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Tidy Towns volunteers' efforts to feature on RTÉ

The efforts of Killarney’s Tidy Town volunteers will be featured RTÉ’s Nationwide programme on July 17.

A TV crew was in town for two days this week to capture their efforts during their weekly clean-up operation following an invitation by the Killarney Municipal District office.

Nationwide presenter Marian Malone interviewed many of the local volunteers including former town mayor Michael Gleeson who is set to be named as the new chairman of the Killarney Tidy Towns committee.

National Parks and Wildlife Service officials Eamon Meskell and Niall Ó Donnchú will also feature on the programme that will include interviews with local jarveys and boatmen.

Cameraman Mat Kelly filmed the tidy towns volunteers for on the Nationwide special which will air on Tuesday July 17. The programme will also showcase Killarney to potential visitors including the shots of the National Park and the famous lakes.

“This will air at peak time and at a time of the year when people are thinking about what to do and where they should go,”

said Tidy Towns stalwart Johnny Maguire.

Killarney’s Tidy Town campaign continues each Monday.

Volunteers should meet at the SouthDoc Car park beside SuperValu at 6pm on Monday July 10.

RTE cameraman Matt Kelly captures the Tidy Towns volunteers in action

Killarney Municipal District Officer Matthew Farrell, Michael Gleeson and presenter Marian Malone

Charles and Elizabeth O’Doherty celebrating their 50th Wedding anniversary with friends and family at the Muckross Park Hotel recently.

Photo:Breda Daly

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An evening with Joseph O’Connor in conversation with Philip King

Killarney teacher visits European Commission

Maria Ryan, a teacher in St. Oliver's National School, was one of several primary teachers to enjoy a visit to the European Commission in Brussels.

European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness welcomed a group of 22 Irish primary school teachers on Wednesday.

The teachers participate in the Blue Star Programme, teaching Irish primary school children all about the EU in a fun and interactive way.

This was part of a study visit organised by the European Commission Representation in Ireland, in partnership with the European Parliament Liaison

Office in Ireland, and the European Movement Ireland.

It also included a day of seminars with officials in the European Commission, a meeting with Irish MEPs, and a visit to Ireland’s Permanent Representation to the EU.

The Blue Star Programme is an initiative of the Irish Government, supported by the European Commission and the European Parliament. It is managed by the European Movement Ireland.

JD Sports seeking location for new Killarney store?

Could sports retail giant JD Sports be coming to Killarney?

No official announcement has been made yet, however JD Sports is currently advertising on recruitment websites for a manager for its Killarney store. In March last year, Nike, the flagship store at the Killarney Outlet Centre closed with the loss of around 20 jobs.

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Annual Aghadoe Mass

The annual Aghadoe Graveyard mass has been rescheduled to Monday July 24.

The mass will take place at 8pm and a bus will depart High St at 6pm in time for the 8pm ceremony.

Barleymount water

The persistent outages in Barley-

mount will be addressed this year, Kerry County Council has confirmed. The problems in the area are due to a very problematic section of rising main between Crohane pumphouse and Barleymount Reservoir. This section of rising main is due to be replaced later this year. Construction is scheduled to start in October 2023.

Despite many new stores opening at the Outlet Centre since Nike’s departure, including the re-locating Mods & Minis which opened this week, there has been, so far, no replacement, for the sports brand.

While JD Sports would be a welcome addition to the shopping centre and an ideal replacement for Nike, it all speculation for now.

Maria Ryan, teacher in St. Oliver's National School, EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, and Maria O'Sullivan, teacher in Scoil Réalt na Mara, Cromane

Margaret Prendergast, Deirdre McCloskey (Proprietor), Ola Ostrykiewicz, Betty Walsh (Manager) and Dovile Motiejunaite at the opening of Mods & Minis in Killarney Outlet Centre on Thursday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

T OWN TALK

BY CHRIS DAVIES

Live, Loud and Outdoors. MORE PLEASE!!!

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce along with local business sponsors can once again take a bow after running another hugely successful event.

What’s the ‘quack’ with Killarney’s newest store?

Have you ever woken up one morning and said to yourself, "I need more rubber ducks in my life"? If so, then it's your ducky day.

Killarney Duck Store is to officially open its doors on High Street this week and the people behind the new store have been busy stocking the shelves with an unimaginable assortment of ducks.

From classy ducks in tuxedos to Star Wars inspired ducks, they've got it all. They even have a section for duck enthusiasts who believe in fashion-forward feathered friends and Fashionista ducks wearing mini sunglasses and tiny feather boas.

The store's grand opening is due to take place on July 8 with a ribbon cutting at 10am.

Free Killarney Duck Store Tote bags will be given out to the first 20 customers and there will be a free raffle entry for every customer for a chance to win a Giant Duck.

Balloons, Cupcakes and loads of rubber ducks promises to have locals and visitors ‘quacking’ up with laughter.

The new business owner Elaine Burke would be known locally for running BE Pro Therapy, a successful Physical Therapy & Osteopathy business in town

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser this week Elaine said the idea was first ‘floated’ while on holidays in Italy in February of this year.

“My kids begged me to go into a duck store in Milan and once in the store I was hooked! We bought some ducks and after we walked out of the store I said to them that is was a good business idea and its steamrolled from there,” she said.

“This store is because of my kids and for my kids and they have worked incredibly hard helping me get it up and running and we are delighted to share a little quackiness with everyone who walks in our doors"

The store is certainly going to add a ‘splash’ of colour and fun to High St. which is already one of the towns busiest thoroughfares.

So, whether you're a collector, a duck aficionado, or just need a little quackme-up, make sure you waddle on down to the The Killarney Duck store on Saturday.

The 4th of July parade is one of four flagship events the Chamber runs each year and is now a mainstay in the local events calendar. I am convinced that there is no other town in Ireland that runs so many magnificent events throughout the year as Killarney.

Although a majority of activities took place on Tuesday, it was Monday’s schedule that caught my imagination. As the sounds of live music offered up by Truly Diverse reverberated around Killarney House and Gardens on Monday evening, it became clear to me that outdoor gigs have a distinct and unrivalled charm about them.

It brought me back to younger days and memories of the Killarney Summerfest, which attracted tens of thousands of visitors to town each year. Brian Adams, Westlife, Pink, Elton John and Meat Loaf all headlined at Fitzgerald Stadium. I will shamefully admit, Pink was actually a guilty pleasure of mine throughout my early teens, her music coincided with a skate boarder phase I was going through and her CD, along with Avril Lavigne and whatever blink182 were playing got great mileage on the Walkman. I remember begging my late mom to buy me a ticket for that Pink gig in the Fitzgerald Stadium (to no avail) which would have been selling for about €40 or €50 at the time.

I kicked up a big fuss on the day of the gig and managed to shake €20 out of her. Once I figured nobody was willing to sell me their ticket for half the price they paid for it I had to come up with another plan. We were living on Rock Road at the time so Dalton’s Ave and Marion’s Terrace was familiar territory. There is a big silver gate behind the town end goal and I thought I might be able to slide under the gate if it was unattended, which to my disappointment, it was not. I did somehow manage to convince the security guy guarding the gate to let an unattended 14/15 year old into the gig unsupervised. It is funny, I remember that so clearly but cannot recall much of the gig at all.

Reigniting Summerfest may be a step too far, but more outdoor gigs such as those on Monday night at Killarney House and Gardens would be brilliant events if ran throughout the Summer. While traditional indoor venues have their allure, and the INEC does a wonderful job of attracting big ticket names, there is an undeniable draw for more niche, family friendly outdoor gigs. These al fresco events foster a real sense of community and provide local accomplished and aspiring artists with a unique platform to express their talent. Our parks and open spaces are underutilised and underserviced. We need to tap into the fantastic surroundings we have here in Killarney which would enhance the live music scene in town. We only have to look to Marley Park or Malahide Castle in Dublin to see what can be achieved.

The ambiance created at Killarney House and Gardens on Monday just cannot be replicated indoors. These events not only create memorable experiences for us all, but can provide a stage for local talent, energise our public spaces, and promote inclusivity. With all of those positives, surely we can put our heads together to create a series of outdoor summer gigs that everyone can enjoy.

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Still no movement on new FarranforeKillarney road plans

Transport Infrastructure Ireland have yet to give any indication on the preferred route corridor for the new Farranfore to Killarney road.

Several options went to public consultation last summer and the TII said they would announce the preferred route before the end of last year. This did not happen and so far there has been no indication as to when the announcement will be made.

Mayor Brendan Cronin raised the issue again at this week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting.

An council official told the meeting: “The

2023 allocation of €100,000 for the scheme is insufficient to progress the scheme and in this regard, Kerry County Council has sought additional funding from the TII. Furthermore, Kerry County Council is not in a position to release the other corridor options as they form a necessary part of the planning consent process. The TII have not given us any indication of a timeline of when the process will be completed.”

Hammer time for Billy

Well-known local property auctioneer Billy Hennigan will turn his hand to car sales on Sunday.

The Killarney Valley Vintage and Classic Club is hosting its annual Classic and Vintage car show at Killarney Racecourse on Sunday.

A supporter of the club has donated a Renault Megane Cabriolet and Billy will auction the car with 100% of funds raised going to the Mater Hospital foundation.

“Along with the usual cars, jeeps and

motorbikes that are 20 years and older there is going to be the auction of the Renault,” said club secretary Richard O’Donoghue. “Don't forget any Landrover Defenders of any age on the day will be entered to win a stay in Loch Lein House and €100 voucher for Stryker Landrovers.”

The club thanked Brian Glover of BG Motors who prepared the car for NCT ahead of the auction.

Gates open for show cars at 10am and to the public from 11am.

New pedestrian crossing for Mission Road

A new pedestrian crossing linking the Mission Road entrance to Beech Road car park could being construction in September this year.

Newly appointed Mayor Cllr Brendan Cronin has be pushing for the provision of crossing for years.

It now seems that this will become a reality.

At this week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting he asked: “When will construction begin of the vitally important crossing on Mission Road from Beech Road Car Park to the Killarney House entrance?”

A council office replied: “The Feasibility Report, Design Report and Safety Audit as required by Transport infrastructure Ireland have been completed. Kerry

County Council is finalising documentation and it is expected that this will be advertised by mid-July, with a view to present a report to the members at the September Meeting. Subject to approval, this will allow for the works to commence in late September or early October.”

Brian Glover (BG Motors), Sean O Sullivan Tom Leslie both of Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage and Billy Hennigan (Auctioneer) ahead of Sunday's charity auction.

Funktion Events six year birthday bash

Killarney-based Funktion Events will celebrate six years in the entertainment business with a special show in Fossa later this month.

The electronic music night run by local DJ and promoter Cian Shiels will headline gigs at the Golden Nugget and K-Town on July 22.

“To celebrate our sixth birthday we are hosting a free day party at the Golden Nugget Outback from 2pm till 9pm with a wide range of local DJs performing throughout the day,” said Cian . “We will then be moving to the K-Town bar for the main event at tent thirty where legend David Sheerin, aka Shee headlines the night with myself and Dessie Mac on support. David played for Funktions launch night back in 2017 and has since gone on to play all major festivals in Ireland including playing around Europe, North America and Canada. We appreciate the continued support from our followers and venue staff and hope to see you all on July 22.”

Pedestrian underpass for by pass moves a step closer

The public consultation process on the proposed pedestrian under at the Bypass Road will begin this month.

It is hoped to build an active travel link, including N22 underpass, from Fitzgerald Stadium to Killarney Celtic. This is part of an extended scheme to make the bypass sager for all road users

Overflowing bins on Glebe Lane to be monitored

Killarney Municpial District will begin a more proactive enforcement of the Bye Laws around the of commercial waste containers in the vicinity of the Glebe Car Park.

Following the Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL) survey 2022, which placed Killarney 28 out of 40 towns and cities surveyed, and the commentary specifically identifying the Glebe waste container storage practices in the town, engagements with businesses storing their commercial waste containers in the Glebe area began.

The KMD Office met with 41 businesses who had been storing waste containers in the Glebe Car Park, in one-to-one meetings to identify the issues businesses were having, to assist in moving towards solutions and to communicate their responsibilities under The County of Kerry Segregation, Storage and Presentation of Household and Commercial Waste ByeLaws.

“During this process a number of businesses indicated they are operating from buildings which do not have access to a

yard, are older structures with limited access, or have been unable to secure an alternative storage area on privately owned land. A service has been offered to these businesses in the Glebe Car Park in order for them to comply with the County of Kerry Segregation, Storage and Presentation of Household and Commercial Waste Bye-Laws 2019,” said a council official.

“These 24 businesses are not required to take up this offer of the Glebe Commercial Waste Storage Area licence. Businesses have at all turns in this project been advised and encouraged to seek alternative arrangements where possible, individually or collectively, for their businesses’ own waste management practices. Charges applied to the Glebe Licenced Waste Container Storage Area are structured to be as affordable as possible, given the cost of storage area in Killarney town, and the provision to recoup development costs incurred by Kerry County Council.”

The official was replying to a motion out forward by Cllr Niall O’Callaghan at this week’s kmd meeting.

and includes the left only arrangement from Lewis Road to the bypass that was introduced late last year.

“Subject to Transport Infrastructure Ireland approval and endorsement of the route by the landowner, it is expected that the consultation process for will commence in July,” a council official told this week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting.

Local DJ legend David Sheerin aka SHEE headlines the celebration on July 22

DJ Cian Shiels and Funktion Events celebrate six years of entertainment on July 22.

The Spa GAA club under 11 boys had the experience of a life time last Saturday. They were the lucky side to be chosen to represent their club and county at half time in the All-Ireland Quarter final fixture between Kerry and Tyrone at Croke Park.

All the key ingredients that make festivals at Killarney Races such a remarkable event will be present.

Top class summer racing, food, fashion, live music and a fantastic atmosphere are all guaranteed.

Visitors from home and abroad are set to gather to enjoy a proper day out in style at Ireland’s most scenic racecourse.

Jack Patrick to headline JulyFest Entertainment

Internationally renowned Jack Patrick Healy will be joining in the festivities, providing music after racing on Thursday and Friday and early booking is advised. There are a selection of highlights to look forward to this JulyFest. Off-track entertainment plans are set to go down a treat with punters, offering themes and entertainment from The Roses, Family Entertainment, Live Music and of course the highly anticipated The Lee Strand Ladies Day fashion event, there is something for everyone on and off the track during JulyFest!

