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In what is a huge boost to the local economy, one of the major worldwide players in the sports fashion retail industry is setting up shop in Killarney.

Global leisurewear style giant JD Sports is to open a new store at Killarney Outlet Centre in the coming weeks and the breaking news is generating great excitement in the town.

The development will create over 15 new jobs, both full-time and part-time, and it is expected to generate a very significant footfall given the popularity of the brand. JD will open in a prime 7,400sq ft store on the ground floor. The exciting new addition will focus on the provision of the latest trends from the biggest brands in sportswear, ensuring it will have a magnet-like lure for sports enthusiasts and fashion-conscious shoppers.

The arrival of JD is a significant milestone in the regeneration of Killarney Outlet Centre as it follows very soon after the opening of the 4,734sq ft Born Fashions and the 1,617sq ft Mods and Minis premises. The new owners of the centre have been working extremely hard on the project and are confident that there will be further significant retail announcements in the coming months.

A spokesperson said that they are delighted with the progress made to date and the arrival of JD is a huge endorsement of Killarney Outlet Centre.

“The last 12 months for us has been

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Centre and we will be unveiling exciting plans for both floors in the very near future,” Mr Sherry said.

Overall, the addition of the new JD store demonstrates Killarney Outlet Centre’s commitment to providing an exceptional shopping experience for its customers, offering a diverse range of products from some of the biggest brands in the industry.

about reviewing the ground floor voids and working with partners to develop circa 20,000sq ft of space on the first floor which, in time, will completely re-energize the Killarney Outlet Centre,” the spokesperson for the owners said. Killarney Outlet Centre Manager, Paul Sherry, said the imminent arrival of JD is great news for Killarney and it has generated a real air of anticipation and excitement.

“It is a hugely positive news story and the centre – located adjacent to the rail and bus stations – is delighted to share this news,” he remarked.

“As a retail destination, we have made tremendous strides in recent months with the opening of the new Born store and the return of Mods and Minis and that is only the start of it.

“The arrival of JD will mark the beginning of a glorious new era for Killarney Outlet

Music is right down Killarney’s street

The public street sound system installed in the centre of Killarney has been hailed as a great success by the parties involved.

The system brings appropriate, properly-pitched music to the streets and it certainly creates a great ambience as people go about their business each day.

The initiative is funded by Kerry County Council through the Community Support

Fund and it is fully backed by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

It involved the installation of speakers strategically placed in the town centre.

The idea was first mooted at a meeting of Killarney Municipal District Council where councillors felt it would create a welcoming and positive atmosphere in the town centre.

The proposal had been explored several times previously and it was felt that such

a development would greatly enhance the town centre core.

Funding options were explored and officials agreed that a public sound system would be a meritorious project.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce Senior Executive, Bridget O’Keeffe, said the feedback from the public and from businesses had been hugely favourable and that it added a great atmosphere in the town centre.

Established in the UK in 1981, JD has a long and successful history in the sportswear industry and the company has grown to become one of the largest and most recognisable sports retailers in the world, with over 900 stores across multiple continents, stocking all the major brands.

A speaker strategically placed over the Christy's Gift Store premises on Main Street.

Photo: Don MacMonagle.

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Coffee cup scheme brings positivity to Killarney

about the amount of participants and the communications piece. It is worth noting that we have exceeded expectations.”

FUTURE BENEFITS

A meeting between scheme organisers and Ossian Smyth the Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy heard how the project has been well-received locally and nationally.

Killarney became the first town in Ireland to be single use coffee cup free in July. The scheme will remove over 1 million single use coffee cups from the town annually.

The Killarney Coffee Cup Project was launched in July and since then it has generated massive publicity and good will for the town and surrounding areas.

SIX MILLION PEOPLE

This week’s meeting heard that the PR drive behind the project reached over 6 million people.

This doesn’t take into account the social media: views for Paschal Sheehy’s RTE report were 470,000 views across Tik Tok and Instagram.

“Our recent PR campaign has not only brought well-deserved exposure to Killarney but also resulted in a valuation that reflects the undeniable benefits the PR for being part of the project brings to small businesses that often don't receive such recognition,” said Louise Byrne, one of the projects organisers.

“Our accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. The level of publicity the project has received really highlights the importance of what we are doing. Considering

the effects of climate change we are seeing every day when we turn on the news, people are really ready to welcome an initiative that they can easily get involved in by making a simple manageable change to their daily behaviour.”

The organisers hired a dedicated PR firm to manage publicity and to promote the scheme locally and internationally.

Drury said they have never worked on something that travelled this strongly and positively – for Killarney to get this level of profile and positivity for doing the right thing is extraordinary and will likely never happen again,” added Ms Byrne.

“Journalists very rarely want to cover ‘old news’ – for the likes of Newstalk Breakfast, RTÉ News at One and the Daily Mail to be interested in covering this well after the launch demonstrates how strongly this has landed. And that isn’t because we have PRd well rather it is because it is just an incredible thing that a collective of businesses have bravely decided to do.”

EXPANSION

Since the July launch , more and more business have come on board to support the scheme.

“On the first night we started with 14 businesses and as we stand here today, we can proudly say that we've grown to over 50 businesses, a testament to the power of collaboration,” added Ms Byrne.

“As we started out we as a group expressed that we were initially concerned

The organisers have been contacted by the Global Destination Sustainability movement.

“This is an international recognition of our efforts. The GDS movement has a yearly index of sustainable destinations, and the project has been added to this year's application for Kerry. They have contacted us to be submitted to their annual awards that recognizes initiatives that are paving the way for a sustainable world, and it's an honour to be considered,” she added.

“But the reach of our initiative goes beyond Killarney. Dingle, Tralee, and other county councils have expressed interest in implementing our model countywide. This validates that our impact isn't limited to our local community, but has the potential to create a ripple effect across regions, which we saw when we were contacted by other county councils and even two international destinations.”

OUTSIDE INTEREST

“This initiative is ground-breaking, with its scope and target effects reaching farther than we expected. While challenges are inevitable, there are teething problems with any new venture, they are opportunities for growth and improvement,” said Byrne.

“Furthermore, the idea was proposed to create a training video for businesses and staff. This should include the best practices and learnings into a comprehensive training video that benefits both you and

your staff when it comes to implementing the project effectively. It should include the why’s and how’s of the project based on your collective learnings and feedback.

“We need to do an inventory of cups that were ordered by all businesses to date and what is currently in stock. This will be done to ensure that we are maximising the deposit system and not always ordering more cups. It was noted that hotels often offer take away breakfast to tourists and there is a risk that the cups go away on buses and aren’t returned.”

“Communicating with travel agents and the bus drivers is key to ensure that this issue is resolved. Again if the message is that this is a whole of Killarney initiative and standard practice, it will be more accepted.”

The recently launched Killarney Coffee Cup initiative has brought unprecedented positivity to Killarney.

Alice Thompson, Brehon Hotel, Killarney and Alan Oliver, Lir Cafè, handing in their disposable coffee cups, in Killarney town centre. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Street hero Gavin Gardiner has noticed a marked reduction in litter on the town's streets since the introduction of re-useable coffee cups.

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Killarney Races hosted Kellihers Toyota Ladies Day on Saturday which increased the glamour stakes as fashionistas brought the curtain down on AugustFest in stunning style. Fashion savvy racegoers turned out in their droves to compete for the covetable title of Kellihers Toyota Best Dressed Lady. The fashion was fierce and judge Jennifer Wynne had a tough challenge selecting her finalists.

Serena Delaney was the lucky lady deemed most stylish on the day. From Upper Park Road in Killarney, Serena’s stunning look was a beautiful Sister Jayne dress combined with a stunning Marc Millinery headpiece. She teamed her stunning look with bright pink heels and a bag from Zara to tie the entire look together and completed it beautifully with gold accessories.

Serena Delaney said: “I'm absolutely thrilled, I've never won anything in my life.

“I really appreciate winning Best Dressed Lady on Kelliher’s Toyota Ladies Day at Killarney Races it's the only Ladies Day we ever attend and to be selected as winner was just the icing on the cake!

All my family had a great day, and it was really special, one I'll always remember.”

Tim Kelliher, Managing Director of Kellihers Toyota, added” “On behalf of all the team at Kellihers Toyota in Tralee, we are over the moon with the reception that we have been given by everybody associated with the Killarney Races. We enjoyed the most wonderful day and we got to meet many of our Toyota customers! We are already looking forward to next year. Once again, congratulations to Serena Delaney, the Kellihers Toyota Best Dressed Lady”

Serena Delaney was the lucky lady deemed most stylish at ladies Day at Killarney Races.

A new mural that has “transformed a dreary area" was officially unveiled this week in a Killarney estate.

The Ballydribeen Residents Association commissioned artist Deborah O'Keefe to create a mural in in the estate. The mural depicts animals and flowers found in the local area, especially along the river Denagh, which flows adjacent to the Ballydribeen estates.

The Ballydribeen Residents Association hope that this will draw attention to the great amenity of the river and its biodiversity value. The mural has nine panels, two metres tall and five metres wide. Each panel has a different scene.

“This mural totally brightened up a long

dreary grey wall and completely transformed the area. It also created a lovely community spirit as the local children and residents were invited to participate in helping Deborah with the painting,” said Jannie Prins of the Ballydribeen Residents Association.

“Deborah has done a fantastic job and has received so many wonderful comments.

“Our thanks go out to Creative Ireland, the Community Support Fund and Kerry County Council who made this possible in providing the funding.

Photo: Don McMonagle

Residents Association mural brightens Ballydribeen

Models in Recovery Fashion Show

Following an absence of four years the Models in Recovery Fashion Show is back.

This special event is scheduled for September 12 at the INEC.

The show is being organised by the Killarney branch of Kerry Hospice Foundation.

“What is unique about the show is all the models, both female and male are in recovery from many forms of cancer,” said PRO Cathal Walshe.

The MC for the night is TV personality

Donegal 's Noel Cunningham. The show begins with the musical wizard Liam O'Connor following a wine reception at 7.30pm. Tickets for the show are priced at €20 and available from Pat Doolan 0851543514, INEC box office, Killarney Credit Union, and at the door on the night

“There are valuable prizes to be won on the door and spot prizes to boot. One would be advised to get their tickets early as the event is sure to be the social event of the year bearing in mind all leading boutiques and menswear in Killarney will be showcasing their best finery,” added Cathal.

Calls on RSA to examine increasing road fatalities Bishop calls upon diocese to unite faith and nature

Deputy Michael Healy Rae TD is calling on the Government to ensure the Road Safety Authority (RSA) look beyond the data and explore all possible factors when tackling the ever-increasing number of road fatalities in Ireland.

Last year saw an increase of 14% of fatalities on 2021 with 156 recorded deaths from 150 road collisions and already this year the RSA have confirmed 100 deaths on the road (as of August 1, 2023) A worrying increase of 11 fatalities compared to the same date last year.

“Last year 45 people lost their lives on Irish roads between October – December, with 17 road deaths recorded in November 2022 alone.

“Over the years we have seen the increase on the deterrents for speeding, alcohol and substance use while driving and even a doubling of penalty points, but the RSA must look beyond that data and find what other contributing factors

are out there. I think it is time to look at road structures, dangerous junctions, lack of road signage and warnings as other factors in road deaths.

“Data made available from a Preliminary Analysis of Road Traffic Fatalities by the RSA (as of July 26 2023) highlighted a number of worrying trends.

Deputy Michael Healy Rae TD said his heart has gone out to the families in the most recent tragic road traffic fatalities in county Tipperary and said we needed the RSA ensure they spread their net wider when tackling road safety.

Bishop Ray Browne has called upon parishes across Kerry to support the Season of Creation, marked throughout the Christian world from today, September 1 to October 4 (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi).

The season celebrates the joy of creation and encourages awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural environment.

Last March the Catholic bishops of Ireland set the challenge that parishes would return 30% of church grounds to nature by 2030, and to care for this as a haven for pollinators and biodiversity, that can be enjoyed by the whole community.

Bishop Browne said: “We are called to join the river of justice and peace, to take up climate and ecological justice, and to speak out with and for communities most impacted by climate injustice and the loss of biodiversity. In many parts of the world, it is the poorest of peoples who suffer most because of disastrous effects of climate change. Many migrants

coming to Europe do so because climate change has destroyed their livelihoods at home, some through successive seasons with no rain, some through excessive rainfall and floods that has washed away their homes and possessions. Climate change, biodiversity and poverty challenge every part of Ireland too.”

Many parishes have already scheduled events for this season, including:

September 1 : St John’s Tralee ‘Care of Creation Group Gathering’ at Millennium Park, (Beside Lidl) Castlemaine Road at 11.00am

September 12: St Brendan’s Parish Tralee @ 7pm, Walk in Parish Grounds 27th September: Showing the film THE LETTER in Fossa Church at 7.30pm

September 30: Killorglin Parish Gathering in collaboration with the Diocesan JPIC Committee @11am, Parish Garden, (behind the church)

October 11: Showing the film ‘The Letter’ in St. John’s Theatre, The Square, Listowel at 11.30am.

Tess Flynn, Orlaith Monks , Cathal Walshe, Julett Culloty, Pat Doolan, Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh, Padraig Cronin at the launch of theModels in Recovery Fashion Show

Deputy Michael Healy Rae TD

Back to back Ring of Kerry and Beara cycle challenge for Crumlin

A group of Killarney cyclists are set to tackle both the Ring of Kerry and Ring of Beara on consecutive days to raise funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

The Breakaway Pedlars will cycle both routes on Friday and Saturday next week.

They are doing it to support the family of two of its members who son was diagnosed with a life threatening heart disease in December 2021.

Fionn O’Donoghue-Sheehan was diagnosed at University Hospital Kerry by Dr Kumar. He was immediately transferred to Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital and both actions saved his life.

“From the moment we arrived in Crumlin I felt safe. We quickly settled in and a series of test began. Dr Prendiville my cardiologist was fantastic. He explained everything to us and made sure I could understand. Many doctors came to hear about my symptoms as they found my description very interesting. I was diagnosed with VT ventricular tachycardia an irregular heart rhythm with unknown cause,” said Fionn.

“Dr Prendiville explained to us that I was very lucky that Dr Kumar had realised

VAT increase will lead to restaurant closures

The Restaurants Association of Ireland has described the move by the Government to increase the 9% VAT rate to 13% as nonsensical and will close the doors on many low margin restaurants, cafes and food led pubs across the state.

The increase came into effect at midnight on September 1.

The move will add to consumer inflation at a time when Government announced it wouldn’t add to the cost of living, it will move Ireland to the second highest hospitality VAT rate within the

€10K

that it was so serious. The cause remains unknown. When leaving the hospital I was put on a monitor and medication. I was unable to play any sport for over eight weeks. Even after the eight weeks I suffered from severe tiredness. It affected every aspect of my life.”

His parents Killian and Lorraine are both members of the Breakaway Pedlars group and 15 of them are attempting to cycle the two popular tourist routes to raise money for Crumlin and to say thanks to for the care they received during Fionn’s treatments.

“Everybody should be doing something for Crumlin, not just when something comes to your door,” his mother Lorraine told the Killarney Advertiser.

The group of cyclists will take on the Beara Peninsula next Friday before heading to South Kerry the following day.

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EU and it will erode Irelands competitiveness as a tourist destination.

