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Classic car run to raise funds for seriously injured Barraduff man

The family of a popular Barraduff man who suffered serious injures in an accident in June have paid tribute to the local community who have supported them in their difficult times.

Jerry O’Leary, of Cornhill, Barraduff, suffered serious injuries in an accident near his home on June 12.

Jerry is well-known in the locality, particularly amongst car enthusiasts in the area. He was a long-time mechanic at Bowler’s Toyota in Killarney before moving to Mondelez (or as it's better known Cadbury’s) in Rathmore.

The accident left him with life-changing injuries.

On the day of the accident he was taken

to Kerry General Hospital and from there airlifted to the Mater hospital in Dublin where he underwent major surgery. He was critical and spent two weeks in ICU attached to a large ventilator and having one-to-one 24 hour nursing care. Jerry is at present in the Spinal Unit and is still being assisted by a ventilator and is communicating with help of a voice box. Jerry needs constant care, including physiotherapists, speech and language and occupational therapists.

Family and friends are currently raising funds so his house can be upgraded and allow him to return home.

His wife Bina and children Gearoid and Michael thanked the local community for their fundraising efforts so far.

“Our life was turned upside down on June 12, but with the wonderful support of family, friends and the whole community they have guided us through this time,” said Bina.

“Any money raised will go towards getting Jerry home, through adapting the house and whatever else he may need to come home. We would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness

over the last few months and may God bless you all.”

The latest fundraising effort is being organised by the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club on Sunday.

They are running a classic car, tractor and truck run in Barraduff to help raise vital funds for the O’Leary family.

Registration for the run will start at 9.30 am at Barraduff Community Field, Shronedarragh, and will depart at 1130 am.

“This dual run is the last event in what was a busy year celebrating the club’s ten year anniversary and there is always something special about a joint car and tractor run,” said club secretary Richard O’Donoghue.

"Our previous club runs have covered much of the county and we are delighted to be hosting a Run in the Headford area."

Coffee cup project highlighted in new video

The team behind the Killarney Coffee Cup Project has produced a short video to show people how it has progressed since its launch in July.

“It is a reminder of why Killarney is single use coffee cup free with over 50 businesses participating,” said project lead Ciara Treacy.

This video was released on the project’s Instagram page at 8am on Wednesday morning.

It can be viewed here www.instagram.com/ killarneycoffeecupproject/ or by scanning this QR code

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One of Killarney’s great motorsport legends passes away

| By Cormac Casey

Dermot O’Sullivan, of Ardshanavooly, Killarney, sadly passed away this week.

This popular Killarney businessman started in motorsport in 1968 participating in tarmac and forestry rallying and later in hot rod racing.

Ballydribeen Community Development unveiled

The Ballydribeen Community Development Plan 2023-2028 was officially launched on Thursday evening (September 28) in the International Hotel in Killarney by Mayor Brendan Cronin.

The Residents Association commissioned plan was received by a very good turnout of residents, councillors and other interested agencies.

This plan details the priority actions for the development of the area over the coming years and is based on in-depth consultation with the community and key agencies and organisations.

The plan was prepared by independent community consultants Paul O'Raw and associates, Dr Brendan O'Keeffe and Dr Hrishi Balall.

The process also included a Geodesign workshop with local residents and stakeholders.

The Resident's Association is now keen to strengthen its working relations with all stakeholders to implement the strategies in the plan, to meet the needs of this young, growing and dynamic community.

According to the survey the vast majority of the residents enjoy living in Ballydribeen which has a lot of natural advantages such as being close to the river Deenagh as well as within walking distance to shops, schools and medical

facilities.

Highlighted areas include: The entrance to and from the estates; Lack of facilities, for such a big housing area, which is made up of seven separate estates that includes 320 houses, there are no amenities like childcare, playgrounds: No access to a Community Garda.

The overwhelming negative issue with regard to the estates is the entrance junction with the very busy main Tralee Road. There is only one entrance /exit for about 320 houses. It is a major concern and an ongoing issue. This dangerous situation has already caused several accidents and will continue to do so unless something is done immediately.

Residents live in fear of further accidents.

The full implementation of the plan which includes improved community facilities and extra resources will help the Residents Association’s goal in making the Ballydribeen area one of the best places to live in Killarney.