Kicking the festival off is a flat fixture on Monday the 17th as the racecourse opens the gates and celebrates 40 years of the Killarney Racegoers Club. Killarney’s Racegoers Club is one of the oldest Clubs in Killarney and it’s run by members in conjunction with Killarney Racecourse. Tuesday 18 is family day with something for all the family to enjoy, from arts and crafts for the kids to the fast paced racing action for the grown ups. Live music from Resolute will kick off after racing in the Jim Culloty Bar.

Wednesday is the final day of flat racing at the festival, with some surprises in store, including a selection of ladies from this year’s Rose of Tralee, who will be meeting their escorts for the first time. As the code changes to National Hunt and things step up a gear on Thursday 20 and Friday 21, talented entertainer Jack Patrick Healy will finish out the festival in style each evening after racing. Jack is also well known for being the resident piano man in The Grand Hotel’s Liquid Lounge.

Jack Patrick is an aspiring singer/songwriter based in London but originally from Beaufort. His introduction to music was traditional Irish style and he has grown to star in some of Ireland's finest musical theatre productions, Cork Opera House's production of "Sweeney Todd" and Bryan Flynn's masterpiece, "Michael Collins" to name but a few. Recently Jack opened his first Piano bar in London, The Cellar Piano Bar situated in north Kensington.

The final day of the festival is Friday 21 when the much anticipated competition heats up off the track with Lee Strand

Ladies Day taking place. No less than 10 lucky ladies and 10 gents will be selected by the judges, each taking home a prize for their efforts in the fashion stakes. The overall Best Dressed Lady will win a trip for two to Paris and a specially commissioned crystal vase, and the overall Best Dressed Gent will receive a Trip to Milan for two and a specially commissioned crystal decanter.

Ladies and gents hoping to participate in the fashion event are advised to arrive early as the judges will be selecting finalists on the racecourse from early doors with gates open from 12 noon. With more details to follow and surprises in store the Judging panel will soon be announced. Gates open at 3pm on each day and at the earlier time of 12 noon on Friday with the first race off approximately 2hrs later each day. Patrons are advised to come racing early, to nab the best seating and viewing areas and to enjoy the atmosphere, music on the lawn and the very best of Killarney hospitality. For further information or to book your tickets, punter packs and hospitality online, visit killarneyraces.com.

Next week Killarney races opens its gates for JulyFest running from 17 to 21 July.

Jack Patrick Healy will close out the evening entertainment on Thursday and Friday at the Killarney Races next week.

GRAND OPENING!!!

Ribbon Cutting on the Doors at 10am

Free Killarney Duck Store Tote bag to the first 20 customers.

Free raffle entry for every customer for a chance to win a Giant Duck.

Duck Balloons, Duck Cupcakes and lots of rubber ducks!

Spectacular week of festivities in Killarney town

Killarney became the undisputed fun capital of the country over the past week with the town playing host to the annual Ring of Kerry charity cycle and the spectacular 4th of July festival.

Thousands of people flocked to the town for the dual festivities with 4,500 people participating in the cycle on Saturday while the streets were packed four deep for the gala Independence Day parade on Tuesday night.

Even the weather played its part for the 175km cycle with no rain recorded, although the wind in coastal areas and on Moll’s Gap proved quite testing for the charity champions that took to the saddle.

There was a real party atmosphere in the town before, during and after the cycle with a huge demand for the open air screening of the Kerry v Tyrone championship encounter in the Beech Road car park close to the finish line on Mission Road.

Hotels, restaurants and pubs reported a rip-roaring trade for the cycle which has again raised tens of thousands of euro for benefiting charities.

When the bicycles were put back in the rack, Killarney turned its attention to the 4th of July celebrations and what a gala celebration it turned out to be.

Music and other quality entertainment acts filled the town from early afternoon when the flag-raising ceremony, at which recently elected Mayor of Killarney Cllr Brendan Cronin officiated, took place at the town hall but the undoubted highlight was the bumper parade which wound its way through the packed streets on Tuesday night.

Incredibly elaborate floats, marching bands, cheerleaders, Disney characters and colourful flag-bearers took to the streets and there was a special guest appearance by American footballers from Georgia Tech, including star kicker David Shanahan who hails from Castleisland.

The Orange County Ancient Order of Hibernians pipe and drum band made the long trek from the US to participate and

they were joined on the night by the Gleneagle Brass Band and marching bands from Millstreet and Blarney.

This year’s 4th of July festival was significantly extended to become a threeday celebration of Killarney’s close and long-established links with the USA.

On Sunday evening there was a high quality dramatisation of the life and times of the McShain and Bourn Vincent families to mark their generosity in donating Killarney National Park, Killarney House and Gardens and so much more to the town.

The event – featuring and highlighting outstanding local talent – was held in the courtyard of Killarney House and close on 150 guests were treated to a feast of music, song and poetry.

On Monday night Killarney House and Gardens also played host to an open air concert featuring hugely popular local band Truly Diverse and that was followed by an open air screening of hit musical

Mamma Mia which attracted close on 1,500 people.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, who organised the festival in association with Kerry County Council, thanked the numerous dedicated volunteers that helped with the smooth running of all events and praised local businesses for playing their part by decorating their premises with a US theme. Visitors were particularly impressed by the Flesk Restaurant on Main Street –which has long links with the American Legion – as the exterior of the building was spectacularly festooned with American flags and red, white and balloons and it really captured the spirit of the occasion.

SEE THE NEXT THREE PAGES FOR A FEAST OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY VALERIE O’SULLIVAN FROM THE 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL AND THE RING OF KERRY CHARITY CYCLE

Lions Support Mountain Rescue and Kerry Cancer Support Group

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team and Kerry Cancer Support Group have been presented with donations of €4,000 each by Killarney Lions Club.

The funds were raised at the Club’s an-

nual charity golf event in May. It was the 40th running of the charity event, which has now raised over €400,000 for local charities.

Denis Doolan, President of Killarney Lions Club, said “Kerry Mountain Rescue Team and the Kerry Cancer Support

Group deserve this support for all the good work that they do in our community. I want to take this opportunity to again acknowledge our sponsors, and all the teams who played in our golf event –it is thanks to them that we are delighted to be able to make these donations”.

The Killarney Lions Club, through its members, assists various groups and individuals in and around the community. Lions do this through voluntary activities, fundraising and by holding various types of events in support of a great many local causes.

Padraig Cronin, Killarney Lions Club, presenting a donation to Sean Tangney and Aidan Forde, Kerry Mountain Rescue Team. Also pictured are Dermot McGuckin and Noreen O’Sullivan, Killarney Lions Club

Jason Higgins, Killarney Lions Club, presenting a donation to Breda Dyland and Trish Kelly, Kerry Cancer Support Group. Also pictured are Brendan Hayes and Dermot Cronin, Killarney Lions Club.

Killarney’s 4th of July celebration another success

Thousands of spectators lined the streets of the town centre on Tuesday evening to welcome back the first 4th of July Parade since 2023.

Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan

Penny for your thoughts

Anto Cronin cycled the 175km for this year’s Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on his Penny Farthing in aid of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team.

He was one of around 4,500 people who tackled the iconic event in aid of several charities.

To date the charity cycle has raised €1.26 million for 34 charities, The Charity Cycle is now in its 41st year. Over 4000 cyclists took part in the cycle event.

The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team are one of the beneficiaries for this years annual event.

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team are voluntary members and highly experienced

mountaineers, and provide 24-7-365 ‘on call’ assistance to climbers and walkers in distress on the mountains and upland areas of Kerry and West Cork. The team comprises of 38 volunteers from all walks of life who are available to respond to emergencies in the mountains at any hour of the day or night, and often in the harshest weather conditions, based in Killarney with an area of operation covering the mountains of the Iveragh, Dingle and

Beara peninsulas.

Hero photo...Nora Hallissey, left, John Scannell and Annmarie Corkery in Sneem, taking a photo with the legendary Kerry Footballer John Egan, for this year's Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. To date the 175km charity cycle has raised €1.26 million for 34 charities, The Charity Cycle is now in its 41st year. Over 4000 cyclists took part in the cycle event. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Brave soul Anto Cronin, leaving Sneem village as he cycled the 175km for this years Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on his Penny Farthing in aid of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team.

Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Jack McDermot, Darragh Rice, Killian Marsh and Barry McGuire, in Sneem, taking a photo with the legendary Kerry Footballer John Egan.

Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Pumped up...Seamus Murphy, getting his tyres pumped by Kevin 'Skud' Murphy, in Sneem. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Stop off in Sneem. Tim Kearney and Mary Kearney, taking a break in Sneem, for this years Annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The annual Flesk Fest will take place in Barraduff Community Field from July 21 to 22.

In just under two weeks Glenflesk GAA will be welcoming all to Flesk Fest 23. “We have a tremendous line-up, with a weekend full of entertainment to suit all. There will be a fully licensed bar in the Fest Marquee, some amazing live music on The Big Stage, food trucks and much more. It promises to be the festival weekend of the Summer, an event you don’t want to miss out on. All you need to think about is booking your ticket” said PRO Seamus Healy/

Glenflesk GAA presents FLESK FEST 2023 in Barraduff Community Field

Friday 21

PROGRAMME

Dance Hall Friday: Gates open 5pm. Old time waltzing, jiving and polka sets. Paudie McAuliffe 7-9pm Paudie Coffey Band 9-11pm.

Saturday 22

The Big Stage: Gates open 12 noon, leading local musicians 3-7pm,

KDYS launches first Killarney Family Centre

The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service has established its first Family Centre in Killarney.

The newly established KDYS Family Centre will offer a nurturing family home environment, space for play and a fully functioning kitchen, allowing for more meaningful and natural quality contact between children and their families.“For the past two years, KDYS has been providing Tusla funded supervised family access to children and parents, to support quality, meaningful contact between biological parents and children in the Care System. This service is available to a very limited group of families who are referred to the service by Tusla Chil-

dren in Care Social Work Dept. Feedback from solicitors and other professionals has indicated that there is a need for this type of support that extends far beyond families referred by Tusla,” said CEO Berni Smyth.“ Recent funding, secured from the Late Late Toy show appeal, is allowing KDYS to further develop this service and offer support to families within our community who are engaged in Family and Child Law proceedings within the court system. The funding will be used to recruit a part time social care professional to facilitate meaningful contact between parents and children within a nurturing and safe environment in our Killarney Youth Centre.”

Up in Smoke 7-9pm and DJ Gav Kelly 9pm

Sunday 23

Family Fun Day: Gates open 12 noon, children’s entertainment and disco All Ireland Hurling Final Live on the Big screen followed by Thingamajig.

TICKETS

Online Tickets €15 per day Presale:

Weekend Pass (Online only) €30 for three days- online Tickets available from https://rb.gy/24p0c

Tickets at the Gate: €15 Friday and Sunday €20 Saturday

Under 16’s are free all weekend but must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets also available from club officers and on Club Force.

PARKRUN – AS GAEILGE: Killarney House ParkRun is hosting an event for Irish speakers on Saturday. Parkrunabú! is a joint initiative between An tOireachtas and Parkrun Ireland. They are networking events for Irish speakers who are interested in walking or running, to get to know other Irish speakers in their locality. “It gives them the opportunity to practice their cúpla focal, promote the language in the area as well as making new friends along the way,” said an event organiser.

Jessica Lewis Director of Audiology

Alex Painter Audiologist

Trevor Cronin Audiologist

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Killarney swimmers qualify for national championships

Killarney Swimming Club members Ella Cremin and Shane Tomlinson will be competing in the Irish Summer National Age Group Championships at the University of Limerick Arena this weekend.

Two more members, Emily Brosnan and Ian Coffey, also qualified for the National Championships.

Killarney Head Coach Erin McNulty has been leading the collaborative training alongside Tralee's Ger McDonnell.

“Ella and Shane will take on the best in their age group in the country. They have trained extremely hard all year, including an intensive month of collaborative

Killarney woman is the new Kerry International Film Festival manager

Killarney woman Marie Linehan has been appointed as the new Kerry International Film Festival manager.

She will take up her new position ahead of this year’s festival, which will take place in a variety of venues across Killarney from 19 – 22.

Marie joined the KIFF team in 2021 and has worked in a variety of positions within the organisation which has led her to overseeing the running of this year’s festival.

A London-Irish girl, raised in West Kerry and now residing in Killarney, Marie brings a wealth of experience and passion to KIFF from her background in recruitment and administration.

“I am privileged to be appointed as the manager of KIFF 2023, and I look forward to working closely with the KIFF board of management and the festival team.

training with Kingdom Swimming Club in Tralee to prepare for competition,” said McNulty .

“It is a phenomenal opportunity for two Kerry teams and coaches to join forces, share resources and train together. I am incredibly proud of the work our swimmers have put in, they've dedicated their summers to this competition and I have no doubt they will perform well.”

The closing date for all submissions is 22 July this year, and we are delighted to have received submissions from over 60 countries so far. KIFF will be bringing a wide variety of screenings, events and industry talks suitable for all ages to Killarney this October, and we look forward to welcoming the public, film makers, screenwriters, producers,

actors, and film enthusiasts alike for a weekend of film and fun.,” she said. Along with Marie’s appointment as KIFF manager, Declan Lynch has recently been appointed as the new festival programmer for KIFF 2023. Declan has a wealth of film industry knowledge and has a long career as a film and television professional.

KIFF is currently accepting film submissions for KIFF 2023 and the closing deadline for all submissions is 22 July 2023. All applications will be accepted up to that date on: https://filmfreeway. com/KerryIntFilmFestiva.

Swimming Club members Ella Cremin and Shane Tomlinson (front) and Emily Brosnan and Ian Coffey pictured with Coach Erin McNulty at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Ruaidhri O’Sullivan and his son Conor, from Kilaha, Glenflesk spotted at the All Ireland Quarter Final Kerry v Tyrone match at Croke Park on Sunday.

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Killarney woman Marie Linehan has been appointed as the new Kerry International Film Festival manager.

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McShain and Bourn Vincent families remembered

A special event at Killarney House Courtyard, on Sunday, depicted the lives of the McShain and Bourn Vincent families who resided in Killarney in the 20th century.

Hosted by National Parks and Wildlife Service and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, the event highlighted the beauty, natural and built resources the town has as a world class event location.

Killarney has been fortunate and very grateful for the philanthropic generosity of the McShain family of Killarney House and Gardens and Bourne Vincent family of Muckross House. Their generosity enabled Killarney and its hinterland to flourish as ‘one of the best playgrounds in the world’.

Killarney National Park is the bedrock on which tourism was founded, visited by millions when the McShain and Bourne Vincent families donated the lands to the state and people of Ireland.