The Chief Executive Restaurants Association of Ireland of the Restaurants Association of Ireland has said: “The increase is wrong at a time when the country needs to reduce inflation, a vat increase only adds to inflation. Government need to restore the 9% VAT for Food related Hospitality businesses in Budget 2024 and we will me making the case for this when we meet with the Minister for Finance next week. The increase the vat rate is the final nail in the coffin for many small cafes, restaurants and food led pubs.”

lotto win with Spa GAA

Lorna Murphy was celebrating this week after she won €10,000 in the weekly Spa Lotto Jackpot.

She is pictured here with the club’s Vice Chairperson Tadgh Hickey and Chairperson Michael Cronin who presented her with her winnings earlier this week.

The Spa Lotto results for August 28 were: Numbers drawn: 02, 11, 13, 16. Lucky dip winners €50 each: Rachel McGowan, c/o Michael O Connell; Kitty Moynihan, c/o Ann Mc; Catherine Fitzpatrick, c/o Brendan Cronin, Paul Cremin, Ardaneanig. Next week's jackpot will be €3,200.

Lorna Murphy won €10,000 in the weekly Spa Lotto Jackpot.

Sean Cronin of Breakaway Pedlars with Killian O’Donoghue-Sheehan. Fionn's father, preparing for back-to-back attempts at the Ring of Beara and Ring of Kerry next weekend

Ryan Kelliher first to sign pro contract with Kerry FC

The League of Ireland confirmed that leading goal scorer Kelliher has signed a long term contract, which will see him stay at the club until the end of the 2025 season.

Kelliher, who is playing in his debut season in the SSE Airtricity First Division has bagged the team ten goals across both league and cup competitions to date. In the sides two wins to date, Kelliher has scored four of the five goals on their way to victory. Having played almost 2000 minutes so far in 2023, the number nine has become one of the first names every week on manager Billy Dennehy’s team sheet.

In 30 games, Ryan has been in the squad for 29 matches, starting in 22 and coming off the bench in 6 games.

Kelliher becomes the first Kerry FC player to sign a professional contract, which in itself becomes a historic moment for the club and the player. Having grown up in Killarney, Kelliher learned his trade in Killarney Celtic before moving into the Kerry FC Academy structures.

At the age of 19 and no senior side in Kerry, Ryan made the move back to Killarney Celtic before returning to the Kerry FC’s for the 2023 season which is the club’s debut season in the League of Ireland

“I’m delighted to have signed a profes-

sional contract with Kerry FC and to commit myself to the club into the future. I can see where the club wants to go and the plans in place are really, really posi-

tive. I feel like it's the right thing to do for me and I'm privileged to represent my county wearing the Kerry FC jersey. Up the kingdom!” he said.

Dr Crokes Golf Society's trip to Kenmare

At the presentation of prizes of the Dr Crokes GAA Club Golf Society President's Prize in Scotts Hotel following the outing at Kenmare Golf Club on Saturday were seated from left, John Paul O'Callaghan, Mark Harmon, Maurice O'Donoghue (Scotts Hotel, sponsor), James Jones, Joey Sheehan (overall winner), Sarah Byrnes, Martin Byrnes (President), Wayne McDonald and Finian Moran. Standing from left are Brian Clarke, David Byrne, Eoin Brosnan, Brian O'Callaghan, David Moloney , John O'Leary, Alan Kelly, Liam Hartnett, John Lynch, Vincent Casey and Brendan Keogh. Picture: Eamonn Keogh

Kerry Football Club has confirmed that Ryan Kelliher has signed a contract which will keep him at the League of Ireland club until 2025. Photo: Adam Kowalczyk.

Former Killarney Celtic player Ryan Kelliher has become the first footballer to sign a professional contract with Kerry FC.

Marie Meets

Well-known and much loved photographer Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan chats to locals about their news, views and accomplishments in her monthly column ‘Marie Meets’.

Killarney pub celebrates 100 years in heart of community

First opened in 1923 by Matthew Cahill, four generations of his family have not only run the bar, but have been reared from birth on the top floor, sharing their home with the countless faces that have passed through the doors.

Celebrating 100 years of pulling pints on High Street, and serving tipples, toasties and toddies, the pub is now run by fourth generation Cara O'Connor and her 'great staff', as she refers to them, continuing to cement the O'Connor legacy to their locals and tourists alike.

Passed on by her father, Tadhg O'Connor, who sees the customers as "more than just punters, they are the friends and family who have seen my siblings and I grow from children here on High Street, passing on the pub trade from generation to generation for over ten decades now. As my mother used said 'its only bricks and morter' but it's also a great honour to bestow to the next generation," Tadhg explained.

O'Connor's is seeped in history Cara. You can see that from the moment you walk through the door.

"My great grandfather was Matthew Cahill from Gortbee, Beaufort, who stopped off in Scotland picking potatoes on his way to Boston where he ran the Speakeasy Bar before returning some years later, setting up his hackney business with a brand new Buick imported from America. He married my great grandmother Molly O'Sullivan, who was a cook in Victoria House. They had one daughter, my grand mother, Kitty Cahill, who worked the hackney business for her father at 16 years, before marrying my grandfather Teddy O'Connor, Ardmoneill, Killorglin, in

1950, taking over the bar together when my Dad Tadhg was born in 1958" Cara explained.

O'Connor's is over the door, so why do locals refer to the pub more so as Teddy's?

"Oh he was a real personality was my father Teddy," Tadhg explained. "He was a prominent Kerry footballer in his day, having won an All-Ireland medal in 1946 against Roscommon and played in the Polo Grounds in New York the following year. It was here that Teddy met his sister Molly, for the first time, as she had emigrated before he was born. As luck would have it, Molly’s son, named Kerry, was mascot on that day in New York too. My father soon changed the name of the pub to Teddy's and when my wife Mary and I took over the pub in 1990, it was an easy decision to make in changing the name of the pub to O'Connor's as Mary's maiden name is also O'Connor. To this day, locals will always refer to O'Connor's as Teddy's which I love."

What do you think has made O'Connor's such a successful pub for the past 100 years?

"We have a strong affiliation with the

GAA with Teddy playing for Kerry and my Dad Tadhg, who played with the Kerry Minors in 1976 and captained the team in 1977 and today we have music in the bar 7 nights a week and I have also noticed many talented visitors throw their hand to the piano upstairs which is always a treat. As a family, I'm not sure if we might have succeeded without the help of cousin Tess, the glue who held the generations together for the bones of 40 years, running the pub, minding children, which included my sister Lisa and I too. She was well known for her work in the fish shop which Teddy ran on the premises, providing an array of fish direct from the fishmongers to many hotels in Killarney. Tess handled all the deliveries in a van she christened 'the yellow submarine'. As a publican-cum-fishmonger-cum-Nanny, she never touched a drop and she never married. Where would she find the time?" Cara laughed.

So you're fourth generation Cara. Do you carry the same traits?

"The apple didn't fall far from the tree with my Dad and Grandfather" Cara explained. Both adored the outdoors and sports, all the while running a pub. Their

love for football and the lakes saw a variety of punters pass through the doors at O'Connor’s. Teddy used to run the larger boat at Ross Castle, The Pride of the Lakes and my father is first in the door here at 8:30am each morning to meet tourists and take them on the Gap Trip which he operates out of gapofdunloetours.com and visitinnisfallen.com. I usually arrive at 12 noon to open the pub daily".

"My partner Marcel and I, revamped and reopened O'Connor's on the first week of March 2020 and due to Covid we closed it on St Patrick's Day, just two weeks later. Studying retail design in Dublin, I spent many summers travelling around the U.S and New Zealand working in bars. Needless to say we were disappointed after all of our efforts to reopen O'Connor's as a brand new team but we adapted with the restrictions creating an outdoor atmosphere with awnings and heaters, even creating 'Teddy's Toasties' (which are still on the menu) to accommodate the governments €9 food rule at the time. It was ironic how the pandemic enhanced O'Connor’s and we built on that as restrictions eased to indoors. Whilst remaining traditional, we are cosmopolitan here on New Market Lane, and enjoy a great relationship with our Mexican, Italian, and Indian neighbours, together with the very popular Good Boy Coffee and Curious Cat Cafe. Dad can still be seen on busy nights as traffic warden on Old Market Lane. We work well as a team and we are always learning. I think it's important to adapt offering cocktails etc whilst maintaining the tradition that is O'Connor's Bar, High Street, Killarney. Marcel and I are looking forward to welcoming our customers in celebrating our 100th year in business in the coming weeks".

Before I left the premises, I heard a call "Miss, I'm looking for a blonde in a black dress", the familiar voice of Tim The Butcher, a regular for over 50 years, who is welcomed daily by the staff at O'Connors. The same welcome received by previous regulars John B Keane, Ted Jones, The Dubliners, Brendan O'Brien, the Dixies. Tim was in safe hands and soon accompanied by his blonde wearing a curvaceous black dress, lovingly handed to him in the form of a creamy pint of Guinness from the barman.

Killarney Races AugustFest highlights

Another fantastic festival took place at Killarney Races last week when AugustFest delivered a fun-filled programme, super crowds, spectacular views, top-class racing and an atmosphere that was not to be missed.

Thursday, the opening, day saw Salt Lake City win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Ruby Stakes under a great ride from Killian Hennessy for Aidan O'Brien. Jesse Evans stayed on stoutly to win the GMIB Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap, Jesse was of course 2nd in the Galway Hurdle on his previous start.

Friday saw Shecouldbeanything add to her Listed win in May, when landing the SP Or Better Guaranteed with Tote Handicap Hurdle. Local Faha based trainer Charles Coakley enjoyed his first Killarney winner as Definiteadare obliged impressively in the Thorn Plant

Hire

On Saturday, jump racing took center stage for the second day in a row to a packed crowd of enthusiastic racegoers and socialisers. On the track, there was great excitement as the feature Kellihers

Toyota Handicap Chase of €45,000 went the way of Stealthy Tom, a 4th Killarney success for the JP McManus owned eight-year-old. Aurora Vega, daughter of the great Quevega and full sister of Facile Vega, easily maintained her unbeaten status in the KWD Recycling Race and she looks to have a very bright future ahead of her.

Handicap Chase

Owner David O'Sullivan from Killarney with 'Definiteadare' after he won the Thorn Plant Hire Chase at Killarney Races on Friday evening. Also in photo are, trainer Charlie Coakley, right, Pat O'Leary and Don Culloty all from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Colm and Niall O'Callaghan, The Failte Hotel Bar & Restaurant present jockey Paul Townsend with his trophy after 'Hubrisko' won at Killarney Races on Friday evening. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Nolan and Willie Byrne, Thorn Plant Hire and their cousin Don Culloty pictured at Killarney Races on Friday evening. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Ger Counihan, Bunkers Bar, Killorglin presents Philip Fenton with his trophy after 'Good as Hell' won at Killarney Races on Friday evening.

Photo: Don MacMonagle

Mags Murphy, The Laurels Pub & Restaurant presents Enda Bolger with his trophy after 'Norwigi' won at Killarney Races on Friday evening. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Nolan and Willie Byrne, Thorn Plant Hire present David O'Sullivan from Killarney with his trophy after 'Definiteadare' ' won at Killarney Races on Friday evening. Also in photo are, trainer Charlie Coakley, Pat O'Leary and Don Culloty all from Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Listowel Harvest Racing Festival

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Garvey’s Family Day is on Sunday, with the Lyrath Estate Best Dressed Couple and music by Superfly. DJ Marty Guilfoyle… will be spinning the favourites on Tuesday! The Guinness Kerry National goes to post on Wednesday and the McElligotts Kia Ladies Day is on Friday with judges Don O’Neill and Elvira Fernandez Zebo sending the best-dressed winner to New York City!

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Farewell Jacek

This week KC Print bids farewell to Jacek Zakrzewski. Jacek officially retired 2 weeks ago after 16 years’ loyal service to the company. He made one last journey to KC Print and Killarney Advertiser to bid farewell to his work colleagues before he embarks on his journey home to Poland.

Shortly after arriving in Ireland Jacek joined KC Print and quickly made Killarney his second home. He joined the company as a finishing operator and quickly expanded into the pre-press department. His attention to detail and calm and systematic work ethic made for smooth-running of the pre-press department. His dedication to the company and to his job was a constant.

Being an outdoor enthusiast, Jacek and Killarney hit it off from the word go. He nailed the ‘work life balance’ whether it was biking or hiking, walking or running, Jacek was a familiar face in the National Park. Jacek could be seen participating in a park run one day and up Cardiac Hill the next. There was neither a walk nor

trail that was unknown to Jacek, most if not all explored.

Jacek’s appetite for the history of Killarney was so in-depth that he was able to engage knowledgeably in local historical conversations whilst occasionally correcting some misguided local in the process.

Jacek was responsible for laying out (imposing) and producing the printing plates for the print production including the Killarney Advertiser. While going about his own job, from time to time he would catch an incorrect spelling derived from local or Irish backgrounds. A local would be forgiven for some, but they never got past Jacek!

Jacek was very active in both the local

and Polish church communities, publishing a Polish church newsletter for a time.

Jacek is returning home to his family in Poland this weekend and we wish him safe travels. Jacek will be missed by his work colleagues and all he came in contact with within the community. Kil-

larney became his second home, so we expect many return visits during his long retirement ahead.

On behalf of the management of KC Print and Killarney Advertiser, we wish Jacek a full and active retirement. See you soon…

Jacek Zakrzewski on his last day at KC Print after 16 years' service.

OUT & ABOUT

Kathleen Brosnan Lady Captain presenting the first prize in the MacBees Ladies competition to winner Lorna O’Leary with Marie Geaney 2nd, Sharon Oemonde 6th and Kay O’Connor 4th at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney on Sunday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Kathleen Brosnan Lady Captain presenting the Ladies Club Singles Championship prize to winner Betty Farrell with Maura Fitzgerald 2nd Over 19, Margaret Campion 2nd Under 19 (back) Runners Up Ciara Lowe, Josephine O’Sullivan and Nicola O’Mahony at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney on Sunday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Bernard O’Shea presenting the first prize in the Maureen O’Shea Memorial Cup to winner Eimear O’Donnell with Betty O’Farrell 2nd, Bell Fogarty, Kathleen Brosnan Lady Captain, Lily Fogarty (back row) Ciara, Linda and Deirdre O’Shea, Emer Loughnane 3rd, Jane Dwyer 6th and Kay O’Connor 5th at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney on Sunday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Meabhdh Walsh pictured performing at 'An Seisún Mór' in the INEC Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle Fans loving the sounds of 'The Tumbling Paddies' performing at 'An Seisún Mór' in the INEC Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

'The Tumbling Paddies' pictured performing at 'An Seisún Mór' in the INEC Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Gareth Maguire lead singer with 'The Tumbling Paddies' pictured performing at 'An Seisún Mór' in the INEC Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Kathleen Brosnan Lady Captain presenting Ladies Club Championship Aghadoe Cup to winner Betty Farrell at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney on Sunday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Just Eat goes green in Killarney

Global online food delivery marketplace Just Eat will reach more Irish consumers than ever before as it announces ambitious plans to expand its geographical footprint, with Killarney, among one of eight new locations nationwide.

Through the expansion, Killarney consumers will now be able to avail of Just Eat for food delivery and grocery orders in their area.