This Community Development plan was made possible through funding from the Rural & Community Development (Leader) and SICAP.

A high point in his motorsport career was competing on the 1982 Circuit of Ireland in his Datsun Sunny, at a time when competitors had no pacenotes, relying on sheer wit and skill.

In 2005, after a 23-year gap, he returned to rallying in a Talbot Sunbeam competing in the Killarney Historic Rally with his son Paul in the navigator’s seat, and competed in various events till 2009.

Whenever the glory of days of Kerry rallying are discussed in local pubs during the wee hours, it was certain that Dermot’s name would be mentioned. He had a sideways style of driving that kept every spectator entertained.

As much a flamboyant competitor behind the wheel of his Datsun, his ability to tell a good story was equally entertaining.

As a young motorsport enthusiast, I waited with anticipation each week as Dermot called to the ‘Advertiser’ office in Woodlawn to placing his weekly advert, to hear his animated description of his exploits on the rallying stages. As time went on, the stories never faded, and I always enjoyed our encounters. Dermot establishing a successful chainsaw and lawnmower business in the 1970’s, down Pawn Office Lane, off High Street, Killarney. In true entrepreneurial spirit he saw a gap in the market, soon after establishing O’Sullivan’s Cycles as one of the first to introduce bike rental to Killarney, a business venture that is still successful today under the guidance of the current O’Sullivan generations.

A true character and an absolute gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to wife, Mary, sons Paul, Derry and David, daughters-in-law Barbara, Denise and Fiona, grandchildren Megan, Luke, Kate and Ciara and his great granddaughter Ava, his sisters Breda and Maureen and brother John, brother-in-law Bill, sister-in-law Ann, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and many great friends.

Killarney MEP Sean Kelly welcomes Kerry Co-Op to Strasbourg

Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South welcomed over 90 representatives from Kerry Co-Operative Creameries to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Monday this week.

The group enjoyed a tour of the Parliament building and had the opportunity to observe the parliament’s plenary session.

The tour was followed by a productive discussion with MEP Kelly on recent developments in agriculture and climate policy at EU and national level.

Denis Carroll, Chairman of the Kerry Coop board, said “On behalf of Kerry Co-op I want to express our gratitude to Seán Kelly MEP for meeting us on Monday evening. We built our tour around this

event and we are very grateful for all of the work that was put in to organising it. Sean’s professionalism ensured we had a very successful and very well coordinated visit to the Parliament. We also want to acknowledge how well briefed Sean was on the various issues we raised with him and the directness of his answers. Our group are very honoured to have a

man of his calibre representing us in the European Parliament.”

During the discussion, Kelly provided insights on pertinent trade agreements, such as the EU’s potential agreement with Mercosur, and environmental policies, such as the Carbon Removal Certification Framework, which he believes will impact on Irish farmers.

File Photo: Ballydribbeen Resident’s Association are working on an ambitious five-year community development plan. Pictured were: Eibhlín Ní Chathain (Residents Association) Reiwa Fugaku and Gheorghe Cirpaciu. Photo: Michelle Crean

Dermot O'Sullivan, second left, pictured with his crew: Mike Roche, Navigator and Dan Lyne (right), Organiser and their Datsun Sunny taken just ahead of the 1982 Circuit of Ireland Rally. Photo: Don Mac Monagle

Killarney Park Hotel named in top ten Irish Hotels list

The Killarney Park Hotel has been listed in the top 10 hotels in Ireland in this year's Condé Nast Reader's Choice Awards, a well-respected accolade for the travel and tourism industry. This prestigious award recognises the highest level of luxury hospitality excellence on a global scale and is a reflection of the hotels bespoke offering, the unbeatable Killarney town centre location, the team's incredible quality of service and their passion for their industry.

Commenting on the accolade, General Manager, Marcus Treacy said: "I would like to sincerely thank our loyal guests and avid Condé Nast readers who voted for The Killarney Park once again this year. It means so much to our devoted team who are committed to providing five-star hospitality, with a warm Kerry welcome to all our guests.”

It has been an exciting few months for the much-loved five-star hotel, recently completing a thrilling new-look for its lobby and last year unveiled a stunning transformation of the hotel’s

iconic restaurant, The Peregrine.

