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LETTER THE EDITOR TO Dear Sir/Madam,

Whatever about a GAA museum or stadium upgrade, surely the County Board need to come up with a solution to the parking chaos around Fitzgerald Stadium on big match days? If it was any other sporting or concert event a proper traffic and parking plan would have to be submitted to, and approved by, the relevant authorities. How, in this day and age, the by pass road of a major town can be used as a carpark is beyond belief, a road that has seen more than enough fatal accidents,

surely it's a matter of time before a child or indeed adult will walk out from between parked cars onto the path of oncoming traffic with a tragic outcome. Surely there's enough outlying fields or carparks where a park and ride system could operate, there's certainly enough coach companies around to operate such a system. Is it not time for the County Board or head office to provide the most basic and safest of facilities for its patrons?

Yours, Brendan O'Shea,

Major upgrade for Fitzgerald Stadium to be announced

The Kerry GAA County board is set to reveal a major re-development plan for Fitzgerald Stadium in the coming weeks.

A joint effort between the county board, the Fitzgerald Stadium sub-committee and other key stakeholders in the county will be announced next month the Killarney Advertiser understands.

Last year the Kerry GAA chairman Patrick O’Sullivan revealed that the refurbishment of the stadium could cost as much

as €72.5 million.

In November last year he briefed a government delegation that included Leo Varadkar and other ministers before the cabinet re-shuffle that occurred around Christmas time.

“All these meetings have been positive towards the planned project,” said O’Sullivan at the time.

Speaking the Kerry County Board’s annual general meeting in Tralee late last year

Mr O’Sullivan said: “Fitzgerald Stadium is regarded as home for the Kerry senior

football team when championship begins.

“However, right now the stadium needs a major refit upgrading it to a multi-event centre to cater for the needs of the people of Kerry into the future.

“It needs to be modern and comfortable for our spectators not only to enjoy big GAA games but also to attract some of the finest Irish and international entertainment acts to this county.”

Der Brosnan, chairman of the Fitzgerald Stadium Committee, told the same meet-

ing.

“When we spoke with the International Rugby Board, they said the location of Fitzgerald Stadium was a template for international stadiums due to its location. The most important thing is that the stadium is within walking distance from the town.”

Now it seems this dream is set to take its next step towards reality. A major fundraising drive will be announced in a few weeks along with potential drawings of the planned re-development.

Fear ann féin: A tribute to Jim Bob O’Brien by Eamonn Fitzgerald

Flick back to Munster final day in Killarney July 1972. Having beaten Cork one could savour that very special walk down Lewis Road among a sea of green and gold supporters.

The first stop was always Brien’s, not for any libation but to meet and engage with the solid citizens who were reliable evaluators of the game and the individual performances.

experts ráiméising, not seeing the wood from the trees, and then Jim Bob excelled. Collecting those empty glasses was his ploy to put an end to such nonsense and sealed the lips with that wink.

Paddy Kavanagh, the former Inniskeen goalkeeper and wonderful Irish poet, captured the essence of Jim Bob in those wonderful lines:

can push her into second gear now Dad; there isn’t any sign of a guard or speed van out here.”

I never knew Jimmy O’Brien with the ‘O’ and Jim Junior was simply Jim Bob. They’re together now to discuss the fortunes of the Kerry team. Jimmy always appreciated Jim Bob’s take on games, so the good Lord called Jim Bob to his eternal home last weekend before the defeat of Kerry.

But 1972 was different; Brien’s door was shut. Only later did we realise that the good Lord was thinking of calling Jim Bob ashore.

Thankfully, Jim Bob was needed by all of us who appreciated that friendly smile, the hearty laugh and the “how’s it going there”, sealed with that mischievous and roguish wink?

Sometimes you’d find some so-called

“And there's the half-talk code of mysteries, And the wink-and-elbow language of delight.”

What a joy it was to meet Jim Bob anywhere, and he travelled far and wide co-piloting in that trademark red Merc. No need for GPS or Google Maps, Jim Bob was the resident Sat Nav.

Jimmy would be resurrecting some old Sliabh Luachra tune from his vast repertoire until Jim Bob intervened. “You

Jim Bob knew the lore and lilt of the pub and was a great judge of people. God knows he met all kinds: famous musicians, sean nós singers, story tellers, buailim scíths and plain country people, the rogues and the rascals, the sound people and those who were inclined to be airy.

Thanks for all the memories of the past half century, Jim Bob, the warm glow of friendship, affection and the fáilte isteach.

Is fada a bheidh cáil agus cion agam ort im chuimhne. Bhí tú i gcónaí gnaíúil, grámhar, cineálta agus suailceach. Fear ann féin, Jim Bob. Slán abhaile; beidh fáilte mór romhat ar Neamh.

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National Park prepares to reintroduce Osprey to Ireland

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is ready to move forward with the reintroduction of the Osprey to Ireland this summer.

The project will include Killarney National Park.

Osprey are a magnificent fish-eating bird of prey that became extinct in Ireland 150 years ago.

The NPWS has been researching and preparing for the potential reintroduction of these birds for a number of years and now expects to reach a significant milestone with the arrival of the first 12 Osprey chicks in July. The reintroduction programme aims to establish a viable, free-ranging Osprey population that eventually breeds in Ireland.

They have a long heritage in Ireland, with several place names around the country, particularly in Munster, referencing the bird. For example, Killarney

Minster visits National Park

Minister for State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan paid a visit to Killarney National Park on Friday last as part of National Biodiversity Week.

He took the time to call to observe the recently planted 30,000 acorns from royal oak and sessile oak gathered within the National Park, there he met NPWS Conservation Ranger, Tim Cahalane. He visited the important work carried out by the Volunteer Meitheal Group and met Peter O'Toole, Johnny McGuire and Padraig Treacy.

He also saw at first hand the staff demonstrating Fire prevention techniques. NPWS Divisional Manager of the Éamonn Meskell and Regional Manager Danny O'Keeffe, escorted the Minister to the various sites.

National Park is home to a site known as Osprey Rock at Loch Léinn pointing to the bird’s history in Ireland, particularly close to rivers and lakes as it hunts for fish.

One of the project leaders is local NPWS Divisional Managers Eamonn Meskell, who also led and delivered the ongoing and highly successful White-tailed Eagle Reintroduction Programme in Ireland.

The experience gained and knowledge acquired during the Eagle programme will be of great benefit to the Osprey Reintroduction Programme.

“In addition to the holding pens at the release sites, artificial eyries will also be constructed in the release area,” said Mr Meskell.

“The details of the construction of holding pens and artificial next sites, feeding and care of birds, their transport and release are based on extensive experience with other Osprey reintroduction programmes, and with the White Tailed Eagle reintroduction programmes in Ireland over nine years. Once the chicks arrive in Ireland we’ll be monitoring their progress and adapting their feeding regime to build towards their eventual release over the summer.”

While the programme may take some time for the species to begin breeding again, the reintroduction of this fish-eating apex predator will provide significant insights into the health of the Irish ecosystem, and its waters over time.

Minister for State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcom Noonan T.D., (centre) on a visit to Killarney National Park with Peter O’Toole, Meitheal Volunteer, and NPWS Divisonal Manager, Éamonn Meskell. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Killarney showcased to an international botanists

Botanists from all over Ireland and Britain gathered in Killarney for the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) botanical four-day summer field event.

Members got the chance to appreciate the bountiful botanical wonders of County Kerry.

Killarney National Park - National Park and Wildlife Service were among the hosts of the biggest field meeting of the year, which coincided with the start of National Biodiversity Week. The earliest recorded botanical visit to Kerry was in 1699 and over three centuries later, County Kerry continues to interest Irish and British botanists due to the diversity of plant species and habitats.

Killarney is famous for its Atlantic oak, yew and wet woodlands and the surrounding region has specialist plants in the peatlands and mountains.

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American choir to perform in St Mary’s Cathedral

Music lovers are in for a rare treat on Monday night when a top US choir visits Killarney.

The Colquitt Accapella choir under the direction of Mr. Jimmy L. Jarvis Jr is from the city of Moultie in the state of Georgia in the United States of America.

The choir performs multiple times a

year and also produces and performs a large musical every year, with the latest production being 'The Addams Family' which was a sold out success. The Colquitt Choir will be performing at St Mary's Cathedral thanks to support form the KDYS.

More information is available from the KDYS on 066 71 21674 or www. kdys.ie

HeartBeat’s cook off – be early!

This month HeartBeat Killarney has come up with a new slant on safe cooking.

A free copy of the cook book ‘101 Square Meals - Easy recipes for everyday life’ will be available to all those who come early to the May meeting on Tuesday night. This book from Safefood which is supported by the HSE & MABS will come to life on the night as chefs from The International Hotel Killarney have very kindly volunteered to cook some of the recipes in the book for a tasting session during the meeting.

Nutritionist Paula Duggan will be on hand to discuss the nutritional benefits of each recipe prepared for tasting. She can also advise on any tweaks required to meet individual tastes and needs.

There will be four main recipes available to taste during the course of the evening; Meat Loaf, Baked Stuffed Fish, Chicken Fingers and Spanish Tortillas. There is a fifth recipe for tasting on the night but all that Chairperson Billy O'Sullivan will say

about it is “It will be available at the end of the night with a cup of tea and we hope it will send everyone home with a smile on their face.”

This is a night that the HeartBeat group has worked long and hard to make happen.

“It came together because of the amazing generosity of Tracy Coyne, Catriona White and the wonderful Kitchen Team at the International.” said Billy. In these times when the price of foods has risen dramatically it is still possible to eat healthily with the guidance from this book. There are lots of tips also on food storage, freezing food, kitchen hygiene and food allergens.

HeartBeat meetings are FREE and all are welcome to come along on Tuesday May 30th at 8pm at the Parish Centre beside The Church of the Resurrection Park Road V93 WN32.

Tidy Towns volunteer meetings every Monday night

The Killarney Tidy Towns team will continue their great work this week.

After their first meeting of the summer season last week, the crew will meet again on Monday evening at the Jarvey Stand near the Plaza Hotel. Judging for the national tidy towns will start in the middle of June can businesses

and householders please make an extra effort to have everything looking good please,” said organiser Johnny McGuire. “Our tidy towns team had a very productive first outing last Monday night tidying, painting and strimming. We will be out again next Monday night meeting at the jarvey stand near the plaza hotel time 6 pm and new volunteers welcome.”

HEARTY COOKING: Front row: Eadaoin Moynihan (HSE), Kira Clarke (Event Organiser & HeartBeat), Catriona White (International Hotel), Billy O'Sullivan (HeartBeat Chairman) Back L-R: Donal McCarthy (HeartBeat Executive Committee), Lucy Clifford (HeartBeat Treasurer), Olive O’Sullivan (HeartBeatExecutive Committee)

Mick Griffin Memorial fishing competition on Sunday

The late Mick Griffin will be remembered at Killarney Salmon and Trout Angling Club on Sunday.

Members will compete for the first presentation of the Mick Griffin Memorial Cup on Lough Lein on Sunday.

Mick was a well-known angler on the lakes, both for his prowess in salmon and trout fishing and his family have had a long standing association with angling in Killarney .

Mick and his son Anthony are the only

Jordan Lee to inspire the next generation of Paralympians

Paralympian Jordan Lee will help find the next generation of International sport stars at a special event in Cork on May 28.

Paralympics Ireland will bring Permanent TSB NextGen athlete recruitment campaign to the MTU Arena sports centre at Munster Technical University next week. Jordan was discovered at a similar event in 2016 and went on to represent Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics.

A chance conversation with six-time Paralympic sprint champion Jason Smyth and fellow Permanent TSB NextGen ambassador led to Lee attending a Paralympic expo, just after the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

While attending the expo, his natural flair for the high jump was spotted and he quickly progressed in the sport after being matched up with coaches who were able to hone his untapped potential.

Permanent TSB NextGen is a one-day regional opportunity for young athletes interested in para sport to discover their paralympic potential through a range of physical challenges and exploring different Paralympic sports.

“Events like these are so important to

open the minds of young athletes about the opportunities that could lie ahead. To have the potential to represent your country and travel the world to compete, is just amazing,” said Lee.

“Being a Paralympian means everything to me. Whenever I put on that Irish vest, I know that I’m not just representing myself, I’m representing my family, my friends, my community, my county and the entirety of Ireland. It’s a privilege every time I go out and compete, and to be able to do that at the highest level possible at the Paralympics is an extreme achievement.

“The advice I would give to kids looking to get into para sport is to not be afraid to get out of their comfort zone and try something new. Always work hard, and always be open and willing to learn to get better. Never let other people’s negativity hamper your will to achieve great things, and of course, enjoy every minute of the journey.”

father and son to have won the Royal Oak Cup , the club’s annual highlight competition on the local lakes.

The cup was presented by Anthony Griffin and his wife Kay to Club Chairman DJ O Riordan.

“In presenting this cup , the family were keen to recognise the long-standing connection between the family and the club and now we are delighted to have an annual competition in Mick's memory,” said DJ.

Elsie Friel and Jordan Lee during the launch of the Paralympics Ireland NextGen campaign at the Sport Ireland Institute in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Kay Griffin, DJ O’Riordan (Chairman Killarney Salmon and Trout Angling Club) and Anthony Griffin

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Matt Britton flooring now open in Cork

Matt Britton a thriving, local, sustainable, family-run business that has evolved into the ultimate destination for Ireland’s finest hardwood flooring, luxury carpets and bespoke rugs is now open in Cork.

Established in 1997 by brothers Matt and Craig, both fitters by trade, Matt Britton has become a popular household name throughout Ireland, a favourite among Ireland’s top interior designers and has been featured in an array of celebrities’ homes, including Peter O’Mahony, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Pippa O’Connor, Vogue Williams, Rosie Connolly, and Suzanne Jackson, among others.

Recent expansion plans included the opening of their fifth showroom, Matt Britton Cork, unveiled by Ireland, Munster and Lions rugby legend Peter O’Mahony.

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Killarney Cycling club to host national cross country championships

| By Niamh Sheahan

Killarney Cycling Club will host the third round of the Cross-country Mountain Bike National Point Series on June 4. The event will take place in the grounds of An Oige Youth Hostel in Fossa. The second round of that national championship tool place in Kilworth Woods, Fermoy last weekend. Those well acquainted with the XC scene in the noughties will have fond memories of the trails around Fermoy, but for most, it was a brand new race location.

Mark McGlynn, Callum Steadman, Patrick Clifford, Michael Coghlan, Sean Driscoll and Ben O’Keeffe were all once again in action for Killarney Cycling Club.

ROAD

Action last weekend in the A3 Perpetual Cup Hosted by Challenge Cycling Club saw Shane Spellman power to victory in the bunch sprint, securing promotion to the A2 ranks in the process. Frank Doherty was also on hand to work for his

fellow clubman on the day and guide him safely to the front of the race with 500m to go.

ENDURO

For local Enduro racers, it was a trip up to County Tipperary for Round 3 of the Grassroots Enduro Series in Clonmel. In a stacked field of 220 competitors, there were six representatives from Killarney Cycling Club taking to the start line.

Paddy Moore, David Butler, Tom Costelloe and Peter Guban all tested themselves in the U17 category with some strong performances.

Adam Murphy set a blistering pace in the U21 category on his way to first place on the day. His times proved the fastest of all 220 competitors on Stage One and was bested only by Professional racer Gavin Carroll over all three collectively. Jason Murphy also saw out his day of racing with another trip to the podium, taking home the bronze medal in the Masters.