With a total annual expenditure on food delivery & takeaway orders in the Irish market at an estimated €2.2 billion, according to the Just Eat Food Delivery Report released in June, the company sees significant growth potential in Ireland now and into the future. Irish consumers currently spend an average of €46.69 on takeaways monthly and order a takeaway approximately 2.9 times per month

Amanda Roche-Kelly, Managing Director for Just Eat Ireland said: “We’re really excited to be able to offer our service to more consumers throughout

New hobby and board game shop for Killarney

A dedicated board game and collectible shop finally opens in Killarney.

The Guild Hall, opened in July by Killarney man Robert O’Neill, brings his passion and almost 20 years of expertise in the field to gamers and enthusiasts in the heart of our town.

Ireland and specifically in Killarney and the Munster region more broadly. New restaurant and grocery partners will also have access to a range of sustainable packaging options through Just Eat’s partnership with Notpla. Notpla has produced seaweed coated takeaway boxes as an alternative to the industry norm of plastic of bio-plastic lining. These takeaway boxes are both recyclable and will also naturally biodegrade within 4-6 weeks – just like a piece of fruit.

A strategic business priority for Just Eat is to encourage restaurant partners to embrace sustainability initiatives that are designed to lower the environmental impact and carbon footprint of the food delivery and takeaway industry.

After years of managing another wellknown gaming and electronics store in Killarney, Robert decided to go it alone and create his own space to bring his passions to Killarney in a safe and friendly environment for beginners and veterans alike.

It brings something fresh to the town’s entertainment scene, with a huge space on New Market Lane for people to come

in, rent a table and either play your own board games or pick one off the shelf. There is a focus on encouraging new faces to engage in hobbies that you might have never expected to be interested in, and while Warhammer might seem incredibly daunting, there are often exhibition games to show off the games ruleset and questions are welcomed. Not only that, but the store has started hosting officially sponsored events by the companies that own the properties, such as a very recent Warhammer model painting event which was completely sponsored by Games Workshop, which had the store packed out as people from all over Killarney, painting models supplied by The Guild Hall for free.

Dochas invites submissions for ten minute plays

Due to the fantastic response to the Ten-Minute Plays, Dochas Drama Group Killarney is inviting all Playwrights to submit their TenMinute Plays.

Budding writers are invited to submit a play no longer than ten minutes in duration with a maximum of four characters. While the theme of each play is open, it must have minimal staging and props. Send your entry on a Word document to dochasdramakillarney@gmail.com. The selected plays will be performed before Christmas.

“We are having our first meeting for this session on September 11 at 8pm, in the Anam Centre East Avenue Road,” said

“So, if you feel you would like to act help with costumes or sets and other back stage work, why not join us? You won’t be sorry.”

organiser Liz Ryan.

Killarney man Robert O’Neill opened he Guild Hall in July.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC & SONG

Concertina

Button Accordion - Melodeon

Fiddle - Banjo - Mandolin

Singing - Traditional, Ballad & Folk

Harp - Uilleann Pipes

Irish Flute

Tin Whistle

Traditional Piano (Accompaniment)

Traditional Guitar - Bodhrán

Pre-Instrumental – Fun musical introduction (ages 3-6)

CLASSICAL & CONTEMPORARY

Singing & Voice Training

Saxophone, Clarinet

Classical Violin

Classical Flute

Piano, Keyboard, Keyboard Skills

Acoustic Guitar

Electric Guitar, Ukulele

Pop, Rock & Jazz Piano

Music Theory

Little Mozarts & Singing Super-Stars with Sorcha O Connor - Singing and basic Theory class for Children ages 5-6 yrs

PERFORMANCE

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Youth Choir ages 6-13yrs

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“Tunes & Craic” Junior Session Group with Sheila O Donoghue (Ages 8-12)

EXAM PREPARATION: LCM (Traditional, Classical Exams & Guitar Exams), SCT (Traditional Music Exams), RIAM (Classical Exams) INSTRUMENT RENTAL: We provide instrument rental on many instruments on a first come, first served basis. Visit our Website for Full Details & Fees etc. www.killarneyschoolofmusic.com

Jessica Lewis Director of Audiology

Alex Painter Audiologist

Trevor Cronin Audiologist

Twins Ellie (left) & Danny (right) Clerkin, enjoy their first day at school with Junior Infant teacher Aideen O'Sullivan, on Wednesday.

First day at schhol for Saoirse McCarthy (left) and Scarlett McElligott (right), pictured with their teacher Fiona Hallissey at Fossa National School on Wednesday.

Junior Infant Andrea Lynch, pictured with her teacher Aideen O'Sullivan on her first day at school, at Fossa NS on Wednesday.

Settling in at Barraduff National School, Ollie O'Connell, pictured with Principal Claire O'Halloran, on his first day at Barraduff National School.

Double delight at Barraduff NS, as twins Gabrielle & Alexander McCarthy enjoy their first day at school, with their teacher Siobhan D'Arcy, on their first day at school.

Fond friends together on their first day at Fossa NS on Wednesday (left to right) Louis Canty, Ryan Cronin O'Grady & Harlow Kaneswaren.

Muinteoir Christine Buckley, pictured with her Junior Infant class at Ana Bláth on their first day at school.

Auntie & nephew, Muinteoir Fiona Hallissey, pictured with Louis Canty on his first day at Fossa NS.

Photos: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Reservations for afternoon tea in The Peregrine are now open for the first 2 Sundays of each month in 2023. Bookings can be made from 1.30pm to 3pm*

Set against the relaxing backdrop of live piano music and served in the warm and contemporary surroundings of The Peregrine, expect a scrumptious feast of scones, cakes and pastries and a selection of expertly prepared savouries, all with a fusion of flavours that pay tribute to the long-standing tradition of Afternoon Tea.

To make a reservation visit killarneyparkhotel.ie or telephone 064 663 5555

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First day at Baraduff NS for friends Kayleigh Lynch (left) and Amelia Duggan (right).

Enjoying their first day at Fossa NS on Wednesday were (left to right) Peter O'Meara and Ava Kelly.

A trio of Darraghs pictured at Barraduff NS on their first day at school on Wednesday. (Left to right) Darragh Hickey, Daire Sheehan & Darragh Cronin.

Auntie & nephew, Muinteoir Fiona Hallissey, pictured with Louis Canty on his first day at Fossa NS.

Photos: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Darragh Cronin, Barraduff NS, enjoying his first day at school.

Junior Infants at Fossa NS pictured on their first day at school with their teachers (from left to right) Mike Frank Russell, Fiona Hallissey & Aideen O'Sullivan.

Junior Infants at Barraduff NS, pictured on their first day at school on Wednesday with their teacher Siobhan D'Arcy (left) and Principal Claire O'Halloran (right).

'Life in the dream house' for Anna McCarthy, taking advantage of playtime at Fossa NS on her first day of school on Wednesday.

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Drainage Scheme at the Abbey

Drainage Scheme is a family drama about apathy, uncertainty, and perseverance. Written and directed by Kerry born Dick Walsh, performed by a cast of 9, and with live music and song, the play is a darkly humorous and poignant rendering of the impact of global trade on the day-to-day life of the Mahony family living in Kerry in the 18th century.

Drainage Scheme is co-presented by the Abbey Theatre and Dublin Fringe Festival and will play on The Abbey’s Peacock stage from 11th to 15th September.

Set in rural Kerry in the 18th Century, Drainage Scheme is the story of those living on the edge of society and struggling to survive. As much about the here and now as it is about then, the narrative is set in time of radical change in rural society brought about by developments in banking and global trade. Following the journey of the Mahony’s who take on a contract to carry out drainage work - vital for converting land to pasture to meet the opportunity of the rapidly expanding butter trade that saw South Munster become the pasture mono culture we now know - Drainage Scheme explores how the power dynamics within the family shift when they have to negotiate a precarious financial situation arising from the shift in global trade.

Bringing vividly to life the experience of economic uncertainty and the erosion of shared values.

In the hands of writer and director Dick Walsh, whose father runs an agricultural drainage business in North Kerry, and who did 5 years research to develop the play and understand its historical origins, Drainage Scheme takes the global and makes it personal and relevant. The play sheds vital light on issues making it easy to feel we have no control over but placing risk to the very fabric of our day-to-day lives. Walsh originally trained as an architect began making theatre in 2009 after discovering the works of Richard Maxwell, Jerome Bel, John Jesurun and Forced Entertainment. Noke Theatre was established in 2021 as the vehicle for Dick Walsh to produce his own work.

Hope you filled your tank in time

More bad news for our pockets this week as petrol and diesel prices are set to jump from today (Friday). There will be a rise in prices from today, when increases in fuel excise duty come into effect adding 7c to a litre of petrol and 5c to diesel.

The average price of fuel in Ireland currently sits around €1.70 for petrol while diesel is €1.66 but filling up your tank will cost a few euro more when the prices go up.

After Friday's price hike an average family car with a 55-litre fuel tank, could cost up to €3.85 more expensive to fill up and €2.75 more for diesel.

It comes as motorists are braced for further increases in fuel excise duty due to be implemented by the end of October. The phased return to full rate of excise duty on October 31 will further push up the price of a litre of petrol by 8c and diesel by 6c.

Football book launch scores big for charity

Big-hearted Kerry man Billy Ryle has pledged to donate profits from his inspiring new book to the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI). NCBI offers services to people who are blind or vision impaired in Kerry and around Ireland.

In 2018, Billy Ryle, who was enjoying a full and active life, was diagnosed with Fuchs Dystrophy, for which he underwent two cataract surgeries and two corneal transplant operations of donor organs at Bon Secours Hospital, Cork. Despite his diagnosis and subsequent

treatments, Billy remained committed to his local community. Among the many challenges Billy faced, in his new book entitled: Donor Organ Transplants or Blind for the Football, Billy provides a detailed insight into the inside story on the responsibility and expectation, which weighed heavy on his shoulders, to lead his club to Kerry senior football championship success as his vision was rapidly deteriorating. The book features a timeline of black & white photographs including the official photograph of the 2021 Austin Stacks County Senior Football Championship

winning team, courtesy of Martin Cleary. The Book will be officially launched by Senator Martin Conway at Kerry Library, Moyderwell, Tralee on Thursday, 7th September 2023 at 7pm. Senator was the first visually impaired person to be elected to the Oireachtas, and is a formidable advocate for equality in education and employment for disabled people. There should be a Book available for everybody who attends the launch. In turn, Billy is requesting that each person might make a donation of €20 or more. All royalties in 2023 will go to NCBI.

Hackers shut down two of the world's most advanced telescopes

UK Air traffic control meltdown could cost airlines €100 million

The Director of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, said that the Air Traffic Control (ATC) meltdown on Monday could lead to up to €100 million in costs for the airline industry.

With over 1,500 flights cancelled across the UK on Monday leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded with airlines scrambling to find ways to get the stranded passengers to their destinations.

The disruptions also left aircrafts and crews stranded around the world, so many could not operate the scheduled flights on Tuesday. This has created a knock-on effect of flight delays and cancelations.

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary described

Monday as “a very difficult day” with 250 flights cancelled, while a further 70 were axed on Tuesday.

He said: “We have been in contact with UK Nats.

“We still haven’t had an explanation from them (about) what exactly caused this failure yesterday (Monday) and where were their back-up systems.

It’s not acceptable that UK Nats simply allow their computer systems to be taken down and everybody’s flights get cancelled.”

Just under 100 flights into and out of Dublin Airport we cancelled, while more than 10 flights in both Cork and Shannon were also cancelled.

An estimated 15,000 passengers were affected by delays and cancellations in Ireland.

Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida

Hurricane Idalia ploughed into Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday with winds of 201kph and torrential rains, then turned on southeastern Georgia, where floodwaters trapping some residents in their homes.

Hours after Idalia hit landfall as a powerful Category 3 hurricane at Keaton Beach in Florida's Big Bend region, authorities were still trying to assess the full extent of damage in the hardest-hit areas.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said no hurricane fatalities had been confirmed and that it seemed most residents in vulnerable, low-lying areas had heeded evacuation orders and warnings to move to higher ground.

Insured property losses in Florida were projected to run €8.6 billion, investment bank UBS said in a research note based on preliminary estimates.

Still, Idalia appeared from early reports to have been far less destructive than Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 storm that struck Florida last September, killing 150 people and causing $112 billion in damage.

A mysterious “cyber incident” at a National Science Foundation (NSF) centre coordinating international astronomy efforts has knocked out of commission major telescopes in Hawaii and Chile. With no resolution in sight, research teams are trying to figure out alternatives as critical observation windows are lost. Graduate students are being sent to Chile to relieve exhausted onsite staff who have spent the past 2 weeks manually operating instruments

there.

Normally remotely operate, but on 9 August the centre announced it had disconnected its computer network from the Observatories network. This action also took out a further eight affiliated telescopes.

Ground-based astronomical research depends on observations precisely planned for when extraterrestrial objects align with the field of view for specific telescopes - but hackers now have to figure in their planning.

9% VAT rate expired

The reduced 9% VAT rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services has expired this week with a return to 13.5%. The government had already extended the lower rate back in February of this year.

The lowered rate of 9% was introduced in November 2020 to help stimulate the tourism and hospitality sectors during the pandemic and was extended in May of last year and again in February this year.

Despite strong opposition and last minute pleas by business organisations the increase went ahead as planned. Based on an economic assessment by Government officials found there was no economic case for any further extension. Government ministers have since consistently ruled out any further extension to the lower rate.

The extension is estimated to have cost the Exchequer €300m in lost tax revenue.

The Commission on Taxation and Wel-

fare recommended in its report last year that the rate be restored to the 13.5% level and that it should be increased progressively over time.

Ibec called for it to be maintained, warning the rise, coupled with a variety of other upcoming cost increases, would heap additional financial pressure on businesses, claiming it has played a vital role in sustaining enterprises and preserving a significant number of the more than 300,000 jobs in the experience economy, which is worth €4bn annually.

App'solutely Fabulous!

The name 'Pat Sheehan' and weight-loss go hand in hand in Killarney.

I spoke to Pat on his 10th Anniversary to discuss his success and the popularity of his common sense, practical, no nonsense weight-loss programmes.

I learnt Pat has helped countless people over the last 10 years improve their lives by guiding and motivating them through better habits in terms of nutrition and lifestyle choices. Pat promotes balance in every way. Most people let their lifestyle dictate their digestive system and metabolism whereas Pat says you should be prioritising your metabolic health by adapting your lifestyle appropriately.

'This might not make sense right now but after a meeting with me you will see how important it is to have your metabolic rate running efficiently.' Pat said.

'EAT OFTEN AND LITTLE!'

'Successful weight-loss journeys are a personal but its hard to hide the visible changes in people' he said.

Its not just weight but the numerous health benefits too.

People talk, my clients talk, its personal first-hand referrals that account for most of my clientele.' Pat explained.

Did you know Pat's clientele now range across the globe. Such is the demand, to accommodate those living outside the Kingdom, he launched an App, ‘Pat Sheehan Weight Loss Coach’ available to download @ app store, so you can complete your programme wherever you are.

So what makes Pats programmes differ-

ent. 'Accountability, Time and Patience are key, if you want a quick fix there are plenty of programmes out there but clients already know when they come to me that yo-yo diets don’t work. If you want to lose weight, keep it off, feel better and change your life for the better then call me'.