The popular Garden Bar and The Terrace are local culinary hotspots, offering convivial hospitality with extensive food and drink menus (the Whiskey Bar boasts an enviable selection of the finest whiskeys) and light entertainment each evening. The Terrace is the perfect spot for outdoor dining, overlooking the manicured gardens and complete with a heated patio to keep the evening chill at bay.

Hotel guests also have access to The Health and Fitness Centre and Spa at The Killarney Park, which provides an oasis of calm and relaxation featuring a 20m indoor swimming pool, a variety of relaxation experiences and specialist spa treatment options including world renowned brand Elemis.

For more information visit www.killarneyparkhotel.ie or call +353 64 66 35555

Controversial finish to Cougar’s opening match of season

Basketball Ireland is to review the result Killarney Cougars opening match of the new Basketball season.

The opening game of the season was a long and eventful event.

The game was abandoned with 1.48 seconds remaining in the second quarter with the court unplayable due to condensation, however Portlaoise Panthers plea to change venue was allowed by the officials.

The game continued an hour later in Portlaoise College despite the Killarney protest with the long delay to proceedings and the game already abandoned in the St Mary's venue.

Panthers held the advantage through the second quarter with the game abandoned following a series of bad slips and falls on the wet floor with just under two mins remaining with Panthers ahead 3620.

Darius Hopkins heavy slip and fall that finally saw the game stopped. The remainder of the game in in the new venue was completed without any competitive edge.

Cougars finished with a series of injuries to Bill Wiseman, Alex Fleming and Oleh Drahanchuk with the game conditions and long delays a contributing factor. A final decision on the outcome of the game is expected by Basketball Ireland following a review of events.

The Royal Hotel hosted the annual coffee morning for Kerry Hospice on Thursday last. The event was well attended for the goodies prepared by the ladies of Killarney branch of Kerry Hospice. The organising committee wish to thank the public for their continued support.

Killarney Camera Club announces guest speaker

Killarney Camera Club kicked off their Autumn season with an open night last week.

The night was a huge success, with many prospective new members and existing members joining on the night. The night kicked off with a brief presentation from the club’s new chairperson, Liam Flavin, followed by a presentation of two awards: Photographer of the Year and Novice photographer of the year.

These were awarded to Terry MacSweeney and Noel O’Neill respectively. Attendees were then treated to a lovely presentation by some long standing members, who went through some images from previous club outings.

Quest Killarney to make a positive impact on the planet!

Following in the pioneering footsteps of Killarney’s initiative to become Ireland’s First Single-Use Cup Free town, Quest Killarney will become a single-use cup free event on Saturday.

do our bit for environmental change,” said Rebecca Kemp of Elite Event Management, the organiser of the event.

Throughout the year the club will hold a series of zoom meetings and also have many in-house presentations from guest speakers as well as occasional photographic outings throughout the club’s calendar year.

The club’s next meeting will be held in The Brehon Hotel in The Munster Suite on October 12. Guest speaker David Hogan will give an informative talk about his photographic journey.

For any further information please email the club at secretary@killarneycameraclub.ie

The Europe Hotel named one of the Top in Europe

The Europe Hotel & Resort has been placed in the top ten resorts in Europe within the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

For the 2023 awards, more than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler travel readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting.

The Readers’ Choice Awards are consid-

ered the most prestigious in the travel sector, the ultimate acknowledgment of excellence.

Michael Brennan, Managing Director, The Europe Hotel AND Resort said:

“We are truly honoured to be recognised by Condé Nast Traveller and its readers. This accolade is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our outstanding team. We will continue to deliver a hospitality experience to impress even the most experienced of travellers.”

As participants cross the finish line, their thirst will be quenched with a welcome drink of water served in a 2GoCup. They will then be able to refill the cup as many times as they wish, before returning them when finished to be recycled in the local community, ready for their next adventure.

"Quest Adventure Series is excited to champion this local green initiative and

“We recognise the importance of coming together in this vital mission for a sustainable future, particularly as Quest Killarney has a new finish location right in the heart of Killarney town centre. With the new start and finish location in Killarney Town Centre, organisers are encouraging as many people to come and support Quest Killarney competitors.

