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Concern over increase in number of town centre businesses closing

A warning by the Restaurants Association of Ireland that it expects “a wave of food business closures” hit home in Killarney this week.

The RAI said that 280 restaurants have closed in Ireland over the last six months due to high running costs and the increase in the VAT rate.

"We're facing a crisis in our industry at the moment in terms of closures, and

we're seeking immediate action from the Government to intervene in terms of saving our industry and saving restaurants and coffee shops across the country," said RAI Chief executive Adrian Cummins.

Celtic Donoughts closed this week

SOCIAL MEDIA The lack of accommodation in the town is being laid bare on social media this week, but it is revealing a nasty side to the crisis.

Many people are posting on social media searching for property to either rent or buy.

Many posts are made by people working in the area that need somewhere to live.

If they can’t get accommodation the will not be able to take up the jobs on offer to them.

Last week we reported on Garret’s Restaurant. It will close for good later this month as they cannot recruit chefs.

Last week, the Killarney Advertiser revealed that Garret’s Restaurant on College St will cease trading at the end of this month due to the unavailability of trained chefs. Since that story was published two more food related businesses in the town centre have ceased trading.

The Underground Café at Market Cross closed its doors over the weekend while Celtic Donoughts on Plunkett St also

ceased trading this week.

"We feel we are going to see hundreds if not thousands of businesses close across the state in the next 12 months, if the Government don't intervene and provide a rescue package for our industry as soon as they can," added Mr Cummins. Unconfirmed reports say that retail units in Killarney also face closure in the comming weeks.

Fixtures and fittings were removed from The Underground Cafe in the last few days

Killarney of the "un-welcomes" Previously we have reported that hotels, like the Europe, is to build its own staff quarters.

Many people looking for accommodation are from overseas.

These posts, in some instances, are attracting negative comments from other users.

It prompted one social media user, a Killarney person now living overseas, to ask a very serious question. ”As someone who has lived away during our own recessions, I would have also posted on Facebook pages in the area I had moved to looking for help in regards

to accommodation.

Never in all that time did I receive, smart comments, angry faced reactions or a general reaction of being unwanted in that place.

“It’s understandable people are unhappy with so much of what is going on within this town but [these social media pages] are supposed to show the quality of who we are as a group.

From an outsiders perspective, this does not seem like a very obliging community and it’s a shame that this once welcoming place has now become so unwelcoming.”

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Ain’t no mountain Memorial walk high enough for Joe for popular jarvey Elite ultra runner, Joe O’Leary from Lissivigeen has conquered the most difficult endurance race in the UK.

He won the Montane Winter Spine Challenger North in emphatic fashion taking over 16 hours off the existing course record.

The Montane Winter Spine Challenger North is a non-stop 232-km ultra-marathon encompassing the entire length of the Pennine Way. The Montane Spine Races are widely regarded amongst the toughest and brutal endurance races in the world.

“It’s like a dream come true only I couldn’t even have dreamt it,” Joe told event organisers at the finish.

Joe finished third in the Montane Winter Spine Challenger South in 2022, and third in the full Montane Winter Spine Race last year.

It’s been a bitterly cold event throughout, something which has obviously created issues for many runners.

“I would rather be cold and miserable than too hot,” he joked.

Conditions over the Cheviots last night were extremely tough with patches of Ultra Mountain runner, Joe O'Leary, has won the Montane Winter Spine Challenger North. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

sheet ice, and slabs covered in black ice everywhere. But none of it was enough to stop Joe. “Joe is a pleasure to have on a Spine Race event. Positive and friendly throughout he is always popular with the Checkpoint Teams. Massive congratulations from everyone at the Montane Spine Race. An astonishing performance and a well-deserved result,” said Montane Spine Race Organisers

One of Killarney’s most-popular rowers and jarveys will be remembered at a special walk organised by the Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association on Sunday.

Hugh Murhill passed away in 2020.

He is best remembered as a master oarsman with Muckross Rowing Club but was also very popular in horse circles in the town.

The Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association is organising the ‘Hugh Murhill Memorial Walk’ which will start at at 1.00pm at Tigh Mary Donals –­formerly the Whitegates Hotel – on Muckross Road.

The Memorial Walk will take place in Killarney on Sunday, January 21 at 2.00pm and participants can choose between a 5k circuit or a 10k route – each taking in Muckross Abbey and Muckross House.

Entry fees are set at €20.

Pictured is the late Hugh Murhill’s daughter Kaylyn. The family is wellknown in jarvey circles in town. Photo Valerie O’Sullivan

“Refreshment’s and Music afterwards in Tigh Mary Donald’s. Raffle to follow with lots of spot prizes to win. Everyone is welcome, bring along your pets,” said PRO Irene Hurley.

Kevin Leahy set for another Arctic adventure Killarney adventure racers Kevin Leahy is going to attempt to ski 475km across the artic next month.

The proprietor of the Black Sheep Hostel on New Street is no stranger to adventures races in the world’s coldest climates.

Back in 2022 he contested both the Lapland Arctic Ultra and the Yukon Arctic Ultra. Those two adventure races resulted in the documentary ‘1000kms of chaos’.

Filmed over two years by local videographer Adrian McCarthy, against the challenging restrictions of the pandemic, the documentary provided a deep insight into what it takes for an amateur Irish Ultra Runner to train, prepare and complete the toughest challenge anyone could imagine.

Not one to rest on his laurels, the long-dis-

tance runner is set to do it all again only this time on skis.

He has entered the Artic Spine Race which gets under way in Kungsleden, Sweden on February 6.

“Having never skied more than 30km in one go this promises to be yet another huge challenge for my body, mind and spirit,” he said.

He is competing in the event to raise funds and awareness for AsIAm - Ireland's Autism charity, “I've been ambassador for this charity for two years and now and I'm constantly amazed by the changes I see them making in peoples’ lives,” he added.

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Killarney Musical Society in final stages of preparations It’s full steam ahead for members of Killarney Musical Society as they prepare for their production of ‘Michael Collins, a musical drama’ on March 5.

Eric Dian shows Mayor Niall Kelleher some of his transport plans at his home in Ballydribbeen.

Behind the scenes the committee under the leadership of Brid O’Callaghan is very busy and along with rehearsals they are working on costumes, sound, programme production and building sets too.

Attendance at rehearsals has been very good with members traveling from Tralee, Cork Glenbeigh, Farranfore, Castleisland, Killorglin, Glenflesk, Beaufort and Killarney each week.

“Director, Mr. Oliver Hurley, is very pleased with the progress so far but he has reminded us that there will be no time for slacking off between now and March 5 when we will be on the stage at the INEC Arena with this year’s produc-

Killarney Musical Society cast member Jack Brosnan and secretary Lucy O'Mahony are busy preparing for their March 5 show.

Family of autistic boy praise Mayor Kelleher’s kindness Killarney Meitheal to The father of an autistic Killarney boy has praised the efforts of Town Mayor Niall Kelleher who took time out of his busy schedule to meet him.

Eric Dian,11, lives in Bruach Na Habhann, Ballydribbeen.

He is obsessed with anything to do with transport, especially trains and has even drawn up a series of plans that could help future proof Killarney transport.

This prompted his father Stan to write to Kelleher. Not only did the Mayor take an interest in the boy’s efforts, he went to trouble of meeting Eric to discuss his rail plans.

After the meeting Kelleher promised that he would raise some of Eric’s ideas at with transport authorities in Kerry.

These include, building a bridge from the train station to the bus station, electronic departure/arrival boards in Killarneyy train station, the introduction of the Leap

Card system and the upgrade of the bus stop on Rock Road.

“He often mentions transport upgrades and improvements he would love to see in our beloved town. One day, I told him we could contact the Mayor by email and let him know all about his idea,” his father Stan told the Killarney Advertiser.

“To our surprise, Mayor Niall replied within a few minutes, asking if Eric would like him to come and meet him in his house to discuss all these matters with him. The following week, Mayor Niall arrived and discussed Eric’s ideas with him. The mayor agreed he would contact the authorities to see what could be done about his ideas and that he would get back to him.”

tion, said PRO Linda O’Donoghue.

“We must acknowledge the dedication of our production team and cast.

The committee and members greatly appreciate the support we receive each year from our many patrons.”

feature on RTÉ’s Nationwide The amazing work carried out by dedicated Killarney Meitheal volunteers will feature on RTE’s Nationwide this Friday at 7.00pm.

Men’s shed members from across Ireland descended upon Killarney National Park to tackle the scourge of invasive rhododendron.

The initiative saw Men’s shed members throughout Ireland travelling to Killarney to volunteer with the local Killarney Meitheal volunteers at the invitation of

the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

Supported by Flogas, official energy partner of the Irish Men's Sheds Association.

They worked together over two days to help clear the rhododendron at Abbey Wood, Muckross. The invasive species continues to pose a serious threat to native flora and fauna in the Killarney National Park. See page 22 for our full interview with Meitheal volunteers this week.

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Cló Staire Chiarraí has announced that the History of the Parishes of Rathmore, Gneeveguilla and Knocknagree written by Fr William Ferris in the mid 1920s is finally to be published after 100 years.

After three years work on the original manuscript by editor Brendan McCarthy, the book will finally see the light of day in Spring 2024.

Second in the series of Fr Ferris’s Parish Histories, the History of the Parishes of Rathmore, Gneeveguilla and Knocknagree is a unique record of the rich history, culture and heritage of the Sliabh Luachra/Duhallow area.

Much of this material was collected by Fr Ferris from parishioners in the course of station masses in the parishes and as such is no dry academic chronicle. It is history as lived and recounted by the ordinary people of Sliabh Luachra and Duhallow and their authentic voices come through clearly.

In addition, in the Introduction to the book, the Editor provides a biographical portrait of Fr Ferris who was a fascinating individual in his own right.

“If you come from these parishes or if any of your forebears came from this area, then it is likely that your family features in this book. You may discover where they lived, where they went to school, who their teachers were, who their landlord or middleman was, how they were affected by the Famine, whether they were evicted, whether they were involved in the Land War, “ said editor McCarthy.

With a limited print-run, this fully-indexed book is destined to be a collector’s item.

Killarney Library histed a lecture

by Dr. Fiona Brennan on Thursday night on Kerry’s Theatre and amateur drama scene after the Civil War.

Theatre Historian, Independent Researcher and Archivist, Fiona Brennan, is a co-editor of 'The Art and Ideology of Terence MacSwiney: Caught in the living flame', and author of George Fitzmaurice “Wild in His Own Way”: Biography of an Abbey Playwright.

She is a recipient of a Royal Irish Academy Decade of Centenaries’ bursary (2023) to research her project, ‘Upstaging a revolution’: the amateur dramatic movement in Co. Kerry, 1923-1936 - deflecting from and reflecting upon the revolutionary period.

Fiona is assisting on a project regarding the establishment of the All-Ireland Dra-

Harmony Inn resident arrested and charged with public order offences A man was arrested at the Harmony Inn last Thursday and subsequently charged with public order offences.

The Harmony inn is home to 70 male international protection seekers.

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CCTV security project gets go ahead The Killarney CCTV project is to go out to public consultation in the coming weeks.

The move was confirmed at last week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting.

Over ten years in the pipeline the project could come to fruition despite the lack of detailed drawings and plans.

The meeting heard that the Gardai completed a detailed data protection report.

It is understood that over 60 cameras will be installed in the town. The majority will be in town centre and outlying areas but some will be placed in the Balyspillane Estate, which in the past was the scene of several anti-social behaviour issues.

ma Festival Archive, at the Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus.

She is also working on a decade of centenaries’ commission and forthcoming exhibition at Cork City Library on the theatre scene in Cork

Killarney Soroptimist Club’s annual ‘Charity Pancake’ day will, this year, raise funds for St Mary’s of the Angels.

This year’s event will take place at the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Shrove Tuesday, February 13.

Always considered one of the highlights of the Soroptimist Club’s programme of events each year, the 2024 edition will be launched at the Killarney Avenue Hotel on February 5.

scene of severlsa public order incidents in the first few days of the new year.

A Moroccan man appeared at special sitting of Listowel District Court this week.

He was charged with four public order offences including one where he allegedly threw stones at passers-by on Plunkett St in early January.

Rathmore Panto The Rathmore Marian Players will stage their annual panto later this month.

They will perform ‘Puss In Boots’ at Rathmore Community Centre starting on January 27.

Further performances take place on January 31, February1 through to February 3, at 730pm each night.

Matinées are scheduled for 3pm on January 28 and February 4.

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GAA clubs to host substance misuse awareness evening Three progressive East Kerry GAA clubs – Glenflesk, Kilcummin and Kilgarvan are coming together to offer an information evening on substance abuse, addiction and recovery to members of the public.

Frank Shaw Chairperson Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Kate O’Leary Lady Captain Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Colin Finlay Directror of Golf Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Mark Kennelly CEO Golf Ireland, Helen Prendergast Club President Killarney Golf and Fishing Club aad Jim Long Golf Ireland launching the European Team Championships 2025 which will be hosted by Killarney Golf and Fishing Club arT Killarney Golf and Fishing Club today. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Killarney to host major European golf tournament in 2025

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club has been confirmed as the host of the 2025 European Amateur Team Championship.

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club has been confirmed as the host of the 2025 European Amateur Team Championship.

Golf Ireland was awarded the event by the European Golf Association following a detailed bidding process.

Sixteen teams will compete for the premier men’s amateur team event in Europe, which will take place on the Killeen Course between July 8-12 next year as Killarney celebrates the 50th anniversary of their last hosting of this event.

The Killeen Course has previously hosted four European Tour events, with the Irish Opens in 1991, 1992, 2010 and 2011, along with the 1996 Curtis Cup. Golf Ireland CEO Mark Kennelly is excited to see the event return to the island

The event will take place in The Killarney Heights Hotel on January 26 at 8pm and the three clubs extend a warm welcome to all members of local communities and surrounding areas to attend.

Guest speakers on the night will include award winning podcaster Timmy Long of ‘The Two Norries’ and his brothers, Thomas and John Paul.

The brothers will outline their harrowing journey into substance misuse, addiction, homelessness and crime and their inspirational story of recovery and change.

Practical insights into understanding young people and talking to them about substance misuse, as well as information on local support services will also be offered on the night.

This event, which is part of the ‘Looking After Me’ initiative, will focus on prevention and intervention in the area of substance misuse and is aimed at helping parents, coaches, teachers and anyone involved with young people, who are interested in finding out more about

Timmy Lane of 'The Two Norries' will be the guest speaker on the night.

supporting them in making healthy and positive life choices.

