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Garda resources stretched to the limit on Saturday night | By Sean Moriarty

Garda resources in Killarney were stretched to the limit on Saturday night as they responded to three separate incidents that all took place between 11pm and 12 midnight.

The most serious incident resulted in the unexplained death of a man in his 20s that occurred on Muckross Road at around 11.15.

At the same time, the now infamous anti-social behaviour incident took place on Main St and within minutes a fight involving several youths broke out on College St. Separately, earlier in the day a motorcyclist was killed in a road traffic accident on the Ring of Kerry and Killarney Gardai were tasked with investigating that crash too.

“An Garda Síochána had resources on patrol in the Killarney District with local Gardai reporting a large number of persons socialising in Killarney over the evening. An Garda Síochána in Killarney were involved in the ongoing investigation of a Fatal Road Traffic Collision and responded to a number of further incidents including the serious investigation into the unexplained death of a male,” a spokesperson told the Killarney Advertiser.

Superintendent Flor Murphy said that the first incident on the Muckross

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Road took up the majority of their resources but they still attended the other two incidents within minutes of getting the call.

“Our members were administrating first aid on the Muckross Road, this turned into a tragedy for all involved,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “We responded to the other two incidents in a short space of time but a lot of our resources were at the Muckross Road helping the emergency services.”

Gardaí are continuing to investigate the Muckross Road incident which has been upgraded to a criminal investigation.

A post-mortem has since been completed, the results of which will not be

released for operational purposes.

Meanwhile Superintendent Murphy confirmed to the Killarney Advertiser that both the Main St and College St incidents are under investigation.

“An Garda Síochána does not comment on an extract of audio/video footage, the timeline and context of which cannot be determined,” said the spokesperson. “Gardaí did attend College St shortly before midnight on August 29 as a crowd had gathered.”

Anyone with information, on any incident is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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

Cllr Brendan Cronin was speaking after representatives of Kerry County Council and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce met with An Garda Síochana on Wednesday in relation to a well-documented incident

Chamber disappointed with anti-social behaviour

on Main Street on Saturday night.

The three bodies are working together to assure everyone that Killarney will always be a welcoming, safe destination, providing the highest of standards, with wonderful facilities for the enjoyment of the general public.

Mayor Cronin, Municipal District Manager, Angela McAllen and the President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, Paul Sherry met local members of An Garda Síochána.

“We all need to stand together, business people, residents and visitors,” Mayor

Cronin told the Killarney Advertiser. “The last thing we need is a local lockdown, like what we saw in Kildare recently. If that happens here in Killarney it will decimate the town.”

Wednesday’s meeting was convened to discuss what was described as an exceptional incident during what has been a busy summer period in the town despite the various COVID-19 restrictions in effect. It was acknowledged that the vast majority of people who visit and socialise in Killarney do so responsibly.

'We are pleased that An Gar-

da Síochána is investigating this one-off incident and it was agreed that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated,” a joint-statement said.

“There has always been excellent stakeholder engagement in Killarney, and we continue to work together to ensure measures are in place to facilitate a safe and enjoyable visit to our town for all. In light of the increasing numbers of coronavirus cases nationally, we are appealing to members of the public and businesses to continue to act responsibly to limit the spread of the virus,” they said.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce this week said that they are very disappointed and upset by the antics and behaviour of a group of people who blatantly ignored social distancing requirements on the streets of the town in the early hours of Sunday morning.

They said that an overwhelming majority of people in Killarney and businesses in the town have adhered to public health guidelines and restrictions introduced by the Government and Health Service Executive during the course of the pandemic.

However, it's disappointing that "some people see fit to act irresponsibly with little or no respect for others", Chamber President Paul Sherry said.

"Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce pleads with everybody to behave in a responsible manner in terms of implementing COVID-19 social distancing requests and to make one final push to ensure everybody can finish the holiday season in a safe manner. The Chamber encourages people to adhere to social distancing, face coverings and other public health guidelines, as recommended by the authorities. Kerry County Council and businesses in Killarney have introduced several measures to keep everybody safe and we would urge everybody to respect them."

DISAPPOINTED: Chamber President Paul Sherry says the weekend's antics in town is disappointing.

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Tributes to Cork man who lost his life on Muckross Road | By Sean Moriarty Tributes have been paid to the young man who died on the Muckross Road on Saturday night.

NO DAMAGE: Killarney Cardiac Response Unit volunteers Carole Moran and Bridget Delaney say there was no damage done to the defibrillator on Main St at the weekend. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

No damage done to defib phone box

Darragh Sheehan (26) who was from Doneraile in North Cork was believed to be visiting the town with a group of friends. The circumstances of his death are the subject of a Garda investigation.

He was laid to rest on Wednesday morning at Oldcourt Cemetery in his home village.

An employee of the Mallow based EPS Group, colleagues described him as a quiet, diligent and conscientious member of staff.

“Darragh was a valued member of our manufacturing workshop team since he joined us in 2017. He was a pleasure to work with, a quiet, diligent and conscientious team player who will

be sadly missed by all his colleagues.

We offer our heartfelt condolences and support to his family and fiancée at this terrible time,” EPS managing director Pat Buckley told the Killarney Advertiser.

His survived by his parents Tom and Hannah, brother of Kevin and sister Fiona and fiancée Karen.

There is no such thing as bad publicity according to members of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit whose traditional phone box featured on a viral anti-social behaviour video last weekend. | By Sean Moriarty The Main St phone box, which houses an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a device crucial in the early intervention of heart attack victims was not damaged in an incident which showed young men dancing on its roof while a crowd gathered beneath to cheer him on.

The video was subsequently viewed over 300,000 times on social media platforms while RTÉ carried it on its main evening news bulletin on Sunday night.

The incident happened around midnight on Saturday night and received widespread condemnation as the crowd breached several social distancing rules.

However, Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) said the incident helped highlight the work of its members as it reminded people that the traditional style

phone box is not a tourist attraction but a defibrillator hut and that it put their efforts on the national news.

The Main St telephone kiosk was the first such unit to be converted into an AED house. It was officially opened in November 2016 by a volunteer group called Heart of Killarney.

“It is the most famous phone box in the country this week,” PRO Carole Moran told the Killarney Advertiser. “This highlighted what we do, the work of our volunteers and many people would not know it is home to an AED.” Her only concern was the incident caused damage to the unit or the phone box itself.

“We had a team of maintenance volunteers on site at 8am Sunday morning and we are happy to report that no damage has been done,” she added.

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Rock Road funding a step in the right direction | By Sean Moriarty The Ballydribeen Residents Association has welcomed the provision of €210,000 that will go towards new footpaths on the eastern side of Rock Road but warned more needs to be done.

The new pathway will run from the Cleeney Roundabout to New Road. It was in the original scope of works as part of the new car and coach park that opened last summer on Rock Road.

The funding will go towards the widening of footpaths and will be designed to facilitate access from the large housing estate at Ballydribben to schools on New Road.

Last month the Ballydribeen Residents Association launched a campaign to create a safer entry and exit to their estate. They are to seek an urgent meeting with Kerry County Council in

an effort to solve ongoing road safety and traffic management issues at the exit of the Tralee Road estate.

While the funding, announced earlier this week under the Government’s Active Travel Measures Allocation for 2020 programme, will enhance safety measures along Rock Road. Association chairman Liam Grimes said work at the northern side of the Cleeney Roundabout remains on the priority list for his members.

“Anything that improves road safety has to be welcomed,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“But the new footpath needs to be extended to Ballydribeen. Ideally we would like for all our children to be able to cycle to school.”

The Rock Road project will also improve pedestrian access to the town centre from the new Rock Road car and coach parks.

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Killarney gets TikTok treatment | By Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

TIKTOK VISIT: Four of Ireland’s best known TikTokers visited Killarney town this week. From l-r were: Denis O’Sullivan, James Buckley, Gordon Forbes and Travis Leon. Photo: Grigorly Genlyevskly FUNDING: Sports clubs and other organisations in Killarney have joined forces to raise funds for the family of the late Joanne Downey. Pictured were: Dermot Cronin, Tim O’Sullivan, Con O’Sullivan, Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan, Pat O’Neill and Tommy Galvin.

Joanne Downey to be remembered at golf classic

Several sports clubs and other organisations in Killarney have joined forces to raise funds for the family of the late Joanne Downey.

Thousands of TikTok fans got a chance to see the beauty of Killarney as four of Ireland’s best known TikTokers decided to holiday here this week.

Killarney was the chosen spot for the staycation as Denis O’Sullivan from Cork, James Buckley from Mayo, Gordon Forbes from Cork and Travis Leon from Donegal, who have 217,000 followers between them - made a number of TikTok videos at various locations including Ross Castle and the lakes of Killarney.

On Wednesday afternoon the group were recognised in the town by young TikTok fans after they enjoyed a bite to eat at The Shire.

The lads became TikTok famous individually on the social media platform by posting funny and quirky videos which saw their fan base rise. As they became

Ireland’s most loved TikTokers the four became friends and often post videos edited together which gives them a combined reach of up to one million views.

They decided to holiday in Kerry this week beginning with a trip to Dingle followed by a few days in Killarney town.

When they arrived here they spoke to the Killarney Advertiser saying how beautiful the town is.

“We felt so welcome and comfortable in county Kerry we had to come here on staycation,“ Gordon said.

“On Sunday, we were in Dingle. It’s nice to come and visit Killarney. It’s fantastic on the eye.”

To follow the boys go to TikTok: denisosullivan0, travisleon1, thejamesbuckley and gforbes_1 to check out their videos.

| By Sean Moriarty Mrs Downey, a popular local woman who died following a tragic accident near the Cleeney Roundabout in July, was a dedicated member of both Killarney Celtic and Killarney Legion. Her son Chris is a member of the CueClub snooker club in town.

These three sporting clubs as well as a number of business people have come together to gather funds so the late Mrs Downey’s children can have money set aside to enter third level or for other educational reasons.

The group will host a two-day golf classic at Beaufort Golf Club on September 25 and 26 with all funds raised going to the newly established Joanne Downey Family Fund.

Connie O’Sullivan of CueClub came up with the idea and he quickly gathered support from the other clubs and busi-

ness interests in the town.

The team behind the fundraiser includes, Dermot Cronin (Kerry Mortgage Centre); Tommy Galvin (Legion GAA); Noelle Crosbie (Noelle’s Café) Keith Cummins (KCC Fit-outs); Cllr Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan (Fáilte Hotel); Tim Jones (Killarney Celtic); Tim O’Sullivan; Patricia O’Sullivan (CueClub) and Pat O’Neill (Style Suite Hair Salon).

“I wanted to do something for the young Downey family who have been left behind,” Connie told the Killarney Advertiser. “The family are personal friends of mine and Joanne did so much for all these local clubs so I had no problem getting their support.”

Entries and timesheet are being managed by Connie’s brother Tim and he can be contacted on 087 927 3694.

GOLF CLASSIC: Launching the St Pat's East Kerry Pat Delaney Memorial Cup Golf Classic in association with the St Pat’s East Kerry Hurling Club and Killarney Credit Union were: Pat O’Brien (Vice Chairman St Pat’s Hurling Club), Dan Kelleher (Vice President St Pat’s Hurling Club), Edward and Bridget Delaney, Pat Sheehan (Killarney Credit Union), Mark Murphy (CEO Killarney Credit Union), Tom Holohan (Vice President St Pat’s Hurling Club), Ger Galvin (Chairman Killarney Credit Union) and John Kelly (Chairman/Player St Pat’s Hurling Club) at the Ross Golf Club Killarney. The Golf Classic, a 3 Man Scramble over 10 holes, will be held tomorrow (Saturday) in the Ross Golf Club, Killarney. Contact Pat O’Brien on 087 4158773 and John Kelly on 087 9265158 for more information.

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHIARRAÍ KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL BÓITHRE A nDÚNADH GO SEALADACH TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ALT 75 d’ACHT NA mBÓITHRE 1993 SECTION 75 OF ROADS ACT 1993 Tugtar fógra anseo faoi réir Acht na mBóithre 1993, Alt 75, agus na Rialacha faoi Bóithre a Dhúnadh go Sealadach, 1994, go bhfuil cinneadh déanta ag Comhairle Contae Chiarraí na bóithre, mar atá liostáilte thíos, a dhúnadh don achar ama agus fáth mar atá thiosluaite:

“SRÁIDEANNA SÁBHÁLA – BAILTE SÁBHÁLA – CONTAE SÁBHÁLA” Beartais Scaradh Sóisialta Covid -19 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, and the Temporary Closing of Roads Regulations 1994, Kerry County Council has decided to temporarily close to public traffic the following roads for the period and reason specified below:

“SAFE STREETS – SAFE TOWN – SAFE COUNTY” Covid-19 Social Distancing Measures KILLARNEY TOWN CENTRE Roads Subject of Proposed Closure L-3909 Plunkett Street, Killarney (from its junction with Main Street to its junction with College Street) R-876 Kenmare Place, Killarney (slip road from its junction with N71 Kenmare Place to its junction with N71 East Avenue) Period of Proposed Closure From Saturday 5th September 2020 to Wednesday 6th January 2021 (24 hr closure) Reason for Proposed Closure To facilitate Covid-19 Social Distancing Measures, under the Kerry County Council “SAFE STREETS – SAFE TOWNS – SAFE COUNTY” Plan Alternative Routes L-3909 Plunkett Street – traffic can divert at College Street Roundabout, via the N71 Fairhill Road, the N71 East Avenue, Kenmare Place, onto Main Street.

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

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

DAINGEAN Uí CHÚIS Bóithre atá a mholadh le dúnadh L-4012 Sráid na Trá (óna ghabhal le Bóthar an Iarainn go dtí a ghabhal le Sráid an Doirín) Achar ama don ndúnadh atá a mholadh Ón Satharn 5 Meán Fómhair 2020 go dtí an Luain 2 Samhain 2020 (Idir 11.00 r.n agus 6.00 i.n gach lá) Fáth an dúnadh atá molta Cabhrú le beartais scaradh sóisialta Covid Malairt Treo Is féidir le trácht taisteal tré, An Bóthar Iarrainn, An Meall, Sráid Mhór, agus Sr. an Doirín

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Roads Subject of Proposed Closure L-4012 Strand Street (from its junction with the Tracks to its junction with Green Street) Period of Proposed Closure From Saturday 5 September 2020 to Monday 2 November 2020 (between the hours of 11.00 am and 6.00pm daily) Reason for Proposed Closure To facilitate Covid-19 Social Distancing Measures Alternative Routes Traffic can divert via the Tracks, The Mall, Main Street and Green Street Siniu: Padraig Corkery Senior Executive Officer/ Feidhmeannach Sinsearach Corporate Affairs/Gnothai Corparaideacha

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HILLS OF DONEGAL: Benny Cassidy passes through Mamore Gap on last weekend's Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Cycle with his father Bernard driving their support vehicle.

Three Killarney men McSweeney take on 2,500km Arms reopens as cycle challenge AT YOUR SERVICE: Kelly Ann McSweeney is ready to greet customers after reopening her restaurant this week for the first time since March. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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Three Killarney men set off from Derry yesterday (Thursday) in an attempt to cycle the entire Wild Atlantic Way. | By Sean Moriarty | By Sean Moriarty The famed 2,500km driving route passes through nine counties and three provinces, stretching from county Donegal's Inishowen Peninsula in Ulster to Kinsale, County Cork, in Munster.

Brothers Benny and Donnacha Cassidy from The Park, and Tom Daly who is secretary of Killarney Cycling Club, have set a target of between 300 and 500kms of cycling a day and hope to arrive in the County Cork tourist town within six days. Their daily target will depend on weather and other prevailing conditions.

Benny is no stranger to ultra-cycling events and only last weekend finished fourth on the Cycling Ireland sanctioned Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Cycle. He completed that event in 19.5 hours and only stopped for a total of 20 minutes.