The first start is at 7.30am - but if that’s too early for you, competitors will begin crossing the finish line at around 10am.

Presentation Class of 1973 Reunion

Former pupils and students of Killarney Presentation primary and secondary schools are invited to a 50 year re-union later this month.

“Get ready to back to school on October 21 and share old memories,” said organiser Mary O’Leary.

“The only homework is to spread the

word to any ex-classmates from early Pres primary days right up to Leaving Cert days. Contact me by Tuesday 10th October to book a fun day and catch up with all the girls. If anyone has any photos too, it would be great.”

Mary can be contacted on 086 0628461.

Killian Tracey from Luna Coffee + Wine, one of 50 businesses town supporting the scheme and Sarah Long from Elite Event Management, organisers of Quest Killarney

After 40 years of service with An Garda Síochána, I thought in any line of work, how important it is important to celebrate longevity for many reasons, not the least of which it shows the continuity to adapt, improve and motivate, to the changes brought about by time, techniques and society.

Sergeant Gearoid Keating, this week retired from the RPU (Roads Policing Unit) so I paid a visit to his home in Beaufort for a cupán tae and a chat.

Take me back to Templemore Gearoid?

“In October 1983, I entered a very different Garda Training College to what it is now. From the moment we arrived, we were Gardaí. With over 500 recruits in-house, the routine began immediately with early morning room inspections, followed by marching in full uniform and inspection on our personal hygiene and presentation at random. Lights out by 11:30 pm nightly, and returning home was only permitted three times over our six-month stint in Templemore. Sunday was the best day of the week, as after marching to mass in full uniform, we were free for the day, well at least until 11:30 pm” Gearoid laughed.

So what was in store for you on 'passing out' of Templemore?

“Store Street, that's what was in store!!!

Our stationed posts were announced not one minute before we passed out. I was immediately on a bus to Dublin, a city I'd only visited once, to see my native Galway play in Croke Park in 1979.

Store Street Garda Station is one of the busiest stations in Europe and when I arrived, the AIDS, Hepatitis C, Heroin epidemic was at its peak. I arrived with two colleagues, bags in hand where the waiting area was heaving. After announcing ourselves were told to return the next day at 6 pm. Our accents gave us away and we paid three times the fair to the taxi driver who took the scenic route to our board and lodgings in Santry. It was buses from then on which didn't run after mid-

Marie Meets

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

Sergeant Gearoid Keating

Is there any one story that sticks out in your mind as a Garda/Sergeant Gearoid?

night so the only solution outside of bus times was to invest in a good bike, which I was knocked off of several times. On my first night on the beat, I was accompanied by senior Garda for half of that shift and the other half was up to me. It was daunting by comparison. A vast change from Gort where my mother was afraid to let me walk down the street alone, to me asking for directions back to Store Street Garda Station after I'd finished my first shift! I was naive but I learned much, fast! I had never seen a heroin addict, not even on TV because it just wouldn't be shown. Initially, the assumption was that diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis C could be transmitted through contact and this was used to weaponise us on the beat. In those days if arresting a person, you'd have to go directly to the next available court. So if your shift finished at 6 am, the courts wouldn't open til 9 am and some days it was 1 pm before your case would be heard and you'd be back in then for 6 pm that evening. The law has since changed to 30 days to go to court thankfully”.

So what kept you in Dublin Gearoid?

“I soon met my wife Sarah. It was love at first sight. I remained in Dublin for a further 10 years until I was promoted to Sergeant in charge at Burtonport, Co. Donegal. Sarah didn't come with me as

she figured a six-hour commute home from Donegal, to see her mother in Co. Kerry, that she might as well be in New York! But we did set off one weekend prior to my post, to check out my new adventure. No sat nav back then! A map and signposts that changed from English to Irish, brought us to 'An Gaeltacht' which included the beautiful Arranmore Island. I soon became a native and I found myself no longer fearful that when someone raised their hand to me it was merely a friendly gesture of greeting. It was a huge change for me to move from the inner city to rural Ireland. I loved it. It was one of my favourite posts but it was shortlived as I was excited to soon become a father to my son Matthew, so I headed south again to Ronanstown, Dublin, for a year and a half, and we welcomed my daughter Niamh during this time”.

Had you become a fan of the Dubs then?