Killarney Advertiser's history contributor Damien Switzer is proud to say he has been to Pat, its very evident as Damien has lost a whopping 3 stone. He is just one of many who sing Pats praises and says he only sorry he didn’t sign up sooner.

So what do you get when you sign up with Pat Sheehan?

'Your journey will start with a one-to-one 90 minute induction session, you'll get a 60 page guide on understanding your digestive system, nutritional advice, shopping lists, healthy recipes, food diary and much more. A one-to-one weekly weigh in and food diary check up plus tailored tips and motivation. Access to the App, which helps you track your progress and includes Pat's Step-by-Step plan to guide you through your weight loss journey in successfully changing your lifestyle for the future'.

For further information, pricing and to see some of the successful weightloss journeys go to the website or facebook page.

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Motor club’s fundraiser for Jack and Jill Foundation

Killarney and District Motor Club will celebrate the connection with the Rally of the Lakes and Prodrive with a special event next month.

The October 14 event will take place at Killarney Racecourse and will raise money for the Jack and jill Foundation.

British motorsport firm Prodrive has a long history of building cars that have won in Killarney and many of the cars that have either won or have finished in top positions in the Rally of the Lakes will

be on static display.

Special guests on the night include renowned Subaru engineer Martyn Spurrell, drivers like and drivers like Kenny McKinstry, Denis Biggerstaff, Paul Harris, Hugh Martin Doherty and Niall Maguire–all of whom have driven Prodrive machinery in Killarney will attend.

The evening will be hosted by Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndall.

Tickets – at €20 - will be available online and other outlets shortly.

The Killarney and District Motor Club evening in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation will be hosted by Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndall.

Getting off the Isle of Man during an air traffic control crisis

There is, possibly, a Hollywood road trip script somewhere in this story.

Sitting in Ronaldsway International Airport on the Isle of Man last Monday afternoon, five people sat and chatted about all the happenings at the Manx Grand Prix that was about to draw to another spectacular close.

Monday was a Bank Holiday on the island and while racing was still underway, the Emerald Airlines timetable dictated that these five people had to leave trackside and get airside for the only (over booked) flight back to Belfast City Airport that afternoon.

This disparate group, unknown to one another, but united by a love of motorcycle road racing were about to become very good friends, very fast.

The group included, myself, my friend Mark, Philip, an 11-time TT race winner who was vaguely known by Mark, Alan, who I did not know but had seen him around motorcycle races in Mondello in the past and Stephanie, an events manager who was on the said to watch the races and shared a taxi with Alan to get to the airport from the track.

All five were tuned to live updates from the TT Grandstand, racing was delayed for a few hours, due to a wet track and there was a possibility that we would get the results of a least one race before boarding commenced.

Then news started filtering through that there was a major air traffic control system failure across the whole of the UK. Flights in an out of the Isle of Man were severely disrupted, some were cancelled. Our flight was delayed by one hour, then two and as the afternoon pressed on it was becoming very obvious that we would be very lucky to get in the air at all.

CANCELLED

The call came at around 4pm: no more flights on and off the island.

Now, the Isle of Man is one of the most notoriously difficult places to get off at the best of times. We already knew, from speaking to some of the Irish riders that the next available ferry to Belfast did not set sail until Thursday afternoon.

The helpful people at the Emerald Airlines desk in departures said that there was a ferry to Liverpool on Monday night with the option of picking up a Ryanair or EasyJet flight to Belfast from there on Tuesday morning.

However, it was plain to see that air transport was in chaos and the chances of getting out of Liverpool were slim to zero on

Tuesday morning.

And of course if we took that option, then we were no longer under any obligation to be bailed out by Emerald Airlines. However, the news was not much better from them. Due to the large number of Irish fans on the island for the Grand Prix, all flights to Belfast were sold until Friday morning. Dublin was just about the best option, a flight on Thursday, followed by a bus to Belfast was offered but equally a non-runner.

The airline did offer us a hotel stay in Douglas until such time as we made our own arrangements.

We accepted this, Mark has a borrowed car still sitting in the airport car park, and all five of us piled into it.

At this point it became very obvious that all of us were very well connected in the motorsport world and our contacts’ book was about to get us off the island. But not before we realised that we had time to make it back to the TT course and watch the Centenary edition of the Manx Grand Prix.

Phillip was able to blag all five of us, firstly, on to the start line, then up on to the famous grandstand itself and then to winners’ enclosure – the first example of our motorsport contacts helping make the best of a bad situation.

In the meantime Alan contacted friends of friends in an effort to get some sort of

vessel to sail us from the Isle of Man to somewhere in Northern Ireland on Tuesday.

There was all sorts of talks of yachts, RIBs and fishing boats available for the task.

Just around the same time that Michael Dunlop crossed the finish line to take another famous Isle of Man victory Alan got word that there was small fishing boat departing Peel Harbour at 8am on Tuesday morning.

This boat was heading for Strangford in County Down, just across the lock from Portaferry. I have a rally friend in Portaferry and one phone call later, he confirmed he would meet us off the boat and take us to Belfast City Airport.

Turns out the boat’s owner was involved in motorsport too, Terry raced an exKeke Rosberg Formula 2 car in Mondello Park and Kirkistown back in the day. That evening all five of dined together at the Regency Hotel at the upper end of Douglas’ promenade.

As the wine and beer flowed, it reminded me of a the cult movie. ‘The Breakfast Club’ as complete strangers opened up on some of their deepest personal stories.

Afterwards some of us, not all, crashed the post-Grand Prix party at Club 1886.

PEEL HARBOUR

Mark, meanwhile, managed to get an extension on the borrowed car, that as now

was due to be abandoned in Peel and not the airport on Tuesday morning. We arrived at Peel Harbour just after 8am, for our appointed departure at 830am.

It was a rough crossing, high waves and strong currents never a good idea on a small boat, but skipper Terry steamed on and we were soon in the middle of the Irish Sea.

Ironically, those that had sense and avoided the previous night’s party were the one to suffer the least from the dreaded sea sickness.

We docked in Portaferry around midday, where my rally friend Cathal invited us to his pub for a quick lunch and a drink – if you ever find yourself in this part of the world make sure and visit Dumigan’s Bar - a quaint tiny bar with small lounge at back like someone’s sitting room and small beer garden out the very back. Cathal also runs a chippy in the town – get to the pub first and he will tell you all about his famous fish and chips.

Just under 24 hours later than advertised Cathal had us all dropped at Belfast, the found bunch of friends saying their goodbyes.

And spare a thought for our fellow passengers, they were, most likely, still on the island days after our voyage across the Irish Sea.

Sometimes you have to be willing to do the things other people won’t do!

Stephanie, Sean Moriarty and Mark, preparing to leave Peel Harbour on their voyage across the Irish Sea.

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How long do electric car batteries last on average?

According to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), most manufactures guarantee eight years or 160,000 km of electric car battery life – 160,000km is the guaranteed life not the limit.

Research carried out by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) finds that the average kilometres travelled in 2021 by a car in Ireland is 13,436km, so this means that an average electric car owner in Ireland could expect about 11.9 years to get to the guaranteed lifespan of 160,000km for an electric car.

In addition, the SEAI finds that some US customer reports estimate that the average battery pack's lifespan to be around 320,000km and other EV owners have reported to have passed the 1,000,000km mark on the same battery.

The lifespan can change depending on the manufacturer. Tesla for example,

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TO LET: 3-bedroom attached house, 2 bathrooms, all mod cons, 2-minute walk to Killarney town. €1,250 per month. Ring 087 9583371 after 6pm only.

CLASSIFIEDS

AVAILABLE

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

AVAILABLE: SPANISH GRINDS available for Junior Cert up to Leaving Cert students. All grinds are taught online! All aspects will be covered and tailored to the student’s needs. For more information, contact Andrea on 087 1145291.

AVAILABLE: Lady available to manage holiday homes and apartments (not bookings/ websites) departures of guests, full clean of holiday homes/ apartments, laundry, refuse and arrival of guest, meter reading etc. Reference available on request. Contact me on 089 2363021.

AVAILABLE: Childminder available weekdays only. Have 19 years’ experience. Contact 087 7171432.

AVAILABLE: EGAN ELECTRICAL SERVICES -

guarantee 240,000km or eight years, whatever is reached first. Clearly, factors such as the manufacturer, temperature and charging habits, can influence the EV battery life.

Almost all the makers of the top registered electric cars in 2023 guarantee at least eight years or 160,000km of battery life with a minimum state of health (SoH) of 70%, which means that if the health of your electric car battery goes below 70% in less than eight years or 160,000 km, the battery replacement is covered by a warranty. You should visit the official maker websites for more accurate information.

You may think that eight years isn't a long

time, but compare that to diesel or petrol vehicles, where you will more than likely see car parts degrade after a few years. The fact that most manufacturers guarantee a state of health of minimum 70% means that it’s unlikely that your battery will lose more than 30% of is SoH in less than eight years. This also means that the electric car batteries are built to live a lot longer than eight years.

Remember that your battery has a warranty period, so if anything happens to it during that period you should be covered.

Once you have reached the end of the warranty period, the cost of replacing your battery varies from maker to maker and can depend on things like capacity. It’s also a good idea to be prepared for additional costs for labour if the battery does need to be replaced.

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

TO LET: New Luxury 2-bedroom apartment in Park Road area. 2 double bedrooms, 1-bathroom, all mod cons, and private parking. €1800 per month. Contact 087 3101222.

TO LET: Room to rent in Woodlawn, Killarney. €130 per week. All bills included. House

Covering killarney and the greater Kerry area. Services include: •Wiring of new builds •Rewiring •Extensions Additions •Maintenance and repair of existing installations, •Changing of light fittings, socket faces and light switches. Call anytime between 8am-10pm on 087 1018533.

AVAILABLE: Reliable, caring person available to care for an elderly person. Part-time, help with cooking, cleaning, etc. Garda vetted and highly recommended. Apply to box No. 3408 at the killarney advertiser.

AVAILABLE: FRENCH FOR ALL - Killarney School of French, private and group tuition available on Skype for 1st Year to Leaving Cert students. Get confident and achieve your full potential with Hélène Olivier-Courtney, native experienced teacher ,registered with the Teaching Council. Call or WhatsApp Hélène on 087-7998629.

AVAILABLE: Experienced Childminder available Monday to Friday. Up to date First Aid. References available on request. Contact 086 3327301.

share. Phone Dan on 089 4717500.

TO LET: 3-bedroom house, semi-detached in Milltown. Fully furnished, within walking distance to all amenities. Available from 8th October. Phone 086 4055595.

TO LET: En-suite room to rent in 2-bedroom apartment, sharing with 1 other female. 10 mins walk to Killarney town centre. Female only. Mature working professional, non-smoker. No parties. Must keep apart-

FOAR SALE

FOR SALE: NATUZZI cream leather suite, in very good condition. 3 seater couch, 2 armchairs, 1 recliner & footstool. Phone: 086 8234853 or 086 6078237.

FOR SALE: House Clearance – Washing machine, dryer, kitchen table and four chairs. Very good condition. Collection only in the Killarney area. Contact 087 2821334.

FOR SALE: Ladies Trek Navigator 200 bicycle. Good condition. Price is €150. Contact 086 2260870.

FOR SALE: Banjo for sale, hardly used and in great condition. Killarney Area. Tel: 087 6155274.

FOR SALE: SPECIAL OFFER – Firewood for sale, Killarney area. Collection only on Saturday mornings 9am-12.30pm. Loose firewood sold at €50 per loaded bucket and/or net bags, 3 for €10. Location V93 V672.

ANIMALS

ANIMALS: HUG: Homes for Unwanted Grey-

ment tidy. Contact through email, giving details and contact number at killarneyapartment700@outlook.ie

TO LET: 3-bedroom house in Cahernane Meadows. 4-bedroom house in Barraduff. 4-bedroom house in Currow. Phone 086 8136888.

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

hounds. For further details please contact us on 087 6932090 or email info@homesforunwantedgreyhounds.ie

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

MOTORING

FOR SALE: Pat Collins Car Sales -171 Renault Captur 1.5 dsl with NCT, Tax and new T/B kit.

2012 Renault Clio 1.2. 2012 Fiat Punto 1.3dsl. 2010 Citroen C3 dsl. 2009 Kia Rio 1.4 NCT and Tax. 2005 Renault Megane dsl, alloys, hitch and New NCT. Call Pat on 087 2630218.

WANTED

WANTED: Urgently needed, a part-time carer for an elderly gentleman. Housework and cooking. Contact 087 6135805 or 087 2170183.

John Healy of Healy Insurances.

FOR SALE SCREENED BLACK TOP SOIL

Red Sandstone building masonry stone (can be seen at new housing development in Fossa)

• No. 3 Oak Wood, is a very attractive detached four bedroom bungalow.

• Only c. 10 mins walk from Killarney Town.

• In good condition throughout.

• Situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac, ensuring great privacy.

• No. 3 Oak Wood, is a very attractive detached four bedroom bungalow.

• Only c. 10 mins walk from Killarney Town.

• Oil red central heating, double glazed pvc windows.

• Separate Garage.

• In good condition throughout.

• Large yard to rear with ample parking.

• Situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac, ensuring great privacy.

• Ber Rating D2.

• Oil fired central heating, double glazed pvc windows.

• Separate Garage.

Tel. 064-6633066 | www.tomspillane.ie

• Large yard to rear with ample parking.

PSRA NO. 001240

Tel 066 9761558

(o ce hours)

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• Ber Rating D2.

QQI LEVEL 5 & 6 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT

Available at Tralee Education Centre

Why choose this course?

During this course, you will learn about development and learning in children with special needs and about the role of an SNA. You will learn about child development and behaviour theories.

Starting Tuesday 26th September Location: Tralee Starts

evening per week

6, Oak Wood, Woodlawn, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

6, Oak Wood, Woodlawn, Killarney AMV €360,000

• Michael F Quirke & Sons

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIPS

Electrician

An exciting opportunity to join an industry leading organization

Mondelez Ireland Production Limited, Rathmore, Co. Kerry

Position Type: 6-month Contract

Mondelēz Production Ireland Limited is a global snack powerhouse with an unrivalled portfolio of brands people love. We are the world’s second largest food company and the number one in confectionary brands in Ireland. We are recruiting at our Rathmore manufacturing site, and we have a unique opportunity.

Salary: Competitive salary offered

If you are eager to learn, enjoy problem solving and fixing things and would like to work in a fast-paced environment then this might be the right career for you. We are offering an Electrical apprenticeship

Requirements of applicants:

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

• Preferred experience in Allen Bradley PLC controls and logic.

This 4-year apprenticeship (Solas) comprises of seven phases which include both on the job and off the job learning and on successful completion the apprentice is awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate. It is a challenging experience which guarantees you training to the highest possible standards.

• Preferred maintenance experience & problem-solving.

We are seeking applications from top caliber, highly enthusiastic individuals who have a strong work ethic and are driven to succeed. We are particularly interested in candidates who have an aptitude and interest in the Electrical field.

• We operate 24/7 on 8hour shifts Monday – Friday, 12hour shifts Saturday – Sunday.