Last weekend’s route started and finished in Letterkenny and covered the Inishowen Peninsula as well as the entire coastline of County Donegal.

His brother Donnacha, and Tom, will revisit most of last weekend’s route today (Friday) before heading south from Donegal town.

The brother’s father Brendan acted as support vehicle driver last weekend but this week they are on their own.

“Cycling Ireland events require a sup-

port vehicle, especially for the night sections,” Brendan told the Killarney Advertiser. “I know how hard it was as I had to drive for those 19 hours. This week’s event is about personal challenges rather than a competition.”

The trio hope to arrive in Kinsale by Tuesday. Their finish estimate is based on Benny’s previous solo attempt in 2018 when he took six days to complete the challenge.

WILD WAYS: Brothers Donnacha Cassidy (foreground) and Benny Cassidy prepare to leave their home in The Park on Wednesday

The McSweeney family business reopened their Sandtrap Grill on Wednesday for the first time since March.

The Sandtrap is part and parcel of the landmark McSweeney Arms Hotel on College St but a key part of its official title is missing.

The Sandtrap Bar and Grill has reopened as a restaurant only after third-generation proprietor Kelly Ann McSweeney, following months of governmental indecisiveness, said she just could not wait any longer.

While the Sandtrap Bar and Grill is renowned for its high-quality bar food it is first and foremost a local's bar and Kelly Ann’s loyalty to her long-term customers meant she was not willing to open her bar for food only until this week.

Simply, she felt uncomfortable charging her locals €9, for the so-called substantial meal.

“These people came to my 21st and danced the night the way,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “They gave me fivers when I made my First Communion.

They are family friends.”

However, constant changes by the Government, and without decisive opening dates set for the reopening of pubs, she changed her stance and reopened the Sandtrap – but only as a restaurant and not as a bar that happens to serve food

too.

“We are open as a sit down restaurant,” she added. “Even the televisions will be turned off.”

The Sandtrap Bar and Grill is a renowned sports bar and is particularly popular with horse racing fans and Dr Croke’s supporters.

Kelly Ann and her parents, Tony and Pauline, have introduced a range of measures to ensure they more than comply with the COVID-19 regulations.

They are encouraging people to prebook and credit card details will be taken at booking time, all to comply with the contract tracing rules and limited waiting times when people arrive.

“All our favourite dishes are on the menu. I will greet you at the door, we have an automatic sanitisation station at the door,” she said. “We are opening in September so hopefully I will know everyone. We were fully booked on Wednesday night – mainly locals.”

As the accommodation portion of the hotel will not reopen until March next year, she was able rearrange the hotel’s foyer and breakfast room to accommodate more diners.

“It is very exciting to be back but it tugs my heart that I cannot open my bar as a bar, as my grandfather Christy did 70 years ago this year,” she added. "He is the reason I do what I do."

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Funding available to make town more cycle friendly | By Sean Moriarty Plans to make Killarney a cycling friendly town have taken a step forward after €620,000 in Government funding for cycling projects was released this week.

Active Travel Measures Allocations for 2020 were announced by the Government this week.

The majority of the funds (€450,000) is allocated for a new cycleway connecting Muckross Road to Ross Road.

The existing footpath on this section of Muckross Road is substandard and road widths restrict the development of cycling facilities. It is proposed to build a new cycleway, off the Muckross Road, that will run from Ross Castle to the Flesk Bridge close to the lake shores.

“This pathway will be a wonderful addition to the recreational facilities of the area and will allow walkers and cyclists to travel from Ross Castle to Muckross House without having to contend with the traffic congestion close to town,” Cllr Michael Gleeson told the Killarney Advertiser. “The pathway will be fully lighted to

allow for safe use at night time and will be an invaluable facility for individuals and groups pursuing fitness routines. It has taken many years to receive the allocation and despite many disappointments the news of the allocation is to be celebrated. I thank most sincerely the groups and individuals whose cooperation made this development possible.”

Cllr Marie Moloney also welcomed the news. At the recent Killarney Municipal District meeting she raised concerns about a number of dangerous cycling incidents she has witnessed, especially between McSweeney’s Corner and her offices on Park Road.

“Anything that takes cycling off the footpaths has to be welcomed and on to dedicated paths,” she told the Killarney Advertiser. “I have raised concerns about the dangers of cycling on footpaths and while I would love to see ‘No Cycling’ signs painted on footpaths, this funding is not allocated for that purpose but it is to be welcomed. Cycling has become a big issue. It is a lovely pastime and it seems since the lockdown the world and his mother has gone cycling, but our foot-

4.9.2020 paths must remain safe for other users too.”Another €150,000 has been granted for the design of an interconnected network of cycleways in the town centre.

“It is logical and proper that cycle ways would be interconnected in order to ensure safety and enjoyment for the cyclists. This has been done in some other towns and it greatly enriches the cycling experience,” added Cllr Gleeson.

An additional €20,000 is available for the provision of new bicycle parking facilities in the town. These are in addition to the new bike stands built in several town centre locations last year.

COVID case confirmed at Kerry school

CYCLIST: Local cycling enthusiast Elizabeth Switzer.

First year students in a Kerry secondary school were yesterday (Thursday) been sent home after a confirmed case of COVID-19 became known.

The school, who followed all HSE guidelines, immediately alerted parents to collect their children once they became aware of the case.

A national school in the affected area also sent home fourth class pupils as a precaution shortly afterwards.

It’s understood there may be a family connection linking both schools to the outbreak.

It’s believed that the affected children had not been in either school yesterday and informed both schools once the results became known.

All who were in close contact this week are making arrangements to be tested for the Coronavirus via their doctor and will be sent to the HSE testing centre at Ballymullen Barracks in Tralee.

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€25k sculpture commission for Killarney company | By Michelle Crean A 62k square foot brewing and distilling enterprise due to open in Killarney next summer is offering a major €25,000 sculpture commission to Kerry artists.

Killarney Brewing and Distilling Company (KBD) plans to install an eye-catching, unique and creative work outside its state-of-the-art visitor centre and production facility currently under construction on the Ring of Kerry road at Fossa.

The announcement of the lucrative sculpture commission for the spectacularly located site overlooking the Gap of Dunloe is a timely boost for Kerry artists hard-hit by the Coronavirus pandemic.

“In an effort to add further aesthetic depth to the new world-class facility, we are looking for a stunning piece of art that will both complement the structure and excite the visitor,” the company directors said.

“The sculpture will take centre stage directly in front of our facility and will greet visitors as they approach on foot. We are excited to offer this proposal to the local artists of Kerry to see if we can find that

ARTIST IMPRESSION: Killarney Brewing and Distilling Company, Fossa. Currently under construction.

special sculpture and keep the creation on home turf,” they said. “Collaborative partnerships among artists are also welcome.”

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, September 25, at 5pm. It is anticipated that the project would commence during 2020 and be completed by March 2021.

In addition to a craft brewery and spirits

production facility, the site will offer a world class visitor experience hosting daily brewery and distillery tours, a 180seat upscale bistro, a gala dinner venue, gin school, chocolatier and a rooftop patio overlooking the Gap of Dunloe. Once fully operational, it will employ over 85 people and aims to attract in excess of 100,000 annual visitors.

KBD is the parent company that owns

both Killarney Brewing Company Ltd and Killarney Distilling Company.

Killarney Brewing Company was founded in 2013 by Killarney entrepreneurs, Tim O’Donoghue, Paul Sheahan, and their Chicago-based business partner, Liam Healy, who has family connections in Kilbrean, Killarney.

The company currently employs 12 fulltime staff and 15 part-time staff producing a range of hugely popular craft beers and bespoke spirits. Killarney Brewing Company operates a taproom and woodfired pizza restaurant on the Muckross Road, just a five minute walk from the town centre.

“This is the next step in our evolution and delving into the spirits world is very exciting. To add to our existing beer portfolio and introduce Killarney Whiskey to the world is something we have been talking about since 2013; it's now becoming a reality."

Prospective artists can obtain further information and insights regarding KBD through the company website www.killarneybrewing.com or by emailing tim@ killarneybrewing.com.

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Schools are Open!

ALL SMILES: Denice Lucy, Mary Coleman and Breda Flanagan with Junior Infants who started at Holy Cross Mercy School, New Road. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Mary O'Donoghue (Teacher) with Junior Infants at St Oliver's National School in Ballycasheen. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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Charlene O’Connor (Teacher) and Gillian Sheehan (Principal) pictured with the new Junior Infants as they settled into Kilcummin NS this week. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Cadan McIlroy pictured saying farewell to his superhero toys as he headed to his first day of First Class at Gneeveguilla NS on Monday morning.

Staff from St Oliver's National School in Ballycasheen, Hilda Maher, Katherine Sheahan and Neasa Ní Lionaird pictured with the new with Junior Infants at St Oliver's National School in Ballycasheen. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Teachers Liadh Tóibín and Helena Ní Bhraoin from Gaelscoil Faithleann in Killarney pictured welcoming in the new Junior Infants into school for the first time this week. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

BACK TO SCHOOL: Holly Brosnan-Anderson returning to Gneeveguilla National School going into second class.

Teachers Aileen Buckley, Sheila Goulding, Evelyn McCarthy with Junior Infants at St Oliver's National School in Ballycasheen. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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ALL SMILES: Denice Lucy, Mary Coleman and Breda Flanagan with Junior Infants who started at Holy Cross Mercy School, New Road. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Staff members Donal Sheehan and Nicola Dickson from The Mon pictured with Second Class pupils who returned to school this week. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

Paula Counihan and Michaela Doyle with Second Class in The Mon on New Road. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

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WEIGHT LOSS: Pat Sheehan Health and Fitness Killarney offers a comprehensive 12-week programme in lifestyle management and weight loss.

Change your life with Pat's successful weight loss programme | By Michelle Crean Working one-to-one with an expert is the way to go if you want to take the first steps towards a healthier, happier you.

Pat Sheehan Health and Fitness Killarney, offers a comprehensive 12-week programme in lifestyle management and weight loss, with weekly food diary check-ups and weigh-ins to motivate you throughout your journey.

Killarney native Pat is a highly motivated individual who has a proven track record. He has helped hundreds of people change their lives for the better with weight losses from half a stone to up to 10 stone. Everyone has different objectives and goals, no matter how big or small. Pat has a wealth of expertise in this area having worked in the health, fitness and well-being industry for over a decade.

Following a thorough consultation, Pat will devise a plan tailored to your precise requirements. You will receive a fully illustrated book that Pat has penned himself based on his years of experience.

This publication makes it super-easy and enjoyable to follow the 12-week weight loss programme with a food diary, as well as wonderful recipes and menus, all featuring everyday foods and ingredients.

The beauty of the plan is all consultations are private one-to-one and personalised with a weekly weigh-in, motivation and nutrition advice. He has a truly enviable track record when it comes to helping

men and women achieve their weight loss goals as well as optimum health and fitness levels.

“Weight loss is my area of expertise,” he said. “I explain everything in detail and spend up to an hour-and-a-half on the initial consultation. A key point is understanding why you eat, and how often you need to eat. You have a better chance of keeping weight off and maintaining a healthy weight when you understand the process fully.”

Motivation is also a key aspect of shedding pounds and maintaining a healthy weight, he added.

“Being accountable to someone every week, getting the right advice and being able to eat normal everyday foods is what sets this plan apart, whether you want to lose a few pounds or several stone,” said Pat. “Everyone needs a bit of encouragement.”

Pat is currently offering appointments and weigh ins via WhatsApp if people are not able to come in and meet in person. It will be the same programme with the same advice every week, the only difference is that you don’t meet him in person.

Contact Pat on 087 6856930 and book your consultation either at Club Vitae Leisure Centre at Hotel Killarney, or at The Loft Fitness Studio, Millstreet, Co Cork.

Check out some of their success stories on their website loftfitnessstudio.com or on Facebook.

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LOYALTY: Stephen O'Leary says the personal touch is why they are different. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy

The loyalty of our customers is what keeps us going O’Leary’s Expert Electrical has been a permanent fixture on Plunkett St since 1960. | By Sean Moriarty The family run firm, now operated by brothers Michael and Stephen O’Leary, sons of the store’s late founder Donie, is the go-to place in Killarney for electrical appliances.

“The loyalty of our customers from Killarney and beyond is what keeps us going and I want to say thanks to them,” Michael told the Killarney Advertiser this week. "We offer a personal touch in all our services and that is why we are different.”

Like everyone else they were initially required to close in March as part of the national effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus but remained on call to provide customers with essential services.

Their Plunkett St premises is owned by the firm so overheads were controlled during the lockdown period.

“Our financial exposure while substantial, particularly by way of stocks, was limited, but I can’t imagine what it was like for a business that was either renting a premises or paying a mortgage,” he said.

The O’Leary brothers were one of the first Killarney businesses to answer a county wide appeal to donate goods or services to staff at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) by providing new televisions to the staff canteen at the Tralee hospital.

Since the shop reopened on June 29 business has been better than anticipated but he said that they "are still a far cry from the usual expected levels of sales for the time of year”.

The majority of their hotel and allied tourism industry work took a big hit this year. This would include the sales and service of systems, TVs and associated industrial products to the hospitality sector.

“Our customers in the tourist industry were hardest hit, both the hotels themselves and the staff that worked in the industry.”

Conversely, the ‘staycation’ market provided some unexpected business. In order to comply with guidelines some hotels and guesthouses no longer provide appliances in rooms. This resulted in increased sales of small appliances such as kettles and hairdryers in order to accommodate the holiday makers desperate for a cuppa.

Interestingly hair care appliances continue to be popular even after the hairdressers and barbers reopened on June 29, indicating a new DIY trend. “We can’t keep hair clippers on the shelves,” Michael added.

One positive is that construction remains relatively strong with both new builds and renovation work back in full swing. This is reflected in the sales of kitchen appliances and home entertainment products.

Michael is also keen to point out the advantage of doing business with a town centre family operation.

“We provide a service that the online stores just cannot match,” he said. “We are always available for support should a situation arise even outside normal

business hours. It is hoped that the ‘Shop Local’ initiative will encourage customers to support businesses such as ours to recover from the effects of the enforced shut down."

Not keen to get involved in the ongoing debate on the future of Plunkett Street's pedestrianisation in place until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, he did point out one unique advantage.

“There are set down bays provided in College Square and my staff will gladly take your goods to your vehicle and help you load,” he said.

Walking into the premises inspires confidence too. A simple chain style barrier allows people to stop at the front door and while customers use the hand sanitisation station a member of staff meets, greets and escorts them to view the in-store display.

COVID-19 has identified the benefits of the more traditional way of doing business and this personal touch is just one of the reasons O’Leary’s will be assured a place on Plunkett St for the foreseeable future.

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OUT & ABOUT

TIME OUT: Aoife Desmond and Orla McCarthy taking some time out and enjoying the views at the Killarney National Park on Tuesday.

RELAXING: Eileen McSparron and Lisa Barton pictured relaxing at Deenagh Lodge with their dog Rosie.

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STAYCATION: Shane Lyne and Maeve McGovern from Cork enjoying their staycation in Killarney this week.

ENJOYING THE VIEW: Maria Maguire and Maria Maguire at the Killarney National Park enjoying their staycation, from Galway.

OUT FOR A WALK: Michelle O’Driscoll and Paul Haywood enjoying a walk at the Killarney National Park on Tuesday.

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COFFEE TIME: Joey and Vera Hughes at Deenagh Lodge stopping for coffee after their bicycle trip.

CATCHING UP: Sister and brother Claire O’Malley and Charlie O’Brien enjoying a cup of coffee at Black Sheep Coffee Shack earlier this week.

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Wedding Woes turn to wedding wow!

With just 59 days to turn their wedding day around due to COVID-19 the question still remained right up to the last day if the wedding would go ahead - but thankfully Nóra Coakley and Sean Fitzmaurice finally made it up the aisle and sealed the deal with a kiss.

