.

U9s: Alice Hughes, Erin Daly, Tara Daly, Brid O'Connor, Anabelle Casey, Emma Hayes Ryan, Leo O'Riordan, Max Tangney Kissane, Ryan Cronin, Gavin Fitzgerald, Jack Rice, Oisin O'Sullivan, Hugh Moloney, Noah Murphy, Seb Meenan, Ted Sheahan, Ryan Casey, Jack Kissane, Charlie Tangney Kissane, Keenan McCarthy, James Brosnan, Sean Brosnan, Adam Griffin, Conor Rice, and Sean Dennehy O'Shea.

U7s: Mairead O'Sullivan, Emily O'Connor, Annie-mai O'Donoghue, Kayla O'Sullivan, Eric Bowler, Connor Hayes, Josh Buckley, Daithi Coughlan, Luke Jordan, Evan Herfurt, Alex Downing, Carolena Kelly, and Sean O'Brien.

U6s: Orlaith Audley, Niamh Griffin, Lily Falvey, Ellen Casey, Megan Daly, Rose O'Riordan, Alice Pierce, Erica Moynihan, Clodagh Coughlan, Chloe O'Connor, Jessie Doolan, and Beth Cotter.

U7/8s: Lily Pierce, Ella Foley, Sadie Cronin, Doireann Gleeson, Kate Doolan, Ella Moynihan, Grace O'Leary, Meabh Coughlan, Sophie Moynihan, Caitlin Hickey, Evie Doolan, and Zara O'Leary.

U10s: Archie Hughes, Eoin Brosnan, Eric Coughlan, Adam Moynihan, Malachy Audley, Jack O'Leary, Sam O'Shea, Aidan Hickey, and Micheal O'Sullivan.

U10s: Aida Hughes, Connie O'Riordan, Fayie Sparling O'Riordan, Sinead Herlihy, Julia Casey, Sheolagh Daly, Aoife O'Sullivan, Ava Brosnan, Lennon Cronin, Jack Gleeson, Patrick O'Neill, Conor O'Leary, Nathan Jordan, and Maryanna O'Neill.

SKILLS: Coach Ciara Tangney, who plays for Milltown Senior Ladies, taught the kids some great skills this week.

U6s: Mick Sheehan, Ben O'Shea, Charlie Lenihan, Fionnan O'Sullivan, Finn Casey, Colin Murphy, Thomas Sheehan, Fionn Herlihy, Dan Hickey, Denis Doolan, Fionn O'Sullivan, Dylan Moynihan, Caolan Audley, Callum Foley, Cuan Kelly, and Ollie Kelly.

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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

Improve well-being with ear candling Have you been suffering from hearing loss, balance issues, sinuses, headaches, tiredness, or a sore throat?

Even if you have no issues, ear candling might be the answer as it can be a very relaxing and balancing treatment.

Ear candling is a method of clearing the ear canals while also soothing, relaxing and effective for stimulating natural drainage. It is a complementary treatment to help the body's own ability to drain toxins and enhance the focus on well-being.

The ear contains 4,000 pores and nerve endings, and if there is any extra ear wax build up it puts pressure on the nerve endings that can cause imbalances throughout the body.

Candling acts like a vacuum in allowing the body to naturally cleanse the ear of wax and sinuses, and it's far less invasive than blasting/syringing water in your ears.

We use candles made from muslin soaked in paraffin. The client will be asked to lie on their side and will be

covered in a blanket. By lying this way you are really opening up the ear canal which helps with drainage, clearing the ear canal comfortably. The candle is lit on one side before being placed comfortably in the ear canal. It takes about 20 minutes each side for the candle to burn down which creates a vacuum to help release the wax and open the pores in the ears which helps with the drainage from within.

Some clients opt to have an Indian head massage before the ear candling session as this can add to the experience.

It also helps to relax the tense muscles of the head, neck, shoulders and ears.

However, you may need more than one treatment.

Any client that has this treatment comes back time and time again. They find that their hearing improves and it's a very comfortable and enjoyable treatment.

• For any more information, or to book an appointment, call Jill on 064 6632966.

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Top tips to get your CV noticed Whether you are starting out in your career or applying for a new role, it is essential that you take time to look carefully at your CV. In the majority of cases your CV will be the first introduction a potential employer has to you, so it needs to impress! It needs to be clear, concise, and accurate, and present the best version of your professional self. It must also reflect an obvious link to the job specification. Regardless of the amount of experience you do or don’t have, you will give yourself a great chance of getting noticed if you follow the following tips when compiling or updating your CV. It is helpful to look at templates online for ideas on layout and on language to use, but my advice is to start with a blank Word document and build your own original CV so that you avoid any copyright or formatting issues when you want to make edits. Keep the layout simple. Use a font that is clear and the 12-point size works best.

Keep it to two pages if at all possible.

Don’t make the mistake of including every job you have had, particularly if they are not relevant. Always focus on the role you are applying for and select the information that the employer needs to know if they are to consider you as a suitable candidate for the position in their company or organisation. This means that it’s very likely you will need to make some changes to your CV each time you use it. Think of it as personalising it to each particular job description and specification. Make sure you use keywords linked to the job itself and the skills and qualities required. This is to ensure that your CV gets noticed in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) which is used by lots of larger companies and organisations to scan through applicant CVs before they are looked at in more detail by the Human Resource Department.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

At the beginning of the CV include your name, address, contact details and URL link for your LinkedIn profile if you have one. Next, add in a professional profile, a short paragraph which showcases the most important skills and competencies you want the employer to be aware of.

Again link this to the job specification here and really choose your language carefully so that your brilliance and suitability to the role is obvious.

If you are starting out in your career it is best to lead with your education or qualifications, whereas if you have lots of experience it is better to lead with your employment history. Also, include other relevant experience such as volunteering

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.

or side projects you have been involved in. Include experiences which showcase your strengths and competencies as well as your willingness to go the extra mile or think outside the box. Your aim is to impress the person reading the CV so that they are interested in finding out more by calling you for interview. When describing your work experience, give more than the job title and tasks or responsibilities. Use achievement statements to demonstrate what you achieved in the role, as this gives the employer evidence of your competency. For example, “Managed and prioritised movement and positioning of equipment, vehicles, and crew to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum disruption”. You don’t need to include the details of your referees unless you are asked to do so, simply add in the sentence, ‘References available on request’.

​​​​​​​ASK THESE QUESTIONS

It may take several drafts to get your CV right. At the end of the process ask yourself the following questions: • Is this an accurate, positive and impressive reflection of me as a potential employee?

• Have I linked my experience and expertise to the specific role I am applying for?

• Will this CV stand out from the crowd?

Once you are happy with the content and layout then proofread it very carefully and get others to do so too, they may spot mistakes that you don’t. Remember you want to make the best possible impression with this CV, so the finished product must be grammatically correct.

Your CV is like a working document, you will continue to edit it as you progress along your career path. Investing time in it now will serve you well in the long run, but it may also open the door to that new opportunity you have been looking for, sooner rather than later.

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Used car prices increase Used cars are now holding their value better than any time in recent Irish history.

New research by TCD and NUIG economist Dr Tom Gillespie for classified car sales website DoneDeal reveals that, potentially, a 2015 registered used car purchased on January 1, 2020 may now be worth more in July 2021, even after adding 20,000km to the car.

Dr Gillespie said that there are several reasons behind the value increase, including a shortage of new cars due to pandemic factory closures, less UK imports as a result of Brexit, pandemic savings by the general public, and the decreased usage of cars during lockdowns.

According to the newly developed data, used car prices have increased by 40% in the year from June 2020 to June 2021.

This increase in prices has outweighed

depreciation rates for most vehicles and is having the greatest impact on the lower end of the market said the report.

However, David Randles, of Randle Bros on the Muckross Road and chairman of the Kerry branch of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) said that these figures only applied to ‘in-demand' cars like a Nissan Qashqai or a Ford Focus or similar or cheaper ‘starter' cars.

“The reality is it has never been a better time to buy new,” Mr Randles told the Killarney Advertiser. “A customer with a trade-in worth €15,000 a year ago might get €16,000 or more for certain models.”

Beginner cars are also increasing in value, mainly due to scarcity in the market.

“Two years ago, a 10-year-old car might make €2,000, now they could get up to double that,” he added. “Someone with a second car that they don’t need could get the most benefit out of all this if they chose to sell.”

CAR SALES: David Randles of Randles Bros on the Muckross Road, says now is a good time to buy new.

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Nagle returns to Ypres Rally that he last won in 2019 Craig Breen and Paul Nagle will return to the scene of one of their most-famous victories at next weekend’s Ypres Rally Belgium.

The rally has been promoted into the World Rally Championship’s schedule for the first time this year.

The Waterford/Killarney crew will drive a third Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC in the three-day event that gets underway on Friday afternoon (August 13).

The last time the rally ran, as a Belgian Rally Championship round in 2019, the Irish team ran out convincing winners in a privately entered Volkswagen Polo. It was Nagle’s second win in one of the biggest rallies in Europe. He previously guid-

ed Kris Meeke to victory there in 2009.

Championship rules dictate that they will run eighth on the road, their current World Championship standing’s position.

However, their road position will not carry the same advantage on the asphalt roads of Belgium as it would on gravel.

The leading cars will cut corners and drag earth and dust on to the racing line. If it rains during the event, these corners will very quickly turn to mud.

“You can add two seconds a kilometre to a stage time in the wet,” said Nagle.

This is their fourth World Rally Championship outing of the year. They were second in Estonia last month, eighth in Croatia in April, and fourth in the Arctic Rally Finland in February.

BELGIAN RETURN: Paul Nagle and Craig Breen return to Ypres Rally Belgium next week having previously won there in 2019.

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Patient Advocacy Service Question: I was in hospital recently and I was not happy with my experience there. When I complained to the nurse in charge I wasn’t satisfied with the response. How can I take my complaint further?

ANSWER: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has a complaints system, called Your Service Your Say, that you can use to make a complaint about your experience of a service provided by the HSE or on behalf of the HSE. If you want to make a complaint about a public hospital to the HSE, you can get support from the Patient Advocacy Service to help you.

The Patient Advocacy Service is fully independent of the HSE. It is a free and confidential service that can provide you with information to support you to make a formal complaint about an experience you have had in a public acute hospital.

The Patient Advocacy Service provides support by phone helpline on 0818 293003, and on its website, patientadvocacyservice.ie. You can also email info@patientadvocacyservice.ie.