“This is a unique opportunity for all, regardless of age, to benefit from the experience of remarkable speakers who have travelled a difficult path and are sharing their stories to support others”, said Mish O’Donoghue of Glenflesk GAA Club.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

next year.

“We are all looking forward to hosting these brilliant championships back in Ireland again in 2025,” said Kennelly.

“It was great to see two Irish competitors picking up silverware in the senior championships last year and it will be interesting to see how our team can perform in the wonderful surrounds of Killarney.”

Ireland had an historic double last year when Alison Taylor (Malahide) and Eddie McCormack (Galway Bay) were victorious in the European Senior Ladies' and Men’s Championship in Douglas.

In 2007 the Irish trio of Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Jonathan Caldwell won Gold in the European Amateur Team Championship at Western Gailes.

New picnic area for Barraduff

A new picnic area will be built in Barraduff thanks to the latest round of CLÁR funding.

Ten community projects in Kerry are set to receive €375,366 under the 2023 CLÁR Programme.

The Barraduff Community Field Organisation is one of ten and will get €11,250 to be put towards the construction of a new picnic area in the village.

“The funding from CLÁR is allocated as part of ‘Our Rural Future,’ the Government's five-year strategic plan dedicated to revitalizing rural towns and villages

throughout the nation,” Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin explained.

“Sports clubs, schools, and community groups in Kerry and across Ireland are set to receive grants of up to €50,000, facilitating the development of a diverse range of community facilities in rural areas. Successful projects encompass astroturf pitches, playgrounds and sensory gardens to walking tracks, nature trails, outdoor performance spaces and community cafés – these projects really will make a difference to the lives of people of all ages and abilities.”

Staff of the Department of Tourism, Arts, Gaeltacht, and Media in Killarney gathered last week to honour staff and colleagues. Katherine Licken was presented with a painting of Ross Castle to mark her retirement from her post as Secretary General at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Katherine helped unveil of a special memorial to honour colleagues who sadly passed away while working in the department. The events were attended by families and colleagues of the deceased and 100 staff members. Katherine Licken, surround by colleagues, receives her retirement gift from Joe Healy, left Assistant General Secretary at the Department and Conor Falvey, Assistant General Secretary. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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Following the tremendous success of last year’s South Kerry Jobs Fair, significant work has already been undertaken to ensure this year’s programme of events is further enhanced.

Planned for Thursday, February 15 at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, the event promises to have even more jobs on offer as well as adding a range of workshops covering topics such as CV Tailoring, Upskilling and Interview Techniques.

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Enhanced South Kerry Jobs Fair in Killarney this February and Commerce with support from Red Chair Recruitment, HR Buddy, Dream Jobs and The Great Southern Hotel Killarney.

Companies from a broad range of sectors including Hospitality, Health and Social Care, Engineering, Education and Training, Financial Services, Manufacturing will be in attendance.

SKDP’s Enterprise Office Joanne Griffin said that they have continued to have engagement with the employers from

last year and are working with them to enhance the event further for participants in 2024.

“Employers said they were delighted with the numbers and quality of the candidates attending the event and they are hopeful of again filling an extensive number of jobs this year,” she said. “The addition of the workshops will help candidates to further develop their skills in their bid to secure employment.”

Bridget O’Keeffe, Senior Executive Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce said that the positive response they received to last year’s event offers real encouragement to develop the event further this year.

“Many employers across all sectors are struggling to find employees in what is a tight recruitment market and this event provides them with a platform to engage directly with potential employees” she said.

Attending the launch of the South Kerry Jobs Fair this week were, back row: Gretel O Sullivan (South Kerry Skillnet), Noel Spillane (CEO SKDP), Fred McDonogh (Red Chair Recruitment), Adrian King (Red Chair Recruitment), Damien McCarthy (HRBuddy) and front row: Shauna O'Donoghue (Great Southern Hotel), Kate O'Shea (Dream Jobs), Bridget O'Keeffe (Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce) Katy Jacobi (Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce) and Joanne Griffin (SKDP).

Sarah Leahy on fire for the season opener in 2024 The reigning national women's indoor 60m champion, Killarney’s Sarah Leahy, has started the 2024 season with a powerful 7.38 time in the 60m, while competing in the national league in Athlone on Sunday.

With upcoming races in the World Tour in Slovakia and in Barcelona over the coming weeks, the Killarney Valley Athletic Club’s early form indicates another, great

season for the Kerry and Irish star athlete.

The 60m and 100m specialist, who has world athletics championships experience already, has eyes set on her own national titles for 2024 and the hope of an Ireland women's 4x100m relay team reaching the Paris Olympics later in the summer.

“Her hope for now, is to build her season gradually, defend her titles and to go even faster in 2024,” said her coach Jerry Griffin.

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Kerry cancer support celebrates St Brigid’s Day with empowering fashion event A stunning fashion event led by two of Kerry’s most renowned fashion designers is set to kick off St Brigid’s Day celebrations in the Kingdom on February 1.

Being billed as the fashion highlight of 2024 in Kerry, Don O’Neill and Colin Horgan will take centre stage at Killarney’s INEC Arena for Recovery Haven Kerry’s Designer Fashion Showcase, which will incorporate the spirit of this extraordinary Irish saint on her 1500th anniversary.

Colin Horgan will be the star attraction of the event, showcasing a number of pieces from his expansive collection, while beloved Ballyheigue designer Don O’Neill - the charity’s newly appointed Patron will showcase a select few pieces from his fashion archive.

Don explained that hosting the event taking on the auspicious 1500th anniversary of St Brigid’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate this extraordinary saint and all she achieved during her remarkable lifetime.

Pictured at the launch at Recovery Haven Cancer in Tralee were Clare O'Doherty Recovery Haven , Cathy Troth Tralee , Dianne Jeffers Tralee , Mary Woulfe Tralee , Don O'Neill Irish fashion designer and Noreen O'Flaherty Recovery Haven. Photo: Dominic Walsh

“Brigid is a role model for the ages, inspiring us with her compassion, her hospitality, her generosity, her skills as a healer and a teacher, her wisdom, her respect for our life giving planet and living in harmony with mother nature - a peacemaker

‘Bressie’s ‘Where is My Mind?’ tour to hit INEC in April After a sensational run of sold out shows in 2023, Niall “Bressie” Breslin is bringing his multi-award-winning ‘Where is My Mind?’ podcast on the road again and stops by the Gleneagle INEC Club on April 20.

Having led a colourful life thus far and being no stranger to a slap from the dark side, Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin has made it his vocation to excavate and discover what it is that makes us humans dive, survive, recover and thrive in the head melty-chaos of the modern world.

In 2024, Niall takes his quest on the

road with the ‘Where is My Mind?’ live show. The unique and intoxicating mix of music, spoken word, monologues and incredible guests.

This marvelous show has captivated audiences with its humour, heart, relatability and creativity. Breslin’s distinctive storytelling, skillful delivery and carefully crafted soundtrack disarms the audience and brings them with him on a compelling and, at times, emotional journey.

His unparalleled capacity to connect with his guests in a humorous and profoundly human way is why he won this year's Irish podcast award for best interview.

and diplomat, a model of equality recognising and treating women and men as equals, as she inspired generations to emulate her and follow in her footsteps,” Don said.

“It is with this spirit of empowerment

and community we will endeavour to empower each other at the INEC on February 1st, as we celebrate St. Brigid with inspiring song, fashion and conversation, as we raise much need funds for Recovery Haven Kerry. Colin and I have dedicated our careers to empowering women through our designs and are thrilled to be part of this event.”

The event will be MC’d by legendary RTE broadcaster, Mary Kennedy, who will also facilitate an exclusive Q&A session with both designers, while event producer, Norma O’Donoghue, has also secured some of the country’s top designers and local boutiques to feature, including Catriona Hanley, Marion Murphy Cooney, Tina Griffin, Frances Fogarty, Cathy Troth, Carol Kennelly, MacBees, Scarlet, the Strand House and Jasmine.

Kicking off with a Prosecco and wine reception at 7pm, other highlights will include special guest entertainment from the stunning O’Neill sisters; a bumper raffle and an after-party at the Gleneagle’s Backstage Bar. Tickets are priced at €30 and are available now from Recovery Haven, the INEC Box Office.

Kerry Soccer and GAA Legends to face off in charity match A team of Kerry GAA legends will face a team of Kerry soccer heroes in a special charity match next month.

Mounthawk Park, in Tralee, will host the special charity match on the February Bank Holiday weekend as a Kerry Soccer Legends XI take on a Kerry GAA Legends XI The game will take place on February 2

at 7pm.

Already confirmed for the fixture are Billy Dennehy and Steven Conway. On the GAA side, Darran O Sullivan and Maurice Fitzgerald will be dusting off the boots.

Further information on the chosen charity will be released in due course.

Tickets are on sale now, with all proceeds going to charity www.kerryfc.com/tickets

Darren O'Sullivan is one of the Kerry GAA legends already confirmed for a special charity match next month.

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Local MEP Kelly condemns "indiscriminate" bombing of Gaza Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, has condemned the "indiscriminate" bombing of Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire, in a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday evening.

MEP Kelly expressed his deep concern.

"The atrocities committed on October 7 against innocent civilians were repug-

nant, but what we are seeing now has entered another stratosphere in terms of ordinary people, men, women, and children being killed, starved, or left homeless," he said.

Rejecting discussions around geopolitics and strategic interests, Kelly raised the human cost of the conflict: "I have little time for such details and

explanations when the reality is that a whole population is being punished for the actions of terrorists,” he added.

Kelly highlighted the immense devastation to infrastructure and the population in Gaza.

"The military campaign in Gaza is among the deadliest and most destructive in recent history,” he told the parliament.

"I support the Irish government’s efforts to intensify the pressure for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, and I call on everyone here present to do the same."

"I am against Hamas, I am against Anti-Semitism - but I will always stand up for the innocent. Israel has the right to exist; it has the right to get its hostages home safe. But innocent Palestinians have the right to life, not just to live - but a life," Kelly said.

"Along with the release of hostages, we need a ceasefire, and we need it now.

Without it, no progress can be made, and we will never have peace. A proper, and fair, two state solution must be revisited,”

St John of God Services could be transferred to HSE

More needs to be done to recruit and retain Gardaí Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Pa Daly TD, has accused the government of not going far enough in their new Garda recruitment campaign.

Teachta Daly said: “The latest Garda recruitment campaign is a crucial one, with resignations at historic highs and recruitment targets continually missed. I understand the latest group were merely given an induction session before Christmas, meaning

they counted towards the new recruits for that year, despite not substantively starting their training until this month.

“News of the increased training allowance, which we called for in our Alternative Budget, and the raising of the upper age limit are important developments.

We are still awaiting the publication of the Garda Reserve regulations, which would help to support members and government policies in housing continue to cause challenges for retention and recruitment..

Independent T.D Michael Healy Rae has called on the Minister for Health and the HSE to immediately deal with the funding crisis for St John of God services.

If the HSE do not make a commitment in advance of the Board Meeting that takes place on January 24 the board will recommend commencing the process of transfer of responsibility for the service provision to the HSE. Michael Healy Rae has called on the Minister for Health to intervene on this

serious situation and to address the deficit and maintain the financial and operational sustainability of the services provided by St John of God. “If the Minister does not intervene it will have a detrimental effect on the 8,000 children and adults who are using these services, their families and the 3000 dedicated staff, all of whom are committed to the provision of the services and supports to the service users,” he said.

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Killarney Meithal tackling “an ecological disaster right on our doorstep” It is well-known by now that our National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is facing a significant ecological threat posed by the invasive shrub Rhododendron. | By Chris Davies The non-native species, was introduced to Killarney for decorative purposes in the 19th century but it is now wreaking havoc. Peter O’ Toole, a retired park ranger has spent over 40 years researching and dealing with the impacts of the plant.

I visited The Blue Pool last week to catch up with Peter and some of the other Killarney Meithal volunteers to learn a bit more about the problem. Peter describes the issue as “an ecological disaster right on our doorstep”, but how many of us locals really understand the issue at play, or what is at stake if left untouched.

BACKGROUND

“Rhododendron ponticum is a large evergreen shrub that was introduced into the British Isles from Iberia during the 18th century. Rhododendron ponticum is one of more than 900 types of rhododendron. Most of these are native to Asia but they are also very common across the Ibearen Penensuila (Spain & Portugal) which is where our species originated from”, Peter explains.

He believes that the particular shrub we have here in Killarney is a hybridised version of the Ibearian species and a North American species called Rhododendron Catawbiense. He has affectionally named it “Frankenstein Rhododendron” due to its problematic nature.

From afar, the plant can actually be quiet easy on the eye. The thick evergreen shrub grows meters tall and has thick dark green leaves. In the Summer you will notice the large clusters of purple or pink flowers illuminating the foots of the

mountains and woodlands.

So why are we trying to get rid of it?

“The plant has a thick foliage which blocks the sunlight from hitting the woodland floor. The big dark green leaves allow for only 2% of sunlight to penetrate to the ground. This means that nothing below it can survive. It has the potential to wipe out bird life, insects and small mammals if left to spread. It also prevents the regeneration of our native oak trees. The plant grows so wild that it doesn’t allow room for anything else to grow. With no room for other flora and fauna to prosper, the park's biodiversity is threatened” - Peter explains.

The species we have here in Killarney is extremely durable. Unlike species that are growing in other countries, frost, fire and drought can help limit the plants growth but in the Killarney National park and with this particular species, none of these methods work. Peter told me he spent many years researching the best way to kill the plant and the only success they have had is through a Stem Injection.

SOUNDS SIMPLE RIGHT?

Well it’s not. There are a number laborious steps and precautions the group must take during the process and when all of the invasive species is removed , there is still more work to be done to maintain the woodlands.

“We begin by cutting back the strong Rhododendron. We then give each plant a stem injection which kills it at the root.

It can take between 10-12 months before the plant is ready to be cleared. Clearing the plant involves cutting and pulling

the plants out of the ground. Each area of woodland must then be fenced off to keep the deer population out, giving the woodland the best chance of naturally regenerating. It can take up to 15 years before new life is visible in the cleared areas”.

Despite ongoing efforts, controlling rhododendron infestation remains a challenging task due to the shrub's rapid growth and resilience. The vastness of the park and the remoteness of some areas makes the manual labour even more Challenging. Peter believes that over two-thirds of the mature Rhododendron has now been cut back, but it could be another 20-30 years before they clear the rest.