Nora, from Rathmore village daughter of Eilish and John, and Sean from Ballyseede son of Brigid and John, had originally planned to have 70 guests at Gougonbarra Church followed by a reception with 270 in the West Lodge Bantry on July 3.

However, as lockdown kicked in, the couple, who met seven years ago and got engaged in 2018, thought it might not even go ahead this year.

With a massive change to all their plans due to the new restrictions, including whittling the guest numbers down to just 50 family and close friends, they successfully pulled it off on August 15.

"It was somewhat unusual," Nora told the Killarney Advertiser this week.

"We just had to roll with the punches!

Reorganising the day meant the

couple had to find a new church and reception venue. Super organised Nóra, who works as an SNA in Coláiste Gleann Lí in Tralee, was delighted to secure Rathmore Church and the Great Southern Killarney.

"It felt weird in the church looking down at the guests as everyone was wearing masks. But it still felt like a normal day. It was a big huge family day out, we all just wanted a fun night out. It was brilliant," she said.

"We were married by Fr Pat O'Donnell, and the Great Southern were amazing taking on a wedding at short notice but it was no problem to them. It really felt like a normal wedding."

Bridal party on the day included Nóra's only sister Siobhán as Maid of Honour and her childhood best friend Jane Bastible. Flowergirls included Nóra's nieces Orlaith (2) and Claduette Coakley who is 10-months-old. Sean's two best friends, Sean Casey and Luke O'Sullivan, who he has known since he was three years-old took on best man duties. Pageboys were Nóra's nephews John Michael (3) and 10-month-old Darragh Coakley.

Special touches on the day included

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Nóra's t w i n brother Ciarán singing her down the aisle to 'You'll be in My Heart Forever' by Phil Collins. Her parents wore face masks which matched their outfits made

by The Marion Players Sewing Ladies who also helped with lots of other last minute jobs including painting walls, finishing Mass booklets and taking up the bride's and bridesmaid's dresses before the big day.

"My cousin Mairead Cashman in Dubai was supposed to sing in the church so instead she sent me a video of her singing it that morning as well as videos from my aunts, uncle and cousins."

Sean's Defender, which resembles and old ambulance, was also part of their special day, she added.

"He used that on our first date which I had to push - so that was our wedding car."

She added that they had a great day and night which was finished off with an evening of dancing as they had hired a DJ.

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VOXPOPS After the controversial video of the large gathering on Main St in the early hours of Sunday morning hit the national headlines this week, we took to the streets to ask your thoughts about the whole debacle.

We asked if you felt it has damaged Killarney’s tourism name.

Here are your thoughts.

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“There’s always going to be someone doing it. It won’t really affect the town. It happened one time. I wouldn’t worry about it too much but it was a bit foolish.”

MELISSA AND DEREK ANDERSON

NEIDIN O’SULLIVAN

“It doesn’t look good on camera. I think it’s done harm, but we have to remember that they are young adults. It’s hard for them as they need to get out and enjoy themselves. If they didn’t get on top of the box it wouldn’t have been as big.”

STEPHANIE O’LEARY AND GRACE WALSH

“I don’t think it would ruin tourism for Killarney. It will be fixed overtime. You are always going to have a minority wherever you go doing these things.”

“For people who are trying to follow the rules and regulations it’s frustrating. I think Killarney will recover from it. It’s just an unlucky accident. You need to look at the pubs and see if they followed the rules and regulations.”

SHEILA COLLINS

“Dreadful. It should have never of happened. Killarney will always recover.”

TIM BROSNAN

“It’s not good to look at. It could affect the town because it’s all over the media.

It was a mishap for Killarney.”

“It won’t really affect the tourism in Killarney. It’s happening in every town and village in Ireland. It was blown out of proportion. It just got out of hand.”

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x “It could affect tourism in Killarney. It shouldn’t have happened. They should have strict regulations in place for these situations.”

SHANE MCANASPIE AND KAYLEIGH O’SULLIVAN

“I think Killarney tourism has been affected anyway

by COVID-19. It was over excitement. I’m sure it was meant to be harmless. It should not have really happened. It wasn’t really the pubs fault either as it was on the streets.”

“Bad PR is good PR, so it could actually bring more people into Killarney. It’s not just Killarney though as it’s happening everywhere.”

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Positive physical activity with The Sequel Way

The Sequel Way, established by local entrepreneur Ethan McGrath, offers the most advanced and specialised services specifically tailored to client's exercise prescriptions, therapy and rehab within gyms, pools, outdoors and the comfort of peoples' homes.

Ethan, from Kilcummin, is a recent graduate of Health and Leisure specialising in adapted physical activity for people of all ages and abilities. He started his business through Enterprise Ireland, run in the Tom Crean Business Centre in Tralee last year, and quickly gained a partnership with The Aquila Club at The Gleneagle Hotel where he offers a variety of services from one-to-one personal training, group fitness classes, chair aerobics for adults 65+ and aqua aerobics.

"I also partnered with a fantastic company called Mobility Genie who are one of Ireland's leading supply of mobility aids," Ethan told the Killarney Advertiser.

One of the biggest issues in the health, well-being and the fitness industry at the moment is it is a very "one shoe fits all" approach, he explained.

"The Sequel Way is one of very few services that caters for people of all ages and abilities with an aim to promote full inclusion in its services."

The business is currently running a large number of outdoor sessions in Killarney National Park and many surrounding rural areas in Kerry that consist of people of various abilities ranging from 20 up to 70 all within the one class.

The company also caters for couple’s fitness and one-to-one starting each morning at 6am and finishing as late as 9pm.

The biggest issue within the disability sector at the moment is there are few programmes, services and service providers to cater for demands within health, well-being and fitness, he added.

“I feel a big problem with many personal trainers and coaches in Ireland is they don’t factor in the individual's needs and abilities when it comes to doing group classes for example. If you’re not able, for

whatever reason it is, then you are told to go away, or you would end up not going back because you feel you are unable to participate like everyone else."

He added that since COVID-19 hit, the company went online with its services offering a progressive eight week exercise and nutrition programme specifically tailored to clients goals and needs.

The Sequel Way continues to grow at a rapid pace with its clientele getting larger each week that passes.

“I hope to expand throughout Ireland in the coming years providing the essential services and programmes required to cater for the ongoing and increasing demand within the sector.

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Chemtrails Over the Country Club 'Chemtrails Over the Country Club', originally titled 'White Hot Forever', is the upcoming seventh studio album and sixth major-label studio album by Lana Del Rey. The album is set to be released tomorrow (September 5).

'Feminism Backwards' is part memoir, part documentary. A founding member of the Irish Women’s Liberation Movement, Rosita Sweetman gleefully recalls the triumphs – and the tribulations – of trying to drag a reluctant Ireland into the 20th Century, crucially, re-appraising 'Chains or Change' the IWLM’s famous pamphlet, detailing what life was like for women in 1970s Ireland.

'Feminism Backwards' is also a howl of despair at how women have been treated worldwide down through the centuries, and how misogyny and sexual repression got such a stranglehold on Ireland. Having a survived a marriage break up Rosita re-found her feminism sadly buried, along with her chutzpah. She passionately believes feminism is not about blaming men, or pushing a few women to the top so they can be ‘she-men’ for the patriarchy. It's about creating a world fit for everyone. Rosita passionately believes feminism is not about blam-

already been written. Del Rey estimated that the record would most likely be released within 12 to 13 months of the interview, in 2020, as a surprise release. Del Rey also revealed that the record will sound similar to her previous album.

Del Rey took to Instagram on May 21 this year to announce the release date of the album saying “I’m sure there will be tinges of what I’ve been pondering in my new album”.

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Sneem Digital Hub manager Aidan Murray with Mayor of Kerry Patrick O'Connor-Scarteen.

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plans to bring people back to South Kerry | By Sean Moriarty Sneem Digital Hub is now reverting attention back to the core aim of bringing people to South Kerry to work remotely.

After an exceptionally busy summer with people co-working from the hub and having to turn people away due to COVID capacity restrictions, the hub is now ready for workers to return.

With one family having moved to the area, and a further four currently exploring the opportunity, it is evident that COVID-19 enforced remote working has led to many people realising that they can work and live wherever they would like without any negative impact to their current career or business goals.

"It's great to see the Sneem Digital Hub getting off to such a strong start, obviously COVID-19 social distancing would have limited numbers, however they have had an exceptionally busy couple of months,” manager Aidan Murray said.

I'm sure that even in the winter the Digital Hub in Sneem could be relatively busy.

It's great to see such hubs throughout Kerry giving people in rural areas options of alternative working arrangements, it also enables people to move to places like Sneem and continue their work from digital hubs. In the last few years it was great

to see the Government and Kerry County Council assist the local hard working committee in helping get the digital hub up and running.”

County Mayor Patrick Connor-Scarteen paid a surprise visit to the hub last week.

“When someone moves from the likes of Dublin to somewhere like Sneem, they are eliminating traffic congestion and commutes, surrounding themselves in beautiful scenery, availing of a much healthier and safer lifestyle,” Patrick Connor-Scarteen told the Killarney Advertiser. “They become part of a vibrant and inclusive community, getting far more focused attention on their child’s education and development with lower pupil-teacher ratios. Added to that they are ensuring a lot more money in their pockets.”

Both the mayor and the hub manager believe that moving to South Kerry could have financial advantages for individuals too.

“They were paying €2,200 per month for a two-bed apartment in Dublin and could have moved to a six-bed house overlooking the sea in Sneem for €700. Together we calculated that the savings in rent would be the equivalent of a €36,000 pay rise for them, taking tax into account.

The benefits of such a move are innumerable,” Mr Murray added.

September is one of my favourite months of the year – autumn being my favourite season. There is so much interest in the garden, and so many nice jobs to be done.

I enjoy ripping out seasonal plants, as the consolation prize is so worth it. What am I talking about? Why, bulbs of course! Out with the old, in with the new. September and October are the ideal months for planting out spring flowering bulbs, any later and the quality of the flower starts to deteriorate. Single flowered yellow daffodils are still the most popular, but there are so many bulbs it’s like visiting a sweet shop. If you have a grove of trees, bluebells are an obvious choice. Here in Killarney we are so lucky to have bluebells and wild garlic growing naturally. It can be difficult to emulate this at home, as both like a light humus rich soil, which only years of falling leaves can create.

Tulips are always high on my list of priorities – however, my heavy clay soil does not suit them at all. They originally come from the loose, sandy soil of the Middle East, so I grow them mostly in pots. They like a sandy soil, with some added Growmore or bonemeal, which will help them to grow into strong plants without depleting the bulb too much. This ensures strong plants year after year.

Muscari, or grape hyacinth, are a great little blue flowered plant, naturalising easily and beautiful as a backdrop to yellow daffs, white or pink tulips and pink hyacinths. Muscari are also very bee friendly, being one of the first nectar rich plants to flower. Crocus, likewise, are excellent for bees, also because they have a good store of pollen, which provides the bees with protein. Crocus also naturalise

happily, doing very well in lawns. There are also autumn flowering crocus, properly known as Colchicum, which flower in November before the leaves appear. I always forget where I put them, and they are a lovely surprise each year.

Some of the earliest flowering bulbs are the pretty chionodoxa, small, star shaped flowers in blue, mauve and white, they naturalise happily, produce lots of flowers and are very reliable. Crocus ‘Prins Klaus’ also makes an appearance in very early spring; it has white flowers with purple outer petals. Scilla is another early riser, often out before the snowdrops.

Scilla come in blue, mauve and white, and tolerate heavy soil. They are like mini bluebells, and very reliable year after year. Snowdrops are bulbs I tend to forget about, as they do not grow for me. I know they like a light, humus-rich soil, which is moisture retentive in the summer, but whether I grow them in a special bed or pots I never see them. While my neighbour has lots, I can only imagine pigeons and mice are eating mine. However, this is quite a common problem when growing snowdrops from bulbs – snowdrop bulbs are very small, and tend to dry out easily. It is advisable to buy them ‘in the green’, that is, potted on in spring.

There are several types of snowdrop, the doubles are most impressive, such as Galanthus ‘Cordelia’, which has a lovely ruffled petticoat of green and white.

If you are planting to naturalise, or for insects, single varieties are preferable, such as Galanthus ‘S. Arnott’, which has a beautiful scent, ‘Jade’, which has a flush of green on the outer petals or ‘Abbington Green’, which is a strong variety.

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Launch of world-first ‘Health Passport Ireland’ to support COVID-19 testing The Irish-based ROQU Group has announced the pilot launch of Health Passport Ireland, a world-first digital platform designed to facilitate increased COVID-19 testing for businesses and the public.

Engineered in Ireland, the platform combines the latest digital technologies with accurate and validated COVID-19 testing solutions, which can deliver results in as little as 15 minutes.

The digital platform is a big step towards helping businesses and individuals to quickly minimise risks related to COVID-19 and ensure they can continue daily activities. The system has been designed to work will all official COVID-19 test types.

Health Passport Ireland is launching with a trial involving a select range of national participants including Tallaght University Hospital, Oaklodge Nursing Home, Emerald Freight, Keogh’s Farm, Home Music Festival, a county Meath based crèche and more.

The platform has been developed to help the Irish economy by helping businesses to remain open through continuous proactive testing, identifying positive results at the earliest stage whilst simultaneously protecting communities by offering increased testing.

“In the past week alone, unfortunately we’ve seen continued frustration and

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Decades old documents discovered Historical documents dating back decades have been discovered by workmen refurbishing a Welsh pub.

disappointment as restrictions have again been tightened due to continued spread of COVID-19,” said Robert Quirke, President and CEO of ROQU Group, at the launch.

“Health Passport Ireland is designed to put a safety net in place where none currently exists, allowing our economy to recover and thrive in a more safely controlled environment. It is a worldfirst innovation, proudly engineered in Ireland to the highest standards, that will enable business and society to finally move forward. The game changer has finally arrived.”

Health Passport Ireland has been developed specifically to work in harmony with all official COVID-19 tests,

including HSE tests, laboratory swab and blood tests, and the very latest rapid testing solutions soon to be launched.

“The purpose of the pilot trial is to demonstrate how Health Passport Ireland works across a variety of real-life business and social scenarios,” he added.

ROQU Group has announced that, in addition to Ireland, the Health Passport platform will be launched in the US, UK, Italy, Kenya and Germany, with other locations to follow. Health Passport Ireland has been developed as part of ROQU’s international altruistic mission.

Hidden in a drawer in an alcove near the fireplace were receipts, papers and a Bible which had survived a fire at the Cross Foxes Inn at Trawsfynydd in Gwynedd more than 50 years ago.

Chris Wainwright, the new owner of the pub, said the discovery was like finding a time capsule.

"It's unbelievable that these documents have survived all these years and the water damage at the time of the fire," he said.

One of the receipts was from a David Morris & Sons of the Comrades Bazaar for newspapers and magazines ordered by Theophilus Hignett, a guest at the Cross Foxes.

Other items found in the drawer included a pamphlet containing a memorial poem to Trawsfynydd war hero Ellis Humphrey Evans (Hedd Wyn) at the annual village Eisteddfod held in August 1921.

Trump’s nonsensical answer to fair questions “But do I think, I think it would be, I think it would be, I think it would be very, very, I think we’d have a very, very solid, we would continue what we’re doing, we’d solidify what we’ve done, and we have other things on our plate that we want to get done”.

These are the words spoken by Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, when asked by a journalist what would he do for the country if re-elected.

Trump launched his re-election campaign with a series of rallies in Charlotte, North Carolina, Washington D.C. and online over the last week.

During a press conference following one he gave the above response to a journalist.

It is clear evidence that he cannot deal with off-script questioning.

His opening speech contained all the usual Trump mechanics – an attack on election rival Joe Biden, a

boast about his Mexican wall, basically 'Making America Great Again' - again.