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A Ballydowney lady is on a mission is to support women who are at a crossroads or in their lives and empower them on their journey towards personal growth to get a clearer vision of what they want to achieve.

Joan Murphy, 71, found herself in a very dark place in her life which was affecting

her loved ones and the world around her.

“I was blaming the outside world for my unhappiness. One day I said to myself that there has to be an explanation of why I keep doing the same things over and over again, giving me these sad results,” she said.

This inspired her to start a new career and after taking an Advanced Practi-

tioners Diploma in Coaching with Neuro Science course she is now a qualified life coach.

“I discovered I was 100% responsible for my life’s results. it was my negative thinking patterns that caused my unhappiness, frustration, feelings of blame, anger and guilt. Now in changing my way of thinking, I see myself, others and the whole world in a new light. I am again enjoying writing my poetry, short stories and painting,” she added.

‘Wise Words Joannie, Life Coach’. She can be contacted on on 087 9219049 or email hannahjoan2014@gmail.com

Co-founders Craig and Matt Britton with Peter O’Mahony and Ross Britton at the launch of Matt Britton Cork.

Ballydowney lady Joan Murphy is on a mission is to support women

Shane Spellman taking victory in the Challenge CC A3 Perpetual Cup

71-year-old local woman sets up new life coaching business

Litter pick in National Park on Saturday

To mark the European Day of Parks and celebrate National Biodiversity Week in Killarney National Park.

National Parks and Wildlife Services Conservation Rangers will guide a walk and litter pick on Saturday morning.

Meeting at the Upper Torc Carpark for 10am and finish by 1pm.

The European Day of Parks (EDoP) is a commemorative day for Protected Areas across Europe and Killarney National Park Conservation Rangers want to bring the Protected Area community

together to ‘Build on our Roots’. ‘Build on our Roots’ is this year’s theme, which aims to raise awareness about the responsibility we have to keep this natural and cultural heritage for future generations, and discover how we can build upon it.

Meet at the Upper Torc Carpark for 10am. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing.

Booking Details:

Call the Duty Ranger 064 6635215

Photo by Valerie O'Sullivan

Camera club’s ‘ProjectNight’

Killarney Camera Club will host a ‘ProjectNight’ in The Brehon Hotel on June 1.

Each member is invited to send in images on a theme to be showcased on the night.

It follows on from the club’s recent ‘Accessories’ themed competition.

New member Lisa Daly came second in the Novice category with her captivating ‘Skinny Dipper’ photo.

“Our recent was a great success and attracted 21 very unique and creative entries,” said the club’s Joann Griffin.

“Lisa tells us it was taken on Dooks beach at sunset with not a soul to be seen. The footprints in the sand lead your eye to the water’. She coyly didn’t confirm if the skinny dip actually happened.”

KILLARNEY HOTELS IN TRIPADVISOR’S TOP TEN FOR 2023: Two Killarney hotels have been named in Tripadvisor’s list of the top ten hotels in Ireland for this year. The list is based reviews made by contributors to the travel website over the alst year. Both the Muckross Park Hotel and Spa and the Killarney Park Hotel are listed in the top ten Travellers’ Choice awards. The Muckross Park was listed at four while The Park came in eighth.

Trip of a lifetime for Glenflesk and Raheen school children

Pupils from Glenflesk NS and Raheen NS swapped their normal routine of schoolwork and homework for six days in Spain recently.

A travelling party of 48 made up of children, parents and staff from both schools enjoyed cultural, educational and beach activities as part of an Erasmus Project with a school in the city of Cartagena, one hour south of Alicante. “Our trip to Spain was delayed due to Covid but it was well worth the wait,” said Favier, Principal of Glenflesk NS.

“It’s not too often children get to travel abroad with their classmates in primary school so we think they will remember this trip for a long time. We were delighted to have a lot of parents with us and they were able to witness first-hand the benefits of such a trip.”

The purpose of the visit came about after both schools secured funding from

The European Union for an Erasmus Project. The children from Ireland and Spain have been working together for the last two years on various projects. This has culminated with a trip to each other's countries. While in Spain the Irish children met with students from Salesianos School, Cartagena and over the six days enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, an open top bus tour of the city, an interactive visit to the ancient Roman ruins, lessons on sea and marine life and a full day in school.

“It was the first time both schools undertook a project of this size and we are delighted with how it worked out. It was also the first time a lot of our pupils had been on an airplane,” said Joan Mullane, Principal of Raheen NS.

“We are very grateful for all the support from our parents and staff, who helped to make the trip such a success. Our aim is to make this a regular event for both schools. Preparation is already underway to take a similar sized group to Rome in 12-18 months’ time.”

Quest Adventure Series organised by Kerry based Elite Event Management came out winners at the Gym+Coffee Make Life Richer Awards.

Quest won Best Large Fitness and Wellness Event, beating other well-known names in the fitness and event industry.

Irish gym clothing company Gym+Coffee established the Make Life Richer Awards as community-based awards that celebrate those who ‘Make Life Richer” to in-

clude people who have the same passion as they do and facilitate events and meetups that bring people together.

“The team at Quest are super-proud of this award and the achievement and would like to thank everyone who voted for them, and enjoys being part of the Quest community.,” said Elite Event Management’s Rebecca Kemp Entries for Quest Killarney October 7 are now open at www.questadventureseries.com

Quest Killarney named Ireland’s best fitness and wellness event

GAA Clubs OsKaR fundraiser returns after five years

A flurry of excitement can be felt throughout the parishes of Kilcummin and Glenflesk with the news that the neighbouring clubs are joining forces for a second time to present the ‘A Night at the OsKars’ on December 7 in the INEC.

It is five years since the two clubs first came together to undertake this type of fundraiser, the first time it had been done in Munster. It was a resounding success with a capacity crowd attending on the night and a fantastic buzz around the two parishes throughout the rehearsals and filming.

“There has been a huge interest in the communities to do the OsKaRs again’, says Derry Healy of Glenflesk, “Anyone who took part last time just loved it.” This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than the last event and it is hoped to involve even more actors. Seven brand new films will be produced this time around, the titles of which will be revealed at the Launch Night in midJune. While the rehearsals and filming won’t take place until the autumn, plans are well under way at this stage by the organising committee which involves members of both clubs.

An Information night will take place on Monday (May 29) at 8.30pm in the Killarney Heights Hotel and all are welcome to attend.

This will give anyone interested in taking part a chance to find out what is involved to hear from Kevin Rowe, the events company helping with the fundraiser and chat to people who took part previously.

Following on from this the casting night will take place on June 12.

Those who wish to take part must be over 16 and anyone under 18 will need to have a parent present for rehearsals and filming.

Participants don’t need to be members of the clubs, this is an opportunity for people in the Kilcummin, Glenflesk and surrounding areas to see themselves on the Big Screen.

“When we did the OsKaRs in 2018, we had no idea what a huge success it would be. It went far beyond raising funds for both clubs, it lifted the spirits of both parishes in a way that we could never have foreseen. That is why we have decided to do it all over again and we look forward to an exciting six months ahead,” explained Niamh Dwyer, Kilcummin GAA.

For more information contact Niamh on 087-9801105 or Derry on 087-2707899.

Kells Bay Gardens wins gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show

Ireland’s Master Gardener Billy Alexander of Kells Bay Gardens in Cahersiveen was one of those who wowed the judges enough to receive a prestigious gold medal Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

Chelsea Flower Show

This is the third gold medal that Billy has been awarded by the RHS for his rare and exotic fern displays, scooping golds at the 2021 Hampton Court, and Chelsea Flower shows respectively.

Kells Bay Gardens is home to one of the largest private collections of exotic tree ferns which grow naturally in the tranquil microclimate at Kells Bay Gardens overlooking the Dingle Peninsula. The inspiration for this year’s display came from the Irish landscape, and in particular the wild surrounds of County Kerry.

The design simulates a Kerry bog, and along with a myriad of fern varieties, native sphagnum moss features amidst small peaty bog pools. Offsetting this, are large ancient rocks typical of the Iveragh peninsula landscape

Kerry Fianna Fáil Councillor, Michael Cahill has extended his congratulations to Billy.

He said:

“This is a massive achievement and everyone in the county is proud of the fact that we have Gold Medal standard gardens in our midst at Kells Bay House and Gardens on the Ring of Kerry. “Billy’s design showcases the wild Kerry landscape and the many types of fern that can be seen all around us, to a world class standard. Kells Bay House and Gardens is another fantastic attraction in Kerry and Billy’s success will continue to draw more visitors here.”

Billy Alexander of Kells Bay Garden was a gold medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show.

MEP for Ireland South, Seán Kelly (right), is pictured being presented with a signed jersey by Kerry FC Manager Seán O'Keefe (left) during Kerry FC - Bray Wanderers match on Saturday, May 20. Kerry FC presented the jersey signed by the team as a gesture of appreciation to Seán, who is a proud sponsor and long-standing supporter of Kerry FC.

Sister Act was one of the movies re-enacted during the last Kilcummin/Glenflesk GAA clubs’ OsKar fundraiser.

Killarney teachers complete healthy eating education programme

Primary school teachers from the Killarney area are participating in a healthy eating programme that encourages children to eat more fresh produce.

They recently joined teaching colleagues from across the region for a Food Dudes Presentation Day at the Ashe Hotel, Tralee to celebrate the achievements of 540 schools that have completed their three-year participation in the award-winning Food Dudes Programme. The three-year curriculum-linked programme includes a year of intervention, followed by two in-school Food Dudes Weeks, aimed at promoting health eating habits amongst primary school children. The healthy eating programme encourages children to eat more fresh produce and is based on repeated tastings of fresh fruit and vegetables, rewards and positive role models.

A new and improved Food Dudes programme is currently being rolled out in schools and includes new varieties of fruits and vegetables, additional tasting days, new eco-friendly rewards, as well as new teaching and learning materials which include videos, recipes and a range of bilingual activities.

The Food Dudes Presentation Days provide teachers with an opportunity to network and feel part of a community of

change. Ideas about ways in which the Food Dudes programme can be integrated into the curriculum and daily routines are shared, and peer to peer support is encouraged.

There are currently 1,700 primary schools engaged in the three-year Food Dudes programme, creating a movement of life-long change embedding healthy eating within the school and wider community in a way that promotes healthy eating habits amongst children, helps to reduce obesity rates, and improve overall wellbeing. Over the lifetime of Food Dudes, over 3,300 primary schools and more than one million pupils have taken part.

The Food Dudes Healthy Eating Programme is managed by Bord Bia in Ireland and is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with support from the European Union under the School Fruit and Vegetables Scheme. The programme was first developed by the Food Activity Research Unit, School of Psychology at Bangor University, Wales.

Denise Smith, Food Dudes centre with Niamh O’Shea and Jane McGuillacuddy from The mon National School.

Denise Smith, Food Dudes and Una White, Kilgobnet National School.

Denise Smith, Food Dudes and Fiona Brick, Glenflesk National School.

Denise Smith, Food Dudes with Mary Griffin Crowe, Spa National School.

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Twins Chloe and Laura O’Mahony made their communion last Saturday in Milltown Church.

End of year celebration at Killarney Community College

Teachers, staff and students assembled on Tuesday for the Killarney Community College annual awards ceremony.

Awards were presented across a range of categories: academia, technology, culture, languages, leadership, ethos, sports and extra-curricular activities amongst others. It is always a great day and an opportunity to honour those who have excelled.

Awards Coordinator Selma Dineen said: “The Annual Awards Ceremony is a cherished tradition that acknowledges the dedication, perseverance, and talent exhibited by individuals within the school

community. It serves as a platform to honour remarkable accomplishments across a wide range of academic, extracurricular, and community service categories.”

Stevie Murphy was presented with the award for Living the Ethos. He was awarded this as he has been constantly involved in promoting the school ethos of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion’ Leaving Cert Applied Student of the Year went to Jack O’ Connell..

Year Head Mr John Keane said: “Teachers have praised both Jack’s enthusiasm and involvement in school life.”

Rachel Griffin was voted by the teachers as the Student of the Year. Rachel has taken part in so much during her time in Killarney Community College. From SciFest to Panto, Student’s Council and more,

The prestigious Principal’s Award went to Leah McDonnell. Leah has led the way by showing her commitment to her studies, demonstrating that dedication, hard work and a sense of purpose is a lifelong skill that can achieve so much.

Other awards on the day included Sports Awards which went to Leah Sheehan who was awarded the Junior Sports Award for her boxing achievements. Teagan O’ Sullivan and Christopher Healy were awarded the Senior Sports Awards for their excellent contribution to sports and sporting achievements. Both students have excelled as members of KCC’s basketball and Gaelic football teams. Principal Stella Loughnane said: "We firmly believe that recognizing and celebrating achievements is crucial to fostering a culture of excellence and inspiring future generations.

“Our Annual Awards Ceremony is a momentous occasion that not only acknowledges outstanding achievements but also motivates students to strive for their personal best. We are immensely proud of the winners and the entire school community for their dedication and commitment."

Student of the Year Awards at Killarney Community College 2023. Teachers Tara O'Shea (left) & Selma Dineen (right) pictured with the Senior Award Winners. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Student of the Year Awards at Killarney Community College 2023. Teachers Tara O'Shea (left) & Brian O'Reilly (right) pictured with the Junior Award Winners. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

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St Brendan’s honours its star students

On Friday night last 90 current fifth and sixth year students gathered with 24 students from the Leaving Certificate class of 2022 as St. Brendan's re-booted its annual senior awards evening.

Gathering in the Chapel, together with invited parents and staff, Mr. Kieran Herlihy spoke of the achievements of the Class of 22.

Special Guest speaker on the night, former St. Brendan's student, Niall O'Leary who presented Kacper Bogalecki with the Gold Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Kacper is now studying Medicine at UCC.

UCC Engineering student Colm Looney was the recipient of the Dr. Tadhg MacCurtain Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in Maths and Physics. Other winners on the night were: Gearóid Mulvihill – Outstanding performance in Arts and Humanities.

Eoghan Ó Dubháin – Bishop Ó Súilleabháin medal for outstanding achievement

in Irish.

Peter Walsh and Cian Foley medal for outstanding results in Business.

Jack Lynch medal for outstanding achievement in Design Technology.

The Board of Management award for academic excellence went to the following students:

Cian Doyle, Ethan O’Neill, Ethan Slattery, Fionn McCloskey, Sam Benson, Harry Byrne, Myles O’Leary, Mikey Moriarty, Donncha Grealy, Mohammad Uddin, Mark Clifford, Rian Gill and Jack Muldarry. The Parents’ Council medal for the highest achieving Leaving Certificate Applied student went to Michael O’Donoghue. Certificates to mark their Distinction in LCA went to Cerysan Danter, Aaron

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Nealon, Liam O’Brien and Anthony O’Carroll.