VOLUNTEER LED GROUP

Killarney Meithal was first established by former Fine Gael Minister Jimmy Deenihan in 2014 and since then, the environmental volunteer group has exceeded all expectations of what can be achieved with a small group of custodians who care deeply about their local environment. The group are well supported by the NPWS and the Trustees of Muckross House who provide food, equipment and training to the volunteers.

I landed down to the Blue Pool at about 11am last Tuesday, just as the team were taking a break. There was a great atmosphere around the fire pit where volunteers enjoyed a hot cup of tea, a sausage role and a bit of banter. I landed down in a shirt, jeans and a lovely clean pair white runners, the gang were not long letting me know I wasn’t best dressed for the occasion (all in good fun).

I wasn’t surprised to bump into a former teacher of mine Michael Gleeson. The former councillor and town mayor was always passionate about the environment

and has been volunteering his time for a couple of years now. He explained to me that the group currently meets twice a week, from 9am - 12.30pm on Tuesdays and Sundays. There are about 90 members in total and they usually get between 20-40 people turning out each morning.

“It is a great way to get out in the fresh air and give back. We are so lucky to have this amazing amenity on our doorstep and we shouldn’t take it for granted. We are always looking for new volunteers to come and help out and I would encourage anyone that can, to get involved” Michael explained Michael had somewhere he needed to be later that morning so he headed off shortly after our chat. The volunteers explained that this is what was nice about volunteering with Killarney Meithal.

“If you can’t make it on any given morning, or if you have to shoot off early there is no issue. There is no big commitment or pressure to attend. If you can chip in on the days that suit, the help is always appreciated. If you are passionate about the environment or if you are just looking to give back to the community, we would recommend getting involved”.

The group recently welcomed Men’s Shed volunteers from neighbouring counties and plans are also in motion to join forces with TY students from local secondary schools .

Peter explained to me that their work in The Blue Pool is almost complete but he has little time for reflection, the fight will go on with the group soon to begin tackling 40 acres in Abbey Wood which is overrun with 70-80 year old Rhododendron.

If you are interested in getting involved you can contact the group via their Facebook page.

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MEET COMFORT FOR CHEMO KERRY:

A small charity with huge ambition

| By Chris Davies

Sometimes you cross paths with a person that is so impressive, you can’t help but be taken aback by their determination, courage and drive, but how often is it that you meet two such people in the same day?

Well that is what happened to me last Saturday morning after meeting Mary Fitzgerald and Bríd O’Connor of Comfort for Chemo Kerry. While the pair will probably curse me for saying it, they are both remarkable women who deserve a huge amount of credit for playing their part in getting the charity to where it is today.

EXPERIENCE

Mary’s background is in nursing. She has spent the majority of her career looking after cancer patients and their families.

She currently works in a managerial role within University Hospital Kerry. The pressures of working in a HSE setting at the moment would warrant an article in itself but I was meeting with Mary on Saturday to discuss other business, mainly her role as Chairperson of ‘Comfort for Chemo, a relatively new charity with huge ambitions. Mary and her teams vision is to create stand-alone, state of the art chemotherapy treatment facility for the people of Kerry and beyond. With a wealth of experience at the coalface of cancer treatment, she has seen firsthand the difficult journeys that patients and their families go through following a cancer diagnosis and her passion for the project is clear in the way she talks about their plans. They say that nursing is a vocation and not a job, and having met with Mary, I can testify to this.

Mary was joined by Bríd O’Connor. A proud Ardshanavooley lady who is now raising her young family in Firies. Bríd is a History teacher by trade but she is also the patient advocate for the charity. Having had many personal battles with the illness, you would struggle to find a more appropriate person to speak on behalf of those diagnosed or recovering from cancer. Bríd’s cancer diagnosis came in March of 2018, just 15 months after her mother was diagnosed. Tragically, her mother’s illness was deemed terminal and she passed away in 2020. For a time they were both patients on the same chemo ward.

“Looking back it was such a difficult time, but it gave me a dual perspective. I knew Mary Fitzgerald (left) and Bríd O’Connor (right) of Comfort for Chemo Kerry who met with the Killarney Advertiser.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • GOT A STORY? Call 064 6632215 or email: newsdesk@killarneyadvertiser.ie what it was like to be the patient and equally as a daughter of a patient sitting on the sidelines. This really drove me to seek better services for patients and their families” Bríd underwent TCH, an aggressive treatment of chemotherapy which combines different medicines. Her treatment involved six cycles of chemo, one every three weeks, and no sooner had she recovered from one bout, she was heading back to UHK for the next.

Mary explained that chemo treatment takes everything out of the patient…

“The treatment is toxic, you are basically using powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in your body, it’s just horrible. I can still remember my first experience on a chemotherapy ward as a young nurse, I was doing night shift in St. James’s Hospital in Dublin and the patients were just vomiting all night, it takes everything out of you” Bríd explained that as a cancer survivor you are never fully out of the woods but she is in good health now and wants to give back through Comfort for Chemo.

GIVING BACK

“Having gone through it myself, I understand why a stand-alone facility like this is so badly needed in Kerry. While I was very grateful for the brilliant care I received, the current facilities at UHK are sub-standard. My belief is that you don’t run out of a burning fire, but you come back with pales of water. So that’s why I am here, to ensure we get the very best cancer care facilities”.

Mary explained that in 2001, 831 patients were treated in a 6 bed ward in UHK, a setting that could only be described as a “Shoe Box”. Last year 5,565 people were treated for cancer in UHK, a six fold increase. The chemotherapy unit was moved around over the past few years and during covid they had to share a space with palliative care patients. While they were grateful to be facilitated by the palliative care team at a difficult time for everyone in healthcare, it was far from the ideal setting for patients to receive treatment.

“When I first started out in cancer care there was just one treatment for the disease, and it either worked or it didn’t.

Thankfully cancer screening has improved dramatically since then, and there are many different treatments now. Prostate and breast cancers in particular can be effectively managed and have a good survival rate. However, with such a large increase in the numbers of people we care for now, the facilities are not adequate” Mary explained.

PLANS

When the pair told me the news that they had just received the architects plans for the new building on the grounds of UHK,

New state of the art facility planned for UHK campus

My belief is that you don’t run out of a burning fire, but you come back with pails of water. they could be forgiven for getting a bit emotional, it was clear to see how much it meant to them both. The road to this point had been bumpy at times and they had many difficult conversations during covid in relation to what was realistically achievable, but it is a testament to the ladies uncompromising nature that the charity rode the storm and is now finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

The new facility is modelled on Scandinavian Healthcare, which is widely regarded as one of the most progressive in the world. The stand alone, state of the art building is designed with privacy and dignity to the fore, something Brid is steadfast about given her own personal experience.

“When I was going through my treatment and recovery I was walking through the main hospital wards. Kerry is not a small county but everyone knows everyone and I would often bump into people going in and out. It was difficult having to explain to people who know me why I was there. There was one time I bumped into an old school friend, she was being discharged after giving birth to her child and I was going in for another bout of chemo. It is hard to explain the emotions that brought up for me”.

Mary also explained that the new facility will have its own compounding unit where all the drug treatments are made on site. UHK currently have to buy in the drugs from elsewhere and it can sometimes lead to delays.

It will also provide for counselling and support rooms which will not only sup-

port patients before and during treatment but also provide aftercare support.

“What many people don’t realise is that after you recover from cancer, there is an associated trauma attached, and it can take time to get over that. Our new facility will have a full time ‘survivorship nurse specialist’ and counselling support to help patients recover from the emotional aftermath of the illness” Mary explains.

FUNDRAISING

Mary and Brid explained that the money raised to this point is ‘bricks and mortar’ and the next round of fundraising planned is to kit the facility out. We joked that Brid is the ‘Franc’ of the interior design project as she is adamant that they won’t be ‘cheaping out’ or taking shortcuts just to get it done.

“We have one chance to do it so we are adamant that it has to be done right and to the highest standards” If you haven’t figured already, Bríd is not the kind of woman to just talk the talk, she is walking the walk too having raised over €20,000 herself through a book she wrote called “Spark”. Prompted by the loss of her mother and her own journey through cancer, she wanted to find stories that others can find comfort in and draw hope from in your lowest hour. The book is a beautiful collection of conversations with many familiar faces around Kerry including Billy Keane, Louise Galvin, and Don O’Neill amongst others. The incredible contributors to “Spark” share stories of grief, serious-illness, life altering events and challenges. Each contrib-

utor discloses what resets them.

Mary explains that over the past few years they have been lucky to get incredible support from the most amazing fundraisers and Killarney has given generously to the cause.

“Last year, Killarney local Karl McMahon and his Killarney Celtic led committee organised a memorial charity match between Celtic and Kerry FC on the 10th anniversary of the his late friend and club legend John Doyle. They raised a fantastic €45,000 for us and we are so grateful to everyone who supported the event”.

Mary recalls a much more modest donation after covid which really moved her, “As you know, during covid, everything shut down. An elderly lady came to us with a donation as things opened back up again. She told me she used to get her hair done every couple of weeks and when her salon closed down during covid she began to put that bit of money aside for us. That is the kind of support and generosity in Kerry that gives us the belief that we can deliver this much needed facility” Did you know that 1 in 2 people will have a cancer diagnosis at some stage in their life and that in Ireland more than 40,000 new cases of cancer or related tumours are diagnosed each year? With that in mind Comfort for Chemo have a big fundraiser coming up on February 10th.

‘A celebration of love’ is a dinner dance which has been fittingly planned around Valentine’s Day to celebrate all of the people who have used the service, are currently patients going through chemotherapy, those of whom have finished their treatment and those who cannot be present but will be remembered and paid tribute to on the night. With music provided by the popular Kerry band - Truely Diverse and DJ Chirs Shortt it promises to be a great night at the Rose hotel in Tralee. Mary has also hinted at a few special guests on the night and an amazing prize for one lucky guest on the night which they will be announcing news on very soon.

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Killarney Plaza Hotel launches spa partnership with Skin Formulas The Spa at the Killarney Plaza Hotel hosted a sparkling seasonal afternoon at The Tan Yard recently to celebrate its new partnership with Irish beauty brand, Skin Formulas.

Interior and Fashion Stylist Niamh O'Donovan hosted the glamourous soiree where guests enjoyed creamy Dingle goats cheese with truffle honey, pickled beetroot and fig chutney on toasted brioche bites. Bespoke cocktails including The Mellow Goose and Copper Gold were firm crowd pleasers.

Skin Formulas' CEO, Geraldine Jones and National Sales Manager, Head of Education and Events Emma Hogan

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Guests were also lucky enough to get a sneak peek of what’s to come with heavenly facial demonstrations in the spa’s treatment rooms and an exclusive private sale of Skin Formulas products.

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TY visit to M&S

On Wednesday the TY students from KCC visited a local business as part of their ' Towards Your Future Programme'.

This provided Transition year students with an opportunity to meet employees from a local business in order to learn more the world of work. The programme facilitates conversations and insights to the many roles in the workplace and inspires and encourages young minds

to look towards the future.

The programme includes: A site visit to Marks and Spencers. a CV and interview preparatory session which is facilitated by BITCI (Business in the Community Ireland) .Mock interviews with managers from Marks and Spencers and BITCI. A follow up session with feedback on the interviews. The students found the visit wonderfully informative and the M&S team very accommodating.

e s r u o c d i a t s r i f TY

This week Killarney Community College transition years welcomed the visit of two instructors from SAFETECH consulting and training.

They spent the full day teaching

them basic first aid training. Students learned how to administer CPR and use the AED equipment, along with how to apply dressings and bandages and deal with fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations and much more.

Students found it a very important

day of learning and are now certified first aiders making them valuable people in the school, in their families and in their wider communities.

TY coordinator Loretta Maher noted that "today showed the importance of our TY program as our students got

to learn valuable life skills which will stay with them forever and may one day save a life.

Our TY program takes a broader look at education and skills that hopefully they can use in the future."

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Transition year YSI Project

“Men have Mirrors Too”

Our message is simple “Men Have Mirrors Too.” Transition year Young Social Innovators project is aiming to shine a light on body image issues in young men.

In an age of mounting social media pressure, students at St Brendan’s College feel it is an issue worth talking about. "Body image issues is often stereotyped as a ‘female problem,’ but we are here to dispel this myth.

Men as well as women struggle with body image. According to BodyWhys one in seven men will develop an eating disorder by age 40. This is a staggering statistic and the students of St. Brendan's want to start conversations and encourage open dialogue

about these issues. "Our project hopes to break down the societal stereotypes and promote acceptance and self-love for all body types. Our vision is to help redefine beauty standards and foster a healthier relationship with our bodies.

To make our vision a reality we have taken action to raise awareness about body image. Firstly, we have launched an Anatomy Accolades series. The aim of this series is to celebrate and appreciate what our amazing bodies can do for us."The students plan to climb Mount Brandon in the coming weeks to feel empowered and appreciative of the heights their bodies can reach. In addition, they have a 'Meal of the Month

' series. "We post cooking demonstrations on our social media on how to make a nutritious snacks or meal to fuel our bodies. Most recently we have designed and created a Jersey to raise funds for The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland – BodyWhys.

We ensured this jersey would to be regular fit, to be inclusive for all. We hope this jersey will give comfort and confidence to anyone who wears it.

We will be taking orders for the jersey next week in our school. We look forward to continuing to be innovative to help promote this issue."

St Brendan's win after penalty shootout St. Brendan's College 2 - 2 (AET) Tralee CBS

The Sem played their second group game this week against a very talented Tralee CBS side. A match that decided which team would top the group and progress to the knockout stages of the Munster Cup. The Sem first half saw both teams deadlocked. The game opened up in the second half, with both sides pressing for a goal. Ethan Clarke made some fantastic saves to keep the Tralee side out. The Sem had some great chances to score, Keane came close with a long-range effort, as well as Cryan and Jayden Hurley narrowly missing the target and Ryan Vickers hitting the crossbar.

Then the Tralee side with one minute remaining in the game scored after a lovely counterattack.

St Brendan's piled on the pressure, putting four players up front, and

within 30 seconds of the tip off, they were level, after a great finish from Vickers.

In extra time, the Sem had a host of chances, which they could not finish, but equally Tralee CBS had their chances too. After a great strike from outside the box, the ball rebounded off the post, into the path of the on-rushing Tralee right back, and he slotted it home to make it 1-2 with two minutes remaining in extra time.

Again, the Sem pushed players forward, and after an unbelievable corner which was whipped into the box by Stephen Shine, Jayden Hurley smashed his header home to make it 2-2 and take the game to a penalty shootout.