Those speeches were written by a White House lackey and carefully crafted to ensure a favourable response.

But problems occur when Trump is forced to go off-script and is asked something that he cannot answer including the fair question – "what are you going to do for America if re-elected".

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The humble postcard is a hero again!

HAVE A BREAK: Bonnie Ryan joined Londis and Nestlé Ireland to announce that all proceeds from KitKat four finger chocolate bars sold in Londis stores nationwide from September 3 to 6 will be donated to Pieta.

Need a break – have KitKat and help Pieta Proceeds from every KitKat bar sold in a Londis shop on Friday and Saturday this weekend will be donated to Pieta.

Pieta works to support people and communities in crisis by providing free counselling and assistance to those who are at risk of suicide, engaging in self-harm and those bereaved by suicide. Pieta operates a network of 19 centres across the country including outreach services, employing over 200 therapists and admin staff.

All funds raised will aid other services, such as the 24/7 Helpline, which has seen an increase in calls since COVID-19.

Pieta has joined forces with the Londis supermarket chain and Nestlé Ireland, distributor of the chocolate bar in this country, for this fundraising effort.

“I want to thank Londis and Nestlé Ireland for coming together and supporting Pieta through this initiative. In so doing, they are signalling the value and necessity of suicide prevention – a strong gesture of solidarity for all those silently suffering. We know the services of Pieta are now needed more than ever in these times of crisis, and it is important that people know that we are here and they are not alone,” Rachel Murphy, Fundraising Director at Pieta, said.

POSTCARDS: Adrian McCusker, founder of the PostAselfie App, which allows users to easily create and share cherished moments straight from their phone.

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The humble postcard had become an endangered commodity. For the longest time ‘Selfies’ and social media took over from buying and mailing the scenic “wish you were here” sentiment.

But the humble postcard became a hero again in recent times when the simple act of a writing and sending a personal note became a powerful link to connect people and communities who had to remain apart. A small Irish fledgling business has found a way to marry the powerful smartphone and the humble postcard with its clever PostASelfie App. "We came up with the idea of a simple-to-use App which combines the magic of a personal photograph with the enduring delight that people get when they receive a postcard from a friend, loved one or neighbour," said Adrian McCusker, Founder of PostASelfie. "It is so nice to be able to facilitate the process of sending someone something personal in the post and bringing a smile. Particularly if they are feeling lonely or isolated. I can see our postcards capturing a moment in time during this pandemic. I feel that these strange times are making people more

thoughtful and kind."

Just 25 years ago more than 20 million postcards were sold each year, but now the number has dipped down to just five or six million. A study revealed that just 16 percent of people now send postcards while on a foreign holiday - compared to 80 percent in the 1970s. Around 36 percent of people said they opted not to send postcards because it was too difficult to find stamps or post boxes while overseas.

However, PostASelfie eliminates the posting issues involved as this is now done with just a tap or a click!

The PostASelfie App was developed on the Microsoft Azure platform and is available free to download from Google Play or the Apple App store. It allows users to easily create and share cherished moments, with just a few clicks, straight from their phone in a process lasting just a few seconds. It uses the Stripe secure payment system and for just €3.99 a person can transform a photo from their phone into a personalised postcard which is mailed off anywhere in the world with a real Irish postage stamp.

€590,000 funding for Institute of Technology Tralee Some €590,000 has been allocated for capital works and equipment for Institute of Technology Tralee, Deputy Government Chief Whip, Brendan Griffin TD has said.

Deputy Griffin said the funding will allow institutions address small-scale capital investment and equipment needs based on their own priorities, including health and safety works, infrastructure upgrades, ICT and equipment renewal, and energy-related upgrades.

“This funding provided by my Fine Gael

colleague, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris, represents a significant increase in the devolved capital grant for the higher education sector and the extension of the grant to universities for the first time in nearly a decade," Deputy Griffin said.

“Institute of Technology Tralee plays a hugely important role in the fabric of our community here in Kerry.

“It is essential that IT Tralee can reinvest in their existing estate, renew and update their equipment, and can make capital

investments to respond to developments in online and blended learning. Ongoing capital investment is essential to ensuring a high-quality academic environment and a positive campus experience for students and staff."

This flexible funding complements other targeted capital investments in the sector that will help expand availability of student places and transform campus infrastructure over the coming years, he added.

“It also comes at an important time as the

sector begins to prepare for the return of students next month."

The announcement is in addition to the €168 million package of COVID-19-related supports for further and higher education institutions announced in July.

The grant will be allocated to individual institutions in accordance with a model based primarily on student numbers, weighted by course type and mode of student.

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FRENCH CLASS: Hélène Olivier Courtney who runs French for All, Killarney School of French, is ready for a new academic year.

French school ready for new academic year | By Michelle Crean French for All, Killarney School of French, is ready for a new academic year.

Experienced native French teacher Hélène Olivier-Courtney, from Tours, France set up the French language and culture school in 2006.

The classes are normally based in Killarney, Beaufort and Killorglin, but this year classes will mostly be based in Killorglin and on Skype to ensure continuity.

"Teaching has always been a passion," Hélène told the Killarney Advertiser.

"The interpersonal communication is the basis of my classes for all age groups and levels."

Hélène has been teaching since 1995 in Ireland, from primary schools to third level colleges, with an extensive experience of the secondary school curriculum.

"I am really looking forward to the new academic year and can accommodate small groups up to four students or private tuition in either a real class environment or on Skype. In either situation, I always endeavour to teach in a relaxed yet studious atmosphere to ensure that everybody strives, enjoys learning and reaches their potential. Motivation, mutual commitment and continuous support are the foundations of my classes."

Aidan O’Mahony launches National Fitness Day Ireland Active ambassadors, Aidan O’Mahony and Sene Naoupu, were on hand at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Dublin yesterday (Thursday) to launch the fifth annual National Fitness Day (NFD) which takes place on September 24.

| By Michelle Crean As part of the day, people across the country will get involved in a host of free healthy and fun activities in leisure centres and gyms - with schools, workplaces and exercise professionals also getting in on the action too.

Participating fitness facilities across the country will provide free activities on NFD to encourage people to be active.

Schools will be participating in the ‘Take on the Teacher Challenge’, while workplaces are also invited to be active on the day via virtual classes.

Now in its fifth year, NFD allows people of all ages the chance to avail of free activities in their local community and a range of taster sessions including yoga, aqua-aerobics, exercise classes, pilates and fitness training, will be run - with social distancing in place. Ireland Active also has gym membership and equipment vouchers on offer, to be distributed to competition winners who get involved in participating leisure centres, gyms, schools and workplaces on the day.

NFD is spearheaded by Ireland Active and is supported by Sport Ireland, Healthy Ireland and the European Commission. The aim of the annual initiative is to promote the benefits of physical activity for people of all ages across Ireland while also showcasing the fantastic range of sports, facilities, and activity options available for people nationwide. This year, it once more coincides with the European Week of Sport (Sep-

AMBASSADOR: Aidan O’Mahony launched the 2020 National Fitness Day.

tember 23-30) which is a Europe-wide event to promote sport and physical activity. Activities will be held indoors, outdoors and virtually, in compliance with Government protocols and social distancing guidelines. The delivery of NFD activities and resources is carried out in partnership with REPs Ireland, Cara and Swim Ireland.

“I’m thrilled to team up with Ireland Active once more this year to be part of their fifth annual National Fitness Day," Ireland Active ambassador and GAA AllStar, Aidan O’Mahony, said.

"As an ambassador for the initiative, I am

delighted to help promote the importance of physical activity for people of all ages. Regular exercise is key in order to improve both our physical and mental health and to reduce stress. National Fitness Day is a superb opportunity to highlight the high-quality activities and facilities that are available for people throughout Ireland and I cannot wait to take part on the day!”

Information on the activities and participating facilities nationwide can be found on www.nationalfitnessday.ie and also across Ireland Active's social media channels.

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Advice - By Brian Foley Brian is available for advice and fitness consultations, Call 087 403 0894 or email info@activate.ie • www.activate.ie

What should an exercise programme do for me?

Before joining Activate, people often ask “what can your programme do for me?”

It's a valid question I suppose as you want to know what you’re getting into before you commit, and maybe you don’t know what else to ask.

It’s also fun to answer, because I usually respond with more questions of my own!

First of all, what are you wanting to do?

Lose weight, get stronger, have more energy, look better?

Second, why do you want to do that? Is it because your boyfriend said something about the way you look, all of your guy friends take their shirts off at the beach and you don’t, or you’re having trouble keeping up with your kids at the playground?

Third, how does this make you feel? Embarrassed, unworthy, old?

Guess, what, our “programme” can help you with all of those things and none of them at the same time.

I realise it can be annoying to ask a question only to be bombarded by more questions. But the answers are important because they dictate how to proceed in a thoughtful manner.

The truth is, it’s generally not about the programme at all. It’s about you and your relationship with the training/ coaching. It’s about how you hold yourself accountable or are held accountable to your goals.

Sure, there are tried and true methods to losing weight, building muscle, and increasing your cardiovascular endurance.

We use those!

What our programme will do is show you exactly where you are right now, and

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If you’ve been coming to the gym three times per week for the last six weeks, it will show you confidence in your movement (in and out of the gym) and increased effort in your workouts.

If you’ve been improving habits, meal prepping and dialling in your calorie intake (and or macros), it will show you how improved body composition can help make your workouts feel effortless.

If you’ve been focusing on your mental game and your inner dialogue, it will show you empathy and compassion for your efforts and those of your fellow athletes and increased mental fortitude with everyday stressors.

It’s a mirror reflecting back to you exactly what you put into it.

Sure, we offer a great programme centred around evidence based practice, scientific principles of training performed under the watchful eye of a professional coach and designed to increase strength, speed, agility, cardiovascular/ respiratory endurance, etc., but really what we offer is guidance through experience and coaching and it’s up to you to take action!

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SEAT and Aherns celebrate one year collaboration Ahern’s Garage in Castleisland is this week celebrating one year as Kerry’s SEAT dealer firm.

The family run business on the Tralee road is steeped in motor industry history in the county and last year the Ahern family added the Spanish brand to its growing portfolio that also includes the Opel, Mazda and BMW franchises for the county.

SEAT is part of the Volkswagen Group and the best seller, locally, was the Arona SUV model.

“It has been excellent, we are very happy with the addition of SEAT,” dealer

principal Pat Ahern told the Killarney Advertiser.

“SEAT has a broad spectrum of models and this has led to new customers who have not dealt with us in the past. There is great confidence in the brand as it is under the Volkswagen flag. I want to say a big thanks to all our customers for their support this year."

Kerry and East Kerry football star David Clifford acts as brand ambassador for Ahern’s Garage and he attended the weekend’s birthday celebration in Ahern’s SEAT showroom.

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ROAD RUN: James and Sheila Looney at Kilgarvan Motor Museum on Saturday with their 1966 Hillman Imp. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Local organisers of last weekend’s Imp Club In Ireland tour of Kerry hope the run laid the foundation for an even bigger event in the future.

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Every year the club organises one road run in Ireland and this was the first time

that Kerry was chosen for the two-day drive.

Local car enthusiast, James Looney, who is a member of both Imp Club in Ireland and the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club, organised the local run at the

weekend.

“The club goes somewhere different every year and I put my shout in for Killarney this year,” he said.

Members arrived in Killarney on Friday night and spent Saturday touring West Cork and Kenmare including a visit to St Finabarr’s Church in Gougane Barra and the Kilgarvan Motor Museum.

On Sunday, they toured West Kerry and covered famous rally stages like Slea Head and Conor Pass. The run finished with a visit to the Charles Rolls Monument at the Ballyfinnane Hillclimb.

While round 15 different versions of the car took part in the weekend run there was a drop in usual numbers due to travel concerns connected with the pandemic, but organisers deemed the run a success.

“Every four years all the international clubs come together for a big rally, last year it was held on Doolin, County Clare,” added James. “I will be putting my shout in again for Killarney to host the 2023 rally.”

MOTORING

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Threshold’s Kerry outreach supported over 300 households in first year National housing charity Threshold has revealed that it has supported 319 households in the private rented sector since the opening of its dedicated outreach service in Kerry just one year ago.

The charity urged renters in Kerry to contact its housing advisors for advice and support. Of the most common issues raised by tenants in Kerry over the last year, notices of termination dominated at almost a third (32%), followed by rent increases, Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and issues in relation to

standards and repairs.

“The figures revealed highlight what we knew already, that issues in the private rented sector are not confined to Ireland’s large cities, but occur in every part of the country," Edel Conlon, Southern Regional Services Manager, Threshold said. "Nearly a quarter of clients in Kerry over the last 12 months required more than one consultation; 64% of the notices of termination seen by our advisors were ultimately deemed to be invalid; and there were five cases which involved the landlord

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refusing to accept HAP. The patterns that first emerged in more pressurised areas like Dublin and Cork have begun to repeat themselves across the country. Therefore, Threshold’s presence on the ground is vital in counties such as Kerry whose private rented sectors are growing at speed."

She added that despite the fact that they are unable to interact face-to-face with their clients in Kerry at the moment, they remain acutely aware of the issues that families and individuals are

facing and the complex nature of these problems.

"We are still assisting tenants on a remote basis for now.”

Threshold’s helpline remains available Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm at 1800 454 454, and via its website at threshold.ie/advice/help for any renter in need of advice or support.

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NEWS BRIEFS...

Healy-Rae supports calls to protect forestry jobs Deputy Michael Healy-Rae TD is calling on members of the public to help support the country’s foresters and sawmills by making a submission to the Forestry Bill 2020. The Kerry TD is supporting the call, which is being supported nationally by the Rural Independents TD’s group.

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“The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have published draft emergency legislation and opened a consultation process in respect of the forestry appeals process. Everyone in the industry is feeling the current licencing crisis and it’s at tipping point,” he said.

He has called on people to fill out a simple submission by emailing forestrybill2020@agriculture.gov. ie with a few simple facts about the current crisis.

“To ensure that the legislation enacted in September will be as robust as possible, it is important that as many people within the forestry industry make sure their voice is heard.” ................................................................

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Cllr Michael Gleeson to Killarney Municipal District meetings under the Climate Change Adaptation Scheme the Government has allocated €30,000 for remedial work on the L7050 local road at Gotahoosh, Glenflesk.

This money will be used to alter the road level to mitigate flooding and reduce road closure frequency.

“This refers to the former Cork Road, the east of the bridge. The work is of immediate importance as the road is subject to regular flooding which seriously inconveniences local road users. I have asked the Council to endeavour to undertake this work prior to the onset of winter weather,” Mr Gleeson told the Killarney Advertiser.

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TO LET: Double Room to let in 3 Bed House, Park Road Area, Close to shops, to suit Working Professional. 0860284834 ................................................................

WANTED: Comfortable, insulated 1 bed

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apartment/bungalow, in quiet area within 5 minutes of Killarney town, with parking.

HAPPS, long-term. 087-6600100 WANTED: Accommodation required for single male in 50s gen builder by trade, so can keep place up together, exemplary ref, been in this place 10 yrs, landlord revamping, preferably on H.A.P.. scheme, call 0876822317.

WANTED: 4 bedroom house in Beaufort area to suit professional family relocating.

Long term let required. House furnished or unfurnished can be suitable. Contact 087 9047272

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Full set of Tailor made M6 clubs for sale. Driver, 3 wood, rescue and 4-P.W. €800 euro call Dave 0879843325.

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE: GRASS CUTTING SERVICES. Call David on 086-0719978 AVAILABLE: Removal service, House, Office, Local, Nationwide deliveries, anytime-anywhere, 7 days a week. Also all kinds of clear outs etc. 087-2600407/064-6631979.

AVAILABLE: Church music for all occasions.

For a personal and meaningful ceremony, let the voice of experience guide you through your music. Tel. Helen Kerins 087-9508050.

