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95-year-old is first Kerry community hospital resident to receive vaccine

HAPPY: John Cremin, a 95-year-old resident at Killarney Community Hospital, was happy to be the first community hospital resident to receive the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Kerry from nurse Alan Horgan yesterday morning (Thursday). Photo: Don MacMonagle

A 95-year-old father and grandfather resident at Killarney Community Hospital was the very first community hospital resident to receive the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Kerry yesterday (Thursday). | By Michelle Crean

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John Cremin, who has been a resident at Killarney Community Hospital since 2013, said that he was "very glad" to get it, and is looking forward to a time when he can have visitors again.

“We haven’t been able to have visitors for a while now," he said. "I’m not a bit wor-

VACCINE: Director of Nursing Máire Flynn was the first staff member at Killarney Community Hospital to receive the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by nurse Elaine Moran yesterday morning (Thursday). Also included are the vaccination team members from left: Chandra Baialso, Celine Kavanagh, Elaine Sheehan, Teresa Kerins and Alan Horgan. Photo: Don MacMonagle

ried about getting the vaccine, it’s good that it’s here.”

A team of staff at the facility were on hand to administer the first doses yesterday, which will continue again today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) to approximately 200 staff and more than 90 residents.

Director of Nursing Máire Flynn was the first staff member at Killarney Community Hospital to be vaccinated.

“I am delighted that we are receiving the vaccine, and so happy for our residents and our staff. We are so grateful to everyone who has made this happen, and so happy to be a part of this. Our residents are very excited, and are thrilled to be getting something that gives us all new hope for 2021. The important thing about these vaccinations is that they will help us to keep our residents safe.”

Elaine Sheehan is assistant director of nursing at Killarney Community Hospital,

and part of the team of vaccinators who delivered the first vaccines. She said she’s delighted to be part of the team rolling out the vaccine and keeping residents safe.

“We’ve a busy few days ahead but it’ll all be worth it. It is just great to be at this point where we can begin to see some light at the end of the tunnel. People realised that we can’t continue to live like this. For staff, this is not just about ourselves, this is about protecting our residents.”

Everyone vaccinated was given a HSE vaccine information leaflet, along with more detailed manufacturer’s patient information leaflet, before getting the vaccine. Afterwards, each person vaccinated was given a vaccine record card, showing the name and batch of the vaccine they have received. They will each receive a second dose, to be fully protected, in three weeks.

Calls to use stadium as vaccination centre | By Sean Moriarty Cllr Donal Grady has hit out against Government officials who refused to turn Fitzgerald Stadium into a COVID-19 test centre at the start of the pandemic.

The long-serving councillor believes this was an opportunity missed as the test centre could now be used as a drive through vaccination clinic for the Killarney district. On Tuesday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said 135,000 people would be vaccinated by the end of February – and that it could take up to five years to vaccinate the entire country.

“This won’t do at all,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “Eight months ago I asked for Fitzgerald Stadium to be used as drive through test centre for the whole of South Kerry. We would now have a facility in place for vaccinations.”

He also called for the Government to examine ways that would allow student nurses to become vaccine administrators but added that there needs to be clarity on the legality of such a move.

This marks the beginning of Cork Kerry Community Healthcare’s vaccination campaign in residential facilities.

Throughout next week, the HSE says it expects to have teams travelling to more than 30 public and private facilities, 11 in Kerry and 22 in Cork and expects to vaccinate more than 3,500 staff and residents next week alone, and this programme will accelerate in the following weeks.

The HSE said that it aims to have made both doses of the vaccination available to all the staff and residents of such facilities by the end of February.

COVID vaccine is “a relief” says Killarney paramedic | By Michelle Crean Advanced Paramedic and Killarney man Ken O'Sullivan was one of the first frontline staff in Kerry to receive the first dose of the new COVID vaccine in University Hospital Kerry on Tuesday.

Nurse Sadie Evans administered the vaccine which was a relief to Ken who is living in Woodlawn and originally from St Anne's Road.

Working 20 years as a paramedic - this has been the hardest year he has ever

experienced, with each call out a potential risk of contracting COVID which he feared he could pass on to his wife Margaret and three young daughters.

"It's been a very long year in a way, but with the vaccines now it's something new," Ken, who said he felt no side effects afterwards, told the Killarney Advertiser.

"You feel like you're turning a corner. I had my mind made up that I was going to take it, especially when you see COVID damage and its effects afterwards.

At the moment it looks like it's our only

way out of this, but until you get the full vaccine you have to be careful."

Ken and a team of health care workers set up the first COVID testing centre in Kerry, which was later handed over to Public Health.

And, although their role is right on the frontline whether COVID related or not, he added that ambulance crew across the county have been very lucky throughout the pandemic.

"No member of the ambulance service in Kerry has tested positive for COVID thankfully."

RELIEF: Nurse Sadie Evans gives the COVID-19 vaccine to Advance Paramedic Ken O'Sullivan from Killarney at University Hospital Kerry on Tuesday.

Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Cahersiveen man leads CNN’s coverage of the US election riots | By Sean Moriarty A Cahersiveen man played a starring role in CNN’s coverage of the Washington DC riots on Wednesday night.

Volunteers brave dangerous conditions to rescue nine climbers Rescue volunteers are warning the public to stay away from the mountains due to current icy and dangerous conditions after nine people had to be rescued on Tuesday. | By Michelle Crean Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) volunteers, tasked at 1pm to assist a male walker who had become crag fast in icy conditions on the Devil’s Ladder Carrauntoohil, found themselves in the midst of an even bigger rescue operation - as three other groups sought help to descend the mountain.

"While a number of team members on the hill made their way to the casualty’s location, another party of three got into difficulty in the same location," Colm Burke PRO KMRT said.

"Team members roped the casualties and lowered them to easier ground. A further two parties were subsequently lowered from the same location amounting to a total of nine persons in all requiring assistance."

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"The team would like to remind people that current conditions in the Reeks are very serious and any route, including traditional walking routes, should only be attempted by those with prior winter mountaineering experience and the appropriate winter climbing equipment including axes and crampons. As we are unfortunately in the early throes of another Level 5 lockdown with cases of COVID-19 at record levels, Kerry Mountain Rescue Team would like to reiterate our previous lockdown stance in relation to the virus.

This is a necessary reminder in order to protect our members and their families as well as the casualties themselves."

He added that if you call 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue, they will of course do what they can, however...

- If you are uninjured, lost or benighted, you will be asked to consider waiting until morning, and/or better visibility to extricate yourself.

- If you are injured but able to walk comfortably you will be asked to consider extricating yourself from the mountain.

- If you are seriously injured, and/or not physically able to get yourself off the hill, we will attend with the absolute minimum of team members needed to complete the task. Because of this, the evacuation will be less straightforward and the overall time to transport you to medical attention will be much longer.

"Helicopter support will only be requested if a time critical injury is sustained, but this is not a guarantee of availability as helicopter operations in the mountains are complex and limited by weather, light conditions etc."

Kerry Mountain Rescue are asking all hill-goers to be considerate of the resources of the Emergency Services at this time by avoiding high mountain terrain such as the McGillycuddy’s Reeks, sticking to lowland paths and walkways while strictly observing social distancing principles and the 5km travel restrictions recently re-imposed by the Government.

"Given the current wintry conditions on the hills in Kerry, and recent observations by team members of extremely illequipped parties, we would also like to remind people who are considering venturing into the hills at this time to ensure they are properly equipped (including ice axe and crampons), have sufficient winter mountaineering experience and are complying with Government guidance on travel restrictions."

ON THE FRONTLINE: Cahersiveen man Donie O'Sullivan was one of CNN's 'on the ground reporters' during a chaotic night in Washington DC.

Urgent plea for nursing staff to work in care homes | By Sean Moriarty Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is appealing for healthcare staff particularly nurses and healthcare assistants – to make themselves available in an effort to combat COVID-19 in residential facilities, community hospitals and in private nursing homes.

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Chief Officer, Michael Fitzgerald is concerned at the number of outbreaks in several residential facilities. He is also worried that Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will not be able to maintain staffing levels

at these facilities.

“As we know, the situation has deteriorated significantly over the last few days and the next few weeks are predicted to be the most challenging of the pandemic so far,” he said in a widely circulated email.

“I am now asking any one who can assist in providing essential care in these facilities to come forward by contacting the HSE offices or any staff member. Perhaps you can work some extra hours or shifts, or perhaps you have a nursing qualification and can return to a ward? Or maybe you currently work part-time and might be able to work more hours to help our residents through the next few weeks?”

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DANGEROUS: Dedicated Kerry Mountain Rescue Team volunteers came to the aid of nine climbers on Tuesday at the Devil's Ladder as mountain conditions were extremely dangerous. Photo: Kerry Mountain Rescue Team

Donie O’Sullivan was one of several ‘on the ground’ reporters covering the historic and disturbing events as they unfolded.

He spent much of his time on the police frontline sharing foot space with riotgear-clad officers.

During several broadcasts, his CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer could be heard saying “stay safe Donie” as the South Kerry native continued to deliver live and calm commentary from the streets of DC. O’Sullivan has been working as a reporter with CNN for almost five years after starting his career with Storyful in New York and Dublin. He has a masters’ degree in Political Science and Government from Queen’s University Belfast as well as a degree in History, Politics and International Relations from University College Dublin.

His impressive reporting skills, despite the volatile situation he found himself

in, won the hearts of millions of viewers and broadcasting specialists worldwide.

At one point #donie was trending on Twitter.

Mayor of Kerry, Patrick Connor Scarteen is calling for Kerry County Council to honour O’Sullivan in some way.

“I would like to honour the good work

by Donie O'Sullivan USA, a native of Cahersiveen in covering the US Presidential Election,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “He has played a huge part in reporting to the world the threat to democracy in the USA in a factual, interesting and true way. He has also outlined the dangers social media can have on elections and how nasty politics in the USA has become. The people of Cahersiveen and Kerry are very proud of him.”

Donie will also be chatting to Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show tonight (Friday).

For more coverage of the Killarney Advertiser’s US election riots turn to our Home and Away section on page 36.

Donie will also be chatting to Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show tonight (Friday).

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SVdP receives donation | By Michelle Crean January can be quite a bleak month - but with the added COVID restrictions this year it's leading to further hardship for more people than ever.

AWARD: Local hairdresser and businessman Sean Taaffe has won Irelands’ 'Hair Colourist of the Year 2020'.

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Local hairdresser and businessman Sean Taaffe has secured a national award. | By Michelle Crean He was announced recently as Irelands’ 'Hair Colourist of the Year 2020' at the HABIC Ireland Best of the Best Awards 2020 for the hair and beauty industry.

The award night is usually a glitzy affair, this year however like so many other events, the results were announced online. This didn’t take from the anticipation and excitement and the virtual celebrations which followed!

This year saw the prestigious Best of the Best industry awards join forces with HABIC – the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation of Ireland, for the first time. The Best of the Best Photographic Awards showcase the immense talent that Ireland’s Hair and Beauty industry has to offer. It does so by acknowledging outstanding performers within the sector. With the backing and support of HABIC, this year’s awards attracted substantially higher entry levels for both its national and inter-

national awards. This year’s awards also launched a number of new award categories including a number of business awards for Best Hair Salon, Best Barber Shop, Best Beauty Salon, and Best Green Salon. The adjudication process for the business awards includes a panel adjudication combined with an online public vote to reveal the ultimate winners.

Growing steadily from its humble beginnings back in 1998, the awards are a four-month long process involving a prestigious panel of international judges and culminating in the Hair & Beauty Photographic Awards evening.

The entries for this prestigious award were of an extreme high standard and competition was fierce, Sean explained.

“I am absolutely thrilled with the win, delighted to continue to be at the forefront of hairdressing nearly 32 years on.

I’d like to thank my team for their continued loyalty and hard work,” he said.

However, thanks to the good will of one local company a generous donation was made to a number of charities.

Nick and Anne Foley from The Christmas Tree Farm raised €3,600 with their magical Santa experience in Aghadoe before Christmas with money divided up between St Vincent de Paul and the homeless in Kerry.

Breda Dwyer, President of the local conference of St Vincent de Paul, said that the funds, issued via vouchers to those who need it most, is very much appreciated.

"On behalf of SVdP, we'd like to thank them for what they did," Breda told the Killarney Advertiser.

"They converted the money into shop vouchers which will be distributed during January. This year due to the virus we're seeing more demand than any other year."

Nicola added that they used Mike Cahillane's Butcher Shop, Keane’s SuperValu and Daly’s in Killarney for the vouchers.

"The money collected we bought local vouchers so the people in need could get food supplies themselves," Nicola said. "Ryan's sweetshop made €2,004 for Fossa GAA." Breda added that anyone who needs assistance can contact SVdP Killarney Conference on 064 6634012, 087 6164888 or 087 7718200.

GENEROUS: Nick and Anne Foley from The Christmas Tree Farm donated €1,000 to Breda Dwyer, President of the local conference of St Vincent de Paul, from their recent fundraiser.

Appeal for witnesses after cars damaged | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Gardai are appealing for witnesses after two cars were damaged in Marian Terrance yesterday morning (Thursday).

The incidents occurred between 7am and 9am.

“It is unusual that two cars were inter-

fered with,” said a Killarney Garda Station spokesperson. “It was a very frosty morning so people were only out and about at that time if they really had to be out.”

Information can be relayed to Garda Ian Kelly on 064 6671160.

Gardai also warned of opportunist thieves operating during the frosty weather.

“Don’t leave your car ticking over in the morning while trying to warm it up."

KINDNESS: Killarney Soroptimists Club, who had not met since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, sent out a text message to their members, asking if the club could put together a few hampers for Kerry charity ADAPT Women’s Refuge for Christmas. With the help of the members of the club, Laura O’Brien (Legion Club) and Ballycasheen School, 18 hampers were put together and taken to the charity in Tralee. Pictured are: Theresa Irwin, Bridie Brosnan, Noreen Browne and Sheila Casey making the presentation to Mary Broderick and Emma O’Mahony in ADAPT Tralee. “The call was very generously answered, a big thank you to all that made this possible,” Sheila Casey said.

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Missing Christmas: One London-Killarney family’s disappointment | By Sean Moriarty It was even more difficult for those living abroad and unable to return to Kerry for the festive season but sacrifices had to be made to protect the health of those both at home and abroad.

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One London-based Muckross family, John. F O’Mahony and his wife Michelle, who have newborn twins Ronan and Aoife, explained their decision-making process to the Killarney Advertiser.

It is exactly one year since they set foot on Kerry soil and it could be at least another six months - maybe more - before they do so again.

Usually they would make it home to Killarney “at least half a dozen times a year”, but their annual spring break was ended by the first national lockdowns on each side of the Irish Sea. Although things opened up slightly through the summer months, Michelle was in the late stages of her pregnancy and unable to travel. John did not want to leave her alone for any extended period at this time.

Instead they turned their attention to a possible Christmas trip. The twins were born on October 24 and by Christmas they should have been able for the challenges of a flight or a ferry crossing.

That is until the health situation deteriorated again in both countries.

“The decision was made for us once the number of cases picked up,” John told the Killarney Advertiser.

“At the time things were a lot worse here [in the UK] than there, it was a difficult decision to accept at the time but we had to do the sensible thing. We did not

LONDON: Muckross man John F O'Mahony, with his wife Michelle and twins Ronan and Aoife. Photo: Ginger Nut With A Camera

want to be the people who landed into the country and caused a spike in cases."

John’s father Brendan, who lives in the Muckross area, has yet to meet his two latest grandchildren although technology like Zoom and WhatsApp keeps the two sides of the family in touch.

There was an additional difficulty for John, who is 10 years in London, and his son Aaron Morris.

“It was the first time since I came here that I could not get home in May for Aaron’s birthday, and he is of the age where he could get over to us a few times a year,” added John. "We are not looking for sympathy. This is just an example of the reality for many people in 2020 and 2021. We are staying put in London until it's safer to travel, being part of the solution instead of being part of the problem."

BEST PHOTOGRAPH: Killarney photographer, Valerie O’Sullivan, a regular contributor to the Killarney Advertiser, has scooped the ‘Best Photograph’ in the biennial Guild of Agricultural Journalism Awards. Valerie captured this amazing shot, entitled ‘Wild Atlantic’ of sheep farmer Séamus Ó Cíobháin, with his dog Floss from Dún Chaoin, Slea Head. The prestigious awards, hosted by the Guild and sponsored by FBD Insurance, aim to encourage excellence in the reporting of farming, food and rural life in Ireland.

Council appealing to adhere to new restrictions In the interest of public health and to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, the public offices of Kerry County Council will close to public access from Monday next (January 11), however, all essential services will continue to be provided to the people of the county.

Members of the public are asked not to attend the public offices of Kerry County Council and to use telephone, email and the Council website to access local authority services.

Appointments can be facilitated in exceptional circumstances, for emergencies, and to facilitate essential statutory

services such as planning. Motor tax services will be provided online and by post.

A full list of Council services and contact details are available on www.kerrycoco. ie and the Council’s main contact telephone number is 066 7183500.

Kerry County Council is appealing to the people of Kerry to adhere strictly to the new restrictions announced by the Government this week in relation to limiting the spread of COVID-19. The Council is echoing the call of An Taoiseach and the Chief Medical Officer for people to stay at home except for the exceptional circumstances set out by the public health authorities.

Listry GAA celebrate 50th anniversary of O’Donoghue Cup victory | By Sean Moriarty Listry GAA Club has published a commemorative book to celebrate the club’s victory in the 1970 O’Donoghue Cup East Kerry Championship.

The club hoped to mark the occasion by organising a social gathering in August last year but COVID-19 restrictions got in the way.

Instead members turned their attention to producing a book to recall that historic day.

“It is a look back and reminisce on a famous August day 50 years ago, when the Listry football team of 1970 became kingpins of East Kerry and the first team in the club's history to win the title. It is a club record that has not been matched to this day, and is fondly remembered by the people of the parish,” club PRO Anne O’Brien told the Killarney Advertiser.

The book features interviews from those who were there on the day, press clippings and old photographs.

It was compiled by club member Paul Kennedy who is currently based in Dublin. Two of Paul’s uncles, Moyo and An-

drew Larkin played on the team half a century ago when Listry defeated Spa GAA on a score-line 2-8 to 0-7.

“We hope this commemorative programme will give you a sense what life in the community was like at the time and maybe it will stir some fond memories and stories that our older generation can pass onto our youngsters and inspire the next generation,” Anne added.

Copies of the book are available from O’Sullivan’s Shop at Beaufort Bridge and electronic versions of the book can be ordered by sending an email to listry1970@ gmail.com.

HISTORY: Author Paul Kennedy with a copy of his book that celebrates 50 years of Listry GAA's O'Donoghue Cup victory.

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL AN tACHT UM PLEANÁIL AGUS FORBAIRT 2000-2020 & NA RIALACHÁIN UM PLEANÁIL AGUS FORBAIRT 2001-2020 / PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000-2020 & PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 -2020 COMHAIRLIÚCHÁN PHOIBLÍ / PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROPOSED CYCLE PATHS ALONG EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN KILLARNEY TOWN Public Notice in Compliance with Part XI of the Planning & Development Acts, 2000-2020 as set down in Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001-2020.

Pursuant to the requirements of the above, Notice is hereby given that Kerry County Council proposes to carry out the development, particulars of which are set out hereunder.

Suíomh/Baile fearainn nó seoladh poist don bhforbairt atá molta Location/Townland or Postal Address of the Proposed Development Location: Killarney Town Townland(s): Ballycasheen, Ardnamweely, Killarney, Moyeightragh, Ballydribbeen, Ardshanavooly, Kilcoolaght, Park, Avenue.

Sonraí faoin Obair atá molta Nature and extent of the Proposed Works The proposed scheme will provide cycle paths along existing infrastructure within Killarney town.

The works call for the provision of cycle lanes on: Rock Road – Car Park northward to N22 Roundabout at Cleeny, Upper Lewis Road – St. Anne’s road junction to south of Bridgefield estate, Park Road – Park Road roundabout to Friary Junction, Deer Park Road – Park road junction to Gaelscoil road junction, Gaelscoil Road – Deerpark road to Killarney Sport & Leisure Centre.

The cycle lane routes extend for approximately 3,800m.

Kerry County Council as the Competent Authority has concluded that the proposed project, individually, and in combination with other plans and projects, is not one which requires an Appropriate Assessment (AA) or an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and is not likely to have significant effects on the environment.

Pursuant to Article 120(3)(b) a member of the public, may at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks beginning on the date of the publication of this notice, seek an EIA screening determination from An Bord Pleanála as to whether the proposed development would have significant effects on the environment.

Plans and Particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection or purchase, on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making such as copy, during normal office hours, at the following locations from Wednesday, 6th January to Wednesday, 3rd February 2021.

• Kerry County Council, Killarney Municipal District Office, Town Hall, Killarney • Kerry County Council, Roads, Transportation and Marine Department, Room 115, Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry • Kerry County Council Website www.kerrycoco.ie (Have Your Say) An advisor will be available to explain the plans by appointment only – contact (066) 7183588 Submissions and Observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with proper planning and sustainable development in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing and clearly marked Part 8 – Killarney Cycle Lanes To: Administrative Officer, Kerry County Council, Roads, Transportation and Marine Department, Room 115, Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry or E-mail to: roads@kerrycoco.ie And must be received by 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 17th February 2021.

Personal information is collected by Kerry County Council to enable the processing of your submission/enquiry. Kerry County Council can legally process this information as necessary to comply with its statutory/legal obligations. Such information will be processed in line with the Council’s privacy statement which is available at www.kerrycoco.ie.

Sínithe: Padraig Corkery, Senior Executive Officer/ Feidhmeannach Sinsearach, Corporate Affairs/Gnothai Corparaideacha

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Tributes to Killarney-born publican who made Tralee his home | By Sean Moriarty Tributes have been paid to the Killarney-born but Tralee-based publican Danny Leane who passed away just before Christmas.

Barley spirit being filled into wine cask at Killarney Distillery.

Killarney Distillery opens its doors Killarney Distillery has opened its doors recently under one hundred percent local ownership and is the first ever distillery in Killarney.

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The distillery is equipped with two 2000 litre copper pot stills made here in Killarney by local craftspeople.

This is only the second whisky distillery in Kerry since before the famine (Dingle in 2012 was the other) and now it has filled the first ever cask of Killarney Whisky, 200 litres single malt in an oak cask from Bordeaux which previously contained sweet white wine. This spirit must now, by law, mature for three years in this wooden cask before it can be called whisky. The cask was filled on December 30, and so the whisky will be available on December 30, 2023. The distillery reports that it will host a public bottling event on that day.

Further casks this spring of 2021 from Killarney Distillery will be of pot still whisky made with organic barley grown in Killarney and of whisky where the malted barley was smoked with turf from Kilcummin

before distillation. These whiskies will be the first made with local barley and the first peated whisky ever using Kerry turf.

The words "Local" and "Provenance" sum up the distillery’s philosophy – if it says Killarney Whisky, it will be made one hundred percent in Killarney.

There are at least three other distillery projects in the Killarney area, two of which are in construction in Fossa and in Aghadoe. Killarney will therefore be a centre of whisky distillation in Ireland within the next five years. Several other distillery projects are dotted around South Kerry including in Cahersiveen and in Kenmare. Killarney Distillery has called on all distilleries in the county to ensure that Kerry water, barley, turf and knowhow are the hallmarks of quality local Kerry whisky and the foundation for a new sustainable business sector in Kerry.

Danny, who was originally from Muckross Road, alongside his wife Tess, ran the landmark Abbey Inn in Tralee for nearly 50 years. It closed in 2019.

“Danny passed away after an illness but in his last few months he enjoyed quality time with his own family and his brothers and sister,” his nephew Cormac Leane told the Killarney Advertiser. “He was the life and soul of any party, an outstanding publican who always had a few words for everyone who walked through the door.”

The Abbey Inn was a renowned music venue and some of the biggest names played there over the years.

Performers included U2, The Boomtown Rats and Tom Waits among many others.

Danny, who was 79, was a loyal follower of the Kerry football team.

“Danny wasn’t a Killarney man, he wasn’t a Tralee man, he was a Kerry man,” said Tralee musician and author Mark Leen.

GUARD OF HONOUR

Members of the No Hopers Motorcycle Club in Tralee provided a two-wheeled guard of honour as Danny’s funeral procession passed the famous pub. Danny and the Abbey Inn were huge supporters

of the club and gave them a home when many other venue owners were not so inclined to welcome biker clubs to their premises.