Colm Looney (third from left) winner of the Dr Tadgh MacCurtain Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in Maths and Physics at the St Brendan's College Awards evening with his parents Stella and Brian, brothers Mark and Kevin and Sean Coffey Principal at St Brendan's College, Killarney on

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Ethan Slattery winner of the Board of Management for acedemic excellence award at the St Brendan's College Awards evening with his parents Padraig anf Maria, brother Brayden, Sean Coffey Principal and Niall O'Leary guest speaker at St Brendan's College, Killarney on Friday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Jack Muldarry winner of the Board of Management for acedemic excellence award at the St Brendan's College Awards evening with his sister Sarah, Mother Denise, Sean Coffey Principal and Niall O'Leary guest speaker at St Brendan's College, Killarney on Friday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Eoghan O'Dubháin winner of the Bishop Ó Suilleabhain Medal for outstanding achievement in Irish at the St Brendan's College Awards evening with his his parents Michéal and Catherine, Sean Coffey Principal and Niall O'Leary guest speaker at St Brendan's College, Killarney on Friday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Cian Foley winner of the Medal for outstanding results in Business at the St Brendan's College Awards evening with his Mother Fiona, Bridget Lucey Deputy Principal and Niall O'Leary guest speaker at St Brendan's College, Killarney on Friday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Myles O'Leary winner of the Board of Management for acedemic excellence award at the St Brendan's College Awards evening with his Mother Brid, Sean Coffey Principal, Niall O'Leary Guest Speaker and Bridget Lucey Deputy Principal at St Brendan's College, Killarney on Friday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Kacper Bogalecki winner of the Gold Medal for outstanding Acedemic Achievement at the St Brendan's College Awards evening with his parents Artur and Beata, Sean Coffey Principal and Niall O'Leary guest speaker at St Brendan's College, Killarney on Friday.

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Cian Foley winner of the Medal for outstanding results in Business at the St Brendan's College Awards evening with his Mother Ger, Sean Coffey Principal and Niall O'Leary guest speaker at St Brendan's College, Killarney on Friday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

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Dublin Airport Car Parks Sold Out: Aunt Nellie, Beware!

Attention, travellers! Dublin Airport is experiencing a hilarious parking predicament. Brace yourselves: all car parks are completely sold out in the coming days. It's tighter than a leprechaun's waistcoat, and the situation won't improve anytime soon.

If you didn't pre-book a car park space, tough luck! You'll need to explore other options to reach the airport. Blame it on the closure of a privately run parking facility and the return of pre-Covid passenger levels. It's a parking pandemonium!

The long and short-term car parks are bursting at the seams, except if you're just picking up Aunt Nellie. For longer stays, parking is as tight as your postIrish breakfast waistband.

According to Graeme McQueen, the DAA Communications Manager, the demand exceeds their 23,000 parking spaces. With 100,000 daily passengers, it's like fitting an elephant into a leprechaun's hat.

So, dear travellers, hop on a bus, hail a taxi, or sweet-talk a friend into dropping you off. Consider alternative parking in Dublin and enjoy a delightful transit adventure.

Dublin Airport warns that this parking madness will continue throughout the summer.

Embrace the chaos, channel your Irish luck, and get ready for an unforgettable parking adventure. Aunt Nellie included! Safe travels, everyone!

Get Ready to Cash in on Cans!

In an exciting development, plastic bottles and aluminium cans are about to become your ticket to some extra dough, right in the comfort of your local supermarket car park!

The government has just announced plans to introduce "reverse vending machines" that will be scattered across the country's supermarket car parks by February 2024. What does this mean for you? Well, prepare to see the price of bottled and canned beverages increase slightly at the checkout, by up to a charming 25 cents. But fret not! You can easily reclaim these costs by returning the empties through these fancy machines.

Junior Minister Ossian Smyth predicts that an impressive €360 million will be redeemed every year through vouchers at participating stores. And that's not all! Once this system is fully up and running, generous souls will have the option to donate their return deposit to charity. Talk about doing good while getting some extra change in your pocket!

So, keep an eye out for those shiny reverse vending machines popping up in supermarket car parks near you. It's time to start collecting those cans, get a little bonus cash, and maybe even make a difference for a good cause. Cheers to that!

Patrick Kielty is new late Late Show host

To Whom It Concerns...RTÉ has announced that Patrick Kielty is to take over as host of The Late Late Show from next season.

Patrick from Dundrum, County Down becomes the fourth presenter of the iconic show for its 61st season next September.

tours have sold out across Ireland and the UK.

Patrick Kielty

He began his stand-up career as host of Northern Ireland’s first comedy club The Empire Laughs Back in Belfast. Since then, he has built a stellar career across TV and radio, while his live stand-up

His BAFTA nominated My Dad, The Peace Deal and Me saw him named UK documentary host of the year at the 2018 Grierson Awards, while his most recent film, Patrick Kielty:100 Years of Union also won an RTS award. Later this year sees the release of his first feature film, Ballywalter, where he stars alongside IFTA nominated Seana Kerslake.

Patrick Kielty said: “I’m absolutely

thrilled to be the next host of The Late Late Show. To follow in the footsteps of Gay, Pat and Ryan as the next custodian is a real honour and I can’t thank RTÉ enough for giving me the chance to be a part of the next chapter of such an iconic show. I’m also genuinely humbled to become part of Friday nights for so many Irish people, at home and around the world. I can’t wait to get started on one of the greatest jobs in television."

Ryan Tubridy’s final time as a the Late Late Show is on Friday May 26.

The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll: Tina Turner (1939-2023)

Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, whose powerful voice, and dynamic dance moves earned her the crown over a remarkable 60year career, has passed away at the age of 83.

On Wednesday, May 24, the legendary singer peacefully departed from this world after a long illness at her residence near Zurich, Switzerland, as confirmed by her publicist Bernard Doherty in a heartfelt statement.

With deep reverence, the statement read, "Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll,' has peacefully left us today at the age of 83, after a valiant battle with illness at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. The world has lost a music legend and a true role model. A private funeral ceremony will be held, attended by close friends and family. We kindly request respect for her family's privacy during this difficult time."

Tina Turner enjoyed one of the longest and most influential careers in the history of rock music. Her powerful vocals

led to numerous Billboard Top 40 hits spanning four decades, earning her prestigious awards, including Grammys, a Kennedy Centre Honour, and a well-deserved place in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

Renowned for her explosive performances, adorned in glittering stage attire, Tina Turner's energy was unmatched as the frontwoman of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue during the 1960s. Together with her then-husband, she created an electrifying duo, delivering high-octane renditions of iconic songs such as "Proud Mary," "Come Together," and "I Want to Take You Higher."

Taking the world by storm as a solo artist in the '70s, Tina Turner underwent a transformative journey, embracing the era of MTV and leaving an indelible mark on pop culture. Her hits like "What's Love Got to Do with It," "The Best," and "Private Dancer" propelled her to become one of the highest-selling female artists in history, captivating audiences globally.

Meta Slashes 490 Irish Jobs in Latest Layoffs

Facebook's parent company, Meta, is making waves with the final phase of its three-part job cuts plan, announced back in March. The tech giant is set to eliminate 10,000 positions globally, and the impact is hitting close to home with significant job losses in Ireland.

This week, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addressed the Dáil, revealing that Meta's social media operations in Ireland would suffer "significant" job losses. The details have now emerged, with the firm's international headquarters in Dublin bearing the brunt of the blow. A staggering 490 jobs will be lost, equating to a 20% reduction in Meta's Irish workforce.

Mr. Varadkar expressed his sympathies, acknowledging the challenging times ahead for affected employees and their families. This news comes as a significant setback for the Irish job market. Meta made headlines by being the first major tech company to initiate a second round of mass layoffs, following the dismissal of over 11,000 employees in the previous autumn. The company's headcount is now back to mid-2021 levels, effectively rolling back the rapid expansion that had doubled its workforce

A Triumph of Science

In an astounding scientific feat, a paralyzed man has defied the odds and regained the ability to walk using only his thoughts.

Through innovative research by French and Swiss scientists, two ground-breaking implants have restored communication between his brain and spinal cord, opening doors to hope and possibility. Gert-Jan, a 40-year-old Dutchman, expressed profound gratitude for this breakthrough, describing it as a newfound freedom after over a decade of paralysis. Thanks to the revolutionary

system, he can walk "naturally," conquer challenging terrains, and climb stairs with confidence, as documented in Nature. At the heart of this feat are cutting-edge implants that establish crucial brain-spinal cord connections, restoring motor function through thought-controlled movements.

This inspiring journey showcases the power of resilience and human spirit in the face of adversity. It reminds us of the incredible possibilities when determination and visionary research unite to overcome barriers deemed insurmountable.

since 2020.

The impact of the layoffs was felt immediately, as affected employees took to platforms like LinkedIn to share their unfortunate news. The brunt of the job cuts is expected to hit Meta's advertising sales, marketing, and partnerships teams.

The decision to downsize comes after months of struggling revenue growth, compounded by high inflation and a decline in digital advertising due to the waning effects of the pandemic e-commerce boom.

In addition to the job cuts, Meta has been funnelling billions of dollars into its Reality Labs unit, focused on developing the metaverse. However, this venture incurred a staggering loss of $13.7 billion in 2022. The company is also investing in upgrading its infrastructure to better support artificial intelligence initiatives. The repercussions of Meta's Dublin layoffs will undoubtedly be felt throughout Ireland, as affected employees face an uncertain future. Our thoughts are with them and their families as they navigate the challenges ahead. The job losses cast a shadow on the Irish workforce, highlighting the need for support and resilience during these trying times.

Kerry has the most blue flag beaches in the country

The sustained exceptional standard of the coastal and beach environment in Kerry has been acknowledged again this year with the awarding of 15 Blue Flags for Kerry beaches and coastal amenities for 2023.

Kerry has secured the highest number of Blue Flags in the country.

It was announced by An Taisce and the Blue Flag adjudicators today that Kerry has retained its current 15 Blue Flags, including 13 at beaches and one each at the Portmagee Pontoons and the Fenit Marina. The following beaches and marinas awarded Blue Flags for 2023: Rossbeigh, Ballybunion South, Ballybunion North, Ballyheigue, Fenit, Maherbeg, Kells, Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane), White Strand, Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs), Banna, Fionntrá (Ventry), Inch, Fenit Marina and Portmagee Pontoons.

Meanwhile, four Green Coast Awards have been presented for Ballinskelligs, Béal Bán, Castlegregory and Littor beaches.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn warmly welcomed the announcement as a very significant acknowledgement of the quality of beach environments in Kerry:

World class beaches need world class facilities

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Kerry leads the country with 13 Blue Flag beaches and is a great achievement for the county.

‘Blue Flags are a hugely important internationally recognised indicator of the quality of a beach environment, and it is encouraging that Kerry continues to be the national leader in this regard.’

Cllr Flynn said that the awarding of the Blue Flags is a result of a collaborative approach between Kerry County Council, local community groups and beach users who work together to maintain our beautiful beaches and bathing waters.

Director of Services with Kerry County Council, Paul Neary added: ‘The local authority invests tremendous effort and resources in keeping County Kerry at the top of the Blue Flag list and will continue to ensure the sustainable management of the magnificent beaches along the Kerry coast.’

‘We would appeal to all beach users this summer to continue to be responsible by acting responsibly and leaving nothing behind on the beach except their footprints,’ he added.

As a committed user of the counties beach for over 20 years, one thing that has not improved and that is the facilities and access for beach users. People of all ages now see the beach as a year long destination whether it’s sea swimming, surfing, or walking, we are out in big numbers. It’s now time to invest in the infrastructure at all our beaches in north and south Kerry.

Banna is a world class beach, offering ample parking and access through the dunes. It is the access bit that irritates. Bar the main car park you are using paths through the dunes from the other parking areas to access the beach. I’ve witnessed many people struggle to climb a dune to access car park 3 from the beach. A wooden path is required here and at Sandy Lane just down from the main Banna car park.

Access is also an issue in the Maharees. There is no parking for west facing beaches where water sport enthusiasts congregate. For many years I was a regular surfer there but now with lack of parking and access I find myself visiting less often. Inch has access issues during the summer with the car park overflowing and visitors parking on the main beach sometimes in the hundreds. Serving these visitors is a prefabricated toilet block that has seen better days. Inch is crying out for further development both privately and publicly. While Rossbeigh, requires remedial works to dunes and better parking. Derrynane, Ballybunion and Ballyheigue are reasonably well served.

Kerry County Council are rightly proud of this year’s achievement, leading the country in Blue Flags, but let’s not rest here and aim for creating world class facilities to go with world class water.

It is imperative that we build on our successes for locals and visitors alike.

More access paths to kerry’s beaches are needed.

Blue Flags are a hugely important internationally recognised indicator of the quality of a beach environment, and it is encouraging that Kerry continues to be the national leader in this regard

Sheahan’s Maxol service station wins national excellence award

Sheahan’s Maxol service station Killarney was one of the big winners at Maxol’s recent Excellence Awards, picking up an all-important award for Excellence in Customer Experience.

Maxol’s Excellence Awards, now in their 23rd year, promote and reward excellence in station and store standards, customer experience, and community engagement across the Maxol network. Standards are stringently assessed through a combination of Maxol audits along with mystery shopper visits. The Excellence in Customer Experience

award was presented to Independent Dealers, the Sheahan family in recognition of their consistent delivery of excellent customer service to their customers.

The Sheahan family joined the Maxol network in 2014, owning and operating two Maxol branded locations in Killarney and Glenbeigh are no strangers to these awards having won Maxol Store of the Year on two occasions over the years. Commenting on their win, Aisling Sheahan, said: “We are delighted to be associated with and to represent Maxol, and they fully complement and support what we do.”

Sheahan's Maxol, Killarney Independent dealers Sinead Sheahan Regional Manager Dermot Cogan, Pat and Aisling Sheahan.

Healy-Rae elected as rally co-driver

Kerry politician Michael Healy-Rae kept an unusual promise on Sunday last.

He finally took up a long-term request by his friend and neighbour Thomas Randles after the TD joked about taking up rallying earlier this year.

Healy-Rae is a close friend and neighbour of current Killarney and District Motor Club chairman Thomas Randles. He attended the launch of the Killarney Forestry Rally in February in Castleisland where he revealed at the launch that Mr Randles has spent years trying to convince him to take up rally co-driving. That dream became a reality on Sunday when Healy-Rae navigated Randles in the Thomond Rallysprint in Limerick on

Sunday.

The Limerick Racecourse event was jointly organised by Cork and Limerick Motor Clubs.

The charity event raised money for several worthy causes including the Motorsport Ireland Benevolent Fund, Limerick Suicide Watch, An Garda Siochana’s Little Blue Heroes and Limerick Animal Welfare Sanctuary.

Healy-Rae took part in three of the four timed runs, a personal engagement on Valentia Island meant he had to leave early, but they still finished 11th overall out of 41 finishers.

“I am no Paul Nagle,” said Healy-Rae, “I have nothing but admiration for Paul and drivers like Tommy, who do this every Sunday.”

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The Triton Showers National Rally Championship resumes in Cavan this weekend.

There Killarney and District Motor Club co-drivers are competing in the event. Rally of the Lakes winner Noel O’Sullivan and his driver Callum Devine are the top seeds in their Volkswagen.

Ger Conway is on pacenote duty for Monaghan’s Stephen Wright, and they start a seven in their Ford Fiesta Rally2.

Brian Doherty will co-drive for Martin Donnelly who is home from New York for the weekend and they will drive another Fiesta.

| Classic car scene news

The Kingdom Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club launched its variant of the Ballyfinnane Hillclimb Memorial on Tuesday. The club will host a road run on July 15 from Castlemaine to the Charles Rolls Monument near Ballyfinnane.

The following day Kerry Motor Club will host a speed hillclimb at the same venue. The second day’s event will include a massive classic car show hosted by the Killarney Valley Vintage and Classic Club.

This Sunday, KVCCC will host a classic car run from the Red Fox Inn, near Carragh Lake – registration from 10am.

Michael Healy-Rae made his motorsport debut at the Thomond Rallysprint at Limerick Racecourse on Sunday. Photo: Sean Moriarty

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Doing nothing is not an option

Things have changed significantly in the investment space in recent years, but for some reason, most people haven’t changed their approach.