AVAILABLE: Brendan Herlihy home maintenance/renovations. Carpentry, painting, power washing, gardening, garden sheds repaired etc. Tel. 087-9364895/ 0646643317.

AVAILABLE: Music lessons- violin, fiddle, guitar, banjo. Garda vetted. ONLINE OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE. Tel John: 087-6801392 or Maggie: 087-6961681.

AVAILABLE: Reliable person available to care for people in their own hom. Cooking, food prep, washing-up, housework etc. Town centre preffered. Reply to Killarney Advertiser Box 3750 AVAILABLE: Xpress Removal Service. Fast, frindly and reasonable. Home office, apartment, garage, attic, shed clearout. Legal disposal of all unwanted items. Collection and delivery service. Anything, Anytime, Anywhere. Available 7 days AVAILABLE: German Grinds on offer. All levels, all years and German as a subject outside

WANTED: Person with excellent IT skills required to give face to face on-going support to Killarney-based Educational Practitioner with use of online learning platforms. Might suit student. Text 087-9694466

of school available. Online option also available. Tel: 087 6302836

AVAILABLE: Experienced Irish teacher available to give grinds to 5th and 6th year students. Higher and Ordinary levels, Enquiries to 086-3963800 after 6pm.

AVAILABLE: Affordable GARDENING Services. Hedge cutting, Strimming, Mowing lawns, General tidy ups, Tree work, Painting, Maintenance, Weekly or Monthly. Tel. 086898 4673.

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AVAILABLE:: Higher Level Maths grinds available for Junior and Leaving Cert levels from a H1 college student. Individual and small group sessions available at a competitive rate. All aspects of the course covered in depth and delivered with an exam focused approach. For more information contact: 0873687307 AVAILABLE:Primary School Grinds. All levels and subjects. 10 years+ experienced primary teacher. Reading Recovery Trained. For more information call (087) 3259150

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ANIMALS: KLAWS (Kenmare and Locality Animal Welfare Society) We have a number of adult cats (all colours) awaiting homes. 0879729240 or 087-9704480.

WANTED: Childminder required 2 days per week, must drop and collect 2 children from Coolick Preschool & National School, Kilcummin. If interested, please contact 087 6552752.

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Please contact 087 3999849

WANTED:Full Time Carer required to care for elderly lady in her own home. Live in position, Job Sharing Considered references required. €700 per week.

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Please phone 0863677062 preferably after 7pm WANTED: Cleaner wanted, for 2/3 hours every Saturday afternoon and/or evening.

CV and references required. Potential for more hours in future. Contact careers@activate.ie

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Apply killarneyminder@outlook.com WANTED: Treadmill/Running Machine. Call 087-6681535

NOTICES

4.9.2020

Killarney School of Music is Covid-19 Ready and Enrolling for Term Commencing September 7th We have implemented all HSE & HSA Covid-19 guidelines. See our website for full list of measures taken.

For additional safety and convenience, we have introduced the following measures: The Flexi-Class: With the flexi-class, private class students can choose to take their class either online or face-to-face from week to week.

One-to-One Classes: Most of our classes are now one-to-one, and consequently extremely safe.

Online Payments: We have introduced online payments which helps reduce numbers visiting reception area.

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(Flexi-class available for most of these classes) Concertina - Button Accordion - Melodeon Fiddle - Banjo - Mandolin Singing - Traditional, Ballad & Folk Harp - Uilleann Pipes Irish Flute - Tin Whistle Traditional Piano Traditional Guitar - Bodhran - Spoons StageWorks: Performance preparation & live concert delivery class – learn the practical skills of live performance

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(Flexi-class available for most of these classes)

Singing & Voice TrainingSaxophone, Clarinet Classical Violin, Concert Flute Piano, Keyboard Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele Piano Accompaniment & Keyboard Skills

DANCE & DRAMA Speech & Drama for Children - with Ray O Sullivan AIBSD Sean Nós Dance with Triona Mangan Irish Step & Céili Dance - with Maureen Hegarty Championship Solo Step Dancing – with Maureen Hegarty

EXAM PREPARATION: LCM (Traditional & Classical Exams), SCT (Traditional Irish Music Exams) , RIAM (Classical Exams), RGT (Guitar 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

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The wait is almost over for the

Class of 2020 What a year, what an end and what a class group! As Leaving Certs you have weathered the storm created by COVID-19 with a collective strength of character that has earned you the respect of your teachers, parents and so many others besides. For so many of you the disappointment of not being able to celebrate the traditional milestones in your final year in secondary school still lingers; that’s completely understandable. You have been exceptionally patient considering that your results are being issued almost four weeks later than every other year, but thankfully the wait is almost over.

On Monday next at 9am, the results of your calculated grades will be available online via your Student Portal on https:// lc2020.education.gov.ie/. As this is a big milestone in your life in a year that has denied you many more of them it would be a good idea to have someone with you when you get them to share in the experience of it with you. You will need your exam number, student portal password

and PPS number to access the results.

Your points will not be listed on the certificate that you get so you will need to calculate them yourself. It’s a good idea to download the Points Calculator App from Careers Portal to your phone beforehand. It is very simple to use and does the calculating for you. You then have another wait for CAO Round 1 offers which will be available online at 2pm on Friday September 11. You won’t know the points for 2020 until the Round 1 offers are issued. On Monday (September 14), the estimated mark given by the school will be available online via the Student Portal.

Students will be able to appeal results from September 14-17, and details of the process will be published on the Student Portal. Available Places will also open on September 14 on www.cao.ie. You will have up to Wednesday September 16 at 3pm to accept your Round 1 offer online.

Second round offers will be made on September 23 for acceptance by September 25. For the most up-to-date information on dates and details always check www. cao.ie and https://lc2020.education. gov.ie/.

WRITTEN EXAM Students who are disappointed with their results will have the opportunity to sit the written Leaving Certificate Exams in November. You may choose to sit some or all of the exams and you will be able to use the highest grade that you receive from either the exam or the calculated grade to apply to CAO for entry to college in 2021/2022. The exams are due to begin on Monday, November 16 on evenings and weekends, subject to public health guidelines at that time. Details such as timetables, registration and procedures will be issued closer to the time. Schools have been asked to ensure that Guidance Counsellors are available to students on the day of the results so if you have questions contact your school by phone or email. The National Parents’ Council Post-Primary in conjunction with the IGC will provide a Freephone helpline on 1800 265 165 on September 7 and 8 from 11am to 8pm, on September 9 and 10 from 11am to 2pm, September 11 from 12pm-8pm and September 12 from 11am to 5pm.

Leaving Certificate

results out this coming Monday | By Michelle Crean Monday is the big day for this year's Leaving Cert students who have had a rollercoaster few months which saw the traditional sit down exams cancelled for the first time in 95 years.

Thousands are unsure what to expect on Monday with this year's results being released as Calculated Grades.

For Phobail Sliabh Luachra Leaving Cert student Gemma Cremin, who is planning a career as a Home Economics and Religion teacher, she says she's not nervous at all.

However, this week she told the Killarney Advertiser that she's relieved the wait is almost finally over as she'll be logging into the Students Portal at 9am on Monday morning with her mom Elma by her side.

She explained that it's disappointing that many of the traditional milestones

students experience such as sitting the exams and collecting the results in school together are being missed this year due to the global health pandemic.

"It's a big change not going in," Gemma said.

"We're missing an awful lot this year from sitting the exams to the debs, graduation and collecting our results."

She says sitting the traditional exams students still would have no idea what their results would be but this year is just different.

"Even if you do sit your exams you don't know the results but it's harder this year. I'm not too nervous. I'm hoping to do Home Economics and Religion teaching which is approximately 460 points.

However, with the calculated results a lot of students' results could turn out a lot better and then you're competing with them for a college place."

RESULTS: Leaving Cert student Gemma Cremin says she's relieved that the results will be out this coming Monday.

Niamh Dwyer is a Guidance Counsellor in Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore, and PRO of the Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors. She is also a Career Consultant. For details see

www.mycareerplan.ie

New mental health manual to support return to school | By Michelle Crean

The ISSU has launched a back-to-school mental health resource 'How’s Your Head', to help students to get back on track mentally on their return to school.

The initiative, led by ISSU Donegal Regional Officer India Kennedy and supported by the National Student Executive, has also been supported by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office and ETB National Parents’ Association.

The ISSU had campaigned for increased support for students on the return to school, in collaboration with the Institute of Guidance Counselors (IGC), UNICEF Ireland and the National Parents’ Council Post-Primary (NPCPP). ISSU welcomed the announcement of increased guidance counsellor hours for the upcoming academic year, and this resource aims to enable students to help themselves and their peers during this transition time.

ISSU President Reuban Murray said.

"We wish to thank all partners for contributing to this resource and collaborating with the ISSU on this important topic."

A physical copy of the manual will be shared with ETB and ISSU member schools, while the full resource is available at issu.ie/mental-health-manual.

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MARTIN O GRADY

Peace Commissioner • Statutory Declarations • Witnessing Signatures • Signing of various documents and forms If I can help you in any way don’t hesitate to contact me

No Fees Charged | Tel: 087 6856929

IN MEMORIAM

4.9.2020 22ND ANNIVERSARY

22ND ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

BECKETT AND O’CONNOR

O’CONNOR

CASEY

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11TH & 7TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

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

For us you will remain always Forever young.

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

Treasured memories of a wonderful son and brother, Sean O’Connor Late of Ballycasheen, Killarney, Who died on the 6th September,1998.

In loving memory of Bridget Casey (nee Aherne) late of 48 O’ Kelly’s Villas, Killarney, who died on the 4th of September 2019.

Though we can no longer see you, You are always in our thoughts and God lets us see you each and every day.

A silent thought, a secret tear, Keeps your memory ever dear, God took you home, it was his will, But in our hearts, you live still.

When the sun rises each morning, it reminds us of your smile.

Always remembered by your daughter Sarah and grandson Cian.

When the wind blows in our hair, it reminds us of your touch.

ANNIVERSARIES O’CONNOR

Always loved and remembered by your children and their families.

27TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

Sean, your memory will always be a part of each and every day.

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, To others part of the past, To the family who loved and lost ye, Your memory will always last.

16TH ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR

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 in the Church of the Resurrection at 11am on Sunday 6th September.

22ND ANNIVERSARY BECKETT

In loving memory of Archie Cronin The Island who died on August 31st 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 nephews & nieces.

15TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Martin Beckett, late of Cluainín, Woodlawn Rd., Killarney, who died on the 6th September, 1998.

Always remembered by the O’Connor family.

In loving memory of our dad William O’Connor, 7 New Road, Killarney who died on the 8th of September 2004.

Every time I think of you My heart just fills with pride, And thought I’ll always miss you, Dad, I know your by my side.

In laughter and in sorrow In sunshine and in rain, I know you’re watching over me Until we meet again.

Sadly missed by your loving family, sons Pat & Diarmuid, daughter Sheilagh & son in law Sean.

IN MEMORIAM

CRONIN

Those we love remain with us, For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one is gone.

Anniversary Mass for Martin, Sean, William Snr and Baby Rory in the Church of the Resurrection at 11am on Sunday 6th September.

You held my hand When I was small You caught me when I fell, The hero of my childhood And of latter years as well.

8TH ANNIVERSARY DOONA

Dearly loved and never forgotten

by Ann, Billy and Sean, Gerardine and Sean Óg.

Anniversary Mass for Rory, Sean and William O’Connor on Sunday the 6th of September at 10.30pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Every day, in some small way, Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near, Still missed, loved, and always dear.

When the rain sprinkles on our faces. it reminds us of your laughter.

And when the rainbow lights up the sky, it reminds us of your love.

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

In loving memory of our parents Danny and Josie Cronin Muckross, Killarney.

Danny who died 6th September 2009, and Josie who died 5th October 2013.

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother Mary Doona, nee Brosnan, Lahard, Beaufort, Killarney who died on the 2nd September 2012.

Those special memories of you, will always bring a smile, If only I could have back just for a while, Then we could sit, talk & fight again just like we used to do, You always meant so very much to us and you always will do too, The fact that you are no longer here, will always cause us pain, But you will always be in my heart, deep, until we meet Again.

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.

If roses grow in heaven, Lord pleae pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Nan’s arms and tell her they’re from us.

In loving memory of Connie Cronin, Knockmanagh, Killarney, Who died on the 3rd September 2005.

Tell her we love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.

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.

Love always, your grandchildren Trevor, Lisa, Darren, Megan & Ali.

Loved and remembered always by Ann and all the family.

Anniversary Mass for Mary will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Listry on Saturday 12th of September at 6pm.

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal.

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

NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day.

Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised. JOR

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. C.F.

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

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IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

23RD & 36TH ANNIVERSARIES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

DILLON

MCAULIFFE

MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of Bridie Dillon late of Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry who died on 5th September

In loving memory of P.J. and Pat McAuliffe, Forge Cross, Rathmore who died on September 8th 1997 and September 4th 1984.

In loving memory of Dermot (Brady) Moynihan late of Ballinamanaugh, Kilcummin, Killarney who died on 9th September 2019.

As we lovingly remember Bridie on her First Anniversary, we the O’Sullivan and Dillon families wish to express our deepest gratitude to all who attended the Funeral, sympathised with us, sent messages of sympathy and Mass cards and to those who travelled long distances.

Fr. Buckley, Fr. Kerins and Fr. Looney for their celebration of Bridie’s life at the Funeral Mass and burial. To the singers and musicians for their beautiful music and all who officiated at the Funeral and to all who donated so generously to Rockmount Day Care Centre. A special thanks to Bridie’s work colleagues for their guard of honour, to neigh- bours and friends for providing refreshments, assisted with traffic and other acts of kindness extended to us.

Our sincere gratitude to doctors and staff at Bantry Hospital, CUH, Rosenalee Care Centre, Coiste Tithe Uibh Laoire Teo, Cuan Barra Day Care Centre and Margaret O’Leary( home help) who compassionately cared for Bridie.

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

11TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

In loving memory of our son and brother Gerard Cronin, Knockdoorah, Headford who died on the 14th Sept 2009

Our grateful appreciation to Finnegan’s Undertakers and Brook Lane Hotel for their profes- sionalism and kindness.

He left us quietly, His thoughts unknown, But left us a memory, We are proud to own,

Please take this acknowledgement as a token of our individual appreciation to the wider community. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass has been offered for your intentions.

So treasure him lord, in your garden of rest, for when on earth, He was one of the best

Never more than a thought away.

Loved and remembered every day

Sadly missed by Mom, Martina, Sean, Annette, Denis, Michelle, Paul, Lorna, Dylan and Louis.

Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th Sept in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmore at 11.30am.

24TH ANNIVERSARY COURTNEY

5TH ANNIVERSARIES MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of Nellie Courtney 75 St. Brendan’s Place, Killarney who died on 8th September, 1996 RIP. Time and years slip quickly by, But memories of you will never die.

Always remembered by your loving family.

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. T.F.

IN MEMORIAM

To everyone who called to our home, attended the rosary, removal and funeral, sent mass cards, perpetual enrolments, letters and messages and to all those who travelled long distances to be with us.

To the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork, To Dr. Coffey and staff at the Ross Medical Practice and to Liam Sheahan of Sheahans pharmacy who was always available when needed.

To Fr. Kieran O’Brien, Fr. Tom Looney and Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue for celebrating a beautiful mass, to Denis Crowley & Helen Kerins for their lovely singing, to our sacristan Siobhan and the alter servers, and to all those who participated in the mass.

To Kilcummin Gaa, Chairman Eugie McSweeney & to everyone that took part in the wonderful guard of honour on both days.

To Sergeant Tony Sugrue and the Guards for their assistance with the funeral.

To Billy Doolan for his kind words and memories of his life long friend.

To the Klub bar and all the ladies that helped out with the catering and hospitality after the funeral mass.