St Brendan's won the shootout after a superb Ethan Clarke save and the winning penalty was scored by Adam Moynihan.

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Two Irish billionaires have more wealth than 50% of the Irish population A new report by Oxfam Ireland, released ahead of the World Economic Forum's virtual Davos Agenda this week, has painted a stark picture of wealth inequality in Ireland.

The report, titled "Inequality Kills," found that the richest 1% in the country hold more than a third of Ireland's financial wealth. The report also found that

the two richest Irish billionaires, have more wealth than the bottom half of the Irish population combined.

Oxfam Ireland is calling on the Irish government to take action to address this widening wealth gap. The report recommends a number of measures, including introducing a wealth tax, closing tax loopholes, and ensuring that corporations pay their fair share of tax.

"The scale of inequality in Ireland is staggering," said Siobhán Long, Director of Oxfam Ireland. "While the richest continue to get richer, millions of people are struggling to get by. This is not just a problem for the poor; it is a problem for

everyone. Inequality is bad for our economy, our society, and our democracy."

The report also found that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the wealth gap. The richest 1% saw their wealth increase by 58% during the pandemic, while the incomes of the poorest 99% fell.

"The pandemic has shown that the system is rigged in favour of the wealthy," said Long. "We need to change the rules of the game so that everyone has a fair chance to succeed."

Oxfam Ireland is calling on the Irish government to take urgent action to address the wealth gap in Ireland.

Second volcanic eruption in Iceland threatens Grindavik Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is once again experiencing volcanic activity as a second eruption commenced this week, sending lava flows towards the nearby town of Grindavík.

This latest eruption, which began on January 14, marks the second volcanic event within a month in the region, following a major eruption in December.

The lava flows from the current eruption have breached the protective barriers constructed to safeguard Grindavík, engulfing several homes and setting them ablaze. While no fatalities have been reported, the eruption has caused significant damage and forced the evacuation of around 3,800 residents from the town.

Scientists monitoring the eruption have indicated that it may be waning, but they caution that the situation remains unpredictable. Despite the receding lava flows, the threat to Grindavík is not yet over, as molten rock continues to pose a risk to surrounding infrastructure and homes.

Cloned Rhesus Monkey thrives into adulthood Researchers in China have successfully produced a cloned rhesus monkey that has now reached adulthood.

This achievement, published in the journal Nature Communications, paves the way for more advanced studies involving these primates, which share around 93% of their DNA with humans.

The cloned monkey, named "ReTro" is the first of its kind to survive beyond infancy. The Chinese team behind ReTro's successful development employed a novel approach that focuses on creating a healthy placenta for the developing embryo. The placenta, an organ that provides nutrients and oxygen to the fetus,

plays a crucial role in embryonic development, and its health can significantly impact the survival of cloned offspring.

The ability to produce healthy cloned rhesus monkeys holds promise for medical research. These primates are widely used in studies of human diseases, and could lead to more accurate and efficient drug testing. For instance, cloned monkeys could be used to test the safety and efficacy of new treatments for neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease.

While the successful cloning of a rhesus monkey to adulthood marks a significant advancement, it also raises ethical concerns around animal welfare and the potential impact on their well-being.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan post-match spat catches the headlines Ronnie O'Sullivan etched his name even deeper into snooker history this past Sunday, as he claimed his remarkable eighth Masters title with a thrilling 10-7 victory over Ali Carter in the final. This latest triumph not only extended O'Sullivan's Masters record but also brought his overall tally of Triple Crown titles to an incredible 23, further cementing his status as the greatest snooker player of all time.

The 47-year-old O'Sullivan found himself trailing 6-3 after the opening session, but he displayed his trademark resilience and determination to stage a remarkable comeback. With Carter struggling to maintain his early momentum, O'Sullivan seized control of the match, compiling a series of clinical breaks and didn’t look back after.

While it should have been the victory and performance everyone was talking about after the match the players got sucked in to a public spat which ended up carrying much of the headlines.

In a post-match interview Ali Carter criticised the crowd at Alexandra Palace

in London and also called out 48-yearold O'Sullivan's behaviour during the match.

"It's just disgusting, no one wants to say anything though do they?"

"Snotting all over the floor and all that, it's outrageous behaviour from a top professional and if it gets swept under the carpet then it's not good."

Ronnie then hit back with a scathing attack of his own saying, "For him to come out and trash talk me like that, everybody knows what he's like, he's got issues. Why has he got issues with me? I'm not having it. I don't care.

"I will not skirt around it any more, tiptoeing on egg shells around someone like that.”

"He's a nightmare. To have to play snooker against someone like that is a nightmare. [He's] not a nice person, not a nice vibe that he leaves around the table.”

"He's got to go and see a counsellor or something. He's got to deal with that because that isn't any good."

World Snooker are said to be reviewing the public argument and it is likely that both players will be reprimanded.

Irish beef exports to China resume amidst strengthening ties In a significant boost for the Irish beef industry, China has announced the resumption of beef imports from Ireland following a brief suspension in November 2023. The decision was made during a visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Ireland.

The suspension of Irish beef exports was triggered by the detection of an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease. However, following extensive discussions and the provision of detailed technical information, China has now satisfied itself that Ireland's beef production systems remain robust and that the BSE case poses no risk to public

health.

The resumption of beef exports to China is a nice boost for the Irish beef industry, which has been seeking to regain access to the lucrative market for several years.

The Chinese market is considered to be one of the most promising for Irish beef, with a growing middle class with increasing disposable incomes and a growing demand for high-quality food products.

The reopening of the Chinese market is expected to generate significant economic benefits for Ireland, with potential export earnings of up to €40 million per year. It will also provide a welcome boost to Irish farmers and businesses involved in the beef sector

Munsters O' Mahony to lead Ireland in Six Nations Ireland Rugby head coach Andy Farrell announced this week that Peter O'Mahony would be the new captain of the Irish national rugby team.

O'Mahony, a veteran of over one hundren test matches, takes over from Johnny Sexton, who retired from international rugby following last year's Rugby World Cup. O'Mahony is a natural leader, having captained Munster at both U18 and U20 levels before assuming the role of senior captain in 2013.

"Since I was a boy starting off in the game, I have always dreamed of captaining Ireland," said O'Mahony after his appointment. "To be now asked to captain Ireland ahead of the Six Nations

is without doubt one of the proudest moments of my life."

Farrell praised O'Mahony's leadership qualities and said he was confident that he would lead the team to success. "He is a born leader and someone who has been an influential figure for Munster and Ireland for many years," said Farrell. "I am confident that the squad will continue to benefit from his leadership skills, both on and off the field."

O'Mahony will captain Ireland in the upcoming Six Nations Championship, which begins on February 2 against France. The tournament will be a tough challenge for the Irish, but with O'Mahony at the helm, they will be confident of making a good account of themselves.

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Sponsors announced for Killarney Forestry Rally Killarney and District Motor Club has announced that Castleisland Tyre Centre Ltd. and Cyril Wharton Tool Hire will co-sponsor the running of the 2024 Killarney Forestry Rally.

Preparations for the February 18 are at an advanced stage.

This is the third running of the event and it will be the opening rounds of the Motorsport Ireland National Rally Forestry Championship, the Motorsport Ireland

Junior Rally Series, the Junior 1000 Championship and the Moriarty’s Central Car Sales Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship.

“This is the third year in a row that both business have come together to co-title sponsor the rally,” said clerk of the course Kevin Flannery.

“On behalf of Killarney and District Motor Club I wish to thank both for their continuing support for the Rally.“

Cyril Wharton of Wharton Tool Hire and his co-driver Donal Falvey at the 2022 Killarney Forestry Rally.

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Getting through the cold snaps Three weeks into the new year and we have already experienced our first real cold snap of 2024. Rest assured it won't be the last one either.

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THE BUZZ? What does the ‘Top 10 TV Shows’ of 2023 tell us about RTÉ?

It was probably no surprise to see that The Late Late Toy Show was once again the mostwatched television program in Ireland in 2023, with 1,575,800 people tuned in to RTE for Patrick Kielty's inaugural Toy Show.

Boy Swallows Universe:

An entertaining Ozzy drama Set against the backdrop of 1980s Brisbane, Boy Swallows Universe is a captivating coming-of-age story that combines elements of crime, adventure, and family drama.

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Boy Swallows Universe is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant series that explores the themes of family, morality, and the search for identity. It is a story that will stay with you long after the credits roll. You can steam on Netflix now.

It marks a slight increase on the previous year's audience (Ryan Turbidy’s last Toy Show) of 1,532,000. Which begs the question, does it really matter who the presenter is when it appears that it the shows brand which is brings in the viewing numbers?

The nine other highest performing shows bar one, were all sporting events, highlighting the commercial value of sport to the national broadcaster. Ireland’s run in the Rugby World Cup took 2nd, 3rd and 4th place with the matches against New Zeland (1.3M), South Africa(1.25M) and Scotland(1.2M) ranking highest

respectively. The All-Ireland showdown between Kerry and Dublin was this 6th most watch show in 2023 with 977K people tuning in.

The only other non-sports event to make it to the top 10 was Patrick Kielty, with his very first instalment of the show came in at 9th place with a viewership of 833K. Following the controversy around his predecessors exit the show the critics were watching on closely to see how he would fair.

Podcast Find: The Boy in the Woods

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IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

CROWLEY

FOLEY

In loving memory of Paddy Crowley Barra, Knocknacopple, Rathmore who passed away on 23rd January 2023.

In loving memory of Elizabeth Foley (nee Breen) Barleymount West, Fossa, Killarney who passed away on 20th January 2023.

As we loving remember Paddy on his first anniversary, his sister Maureen, brother John Chris, brother-in-law Pat Healy, nephew Michael and niece Karen Healy, wish to express our greatful thanks, to Garda Johnathon Covney and Garda Cathal Kelliher, on the Monday evening of his passing, for there professionalism and kindness shown to the family. And also, to the GP from Millstreet Medical Centre who attended on that day.

As we lovingly remember Liz, so dearly missed by her husband and family, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who helped and supported us on our sad and sudden loss.

We wish to express a thank you to all who supported us during those days, who brought food to the house, and who sympathised with us on our sad loss.

Thank you to O’Keeffe’s Funeral Directors for their kindness and support organising Paddy’s funeral.

Thank you to Fr. Pat O’Donnell for the support shown, and for the beautiful words spoken during Paddy’s funeral mass.

Thank you Fr. Bill Radley for concelebrating the mass with Fr. O’Donnell. Thank you to Laura and Johnathon O’Keeffe for the musical contributions.

A thank you to all Paddy’s card playing and dancing friends.

A special thanks and acknowledgement to the O’Keeffe family, Donal, Margaret, Elaine, Tadhg and Sean. Thank you for always being there, and the kindness and love shown to Paddy will never be forgotten.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that sympathised with us, sent mass cards and letters of sympathy, floral tributes, online condolences and to all who travelled from both near and afar to attend the funeral home and requiem mass.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff of University Hospital Kerry, especially the doctors and nurses in the ICU ward - we are forever grateful for the kindness and compassion you showed us during Liz’s brief stay in ICU. The dignity and respect you showed her went above and beyond, and we are so grateful for that.

Thank you to Fr. Niall Geaney for celebrating Liz’s beautiful funeral mass, complimented by beautiful music from Marie Falvey and songs by Tim Gleeson. A word of appreciation to Fr. Gerard O’Leary, Chaplain in UHK for performing the Last Rites.

Thanks also to Mike and Mary O’Shea, for their professional service and support provided throughout the funeral service.

A special word of appreciation to all those who called to the house, brought food and refreshments, and offered a helping hand, it never went unnoticed.

Paddys First Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday 21st January at 11.30am in Rathmore church.

To those who stood on the roadside to acknowledge Liz’s final journey to Fossa church, thank you.

MCCARTHY

FOLEY

As a token of appreciation, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intention of all those mentioned, and also, those impossible to mention as there are so many.

In loving memory of Liz Foley Barleymount West, Killarney who died on 20th January 2023.

Your friendship was a gift That I will forever cherish Though I grieve your loss I celebrate the beautiful person you were.

Missed by your forever friend Kay O’Shea.

3RD ANNIVERSARY MCGOUGH

We cannot stop the hands of time Nor have again the past But we shall love and remember you As long as time will last.

Lovingly remembered by your wife Sheila, sons Kieran, Paul and Micheál, daughters Eileen, Mary, Anna-Marie and Martina, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law and your loving grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass on Monday 22nd January at 9.30am in the Church of the Resurrection.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Noreen Hickey late of Flesk View, Woodlawn who died on 21st January 2023.

As we remember our mother Noreen on her 1st anniversary, we Michael, Gerard, Timothy, Niall and families, wish to thank the following. The Staff of St Joseph’s Nursing Home, Killorglin and the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Annecy, for their exceptional care and kindness shown to mom.

Also, we must sincerely thank Dr. Noel Mulligan for his unstinting care and time he gave to our mother.

To mom’s friends, neighbours, relatives, and everyone who gave of their time to come to the removal, funeral mass and burial.

In loving memory of Mary McGough late of Ballymalis, Beaufort, Killarney who died on 22nd January 2021.

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile.

If only we could have you back just for a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do.

You always meant the world to us and always will do too.

The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain. but you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again.

Forever loved and missed by Danny, Alan, Shari and their families, especially your beloved grandchildren. xx Anniversary Mass on Monday 22nd January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

Also, to all those who sent mass bouquets, sympathy cards and floral tributes, we Noreen’s family are extremely grateful, your kindness and support will always be remembered.

To Fr. Sean Jones, Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue, Maura Reen and the Cathedral Choir, thanks to all for making mom’s funeral mass such a special farewell.

We are ever grateful for the guidance and professionalism of O’Shea’s Funeral Home Directors.

As we cannot thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Noreen is and will be missed every day, but we take comfort in that she is reunited once again with her husband Timothy Joseph Hickey.

Noreen’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 20th January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

3RD ANNIVERSARY CAHILLANE

MC GOUGH

1st Anniversary Mass on Saturday 20th January at 7.30pm in the Prince of Peace Church, Fossa.

So kind and gentle.

Rest in peace.

In loving memory of Michael McCarthy Ardshanavooly, Killarney who passed away on 22nd January 2022.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY HICKEY

Thank you to the First Responders who were first on the scene when Liz took ill at home, and also the paramedics.

We hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation. A mass has been offered for your intentions.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

1ST ANNIVERSARY

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

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. MM

In loving memory of Mary McGough late of Ballymalis, Beaufort and formerly of Ardshanavooley and Clash, Lissivigeen who died on 22nd Janurary 2021.