You’ve heard it 100 times before - Interest rates are rising, inflation is everywhere, and bank deposit rates are close to 0%. Doing nothing with your money is no longer an option, yet it is the default position for so many.

During the 1980s, leaving your money in the bank was perfectly acceptable. Banks offered up to 15% on their savings accounts - Not a bad deal.

Diligently setting your money aside while it earned double-digit returns until such time as you could afford to buy your first home for a mere 30K was a pretty good deal all round.

But for some reason, people continue to do the exact same thing to this day despite the fact house prices are ten times higher, and bank deposits pay 100 times less.

The level of inertia here never ceases to amaze me.

DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND

When it comes to human behaviour, inertia is a powerful thing. People are inherently slow to change the way they have always done things.

We only ever change what is immediately and obviously damaging to use.

Unfortunately, the erosion of our wealth is discretely pervasive, so we often don’t realise what’s happening until it is too late. 0% return from your bank account seems manageable in the short run, but over longer periods, it has a truly profound effect on your future wealth.

To understand the longer-term effects of holding your money in the bank during an inflationary environment, consider the following example of the purchasing power of $10,000 in 1971, compared to today.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index, prices in 2020 were more than 550% higher than prices in 1971. In other words, if you put $10,000 under your mattress in 1971, it would have the equivalent purchasing

power of about $1,800 by today’s standards. Granted, there have been some large-scale inflation fluctuations over this period, but the compounding effects are no less apparent.

So, while zero returns on your money and higher inflation may seem manageable in the short term, they can have detrimental effects on your money over time.

THE GAME HAS CHANGED

Blindly doing the same thing the previous generation did in the hope of similar results is delusional.

Paris bans rental electric scooters

Parisians have voted to ban rental electric scooters in their city. Of the 1.3 million people on the city’s electoral register, just over 103,000 took part.

Almost 90% of votes cast favoured a ban on the battery-powered devices. Paris was a pioneer when it first adopted the e-scooters in 2018 but as their popularity increased rapidly so too did the number of accidents.

In 2022 alone three people died and 459 people were injured in e-scooter accidents in Paris.

It is estimated that there are almost 15,000 e-scooters across the city, operated by rental companies. Public concerns included how users weaved through traffic, regularly drove on pavements, riders not wearing helmets and

children as young as 12 could legally hire the scooters. The vehicles are often haphazardly parked and dumped scooters have become a significant problem.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo called the referendum, where voters could say if they were for or against free-floating e-scooters. Privately-owned vehicles were not part of the vote.

“Paris is going against the current,” Hadi Karam, the general manager for France at California-based rental company Lime, told AFP, citing decisions to increase the number of e-scooters or

extend contracts in Washington, Madrid and London.

Irish Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has been preparing to regulate the used of e-scooters since the start of the year. The current situation is problematic, as under the 1961 Road traffic act, e-scooters would be classified as ‘mechanically propelled vehicles’. This would mean you would need insurance, road tax and a driving licence to use them in a public place.

This raises a number of challenges not least the fact there is currently no Insurance market for e-scooters. The minister is thought to be looking at reclassifying the e-scooter devices as “powered personal transporters”. The users would be treated much as a cyclist, once the

There are people still trying to save more and more money in the bank just so they can afford to pay higher and higher prices, but the prices are going up faster than they can save. Saving 5k a year to buy that house that’s going up 10k a year? Sound familiar?

You need to tie your income to these rising asset prices if you have any hope of escaping the vicious savings loop in the long run.

Unfortunately, this is the reality for our generation. Ignoring it will ensure you are left behind.

What worked for your parents isn’t going to work for you. The onus is on you to create an investment plan that will put your money to work and tie your future wealth to assets that will increase in price over time.

Stop naively putting all your money in the bank, hoping that ‘it will all work out’. It doesn’t work like that anymore.

I have spent the last few weeks writing a guide to creating and managing your own investment portfolio. To receive a copy, sign up for my newsletter by scanning the QR code above or go to www.theislandinvestor.com.

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speed of the scooter is under 25 kph. If this legislation is passed users of e-scooters would not require insurance, road tax or a driving licence to operate the devices in a public place.

‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’…well, guess what… It’s broken.

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Increase in vacant property grant

Recent changes to the Vacant Property refurbishment grant have resulted in a significant increase in the amount of money on offer to qualifying candidates.

The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (Croi Conaithe Towns Fund) is a payment you can get if you are turning a vacant house or building into your permanent home or a rental property.

In order to qualify for the grant, you must firstly have proof of ownership or evidence of active negotiations to buy the property where you are seeking approval for the grant.

You must plan on living in the property as your principal private residence or

make it available for rent and you must show proof that the property has been vacant for at least 2 years and that it was built prior to 2007.

The grant now applies to qualifying vacant properties in cities, towns, villages and rural parts of the country.

A grant of up to €50,000 is available. This is subject to upper limits for different types of work, having regard to a reasonable cost assessment by the local authority. The grant is inclusive of the VAT cost of the works.

If the refurbishment costs exceed the standard grant of up to €50,000, a top-up grant amount of up to €20,000 is available. To get this top-up grant,

you must confirm that the property is derelict. This means that the property is structurally unsound and dangerous. The total grant available for a derelict property is therefore €70,000.

You must submit an independent report prepared by a qualified professional, along with the application confirming that the property is derelict.

Local authorities administer the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and will prioritise applications in areas where the level of vacancy or dereliction is high.

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One of Kerrys most popular hair stylist opens in her home town of Killorglin, more know as the home of Puck Fair Grá Mór Studio on Mill Road, opened on Thursday 4th May Specialising in all aspects of colouring and cutting hair

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Would You Like To Include

A Birthday/Occasions Photo For Someone?

Please Submit Your Photo By Wednesday At 5.30pm, €40 Per Photo

TO LET: 5***** accommodation room to rent, 10-minute drive from Killarney town centre. All bills included, electricity, gas, washing machine/dryer, refuse etc. Free parking. Suitable for hotel staff. €150 per week per person. Telephone or leave a message for Margaret 087 6789990.

TO LET: 1-bedroom apartment, Long-term, in the Muckross area, 3miles/4.8kms from Killarney town centre. Suitable for couple or

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Dry, seasoned, Shed stored Ash, Oak and Beech hardwood. Also, softwood and limited last year’s turf for sale, both shed stored. Selling by the lorry load. Contact 087 4350736.

FUND

FOUND: Sunglasses found in the case. Park road area. Contact 087 6779292.

AVAILABLE

AVAILABLE: Stonemason available for all types of stonework. Also, pointing of stone and block work done. Contact 087 2070009.

AVAILABLE: Small Job Specialist – available for fencing, gardening, and general outdoor

single person. Telephone 087 9662544 for viewing.

TO LET: Room in shared house. Excellent condition and location. All mod cons, WIFI etc. 3-minutes’ walk from Killarney town centre. Phone 087 7828718.

TO LET: Room to let, 10-minute walk from Killarney town centre. Suitable for hotel staff. Telephone 087 2484804.

TO LET: New Luxury 2-bedroom apartment in Park Road area. 2 double bedrooms, 1

work. Reliable and reasonably priced. Call 089 9743513.

AVAILABLE: MUSIC LESSONS - piano, violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted. Leaving Cert Music grinds and Online Option also available. Tel John: 087-6801392 or Maggie: 087-6961681.

AVAILABLE: Childminder available Mon - Fri. Can offer daily, weekly and hourly rates. Telephone 085 7078530.

AVAILABLE: Lady available for cleaning, and can also include childminding, in Killarney and surrounding areas contact me on 087 470 9599.

AVAILABLE: Experienced carer available in the Killarney area. Mon-Thurs 12-3pm. References available on request. Telephone 087

Chloe O'Connor from Loughquittane National school in Muckross, who celebrated her communion on Saturday.

bathroom, all mod cons and private parking. €2000 per month. Contact 087 3101222.

TO LET: Rooms to rent in Tralee town. Contact 087 2944505.

TO LET: Careful tenant wanted to share house in Woodlawn. Fully furnished. 10/15 mins walk from Killarney town centre.. Available from June bank holiday weekend. Phone 087 7905700.

TO LET: Superb A rated home - very private family home in Fossa, with full mountain and

7664618.

AVAILABLE: Experienced, kind, caring Health Care Assistant, available part-time hours. Please email: flowerhill30@gmail.com

WANTED

WANTED: Wanted for immediate start, Guesthouse House Assistant, training provided. Hours are from 9am-1pm daily. Please call 087 6956346.

WANTED: Looking for an experienced childminder to mind a 1-year-old and 5-year-old in our home or someone else's home. 4 days a week. Would need drop off and collections. Call 085 1224742.

WANTED: Cleaner wanted for two days per week in Killarney. Call 085 2073365.

lake views. Available for 6 to 9 months from 1st August. Includes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and huge kitchen/diner. €2500 pcm. Call 083 1477494.

TO LET: 4-bedroom house in Currow. 2-bedroom apartment in New Street and 2-bedroom apartment in Grosvenor Court, Killarney. Phone 086 8136888.

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

WANTED: Person required asap, for breakfast/dining room, and accommodation duties. Mornings only. Also, person required asap, for reception/check-in duties. Must have good IT skills and a good standard of English. Please email info@killarneyviewguesthouse.com

ANIMALS

ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds. For further details please contact us on 087 6932090 or email info@homesforunwantedgreyhounds.ie

ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have several adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 087 9729240 or 087 9704480.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Passport Applications

Q. What is the quickest way to renew my passport?

The Passport Service processes Passport Online applications as a priority. Applying online is the fastest way of getting your passport. You can renew online from anywhere in the world, as long as your previous Irish passport is no more than 5 years out of date. You do not have to verify your identity when renewing your passport using the online service. You can track the progress of your passport online. In general, adult renewals when all the information on your passport is the same as your previous passport are processed within 10 working days.

If you are renewing using a paper application form through the Post Passport provided by An Post it will take significantly longer. The current estimated turnaround time for paper applications is 8 weeks but this is not a service guarantee and you are advised not to book flights until you have your passport. This period may be extended at certain times of the year due to increased application numbers. Once you have made a paper-based application, it cannot normally be expedited and the Passport Office cannot return your supporting documents to you before the application is complete. It is important to note that if you have already submitted a paper application, you cannot apply online.

Updates on services and the latest turnaround times are available on the Passport Service's website https:// www.dfa.ie/passports/

Q. My partner is applying for a Passport for the first time. Can this be done on-line?

Passport Online is open to all applicants. However, it is important to note that first time applications are complex and require additional time to process. This is because the Passport Office has to verify all documents submitted and to ensure the identity of the applicant. These applications can take approximately 20 working days to process. To apply on-line, you will need the following:

• a digital photograph,

• an email address

• credit/debit card.

You will need access to a printer for first time applicants and applications for children.

Q. Can I apply for my passport in person at the Passport Office?

The counter service at the Passport Office is mainly designed to help people who need their passports urgently, and don’t have enough time to apply in other ways. In these cases, you should book an appointment with the Pass-

port Office in Dublin or Cork. Applications made in person are more expensive than applying online or through Post Passport

Q. My sister is living abroad. Can she use the on-line service to renew her passport when she is outside of Ireland?

You can renew online from anywhere in the world, as long as your previous Irish passport is no more than 5 years out of date.

Q. How much does it cost to apply for a passport?

Standard 10-year, 34-page passport

Passport Online - €75 (+ €5 postage if you live outside Ireland)

Passport Express - €80 (+€9.50 fee)

In person - €95

Large 10-year 66-page passport

Passport Online – €105 ((+ €5 postage if you live outside Ireland)

Passport Express - €110 (+€9.50 fee)

In person – €125

An Post also offers a 'Family Application' option where up to 4 passport applications can be enclosed in one envelope. The additional charge for a Family Application is €16

Q. What happens if I lose my passport or it is stolen?

If you are an Irish citizen living in Ireland and you have lost your Irish passport, or it has been stolen, you must let the Passport Office know immediately and report the loss or theft to the Garda Síochána.

If you lose your passport or it is stolen abroad, you must contact the local police and request a written statement that you have reported the loss of your passport. The Passport Service will not provide you with a new travel document without a police report. In addition you must contact your nearest Irish embassy or consulate. They may be able to give you a replacement passport that will let you finish your trip or an emergency travel document that will get you home

If you are in a country where there is no Irish representation, you may contact an embassy or consulate of another EU member state. In some cases, the embassy or consulate of another EU Member State may issue you with an EU Emergency Travel Document (ETD).

Q. What happens if I need to renew my passport in an emergency?

A. In the case of an emergency situation such as the death or serious illness of an immediate family member abroad, or for emergency medical treatment of the applicant, you should contact the Passport Services Customer Service Hub. The telephone number for the Customer Service Hub is 01 671 1633

What Role will you Play

We are looking for talented & creative people to join our team.

Commis

Full Time & Part Time Positions Available. 48

Send your CV and Cover Letter to careers@killarneyparkhotel.ie

LEGAL SECRETARY

Killarney Town Centre Office

• Full-time, Permanent position.

• Legal experience preferred but not essential.

• Providing secretarial and admin support.

• Formatting Briefs, Pleadings & other Legal Documents.

• Maintaining calendars & diarising critical dates.

Please send CV with cover letter by email to: legalseckillarney2022@gmail.com

“As a family run business since 1921, we understand the importance of having great people taking care of our guests.”

We pride ourselves on being fair, inclusive and reputable for all the people that we work with. We are flexible in our nature and understanding in what people need in their lives.

Tom Randles

To supplement our strong existing and established team we are currently recruiting for the following roles.

CHEF DE PARTIE

A steady kitchen – no pressure – no late nights. FT/PT BREAKFAST

ATTENDANT - Mornings

BAR PERSONNEL – Evenings

All positions are permanent and not summer work. Flexible hours are possible

Please forward your resumé to kamile@randleshotels.com

HIRING We’re

Bathrooms4U are Munster’s biggest bathroom fitter with a very simple business model. We design, supply and fit beautiful bathrooms, wet areas, and shower rooms at a reasonable price. “Quality make-overs, amazing prices”

With showrooms in Tralee, Cork and Limerick, demand has soared throughout Munster, and to service our increasing customer base, we are expanding and need to add to our sales team.

Sales Manager - Munster Area

Experienced in managing a sales team in a competitive environment

Setting targets, performance plans and standards for B4U sales team. Regularly review progress, targets and general performance.

Benefits:

• Generous Remuneration

• Company Vehicle

• Company Phone & iPad

• Uncapped Commission

Sales Administrator(s)

We are looking for a qualified Sales administrator to join our sales team and help us achieve our goals.

You will serve as a point of contact for customers with queries about products, bathroom installations and provide support for sales representatives.

If you have exceptional organisational skills and draw energy from being part of a team, we would like to meet you to help achieve our sales targets.

RequiRements:

• Proven work experience as a Sales administrator or Sales support agent

• Hands on experience with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular)

• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills

• A team player with high level of dedication

• Ability to work under strict deadlines

• Competitive salary and great working environment

Field Sales Executive(s)

We are looking for highly motivated and proactive individuals that work well as part of a team and on their own initiative.

This is a field based role so a full drivers licence is mandatory!

ResponsiBilities:

• Proven track record of 2+ years in bathroom/decor industry.

• Conduct face to face meetings with customers at their home.

• Examine customers bathroom to generate an accurate quote.

• Collaborate with headquarters on call outs and sales schedules.