He was also involved in the local Vintners' Association for many years and through this supported many local events including the Rose of Tralee International Festival street entertainment.

Danny was also a great supporter of the London Rose Centre and every August his famous pub was twinned with the London Rose.

Chairman of the London Rose of Tralee committee, Killarney man Noel O’Sullivan said Danny’s passing will be “an awful loss”.

“We were twinned with the Abbey for nearly 20 years. We always got a warm welcome from Danny and he was very good to our Roses and their families,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “He is an awful loss and the London Rose committee sends our sympathy to the family and we want to say thanks for the kindness over the years.”

Local musicians sang the Rose of Tralee outside the Abbey Inn as Danny's cortege made its final journey.

Danny was predeceased by his wife Tess and his sister Marie. He is survived by daughter Sandy, sons Danny Jr, Kerry and Manus, brothers Michael, Patrick, John and Richard, and his sister Lucy Clifford.

He was laid to rest at Aghadoe Cemetery on December 28.

The late Danny Leane.

Liaison officer to be appointed to Killarney road schemes | By Sean Moriarty A liaison officer will be appointed to oversee the new Killarney to Farranfore road scheme, the Killarney Advertiser understands.

Potential routes for the long-awaited

road improvement scheme are set to go on public display before the end of March.

Ahead of this date Kerry County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) hope to appoint a new liaison officer.

Their role will be to act as an adviser to local residents, business operators and

other interested parties.

The appointment has not yet been confirmed but it is expected to be discussed at the January meeting of Killarney Municipal District.

Details of some parts of the new road scheme as well as details of the new Killarney Outer Relief Road were discussed

at a special meeting between elected members of Killarney Municipal District and road design engineers which took place just before the Christmas break.

“This was a briefing for councillors,” a Kerry County Council official told the Killarney Advertiser. “It will be dealt with in more detail at the next MD meeting.”

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Funding for new Killarney Community Services bus | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Community Services will receive €65,565 to be put towards a new bus under the CLÁR programme.

Try Veganuary Giving up meat for the month of January - known as 'Veganuary' - has become an annual trend for the last number of years.

And someone who knows first hand its health benefits is Head Chef in The Brehon Hotel, Chad Byrne, who is once again taking on the challenge.

In a month long series he'll be showing Killarney Advertiser readers how easy it is to go meat free for the month with delicious mouthwatering recipes. He'll also be doing a cook-along online - watch out for it on our Facebook page over the coming days.

BAKED PORTABELLO MUSHROOM IN A GARLIC CRUMB "Cooking the mushrooms really low and slow is the opposite way you should cook them - but it really works for Portobellos or flat caps. I wanted to make a garlicky blue cheesy type mushroom dish for the bar. It’s a combo I always loved and wanted to make it vegan, here’s what I did."

MAKES 10

• INGREDIENTS 500gr large Portobello mushrooms 5 garlic cloves - peeled and crushed 2g thyme - picked 80ml Rapeseed oil Few semi-dried tomatoes (just buy from a local store) 200g panko breadcrumbs 5 garlic cloves - finely grated 1 lemon - finely zested 10g parsley - chopped 1 tspspoon smoked paprika

METHOD

• FOR THE CRUMB Place the panko breadcrumbs into a pan on a gentle heat.

Toss the breadcrumbs with 30ml of rapeseed oil and cook slowly over a low heat until golden brown.

Mix 1/3 of the finely grated garlic with the lemon zest and chopped parsley, mix together with the warm breadcrumbs. Cool and store in an airtight container.

• FOR THE PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM Peel the portobello mushroom.

Crush the garlic and mix with picked thyme, lemon pepper and 50ml of rapeseed oil.

Mix with the mushrooms ensuring you cover all parts.

Place on a tray and cover with tinfoil. Bake in the oven pre-heated to 130c for 1hr 15 minutes. Season with salt once cooked.

• FOR THE SMOKED PAPRIKA MAYO Mix the vegan mayo with the remaining garlic and add paprika • TO SERVE Spoon the smoked mayo onto the base of the plate.

Slice the hot mushrooms into wedges and place on top of the mayo.

Layer the tomato, crumb, and more mushrooms.

Top with crumb and dress the plate with herb oil.

ENJOY!

The Department of Community and Rural Development announced just before the Christmas break that it had set aside €263,155 for Kerry-based projects under its Mobility and Cancer Care Transport grant scheme. Five projects will receive

funding including Killarney Community Services.

The Rock Road centre provides facilities and services for older people in the greater Killarney area.

“This funding is very welcome after a difficult year and I commend the work of all these service providers,” said Kerry TD Brendan Griffin. “The five groups in Kerry will receive funding to purchase new buses to provide transport services for their users.”

Restrictions in place at Council's civic amenity sites Waste and recycling centres at Kerry County Council’s five civic amenity sites are this week experiencing high volumes.

The sites at Killarney, Kenmare, Milltown, Cahersiveen and Dingle are currently experiencing high volumes of visits by members of the public which usually occurs in the post-Christmas period.

Members of the public are asked to visit the centres if waste needs to be disposed of urgently and to limit travelling to centres as much as possible. The Council is also reminding the public of the 5km travel restriction currently in place and the advice is to remain at home except for essential reasons.

Having regard to Level 5 restrictions and in the interests of public health and minimising the numbers of people circulat-

ing at each of the centres, Kerry County Council has put the following measures in place: Traffic management and a queueing system is in place at all sites and this may lead to short delays for those visiting the centres.

Just one occupant should leave vehicles on site in the interest of reducing numbers of people circulating at the sites.

Members of the public are asked not to bring items to sites which do not need to be disposed of urgently.

Members of the public are asked to adhere strictly to social distancing and to wear a face covering while on site.

Customers are asked to use credit/debit card payments as far as possible.

Kerry County Council appreciates the patience and cooperation of all those using the five civic amenity sites in the county.

Appeal to find owner of tool kit bag Killarney Gardai wish to reunite a Stanley tool bag with its rightful owner.

The bag and associated tools were found on the roadway near Daly’s Roundabout on Tuesday evening.

“The types of tools suggest that bag belongs to a professional in a trade,” said a Garda spokesperson.

Contact Killarney Garda Station, on 064 6671160 and quote ref: 18929874.

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Children’s self-care video launched to cope with lockdown stress Kerry Mental Health Association has teamed up with a well-known clinical psychologist to help to allay the anxiety that children might feel since the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect over Christmas.

10 years after being crowned the Rose of Tralee, Dr. Clare Kambamettu has created a video to demonstrate how children could overcome stress and to help youngsters who are not feeling great to feel a little bit better.

“The joy of Christmas has been dampened by growing Coronavirus cases, increased hospitalisations, uncertainty about schools reopening and all the other doom and gloom associated with another lockdown," General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said. "Clinical psychologist Dr. Clare Kambamettu, who has extensive experience of working with children, has demonstrated some age-appropriate proven coping techniques.”

The children’s self-care video, which is available to view on social media, includes tips about creating a happy box, setting a worry-time in the day to talk to mum or dad about things that are causing upset, and taking balloon breaths.

Dr. Clare Kambamettu said that things have been very uncertain with so many changes to our everyday life.

Dr. Clare Kambamettu

“It’s very normal that some people might feel a bit more worried than they used to. I hope the few tips and tricks in the video are helpful in managing some worry during this really difficult time.”

Parents, teachers and childcare providers are encouraged to show the video to children at home or in classrooms when the schools reopen. It can be viewed on Kerry Mental Health Association's Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Kerry Mental Health Association has expressed its appreciation to Dr. Kambamettu for giving her time to record the video.

Park Drive footpath work nears completion

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| By Sean Moriarty The construction of new footpaths in the Park Drive estate is nearing completion.

Work started in early December. The repair work was made possible after Cllr Donal Grady allocated a portion of his €29,000 annual funding to the project.

Each elected councillor is given a personal budget to spend on local projects.

Grady used his allocation to fund the footpaths in Park Place, drainage works in Kilcummin and towards the new playground on Port Road.

“This is the second round of footpath works in Park Road. Sometimes if the job is too big the money has to come from two different allocations,” Cllr Grady told the Killarney Advertiser. “[The footpath work on] Park Drive was badly needed – it should be completed by the end of this week.”

WORKS: New footpaths in Park Drive should be completed this week

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL BÓITHRE A nDÚNADH GO SEALADACH TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ALT 75 d’ACHT NA mBÓITHRE 1993 SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, and the Temporary Closing of Roads Regulations 1994, Kerry County Council has decided to temporarily close to public traffic the following roads for the period and reason specified below:

“SAFE STREETS – SAFE TOWN – SAFE COUNTY” Covid-19 Social Distancing Measures KILLARNEY TOWN CENTRE Roads Subject of Proposed Closure L-3909 Plunkett Street, Killarney (from its junction with Main Street to its junction with College Street) R-876 Kenmare Place, Killarney (slip road from its junction with N71 Kenmare Place to its junction with N71 East Avenue) Period of Proposed Closure From Thursday 7th January 2021 to Wednesday 21st April, 2021 (24 hr closure) Reason for Proposed Closure To facilitate Covid-19 Social Distancing Measures, under the Kerry County Council “SAFE STREETS – SAFE TOWNS – SAFE COUNTY” Plan Alternative Routes L-3909 Plunkett Street – traffic can divert at College Street Roundabout, via the N71 Fairhill Road, the N71 East Avenue, Kenmare Place, onto Main Street.

R876 Kenmare Place – traffic can divert onto the N71 at Kenmare Place.

Access to College Street (Glebe) Car Park will remain open and designated loading / collection bays will be provided at College Square / College Street Car Park for deliveries and collections.

Siniu: Padraig Corkery, Senior Executive Officer/ Feidhmeannach Sinsearach, Corporate Affairs/Gnothai Corparaideacha

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Emma and Jeff's emotional wedding day

It may not have been the original wedding that they dreamed about when they got engaged two years ago - but for Emma Looney and Jeff O'Donoghue - it was the perfect day.

Full of emotion, tears and laughter, Emma, from Kilcummin and her new husband Jeff from Glenflesk, said the small intimate family event is something they'd do all over again.

On Wednesday last (December 30) the couple were married by Emma's cousin Fr Larry Kelly in St Agatha’s Church Glenflesk.

After a photoshoot in Muckross Abbey with photographer Paudie Healy, they joined family at Emma's parent's house in Kilcummin where they enjoyed food supplied by Kingdom Kitchen Catering.

Emma is daughter of Pat and Theresa Looney, while Jeff is son of Pat and Kathleen O’Donoghue.

The couple were able to hold on to their original wedding date but had to scale down the proceedings due to the ongoing pandemic, so they opted for a family gathering at her parent's home instead.

"If I was doing it all again, I would do it this way," Emma, who works in Killarney Credit Union and is secretary of Glenflesk GAA Club, told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

The day began with bridal preparations at home - and luckily enough two of Emma's bridesmaids are beauticians.

"Denise Murphy is my first cousin. She's a beautician and has The Beauty Bar by Denise. My other bridesmaid Kayleigh Sheahan she works at the Beauty Suite Macroom."

Emma's best friend Noreen O'Sullivan was also bridesmaid on the day.

Best man was Jeff's brother PJ, and

groomsmen Colm Tobin and Kieran O'Donoghue. Flowergirl was Jeff's niece Chloe O'Donoghue, and the four pageboys were Jeff's nephews Ryan, Jacob (their godchild), and Robbie O'Donoghue, and the couple's best friend's son Charlie Kelly.

And there was a couple of very special and emotional moments throughout the day.

Emma's grandparents Pat and Angela O'Connor paid a socially distanced call in the morning to wish her well as they couldn't attend the ceremony.

Also, Emma's sister Tara who is currently living in Sydney, was supposed to be a bridesmaid but couldn't travel over, and on Jeff's side his younger brother Lee who is living in Melbourne also missed out. But their presence wasn't forgotten. Not only did Tara write a special poem but with Lee they arranged a video with Bernard Casey.

"The poem was recorded on audio and read out after the speeches. There wasn't a dry eye in the house," Emma said.

"As for the video, it was fab!"

On the night of the wedding the latest full Level 5 restrictions were announced so they postponed the following day's celebrations.

"We hope that sometime in the future when everything is back to normal to have a big party and celebrate with everyone that couldn't be with us on the day."

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FEATURE IN OUR WEDDING OF THE WEEK

Contact Michelle on 064 66 32215 or email: editor@killarneyadvertiser.ie

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Pressure will continue on house prices Property prices in Kerry have risen by €6,000 over the last quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie.

The property report for Q4 2020 shows that the median asking price for a property in the county is now €205,000.

This means prices have increased by €20,050 compared to this time last year - according to the report.

Continuing that trend, asking prices for a 3-bed semi-detached house in the county rose by €14,500 over the quarter to €179,500. This represents the highest prices in the segment since Q1 2011, when the figure was €190,000.

The asking price for a 4-bed semi-detached house in Kerry rose by €17,500 over the quarter to €210,000. This represents an increase of €24,000 compared to this time last year.

The number of properties for sale in Kerry on MyHome.ie fell by 7% in the last quarter and by 34% on this time last year.

However, according to Killarney estate agent Ted Healy from DNG Ted Healy, the most recent property report figures produced shows that house price inflation has increased at its fastest pace in almost three years - showing an increase in Kerry of almost 16%.

“However, it should be noted that this

figure is based on 'asking prices' of newly listed properties for sale and not actual transactions,” he said.

“This pressure has not yet turned up in transaction prices evidenced by the Central Statistics Office and Residential Price Register though significant increases were evidenced in October.

With improved sentiment due to the imminent rollout of the COVID-19 vaccinations, continued supply shortages and with more savings and bank finance being made available, pressure will continue on house prices and it is very likely we will see house price inflation and increased prices in 2021 - but at a more modest rate.”

TED HEALY | ASCSI ARICSDip AVEA DNG TED HEALY 11 New Street, Killarney, Co Kerry

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New Year Resolutions 2020 is a year we’d all like to forget due to COVID – but as we begin 2021 we asked what your hopes and dreams are: “My New Year’s resolution for 2021 is to be as positive and grateful as I possibly can, especially considering the situation which we are all in at the moment. I believe by doing this will not only better me as a person, but also as an overall athlete going forward on my quest to get selected and contend for a medal at the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games.” Jordan Lee, Killarney Valley AC and Ireland

“For the year ahead I plan to appreciate the small things in life with family and friends, and don’t take things for granted. I’m also looking forward to becoming more active and seeing all of our local attractions in the town and county when it’s safe to do so again.” Lynn Jones, St Paul’s

“In light of the current COVID crisis, my aim would be to do everything to stay healthy and avoid picking up the virus and ensure the safety of those around me.” Cllr Brendan Cronin, Killarney of Mayor

“I suppose 2021 in this current climate is all about hopes and dreams. My hope is to stay healthy. My dream is to be able make our trips to the Aviva with my grandchildren Ryan and Mia and nephew Ethan. And, of course, my other love: to continue promoting the Blues.” Ger Nagle, Killarney Athletic Chairperson

“As I approach 80 and somewhere along the way have acquired a modicum of wisdom, I find that making New Year resolutions brings nothing but a sense of early spring disappointment, so I just carry on blissfully with all my little weaknesses. I have tried giving up the pipe, but at this stage of life reckon what the heck, and puff away with relish and profound contentment as I sip the odd pint.” Nicky Barry, Poet

“Like most other years, the goal is to get fitter and healthier, and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Other than that I’m not making any other resolutions as we’ve all had a tough enough year.” Michelle Crean, Editor of the Killarney Advertiser

New Year message from Bishop Ray Browne "It is vital we unite in solidarity and support one another" Every blessing and happiness for the New Year to all the people, families, and homes of our communities.

These days there is great concern that suddenly huge numbers have contracted the virus. It is so easily spread. Many people of all ages are troubled, frightened, or feeling low. The good news is that our hospitals have found ways of treating those who get seriously ill, and best of all, vaccines are now being administered.

It is vital we unite in solidarity and that we be there to support one another. The end of the pandemic is in sight but is not just yet.

Mindful of the great difficulties of 2020, look back in gratitude and give thanks

to God, remembering all the goodness and kindness of so many at home, in the community and in all aspects of Irish society.

Sincere thanks to frontline workers and all the wonderful people who were and are good neighbours at several different levels in response to the Coronavirus all who contributed to the successful arrangement of the Christmas Masses, and keeping the church open so that families could visit the crib, all in the community involved in parish life in 2020.

Pope Francis, mindful of the Coronavirus, focused on a ‘Culture of Care’ in his New Year peace message. Speaking of how caring Jesus was, he encouraged all people to take care of each other, and of the sick, the poor, and the most vulnerable.

He said: “We have realised that we are

in the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented, but at the same time important and needed, all of us called to row together”.

In the difficult months ahead, think of others and work with them for the good of all. Show you care! It is natural to be worried and concerned, but I invite you to seek confidence and strength by turning to God in prayer. Each day find hope and peace in prayer.

“Be strong, let your heart take courage, all who hope in the Lord".

As we face 2021, carry in your heart the words of the prophet Micah (6:8): “This is what God asks of you, only this, to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with our God”.

Bishop Ray Browne

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Gleeson considering running for General Election | By Sean Moriarty Killarney Mayor Michael Gleeson is considering running for the Dáil in the upcoming General Election, the Killarney Advertiser understands.

CINEMA TRAFFIC: Construction of the new cinema on Park Road was a strong talking point at Wednesday's Council meeting. Photo: Francis Foley

New cinema causing traffic concern | By Sean Moriarty Elected members of Killarney Municipal District have warned that the new cinema currently under construction at Park Road will cause further traffic problems for the town.

Last year Kerry County Council refused planning permission for the development on the former Torc Great Southern Hotel site but the decision was overturned by An Bord Pleanála.

Construction commenced last year and over the last few months the new building is taking shape – much to the

annoyance of many locals who feel the high rise building is blocking views of the mountains and National Park.

Kerry County Council had refused planning on the grounds that it would affect both the night-time economy of the town and the tourism product.

It also said it would give rise to unsustainable single-car trips.

Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan was one of several elected members that voiced his concern. He cited excessive traffic in the area in the run up to Christmas was a forewarning to what lies ahead once the cinema is completed later this year.

| By Sean Moriarty A Killarney service which provides immeasurable support to its clients and their families in Kerry face a devastating €60,000 budget cut this year.

Kerry Parents and Friends Association, who care for 270 special needs patients across Kerry - 115 of them based in the greater Killarney area say they will have no choice but to cut

back on services after the HSE made the announcement this week.

KPFA were told earlier this week by the HSE that the funding cutback was part of a national cost cutting exercise.

“Just as we felt we were finally getting back on our feet we lose another €60,000,” KPFA Chief Executive, Marie Lenihan, told the Killarney Advertiser. “We will have no choice but to cut back on services."

Drone technology for search and rescue group Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT), who responded to 38 callouts and assisted 49 different people last year, plan to use drone technology for future search and rescue operations.

A new report issued by KMRT details the efforts the 35 volunteer members dealt with in 2019, and highlighted some of the future plans of the organisation.

“Approximately half of these occurred over the busy summer months,” KMRT PRO Colm Burke, said. “The

callout profile has ranged widely, from fall injuries and medical assistance to casualty location and recovery operations. The majority of the callouts have occurred in the McGillycuddy’s Reeks with a number of callouts on the Beara and Dingle Peninsulas also.”

In total the team spent 4,300 operational hours on the mountains last year including 2,000 rescue hours.

The other 2,300 hours were spent training.

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In last May’s local government elections, the Kerry Independent Alliance candidate was the second person to be elected in the Killarney Electoral Area - taking 1,983 first-preference

votes and was elected on the first count.

Gleeson remained tight-lipped on the proposal as the Killarney Advertiser went to press last night (Thursday), and refused to confirm or deny if he was definitely putting his name on the ballot sheet.

The Kerry Independent Alliance’s AGM was scheduled for 8pm last night at Darby O’Gills Country House outside Killarney.

FUNDING CRISIS: Dermot and Rita Moriarty with Rita's sister Roseanne O'Connor from Tiernaboul with Marie Lenihan (KPF) and Denis Kerins from Gneeveguilla. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

FIRST CHRISTMAS: Santa’s little helpers cousins Eabha Sheehan, Conor Murphy and Molly Dennehy enjoying their first Christmas together.

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SouthDoc strike to affect Killarney services | By Sean Moriarty Strike action by SouthDoc staff - from today (Friday) at 5.30pm until tomorrow morning - will have a huge impact on services in Killarney.

| By Sean Moriarty Parents at one Killarney school outraged at outdated prefabs and insufficient and overcrowded classrooms – including the collapse of roofs on two older prefabs last September - are demanding immediate action from the new Government.

The Parent’s Council of St Brigid’s Secondary School say due to consist-

ent rising numbers of students year on year – from 413 students in 2013 to 634 for the current academic year – they want a promise that new facilities will be built.

In November 2015 the Minister for Education and Skills announced the list of Major School Building Projects.

St Brigid’s was listed under the 20192021 phase - but so far no action has been taken.

They say some of the classrooms are not fit for purpose.

LET'S GO SKIING: St. Brigids Second Year students recently travelled to Sierra Nevada in Spain on a skiing trip as part of their school tour. Front l-r were: Katie McCarthy, Saoirse O'Brien, Emma McCarthy, Aoife O'Donoghue and Aine Devlin. Back l-r were: Ellen Considine, Jane Sexton, Tara Murphy, Clare Cullhane, Sophie Crowley, Emilja Berzina and Alicia Cummins.

Coronavirus: ‘Act now or lose entire tourist season’ says Councillor | By Michelle Crean A local councillor has warned the Government to take immediate action to prevent the spread of Coronavirus saying it could potentially have far-reaching effects on the tourist industry in the town.

VISIT: Leader of Fianna Fáil Micheál Martin, pictured with Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald and General Election candidate Cllr Norma Moriarty, paid a visit to Killarney on Monday.

Cllr Donal Grady has also warned that if the disease reaches Ireland, patients would need to be quarantined - and with the current over-

crowding situation in Irish hospitals alternative accommodation would have to be sought.

He warned that Killarney could be used as a quarantine centre given the large number of hotels in the town and that many of them have yet to reopen for the upcoming tourist season.

“We need to do what we did in the year of the Foot and Mouth and stop all gatherings of people until this blows over,” he said.

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STRIKE ACTION: SIPTU Kerry branch organiser Donal Doody is overseeing the strike action by SouthDoc. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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MORE ACTION: Hazel Norris, Chairperson of the Parents' Council at St Brigid's Secondary School is calling for more action to improve the school's facilities. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Staff at the out of hours medical services are engaging in the strike action in a row centering on the restoration of previous pay cuts.

Back in 2010, the Health Service Executive (HSE) cut pay across all medical support staff sectors by 10 percent.

In recent years, pay has been restored to HSE staff - but other services have not had their previous pay reinstated.

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Killarney is open for business despite Coronavirus spread | By Michelle Crean

IMAGE: One of the Royal photos taken by Killarney man Julien Behal.

Killarney photographer gets the Royal approval | By Michelle Crean One Killarney photographer got the Royal seal of approval as his company was chosen as the only agency to official photograph this week’s Royal visit – with his images beamed on news sites worldwide.

Sky News, the BBC and ITV were just some of the news outlets to feature the work of Julien Behal, originally from Woodlawn, and his team.

Julien, who previously covered the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

and Prince Charles and Camilla visits last year, was hired by the Dept. of Foreign Affairs who were working in unison with the British Embassy for Prince William and wife Kate’s three day visit to Ireland.

He, along with his team, were on hand to capture some of the most intimate moments, from their arrival at Dublin airport on Tuesday, a visit to Aras an Uachtarain, Garden of Remembrance where they laid a wreath, the Guinness Storehouse, and day two in Kildare on Wednesday, and in Galway yesterday (Thursday).

Businesses experiencing shocking levels of cancellations and almost zero new bookings due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread will be helped – the Government yesterday (Thursday) said.

Ministers Shane Ross and Brendan Griffin sought the Government’s agreement for urgent assistance for the tourism, hospitality and leisure sectors – by seeking payment for holidays for businesses. They are also preparing to postpone payments to Revenue, banks and local authorities as a first step in stabilising the businesses until the crisis passes. They have also

sought further Government support for the sector and have emphasised the need for urgency in order to protect businesses and to protect jobs.

Minister Donohoe accepted the seriousness of the situation and the need for appropriate and urgent Government action and expects the Government will announce several measures very soon.