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

In loving memory of Dermot Moynihan late of Ballinamanaugh, Kilcummin who died on 9th September 2019 Life is not measured By the years that we live But by the happiness you gave And the things that you did A wonderful nature warm and true We will always love and remember you Lovingly remembered by Peter and Pat.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of Dermot (Brady) Moynihan Late of Ballinamanaugh, Kilcummin, Killarney Who died on 9th September 2019 Think of him as living In the hearts of those he touched For nothing loved is never lost And he was loved so much Fondly remembered by Ted, Phil and Family.

21ST ANNIVERSARY LENIHAN

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for all your intentions.

GRIFFIN

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

Anniversary Mass will be held in St Joseph’s Church on Sunday September 6th at 11:30am

MOYNIHAN

To Mike & Mary O’Shea and all the staff of O’shea’s funenral Directors for their guidance and professionalism.

24TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Paddy and Kathleen Moynihan, Clounts Rathmore.

Sadly Missed by your Family.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

As we lovingly remember Dermot on his first anniversary, his wife Mary, sons, Gareoid, Kieran, Eric & Allan, daughter Louise, son in law, Tom, daughters in law, Helen, Elaine & Valerie wish to express our sincere gratitude to the following people:

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Kathleen Griffin late of 52 Marian Terrace, Killarney.

God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, He closed His arms around you, And whispered “come to me”.

To us you were someone special, Someone set apart, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

From son Michael, daughter-in-law Martina and Michelle.

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, grandchildren Liam, Niall, Sarah, Daniel and Denis.

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. DN

Anniversaries, Acknowledgements, Remembrances and Novenas can be placed online at www.killarneyadvertiser.ie

IN MEMORIAM

4.9.2020 9TH ANNIVERSARY

24TH ANNIVERSARY

20TH ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

O’ LEARY

O’BRIEN

O’MAHONY

O’SULLIVAN

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In loving memory of our beautiful granddaughter Baby Layla O’Sullivan Knockeragh, Killarney, 3rd September 2014 6th Birthday and 6th Anniversary In Loving Memory of Joan O’Leary, Killarney who died on 5th September 2011 Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts she is always there.

In loving memory of Tim O’Brien Ballycasheen, Killarney who died on 6th September 1996.

In loving memory of Johnny O’ Mahony late of Corran, Headford, Killarney, who died on the 4th September 2000.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

A date that is filled with sadness, Returns to us today, 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 & remembered by her family.

Sadly missed by your loving family.

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

30TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

31ST ANNIVERSARY

On angels wings in heaven.

In silver sandles, Baby Layla goes walking, Up those golden stairs, And though we miss her, So we know she is happy to be there, Baby Layla will walk with us in memory, We see her all the time, In silver sandles, Walking through our minds.

We love you baby Layla to the moon and back and miss you even more, Little angels robed in white please give baby Layla hugs and kisses for us tonight.

Your broken hearted grandparents Nuala and Pat Kenneally, Ballyspillane xxxx

O’DONOGHUE

21ST ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Maurice Mottie O’Donoghue late of Glenflesk, Killarney who died on 5th September 1990 Maurice Anthony 30 years ago today, Maurice Anthony, Was called away.

He left his home in Shroneboy, A place he loved Since He was a child.

Maur was born in ‘61 To Mottie and Peggie Somebody said...

“He’s a fine plain child!”

That fine plain child grew up to be A son, a brother a friend to all.

He lived, laughed and played football.

Work and fun went together, Nothing was ever any bother.

A Man, Unique, And now at rest.

He was and always will be...

“Simply the Best!”

B.D. Forever Young

In loving memory of Lawrence O’Donoghue late of 62 High Street, Killarney and Chicago, USA who died on the 9th September, 1989 A special day, another year A lovely thought, a silent tear A little prayer to keep in touch To the one we miss and love so much.

Will those who think of Lawrence today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Lovingly remembered by sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 12th September at 6.15p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

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

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. P.R.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of John M O’Sullivan 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.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

JESUS

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

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ. Faithful intercessor of all who invoke you, special patron in times of need, to you I have recourse humble beg you to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition (state petition).

In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all that invoke you.

Amen. State three Our Father’s, three Hail Mary’s and three Gloria’s. This Novena must be said for nine consecutive days and publication must be promised. TJ

O’SULLIVAN In loving memory of our precious little Baby Layla O’Sullivan, late of Knockeragh Killarney whose 6th anniversary occurred on the 3rd of September.

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

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.

6TH ANNIVERSARY

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. R.F.

Heaven’s Little Angel You’re one of Heaven’s angels now A perfect little star And when you shine the world can see How beautiful you are.

And though our hearts are broken And your life was far too short We think of you sweetest angel For the happiness you brought.

Lots of Love Mommy and Daddy. xxx Sister We miss you Our hearts still ache with sadness And many tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one will ever know.

We held you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again Love you forever Layla, love Amber, Kalvin and Mikayla. xxx

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

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. N.L.

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TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

Kerry GAA’s live streaming service has great potential but viewers’ concerns cannot be overlooked, writes Adam Moynihan

With sport being played behind closed doors in line with COVID-19 restrictions, it’s great that supporters have been able to watch Club and County Championship action online via Kerry GAA’s live streams.

The ability to view games after the fact is an added bonus and the commentary team of Gary O’Sullivan and Seán O’Sullivan have done terrific work on the microphones.

That’s the ‘good’. Now here comes the ‘bad’.

The launch of Kerry GAA’s new ‘day’ and ‘weekend’ live stream passes led to confusion and, in some instances, anger last Friday night when it turned out that no discount would be applied for buying matches in bundles.

The streams normally cost €5. Fans could now buy a day pass, covering two quarter-finals, for €10, or a weekend pass, covering all four quarter-finals, for €20.

Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser on Saturday morning, PRO Leona Twiss

explained that the aim of the passes was to allow supporters to input their card details once as opposed to multiple times over the course of the weekend. It was, she said, never marketed as a discount.

I have purchased a number of games myself – ones that I have been unable to attend or ones that I wanted to watch back – and I must say that, personally, I didn’t find the process that inconvenient to begin with. When you’re using your own device, your card de-

tails are likely to autocomplete and it takes a matter of seconds to make the transaction. But, having said that, I had noticed one or two complaints online, so it’s fair enough that Kerry GAA addressed the issue.

I think the entire controversy could have been avoided quite easily by simply not calling it a “pass”. It was only natural that supporters would expect to pay less for a weekend pass than they would if they bought four matches individually. Kerry GAA could have just

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VALUE FOR MONEY

When I spoke to her, Twiss reiterated a point that has been made numerous times by the county board over the past month or so: €5 per game is “extremely good value for money”.

I’m not so sure I’d go that far. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fine. I have no problem whatsoever with giving the county board €5 to watch a match online.

From speaking to supporters, it seems as though no one has any real issues with the €5 price tag. I think we’re all grateful that the option is even there.

But Kerry GAA seem to be calling the streams great value for money because they cost less than a match ticket, which is surely a false equivalence.

Yes, you would be paying twice or three times as much to go to matches if the gates were open, but the experience of attending a live game is not the same as watching it at home on your computer screen.

You’d pay €100 to watch the All-Ireland final from the Hogan Stand. Does that mean you’d happily pay €100 to watch it from your armchair? Or €50?

Or even €5?

Many local football supporters will have spent more money streaming the Kerry Senior Club and County Championships in the past month than they have on their Sky Sports package, which has 15+ channels with round the clock coverage of all the major sports in the world.

Yes, some counties have been charging €10 per game, so we are getting good value relative to them, but on the other hand our neighbours in Cork are streaming all of their matches for free.

Again, I have no issue with paying the €5. I’ll gladly support Kerry GAA and I’m delighted that the service exists. But I don’t know if I appreciate being told that it’s good value when the money I’ve spent on live streams would cover my Netflix subscription for the rest of the year.

DOUBLED

Whatever about having to pay a fiver for one stream, which, as I said, most people are okay with, that figure technically doubled last weekend as the option to purchase a single game was removed. Only day and weekend passes were available, which meant that if even if you only wanted to watch the East Kerry v St Kieran’s game, for example, you had to also pay for the Legion v St Brendan’s match which took place the same day.

And what’s worse, if you only wanted the East Kerry game on Saturday and the Dr Crokes game on Sunday, you were left with no other option but to

buy the weekend pass, so you ended up paying €20 instead of €10.

The Kerry GAA PRO said that matches were paired as double-headers as that’s how tickets would have been sold under normal circumstances, and the county board had paid for two streaming blocks (one on each day) as opposed to four.

I understand that tickets to individual games cannot be sold for double-headers in real life – it would be a logistical nightmare – but the option should be there online. If you logged on to watch Mid Kerry v Kenmare Shamrocks on Sunday, for instance, you also had to pay for Dr Crokes v Templenoe, which was already over. This, to my mind, does not constitute value for money.

COMPLAINTS

All of this cribbing about cost and value and weekend passes would probably have faded into the background if the streams themselves actually worked but, unfortunately for Kerry GAA, they didn’t.

Users complained of multiple breaks in coverage during the Crokes game and Kerry GAA took to Twitter to apologise. “We are experiencing technical difficulties with the stream,” they said.

Four minutes were lost, prompting some supporters to ask for a refund.

Things went from bad to worse in the 4pm fixture as the stream cut out in second-half stoppage time, just as Kenmare were probing for a championship-saving equaliser. It literally could not have happened at a more inopportune moment. The final whistle was blown during the outage and viewers were left bewildered and, above all else, disappointed by what had happened.

One fan tweeted: “The coverage itself is very good but the interruptions are too frequent. Not fair to charge people €10 or €20 for that.” Another called for “money back or free coverage of semi-finals for those affected”.

Speaking on Radio Kerry’s Terrace Talk on Monday, chairman Tim Murphy acknowledged the problems but said the county board were “very happy” with how their live streaming project has gone so far.

“As a whole it has gone extremely well,” he said. “It was a national issue [on Sunday]. There was a network failure in a European data centre. It was an issue not of our own making. It just happened to go as the match was in the melting pot so I understand people’s frustration, but it was completely out of our control. “[Streaming matches] has gone exceptionally well. We have one of the highest viewerships in the country.”

One would imagine that if they are getting such large viewing figures that some sort of profit is being made but the county PRO said they are “barely covering costs”. I see no reason why

these figures can’t be shared publicly; the Westmeath chairman told the Irish Examiner last week exactly how many viewers they’re getting and how much it’s costing them to stream. Westmeath are turning a profit. Should Kerry GAA not be able to do likewise?

And whatever about anything else, the fact that season ticket holders are being charged for the streams is completely unfair in my opinion – these people have already paid to attend these matches up front. I have been told that the matter will be discussed at a finance committee meeting this week but giving access to these loyal followers at no additional cost should have been automatic. They shouldn’t have to go cap in hand asking for it.

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Look, it’s a new system so we absolutely should cut the county board some slack. They are learning every week and by and large the service has been a good one. I’m sure there has been a great deal of work in setting it all up and, at the end of the day, whatever money comes in is for the benefit of Kerry GAA. But they also have to take stock of what supporters are telling them. The vast majority of viewers have serious concerns about the quality of the streams, and therefore they have every right to question whether or not they’re getting value for money.

The whole thing is buffering at the moment but the potential is there for it to be a very useful (and very profitable) service for many years to come.

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WE MEET AGAIN | By Adam Moynihan

The draw has been made for the semi-finals of the Kerry Senior Football Championship and for the second year in a row, East Kerry will need to go through St Brendan’s if they want to reach the county final.

The defending champions defeated their counterparts from the north 12 months ago but Brendan’s have improved since then, and with star man David Clifford unlikely to be available for selection next Friday night, the men from the East will certainly have their work cut out for them.

It promises to be an exciting contest with

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the winners taking on either Dr Crokes or a resurgent Mid Kerry side in the decider.

It was predicted to be a one-horse race but, all of a sudden, the championship is heating up.

APPEAL

There’s no such thing as a “good” time to lose David Clifford to a straight red card but the 66th minute of a quarter-final that was virtually already won has to be right up there with the very worst.

East Kerry led by two points and were on the attack when Clifford appeared to become involved in an entanglement

which left his marker, Castleisland Desmonds clubman Brian Leonard, on the ground. Referee Jonathan Griffin had no doubts about what had happened. He sent the Kerry captain off, indicating that there had been a strike with the leg.

This infringement carries an automatic one-match suspension and although it is believed that East Kerry have appealed the decision, popular consensus is that the video evidence does not exonerate Clifford.

Interestingly, Clifford is the third Kerry forward to have been sent off by this referee in a short period of time. James

O’Donoghue, Micheál Burns and now the Fossa man have all been given their marching orders by Griffin in either the Club or County Championship, and all three incidents involved striking. After reviewing the evidence, the county board rejected O’Donoghue’s appeal but upheld Burns’.

Unfortunately for East Kerry, it is widely expected that their attempt to quash Clifford’s suspension will be in vain.

PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK St Brendan’s star Diarmuid O’Connor is quietly developing into an elite level midfielder and his performance against Legion was nothing short of sublime. Operating alongside his Na Gaeil and intercounty teammate Jack Barry to great effect, O’Connor dictated proceedings and finished with personal tally of 1-3 from play. A real handful for any opponent on his day. Unfortunately for Legion, his day came last Saturday.

REMATCH: Shane Cronin of East Kerry in action against Diarmuid O'Connor of St Brendan's during last year's Kerry SFC semi-final. The teams will meet again in the last four of this year's championship. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

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East Kerry beat Kieran’s to set up Brendan’s rematch Clifford expected to miss semi after straight red card

TEST

The Clifford incident aside, it was a great win for East Kerry over Kieran’s. They were really tested on the day by a very promising outfit and the arduous nature of the game should stand them in good stead heading into the last four.

A superb solo goal by the outstanding Paudie Clifford lit up the first half but St Kieran’s gave as good as they got with Scartaglen sharpshooter Eddie Horan to the fore.

Shane Ryan did well to stop Paul Walsh’s penalty not long after the break but when midfielder James Walsh fired home a three-pointer midway through the second half, Kieran’s led by three and the pre-tournament favourites were very much on the ropes.

A goal and a point by their talisman, David Clifford, settled the jitters, however, and despite losing him late on, East Kerry held on for the win.

It was a stern test but Jerry O’Sullivan’s side passed it. Now, an even bigger one awaits.

DÉJÀ VU

History repeated itself in Stack Park last Saturday evening when, just as they did in 2019, St Brendan’s dumped the Killarney Legion out of the championship at the quarter-final stage.

With Diarmuid O’Connor and Jack Barry on top form in midfield (both scored goals with O’Connor also adding three points from play), Brendan’s never really looked like losing and they ultimately cruised to a comprehensive 11-point victory.

It was a disappointing end to the campaign for Legion, who will now focus on

CHASE: Templenoe's Killian Spillane tries to evade Fionn Fitzgerald of Dr Crokes. Pic: Matt O'Neill/Dr Crokes.

defending their East Kerry Championship.

For Brendan’s, it’s case of déjà vu all over again as they prepare to tackle East Kerry in the last four. It’s a tall order but they will take comfort in knowing that they were the last team to beat the holders: they sent East Kerry through the back door when they prevailed in Round 1 of last year’s championship.

GOLDEN BOOT

Dr Crokes booked their spot in the semi-final by beating fellow club side Templenoe in Killarney. Tony Brosnan is well on his way to the Golden Boot after posting another imposing score; he kicked eight points with four coming from play, two from marks and two from

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frees (one of which he won himself).

At the other end Killian Spillane kept Fionn Fitzgerald busy but his tally of 0-6 (two frees) was not enough to keep Templenoe in the hunt.

Four points by Micheál Burns and a goal from half-time substitute Gavin White propelled the Crokes to an eight-point win and they are now the last club standing in this year’s championship. After two duels with club sides, they will need to account for two divisional outfits if they are to regain the crown they last wore in 2018.