The Killarney Advertiser has published many articles from

Killarney local historian Damien Switzer over the years, advocating for recognition of McShain's immeasurable contribution to Killarney. We now believe this idea has the backing of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, Kerry County Council, local politicians, and NPWS. We will keep a keen eye on its progress and bring you regular updates.

The Cast and Crew from Sunday's performace at Killarney House, produced by Noel Patrick O'Sullivan and Fiona Crowley. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

A scene from a play depicting the life and influences of the McShain and Bourn Vincent families who resided in Killarney in the 20th century, from left, Orna Cleary, as Mary McShaine, Ger Lynch and Paud O'Donoghue. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

At the special event were, Harry O'Donoghue, Killarney House, left, Pat Dawson, Manager Killarney House and Gardens, Former Minister Jimmy Deenihan. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

At the special event were, Mike O'Shea, left, Niall Ó'Donnchú, Director General National Parks and Wildlife Service and Bernadette Randles. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Registering the birth of your baby

The birth of a baby is a joyous event however, there are a number of practicalities to be considered and registering the birth is one of the tasks that need to be completed

What happens when my baby is born?

A Birth Notification Form (Form BNF/01) is usually completed with the parent(s) by hospital staff (in the case of hospital births), or by a doctor or midwife (in home births), to guarantee that accurate information is recorded. It outlines the information to be recorded in the Register of Births. If your child is born in hospital, the form is sent to the Registrar's office, letting the Registrar know that a birth has occurred.

Killarney’s connection with World War 2 to be celebrated on July 13

Killarney’s connection with World War 2 humanitarian Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty will be celebrated at a very special evening in The Gleneagle INEC Club on July 13.

Acclaimed novelist Joseph O’Connor will visit Killarney to talk about his latest best-selling book, ‘My Father’s House’. ‘My Father’s House’ is inspired by the extraordinary story of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty and how he and a band of activists saved thousands of lives in Nazi-occupied Rome.

Join Joseph for readings from the book, and conversation with Philip King broadcaster - musician, producer and founder of Other Voices series, as well as live performances from soprano Sharon Lyons and countertenor Nils Wanderer.

Dublin-born Joseph O’Connor is a novelist, screenwriter, playwright and broadcaster. He is the author of ten novels including Star of the Sea, Ghost Light (Dublin One City One Book novel 2011), Shadowplay (Easons An Post Irish Novel of the Year 2019) and the international bestseller My Father’s House (January

2023).

Among his awards are the Prix Zepter for European Novel of the Year, France’s Prix Millepages, Italy’s Premio Acerbi, an American Library Association Award, the Irish Pen Award for Outstanding Achievement in Literature and the American Ireland Funds Literary Award 2022. His work has been translated into forty languages. In 2014 he was appointed Frank McCourt Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Limerick.

Twice-Booker Prize-winner Peter Carey has written, ‘There are few living writers who can take us back in time so assuredly, through such gorgeous sentences.

Joseph O’Connor is a wonder.’

Joseph will be signing copies of My Father’s House and copies of the novel will be on sale at the event. Tickets from €13 plus booking fee are on sale now from the INEC Box Office and ticketmaster.ie

If your child was born at home with the support of a healthcare professional, they should give you the signed Birth Notification Form. It must include their registration and PIN. In all cases, you must still attend a Civil Registration Service, in person, to officially sign the Register of Births to complete the process of registering your child's birth.

How do I register the birth?

You can register your child’s birth in any Civil Registration Service, regardless of where the birth took place.

To register a birth, complete a Birth Registration Application form, which you can download or get from your local Citizens Information Centre and post or email the completed form to your chosen Civil Registration Office. All births can be registered using this form but you also must attend the office to sign the Register of Births to complete to process of registration. The Registrar will let you know when you can attend to sign the register.

Alternatively, you can complete the Birth Registration Application form and bring it with you to your appointment at the Civil Registration Office. Depending on the Civil Registration Service you chose, you may be able to book an appointment online or by phone. Walk-ins are available in some offices at certain times. Use the HSE’s Find a Civil Registration Service to find out how to contact your local office or ask at your local Citizens Information Centre.

Is there a fee for registering a birth?

There is no fee for registration of a birth. After you register the birth, you can get your baby’s birth certificate. There is a €20 fee for a full standard birth certificate.

When should I register a birth?

You must register the birth of your baby within 12 months.

If a birth is registered within 3 months, the information will be automatically sent to the Department of Social Protection, and Child Benefit forms and a

PPS number will be sent automatically to the qualified informant, usually the parent(s). If you register your baby’s birth after 3 months, you will have to contact Client Identity Services and the Department of Social Protection to arrange the PPS number and Child Benefit. If you need to register a birth after 12 months, contact the Civil Registration Service for advice.

If you had a hospital birth, you should wait 3 weeks after the birth before booking an appointment to register the birth (for a hospital birth only). If your baby was born at home, you can book an appointment at any time.

Is it possible to change a surname or forename on the birth register?

If the birth has been registered, the child's surname cannot be changed unless:

The birth is being re-registered at a later date to include the father's name, or Both parents were not married to one another at the time of registration but marry one another at a later date and apply to re-register the birth under Section 24 of the Civil Registration Act 2004 In these circumstances, you can apply for the child's surname can be changed (at the request of both parents) when re-registering the birth. Parents can apply to have their child’s forename registered, added or changed, for a fee of €5 .

How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?

You can get a copy of a birth certificate when you are registering the birth. If you want to get a copy of a birth certificate at a later stage, you can go directly to any Registrar's office or make an application by email or apply online.

You can also apply for a copy of a birth certificate by post by sending a letter with your request to your local Civil Registration Service stating both parents' full names, the child's full names, date and place of birth, a return address, a contact phone number and enclosing payment. Payment of the relevant fees can be made by cheque or postal order. The fee for a full standard certificate is €20. There is no charge for a birth certificate for social welfare purposes. You must show evidence it is for social welfare purposes, such as a note from the Department of Social Protection. Adopted children's birth certificates are only available from the General Register Office.

If you need further information about any of the issues raised here or you have other questions, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry.

Author Joseph O’Connor will be at the INEC on July 13 to discuss his new book 'My Father’s House'.

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South Kerry siblings sentenced for fraud in US

The former CEO of Navillus has been given six months in prison for his role in a scheme that New York prosecutors say cheated construction unions out of more than $1 million.

Donal O’Sullivan was sentenced on Friday and ordered to report to prison on November 13. His sister, Helen O’Sullivan, the former treasurer at the

company, was given two years of probation while former comptroller, Padraig Naughton, faces one year in prison. The aforementioned were convicted in October 2021 on multiple counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, embezzlement from employee benefits funds, submission of false remittance reports to union benefits funds and conspiracy to commit those crimes.

The sentences were handed down

through the judge after the court found that the unions lost out on $1.2 million.

“The sentences reflect the Court’s understanding of the context of the case given Donal and Helen’s lifelong service to others,” Ilene Jaroslaw, an attorney for O’Sullivan, said in a statement.

“Both Donal and Helen are fundamentally good people who still have more to contribute to the good of society.”

Senior RTÉ reporter forced to work in toilet

In the never ending RTÉ sage, a senior reporter had to do live on-air interviews from cafe toilets in London due to cost cutting measures, at the same time as the broadcaster were paying thousands of euros a year for membership of a private members’ club there.

New revelations on spending this week also showed that RTE splashed out €5K on 200 pairs of Havaianas flip flops and €2K on balloons for a summer party for “agencies and clients."

Last week it was revealed that thousands more were spent on events including €13,000 on Bruce Springsteen tickets for an agency event, €1,300 for 20 clients at an Amy Schumer show, €23,000 for “EU football finals”, €3,076 on House of Fraser vouchers, €2,770 for Ireland v England Six Nations rugby, €4,568 listed as “alcohol” with no description and €769 at the Other Voices festival.

The scandal shows no sign of letting up with the Chair of the board Siún Ní Raghallaigh coming out on Wednesday and saying confidence in the RTÉ Executive has been eroded and there "is a high probability that more information will emerge in the days and weeks ahead".

Mexico mayor marries alligator

found in Mexico and Central and South America.

The traditional ceremony, which has been held for 230 years, commemorates the peace between the Chontal and Huave indigenous groups, with the mayor, representing the Chontal

king, marrying the reptile, symbolising a Huave princess, in a union of the two communities.

Local tradition calls the caiman the “princess girl”, with the mayor saying during the ritual: “I accept responsibility because we love each other. That is what is important. You can’t have a marriage without love… I yield to marriage with the princess girl.”

Victor Hugo Sosa, the mayor of San Pedro Huamelula, a small town in Mexico, has married a reptile in a traditional ritual believed to bring good luck to his people. He tied the knot with a female caiman, an alligator-like reptile, which can be

Cocaine found in White House

A white powder found inside the White House late on Sunday last was identified by Washington's fire department and emergency services as cocaine

The powder was said to be found in the West Wing of the iconic residence which is attached to the executive mansion where President Joe Biden lives. It houses the Oval Office, the cabinet room and press area, and offices and workspace for the president's staff. It is said that hundreds of people work in or come through the West Wing regularly.

The Secret Service said on Tuesday that an "unknown item" had been found in work space within the West Wing on Sunday, leading to the temporary closing of the White House complex.

"On Sunday evening, the White House complex went into a precautionary closure as officers from the Secret Service Uniformed Division investigated an unknown item found inside a work area," A preliminary test indicated a white powder found inside the White House was indeed cocaine but authorities have sent the sample to a lab for further testing and the Secret Service are investigating.

Scooter wins ugliest dog competition

Meet Scooter. A delightfully scruffy-looking pooch who is mostly absent of any fur, bar on his head where the wild, mismatched grey clumps of fur stand unapologetically on his little ceann. Posing for pictures last friday with his tongue hanging aimlessly out the side of his mouth, Scooter managed to scoop the most prestigious dog award that no owner wants to win.

The 7 year old Chinese Crested dog received first place at the “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest in Petaluma, California. The nearly 50-year-old event is held to show that every dog is uniquely beautiful and celebrate the imperfections that make all dogs special. The competition

Fears grow for false flag attack on Zaporizhzhia Plant

Earlier this week, Intelligence chiefs and Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelenskyy this week warned that the nuclear plant has been mined with explosives and Russia could be planning a false flag attack.

Speaking this week, Mr Zelenskyy said "Now we have information from our intelligence that the Russian troops have placed objects resembling explosives on the roof of several power units of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. "Perhaps to simulate an attack on the plant. Perhaps they have some other

scenario."

Pointing to how serious Ukrainian officials are taking these reports the Ukrainian government released instructions on social media on how to leave a radiation zone.

The International Atomic Energy Agency came out a few days ago and said there were no signs of explosives being laid there but with what happened to the Kakhovka dam a month ago locals are heightened with reports of Ukrainians trying to leave the country with queues at the border crossing to Moldova running for two miles.

is also a platform for dog lovers to advocate for adoption.

Putting his unconventional appearance aside, Scooters life is one of survival. Born with two deformed hind legs his ability to walk was hindered and after being saved by a volunteer from the Saving Animals From Euthanasia (SAFE) rescue group he now walks with his two front legs with an attached rolling harness carrying his behind.

Years of walking on his front legs are taking a toll but with some help from funds raised from friends and rescue groups, Scooter has been able to get therapy and a brand-new cart, allowing him to enjoy his time in the park while welcoming any outstretched hand.

“Never give up” – Lily Daly Foundation launches fundraising challenge

The foundation launched its inaugural fundraising event, Lily’s Pink Challenge which involves a majestic 60 km cycle through the Gap of Dunloe, followed by a 10 km run/walk within Killarney National Park.

This event takes place on September 16 starting and finishing at Killarney Race Course, with all proceeds from this event going towards the Heart Centre in Crumlin Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald house in Dublin, both of which help and support sick children and their families and have a very strong association to the Lily Daly Foundation and the Daly family.

This event is open to all levels of participants, from experienced cyclists and runners to those that want to support a worthy event or those that just want a fresh

new challenge, be that the 60km cycle or a 10km run or walk or indeed those that want the ultimate challenge to complete both wonderful challenges.

Launching Lily’s Pink Challenge last week Kerry football legend, Kieran Donaghy said: “I was aware of Lily Daly’s unique challenge and medical struggles back in 2019/2020 and the extraordinary lengths her family went to cure Lily. Therefore, when I heard that the Daly family set up the Lily Daly Foundation in memory of Lily and with the aim to help and support other children and families

experiencing life altering heart-medical conditions, I was delighted to get involved and lend my support. As a father myself, I can only imagine the heartbreak the Daly family experienced losing Lily and how brave and inspiring it is to see what they are now doing here.”

Lily’s mom Caroline Daly said: “This is both an emotional and daunting experience for us as a family. But, we are determined to face such new challenges with bravery and determination just like our amazing daughter Lily always did and to help other children and families facing serious medical challenges similar to the journey we travelled. So, we now encourage people to take on Lily’s Pink Challenge and aim to complete the cycle, or the run/walk or indeed both events. Remember, as it always was with our

Lily and is now the motto of the Lily Daly Foundation, ‘Never Give Up’.”

To take on Lily’s Pink Challenge participants can go to www.lilydalyfoundation. ie and register for this exciting event through the Gap of Dunloe-Molls Gap and Killarney National Lakes and Park.

The Lily Daly Foundation’s primary mission and purpose is to support children and their parents when in hospital with heart related issues. Lily Daly was born in 21 June 2019 and suffered from Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, a very rare condition affecting the heart and surrounding arteries. Unfortunately, after frequent visits to Crumlin, major heart surgery in both Crumlin and the Presbyterian Hospital in New York, Lily passed away on the 26 February 2021.

Front row left to right: Caroline Daly, Kieran Donaghy, Mike Daly, Sarah Daly, back row left to right Brian Leslie, Donal Daly

Killarney’s connection with Rolls Royce

Next weekend Kerry Motor Club will celebrate the 120th anniversary of the first closed road motorsport event in Kerry.

On July 15, 1903, Charles Rolls won the Kerry Hillclimb in Ballyfinnane. He went on to become a founding father of the Rolls Royce Motor Company but it could have a very different outcome in Killarney.

On his way to Killarney his Mors racing car broke its front suspension somewhere near Moll’s Gap. Blacksmith Jimmy Shea of High St fixed

the car and Rolls was so impressed with his work that he offered him a job managing the forge in the planned factory.

It is reputed that Jimmy said: “Herself has never been to Tralee, never mind up sticks and go to England.” And there ended the possibility that one of the world’s greatest car manufacturers could today be known as the Rolls-O’Shea Motor Car Company.