Meanwhile, shoppers in Killarney who began “panic buying” in recent days are advised that there’s plenty of stock available. Supermarkets have said that they have been stockpiling for months because of Brexit so there’s plenty of backup foods and that deliveries are coming in as normal.

Emotional first meeting HSE has no plans for for local granny Killarney testing centre Their emotional first meeting was one which will go down in the family’s history book as one Killarney grandmother met her newborn granddaughter for the very first time through a glass window yesterday (Thursday).

Bridie McGrath from Ardshanavooley, is thrilled with the latest edition to the McGrath family – but

it was also a surreal moment which she’ll never forget – as they had no physical contact due to the current COVID-19 restrictions.

Baby Chloe McGrath was born at 12.30pm on Saturday last to proud parents Maxine and John McGrath in Cork University Hospital.

However, due to the new restrictions over the pandemic, Bridie’s son John, who works in Liebherr, was only allowed be near his wife as the birth drew closer, and had to wait until Monday to see her again.

| By Michelle Crean With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Kerry, the HSE has this week said they’ve no immediate plans to add to the number of centres in Kerry - including Killarney.

There’s just one centre for testing which is based in Tralee.

‘There is one in Kerry, one in Cork city, one in West Cork and one in North

Cork,’ the HSE said in a statement to the Killarney Advertiser.

‘While the locations of centres may change, there are no immediate plans to add to the number of centres. As part of our efforts to rapidly increase the number of tests being carried out in this region, our focus in recent days has been to rapidly expand the capacity of the testing locations across Cork and Kerry’.

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FIRST MEETING: Bridie McGrath meeting her new granddaughter Chloe for the first time through the window due to physical distancing restrictions as Chloe's big brother Joshua looks on.

HELPERS: Last week TY students from Killarney Community College volunteered for Lollipop Day 2020 for Oesophageal Cancer. The money raised from the sale of lollipops will go towards vital cancer research that, along with early detection, saves lives.

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“Living apart is keeping our families safe” | By Michelle Crean Hospital staff in Kerry are now living apart from their families in a bid to keep them safe from the highly infectious COVID-19 virus.

Killarney woman, Anne Walsh, who is Critical Care Project Lead for COVID-19 at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) hasn’t physically seen her family, including her two teenage children, for a month as she tries to protect them from potentially getting infected.

However, speaking exclusively to the Killarney Advertiser yesterday (Thursday), Anne from Ardaneanig, said that she’s not the only one, as a lot of staff are now making the ultimate sacrifice.

“Obviously it’s a risk,” she said.

“We need to be mindful of keeping them safe. I have been living separately from my family for a month.”

She added that a number of staff are availing of temporary accommodation for healthcare workers to reduce interactions with others and prevent the spread of Coronavirus in their residential settings and in the community.

However, Anne herself remains in Killarney.

“A lot of families are living separately from their families.”

She added that she’s thankful to the public who are adhering to the Government guidelines, and also to her family for their understanding.

In the hospital, although they’ve had to move fast in learning new technologies and adjust as staff were redeployed to

€9.7m jackpot winner has made contact with National Lottery | By Michelle Crean The winner of a whopping €9.7m in last Saturday’s Lotto draw made contact with the National Lottery yesterday afternoon (Thursday) – although they’ll have to wait to collect their winnings until restrictions are lifted!

The winning Quick Pick ticket, exclusively revealed by the Killarney Advertiser online last weekend, was sold in Daly’s SuperValu on the day of the draw last Saturday (April 18), although no details of the winner have been revealed. The winning numbers were 04, 09, 15, 27, 29, 34 and bonus number 17.

In what is the largest win in Kerry since Lotto began, it was a double whammy for Daly’s who not only sold the winning ticket for the massive jackpot

- but also sold a winning €500k the week before - making it the luckiest shop in the country!

“We can confirm that we have been contacted by the lucky ticket holder and arrangements are currently being made for the claim to be made once restrictions are lifted due to the on-going public health emergency,” a National Lottery spokesperson said.

John Daly, who owns Daly’s SuperValu with his dad Jimmy, his uncle Billy and his cousin Derek, said that they are still in a state of shock and disbelief.

“Lottery wins are like buses – you wait over 30 years for one and then two come along at once! It really is a magical story for everybody in the community here in Killarney. It’s the bit of good news that we all need right now and we’re absolutely chuffed to bits for these two winners.”

HERO: Anne Walsh, from Ardaneanig, Killarney, Critical Care Project Lead for COVID-19 in University Hospital Kerry is thankful to the public for adhering to Government restrictions.

critical care and the emergency department, there is great camaraderie.

“There has been a lot of work done by staff in upskilling and preparing becoming more knowledgeable about the particular care required with COVID-19. It certainly is more fast paced between learning to use new technologies and there has been movement of various staff from the emergency department and critical care. But there’s great team spirit. The community is second to none, everybody is going above and beyond across different departments."

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With 72 reported COVID-19 cases in the county as revealed by the National Public Health Emergency Team last evening (Thursday), and at least two deaths - one in Tralee and one in Mid-Kerry - the hospital is making a number of preparations should numbers continue to escalate.

As of yesterday, there was 3,849

JACKPOT: The National Lottery has revealed that the winning ticket for Saturday’s Lotto jackpot worth over €9.7m was sold in Daly’s SuperValu, Killarney. Pictured: Store Manager PJ McGee, with staff members from left: Ann Galvin, Patricia O’Connor and Denis McCarthy. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

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Under pressure staff at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) are having to adapt to a fast pace as they get to grips with the COVID-19 crisis which “is very dynamic and changing by the hour”.

confirmed cases and a total of 98 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.

In UHK, a patient flow hub room has been established and is manned 24 hours a day, effectively the base for management of all COVID-19 inpatients at the hospital, while many medical staff from across the hospital are being redeployed and upskilled to assist their colleagues with COVID-19 patients. All other cohorts of staff are being deployed as required to meet daily changing demands.

Yesterday (Thursday), the hospital said that UHK is working closely with community partners to ensure the appropriate and timely discharging of vulnerable patients.

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APPRECIATION: Pharmacist Luke O'Shea from Kennelly's Pharmacy, The Reeks Gateway, presenting Marta Piskorowska and Maeve Kelliher from Killarney Nursing Home with a pamper package to thank the frontline staff in the nursing home. "It's just a small token of our appreciation to all the nurses and staff working tirelessly on the frontline in the nursing home," Luke said.

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Publicans fear a different landscape post Coronavirus | By Sean Moriarty Life after the current Coronavirus pandemic will be very different for tourism - particularly pubs - according to two well-known Killarney bar owners.

DAMAGE: Some of the equipment that was damaged at the Killarney Innovation Centre this week.

Vandals damage Killarney Innovation Centre | By Sean Moriarty One of the founders of Killarney Technology Innovation Centre has condemned acts of vandalism at the facility that has caused thousands of euro of damage.

The centre, located near Gaelscoil Faithleann in Deerpark, has been a gathering point for youths engaging in anti-social behaviour.

Underage drinking and other illegal activities are regular occurrences at the site – especially since COVID-19 restrictions has led to the reduction of other facilities for younger people in

Pubs were the first to be asked to close as the country strived to contain the spread of the virus, but it looks likely to be the last type of business to be allowed to reopen. Publicans say they agree with the current measures to protect the health of the country’s citizens, but their thoughts are al-

ready turning to measures they will need to take once they are given the green light to reopen. Patrick O’Sullivan, who runs the Tatler Jack on Plunkett St, is calling for a Government-led aid package to stimulate growth in the sector.

“There has to be a package and it needs to come from the Government and be trashed out with the Vintners Federation,” he said. “There will have to be a lot of thought put into it.” He also says any delay in reopening pubs will only further postpone the tourist season as he feels Killarney’s nightlife is equally part the tourist package.

the area. Earlier this week there was an attempt at breaking into the centre which led to the damage of a skylight, and areas outside the facility were trashed in an act of vandalism.

Former town councillor, Seán Counihan, the current management committee chairman, said they will now be stepping up security measures at the site to prevent further incidents. “We have the situation under control from a building perspective, and will, on advice from our security firm, incorporate security cameras. The guards will patrol the area too,” Mr Counihan told the Killarney Advertiser.

NIGHTLIFE: The pubs of Killarney are part of the overall tourism package.

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Street sanitisation to be discussed at a special Council meeting | By Sean Moriarty

a regular basis.

A special meeting of Killarney Municipal District will take place today (Friday) at Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre where elected councillors and Kerry County Officials will, among other topics, discuss the road map for reopening society and businesses after weeks of COVID-19 restrictions.

“Hand sanitiser must be made available in all of our public toilets with increased scheduled cleaning. Disinfection daily of streets, footpaths, benches, public bins and railings, needs to form part of the existing schedule of works,” Cllr Maura Healy-Rae told the Killarney Advertiser. “Furthermore, I think signage reminding people to adhere to social distancing needs to be erected. All of these measures combined would ensure public confidence with returning to what will be the ‘new normal’ for some time.”

Many councillors are calling for a sanitisation programme to be introduced where street-staff from the Council would power wash public facilities on

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Hotel and guesthouse owners in Kerry and across the country are calling on the Government to introduce measures that will tackle the catastrophic crisis facing many businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcoming the positive trend in cases this week, Ms Bernadette Randles, Chair of the Kerry branch of the IHF, acknowledged the great progress being made by the Government, the Chief Medical Officer, health professionals and society in general in suppressing the disease. She said that it was now time to address the need for people to have livelihoods after the pandemic. Ms Randles called on the Government to urgently seek assistance from the proposed EU Recovery Fund being set up to combat the economic slump caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, which is forecast to be the worst in a century throughout Europe. She said a package of specific supports is required that recognises the unique challenges facing Ireland’s

largest indigenous industry.

“The June Bank Holiday traditionally marks the start of the holiday season, yet thousands of tourism businesses across the country remain closed due to the pandemic, including 90% of hotels, and the majority of the industry’s 260,000 employees are laid off. 70% of tourism jobs are based outside Dublin, which highlights its vital role in spreading employment opportunities and prosperity across the entire country. Here in Kerry tourism supported 15,700 jobs and generated €592m in local revenues before this crisis. Further delays in providing support measures could have devastating implications, particularly for rural Ireland, that may take decades to recover,” she said. “While the various business and employment supports that have been introduced already are very welcome, they do not go far enough. Some industries, like tourism, have been far more severely affected and face a more challenging road to recovery and this is not being adequately recognised.”

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Coach industry needs to be included in overall tourism rescue plan A Killarney coach tour operator is calling on the Government to provide more clarity on the rules that effect the sector so he can go about reopening his business.

O’Callaghan Coaches, which is based in Rockfield, on the Tralee road, is one of Ireland’s longest established tour providers. The family run business has been in operation for 51 years and boss Phillip O’Callaghan is concerned about the future of the industry. He says the Government, which is trying to re-start the tourism industry, has overlooked coach providers in its plans. The Government has outlined plans for the hotel and aviation

industry but he says there is no point in bringing plane loads of tourists into the country and booking them into hotels if they cannot be transported from an airport to their destination.

“All elements of the industry need to work together,” he told the Killarney Advertiser, “There is no roadmap for re-starting our type of business.”

O’Callaghan provides a range of highend packages for tourists, and every year invests heavily in acquiring new coaches and buses. Older buses are transferred to other parts of the business like school runs or sports team transport.

“We have a big financial commitment and the industry needs help, without it, it could be catastrophic for coach operators,” added Mr O’Callaghan.

SUPPORT LOCAL: Paul Sherry (President of the Chamber of Commerce) and Eileen O'Donoghue (Killarney Municipal District) pictured launching a high-profile 'Shop Local' campaign and a public survey. Photo: Michelle Crean

Chamber launches campaign to help rebuild local businesses | By Michelle Crean As Killarney town moves from the restrictions of the COVID-19 lockdown with Phase 2 of the Government’s easing of restrictions introduced this week, Killarney Chamber has launched not one – but two campaigns – to help businesses emerge from the crisis somewhat unscathed.

With the majority of businesses closed for up to two months, there’s no doubt that most have suffered an enormous impact – but that’s all set to change as the Chamber have launched a high

MESSAGE OF HOPE: Despite being off the road, due to COVID-19 restrictions, O'Callaghan Coaches have left this positive message on one of their coaches which is parked on its premises in Rockfield.

Muckross employees at risk of redundancy The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is being asked to intervene in a decision to shut down the much loved Muckross Traditional Farms as the fall out from COVID-19 continues to hit tourism.

Garth Brooks to be formally invited to Killarney | By Sean Moriarty A Killarney councillor will make direct contact with Garth Brook’s Irish agent in an effort to get the Country Music superstar to play concerts in Fitzgerald Stadium in the future.

Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan was inspired to invite Country Music’s biggest stars to Killarney after watching a Netflix documentary about Brooks. In an emotional scene in the film, Brooks speaks of his late

mother Colleen Carroll. Mother and son are shown singing ‘That's An Irish Lullaby’, a song which features Killarney. Brooks is due to return to play in Ireland in the next year or so, with Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh mooted as one possible venue. O’Callaghan, who watched ‘The Road I Am On' said he was blown away by Brooks singing about Killarney. This has inspired him to issue an unofficial invite to the Oklahoma-born singer via his own personal Twitter account.

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The news which emerged yesterday (Thursday), has come as a shock.

TD Danny Healy-Rae said not only were people going to lose their jobs, but the whole enterprise is the “bread and butter for Killarney” during the summer, autumn and Christmas programmes. Substantial State money has been invested in the farms and they are a key attraction for Killarney.

profile ‘Shop Local’ campaign and is also appealing to the public to engage with an online survey ‘Let’s Talk About Town’ to find out what is needed for business recovery.

Now, more than ever, ‘shop local, whenever possible’ is the key message from the Chamber, explained President Paul Sherry. “During lockdown, we assured the people that we were with them every step of the way. Our message now is that we are getting through this together and, with everybody’s support, there will be better days ahead in this wonderful town,” he added.

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The farms are to close down indefinitely in September, and will operate on a very limited basis for the next two months, staff have been told.

Meetings are taking place to inform around 25 part-time and 12 full-time employees at the farm attraction that some redundancies are to be expected.

No seasonal staff are being taken on this year and there are cuts in pay across Muckross Farms and the restaurant and craft workshops at Muckross House, both of which are run by a Board of Trustees.

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BLAME IT ALL ON HIS ROOTS: Cllr Niall 'Botty' O'Callaghan practices the airs of 'That's An Irish Lullaby' in Variety Sounds in College St. Photo: Sean Moriarty

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Ronan’s video campaign goes viral | By Michelle Crean

CONCERN: Business owners and residents on High St are concerned that the temporary widening of footpaths will lead to huge traffic problems in the town and the loss of car parking spaces could affect their businesses. Photo: Michelle Crean

Council’s High St plans causing concern | By Michelle Crean High Street business owners and residents are calling on the Council to rethink their plans to remove 15 car parking spaces - which they say if it happens - could severely affect their trade and cause huge traffic problems throughout the town.

Kerry County Council plan to place a series of bollards, similar to what’s been installed on College Street, as

a temporary measure to widen footpaths. In some parts this could be as wide as 3.5 metres - so people can safely socially distance whilst walking through the town. They also plan to pedestrianise Plunkett St from July 8 until September 2 full-time as part of proposed street closures and said that and the removal of parking spaces are all temporary measures to facilitate social distancing and health and safety requirements as part of their Safer Streets Mobility Plans.

A huge social media drive - which includes a video filmed at a local Killarney school - has clocked up over 200,000 views in days - in a bid to put pressure on the HSE for urgent surgery for local lad Ronan Foley - who is suffering from scoliosis.

Ronan, born with cerebral palsy, has just finished up at St Oliver’s National School. In 2018 he had a 42 degree curvature of the spine which significantly worsened to 79 degrees within a short space of time. Now it’s at a 90 degree curve in his spine and Ronan’s family were promised that he was priority for surgery but is still waiting two years later. He is in constant pain as his condition has deteriorated so much. He

finds it hard to sit up for short periods, while travel to and from Dublin for appointments in Crumlin hospital leaves him in agony.

School staff who taught the 14-yearold for many years, gathered with Ronan and his family as local photographer Ian Cronin filmed a video outside the school to highlight his plea on a national level.

The video ‘RonansOpNow’ is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and those behind the video say that they want the public to follow his story, like posts, share it, retweet it, comment and use #ronansopnow to help spread the message far and wide.

Last week the Killarney Advertiser reported on Ronan’s case and it was shared out online over 200 times via Facebook.

“We’ll fight wind turbine plans” | By Michelle Crean

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East Kerry locals - in fear for their health and well-being - this week called for an urgent public meeting as plans for wind turbines and a solar farm for their area became known.

A huge gathering turned out in Barradubh Community Field on Tuesday evening where health issues were aired as they became aware that 14 wind turbines 190 metres in height could potentially become part of their landscape.

Although it’s thought that plans for the project are in the very early stages, locals formed the East Kerry Wind Awareness Group (EKWAG) in a bid to oppose it - as they say it’ll not only ruin their beautiful landscape but cause a huge disruption to their lives due

to the flicker and sound of the “monstrous” turbines.

In recent weeks, locals became aware of the plans for the project after landowners were approached by Galway consultancy business Land Solutions within MKO who represent the developer. It’s understood that no contracts have yet been signed.

Surveys were also being conducted on the roads in and around the Knocknahoe, Knockyshehane, Raheen, Barraduff and Carrigeen areas, explained local Margaret Campion.

“As far as we know no planning has gone in for the turbines and the solar farm yet,” Margaret told the Killarney Advertiser.

“But we have heard through the neighbours that surveys were being carried out in the area last month including an Environmental Impact Survey in the Raheen area.”

CAMPAIGN: Staff from St Oliver's NS and supporters pictured with Ronan Foley, his dad Tony, mom Caroline and brother Gavin, as they hope the online video will highlight his campaign nationally. Photo: Michelle Crean

Samurai swords seized in Killarney drugs raid | By Sean Moriarty Gardaí have seized suspected drugs, cash and offensive weapons during searches in four different locations in the town area on Wednesday morning.

As part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Killarney town area, Gardaí carried out searches at four properties, one in the Muckross Road area, one in the Ballycasheen area, one near Agahdoe and another in a town centre apartment.

The planned searches began at 8am and were led by the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit, with the assistance of the Southern Region Dog Unit and Killarney Gardaí.

During the course of the searches Gardaí seized: two samurai swords

and a flick knife; €6,325 and £340 in cash; €230 in counterfeit €10 notes; €540 of cannabis herb; €100 of heroin; €100 of Xanax; €60 of MDMA; and weighing scales, plastic bags and mobile phones The local Scenes of Crime Unit also attended where they photographed the scenes and all of the seized items.

All of the suspected drugs will now be sent for analysis.

No arrests have been made but Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry.

“The full circumstances of the findings of these weapons is being investigated,” Superintendent Flor Murphy told the Killarney Advertiser. “We are targeting illegal activities in the Killarney area – the investigation is on-going and we expect arrests to be made in due course.”

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Publicans fury as reopening delayed again | By Sean Moriarty Furious Killarney publicans say they are almost at breaking point following the Government’s decision this week to further delay the reopening of pubs.

ANGER: Siobhan Linehan from Dan Linehan's Bar on College St is angry with the Government's lack of support for pubs. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

FRUSTRATED: Gavin O'Donoghue from The Speakeasy Bar on High St says he's anxious and frustrated with the Government's decision this week. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Tuesday’s announcement means that pubs that do not serve food will have to wait until August 31 - at the very least - before the scan start trading again. They have been closed since March 16 as a result of pandemic related regulations. There are 90 licensed premises in Killarney – including hotels and restaurants – and all but 12 of them have opened since June 29.

Some Killarney bar owners fear they won’t be allowed open at all this year while others are concerned about the future of their businesses and staff.

They are angry that the Government waits until the last minute to announce plans that they believe were finalised weeks ago.

Gavin O’Donoghue and his family who run The Speakeasy Bar on High Street say that they “are anxious and frustrated”.

“We are being kicked down the road and we do not know where we stand,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

O’Donoghue is calling for more clarity and honesty from the Government.

Amy’s creative video goes viral with 10m views LOCKED OUT: Michael Cronin (Chairman of Spa GAA) and Fergal Moynihan (Chairman of Legion GAA) are furious over the latest Government proposals for sport. Photo: Michelle Crean

Anger and confusion as fans prevented from attending matches | By Sean Moriarty Local GAA clubs have reacted with shock and disappointment following the Government’s decision to ban spectators from matches until at least September 13.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a range of new measures on Tuesday in an effort to contain the second spread of COVID-19.

One of the biggest restrictions is the complete banning of spectators from

all sporting events. This came as a huge blow to local GAA clubs. The 2020 Garvey’s Senior Football Championship gets underway this weekend.

“The general view is that Government took the soft option having failed to agree on more unpopular decisions,” Spa GAA Club Chairman Michael Cronin said. “People are fairly fed up both with the Government and even the GAA itself as people paid up full membership."

A 17-year-old Killarney girl - who has only been active on social media App TikTok for two months - was this week stunned to get 10m views on her video as well as a comment from a global beauty influencer.

Amy Cronin, who is preparing to go into Leaving Cert in Killarney Community College, was left speechless when the creative make-up video she posted late on Tuesday night hit 10m views and received 2.6m likes.

Her stunning face design is a take on American Internet personality, beauty YouTuber and make-up artist James Charles who has 21.6m followers worldwide.

And for Amy, the comment was something that she could have only dreamed of.

“Okay well I noticed you and you killed it but can we please pretend like I didn’t so you can keep creating looks?”

VIRAL VIDEO: Amy Cronin from Coolcorcoran was amazed after getting 10m views on popular social media App TikTok including a comment from influencer James Charles. Photo: Michelle Crean

James Charles said.

Amy says when she heard he commented on her personal post she thought it was a joke at first as it’s almost impossible that he can find her out of his 21.6m followers.

Kerry County Council is to extend the temporary pedestrian measures in the town centre until at least January next year.

The move, which is sure to anger some traders in the town, reverses a previous decision by the Council to run the 'Safe Streets' programme until next week.

The plan, introduced in July, was designed to make Killarney’s streets safer for visitors and locals. Foot-

paths were widened and Plunkett St is closed to traffic 24 hours a day instead of its overnight closure. A section of Kenmare place is also sectioned off from traffic. The temporary measures were due to end on September 2.

The initial plan upset traders, it came at a cost of around 50 off street parking spaces and some councillors believe it’s a covert plan to introduce full-time pedestrianisation to the town and without the correct consultation process.

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PLUNKETT ST: The pedestrianisation of Plunkett St has long been a divisive issue in the town: Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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Tributes to Radio Kerry’s man in Killarney | By Sean Moriarty Tributes have been pouring in for legendary Radio Kerry broadcaster Séan Hurley (70) who passed away suddenly on Tuesday.

STAND TOGETHER: Mayor of Killarney Brendan Cronin is calling on the people of Killarney to stand together. Photo: Michelle Crean

“We must all stand together” says Mayor after viral anti-social videos | By Sean Moriarty “The last thing we need is a local lockdown” the Mayor of Killarney this week said as he put out a call for the people of Killarney to present a united front in the continued effort to stop the spread of the Coronavirus.

Cllr Brendan Cronin was speaking after representatives of Kerry County Council and Killarney Chamber met

with An Garda Síochána on Wednesday in relation to a well-documented incident on Main Street on Saturday night. The three bodies are working together to assure everyone that Killarney will always be a welcoming, safe destination, providing the highest of standards, with wonderful facilities for the enjoyment of the general public. “We all need to stand together, business people, residents and visitors,” Mayor Cronin said.

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has launched a five point plan that it wants the Government to follow to save up to 3,500 jobs which are at potential risk locally in the tourism and allied sectors unless action is taken.

The Killarney Chamber and the Kerry branch of the Irish Hotel Feder-

ation (IHF) have this week backed the plan. Businesses in the sector are concerned that COVID-19 has had shattering financial consequences on Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry. The jobs concerns come one week after publicans marched to the Dáil for the same reasons. They said at the time that up 10,000 jobs were at risk in Kerry - but the Killarney Chamber has narrowed that down to 3,500 jobs in the Killarney district.

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Mr Hurley was ‘Radio Kerry’s man in Killarney’ and worked for the station since it opened in July 1990. Prior to that he worked for the pirate stations Kingdom 102 which was based in New Street and South West Radio on the Cork Road.

He presented Radio Kerry’s ‘Kerrywide’, a collection of stories, songs, music and poems, from all parts of the county, every Sunday night.