MID KERRY

Kenmare Shamrocks have become known for their late-game heroics but their luck ran out on Sunday as Mid Kerry

just about hung on for a one-point win.

Paul O’Connor continued his recent run of fine form and his personal total of 1-5 helped Shamrocks to build a three-point half-time lead. That gap widened to five early in the second but the introduction of Jack O’Connor from Beaufort precipitated a Mid Kerry fightback. O’Connor was fouled for a penalty which the excellent Gavan O’Grady converted and when he pointed himself not long after, the divisional side led by one.

Fiachra Clifford and Liam Carey pushed that lead out to three by the 56th minute but Kenmare never gave up and scores

by Michael McCarthy and Mark Crowley left the game in the balance in time added on.

Paul O’Connor had a chance to equalise but it appeared as though his shot (and I’m open to correction on this) was halfblocked by the diving Gavan O’Grady and Mid Kerry keeper Stephen Cahillane parried the ball to safety.

Seán O’Shea, playing with a heavily strapped right quad, had one more opportunity to level matters but his shot hooked agonisingly to the left and wide and Mid Kerry prevailed with the bare minimum to spare.

It was a tough loss for Kenmare but at least they have the Club Championship final to look forward to. That match against Stacks has now been fixed for next Sunday, September 13 at 3.30pm.

The relegation playoff between Kilcummin and Templenoe will take place at 1.30pm the same day. Both matches are in the Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney and both will be streamed by Kerry GAA.

KERRY SFC SEMI-FINAL DRAW

St Brendan’s

2-17

Fri, Sept 11 7.30pm

East Kerry v St Brendan’s

East Kerry 2-13

St Kieran’s

1-14

Austin Stack Park

LIVE on TG4

Dr Crokes 1-16

Templenoe

0-11

Kenmare 1-12

Mid Kerry

1-13

Sat, Sept 12 7pm

Dr Crokes v Mid Kerry

Austin Stack Park

LIVE on Kerry GAA

Legion

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Celts and Blues

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set for all-Killarney league final Old rivals Killarney Celtic and Killarney Athletic will fight it out for the biggest prize in Kerry soccer when they meet in the Denny Premier A Division league final on Sunday.

COVID-19 restrictions meant that the 2019/20 season had to be put on ice during the summer months but, after a few busy weeks of catch-up, all top-flight matches have finally been completed.

The campaign has lasted the bones of 12 months. Now all that remains is for a winner to be crowned.

And, for the fourth season in a row, the champions will hail from the town of Killarney.

NEVER IN DOUBT Celtic’s spot in the league final has never been in doubt. The Hoops romped home to a first place finish on the back of a near perfect record of 12 wins, two draws and no defeats. Many of those victories came

quite easily to them and their goal difference of +47 tells its own story in this regard.

Kerry Premier League Final Killarney Celtic v Killarney Athletic Sunday at 2pm Mounthawk Park, Tralee

them to second position but a good run of form post-lockdown saw them sneak

Truth be told, they have been head and shoulders above the opposition when it comes to domestic competitions and they have also impressed on the national and provincial stage. Brian Spillane’s side reached the last eight of the FAI Junior Cup before losing to Fairview on penalties and they won the prestigious Munster Champions Trophy by defeating Rathkeale.

back into contention. They needed to beat Classic FC in the last game of the regular season to force a playoff against Castleisland and they just about managed it, twice coming from behind to secure a crucial 3-2 win.

Celtic are going for three-in-a-row in terms of league titles and with this year’s Greyhound Bar KO Cup and League Cup still to play for, they could well be in line for quite a large haul of silverware.

This will be the second all-Killarney final in four seasons. Athletic famously defeated Celtic after a replay in 2017 and that should auger well for The Blues, but, having said that, their current team bears little resemblance to the one that lifted the club’s first ever league trophy. A number of key players have since retired or reverted to GAA and they have, by and large, been replaced by promising youngsters, some of whom are still in second

PLAYOFF Athletic’s route to the final has been far less straightforward. It looked for long stages as though Castleisland would beat

They trailed once again in that playoff against Island last Sunday but they turned it around to win 2-1 and set up this weekend’s derby against Celtic.

FLASHBACK: Paudie O'Connor of Athletic challenges Celtic's Cathal O'Shea when the sides met in the 2017 league final.

ary school. In fact, only two starters from that fateful day three years ago are still involved.

Manager Stuart Templeman will depend upon older heads like Shane Doolan and Shane Bunyan to lead this youthful team into their first big final at this level.

Celtic, meanwhile, have added top quality players like Stevie O’Mahoney, Adam O’Rourke and the Lowth brothers to their squad in recent times and with John McDonagh, Gary Keane and Matt Keane still as commanding as ever, they will fancy their chances of coming out on top.

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TRAILBLAZERS: Can you identify any of the players in this Killarney RFC team photo from 1915-16?

Who are these men?

Rugby club launch “nostalgic” history project aimed at honouring founding fathers | By Adam Moynihan Killarney RFC have launched an ambitious history project aimed at charting the club’s early years, and they’re asking for your help to reach their goal.

A newly-formed History Project team, which includes Alex Willms, James Desmond, Annmarie Williams, Ger Sugrue, Ger Moynihan, Liam Murphy and Tom O'Leary, are looking for assistance as they try to identify and, ultimately, honour their past players and members going back to the very foundation of the club.

Old photographs and news articles are currently being compiled and the team have already unearthed one very significant piece of information: they now believe the club may have been formed at

least three full decades earlier than was previously understood.

“We thought that the club had been founded in 1928 but we have found evidence suggesting that there was an active rugby club in Killarney all the way back in 1898,” the club’s volunteer coordinator, Tom O’Leary, said. “It’s fascinating.”

In fact, one article titled ‘The Revival of Killarney Rugby Football Club’ seems to signify that the sport was played in Killarney, and that there was an organised club, at some unknown stage before that.

“Because we haven’t had a home of our own until relatively recently, we’ve had nowhere to keep these old pictures and memorabilia,” Tom explained. “Now that we have our clubhouse in Aghadoe, we

thought that it’d be nice to acknowledge the people who helped establish rugby in Killarney by displaying their photographs and by telling their stories.

We feel as though it will encourage and inspire our current members, especially the younger generations. It will show them that they’re part of something special.

The club are actively seeking photos, news articles, nuggets of information and anecdotes – anything at all that will help them gain an insight into the history of Killarney RFC. The photograph on this very page is a prime example. They have the faces but they would love the find the names to go

Email: history@killarneyrugby.com or WhatsApp: Tom at 086 3260193

along with them. Can you identify anyone from this line-up?

If you have any info about this picture or would like to submit your photos, documents or stories of your own, simply email history@killarneyrugby.com. You can also call or WhatsApp Tom at 086 3260193. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

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Call 064 6632215 or email sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie

VISIT FANTASY.PREMIERLEAGUE.COM OR DOWNLOAD THE PREMIER LEAGUE APP TO ENTER. League Code: 7pwwg6

Join Kerry’s biggest fantasy league!

The team at the Killarney Advertiser are delighted to confirm that we will once again be running our extremely popular Fantasy Premier League competition.

Last season over 900 players took part in the free-to-enter Killarney Advertiser League, making it the largest fantasy football league in Kerry. With some wonderful prizes on offer courtesy of our sponsors Brian James, we are hoping to attract even more participants for the 2020/21 season.

Once again the league has simply been renewed from last year, so for last sea-

son’s participants all you have to do is visit the Fantasy Premier League website or app and pick your team. You will then be automatically entered into the Killarney Advertiser League for the coming campaign.

If this is your first time joining the league, you can sign up by going to ‘Create and join new leagues’ and entering the code ‘7pwwg6’.

A €50 voucher will be awarded every month to the highest-scoring manager and the overall winner next May will collect the grand prize of a voucher for €250.

Rás na mBan cancelled After months of deliberation the organising committee of Rás na mBan have been forced to cancel this year’s race and have now switched their attention to preparations for the 2021 event Ireland’s top international stage race for women was originally due to be held in Kilkenny this week. The race was postponed in mid-July and the organisers had hoped that travel restrictions caused by the global pandemic would ease in time to run the race in October.

However, continued uncertainty around international travel and a fast-approaching end to the truncated racing season mean that months of planning for this

year’s race will now be to the benefit of Rás na mBan 2021.

Plans are already well advanced for next year’s race which will take place in early September 2021 from a base in Kilkenny.

Stage routes for the five-day event have already been mapped and will be announced in due course.

“It has been a difficult time for all involved but we’ve been mindful of the need to do the right thing for the race, for the competitors, for the volunteers and for other supporters who attend the event,” Race Director Valerie Considine said.

“To the international and local riders who had been hoping to race this year, we apologise. And we sincerely hope to see you all in Kilkenny in 12 months’ time."

“It wouldn't be possible without the support of Brian O’Shea of Brian James who has been with us since the very start. The prizes are top class and we’re very grateful for his continued support.”

MOTOR SPORT |

N agle’s World Rally Championship return

Paul Nagle returns to the World Rally Championship as Rally Estonia gets underway today (Friday).

Nagle and his driver Craig Breen will make their first start on a WRC event since February’s Rally Sweden. The Estonian event is the first rally to run at World Championship level since Rally Mexico was cut short in March as a result of international COVID-19 measures.

Breen and Nagle compete in a Hyundai i20 World Rally Car for the Hyundai Motorsport World Rally team.

The rally starts with a Super Special in Tartu tonight and continues until Sunday afternoon. Ahead lies nearly 240kms of competitive action over 16 stages. | F assbender uninjured in

car wreck

DRAW: Dermot O'Connor (Assistant Secretary, East Kerry Board), Patrick O'Donoghue (joint sponsor, Gleneagle Hotel) Mike Piggott (CCC Chairman, East Kerry Board) and Noel Kennedy (Secretary, East Kerry Board) at the draw for the Dr O'Donoghue and Fr Galvin Cups..

time around.

Speaking at the launch, Killarney Advertiser Sports Editor Adam Moynihan said he was delighted with how quickly the league has grown.

“To become the biggest league in Kerry in just three seasons is amazing and our goal is to go even bigger and better this

Michael Fassbender failed to make the start of the Four Hours of Le Castellet Endurance Race in France on Saturday after a high-speed crash during the morning practice session.

The Fossa man got caught out on wet-kerbing just minutes into the session. His Porsche 911 RSR was catapulted into the track’s protection bar-

riers. He walked out of the wreckage uninjured but the car was too badly damaged and his Proton Dempsey Racing Team were unable to repair the car in time for Saturday night’s race. It should have marked his first race under the cover of darkness as he continues his preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans next June. | C oyne commits to British

series

Kevin Coyne will take on the biggest challenge of his career this weekend when he races at the world-famous Silverstone track in Northamptonshire.

The 18-year-old Farranfore-based racer is contesting the HEL Performance British Junior Supersport Championship, the first Kerry rider to commit to the series. Riders race on 200cc to 500cc production machines and Coyne fields a self-prepared Kawasaki with help from JOG Tuning in Gortatlea. He initially planned on entering the opening two rounds of the series for 18 to 22-year-olds but has now decided to complete the season.

As well as this weekend’s Silverstone event he will also race at Oulton Park (September 19-20); make a return to Donington Park (October 2-4, the venue for his UK debut in July) and Brands Hatch (October 16-18).

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4.9.2020 SPORT NOTES

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: Youths League SF - Killarney Celtic 4 Dingle Bay Rovers 0 (Terry Sparling 2, Dylan Callaghan, Padraic Looney). Youths League Final - Killarney Celtic 4 Killorglin 1 (Terry Sparling, Dylan Callaghan, Cian Doe, Jackson O’Mahony). League Cup SF - Killarney Celtic 5 Listowel Celtic 3 (Stephen McCarthy 2, Lee Downing, Gary Keane, Ryan Kelliher). Greyhound Bar Cup SF Killarney Celtic 5 Classic 0 (Gary Keane, Cathal O’Shea, Lee Downing, Shane Lowth, Conor McCarthy). U17 Cup SF Listowel Celtic 4 Killarney Celtic (Jack O’Donoghue).

LOTTO: Next jackpot €16,000. Tickets available from club members, Hegarty’s Park Rd, The Dungeon, Killarney Outlet Centre and online at clubforce.com.

MEK Galaxy TRAINING TIMES: Boys U8s & 7s (2013s & 14s) – Every Saturday 11-12pm (Fos), U9s (2012s) – Every Saturday 10-11am (Fos), U10s (2011s)- Every Saturday 10-11am (Fah), U13s (2008s) – Every Monday 4.30-6pm (LP), U14s (2007s) – Every Tuesday 6-7pm (LP), U15s (2006s) – Every Tuesday – 7-8pm (Fah). Girls: U10s & U12s – Every Monday 6-7pm (Fah), U13s (2008) – Every Monday 5.45-7pm (LP), U15s (2006) – Every Wednesday 5.45-7pm (LP). Seniors: Tuesdays & Fridays – 7.30-9pm (LP). Lackabane Pitch (LP), Fossa Astro (Fos) and Faha Astro (Fah). As always, new players are welcome. Other age groups will be restarting training over the coming weeks. More training news to follow.

DIVISION 2B FINAL: MEK Galaxy 3 Lisard Wanderers 0 (Conor Collins, Michael Griffin, Oisín Walsh).

U17: Our U17 boys are back training, starting from Thursday, September 10, 6.30-7.30pm in Lachabane pitch, Fossa. All new players are more than welcome. Just contact Liam Healy on 087 7639611 for more information.

COACHES WANTED: If anyone is interested in delving into the world of coaching, make sure you give us a call. We cater for all ages and a fantastic family club to be a part of. Contact Pa on 087 7943220 for more information.

Mastergeeha CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Mastergeeha seniors in winning the Division 2A final on Friday night. Winning by 3-1 with goals from Mike Baker and Philip O'Leary scoring 2.

LOTTO: Mastergeeha FC Lotto is restarting after the COVID-19 lockdown.

Our first draw for a jackpot of €3,600 is this Friday night so we would welcome your support. Tickets available from our usual outlets/sellers and online from mastergeeha.com/lotto.

TRAINING: Our U11 to U17 teams are starting to resume training again. Team managers may have been in contact with existing members and new players

are welcome to join. For information, please contact 086 4098405. More details to follow for our academy U5 to U10 in the coming weeks.

Killarney Legion Gaa FIXTURE: Minor County League - Dr Crokes v Killarney Legion (Sat at 4pm, Ticket Only).

RESULT: Kerry SFC - Killarney Legion 1-9 St Brendan’s 2-17.

U14 GIRLS: Our U14 girls got back to winning ways on Sunday with a fine victory against John Mitchels. The Legion girls were quicker out of the blocks and had a lot of possession but some poor finishing in the first 15 mins meant Mitchels were always in the game. The girls settled better after the water break and the scores started to flow. We dominated for the rest of match with some fine defending, some great passing moves which led to fine scores. To their credit Mitchels kept going to the very end. Up next is a trip to Laune Rangers on Sunday at 4pm. Well done girls.

JUVENILE ACADEMY: The Juvenile Academy continues every Saturday morning. All Safe Return to Play protocols in place. See you Saturday 10.30am. New members welcome.

CLUB MERCHANDISE: The club shop is open every Saturday morning at 10.30-11.30am. New stock available in all sizes.

LOTTO: Jackpot €6000 plus €10,000 bonus. Draw next Sunday at 9pm in Murphy’s Bar.

Spa GAA FIXTURES: Junior Co League - Spa v Kenmare (Friday 6.30pm). Minor Co League - Spa v Ardfert (Saturday 4pm).

U12 Co League - Beaufort v Spa (Sunday 6pm). Senior Ladies Co Championship ISG v Spa (Monday). Fixtures updated on the website calendar so please check for any changes.