We think about you always We talk about you still You have never been forgotten And Mary you never will We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again.

So sadly missed and will never be forgotten, love you always Mary.

Your loving sisters and brothers. xxx

In loving memory of Bertie Cahillane late of Scrahan Mews, Ross Road formerly of Lakeview, Fossa, Killarney and Rangue, Killorglin who died on 23rd January 2021.

Softly in the morning You heard a gentle call You took the hand God offered you And quietly left us all.

When nights are cold and stars are few We close our eyes and think of you A silent hope, a silent tear A silent wish that you were here.

Always loved and remembered by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 28th January at 12 noon in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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2ND ANNIVERSARY

2ND ANNIVERSARY

LOONEY

O’SHEA

O’SHEA

ACNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY SHINE

In loving memory of Timmy Looney Coolgreane Park, Killarney who died on 25th January 2022.

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

Lonely is the home without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be like heaven If we could have you back again.

How dearly we loved you And prayed you might live But Jesus just beckoned And we had to give.

God gave us strength to bear it And courage to fight the blow What it has meant to lose you God alone will ever know.

In loving memory of David O’Shea Rookery Close, Killarney whose 2nd anniversary occurs on 22 January.

It isn’t what we write It isn’t what we say It’s how we feel deep inside As we think of you every day.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Kay. x Anniversary Mass on Monday 22nd January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In loving memory of a Special Dad David O’Shea Rookery Close, Killarney who died on 22 January 2022.

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

Loved beyond words, missed beyond measure.

Your daughter Caroline and grandsons Conor and Aaron. xxx

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In loving memory of Timothy Shine Knockeragh, Killarney, Co Kerry who passed away on 29th December 2022.

Thanks and appreciation to our relatives, neighbours and friends who helped and supported us through the funeral.

Thanks to all at O’Shea’s Funeral Home for an impeccable service and sincere empathy shown to us at this difficult time.

Thanks to Fr. Seán Jones for all your support and for a beautiful funeral mass at the cathedral.

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

Though your smile is gone forever And your hands we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the ones we loved so much

Our family chain is broken Nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The links shall join again.

Always remembered and forever loved, your loving wife Nuala, Joanne and Tony, Paudie and Margaret, Timmy and Sharon. *** Granda If heaven had a number I’d call you on the phone To say how much I love you And tell you to come home

In loving memory of a Special Dad David O’Shea Rookery Close, Killarney who died on 22 January 2022.

In loving memory of our Dearest Dad David O’Shea Rookery Close, Killarney who died on 22 January 2022.

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

Thinking of you dear Dad and Grandad But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And the day before that too.

So rest in heaven dear Granda And thanks for all you’ve done We trust that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

We’ll think about you tomorrow And as the years come and go We’ll think about you forever Because we love you so.

Dad We lost a father with a heart of gold And how much we miss him, could never be told.

He raised us with love and helped us along If we follow his footsteps, we’ll never go wrong.

Always remembered by your wife Margaret, sons Michael and Timmy, daughters Valerie and Gretta, son-in-law Horacio, daughters-in-law Caroline and Skye, grandchildren Adam, Sienna, Sara and Stellario, extended family and friends.

Remembering and loving you always, your grandchildren Stephen, Makaela, Chloe, Padraic, Keelan and Alex.

Rest in Heavenly peace Dad. Your loving daughter Aine, son-in-law John, and grandchildren Daniel and Sarah Louise. xxxx

Anniversary Mass for Timmy on Saturday 20th January at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

Loved and missed every day, your loving daughter Colette.xxx

O’CONNELL

7TH ANNIVERSARY CRONIN

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’SHEA

In loving memory of David O’Connell Fossa, Killarney who died on 11th January 2022.

2ND ANNIVERSARY LOONEY

In loving memory of Timmy Looney Coolgreane Park, Killarney who died on 25th January 2022.

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

Sadly missed by his brothers Lewis-John and Paddy, his sisters Kathleen, Ann and Sheila, and all their families.

In loving memory of David O’Shea late of Springfield Lodge, Rookery Road, Killarney Who died on 22 January 2022.

In loving memory of Margaret Cronin Bendameer, Old Deerpark, Killarney Who passed on 23rd January 2017.

Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name.

God called your name so softly That only you could hear And no one heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you Is the hardest part of all.

The golden gates stood open God saw you needed rest His garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.

You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your sister Mary Bridget.

The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

MIRACLE PRAYER

MIRACLE PRAYER

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

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. F

IN MEMORIAM

2ND ANNIVERSARY

Loved and remembered every day from Margaret, Annette, grandson Daniel and son-in-law Owen.

Anniversary Mass on Tuesday 23rd January at 6.15pm in St.Mary’s Cathedral. www.killarneyparish.com

His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall He had a kindly word for each And passed away beloved by all.

A dad’s love is special A gift beyond compare You only know the meaning When he is no longer there.

A special time, a special face A special Dad, I can’t replace.

With an aching heart, I whisper low I miss you Dad, and love you so.

Always loved and remembered by your loving daughter Maeve. x

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

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IN MEMORIAM 4TH ANNIVERSARY

6TH ANNIVERSARY

10TH ANNIVERSARY

12TH ANNIVERSARY

MURHILL

CORBETT

O’DONOGHUE

CRONIN

In loving memory of Hugh Murhill Killegy Lower, Muckross, Killarney who died on 21st January 2020.

In loving memory of Mary Corbett late of Holy Cross, Firies who died on 23rd January 2018.

In loving memory of Michael O’Donoghue Derryreague, Clonkeen, Killarney who died on 23rd January 2014.

In loving memory of a dear brother Dermot Cronin Late of 4 Marian Terrace, Killarney Who died on 13th January 2012.

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

You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she lived You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back Or you can open your eyes and see all she has left.

A special day, another year A lovely thought, a silent tear A little prayer, to keep in touch To the one I miss and loved so much.

So Rest In Peace, dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done.

We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

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

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving wife Susan, daughters Jemma and Kaylin, your sons John and Hugh Daniel, and grandchildren Amelia and Thomas. xxxx

4TH ANNIVERSARY MURHILL

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that she shared You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what Mom would want Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

We will always have memories To cherish and hold Of a wonderful brother More precious than gold.

Sadly missed by your brothers Pa, John, Donie and Frank, sister Margaret, and their families. *** A beautiful memory dearer than gold Of an uncle whose worth can never be told.

Fondly remembered, your nieces and nephews. xxx

Anniversary Mass on Friday 1st March at 7.30pm in Firies Church.

CORBETT

In loving memory of a special mom Mary Corbett late of Holy Cross, Firies who passed away on 23rd January 2018.

They say there is a reason They say that time will heal Neither time or reason Will change the way I feel.

HOGAN

Lovingly remembered, Niall.

PRAYER TO ST. MARTHA

In loving memory of Michael (Mike) Hogan late of Listry who died on 18th January 2004.

R.I.P. Dad Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Sadly missed by your loving son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family.

IN MEMORIAM

Anniversary Mass for Mike on Sunday 11th February at 9.30am In Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Clonkeen.

10TH ANNIVERSARY

O Saint Martha, I resort to thee and thy petition and faith, I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at they feet. One Our Father and three Hail Marys and a lighted candle every Tuesday, and the above prayer made known with the intention of spreading devotion to St. Martha.

Never known to fail.

MMC

If we could only see you for just a little while To tell you that we miss you And see your lovely smile We know you walk beside us And when our life is through We pray to God to take our hand And lead us straight to you.

Always remembered by his sister Maria and all the family.

O’DONOGHUE

20TH ANNIVERSARY O’ LEARY With love I remember my dear brother Michael (Mikie) O’Donoghue late of Derryreague, Clonkeen, Killarney who died on 23rd January 2014.

Brother There is always a face before me A voice I would love to hear A smile I will always remember Of a Brother I loved so dear.

In loving memory of Gerry O’Leary late of Dooneen, Kilcummin and Ballydribeen, Killarney who died on 21st January 2004.

Deep in my heart lies a picture More precious than silver or gold It’s a picture of you Brother Whose memory will never grow old.

We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday And days before that too.

Too dearly loved to be forgotten by your loving sister Maura.

We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame.

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

Gone are the days we used to share But in my heart you are always there.

The gates of memories will never close I miss you more than Anybody knows...

Love and miss you every day Till we meet again Mom.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

Very sadly missed by your loving wife Anne.

Sadly missed, we think about you every day Mom, your daughter Maria, son-in-law Malcolm, and granddaughters Clara and Saoirse.

6TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of Hugh Murhill Killegy Lower, Muckross, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 21st January.

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

Brother When last we saw your smiling face You looked so bright and well Little did we know that day It would be our last farewell

Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.

Sadly missed by your sons Keith and Nigel, daughters-in-law Elaine and Sally, and grandchildren Muireann, Aideen and Lily. xxx

In loving memory of Our Uncle Michael (Mikie) O’Donoghue late of Derryreague, Clonkeen, Killarney who died on 23rd January 2014.

Uncle We want to tell you something Uncle, So there can be no doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to do without.

20TH ANNIVERSARY O’LEARY

Sadly missed and always remembered by Donal, Eileen, Padraig, Rosemarie, and families.

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. BM

In loving memory of Gerard O’Leary, late of Knockeragh, Killarney, whose 20th Anniversary occurs on 21st January.

You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

Sadly missed by your sisters, brothers and their families.

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

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21ST ANNIVERSARY

21ST ANNIVERSARY

4TH ANNIVERSARIES

MURPHY

CROWLEY

KELLIHER

In loving memory of Maura Murphy late of 40 Dromhall Park, Woodlawn, Killarney Who died on 21st January 2003.

In loving memory of A dear father Michael Crowley Droumduhig, Ballyhar who died on 18th January 2003.

In loving memory of Eddie and Mary Kelliher, Leamnaguilla, Kilcummin, Killarney whose anniversaries occurs on 9th & 18th January.

Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today.

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

BREEN

In loving memory of Jacqueline Breen, late of 95 Pinewood Estate, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 23rd January.

So many things have happened Since you were called away So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent, you are ever near Still missed, loved and always dear.

Always remembered by your loving sons, Johnny, Don, Eamonn, Mike and Brendan, your daughter Angela, daughters-in-law, son-in-law and grandchildren.

Always remembered by your loving son Connie and Sheila.

I look back in fondness everyday At the joyful times we had No one could wish for such a perfect pair As my special mam and dad.

I am grateful for what you taught me and I’m grateful for your love and I know that you watch over me from the heavens up above.

Although you’re missed so dearly and so many tears we’ve cried It is so sweet and fitting That you sleep softly side by side.

JESUS

Forever in our hearts.

Love from Dad, all the family, extended family and friends. xxx Anniversary Mass on Saturday 27th January at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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

25TH ANNIVERSARY MORIARTY

Remembered and missed everyday by your son Eamonn, daughter-in-law Mary Teresa, and grandchildren Abbie, Thomas and Anna.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

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

Holy Spirit You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal.

You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual Glory. Amen.

(Say this prayer three consecutive days without stating the request, after the 3rd day the request will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your request is granted.) ES

You shared your love, you should your life Many percious times together Now you will spend eternity Hand in hand forever.

In loving memory of Our dear Mom Hannah Moriarty (nee Griffin) Of Upper Tullig and late of Fossa who died on 23rd January 1999.

No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

Sadly missed and always remembered by her loving family. xx

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. TJH

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ADAM MOYNIHAN E: sport@killarneyadvertiser.ie SEE OUR COLUMNISTS’ COVERAGE OF THE WEEK IN SPORT EAMONN FITZGERALD & SEAN MORIARTY

Follow Adam on Twitter @AdamMoynihan

All-Ireland rematch as Dubs host Kerry

| By Adam Moynihan

Ladies travel to the capital for National League opener | Men’s team in McGrath Cup action against Cork tonight The Kerry ladies will get the defence of their National Football League Division 1 title off the ground in Dublin on Saturday when the All-Ireland champions welcome them to Parnell Park. The match will begin at 5.15pm with live coverage on TG4.

The early indications are that neither side will be at full strength for this All-Ireland final rematch. With established stars still fine tuning their conditioning after taking a well-deserved break during the off-season, several new players are expected to take to the field in the hopes of impressing their respective management teams.

Kerry managers Declan Quill and Dar-

ragh Long will be eager to inject new life into a team that has lost the last two All-Ireland finals. There is clearly no need for widespread changes but one or two newcomers could make all the difference come the end of the season.

The league is unlikely to be a big priority for Dublin. They finished third last year before going on to win Leinster and the All-Ireland and you can be sure that they’d be happy to repeat that same pattern again this time around if possible.

Kerry were victorious against the Dubs last spring and also in the All-Ireland group stage, so their recent track record against the game’s top dogs is decent.

RIVALS: Jennifer Dunne of Dublin in action against Anna Galvin of Kerry during the 2023 All-Ireland final. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

One interesting departure from last year’s league format is that two of the eight Division 1 teams will be facing relegation this year, up from one in 2023.

MCGRATH CUP FINAL

The Kerry men’s team are also facing their first significant test of 2024 this weekend, albeit in a pre-season competition. Jack O’Connor’s side make the relatively short journey to Cork on Saturday to take on The Rebels in the McGrath Cup final. Throw-in at Páirc Uí Rinn is at 2pm. The match will be streamed live on the TG4 YouTube channel.

Like their female counterparts, the men

are still without some first team regulars with the Clifford brothers, Diarmuid O’Connor and Tadhg Morley not yet ready for action. The luckless Mike Breen will also miss the Cork game; he has picked up an ankle injury.

A win would be nice, especially considering what Cork did to Kerry in last year’s McGrath Cup, but getting minutes into the legs and testing some newcomers and fringe players will be the priority for O’Connor and his selectors as they prepare for their National League Round 1 game against Derry, which takes place in Tralee on Saturday week.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

MUNSTER: Congratulations to Niamh Hickey of Killarney Badminton Club who won the Grade C Mixed competition at the Munster Championships with partner Fergal Hannon (Listowel).

CELTIC: The Killarney Celtic U14B team who had a 5-2 win against Inter Kenmare.

KERRY FC: Jack Kavanagh in action for Kerry FC during their 1-0 win over Avondale in Round 3 of the Munster Senior Cup.

RUGBY: The Killarney RFC U8s who took part in a blitz against Tralee.

AWARD: St Paul's coach James Fleming receives the Basketball Ireland Coach of the Month award for December from Jim Delaney (Chairman of St Paul's Ladies National League team). With James are his niece Beibhinn and nephew Tadgh.