The Tralee native but Killarney resident walked everywhere in town and was a regular sight on the streets of

Killarney. He was never off duty; his recording equipment was always in hand, and supplied breaking news to the county broadcaster as he had a canny knack of being in the right place at the right time.

His dedication to Radio Kerry went beyond broadcasting and he was known to arrive to work in the early hours of the morning preparing studios for the arrival of special guests.

Séan and his colleague Dermot Moriarty shared Radio Kerry’s Killarney studio.

“It would be fair to call him the manager and caretaker of the Killarney studio even if that was not an official title,” Dermot said. “His dedication was unreal. Radio was his life and his life was radio.”

UNITED FRONT: Bernadette Randles (Chair Kerry IHF), Paul Sherry (Killarney Chamber President) and Niamh O’Shea (ITIC area Council member) are backing a five point plan by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC).

Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

RADIO LIFE: Sean Hurley pictured listening to Radio Kerry colleague Eamonn Hickson's interview with Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.

Full costs of Killarney 'Safe Street' project revealed | By Sean Moriarty The Killarney 'Safe Street' programme cost a staggering €149,478.76 to put in place new figures seen by the Killarney Advertiser can reveal.

Kerry County Council spent a total of €238,324.10 on the 'Safe Street' project across its five municipal districts.

However, all of this money came from National Transport Authority grants and was not taken from the Council’s annual budget.

The average cost between the other four districts of Kenmare, Castleisland/Corca Dhuibhne, Listowel and Tralee was a modest €22,211 per region but the Killarney project cost in excess of €125,000 more than any other municipal district in the county.

Rolled out in July, the 'Safe Street' plan was designed to allow social distancing on the county’s streets and to allow businesses reopen after months of pandemic related closures.

The Killarney project included the widening of several town centre footpaths.

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The news comes less than one week after the HSE promised an increase in bed numbers across the country in preparation for a potential second wave of the Coronavirus and increased demand over the winter months.

It’s understood that St Columbanus Community Nursing Home will lose 27 beds while Killarney Community Hospital (known locally as The District Hospital) will suffer a 15-bed reduction.

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Survey finds Killarney Advertiser is NUMBER ONE for news | By Michelle Crean It’s been revealed this week that the Killarney Advertiser is the NUMBER ONE choice when it comes to local news - against all other printed newspapers and magazines in Killarney.

The Killarney Outlook, Kerry’s Eye and The Kerryman fair poorly in the survey with a combined eight percent of respondents citing them as a source for

‘what’s going on in Killarney’.

In comparison 26 percent of people seek out the Killarney Advertiser as their news source locally. Voted by you, the figures, which had 1,332 responses which covered a range of all ages from young to older readers, were released in the ‘Let’s Talk About Town’ Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce survey. In your opinion it proves that Killarney’s ‘Favourite Friday Read’ continues to be at the heart of the community each Friday.

Not many can say that they have experienced the War of Independence, the Civil War, World War One and Two. These days he is enjoying his time with his family and watching the History Channel on Sky - and not many can say they have lived through most of it!

Cllr Donal Grady welcomes first great-grandchild | By Sean Moriarty Cllr Donal Grady met his firstborn great-grandchild for the first time this week.

The long-serving councillor, who is also steeped in Killarney fire brigade history, met baby Thomas O’Grady Mangan at his home earlier this week.

Baby Thomas is the first-born child to Donal’s grandson Denis Mangan and his partner Johanna Fleming, who is the daughter of former town council-

lor Tom Fleming.

Denis is the son of Donal’s daughter Joan and her husband Paudie Mangan, Killarney’s Chief Fire Officer and he is their first grandchild too.

When asked if Donal would prepare Thomas for a career in politics or the fire service he said: “All the frameworks are there but he can be anything he wants to be – he can be president if he wants and we will encourage Thomas to believe that he can be anything he wants to be.”

Jessie Buckley to appear on tonight’s Graham Norton Show | By Michelle Crean It seems that everything Jessie Buckley touches turns to gold lately as not only has she been heaped with praise from a top film director this week - but she’s also due to appear on The Graham Norton Show tonight (Friday).

The 30-year-old Muckross native, who recently won an IFTA for her role in ‘Chernobyl’ and a second for ‘Wild Rose’ is currently wowing audiences in ‘Fargo’, and she’s also receiving rave reviews for her role in Charlie Kaufman’s ‘I’m Thinking Of Ending Things’ on Netflix.

And it seems that there’s no sign of work drying up for the Killarney talent as not only has she recently returned from the Greek island of Spetses af-

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The two HSE operated care facilities in Killarney are set to lose a total of 42 beds as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, documents seen by the Killarney Advertiser can reveal.

The reason given for the bed losses is to allow safe social distancing within the hospitals and the Killarney Advertiser understands that no more than four beds will be permitted in each ward. Documents seen by this newspaper reveal that the measures could be in place for at least 18 months. The document does not reveal the levels of cutbacks at any specific hospital including the two Killarney-based facilities. While the moves won’t affect current residents, new admissions to long term care at the local hospital will not be accepted.We are currently engaging with staff, unions and employee representative bodies. The Directors of Nursing in each facility are currently involved in a process of reviewing safe occupancy," the HSE said.

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And it’s a title he’s very proud of - as he wasn’t expected to live past the age of six after contracting the Spanish Flu. But after months in bed he eventually recovered. Unfortunately his mother Bridie, a teacher in Glencar, succumbed to the illness some months later. His father Daniel, also a teacher in Glencar, died in his 40s.

On Tuesday, the champagne was flowing at his home in Muckross, and there were so many cards that he hadn’t had time to open them all!

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Not only is he the oldest man in Killarney or even Kerry - but Michael J O’Connor - who celebrated his 107th birthday on Tuesday - is Ireland’s oldest man!

ter filming ‘The Lost Daughter’, she is now set to star in a 90-minute television version of Shakespeare’s tragic romance ‘Romeo and Juliet’ after the stage version, due to be held in Britain’s National Theatre, was shelved due to COVID.

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‘Safe Street’ to be extended until Easter | By Sean Moriarty The ‘Safe Street’ programme and concurrent road closures in Killarney town centre are set to continue until at least next Easter.

At Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal Council, town manager Angela McAllen revealed that the ‘Safe Street’ programme will be extended for another four months to include the double Bank Holiday Easter Weekend which falls on April 3 to April 5 next year.

“Why four months? Easter is a very busy part of the year for Killarney,” she told the meeting. “This can be reviewed in the event that we don’t need

it.” The public consultation process has been welcomed by Cllr Maura HealyRae. She raised a motion at Wednesday’s meeting asking Kerry County Council to liaise with town centre retailers, but particularly Plunkett St traders ahead of a future extension of the ‘Safe Street’ programme.

“It was like a foreign tourist destination there during the summer, and I am not talking about the positive connotations of a tourist resort,” she told the meeting. “We need to look at it so it doesn’t favour one type of business over another.” KMD confirmed that the public would be invited to make submissions.

NEW SCULPTURE: Noel O’Leary (Town Foreman) with Cllr Michael Gleeson (Killarney Looking Good) and Mayor of Killarney Cllr Brendan Cronin pictured beside the new wooden sculpture on East Avenue Road. Photo: Sean Moriarty

New wooden sculpture unveiled in town | By Michelle Crean A brand new wooden sculpture is getting admiring glances this week after being unveiled in town.

LET US REOPEN: Killarney publicans are calling on the Government to allow all pubs to reopen when Level 5 restrictions ease. Pictured were: Niall O'Callaghan, Paudie O'Callaghan, John O'Shea and Patrick O'Sullivan. Photo: Michelle Crean

The installation located on East Avenue Road, carved by Tommy Craggs, includes a monk, crozier, quill and a book representing the story of Innisfallen.

“It’s long been an aim of the committee to have the story of Innisfallen

represented in our town,” Yvonne Quill, Chairperson of the Killarney Looking Good Committee, said.

“The group set about the project in 2019, but it was delayed as result of COVID-19. The piece was carved by Tommy Craggs from a piece of fallen oak from the National Park. The piece includes a monk, crozier, quill and a book representing the annals. The paving surrounding the installation, which really sets it off, was carried out

by Municipal District staff.”

“Let us all open together” - say Killarney publicans Clúid completes €18m

Killarney publicans have put up a united front in calling for the Government to let all pubs reopen – regardless if they serve food or not – once the current Level 5 restrictions are lifted.

The Government is expected to make an announcement today (Friday), but it remains unclear what level of re-

strictions will be put in place to replace them.

Paudie O’Callaghan’s family run the Fáilte Hotel on College St. During the summer he was allowed open as he also has a licensed restaurant connected to the bar. They argue that there was no evidence that pubs, when open during the summer months, contributed to the increase of Coronavirus cases.

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KINDNESS: Lincoln Skins Barber Shop and Salon B in Killarney have combined to make a donation of €2049.60 to Pieta House. They donated their takings for the days leading up to the last lockdown which is a phenomenal gesture in these tough times for business. Pieta would like to thank both Niall, Brenda, and their staff for choosing Pieta. Pictured were: Niall Ashe and Con O'Connor (Pieta House Kerry).

housing project in Dirreen A new €18m housing project which will provide homes for over 180 local people - is ready to be handed over to Kerry County Council.

Located in Sruthán na Sailí, Dirreen, the project will provide 83 houses to people on Kerry County Council’s housing list.

It includes 22 two bedroom houses, 43 three-bedroom houses, six single-bedroom apartments and 12 two-bedroom apartments.

The new homes are within walking distance of a number of playing fields including Killarney Celtic Football Club and Legion GAA grounds. Local amenities such as shops and services are easily accessible too.

The project is a partnership between Clúid, Kerry County Council, the Department of Housing, the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and Killarney-based company, Thermohouse.

“This innovative social housing project not only addresses the need for rapid-build homes but also creates

HOMES: Clúid has completed its €18m housing project in Dirreen which will supply 83 homes to help alleviate pressure on Kerry County Council's housing list.

greener, more energy efficient buildings, with lower fuel bills for our residents,” James O’Halloran, Clúid’s New Business and Development Manager, said.

“Clúid is committed to working in partnership with our stakeholders in Kerry to provide high-quality housing. These 83 new homes will provide much-needed social housing and developments of this scale will continue to assist in alleviating some of the pressure placed on the private rented sector in Killarney too.”

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Funding down but demand for food up - say SVdD volunteers

As volunteers prepare hundreds of hampers for the vulnerable in Killarney and surrounds, the Killarney Conference is expecting a massive demand on their services.

Speaking this week to the Killarney Advertiser, President of the local conference Breda Dwyer said that 2020 "is the toughest year" the service has experienced to date.

CREATE SPACE: John Ferguson (Programme Assistant/Driver) pictured with wheelchair user Bernard James are calling on the public to be patient and allow more access for people with disabilities during the last shopping week for Christmas. Photo: Michelle Crean

Call for shoppers to use “common sense” parking | By Michelle Crean One local group is calling on the public to keep access open for shoppers with disabilities.

MEETING DEMAND: Volunteers with St Vincent de Paul Killarney conference say there's a huge demand for food hampers this year. Pictured were: Mike Riordan, Niall Keogh, Liz Ryan, Jackie Foley, Brendan Joy, Dymphna Horgan and Breda Dwyer. Photo: Michelle Crean

New haemophilia drug a "life-changer" for Killarney man | By Michelle Crean A groundbreaking new drug could soon be on the market for haemophilia patients across the world as a Killarney man's clinical trial has dramatically changed his life.

Brian O'Mahony (62) - who has lived with the condition for over six decades - this week told the Killarney Advertiser that as a sufferer whose life has been severely impacted by the condition - the success of the drug "is life-changing".

Currently Chief Executive of the Irish Haemophilia Society, Brian from Dalton's Avenue is the only Kerry man and only one of three in the country and just one of 54 globally - taking part in the trial. It's hoped that the drug which is only suitable for adult sufferers, could be on the market as early as 2022.

For Brian, having haemophilia, which is a bleeding disorder as a result of the body missing the Factor IX protein which helps clot the blood, meant in-

CURE: A new clinical drug trial has been life-changing for Killarney man Brian O'Mahony.

jecting himself twice a week to keep his levels regular.

"I was taking the injections twice a week and that gives you an increased Factor IX." Brian, former President or the World Federation of Haemophilia Organisation and President of the European Haemophilia Organisation, says there's 800 sufferers with the condition in Ireland - 270 who have a severe form.

He hopes the therapy will last 10 years or even a person's lifetime.

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is asking Killarney businesses to keep their pathways and disability parking clear for shoppers in wheelchairs and their families, and for the public to be mindful of where they park.

Illegal parking in disabled spaces, double parking on footpaths, and even family members using a disability disc

inappropriately cause a huge inconvenience and lack of access for those who need it most. ​​​​A recent Irish Wheelchair Association survey found that 77% of people with physical disabilities have poor or no access to public spaces and amenities because of issues with pavements, parking, pedestrian crossings and more.

Bernard James, a service user with the IWA Killarney branch at the Reeks Gateway, says people with disabilities have a right to go shopping too but are fearful that the next few days are going to be manic in relation to parking.

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With funding decimated and a huge increase in families seeking assistance as a result of COVID this year the St Vincent de Paul (SVdD) is urging the public to help.

In recent weeks SVdP has sent out 6,000 envelopes to homes across the town and are asking people to give a generous donation to help raise the funds to fill the food hampers which will be distributed to their clients in need.

The service - which has also felt the loss of revenue with their charity shop closed in both the first and second lockdown - will also help by providing food vouchers, coal or oil to those who cannot afford it.

"It's our toughest year," Breda said.

"Our funds are down substantially and we're making a special appeal to people to please support SVdP as the needs of people have increased."

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Now that Donald Trump has said there will an “orderly transition of power” on January 20 - speculation is mounting if he will actually attend Joe Biden’s inauguration or if he will go into hiding.

Going down in a blaze of gory It took the killing of four people and the violent disruption of one of the United States of America’s greatest political traditions before Donald Trump finally admitted that he is not going to be the next American president.

In fact, he has not accepted defeat – he merely said there would be an orderly transition of power on January 20 – inauguration day.

The first attempt, on Wednesday, by the US Congress to officially ratify the November election descended into a riot.

Trump supporters breached the Capitol building. It was the first time the Government building was breeched since 1814 when British forces burnt several buildings including the White House during the 1812 War. It took thousands of police officers, the

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Prestwick Airport in Scotland, near to Trump’s Turnberry Golf Club has been told to expect the arrival of a US military aircraft on January 19 - fuelling speculation that he will boycott Biden’s transition.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned him to stay away using current COVID-19 restrictions as the perfect excuse to snub Trump.

"We are not allowing people to come into Scotland without an essential purpose right now and that would apply to him, just as it applies to anybody else,” she

said at one of her daily Coronavirus briefings earlier this week.

That move prompted speculation he could arrive in Shannon and spend his last day as US President at his nearby Doonbeg Resort.

Limerick TD Willie O’Dea was the first Irish politician to warn of the possibility but said, like Scotland, Ireland should not offer its usual ‘céad míle fáilte’ either.

"There are rules now in place and they have to be adhered to right across the board. If he comes, he will have to show he has taken the vaccine and if he goes on to Doonbeg he will have to isolate for two weeks and there will be no golf,” said O’Dea. “All Irish golf courses are closed as part of the lockdown and we can’t have a golf jamboree in Doonbeg for the TV cameras while the inauguration is going on.”

entire Washington DC National Guard and a mayoral curfew to bring it all under control.

By then four people were dead, including one woman who illegally made it as far as the Congress Chamber, and several pipe bombs were found in the area.

In the midst of the chaos Trump refused to concede to Joe Biden, horrifying former US presidents and world leaders.

In the early hours of Thursday morning Irish time, congress was able to resume the vote count and as expected Vice President Mike Pence ratified voting deeming Joe Biden the next US president.

"Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20," said a White House statement attributed to Trump.

Social media snub final act of humiliation In a final humiliation for Donald Trump, social media channels shut him down in the middle of all the chaos that was ensuing in Washington DC on Wednesday night.

Trump, throughout his four-year presidency had labelled mainstream media as "fake news" and took to social channels like Facebook, YouTube and particularly Twitter to cre-

ate his own narrative – often without substance and challenge.

Even as Washington DC descended into a riot scene, the best the President of the USA could offer was to tell his supporters – the instigators of Wednesday’s riots – to "go home" while at the same time refusing to accept the results of a legally binding election.

As a result, the three outlets sus-

pended his accounts - some for 24 hours - others for 12 hours. Twitter warned that if he did not delete false claims it would shutdown @ realDonaldTrump for good.

Left with no other way to communicate with his 88.7 million followers, the game was over.

But rather than admit defeat, he just said there will be an orderly handover of power on January 20.

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Fan accidently changes his name to Celine Dion "New Year New You" couldn't get any funnier than a man completely changing his change to his favourite female singer - without even realising.

That's what happened to 30-year-old hospitality worker Thomas Dodd, who received his post at his UK home to find that he has legally changed his name by deed poll - to Celine Dion!

On his Twitter account @ThomasDodd1

tweeted that he had no idea of his huge life change until he received his post.

“Tier 4 is the least of my worries - I’ve just got home to some post. Apparently at some point over Christmas I’ve had one too many vinos and legally changed my name to Celine Dion.”

The change cost Dodd, who is a huge fan of Dion and saw her live in Birmingham last year, £89.

And it seems it likes it as he has no plans to change it back any time soon.

Dublin Airport becomes carbon neutral Dublin Airport has been formally designated as a carbon neutral airport as part of a globally recognised environmental programme.

The first airport in Ireland to achieve carbon neutral status, it has done so following an extensive programme of activities to reduce and offset its carbon emissions in recent years.

The airport reduced its carbon footprint by 12% between 2018 and 2019 and has reduced its overall carbon emissions by 25% between 2013 and 2019, despite a 63% increase in passenger numbers during the same period.

Dublin Airport has introduced a wide range of energy management measures in recent years that allow it to monitor and improve its overall energy use across the campus. The use of building management systems, the installation of efficient LED lighting, a pilot solar farm project and a range of other measures have all helped the airport to

significantly reduce its overall energy consumption.

In 2019, Dublin Airport had reduced its energy consumption levels by 48% compared to the average consumption levels in 2006-2008.

“Dublin Airport is committed to minimising its impact on the environment and achieving carbon neutrality is a hugely important milestone on that journey,” Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison, said. “We have been working tirelessly to reduce the amount of energy that we use at the airport for many years and are very pleased with the formal recognition of carbon neutral status. But carbon neutrality is not enough. We must go significantly further, and we are dedicated to doing that.

We plan to reduce our overall energy consumption by a further 30% by 2030 and we’re committed to becoming net zero for our carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.”

Céad míle fáilte for Irish truckers in France Truck drivers arriving in France this week were met with a very Irish message.

New ferry services between Rosslare to Dunkerque set sail this week – designed to avoid the ‘land-bridge’ through Britain after Brexit.

Two shipping companies, P&O and DFDS, are operating the new services, with the latter using a ship named 'Kerry' after our own county.

'Kerry the Ferry' is one of three vessels that will serve the new crossing. It was previously used on Brittany Ferries’ Rosslare – Bilbao route.

It was taken over by DFDS in recent years and until late last year served the Kiel – Klaipeda Baltic Sea route between Germany and Lithuania.

Truckers who arrived in Dunkerque over the weekend were met with “Céad míle fáilte” displayed on the port’s overhead gantries.

Bilateral agreement on exchange of driving licences The Minister for Transport, Mr Eamonn Ryan TD, has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom that will allow for the exchange of UK driving licences for an Irish licence, for holders of UK licences resident here.

At the end of the transition period on December 31, the mechanism that has allowed for the recognition and exchange of UK licences for an Irish one expired.

The agreement signed by Minister Ryan

means that persons resident in Ireland with a UK licence will be able to continue to swap their licenses for Irish licenses.

This agreement will be of particular benefit to anyone planning to live in Ireland as it will allow them to exchange their UK licence for an Irish driving licence. It will also allow anyone who has not exchanged their UK licence in time, before the December deadline, to exchange it under this new agreement.

However, for anyone in this situation

who didn’t exchange their UK licence by the deadline, their UK licence will no longer be valid to drive here in Ireland, it is only valid for exchange purposes. It is imperative that it be exchanged immediately.

This change only applies to holders of a UK licence who are resident in Ireland. It does not affect persons living in Northern Ireland or Great Britain who are visiting or driving in Ireland.

All holders of an Irish licence driving in

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Victory for Celtic in league final Killarney Celtic made it three-in-a-row in early September when they beat crosstown rivals Killarney Athletic in the league final.

Two goals either side of half-time proved crucial as Killarney Celtic overcame neighbours Killarney Athletic to win the Denny Premier A league final on Sunday.

Athletic were considered rank outsiders for this one but they succeeded in frustrating their rivals for the majority of the first period before a goal from a set piece eventually broke their resolve.

The Celts notched a killer second within minutes of the restart and goals three and four added some gloss to the scoreline as they secured

their third league title on the bounce.

With the finals of the Greyhound Bar KO Cup and the League Cup still to play, it’s shaping up to be a fruitful end to the season for the club from Derreen.

Killarney Athletic coaches Stuart Templeman and Brendan Moloney set their side up to dig in and those tactics were working quite well until Stevie O’Mahoney rose highest at the back post to nod home a powerful header in the 38th minute.

At 1-0, Athletic were still very much in contention but conceding a second

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MOUNTHAWK PARK, TRALEE immediately after the interval came as a crushing a blow, especially considering the unfortunate manner in which it came about. As Blues midfielder Jack Cooper went to tackle Celtic winger Shane Lowth near the edge of the penalty area, he was inadvertently obstructed by the referee, which allowed Lowth to advance unchallenged and fire a fine shot beyond the reach of Gary Sugrue in the Athletic goal.

With their hardworking midfield triumvirate of Donal Kelliher, Tadhg Doolan and Jack Cooper leading the

way, the team from Woodlawn never gave up and half-time substitute Shane Lynch came close to pulling one back around the hour mark.

Unfortunately for him, his low shot went wide via the left-hand upright and his Celtic counterpart Ryan Kelliher sealed the result in the 70th minute when he rounded the keeper before rolling the ball into the empty goal. Kelliher doubled his personal tally late on by capitalising on a defensive error as Celtic capped their 2020/21 league campaign with a 4-0 win over the old enemy.

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10 CHAMPIONS: Celtic players celebrate winning their third league title in a row.

The day Michael came to town In May (at the height of the lockdown), the world was engrossed by The Last Dance, a gripping documentary about former Chicago Bulls basketballer Michael Jordan. Adam Moynihan penned an article about Jordan’s 1999 visit to Killarney to coincide with the series. The following is an excerpt.

There to greet him on the runway was Killarney man Dennis Carroll, a Kerry Coaches bus driver who would ferry Jordan and co. around the country for the following week and a half.

Dennis remembers the trip well and speaking to the Killarney Advertiser this week he said that contrary to his portrayal as a disagreeable character in the documentary, he found Jordan to be “perfectly fine”.

“You wouldn’t think that he was the superstar he was,” Dennis says. “He’d salute and he’d engage… He was re-

spectful, courteous and he took care of me. As a group, Jordan and his friends were good fun. They were just like ordinary guys.”

Paudie O’Connor’s brother Séamie, who caddied for Jordan when he was in Kerry, admits that the six-time NBA Finals MVP “got a bit cranky at certain things”, but overall they got along “famously” during their time together.

“To me, he was a very fine gentleman,” Séamie recalls. “I couldn’t say a bad word against him.”

Understandably, Jordan’s arrival

9 RIGHT: MJ enjoys a pint during his visit to Ireland. Photo: Eamon Keogh

caused quite a furore. Fans of all ages flocked to the golf courses to catch a glimpse or to get an autograph, and for the most part MJ was accommodating.

“The day he played Killarney it was like the Irish Open,” Dennis says. “Young fellas were skipping school left, right and centre. I think there were a few teachers there as well if I’m not mistaken! When they played Ballybunion one of the teachers from a nearby school was a golfer and he got wind of it. He

brought his whole class down to see Michael Jordan.

“Everywhere they went there were lots of people. It was kind of being kept quiet but word got out fairly quickly. He didn’t shun the people but he wasn’t going around pressing the flesh and signing autographs. He was here on a private visit and he was given his space. The Irish being the Irish, they were respectful. They weren’t on top of him at all.”

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Clifford fires East Kerry to consecutive titles

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East Kerry clinched their second Kerry Senior Football Championship on the bounce on Saturday evening and do you know what the scary thing is?

They didn’t even get into fifth gear.