The service can explain how to make a formal complaint, including what you should include in your complaint and how to write it.

If there is a delay with the processing of the complaint, or if you are not satisfied with the outcome, the Patient Advocacy

Service can give you information about your options.

If you have a question about the Patient Advocacy Service, but you are not looking for information or support in relation to the care you have experienced, you can submit a contact form on its website.

Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. _________________________________________________ During COVID-19, you can find comprehensive integrated information online at citizensinformation.ie/covid19/ and you can get daily updates on what’s changed on Twitter at @citizensinfo.

You can also get information and advice from: Tralee on Tel: 0761 07 7860 Mon – Fri (10am-4pm) The Citizens Information Phone Service: Call 0761 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am – 8pm Our national call back service: Visit citizensinformation.ie/callback to request a phone call from an information officer.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Advice - By Angela Kerrisk Angela is available for advice and fitness consultations, at email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

Accountability can keep you on track For most people the idea of weight loss comes with an end date for example you just "want to lose 5kg" - then you do, and then what? You go right back to what you were doing before.

In most cases, that 5kg is back faster than the time it took you to lose it.

So why is it so easy for us to gain that weight back?

Consistent, long-term weight loss and healthy eating can only be maintained when we use accountability tools to keep us on track long term. Without accountability, we don't have that little voice saying, "make the right choice, you will be happier later".

Accountability can come in different forms, and using several will help keep you on track.

Nutrition Challenge: A challenge or one month of nutrition coaching will help you get started, but it is important to continue with monthly coaching to ensure you are on track.

Ongoing Nutrition Coaching: Ensures you have a person checking your habits, food logs and helping you work through challenges. Your nutrition coach will also guide you to make the right choices on a daily basis.

Updating Your Goals: So you reached your goals, short or long term. Now what? Revise your goals so you have something to strive for.

Accountability Partners: Find someone who has similar health goals as you.

Check-in with each other periodically so you don't feel alone in the process.

Periodic Biometrics: Monthly biometrics allow you to make sure that what you are doing is working. Without biometrics, body fat and muscle can change depending on your workout schedule and eating. At Activate we use a top of the line In-Body Scanner which measures; bone mineral, muscle mass, fat mass and a whole host of other metrics, so we simply aren’t making guesses and only looking at weighing scales weight which alone, isn’t accurate.

Food Logging: You met your goal, so you want to treat yourself. It is OK to have a treat and move on, but make sure you continue to log your food so that you do not go overboard. Food logging shows you the real impact of that treat.

Weight loss should never be the end goal. Keeping the weight off, continuing to build muscle, and feeling good overall can only be maintained with accountability tools.

How are you going to keep yourself accountable?

If you are looking for a steady hand to guide you through your nutrition journey we currently have a waiting list for places in our September intake. If you are interested, please schedule a free consult at www.activate.ie.

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What to invest in next In a turnaround that seemed unthinkable as we stockpiled toilet paper and hoarded disinfectant wipes in March 2020, Global equity markets are now 24% above pre-pandemic levels.

Such an accelerated recovery against the backdrop of a persistent global pandemic has left investors fearing limited upside from here on out.

The S&P jumped 2% in July to clinch its sixth straight month in the green, shrugging off concerns about the latest wave of COVID-19.

All three major US stock indexes head into August with impressive year-to-date gains under their belts, but the question remains, Can the growth continue?

STOCKS

The Stock Market continues to focus on record-breaking Q2 earnings. At the halfway stage, S&P 500 companies have reported a 90% increase in profits from last year, making it the best earnings performance since 2009.

Takeaway: As mentioned previously, it's easy to look at record high stock market valuations and assume a bubble, but record earnings figures and improving fundamentals from the biggest hitters in the index will continue to act as a support, justifying further gains.

BONDS

The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell from 1.75% to 1.18% since mid-March as concerns about runaway inflation start to roll over.

While the downward move in rates has been somewhat surprising given the economic growth and higher than expected inflation data, it suggests the market participants view the latest inflation jump as transitory. I expect to see inflation figures subside somewhat as supply-side contractions and stimulus effects normalise.

Takeaway: With real rates likely to stay negative for the foreseeable future, investors face wealth destruction in real terms if they continue to hold excess cash and/or traditional high-quality bonds.

CRYPTO BITCOIN BOUNCE

Bitcoin posted its first positive monthly gain in four months, as the cryptocurrency rallied more than 30% from $30,000 to $40,000.

J.P. Morgan's announcement that it would make Crypto Funds available to all

What kind of insurance cover do guesthouses need?

The most suitable insurer and product for guesthouse insurance will depend on the size of the guesthouse.

ORDINARILY THE TYPES OF COVERS WOULD INCLUDE Material damage cover for Buildings: fixtures and fittings, stock, guest effects, and other assets that your business owns. Covers will include fire, flood, escape of water, theft, and storm among other perils. Cover extensions are available such as fire brigade charges, signage and goods in transit.

Money cover: Loss of money cover is usually standard up to €5,000. It is likely we will see a

culture change post-pandemic due to reduced cash usage, but the extent of this change is not yet known. For now guesthouse policies will cover the loss of cash and cheques. The amount of cash covered can be increased depending on safe and security details. Personal assault cover can be included when carrying cash to the bank.

Employers, Public and Products liability: All guesthouse policies include liability cover. Employer’s liability is covered up to a maximum of €13 million and can

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

wealth clients for the first time coincided with aggressive buying by institutional entities according to (OTC) trading volumes data. Pushing prices higher.

All eyes will now be on the remaining big banks to see if they follow suit.

Takeaway: As the Wall Street elite continue to build out their Crypto infrastructure, Institutional investors will have the opportunity to participate in the crypto space, creating further demand.

The Month Ahead Despite the faster than expected recovery, equity indexes can move higher, driven by a combination of robust earnings growth, attractive valuations relative to bonds, and accommodative central banks.

EVERYTHING IS RELATIVE

Many investors assess the various investment options available to them as be based on employee numbers and/ or wages. Public liability can be selected within a range of €1.3 million to €6.5 million and covers your legal liability in the event that you are negligent and required to pay compensation for bodily injuries or damage to third party property. Projected turnover will determine the rate charged. Products liability provides cover if a third party is injured by a product that you have sold.

Business interruption: This covers consequential loss of gross profits following an insured event such as a fire. It is important to review your gross profits sum insured on an annual basis.

Other covers: This can include seasonal increases and deterioration of stock, loss of licence cover, glass breakage, cyber insurance, personal accident and many more.

stand-alone opportunities. In reality, most investment decisions are relative; thus, a great deal of the selection process is comparative.

In today's market, the negative real interest rates on offer in the fixed income market must be factored in before making any investment decision. These historically low rates are helping to moderate US equity valuations, bolstering the case for owning stocks on a comparative basis.

With this in mind, I view equities as relatively more attractive, given the potential for bond yields to rise and corporate earnings to offer more positive surprises.

For fixed income, short duration, high yield bonds are still the preferred way to generate income.

NO FREE LUNCH

While this base case scenario is broadly optimistic, the potential headwinds can't be ignored. Most notably, depending on the length and severity of the recent COVID spike, Delta may prove another big test. Year-over-year growth trends across mega-cap tech companies are likely to decelerate after peaking in Q2.

Supply chain snags, less forgiving comparison figures and higher expectations will make outperformance harder in the second half of this year. As a result, equity markets will need to rely on market rotation to push stock prices higher. As always, caution and patience are the order of the day.

John Healy of Healy Insurances.

A robust risk management structure can achieve more attractive rates and should include annual health and safety statement reviews, fire safety procedures, CCTV usage, and risk assessments.

Your policy should be tailored to your individual needs, so it pays to get expert advice from professionals who take the time to understand your business.

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Making the first step on to the property ladder This week Step 1 is The Deposit. Before we decide to jump on the property ladder we need to have sufficient funds together for the deposit.

STEPS TO BUYING THAT FIRST HOME

THE DEPOSIT: Saving the deposit for a new home has become one of the biggest challenges facing young people today. First-time buyers typically need a deposit equivalent to a tenth of the value of their home and with the average asking price of a home nationwide being almost €250,000, that is a significant hurdle.

Soaring house prices have added to the challenge - the longer it takes to get the deposit together for a home, the more likely a house hunter is to be priced out of a particular area.

So how do you save that deposit as

quickly as possible?

MOVE BACK HOME: With rents soaring it could take decades to save up the deposit for a home and for this reason, it makes sense to move back home with your parents if saving for a deposit.

ASK FOR HELP: Many young buyers have turned to their parents for help with the house deposit. The vast majority of first-time buyers are getting gifts from their parents towards the deposit.

Lenders require you to have a gift letter from the donor. That letter specifies the sum of money being gifted, the name of the donor, and a signature from the donor confirming that you do not need to repay the money gifted - and that the donor has no recourse to the property.

START SAVING NOW: The earlier you start to save up regularly for your deposit, and the fussier you are about

the account you choose, the better.

Boost the amount you can save by cutting back on luxuries and leading a cheaper lifestyle. Save into an account which pays better interest than normal.

Regular savings accounts typically pay better interest than lump sum deposit accounts - as long as you choose an account which pays more than one percent interest.

CONSIDER OTHER AREAS: Many first-time buyers have their hearts set on buying in a particular area - but are quickly forced to look elsewhere due to soaring prices. Moving to the satellite towns and villages could make it easier to afford a home, and get the deposit together. Know what you're getting into before making such a move though. Think about how you will commute to work - and how practical the commute is.

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Be aware too that moving away from family and friends can be difficult. If you have children, or are thinking of having children, ask what kind of support network you will have around you in your home.

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NEWS BRIEFS... €10m available to support community education Community education providers in Kerry are being given the opportunity to apply for funding for eligible projects under the €10 million Mitigating against Educational Disadvantage Fund 2021. The fund was announced

by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and is administered by SOLAS, the further education and training authority and the 16 local Education and Training Boards.

The latest phase of the fund is seeking to support projects under three main categories: Digital Technologies, where the supply of devices is considered a barrier to learning; Learner Assistance, to help, for example, with the cost of books and materials, childcare and essential travel; and Reach-out and/or Mentoring, for awareness-raising and promoting re-engagement.

Funding applications are available from the adult education officers in your local Education and Training Board.

For full details visit www.SOLAS.ie.

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Electrical/Automation Engineering Scholarships 2021 Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. are pleased to invite applications for their Electrical Engineering/Automation Scholarship Programme from students pursuing courses that will lead to an electrical engineering, mechatronics or automation degree.