SOCCER: The Mastergeeha U12 girls who defeated Killorglin 3-0 at Kilbrean Park.

BADMINTON: The Killarney Badminton Club men's team who defeated Listowel 5-1 in the Division 5 league final.

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What would you do t Former Kerry footballer Eamonn Fitzgerald on the importance of defibrillators and medical training for those in the sporting community Last week I highlighted the new beginnings for sports aficionados. Let’s call them New Year Resolutions.

2024 will be the year when the team will win that cup that eluded their best efforts in 2023. Kerry will roar back to regain the Sam Maguire from the Dubs and the Kerry ladies will make up for the loss in their All-Ireland final, also to the demonic Dubs.

Clarkie and James Fleming will manage St Paul’s to win league titles and the Killarney RFC women’s team will build on a very successful past season. Man United will take the necessary corrective action to try and reel in Liverpool and return to its former glory. Ireland will start all over again in a bid to win the Six Nations, preparing for the faraway World Cup. And so

many athletes will achieve PBs; some will win Olympic medals.

LIFE OR DEATH

Hope springs eternal and rightly so but this week let’s start on a sombre note - a matter of life or death. Yes, it’s that stark. With the new season underway for so many players it is timely to note that even people who profess no interest in sport will have heard of Christian Eriksen in June 2021 when the 30-year-old soccer star faced imminent death when he collapsed from cardiac arrest.

Tom Lockyer, a 29-year-old Luton Town player, also recently experienced a sudden cardiac arrest during a Premier League game against Bournemouth.

They were the fortunate ones.

Dillon Quirke, that wonderful young Tipperary hurler with strong Killarney connections, wasn’t that fortunate and died far too young. Those are some high-profile cases that readers may know about.

Unfortunately, on some occasions, the game one loves may be the scene for the last moments of life. Death can strike in a matter of moments, but a player's life can be snatched from the jaws of death by the timely interception of someone who has the basic training in CPR and in operating an AED (defibrillator), if and where they are available.

In last week’s Killarney Advertiser, Chris Davies did a very thorough and enlightening interview with Billy O’Sullivan, who is the chairman of Killarney Heartbeat. I think of the great work that Siobhán Linehan (Linehan’s Bar) has done promoting the provision of AEDs in Killarney and the unbelievable work of the Killarney Order of Malta. John O’Mahony highlighted the issue in Killarney Today some years ago, RIP: Dillon Quirke of Tipperary who sadly passed away after collapsing on the field while playing for his club, Kilruane MacDonaghs, in 2022. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

advancing the need for AEDS. So, let's build on that great work as 2024 kicks off. Much has been done, but it must continue to grow. This isn't confined to sport, but since this column is focused on sport and all those involved in sport in whatever capacity, we cite the above examples.

Usually, we hear that such a person suffered a heart attack. Others say it was cardiac arrest. They are not exactly the same. In essence, heart attack and cardiac arrest are both serious heart conditions, but they differ. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked, usually by a clot or plaque in the coronary artery. A cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating, usually because of an electrical problem in the heart rhythm.

DEREK O’CONNOR

Last September, Derek O'Connor suffered a life-threatening heart attack seconds after scoring a goal. The Clondalkin man was playing for Croí Ró Naofa's Clondalkin against St Joseph's CBS in a Dublin GAA championship game in Fairview Park, a venue well known to me as a wonderful pitch where we used to train in the 1970s. The 33-year-old had just scored an unlikely goal for him, but the jubilation was short-lived. He collapsed after suffering a sudden and life-threatening cardiac arrest.

In Derek’s own words: "I've been told conditions were grand. A nice sunny day. Unfortunately, I don't remember any of it still to this day. I had just scored a nice goal which is rare for me. A couple of seconds later I was doubled up on the ground."

Luckily Paul Moore a trained fireman, was on the opposite side and noticed the incident. He immediately took action. started doing chest compressions straight away.

As a matter of great urgency, Moore sent the players to find a defibrillator in Fairview. They ran frantically through shops and pharmacies in the search and one of them ripped one off a wall in Tesco. He handed it over halfway as he said, “I’m knackered”. A teammate raced with it to Paul who administered the necessary treatment and picked up that welcome shock, keeping Derek alive until the ambulance arrived in jig time.

Derek was rushed to the Mater hospital where it was revealed his heart had stopped three times during the terrifying ordeal. He remained in intensive care for five days and had a stent inserted to pre-

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CPR: Dublin players Niamh McEvoy, Chris Crummey, Cian O’Sullivan and Róisín Baker learn CPR with David Greville, MD of Heartsafety Solutions, at Parnell Park.

Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

vent the same problem from reoccurring.

He made a full recovery.

“I was on the sideline for the rest of the year but I’m planning on starting again at the start of this season (March 2024)” said Derek. The irony of the club’s name does not escape us. Translated from the Gaeilge it means ‘The too saintly [club]’.

Such life-threatening situations will happen again, and they won’t be confined just to sporting occasions. Following the completion of a research programme and consideration of best practice international guidelines, the GAA, through its Medical, Scientific & Welfare Committee, made several recommendations. Lessons were learned and the Dublin GAA board has followed up to deal with such a heart scare.

They advise that players over the age of 14 should undergo cardiac screening on one occasion and to this process should be repeated before the age of 25. I wonder how many players and clubs have done this; very few I expect, even those with a history of heart trouble in their ancestors. Genetics is a very significant factor and should sound early alarm bells that will most likely save a life.

God forbid if such an emergency should occur not just on sports grounds but in the shops, pubs or on the street. What would you do to help save a life? What could you do?

Would you know where the nearest

defibrillator is located if such an emergency were to occur? Start in the middle of town on Main Street. That beautiful former public telephone box is now redundant since personal mobile phones effectively replaced them, but they are put to good use. That one houses a defibrillator. Thankfully, many more of them are hanging on walls and are very prominently placed by local sports clubs on their grounds. What action are local sports bodies and clubs taking? It is never too soon to begin such corrective action.

KERRY VERSUS CORK

It’s still only January and there’s a Munster final. It’s only the McGrath Cup but some Kerry GAA fans will be attracted to Páirc Uí Rinn this Friday evening. A Kerry-Cork game in any sport produces that age-old rivalry of the Blood & Bandages versus Green & Gold.

John Cleary will be very keen to lift silverware; Cork have had some very empty years. Jack O’Connor will also want to win and if Kerry win he will be dampening down the spirits of a revival after last year’s disappointment in July. He knows more than anyone that all 3,414 feet of Carrauntoohill have to be scaled each year by the demanding, greedy, animalistic Kerry supporters who expect to win the All-Ireland every year.

The prize at the summit is the Cannister, the only silverware that really matters to

Kerry players and supporters all over the world. Last year the team got to within inches of the top of the Devil’s Ladder, but fate intervened. Satan himself pushed us all down, down and even the great Footballer of the Year for the second year in a row couldn’t work another miracle as Dublin snatched victory. Lazarus can't be performing miracles every day, and he shouldn’t be asked to do so in every match.

Ceisteanna go leor tonight in Cork. Who is going to partner Diarmuid O’Connor at midfield for 2024? How will Kerry show up without both Clifford brothers, if they are still being held in reserve? Apart from the Fossa brothers and Seán O’Shea, are there other forwards who will score?

There are quite a few forwards who showed up well in the two McGrath Cup group games.

They can score, but will they be allowed to score instead of that monotonous, sterile, pass-the-parcel game across the field? Possession at all costs is the preferred strategy. The goalposts are in the other direction and putting the ball between those posts is what matters in the long run. This lateral, and often backwards, passing has left so many supporters frustrated. Many are not even going to the games.

Last year the articles on the musings of ‘Yer Man’ on the terrace featured in these pages and they drew by far the most in-

terest and reactions. To be more politically correct for this season we look forward to hearing from ‘Mo Dhuine’, because some of the finest judges of players and games are women. That’s the beauty of the Irish language, embracing all genders.

What happens on some public occasion when the leader of the club/county/organisation is a lady? Manufactured sidesteps make-up. So, Yer Man becomes Mo Dhuine and Chairman becomes Cathaoirleach. Just as simple as that, and no embarrassment.

It may be a bit too early in the year for Mo Dhuine to be in Paírc Uí Rinn tonight and even the mighty Christmas present of an expensive fleece will not keep out the expected cold on this frosty night, as forecasted by the weather gurus.

January Blues? Shudder at the thought of losing to Cork tonight; worse still in the real Munster final and worst of all bending the knee once more to the Dubs in July. A few new players will be up for assessment and a good display should earn them their first start in the green and gold in a real match. Yes, it will be back to Tralee tomorrow week for that eagerly awaited league opener. It will be just a league game, but the league is so competitive nowadays that every game is contested with championship fervour.

Kerry will be hoping to win their four home games in the league and maybe pick up a point or two in the away games.

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Adam Moynihan reflects on Paudie Clifford’s remarkable career to date, from being overlooked by the juniors to winning an All-Ireland with the seniors – and now taking over as Kerry captain - in just a few short years

JUNIOR: Clifford in action for the Kerry juniors against Kildare in the 2018 All-Ireland semi-final in Navan.

Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

At 24 years of age, when his younger brother had already brought home two All-Star awards, Paudie Clifford was still waiting to make his debut for Kerry.

Now, at 27, he’s the team’s captain.

Okay, Kerry’s archaic captaincy rule meant that the pool of candidates was small. Only four players who featured for champions East Kerry in last year’s county final have made Jack O’Connor’s panel for 2024 and only two – David and Paudie Clifford – are guaranteed starters.

But the elder Clifford’s standing within the squad and his importance to the side’s fortunes would make him a viable option regardless. He’s a three-time AllStar, one of Kerry’s star players, and one of the top footballers in the country.

Much has been made of his unorthodox journey so far but it’s worth underlining just how meteoric his rise to the top has been. This is a guy who never played minor or U21 for Kerry. He was always a stylish footballer but when he started playing senior for Fossa, he was never on the radar of then Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice. In fact, in 2017 he tried and failed to make the Kerry junior squad.

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Paudie took the long road and now he’s Kerry’s captain CHANGE

Things began to change for Paudie in 2018, when he was 21 going on 22. He earned a spot on the Kerry junior team and played a prominent role on their All-Ireland run, scoring a goal in both the semi-final and final. His performances in green and gold, and also for an emerging East Kerry team later that year, made some Kerry supporters sit up and take notice.

Many still doubted his on-pitch discipline, though. He had a notoriously fiery temper and the fact that he was sent off for his role in a melee during the county semi-final against Dingle did little to assuage those doubts. No matter how good a player is they’re no good to a Kerry manager - or any manager - if they don’t stay on the field.

After spending four years in CIT, he moved to UCC to pursue a masters and he was a key figure when the Cork university won the 2019 Sigerson Cup, playing alongside Kerry’s Seán O’Shea, Graham O’Sullivan, Brian Ó Beaglaoich and Killian Spillane. He even scored a header in the early rounds. (He was grateful that manager Billy Morgan didn’t chastise him for what some might consider an act of showboating.)

Paudie later revealed that playing alongside intercounty talent for UCC gave him confidence that he could make it at the highest level.

Later that year the Fossa man was sensational for East Kerry as they finally made their breakthrough in the County Championship after a 20-year famine.

He was the Man of the Match in the final against Dr Crokes and his performances throughout the competition won over any remaining naysayers.

By this stage the player himself felt he was ready. By his own admission he felt he probably wasn’t up to playing senior intercounty in the years prior, but now he was raring to go.

Public perception had changed too. His immaculate ball skills, dogged determination and recently improved physical attributes could not be ignored. He simply had to be called into the Kerry senior panel that winter. There was no longer any doubt about it.

CALL-UP

Kerry manager Peter Keane, who had led the county to the All-Ireland final in his first season that September, brought Paudie on board for 2020. He didn't feature for the team before Covid hit and the season was suspended, so he had to wait until October to make his first appearance for the seniors. The

NEW ROLE: Paudie Clifford has been named as Kerry captain for the 2024 season. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile.

24-year-old was a very late substitute in the league victory away to Monaghan.

His first championship appearance came soon after, albeit in unfortunate circumstances. Paudie was an 89th-minute substitute (i.e. the very last minute of play) in the shocking extra-time defeat to Cork in a rain-soaked Páirc Uí Chaoimh in November.

Keane opted to start the game with two unconventional half forwards – Ronan Buckley (a midfielder) and Ó Beaglaoich (a back) – with players like Paudie and Stephen O’Brien held in reserve. In the post-mortem, Kerry were heavily criticised for their defensive approach in a game they were expected to win comfortably.

The Kingdom started with six out-andout forwards in Round 1 of the 2021 National League, a 22-point hammering of Galway in Tralee. Paudie Clifford was one of them. The game is perhaps best remembered for David Clifford’s hattrick and his Cruyff-inspired third goal, but the older brother was excellent too, notching 1-2 from play.

Since that day, there has been no looking back. He rapidly established himself as an irreplaceable cog in the Kerry machine and his consistently brilliant

displays have won him three consecutive All-Star awards in his first three seasons as a starter (a feat not even David could manage). His passing is perhaps his strongest attribute – he strokes the ball around the pitch like a prime Ciarán McDonald – but his ability to bring the fight to the opposition when the heat is on is what has really endeared him to the Kerry faithful.

He was pivotal to Kerry’s All-Ireland triumph in 2022 and now, after captaining Fossa to the Junior All-Ireland and East Kerry to another county title in 2023, he has earned the right to captain his county in 2024.

FIRE

One of the more impressive aspects of Paudie’s ascension to elite level football is the way he has managed that fiery temper that caused him problems in the past. Critics said he didn’t have the head for it, that he was a red card waiting to happen, but he has played 37 times for Kerry and has been sent off just once: an inconsequential second yellow against Tyrone in 2023, late on when the game was already won.

The only other time I can recall any indiscipline that hurt the team in any way was on his full debut against Galway. If

my memory serves me correctly, he got involved with Damien Comer after Comer won a free, and the referee brought the ball in 13 metres, inside the 45-metre line. This made the free kickable and Galway scored. But Kerry won by 22 points, and that was the end of it.

The fire is still there, of course. He is a fierce competitor and he is fiercely loyal to his team, whether that’s his club, his district or his county. He still bristles easily and he rarely holds his tongue. (His infamous speech after Fossa won the All-Ireland is evidence of that.)

But during his Kerry career so far he has shown admirable restraint, even in the face of severe provocation, perhaps inspired by his late mother Ellen whose pre-match advice was simple: “no fighting and stay on the field”.