APPLICATION:

Applicants must submit the following documents before Friday 15th September:

1. An up-to-date CV

2. A cover letter outlining suitability for the role

3. A copy of educational results

Please email your CV to iehrsolutions@mdlz.com

Mondelez Production Limited is an equal opportunities employer

The selection process will comprise of a range of activities to include aptitude tests, interviews and exercises designed to assess problem solving skills and competence in the above fields.

Applications should be submitted via email to: iehrsolutions@mdlz.com

• Mondelez Ireland is an equal opportunity employer

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Jeremiah (Skip) Buckley

12 St Brendan’s Place, Killarney who passed away on 31st August 2022. On this his first anniversary, Jeremiah’s wife Patricia and family, wish to acknowledge and thank everyone for the many expressions of sympathy, and the kindness shown to all the family during our time of grief.

To our extended family, to our wonderful friends and neighbours who supported us and called to the house, who attended his removal, funeral mass and burial, we thank you all for your support.

A very special thanks to his very close friend and neighbour Donal O Mahony for everything he did for Jeremiah.

Jeremiah always wanted to be at home when the time came for him to leave this world and we are greatly indebted and forever grateful to the members of Killarney Order of Malta who brought him home from UHK to see out his final days surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his own home.

We would like to thank Dr Moynihan and the hospital staff in Dinis ward that took care of Jeremiah during his hospital stay, to the wonderful staff of Kerry Palliative Care, the night nurse, as well as Dr Ken Keohane and the staff of Deenagh Medical Centre.

Our thanks for Fr Jim Lenihan for his friendship with Jeremiah, as well as his guidance and help in preparing for Jeremiah’s funeral mass. Thanks to Paula Gleeson and Jack McCrohan for the singing and music at the mass.

A special word of thanks to the members of Deerpark Pitch & Putt, and his former work colleagues of Killarney Urban Council, who gave Jeremiah a Guard of Honour on his final journey through his hometown, something he would have been very proud of.

To everyone that called to the house with food and refreshments in the days following Jeremiah’s passing, we want to say a heartfelt thank you, and would especially like to thank Sean Murphy of Murphys Bar, Kathleen Cronin and Derick McMahon for everything during those days.

Thanks to Mike and Mary O Shea of O’Shea’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism, help and advice.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Jeremiah (Skip) Buckley

12 St Brendan’s Place, Killarney 31st August 2022.

I miss you.

I cried when you passed away I still cry today

Although I loved you dearly I couldn’t make you stay Your golden heart stopped beating Hardworking hands at rest God broke my heart to prove to me He only takes the best.

Loved and missed from your loving wife Patricia.

***

I miss you from your fireside chair Your loving smile and gentle air Your vacant place, no one can fill I miss you Dad, and always will.

Forever in my heart, your daughter Noreen.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

BUCKLEY In loving memory of Jeremiah (Skip) Buckley

12 St Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on 31st August 2022.

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

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

Always loved and remembered by your son Jeremiah, daughter-in-law Clare and grandchildren Josh, Conor, Eve and Faye.

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.

1ST ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Jeremiah (Skip) Buckley 12 St Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on 31st August 2022.

Dad

Missing you on your first anniversary. A dad’s love is special A gift beyond compare You only know the meaning When he is no longer there.

A special time, a special face

A special Dad, I can’t replace. With an aching heart I whisper low I miss you Dad And love you so.

Loved and always remembered by your daughter Patricia and son-in-law Oliver.

***

If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane

We would walk right up to Heaven And bring you back again.

Love you loads, your grandchildren Lily and Lucy. xx

1ST ANNIVERSARY

BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Jeremiah (Skip) Buckley

12 St Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on 31st August 2022.

A loving nature

A heart of gold

The very best This world could hold.

Never selfish, always kind These are the memories you left behind A silent thought, a quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care.

Loved and always remembered by your son Gordon and partner Chloe.

“ALAW”

1ST ANNIVERSARY BUCKLEY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Jeremiah (Skip) Buckley

12 St Brendan’s Place, Killarney 31st August 2022.

Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile If only I could have you back For just a little while.

The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause me pain But you’re forever in my heart Until we meet again.

I thought of you today

But that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday And days before that too.

I think of you in silence

I often speak your name All I have are memories And you picture in a frame. Always loved and remembered by your loving daughter Fiona, son-in-law Stefan and your adoring grandchildren Adam and Sarah.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

BUCKLEY

In loving memory of Jeremiah (Skip) Buckley

12 St Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on 31st August 2022. On a quite August morning

You heard the angels call You took the hand of Jesus And quietly left us all.

Happy memories keep forever

Of days when we were all together They bring a smile, often a tear And always a wish that you were still here. Loved and always remembered by your daughter Emer and your grandchildren Michaela, Jack and Emily.

POWERFUL NOVENA

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for you all.

MEMORARE

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. Gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

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

JESUS

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

In loving memory of my brother Jeremiah Buckley (Skip) late of St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney who passed away on 31st August 2022.

We miss your smile, your joking ways. We miss the things you used to say. Always true, thoughtful, and kind. Wonderful memories you left behind.

Sadly missed, but never forgotten, Sheila and family.

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).

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’MEARA

In loving memory of Delia O’Meara

Ballybrack, Firies, Killarney and formerly of 7 St. Brendan’s Terrace, Killarney who passed away on 4th September 2022.

As we lovingly remember Delia on her first anniversary, we her family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us, who attended her wake, removal, funeral mass and burial.

To those who sent floral tributes, mass cards, letters of condolence and contacted us by phone, thank you for all your condolences and kind words.

We would like to thank all who took care of Delia over the years Dr. Eamonn Shanahan and his team in Farranfore Medical Centre.

To Dr. Tariq and his team in the Carrig Ward at Kerry General, for the exceptional care she received in her final days. A big thanks to all her carers and home help over the past few years, for that we are so grateful.

To Eamon O’Connor undertaker and his staff for their professionalism with Delia’s funeral.

Thanks to Fr. Micheál and Fr. Padraig for their support throughout, and a lovely funeral mass. It was a great comfort to us.

Thanks to Ger Healy for his beautiful choice of music and singing at the church and at the burial.

Thanks to all our family, neighbours, friends for all their wonderful support during the difficult days.

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

Anniversary Mass for Delia will be celebrated on Sunday 3rd September at 10.00am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballyhar.

2ND ANNIVERSARY KEANE

2ND ANNIVERSARY QUINLIVAN

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Clare Quinlivan, Knockmanagh, Killarney Who passed on 1st September 2021. But whose beautiful light we still share.

On our mind, Always. In our hearts, Forever.

Con, Lauren and Andrew.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 2nd September at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

2ND ANNIVERSARY QUINLIVAN

(NEE CLIFFORD)

Remembering Clare on her 2nd anniversary

Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year.

Always remembered by your friend Anne. x

ANNIVERSARIES

O’CONNOR

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

Time may hide the sadness

Like the smile that hides the tears

But memories hold ye close to me Despite the passing years.

To some ye may be forgotten

In loving memory of Wally Keane

Late of GortaGullane, Muckross, Killarney

on 7th September 2021.

To others part of the past

To the family who loved and lost ye

Your memory will always last.

Dearly loved and never forgotten by Ann, Billy and Sean, Gerardine and Sean Óg.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 3rd September at 10.30am in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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. BT

In loving memory of Timothy (Tim Michael O) O’Sullivan Kilquane, Headford, Killarney who passed away on 31st August 2022.

As we lovingly remember Tim on his first anniversary, we his family would like to express our deep gratitude to all who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss.

A special word of thanks to everyone who called to the house, attended the rosary, removal, requiem mass, graveyard, travelled long distance to be with us as well as those who joined the mass online.

Our sincere thank you to all those who offered condolences, sent mass cards, perpetual enrolments, letters of sympathy, phone calls, text messages, floral tributes, and online condolences.

We are especially grateful to our good neighbours and friends for their help and support during this difficult time.

Thanks to Dr. Ken Keohane, Dr. Maire Cleary, Dr. Muireann Quane, and the staff of Deenagh Torc Medical Practice for their care and support.

Thanks to the doctors, nurses, and the staff of Aghadoe Ward, University Hospital Kerry for their care and kindness.

We are grateful to the staff of Trant’s Pharmacy who were always there when needed. Thanks to the Community Nurse and the Home Help team.

A special thanks to the doctors and nurses of Kerry Specialist Palliative Care Community Team for the wonderful care provided to Tim in his final days at home and the dignity and compassion they showed to him and our family through those difficult days.

Thank you to Sr. Mona Lyne who recited the holy rosary at the removal.

Thanks to everyone who lined the road on the way to the church. We are grateful and humbled by this kind gesture.

We would like to thank Fr. Pat O’ Donnell who called to our home and provided support and guidance to us, and who together with Fr. Gerard O’ Leary celebrated a beautiful and thoughtful requiem mass.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the mass: bringing the symbols of life and the gifts to the altar, the readings, prayers of the faithful and reflection.

Thanks to John and Paud O’ Donoghue for the beautiful singing and music at the mass and graveyard.

Thanks to Tom Murphy Funeral Directors for your professionalism and guidance with the funeral arrangements. Thanks to John Joe Murphy and Jimmy Daly who prepared the grave.

Thanks to John Dan’s Bar for providing us with a venue after the funeral to celebrate and reflect on Tim’s life with family and friends. Thanks to Kingdom Catering for providing the food on the day.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

Never more than a thought away. Loved and remembered every day.

Tim’s First Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday 3rd September at 11.00am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Barraduff.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Holy Spirit You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual Glory. Amen. (Say this prayer three consecutive days without stating the request, after the 3rd day the request will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your request is granted. BM

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

You have said O Divine Jesus, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to you. Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this novena to beg of you the favours that I need (make request). For whom shall I ask Lord Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an unfailing source of graces and merits. Most loving heart of my God. I believe in your power, I believe in your knowledge I believe in your personal love for me, and therefore O Sacred heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you. Our father, Hail Mary and Glory, say 3 times for 3 days must promise publication.

BOS

25TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

Treasured memories of a wonderful son and brother Sean O’Connor

Late of Ballycasheen, Killarney

Who died on 6th September 1998. For each thorn, there’s a rosebud, For each twilight - a dawn, For each trial - the strength to carry on, For each storm cloud - a rainbow, For each shadow - the sun, For each parting - sweet memories when sorrow is done.

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

Anniversary Mass for Sean, Martin, William Snr and Baby Rory is on Sunday 3rd September at 11.00am in the Church of the Resurrection.

25TH

ANNIVERSARY

BECKETT

In loving memory of Martin Beckett, Late of Cluainín, Woodlawn Rd., Killarney Who died on 6th September 1998. Those we love remain with us, For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one is gone.

Always remembered by the O’Connor family.

Anniversary Mass for Martin, Sean, William Snr and Baby Rory in the Church of the Resurrection at 11am on Sunday 4th September.

10TH

ANNIVERSARY

LENIHAN

25TH ANNIVERSARIES

BECKETT AND O’CONNOR

9TH & 19TH ANNIVERSARIES

MOYNIHAN

11TH ANNIVERSARY DOONA

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

For us you will remain always forever young.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by your loving parents, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.

Love from the Beckett family. xxx Anniversary Mass for Martin and Sean is on Sunday 3rd September at 11.00am in the Church of the Resurrection.

18TH ANNIVERSARY

CRONIN

In loving memory of Connie Cronin Knockmanagh, Killarney, who died on 3rd September 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. Loved and remembered always by Ann and all the family.

Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 2nd September at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

23RD ANNIVERSARY

O’MAHONY

In loving memory of Johnny O’ Mahony

Late of Corran, Headford, Killarney Who died on 4th September 2000.

A date that is filled with sadness Returns to us today

In loving memory of Marie Lenihan ‘Oakwood House’, Inchicullane, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on 31st August 2013.

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

Sadly missed by all her work colleagues and friends at Scéal Éile Restaurant/Marguerites.

ST. THERESA

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

To mark the day you left us in such a sudden way.

So much in life is altered

So much in life is new

But one thing never changes Our love and thoughts of you.

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

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. BW

In loving memory of Sheila Moynihan who died on 2nd September 2014 and Michael Moynihan who died on 21st October 2004 Late of Minish, Killarney. You gave us all you had to give Gifts both big and small But most of all you gave us love The greatest love of all

So may the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear That we still love and miss you As it dawns another year.

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

9TH & 19TH ANNIVERSARIES

MOYNIHAN

Cherished memories of Sheila who passed away on 2nd September 2014 and Michael who passed away on 21st October 2004.

We never part from those we love No distance can divide us With memories dear and love sincere You will always be beside us.

You are just a step ahead of us A place we all will be And there we’ll laugh and joke again Just like it used to be.

Lovingly remembered by your daughter Mary, Pádraig, Gillian, Carolyn, Neil, Katelyn, Amy and Clara xxxx Sheila and Michael’s Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 2nd September at 6:15pm in in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

22ND ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN (NEE COLBERT)

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother Mary Doona (nee Brosnan) Lahard, Beaufort, Killarney who died on 2nd September 2012. Ten years on this sad day The one we loved was called away God took her home, it was his way But in our hearts is where she’ll stay

We will always remember the way you looked The way you talked and smiled The little things you said and did To make our lives worth while Each of us in our own way Have special memories of you today.

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

***

NAN

We never fail to think of you We never cease to care We only wish we could go to nan’s And find you sitting there.

Love always, your grandchildren Trevor, Lisa, Darren, Megan, Ali, Rían and Fionn.

24TH ANNIVERSARY LENIHAN

In loving memory of Nora Lenihan, Gortdarrig, Headford, Killarney who died on 1st September 1999.

Time and years slip gently by But love and memories never die No longer in our lives to share But Mum in our hearts You are always there.

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Sheila, son Donie, son-in-law Willie, daughter-in-law Sadie, and grandchildren Liam, Niall, Sarah, Daniel and Denis.

30TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of Bernadette O’Sullivan (nee Colbert) Kilbrean, Killarney

Who died on 5th September 2001.

Those who die in grace

Go no further from us then God And God is very near.

Lovingly remembered by Rachel Tuohy, grandaughter Jordyn and great grandson Finnán.

In loving memory of Archie Cronin, The Island, Killarney Who died on 31st August 1993. Rest in peace.

Wonderful memories woven in gold

This is a picture we tenderly hold Deep in our hearts your memory is kept To love, to cherish, never to forget.

Always remembered by your loving nieces & nephews.

5TH ANNIVERSARY FLYNN

10TH ANNIVERSARY BRENDAN HEFFERNAN

24TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

In loving memory of my dad

Dermot Flynn

Late of 22 Ardshanavooly, Killarney

Who passed away on 1st September 2018.

You did so many things for me

Your heart was kind and true

When I needed someone

I could always count on you.

My heart is full of memories

With pride I speak your name

Though life goes on without you

It will never be the same.

Love from your son Kenneth and daughter-in-law Masooma.

In loving memory of Brendan Heffernan Millwood, Killarney and Lackabane, Fossa who died 3rd September 2013.

Missed every day by family and friends. Remembered every day for your smile, ever-helping hand, sense of fun, strength and team spirit.

Helping us every day to keep you close and do things as you would have wished. Always with us.

Always loved and remembered, The Heffernan family.

Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 3rd September at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

PRAYER TO SAINT JUDE PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY

Remember, Oh most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who feld to thy protection, implored thy help or sought they intercession was left unaided, inspred by this confidence I fly to thee Oh Virgin of Virgins my Mother, to thee do I come, before thee I stand sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the word incarnate despise not my petition but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen.