Benefits Scholarship recipients will have their college fees paid for the duration of their course and will have the additional benefits of being able to complete work experience during summer vacations and college placements throughout the course terms. The Liebherr Engineering Scholarship Programme provides a unique opportunity for Leaving Certificate and 1st year college students to gain a 3rd level qualification, a wealth of experience in electronic engineering or automation, and the opportunity to continue employment with Liebherr on graduation.

How to apply Interested candidates should apply by email to recruitment.lcc@liebherr.com.

Applicants should include a CV detailing Leaving Certificate/Junior Certificate/college projects and/or results and a cover letter explaining why they have chosen engineering as a career. In the case of Leaving Certificate

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Closing date is the 10th of September.

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Scholarship Recipients Enjoy - Course fees paid - Summer work - Work placements - Individual mentoring - Graduate opportunities

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Duties & Responsibilities • Welcome guests to the Castlerosse & be first point of contact for guests • To check in/out guests effectively, ensuring all details are correct.

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• Deal with any guest requests/queries in a polite & attentive manner.

• Responsible for cash and ensure payments are handled correctly.

Position involves straight shift work which also includes weekends Please submit your application in writing to: Mark Bowe, Castlerosse Park Resort, Lower Lake, Killarney, Co. Kerry V93 VN5P Or Email: markbowe@castlerosse.ie

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IN MEMORIAM

6.8.2021 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

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CAHILLANE

CAHILLANE

In loving memory of Kieran Cahillane late of 158 Pinewood, Killarney who died on the 7th August 2005.

In loving memory of Kieran Cahillane late of 158 Pinewood who died on the 7th August 2005.

In loving memory of John (Jackie) Burke late of Knocknagowna Faha, Killarney who passed away 10th August 2019 RIP

You gave no one a last farewell Nor ever said goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

Somewhere beyond the sunset Where loved ones never die You sleep in a beautiful garden Beneath a golden sky

Dad no special day is needed for us to think of you Because you were so precious and we thought the world of you.

A million times we’ll miss you A million times we’ll cry If love alone could have saved you You never would have died.

Though heaven and earth Divide us Kieran We are never far apart For you are always in our thought And forever in our hearts.

We miss your special smile and your unique sense of humour And when our memories of the good times we shared together come to mind It’s then we miss you most of all.

In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place No one else can ever fill.

Always remembered by your loving grandmother Teresa, Bernie, Jerry and Family and Annette, Danny and Family.

Always remembered by your loving daughter Maria, Paddy and treasured grandchildren Amelia, James and Charlotte.

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CRONIN

In loving memory John Cronin late of 10 St Mary’s Terrace Killarney who passed away 5th of August 2020 As we fondly remember our Uncle John on his first anniversary., we wish to express our sincere Gratitude and thanks to all who sympathised, sent cards/ wreaths, messages & condolences received on RIP.ie Thanks to all our extended family, neighbours and Friends for your support then and today.

Thanks to everyone involved in the celebration mass of John Cronin and those involved in John being beautifully laid to rest including Juliette, Patricia & staff for their catering.

I have to say a special thanks to the 999 Emergency responder whose words and efforts will never be forgotten, Killarney Gardaí, the Ambulance crews, Suzanne, Eileen, Pauline and Fr Niall Howard including the support from family and friends on the evening of August 5th. While it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude for the acts of kindness shown to us as a family now and then during those times. Every kind act will not be forgotten including Johns closest friend Lynn for her fitting tribute to John in the days that followed.

I came through the door & said only me To find you waiting for a chat The stories we did share So much about the family to which you always showed you cared.

A heart so soft and big You could stay no more you waited to say Goodbye before you joined mom and all above in the night sky.

It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God took you home.

We will meet again some day I know in a better place I thank God He made you our Son & Brother While you were here on earth.

Love you always Mom, Dad, Marie, Paudie, Kieran, James, Oonagh, Emily Rose, Jason & Shay.

Anniversary Mass for Kieran on Sunday August 8th at 11:00am in The Church of The Resurrection.

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. RF

16TH ANNIVERSARY CAHILLANE

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

30TH ANNIVERSARY BREEN In loving memory of Kieran Cahillane late of 158 Pinewood Estate, who died on 7th of August 2005.

John’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated Saturday August 7th at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney

As kids we lived together We fought, we laughed, we cried We did not always show the love That we both had inside.

ST. THERESA

We shared our dreams and plans And some secrets too All the memories we share Is what bonds me to you.

17TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Paddy O’Connor late of Mill Road, Killarney who died on the 4th August 2004.

Sadly missed by your Family.

Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

IN MEMORIAM

2ND & 4TH ANNIVERSARIES BURKE

JESUS

Always in our hearts & missed every day No one can replace you John as we say always remembered by your nephew Pj & Leo, nephew Mattie & Marian, niece Abina, James & Cian

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

Dad’s 2nd Anniversary mass is on Monday 9th August at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral Killarney.

We grew to find we have a love That is very strong today It’s a love shared by our family That will never go away.

You are my brother not by choice But by the nature of our birth I could not have chosen a better one You were the best on earth.

Love always, Teresa, Timmy, Kiernan and Benny xxx

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request. (Say 6 times daily & your request will be granted).

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Jackie August 10th 2019 (2nd Anniversary) Bridie March 30th 2017 (4th Anniversay) late of Knocknagowna, Faha, Killarney We think about you always we talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten and you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Loved and sadly missed by Gary and Carla.

In loving memory of Nora Breen late of Knocklebede, Kilcummmin who died on 8th August 1991.

30 years has gone by since you left us A golden heart stopped beating Your hard working hands are now at rest God only takes the best in you Nora.

7TH ANNIVERSARY COOPER

Your life was love and labour Your tried your best for your family A star so bright at night that’s your light to say goodnight.

Your always had a smile to share and time to care A laugh, a joke to share.

In loving memory of Maureen Cooper 24 Ardshanavooly, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 7th of August 2014.

Flowers we lay at your graveside No one knows the heartache turning away and leaving you their Candles lit for your gentle soul Nora.

No words we write can ever say How much we miss you every day No one knows the grief we bear When the family gather and you’re not there.

Always remembered by your daughter in law Sheila, your grandkids Michael, Denis, Billy, Sheila- Mary Breen xxxx Anniversary Mass will be offered on Friday 6th August at 7:30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin

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

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

Always loved and remembered by your loving Children and Families.

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IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY HALPIN

In loving memory of Mary Halpin (Nee Murrell) late of Gorthahoonig, Muckross Killarney. who passed away on 8th of August 2020.

She is sadly missed by her husband Peter, her two daughters Kerri and Nicola, her Grandson Jack, John and Seamus, brothers Frank, John, Donie, Pa and sister Margaret, all Nieces and Nephews, best friends Louise, Paul and their two daughters Sophie and Grace, all family and friends of Mary and the Murhill and Halpin family.

Also remembering her late mother Margaret, father John, sister Breda and brother Hugh Murhill who have sadly passed away too.

We would like to thank the MS Society for the love and support they gave my Mam over the years, the Irish Cancer Society and Hope Centre, Wexford General hospital, Waterford hospital and Whitfield clinic, Gorey district hospital, Bluebird home care and Middletown nursing home and to all the doctors, nurses and staff who cared for my Mam. Undertaker Pat Conroy Camolin, O’Shea’s Funeral Directors Killarney, Fr Jim for the beautiful mass at Muckross Church and The Killarney Oaks Hotel for all the love, care and support they offered our family.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

23RD ANNIVERSARY

HALPIN (NEE MURHILL)

BARTLETT

EAGAR

In loving memory of Mary Halpin (nee Murhill) whose 1st anniversary occurs on 8th August

Treasured Memories of Harry Bartlett late of Woodlawn Park Kilarney.

Treasured memories of a dear son and brother Seamus late of New Road, Killarney who died on 12th August, 1998 R.I.P.

There is a garden in my heart Where happy memories grow Of those who mean the most to me.

As seasons come and go and among the fairest flowers That ever could be Is the memory of my sister And how much she means to me.

Sadly missed by your brothers Pa John, Donie, Frank, sister Margaret and their Families.

May the winds of Heaven blow softly And whisper in you ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here.

With Love Always your sister Ger, Tara, Trevor, Ted, Ger, Ryan and Mia xx

Though his smile is gone forever And his hand we can not touch We still have so many memories Of the one we loved so much.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

His memory is our keep sake With which we’ll never part God has him in his keeping We have him in our hearts.

BARTLETT

Auntie 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.

Fondly remembered, your Nieces and Nephews.

9TH & 34TH ANNIVERSARIES O’SHEA

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed

by Mom, Tracy, Richard, Jemma, Richard J, Orla, Lia and Lola-Rose.

Anniversary Mass on Wednesday 25th of August at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Loving Memories of Harry Bartlett late of Woodlawn Park Kilarney Always in our Heart’s.

When we lose someone we love We must learn, not to live without them.... but to live with the LOVE they left behind.

15TH & 13TH ANNIVERSARIES KELLY & O’DONOGHUE

Love Always your sister Noreen, Colum, Malcolm and Valerie x

In loving memory of our Beautiful Mam God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you and he whispered “Come to me” With tearful eyes we watched you we watched you fade away Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He chose to take the best.

It’s lonesome here without you we miss you more each day Life doesn’t seem the same since you have gone away.

When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong we seem to hear you whisper “Cheer up and Carry on” Each time we see your picture you seem to smile and say “Don’t Cry I’m in God’s Hands we’ll meet again someday!”.

The Anniversary mass will be held at Muckross Church Sunday 8th of August at 9.30am.

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.

IN MEMORIAM

1ST ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Sally O’Shea (nee O’Connell) 1 Ross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on the 8th of August 2012 and her husband Daniel O’Shea who died on the 21st July 1987. R.I.P. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear loved ones And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

From your loving family Marie, Billy, Paudie, Dan (Junior), Paulette and Pierette.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 7th August at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (3 times).

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published. Thank you for favours received.

BARTLETT

Loving Memories of Harry Bartlett late of Woodlawn Park Kilarney Always in our Heart’s.