“I suppose I had in ways. After Ronanstown, my next station was Rathmines which was a lovely middle-class area to be stationed at, but I soon relocated to DMR South (Dublin Metropolitan Region)

Traffic Unit in Terrenure where I stayed for 2/3 years.

After that, in 2005, I was Kerry-bound with Sarah, Matthew & Niamh, to work in the Roads Policing Unit where I stayed for 15 years.

“There are many Marie, but one I can share is that of a younger Gearoid on a security post outside the GPO. Randomly, a man approached me, frantically pointing at another man on a very crowded busy O'Connell Street. He repeated over again, 'He's wearing my suit'!. He was most insistent and gave distinctive markings on the suit to compare. His house had recently been burgled and robbed of his many possessions. I approached the other man with sensitivity, who like myself was clearly a country man, considering his accent alone. On producing his ID, I discovered he was known to Gardaí, so on ordering a search of his B&B, we found an abundance of jewellery and other stolen items from various robberies”. Gearoid, have you any retirement plans ahead?

They joke that I'll take up new residence at Beaufort Golf Club, where I've thoroughly enjoyed being Captain/President/ Treasurer over the past 12 years. The community has always been important to me and the Gardaí are a huge part of the community.

I'm not sure what exactly is on the cards next Marie, but it will definitely be Australia for myself & Sarah as we've never been, to visit my son Matthew, an engineer in Perth, and my daughter Niamh who is a teacher in Vietnam.

Before I left I asked Gearoid if he'd enjoyed his going away party at Reidy's over the weekend. “Wait a minute and I'll show you a video that was featured on the night of Marty Morrissey” who had no bones about recalling Gearoid's hurling fame, at an All Ireland Vocational Semi-Final, in 1982 against Tipperary, where he was reprimanded and sent off for foul play. “It was a great night Marie. The Sheahan family put in such effort to make it a most memorable night and I was surrounded by colleagues, family and friends. What more could I ask for?”

Meitheal group continues Rhododendron fight

The Killarney Meitheal group has re-commenced its assault on the invasive Rhododendron plant in Killarney National Park.

Each Sunday and Tuesday morning from 9 until 12 for the next few months the group will meet and set about controlling the growth of the plant.

“Much good work has been done in recent years but there is so much more to

do. We wish all involved well in their endeavours. All the work is done in co-operation with the NPWS which has responsibility for managing Killarney National Park.,” said former town mayor Michael Gleeson who is one of the main devotes

to the challenge.

“We'll also be taking on the task of treating and removing regrowth of Rhododendron from areas we've already cleared - from Courtney's to Torc, Bluebell Wood, and Pool Wood. This regrowth is totally normal, as those sneaky seeds often lie dormant in the ground and then sprout during wet conditions like we had this summer.

New Volunteers always welcome – join the team at Abbey Cross every Tuesday and Sunday 9 am – refreshments will be served after each session.

Killarney school creams up at National Dairy Council awards

The National Dairy Council (NDC) and Agri Aware celebrate La Fheile Bainne on World School Milk Day at Gaelscoil Faithleann.

World School Milk Day is held all over the

world on the last Wednesday of September every year to celebrate the benefits and success of school milk programmes. The first World School Milk Day was celebrated in September 2000 and has

since become an annual event promoted by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. As part of this year’s celebrations the National Dairy Council ran a competition

for schools signed up to the School Milk programme. Gaelscoil Faithleann were the recipients for the Kerry region, winning a number of prizes including a special sports hamper for the school.

Pictured at the presentation are Front from left, Charlie Mac Lochlainn, Muireann Ni Riagain, Angelo Boduka,Jack O’Croinin, Conan O’Ceochain Holly Toibin, Abby Ni Chroinin, Sarah Ni Chonchuir, Cara Ni Chorcorain, Fionnan O’Conaill, Backrow: Teresa Walker, Lee Strand Milk, Lisa Ni larlaithe, Gaelscoil Faithleann, Cill Airne, Aideen Ni Bhuachalla, Evie Ni Chinneide, Clodagh Ni Chochlain, Orlaith Ni Shuileabhain, Bebhinn Ní Luineachain, Luke O’Suilleabhain, Kitty Ní Cheallachain, Andrew O’Suilleabhain, Avery Lemass Conor O’ Murchu and Gearoid Linnane, Chief Executive Officer at Lee Strand Co-op. Photo Don MacMonagle

National award for Gneeveguilla-based business woman

Lisa Fitzpatrick, a prominent life, business, and career coach based in Gneeveguilla, has been recognised with the esteemed Business All-Star accreditation by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.