GOOD LUCK to all pupils, teachers and parents as the new school year begins.

LOTTO: Next draw Monday at the clubhouse. Jackpot €5,600. Tickets available online on spagaa.com or tickets on sale at the clubhouse during Saturday morning Academy 10-11am.

CO CHAMPIONSHIP: East Kerry v St Brendan’s and Dr Crokes v Mid Kerry on Sept 11/12.

MERCHANDISE SHOP: Open Saturdays 10–11am. Any queries contact Mathilda 087 6487356.

JUVENILE ACADEMY: Welcomes boys and girls from ages 3 to 10 in the ABC, U6, U8 and U10 groups. The Academy starts at 10am each Saturday and new members are always welcome! Any queries contact Coiste na nOg Secretary Andrew 087 1385612.

ITEMS FOR NOTES: Contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sunday.

Dr Crokes GAA RESULT: Kerry SFC QF - Dr Crokes 1-16 Templenoe 0-11.

LADIES: Our senior ladies had two

games last week and came out on top in both. They travelled to Listowel on Monday last and completely dominated the home side. They then hosted Clonmacoun/Moyvane on Friday and again had a huge team performance resulting in a 4-17 to 3-5 win. With two games remaining in this Junior A Championship they will hope to keep their unbeaten run intact. Our U14s & U16s both lost out to Scartaglen in their respective competitions last week. Our U14 girls have not qualified for the semi-final stages of Division 2 but the U16s still have it all to play for in Division 3.

LOTTO: Jackpot for draw on September 7 will be €5,600. Play online via Clubforce. TTickets available from the usual sources along with Gleeson's Spar College Square, Tatler Jack or Vince Casey’s office.

US OPEN GOLF CHALLENGE: We will be holding another Golf Challenge on US Open Sept 17-20. Cards will with usual sellers this weekend or may be played online www.drcrokes.com.

SYMPATHY to Club Secretary Matt O’Neill on the death of his aunt Ann Marie Dunne. Ar dheis de ar a anam dilis.

Glenflesk GAA LOTTO: Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Sept 14. Jackpot will be €3,400. Thank you to all who support our lotto.

SCHOOLS: Best of luck to all of the children of Glenflesk Parish who returned to school this past week. All of the schools have put in a huge amount of work preparing for the safe return of the pupils. We wish all the pupils and teachers a very enjoyable year.

SENIOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: East Kerry’s dreams of a second County Championship win in a row are still alive after just about getting past St Kieran’s in Tralee this evening. Glenflesk had three players on the team this evening, and as usual, they were all influential in the victory. Chris O’Donoghue was at corner back and was crucial in the second half recovery with some brilliant passes forward that would lead to important scores. Dan O’Brien started at midfield and drove forward impressively while also doing well at catching and breaking the ball at kickouts while also dropping back to help the defense.

Darragh Roche was at Full Forward and contributed four points and two assists including the crucial pass to David Clifford to bury the game clinching goal.

Fossa GAA U12 BOYS: County League v Churchill.

Despite great performances, unfortunately disappointment for both teams this evening in Fossa. Two games remaining in County League, home v Rathmore and away v Laune Rangers.

U14 BOYS: Fossa U14 boys played in a tight and thrilling match in Fossa last Wednesday evening v Sneem/Derrynane/Templenoe. Both teams were ahead at times but in the 3rd quarter the visitors were steaming ahead by

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5 points. A well taken goal by Cathal Breen brought the Fossa boys back into the game. Fossa dug deep and won out by a one point margin in the end. Fossa 2-13 SDT 4-6. Many thanks to Sneem/ Derrynane/Templenoe for a very entertaining game. Well done Fossa players and management.

U14 GIRLS: Our U14 Girls continued their winning ways last Sunday evening away to Beale in Div 3 County League.

Last round of the league sees the girls at home to Na Gaeil next Sunday evening.

Well done girls and mgt.

U16 GIRLS: A good win for our U16 Girls last Wednesday evening against Laune Rangers in Fossa. The girls have Castleisland Desmonds next week in the last round of the County League.

Firies GAA COISTE NA NOG: Training continues on to the pitch in Farranfore with U6 and U8 boys and girls & U10 boys on Saturday. All players are reminded to bring their own water bottles. Please note that it is now mandatory that all players of all codes MUST pay €2 for training.

LOTTO: Firies Football, Hurling & Ladies Football Club are delighted to announce the return of our club lotto. We have now also added an online lotto through Clubforce and can be accessed via the link below from anywhere in the world. The 1st draw will be on Sept 7 with a jackpot of €2,800. Best of luck everyone. Thanks to all for playing our club lotto.

HURLING: Training continues in Farranfore on Thursdays from 7 to 8pm for U6 to U14.

RESULTS: U14 Boys Football - Firies A 5-13 Currow 5-12. U14 Boys Football Firies B 0-7 Legion B 2-5. U14 Hurling - Firies 10-10 Abbeydorney 4-6. U14 Hurling - Firies 5-10 South Kerry 2-2.

U14 Girls Div 3 - Firies 4-16 Listowel 1-4.

FIXTURES: Minor Ladies v Scartaglen (Friday). U12 Hurling away v Abeydorney (Friday at 7pm). Junior Football League away v Fossa (Friday 7pm). Minor Boys v Laune Rangers (Saturday).

U12 Boys home v Kenmare (Sunday at 6pm).

Listry GAA JUVENILE RESULTS: U14 County League Div 8 - Keel Listry B 5-12 Milltown Cmaine B 4-11. U14 County League Div 1 - Keel Listry A 1-11 Kilcumin A 2-15.

U12 County League Div 2 - Na Gaeil Green 5-11 Listry Green 5-15, Na Gaeil White 5-20 Listry White 5-12. Well done to all players and mentors involved.

SHANE COURTNEY MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC: Our upcoming fundraiser The Annual Shane Courtney Golf Classic on September 12. As you know we have no lotto income or any other kind of income at present and we need to undertake urgent remedial works on the pitch surface. Any support you can give would be really appreciated. Sponsorship of tee boxes is available at €50 each. We would ask each family to consider sponsoring a tee box if

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possible. Alternatively there is also a raffle. Tickets are €5 each or 3 for €10.

Looks like this will be our only chance to raise much needed funds this year so we are appealing to all associated with the club to support the classic in any way possible please. Please let your child's respective coach know how you would like to support this venture and we will arrange distribution of sponsorship forms or raffle tickets as the case may be.

Beaufort GAA MEMBERSHIP: Beaufort GAA Club membership is still open. Please contact Patie at 087 2515311 for details. The gym will open as soon as restrictions are lifted.

CLOTHES COLLECTION: Thanks to everybody who contributed to the clothes collection last week. Your support is appreciated.

FIXTURES: Junior Men away v Legion (Fri 6.30pm). Minor Ladies away v ISG (Fri). Minor Men home v Gneeveguilla (Sat 4pm). U12 Boys home v Spa (Sun).

U14 Girls (2 teams) home v Southern Gaels (Sun).

Muckross Rowing Club BANTRY OFFSHORE REGATTA: This Saturday, September 5, Bantry Rowing Club are set to have the honour of running one of the very few competitive rowing events for 2020. The club is hosting an offshore regatta and the event will operate from a unique venue. To facilitate social distancing, the large Bantry Aerodrome facility adjacent to the coast will play host to the 20 competing clubs. No spectators are allowed and entries have been limited with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Muckross RC is sending one Masters Men crew, the members of which will compete in the Mens Quad race.

We wish the lads the best of luck as our new offshore quad makes its competitive debut.

END OF SEASON: With the main rowing season complete, club activities are now greatly reduced which will provide members with a break before the new season 2020/21 gets underway from the end of September. What exact format the new rowing year will take is highly uncertain as COVID-19 continues to dictate the course of daily life. However, as we have done this summer, we will continue to provide opportunities to row insofar as possible, in compliance with the public health restrictions and relevant protocols. For those looking to try out rowing as beginners, watch this space over the weeks ahead for details of our new season kick-off.

Gneeveguilla Athletic Club LOTTO: No winner of our lotto draw Aug 28. Numbers drawn were 3, 10 ,16 & 17. Sellers prize winner Aeneas O’Leary. €50 Y/T prize winner Michael Dineen Clounts, €50 to Colin O’Leary Shinnagh, €40 each to Elaine O’Riordan Rathmore, Eilish & Thomas Fitzpatrick

4.9.2020 Taur & Donal Reen Counerough. Bonus not won numbers drawn were 10, 14, 20 & 29. Next week’s jackpot €11,800 plus €1,00 bonus.

Killarney Rugby MINIS: Our Minis return to training tomorrow Saturday, September 5 at Aghadoe. Since curtailing our season due to the pandemic last March, our minis have really missed their rugby and are really looking forward to getting back. We have a comprehensive Safety Plan and new policies in place for the new season encompassing the sanitisation of equipment etc and meeting the requirements of the IRFU and government guidelines regarding the return to play. We would ask anyone coming to train to ensure that they don’t have any symptoms and bring their own water bottles and gumshields. We will need to ensure the children wash and sanitize their hands upon arrival. There will be paperwork to complete upon arrival by all parents. We will have staggered training times for each age group: U8 train between 10am and 11.30am. U10s between 10.15 and 11.45am and U12 boy and U12 girls between 10.30 am and 12 midday. For any details contact our Minis Coordinator Liam Murphy on 087 4145662.

GOLF CLASSIC: September 18 at Beaufort Golf Club. Tee off slots available from between 11am and 3.30pm.

Teams of 4 are €200. Tee box sponsorship available only €50. Call Ger a on 087 1240365.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Aug 30. Stableford on Killeen sponsored by Rozzers Restaurant at Killeen House Hotel. 1st Mary Leacy (19) 46, 2nd Lorna O’Leary (30) 40, BG Corrina Griffin (2) 33, 3rd Ciara O’Mahony (13) 39, 4th Sinead Galvin (19) 39, 5th Niamh Dinham (26) 38, 6th Mary A Cronin (17) 38.

FIXTURES: Next Sunday’s competition is Stableford on Killeen sponsored by Visage.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men's) RESULTS: EBS sponsored Men’s club stableford competition on Mahony's Point on August 29/30. 1st Adam Walsh (14) 44, 2nd Bryan O' Shea (18) 43, 3rd Enda Prendergast (10) 42, 4th Colm Cagney (05) 41, 5th Donal O'Sullivan (07) 41, 6th Shane Horgan (02) 41, 7th Michael Walsh (18) 40, Category 1 Kieran O'Connor (05) 38, Category 2 Peter O'Brien (Head) (09) 39, Category 3 Liam Murphy (15) 40, Category 4 Eugene McSweeney (22) 35.

BRUEN: Congratulations to our victorious Jimmy Bruen team who overcame an impressive Ballybunion team, 3 points to 2. Ewan Macindoe & Harry O Neill - 2up, Mark Tuite & Micheal O'Neill - 3up, Peter O'Brien & Declan Glavin - 4down, Finbarr O'Mahony & Cillian Courtney - 3down, Eugene O'Sullivan &

Dermot Roche - 3up.

JUNIOR: Commiserations to our Junior Cup team who were very unlucky to lose two matches. They were managed

by Donal Considine and the players on the day were Alan MacSweeney, Jason Arthur, Ryan Kelliher, Ewan Macindoe and James Rock O'Neill.

Ross Golf Club (Men's) RESULTS: Aug 29/30 we held a Single Stableford Competition and the winners were 1st Gianfranco Ghidini (13) 38, 2nd Ivo O’Sullivan (13) 35, 3rd John Cushkelly (12) 35, 4th Alan Flynn (6) 35.

FIXTURES: On Saturday Sept 5 and Sunday 6 we will hold a strokeplay competition on the Green Course and the timesheet is now available in the clubhouse. On Friday Sept 4 the Gents Club will organise a 10 hole mixed scramble and BBQ sponsored by Michael O'Shea . The scramble will cost €5 and the BBQ will cost €10. The BBQ must be ordered and paid for by noon Thursday. Please put your name on the Scramble Entry Sheet in the Clubhouse before 4pm on Friday and we will have a 6pm sharp shotgun start.

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RESULTS: Lady Captain Una Moroney's Prize. Competition played on August 29. 18 Hole Stableford. 1st Nicola O'Mahony 49 (49), 2nd Marie O'Brien 39 (31), 3rd Kitty O'Grady 37 (40).

Beaufort Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: August 22/23. Round 5 Golfer of the Year sponsored by Royal Hotel, Killarney. 1st Grainne McShortall (26) 74 Nett, 2nd Stephanie Lane (37) 76 Nett, 3rd Laura Furlong (15) 77 Nett.

FIXTURES: September 6. 18 hole Stableford sponsored by Noeleen Mackassey. September 4. Open Friday. 18 hole Single Stableford. Sponsored by Clifford's Groundcare.

Beaufort Golf Club (Men's) RESULTS: August15/16. Sponsored by Gap Of Dunloe Industries/Heather Restaurant.

Overall Winner: Paul Carmody {16} 42.

Division 1: 1st Pat G O'Sullivan (10) 36, 2nd Joe Kennedy (5) 36. Division 2: 1st John Looney (16) 38, 2nd Jim Crowley (18) 33. Division 3: 1st Austin Rooney (20) 31, 2nd David Laing (22) 30. Division 4: 1st Sean Coffey (28) 25, 2nd Rory O'Sullivan (30) 17.

FIXTURES: September 6. Round 4 Golfer of the Year - 18 hole Stableford (White Tees). Sponsored by Pat Tangney. 4th September 4. Open Friday. 18 hole Single Stableford (Ladies & Gents). Sponsored by Clifford's Groundcare.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt NATIONAL STROKEPLAY QUALIFIERS: Congratulations to Damien Fleming (Senior), Lorcan Martin and James Fleming (Intermediate) and Hugh O’Sullivan (Junior) on qualifying for the

National Finals in Collins, Cork later in September this past Sunday in September. Commiserations to John McGrath on just missing out on countback for a spot in the Senior grade as well.

ROCKLODGE SCRATCH CUP: Our Club Chairman Damien only went and did it again in winning another Scratch Cup in Cork last Saturday, this time at his adopted home of Rocklodge in shooting 21 under par. That was Damien’s third such success in these events during August.

U16 CAPTAINS PRIZE: Rescheduled for this Saturday, Cillian Courtney hosts his Captains Prize for our U16 members this Saturday morning at 9am. Entry: €5 per player. Details of a presentation will be confirmed at a later date.

RICKY KELLY: Scheduled for next weekend (Sept 12/13) in association with the Tatler Jack Bar Killarney. Three Ball Scramble. Entry: €30 for 18 Holes, €50 for 36 Holes. A team’s best 18-hole round will count towards their overall score. Play begins Friday from 4pm5.30pm, Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday 9am-3pm (Last Card).

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club COMP: Our first competition under COVID-19 restrictions took place last Sunday on Lough Lein, fishing for the Batty O’Brien Cup. The top five anglers on the day were: 1st Steve Cambell, 2nd DJ O’Riordan, 3rd Anthony Griffin, 4th Paul Lawton, 5th Mick Lenihan. Heaviest trout was caught by Mick Lenihan.

This Sunday the club will fish for the Church Island Cup on Lough Lein. Fishing commences at 10.30am with boats ashore for 6pm. Weigh in will take place at the shed in Ross directly afterwards.

Kilcummin ANAM CARA KERRY: Anam Cara Kerry, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday, September 8 at 7.20pm in the Recovery Haven, 5 Haig's Terrace, Killerisk, Tralee, Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.

SUPPORT LINE: ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.

BUTTON ACCORDION CLASSES: Button accordion classes with Conor Moriarty continue in the Rural Development Office. These one to one classes are for all grades including beginners and will run under strict COVID-19 regulations.

To book your time please contact Conor on 087 9698063 ASAP as places will be filled on a first come basis.

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