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

Love Always your sister Phil, Toni, Stephen, Lorraine, Amanda, Ethan and John xx

PRAYER FOR PROTECTION Father, I come to you, through your son Jesus, I believe He is the son of God, died on the cross for all my sins, rose from the dead and I now confess, Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. I truly believe this and when I die, I will go straight to heaven to be with you forever. Jesus you said “You will hear about wars and stories of wars that are coming, about famines and earthquakes in different parts of the world, that there will be increased evil in the world”. But you said not to worry about it, that you would protect those that would trust in you. You, Lord, are my protection. I have made you God most high, my place of safety. Nothing bad will happen to me, no disaster will come near me or my home, you will put your angel in charge of me to watch over me, wherever I go. Pray out loud every day, Each person must say and believe the prayer for themselves. C.D.

In loving memory of Teresa Kelly (nee O’Donoghue) late of Glanmire, Co. Cork and Knockeenduve, Killarney who died on the 25th of August 2006 and Mary O’Donoghue 2 Woodlawn Avenue & Knockeenduve, who died on the 2nd of August 2008.

Special Ladies They blessed this world They loved so much How many hearts Their lives can touch.

We love you and miss you both.

From all the family.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday the 14th of August at 9.30am in The Church of the Resurrection.

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

POWERFUL NOVENA 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.

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IN MEMORIAM

6.8.2021 2ND ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

MC CARTHY

MC CARTHY

In loving memory of Charley McCarthy Ballyspillane and late of Lyreatough Kilcummin Killarney who passed away on 8th of August 2019.

Husband I remember the day I met you The day God made you mine I remember the night I lost you And will until the end of time I lost my life’s companion My husband and my best friend And when the Lord will call me When my life is through I pray that God will take my hand And lead me straight to you.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

MC CROHAN

WARREN

In loving memory of Charley McCarthy, Ballyspillane, Killarney, who died on the 8th August 2019.

In loving memory of Tara McCrohan late of Flesk Grove, Killarney who died 8th August, 2017.

Silent thoughts of times spent together, Hold memories of you that will last forever.

In loving memory of our Dad Connie Warren late of Annaghmore, Headford who passed away on the 10/8/2018.

Time can’t heal the heartache or stop a silent tear It won’t take away the memories of one we loved so dear.

Sadly missed by your sister Eileen and your brother Jim and his partner Margaret.

O’CARROLL

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Dad

Always in our thoughts Dad, your loving children Elaine, Cathriona, Eoin and Stephen and their Families.xxx

2ND ANNIVERSARY MC CARTHY

In loving memory of Charley McCarthy Ballyspillane and late of Lyreatough Kilcummin Killarney who passed away on 8th of August 2019.

Dad We miss your smile, your joking ways We miss the things you used to say And when past times we do recall Its then we miss you most of all Always a hand when someone is down Always true, thoughtful and kind Wonderful memories you left behind Loved, remembered and missed by your daughter Elaine and son in law Denis. xxxx Grandad If I could bring you back Grandad For just one single day Then time would go so fast I’d have so many things to say I’d tell you dearest grandad That you truly were the best So many hearts were filled with pain When you were laid to rest.

Dearly missed and loved by your granddaughters Amy, Eabha, Caragh and Millie. xxxx

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

IN MEMORIAM

Lovingly remembered by your Mom, Dad, sisters Fiona, Lisa, brothers-in-law Stephen, John, Nieces Ava-Lily, Isabel and Nephew Mark.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

Sadly missed and so dearly loved by your heartbroken wife Kathleen.xxxx

You were so very special You had such lovely ways You did your best for all of us And never wanted praise You taught us many things in life Always strong and true But you never taught us how to cope With the pain of losing you.

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Cherished memories of Patrick O’Carroll 4 Mangerton View, Killarney who died on 12th August 2001.

Lovingly remembered by your daughters Carmel, Sheila and Breeda, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass will be in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday 12th August at 6:15pm.

9TH ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

In loving memory of My dear husband Paddy Buckley late of Knocknacopple, Rathmore, who died on the 12th August 2012. R.I.P. Lonely is the home without you Life to me is not the same All the world would be like heaven If I could have you back again.

Sadly missed by your heartbroken wife, Mary.

NOVENA TO PADRE PIO Oh God, through the merits of St. Pio of Pietrelcina the Capuchin Priest who had the great privilege of participating in a unique way in the passion of Your Son, grant me through his intercession the grace of ...... which I ardently desire and above all grant me the grace of living in conformity with the death of Jesus, to arrive at the glory of the resurrection, Glory be to the Father... (3 times) MM

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. RF

Holy Spirit You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal.

You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual Glory. Amen.

(Say this prayer three consecutive days without stating the request, after the 3rd day the request will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your request is granted.)

He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the times his worries Went unspoken too.

He was there... a firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to When in times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of the greatest blessings The man that we called Dad. Sadly missed but never forgotten, daughter Theresa and son-in-law David.

Anniversary Mass will be held for Connie in The Sacred Heart Church, Barraduff at 11:00am on Sunday 8th August.

3RD ANNIVERSARY WARREN

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

In loving memory of Connie Warren, who died on 10th August 2018.

NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE St. Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus! the name of the traitor has caused thee to be forgotten by many, but the Church honours and invokes thee universally as the patron of hopeless cases - of matters despaired of. Pray for me who is so miserable; make use, I implore thee, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolations and succour of heven in all my neessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly (here make your request) and that I may bless your request God with thee and all the elect through eternity.

I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this favour, and I will never cease to honour thee as m special and powerful patron and to all in my power to encourage devotion to thee Amen. St. Jude, pray fo rus and for all who invoke thy aid, St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! Pray for us, that we may appease the Divine Justice and obtain a favourable judgement, Pray for us that we may be admitted into the company of hte blessed to rejoice in the presence of God forever Amen. Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee! Blessed Apostle, with confidence we invoke thee! Blessed Apostle with confidence we invoke thee!

St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! St. Jude helper of the hopeless aid me in my distress! Pray for us that before death we may expiate all our sins by sincere repentance and the worthy reception of the Holy Sacrament. T.S .

Our hearts are full of memories With pride we speak your name Though life must go on without you It will never be the same.

Those special days will not return When we were all together But the love and memories in our hearts Will stay with us forever.

Always missed and remembered by Gerard, Lylia, grandchildren Tom, Conor & Sarah.

Anniversary Mass will be on Sunday 8th August at 11:00am in Barraduff Church.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland you gave hope to your people in a time of distress and comforted them in sorrow.

You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to Your Divine Son remembering His promise “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find”.

Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to Heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick or lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the Holy Mass. Pray for me now and at the hour of my death. Amen.Our Lady of Knock, Pray for us. R.F.

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SPORT

6.8.2021

ADAM MOYNIHAN

SUPPORT

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KILLARNEY

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ON THE HUNT: Mike Milner and Patrick Crehan of Dr Crokes chase down Michael Slattery of Abbeydorney during the Kerry SHC Group 3 game in Austin Stack Park.

Crokes hurlers close to upsetting natural order | By Adam Moynihan

Killarney club almost pulled off a shock last weekend… Can they go one step further this time out?

KERRY SHC: GROUP 3

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Dr Crokes v Crotta O’Neills Friday at 7.30pm Austin Stack Park Dr Crokes came extremely close to causing an upset in their first ever Kerry Senior Hurling Championship fixture.

Tonight, they’re hoping to go one step further.

Few gave the Crokes a chance against Abbeydorney last weekend but a spirited display saw the Lewis Road club give their more established black and amber counterparts a real scare. In the end, they fell just short by the narrowest of margins (0-17 to 0-18), but they will surely take heart and encouragement from the fact that they pushed O’Dorney, last year’s beaten semi-finalists, to the pin of their collar.

After David Carroll scored a historic first point at this level for the Crokes, O’Dorney settled and led 5-3 at the water break. Both sides doubled their tallies in the second quarter to leave the scores at 10-6 at half-time, and when the North Kerry club powered into a seven-point lead early in the second half, Crokes’ travelling support must have feared the worst.

But full credit to the debutants, they stuck to their task and a rip-roaring fightback, which included overs by Mark Heffernan, Tom Doyle, Carroll, Aaron Murphy, and goalkeeper Conor Bohane, narrowed the gap to just a single point in stoppage time.

Abbeydorney hung on for the win, and now Crokes will need some kind of result against Crotta O’Neills to have any chance of progressing to the next phase of the competition. Two teams from each of the three groups of three will ad-

vance, with the bottom side in each pool making an early exit.

Crotta are sure to be tricky opponents.

They have five Kerry seniors in their ranks, including the likes of Shane Nolan and Barry Mahony, although the unfortunate loss of Jordan Conway through injury has dampened their championship prospects somewhat.

The Kilflynn club have real pedigree in this tournament having gone all the way on new fewer than nine occasions.

Their last triumph may have been many moons ago now (1968) but they are well used to the rough and tumble of the Kerry Senior Hurling Championship and they will certainly provide the Crokes with a very stern test.

Crokes manager John Lenihan will have his boys well psyched up for the challenge, however, and if they can show the grit and determination that brought them to within a point of O’Dorney, you

never know where it might take them.

Upsetting the natural order of things at the first time of asking is a tall order, but they showed last weekend that they’re not all that far away from doing just that.

Elsewhere in this weekend’s championship action, Ballyheigue take on Lixnaw on Saturday at 7.30pm. Ballyheigue fell to a heavy enough defeat to defending champions Kilmoyley (4-23 to 1-16) in their opening Group 2 fixture so it’s do or die for them this time out. Lixnaw, the 2018 champions, will be a tough challenge.

In Group 1, Ballyduff take on a Causeway outfit who had a big win over St Brendan’s last weekend (3-20 to 0-13).

That match is on Sunday at 2pm and Causeway will fancy themselves to prevail and book a place in the quarter-finals.

All matches will be played in Austin Stack Park in Tralee.

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6.8.2021

Fleming clinches third National Matchplay title

Killarney pitch and putt legend Damien Fleming added another All-Ireland title to his impressive honours list over the long weekend when he won the National Matchplay Championship at the Ryston Club in Newbridge, County Kildare.

The Deerpark star has now won the prestigious title three times with two of those triumphs coming in the last three years. Fleming has also claimed the Irish Open on three occasions, as well as the National Senior Strokeplay Championship in 2018.

The Killarney man’s most recent victory was made all the more noteworthy by the fact that he overcame Cork’s Ray Murphy – a player whom Fleming describes as the GOAT – in the final.

“It’s always nice to win them,” Fleming told the Killarney Advertiser. “To be honest, I don’t tend to dwell on them too much, but they are all special in their own way. Beating the greatest player of all time in the final makes it even more special from that point of view.”