Saint Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant a friend of Jesus, the Church invokes you universally as the patron of things thought to be hopeless. Pray for me, who am so miserable, pray for me that finally I may receive the consolations and the aid of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings particularly (request) and that I may praise God with the communion of saints throughout eternity.

In loving memory of John M O’Sullivan Upper Barradubh, Headford

Who died on 5th September 1999.

Your life was one of kindly deeds

A helping hand for others’ needs Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind.

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

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

THANKSGIVING

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the whole world now and forever.

Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. Saint Jude worker of miracles pray for us. Saint Jude helper of the hopelessness Pray for us. Amen. Say this prayer nine times a day by the ninth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. MM

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

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. AOC

PRAYER TO ST. MARGARET

Dear Saint Margaret, before your Martyrdom you prayed that whenever an expectant mother ask’s for your protection, her child might be born without harm, because a voice from heaven assured you that your prayers were heard. Help me now in my need, look after myself, watch over my infant and protect both of us all our lives. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, mother of God and infinite mercy of her son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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By Adam Moynihan

SPORT

Keane quits Kerry FC

Club captain departs League of Ireland side mid-season

It started out as a fairytale but there was to be no ‘happily ever after’ for Matt Keane at Kerry FC. With eight games remaining in the club’s debut season in the League of Ireland, the captain has left the squad with immediate effect.

News of the all-action midfielder’s exit broke in the aftermath of last Friday’s 3-1 away defeat to his former club Treaty United. Keane did not feature in the match and manager Billy Dennehy has since told the media that lack of guaranteed game time is what ultimately led to the 27-year-old’s departure.

Keane has not issued a public statement regarding his exit and he respectfully declined to comment when contacted. While it has been reported elsewhere that the break-up was amicable, the Killarney Advertiser understands that ‘acrimonious’ would be a better descriptor. It is safe to assume that things must have soured for the club’s first marquee signing and first ever captain to walk away before the season has reached its conclusion.

It was never supposed to end like this. Keane’s signing in December of 2022 was hailed as a real feel-good story. After spending two seasons with Treaty, the Kilcummin man returned to the Kingdom to join the newly formed Kerry FC as they prepared for their first ever campaign in the First Division.

As one of the few Kerry natives out there with LOI minutes under his belt, Keane was expected to play a key role for a

team that was clearly lacking in high level experience. He started just 13 out of 30 league and cup matches, however, coming off the bench in a further 10. His last start came against Waterford on August 4, and he played just 14 minutes over the last three games.

Not much was expected of Kerry FC in their maiden season – 2023 was always going to be about getting the ball rolling – but it has, nevertheless, been a tough campaign to date. After 28 games they find themselves rooted to the bottom of the table on seven points, 22 points behind second-from-bottom Finn Harps. With vice-captain Wayne Guthrie also gone from the set-up, Leo Gaxha will now take over as the team’s captain for the rest of the year.

Keane is expected to return to Killarney Celtic, with whom he played before signing for Treaty. He has also rejoined the Kilcummin GAA senior team and was an unused sub in last weekend’s victory over Legion in the Intermediate Club Championship.

Meanwhile, Keane’s former teammate Ryan Kelliher has signed a contract that will keep him at Kerry FC until the end of 2025. The deal is a landmark one for the club as it marks their first ever professional contract.

The 22-year-old striker has been one of the team’s standout performers since signing from Killarney Celtic, scoring nine goals in 28 appearances.

EXIT: Matt Keane has decided to leave Kerry FC with eight games remaining in the 2023 season.

Photo: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile.

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DRAW: East Kerry forward Darragh Roche in action during last year's county final. The champions will get their defence underway against South Kerry on September 17. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

County Championship fixtures confirmed

The groups and opening round fixtures in the 2023 Kerry Senior Football Championship have been set and defending champions East Kerry will start their title defence against South Kerry in Austin Stack Park. The match will take place on Saturday, September 17 at 7.30pm.

The holders have been drawn in Group 1 alongside Templenoe, West Kerry and the men from the south. Templenoe’s Round 1 fixture against West Kerry will be staged at Killarney’s Fitzgerald Stadium the same Saturday at 3pm.

East Kerry v South Kerry will form part of a double-header with the Group 3 game between Kerins O’Rahillys and Shannon Rangers (5.30pm). The other Group 3 game sees Mid Kerry take on Spa at Stack Park on the Sunday at 3.30pm.

In Group 4, Club Championship semi-finalists Dingle and Crokes will meet in Tralee on the Sunday at 5.30pm – after the Mid Kerry v Spa match – and two teams from the Tralee area, Na Gaeil and St Brendan’s, go head-to-head on Friday evening at the same venue. That game

will start at 8pm.

Finally, Group 2 features an even spread of club and district teams as newly promoted Rathmore are joined by Kenmare Shamrocks, Feale Rangers and St Kieran’s. The opening round games in this pool will form a double-header in Killarney on Sunday, September 17 with Rathmore playing St Kieran’s (1.30pm) and Feale Rangers playing Kenmare (3.30pm).

As was the case in last year’s Kerry SFC, the teams in each group will play one another once with the top two advancing to the quarter-finals.

After finishing bottom of their respective groups in the Club Championship, Kerins O’Rahillys and Na Gaeil will face off in a relegation playoff once both clubs are out of the County Championship. If one of them reaches the county final, they will be exempt from relegation and the other will be relegated to intermediate. If both of them reach the county final, the third placed teams in the Club Championship groups (Templenoe and Rathmore) will contest the relegation playoff.

Kerry organisations to benefit from Ross event

Two very worthy local causes are set to benefit from the upcoming Ross Golf Club Charity Days, which will take place next month on September 22 and 23.

This year the funds raised by the annual event will go to Comfort for Chemo and St Francis Special School in Beaufort. A team of four can enter the charity competition for €160 with tee box sponsorship also available for €50. Mary Fitzgerald of Comfort for Chemo Kerry said they are delighted to have been chosen as one

this year's beneficiaries. “Comfort for Chemo Kerry are helping to build, equip and provide the comfort elements for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy in a new state of the art chemotherapy unit within the grounds of UHK.

“The demand for chemotherapy services in Kerry is increasing year on year in line with international statistics which indicate that one in every two people will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.

In 2022, over 5,000 people in Kerry received chemotherapy which aligns with

the need for this essential unit in Kerry so as to ensure people can receive this treatment on their own doorstep and help to make this different journey a little easier.”

Speaking at the launch, Principal Keith Ó Brolacháin explained how the funds would benefit St Francis Special School.

“Our school provides the highest quality care and education for pupils with moderate and/or severe-to-profound specials needs. Over the next 12 months we want to focus on upgrading our yard and senior playground, providing a safe drop off

area for school transport and also providing access from classrooms directly on to the yard.

“These will all come at a substantial cost, but we won’t let that stop us trying the best we can for our pupils. Once again, we would like to thank John Ivory and all the members of the Ross Golf Club for their generosity, and we look forward to a wonderful event.”

Those interested in participating can email prorossgc@gmail.com or call John on 086 3499373.

CHARITY: At the launch of Captain John Ivory's Charity Days at the Ross Golf Club were MJ Casey (President Ross GC), Terence Mulcahy (Killarney Race Co.), Keith Ó Brolacháin (Principal St Francis Special School), Fiona Carroll (SFSS), Breeda Daly (SFSS), Johnny Brosnan (Vice Captain Ross GC), Donie Brosnan (Ross GC), Bríd O'Connor (Comfort For Chemo), Paul McCarthy (Comfort For Chemo), Mary Fitzgerald (Comfort For Chemo), and John Ivory (Captain Ross Golf Club).

Spa and Crokes book senior semi-final dates

Eamonn Fitzgerald reports on the Kerry Club Championships

The group phase of the very competitive Kerry Club Championships were completed last weekend and the draw has now been made for the knockout stages.

For some, the road to Croker and the prospect of an All-Ireland title is the focal point. However, winning out in Kerry usually proves to be the hardest hurdle of all.

In 2022, Rathmore and Fossa had their moments of ultimate glory when they banished the January blues by winning the All-Ireland Intermediate and Junior titles. They were both promoted to the next grade up for 2023 and they have shown in the last three weeks that they are well able to compete. Others will be fighting for their lives to avoid relegation. The top team in each group has the added bonus of a home tie in the next round, which takes place this weekend.

SENIOR SEMI-FINALS

Spa v Dingle (Saturday 6pm, Tullig). Spa have been catching the eye of late, scoring very highly in all three rounds of the group stage. They won last weekend by just about edging out Kenmare Shamrocks by a single point (1-14 to 1-13).

Kerry players Dara Moynihan (scorer of Spa’s goal) and ace free taker Seánie O’Shea played central roles in this game; O’Shea scored ten points but his side still lost.

Dingle have been the most consistent top senior club team in recent years and after losing to Crokes in Round 1, they bounced back by hammering Kerins O’Rahillys 2-18 to 0-14 in Round 2. (That result means that Strand Road lost all three of their games and they now face a relegation battle against Tralee rivals Na Gaeil.)

Barry Dan is a key man for Dingle, so Spa will need to be at their best i lár na páirce. Elsewhere the Geaneys pose the greatest dangers and it isn’t just Kerry star Paul. Mikey, in particular, is a trump card.

Tom O’Sullivan will line out at corner back as per programme but is well capable of moving up the wing to score two or three points as he does so regularly with Kerry.

Dara Moynihan is now showing his county form with Spa and Dingle will

be keen to curtail his influence. Evan Cronin is top scorer for Spa. This will be their greatest test and a welcome win would catapult them onto the big stage. This game is too close to call, and it may not be resolved at the end of normal time.

Dr Crokes v Kenmare Shamrocks (Saturday 3pm, Lewis Road). Dr Crokes remain unbeaten after a 1-15 to 1-11 win away to Rathmore on Sunday. It is never easy to win in Rathbeg where the home side were expected to call the tune. However, Crokes held off the challenge and copper fastened victory late in the game when Micheál Burns converted a penalty after being fouled himself.

Like so many other clubs, Crokes have been badly hit by long term injuries to key experienced players and great and all as last week’s win was, it may well be a Pyrrhic victory with the loss of Gavin White. Unfortunately, a damaged a hamstring will keep him out of action for the knockout stages of this competition, and it remains to be seen if he will be recovered in time for the County Championship.

This is a further blow to Crokes after top scorer Tony Brosnan was also ruled out of action. Former Kerry star Fionn Fitzgerald suffered a very severe knee injury against Kenmare in last year’s championship and he has yet to play a full game this year. He did come on as a

late substitute in recent games. Crokes - as table toppers - will have home venue versus Kenmare, who knocked them out in the closing stages of this competition last year.

Kenmare will be depending on Kerry stars Seánie O’Shea and Stephen O’Brien to win this one, but home venue may be decisive on this occasion, especially when Crokes will now be missing two of their Kerry players.

Last week they also had to go without the injured Neil O’Shea, but Mark Fitzgerald did very well on Kerry All-Star Shane Ryan. Goalkeeper Shane Murphy and forward Micheál Burns will be central to Crokes’ ambitions. Home advantage would normally swing this one in Crokes’ favour but the loss of Brosnan compounded by the injury to White could be significant factors on the outcome.

INTERMEDIATE

Kilcummin teed up a home quarter-final against Milltown/Castlemaine (Sunday 4pm, Kilcummin) by defeating Legion at home on Sunday last (0-13 to 0-9).

Key to this win for Kilcummin was the manner in which the defence performed. It was a big win for the former All-Ireland Intermediate champions, who were missing their key player Paul O’Shea. He suffered an ankle injury in Round 2.

Young Cian Foley and Mark O’Shea impressed up front, each kicking two fine points in the first half to give them a half-time lead of 0-9 to 0-6.

Will Shine was a prolific scorer for Legion when they won their first two games in Group C but the Kilcummin defence kept a tight rein on him. Dara O’Callaghan and Seán O’Leary, who has battled back courageously after his horrific car accident, caught the eye.

Former Kerry star James O’Donoghue kept Legion in contention with three points from frees. For Kilcummin former Kerry goalkeeper Brendan Kealy was as assured as ever at number 1 and he scored a fine point from a 45. Legion will be away to Beaufort in their quarter-final (Sunday 1.30pm) and that will not be an easy assignment against a team that missed out last year. The Mid Kerry team topped their group with Milltown/Castlemaine finishing second.

Gneeveguilla were the unlucky team to miss out on qualification from this pool, despite their game against Glenbeigh-Glencar very easily (3-10 to 0-9). They needed Beaufort to beat Milltown/Castlemaine in the other game if they wanted to advance but Fergal Hallissey kicked a late equalising point for Beaufort.

A very interesting game last week was Desmonds v Stacks, both former All-Ireland Club winners at senior level. Desmonds have struggled ever since but they came good last weekend with a convincing 2-11 to 1-8 victory.

Stacks won the County Championship in 2021 but were subsequently relegated last season. They bounced back to win their first two games and were odds on to get back to senior status until they were well beaten by Desmonds.

What is most remarkable is that Desmonds won this game even though they played with just 14 men from the 25th minute when Michael Walsh was shown a straight red.

The key score here was a goal by Rory Burke at the very end of the first half to give them their deserved 1-8 to 1-3 lead. They maintained their superiority throughout the second half, stunning Stacks who seemed to be on target to return to senior status.

Stacks won’t relish the next round

SCORER: Spa's Evan Cronin in action against Kenmare Shamrocks last weekend.

Photo: Anne Holland/Spa GAA.

away to Glenflesk (Saturday 3pm) with a young enough team who are going well. They racked up a huge score at home last weekend, 4-12 in all with goals by Luke Crowley, Darragh Roche, Patrick Darcy and Brian O’Donoghue.

Paudie Clifford (0-5) kept Fossa ticking over until O’Donoghue scored the late, crucial goal for Glenflesk. Emmet O’Shea had equalised for Fossa late in the contest, but Glenflesk upped their game once more to secure top spot.

Fossa now face an away quarter-final against Desmonds (Sunday 4pm). This will be a step up away from home. Rising tides lifts all boats and Fossa have proved that in 2022 when the prowess of the Clifford brothers boosted the rest of the team. The whole team is playing much better now with the coincidence of winning the All-Ireland title in January. Look out for Emmet O’Shea. He showed his class at minor level and is now a key man at senior level. Away to Desmonds will test Fossa, but the Cliffords’ influence may still be the deciding factor in this one. Fossa to win.

The IFC relegation semi-finals will see Currow up against Glenbeigh/ Glencar while Ballydonoghue face St Mary’s. Toss a coin.

JUNIOR PREMIER

In my view Listry were the best team in the junior ranks last year and they should have beaten Fossa in the best club of 2022. Only the magic of the great David Clifford denied them the Kerry title, which was a big disappointment for Listry and then manager Marc Ó Sé. Victory is within their sights and ambitions for this year. They will be at home to Listowel Emmets in the quarters (Saturday 6pm) and even though the latter had a surprising win over Firies last weekend, Listry will prove too strong. Firies had been going great guns but were surprisingly beaten by a single point 0-15 to 1-11, and that game was at Farranfore.