In the meantime, local machinery collector and historian Brendan Griffin was able to present one of the last items ever made in Jimmy’s forge to his direct descendant Tim O’Shea.

Brendan Griffin presents one of the last wheelbarrow wheels made in Jimmy O'Shea's forge to his descendent Tim O'Shea.

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The Italian government have tightened road safety laws, announcing a crackdown on the use of electric scooters on city streets.

Under the new regulations riders will have to wear a helmet and have insurance and the scooters themselves will now require a registration plate. Furthermore it will be forbidden to ride two-wheelers outside of built up areas or to leave them parked haphazardly on pavements.

There were over 45,000 rental e-scooters in Italy in 2021, according to the Sharing Mobility Observatory. They have proved a hit, particularly in cities with heavy traffic or few cycle routes,

but drivers complain they are dangerous, and they are regularly left blocking footpaths or disabled access routes in major cities.

From 2020 to 2021, according to the National Institute of Statistics (Istat), road accidents involving e-scooters rose from 564 to 2,101 and injuries from 518 to 1,980. Of these, 1,903 were drivers, 77 passengers and 127 pedestrians. In 2021, there were 10 victims, one of whom was a pedestrian.

ISTAT data also show that in Italy, in

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Annual rate of house price inflation moderates further in year to June 2023 as first time buyers dominate the market.

According to the latest residential market review from leading property advisors DNG, the annual rate of house price inflation continued to ease during the first half of the year. At a national level (excluding Dublin) the annual rate of growth in prices eased back to 3.4% for the year to June 2023, falling back from a rate of 7.6% recorded on the DNG National Price Gauge (NPG) in the year to December 2022. The annual rate for year ending June 2023 is in sharp contrast to the same period in the previous year when prices nationally (excluding Dublin) rose by 12%.

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New Chiropractic clinic opens on Clover Lane

Ever since they met 12 years ago, Leon and Amba have talked of opening a clinic together. Moving to Killarney in 2023, this became their reality with Kaha Chiropractic opening on 7 Clovers Lane on May 15

Amba is the Clinic Manager, looking after everything from scheduling, reception, social media, advertising and accounts, allowing Leon to focus on what he does best, providing first-class chiropractic care to each person who visits the clinic.

Leon has been providing chiropractic care since 1995, when he was awarded his Doctorate degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

He was drawn to the profession after experiencing the healing ability of chiropractic following a motocross accident as a teenager.

Originally from New Zealand, Leon moved to Ireland when he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, opening two chiropractic clinics in Kin-

Lyme disease treatment unit ruled out at University Hospital Kerry

sale and Douglas, County Cork, where he worked for 18 years. He met his wife, Amba, in Kinsale.

In 2014 Leon and Amba moved to New Zealand to spend some time with Leon’s family and to provide Amba the opportunity to experience New Zealand lifestyle and culture. While in New Zealand Leon worked at two busy chiropractic clinics in Hastings and Waipukurau.

After eight years in New Zealand, Leon, Amba returned to Ireland making Killarney their new home.

“The outdoor lifestyle and proximity to amazing beaches were a definite plus, while still having a busy town with great venues, restaurants and events on offer,” said Amba. The name Kaha Chiropractic honours and reflects Leon’s Maori heritage.

Appointments can be made online through www.kahachiropractic.ie or by calling the clinic on 085 1429304.

It is hugely disappointing that the Health Service Executive refuse to recognise the need for a dedicated Testing and Treatment Centre for Lyme disease at University Hospital Kerry, according to Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Cahill.

Councillor Cahill has received a negative response to his call for such a facility from the HSE Area Director of Public Health, who concludes that “a dedicated testing and treatment centre in University Hospital Kerry would not be feasible at this time.”

“In a typically long winded response from the HSE, which gives great detail of the danger posed in contracting Lyme disease, a dedicated Testing and Treatment Centre at University Hospital Kerry is ruled out, due to lack of supporting statistical evidence, in a short paragraph at the end. This is despite the fact that they confirm deer have been identified as primary hosts of the ticks that carry this disease and that people may come in contact with them from ‘grassy fronds

in particular in infested environments,” said Councillor Cahill.

“Killarney National Park and surrounding areas is home to an extremely large Deer herd, and deer are recognised as primary carriers of the tick that can spread Lyme disease. It is obvious then that they infest the grass where the deer live and feed and that they pose a risk to humans who frequent the area. In Kerry, you face a higher risk of contracting Lyme disease due to the presence of large numbers of deer and all the statistics in the world will not disprove that.”

“The Health and Safety Executive need to join the real world and recognise the very obvious evidence, that Lyme disease is at high levels in Kerry, is difficult to diagnose and is difficult and expensive to treat. A dedicated Testing and Treatment Centre in University Hospital Kerry, not alone makes sense but is urgently required there. The effects of Lyme on those infected is horrendous and I will not rest until it is taken seriously.”

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• You must be a qualified Electrician (Level 6 QQI or equivalent in electrical senior trade).

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY LEAHY

15TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

NOLAN

8TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

4TH ANNIVERSARY FALVEY

In loving memory of Jackie Leahy Marian Terrace, Killarney and New York

Who passed away on 3rd October 2022.

As the family of the late Jackie Leahy, we would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us, those who telephoned, sent Mass cards, posted online condolences and tributes, and all who were with us in Aghadoe Cemetery for his final journey.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to his many friends in Killarney and New York who visited him during his short illness.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Kieran O’Brien and Cannon Tom Looney for prayers and blessings in Aghadoe, and also to Jackie’s friends in New York, especially John O’Connor, for organising a coinciding memorial mass.

Thank you to Michael O’Shea and staff at O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for their kindness.

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

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

23RD & 11TH ANNIVERSARIES

O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of Joan and Roger (Roddy) O’Donoghue

Late of High Street, Killarney, Joan who died on 11th July 2000 and Roddy who died on the 6th of July 2012.

We also remember at this time, Roddy’s Birthday which falls on 12th July.

No words we write can ever say

How much we miss ye everyday

No one knows the grief we bare

When the family gather and ye’re not there.

We laugh, we talk, we play the part

But beyond the sorrow is a broken heart

The sorrow we feel we can never explain

And the ache in our hearts will always remain.

Forever in our thoughts and prayers, your loving family.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 8th July at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

In loving memory of John D. Nolan

Late of 3 St. Anne’s Road, Killarney Whose Anniversary occurs on 7th July.

To My Brother

Miss you and love you always Jesus came to the foot of the bed These are the words we are sure he said You suffered enough, take my hand And come with me to a better land.

So keep your arms around him Lord And give him special care Make up for what he suffered and all that seemed unfair.

Please forgive a falling tear A constant wish that you were here Others have lost like this we know But he was our loved one and we loved him so.

Loved and missed by your twin sister Elizabeth, husband Donie and family

15TH ANNIVERSARY

NOLAN

In loving memory of John D. Nolan, St. Anne’s Road, Killarney, Who died on 7th July 2008.

When God held out his precious hand

To take you from your pain You stretched your weary hand right back As he softly called your name

“Come home with me”, he quietly said “Your pain will leave you soon Just close your eyes and take my hand

We’ll quietly leave the room.”

Sadly missed by your sister Mary, brother-in-law Teddy and family.

28TH ANNIVERSARY

O’NEILL

In loving memory of our dear father Michael O’Neill 32 Millwood, St Margaret’s Road, Killarney who died on 9th July 1995.

Down the path of memories

We gently tread today

Our thoughts and prayers are with you As life goes on its way.

Always remembered by his sons, daughters and their families.

Kindly remember today his wife Mary, his children Teresa, Noreen, Michael, and his granddaughter Debbie.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 8th July 2023 at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

In loving memory of our dear mum and nana Kathleen Cronin late of 2 Arbutus Drive who left us on 11th July 2015.

A special smile, a special face

In our hearts, a special place

Memories are a gift to treasure. Ours of you will last forever Death leaves a hearthache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Loved and remembered everyday by your family.

Anniversary mass for Kathleen will be celebrated on Sunday 9th July at 11.30am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

9TH ANNIVERSARY TEAHAN

In loving memory of Jim Teahan

Fair Haven, Lissivigeen, Killarney Who died on 11th July 2014.

As each day dawns we think of you

As each night falls we pray for you And throughout our lives no matter where In our hearts you are always there.

We miss your smile your joking ways We miss the things you used to say

And when old times we do recall

It’s then we miss you most of all. Sadly missed by his wife Anne, children Geraldine, Siobhan, Seamus, Kay and Deirdre and by his grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 8th July at 9:30am in the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney.

12TH ANNIVERSARY BRENNAN

In loving memory of Bridie Brennan late of Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney who died on 5th July 2011.

Though your smile is gone forever

And your hand we cannot touch

Still we have so many memories

Of the one we loved so much

Your memory is our keepsake

With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.

Sadly missed, loved always and never forgotten by your family, home and abroad.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 8th July at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of a special sister-in-law Noreen Falvey late of Cappaganeen, Beaufort who died July 7th 2019.

Memories are like leaves of gold They never wither or grow old Locked in our hearts, you will always stay Loved and remembered every day. Sweet is your memory

Precious is your name Deep in our hearts You will always remain.

Fondly remembered by Mary Anne, Mike and family, and Eileen and family.

5TH ANNIVERSARY COURTNEY

In loving memory of Sheila Courtney (nee Kelliher) ‘Avanti’, Ardshanavooley, Killarney who died on 9th July 2018. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, Unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear. Forever remembered by your loving children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, relatives and friends.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 8th July at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

12TH ANNIVERSARY

O’CALLAGHAN

In loving memory of Dermot O’Callaghan, The Fáilte Hotel, Killarney.

Good was his heart, in friendship sound Loved and respected by all around A beautiful life came to an end He died as he lived, everybody’s friend. Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen and family.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Monday 10th July at 6.15pm in St. Marys Cathedral, Killarney.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

O’LEARY

In loving memory of Sean J O’Leary Riverview, Leam, Gneeveguilla

Who died on 17th July 2022. Maunie, and the family of the late Sean J. O’ Leary would like to thank everyone for the help and support we recieved following Sean’s death.

Our sincere thank you to all those who sent mass cards, letters, phone calls, texts, flowers and online condolences. Thank you to those who called to the family home & who continue to visit. This has been very comforting & you are always welcome.

To our family, neighbours and friends we are so very grateful for your presence in good times & also in difficult times. We want to acknowledge how important your ongoing support is to us & appreciate your efforts & time.

We are forever grateful to the staff in the Palative Care unit Tralee who looked after Sean for the last two weeks of his life. Prior to this, he lived an active life at home with help from the medical staff of the South Infirmary Hospital Cork & his G.P. We sincerely wish to thank Dr Sean T. O’ Sullivan Cork & G.P Dr. Ype Smit, Killarney who were always available at the end of a phonecall or email.

Thanks to Fr Pat O’ Donnell who knew Sean from calling to our home & who celebrated Sean’s funeral mass. Thanks to everyone who made Sean’s funeral mass special for us, be it singing, reading or simply being there to show your kindness & support.

Thank you to the stewards and those who formed a guard of honour from the GAA club & Rathmore/Gneeveguilla Community Games.

Thanks to everyone who lined the roads on the way to the church. Thanks to Sean Mahoney funeral director for his compassion & professionalism. Thanks also to Christy, Donie & to the grave diggers.

Thanks to the Club bar & community centre for facilitating the refreshments after the funeral mass & for everyone involved in providing the food, cakes & sandwiches. Thank you for joining us after the burial. All of the above really did mean so much to us.

‘Burying the dead’ was very important to Sean and Sean was so very important to, and loved by us.

Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. The Holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

Mass for Sean J O’Leary is on Monday 17th July at 7pm in Gneeveguilla Church.

May he rest in Peace.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

1ST BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

O’SHEA

In loving memory of Noreen O’Shea Pike Hill, Killarney Whose birthday occurs on 8th July. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Sadly missed by your loving partner Dan.

23RD & 10TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Donal Ulick O’Sullivan and Nell O’Sullivan (nee O’Connor) late of Ballinamanagh, Kilcummin, Killarney whose anniversaries occur at this time.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us through out our lives Until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear loved ones

And thank you for all you’ve done We pray that God hase given you

The crowns you’ve truly won.

Lovingly remembered by your son Tom, daughter-in-law Eileen, grandchildren Christina, Helena, Anthony, Thomas and wife Sarah, and great granchildren Tommy and Emma.

4TH & 33RD ANNIVERSARIES

MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of Jeremiah Moynihan who died on 11th July 2019 and Noel Moynihan who died on 26th July 1990 late of The Bungalow, Shinnagh, Rathmore.

There are always faces before us Voices we would love to hear Smiles we will always remember Of two people we loved so dear.

Deep in our hearts lies a picture

More precious than silver or gold

It’s a picture of our loved one’s Whose memory will never grow old.

Loved and missed by Maria, Sean, Donal, Brendan and Families.

Mass for Jeremiah and his son Noel will be celebrated on Friday 14th July at 7pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore.

8TH ANNIVERSARY FLEMING (NEE O’SULLIVAN)

In loving memory of Julianne Fleming (Nee O’Sullivan) 79 St Brendan’s Terrace Killarney Who died on 9th July 2015.

Juls A heart Of Gold

The 9th of July 2015 was a lovely day, and I was on my way. To visit my wife in hospital, in Cork that day.

Julianne was just finished her dinner, I made great time.

I asked her “how she was” she said, “thank god I am fine”. The nurse came in and said I have good news for you. You’re leaving us today. The ambulance is going to Tralee, and you will be there for a few days.

We both shed a few tears, she said “Thank God and St Anthony, they are always there for me”. I gave her a little kiss and said, “I will see you tonight in Tralee”.

About 5.30 that day two Guards came to my house, I said “Can I help You”.

They said,” Can we come in”, I said “Walk through”.

We had a few words and then they said, “We have very sad news for you”. “Your wife Julianne passed away in the ambulance on the bypass” I said, “this can’t be true”. I said” I gave her a hug about 3 hours ago and said goodbye”.

They asked me if I was ok, and I began to cry.

They said, “are you alone” I said, “my daughter is having a rest”. I said, “I will call her, tell her to get dressed”. I went upstairs and knocked on her door and said, “Mam is dead”. She opened the door and said, “Dad do you realize what you just said”.

A female and a male guard, they were great and stayed for some time.

They asked me “could I go to the funeral home at 6.30pm, I said “that will be fine”. We went down and I had to identify the body of my beautiful wife.