After surviving a major scare against Nenagh’s Steven Shoer in the first round (1up), Fleming defeated James Foley Jr of Enniscorthy (2&1), James

Cleary of Cashel (4&3), Peter O’Donovan of Bishopstown (2&1), and Ian Dillon of Kildare (2&1) to secure his place in Monday’s final. By then, after a sluggish start to the weekend, he was firing on all cylinders.

“I went a bit stale against Shoer in the first round and missed a couple of easy putts. I played myself into trouble. Fortunately enough I birdied the last three holes and got myself out of it. In reality, I probably should have been beaten.

But I lived to tell the tale.

“I didn’t play great on Sunday morning against James Foley Jr but I always felt I was in control of the match. I was playing a formidable opponent from Tipperary in the next round, James Cleary, and I knew I’d have to play better if I wanted to stay in the competition.

“And then, to be honest with you, from that match on it was like I went into a

WINNERS: The Killarney Atheltic U14 team who defeated Killorglin 1-0 in the Summer Cup.

different gear. I was consistently shooting double figures every round and I didn’t really feel as though I was in trouble in any game.”

The final hurdle against six-time champion Murphy promised to be Fleming’s most difficult task, and the match-up was made even more intriguing by the fact that the pair are close friends off the course.

“I know him well and we had played a few times in matchplay. Fortunately enough, he hadn’t beaten me, so I wanted to make sure that record stood! But his record speaks for itself. That was his 10th time playing in the matchplay final and he has reached 14 semi-finals, so there was no doubt that it was going to be a tough one.

“But I got off to a flyer and was -13 for the first round. I was comfortable enough from that point on really.”

Fleming is now looking forward to the National Senior Strokeplay Championship in September, a competition he has already secured qualification for on the back of his fourth-place finish at the same event last year.

CHAMPION: Damien Fleming of Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club won the National Matchplay Championship in Kildare on Monday.

FINAL: The Killarney Atheltic U13 team who defeated MEK Galaxy 2-0 in the Summer Cup.

Double Summer Cup success for Athletic There was cause for celebrations on the double for Killarney Athletic this past week following two impressive cup final victories at schoolboy level.

The Blues prevailed at both the U13 and U14 grades after two hard-fought deciders against tough opposition, with high drama at the climax of the U14 contest in particular.

Athletic were up against Killorglin for this one and the match at Celtic Park appeared to be heading for extra time with the sides deadlocked at 0-0. But

then, in the final minute of normal time, up stepped Brían O’Shea to deliver a corner that deceived the Killorglin defence and found its way into the back of the net. The Blues held on for a memorable 1-0 win over a valiant Killorglin outfit.

Meanwhile, Athletic’s U13s got the better of MEK Galaxy in their final with goals from Szymon Jasinski and JJ O’Donoghue sealing a 2-0 victory at Kilbrean Park. Some fine goalkeeping

by Evan McCrohan kept Galaxy at bay in the second half, and the Blues took home the trophy.

CELTIC GIRLS

Athletic’s crosstown rivals, Killarney Celtic, also had reason to celebrate over the weekend as their U13 girls team defeated Listowel Celtic in the final of their Summer Cup competition at Christy Leahy Park. After a tense match which finished 0-0, Celtic’s Emma Daly came into her own, hitting an incredible hat-trick to all but seal the win. Credit to Listowel, they stuck at it and pulled one back via Fiona O’Brien. The Killarney side were not to be denied, however, and they secured a brilliant 3-1 victory.

These matches marked the end of the

summer action and Kerry Schoolboys/ Girls League Secretary David Slattery expressed his gratitude to everyone who helped to ensure that the competitions were a success.

“We played hundreds of games over all the ages and the players certainly loved being back on the field. While it was outside our normal season all the clubs and coaches bought into the idea of the competitions and we had some wonderful games.

“Everyone will take a short break now until pre-season will start towards the end of August.”

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6.8.2021

What links Olympic gold and the Cathedral spire?

Eamonn Fitzgerald shares the tale of Johnny Hayes, the Irish-American Olympian who played his part in erecting the spire of Killarney’s iconic Cathedral

MARATHON MAN: An ambitious plan by Killarney locals brought Olympic hero Johnny Hayes to the town in 1908.

Hayes was the first man to win a marathon at the now official standard distance of 26 miles 385 yards, when Olympic officials lengthened the distance to put the finish line in front of the Royal Box

Sport presents a microcosm of life itself.

Both swing from highs to lows, or vice versa if one is fortunate.

For the Tokyo Games, Kellie Harrington presented Ireland with a real chance of Olympic gold. She won the gold medal in the lightweight division at the 2018 Women's World Boxing Championships.

Skibbereen rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy were also hotly tipped.

They have delivered on the promise and hopefully Kellie is still in contention. This column was put to bed before her recent bouts.

She put sport in context with with philosophical clarity in a brilliant one-liner: “The Olympics is a journey, not a destination.”

We all experience the swings and lows of sport and of life. Kellie, the inner-city young lady, is well grounded in the realities of life for an area being in the news for all the wrong reasons. There, the drug barons dictate how the people live and in too many cases so many lives are lost in violent ways. She wasn’t born with a silver spoon, certainly not one of the elite class, but when it comes to boxing she is in the elite class. Now training with her club, St Mary’s BC in Tallaght, she will give it everything and hopefully win a medal, preferably gold. What an uplift that will give the Dublin community she cherishes.

I hope David Kenny from the Farranfore Maine Valley AC walks well in his event during the week. How proud we all were of Gillian O’Sullivan on her wonderful achievements on the world stage in the same sport. She was outstanding yet was denied Olympian glory because of the dreaded curse of all sports people: injuries. Sport is glamorous, but it is also cruel.

ALL WINNERS

The vast majority of the competitors in Tokyo have no chance of winning a medal, whatever the colour.

In my book all the competitors are heroes deserving of our support. Just to make it to Tokyo is fantastic achievement; that’s what it takes to be an Olympian. TV glamorises all the competitions, but rarely shows the huge sacrifices to make it to Tokyo. A rigorous fitness

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6.8.2021 regime for the past four or five years, such as breaking the ice on the waters of Killarney’s lakes on bitterly cold January mornings before entering the water, shows the required discipline.

Then there was the added fallout from COVID these past 18 months. Would the Games go ahead? Yes/no depending on the spread of the virus worldwide. How does one curtail a long-term training programme?

Last week I reported on Kerry’s 22-point trouncing of Cork in the Munster senior football final, but the Rebels did not have long to wait for the pendulum to swing in faraway Tokyo, where Skibbereen’s rowing duo Paul O’Donovan and Fintan O’Leary won Olympic gold.

Emily Hegarty, another Skib rower, showed them the way earlier by winning a bronze medal, Ireland’s first at Toyko.

The Rebels basked in reflected glory. We all did, just like the good old Charlton years. The timing is perfect as Ireland needs a boost after life-changing experiences this past 18 months or so coping with the challenges of COVID. Three Olympic medals from one small town in West Cork. Is there something in the water of the local River Ilen that keeps providing world class rowers from the club that was only formed in 1970?

KIERAN MCCARTHY

Kieran McCarthy, sports editor of the Southern Star newspaper, is a native of Fossa and is well aware of the long and proud tradition of Fossa RC where Paul Griffin started before moving to Muckross. Paul was an Olympian rower at Athens (2004) and again in Beijing (2008).

When Kieran’s work took him to Skibbereen he witnessed rowing at the highest levels. In 2019 he published Something in the Water, capturing the essence of the local club’s ability. I would recommend that book to anyone.

MARATHON

Kerry and Killarney has produced many fine Olympians including Cathal Moynihan, Seán Casey, Paul Griffin and Gillian O’Sullivan, whom I have covered in previous editions.

Tomorrow one of my favourite events will grab our interest when the marathon, all 26 miles and 385 yards of it, invokes memories of the heroics of John Treacy and Gerry Kiernan. Treacy won silver, but for sheer grit I recall North Kerry’s Kiernan with flowing long black hair sticking with the leaders and finishing a very creditable ninth. God rest poor Gerry.

There is a Killarney connection to a gold medal winner in the 2008 marathon at the London Olympics. The story of Johnny Hayes in the 1908 London Olympics is worth telling.

SPIRE: St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney, complete with the spire which Olympian Johnny Hayes helped raised funds for.

His parents from Nenagh were Tipperary emigrated to the USA and their son Johnny joined the Irish American athletic club and progressed steadily in the longer races, which brought him to London for the 1908 Games.

Britain had decided again not to allow Ireland to field its own team, imperiously stating that, “Ireland is not a nation.” All Irish athletes would have to compete as members of the British team and Johnny was not allowed to run for Ireland, the land of his parents. Having to represent Britain infuriated the Irish athletes. This ban worked well for Britain in the 1896 Olympics in Athens, where Irish athletes won most of Britain’s medals in track and field. One of them, Peter O’Connor, rushed to the Olympic flagpole after winning the hop, step and jump, and pulled down the Union Jack, which had been raised in honour of his victory. In its place he flew a green flag for Ireland.

In steps Johnny Hayes, who is remembered for three things in particular.

Firstly, he was the first man to win a marathon at the now official standard distance of 26 miles 385 yards, when Olympic officials lengthened the distance to put the finish line in front of the Royal Box. The previous Olympic marathons had been less than 25 miles long.

Secondly, he was not first over the line in London 1908, coming in behind Dorado Pietri of Italy. At the 24-mile mark, it was a three-man race. Charles Hefferon, an Irishman from South Africa, was in the lead, and Pietri was second. Hefferon cramped and was overcome by sickness, so now it was down to two.

As the Olympic stadium at Shepherd’s Bush came into view, 22-year-old Hayes, the youngest man in the race, closed the gap to 50 seconds behind Pietri.

He could not shake off Hayes, the proverbial hare and the tortoise syndrome.

Then the drama unfolded. As Pietri turned into the stadium with only 385 yards to go, he staggered and suddenly appeared delirious. He ‘hit the wall’ and anyone who ever ran a marathon will empathise with that moment. He wobbled off in the wrong direction but British officials turned him around. He took a few steps and collapsed. The officials then lifted him to his feet, and helped him on his way. Again he collapsed and again he was lifted to his feet. Just short of the finish, Pietri started to collapse for

the fifth time. Jack Andrews, the chief British official, grabbed him and carried him across the line, 30 seconds ahead of Hayes.

The assistance the officials gave to Pietri was a clear violation of the rules. Nevertheless, the British immediately raised the Italian flag and announced Pietri the victor. Pietri didn’t know or care. He was carried away on a stretcher, delirious and out of it.