I also expect Ballymacelligott to win at home to Ballyduff (Saturday 4pm). I have been impressed by the quality of Ballymac’s style of play and expect them to have too much football nous against Ballyduff.

In the other quarter-final matchups, Ardfert host Churchill (Sunday 1.30pm) and Annascaul travel to Dromid (Sunday 3pm).

STREEET LEAGUES

The Street Leagues continue at Dr Crokes tonight (Friday) with games beginning at 6.30pm. The tournament concludes with a grand finale on Friday, September 8. A big club night is planned at the clubhouse after the games conclude.

after sustaining a hamstring injury against

INJURY: Gavin White is facing some time on the sidelines

Rathmore.

Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Crokes will have home venue versus Kenmare, who knocked them out last year

Rowing clubs claim silverware in Dingle

The Irish Coastal Rowing Championships 2023 was a huge success in Dingle last weekend as thousands flocked over the three days to enjoy a feast of coastal rowing. Participants came from Donegal, Antrim, Down, Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Cork, and, of course, Kerry to fight

it out for the silverware.

There was huge competition in all finals and the Kerry contingent did their clubs proud. Flesk Valley had another super weekend; their highlights were no doubt their U12 and U21 ladies winning gold.

Cromane Rowing Club captured a fan-

tastic haul of medals and they also took home the Sporting Club of the Championship award. Fossa Rowing Club brought silverware home in some seriously tough finals. Workmen Coastal Rowing Club also claimed several medals – their junior men deserve a special mention.

A huge effort went in by a group of volunteers to put together the whole regatta behind the scenes and the event was a huge success. It was also brilliant to see Dingle take part in the heritage section and they managed to clinch a few gold medals, to the delight of their supporters.

ALL SMILES: The Flesk Valley U14s who claimed gold at the All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships in Dingle.

CAMOGIE: The Killarney Camogie minor team who played against Sliabh Luachra in Spa.

FUNDRAISER: Killarney RFC are holding a fundraising car wash on Saturday in aid of their youths' tour to Toulouse next Easter. The boys will be washing cars between 10am and 4pm at Ross Products (Upper Lewis Road) in Killarney. Car wash only €10.

ROSS: Pictured at the Wednesday Morning Golf 9 Hole Single Stableford at Ross Golf Club were... Front: Sarah Scanlan & Mary O'Connor. Middle: Mona Looney & Bernie Reen. Back: Una O'Sullivan, Brenda Kelleher, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Noreen O'Mahony, Elaine Casey & Maureen Crowley.

Kerry athletes shine at Community Games

Check out these amazing photographs of our athletics stars of the future in action at the Community Games finals in Carlow.

FLYING HIGH: Dara Harty from Spa-Fenit-Barrow jumps the last on his way to winning the boys' U14 80m hurdles during the Community Games National Track and Field finals. Photo: Matt Browne/Sportsfile.

WINNER: Ryan Vickers from Firies on his way to winning the boys' U14 800m during the Community Games National Track and Field finals at Carlow SETU in Carlow. Photo: Matt Browne/Sportsfile.

HURDLES: Séamus Hallissey from Kerry competing in the boys' U10 60m hurdles at the Community Games in Carlow. Photo: Matt Browne/Sportsfile.

U16 discus gold medalist Niamh O'Shea from Firies with fourth place teammate Anna O'Shea from Spa-Muckross, Kerry during the Community Games National Track and Field finals at Carlow SETU in Carlow.

Matt Browne/Sportsfile.

The Kerry girls' U16 4x100 relay team of Roisín Daly, Rachel Boyle, Seoladh Flynn and Lan O'Connor who finished second at the Community Games National Track and Field finals.

Matt Browne/Sportsfile.

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Killarney Celtic

RESULT: Keane’s Jewellers Munster Champions Trophy - Killarney Celtic 6 Doolan’s Cow FC 2 (Stephen McCarthy 3, Witness Odirile 2, Trpimir Vrljicak). Killarney Celtic put in a much-improved 2nd half performance to overcome Doolan’s Cow FC of Cork to qualify for a home tie with Pike Rovers. Celtic started with the aid of a strong breeze, but it was Doolan’s who hit the front after 11mins when Aaron Hennessy beat the offside trap to slot past Roy Kelliher. Celtic were level on 27 mins when Witness Odirile finished from close range. However Doolan’s Cow were back in front on 35 mins after Jamie Murphy scored. Celtic came out in the 2nd half against the breeze and started to put on the pressure forcing Doolan’s Cow on the defensive. Celtic had hit the front after a double from Stephen McCarthy in the 52nd and 60th mins Witness Odirile gave Celtic breathing space with a 75th min goal before Stephen McCarthy completed his hattrick with a 78th min penalty. Finally Trpimir Vrljicak rounded off a good 2nd half performance with a fine effort in the 87th min to leave Celtic clear winners.

GOLF: Killarney Celtic Golf Classic will take place on Saturday September 9th at Beaufort Golf Club. Team of 4 costs €250, Tee Box Sponsorship €70. Tee Times 7am - 4pm. To book tee times contact Tim on 087 9771 302, Mary 086 6485 809 or Jane 086 8177729.

Mastergeeha

REGISTRATION: Mastergeeha FC registration for the new season this weekend for all ages Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd from 11.30am to 1pm at our clubhouse, for more information contact Helen 087 7932418.

LOTTO: There was no winner on 25th August 2023 of the Jackpot for €3,600. Numbers drawn were 01,06,17,26. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Sean O’Leary, Mastergeeha, Kieran Nagle, Mastergeeha, Tom Ulick O’Sullivan, C. Lehane. The next draw will be Friday 01st September for Jackpot of €3,800.

Killarney Legion GAA

INTERMEDIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: No joy in the latest round of the Intermediate Club Championship as a tame second half performance was capitalised on by a hungrier home side in Kilcummin. The game may have lacked a cutting edge as both sides were assured of their quarter final placings but Kilcummin exhibited a great zest for the contest when the fat was in the fire. All which means we now head to Beaufort for our quarter final joust while Kilcummin will entertain Milltown Castlemaine. The opening half was of good quality, the first twenty minutes especially so, with Finbarr Murphy and William Shine starting brightly. James O’Donoghue

and Eoghan O’Sullivan also got in on the scoring and the sides were level on five occasions. A strong finish to the half from Kilcummin saw them retire to the magnificent new dressing rooms with a three-point lead, 0-9 to 0-6. With a strong wind to our backs the portents looked promising, and an early James O’Donoghue point closed the gap to two but that was as good as it got as the performance fizzled out in the evening gloom. An improved showing will definitely be needed in the Mid Kerry venue in order to advance to the last four.

U12 GIRLS: Our U12 girls concluded their County League campaign during the week when they travelled to Beaufort. In a very open and sporting game, the home side made our midfield and attack work hard while our backs were kept on their toes the whole game. A massive effort was put in by the girls and the game opened up a bit more in the second half, but the early scores proved to be crucial in deciding the outcome and Beaufort took the victory on the night. Well done to the Beaufort team and their coaches. Well done to our girls on a fine campaign. The girls head right into their East Kerry competition next week and we wish them great success.

U14 GIRLS: The U14 girls took to the field on Sunday evening in the opening round of the East Kerry Division 1 league. The visitors to Direen were Fossa, the third time these teams have faced each other this season. The visitors played with the aid of the stiff breeze in the opening period and raced into a big lead with some early goals. We were slow to settle but did manage to stem the tide and work our way into the game to tag on some scores and keep the game alive albeit leaving a big deficit to make up at the break. The home side came out of the dressing room with renewed purpose and worked their way back into the game. A purple patch and a flurry of green flags and before long the game was back on level terms. The visitors bounced back, and it was nip and tuck with 10 mins to go. Fossa came strong in the closing stages to register some vital scores to claim the points on the night. Well done to all the girls who succeeded in providing yet another entertaining and sporting contest for the supporters in attendance. Thanks to Jason O’Brien who had a fine game on the whistle. Final score Killarney Legion 7-06 Fossa 8-11.

Spa GAA

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: In the third and last round of the Kerry Petroleum Club Championship group stages we narrowly defeated Kenmare when we welcomed them to Spa last Saturday evening. In a nail-biting display our side never let go of the lead. Although coming close Kenmare were not able to overcome the efforts of Spa. The game finished Spa 1-14 Kenmare 1-13 ensuring

us home advantage when we play Dingle in the Semi-Final of this competition this coming weekend. Date and time TBC.

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 2, 11, 13, 16. Jackpot €3000 not won. Lucky dip winners €50 each: Rachel McGowan, c/o Michael O’Connell; Kitty Moynihan, c/o Ann Mc; Catherine Fitzpatrick, c/o Brendan Cronin, Paul Cremin, Ardaneanig. Next week's jackpot will be €3,200.

SET DANCING CLASSES: Commencing Wednesday September 13th for competitive dancers and Thursday September 21st for beginners and improvers. Contact Triona 0879403508 Mairéad 0876554545. Irish Dancing classes take place every Tuesday contact Áine 087 9182293.

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

Dr Crokes GAA

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP: Dr. Crokes 1:15 Rathmore 1:11. On Sunday we travelled to Rathmore where we came away with a 4-point win and more importantly home advantage as we face into the semi-final stages of the Club Championship. A strong cross field wind seemed to cause both teams plenty of difficulty in the first half with both teams clocking up wides early on. It took Micheal Burns until the 9th minute to kick the first point of the day. He followed this up with two frees, giving us a 3 point to no score lead after the first quarter. 16 minutes in Rathmore kicked their first score, a free from corner forward Chrissy Spiers. Micheal Burns was unlucky not to have added the maximum when the Rathmore number 1 reacted quickly to knock the ball over the bar. Half time score 0:09 to 0:06. The home side started of the second half the livelier, scoring 3 points without reply. 10 minutes in, Shane Murphy was forced across the goal to clear a Rathmore ball out for a 45. Two minutes later Rathmore got the goal that they had threatened just minutes earlier, giving them a 1-point advantage going into the last quarter. Both teams traded points for much of the second half and it looked as though the game was going to finish level pegging until Micheal Burns was taken down inside the small square with just 5 minutes of normal time left. Micheal followed up and converted the penalty, helping us to finish worthy winners. We now face Kenmare at home next weekend in the semi-final.

LGFA: U14 EK League. The girls had a great win on Sunday evening in their first East Kerry League game against Laune Rangers at home. Things were tight in a tough first half, in which we played into a strong breeze, with neither side troubling the scoreboard. We got to grips with things in the second

half and scored an impressive 3:06 with the wind at our backs to bring it back to just a goal between us. We kicked several fine scores, and our backs were always on top. All 19 girls gave everything, it was great to get back to winning ways again.

STREET LEAGUE: Our Street League began on Sunday last. 200 boys and girls will be taking part with almost 40 coaches looking after 20 teams We continue on Friday August 25th.

ACADEMY: Our academy continues every Saturday. We cater for boys and girls aged 4 to 11 from the Killarney area. Hurling from 10 to 11 and Football from 11:15 to 12:15. All welcome, bring a friend! Qualified coaches with an emphasis on fun and making friends. We hope to see everyone there!

SUMMER CAMP: Over 100 children attended this year’s summer camp. Along with learning skills and playing games, the kids were treated to some ice cream and slashes. They were also a surprise visit from Gavin White and Kayleigh Cronin. A special mention to Lorcan Martin for organising the camp and to all the organisers and coaches.

Glenflesk GAA

LOTTO: There was no winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place on 23/8/2023 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €5,000. The numbers drawn were: 2, 4, 17, 18. Consolation Prizes of €50: 1. Con Galvin, Currow. 2. Brendan Brosnan (Sellers’ Prize) 3. Pat Murphy, Barradubh. 4. Mairéad Kelleher, Curreal. Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Monday 4/9/2023. Jackpot will be €5,200. 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.

RESULT: Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Championship Round 3 Group B. Well done to our senior team and management on another great win last Sunday in Glenflesk in front of one of the biggest crowds seen there. A brilliant and exciting game against Fossa that had the crowd glued to the action right up to the final whistle. Glenflesk 4-12 Fossa 0-20. Thanks to all our loyal supporters and hopefully everyone can come along again next weekend for another big game against Austin Stack’s in Glenflesk.

EAST KERRY MINORS COUNTY CHAMPIONS: Congratulations to the East Kerry team and management on their superb win over North Kerry recently and congratulations to our outstanding Glenflesk players Jamie Moynihan, Callum Cronin man of the match Pierce Moynihan and Eamon Bowler (management).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The altar society which cares for the church cleaning, hoovering, utility area care and flower

care for the altar are looking for more helpers. Perhaps you might give your name to Patricia 087 9048659. Thank you.

Kilcummin GAA

RESULT: Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Championship. Kilcummin 0-13 Legion 0-9. This game determined who would be group winners and have home advantage for the Quarter Finals and certainly Kilcummin rose to the challenge. Keenly contested both sides exchanged points but the last ten minutes saw Kilcummin kick four unanswered points to lead by 0-9 to 0-6 at half time. The second half saw Kilcummin retain control and despite playing against the wind outscored the visitors 0-4 to 0-3. Legion tried to the final whistle but encountered a determined Kilcummin defence where Dara O’Callaghan, Sean O’Leary and Kevin Mc Sweeney excelled. Kieran Murphy and Kevin Gorman were excellent while the likes of Gary O’Leary and Philip O’Leary manufactured the winning scores. The reward is a home venue in the Q/F against Milltown/Castlemaine this weekend.

OSKARS: Excitement is building for the upcoming OsKars event incorporating Kilcummin and Glenflesk. With fund raisers being arranged at present and attention turning to rehearsals in September a lot of work has gone on in the background by the committee in securing sponsorship. We welcome KWD's sponsorship again as they did in the previous event in 2018. Everyone involved is working hard to make the December event a really successful occasion and generate much needed funds for both clubs.

KILCUMMIN LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB: Kilcummin Ladies Football Club have a used clothes collection coming up at the end of September. Please keep us in mind if you have suitable items. Items that can be included are re- wearable clothing, paired shoes, handbags and belts, towels and blankets, soft toys, and curtains. Items that cannot be included are duvets and pillows, ripped or soiled clothes, single shoes. All money raised will go towards Kilcummin ladies football. More details nearer the time. Please spread the word with your family and friends. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 1, 6, 7, 21. €100 Sony Ryan Listry. €50 Aidan Linnane Listowel. €50 Mark Keane Beaufort. €25 Richard Connolly Ballybrack. €25 Albert Harte Skibbereen. Next week’s jackpot €6,450.

SENIORS: Our senior team came away with a drawn against St Senan’s last Sunday which sees them through to a quarter final at home v Listowel this weekend day and time TBC.

U15: Hard luck to our U15 B team who

lost the East Kerry Div 4 final to a strong Kilcummin team in Fitzgerald stadium congratulations to Kilcummin. Our U15A team play the East regional final div 1 v Firies on Wednesday 6th sept time and venue TBC.

U13: Our U13 boys await the start of the East Kerry league fixtures to be confirmed.

East Kerry GAA

FINAL: Congratulations to the East Kerry Minor team and management on their brilliant win over North Kerry in the final of the Keane’s Super Valu County Minor Football Championship. The team and management were honoured at half time in the Club Championship match between Rathmore and Dr Crokes at Rathmore on Sunday, the home club of Captain Padraig Moynihan. MC for the occasion was Assistant PRO of the East Kerry Board, Michael O’Mahony.