Their opponents, Mid Kerry, put it up to the champs in the first half but a pair of goals in the opening stages of the second turned a two-point game into a foregone conclusion in the blink of an eye.

As was widely predicted in these pages and others, East Kerry’s forwards were simply too hot to handle and they romped home to a double-digits final win for the second year in a row. It was a brutally commanding victory which does not bode well for the chasing pack. As recently as two years ago, as this bunch of talented kids began to graduate to senior, the question was, ‘Will East Kerry win a County Championship in the next five years?’

Now, the question is, ‘Will they lose

one?’

David Clifford had been operating a little bit below par (by his own extremely high standards) this year, and the red card he picked up in the quarter-final was perhaps symptomatic of the stop-start nature of his season. The Fossa man was due a big game on Saturday and he duly delivered, the exclamation point coming four minutes after the restart when his explosive right-footed shot flew into the net and almost blew the goalposts out of the ground and into the Dunnes Stores car park.

“We’re lucky to be together for a long time,” Clifford noted at full-time.

“We played a lot with the Sem together, and a lot underage together.

And to be fair to the Rathmore boys, they put the heads down straight away and they’ve fitted in seamlessly. They were a massive addition to us, as you saw there tonight."

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GOLDEN GOAL: David Clifford of East Kerry celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Mid Kerry during the Kerry SFC Final. Pic: Matt Browne/ Sportsfile.

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Dr Crokes on the double The weekend of September 19/20 was a fruitful one for the Crokes as they sampled success in ladies football and men’s hurling county finals in quick succession.

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CONTROL: Dr Crokes star Siobhán Burns fends off her opponent in the County Junior A final. Pic: Matt O'Neill/Dr Crokes.

There was cause for double celebrations for Dr Crokes last weekend as both their senior ladies footballers and senior men’s hurlers claimed county titles in their respective grades.

The ladies came out just the right side of a barnstorming Junior A Championship final against MKL Gaels in the Fitzgerald Stadium, goals from Julie Delaney, Niamh Stack, Rheanne O’Shea (two), Jade Potts and Marian O’Callaghan proving crucial as they ran out 6-19 to 5-20 winners.

MKL started well but Crokes rallied to lead by six at the interval. Any notions the Killarney team might have had that the job was done were quickly thrown out the window at the start of the second as the Gaels racked up 2-4 without reply, before O’Callaghan’s goal steadied the ship at just the right time.

The Milltown-Castlemaine/Keel/ Listry amalgamation still led by four with time running out, however, and it took a point by Kate Stack and a last-gasp goal by O’Shea to force extra time.

The Crokes managed to push on in overtime and in the end they were good value for their two-point win.

DR CROKES LADIES: Jessica Leahy; Holly Power, Kayleigh Cronin (capt), Caoilinn O'Donoghue; Treasa O'Sullivan (0-1), Ava Doherty, Lillie Foley; Julie Delaney (1-1), Siobhán Burns (0-2); Niamh Stack (1-0), Rheanne O'Shea (2-4), Ava Sheehan; Kate Stack (0-08, 6f), Jade

Potts (1-0), Emma Dineen (0-02); Subs: Marian O'Callaghan (1-1), Sarah McMahon, Megan Graham, Aoife Fleming, Liz Moloney, Aoife Kelliher, Lyselle O'Shea, Ellen Moloney.

It was a momentous day, too, for the Dr Crokes senior hurlers as they bridged 19-year gap to win the club’s third ever Kerry Intermediate Hurling Championship. Michael Lenihan (1-9) was the scorer-in-chief for the club from Lewis Road as they defeated Tralee Parnell’s by 2-15 to 0-14 in Austin Stack Park.

It was a close enough encounter but bainisteoir John Lenihan and his backroom team will be delighted with the manner in which the Crokes came good in the end.

Jack Lenihan’s timely second-half goal sent the Killarney side on their way and Tom Doyle, wearing 15, played his part by scoring three points as the Crokes saw off Parnells, who were playing in their first county final since 1924.

Captain Mike Milner lifted the trophy for the Black and Amber hurlers on what was a landmark day for the Crokes.

DR CROKES HURLERS: Conor Bohane; Patrick Crehan, Brendan McMahon, Kevin Landers; Colm Ó Cuív, Mike Milner (capt), Michael Horgan; Jack Lenihan (1-0) Shane Lyne; Rob Ryan, Mark Heffernan (01), Aaron Murphy (0-1); Richie Farrissey (0-1) Michael Lenihan (1-9), Tom Doyle (0-3). Subs used: Chris Doncel, Rory Waters, Dara Tangney, Cathal White.

FACTS | CHAMPIONS EAST KERRY HAVE NOW WON NINE COUNTY TITLES

Reigning champions East Kerry went back-to-back in late September as they powered to a comfortable 12-point win over Mid Kerry in the 2020 Kerry Senior Football Championship final.

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YOUTHS: The Killarney RFC U16s in action against Abbeyfeale. Pic: Mary McCarthy.

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Rugby club claim top award

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There was positive news for Killarney RFC in early November as the club was selected for the prestigious Munster Club Youth Section of the Year award for 2020.

Killarney RFC were the recipients of a very special honour this past week when their underage set-up was named Munster Club Youth Section of the Year for 2020.

It is a tremendous achievement by the Aghadoe-based club and speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Youths Co-Ordinator John O’Connell said everyone at Killarney RFC was “delighted” with the news.

“We are delighted to receive the award

for Munster Club Youth Section of the Year,” he said. “This is a result of a lot of work done by a large number of volunteers in the club and is recognition for the selfless work being carried out by our members.

“The youth section has grown significantly and in the 2019/20 season we fielded two U14 boys teams in the West Munster Competitions, and an U16 and U18 side in the BOI Munster Competitions and West Munster Competi-

Soccer chief rejects COVID breach claims In September, the Secretary of the Kerry District League John O’Regan denied that restrictions had been broken at the Premier A final between Killarney Athletic and Killarney Celtic, a match which should have been played behind closed doors in line with government guidelines.

The Secretary of the Kerry District League, John O’Regan, has said that the money he collected from spectators at a recent game at Mounthawk Park in Tralee was for charity.

O’Regan denies claims that he charged fans an admission fee of €5 to see the Premier A League Final between Killarney Athletic and Killarney Celtic, a match that was supposed to be played behind closed doors in line with COVID-19 restrictions.

He also rejects suggestions that upwards of 180 people were at the league decider, attributing the accusations

made by a former FAI Referee Observer to a “personal vendetta” stemming from O’Regan’s friendship with disgraced former FAI CEO John Delaney.

Meanwhile, the FAI have confirmed that that they are investigating the alleged breach of COVID-19 restrictions.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, the Causeway native confirmed that fans were, indeed, asked for money as they entered the ground – as had been reported by multiple attendees – but the long-serving secretary insists that the money in question was for charity.

“We weren’t allowed to charge but

tions. The youth player pool has over 100 players at this stage, from U14 to U18.5. Additionally, we are delighted to report that our female teams are growing with teams at U14 and U16 as well as the beginnings of an U18 side.

“I would like to thank all the players and parents for their ongoing support, the coaches without whom we would not be able to facilitate the huge numbers at training, and the committee for providing really excellent pitches.”

U16 coach Stephen O’Brien said the award was a testament to the club’s emphasis on inclusivity “There is a place for all in this game,

whether short, tall, skinny or round, there is a place where you are needed on the team. Everyone is important.

You won’t win a game with 15 greyhounds, nor will you with 15 bears, but you will need some of both and a few in-between’s as well.

“And the diversity doesn’t end there.

In the club over the years we have also had the enrichment brought by touring and playing against teams from around the world. We have also had young players joining the club from other countries and cultures such as France, Spain, Eastern Europe and even as far away as Japan! Such enrichment continues on the teams of today and such additions are embraced.

“There’s a place for everyone in this game, and there’s a place for everyone at Killarney RFC.”

MOUNTHAWK: In September, the FAI launched an investigation into reports of a breach of COVID-19 restrictions at a match at Mounthawk Park in Tralee. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

we were collecting for the Red Cross,” O’Regan said. “And what we were asking people to do was to make a donation. Anybody who wanted to donate to the Red Cross was allowed to do so.

And people did donate generously.

“Next Thursday night we’ll be presenting the Red Cross with a cheque for €1,000 that we collected at the game.

But there was no charge as such.”

As for the number of spectators watching the game itself, O’Regan accepted that there may have been people there who shouldn’t have been, but he also asserted that “no guidelines were broken” by the Kerry District League.

“If somebody came to me and said their young fella was playing and he’s

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under 18, they were allowed in,” he said, referring to the COVID-19 recommendation which states that minors may be accompanied to a match by one parent or guardian.

The Premier A is a senior league so the vast majority of each squad participating in the final was made up of adults. If the players aged 17 and under brought one parent each, this should have accounted for three spectators.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that there were upwards of 120 spectators at the match, excluding matchday personnel such as players, management, match officials, first aid crew, league officials and media.

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Lights switched on at new arena

also set the goal of having a female team in the National League of athletics, probably within 36 months.

AM: And the arena isn’t just for Killarney Valley AC… TG: It isn’t, and this is a very important thing for the public to know, especially people who may not have any involvement with athletics or may never have any intention to get involved. All of the schoolchildren in Killarney, through their schools in a managed way, have free access to our facility from 8.30am to 4.30pm during the school term.

There are approximately 3,000 schoolchildren in the Killarney area, the majority of whom are within 500 metres of the facility. That’s a huge amount of people that we can expose to a sport that they might not have otherwise decided to get involved in.

We may find our next Olympians, but that’s not what it’s about. It’s about helping people get active.

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Killarney’s black athletes tell of shocking racial abuse On Monday, May 25, an unarmed black man named George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. Disturbing video footage of the incident caused mass outrage and led to protests not only in the United States but in countries all around the world, including here in Ireland. The incident and its fallout caused many of us to re-examine racism in our society and on June 5, Adam Moynihan spoke to some of Killarney’s black sportsmen about their experiences in Ireland. The following is an excerpt.

Ozzy de Quadros is a black, Brazilian-born tattoo artist who moved to Killarney 18 years ago. He quickly got involved with Killarney Athletic as a coach of an underage team and as a player at senior level. For Ozzy, racism has been a factor from the very start, both in and out of sport.

“I’m here since 2002 and it happens

all the time,” he explains. “And I come from South America where people always call each other names - it’s just their nature – so I didn’t grow up with this mentality that I get offended really easily.

Ozzy, now 43 years of age, has also experienced racism in sporting contexts during his time in Ireland. In 2012,

a troubling incident during a match against another local club was made even more distressing by the fact that he was with his two young sons at the time.

“Actually, I didn’t hear anything that day,” he says. “I was beside the pitch with my two kids. I was just supporting my club like everyone else there, but

the [opposition player] didn’t want to see a black man shouting for Athletic.

“One of the (Killarney Athletic) guys next to me said, ‘did you hear what he said to you?’. I said I didn’t. He said, ‘he called you a n*****’.

“Some of the Athletic players (who had also heard the slur) told the referee but the referee didn’t want to do anything. He didn’t give him a red card. The club didn’t do anything. I posted on Facebook explaining what had happened and for a while people supported me. They said, ‘oh, that’s horrible’ and so on. But they didn’t go further than that. Nobody actually came to me and said ‘look, this is what you can do’. It never happened.

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After years of planning and hard work, the Killarney Valley AC Arena was opened in November. On November 20, Killarney Valley coach and committee member Tomás Griffin told Adam Moynihan how the club’s big dream became a reality. The following is an excerpt.

AM: How beneficial will the track be for Killarney Valley AC moving forward? It must be an exciting time for the club.

TG: It is. We managed to open the place and turn on the lights during the pandemic, and facilitate the groups that are allowed to train. That, in itself, has been exciting.

In the past, we were very limited in what we could do. As a result of that, your skill levels as a coach get limited also. For us as coaches, the new facilities will allow us to up our skill levels, which will be very important. This in turn will feed into the ambition of the club. Our end goal, which is on the horizon already based on all the youth athletes that have been turning up to training, is that within a 24-month period, and hopefully by next summer, we’ll have a men’s team in the National League of athletics.

Keeping girls involved is a challenge and our way of addressing that is to

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Keane breaks Kerry hearts On Sunday, November 8, Kerry’s All-Ireland dreams fell to pieces when Mark Keane scored a last-second goal to hand Cork a dramatic extra-time victory over their fiercest rivals.

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Cork finally got one over on their great rivals in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday last, and they couldn’t have done it in more spectacular circumstances.

After an ugly war of attrition on a wet and miserable evening, Mark Keane’s dramatic, last-gasp goal at the very end of extra time propelled The Rebels to a memorable victory. From Cork’s point of view, the only shame was that their loyal supporters were not in attendance to join in with the celebrations.

It was a long time coming but judging by the look on the players’ faces, this famous win was worth the wait.

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Kerry made one late change to the lineup that was listed in the pro-

gramme as defender Brian Ó Beaglaoich came in for Stephen O’Brien at half forward. It was a move that signalled what was to follow for Peter Keane’s side as they proceeded to pack their defence and try to make it difficult for Cork to break them down. Cork adopted a similar approach and the result was a dire enough match with plenty of easy possession being conceded by both teams, until someone plucked up the courage to try a line-break. And that’s when the fouling started.

It was clear from the off that scores would be at a premium; points by David Clifford and Ronan Buckley were cancelled out by Brian Hurley and Mark Collins and the sides were level at just two apiece heading into the first water break.

The second quarter wasn’t any more expansive as Clifford and Seán Powter exchanged scores to make 3-3 by the 23rd minute, before Dara Moynihan and Clifford (free) gave Kerry a twopoint advantage.

Cork finished the half much the stronger, however, and points by Collins (free), Killian O’Hanlon (45) and Kevin O’Donovan edged the hosts ahead by the bare minimum at the interval.

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Tony Brosnan got off the mark early in the second before another beautifully struck placed ball by Killian O’Hanlon re-established Cork’s lead.

A 53rd-minute black card shown to championship debutant Buckley came as a blow to Kerry but substitute Killian Spillane quickly went to work, cutting inside and fisting over to bring the sides level once again.

Collins made it 8-7 but then Seán O’Shea came into his own, kicking two

straight scores to give Kerry their first lead of the half. When Spillane added another, the men in green and gold appeared to be in good shape, but sub Luke Connolly pulled one back for Cork with a fine effort.

David Moran received a harsh black card in the 70th minute and Cork managed to force extra time when Mark Collins pointed a free straight in front of the posts at the death.

The Kingdom again managed to build up a two-point lead in ET thanks to Clifford and Spillane, but Connolly kept Cork within striking range with a free.

Spillane struck again after the short break but another Connolly free left a point between the teams as the clock ticked towards 90.

The Nemo Rangers talisman was central to the winning goal, too, as it was his high and hopeful shot that fell into the hands of Keane, and the Collingwood player made no mistake to secure a famous win for Cork.

MIRACLE: Substitute Mark Keane scores the match-winning goal for Cork. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile.

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On Thursday, March 12, the GAA, FAI, IRFU and other sporting bodies announced an immediate suspension of all activities under their jurisdiction. This was in line with government guidelines at the time as the nation battled to suppress the spread of the coronavirus.

The following week, on March 20, Adam Moynihan penned an article called ‘Filling the void’.

First things first: I must apologise to any Liverpool fans reading for my flagrant use of the v-word in the headline.

If you’re a Merseyside Red, ‘void’ is more profane and more hurtful than any of its four-letter cousins right now, especially when preceded by the words ‘null and’.

Like the vast majority of competitions here and abroad, the 2019/20 Premier League campaign is shrouded in uncertainty. Liverpool were cruising towards their first title in 30 years before the COVID-19 outbreak brought things to a screeching halt, and now certain clubs are apparently pushing for the entire season to be scrapped. In the interest of fairness, Jürgen Klopp’s team should

All sport suspended due to COVID-19 surely be awarded the championship regardless of what happens…

Although, in the interest of comedy, maybe they shouldn’t?

They say laughter is the best medicine…

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Topically negative connotations notwithstanding, a ‘void’ is exactly what we’re currently facing. Put yourself in the shoes of a local sportsperson. No collective training with your teammates. No games to play (or to look forward to). No live sport on TV. No League Sunday. No Match of the Day. No NBA. No fantasy football. If your life revolves around sport – which is the case for many people, young and old, in a county like Kerry – this shutdown has more than likely left you in a rut.

Of course, it goes without saying that there are more important things to be worried about. In fact, it doesn’t take a pandemic for that to be the case. In the grand scheme of all things, sport is just a little thing.

It’s not life or death.

But it would also be wrong to dis-

miss sport as a mere triviality. For many of us, it is absolutely central to our mental health. It’s a release.

It’s an escape from the pressures of everyday life. It gives our existence more meaning. It brings us closer together. It gives us a social outlet and helps forge lifelong friendships.

It keeps us active and physically fit.

Take sport away entirely and life, for billions of people, begins to look a whole lot different.

And that’s what we’re coping with at the moment, albeit on a temporary basis.

I’m slow to give advice in the current climate because there are a lot of unqualified people chiming in with their hot takes, and there’s too much idle (and vindictive) gossip floating around WhatsApp and social media. When it comes to anything coronavirus related, get your information from the HSE, the government and reputable journalists.

Take everything else with a pinch of salt.

Many of us will be working from home and self-isolating in the coming weeks. This transition might

prove difficult for some at first but one positive is that we can all stay active. Training might be cancelled and the gyms might be closed but there’s nothing stopping us from going for a walk or a run by ourselves, and Killarney just so happens to be one of the greatest towns in the entire world to do it.

If, like me, you’ll need your fix of sport during the extended period indoors, I’ve shared some cool online resources and a selection of the best movies to watch in this week’s edition. (If watching Ireland beating England in Euro ‘88 doesn’t lift your spirits, nothing will.)

Above all else, I would encourage you all to support your friends, teammates and clubmates at this challenging time. Text them and see how they’re doing. Share memes in the group chat. Have FaceTime tins.

Stay away from each other, of course, but be there for each other too.

When we come out the other side, our bonds, and our appreciation for the games we all love, will be stronger than ever.

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New year, new beauty regime Happy and healthy New Year to everyone. After an unusual year I think it's safe to say that we're all eager for a beauty routine makeover. It's more important than ever to keep a routine going.

After Christmas it always takes time to get back to a routine, but try not to let it take longer than normal. A few of the top trending beauty tips for 2021, include elevated hygiene; hand soap and sanitisers might not be the most exciting beauty products but are certainly the most important this year so far.

Clear and fresh skin is essential to looking and feeling great. When you cleanse your skin with the suitable products for your skin type you really feel the difference; fresh, supple and hydrated. Always follow this step with your recommended toner. Your serums and moisturisers will feel very different when the first steps are done correctly. Exfoliate twice a week, and start using a mask once a week.

Eye creams are the top sellers for 2020.

Thanks to the pandemic, most of our lives have turned digital and we are spending more time online. It's not just sun damage we are talking about anymore, there is a damaging effect of blue light on the skin. A new range of Sothys eye contour products, Prescription Jeunesse, tackles dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness.

The collection contains a radiance eye cream to visibly combat everyday concerns that can leave the eyes looking dull and tired. Its formulated with peptides for anti-wrinkle action and meadow plant root extract to protect from blue light.

When applying eye cream, it's important to keep it back from the movable part of the eye. Using your ring finger, as it won't be too heavy on the delicate eye area, in circular motion, start on the outer corner moving into the bridge of nose and out over the eye just under the eyebrow. I always use a figure eight on the crow's feet.

Repeat both steps 10 times and see the results within days.

I have seen a lot of clients opting for better skincare and little to no make-up.

Sothys have released a detox energy product range, the Instant Energising Corrector. Just like how we should care for the environment against pollution, we should also adjust our routine to include a veil of protection to keep pollutants off our skin. This Instant Energising Corrector brightens skin tone, fades imperfections while detoxifying, and blurs visible wrinkles and imperfections. It adapts to skin tones of all types. Ginseng root extract and detoxifying peptides help protect against harmful effects of pollution while also energising cells. I recommend this to give you a glow while protecting the skin.

• For any more information, please call Jill on 064 6632966 or go online to www.killarneytoningandbeauty.com to arrange click and post.

in coming weeks

This has been a difficult week for so many people as the country comes to terms with a surge in COVID cases.

Health is by far the biggest priority for everyone at the moment and rightly so. That said, for students who will not now be returning to school as planned, recent developments have understandably meant greater anxiety, particularly among Leaving Certs. So we return to one of the key messages from experts around dealing with uncertainty, that is we need to focus on what is within our control and try to let go of what is outside of it.

As a Leaving Cert student you do have the capacity to control your own study and revision, your course research and college applications. As we head into CAO season, it is really important to focus your attention on researching college courses and careers if you haven’t already done so and it will hopefully lift your spirits to think of the next stage of your journey when things are brighter later in 2021. Use your time wisely to research the detail of the courses that interest you by checking out the module details on the college websites. You should also be getting familiar with how the CAO process works by accessing the excellent student resources available on www.cao.ie.

If you are having difficulty trying to decide on courses don’t panic, you will have plenty of time to change your mind before July 1. For now the important thing is to make sure you meet those all-important key dates and application deadlines.

KEY DATES

January 9 – Virtual Application Information Day for DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) from 10am – 11.30am and for HEAR (Higher Education Access Route) from 12.30pm – 2pm. Register on www.accesscollege. ie.

January 20 at 5.15pm – Deadline for

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

CAO discounted application fee (€30) on www.cao.ie.

January 20 at 5.15pm – Deadline for registration for the HPAT exam required for applying for medicine on www.hpat-ireland.acer.org/register January 29 – Deadline for UCAS applications for entry to college in the UK on www.ucas.com (This has been extended from January 15) February 1 at 5.15pm – Normal closing date for CAO applications (€45) and the online facility to change course choices for free closes. Students who wish to apply for HEAR or DARE must have applied to CAO by this deadline. The closing date for completion of the online HEAR/DARE forms is March 1 at 5.15pm.

In next week’s issue I will be featuring a Q&A about CAO, so if you are applying to CAO as a Leaving Cert, Further Education or Mature Student or the parent/ guardian of an applicant, email me your questions on info@mycareerplan.ie or send me a DM on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mycareerplan.

Friary office open | By Sean Moriarty The Franciscan Friary’s office will resume its ‘behind closed doors’ policy for the duration of the current Level 5 restrictions.

Since Monday (January 4) the Friary office has been operating a telephone or email service for parishioners who want to organise Mass offerings and other ser-

vices.

Office staff will be available from Monday to Saturday between 9.30am - 4pm daily. A collection and drop-off box has been placed outside the office door.

“We are still offering Trócaire’s Christmas ‘Gifts of Love’ cards too,” said the Friary’s Ann Marie O’Leary.

The office can be contacted on 064 66 31066 or killarney@franciscans.ie.

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Over the coming weeks and months the Killarney Advertiser will be bringing you a series of guest blogs across our social media channels so be sure to connect with us on Facebook and Instagram and get involved in the conversation.

This week we are delighted to introduce Michelle O’Connor who will be contributing with a bi-weekly post.

A healthcare professional for eight years, Michelle’s passion and work has predominantly involved the therapeutic interventional work practices most associated within the fields of Social Care and Coach-

ing Psychology. Michelle’s work to date, has always featured three key components: people, potential and performance.

Michelle identified early on in her career that she wanted to work with children and young people.

One of her key strengths is the ability to build positive relationships with those that she works with.

Michelle’s work has been diverse in nature, working within areas of mental health, well-being, selfharm and suicide prevention (in Social Care), to name a few.

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Michelle’s key areas of strength are in personal and team coaching, integrated health and well-being,

high performance and development and human growth and mental conditioning. Her client base is broad in nature, working in various domains from business to sport, healthcare to education and more.

Michelle is continuing to work in the healthcare industry as a Coaching Psychology Consultant and Social Care Worker. Her work in this industry predominantly involves therapeutic intervention work with young people and parents, as well as with multidisciplinary teams.

In recent months, Michelle expanded her work and secured a position as a Coaching Psychology Consultant with Elevate Performance, a network of elite professionals

aiming to maximise optimal human performance through exploring areas of physical training, psychology and nutrition.

Michelle also works with athletes in Ireland, the UK and across Europe.

Her work in this industry includes one-to-one/team sessions within intercounty structures (Ireland's national sports – GAA, LGFA and Camogie), one-to-one sessions with aspiring Olympic athletes and semi-professional/professional footballers, to name a few.