It was the saddest thing I ever had to do in my life.

I said, “Can I have a few minutes with Julianne on my own”. I put my hand on her hand and said” wake up and I will take you home”. We said prayers, and when we came home, people were coming and going.

At around midnight we were there on our own. People brought hot and cold food, Noel O Sullivan (R.I.P) gave me his house for people to stay. At times like this you know your genuine neighbours and friends, they were helpful in every way. On the day of Julianne’s mass, we thanked God for her past.

Fr Jim Linehan who celebrated a very meaningful mass. Thanks to Tadghie, choir and O Shea’s undertakers, who did it so well. And the people who attended the mass and burial, gave Julianne a lovely farewell. We stopped at The Caragh restaurant, Julianne worked there for 28 years and made great friends. Then on to Aghadoe where Julianne’s last journey would end. They brought the coffin and laid in on the grave. I said to my family “we must be brave”.

Fr Jim said the rosary and sprinkled holy water on her coffin. And I said to myself” this is one day that will never be forgotten”. When they covered the grave, I said “this truly the end”. To a wife and a mother, our forever friend.

Julianne was someone I could talk to, that no one can replace. She was someone I could laugh with, till the tears ran down my face. The next time I meet you Julianne will be at Heavens door. And when I see you standing there, I won’t cry anymore. I will put my arms around you and see your smiling face. Julianne, then the pieces of my broken heart will fall back into place. There are lovely wives and mothers, that’s very true. But Julianne I can only speak for myself, thank God, I married you. Good times and bad, happy, and sad.

Julianne, we can’t complain about the life and the family we had. We did our best for our family, that’s all any mother and father can do. Julianne, I didn’t waste 54 years of my life with you.

Your loving husband Donie XX ***

Mother

On the 9th of July 2015, our hearts were broken, it was a very sad day. Our beautiful mother Julianne suddenly passed away. If there was a road to Heaven, we would have driven up that day. And asked God to give us back our mam, and we could carry on the same old way. They say memories are golden

To some maybe that is true

But we never wanted memories

All we ever wanted was you.

Mam, we want to tell you something

So, there won’t be any doubt

You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to do without.

Always missed by you loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. xx

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 9th July at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

2ND ANNIVERSARY HEALY

Remembering with love our darling son and brother, Thomas late of Gap of Dunloe who died on 7th July 2021.

You gave us happiness for 14 years, then sorrow came with tears, God gave us strength to bear your loss, and courage to fight the blow but what it has meant to lose you, only God alone will ever know. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, memories are treasures no one can steal we laugh, we talk, we play the part, but behind it all, lie our broken hearts

Some may forget you, now that you are gone, but we will remember you no matter how long

You will always be loved and remembered in every way no tears, no verse, can ever say how much we miss you every day.

Thomas, you are forever in our thoughts and prayers.

Love always from Dad, Mom, Jack, Danny, Michael, Laura and Leona.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 8th July at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Beaufort.

19TH & 31ST ANNIVERSARIES

HEALY

In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) Healy and his wife Mai Healy late of Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, Killarney whose anniversaries occur at this time.

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

Always in our prayers Ger, Julie, Jack, Danny and Michael.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 8th July at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Beaufort.

9TH ANNIVERSARY CROWLEY

6TH ANNIVERSARY LEAHY CARTON

In loving memory of John Crowley Knockacorrin, Currow, Killarney Who died on 7th July 2014. R.I.P.

Months 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.

Loved and remembered by your wife Marcella, son Conor and daughter Loraine.

10TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

BREEN

In loving memory of Peggy Breen late of 95 Pinewood Estate, Killarney whose Birthday occurs on 6th July and her Anniversary which occurs on 9th July.

Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts, you are always there. The gates of memory will never close We miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret We who love you will never forget.

Gone from our home, but never from our hearts Love always from your husband John, family, extended family and friends. xxx

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 8th July at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

7TH

In loving memory of Emly Leahy Carton

Late of Deerpark Cresent, Killarney and Kilbrean More, Kilcummin

Who passed away on 4th July 2017.

Our hearts are full of memories

With pride we speak your name

Though life must go on without you It will never be the same

Those special days will not return when we were all together

But the love and memories in our hearts Will stay with us forever.

All our Love, Dad, siblings Nikki, Roman and Eugene, their partners Roman and Catherine, niece and nephews, Sophie, Joe and Arlo. xxx

26TH

In loving memory of a dear brother

Denis Casey

Late of Shronaboy Glenflesk

Who died on 10th July 1997.

Here we are today

Remembering a brother, uncle and friend.

Denis, you will never be forgotten You will be with us, right to the end.

Always loved and remembered by your brother Patrick, sister Eileen, and nephews Ger, Michael, John and Kevin.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 8th July at 6pm in Glenflesk Church.

POWERFUL NOVENA

This novena never fails. Say it on the hour for 9 hours. Jesus who has said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be open to you. Through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother, I knock, I ask that my prayer will be granted (Make your request).

ANNIVERSARY LONG

Treasured and precious memories of my wife Noreen Long Inches, Rathmore, Co. Kerry who died on the 6th July 2016. R.I.P.

Partings come and hearts are broken Loved ones go with words unspoken Deep in my heart There’s a memory kept For a wife I loved And will never forget.

Always in my thoughts and prayers . Remembered by your loving husband Christy.

7TH ANNIVERSARY LONG

In loving memory of Noreen Long Inches, Rathmore, Co. Kerry Who died on 6th July 2016. R.I.P.

We don’t think of her as gone away her journey’s just begun Life holds so many facets this earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days or years.

Think how she must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched For nothing loved is ever lost and she was loved so much.

Always loved and remembered by your daughters Geraldine and Lisa, Son Timothy, sons-in-law John and Anthony, daughter-in-law Paula and your loving grandchildren.

O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles awaited on your word which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought I implore you to obtain for me my request (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even though you are the Saint of Miracles, O gentle and loving St. Anthony whose heart was ever full of human sympathy. Whisper my petition into the ear of the sweet infant Jesus who loved to be held in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Promise publication. ES

In loving memory of Anne O’ Sullivan

Late of Knockeragh

Who died on 7th July 2003.

My life is but a weaving between my Lord and me I cannot choose the colours He worketh steadily.

Often times he weaveth sorrow and I, in foolish pride forget that He seeth the upper and I the under side.

Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.

The dark threads are as needful in the weaver’s skillful hand as the threads of gold and silver in the pattern he has planned.

Still loved, still missed by all your loving family.

Oh Jesus, has said all you ask the Father in my name, he will grant through the intercession of Mary, the Most Holy Mother. I humbly beg and urgently ask the Father in thy Name that my prayer be granted (Make request here) Oh Jesus who has said Heaven and Earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass away through the intercession of Mary, the most Holy Mother. I feel confident my prayer shall be answered. (Make request). This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours – one day. Promised publication, never fails. SL

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

MIRACULOUS INVOCATION TO SAINT THERESA, THE LITTLE FLOWER

O glorious St. Theresa, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind. I implore your miraculous intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you a “prodigy of miracles, the greatest Saint of modern times.” Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition (mention here) and to carry out your promises of “spending Heaven doing upon earth...of letting fall from Heaven a shower of Roses”. Henceforth dear little flower, I will fulfill your plea, “to be made known everywhere” and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen. Say the above for 9 days and you will receive a flower or a rose, in some form during or after 9 days as an indication that your request will be granted. MS

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ANNIVERSARY CASEY

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Eileen O’ Sullivan, Late of Knockreigh, Scartaglen, Co.Kerry

Who passed away on 11th July 2020.

For those who think of Eileen today A Little Prayer to Jesus say.

Sadly missed by Diarmuid, Christina and Family.

MIRACLE PRAYER

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. BOS

JESUS

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

18TH ANNIVERSARY

RYAN

In loving memory of John Ryan

Late of Ballycullane, Rathmore

Who died on 8th July 2005.

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.

Sadly missed, always remembered your loving family.

NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY

Blessed Anthony, in spite of many difficulties you were enabled by the Holy Spirit to discover your place in God’s plan and to use your gifts and talents in making society a better and happier place for all. Implore the Lord Jesus to grant me suitable employment which may obtain for me and mine a decent livelihood and at the same time be able to live truly human and Christian lives and to be of real service to all people. Amen. BL

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked You for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own Heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour not mine. Amen. Say for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. MmC

15TH ANNIVERSARY MCAULIFFE

In loving memory of a wonderful mother Kathleen McAuliffe late of Forge Cross, Rathmore who died on 12th July 2008. R.I.P.

No matter how life changes No matter what we do

A special place within our hearts Is always there for you.

We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together But memories keep you close to us And memories last forever. Time passes by, life goes on It’s not the same now you are gone But we think about you every day And in our hearts, you’ll always stay.

Loved and always remembered by her loving family.

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things you have given me as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in Eternal Glory. Thank you for mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days, after three days the favour will be granted.

12TH & 8TH ANNIVERSARIES CROWLEY

In loving memory of Tim Crowley

Late of Knockancore, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on July 7th 2011 and his wife Margaret Crowley who died on the 9th of July 2015. No matter how life changes

No matter what we do

A special place within our hearts Is always there for you.

Always in our thoughts, love your daughters Eileen, Mary, Katie, son-in-law Al, partners, grandchildren Padraig, David and Shannon, and great grandchildren. xxx

PRAYER TO A SPECIAL REQUEST

Oh dear Mother of God, our lady of conception aparecidal, oh Saint Rita of Cassia and saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint expedite, Saint of Urgent causes pray for me.

Saint Edwiges the saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel please ask jesus to he me. ( mention your request) May the sacred heart of jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray one our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and shall be, world without end amen. Pray for three days, publish on the third day, see what will happen on the fourth day. MmC

MIRACLE PRAYER

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EQUALITY

Male players show solidarity with female counterparts

This week, Kerry’s male Gaelic footballers joined forces with the Kerry ladies’ team to call on the GAA to accelerate the drive for equality in their shared sport.

In a powerful image posted to social media, GAA stars including David Clifford, Seánie O’Shea and Paul Murphy stood shoulder to shoulder with LGFA stars like Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Síofra O’Shea and Anna Galvin at the Kerry Centre of Excellence in Currans.

Similarly, some Kilkenny hurlers also posed for a photo with Kilkenny camogie players at Nowlan Park.

The photographs coincided with the release of an official statement signed by all 68 male intercounty football and hurling captains, expressing their “full support for [their] female colleagues”.

Female footballers and camogie players are currently playing out the remainder of the 2023 season “in protest” as they try to highlight the need for an official charter that would set minimum requirements for things like expenses, playing

gear and medical treatment. Players have worn ‘equality’ t-shirts and carried out sit-down protests before matches in recent weeks.

The GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association are currently in the process of amalgamating under the guidance of the Steering Group for Integration, which is headed up by former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. They say that negotiations must be completed before any charter is established, but players want action to be taken in time for the 2024 season.

In a statement released via the Gaelic Players Association, the male captains urged the GAA to expedite the process.

The statement reads: “To the leadership and management of the GAA. We, the 68 captains of the male senior inter-county teams, want to express our full support for our female colleagues and stand beside them #UnitedForEquality.

"As such, we are asking you to work with the Camogie Association, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the

Gaelic Players Association to discuss the steps necessary towards providing the minimum standards of welfare and care for female players for 2024.

"They cannot be expected to wait any longer. We do not accept that this is a matter solely for the two female governing bodies which is the response you have given to date.

“Among the GAA’s values is that of Community Identity. Community is at the heart of our Association. We know from our own communities that if our neighbour is struggling or requires help, the local GAA club steps forward to provide it.

“We know our female intercounty colleagues in the Gaelic games community are in need of support. They need help to provide basics such as medical support, nutritional support, access to facilities and financial support to offset travel expenses.

“Are you going to live that value of community, or will you allow this opportunity

for positive change to pass us by? In the GAA we know and love, there would only be one answer to that question.”

Former President of the GAA and former chairman of Kerry GAA Seán Kelly MEP has commended the male captains for showing solidarity with female players at this time.

Speaking ‘as Gaeilge’ to the 7 Lá show on TG4, Kelly said: “I saw what the captains have done. I praise them. It’s important that there is equality between women and men. The era of the women in the background and the men out front is over.”

SUPPORT: Former GAA president Seán Kelly has stressed the importance of equality. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

SOLIDARITY: Members of both Kerry senior panels shoulder to shoulder at Currans. Pictured standing are Graham O'Sullivan, Diarmuid O'Connor, Fiadhna Tangney, Tadhg Morley, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, David Clifford, Síofra O'Shea, Seánie O'Shea, Shane Ryan, Anna Galvin, Paul Murphy and Kayleigh Cronin. At the front are Cáit Lynch, Gavin White and Aishling O'Connell.

OPINION

Kerry prove they are a different animal now

"There’s no one harder on Kerry than our own people."

As assertions go, it wasn't quite 'Páidí in South Africa', but Jack O’Connor’s postmatch comments regarding Kerry fans and their tendency to err on the side of criticism rang true.

Kerry had just demolished Tyrone in Croke Park. It was a commanding, double-scores win that underlined the reigning champions’ credentials as one of the frontrunners for the 2023 All-Ireland. What Jack was alluding to was that few had expected such a performance, particularly at home in The Kingdom. While most pundits tentatively backed Kerry to get the job done, many of the fans I spoke to last week were worried that last Saturday would be their last day out of the summer. The fact that it was Tyrone in the other corner did little to boost confidence levels. Memories of 2021 and that ambush in the rescheduled semi-final still haunted them.

There seems to be this perception in the rest of the country that Kerry fans always think their team is going to win, even when the odds are against them. I would actually say the converse is often true: a lot of Kerry fans think they’re going to lose, even when the odds are in their favour.

In the end, there was nothing to worry about. Kerry were brilliant and they dealt

with Tyrone with relative ease. We will get one more day in Dublin out of them; Derry await in the All-Ireland semi-final on Sunday week.

MEANING

Oftentimes a blowout win can be facile and a bit pointless but this one was loaded with meaning.

Firstly, and most obviously, beating Tyrone in Croke Park and settling the score from two years ago is a relief. For many of the players, that extra-time defeat will have been a career low. It can be parked now. They can beat Tyrone. Next question.

Kerry also proved that they have made significant improvements in key areas. In 2021, they turned the ball over 30 times. They lacked composure and patience and they ran straight into Tyrone’s trap time and time again. When they lost the ball, their defence was weak. They lacked intensity and cohesiveness, and the three goals they conceded probably cost them the All-Ireland.