Meanwhile, Hayes finished strongly, the heat and humidity not seeming to affect him. “Heat never bothers me,” said Hayes later. “My grandfather and father were bakers, and I worked in the bakery as a boy. I was used to the heat.” Nor did the sight of the Italian flag disturb him.

They had to disqualify Pietri but they tried not to. It took several hours and a formal protest from the United States before the British admitted that Pietri had been illegally aided and was, therefore, disqualified.

Johnny Hayes was declared the winner.

Thirdly, back in Killarney, some entrepreneurs got the bright idea to invite the gold medallist to come here on his way home from London and help raise funds for the Cathedral spire.

Bishop Egan and Lord Kenmare were the prime movers in building St Mary’s Cathedral in the early 1840s. The church had been designed by Pugin in the Gothic style we know it today. Fr Thomas Joseph O’Sullivan was put in charge of the building committee on the site known as Falvey’s Inch, and construction started

in 1842. The building was stalled for the Famine years, especially the years 1847 to 1852, and in its unfinished state it was used as a mass centre during those awful years - not as an auxiliary workhouse for Famine victims, as many people think.

The cillín near the present main door was used to bury the Famine children.

You can see the sign beside the massive tree that is used to hang the Christmas lights. Sadly, Pugin died in 1852 at the age of 40. Work on the cathedral recommenced in 1853 and was consecrated in 1855, but it lacked the spire so prominent in photographs.

In 1908 the building of the spire commenced, but where was the money to come from? Killarney is known worldwide to have people with vision and determination to progress. Why not invite Johnny Hayes, the Irish-American, to visit Killarney and have the sports star heading up a fundraiser for the emerging spire.

I still haven’t found out who these sports visionaries were, but they organised a monster athletic meeting and top of the bill was the new golden boy, Johnny Hayes.

HALF MOON

Spectators were delighted to pay in to see the wonder boy and Johnny delivered. He ran in a race in the Demesne, not a marathon but a long distance race nevertheless. That part of the Demesne was then and still known as the Half Moon, home for Killarney Athletic AFC. for many years before they moved to their splendid grounds in Woodlawn on the banks of the Flesk. The Cathedral was completed, spire and all, in 1912 and remained thus until the 1970s when Bishop Eamonn Casey spearheaded internal renovations to facilitate the new liturgies.

Move on to 1962, when Johnny Hayes and his daughter returned for a holiday, staying in the Great Southern Hotel. No fanfare, but some locals who were keen promoters of athletics in Killarney went to visit him and welcome him back. These

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Tom Looney, then a young seminarian working on a summer job with Denis Moriarty Photography (New Street) realised the significance of the return of the gold medallist. He photographed the special moment on the steps of the GSH. I spoke to Canon Tom about that visit and of his memories. “I had the camera and it isn’t every day you see an Olympian gold

6.8.2021 medallist coming to Killarney. He was a very small man (5 foot 4 inches) and slim. (He was just 125 lbs when he won the marathon.) He was a very modest man even though he was a celebrity. His daughter was also very quiet. There was no fuss.”

Imagine Hayes standing beside Martin Cleary and Tadhg Crowley.

AFTER 1908

What ever happened to Hayes after 1908?

He trained the US 1912 Olympic team and he later taught physical education. Three years after he came to Killarney in 1962, he died in Englewood, New Jersey at the age of 79.

The Shore Athletic Club of New Jersey holds his 1908 Olympic gold medal for the marathon, the first Olympic gold

medal to be won at the modern marathon distance of 26 miles, 385 yards.

The next time you are in Nenagh, take time to view the three three statues honouring Olympic champions with links to Nenagh: Matt McGrath, Johnny Hayes and Bob Tindall. They were unveiled in front of the Nenagh Courthouse in 2002.

Maybe it’s time to put up a little plaque in Killarney. Yes, a small one to honour the diminutive little man with the big heart, who helped raise money for the Cathedral spire. Or some enterprising Killarney person will think of inviting a big sports personality to publicise the town?

At 11pm tomorrow (Saturday), the runners will start out on the marathon odyssey. Look out for Kipchoge, Desisa, Kitata or Lemma. It will make for great live viewing going into Sunday morning.

GOLD: Hayes won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1908 Olympics in controversial circumstances.

AGUISÍN BREISE Tokyo (meaning ‘capital city’) is a long ways from Olympia, Greece and 776 BC. The modern Olympics started in Athens in 1896 and the first Irishman to win an Olympic title (tennis) was John Pius Boland, a Dub. Mrs Crowley, Fianna Fáil TD for South Kerry, was related to him through marriage.

Olympics back then was celebrated amateur sport, alas a long way from the sham amateurism and professionalism of the modern Olympics, which still enthrals, entertains and inspires.

While every sane person is fast asleep, why would someone go down to a lake in the dark of an early January morning to break the overnight ice and push out into the water? Brrr… Olympic spirit. Ard–fhir is mná. Gaisce gan teorainn.

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Handball club’s urgent appeal for new members • Future of Spa club in doubt due to lack of numbers with COVID cited as factor • More members needed before January if local handball is to be saved The secretary of Killarney’s only handball outfit says there are genuine fears over the ongoing viability of their club – unless they can recruit more members in the next few months.

All sports have been adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in one way or another but the past year-anda-half has been particularly frustrating for clubs whose activities take place indoors. While other sports such as GAA, soccer and rugby have returned, the likes of basketball and handball remain frozen out due to health guidelines relating to the transmission of the virus in indoor settings.

Indoor sports appear set to get the all-clear from September but officials across various codes have already voiced concerns that they may have lost players to other sports for good.

Now, Spa Handball Club, a small operation who were already light on numbers, are worried about their future if they can’t get more members to sign up soon.

“COVID has impacted us massively,” says club secretary and player Eoin O’Donoghue. “It’s still actually shut off so we can only do individual training at the moment. The whole COVID situation has affected everyone, especially people doing indoor sports. But when people have been out of it for so long, I don’t think they will come back. That’s the worry.

“I suppose with the indoor sports not up and running yet, it’s not helping. But even before COVID we were struggling.

To get five training on a given night would have been great. There are three members at the moment. If we don’t get numbers, I’d say there will be a text from the Kerry County Board saying that we’ll have to join Glenbeigh.

“If we don’t get more members before January, I don’t think we can be a club anymore because you have to have so

Eoin O’DONOGHUE Spa Handball Club

If we don’t get numbers, I’d say there will be a text from the Kerry County Board saying that we’ll have to join Glenbeigh many members. We’re the only club in Killarney and if we don’t have a club here, we’ll have to go back to Glenbeigh. Obviously, we don’t want to do that when we already have our own set-up.”

While Eoin says it would be great to attract some new players, even getting some locals to sign up as members would make the world of difference to the club. This would allow them to retain their status, even if these new members do not wish to actually participate on a playing level.

TRADITION

As has been well documented in the Killarney Advertiser by Eamonn Fitzgerald, Killarney has a distinguished history when it comes to the sport of handball. For Eoin and his clubmates in Spa, it is crucial that this proud tradition is carried on into the future.

“I got involved because of my father (Brendan), who would have played going back many years. It’s definitely important to keep the tradition going.

All the handball walls in town are gone now or in disrepair. It’s a lovely sport

APPEAL: Members of Spa Handball Club at a training session pre-COVID. The club are concerned that they may be forced to disband if they don't get new members. Pictured are Fr Kieran O'Brien, Vera Loughnane, Aoife Walsh, Eoin O'Donoghue and Tadhg O'Sullivan.

and it’s important to keep it going in a town like Killarney.”

For those who do wish to take up the sport in a playing capacity, the club will provide lessons at their top-class facilities at Spa GAA grounds in Tullig.

Training will be on Monday and Friday at 7pm in Spa Hall.

“Hand-eye co-ordination is the big thing,” Eoin explains. “If you have played any tennis or squash, that would benefit you massively playing handball.

But it’s a great way to stay fit as well if that’s what you’re looking for.

“The facilities we have in Spa are very high quality. We have two walls so we could have eight people playing at one time – two doubles matches.”

That’s the goal for Spa Handball Club but they will need your help to get there. This is your opportunity to get behind a local sports club and potentially save them from going out of existence.

Anyone interested in signing up as a member or a player is encouraged to reach out to Eoin on 087 3324792 or Brendan on 086 1929507.

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BEST WISHES to former underage player David Kenny in his quest for an Olympic medal this week.

U14 SUMMER CUP RESULT: Killarney Athletic 1 Killorglin 0 (Brían O’Shea).

Our young Blues won the Summer Cup in Celtic Park against a very good Killorglin side. In a very tight game where both teams had chances, both goalkeepers were in excellent form, making great saves to keep the teams scoreless. In the final minute of normal time when it looked like the game would be heading for extra time, we won a corner and Brían O’Shea delivered the corner, it beat everyone to end up in the back of the net. Delight for our boys. We saw out the remaining few minutes of added time to claim the win. Thanks to Killorglin for a very good, tough sporting game.

U13 SUMMER CUP: Killarney Athletic 2 MEK 0. Athletic took the lead in the first half with goals from Szymon Jasinski and JJ O'Donoghue. MEK fought back hard, but the night belonged to our young Blues. Thanks to MEK Galaxy for a great sporting game. Congratulations to Adrian, James and all of the squad on a great performance.

Fossa GAA

Killarney Celtic LOTTO: Numbers drawn 12, 15, 16, 19.

There was no jackpot winner. Three Lucky Dip winners received €50. The next jackpot on Monday, August 9 is €9,800. 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.

GIRLS: Congrats to Emma Daly and Liadh Forde who made the Girls Roll of Honour this week.

Mastergeeha LOTTO: There was no winner of the Lotto on Friday, July 30. Numbers drawn were 12, 14, 23, 25. Next lotto draw for a jackpot of €3,200 Friday night August 6. Please support us by purchasing tickets from our team of ticket sellers or online at www.mastergeeha.com/lotto.

Killarney Legion GAA U12 COUNTY LEAGUE: Our U12 girls ‘Green’ team kicked off their County League campaign making the trip north to the shores of Tralee Bay to face Churchill. The visitors were first to register a score with an early goal. For the remainder of the first half, the home side dominated and took full advantage of the coastal breeze at their backs. The Legion girls had a lot of work to do to get back into the game and they responded with a brace of early goals in the third quarter. Churchill kept up the pressure and only a single score separated the sides at the final water break. In the closing stages both sides traded scores and defended stoutly. The home side edged in front as the clock ticked down and held out to clam the points on the night.