• Learn and develop your product knowledge

RequiRements:

• Previous experience in a similar position.

• Knowledge of home interiors or bathroom/decor is essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Company Vehicle

• Company Phone & iPad

• Uncapped Commission

Retail Sales Executive(s)

For our stores in Tralee, Ballincollig & Limerick

We are looking for a Retail Sales Representative to provide excellent customer service and meet sales quotas for our business.

Candidates with strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome in our store will stand out. You will help identify client needs, present and answer questions about our products and services and recommend solutions. Ultimately, you will ensure that customers leave our store satisfied.

RequiRements:

• Greet and direct customers

• Provide accurate information (e.g. product features, pricing and after-sales services)

• Answer customers’ questions about

• specific products/services

• Stay up-to-date with new products/ services

• Inform customers about discounts and special offers

Benefits:

• Generous Remuneration & Commission

• Great working environment

If you have the relevant skills and would like to join the Bathrooms4U team send your cv to careers@b4u.ie or call 087 3594624

7TH ANNIVERSARY CLARKE

In loving memory of Dessie Clarke, Late of Coolegreane Park, Killarney

Who died on 22nd May 2016.

A life cut short, a light scattered I hope you know you always mattered You were there in the sunshine And in the rain

Your heart was huge despite all the pain

You are free my son to soar with the stars

Your soul is at peace

No more hurt, no more scars We were graced with your presence we will never forget All the life that you gave us And all that you met

Soar my dear son to the highest of places

Surrounded by love and smiling faces

We celebrate you now And the lives that you touched All the friendships and love That matters so much.

Please know you will never walk alone.

Love and miss you every day Mom x

7TH

ANNIVERSARY

CLARKE

In loving memory of Dessie Clarke

Late of Coolegreane Park, Killarney

Who died on 22nd May 2016. That cheeky smile That hearty laugh

Sam protecting the fireside hearth Cups of tea and Lidl’s scones GAA and the craic with bones

Walks in the park

Sometimes in the dark

Gazing at stars with dreams from afar Talking it out what it’s all about. We wonder still We always will.

Forever loved and missed

Love your sister Caroline and brother Brian.xx ***

Glory days from Crokes and more Anthems sung with heart galore

Memories of teenage years

Cycles to Dundag

And shared warm beer

Years of life under our belts

Seasons of warmth and Winter melts

A joyful heart, a caring soul Finding a path to make us whole. Talking it out what’s it all about We wonder still, we always will.

Forever loved and missed

Love your brother Seán, sister-in-law Bridget, and nephews Jonathan and Paul xxxx

8TH ANNIVERSARY DOOLAN

In loving memory of Donie Doolan Woodlawn Park, Killarney Whose 8th anniversary occurs on 29th May.

Your memories are treasured within my heart Especially because you’re no longer here And time’s passed since the day you left But still I’m asking why You couldn’t have stayed for longer And we had to say goodbye. So on the day you went away All there’s left for me to do Is hope that heaven lets you know How much I’m missing you.

Fondly remembered by your wife Debbie. ***

A light is from our household gone A voice we loved is still A place vacant in our home That never can be filled.

How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give. Your life was a blessing

Your memory a treasure ... You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

Lovingly remembered by Catherine, Timmy, Marie and families.

8TH ANNIVERSARY DOOLAN

In loving memory of Donie Doolan Late of 11 Woodlawn Park, Killarney Who died on 29th May 2015.

Time passes, memories stay Never forgotten, especially today.

Always remembered by your brothers Pat and Tim, sister Nora, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

17TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of Michael (Mickey) Cronin

Tiernaboul, Killarney

Who died on 30th May 2006.

Time and years go gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there. Always remembered by your loving family.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

BREEN

In loving memory of Maurice Breen

Late Of Ballydowney, Killarney

Who passed away on 6th June 2022.

As we lovingly remember Maurice on his first anniversary, Alan and Karen together with their families would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during our time of grief. We would like to express our appreciation to all of those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thanks to all who sent cards and messages of sympathy. To those who travelled to be with us and who called to our home, attended Maurice’s removal, funeral mass and burial. To family, neighbours and friends without whose support this past year would have been darker.

A special word of thanks to the staff of the Palliative Care centre, Tralee and Killarney who offered and provided great care and supported Maurice in his final days, and to Fr. Geaney for his beautiful portrayal of his life.

We would like to thank Michael O Shea and his staff at O’Shea’s undertakers for making those days as dignified as possible for Dad.

It would be impossible to express here in words our thanks in full, so please accept our acknowledgment as an expression of our appreciation for your kindness.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Always loved and forever in our hearts your loving children Alan and Karen, their spouses Karen and Dave and your adoring grandchildren Mark, Darragh and Ryan.

1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 4th June at 11.00am in the Prince of Peace Church, Fossa.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

MCNEICE

In loving memory of James (Jimmy) McNeice Fair Hill, Killarney, Co Kerry

Who passed away on 30th May 2020.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day

Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Loved and remembered by Eileen, Juliette, Linda, George, Brenda, Patsy, Conor and families.

Anniversary Mass is on Monday 29th May at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

3RD ANNIVERSARY O’KEEFFE

In loving memory of Con O’Keeffe

Late of Ballaugh, Killarney

Who passed away on 31st May 2020.

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.

Will those who think of Connie today

A little prayer to Jesus say.

Loved and remembered, your wife Philomena.

*** Dad

Dad If memories bring us closer

We are never far apart

For you are always with us, In our prayers and in our hearts.

‘Too well loved to ever be forgotten’.

Loved and remembered your daughter Geraldine, son-in-law Don, grandchildren Liam, Gearóid and Donald.

***

Two years have passed No day without a prayer

That God has you surrounded With angels in his kingdom far above I pray you rejoice

And a crown you have won For the love that you gave And the work you did to help everyone

That is your legacy

To your family and friends.

A prayer is our ‘Thank you’

A tear is our love for the one that we miss

From the lawn and the turf

The dancefloor seems empty without your light step.

A home without you Dad is a home without laughter and the sayings that you said Deep in my heart your memories I treasure My love to you Dad for ever and ever.

Rest in Peace Maudeen xx

Anniversary Mass for Con is on Saturday 27th May at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

25TH ANNIVERSARY

FITZPATRICK

4TH ANNIVERSARY

GRIFFIN

In loving Memory of Michael Griffin (Tash) Late of Moulagh, Fossa, Killarney Who died on 25th May 2019.

Good was his heart, in friendship sound Love and respected by all around A Beautiful Life came to an End He died as he lived, everybody’s friend.

Please forgive a falling tear A constant wish that you were here. Others have lost like this we know But he was one, and we loved him so. Love and missed by your Loving Family.

Anniversary Mass is on Friday 26th May at 7.30pm in Fossa Church.

6TH ANNIVERSARY

O’BRIEN In loving memory of Anne O’Brien

55 Marian Tce, Killarney and formerly of Shanakil, Ballymacoda, Youghal, Co. Cork Whose anniversary occurs on 24th May.

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our life to share But in our hearts, you’re always there.

Forever remembered by your loving family, husband Teddy, sons Eamon and Brendan, daughters Maureen, Breeda, Patricia, Bernadette and Anne, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Pat and Kathleen, relatives and friends.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 27th May at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

13TH & 37TH ANNIVERSARIES

MURPHY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Podge O’Donoghue Muckross, Killarney

Who passed away on 31st March 2023.

As we lovingly remember and greatly miss Podge, his mother Margaret, sisters Pamela, Grace, Valerie and Rachel, their partners, nieces and nephew, wish to thank every one that helped us in any way.

Thank you to all those who sympathised with us, attended his funeral, sent mass cards, online condolences, phone calls and messages.

A special thanks to Mike and Mary O’Shea of O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism, sensitivity and kindness shown to us at this difficult time.

Also, our sincere thanks to Fr. Seán Jones for the lovely meaningful mass.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude and appreciation.

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with rememberedjoy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too short

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up you hearts and share with me God wanted me now, He set me free.

10TH ANNIVERSARY

LUCEY

In loving memory of Odran (Odie) Lucey Flesk Grove, Killarney Who died on 25th May 2013.

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

In loving memory of Anne Fitzpatrick, Late of Mill Road, Killarney Who died on 28th May 1998.

Forever loved and sadly missed by Dad, Mom, Denise, Jill and Emir.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. RF

In loving memory of Noreen Murphy

Who died on 24th May 2010.

Also remembering Eileen Murphy

Who died on 29th May 1986 Both late of Aughacureen, Killarney. This day is remembered And quietly kept No words are needed We shall never forget For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near So loved, so missed and so very dear.

Lovingly remembered by Con and Breda.

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

Always remembered Odran, Patricia, Mia and Adi Lucey. xxx

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

You have said, O Divine Jesus, who said, ”Ask and you will receive, Seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this Novena to beg of you the favours that I need: Amen. DG

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In

loving memory of Ned

O’Shea Keel, Tralee & Killarney

Who passed away on 29th May 2022.

As we lovingly remember and greatly miss Ned as we approach his first anniversary, his partner Kathleen and family and extended family would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our wonderful neighbours and friends for their support and kindness to us during this difficult time.

A special word of thanks to Ned’s family and staff who called to our house and supported us in every way.

Thanks so much to all those kind people who brought food, sent Mass and sympathy cards, perpetual enrolments, floral tributes, condolences on RIP.ie, phone calls, and to all who attended the funeral home, requiem Mass and burial, and the many who watched online.

Thank you to the Lackabane residents who lined the roadside for Ned’s final journey from home, and to the local Gardaí who led the cortège by Garda escort.

A special thank you to Fr. Simon for the lovely rosary in the house and your meaningful words.

Our sincere thanks to Fr. Kieran O’Brien and Fr. Tom Looney who concelebrated Ned’s funeral Mass. Thank you especially Fr. Kieran for your kind words of comfort, your fitting tribute to Ned and making the Mass so touching and special, it comforts us every day.

Thank you to all those who did readings, brought up the gifts, the wonderful musicians and singers… your input made the funeral Mass so special.

Thanks so much to James and Michael for your kind words. Your eulogies to your Dad were so fitting and well delivered… you did him proud.

Thank you to Cal at mycondolences.ie for the personal live stream and recording of the Mass.

A huge thank you to all those who travelled long distances to be with us, especially from the UK and USA.

Many thanks to The Festival of Kerry, Tralee Golf Club and Ned’s building team for performing guards of honour at the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney.

We would like to express our gratitude to the medical teams and staff at UHK and CUH, for your help and kindness shown to Ned during his short stays with you.

Endless thanks to Michael and Mary O’Shea and your staff for your empathy, support, professionalism, and guidance in arranging the funeral.

A special word of thanks to Graham Gleasure for liaising with you to have Ned reposing in Tralee.

Thanks for the music and singing at the graveside, it meant so much. Thank you to the grave diggers in the scenic Aghadoe Lawn burial ground for preparing Ned’s final resting place.

A huge thank you to Bernadette Randles at Dromhall Hotel for providing a beautiful funeral lunch on a very busy bank holiday weekend.

As a token of appreciation, the sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intentions of all those mentioned, as well as those impossible to mention, there are so many.

1st Anniversary Mass for Ned is on Thursday 1st June at 7:30pm in Keel Church.

May he rest in peace.

32ND ANNIVERSARY

CRONIN

In loving memory of Pa Cronin

Late of Kilbrean, Killarney

Who died on 30th May 1991.

Treasured memories keep you near As time unfolds another year

Out of lives you may be gone

But in our hearts you still live on.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughters, sons, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

FAHEY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’SHEA

In loving memory of Ned O’Shea Keel, Tralee & Killarney

Who passed away on 29th May 2022.

Those we love dont go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Always remembered by Terry, Tracy and family.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’SHEA In loving memory of Ned O’Shea Keel, Tralee & Killarney

Who passed away on 29th May 2022.

Remember him with a smile today He wasn’t one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years

Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his wisdom, the way he was Remember them instead.

Missed, Loved and Remembered by Marie, Aidan & Dermot.

Anniversary Mass is on Thursday 1st June at 7:30pm in Keel Church.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

O’MEARA

In loving memory of Dan O’Meara, Gortaree, Aghadoe, Killarney Who passed away on 21st May 2021.

Our lives go on without you

But nothing is the same

We have to hide our heartache

When someone speaks your name

Sad are the hearts that love you

Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you

Is the hardest part of all

You did so many things for us

Your heart was kind and true

14TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of A wonderful wife and caring mother Máiread (Maud) O’Sullivan

Late of Ballaugh, Killarney

Who passed away on 27th May 2009. No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

When thoughts go back, as they often do We treasure the memories, we have of you Just as you were, you will always be Someone special in our memory.

Forever loved and always remembered by your husband Sean, children Jonathan, Tony, Lisa and Sarah, daughters-in-law Jennifer and Aideen, son-in-law Rory, grandchildren Grace, Molly, Máiread, Fionn, Séanie, Elsie Mae and Paddy.

14TH

ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Mairead “Maud” O’Sullivan Ballaugh Cross, Killarney

Who passed away on 27th May 2009.

A pleasant smile, a heart of gold No finer sister this world could hold In heaven you rest, no worries, no pain Deep in our hearts you will always remain.

Sadly missed, never forgotten by your brother Chris and sister-in-law Mary. ***

Aunt

Forgive us Lord when we cry We never wanted our aunt to die With broken hearts we whisper low We love you Maud and we miss you so.

Love always your nephew Darren and nieces Jessica and Megan.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Hannah O’Donoghue Late of Ballybrack, Firies who died on 28th May 2003.

In loving memory of George Fahey

Late of Knocknabro, Clonkeen

Who died on 28th May 2018.

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

Loved and remembered everyday by your daughter Geraldine and Dermot, Grandsons Kevin, Steven and Darren and great grandson Callum. xx

And when we needed someone

We could always count on you

The special years will not return

When we are all together

But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

Missing you always from your nephew Donal, Eileen, Elaine, Adrian and Darren.

Anniversary Mass for Dan is on Saturday 27th May at 7.30pm in Prince of Peace Church, Fossa.

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and

Remembering you is easy As we do it everyday But missing you is a heartache That never goes away.

Never forgotten by your loving family.

CONSECROTION TO THE MOTHER OF GOD

Mother of God and our Mother, to your immaculate heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine. Grant that war may end and peace spread throughtout the world.

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By Adam Moynihan

SPORT

Kerry out for revenge in Cork

League champions travel across the county bounds in search of provincial glory

MUNSTER SFC FINAL

Cork v Kerry

Sunday at 3.30pm

Mallow | Live on Clubber.tv

Division 1 champions Kerry will be out for revenge on Sunday when they take on fierce rivals Cork in the final of the Munster Senior Football Championship.

The last meeting between the sides

- three weeks ago in the group stageended in a draw. It was a credible result on paper but in reality it was a match that Kerry should have won. The visitors led by 10 points heading down the stretch at Páirc Uí Chaoimh before a rousing fightback by The Rebels left the sides level at the final horn. Thankfully for Kerry, the outcome of that particular encounter didn’t have major ramifications; victories over Tipperary and Waterford saw them finish level with Cork at the top of the four-

team pool. With first and second in the group advancing to the Munster final, another Cork-Kerry derby was confirmed.

The fact that both finalists will advance to the All-Ireland series regardless of what happens on Sunday means that it’s not quite do-or-die just yet, but there are certain advantages to winning. Firstly, and most importantly, there’s a provincial crown on the line. Cork beat Kerry in last year’s decider and another victory this weekend

RIVALS: Máire O'Callaghan of Cork and Aishling O'Connell of Kerry during last year's Munster final at the Fitzgerald Stadium. Cork won by five points.

would make it five Munster titles in a row.