Her work aims to help people generate a greater sense of the “self”, as she believes “we are all experts of our own lives” and that “we all hold the key within us, to unlock true potential”. Together, through psychological based practices one can achieve their truest, fullest potential in order to reach optimum levels of performance across all areas of life.

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

Five non-exercise activities for weight loss Our bodies are always working on expending energy (burn calories). Naturally, many of us assume this only happens when we engage in intentional exercise.

Still, the truth is other factors have a more considerable impact on our total daily energy expenditure - like general activities that encourage you to move.

If you’re looking to make healthy lifestyle changes, it won’t be that difficult for you to get started.

Let’s discuss some easy strategies for you to increase your non-exercise activity.

WHERE THE ENERGY GOES

Your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) can be categorised into the following three groups: 1. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Your BMR is the number of calories you require at rest based on factors such as lean body mass, age and height. This is what you need to live without considering the demands of moving about, exercising and so on. Your BMR accounts for 60-70 percent of your daily energy expenditure. Individuals who carry more fat-free mass will have a higher BMR. This is a great reason to focus on weightlifting in your training.

2. Thermic effect of feeding: The process of digesting your food requires energy - about 10 percent of your energy expenditure, to be exact. Protein has the highest thermic effect of all three macronutrients. That means it takes more effort to break down protein, so you’ll likely feel more satisfied and less hungry throughout the day if you eat enough protein. This is why we encourage clients to make protein about 30 percent of their total daily caloric intake.

3. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) and physical activity: This includes both intentional exercise like weightlifting, running and cycling as well as non-exercise activity like doing housework, walking, playing with your kids, etc. The thermic effect of physical activity accounts for 15-30 percent of your daily energy expenditure. An active person with a physical job, a commute and a child or dog to play with can burn 150-500 more calories a day than a person who sits behind a desk. Over a week, that can translate to upward of 3,500 calories more per week. Consider that playing five-a-side football for one hour will burn roughly 320 calories and you’ll

start to understand the impact of daily steps and general movement.

DO SOMETHING PHYSICAL TODAY!

Here are five non-exercise activities you can do to increase your daily energy expenditure: 1. Choose to stand instead of sit. The smallest movements contribute toward your NEAT. Fidgeting and being restless actually count, and of course, standing up and moving around are even better.

If you work at a desk, opt for a stand-up station.

2. Heading out for a meal? Walk instead of drive where possible. The interesting thing about individuals who restrict their calories is that they tend to find ways to move less because they have less energy to use. It’s your body’s way of maintaining homeostasis. You can make an even more significant impact here by choosing to park as far away as possible and enjoy the fresh air while you walk. And it’s even better if you’re walking to the shops for fresh, healthy food.

3. If commuting by bike or foot is an option, do it!

4. Play with your kids and walk your dogs. Engaging in playtime with your family is good for your physical, mental and emotional health.

5. Hit up some chores and run some errands. Cleaning and organising your house requires effort and plenty of movement. Make a list and hit the deep cleaning. Get out and about to check things off your list, and, as above, park a little further from the shop - or walk or bike there.

If you would like more info and advice, be sure to read our blog: www.activate. ie/blog.

Ireland’s newest technological university; Munster Technological University (MTU) has been established - and it's the first university set up in Kerry.

The consortium of Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and Institute of Technology Tralee (ITT) was designated as a technological university last year. MTU is a multi-campus technological university, contributing to the region through the provision of academic programmes that support student development and opportunities, education and research.

MTU has an extensive and impressive regional footprint with six campuses across the South West region in Cork and Kerry, and a student body of 18,000.

For Cork, it will be the first university to be established since UCC in 1845.

“The establishment of only the second technological university in the State, the first outside the capital, is another important milestone for higher education in Ireland and, in particular, for the South West," Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD said. "The new Munster Technological University will start its journey and drive access, excellence, and regional development. It will strengthen the links with businesses in the country and the community, all of which will greatly enrich and enhance the South West.”

GROUND-BREAKING

Mr Bob Savage, Chair of MTU’s Govern-

ing Body, welcomed the formal establishment of the technological university and the opportunities Munster Technological University creates for the region saying that it marks a "historic day for the future of higher education in Ireland".

"MTU has the potential to be ground-breaking for the South West region by providing a new, flexible teaching and learning framework to students that is informed by research and offers opportunities for students to pursue diverse programmes across the range of levels. I now extend my best wishes to our collective staff, students, and stakeholders who have been instrumental in bringing us to this day."

Also welcoming the inauguration of the new technological university President of Munster Technological University Professor Maggie Cusack added that the formation "will benefit students, staff, and stakeholders for generations to come".

"The positive regional benefits will be paralleled with global impact from our research and innovation as we maximise the opportunities afforded MTU by the Irish Research Council and through Horizon Europe and the Green Deal."

The whole world has been running scared, like never before, And couldn’t wait for 2020, to vamoose out the door.

There we were in early spring, awaiting daffodils, When hand in glove with shamrock, crept the weed Covid.

We were all caught on the hop, by this cursed thing, Blissfully unaware, of the havoc it would bring.

Leo was in Washington, and from there closed down our pubs, So Paddy’s Day was very dry, which left pint men disturbed.

I mean to say, what could we do, we could not celebrate, For this Covid thing was biblical, and no way would abate.

They told us all to wash our hands, and keep metres apart, In the stores when shopping, or out walking in the park.

Like the rioters in Hong Kong, they suggested we wear masks, But no one took it seriously, and those who did looked daft.

Punters flocked to Cheltenham, as they always did, And drank and bet like lunatics, impervious to Covid.

When old folks began to die, alone in nursing homes, Church bells rang out dolefully, over cold tombstones.

And then amidst the nightmare, seeped the flutter of a dream, For the clever folk in white coats, discovered a vaccine!

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Snapshot of the Kerry motor industry in 2020 A total of 1,934 new cars were sold in Kerry last year according to the latest figures realised by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

As is expected, the strongest month is January when 700 new cars hit the road.

There was a dramatic drop in car sales across the county during the first spring lockdown when only six new cars were registered in April.

There was a pick-up in business in the summer months which coincided with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the traditional July registration plate upgrade. As a result 500 new cars were sold in the seventh month of the year.

December is always a poor month for registrations as motorists wait until the New Year to put their new car on the road, but only two new vehicles were registered in the whole month.

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Fassbender’s European championship – take two Michael Fassbender will return the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) for a second season this year.

The local Hollywood A Lister, and now professional racing driver, contested all rounds of last year’s championship as part of his preparation to enter the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans this June.

He is currently racing for the Germany-based Proton Competition Team and receives backing from Porsche.

Fassbender and his teammates Felipe Laser and Richard Lietz finished sixth in the series but a sister Proton Competition Porsche 911 GT RSR driven by Allessio Picariello, Christian Ried and Michele Beretta won the GT class.

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a round of the World Endurance Racing Championship and Fassbender’s original plan was to step up this series after a year in Europe.

However, he has decided to return to the European series for another year after not meeting the targets he set himself last year.

“It feels really good to be going back into this series, to know what I am going into, all the new things will be really familiar to me,” he said.

The decision to return to the ELMS for 2021 has not eliminated his chances of appearing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. He drove in a support race there last season and teams often recruit additional drivers for the main event.

The 2021 European Le Mans Series will get underway in Barcelona on April 18.

TAKE TWO: Michael Fassbender will return to the European Le Mans Series for a second season.

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A fresh start for your garden The New Year is upon us, and it is all about fresh starts, new beginnings, and planning!

With that in mind, I have put together a monthly to do list for the veg garden, as it is something I was asked for last year! I hope it will prove useful.

JANUARY: A cold month, with little to do, except to clean glasshouses, tools etc,. and peruse seed catalogues on the couch!

FEBRUARY: Wash seed trays and pots. Chit potatoes. Leeks can be sown indoors, as they take about 10 weeks before they can be planted out. At the end of the month broad beans can be sown, Jerusalem artichokes and garlic can be planted out.

MARCH: Prepare beds if the weather is dry. Mid-March early potatoes can be planted, as well as onion sets. Protect them from birds by using netting!

APRIL: Have all your beds prepared.

Let weeds germinate and hoe them out.

Sowing can be done indoors for a lot of crops; winter leek, cabbages, broccoli, kohlrabi, lettuce and spinach. Outdoors, stick to peas, radish and turnips. Main crop potatoes can be planted, as well as more onions.

MAY: The soil should be warm enough

for most direct sowing. Sow beetroot, parsnips, spinach, chard, peas and beans.

Carrots can be sown at the end of the month. Indoors, sow winter cabbage, kohlrabi, turnips, lettuce, shallots, chard into modules. Sow courgette, squashes, runner beans and sweetcorn indoors at the start of the month, and at the end of the month sow fennel and Chinese cabbage.

Keep an eye on slug attacks. Leatherjackets are at their worst, especially as they love lettuce. Cover carrots with Enviromesh to keep root fly at bay.

JUNE: Hoeing and weeding are the main

jobs of this month. Thin your seedlings out to the correct distance. Carrots and beetroot can still be sown outside and inside it is a good time for sprouting broccoli.

Plant out leeks, winter cabbage, sprouts, celery, celeriac, turnip, swede and kohlrabi. Plant out courgette and squash, as well as sweetcorn. If it is very warm plant out French beans and runner beans.

Watch out for cabbage white butterflies.

They lay small yellow eggs on the underside of Brassica leaves.

JULY: Harvest early potatoes and sow a green manure such as phacelia in its place. Lettuce, radish kohlrabi and fennel can still be sown. Plant out any plants which were sown the previous month.

Keep looking for butterfly eggs, and aphids can be a problem.

AUGUST: Whenever you have cleared out a crop it is advisable to plant green manure. Salads can still be sown, especially oriental leaves. Garlic should be ready to pull, ideally on a sunny day so they can dry.

SEPTEMBER: If you clear beds, sow a green manure which will overwinter, such as grazing rye.

Winter salads can still be sown. Over wintering onions can be set.

OCTOBER: As beds become vacant, cover them with a thick layer of mulch.

Seaweed is ideal. Otherwise, dig in some compost and cover with thick black plastic. Stake sprouts and sprouting broccoli.

Sow overwintering broad beans and garlic. Harvest all maincrop spuds.

NOVEMBER: Turn the compost heap

and cover it.

DECEMBER: Make sure all bare earth is covered to prevent leaching of nutrients.

people of Kerry after a ‘year like no other’

Overseas development charity Trócaire has hailed the support of the Kerry public as ‘magnificent’ in a year which has seen so many challenges for the global population.

Trócaire’s CEO Caoimhe de Barra said that "this has been a year like no other with COVID dominating our lives".

"Our whole way of life has been disrupted, in ways that we could never have imagined possible. Over 1.5 million people have lost their lives to the virus, an enormous human tragedy. Global lockdowns have put the brakes on the world’s economy and this has had devastating effects for people, especially in the poorest countries of the world.

As we head into 2021 over 270 million people are facing hunger, that’s double the number since last year, due to the impact of COVID and drought.”

The pandemic has had other serious effects, she added.

“Women and girls have been particularly affected as violence against women has increased during the pandemic.

The pandemic has also been used as a ‘smokescreen’ by many repressive regimes to clamp down on human rights.

Despite calls for a global ceasefire during COVID, conflicts have continued apace and violence and oppression have forced people to flee for their lives. This year we passed a grim new milestone, for the first time there are over 80 million people in the world who have been forced from their homes."

Yet there is cause for hope, she added.

“The fact that we now have COVID vaccines means that we can begin to hope that the end is in sight for the pandemic. The development of a vaccine so quickly is an inspiring story of human ingenuity and collective effort. It shows that if we have enough energy, political will and shared resources, we could rally together to tackle other global issues

THANKS: Trócaire’s CEO Caoimhe de Barra has thanked the people of Kerry for their support during what has been an incredibly difficult year.

such as hunger and climate change.

“Our work in Ireland this year has been incredibly difficult with many outreach activities, particularly during our Lenten and Christmas appeals, having to be cancelled. Despite this our supporters in Kerry and right across Ireland responded magnificently and showed the solidarity and compassion for others that we are renowned for around the world and of which we should be very proud.”

To find out more about Trócaire’s work visit www.trocaire.org.

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IN MEMORIAM

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

8TH ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

13TH ANNIVERSARY

COURTNEY

CROWLEY

BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Mausie Courtney Late of Curreal Glenflesk and Deerpark Killarney who died on the 31st of December 2012.

In Loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Dan Crowley Inches, Rathmore, whose anniversary occurs on 5th January R.I.P

In fondest memory of Timmy Buckley, late of Gortdromakerry, Muckross, Killarney. who left this earth on 10th January 2008.

We will always have memories To cherish and to hold Of a wonderful mother More precious that gold.

A light from our household is gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.

A laugh, a joke, a time to care A wonderful nature, warm and true These are the memories we have of you.

Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be like heaven If we could have you back again.

CLIFFORD

In loving memory of Noreen Clifford, late of Barleymount East, Killarney, Co Kerry, who died on January 3rd 2020.

On the First Anniversary of her death, We lovingly remember our dear mother Noreen.

A much missed mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother -in-law, aunt, cousin, friend and neighbour.

We her family, Elizabeth, Ann, John Joe, Michael, Noreen and Patricia, would like to express our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us through our sad loss, to all those who attended the house, rosary, removal, and funeral mass, sent mass cards, flowers, letters, messages of condolence, telephoned, emailed, or texted. A special thanks to Sr Miriam Kerrisk, who said the rosary on both nights.

Sincere thanks to her extended family, neighbours and friends who called to Mom regularly or telephoned her, some on a daily basis. She loved having visitors and hearing the local news, and to keep up with what was happening. Also to all of her special friends, at the twice weekly bingo sessions she loved to attend, you were so caring and kind to her, and you were very special to her, Thank you so much. Our deepest thanks to all of her home- helps, you were all so kind to her. A special thanks to Teresa who filled in on the nights we needed you.

Thank you to Cannon Tom Looney for calling to Mom in the Hospital and giving her Holy Communion, and the last rites and for the Lovely Requiem Mass and burial prayers, and a sincere thank you also to Fr Paddy O’ Donoghue for assisting. Many thanks to Kieran Clifford for the beautiful music. Thanks to Jimmy the sacristan.

A special thank you to Dr Laura Malone for attending to Mom at home after the fall, and caring for her over the last number of years, also a special thanks to Dr Donal Coffey for caring for Mom, before Dr Laura joined the family. Thanks to the ambulance staff for the care given to Mom that night, Many thanks to the Doctors and staff of A. E. at University Hospital Kerry for their caring and professionalism. Thanks to Dr Fiona Coffey and the staff at Killarney Community Hospital for caring for Mom in her final days. Thanks to Liam and all the staff at Sheahan’s Pharmacy, Killarney, and Anthony and all the staff at O’ Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Killarney.

Thank you to the undertakers Mike and Mary O’ Shea and their staff for their kindness and professional service. Thank you to the Wooden Spoon, Kilcummin, for the lovely catering at the house during the funeral and thanks to the Dromhall Hotel for the lovely Lunch after the funeral.

It would be impossible to thank everyone individually. Therefore we would ask that you please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

A daily thought, a silent tear, A constant wish that you were here, An empty place no one can fill, We miss you dearly, and always will.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 3rd January 2021 at 10am In Christ the Prince of Peace Church, Fossa.

IN MEMORIAM

Always loved and never forgotten Your son Johnny, daughter-in-law Evelyn and grandchildren Shane Dayna and Katie.

You gave us years of happiness Then sorrow came with tears You left us lovely memories We will treasure through the years .

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving wife Margaret, daughters Eileen, Breda and Margaret, Sons in-law and grandchildren.

9TH ANNIVERSARY

Sometimes it seems a lifetime Sometimes it seems a day But in our hearts and in our minds You are never far away.

Remembering you is easy We do it everyday But missing you is a heartache That never goes away.

May the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear That will always love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Fondly remembered and always in our hearts, Josie, John & Caroline, John & Karen, Mags & Damien, Deirdre & John, Trish & Johnny, Tim, Reece, Oisín, Caolán, Luke, Jack, Conor and Mia.

CRONIN

MEMORIES EVISTON

12TH ANNIVERSARY MCSWEENEY In loving memory of a dear brother Dermot Cronin, late of 4 Marian Terrace, Killarney, who died on the 13th January 2012.

In loving memory of Our dear daughter-in-law Linda Eviston.

Brother When last we saw your smiling face You looked so bright and well Little did we know that day It would be our last farewell.

If we could only see you for just a little while To tell you that we miss you And see your lovely smile.

We know you walk beside us And when our life is through We pray to God to take our hand And lead us straight to you.

In loving memory of Denis McSweeney, late of 22 Dromhall Park, Killarney. who died on the 7th of January 2009.

You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke, a time to care Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today.

Loved and remembered by Noreen, Sandra, Donagh, Sinead, Sarah, Cormac and Grandchildren Sadbh, Roisín, Daniel and Liam

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.

May your beauty and grace continue to embrace those in the heavenly realms.

Forever in our Hearts Joan, Eddie, Edward, June & Linda

MEMORIES EVISTON

Always remembered by his sister Maria and all the family.

3RD ANNIVERSARY DOYLE In loving memory Linda Eviston Dear Angel in Heaven.

20TH & 26TH ANNIVERSARY DOYLE Treasured memories of our dear friend Joe Doyle, late of Knockeeragh, Killarney. who died on the 5th of January 2018.

In loving memory of Patricia Doyle who died on the 6th February, 2001 and her husband Patrick (Pa) Doyle who died on 10th January 1995, both late of 2 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney.

Treasured memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered everyday.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Maureen, Anne, Clare, Susan and their families.

When God held out his precious hands To take you from your pain You stretched your weary hand right back As He softly called your name “Come home with me”, he gently said “Your pain will leave you soon Just close your eyes and take my hand, And we’ll quietly leave the room”.

Sadly missed by the O’Sullivan Family, Whitebridge Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday 9th of January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Your beauty and light has Touched all of our hearts We were so sad to see you go.

But you have peace now that we know May the heavens hold and embrace you.

As you have done here we will let you Go now and wipe our tears As we can feel that you are still near From our hearts to yours Linda, Michael, Christian, Jacqueline & Victoria

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.

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IN MEMORIAM

8.1.2021 18TH ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

GALVIN

FORAN

KNEAFSEY

In loving memory of Mick Galvin late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on 8th January, 2003.

In loving memory of Noreen Foran, 43 O’Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Died 7th January 2015.

Treasured memories of a dear husband Joe Kneafsey, Killarney Road, Milltown, Who died 11th January 2019.

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

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.

Lovingly remembered by your wife Ronnie.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Daughter’s Maureen, Noreen, Tricia, Sons Dan and John, Sons-in-law, Daughters-inlaw, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Sisters, Brothers, extended family, friends and neighbours.

18TH ANNIVERSARY GALVIN

Noreen’s 6th Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 9th January 2021 at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

He never thought when leaving home He would never more return That in death so soon would sleep And leave me here alone God has you in his keeping I have you in my heart.

Forever loved and very sadly missed by your loving wife Patricia (Pat).

Anniversary mass Sunday 10th January 2021 at 11.15am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Milltown, Co. Kerry.

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BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE JOY

In loving memory of Mary Joy late of Droumdragh Glencar, whose birthday occurs on the 6th January.

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile.

If only we could have you back for just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk just like we used to do.

You always meant so very much and always will do too.

The fact you’re no longer here will always cause us pain, But you are forever in our hearts.

Happy Birthday mom.

Sadly missed and loved Sheila, Patrick and Con. xxx

In loving memory of Mick Galvin late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on the 8th January, 2003.

25TH ANNIVERSARY HAYES

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

Always remembered John, Karen and Nessa.

18TH ANNIVERSARY GALVIN

In loving memory of May and Tom Hayes, late of St Brendan’s Place, Killarney.

Life goes on at it’s own pace Time flies by, today we are sad But memories are not forgotten of our dearest Mom and Dad. You will always remain in our thoughts Today and always.

Remembered by your loving family, Margaret, Donal, Denis Ann, Grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In loving memory of a dear father Mick Galvin late of Ballaugh, Killarney who died on the 8th January, 2003.

What I would give if I could say I will go and see my father today To hear his voice, and see his smile, To sit and talk with him a while, To be together in the same old way, This is my dearest wish today.

Anniversary Mass on Monday 11th January 2021 at 6.15pm In St Mary’s Cathedral (streamed live)

21ST ANNIVERSARY HEALY

Always remembered by your loving daughter Miriam, Paudie, Dylan and Gary.

27TH & 4TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Bridie Healy late of Old Bridge, Headford who died on the 13th January 2000

MORIARTY Laccabane, Fossa In loving memory of Patrick Moriarty, Who died on the 5th of January 1994 and Terence Moriarty Who died on the 11th of January 2017.

If memories bring us closer, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by all your family.

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

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

Sadly missed by your brothers Dan and Jim, sister Kay and sisters in-law

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

THANKSGIVING

God of my life I welcome this new day, It’s Your gift to me, a new creation, a promise of resurrection. I thank You for the grace of being alive this morning, I thank You for the sleep that has refreshed me, I thank You for the chance to make a new beginning this day Lord is full of promise and opportunity, let me waste none of it, this day is full of mystery and the unknown, help me to face it without fear or anxiety. This day is blessed with beauty and adventure make me be fully alive to it all. During this day keep me thoughtful, prayerful and kind, may I be courteous and helpful to others and not turned in, in myself, keep me from any word or deed that would hurt, destroy or belittle and may the thoughts in my mind be pleasing in Your sight. When night comes again may I look back on this day with no grievance or bitterness in my heart and may no one be unhappy because of anything I have done or failed to do. Lord, bless this day for me and for everyone, make it a day in which we grow to have the mind of Christ your son, Lord Jesus Christ, friend and brother may we know You more clearly and love You more day by day. Amen. CD

PRAYER FOR HEALING Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing, you can certainly recreate me.. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any unproductive cells.

Open any blocked arteries and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

With Thanks,

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE JOY

In loving memory of Mary Joy late of Droumdragh Glencar, whose birthday occurs on the 6th January.

Happy Birthday mom, deeply missing you on your first birthday in heaven.

If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me Place them in my mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, But there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.

Love Maureen and Mike xxx Your memory is my keepsake With which I’ll never part God has you in his keeping I have you in my heart.

Happy Birthday Nana.

Always on my mind forever in my heart Kellie xxx

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH

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. MM

O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino, who by your prayers, obtained from God that you should be asked at your examination the only proposition you knew. Obtain for me that I may succeed like you in the examination for which I am preparing. I promise in return, to make you known and cause you to be invoked.

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. D.M.

OF CUPERTINO

ST. THERESA

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IN MEMORIAM

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT KELLIHER

In loving memory of Eddie and Mary Kelliher, Leamnaguilla, Kilcummin, Killarney whose First Anniversaries occurs on the 9th & 18th of January, 2021.

As we lovingly remember Eddie & Mary on their first anniversary, their sons Jimmy, John & Eamonn, daughter Marie, sisters Breda and Julia, together with extended family, wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone that sympathised with us through our sad loss. We thank everyone who telephoned, sent mass cards, letters and messages of condolence.

A special thank you to Fr Padraig Kennelly, Fr Pat Ahern, Fr Pat McCarthy, Fr Sean Horgan, Fr Dan O’ Riordan, and The Killarney Friars who concelebrated mass.

We also wish to thank An Garda Siochana, The Emergency Services, Chaplin Fr Teddy and the wonderful staff of University Hospital Kerry. We thank sincerely, O Shea’s Funeral Directors for their kindness and consideration in arranging both funerals.

We also remember our wonderful family, friends & neighbours whose support and kindness will always be remembered. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our deepest appreciation.

Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away They bring a smile Sometimes a tear But always a wish That you were still here First Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, 10th of January, 2021 at 10am in Ballyhar Church

16TH ANNIVERSARY

KELLIHER

In loving memory of Eddie and Mary Kelliher Leamnaguilea, Kilcummin, Killarney Eddie who died on 9th January 2020, and Mary who died on 18th January 2020.

They dwell among the angles now They left us much too soon They glide across a golden field Above the harvest moon.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your loving sister Breda, Brother-in-law Pat, nieces, nephew, grand nieces and grand nephews.

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

16TH ANNIVERSARY

LYNE

In loving memory of a dear husband John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, who parted from me suddenly on January 13th 2005.

In loving memory of the late John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, who died on the 13th January, 2005.

In loving memory of a dear dad and Grandad John Joe late of Kilcummin who died on the 13th January, 2005.