HURLING: Cathal White of Dr Crokes about to launch a an attack during his side's Kerry SHC opener against Causeway in Austin Stack Park.

Well done to all the girls who served up another entertaining match for all the supporters. Thanks to Churchill for hosting the game.

U16 KERRY GIRLS: Congratulations to the Kerry U16 girls on their victory against Tipperary in the Munster Championship this evening at our club grounds at Derreen. Well done to our own Andrea Murphy and Bainisteoir John Doona.

Spa GAA FIXTURES: Sunday August 8: U10 Girls Spa v Fossa (10am) & U13 Co League Spa v Cordal (home, 6pm); Monday August 9: Senior Ladies Donal Curtin Cup Spa v Corca Dhuibhne (away, 7.30pm); Wednesday August 11: U15 EK League Spa v Kilcummin (home, 7.30pm) & U12 Girls Spa v Kerins O Rahillys B (away, 7.30pm); Thursday August 12: U11 Go Games Spa v Kenmare (away, 6.30pm).

In the event of any changes to fixtures, the most up to date list will be on the spagaa.com website calendar.

ALL IRELAND SEMI-FINAL: Kerry v Tyrone at 3.30pm on Sunday, August 15.

CONDOLENCES to the family of John Lynch RIP, late of Upper Lissivigeen and Pinewood. May he Rest in Peace.

KERRY LADIES play Tipperary on Saturday, August 14 (Mallow, 2pm) in the first round of the Ladies Senior Championship relegation play-off.

FUN FOR ALL SUMMER CAMP for children attending primary school from 9am-1pm from Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 13 at the Spa GAA grounds.

To book please contact Evan Cronin on 087 1496951 or Dan O'Donoghue on

085 7386444. Limited spaces.

LOTTO: No winner and next week's jackpot is €5,600. Tickets on sale online on spagaa.com or from Dalys Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers.

Dr Crokes GAA GOLF CLASSIC: We had a wonderful turnout for our Annual Golf Classic on Thurs/Friday last. sponsored by Charlie Foleys Bar. Thank you to all who entered teams and sponsored tee boxes and prizes, to Killarney Golf & Fishing Club for the use of their facilities. Results: 1st - Kelly Bros - Martin Fleming (17), Liam O’Leary (17), Jerry O’Sullivan (10), Mike Quirke (16) - 107 pts. 2nd - GSH - Joe Scally (12), Conor Kavanagh (12), Kieran Kavanagh (19), Brian Meighan (19) – 106 pts. 3rd – Daly’s Supervalu - Seamie O'Connor (14), Paudie Lynch (18), Brendan Lynch (16), Pat Nagle (14) - 105 pts. 4th - DTS Trustee Services - Katie O'Connell (22), Sheila Crowley (25), Bernie Galvin (28), Fiona Walsh (28) - 104 pts. 5th - Brian O'Leary Auctioneers - Brian O'Leary (16), John Horgan (20), Dan O'Connor (13), Teddy O’Sullivan (20) - 104pts. 6th - Team Rose Hotel - Karl McMahon (13), Aidan O’Shea (8), Colm O’Shea (11), Sinead O’Shea (14) - 102pts. Raffle winners: 1st Seamus O’Donoghue, 2nd Danny Lucey, 3rd Colm O’Shea. Special thank you to Maggie McAuliffe and her team of ladies for selling raffle tickets.

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

SENIOR MEN: Division 4 County League - Skellig 0-10 Fossa 0-5. Hard luck to our A team who put up a great fight in tough conditions. Division 6 County League - Spa B 0-5 Fossa B 1-9. Congratulations to our senior B team who qualified for the final of Division 6C in the county league. Well done to both players and management. Fossa play Dingle B this Sunday at 7pm in John Mitchel's Tralee.

Best of luck to both players and management.

KERRY: Another proud day for our club last week as Rian Colleran was selected for the Kerry minors who faced Cork in the Munster Championship, losing out by just a point. Hard luck to all the players and management. Congratulations to Paudie Clifford who was named Footballer of the Week for his performance against Cork in the Munster final.

LOTTO: 8, 13, 18, 28. €40 winners - Peter Kelliher, Liz Coffey, Michael O’Sullivan, Kathleen Hobbins Group, Peter O’Shaughnessy. Next week’s jackpot €4,200. Tickets on sale from Foley’s Spar Fossa, the Golden Nugget and usual sellers. Thanks for the support.

CONDOLENCES: The club would like to pass on our condolences to the Stack and Clifford families on the recent loss of Cathriona’s mother Lil. Also to Pat, Mick, Ellen, Anna and Jack. May she rest in peace.

Firies GAA COISTE NA NÓG: 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.

INAUGURAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF CLASSIC: On SatURDAY, August 28, Firies GAA will hold their golf classic in the beautiful Beaufort Golf Club.

There are a number of great prizes on the day included a unique prize of the best score on the day winning a juvenile training session with three Kerry GAA Stars. Contact Derek on 085 1007703 to book your team.

LOTTO: Numbers drawn were 5, 12, 17, 25. No jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot €5,600. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and don’t forget to get one for next week!

FIXTURES: U15 Boys County Hurling Feile - Friday - Away v Causeway at 18.15.

U11 County Hurling League - Saturday Home v Kilgarvan at 17.00. U13 Boys County League - Sunday - Home v Laune Rangers at 16.30 & 18.00. Note that all HSE Guidelines are to be followed at all times at games.

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Glenflesk GAA FR GEORGE HAYES: It was with surprise and sadness that the parishioners of Glenflesk learned that Fr George Hayes was to move to Kenmare. Fr George came to us in 2016 and quickly endeared himself to all in the community, both young and old. He ministered in the three churches, Clonkeen, Glenflesk and Barraduff, and was very involved in the management of the four schools in the parish, Raheen, Glenflesk, Barraduff and Knockanes. He devoted a great deal of time to the Parish Council and Liturgy Group. In addition, there was the considerable administrative work involved in the day to day running of the parish.

Life was busy for Fr George but he put great effort into ceremonies, especially with children, and we greatly appreciated his weekly “Pastor’s Ponderings”, which always gave us something to think about for the week. We thank Fr George for the time and energy he put into his work here and for the kindness and consideration he showed to all in the last five years. We wish him every health and happiness in his new parish in Kenmare. We welcome Fr Kevin McNamara and hope he will have many happy years with us.

LOTTO: Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on August 9. Jackpot will be €5,000. Thank you to all who support our lotto and to our sellers.

ROWING: Congratulations to local girl Caoimhe O’Sullivan who was chosen to compete in the Coupe de la Jeunesse Regatta taking place in Linz, Austria from August 6-8. Best wishes to Caoimhe and her team.

CORRECTION: In the tribute Noel Lucey in last week’s issue we inadvertently credited Seamus Healy with writing the tribute poem that accompanied the article. The poem was written by local poet James Flynn.

Listry GAA LOTTO: Next Sunday jackpot is €6,050.

U17 EAST KERRY DIVISION 2 FINAL: Well done to our U17 Keel /Listry team and management who got to the final in East Kerry League on Monday evening.

Under extreme wet conditions for both teams, Kenmare Shamrocks proven to be a stronger team on the evening. Kenmare Shamrocks 3-12 Keel/Listry 0-9.

SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2B: Congratulations to our Listry Senior team and management who played Dromid Pearse last Saturday in Allman Park.

Final Score: Listry 3-11 Dromid Pearses 0-7.

FIXTURE: Listry v Ballydonoghue on Saturday, August 7 at 7pm in Strand Road Pitch, Tralee. Please come and support our team.

JUVENILE RESULTS: East Kerry U15 League Div 4 - Keel Listry B 4-12 Fossa 3-10. Lee Strand U11 County League Listry fielded two teams v Dr Crokes on

ROSS GOLF CLUB: At the presentation of the Captain's Prize at the Ross Golf Club Captain's Day were Captain Séamus McCarthy, winner Aaron McCann, and Mary McCarthy.

Thursday. Both teams acquitted themselves very well. U9 Go Games - Listry fielded two teams on Friday v Spa. Both teams acquitted themselves very well.

On Sunday Listry U7s welcomed Keel to Allman Park. This was the first game for this age group. All enjoyed the experience.Thanks to all at PK’s SuperValu for providing goodie bags for all which were very well received.

LISTRY GAA ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC IN MEMORY OF SHANE COURTNEY: This year’s golf classic will be held on Saturday, September 4 in Maine Valley Golf Club. Team of 4 €120. To book a teetime contact John Wrenn 087 1273702, Anthony Clifford 087 2215059 or Noel O’Sullivan 085 1743351. Thanks to our main sponsors Seán O’Mahony and family, Faha Court and Restaurant.

Kilcummin GAA CO LEAGUE RD 5 DIV 1A: Austin Stacks 1-13 Kilcummin 1-11. Played in Connolly Park. Stacks proved the stronger and in the process they relegated us to Div 2 for next year. Losing two games by a single point and today by just two shows how tight the games were. Well done to players and management and despite the disappointment we will regroup for the club championship to come.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Dara O’Callaghan who captained the Kerry minor team on Friday last in the Munster semi-final against Cork. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of Dara who was outstanding, they lost out by a

point. This was a great honour for a very committed athlete. A proud day also for his family in particular, and the entire club.

LOTTO: There was no winner on Monday, August 2 for a jackpot of €5,500.

Numbers drawn were 4, 17, 21, 27.

SHARE THE POT: Next draw Sunday, August 8. Tickets available from Kilcummin P.O., Paddy O’Keefe’s, Gattabawn or www.kilcummingaa.com.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA SENIOR ROUND UP: Senior - After a big win last time out against Brosna to set up a deciding round 5 in Division 3B, it was back to Paddy Burke Memorial Park yesterday to face Duagh with a promotion still a prospect. On the day an outstanding performance from our senior team set up a promotion decider with Churchill next Sunday as they ran out 8-15 to 0-6 winners. Junior - Our Senior B side travelled to the Beara Peninsula this week and unfortunately it wasn’t to be on the night. The home side won by a score of 4-15 to 2-9 and saw them go on to contest the Div 6 final. Our Senior B team have performed fantastically in this year's County League, well done to both them and the coaching team.