Winning is a habit and getting one over on the old enemy will stand Declan Quill and Darragh Long’s team in good stead heading into June.

There is also the small matter of seeding. Winning Munster will see Kerry advance to the All-Ireland group stage as first seeds. They will slot into Group D alongside Connacht runners-up Galway and Tipperary. If they lose to Cork, they will find themselves in Group C alongside the Leinster champions (Dublin or Meath) and Cavan. The top two teams in each group of four will qualify for the quarter-finals.

Although, having said all that, being a second seed didn’t hinder Kerry too much in 2022. They topped their group and made it all the way to the All-Ireland. Plus they have already beaten both Dublin in Meath in 2023. In reality, they should be fearing no one. First things first, though. The challenge of Cork in Mallow. It promises to be a full-blooded affair.

Photo: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile.

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Cup success for Celtic

There was cause for celebration on the double for Killarney Celtic last Sunday as both their youths and senior teams captured silverware in Tralee.

The youths enjoyed a comprehensive victory over Killorglin in the Premier A league final with Eoghan Crowley (two), Dara O’Shea, Jason O’Sullivan and Cathal Kelly all finding the target in a 5-1 win at Mounthawk Park.

A little later at the same ground, the club’s senior team had a resounding win against Tralee Dynamos in the final of the

League Cup. A 21st-minute rocket from the boot of Wayne Sparling sent Celtic on their way and further strikes by Witness Odirile and Cathal O’Shea (penalty) helped secure a 3-0 win. Veteran captain John McDonagh accepted the trophy on behalf of his teammates. Celtic can now look forward to their Greyhound Bar KO Cup final on Sunday. They will take on the same team at the same venue at 6pm. Their attention will then turn to a mouthwatering Premier A league final against crosstown rivals Killarney Athletic. That match has been fixed for Friday, June 2 at 7.30pm.

SPORTS ON TV THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY, MAY

Maye pockets national pool title

Local lad Matthew Maye was the standout Kerry performer at the recent All-Ireland Pool Championships, which were staged at the INEC in Killarney.

his age.

SOCCER Sky Sports Football

RUGBY TG4

BOXING BT Sport 1

Coventry v Luton Town

v Munster

Alberto Lopez v Michael Conlan

The Saturday Game

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 11pm Las Vegas LPGA Matchplay

SUNDAY, MAY 28

NBA Sky Sports Arena 1.30am Boston-Miami F1 Sky Sports F1 12.30pm Monaco Grand Prix

RUGBY Channel 5 2pm Barbarians v World XV

RACING RTÉ 1 2.10pm The Curragh

CYCLING Eurosport 1 2.30pm Giro d’Italia

GAA RTÉ 2 4pm Hurling: Limerick v Cork

GAA GAAGO 4pm Hurling: Tipperary v Waterford

GAA GAAGO 4pm Football: Dublin v Roscommon

GOLF Sky Sports Golf 4pm Charles Schwab Challenge

SOCCER BT Sports 1 4.30pm Leeds v Tottenham

GAA RTÉ 2

The Sunday Game

Maye navigated a competitive field at the U23 grade to reach the final, but his All-Ireland hopes appeared to be slipping away when he trailed European finalist Aaron Doherty of Cork by two frames to six. The Killarney player battled back impressively, however, and he eventually prevailed 7-6 to clinch the title.

Matthew is still only 21 years of age and last year he won the All-Ireland Junior Championship. Following his latest victory he has now shown himself to be one of the top players in the country for

Another Kerry Pool Association representative, Darragh Breen, had a great run by making it to both the All-Ireland Junior final and the U18 Singles final. With 410 competitors in the junior section, reaching the final was an outstanding achievement. Darragh has put in a huge amount of time and dedication to the game in the last couple of years and he is now reaping the reward of that work.

Over 800 participants from 27 counties took part in this year’s championships. Kerry had 36 players in total – more than they ever had before – with one team in the intermediate section and two teams in the junior section. Kerry also had two Over 50 teams and an U23 side.

DOUBLE: Celtic senior captain John McDonagh with the Dominos Pizza League Cup and youths captain Dara O'Shea with the Charleville Cheese Premier A Youths trophy.

ALL-IRELAND WINNER: KIllarney's Matthew Maye is the All-Ireland U23 pool champion.

OPINION

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

Mayo defeat could break or make Kerry

The worst thing I can say about Kerry’s performance against Mayo on Saturday last is that it reminded me of the game against Tyrone in 2021. You’ll recall that Peter Keane’s team came up terribly short in that All-Ireland semi-final as they were ambushed by a hungry, tuned in, physically imposing opponent. The result marked the end of Keane’s tenure. There was an acceptance that something had to change.

I remember writing at the time that I felt that Kerry needed to cultivate a ruthless defensive culture if they wanted their undoubted talent to translate into success. They had to revel in the dirty work – breaks, tackles, tracking back –and get total buy-in from 1 to 36 in that endeavour.

In fairness to the returning Jack O’Connor and his management team, and in fairness to the players themselves, that’s exactly what happened last season. They built a solid structure around central pillars Jason Foley and Tadhg Morley, and to a man they defended as though their lives depended on it. They showed a ravenous appetite for graft that was rarely seen prior to O’Connor’s return.

For all their flair in attack, with the brilliance of the Cliffords and Seánie Shea often grabbing the headlines, it was the mean defensive record (just three goals conceded in 13 games) that set the tone for a season that ended with a long-awaited All-Ireland title in July.

For a number of reasons, doing it all again the following year was always going to be difficult. We knew that every rival would up their game. We knew the revamped championship structure would add an extra layer of uncertainty. And we knew that back-to-back All-Irelands are rare.

Another sizeable question that mark hung over Kerry was the group’s psychological state. Would they have the same desire to do it all again? The same all-or-nothing mindset that fuelled the defensive culture that brought Sam back to The Kingdom? Not many teams come back for more with the same intensity. It’s a notoriously hard thing to do.

When the team faltered at the beginning of this season, there were numerous mitigating factors for their below-par

performances. Their pre-season was short. They hadn’t the training done. They were missing key players. Conditions were poor. Some opponents were playing ultra defensive football. The league was down their list of priorities. That’s what was jarring about last Saturday. All those excuses no longer apply, yet their performance was well below what they’re capable of. Were it not for superb displays by goalkeeper Shane Ryan and the awe-inspiring David Clifford, the margin of defeat could easily have been three times as wide.

Disappointingly, the loss signalled the end of the team’s proud undefeated home record that had stretched back to 1995.

If you’re trying to explain what happened on the day, you might point to the fact that Mayo were very good. That much is true. Kevin McStay’s outfit were brilliant and they look like a completely different animal with Aidan O’Shea thriving at full forward. But I don’t believe for a second that they are, all of a sudden, streets ahead of Kerry, and that Kerry should be getting outplayed by them to the extent that we saw on Saturday.

You might also point to Kerry’s tactical set-up. Jack O’Connor admitted in the aftermath that his full back line was left exposed – especially from Mayo’s long kickouts - so maybe there are structural issues that need to be addressed at this week’s video session.

But, for me, that question mark that hangs over Kerry’s psychological state is still a big one. What Mayo did the last day wasn’t rocket science. They made hard runs and laid the ball off to the man in the better position, and they took their shooting chances when they came. But from the outset it was clear that Kerry were flat and in danger of losing.

On a number of occasions when a Mayo player made a burst forward and a Kerry man was forced to turn and track, he was left behind almost instantly. Head down. Reacting rather than anticipating. Struggling.

Mayo’s full forward line of O’Shea, Ryan O’Donoghue and James Carr scored 11 points between them and too many of those shots were given up easily. With

runners punching holes at will, Kerry’s full back line got little-to-no assistance from their teammates out the field (although, having said that, they won’t be happy with the standard of their 1 v 1 defending either).

There were other issues too - Kerry’s midfielders didn’t seem to impact the game at all and their forwards were sloppy in possession – but it was the lack of meanness and competitiveness without the ball that really furrowed brows on the terrace. Is that fierce desire to win still there this year? That appetite for work? That drive? That ruthlessness? Or was last year’s success enough for them, for the

DISAPPOINTED: Not even a David Clifford masterclass could rescue Kerry from defeat against Mayo. Photo: Sportsfile.

time being at least?

Look, it’s not the end of the world, or even the end of the season. The champs are down but not out. There is a way back.

In many ways, the harrowing loss to Tyrone that broke them in 2021 was the making of the Kerry team that scaled such great heights in 2022. They learned their lessons and came back with a vengeance.

They have less time to turn things around now, mid-season, but this latest setback against Mayo has a similar feel to it. It could break them or it could make them. We’ll just have to wait and see how they react.

THE WEEK IN PICTURES

O'Leary receiving a jersey from sponsor Ollie Favier of The

Bar and Cafe. Front: Mike Dwyer (U21 management), Paudie O'Leary, Ollie Favier and Shane Kelly (U21 management). Back: Michael Heay (East Kerry PRO), Dermot O'Connor (Assistant Secretary), Michael O'Mahoney (Assistant PRO), Anne Holland (Scór Officer) and Gary O'Halloran (Vice Chairman). Photo: Matt O'Neill.

BEAUFORT: The Beaufort U15 boys, County League Division 4 Shield winners.

GEEHA: The Mastergeeha girls who had a fantastic 3-0 win over Dingle in the U12 Shield semi-final.

LGFA: The Spa U14 team who won the U14 7B NCP League by defeating Austin Stacks.

GAA: East Kerry U21 captain Paudie

Shire

RUGBY: Youth players from Killarney RFC who won awards at a ceremony in Aghadoe.

PITCH & PUTT: The St Brendan's College team of Robbie Harnett (captain), Fintan Martin and Cillian Courtney that retained the National Secondary Schools Pitch & Putt competition last Friday in Athgarvan, Co. Kildare. The boys received the cup from Pitch & Putt Ireland President Mark Keohane.

Kingdom fail the

This was not in the prepared and prescribed script. Mayo 1-19 Kerry 0-17. It was unexpected. Kerry were not supposed to lose an unbeaten 28-year championship record in Killarney. They had shown some of the brilliant play that earned them the Sam Maguire in 2022 by demolishing Clare in Limerick a few weeks ago.

On Saturday last it was the perfect event, the clash of the league champions against the All-Ireland champions. The wide-open spaces of the Fitzgerald Stadium with over 23,000 spectators enjoying brilliant sunshine and no wind factor worth talking about.

Thousands of Mayo supporters travelled to Killarney, boosting the local economy in a big way, hoping that they would not be at the receiving end of a backlash from Kerry after that awful display earlier in the league. Kerry could bite back and run in several goals as they did so against hapless Clare.

The lovely Mayo supporters beside me wondered if their men would be able to limit the best footballer in the country to 2-6 and which three would they use to

mark him? That and more since a number of Mayo regulars were still not back to full fitness. Those were their pre-match doubts. No wonder, even Job would not match the patience of Mayo supporters longing for an All-Ireland since 1951.

REALITY

So much for the expectations. The reality was very different. Mayo not alone beat Kerry fair and square but bossed them, ignoring the reputations of nearly all of the Kerry team, not just the starting 15, but also the subs brought who made no difference whatsoever.

Kerry were off the pace, going through the motions, playing catchup throughout. No excuses, playing a true footballing team in perfect conditions. They did not perform, the poorest championship display since that terrible day in Croke Park in the All-Ireland semi-final where they didn't raise a gallop against Meath.

On Saturday they didn’t even get into a trot. It was one of those awful days for the Kerry players and management.

Just like bad petrol if you had the misfortune to have it in the tank. Misfiring,

pinging, increased emissions, making for an unsteady journey. It was not the day to go for the NCT test, but it can be a blessing in disguise. The tester has identified why and where the green and gold car failed.

Jack O’Connor and the management team will have the re-test within 10 days. They made no excuses. How could they? Sure, only two Kerry players performed well, and they had to be very good with colleagues not performing to anything like basic levels.

Shane Ryan and David Clifford played at the level one expects from All-Stars; they were magnificent. Both goalkeepers excelled. Indeed, by the 11th minute Kerry should have been 2-3 in arrears only for the brilliance of the Rathmore man. Now for the positives. A good team does not go from hero to zero in one game such as this one. Jack will be glad to be able to able to address the deficiencies shown up on last Saturday afternoon’s NCT and it was just that. Spell out the acronym, National Championship Test. No real worries for Kerry about any trapdoor, as yet. Failing to Cork away and

playing Louth at a neutral venue are the ideal opportunities to restore normal service. Kerry are not out of the championship and will qualify for the stage when all the top teams come into play.

SLUGGISH

One may be inclined to give the benefit of the doubt to Dylan Casey on what was his first big day in championship fare. He was well beaten by Aidan O'Shea who went on to earn Man of the Match. All the backs were sluggish. Foley did best. Midfield was wiped out and never succeeded in winning the kickouts when the respective goalkeepers had to go long. Hardly adequate has been the way I have described the Gaeil duo of Barry and O’Connor. Corrective adjustment has helped by using Paudie Clifford as a third midfielder. Kerry need Clifford playing the Paul Galvin role of forager picking up loose and dirty ball.

What surprised me is that Kerry did not try out Barry Dan O’Sullivan for the second half. I felt that he was the man Kerry needed at midfield. His work commitments as a very busy vet have not

NCT

deterred him from giving his all in the training sessions. Adrian Spillane may have been entered to supplement the midfield inadequacy, but that did not work out. Up front David Clifford was the only threat. He was well marked but even he could not penetrate though several defenders who blocked his goal bound shots on two occasions. He also had some misses for points, but showed the characteristics of a really great player who shoots wide and then, unfazed, strikes for a few magical points.

Readers of this column will be well aware of the potential weakness at centre-forward. Too often in the past Kerry’s hopes of an All-Ireland were cruelly exposed by a player from the opposition sprinting through the unguarded middle unchallenged and creating mayhem for the opened Kerry defence. Those players have to re-enact the fate of the little Dutch boy who bravely put his finger into the hole in the dam to prevent a flooding disaster.

Kerry would not have won last year’s All-Ireland only for that miraculous

Former Kerry goalkeeper

Eamonn Fitzgerald reflects on a disappointing opening match in the All-Ireland group stage

last-minute free by Seánie O’Shea to beat Dublin and pave the way for a place in the final. We’ll never forget it and be grateful for his deed. Not since Cúchulainn… and all that. He did have a very poor final.

He is a fine player, but I believe that he does not have the legs and pace for that central position and his man coming forward is causing huge difficulties. On top of that he is no longer the 100% certainty of a scorer from a free. He missed a very easy first one early on against Mayo. When he was forced to chase his man back in the second half, he was left yards behind and the same could be said for so many of the other Kerry players.

I expect about 12 of those who started last week will start again against Cork. There will be some positional changes and ‘new caps’. How many new options appeared throughout the County Championship and league? Very few. So it will be most of the same personnel, but re-fired, re-cast and re-invented.

The NCT was a blessing in disguise.

SURROUNDED: Paul Geaney of Kerry shoots despite pressure from Pádraig O’Hora.

Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile.

Busy times for Killarney

Swimming Club

Killarney Swimming Club has had a busy schedule in recent times

The club was well represented at the Community Games National Finals recently.