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

May you always walk in sunshine And God’s love around you flow For the happiness you gave us No one will ever know.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you Is the hardest part of all.

It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone A part of us went with you The day God called you home.

You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

Always loved and remembered by your loving daughter Anne xx son in law Patsy and grandchildren Amanda xx, Cían xx, Padraig xx, Adam xx and Shauna xx.

The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

Rest in peace.

God knows how much I miss you Never shall your memory fade Loving thoughts shall ever wander To the spot where you are laid Though absent you are ever near Still missed and loved always dear.

Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart you are always there.

The gates of memory will never close I miss you more than anyone knows With tender love and deep regret I love you and will never forget Death leaves a heartache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Love you always your wife Maura XXX Mass will take place At 7:30pm on 14th January in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

16TH ANNIVERSARY LYNE

Never forgotten by your loving daughter Mary and son-in-law Maurice XX. We lost a Grandad with a heart of gold, How much we miss him can never be told.

Never forgotten by your loving grandsons Maurice Junior and Patrick and granddaughter Natasha XXX.

LYNE

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.M

16TH ANNIVERSARY LYNE In loving memory of a dear father John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Killarney, who parted from us suddenly on January 13th 2005.

He had a nature you could not help loving and a heart that was purer than gold and to those who knew him and loved him His memory will never grow old.

Love always your son Michael xx

1ST ANNIVERSARY

16TH ANNIVERSARY

LYNE

One precious to my heart is gone The voice I loved is still The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled Our father in his wisdom called The one his love had given And so on earth the body lays His soul is safe in Heaven.

In loving memory of a dear father John-Joe Lyne, Knocklebede, Kilcummin Killarney, Who parted from us suddenly on January 13th 2005.

Dad is such a special word A word that brings to mind A big warm smile, a helping hand A way of being kind Devotion to the family A word of patience too “Dad” is such a special word Because it stands for you.

Love you always your daughter Tina and son-in-law Noel. xx

Love always your daughter Geraldine xx 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.

Love always, your son Martin xx

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH

OF CUPERTINO

O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino, who by your prayers, obtained from God that you should be asked at your examination the only proposition you knew. Obtain for me that I may succeed like you in the examintion for which I am preparing. I promise in return, to make you known and cause you to be invoked.

Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.M

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

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

Love your grandsons Evan and Aaron. xx Sad was the parting, no one can tell So sudden on earth the sorrow fell The blow was hard the shock severe To part with one we loved so dear Dearest still as years depart His memory lives within our hearts.

In loving memory of Shane O’Donoghue late of Chicago who passed away 25th Dec 2015.

Put your arms around him Lord And forever keep him safe For he’s a special Granda And can never be replaced.

No matter where we go No matter the years that pass Or how big or tall we grow Today we take our hands and place them on you’re heart So little us and little you Will never be apart.

Love your granddaughters Alana & Aoibhinn xx

Sadly missed and loved from all your Aunt’s,Uncle’s and Relatives

Love you always your son Gerard xx

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

IN MEMORIAM

8.1.2021 MORIARTY

47TH & 20TH ANNIVERSARIES

In Loving Memory of Con McCarthy Scrahan Court, Ross Road Who passed away on January 11th 2020

In loving memory of a Dear Husband Terence Moriarty, Lackabane, Fossa, Killarney, who died on the 11th January 2017.

In loving memory of Jack and Alice Looney, “Sliabh Luachra”, Park Road, Killarney.

As we remember Con on his 1st Anniversary, We his family, wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised on our sad loss.

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

We wish to thank everybody who attended his removal, funeral mass, burial, sent mass cards, floral tributes and phoned. To all who travelled long distances to be with us, We say a sincere thank you.

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

1ST ANNIVERSARY & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MCCARTHY

A sincere thank you to Fr. Jim Lenihan and to Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue who affiliated at Con’s mass and also to The Church Choir.

We would like to acknowledge the kindness of Dr. Rosemary Kelleher of Ross Medical Practice for her kindness during her house visits to Con. Thanks to the home helpers who visited Con and their kindness shown.

A special thank you to District Nurse, Carolyn Fogarty who provided unwavering assistance, support and judgment in our time of need. To the nurses and staff at Killarney Nursing Home, a sincere thank you for your help and care for Con. A special word of thanks to all of the former staff who formed a Guard of Honour at Con’s removal.

To our great neighbours in Scrahan Court who were there for us, and to Michael & Mary of O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for the professional service provided.

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

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

4TH ANNIVERSARY

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

May He rest in peace, dear Jesus In Thy heavenly home above With the Sacred Heart of Jesus In his own eternal love.

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

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Fossa Church on Sunday 17th January at 10:00 am.

4TH ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your wife May, sons Neil and Stephen.

Con’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 17th January ’21 at 12 noon in St. Marys Cathedral Killarney and a live link to the mass will be available on the parish website.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Nora (Norrie) O’Connor, late of Kilclogherane, Faha, Killarney, who died on the 1st of January 2018.

Also remembering her husband Joe’s 41st Anniversary on December 22nd.

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

Lovingly remembered by your family.

IN MEMORIAM

Ansin chuala an guth ó na flaithis á rá: “Scríobh: Is beannaithe na mairbh a fhaigheann bás sa Tiarna.... i dtreo go scoirfidh siad dá saothar mar tá a n-oibreacha á leanúint.”

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord.

Now they can rest after their labours for their good deeds go with them.”

Rev. 14:13

Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh acu.

12TH ANNIVERSARY & 68TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE YEATES

To a loving husband and father Michael Yeates Tiernaboul Killarney and formerly of Clontarf and Donaghmede, who died on 5th January 2009.

How lucky they would be if only they knew how lucky they were.

From his loving wife Ann and daughters Sheree and Kelsie.

KELLY In loving memory of a Dear Father Terence Moriarty, Lackabane, Fossa, Killarney who died on the 11th January 2017.

Today is a special day, like many other days that we live, as thoughts of you are shining through the caring things you did.

Today is a reminder that life can be tough, because the time we shared with you just wasn’t long enough.

For you were someone special, who never wanted praise, who’ll always be remembered with gratitude in so many different ways.

On your birthday in heaven we are sending all our love and hope you know you’re missed more than the words from all of the above.

From your loving sons, Padraig and family, Seamus and family, and Terence Jnr. xxx

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

MCCARTHY

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather Sean McCarthy, Glounacopple, Kilcummin who died on the 10th January 2015.

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.

Remembered and missed by your Sons, Daughters, Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Families.

Cuireadh na Nollag

18TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

A daily thought a silent tear A constant wish that you were here An empty place no one can fill We miss you deeply and always will

6TH ANNIVERSARY

LOONEY

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

Sadly missed, always loved and never forgotten by your loving wife Helen. xxx

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In Loving Memory of Tina Kelly, late of Upper Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on the 6th January 2003.

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you’re always there.

Also remembering our dear Parents and grandparents Dan and Kathleen Kelly whose anniversaries occur at this time.

Lovingly remembered by Anthony, Mary, Donal and family.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 3rd January at 10:30am In St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.M

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. J O R

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. LB

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. B.D

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).

NAS

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. D.M.

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IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

13TH 26TH & 4TH ANNIVERSARIES

In loving memory of Ann Quinlan late of 45 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on the 1 6th of January 2008.

Annie Hannon who died on the 21st January1995 and Annie Bray who died 1st of January 2017 both late of St .Brendan’s Place No words we write can ever say How much we miss you everyday No one knows the grief we bear When the family gather and you’re not there.

Fondly remembered by Martina, Dawn and Grainne

3RD ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

Birthday remembrance for my beautiful granddaughter Amy O’Connor. late of 8 Whitebridge Manor, Killarney.

Whose birthday falls on January 4th.

In loving memory of Nora O’Connor, Woodlawn Park, Killarney, who died on 13th January 2019

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

We thought of you today but that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

I laugh, I talk, I play the part, But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart, The sorrow I feel, I can never explain, And the ache in my heart will always remain.

From Nana Winnie x

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Margaret McGillicuddy, Anabla, Kilcummin, who died on January 6th 2018.

Along the road of suffering You found a little lane That took you up to Heaven And ended all your pain.

Take our million teardrops Wrap them up in love then ask the wind to carry them, to you in Heaven above.

Fondly remembered by all her family.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

O’SULLIVAN

14TH & 12TH ANNIVERSARIES

In loving memory of our dear parents, Joan who died on 4th January 2007 and Patrick who died on 5th August 2009 late of Annaughbeg, Gneeveguilla.

R.I.P. Time and years slip gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts ye are always there.

Always loved and forever remembered by your daughters Breeda and Eileen and families.

We think of you in silence we often speak your name all we have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake from which we’ll never part God has you in his in arms but we have you in our hearts.

Always remembered by your loving husband John, daughter Marian, grandchildren Gavin &, Shauna daughter-in law Jeab, great grandchildren Roan, Michael & Cian.

Anniversary Mass for Nora will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 10th January at 8am.

Birthday remembrance for Amy O’Connor. late of 8 Whitebridge Manor, Killarney.

Whose birthday falls on January 4th.

15TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

We are sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on it’s wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million kisses Wrapped in a million hugs To say how much we miss you And to send you all our love.

You may be out of sight We may be world’s apart But you are always in our prayers And forever in our hearts.

IN MEMORIAM

O’CONNOR

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

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

A silent tear each night we shed A silent tear as we speak to you in prayer To let you know we love you, and just how much we care.

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.

AN

2ND ANNIVERSARY

O’CONNOR

QUINLAN, HANNON AND BRAY

In loving memory of Mike John Moynihan, Gullane, Gneeveguilla 02/09/1964 – 06/01/2020 As we lovingly remember Mike John, his wife Eileen, daughters Michelle and Aoife, grandchildren Evie and Fionn, sons in law Frankie and Kevin, and his extended family would like to thank the following, To Those who tended to Mike John at the scene of the accident. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we are and will always be eternally grateful. Thanks to the Gardaí who had the very difficult job of informing us of Mike John’s heartbreaking accident. It wasn’t easy. To Fr O’ Mahony, Fr. McCarthy and Monsignor Herlihy, thank you for all your support through a very difficult time and a beautiful Requiem mass for our wise man.

To Sean O’Mahony undertakers, you were truly amazing. You helped and guided us through what was a very difficult time. Day and night you were there, supporting our final farewell for Mike John, we will be forever in your debt. To Mike Stack and the Stack family, Tricel, thank you for your kindness shown. He was a proud Tricel man and never missed an opportunity to sell.

Thank you to Mike John’s colleagues and friends in Tricel for the guard of honour formed on his final Journey. He would have been proud. Thanks to Gneeveguilla GAA. To all those who attended Mike John’s funeral, sent mass cards, flowers, made phone calls, brought food to our home and helped us in any way thank you. To all who participated in the Requiem mass we are so grateful. To an old football colleague who wrote two beautiful pieces, how proud he would have been to see these writings. Thank you for your beautiful tributes to Mike John, and finally to those who showed us so much support and love during the past year, our extended family, his sister Joan, Martin & family, Mike Joe and Noreen O’Keeffe & family, Riverview, Bounard, Karen Breen Walsh, Aengus O’Leary, Gerry Mccarthy to name but a few. You have been exceptional. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

The Moynihan family.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Love from Uncle Otto, Emma and Logan.

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

Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted.

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

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. AB

In loving memory of Dan (Daniel) O’Sullivan, Tournanaugh, Kilcummin whose anniversary occurs on the 1st January.

Always in our thought and prayers from Mom, Dad, Mary, Tim, Mairead, Sarah, Denis, Padraig xxx Uncle Dan A beautiful memory dearer than gold, Of an uncle whose worth Can never be told.

There’s a place in our hearts, No one can fill,we miss you Dan and always will.

From Rachel, Annie, Emma, Erin, Rebecca, Emily, Danny and Sean Dan xxx

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

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

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

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

IN MEMORIAM

8.1.2021 5TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

In loving memory of a Dear wife, mother and nana Catherine O’Leary, Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Who died on the 8th of January 2016.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whosoever believe in him should not Perish, but have everlasting life.

Always loved and fondly remembered by your husband Patie, daughters Marie and Kayleigh, son Ian, grandchildren Aimee, Rhea-Kate and Noah, son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Aileen.

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Donal O’Donoghue, late of 21 Brú Na Sinsear, Rathmore, whose 10th anniversary occurs on 29th of December.

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.

Loving and missing you always Your loving wife Margaret, sister Peg, nieces and nephews.

We sat beside your bedside Our hearts were crushed and sore We did our duty to the end ‘Til we could do not more.

In tears we watched you sinking We watched you fade away And though our hearts were breaking We knew you could not stay.

In loving memory of Catherine O’Leary (Nee Cronin), Late of Knocklebede, Kilcummin, Who died on the 8th January 2016.

Along the road of suffering You found a little lane That took you up to Heaven And ended all your pain You may be out of sight We may be world’s apart But you are always in our prayers And forever in our hearts.

Loved and remembered by Brother & Sisters Joan, Helen, Pat & Norma.

5TH ANNIVERSARY WHITE

You left behind some aching hearts That loved you most sincere We never shall and never will Forget you father dear.

Loved and always missed by sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews.

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

Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.O.D

8TH ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA In loving memory of Margaret White, late of Knockeendubh, Tralee Road, Killarney, who died on the 2nd January 2016.

Thinking of you today, Mum But then, that’s nothing new For you were thought of yesterday And will be tomorrow too.

Because you’re missed so very much Far more than words can say And sadly Mum, no presents, cards Or hugs Christmas Day Just silent tears and a special kiss Blown to heaven above To thank you for a lifetime Of devoted, selfless love And a whispered Christmas promise That on each day yet yo come You will always be remembered For you meant the world, dear Mum. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts.

Your loving son John, daughter-in-law Catriona and Grandsons Seán & Brian White

IN MEMORIAM

40TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

40TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

SPELLMAN

SPELLMAN

In loving memory of Conor Spellman late of Ballycasheen Road whose Birthday occurs on the 7th January.

“So, so you think you can tell, Heaven from hell, Blue skies from pain Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail a smile from a veil.

Did they get you to trade Your heroes for ghosts Hot ashes for trees, Hot air for a cool breeze Cold comfort for change Did you exchange.

How, how I wish you were here We`re just lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl Year after year I Just wish you were here!”

Farewell, farewell my friends I smile and bid you goodbye No, shed no tears, for I need them not All I need is your smile.

If you feel sad, think of me For that’s what I would like When you live in the hearts Of those you love remember that you never die.

Love always, Michael, Marion and Elizabeth.

Your birthday brings back memories Of laughter and of tears Of all the celebrations held Throughout your precious years.

We’ll always cherish time we had And smile just at the thought I hope you know the magnitude Of joy your life here brought We’re celebrating you down here As they must be above I truly hope your special day Is filled with peace and love Very special thoughts of Conor today Lots of love Antoinette & Seánagh xx

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE SPELLMAN

Loved and dearly remembered by Mark, Evan and all the Griffin Family. xxx

11TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE O’CONNOR

In loving memory of Charlie O’Connor, late of Kilclogherane, Faha, Killarney who died on the 2nd of January 2010.

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

Birthday remembrance of Conor Spellman late of Ballycasheen, Killarney whose birthday occurs on the 7th January.

Wish you were here today Even for just a little while So I could say happy birthday and see your beautiful smile.

The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind The laughter, joy and happiness precious memories... the best kind.

Today I’ll do my very best to try and find a happy place struggling to hide my heavy heart and the tears on my face.

I’ll sit quietly and look at your picture thinking of you with love, hoping you’re doing ok in Heaven up above.

Always loved and sadly missed, Michelle, Hollie and Fionn xxx

Lovingly remembered by your family.

JESUS NOVENA TO ST. MARTIN

At every turning of my life I came across good friends Friends who stood by me Even when the time raced by.

In loving memory of Conor Spellman, whose 40th birthday occurred on 7th January.

Happy 40th Birthday Bucko you`re a king in the sky!

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

In loving memory of Vivien O’Shea, Cleeny, Killarney who died on the 4th January 2013.

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Compassionate St. Martin you were always a generous and dedicated worker. Not one day of your life found you idle. Help me now in these difficult times to find suitable employment. I have no wish to be without work. By your prayers I wish to be given a situation where i can use to the full all the gifts that God has given to me. Intercede for me that I will obtain guidance in seeking out possible opportunities.

When I am employed obtain for me the graces to be faithful and diligent for the glory of God for my own good and that of all the people we serve. Ask God to give me health of mind and body and generosity in meeting the needs of others. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

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. MM

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8.1.2021

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ANOTHER YEAR

| By Adam Moynihan

ANOTHER LOCKDOWN Local clubs face more uncertainty as all activity halts until February at the earliest It had been hoped that the New Year would bring with it some degree of normality following a stop-start 2020 but with Ireland in the midst of another lockdown, athletes, fans, coaches and club officers are facing another extended and unwanted period on the sidelines.

As the country tries to halt the alarmingly steep rise in COVID-19 cases, activities such as sports must naturally take a back seat for the time-being.

With a vaccine currently being rolled out, we all have our fingers crossed for brighter days ahead but as things stand it’s looking like it could be well into February, if not later, before amateur level games are back up and running again.

In light of the current situation, the GAA announced on Tuesday that collective training for teams like the Kerry footballers would not be resuming on January 15 as planned.

UNDER LOCK AND KEY: Croke Park in Dublin. All GAA facilities are currently closed with the exception of club walkways. Pic: Sam Barnes/ Sportsfile.

GAA

As we know, intercounty GAA received special dispensation to continue during the last lockdown along with other elite sports like top level rugby and soccer.

However, in light of the current situation, the GAA announced on Tuesday that collective training for teams like the Kerry footballers would not be resuming on January 15 as planned. This date has been pushed back to January 31 for now with another call to be made closer to that date. It is believed that this delay may force the GAA to push back the start of the 2021 football and hurling leagues, which were due to begin at the end of February.

The Kerry minors were set to play their

2020 All-Ireland semi-final on January 16/17 but this will not now go ahead.

A decision on whether or not it will be possible to play out the rest of the championship before the 2021 championship kicks off will be made at a later date.

As for club players, the introduction of a split season meant that championship action had been set for July anyway so the current restrictions are not affecting that side of things, but they do mean that group training sessions are not allowed.

Club facilities are to remain closed until January 31 with the exception of walkways which will be open.

OTHER SPORTS

The FAI have also announced that all activity under its remit must cease, with the exception of the League of Ireland and the Women's National League.

Only individual training is permitted and that rule applies to all age groups from children up to senior. The same goes for rugby and the IRFU with only the national team and the four provinces allowed to continue.

Basketball Ireland voiced their grievances with not being allowed to resume alongside other elite sports before the current lockdown and before Christmas they put forward a plan which proposed a resumption of National League matches from the beginning of February. Even if this plan was approved by the government and the HSE, it appears as though a February 1 start date is now out of the question.

Other sports such as rowing, tennis and golf have also been put on hold. Meanwhile, horse racing and greyhound racing are two of the few sports that have been allowed to continue.

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Legion pair call time on Kerry careers Killarney Legion clubmates Jonathan Lyne and Brian Kelly will both be unavailable for selection for Kerry in 2021 after announcing their respective retirements from the intercounty scene earlier this week.

Lyne had been a member of the Kerry set-up since 2011 while Kelly made his debut in 2012, and both were part of the All-Ireland winning side of 2014.

The news came as somewhat of a surprise to Kerry supporters, many of whom took to social media to thank the long-serving players for their dedication to the green and gold jersey.

LYNO

Lyne, a versatile player who could operate in defence or attack, made a very significant contribution to that successful 2014 campaign when he came off the bench in the semi-final replay against Mayo and kicked two inspirational scores in extra-time. The match is affectionately remembered by Kerry fans as one of the team’s finest results of the last decade.

The 30-year-old schoolteacher followed

in the footsteps of his grandfather, Denny, and granduncles, Jackie, Michael and Teddy, all of whom represented Kerry with great distinction in the past.

In a tweet signaling his intention to opt out of the Kerry camp, Lyno, as he is affectionately known, said that playing for Kerry had been “a true honour”.

“The right time has come for me to finish up my Kerry journey and retire. It has been a true honour to represent my family, friends, club and Kerry people.

I'm looking forward to supporting the lads just like these 3 legends that I lost this year always supported me #CiarraíAbú.”

The tweet also contained photographs of the three people in question, namely his brother Damien, friend and teammate Derek Twomey and grandfather Arthur O’Keeffe, all of whom tragically

CHAMPION: Jonathan Lyne celebrates Kerry's All-Ireland final victory over Donegal. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

died in 2020.

KELLY

Goalkeeper Kelly was an ever-present for Eamonn Fitzmaurice throughout the 2014 championship and he kept a clean sheet in the Munster final, All-Ireland quarter-final and All-Ireland final against Donegal.

He dropped to the bench for the 2015 championship but regained his place for 2016 and 2017. In 2018 he had to settle for No. 16 again, but he was drafted in towards the end of the year for the Super 8 matches against Monaghan and Kildare.

The Ardshanavooly native was generally a substitute under Peter Keane but he did make a couple of appearances in the league, his final one coming against Meath in Killarney last February.

In a statement released via the Kerry GAA website, Kelly said he had lived out his dream.

“The time is right for me to step away from intercounty football. I would like to acknowledge all the management and backroom teams, the County Board and

Kerry Group for their support over the last nine years.

“As a teenager growing up in Killarney I sold match programmes on Munster final days and dreamed of one day climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand to lift Sam Maguire. Thankfully I have lived out my dream and I am proud to have played my small part in the Kerry GAA history books.

“This would not have been possible without the help of my teammates, family, friends, girlfriend, my club Killarney Legion and my employer, O’Carroll Engineering. I am especially grateful for your guidance and encouragement down through the years.

“A final thank you to the Kerry fans for their unwavering support. I look forward to cheering on the team with you in 2021.”

Meanwhile, another member of the victorious 2014 team has also decided to retire from intercounty football. Defender Shane Enright from Tarbert is calling it a day, citing a persistent back injury and lack of game time as factors.

DREAM: Brian Kelly gets his hands on Sam Maguire in 2014. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

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Killarney Advertiser sports columnist Eamonn Fitzgerald reflects on 2020, a sporting year like no other which produced some fascinating storylines What’s another year, as we say goodbye to 2020, a year dominated by COVID-19.

It impacted on the health of so many people and sadly, in the case of far too many, death followed. To all those who suffered and were bereaved we extend our sympathies and hope that 2021 will be a better one for you and for your families.

Sport also came a cropper, especially in the early stages, but then it opened up again. I had argued in this column on a number of occasions that most sporting activities should also be closed down, because the health and lives of people were at stake, particularly in crowded situations, involving teams and supporters. I was in favour of individual sport continuing.

I can appreciate the counter-argument that sport was not alone necessary for the physical health of players and supporters, but very much so for mental health. Sporting events were something we look forward to, but the risks were too high.

However, most sports opened up and 2020 provided that release for so many aficionados. It was a different year, with most sports played behind closed doors.

Live streaming became the norm and it looks like the new norm will continue for 2021.

SOCCER

COVID-19 wasn’t kind to Stephen Kenny in his opening matches in charge of the Irish team in the Nations League. A famine of goals followed as he set about changing the Irish style of play. Gone was the Charlton mode of putting ‘em under pressure, often hoofing the ball long and direct. Kenny’s style is more attractive, but fans want wins, not moral victories. And, certainly, we need goals.

What is overlooked too often is that he does not have the calibre of class players that Big Jack had. He has too few topclass footballers to call on.

On the club scene, COVID-19 didn’t stop Liverpool from being crowned champions, even if their many supporters in Killarney had to wait for quite a while before they could exercise the bragging rights, which they did. They were deserving champions and they still lead

the way. Chelsea and Leeds’ fans hopes were high to challenge them, but recent results burst that balloon, even at this early stage. The challenge may well fall to the two Manchester rival clubs and what about Leicester, making an early burst?

On the Irish stage Shamrock Rovers reigned supreme and were worthy champions. I have happy memories of going to Glenmalure Park in Miltown (Dublin) in the seventies when they were unbeatable. They are in that mode again, but their old stomping ground is no more. In 1987 that beautiful pitch was controversially sold to speculative-minded builders, so beautifully captured by Luke Kelly in his song Dublin in the Rare Old Times: “the grey unyielding concrete makes a city of my town”.

Rovers had no home ground for over 20 years until they settled on Tallaght.

SIX–IN-A-ROW

Across the city to the north side and there was no stopping the Dubs as they rewrote the history they made in 2019 by clinching the new norm of six-in a-row.