Kerry will certainly need both of Ellen’s boys on the field if they are to avenge last year’s heartbreaking All-Ireland final defeat to Dublin.

Who knows, with a bit of luck we might get another Paudie Clifford speech from the Hogan podium at the end of July.

For a couple of reasons, not least the unique journey that has brought him this far, wouldn’t that be a sight and a sound to behold?

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Athletic U17 PREMIER LEAGUE: Killarney Athletic 2-1 Tralee Dynamos. A great win today for our lads in what was a marvellous game of football between 2 really talented teams. We started really well and dominated the opening stages but came up against a goalie in great form who made 3 top drawer saves in the first half alone. We did finally manage to get one past him when a great reverse pass

by Brian O’Shea set Jake Nash through to finish to the net. This woke Dynamos up and they began to get more of a foothold in the game and scored just before half time when a cross ended up going in off the back post. 1-1 at halftime was probably a bit flattering to Dynamos.

The second half started with dynamos shading it and looking more likely to get a goal. Our guys upped it again and things were even enough and looking like whoever got the next goal would win it. With about 15 minutes to go Luke Doolan hit a cracking shot from 35 yards out which was worthy of winning any game. Both teams had chances for the remainder of the game, us mainly on the counterattack as Dynamos pressed for an equaliser, but both defences held out til the final whistle. This was a superb team performance with a great work ethic and attitude. This performance has been threatening all season and we need to try and maintain these levels going forward. All players and subs used gave everything for the win which is all you can ask. I’d like to give a special mention to Charlie O’Doherty who got his first start in goal today and was brilliant. This was thoroughly deserved as he has never missed a game, never complained when not starting and always shown up with a great attitude. Thanks to Dynamos for a great sporting game, they play the right way and never much between the 2 teams.

U13 PREMIER: Killarney Athletic 4-1 Listowel Celtic. A very clinical showing in front of goal, saw us race into a 4-0 lead in the first half. In the second half, Listowel came out and caused us problems and got one back, but a very solid defensive display, saw us see out the game and take the 3 points. A fantastic squad performance today by all of young Blues. Well done boys. Thanks to Listowel for a good, sporting game.

U15 DIV 2: Killarney athletic 4-0 Kenmare. Our blues were back in action today after the Christmas break. The boys showed no sign of rust as they started brightly and played some fantastic football. The boys struggled to find the back of the net due to some fine saves from the Kenmare keeper. With 2 minutes before the half time whistle, Lucas opened the scoring after a fine delivery from jack which was flicked on by Twomey for Lucas to finish. The blues didn’t let up in the second half as Diarmuid made the difference from

the bench getting his first assist with a wonderful ball for Ewan to finish which he more than deserves for his performance in midfield today. The nerves had eased as Diarmuid picked out another great ball to find captain fantastic Twomey to make it 3. Diarmuid finished off his fine performance with a goal of his own to see out a 4-0 win. Credit to Kenmare as they never gave up, but our defence held strong with both keepers Sam and Jamie playing today to get our first clean sheet of the season. Thanks to Kenmare for a sporting game.

U12 GIRLS PREMIER: Iveragh 2-2 Athletic. Our U12 girls made the long trip to Iveragh Saturday evening for a late kick off and shared the spoils with the hosts.

With a few players missing 12 girls made the trip and started the brighter of the two sides, with our pressure paying off when Roisin slotted home. 1-0 Athletic.

Iveragh to their credit started to dominate the game for the next 10 mins and drew level with a great strike. 1-1. With the half nearing an end, Athletic were awarded a penalty which Roisin cooly slotted home. HT 2-1 Athletic. The second half was an even affair with Athletic hitting the post twice through Lucy and Roisin and the home side missing a penalty. However, with 2 minutes remaining Iveragh drew level again with a great strike. FT2-2. Honours even in the end and probably a fair reflection of the game. Thanks to Iveragh for a very sporting game and the ref on the day for letting the game flow. Our girls are still unbeaten this season and we look forward to the next game.

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: U15 Premier - Killarney Celtic 6-2 Ballyhar Dynamos. Samuel Scroope 3, Dara Horan, Mark Looney, Ignacy Truchan. U15 Division 2 - Killarney Celtic B 1-0 Mastergeeha B. Andrew Sheehan.

U14 Division 2 - Killarney Celtic B 5-2 Inter Kenmare FC. Josh Salvador, Ross O'Gorman, Majd Khaleel, Jason Harrington, Ben O'Sullivan. U13 Division 1 - Killarney Celtic A 6-0 Killarney Athletic B. Cillian Scannell 2, Cormac O’Sullivan 2, Noah Brosnan, Jack Kissane. U13 Div 2 Milltown FC 4-2 Killarney Celtic B. Adam Arthur, Conor Randles.

Mastergeeha U12 GIRLS PREMIER SOUTH: Mastergeeha FC 3-0 Killorglin. Goal scorers: Aoibhinn O'Leary, Sophie Moynihan & Annabelle Casey. An excellent win in a very competitive game and great preparation for the girls ahead of their upcoming National Cup match.

LOTTO: There was no winner on 12th January 2024 of the Jackpot for €7,600. Numbers drawn were 02, 10, 22, 26. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Sinéad & Marian Collins, Aghadoe; Paul O’Rourke, Rathanane; Philip O’Connor, c/o Post Office; Nora Riordan, Ballyspillane. The next draw will

be Friday 19th January for Jackpot of 7,800.

TEAM OF THE WEEK: Jack Buckley (Listowel Celtic U15), Szymon Bielinski (St Brendan’s Park U13), John Nelligan (Ballyhar Dynamos U13), Cormac O’Sullivan (Killarney Celtic U13), Michael Culhane (Killorglin AFC U15), Majd Khaleel (Killarney Celtic U14), Aaron Crean (Tralee Dynamos U15), Evan Neary (Fenit Samphires U13), Ryan O’Connor (Castleisland AFC U13), Ewan MacGillycuddy (Killarney Athletic U12), Dara O’Sullivan (Mastergeeha FC U13).

GIRLS ROLL OF HONOUR: Ava Dewey Sophie Ferriter (St Brendan’s Park FC), Gracie Wood (Lb Rovers), Eimear Mc Mahon (Castleisland AFC), Hannah O’Connell (Listowel Celtic), Elizabeth Brosnan (Killarney Athletic), Sarah Boyne (Killorglin AFC), Rebecca Murphy & Aoibhinn O’Leary (Mastergeeha FC).

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ENGAGEMENT CONGRATULATIONS: Heartiest congratulations to James O’Donoghue and Amy Doran who got engaged over the New Year. James, son of Donal and Linda, is a member of the Garda Siochana and played for the club at all grades. A busy time ahead planning for the big day.

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: The Club extends its sympathies to Sean Murphy and family on the sad passing of his brother Noel. A great character he was a regular presence in the family business in College Street, his gentle disposition making him affable to all.

LISTOWEL EMMETS: Commiserations to Kerry club representatives Listowel Emmets who came up just short in the All-Ireland Junior Club decider in Croke Park on Sunday last. Avra from Cavan were their conquerors, a special mention too to Kilnamartyra who had Kerryman John Evan at the helm in their loss to Cullyhanna.

LOTTO: Monday January 8th, 2024.

Numbers were 8,9,17,24 Bonus No 28. No jackpot winner. Match 3s/ Lucky Dips: Tracey Sheehan online, Danny Ferris Upper Park Road, Nora Kissane 152 Pinewood, Breda O’Connor, Collette/Danny c/o Caragh Restaurant.

Killarney Legion GAA

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ALL-IRELAND MEDALS: Congratulations to Ali Bowler, who received her Munster U14 Championship medal, Lauren Carey, who got her U16 Munster and All Ireland medals and Andrea Murphy who took delivery of her Munster and All Ireland minor winners medals at a special function in the Ashe Hotel in Tralee.

LIDL NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE: The Kerry Ladies start the defence of their National League title in the toughest place possible, Parnell Park, the home of All Ireland Champions Dublin. It is of course a repeat of the 2023 showpiece and if you're not attending the game, it's live on TG4 this Saturday at 5.15pm.

WINTER WORKOUTS: The Winter Workouts are back! Starting on Wednesday 17th January in the Clubhouse it's not exclusive to the Killarney Mothers and Others group. Any Lady Legion Club members are welcome to join in for a nominal fee of €5. A great workout, with an excellent circuit but no pressure, you can work at your own pace. It all starts at 8pm and an hour should cover it.

MANAGEMENT TEAMS 2024: It's that time of the year again when we start looking ahead to 2024 and put out a call for volunteers. With a very busy juvenile section in both boys and girls, we are asking you to help us out in any way you can. If you would like to get involved in any team at any level, please contact Donal O’Leary 0868528768 for the

REGISTRATION: Registration is through the Croke Park Foireann system and members can visit www.foireann.ie and set up their own account and register on the site. Anyone with any queries or anyone who wants to register directly through the club can contact either Ger (087 2512266) or Deirdre (085 1216359).

ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHTS: A date for your diaries, our Annual Awards Night will take place Saturday 10th of February. More information to follow.

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 05, 12 20, 28. No jackpot winner. Lucky dips €50 each: Nicole Breen, Oak Hill; Breda Lynch, Online; Colm Cronin, New York; Orlaith O’Reilly, Online. Next week’s draw is on Monday 22nd Jan for a jackpot of €6,600.

Milltown FC U13: 5th League match in Cromane.

More valuable experience again that will help with their football development. Milltown FC 4-2 Killarney Celtic B (Jack Clifford, Alannah Daly, Darragh Doherty).

Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League

Dr Crokes GAA DR CROKES CUBS: Continues on Saturday 20th January from 9:30-10:20 in St. Brendan's Sem Sports Arena. This is an introduction to Gaelic football and hurling for boys and girls aged 3-6 years.

FR PADDY’S CARDS: Continues every Wednesday at 8pm in the clubhouse.

There is lots of money to be won. All you need is €5 and a partner. All are welcome.

PILATES WITH JOLA: Return on Thursday 18th January from 6:10pm to 7pm in the clubhouse. €40 for 4 weeks, valid for 5 weeks. All are welcome.

LOTTO: January 15th. Numbers drawn

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DR CROKES SHOP: You can shop worldwide on our online shop.

BINGO: Dr Crokes Bingo continues every Sunday in St Mary's Parish Hall.

Doors will open at 7pm with the first game commencing at 8pm.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kieran and Andrea O'Leary on the recent birth of their daughter Elle.

CONDOLENCES to the Kenneally family on the death of Nuala's brother Timmy Brosnan. Condolences to Stephanie and Michael Quirke on the passing of Michael's mother Noreen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

NOTES: If anyone has anything they want to add to our club notes please email pro.drcrokes.kerry@gaa.ie.

Glenflesk GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place on 8/1/2024 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €7,000 The numbers drawn were: 7, 8, 11, 12. Consolation Prizes of €50 to Bridie Palmer, Killaha. (Annual Ticket); Sheila O’Donoghue, Salmon Leap; Seán Ivor O’Donoghue (Sellers’ Prize); Annie O’Donoghue, Carrigavimo (Annual Ticket). Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Monday 22/1/2024.

Jackpot will be €7,200. Thank you to all who support our lotto and to our sellers.

Happy New Year to you all.

MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE: Kerry’s campaign ended with a 14-point loss to Tipperary in the Munster Senior League today. One of Kerry’s best performers was Luke Crowley. The Glenflesk man, who plays his Hurling for Rathmore, was sharp from the off, winning an opening free that Shane Conway converted. He then fired a point over of his own, splitting the posts from near the sideline with little room to work. He added another after linking with Conway, with his blast of a shot just going over the bar. His third point was the best, turning his marker inside out, before finding the target, with a quick Flick of the wrists. An outstanding first start for Kerry. Well done to Luke.

Report by Michael Healy.

KERRY MINOR LADIES: Well done to Kathryn Ryan and Aoise O’Donoghue on their selection to the Kerry minors for 2024. Good times ahead for these two great footballers.

NATIONAL CLUB DRAW: If you’re not in you can’t win. Join our previous winner in 2019 of first prize a new car. 2nd Prize €10,000 and a lot more great prizes.

Get your ticket today €10.00 National Club Draw Tickets can be purchased online via Clubforce or contact Cathy Somers 087 2900476 or Donal Brosnan 087 2682601 to purchase your ticket. All proceeds from tickets sold

stay in our club.

RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY: Recovery Haven Kerry will have a Designer Fashion Showcase event taking place in the Gleneagle INEC Arena on February 1st.

The event will be MCed by legendary RTE broadcaster, Mary Kennedy. Tickets €30 from Recovery Haven Kerry, Gleneagle INEC box office, or online.

Further info 066 7192122.

Listry GAA LOTTO: 3, 4, 11, 17. €100 Linda Mannix Keel. €50 Laura Kennedy Beaufort. €50 Sheila O’Donoghue Two Mile. €25 Denise Murphy Beaufort. €25 Noreen O’Shea Lissivane East. Next week’s jackpot €9,450.

AWARDS NIGHT: Friday 19th January at 9pm at Faha Court Pavilion, all welcome.

East Kerry GAA ALL-IRELAND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Commiserations to Listowel Emmett’s on their defeat in Sunday’s All-Ireland Junior Final.

RETIREMENT: Congratulations from all at the East Kerry Board to our gateman Anthony Favier on his recent retirement as caretaker at Fossa National School.

CONDOLENCES: Sympathies to the family of Noel Murphy, College Street, Killarney, Kerry on his recent death.

Beaufort GAA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Monday, 22nd January at 8pm in Clubrooms.

LOTTO: The next draw for a jackpot of €2,000 will be on Sunday, 21st January.

Tickets are available from usual sellers, shops, and public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Please note that the online lotto closes at 7pm on the night of the draw and tickets sold after 7pm are entered into the following draw. Thank you to everybody who support our lotto. It is greatly appreciated.

IRELAND LIGHTS UP and Every Step Counts Challenge. Beaufort G.A.A. Club is taking part on both of above. The walking track is open for Ireland Lights up from Monday to Friday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

EXERCISE CLASSES: Spring classes are being held in Beaufort G.A.A Clubrooms, weeknights Monday to Friday.

Classes at present are Yoga and Pilates.

Pilates with Colleen include Ladies, Men’s and Active retired classes. Please contact Colleen at 086 1731469 for times and details. Yoga mixed class by Ondata-Well-Being. Please contact 085 1350417 for details or the Club at 087 9975737.

SPORTS PREDICTION QUIZ: Is being held again this year. Predict the outcome of thirty sports events of 2024.