COMMUNITY GAMES NATIONAL FINALS IN CASTLEBAR

Eugene Mulligan (Killorglin) - 5th U14

Backstroke

Evan O’Donoghue (Spa Muckross) - 6th

U12 Breaststroke

Emily Brosnan (Kilcummin) - 6th U14

Freestyle

Shane Tomlinson (Spa Muckross) - 7th

U14 Freestyle

Katie O’Riordan (Milltown/Listry) - 9th

U16 Freestyle

Aoife Daly (Beaufort) U16 Breaststroke

The club also competed in the John

Dempsey Memorial Gala at the University of Limerick Sports Arena.

John Dempsey Memorial Gala at the UL Sport Arena on Sunday 14th May

Raegan Browne - 2nd 100m Fly

Ayla Keogh - 2nd 50M Free

Noah Keogh - 2nd 100M Back

Orlaith Mackey - 2nd 100M Back and 50M Back

Lara O’Brien Leahy - 2nd 50M Breaststroke, 2nd 50M Fly, 1st 50M free

Samuel O’Neill - 2nd 50M Free

Dara Sheehan - 3rd 100M Breast, 3rd 50M Free

Two swimmers, Sarah Quirke and Mikolaj Brzostowski, contested the Michael Bowles Invitational Gala with Sarah bringing home a silver medal in the 400M individual medley.

Ella Cremin, Shane Tomlinson and Emily Brosnan have qualified for the Irish Summer Youth Nationals in July.

Raegan Browne took silver at the John Dempsey Memorial Gala

Eugene Mulligan and Shane Tomlinson at the Community Games National Finals in Castlebar.

Dara Sheehan won two bronze medals in different disciplines in Limerick

Killarney Athletic

7-A-SIDE: The competition will take place over a few weeks with games Monday to Friday and underage games being played on our new astro turf pitch. The tournament is open to all ages. Senior Ladies (over 16) Senior Men, Over 35s, and underage boys and girls from 10-16 years. Application forms are available from the Beech Road of Killarney Credit Union and at www.killarneyathletic.com. The entry fee for Senior Men €200; Over 35s €200; Senior Ladies €150; U14/16 €100; U10/12 €100 (this competition takes place on the 30th June and 1st July). The closing date for all ages (to be returned to the credit union) is Friday 2nd June before 5.30pm.

Killarney Celtic

RESULTS: Domino’s Pizza League Cup

Final - Killarney Celtic 3 Tralee Dynamos 0 (Wayne Sparling, Witness Odirile, Cathal O'Shea). Greyhound

Bar Cup Semi-Final - Killarney Celtic

5 Castleisland B 1 (Witness Odirile 3, John McDonagh, Lee Carey). Charleville Cheese Premier A Youths League

Final - Killarney Celtic 5 Killorglin AFC 1 (Eoghan Crowley 2, Dara O’Shea, Jason O’Sullivan, Cathal Kelly). Jimmy Falvey

Memorial Youths Cup Final Replay - St Brendan’s Park 2 Killarney Celtic 1 AET (Cathal Kelly). U14 Div 1 - Camp Juniors

4 Killarney Celtic B 2 (Mark Bartlett, Sean Horan).

Mastergeeha

U12 SHIELD SEMI-FINAL: Mastergeeha

FC 3 Dingle 0. Our girls had a fantastic win over Dingle in the U12 Shield Semi Final. A brilliant performance by our squad of 16 girls, each and every one of them giving it everything. Our defence was outstanding. Dingle were pressing hard throughout the game but with clearances off the line and Shauna O'Riordan in goals pulling off some superb saves, Dingle couldn't find the back of the net. Our midfielders and strikers never stopped working. The goals came from Julia Casey and Anna Lenihan saw us through to the final against Ballyhar Dynamos. Thanks to everyone for making the long trip back to Dingle and to Dingle Utd for a very sporting game.

LOTTO: There was no winner on 19th May 2023 of the Jackpot for €3,400. Numbers drawn were 8, 19, 20, 25. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Dermot O’Sullivan c/o Klub; Willie Fleming c/o Post office; Garrett Thomson online; John Sheehan, Lyretough. The next draw will be Friday 26th May for Jackpot of €3,600.

MEK Galaxy

GIRLS: U12 Girls Cup Semi-Final - Tralee Dynamos 1 MEK Galaxy 7. A fantastic display by the girls. Onward to the final!

Scorers: Isabelle O'Connor 3, Megan Quigg, Elise Brunner and Ava Harty 1

each. POTM Elsie Brunner. U13 Girls Cup Semi-Final - Listowel Celtic 1 MEK Galaxy 3. The girls march on to the final with a great display away to Listowel! Scorer and Player of the Match Izzy Lyons 3 goals.

BOYS: Congratulations to the MEK Boys U16 team who have won the Division 1 title. Well done to the players and management.

AGM Update: The club are close to finalising a very significant and exciting deal in the coming weeks. Therefore, the AGM scheduled for May 30th is deferred. A new date will be announced in due course.

Killarney Legion GAA

SENIOR COUNTY LEAGUE: A close shave in this Division 1 County league game played at a damp and muggy Milltown on Sunday. Ryan O'Grady's late free kept the unbeaten run going but only after a struggle with a determined home side. The sides were level on no less than nine occasions with neither side ever establishing a healthy dominance. Ryan O’Grady, Finbarr Murphy and Eoghan O’Sullivan made it 0-5 a piece at half time, with Legion having played with the aid of a slight breeze. Podge O'Connor and Padraig Lucey responded to early second half points from Milltown, and it was tit for tat for the remainder of the game. Ryan O'Grady and Cian Gammell nudged their side 0-10 to 0-9 ahead but two points from Milltown/ Castlemaine had them looking like winners. But in some late drama substitute Will Shine was upended in the vicinity of the large parallelogram and after a consultation between the match officials a close in free was awarded, which was duly converted, closely followed by the final whistle. The Senior B team welcomed Firies to Direen at the same time but unfortunately, they went down on a 1-15 to 1-9 scoreline. Next up is the visit of Kilcummin to Direen in Division 1 while the Division 6 team are heading to Strand Road. Both games are down for the June Bank Holiday weekend.

U21 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: We made a return to the County U21 Championship after a hiatus last Wednesday evening in Asdee. Final Score: North Kerry 2-18 Killarney Legion 1-11.

Spa GAA

FIXTURES: In Round 7 of the Credit Union SFL, we played away to our neighbours in Kilcummin. It was a victorious finish for our Senior men's side after a close start with both teams putting points on the board in the early minutes of the game. Spa impressively composed themselves having narrowed a 4-point lead to only 1 point in the 34th minute of the game after a goal by Kilcummin. The sides were level on the 40th minute but this changed when we secured a goal that turned the game

around again for us in the 43rd minute. The scoreline ended Spa 1-14 to Kilcummin 1-10. This coming weekend we will play Gneeveguilla in Round 8 of this competition at home in Spa.

LOTTO: Jackpot €7,400. Numbers Drawn 4, 7, 25, 26. No winner. Lucky dip winners: Roger Kelleher, Emmetts Tce, Paddy Hayes, Ballaugh, Dave Herlihy, Lissivigeen, Adam Herlihy, Killarney. Next week's jackpot €7,600.

KILLARNEY CLUB 7S: The Men's and Ladies All-Ireland Gaelic Football 7-A-Side Tournament is just around the corner. Everyone in Spa GAA is looking forward to welcoming those of you that have already purchased a ticket and want to remind you all that there is still time to purchase your ticket in advance also. It's a weekend of entertainment on and off the pitch that's not to be missed. It takes place next week, June Bank Holiday Weekend, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th.

CONGRATULATIONS: Well done to the U14 girls and their Management who were successful in obtaining the U14 7B NCP League title after defeating Austin Stacks last Sunday evening in John Mitchells

ITEMS FOR NOTES: Any items for the Spa notes please contact the club PRO on 085 7762411 or pro.spa.kerry@gaa. ie before 8pm on Sundays.

Dr Crokes GAA

SFL DIV 1: Dr Crokes 0-15 Rathmore 0-12. Another win at home for our senior team sees them top of the table as things stand. The game began in a lively fashion and kept the pace from beginning to end. Mikey Casey opened the scoring inside the 4th minute of play with his first of five first half points, all of which came from play. Rathmore’s number 14, Fionn Murphy was equally impressive in front of goal scoring 4 frees in the first 30 minutes. Half time Dr. Crokes 0-08 Rathmore 0-06. The second half played much like the first, with high intensity and fast-moving football. Alex Hennigan was unlucky not to have added the maximum to our tally when a strong strike veered just north of the upright. Down the other end of the pitch Shay O’Meara was kept busy, making a number of outstanding saves throughout the game. Mikey Casey finished with 6 points to his name. Overall, this was a great win and puts us in a comfortable position as we enter round 8.

U15 COUNTY LEAGUE: Our U15 boys won the County League Div 2 Shield on Wednesday last after overcoming Churchill by 3 points in a very competitive game in Keel.

LGFA U14 (NON-COUNTY PLAYERS) FINAL: Dr Crokes 5-12 John Mitchells 2-4. We came up against a very strong and talented John Mitchels side in Tralee on Sunday evening. Despite the result the girls never gave up and never stopped

trying to play. Saoirse O’Donoghue gave a fine display at the back, Amy Keating covered most of the pitch and Keva McCarthy had a super performance, scoring 1-4 in total.

Fossa GAA

COUNTY LEAGUE DIV 3: John Mitchels 1-9 Fossa 1-12. Fossa hung on for a well-deserved win in this game which was very well reffed by Duagh's Tadgh Murphy. Fossa started brightly and despite playing against the breeze sailed in the lead playing sharp fast football and were leading by 5 points at HT. An Emmett O'Shea goal early in the second half put Fossa in the driving seat but a Mitchels fight back had Fossa hanging on in the end and they were very happy to hear the final whistle. On the day Fossa had some good performances, 2 points by wing back Rian Colleran capped an excellent performance, Eoin Talbot (0-1), Matthew Rennie, the Doyle Brothers and Emmett O'Shea 1-7 but pick of the bunch was Sam Buckley who gave a massive defensive performance. Fossa would also like to thank John Mitchels for the hospitality shown and the trays of sandwiches in the dressing room after the game were greatly appreciated. Up next in 2 weeks - we have our near neighbours, Listry visiting - time and venue to be confirmed.

COUNTY LEAGUE DIV 6: Fossa B 1-7 Valentia 0-12. Fossa were narrowly beaten, with Dean Sheehan again outstanding in goals.

U13 BOYS: County League. Game 2. Phase 2. Fossa hosted Churchill this Sunday in the second round of the county league Division 5A. The Fossa boys showed some great heart and fought tirelessly in what was an excellent team performance and, in the end, Fossa won out on a scoreline of 4-12 to 2-7.

Glenflesk GAA

LOTTO: There was no winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place on May 15 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €3,600 The numbers drawn were: 14, 19, 23, 24. Consolation Prizes of €50 to Maura O’Leary (Online Ticket), Mike Griffin, Brendan Brosnan (Sellers’ Prize), Diarmuid O’Donoghue (Yearly Ticket). Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Wednesday May 31. Please note change of date. Jackpot will be €3,800 Thank you to all who support our Lotto and to our sellers. Lotto tickets including annual tickets can be bought from our ticket sellers, in local pubs and shops or online before 6pm on the date of the draw via Clubforce.

OSKARS: Save the date! We are so excited to announce the date for the Oskars 2023! Thursday, December 7th INEC, Killarney. Mark those social diaries for a night to remember! Who can forget the magic of the Oskars in 2018?

Seven amazing films starring incredibly talented actors/actresses from our two mighty parishes! 2023 will be bigger & better! Plans are well under way behind the scenes. Join us on Monday the 29th of May at 8.30pm in the Heights Hotel Killarney to learn more about this fantastic event which takes place on Dec 7th in the INEC.

COUNTY LEAGUE DIVISION 2: Firies 0–11 Glenflesk 0–15.

Kilcummin GAA

CREDIT UNION CO LEAGUE DIV 1: Spa 1-14 Kilcummin 1-10. A goal by Cian Foley brought us level with twelve minutes left after trailing 0-7 to 0-4 at half time but Spa finished the stronger and a goal by Mike Foley clinched the points in this keenly contested derby. Donal Maher (0-1), Sean O’Leary and Paul O’Shea were prominent as our forwards found it hard to make space against a well organised defence. Team: Brendan Kealy, Damien O’Leary, Dara O’Callaghan, James Williams, Sean O’Leary, James Williams, Donal Maher, Danny Cronin (0-1), Paul O’Shea (0-4F), Mark O’Shea, Philip Casey (0-1), Cian Foley (1-0), Eoghan O’Donovan (0-1), Noel Duggan, Philip O’Leary. Subs: Shane McSweeney (0-1), Gary O’Leary (0-1).

CREDIT UNION CO LEAGUE DIV 6: Kilcummin 0-11 Kerins O’Rahillys 3-12. For long periods our young team were in contention, but the opposition's strength and experience prevailed, and two late goals put a gloss on the score line. Team: Keith O’Leary, Oran Dwyer, Cian Murphy, Darragh Brosnan, Jack Fogarty, Dan Moynihan, Oisin O’Leary, Colm Kelleher, Gearoid Kerins, Cian Lynch, Mikey O’Shea, Colin O’Leary, John Devane, Oscar O’Connor, Jack O’Donoghue. Subs Used, Darragh Lehane, Emond McSweeney, Dave Crowley, Liam Kerrisk, Jac McClaine.

EAST KERRY MINOR LEAGUE: Kilcummin 2-15 Dr Crokes 3-10. Goals by Gavin Cronin and Colm Janot and a last-minute point by Ronan McCarthy helped us to this great win over Dr Crokes. Best on the day were Sean Maher, Kieran Nagle, Gavin Morrissey and Sean Doolan. Rathmore 5-06 Kilcummin 3-11. A late goal by Colm Janot after excellent work by Odhran O’Shea wasn't enough to secure victory and we lost out by a single point.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 5, 6, 16, 27. €100 Ogie Sheehy Ballydonoghue. €50

Annette Counihan Faha. €50 Laura Kennedy Lahard. €25 Irene Donnelly Milltown. €25 Peter Ahern Faha.

SENIORS: The senior team were home to Ballydonoghue in a game that ended in a draw on Sunday last the 21st May. Next sees our senior team away to Fossa on the 4th June time tbc.

U15: Hard luck to our U15 team who narrowly lost out in a game that went

to extra time in the Div 1 Lee strand county league final versus Fires. The boys put in an amazing performance but it just wasn’t to be. Congratulations to Firies.

U13: Both teams travel to Milltown on Sunday the 28th of May in the next round of Lee Strand County League.

East Kerry GAA

RESULTS: Tatler Jack Bar and Restaurant East Kerry U17 League Results.

Division 1 - Kilcummin 2-15 Dr. Crokes 3-10. Rathmore 5-6 Kilcummin 3-11. Division 2 - Glenflesk 2-13 Spa 3-19.

COUNTY LEAGUE U15 FINALS: Congratulations to the East Kerry Clubs who had success in last week’s County League Finals.

COISTE NA NÓG: Thanks to Christy O’Leary Kilcummin for his outstanding service over the years.

EAST KERRY U21: Well done to the East Kerry U21’s on their win over Kenmare District in the opening round of the Acorn Life County Under 21 Championship.

EAST KERRY SPONSORS: Thanks to Ollie Favier and the Shire Bar for their continued sponsorship of all the East Kerry teams in 2023.

EAST KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS: The O’Donoghue Cup draw, sponsored by the Aquilla Club and Dr. O’Donoghue’s Family, the Father Galvin Cup draw, sponsored by the Aquilla Club and the O’Sullivan Cup draw, sponsored by Killarney Carpet and Furniture Centre will take place on Thursday June 15th at Gleneagle Hotel in the Green room at 8pm.