On Saturday, they showed how far they have come. When faced with Tyrone’s packed defence, they were smart about it. They minded the ball, they bided their time, they avoided contact, and they punched holes when the time was right. They gave up 14 turnovers, 16 fewer than they did in 2021. Chalk and cheese.

Defensively, Kerry were a different animal completely compared to the last championship meeting between the two teams. These days Tyrone are arguably more dangerous in attack with the emergence of the excellent Canavan brothers but, as we saw throughout 2022, Jack O’Connor and his coaches seem to have cracked the defensive code. With everyone buying in to the team’s solid defensive structure, with Tadhg Morley providing the cover, and with the exceptional Jason Foley and Tom O’Sullivan nullifying Darren McCurry and Darragh Canavan, Kerry limited Tyrone to just six points in each half. Crucially, they conceded no goals. They hunted in packs, tracked runners, and generally displayed a level of aggression rarely seen in the years prior to O’Connor’s return. On more than one occasion, lads who are fairly relaxed and unassuming off the pitch – the likes of Gavin White, Diarmuid O’Connor and Tom O’Sullivan – fronted up to an opponent after a turnover or a Kerry score to let them know that this was Kerry’s day. Everything about the team’s demeanour pointed towards a ferocious collective desire to not be bullied in the manner that Tyrone have sometimes bullied Kerry in the past.

Diarmuid O’Connor’s performance is deserving of special praise. Kerry’s midfield

has come in for plenty of criticism this year (I have voiced concerns myself) but he arrived in a major way against Tyrone. The talk beforehand was that Kennedy and Kilpatrick would dominate but they were ones who were dominated. O’Connor, ably assisted by his Na Gaeil clubmate Jack Barry, was immense. It was the type of all-action, 70-minute display we knew he had in him.

It’s not realistic to expect a 10 out of 10 from him every time but if he can consistently give Kerry an 8 out of 10, it would be transformative for this team.

NOISE

The Tyrone victory should also kill off this spurious notion that Kerry are a oneman team. We have been told that the defending champions would be mediocre without David Clifford – “nothing”, even. Clifford was present the last day, and he thrilled the crowd with a sensational improvised pass that led to Seánie O’Shea’s goal, but by and large he was quiet. And that was okay. His teammates made plenty of noise in his stead.

Seánie O’Shea – another player who faced criticism earlier in the season –looks like a new man. He took his goal really well and he appeared to enjoy his day in Croker more than most. As I said in the build-up, Tyrone was a tough draw but it was an opportunity to prove a point. O’Shea and his teammates grabbed that opportunity with both hands.

The Ulster champions, Derry, are next up with a place in the All-Ireland final on the line. It won’t come easy but confidence should be high. Even the harshest of critics among us must be feeling good after beating Tyrone.

MVP: Diarmuid O'Connor wheels away after scoring Kerry's first goal against Tyrone

Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

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ALL-IRELAND SFC QUARTER-FINAL Kerry 2-18 | Tyrone 0-12

Defending champions Kerry hammered bitter rivals Tyrone in Croke Park on Saturday last as second-half goals by Diarmuid O’Connor and Seánie O’Shea contributed to an emphatic 12-point win. Those strikes by the excellent O’Connor and O’Shea were important but the victory was built on the foundation of a clean sheet, with Jason Foley and Tadhg Morley imperious in defence.

Jack O’Connor’s men will now face Ulster opposition again in the semi-final. After seeing off Cork in their quarter-final tie, Derry have the potential to provide Kerry with their sternest test to date.

BUSINESS

Kerry meant business from the off against Tyrone and in the 14th minute, a mark by David Clifford, following an interception by Diarmuid O’Connor and an assist by Gavin White, opened up a three-point lead (0-4 to 0-1). Darren McCurry pulled one back from a free be-

fore Tom O’Sullivan sauntered forward and floated over an OOTB effort from just inside the 45.

Tyrone reacted well, however, and three straight points by Ruairí Canavan (two) and Darragh Canavan levelled the scores with 21 minutes played.

David Clifford wasn’t at his proficient best in terms of shooting but the Munster champions still finished the half in the ascendency as points by Paudie Clifford and the impressive O’Connor, as well as two David Clifford frees, saw them re-establish that three-point lead by half-time (0-9 to 0-6).

WINNING

The third quarter proved to be the winning and losing of the match. Kerry, playing into the Hill 16 end, flew out of the traps and racked up 1-5 without reply. The goal came in the 52nd minute via Man of the Match Diarmuid O’Connor, who gathered Tony Brosnan’s fisted pass and calmly stroked it home.

That made it an 11-point game and already you felt as though Tyrone had one eye on the road home.

The Red Hand county eventually got off the mark for the second half in the 54th minute – McCurry with another free –and substitute Cathal McShane made it 1-14 to 0-8. David Clifford (his only point from play) and Mattie Donnelly then exchanged scores, before Seánie O’Shea put the exclamation point on the end of Kerry’s performance with a 61st-minute goal.

The assist from Tony Brosnan and finish by O’Shea were nice but they weren’t quite as nice as the assist to the assist.

When Paudie Clifford fed his brother David with a pass down the line in front of the Hogan Stand, it appeared as though the younger sibling was in trouble. With the ball bouncing high, close to the sideline and with Tyrone defenders Pádraig Hampsey and Ronan McNamee closing in, the Footballer of the Year was in danger of getting smashed into Row F.

What happened next drew oohs and aahs from those in attendance. Clifford quickly tapped the ball down to his boot and volleyed a high, looping pass, out of reach of his opponents, all of 35 metres

down the pitch and into the waiting arms of the unmarked Brosnan. It was a spectacular piece of skill that will live long in the memory. Even when he’s not at his best, he still manages to exude greatness.

The final 15 minutes or so counted for little as Kerry maintained their 12-point advantage. They march on to the final four with another All-Ireland appearance firmly in their sights.

KERRY: S Ryan; G O’Sullivan, J Foley, T O’Sullivan (0-1); P Murphy, T Morley, G White; D O’Connor (1-2), J Barry; D Moynihan, S O’Shea (1-5, 2f, 1 ‘45), A Spillane (0-2); P Clifford (0-1), D Clifford (0-5, 3f, 1m), P Geaney (0-1).

Subs: S O’Brien for Spillane; T Brosnan for Geaney; B Ó Beaglaoich for White; M Burns for Moynihan, M Breen for Foley.

TYRONE: N Morgan; M McKernan (01), R McNamee, P Hampsey; C Quinn, M O’Neill, P Harte; B Kennedy, C Kilpatrick; C Meyler, R Canavan (0-2), K McGeary; D McCurry (0-4f), M Donnelly (0-1), D Canavan (0-2).

Subs: F Burns for Quinn, C McShane (02) for R Canavan, J Oguz for McGeary; S O’Donnell for M Donnelly; A Clarke for Hampsey.

BIG GAME PLAYER: Seánie O'Shea celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Tyrone. O'Shea kicked 1-5 in total. Photo: John Sheridan/Sportsfile.

Kerry meant business from the off against Tyrone

Champions crowned at Killarney Athletic 7-A-Side

RUNNERS UP: The Quills Menswear team who were finalists in the Killarney Credit Union/Killarney Athletic U12 7-A-Side. Also pictured are mentors Denis Tucker and Ger Moynihan. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin.

PRESENTATION: Seán O'Sullivan Killarney Credit Union presenting the U12 Cup to Ballers FC captain Eric Corcoran. Also pictured are Colette Casey (Tournament Director) and Donie Murphy (Killarney Athletic Chairman). Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin.

UNDER 12: The Serendipity team who took part in the Killarney Athletic 7-A-Side in Woodlawn.

U10 FINALISTS: Tiki Taka Team with manager Adrian Jasinski. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin.

U12 WINNERS: Manager Lara O'Brien (and Charlie) with the Blue Diamonds team who won the U12 competition in the Killarney Credit Union/Killarney Athletic 7-A-Side. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin.

WINNERS: Seán O'Sullivan of Killarney Credit Union presenting the U12 cup to the Blue Diamonds captain Lillian Slattery. Also pictured is Killarney Athletic chairman Donie Murphy. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin.

CHAMPS: Seán O'Sullivan of Killarney Credit Union presenting the U10 Cup to Tricky Hen team captain Donncha Slattery. Also pictured is Killarney Athletic chairman Donie Murphy. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin.

Excellent defensive

Former Kerry goalkeeper Eamonn Fitzgerald reflects on a pleasant outing to Croke Park

On Saturday last this Kerry team delivered what I hoped they would but was anything but sure they could.

Their form since winning Sam just a year ago was patchy and unconvincing. Hammering Louth gave hope, but Tyrone was the acid test. Thankfully they delivered.

Now we can look forward to a probable Kerry v Dublin final. Jack O’Connor will be dampening down the present elation. Kerry got the tougher semi-final: Derry are well ahead of Monaghan.

So, on the weekend of June 15/16, both Kerry senior football teams will be in action. The Kerry ladies’ win over Cavan last weekend guarantees them a home quarter-final against Meath, the current All-Ireland champions, in Tralee on the Saturday.

ON THE ROAD

Going to Croke Park is always special. Why you go there is obvious, but too often circumstances dictate the mode of transport. What with trains booked out so fast, and the uncertainty of extra carriages being provided by Irish Rail, and the ridiculous GAAGO saga, alternatives must be sought.

It deprives so many people who are in no position to travel to Dublin either for health, age or financial reasons. This compounds the frustration for so many Kerry supporters.

On this occasion the Road to Croker

literally became the Road to Croker. Diarmaid wheeled all four of us safely and smoothly to the Red Cow. Brendan, Malachy and Tom shortened the journey with opinions, yarns, craic, banter and great fun. The Luas into town heaved with so many Kerry fans. Quite rightly, traditionalist Tom proposed a dinner in the middle of the day. The 3.45pm throw-in gave ample time to stroll to Croker, and I enjoyed guiding my colleagues to the game, diverting quite often from the usual trek from town to Jones’ Rd. I didn’t lead them quite so far off the beaten track as happened on the way to the 2022 final, to the home of Kellie Harrington.

For very good reasons, Tom hadn’t been in Croke Park for quite some time, so on this occasion we headed for the Hogan and Tom was feted at premium level. Fair dues to this farmer of many hectares, who is also an agronomist and an environmentalist. He was like the curious children in The Village Schoolmaster

“who gazed and gazed and still the wonder grew how”.

The green sward of the pitch was heaven on earth for this man who helped the great Prunty create the new sand-based pitch in the Fitzgerald Stadium. His opinion on the Croke Park pitch: “very green and not a weed in sight, but little comfort for the poor bees”.

With the job done and the monkeys

DEFENCE: Cormac Quinn of Tyrone is tackled by Kerry half forward Dara Moynihan. Photo:

all gone, Diarmaid pointed the Ford Mondeo southward. The game was parsed, deconstructed, re-constructed and each passenger gave his honest opinion. These are mine in summary.

I was reminded that in the past I expressed reservations about this Kerry team and doubted that it was capable of retaining the Sam Maguire. Although I expected Kerry would defeat Tyrone, I felt that everything would have to go right for Kerry. They won in 2022 because they had the best player in their ranks, played to a good defensive strategy and were lucky. The Seánie O’Shea miracle and all that.

My main concern was that Kerry would not assert themselves and impose their game on Tyrone. If Tyrone lured them into an ambush of physicality, with little regard for fair play, the real danger was that David Clifford would become so frustrated. He could be caught up in retaliation and would walk prematurely along with his older brother, Paudie. The Red Hand of Ulster would thrive. Now I revise my opinion, still with some reservations. This is a good Kerry team, not great, but a lucky one. Luck was on their side. Cork did them a favour. They had two weeks to prepare and as Dr Eamonn always maintained, rest is central to recovery from training and/or matches.

In the 19th minute, the person sitting be-

side me (a stranger, a native of Castleisland but out of the Kingdom for decades) asked me what I thought would happen. I had no hesitation in assuring him that barring some freak refereeing decisions, penalties given that should not be given or vice versa, Kerry were going to win. Tyrone played their usual swarming tactics and then released a runner through the central channel on a path for a goal. This Kerry defence was excellent. Tyrone got to within 40 metres of the Kerry goal at best, realistically outside the scoring area. The D was preserved. Ironically, former Tyrone player Paddy Tally provided the blueprint. He played a huge role in the strategy for last year’s All-Ireland final, but unfortunately Kerry did not adhere to that in the league. Tadhg Morley was brilliant for the first time in a year. He closed off the bearna baol.

Then Gavin White showed why he is an All-Star. Out with injury for most of the past year, he played his primary role of defence perfectly and really opened up the Tyrone defence with those searing runs. He broke the tackles and the scoring opportunities emerged. Midfield did very well, especially Diarmuid O’Connor (1-2). He had a good final last year but in my opinion has disappointed in his progress as a midfielder. A brilliant minor along with Clifford and O’Shea, with great strength, mobility and fielding abil-

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effort wins the day

ity, he did not progress to senior level to the extent of his potential. He did so on Sunday last.

Another big plus was that on the day David Clifford was uncharacteristically off-target, scoring just five points (three of these were frees) but Kerry still prevailed. ‘No one-man band’ is Jack’s mantra. The others stood up and set Kerry on a well-deserved win.

Great to see Seánie O’Shea come back into form with a personal tally of 1-5, including 1-1 from play. Next up the siege of Derry re-incarnated, the home of Coulter and the Derry Girls.

RESERVATIONS

Well done to all concerned. Mind you, I do have some reservations, lest one think that the Kerry management should be deified. Shane Ryan is an AllStar keeper and thankfully his defence ensured on Saturday that Tyrone got no direct shot at him for a goal. Ryan did very well to reach for that high dangerous ball at the Davin End in the second half.

What I did not like was the number of times he was outfield, far from his prime area of functionality. Why? Just because some goalkeepers, particularly those from the north, love to stray far from goal does not make it a wise tactic. I prefer to see the number 1 only leaving the goal area to assist to his defenders within 35 metres max. There are another 14 players to take responsibility for outfield play.

On one occasion Shane was up to the Tyrone 45. Ill-advised and dangerous. On one occasion his pass to a colleague was very nearly intercepted. If it had been, the Paddy Cullen and Mikey Sheehy episode would have rebounded on Kerry.

Look at Cluxton. Judicious movement off his line to assist a defender, but never more than 30 metres from base camp. No wonder he is a winner over, and over, and over again.

Kerry did well at midfield with good assistance from 5 to 12, but despite his honest work rate, I don’t rate Jack Barry as highly as others do. That’s a personal evaluation, as are all opinions in this column.