Top prize of €1,000 and other cash prizes. Quiz sheets available from usual sellers, shops, public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

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LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. The most recent fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, January 8th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 1, 15, 19 and the bonus ball was 29. Lucky Dip Winners were as follows: €50: Tommy Griffin, Castlemaine. €50: Timmy O'Connor, Castlemaine. €25: Billy Mahony, Killorglin. €25: Billy and Shane Corkery, Milltown. €25: Ted Kennedy, Milltown. €25: Suzy Doherty, Milltown. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 22nd at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.

CELEBRATION DINNER: Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club had a very successful year in 2023. To mark this, we are having a celebration night in the Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa, Tralee on the 10th February 2024 at 7:00pm. This will be a night to acknowledge our Intermediate Club Champions, Mid Kerry Minor Champions and McElligott Shield Winners from last season. The night will consist of a sit-down meal followed by medal presentations, a band and DJ. Tickets are priced at €50 for adults and €40 for minor players. Anyone interested in attending, please contact Club Secretary Susan on 087-9426553 or Club Treasurer Ann on 087-9801450 to order your tickets. Please note that all tickets must be ordered by Sunday, 4th February and the 2023 minor panel must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian on the night.

COACHES WANTED FOR 2024: Milltown/Castlemaine GAA are continuously looking for help within our club and at this time of year we would like to invite more coaches to come on board for the 2024 season. Parents' involvement in their child's sport increases the likelihood that they play sport and enjoy involvement for life. Don't just drop and go, be a part of their journey. You may be able to help coach, hand out bibs or organise a social outing for the team. You may be able to keep track of any information that the coach needs.

If you are interested in any voluntary role within the club, just send us a message on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X) or text Coaching Officer Ian Twiss on 087 2521053.

AGM: Thanks to everyone who attended our AGM in the Killarney Avenue Hotel on Monday night. Damien Fleming stepped down as Chairman after seven years but will remain on the Committee as Assistant Treasurer. We welcome Bobby Kelly to the Committee as we wish Danny Looney and Dan Kiely well.

Thanks to our hosts the Avenue Hotel for their hospitality tonight as we wish our Committee well for 2024.

2024 COMMITTEE: Honorary President: Kay O'Sullivan, Honorary Vice President: Derry McCarthy, Chairman: Sean Kelly, Vice Chairman: Ger O'Connor, Secretary: Margaret B Looney, Treasurer: Colm O'Dowd, Assistant Treasurer: Damien Fleming, Registrar: Bobby Kelly, Competition Secretaries: TBC, U16 Officers: Gearoid Cronin and Derry McCarthy, PRO: Jason O'Connor, Club Captain: Noel Moynihan, Non-Portfolio: Aidan O'Keeffe & Margaret C Looney, Grounds Committee Chair: TBC. SUNDAY DRAWS: Results from our first competition of 2024. Three Player Team- Two Scores Count Each HoleNett: Robbie O'Brien Snr, Noel Moynihan & Bobby Kelly 77 and Gross: Daniel Kelly, Sean O'Brien & Aidan O'Keeffe 100 (B9).

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: The club offers its sincerest condolences to club sponsor Sean Murphy on the death of his brother Noel last week.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men) FOURBALL BETTERBALL: Played on Mahony’s Point; Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th January 2024. Winners – Paul Twiss & Ronan Twiss 49 pts, 2nd – Pat Carroll & Brian Regan 48 pts (bk 9), 3rd – Paudie Sheahan & John McEnery 48pts, 4th – Tadhg Gallivan & Denis Murphy 47 pts (last3), 5th – Simon Gallivan & Gary Kerrisk 47 pts, 6th – Shane Connole & Tony Walsh 46 pts (bk9), 7th – Jonathan Casey & Jimmie Smith 46 pts (last 6).

ARBUTUS CUP SINGLES STABLEFORD: Played on Mahony’s Point; Tuesday 26th December 2023. Winner – John O’Callaghan 45 pts (24), 2nd – Shane Connole 40 pts (9). Best Gross – Shane Horgan 70 (2). Category 1: Winner – Michael D O’Neill 37pts (7) last6, 2nd – Donal Considine 37 pts (0) bk9, 3rd – Paud O’Donoghue 37 pts (2). Category 2: Winner – Paul Twiss 39 pts (10), 2nd – Gerard Moroney 38 pts (10), 3rd – Colin Moriarty 37 pts (10) bk9. Category 3: Winner – Colm Griffin 36 pts (17), 2nd – Con Healy 35 pts (14) bk9, 3rd – Donal O’Reilly 35 pts (16) bk9. Category 4: Winner – Seamus Doheny 36 pts (20) bk9, 2nd – Joe Murphy 36 pts (21), 3rd – John Murphy 35 pts (19).

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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Ladies Competition played on Killeen 3BBB 11 Holes. Overall Winner - Geraldine Collins, Jane Dwyer, Sinead Lynch 29 pts. Overall Runner-Up - Maureen Creedon, Anne Duggan, Mary A Cronin 26 pts.

FIXTURES: Next fixture will be Sunday 21st January Champagne Scramble Mahony's Point.

Ross Golf Club (Men) RESULTS: On Jan 14th we held a 9-hole scramble in great course and ground conditions. The winners were 1st Mike Brosnan, Cian O'Mahony, Larry Daly; 2nd Niall O'Brien, Virginijus Jonikaitis, Gerard Murphy; 3rd Bryan O'Leary, John Ivory, John Fleming.

Killarney Valley AC MASTER: The Master athletes of Killarney Valley AC kicked off 2024 with the National Indoor Master Championships in Athlone last Saturday. Between them, they brought home a total of 9 National Medals. All our Master athletes in action give back to the sport and the youth through either coaching, club admin or officiating. Pierce O’Shea received his first National medal coming 3rd in the M35 200m. Derek Pyne came 2nd in the M45 Long Jump. Alan Delaney came 2nd in the M40 High Jump and 3rd in the 60m sprint. Tim Horgan came 3rd in the Weight for Distance.

Together, Pierce O’Shea, Noel Rice, Alan Delaney and Derek Pyne came 3rd in the M35 4x200m relay. Also KVAC sprinter Sarah Leahy opened up her 2024 season with a blisteringly fast 7.38secs for 60m last Sunday in Athlone. Congrats and well done to all.

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

Killarney Rugby MINIS HOST TRALEE: Last Saturday our Minis hosted our friends from Tralee RFC at Aghadoe. A wonderful morning of Mini rugby in perfect rugby conditions, all the kids thoroughly enjoyed their rugby and their day. Well done to every single player who represented the Black and Red of Killarney RFC with pride. Training continues this Saturday and new players are always welcome.

Training continues at 09:45am until 11am, just bring a gumshield and water bottle.

KILLARNEY U18.5 GIRLS: Killarney RFC 35-5 Carrick on Suir RFC. After a fiveweek break, Killarney u18.5 girls faced Carrick on Suir in the Munster League Quarter Final. Played in glorious Aghadoe sunshine, it was perfect weather for a running rugby and the girls from Killarney played some incredible high-quality rugby and ran out comfortable winners against a very spirted Tipperary

side. Right from the kick off Killarney showed they meant business, flyhalf Fia Whelan landed a perfect kick off to the on rushing Ava O’Malley, who gathered and Carrick conceded an early penalty, a quick tap had Carrick on the back foot, after some good interplay, Whelan made an excellent break and was tackled just before the line but managed to give a lovely off load to the supporting player Lily Morris who was on hand to get the first score of the day, which Whelan converted to put the girls from the Kingdom leading 7-0. Shortly after, Niamh Dorian made an excellent break which created an overlap out wide and passed to birthday girl Holly O’Sullivan who scored a fine try. Then it was the turn of Carrick to score next which wasn’t converted leaving the score line of 12-05 to Killarney. Next up to score was one of three girls celebrating their birthday Ali O’Donoghue to get the best try of the day after a super finish by the Killarney centre O’Donoghue, which again was converted by Whelan. To round off the first half Killarney scored two further tries the first from Niamh Dorian and her second of the day and then by player of the match the Gneeveguilla forward Ella Guerin Crowley who showed incredible strength and determination to get over to leave the score at half time 35-5. In the second half both teams got all their reserves on and played a very competitive game, special shout out to the third Killarney birthday girl who had a super game, Molly Gabbett. Killarney had two girls from Listowel making their debut namely Cara Reilly and Niamh Enright. Next up for the Killarney girls is an away semi-final in Clonakilty on Saturday the 20th of January. The team lined out as follows: 1. Annie O’Reilly 2. Ella Guerin-Crowley 3. Emer O’Keefe 4. Joanne O’Keefe 5.

Melissa Mc Carthy 6. Clodagh Foley 7.

Lily Morris (joint captain) 8. Ava O’Malley 9. Bronagh Dorian 10. Fia Whelan (joint captain) 11. Holly O’Sullivan 12.

Niamh Dorian 13. Ali O’Donoghue 14.

Mary Ellen Mc Donald 15. Marina Eagar 16. Molly Gabbett 17. Niamh Enright 18.

Cara Reilly 19. Nell Crowley 20. Jasmine Dwyer 21. Jess O’Sullivan 22. Sarah Slattery. Coaches: Josh Whelan and Diarmuid O’Malley Manager: Elaine Clifford RESULTS: U14 Boys: Killarney 15-0 Tralee. U16 Boys: Kanturk 8-31 Killarney. U18 Boys: 20-15 Garryowen. Seniors: Killarney 24-26 Ard Scoil Old Boys.

FIXTURES: U18 Girls - League Semi-final: Clonakilty v Killarney, Away, Saturday at 2pm.

Kerry Badminton MUNSTER GRADE D & G: Sunday last the Munster Grade D & G championships took place in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. The first big competition following the new year it was great to see so many players from all over Munster so eager to get back play-

ing. It was an individual competition, and it was the players decision on what to play whether it was just 1, 2 or even all 3 events (singles, doubles & mixed) in either grade. It was great to see so many Kerry players play and get some good results some even bringing home some silverware for their efforts. Kerry Results: Grade G Men’s Doubles - Winners: Binu Augustian & Chandrakumar Chandrasekharan (Larkspar, Tipperary). Runners Up: Antonii Paiuk & Kevin Thanasegaran. Ladies Doubles - Winners: Caroline Lemass & Olena Paiuk (Killarney). Runners Up: Mary Mulcahy & Eileen McCarthy (Moyvane). Grade D Ladies Singles - Winner: Sinead Galvin (Killarney). Runner Up: Helen Browne.

Ladies Doubles - Winners: Sibhe Collins & Katie Kenneally (Ballyduff Upper, Waterford). Runners Up: Sinead Galvin & Niamh Hickey (Killarney).

Mixed Doubles - Winners: Ivan Cliffe & Sibhe Collins. Runners Up: Sean Murphy (Dunmanway) & Patricia O’Herlihy (Listowel). A big thank you must be expressed to all organising and helpers on the day. Well done to all players and thanks to all the support for coming out as well. The next competition is next weekend in county Waterford. But the next local competition is the Moyvane club tournament which is due to take place on Sunday January 21st.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club COLLECTION: On behalf of the Club, we would like to thank most sincerely all those who contributed to our Church Gate Collection last weekend. Your support is greatly appreciated. Our AGM took place on Monday night the 8th of January. The meeting opened with a minutes silence for club stalwart Terence Casey who sadly passed away in August 2023 and who's support and assistance to angling was recounted at the meeting. The following officers were elected for 2024 - Chairman DJ O’Riordan, Vice Chair Pat O’Callaghan, Secretary Mike Doody, Treasurer Gary Fleming - the committee elected was as follows - Anthony Griffin, Tony Sugrue, Pat Casey, Liam Buckley, Stuart Steadwood, Aidan O’Callaghan, Tommy Johnson. The meeting also passed a motion setting up a juvenile sub-committee that will run events solely for juvenile members. We hope to be able to publish our calendar of competitions for seniors in the next edition of the notes.

Fossa Bridge Club RESULTS: Thursday March 11th. North South – 1st Finola Spillane and Ciaran Broadbery. East West - 1st Mai and Tim Corcoran.

Kilcummin OPEN DAY: Kilcummin National School Open Day will be held on Thursday 21st March from 2.15pm to 4pm. We look

forward to meeting all our new Junior Infants and parents on the day.

ENROLMENT 2024/2025: Kilcummin National School is currently enrolling for September 2024. Please contact Kilcummin National School by email at kill43163@gmail.com or office@ kilcumminns.com or by phone on 0646643163. Enrolment application forms are now available on our website.

Please check out our website at www. kilcumminns.com for more information.

BREAKFAST CLUB AND AFTERSCHOOL SERVICE: Enrolment 2024/2025. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 9am and 2pm to 5.00pm. The service is open in line with the Kilcummin National School calendar. If you would like to find out more, please contact Victoria Carroll on 087 3007357.

MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL: Enrolment 2024/2025. Kilcummin National Preschool is currently enrolling for September 2024. Please contact Victoria Carroll by phone on 087 3007357.

KERRY ETB: Kerry ETB in conjunction with Kilcummin Rural Development are offering Spreadsheet Level 3 computer course, starting on Monday 29th January 2024, in Kilcummin Rural Development Office from 7 to 9.30 pm. Places are limited, to apply please contact 086 0749756.

THE IRELAND LIGHTS UP: The Ireland Lights Up initiative has returned at Kilcummin GAA Walking Track. It began on Wed 10th January and will run for 6 weeks at 7pm in partnership with @ rteoperationtransformation and @ get_ireland_walking. The aim is to make exercise more accessible on the dark winter nights and to offer anyone in our local community an opportunity to get together and socialise in a healthy way.

This is open to everyone; Club Membership is not required but each participant must register each night for insurance purposes and adhere to Health and Safety Guidelines issued at registration.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS: Come to know the Personal Love of the Lord more deeply through an uplifting and inspiring series of talks, prayer and togetherness. Facilitated by Mir Ministries. Beginning on Friday 26th January at 8pm. For six consecutive Fri nights in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Kilcummin. Contact Fr. Jim Lenihan on 087 1081588.

JUNIOR SET DANCING: Junior Set Dancing Classes continues every Friday night in the Recreational Hall Kilcummin. Beginners and Intermediate are from 7-8pm. Advanced are from 8-9pm. Please contact Mary Moriarty on 087 9620135 for more information.

CARD DRIVE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: 31 Card Drive Memorial Tournament will be held in the Klub Bar in memory of Dermot Brady Moynihan on Sunday 4th of February at 4pm. (31 card partners). All proceeds donated to Comfort for Chemo.

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