CONDOLENCES: Sympathies to the families of Peggy Bolger Waterford, and Jim O’Brien Killarney on their recent deaths.

Beaufort GAA

FIXTURES: Beaufort senior development team will be away to Scartaglen next weekend. They also have a back game to play against Austin Stacks D.

RESULTS: Beaufort 0-11 Na Gaeil 2-8 in Co League, Div 2. Beaufort 1-16 Dr Crokes C 2-13 in Co League, Div 6. Beaufort 1-17 Ardfert 2-8 in Boys U15 Co League, Div 4 Shield final.

LOTTO: The next lotto draw for a jackpot of €13,200 will be on Sunday, 28th May in Galvin’s Bar. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at: www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto.

U15 COUNTY LEAGUE SHIELD FINAL: Wednesday, May 17. Beaufort 1-17 Ardfert 2-8. Brosna was the neutral venue for this Division 4 Shield Final, on a busy night of fixtures across the county. Beaufort led by two at half-time. A mature performance from a 20-plus man squad who have a growing belief in their collective ability as the season progresses and showed respect to their

opposition as captain Fionn Kennedy raised aloft the shield. Beaufort: Cormac O’Sullivan, Declan Field, Ronan Coffey, Michael Culhane, Leo Allen, Arthur Gabbett, Fionán O’Sullivan, Jack Gabbett, Calum Galvin, Joseph Coffey, Fionn Kennedy, Luke O’Malley, Cillian Slattery, Kevin Coffey, Conor Hughes, Luke Foley, Harry O’Shea, Sean Landers, Conor Leane, Jack Clifford, Adam Galvin, Mikey Barrett.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, May 15th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 4, 16, 22 and the bonus ball was 28. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 - Br John Guinane, Killarney. €50 - Derek Twiss, Milltown. €25 - Denis Jerr Ferriter, Castlegregory. €25 - Deirdre O'Gorman, Milltown. €25 - Marguerite Corcoran, Killorglin. €25 - Maria Teahan, Firies. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 29th, 2023, at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Division 1, Round 7. Milltown/Castlemaine 0-11 Killarney Legion 0-11. Milltown/Castlemaine 'B' will make the journey to Castleisland on Friday, May 26th as they take on Castleisland Desmonds 'B' in Round 7 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League at 7:30pm. All support would be welcome.

U21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Well done to the Mid Kerry U21s especially our Milltown/Castlemaine representatives who were involved in a good victory last week against St. Kieran’s in Cordal. They have now progressed to the Quarter-Final stage where they will come up against East Kerry. Best of luck lads!

Killarney Camogie Club

TRAINING: Under 6/8/10 train on Mondays & Fridays from 6-7pm in Spa. Hurleys & helmets can be provided on a rental basis for the season. Football boots, shin guards & water required. Under 12s & Under 14s train on Mondays & Fridays (match dependent) from 6-7pm in Spa. Under 16s train on Mondays & Thursdays (match dependent) from 6-7pm in Spa. Under 18s train on Mondays & Fridays from 6-7pm in Spa.

REGISTRATION: New members always

welcome & registration is done on www.foireann.ie. For any details on registration, please contact Treasurer/ Registrar Louise Moynihan or Secretary Sarah Breen. All details on how to register can also be found on our Facebook page.

FACEBOOK: Please check out our Facebook page for all up-to-date match fixtures & updates – Search for Killarney Camogie Club!

FÉILE FUNDRAISER: Our Féile GoFundMe is now live. We would appreciate any donation you can make. The link to donate is on our Facebook page. Thanks to all who have donated to date, it is very much appreciated!

CLOTHES COLLECTION: Thanks to everyone who supported our recent clothes collection. Your support is very much appreciated.

KERRY SENIOR CAMOGIE: The Kerry seniors unfortunately lost their Munster Intermediate Final to Cork last Sunday; hard luck to all involved especially local player & Under 14 coach Kate Lynch.

KERRY U16 CAMOGIE: The Kerry Under 16s also played last Sunday v Roscommon in Spa. The result did not go Kerry’s way. Killarney had 6 players involved – Ava Moore, Éabha Lynch, Martha O’Sullivan, Megan Gillespie, Orla Cronin & Tiarna Dineen.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Ladies Exchange Day – Cork Golf Club 21st May. 1st Kathleen O’Keeffe (21), Miriam Murphy Woods (22) 48pts (B9). 2nd Mary Doherty (16), Grace Dennehy (26) 48pts. 3rd Fidelma O’Connor (12), Christine Carroll (13) 44pts (B9).

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men)

JUNIOR SCRATCH CUP: Handicap index 2.5-9.4. Played Saturday 20th May - Killeen. Winner James O’Neill Jnr 75 (Killarney), 2nd Ryan McCarthy 76 (Killarney), 3rd - Darragh Murphy 76 (Blarney), 4th - Ben O’Connell 77 (Fota Island). Best Nett - Paul McConologue 70 (Killarney).

INTERMEDIATE SCRATCH CUP: Handicap index 9.5-17.4. Played Saturday 20th May - Killeen. Winner Aaron Landy 82 (Ennis), 2nd Dermot McHugh 82 (Douglas), 3rd Shane Cawley 83 (Douglas), 4th Brian Holden 84 (Killarney). Best Nett - Cian Harte 71 (Castlemartyr).

CORK GOLF CLUB EXCHANGE DAY: Fourball Betterball. Sponsored by Calor Gas. Played Sunday 21st May. Winners Leo Casey & Kevin Carroll 46pts, 2nd Chris Twomey & John Twomey 46pts, 3rd Sean Moynihan & Sean Casey 46pts, 4th Colm O’Connor & Cian O'Connor 45pts. Best Gross - Donal Gap O'Sullivan & Jason McCarthy 71.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: 18-hole Single Stapleford qualifying Competition Saturday 20th May. A lovely day for golf. The results are as follows. 1st Mary Moynihan 33 points, 2nd Therese O’Keeffe 31 points. Well done to all who took part. Spring League kindly Sponsored by Lucanio Oliveira of Iguana’s Café at Ross Golf Club. Congratulations to Betty O’Farrell’s team who won the Spring League. The winning team was Betty O’Farrell, Mary Gorman, Mernie Lenihan and Elaine Casey. Well done to all.

COMPETITIONS: 9- & 18-hole Single Stapleford qualifying Competition Saturday 27th May kindly sponsored by The Killarney Park Hotel. Tee times from 10.10am. Enter via the ClubV1 app. All members welcome.

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS: Meet and play every Wednesday morning. Meet in the Ladies locker room no later than 10.30. All members welcome.

GOLF LESSONS: Gordon Howard is available to give golf lessons. Please contact Gordon directly in the Club House.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: 6th/7th May - Stableford - Sponsored by Dineen O'Donoghue Motors. Overall Winner: Patricia O'Connor (28) 38 pts. Division 1 Winner: Lady

Captain Kathleen Cronin (17) 34 pts. Division 2 Winner: Mary Garvey (27) 34 pts. 13th/14th May - Round 2 Golfer Of The Year - Sponsored by Tatler Jacks Bar & Restaurant. Overall Winner: Marian Kerrisk (25) 72 Nett. Division 1 Winner

Maeve Quirke (23) 76 Nett. Division 2 Winner: Ger Collins (48) 77 Nett.

FIXTURES: 27th/28th May - StablefordSponsored by Paudie Cronin.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: 6th/7th May - Round 1 Golfer Of The Year - Sponsored by Genfitt Mayo Ltd. 1st Fergal Spillane (14) 40 pts, 2nd John Loughrey (16) 40 pts, 3rd Derek McAllister (21) 40 pts. 13th/14th May - Holm Patrick Cup. 1st Denis McCarthy & Niall Greaney 43 pts, 2nd Manjit Gill & Kevin O'Brien 41 pts, 3rd Seamus O'Brien & Denis (Scart) O'Sullivan 40 pts.

FIXTURES: 27th/28th May - Stableford (Yellow or White Tees) - Sponsored by Ernest Park Construction.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS FI-

NALS: Well done to the St Brendan’s A side of Robbie Harnett, Fintan Martin and Cillian Courtney on retaining the National Secondary Schools title for St Brendan’s College last Friday in Athgarvan Co Kildare with a steady team total of level par combined. The other two Sem teams finished in the Top 10 as the club thanks St Brendan’s once more for facilitating our club members playing in this event.

MUNSTER MATCHPLAY: It was a great run by James Fleming to the semi-finals of the Intermediate Mens competition but he was defeated by eventual winner Phillip Burns of Brinny in Cork in Tralee on Sunday morning. John McGrath progressed to the quarter-finals of the Senior event after beating Damien Fleming in the Last 16 but was eventually defeated by Tipperary’s James Cleary on Sunday morning. The club congratulates Tralee trio Jason Cregan (Senior Mens), Lisa O’Connor (Intermediate Ladies) and Catriona O’Connor (Junior Ladies) on their wins in their respective grades.

SUNDAY DRAWS: Fourball Betterball First Nett: Noel Moynihan & Niall O'Loughlin 36½ (B9), Gross: Gearoid Cronin & John Murphy 46, Second Nett: Daniel Kelly & Sean O'Brien 36½ and Hole-In-One: Bobby Kelly (9th Hole).

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: The Club offers its condolences to the family of Pitch & Putt Ireland Vice President Myles McMorrow on his sad death last week along with his club Lakeside in Templemore and the general Tipperary Pitch & Putt Community. The club was delighted to donate a Cup in memory of Myles late wife Helen in 2019 for use for the National Boys U13 Strokeplay Champion.

Killarney Valley AC

KERRY: Killarney Valley AC won Best Overall Club at the Kerry Track & Field U9-U16 Championships recently held over 2 Days in Castleisland. This is the first time that Killarney Valley AC have won this cup and would like to thank all our juvenile athletes who competed at the championships and to Team Captain Naoise Cronin.

MUNSTER: The Munster Colleges Championships was held last week in an Riocht in Castleisland and Killarney Valley AC had some athletes with top class performances while representing their secondary schools. In the Senior category, Oisin Lynch took gold in the 800m. Bartek Zglinski took gold in the High Jump and Tadhg Galvin came 3rd in the 400m. In the Intermediate category, Cian O’Brien came 1st in the 200m. Jason O’Reilly came 1st in the 400m, Anna O’Shea came 2nd in the Pole Vault and Dylan O’Brien came 3rd in the Shot Put. CAMPS: Our Kids Summer Camp is booking out fast. It is live on our website with 6 weeks to choose from and caters for kids aged 5-12yrs. Book early to avoid disappointment.

INFO: All information on Training Schedules is on our website www.killarneyvalleyac.ie.

Killarney Rugby

LAND ROVER RAFFLE: Killarney RFC are honoured to be chosen as one of the charities for this year’s Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Raffle with a wonderfully restored 1979 Land Rover the top prize, as well as a host of other amazing prizes. Tickets are only €10 each and

all funds raised by the club go towards the development of our new clubhouse. Simply contact any committee member or if you could sell some tickets for us, it would be very much appreciated. Please support this amazing fundraiser.

TAG TUESDAYS: We are delighted to announce that Tag rugby is back for the summer at Aghadoe. Tag rugby takes place every Tuesday between 7pm and 9pm and no experience is needed, and great fun is guaranteed. Simply pop along and bring a friend! Each tag rugby session costs only €5. For further details give Ger a shout on 087 1240365. AGM: Our club AGM takes place on Thursday the 1st of June at Ross Products and will start at 7:30pm. All welcome.

GIRLS ONLY GIVE IT A TRY: Our girls only Give it a Try programme continues every Saturday at Aghadoe and great fun is being had by all. New girls aged between 8 and 14 are always very welcome to come and give rugby a try any Saturday between 12 and 1pm. Contact Fiona on 087 23044689 for details.

Muckross Rowing Club

REGATTA: On Saturday Muckross rowing club attended Castleconnell Sprint Regatta where there were 699 competitors from all over the country. We had a massive 49 crews entered in the event from our junior 13s right up to our masters. We spent the day competing in a 500metre sprint regatta on the worlds end in Castleconnell. The club had another successful day taking home 11 first place finishes with many other crews placing second and third across a number of events. A huge thank you to all those who helped in making it another brilliant day out for Muckross Rowing Club. Next up we have Drinagh regatta held by Skibbereen rowing club this Sunday.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

OUTING: On this Sunday the 28th of May, we have the inaugural outing for the Micky Griffin Memorial Trophy, kindly sponsored by the Griffin Family. The cup was presented to the club on Monday night last and our Chairman, DJ O’Riordan thanked the Griffin Family for their generosity and said that the club was honoured to be able to combine this competition with the memory of one of the old stock of Killarney anglers. We look forward to a good turnout of members on Sunday to see whose name will be first to be inscribed on the Cup for 2023.

Killarney Bridge Club

CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners. May 8th - 1st Ger Walsh/Carmel Daly, 2nd Doreen Brosnan/Mary O’Connor, 3rd Phyllis O’Regan/Eileen Crehan. May 15th - 1st NS Ger Mc Sweeney/Maureen Culloty, 2nd Anne Looney/Marie

Maloney. 1st EW Eileen Murphy/Joan Moore, 2nd Ursula Daly/Joan Linehan. Four new novice members were warmly welcomed to the club. If you are a bridge player and would like to join us, do come to the Monastery School New Rd on Monday nights at 6.45pm for play at 7pm.

Fossa Bridge Club

Congratulations to the following winners on May 11th. 1st Phyllis O’Regan/ Eithne Tarrant, 2nd Maura Moynihan/ Anne Looney. May 18th - 1st Maura Moynihan/Phyllis O’Regan, 2nd Ursula Daly/Ciaran Broadberry. A warm welcome was extended on the night to our new novice members. Bridge members from other clubs or people holidaying in Killarney are most welcome.

Kilcummin

KILCUMMIN LOOKING GOOD: Extra seating in Natures Garden. Kilcummin Looking Good have added two beautiful seats to the Kilcummin Millennium Park, located in the heart of Kilcummin village. The new seats have been funded through the Community Support Fund, administered through Kerry County Council. This biodiversity park is at the forefront of biodiversity provision in the area. It’s a real focal point within Kilcummin Village and advocates and indeed champions the biodiversity model, in particular to the children of the area. The two new seats will give further opportunity for people to take time out of their busy days and immerse themselves in all that nature has to offer. The importance of the Community Support Fund is acknowledged in progressing smaller projects, such as this one that would otherwise not happen at all. The Kilcummin Millennium Park is open to all within the community and visitors 7 days a week.

KILCUMMIN COMMUNITY GAMES: Congratulations to Dara Counihan’s 1st place in boys U10 handwriting and Saoirse Lucey U12 girls handwriting who both won gold in the county handwriting competition. They will go forward to represent Kerry in the national finals in September.

FUNDRAISING: Kilcummin Community Games will hold a flag day in Killarney on Saturday 17th June from 10am to 6pm. We are asking parents/guardians to donate an hour or two of their time to ensure the day runs successfully. Can all those willing to help call Helen at Kilcummin Rural Development on 064 6643357 with hours of availability, or message Kilcummin Community Games Facebook page. Many thanks for your continued support.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE: A pilgrimage to Knock is on Saturday 17th June leaving Kilcummin village at 7am, stopping in Gort, Co. Galway on the way up and down for food/refreshments. For bookings and more information please contact Kilcummin P.O.