Last Saturday was great, a brilliant display, but we are not there yet. The Kerry management did so well. However, I feel they took a huge gamble in not responding to the yellow cards. Barry was on a yellow and he wasn’t setting the place on fire. Why risk a second yellow and a sending off, with a readymade replacement in Barry Dan available. Even when the result was never in doubt, the

Dingle vet was left on the bench. Is he that low in the pecking order?

Early on Paudie Clifford was really up for this game and targeted. Inevitably and unfairly, he was issued with a yellow card. Still, the persecution continued. When the match result was secure he was still left on to be goaded into a second yellow.

More about the bid to retain Sam in the weekend after this one.

MNÁ CHIARRAÍ

Kerry LGFA are going great guns - apart from that late surge by Cork to draw level in Munster. They had plenty of stars in their most recent victory over Cavan (221 to 2-5), including local lady Kayleigh Cronin, the All-Star full back, and the lethal full forward line of Síofra O'Shea, Caoimhe Evans and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, who scored 1-9 between them. Ciara Murphy scored their other goal. Cáit Lynch was also outstanding. Kerry will have a home venue versus Meath in the All-Ireland quarter-final. Meath are under a new boss in Jenny Rispin and she will be hell bent on holding on to their All-Ireland title for the third year in a row.

GUILLOTINE SUNDAY

This Sunday is the final shoot out at the OK Corral, the last round in the County Football League. It is going to the wire for so many of the teams. A loss will mean relegation for some, maybe even a draw will mean the drop. Other clubs need a win/draw to stay up and the top team in each division will be crowned champions for 2023. No final, and that is what I have always advocated. A league of 11 games is a reward for consistency, just like the Premier League. Championship has a different focus. All games go ahead at 2pm on Sunday, so that no team is at an advantage or disadvantage knowing that the result of a game played earlier may well dictate how teams play. There are some great games in prospect and the key variable which may determine the match result depends on how strong a team clubs can muster. At this stage many college players in particular have gone to the USA for the summer, playing with US clubs and combining work to raise some badly needed cash.

Some clubs have temporarily lost several players; others are affected but not to the same extent. Lineouts from all the clubs will be very interesting. With Kerry still in the race for Sam, clubs with intercounty players will also be much weakened.

Twitter will be extremely busy between the hours of 1400 and 1530 on Sunday.

TACTICS: Kerry manager Jack O'Connor got his tactics right against Tyrone.

Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile.

Killarney Celtic

CAMPS: Killarney Celtic Summer Camps are available to book through clubforce. com, Find my Club Killarney Celtic. Book now for Monday 17th July to Friday 21st July. Boys & Girls from 4 years to 13 years. Price €70 per child. 2nd Sibling €65. Summer camp T-shirt, water bottle & drawstring bag included. For more info contact Jane on 086 224 3435.

REFS: Kerry's only free referees’ course will be held at Killarney Celtic on Monday July 24th and Thursday July 27th. To Book, go to MyComet account and sign up. Go to courses and click on it.

CHARITY: Killarney Celtic will play Kerry FC in a charity match at Celtic Park in remembrance of John Doyle on Wednesday July 26th at 7.30pm. All proceeds in aid of Comfort for Chemo. Tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for u16s.

Mastergeeha

LOTTO: There was no winner on 30th June 2023 of the Jackpot for €2,000. Numbers drawn were 8, 10, 21, 25. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Eileen Crowley, Kilcummin; Cormac Keneally, Tiernaboul; Eoin Guilfoyle, Kilcummin; Eugie Lane, Lyretough. The next draw will be Friday 7th July for Jackpot of €2,200.

Killarney Legion GAA

SENIOR MEN: Our County League Division 1 ambitions took a major hit in Dingle last Friday evening as we had no answer to the intensity of the relegation haunted hosts. The very minimum required now is a victory over Kerins O’Rahillys in the final round of the competition, with the Strand Road outfit themselves not sure of their own status and needing something from the game. But that will not be enough on its own as Dr Crokes will be assured of the title with just a point against Milltown/ Castlemaine in the Mid Kerry venue. At time of writing 2pm on Sunday, July 9th, is pencilled in for the trip to Tralee. Full time score in Dingle, Killarney Legion 0-8 Dingle 2-12. The Division 6 side faced local rivals Dr Crokes in Direen on Friday evening also but had little luck going down on a 0-12 to 0-7 scoreline. They have a free weekend coming.

CLUB AWARDS NIGHT: The Annual Awards Night will take place at the magnificent Killarney Brewery in Fossa on Friday July 14th. All members are asked to make a special effort to attend what will be a memorable night for our various recipients. A reminder of our winners. Hall of Fame Diarmuid O’Donoghue, Senior Player of the Year Darragh O’Doherty, Junior Player of the Year Alan Moriarty, Young Junior Player of the Year Callum O’Donoghue, Young Player of the Year Sam Benson, Senior Ladies Player of the Year Isabelle Corridan, Young Ladies Player of the Year Andrea Murphy, Clubperson of the Year Enda

Walshe, Special Recognition Award Sarah Leahy.

LADIES UPDATE: The Legion U12 Girls Green team travelled to Glenflesk in their 2nd match of the County league. The hosts got into their stride early on and forced the girls to dig deep and go on the attack. The girls improved with every quarter played and they showed great heart, team spirit and drive to keep going until the final whistle and Legion was rewarded with the points on the night. Well done to all the girls for battling so hard. They should be proud of their efforts!

Spa GAA

FIXTURES: In the last round of the Credit Union Senior Football League, we will welcome Ballymacelligott to play in Spa this coming Sunday July 9th, throw in is at 2pm.

WELL DONE: Our under 11 boys had the opportunity of a lifetime this past weekend when they were the lucky side chosen to represent their club and county during the half time game of the quarter final fixture between Kerry and Tyrone. Well done to all the players and mentors that represented our club so well.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to John O'Donoghue our County Board delegate who celebrated his marriage to Mari Kelliher over the weekend. Wising you both all the best for your future together.

LOTTO: Jackpot €8,600. Lucky numbers 9, 13, 21, 28 - no winner. €50 Lucky Dip winners: Mary Quirke, Laune Rangers. Kerrie O'Leary, Rathmore. Tara Fleming, Online. Madeline Griffin, Online. Monthly Draw for Annual Ticketholders: Eamon Courtney c/o Killarney Oaks. Next week's Jackpot €8,800.

SUMMER CAMP: Up and Active Summer Camp will take place Monday 10th - Friday 14th of July from 09:00-13:00 at Spa GAA grounds. This Summer Camp offers a fun filled five days for children attending Primary School. The camp takes place in a safe and spacious environment with indoor and outdoor facilities conducted by three fully qualifies teachers. Some of the activities include, art, athletics, fun games, treasure hunt, soccer and much more. The cost of this camp is €70 per child (€60 for all subsequent siblings) To avoid disappointment book your place now by contacting Evan (087) 1496951 or Dan (085) 7386444.

Dr Crokes GAA

ALL IRELAND SEMI-FINAL TICKETS: The club have received a number of tickets to this years All Ireland Semi Final between Kerry and Derry. There will be a draw for tickets. Contact Christina Bartlett on 087 0946552 or email secretary. drcrokes.kerry@gaa.ie to get your name on the list.

LGFA: U14 Our girls travelled to Ballyduff on Sunday afternoon for their first County League match. We were missing

several players but came out on top of a thrilling match 3:14 to 4:08. We put in a great display of attacking football. Our forwards moved the ball well between each other and 3:14 was a great score to clock up. Midfield put in a great display and our backs defended like their lives depended on it. Credit to Tia Bruton who stepped into goal and did not let the team down, her kick outs were fantastic.

CLOTHES COLLECTION: Saturday July 8th in the clubhouse from 10am to 12pm. Clean clothes in good condition, paired footwear, handbags and belts. No duvets, pillows, curtains, blankets or toys.

ACADEMY continues every Saturday up until July 15th. We cater for Boys and girls aged 4 to 11 from the Killarney area. Hurling from 10-11 and football from 11:15-12:15. All are welcome, bring a friend. We have qualified coaches with an emphasis on fun and making friends. We hope to see everyone there.

SUMMER CAMP: Our annual summer camp will take place on Monday 21st August to Wednesday 23rd August. Keep an eye on our social media pages as we have more details to follow.

LOTTO: Took place on July 3rd. Numbers drawn were 10, 20, 21, 22 Jackpot of €10,400 was not won. 12 patrons matched 3 and receive €35 each. Jackpot for draw on July 10th will be €10,700. We are calling on all members to support our weekly lotto as this represents one of the main sources of revenue for the club.

Fossa GAA

KERRY: Well done to David and Paudie, the Kerry team and management on a great win against Tyrone in the All-Ireland Quarter final - Derry are next up on Sunday week in Croke Park.

U15: Fossa U15B we’re beaten on Friday night by 5 points by Glenflesk B. Fossa U15As beat Beaufort on Sunday evening - 2 late goals by Eoin Bennett and Mikey Moroney swung the game in Fossa’s favour. Jack Hallissey was excellent again in this match.

FINAL: The Development team were beaten by Rathmore in the Development League final on a score line of 11 point to 5-9, best for Fossa on the day was Jack Clifford, Sam Buckley, William O’Brien and Mark Donnellan.

Glenflesk GAA

LOTTO: There was no winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place on 26/6/2023 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €4,200. The numbers drawn were: 2, 17, 18, 23. Consolation Prizes of €50. 1. Noreen Clancy, Effin, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick (Online). 2. Dan O’Connor, Gloungriskeen, Rathmore. 3. Hickey’s Barradubh (Sellers’ Prize). 4. Connie and Maureen Williams, Brewsterfield, Headford. (Yearly Ticket). Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Monday 10/ 7/

2023. Jackpot will be. €4,400. 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.

COUNTY LEAGUE: Glenflesk are playing Beaufort in the final round of the County League on Sunday 9th July at 2pm. in Glenflesk. Congratulations again to this team and management.

SENIOR COUNTY PLAYERS: Congratulations to Chris O’Donoghue and Kerry on reaching the All-Ireland semi-final. Congratulations also to Ava Doherty And Kerry Ladies on reaching the quarter-final stage in the Ladies All Ireland Championship.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS: For those in our parish who are celebrating a significant anniversary this year, e.g. 25th, 30th, 35th 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th or 60th, you are invited to renew your marriage vows at the 6pm Vigil Mass in St. Agatha's on Saturday 19th August. Please spread the word also to those who were married in our parish and are now living elsewhere. You might kindly contact the Parish Office with the details of your Anniversary before 25th July.

Kilcummin GAA

FIXTURES: Credit Union Co League Division 6 - Friday 7th July at 7.30 Kilcummin v Milltown/Castlemaine. Credit Union Co League Division 1 - Kilcummin v Rathmore Sunday 9th July at 2pm. East Kerry Junior League Div 2 - Kilcummin v Legion Tuesday 11th July at 7.30pm.

CONGRATULATIONS: Well done to Kilcummin U15 boys who are Féile Regional Cup Champions played in Waterford over the weekend.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 6, 20, 24, 27. €100 Heather Miller Faha. €50 Teresa Daly Faha. €50 Paddy Doona Faha. €25 Sinead O’Donnell. €25 Seamus O’Mahony Laharn. Jackpot €5,250.

SENIORS: Best of luck to our senior team and management who are at home to Dromid Pearses Saturday the 9th of July at 2pm, come out and support.

U15: Time and date of MD O’Shea’s East Kerry league semi-finals tbc.

U13: MD’O’Sheas East Kerry summer league Keel/Listry play Firies in Allman Park on Thursday the 6th B game 6.15, A game 7.15.

U7: The U7 team are at home to Fossa this Friday the 7th at 7pm.

East Kerry GAA

RESULTS: MD O’Shea East Region U15 League 2023. Division 1A - Listry/Keel 2-09 Glenflesk/Kilgarvan 1–12. Firies

3–14 Dr Crokes 0-08. Division 1BRathmore 4–14 Kenmare 4-08. Division

3 - Currow 4–09 Spa 3–05. Gneeveguilla

4–14 Cordal 3-07. Division 4A - Legion B

2–14 Kenmare B 7–12. Division 4B - Glen-

SPORT NOTES

flesk B 5–14 Fossa B 6-04.

EAST KERRY JUNIOR LEAGUE: Division

1 Round 1 – Tuesday 11th July at 7:30pm. Rathmore v Glenflesk. Gneeveguilla v Dr. Crokes. Round 2 – Tuesday 18th July at 7:30pm. Dr. Crokes v Rathmore. Glenflesk v Gneeveguilla. Round 3 –Tuesday 25th July at 7pm. Rathmore v Gneeveguilla. Glenflesk v Dr. Crokes. Final – Tuesday 1st August at 7pm. Division 2 Round 1 – Tuesday 11th July

7:30pm. Currow v Spa. Kilcummin v Legion. Round 2 – Tuesday 18th July at 7:30pm. Legion v Currow. Spa v Kilcummin. Round 3 – Tuesday 25th July at 7pm. Currow v Kilcummin. Legion v Spa. Final – Tuesday 1st August at 7pm.

ALL IRELAND FÉILE 2023: Congratulations to Kilcummin U15 team on their superb win in Saturday’s All Ireland Féile. Well done to all involved in this tremendous achievement.

KERRY: Congratulations to the Kerry team om their brilliant win over Tyrone in the All-Ireland Quarter Final.

KERRY LADIES: Well done to the Kerry Ladies on their win over Cavan in the TG4 All Ireland Championship.

WEDDING: Congratulations to Rathmore LGFA Vice-Chairperson Mari Kelliher.

Beaufort GAA

FIXTURES: Senior men will be away to Glenflesk on Sunday, 9th July in the final round of Co League, Div. 2 and away to Tuosist in Div. 6.

LOTTO: The next lotto draw for a jackpot of €13,800 will be on Sunday, 9th July in Beaufort Bar. Tickets are available from usual sellers, shops, and public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa. com. Thank you to everybody who support the lotto.

U16 LADIES COUNTY LEAGUE: Beaufort v John Mitchel’s, round 4, Wednesday, 28th June in Beaufort. A fantastic display of football skill by our girls helped out in no small way by some very strong U14 players achieved a win in the above Co League game. Full time score 6-15 to 3-2. Panel: Kayla Roche, Sarah Coffey, Kate Falvey, Molly Kearins, Nell Thompson, Eabha McEvoy, Ciara Eager, Isabelle O’Shea, Avril Rooney, Holly Barrett, Lily Field, Lori O’Connor, Saoirse O’Sullivan, Kate Daly, Nessa O’Donoghue, Brooke O’Sullivan.