Great displays by Cavan and Tipperary brought home interprovincial silverware to success-starved fans in those counties. No joy for Kerry, who allowed Cork to boss them in the deluge at Páirc Uí Chaiomh and bending the knee with that late, late goal. What’s the story for 2021? More about that in future editions.

The Kerry hurlers gave great satisfaction to so many supporters, even if they lost the McDonagh Cup final to Antrim, who proved to be their nemesis on four occasions in 2020.

This game was a curtain-raiser to the All-Ireland senior hurling final which was won convincingly in great fashion by Limerick. My abiding hurling memories of 2020 were those amazing sideline cuts by the imperious Joe Canning. Four out of four from varying distances, left and right. What a skill, what a man raising four white flags. At local level, it was encouraging to see Dr Crokes win the Kerry IHC title versus Tralee Parnells.

They are looking good for the future.

Speaking of the future and of optimism:

fair dues to the Kerry U17 footballers.

They beat Cork in a thriller in Tralee and made sure of the Munster title with victory over Clare. They played a brand of football that gladdened the hearts of Kerry supporters, who were still hurting after the seniors' defeat. They played a good mix of old-style direct football and controlled close passing until the colleague arrived on the shoulder. They drove forward and delivered the ball in quickly to the scoring zone, where garsúns like Cian McMahon came of age, notching match-winning scores.

They were due to meet Roscommon in the All-Ireland semi-final in two weeks’ time, but I don’t expect that game to go ahead.

The U20s were badly hit for their All-Ireland semi-final v Galway, losing three players to the virus just before the match. Galway went on to beat Dublin in the final. John Sugrue had a good stint as manager but he stepped down, after facing that long return journey from Portlaoise a few times every week.

Declan O’Sullivan will manage this important group for the next two years, at least. His linkage with the senior management team will be very important as Kerry regroup. As expected, Donie Buckley wasn’t idle too long after parting company with Kerry, the one team he wanted to work with. Banty has taken him on board to boost Monaghan’s hopes of cranking up their dreams.

KERRY LADIES

A special mention to the Kerry ladies football team. They did very well and put up a great show against Cork in Tralee.

Cork went on to the All-Ireland final, where they bowed to the other Dub trailblazers.

Mind you, the emerging Dubs have a long ways to go to reach the heights of past Kerry teams which included, among others, the all-round sports star Mary Geaney and Mary Jo Curran. If memory serves me well, Kerry won something like nine All-Irelands in a row, led by Beaufort’s Mary Jo. She won a bagful of All-Ireland medals, 11 in all. What a record and only Henry Shefflin, the great Kilkenny hurler, came near with 10.

At long last progress has been made in

COVID-19 wasn’t kind to Stephen Kenny in his opening matches in charge of the Irish team in the Nations League. A famine of goals followed as he set about changing the Irish style of play.

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some sports where women were treated less equally than men. Such misogynistic sentiments are coming to their rightful and timely end. In golf at long last, the GUI and the ILGUI have merged amicably into Golf Ireland. I wonder what the story is in Portmarnock and in Royal Dublin? Killarney Golf & Fishing Club has embraced this welcome, pluralistic mindset for quite some time.

The men and women players in the GAA are also well on the way to unity, but the top table of the GAA still lacks the heterogeneity of thought to bring them all under the one umbrella. The treatment of Galway in the staging of the All-Ireland semi-final still rankles, as does the low level of travel expenses paid to the ladies in comparison to the men. Equality beckons. Or does it?

TOUGH TIMES: Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny consoles Alan Browne (right) and Matt Doherty following the penalty shootout defeat to Slovakia in the Euro 2020 playoffs.

Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

HEART

There was plenty more to gladden the heart in 2020. Katie Taylor is the queen of the ring, the undisputed world champion.

Bookies were closed for the most part, as horse racing went ahead behind closed doors. The harsh lesson from the fall-out in March from Cheltenham was a stark reminder. The main winner in the new set-up was Willie Mullins and it was great to seek the Kerry jockeys doing so well.

The Irish rugby team struggled, but are Munster on the way back up again to their former lofty perch?

In golf, there was no Ryder Cup for team captain Pรกdraig Harrington. We had winning performances from Dustin Johnson, as well as the arrival on the podium of Bryson DeChambeau, defying best

practices by missing most of the fairways and using his extra three stone weight to hit the ball out of the high rough without a bother, giving high handicappers great hopes of making the same winning connection more regularly.

FOCAL SCOIR

Focal scoir and just a few days into 2021, I still feel on balance that a halt should be called to competitions for team sports, where physical contact is a prerequisite.

Numero uno is the health of all. Sport for individuals could go ahead, where social distancing is not an issue.

The daily number of cases is close to 5,000. By the time you read this, the daily figure may be up to 7,000. Statistics are reminders of the reality of the fallout from COVID -19. However, these

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are also human stories of suffering, worry, uncertainty and regrettably, in too many cases, death and mourning for families who are unable to grieve in the healing process of traditional Irish wakes and funerals.

Schools may not re-open on Monday next and Lockdown 3 may well need to continue into March. Team sports should be put on hold until it is deemed safe to open up. After all, basketball has been closed completely in 2020, as it is an indoor sport. For the first time in over 50 years the eagerly awaited Castleisland Christmas basketball blitz, masterminded by the indefatigable Duke, did not go ahead.

Idir an dรก linn, Happy New Year and stay safe.

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

Misinformation in the WhatsApp age On the surface it’s a fairly simple app. Boring even. A basic messaging service that doesn’t really compare with Twitter or Instagram or Facebook in terms of features.

But in many ways this simple little app has emerged as a one of our main sources of sports news and information. Whether it’s direct via a friend or indirect via the infamous forwarded message, WhatsApp pumps a never-ending stream of sports-related truths, half-truths and bare-faced lies onto our screens. The problem is: how do we tell our fact from our fiction?

Well, in this age of misinformation, it’s probably wise to start off by assuming that it's false and then work backwards from there. By this stage we all know that forwarded messages (i.e. messages from another chat, now rendered anonymous, that have been passed on hundreds or thousands of times before reaching our phone) are notoriously untrustworthy.

Recently, rumours surrounding the Kerry football manager Peter Keane – specifically that he was facing a player coup – spread like wildfire on WhatsApp, forcing the county board as well as present and former players to clarify that there was no truth whatsoever in the speculation.

“The erroneous WhatsApp messages and subsequent social media furore that emerged in the weeks following our defeat (to Cork) had, in our opinion, the aim of damaging the reputation of players and management, and it has to be said that the prevalence of fake news has increased with the rise of social media,” Kerry GAA Chairman Tim Murphy said.

In the past, videos and images that supposedly showed intercounty players fighting or misbehaving in some other way have been debunked, but not before they have been dispatched to the four corners of the country. A photo popped up recently of a wellknown player apparently holding an illegal substance. It turned out the picture had been photoshopped. In the original version, he was holding a pin in support of a charitable foundation.

That’s the dangerous side of WhatsApp, the side that can damage reputations for the sake of a “joke”.

Teams and individuals have also gotten into trouble when things they actually did were shared widely via the app.

Who could forget the Ballyragget hurlers? In 2017, the Kilkenny club, who had won the intermediate championship a couple of days earlier, earned national headlines for all the wrong reasons when footage of some of their players cavorting with strippers leaked

via Snapchat to WhatsApp. What a fuss that particular episode caused.

Local club Kilcummin also had to deal with a bit of a media storm last year when a video of one of their training sessions left the team group chat and found its way into the pockets of half the country. The clip showed a coach shouting profanities at his players as they wrestled on the ground, and it drew plenty of tut-tutting from the Gaelic football purists. It all blew over pretty quickly but it wasn’t much craic for the club at the time.

Leaks are common enough when it comes to classified team information (which, admittedly, is great from a journalistic standpoint). Maybe it’s to be expected: when you have 40 odd fellas in a group, what are the chances that at least one of them isn’t as wedded to the vow of secrecy as the rest?

All it takes is for one person to share it in one external group. Once that happens, you’re done. Even professional outfits like the Irish national soccer team have had issues with this kind of thing in the past.

There are some funny stories to come out of WhatsApp, though. One of my favourites is the time a local player, disillusioned with not getting a run in a certain game, went home and posted a picture in the group chat. It showed his bin – with his football boots sticking

out of it.

Getting your hands on someone else’s phone can also lead to some amusing WhatsApp episodes, as I found out first-hand (from the wrong side of the joke) a couple of years ago. I started training with the Legion again (one of my many failed comeback attempts) and one night, not long after I had returned, I was out with a few of my teammates. I was standing at the bar with my phone in my hand and next thing it was gone, snatched by a thief who disappeared into the crowd.

When it came back into my possession, I discovered that the assailant (a teammate) had sent a heartfelt WhatsApp message to our manager, Stephen Stack, saying how glad I was to be back and how I was looking forward to working with him for the rest of the year.

Bear in mind that this was around 2am on a Saturday night. On a scale of one to Ballyragget it wasn’t that bad, but it was still fairly embarrassing.

I suppose like all of these new technologies, we’re still finding out how to use WhatsApp and how to take and process the information that we receive. Really the best advice is to take everything you read on WhatsApp with a pinch of salt. (Especially if you’re a manager and you get an emotional message from a player you barely know very late on a Saturday night.)

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to COVID-19 restrictions. Thanks for your continued support.

CONDOLENCES: The club would like to pass on our condolences to the families of Eileen Cunningham Friary Downs Killarney, Mick Clifford Crohane Fossa and Rosemary Maybury-Heard of Sandwich New Hampshire USA and late of Aghadoe. May they all rest in peace.

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Killarney Celtic LOTTO: The next jackpot is €16,000.

Tickets are available from club members, the Dungeon shop, at the stand in Hegarty's Park Rd and also online at clubforce.com.

GEAR: Killarney Celtic Gear is available online through www.bmcsports.ie and the link can be accessed from the Killarney Celtic Facebook page.

TRAINING: Following the move back to Level 5 restrictions, all collective training at Killarney Celtic is suspended until further notice.

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Mastergeeha LOTTO: Consolation prizes went to the following: €50 - Michael O’Connor, €50 - Martina Lyne, €50 - Patrick O’Sullivan, €50 - The Morrissey Family, Shopping Voucher - Racheal Hurley, Shopping Voucher - Adam Hurley, Whiskey - Julie, Shauna and Miriam Looney. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the lotto is cancelled until further notice.

MEK Galaxy 2020: It's been a strange 2020. We miss football so much. While it's been a year to forget for some, we are delighted with the past season. Our Senior Bs won our first senior trophy, Division 2A title, under the new structure. In the underage section, there was first for our U13 boys. Div 1 South League Winners.

Our U13 boys A and B teams claimed runners up in their respective divisions.

The girls’ section is ever growing with around 120 underage girls playing soccer with the club this year, as well as 25 senior women participating in our social soccer programme. And last but by no means least, the club has its own docuseries about it. Our Senior As were being followed by Fulltime Productions, and the fruits of their labour is for all to see on their FB page. Very proud of Darragh, Ronan and the players. So all in all, it's not been too bad.

HAPPY NEW YEAR: We want to wish all our players, parents, sponsors, coaches and committee members a very happy new year. Also, we want to remember those who have passed, to those who belong to any of our new families. And to those who have been affected by this pandemic. To the nurses, doctors, Gardaí and all the front-line workers, we are indebted to your dedication.

Killarney Legion GAA RETIREMENT: Jonathan Lyne announced his retirement from Kerry football this week. Farewell to a great servant to the county. Jonathan represented Kerry at minor, U21 and senior and was one of Kerry’s most versatile players. Equally comfortable in defence or attack and always an option to introduce when changes were needed. The year 2014 will be a highlight for many of Lyno’s fans. His game changing contribution in the heat of extra time replay

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CROKES: Harry O'Neill (right) winner of the the Dr Crokes GAA Club Golf Society Golfer of the Year award, with sponsor Vincent Casey QFA Life and Pensions.

v Mayo in the Gaelic Grounds was followed by the ultimate prize of lifting Sam in Croke Park. Well done Jonathan from all your proud club mates and supporters at Killarney Legion.

CONGRATULATIONS: Well done to Darragh Fleming and William Shine who did us proud when they both played a part in the Kerry Minor Munster Final win over Clare. Well done lads.

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: The club extends its deepest sympathies to Connie (Flash) and the O’Shea Family on the death of his mother in law Peggy Fitzgibbon. RIP. LOTTO: Draw next Sunday, Jan 10.

Tickets can be picked up at Healy Newsagents, Hegarty’s, Sheehans Centra, Ulster Bank, The Reeks and Four Star Pizza. Thank you for your support.

Spa GAA LOTTO: The weekly Monday night lotto draws will continue for now and next week's jackpot is €6,600. Thank you all for your continued support, which we need now more than ever. Tickets are on sale through our website spagaa. com or from Dalys Supervalu, Killarney Hardware, Centra Muckross Rd, Spa clubhouse or from usual sellers.

CLUB AGM will take place online on Wednesday January 27 at 7.30pm.

Members are asked to contact Club Secretary Patrick on 087 6332773/secretary.spa.kerry@gaa.ie with their name and email address in order to register for the link to the AGM. LISTRY COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET marking the 50th anniversary of their O’Donoghue Cup East Kerry Championship victory in 1970. They played Spa in the Final that year, winning by 2-8 to 0-7 on the day. Full edition available from Listry GAA Club or on spagaa.com.

CONDOLENCES to the family of Paddy (The Farmer) O’Sullivan (RIP), Ballaugh and London. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.

CONGRATULATIONS to Brian Kelly and Jonathan Lyne on their retirement from Kerry GAA. All at Spa GAA Club wish them both the very best for the future.

ITEMS FOR NOTES please contact pro.

spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.

Dr Crokes GAA LOTTO: Jackpot for draw on January 11 will be €6,500. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club.

LAST MAN STANDING: The club are running a Last Man Standing Competition based on the Premiership over the next few weeks. Tickets are €10 and the winner gets €500. Tickets can be got from Vince Casey's Office or played online. Entry on club website or social media.

AGM will be held on January 19 at 7.30pm. COVID restrictions require us to have a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams. If a member wishes to participate at this meeting please inform Club Sec. Matt O’Neill by emailing from account you will use to access the meeting no later than Sunday, Jan 10. Motions or nominations must be submitted by email no later than January 5. Any motions received after that date will not be accepted. All emails to be sent to secretary.drcrokes.kerry@gaa.ie.

Details of how to link to meeting will be sent to intending attendees in advance.

LEVEL 5: In level 5 and under the current restrictions in the North, individual training only is permitted – neither adult nor underage teams may train collectively. GAA club grounds must stay closed.

Fossa GAA COVID-19 GUIDELINES: In level 5 and under the current restrictions, individual training only is permitted – neither adult nor underage teams may train collectively. GAA club grounds must stay closed. Club games are not permitted.

Club gym must remain closed until further notice.

NEW YEAR: We would like to wish all our members a very happy and peaceful 2021. Hopefully a very successful one on and off the pitch.

LOTTO: Club lotto is unfortunately suspended for the foreseeable future due

LOTTO: Consolation prizes: €50 Gary O’Leary, €50 - Rebecca Cremin, €50 - Eily Mai O’Connor, €50 - Joan McSweeney Pittman. A sincere thank you to everyone who has supported our club lotto in 2020 including our dedicated sellers and those whom have assisted at the lotto draws throughout a difficult year. The lotto is postponed for the time being and we will confirm the date of our next lotto draw at a future date.

Firies GAA LOTTO: As a result of the rise in COVID numbers, a decision has been made to run the Club lotto on a bi-weekly basis. This will be reviewed in the weeks to come. The next draw takes place on Monday 18 for a Jackpot of €4,600.

Congrats to all our winners. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and don’t forget to get one for next week!

Get your lotto tickets online via the Firies page on Clubforce or tickets are also available to purchase physically in some of the local shops incl. Aherns Pharmacy, Farranfore, Sherwood Bar and Restaurant Farranfore, Sheehans Shop Farranfore, Moriarty’s Centra Farranfore, Bridies Shop Firies, Hendersons Shop and Bar Firies and from all the usual sellers. We thank these businesses for their continued support. Thank you all for your continued support.

AGM: The Annual General Meeting of Firies Football, Hurling and Ladies Club will take place on Fridaym January 29 at 7:30pm via an online platform. Further details will be emailed to all 2020 club members in the coming days and details will also be available on our social media outlets.

Beaufort GAA HAPPY NEW YEAR: Beaufort GAA Club wish everybody at home and abroad a happy 2021. Thank you for all your support in 2020.

FACILITIES: As we entered Level 5 restrictions again, the club gym has to close. The walking track is open. Please walk with your own family members and observe social distancing. Team training is also cancelled for the immediate future. If anybody need a helping hand to collect shopping or with any other errands, please contact Mary Jo at 086 3779702.

AGM: The Annual General Meeting will be held at the first available opportunity. Nominations and motions to be sent to Bridget (secretary.beaufort.kerry@ gaa.ie) on or before Friday, January 8.

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present but will update once restrictions facilitate the holding of the meeting. To this end the present committee and officers will stay in position and continue to run the club until the rescheduled AGM. Our insurance is in place for 2021 covering club members and membership can be paid to any club officer for existing members.

CONVENTION: East Kerry Annual Convention 2020 will take place on Friday, January 22 at 7.30pm. Due to the current restrictions this year’s convention will be held online. Nominations and motions to be received by the secretary

by Monday, January 18 at secretary. east.kerry@gaa.ie.

KERRY: Congratulations to Jonathan Lyne on your career with Kerry. Thank you for the commitment you have shown to the Kerry jersey over the years. You are an excellent ambassador for the Legion GAA club. Best wishes for the future.

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Killarney Valley AC TRAINING: Unfortunately, all training is cancelled and the Killarney Valley Athletics Track must remain closed under the current Level 5 restrictions. Individuals may train on their own within their 5k limit and we encourage all our athletes to keep up their fitness for both their physical and mental wellbeing. We would like to wish all our members a Happy and Safe New Year. Please keep an eye on your emails and also check our Facebook/Instagram page for any updated information.

Gneeveguilla AC LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw.

Sellers’ prize winner Aeneas O’Leary, €50 y/t prize to Breeda Teahan c/o O’ Keeffe’s Shop, €50 to Eamonn Bowler Annaghmore, €40 to Siobhan Foley Celecos Killarney, Shane Carmody Scrahanagullane and Mike Lyne Celenos Killarney. Bonus not won. Next week’s jackpot is €15,400 plus €1,000 bonus.

Muckross Rowing Club HAPPY NEW YEAR: Wishing all our members, past and present, families, supporters and friends a very Happy New Year. With effective vaccines for COVID-19 now a reality, 2021 holds the promise of a return to more normal routines later in the year.

LEVEL 5: Over the Christmas break, we saw a return to full Level 5 public health restrictions, which are currently due to be in place until the end of January.

During Level 5, the public are asked to stay at home with limited exceptions.

No group training is permitted, indoors or outdoors and all gym facilities are closed. No gatherings are permitted for individual training. People are asked to exercise individually within 5km of their home and are permitted to take exercise outdoors with people from one other household.

WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to David Horan and Siobhan Fleming on the occasion of their marriage in December. We also send our congratulations across the Atlantic to Arizona, to Patricia Cronin and her husband Anoop who also celebrated their marriage in the USA. Wishing both couples every health and happiness for the future.

DEERPARK: Pictured with the Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club Ricky Kelly Memorial Cup following their win in the competiton last September are sisters Margaret B Looney and Mary Murphy along with Mary's husband John. The club would like to thank the Kelly family and the Tatler Jack bar for being associated with the event once more.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club CHRISTMAS EVENTS: We were able to play a number of events prior to the introduction of Level 5 on New Year’s Eve. U16 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION: Sponsored by Jason O’Connor (Two Ball Scramble). Winners: Robbie Harnett and TJ O'Sullivan 50, Runners-Up: Cillian Courtney & Fintan Martin 51. Thanks to the Victoria House Hotel for kindly giving Pizza vouchers to all who played in lieu of not being able to hold a party this year.

CHRISTMAS TURKEYS: Sun Dec 20.

Fourball Betterball. Overall Gross: Ger Casey & Noel Moynihan 44, First Nett: Sean O'Brien & Colm O'Dowd 37, Second Nett: Robbie O'Brien Jnr & Betty O'Brien 38, Hole-In-One: Gearóid Cronin (13th Hole).

DANNY NOLAN MEMORIAL THREEBALL SCRAMBLE: Overall Nett: John McGrath, Noel Moynihan & Betty O’Brien 66 2/3. Gross: Robbie O’Brien Jnr & Kieran Fitzpatrick 82.

DECEMBER 27: Two Ball Scramble. First Nett: John McGrath & Sean O’Brien 34.5, Gross: Gearóid Cronin & Robbie O’Brien Snr 45, Second Nett: Sean Ashe & Betty O’Brien 37.5.

U16 MATCHPLAY: Unfortunately, we had to postpone plans to play this competition after Level 5 came back in. We hope to play it in February now, possibly over the mid-term break if restrictions allow.

LEVEL 5: Course is closed to play until January 31 at the earliest with the latest Public Health Restrictions. The club is currently awaiting confirmation from Pitch & Putt Ireland at time of writing on the status of holding AGMs.

Killarney Swimming Club CATHAL O’BRIEN: Cathal O’Brien, Head Coach of Killarney Swimming Club, recently hung up his flip-flops and the club

marked the occasion with a special presentation. Cathal has been involved with the club since it was established in 2012, attending the early meetings organised

by Mike O’Sullivan as, just like everyone else, he was anxious to have his children involved in swimming as a competitive sport.

But, Cathal being Cathal, he wasn’t content with sitting back. He quickly volunteered to take on a coaching role, attaining both Levels 1 and 2 coaching qualifications. Initially our C squad coach, in no time his swimmers were putting pressure on both B and A squads.

Cathal would also move on to coach B and A squads in the club. Cathal’s deep interest, dedication and training skills were an enormous asset, pushing us not only as a club but also resulting in many swimmers stretching themselves beyond their personal targets to proudly represent Killarney at county, provincial and national level.

Cathal was peerless at diving training in Tralee and elite training in Limerick and was a permanent fixture at most galas over the years. His kind and thoughtful words to the swimmers, given in person after each race, brought many a smile to a glum face. Killarney Swimming Club wants to say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to Cathal for the hours and hours of dedication given to our swimmers and children over the years. He will be sorely missed in the club, and both committee and members wish Cathal the very best for the future.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club AGM: Normally at this time of year we would be notifying the details of our AGM. Unfortunately given the present situation and COVID-19 restrictions we are not in a position to hold it and are unable to give a rescheduled date at

SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Dan Joe McCarthy, Lyreatough and Ballincollig who died recently. May he rest in peace.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions the office will be closed to the public until further notice.

However, we will still process the notes for the local press and newsletter, items can be emailed or dropped in the letter box. If you have any query or request, please contact John on 086 1579381/ email info@kilcumminparish.com.

MARGARET O’CONNOR MEMORIAL WALK: Margaret passed away last August. In appreciation for the wonderful care she received in the Palliative Care, Tralee, friends and family have organised a fundraiser for the Palliative Care Unit. Due to COVID-19 no organised events can be held. The organisers therefore are asking people to walk 10km with family members or in their safe bubble, any day any place over the Christmas season. A temporary account has been opened in Killarney Credit Union into which donations may be made. The account will be closed on Jan 15 and all funds transferred directly to Tralee Palliative Care Unit. Account details: Name: Margaret O’Connor Memorial, Account no 64981, IBAN: IE73KIRO99219319550985, BIC: KIROIE21.

Please support.

BOG WALK: With travel restrictions for recreation reduced to 5k, why not avail of the beautiful scenery and fresh air that our local Bog Walks have to offer.

You can contact John on 086 1579381 to arrange to pick up your walk brochure.

Suitable footwear is essential.

Listry 2021: Listry Community Council, Meals On Wheels and Firststep Childcare Service want to wish everyone a Happy Healthy New Year.

MEALS ON WHEELS: Listry Meals On Wheels service operates three days a week - Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The meals are prepared by Cathriona or Vivian in the kitchen at community centre The meals are collected by team drivers, who provide the service on a purely voluntary basic. They give their time and transport freely. Each client has their meal delivered to them for 1pm each day. The Community Council wish to Express sincere Thanks to all our Drivers without the service could not operate. The service covers the areas of Faha, Ballyhar, Listry and Milltown. Anyone in these areas which wishes to avail of service should contact Cathriona at 087 9381063.

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