SPONSORS: Thanks to Tom Tobin and Killarney Medals and Trophies, for sponsoring the victorious Minor team.

U15: Lee Strand U15 District Championship Final. Best of luck to the East Kerry team and management, in Wednesday night’s County U15 Final against North Kerry in Austin Stacks Park.

HURLING: Well done to Rathmore on their great win over St Brendan’s in the County Junior Hurling final.

ALL-IRELAND MASTERS: Congratulations to Kerry Masters Football team who are through to the All-Ireland Dr. Mickey Loftus Cup Final.

KILCUMMIN: Kilcummin GAA Senior Team of 1973 had their anniversary gathering in The Failte Hotel, Killarney last Saturday Night for the Golden Jubilee Celebration on Winning the O’Donoghue Cup in 1973.

CONDOLENCES: Sympathies from all in the East Kerry Board to all in the town of Clonmel, on the desperate tragedy last weekend. Also, to the families of Jimmy Culloty Currow and Patsy Canty Lyreacrompane.

Beaufort GAA

FIXTURES: Beaufort senior men will be home to Killarney Legion next weekend in Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club football championship quarter final.

RESULTS: Co Intermediate men’s football, round 3 result. Beaufort 2.05 Milltown/Castlemaine 0.11. Under 14 Girls Co League, Division 4 final. Beaufort 2.09 Kerins O’Rahilly’s 4.02. Ladies minor division 4 final. Beaufort 3.09 Na Gaeil 3.07.

LOTTO: The next draw for a lotto jackpot of €14,600 will be on Sunday, 3rd September in Beaufort Bar. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Thank you to everybody who purchases lotto tickets. Your support is appreciated.

MATCH REPORTS: UU14. Div. 4A Co League final. Sunday, 20th August.

Beaufort U14 girls played Kerins O’Rahilly’s in the John Mitchel’s Complex in the above final. Congratulations to Beaufort girls who won on a final score of Beaufort 2-09 to Kerins O’Rahilly 4-02 in what was a sporting dual. Beaufort Team on the day: Ruby Breen, Emma Casey, Aoibhin Riordan, Aoife O’Sullivan, Brooke O'Sullivan, Isabelle O’Shea, Chloe O’Connor, Nell Thompson, Lauren McEvoy, Laoise O’Keeffe, Lily Riordan, Anna Allen, Isobel O’Shea, Nessa O'Donoghue, Leah Casey, Amelie Robins, Grace Clifford and Doireann Burke. U12 Co League Final - Beaufort V Killarney Legion. Tuesday 22nd August. The Beaufort Girls took on Legion at home in the County League Final. They were evenly matched in what was a very exciting game. Thanks to the Legion girls and management for a very exciting and sporting Final. Congratulations to the Beaufort Girls on being County Champions and on having a very successful campaign. Beaufort Team: Hayley Ferris, Chloe Moriarty, Cathy Clifford, Phoebe Carter, Aoibheann Reid, Emma Lynch, Laoise O'Keeffe, Alicia Coffey, Annie Kearins, Clionagh Coffey, Amy O'Connor, Laoise Riordan, Chloe Coffey, Anna Mai Hughes, Brooke Curran, Lìle Burke, Alice Eager, Lela Curran.

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

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

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Mixed Foursomes Pat and Claire Courtney Memorial Cups. Sponsored by: Killeen House Hotel. 1st Gerard Quinlan & Moira Quinlan (23) 38 points, 2nd William Tarrant & Geraldine Tarrant (20) 37 pts, B/G Padraig G O’Sullivan & Margaret Campion 27 pts, 3rd Liam Healy & Garce Dennehy (21) 36 pts (Bk9), 4th Ger Linehan & Mary A Cronin (19) 36 pts. 26/27 August Stroke Mahony’s Point. Sponsored by Liebherr Container Cranes. 1st Anita O’Sullivan (37) 68, 2nd and Best Gross Anne Moynihan (4) 69, 3rd Sinead Lynch (19) 69, 4th

Ann Stuart (17) 70, 5th Leila Moloney (18) 71, 6th Kay O’Connor (14) 72.

FIXTURES: Killeen 2/3 September Singles Stableford. Sponsored by Miss Designer Golf.

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Wednesday Morning Golf. 9 Hole Single Stableford. 1st Kathleen Fitzgerald, 2nd Bernie Reen, 3rd Mona Looney.

COMPETITIONS: 9 & 18 Hole Single Stableford competition will be held next Saturday 2nd September. Enter via the ClubV1 app. All members welcome. Wednesday mornings 9 Hole Midweek Competition. Meet and play every Wednesday morning. Meet in the Club House no later than 10.00am. All members welcome.

NOREEN MOORE TROPHY LEAGUE: Commiserations to Ross who were beaten in the semi-final by a very strong Castlerosse team. We wish them the best of luck in the final which will be played in Tralee Golf Club.

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

Ross Golf Club (Men)

FIXTURES: On Friday Sept 1st we will hold our 10-hole mixed scramble with a shotgun start at 6.00pm sharp. Please be at the Clubhouse or have your name on the entry sheet by 5.30 pm to participate in the scramble. The scramble will be followed by food which can be ordered and paid for before the scramble. On Saturday Sept 2nd and Sunday Sept 3rd we will hold a stableford competition kindly sponsored by Aghadoe Physiotherapy Clinic / Darren & Jo Gaffey. The usual process applies to Saturday players. For Sunday players the online booking system will be available from 7pm on Thursday.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ross GC members, Eoin Jack O’Donoghue and Kelly Brotherton on their recent marriage.

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: 9H - 1st Erina MacSweeney 14pts (18), 2nd Nuala Ward 13pts (28). 18H - 1st Barbara O’Shea 34 pts (42), 2nd Kitty O’Grady 30 pts (43).

NOREEN MOORE TROPHY: A big congratulations to the Noreen Moore team who defeated The Ross in the semi-final. Hard luck to The Ross and thanks for a great match. The final will be against the winners of Killarney vs Castlegregory. Good luck to all the teams. BEST OF LUCK to Castlerosse players in the Eleanor Tivy Cup to be played in Cahir on Monday 28th August.

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

Maine Valley Golf Club

RESULTS: President Mary Ann Downes President's Prize. 18 Hole Stableford. President's Prize 1st: Mary O'Sullivan (39) 38 pts. Best Gross: Kadie Colbert (17) 94 Gross. Category 1: 1st Prize: Eleanor McCarthy (21) 34 pts, 2nd Prize: Agnes Carey (23) 31 pts. Category 2: 1st Prize: Aileen Brosnan (35) 33 pts, 2nd Prize: Marian Healy (34) 30 pts. Category 3: 1st Prize: Marian Dore (42) 25 pts, 2nd Prize: Betty Foley (46) 24 pts. Front

9: Carmel Mannix (30) 18 pts. (B3). Back

9: Eileen Bell (34) 16 pts. Longest Drive on 8th: Agnes Carey. Nearest Pin on 17th: Emma Daly 17ft 2 inches. Ladies Guest Prize: Geraldine Collins (22) 33 pts. Get in Golf 9 Hole Stableford: Kathleen Curran. Congratulations to all the winners. Thanks to President Mary Ann on a great weekend for her President's Prize.

Muckross Rowing Club

UPCOMING: The club has three final events for the 2023/24 rowing season. On Saturday, September 9, the club makes its annual trip to Kenmare for the Kenmare Offshore Regatta. On the following Saturday, September 16, Courtmacsherry Regatta will be the club’s final offshore or coastal event of the season. The rescheduled Rowing Ireland 1k Classic Regatta is now also set for Saturday 16th September at the National Rowing Centre in Cork. This event brings together the flatwater rowing categories which are raced over distances of 1000m and 1500m, including Junior 14, Junior 15 and Masters. These categories now sit outside of the main national championship regatta weekend, which was held in July for racing over 2000m, including all Championship grades at adult and Junior 18 level as well as non-Championship Junior 16 racing. The 1k Classic was twice postponed this summer due to poor weather.

SUMMER CAMPS: Well done to the participants in our two Summer Camps held in August. There was great energy and a wonderful atmosphere at the boathouse over the two weeks. We look forward to welcoming new rowers in the weeks ahead, details of beginner training to follow. Watch our social media for the latest updates.

CONGRATULATIONS: From all at MRC, our congratulations to Ronan Spillane and Laura Sexton on their recent engagement.

END OF SEASON BBQ: It was with regret that the club’s end of season barbeque was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. An alternative date for October will be confirmed soon.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

NATIONAL U16 STROKEPLAY AND INTER-COUNTY: A great day for the club and county last Saturday at the National

U16 Strokeplay and Inter-County Championships in Seapoint in Termonfeckin, Co Louth with Brian McCarthy, Nathan Cronin (on the day of his 16th birthday) and Ronan Bennett contributed to Kerry's fourth (but very narrow) straight National U16 Inter-County win. Brian was also second in the National U16 Boys Singles Strokeplay with his 36hole score of four under par but the big news after Saturday was that based on their performances over the last two years, Brian, Nathan and Listowel's A Jay Barrett have been selected for the Irish U16 team to take part in the International Challenge against Catalonia in October. We’re delighted to hear that Brian will follow in his dad Derry’s footsteps in representing Ireland and also for both Nathan and himself to follow Conor McCarthy and Cillian Courtney in playing in these challenges against the Catalans! We thank both Deerpark and Gearoid Cronin once more for looking after our U16’s in making the long journey to the Northeast.

SUNDAY DRAWS: Fourball Betterball-

First Nett: Cian Breen & Niall O’Loughlin

37, Gross: Gearóid Cronin & Bobby Kelly 48 and Second Nett: Bobby Kelly & Daniel Kelly 39½.

NATIONAL MEN’S INTER-COUNTY: Best Wishes to Damien Fleming and John McGrath along with team manager James Fleming in travelling to Lucan in Dublin for this event over both Saturday and Sunday as well as the Kerry Men’s team itself.

CONDOLENCES: Our deepest sympathies to Listowel on the death of their Club Captain Mick Barry in the past week.

Killarney Rugby

MINIS RETURN TOMORROW: Our Minis return to training tomorrow the 2nd of September at 10am. All existing and new players born between 2012 and 2018 very welcome and Mini rugby is open to boys and girls, simply bring a gumshield. For details contact Dave on 087-2546290.

CAR WASH: We are holding a fundraising car wash tomorrow in aid of our Youths tour to Toulouse next Easter and will be washing cars between 10am and 4pm at Ross Products (Upper Lewis Road) in Killarney. Car wash only €10 with complimentary teas and coffees. Please support.

WELL DONE AVA: Congrats to Ava O’Malley who has been lining out with Munster U18’s against Connacht and Leinster over the past few weeks in the Interpro series.

FIREWOOD AUCTION: Also to support our Youths trip to Toulouse next Easter, we are hosting a firewood auction. So why not make your bud for our 8 foot by 5 foot trailer of Beechwood timber by texting Ger on 087 1240365. Bids close at 12 midday tomorrow, Saturday.

Killarey Badminton Club

OPEN ADULT NIGHT: Killarney Badminton Club are hosting an open night for adults who have never played before/ have not played in a long time.

Venue: Presentation Gym, Killarney. Date: Monday 18th September. Time: 8.30pm. The Senior club 16+ which runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights will start back on the 20th September in the Presentation Gym. Please check out our Facebook page for updates on Juveniles. Email Killarneybdmtn@gmail.com if you have any queries. Looking forward to welcoming our members back and seeing new faces to our club.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

CUP: Sunday last, the 27th of August, the Club fished for the Church Island Cup on Lough Lein. A fantastic turnout on the day started onto the waters in a transition for flat calm to squally conditions, not too many smiles about as rain and wind became the order of the day for a number of hours but conditions mellowed in the afternoon and some great fishing was recorded. Top rod on the day was that of Aidan O’Callaghan and Dan O’Connor landed a cracking trout of 395 Grams weight to claim heaviest trout. Top 5 anglers were as follows: 1st Aidan O’Callaghan, 2nd Tom Dennehy, 3rd Liam Buckley, 4th Mick Linehan, 5th Ger Bunyan.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR: The points league for angler of the year is now a very close race indeed. With a nose in front Steve Cambell is on 23 points, followed on 22 by Tom Dennehy. Dave Mears is on 19 points just behind and Liam Buckley on 18.5 and Diarmuid Linehan on 16 points are within striking distance as well. With three more competitions on the schedule, 165 points are yet to be allocated so the race is far from over and open to a wildcard emerging from the chasing pack!

SPONSORSHIP: Our Annual Competition looms large on the 17th of September, and we are presently seeking sponsorship from local businesses in sponsoring teams for this event - we are very grateful for the wonderful support received to date from the business community and wish to acknowledge this.

COMPETITION: Next up on the calendar is the Mar Loughlan Competition - we were unable to take part in that last year, owing to a postponement due to weather which could not fit in our schedule, so we are delighted to be invited back this year and are looking for a good turnout of our members to ensure we make the best possible effort to again become holders of the Mar Loughlan Shield. It is taking place on Sunday the 10th on Lough Lein - entries as always to any club officer soonest please.

Killarney Valley AC

FINALS: The Community Games National Finals took place last weekend in Carlow. Oisin O’Leary came 4th in the U16 High Jump representing Rathmore CG. Anna O’Shea came 4th with a PB in the U16 Discus to take the pewter medal. Lucy Devane ran in the U10 200m semi-final and performed amazingly in a highly competitive race just missing out on the final. Both Anna and Lucy represented Spa Muckross CG. Congrats and well done to them.

TRAINING has returned every Monday and Thursday 6-7pm for our Cross Country Season which begins on Sunday 24th September in Killarney with the Juvenile Even Age/Novice County Championships followed by the Juvenile Uneven Age/U20/Senior on Sunday the 1st October followed by the Intermediate/Masters/Juvenile Relays on Sunday 8th October.

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

Fossa Bridge Club

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners in our Club: Thursday 17th August - First: Marie O'Sullivan and Horst Rosler. Second: Phyllis O'Regan and Pauline Lyne. Thursday 24th August - First: Mary Gleeson and Evelyn O'Leary. Second: Ciaran Broadbery and Maureen Culloty.

Fossa

MEETING: Killarney Christian Group will hold prayer meeting every Sunday at 11.30am in the Fossa Community Hall, V93FC9F. www.killarneychristiangroup.ie.

Kilcummin

MORIARTY SCHOOL OF DANCING: Junior set dancing classes will commence on Friday 22nd September in the Recreational Hall. Beginners from 7-8 pm. Intermediate and Advanced from 8-9 pm. Registration on Friday 15th Sept from 7pm-7 30p at the same venue. Class is open to children from primary school age upwards. Newcomers from within Kilcummin parish and outside are very welcome to join. Please contact Mary on 087 9620135 for any queries. ICA will return on Wednesday 6th Sept at 8pm in Rural Development Office. A speaker will attend on the first Wednesday of each month and craft work on remaining Wednesday nights. New members always welcome, for more information please contact 086 3689343.

PILATES & BARRE CLASSES: Pilates & Barre Classes will take place in Kilcummin Recreational Hall, Kilcummin Village every second week Monday to Friday 6.30am -7.30am and very Monday evening at 7pm – 8pm. Contact Noreen on 087 3507953 to book your place or for further information.