Plenty more matches ahead for the team starting with a Mid Kerry League Play-Off against Beaufort on Tuesday evening next. Minor - Our Minor side are out again this Monday afternoon to face Ballymac in the Central Region: Division 2 Final. Our minor side has performed

brilliantly so far this year drawing just once with Kenmare and claiming wins in every other outing. We wish them all the very best Monday afternoon for their final from all at the club.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Captain Harry’s Prize to the Ladies. Back 9 - Sarah O’Brien (3) 25.

Front 9 - Claire Horgan (36) 21. 1st & The Captains Cup & The Guards Cup - Ailish Mulcahy (10) 46, 2nd Aoife Twomey (59) 43 BK 9, BG Margaret Campion 37, 3rd Sinead Lynch (22) 43, 4th Niamh Dinham (23) 43, 5th Mary Cronin (18) 41 BK 6, 6th Ursula Daly (20) 41 BK 6, 7th Mary Looney (30) 41 BK 9, 8th Sinead Galvin (18) 41 BK 6, 9th Lorna O’Leary (28) 41 BK 9, 10th Mary Geaney (16) 41 BK 9, 11th Bridie Fitzgerald (20) 41.

FIXTURES: Next Competition Sunday, August 8. VPAR. Killeen. Sponsored by The Laurels.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) FIXTURES: Mixed Scramble hosted by the Ladies club on Friday, August 6.

RESULTS of Captain Seamus McCarthy’s prize to the Ladies. 18 hole single stableford - 1st Mary Gorman 40 pts, 2nd Eileen Fleming 37 pts, 3rd Margaret O’Donoghue 35 pts. 9 hole single stableford - 1st Mary O’Connor 19 pts. Well done to all.

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

All members welcome.

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Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On August 1 our Captain, Seamus McCarthy, held his Captain’s Prize. 1st Aaron McCann (20) 66, 2nd Mike Casey (16) 67, 3rd Shane Dennehy (14) 68, 4th Johnny Brosnan (12) 69, BG Mike Brosnan 77, 5th Terence Mulcahy (15) 69, 6th John Ivory (22) 70, FN Timmy Kelly, BN Damien Greer. Gent's Captain's Prize to the Ladies - Mary Gorman.

Past Captain - Sean O'Brien. Seniors Donal Doherty. Visitors - John Skehan.

The Captain’s Day was a great success with a very large turnout of golfers participating in good conditions. The course was in fantastic shape and that added to the intense competition. Thanks to the ground staff for their hard work. We had a very enjoyable but socially distanced evening for the meal and prizegiving and the catering was top class. Well done to all involved. Captain Seamus would like to acknowledge the great help he received from his wife Mary in organising the evening. He would also like to thank Mike Moriarty, Henry Bartlett and Alan Flynn for making the evening such a great success.

FIXTURES: On Friday, August 6 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 6pm sharp for a 6.30pm shotgun start. On August 7/8 the Lady Captain's Prize to Gents will take place.

This will be a stableford competition with online entry and some restricted time slots on the timesheet. Best of Luck to the Ross GC Mixed Foursomes team on Sunday, August 8 when they take on Killarney GC in the West Munster Mixed Foursomes competition.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: July 24/25 - Play in Pink in Aid of National Breast Cancer - Sponsored by Shades of Blook, and Mulvihills Chemist, Killorglin. Overall Winner - Rosaleen Kennedy (41) 40 pts. Division 1 Winner - Kathleen Cronin (20) 39 pts.

Division 2 Winner - Susan Darby (30) 37 pts. A special thank you to all the ladies and men who took part, as well as all of those who bought raffle tickets. A special thanks also to Lady Captain Laura and all the ladies who organised and helped out on the weekend for a very good cause.

FIXTURES: August 7/8 - 18 Hole V-Par sponsored by Pat O'Neill Style Suite. August 6 - Open Friday 18 Hole Stableford (Ladies & Gents Singles) sponsored by Clifford's Ground Care Ltd. Entry Fee: €30 visitors and €15 members.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: July 24/25. Play in Pink in Aid of National Breast Cancer sponsored by Men’s Branch. 1st Derek McAllister (22) 40 pts, 2nd Pat Quill (19) 40 pts, 3rd Jerry A O'Sullivan (11) 39 pts, 4th John Murphy (22) 38 pts, 5th Michael A O'Sullivan (21) 38 pts. A big thank you to all

morning at 9am and 10.45am for club members aged 15 or over.

WEDNESDAY COMPETITION: We had a competitive Wednesday Singles on Wednesday, July 29 as Mark O'Shea won for the second time in three weeks by a single stroke from Mike 'Seve' O'Leary.

First Nett: Mark O'Shea 42, Second Nett: Mike 'Seve' O'Leary 43.

NATIONAL STROKEPLAY (ADULT) ENTRIES: Sheet now on noticeboard. Entries must be accompanied by €13 fee prior to being sent off. Closing date for entries in Sunday August 15.

Gneeveguilla AC

GOLF: Valerie Clancy from Killarney, winner of the Hermitage Golf Club (Dublin) Scratch Cup with a score of 138 (70 in Round 1 and 68 in Round 2). Also pictured are Hermitage Captain Brendan Coffey and Lady Captain Cathy Counihan. Pic: Meabh Fitzpatrick for Coalesce.

who suppoerted such a good cause. July 23 - Open Friday sponsored by Cliffords Groundcare Ltd. Winner Steven Sherlock (24) 46 pts. July 30 - Open Friday sponsored by Clifford’s Groundcare Ltd. Winner Kevin Jones (19) 45 pts.

FIXTURES: Sunday, August 8 - Captain's Prize/Round 3 Golfer of The Year (Stableford - White Tees) sponsored by Glen Aine Foods. August 6 - Open Friday 18 Hole Stableford (Ladies & Gents Singles) sponsored by Clifford's Ground Care Ltd. Entry Fee €30 visitors and €15 members.

Maine Valley Members Golf Club LADIES RESULTS: Captain Dermot Kelly's Prize to Ladies. 12 Hole Stableford – 1st Emma Daly (25) 30 pts, 2nd Anne Myers Foley, Lady Captain (40) 29 pts (B6), 3rd Marie Gleeson (40) 29 pts. 18 Hole Singles Stableford sponsored by The Club – 1st Marie B O'Connor (39) 44 pts, 2nd Erina MacSweeney (37) 38 pts.

Ladybirds 12 Hole Stableford – 1st Anne Myers Foley, Lady Captain 30 pts, 2nd Betty Griffin 31-3 28 pts (CB).

FIXTURE: 12 Hole Stableford re-entry sponsored by Handicap Secretary is now in progress until further notice. Entry Sheet for Captain Anne Myers Foley's Prize Day on Saturday, August 14 is posted on Notice Board in Ladies Locker Room. Names to be in by Tuesday, August 10 for a draw for partners.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: 18 Hole - 1st Erina MacSweeney (39) 43 pts, 2nd Mayra Casey (57) 41 pts, 3rd Margaret McCarthy (54) 37 pts. 9 Hole - 1st Margaret Crowley (23) 20 pts.

Killarney Rugby GIRLS GIVE IT A TRY: Our girls only give it a try programme started on Saturday and continues every Saturday at Aghadoe at 2pm. New players welcome. Contact Fiona on 087 2304689.

SUMMER CAMP: Munster Rugby held a hugely successful Summer Camp at Aghadoe last week. A huge turnout, the camp was enjoyed by one and all. The venue was perfect for the camp and even though the weather was changeable, great fun was had by all. Well done to all who took part.

SENIOR PRESEASON TRAINING: Our seniors have their preseason training every Monday and Thursday at Aghadoe, at 7.30m. New players are always welcome to join us. For any details contact John O’Connell on 086 8525116.

U18 PRESEASON TRAINING: Our U18s will continue preseason training each Wednesday at 7.30pm. All are welcome - new players, returning players, U16 graduates etc. For details contact John O’Connell on 086 8525116.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club NATIONAL MATCHPLAY: Our Chairman once again produced the goods on a Bank Holiday Weekend, this time as July became August in winning his third National Matchplay title. It wasn’t without some nervous moments for Damien particular in his first match against Stephen Shoer on Saturday. However, he grew as the tournament went on and defeated his good friend and the most successful player ever in the competition, Ray Murphy of St Annes, by 4&3 in Monday’s final at Ryston in Newbridge to win the Mens competition for a third time in total and second in three years. His Chairman’s Prize next Friday night (August 13) should be a good night indeed!

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND DRAWS: We ran two draws over the Bank Holiday Weekend with the following results: Sunday - Fourball Betterball - First Nett: Noel Moynihan & Betty O'Brien 37 1/2 (B9), Gross: Jason O'Brien & Brian Moloney 45, Nett: Sean O'Brien & Betty O'Brien 37 ½. Monday - Two Ball Scramble - Nett: Noel Moynihan & & John Murphy 37, Gross: Jason O'Brien and Sean O'Brien 43. Same again on Sunday

LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw July 16. Numbers drawn were 4, 17, 24 & 27. €50 y/t prize winner Mary Hickey Gneeveguilla Village, €50 to Carmel Dineen Rathmore, €40 to Elaine Cooper Cullen, Shelia O’Donoghue Taur & Michael Moynihan Gneeveguilla. Sellers prize winner Hickey’s Centra Rathmore. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 16, 17, 20 & 22. Next weeks jackpot €20,000 plus €1,000 bonus. Winner of €200 surplus T Cooper Cullen.

MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS: Well done to Darragh Tomkins who won the Hammer U15 compatition at the Munster Championships last weekend.

1 MILE SERIES: Great turn out at our mile series in Barradubh last Wednesday.

Round 3 is in Glenlara Wednesday 21st at 8pm. The last round is on Gneeveguilla July 28 with registration in Tech Failte

by Glenlara on July 21 at 8pm.

TRAINING: Club training in Gneeveguilla is off until further notice.

Killarney Valley AC MUNSTER: The Munster Senior & Master Championships were held last Saturday in Templemore Track. Sarah Leahy claimed a senior double gold in the 100m and 200m and another championship best performance in the 100m in 12.08sec. Michael Murphy claimed gold in the M55 100m and Club Coach Brid Stack claimed gold in the W45 400m.

Huge Congrats to them.

COUNTY: The County Juvenile Championships were held in Castleisland on Sunday and Monday and Killarney Valley AC were out in force competing on both Track and Field. We had some fantastic performances from experienced athletes and from athletes that were competing for the first time. A full report on results at the County Championships will be given next week.

TRAINING: We will be taking a break from all training for the month of August to give our hard working and committed coaches a rest. We will notify you all by email as to when we will be resuming at the end of August.

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.

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