U11 BOYS: Our U11 team has an involved panel of 24 players, plus 6 additional U9s that have played regularly with us. They have played almost 2 rounds of Go Games, which included home games with St Pats, An Ghaeltacht, Ballyduff, Glenflesk, Castleisland (this week), and away games to Listry, Cromane and Scartaglin. We have been able to field two teams of approx. 11 a-sides for each game. The panel includes the following (in no particular order); James McCarthy, Daragh McCarthy, Cathal Foley, Ruairi Tyther O’Sullivan, Mark Doonan, Leo Meade, Freddie Glinwood, Christian Healy, Ivan Crowley, Cian McGill, Dara

Clifford, Evan O’Connor, Isaac Robins, Harry Hughes, Fionn Spillane, Jack Doyle, Jack Casey, Jayden Coffey, Matthew Dennehy, Rory Tarrant, Tommy Curran, Tyler Brosnan, Ronan Fitzgerald, Joseph Locke, and our U9s stars…. Ryan Ferris, Aaron O’Sullivan, Daragh O’Donoghue, Oisin Foley, Odhran Galvin, Mally Spillane. The team is coached by Ger. Healy, Dave Tarrant, Dan Doonan and Fergal Spillane with John Fitzgerald and Mike O’Sullivan in support. We hope to continue coaching well into the later part of this year to make up for some lost ground over the Covid year.

SUMMER CAMP: Beaufort G.A.A. Club will be holding a summer camp from 10th to 14th July in the Club grounds. For more information, please contact Mary on 086 0640065 or Tara on 087 6032774.

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 are also pinned on our Facebook page.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Killeen Singles Stableford Flesk Restaurant. Winner: Mege Dalton 43 pts (15). Division 1 - (Handicap Indexes up to 19.3)

1st Sharon Ormonde 39 pts (15), 2nd Margaret Campion 36

pts (07). Division 2 - (Handicap Indexes

19.4 to 28.0) 1st Nicola O'Mahony 41 pts (24), 2nd Pat Collins 36 pts (28). Division 3 - (Handicap Indexes 28.1 to 54.0) 1st Mary Treacy 40 pts (40), 2nd Patricia Quane 39 pts (37).

FIXTURES: Next Sunday is the Hayes Cup on Mahony’s Point stroke Sponsored by O’Brien Coffey & McSweeney.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men)

RESULTS: July Monthly Medal Singles Strokeplay sponsored by Boyles of Killorglin. Played on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd July. Winner - James Curran 67 (9), 2nd - Thomas Coleman 69 (14), Best Gross - Jason Arthur 76 (2) bk9, Category 1: 1st - Jason McCarthy 71 (6) bk9, 2nd - Moss Lyons Jnr 71 (7), 3rd - Derry McCarthy 73 (7) bk9. Category 2: 1st - Alan O’Sullivan 69 (11) bk9, 2nd - Dermot Foley 69 (10) bk9, 3rd - Alan Kelly 69 (10). Category 3: 1st - Michael Cotter 70 (14), 2nd - Colm Griffin 72 (16) bk9, 3rd - Tom Carroll 72 (13) Category 4: 1stLuke Hickey 69 (17), 2nd - Darragh Kelly 71 (17), 3rd - David Brooks 73 (23).

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: 18-hole Single Stapleford qualifying Competition. Saturday 1st July. Well done to the Ladies who played the 18-hole Single Stapleford on Saturday. Congratulations to winner Emir Coffey 2nd Elaine Casey.

COMPETITIONS: Gent's Captain John Ivory's prize to the Ladies competition will be held next Saturday 8th July. Enter via the ClubV1 app. All members welcome. Noreen Moore Trophy Competition - Ross Ladies Team will be playing Parknasilla in Parknasilla. Joe Quinlan Trophy Competition - Ross Team will be playing Kenmare in Maine Valley. Best of luck to both teams.

OPEN DAY: Killarney Race Company

Sponsored Ladies Open Day at The Ross Golf Club Wednesday 30th August

2023. Please contact Ross Golf Club for further information on 064 6631125.

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS: Meet and play every Wednesday morning. Meet in the Club House no later than 10.20. All members welcome.

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

Ross Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: On Saturday July 1st and Sunday July 2nd we held a stableford competition kindly sponsored by Alan Moynihan/Qmpress Instaboil 4 in 1 Taps. The following were the winners: 1st Conor O’Callaghan 42, 2nd Tony Lenihan 39. Division 1 - 1st Mike Brosnan, 2nd Aidan O’Connor. Division 2 - 1st Aaron McCann, 2nd John Ivory. Division 31st John Fleming, 2nd Mike O'Leary. On Friday June 30th we held our 7th Friday Evening Mixed Scramble and despite some poor weather we had a large turnout again. The winning teams were:1st Mary Moynihan, Mark Webb, Daniel Ling. 2nd Ivo O'Sullivan, Mary Nash, Conor O'Callaghan. 3rdJohn Ivory, Roisin Rea, Lucas Cronin, Maureen Beecher Crowley. The Ross Seniors results from June 29th were: 1st Colm O’Keeffe, 2nd Pat Mitchell, 3rd Denny Lucey. THE COUNTRY CLUBS: Our Ross GC team travelled to Clonakilty last Sunday to play our hosts in the first round of this competition. After a tight battle the Ross team had to give way to our hosts on a scoreline of 4.5 to 2.5.

FIXTURES: On Friday July 7th we will hold our 10-hole mixed scramble with a shotgun start at 6. 30pm sharp. Please be at the Clubhouse or have your name on the entry sheet by 6 pm to participate in the scramble. The scramble will be followed by food which can be ordered and paid for before the scramble. On July 8th and 9th we will hold Lady Captain Mary Moynihan's Prize to the Gents. This will be a stroke play competition.

ROSS: At the presentation of the prizes for the Celtic Steps sponsored Strokeplay Competition in the Ross Golf Club were John Ivory (Captain Ross GC), Aoibhín Kenneally, Jennifer Rea, Emer O'Sullivan, Jonathan Casey (winner), Shannon Flanagan and MJ Casey (President Ross GC).

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: 18H competition played 1st July. 1st Nora Long 34 pts (43), 2nd Barbara O’Shea 25 pts (39).

MIXED SCRAMBLE: Every Wed at 6pm. Visitors welcome.

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: 10th/11th June - Play in Pink -

Sponsored by Hayfield Cottage. Overall

Winner: Geraldine Collins (48) 52 pts.

Division 1: Rita Kelleher (24) 36 pts.

Division 2: Mary O'Shea (35) 38 pts.

17th/18th June - Round 3 Golfer of The Year - Sponsor Pat O'Neill Style Suite.

Overall: Maire Ni Lonsigh (16) 70 Nett.

Division 1: Stephanie Line (26) 71 Nett.

Division 2: Noeleen Mackessy (26) 76

Nett. 23rd June - Open Friday - Sponsored by Clifford’s Ground Care Ltd.

Winner: Kathleen Keating (30) 39 pts.

24th/25th June - Sponsor Miss Designer Golf. Overall Grainne McShortall (19)

36 pts. Division 1: Coleen Coffey (20) 35 pts. Division 2: Noeleen Mackessy (27)

31 pts.

FIXTURES: 9th July - Lady Captains Day

- Stroke - Sponsored by Ladies Branch.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: 10th/11th June - Competitions - Sponsored by Killorglin Investments. Yellow Tees - 1st Kevin Mitchell

(17) 41 pts, 2nd Mark Coleman (29) 40 pts. White Tees - 1st Padraig G O'Sullivan (8) 41 pts, 2nd Bernard Cronin (14)

41 pts, 3rd Michael Kissane (20) 39 pts.

17th/18th June - Round 3 GOTY - V-Par -

Sponsored by Clifford’s Ground Care. 1st Denis McCarthy (17) 4 Up, 2nd Michael

Kissane (20) 3 Up, 3rd Padraig Coffey

(18) 2 Up, 4th Kenneth O'Connor (10) 2 Up, 5th Bernard Cronin (13) 2 Up.

FIXTURES: 9th July - Captains Day/ Round 4 Golfer of The Year - Stroke (White Tees) - Sponsored by EBS and Mac Waste.

Farranfore Golf Society

PRIZE: Carthy Donohue captains prize was held in Killeen course Killarney, played in perfect weather conditions and congratulations to Brendan Quirke who took the big prize! 1st Brendan Quirke (22) 45, 2nd Willie O’Leary (11)

39, 3rd Tone Brosnan (9) 36, 4th Pat

O’Sullivan (10) 35, 5th Donie O’Shea (19)

35. Cat A Gerry O’Sullivan (9) 34. Cat B

Denis O’Mahony (19) 33. Cat C Ned Brosnan (27) 34. Front 9 Tim McAuliffe (23)

20. Back 9 Sean Cronin (31) 17. Nearest to pin Willie O’Leary. Longest drive Tone Brosnan. Past captains Brendan Quirke. Guest prize John Ryan.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

MUNSTER STROKEPLAY QUALIFYING:

Congratulations to Damien Fleming and John McGrath (Senior), James Fleming, Gearoid Cronin, Lorcan Martin and Noel Moynihan (Intermediate) and Daniel

Kelly (Junior) on qualifying for the Munster Strokeplay Finals after the Qualifiers last Sunday morning on our course. They now go forward to the finals in Fermoy next weekend July 16th/17th.

COUNTY U16 STROKEPLAY: Well done to Brian McCarthy on his first victory in this event last Saturday morning as he won by three shots from club-mate Nathan Cronin. Well done to Ronan Bennett on winning the Boys 13-15 section as well. Thanks to our Grounds Committee for their efforts in getting the course ready last week for the three events we hosted.

RICKY KELLY MEMORIAL: We look forward to holding this year’s event in our 50th Anniversary year which also serves as the 20th year of sponsorship from our friends in the Tatler Jack Bar. Play begins on Friday, tee-off from 2pm to 6pm with cards on Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm (last card). The Barbeque will begin at 5.30pm in the evening with the presentation of prizes due for 7.30pm. Format 18-Hole Three Ball Scramble with entry €30 for one single card and €50 for two cards. All teams must contain at least one non-registered member of Pitch & Putt Ireland.

CASTLEISLAND SCRATCH CUPS: Best Wishes to club members heading to Castleisland this Sunday to play in these events. Cards from 8am-2pm with a fee of €10 per card.

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the club on Friday July 21st for this celebration of a significant milestone. More details next week.

Killarney Valley AC

NATIONAL: The National Juvenile Championships was held in Tullamore last Saturday and Kieran Moloney did very well to take silver with a PB throw of 11.03m. The National U20/U23 Championships were held in Tullamore on Sunday. Ciara Kennelly won the U23 High Jump with a season's best of 1.76m and Dara Looney came 3rd in his U20 Long Jump with a jump of 6.27m. Congrats and well done to all.

CAMP: Our Kids Summer Camp starts on Monday 3rd July for 6 individual weeks and caters for kids aged 5-12yrs. You can still book on our website. Don’t miss out.

BREAK: We are now at the end of our season and plan on taking a break for a few weeks to enjoy the sunshine. We will return in August ready to train for the Cross Country Season.

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

Killarney Cycling Club

THANK YOU: We extend our heartfelt and unreserved thanks to the following who helped to make our Three Peaks Sportive a tremendous success on 18th June 2023. Diageo. Aldi. Order Of Malta, Killarney. Castlemeats, Tralee. Daly’s

Supervalu. David O’Sullivan Cycles, Killarney. Cronin’s Butchers, Killarney. Denis O’Shea, The Big Little Bike Shop. Diageo. Dungeon, Killarney. Emilie’s Coffee Shop, Killorglin. Garda Siochana. Hegarty’s, Muckross Road. HP Nutrition. John Shannon and Bike Marshals. MD O’Sheas, Killarney. Kerry Creamery Experience, Milltown. O’Sheas Fruit and Veg, Killarney. Performance Bike Fit, Killarney. Peter Keane’s, Supervalu, Killorglin. Sheahan’s Centra, Killarney. St. Oliver’s School, Killarney. Tadhg McCarthy, Outdoor Canopies. Top Of Coom Public House, Coom. Whytes Centra, Kenmare. Killarney Bridge Club

CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners. June 19th 1st North SouthMaureen Culloty, Ger McSweeney. 2nd Joan Culloty, Phyllis O’Reagan. East West - 1st John O’Shea, Therese McCarthy. 2nd Mary G O’Sullivan, Teresa Burke. June 26th 1st Maria Maloney, Anne Looney. 2nd Hannieke Nieman, Ciaran Broadbury.

MONDAY: Bridge continues every Monday night in the Old Mon New Rd at 6.45. All bridge players welcome.

Fossa Bridge Club

RESULTS: June 22nd - 1st Mary Gleeson and Evelyn O'Leary. 2nd Eileen Crehan and Mike Hawthorne. June 29th - 1st Mary Rose Felle and Mary Shanahan. 2nd Ursula Daly and Ciaran Broadbery. Congratulation to all our winners. Visitors welcome to join us every Thursday morning, Ross Cafe, Upper Lewis Road at 9.45am.

Kilcummin

PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE: National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday 23rd July 2023. Principal Celebrant will be Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin Chair of the Irish Bishops, Council for Marriage and the Family. Music at the Mass by Knock Parish choir directed by Una Nolan, “Lady of Knock & Light the Flame” sung by Dana. Schedule for the day 2.30pm: Anointing of the sick in the Basillica, 3.00pm: Pilgrimage Mass followed by the Rosary Procession.

RAMBLING HOUSE: Rambling House will take place at the Heritage Centre, Scartaglen on Monday 10th July at 8pm. Refreshments served, all are welcome.

KILCUMMIN CCÉ: Following on from a very enjoyable and successful Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí in Ballybunion the past two weekends, the committee of Fleadh na Mumhan are now appealing for help with door stewards and car parking stewards for the fast-approaching Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan on in Tralee on the 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th of July. Please contact the following: Tony O’Connor (m) 0876258641. Tadhg Creedon (m) 0851742574 & (m) John Canty 0872684677.

SOCCER: Killarney Celtic player Leah Mannix who was part of the Kerry U12 squad who won the SFAI Munster Cup.

Each recovery session takes 1 hour and involves clients moving around our recovery room using our recovery equipment. Start by taking the plunge in our CryoSpa ice bath, followed by a relaxing dip in our Hot Tub. Next up us our 60 degree Infrared Sauna. Finish up with a cup of tea or coffee and 30 minutes of a pulse leg massage in our NormaTec Compression Boots.