This prestigious accolade highlights Lisa's exceptional contributions to the coaching industry and her unwavering commitment to excellence.

In 2022, Lisa embarked on her journey as a coach by establishing 'Lisa Fitzpatrick Coaching.' With a profound passion for helping individuals and business owners realise their full potential, she has been a guiding force in various aspects of life, including personal, professional, and business development. Lisa is renowned for her approachable and passionate coaching style, known to energise and motivate her clients towards achieving their goals.

Lisa Fitzpatrick, Founder of Lisa Fitzpatrick Coaching receives her Business AllStar Accreditation from Elaine Carroll, CEO AIBF and Dr. Briga Hynes, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick & Chair of the AIBF Adjudication Board. Lisa specialises in Business and Executive Coaching, Career Coaching, and Personal Coaching.

The Business All-Star accreditation bestowed upon Lisa is a well-deserved rec-

Gina and The Champions bring 50th Anniversary Tour 2023 to INEC

Gina and The Champions are one of Ireland’s most treasured acts.

Since their beginnings in 1973, they have had number one hits, played to countless thousands of fans across Ireland and the UK, received a multitude of prestigious awards, and performed time and again on numerous national TV shows. The band are currently celebrating 50 years of bringing joy through music and dance to the hearts of many. To mark the occasion, they will perform a much-lauded anniversary tour across Ireland which takes in the Gleneagle INEC Arena on October 14.

Gina and The Champions were recently given a civic reception by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Deirdre Forde in recognition of their achievements in the music industry.

Coinciding with this triumphant victory lap, September 15 saw the release of a very special Limited Edition CD set, ‘Fifty Songs for Fifty Years’ featuring all their hits. As well as featuring all of their past hits, the band have entered the studio to record three brand new songs to feature as part of the 50-song compilation. The band are pleased to announce one of these songs 'From Here to the Moon and

Back’ as the lead single from this career spanning collection.

The song, which features a heart stopping angelic vocal performance from Gina, is a beautiful exclamation of everlasting love. ‘From Here to the Moon and Back’ will be released on all streaming and download platforms.

On Saturday the October 14 Gina and The Champions bring their 50th Anniversary Tour 2023 to the Gleneagle INEC Arena. Fans will be treated to many of their hits over the past 50 years, Tickets from €29.05 plus booking fees available from www.inec.ie or 064 6671555

ognition that underscores her remarkable achievements in the field of coaching.

The acknowledgment represents the culmination of a rigorous audit process, during which Lisa demonstrated unwavering dedication to principles such as trust, performance excellence, customer-centricity, and a relentless pursuit of success.

“I am grateful to achieve this accolade of a Business All-Star Accreditation from the All-Ireland Business Foundation. It is an honour to be surrounded and to collaborate with like-minded business leaders across Ireland who are committed to trust, performance and customer centricity which are instrumental in my coaching business. The Foundation is responsible for identifying and accrediting best-inclass Irish businesses that meet the highest standards of Verified Performance, Trust and Customer Centricity,” she said.

“As a coach it gives great confidence and reassurance to my clients to have this accreditation and is a stamp of approval for my commitment to ethical coaching, client and business growth and development.

Lisa Fitzpatrick, Founder of Lisa Fitzpatrick Coaching receives her Business AllStar Accreditation from Elaine Carroll, CEO AIBF and Dr. Briga Hynes, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick & Chair of the AIBF Adjudication Board.

Pictured at the Gleneagle Hotel for the official launch of Beaufort's 'Paudie Coffey Band' CD 'The Way We Are' were musicians (left to right) Leanne Coffey, Noreen Ashe , Eddie Lee , John O'Gorman, Paudie Coffey, Michael Collins, Tara Coffey and Mike Coffey. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A case of mistaken identity at Killarney Races AutumnFest

The final festival of the season, AutumnFest, took place at Killarney Races last weekend, delivering a fun-filled programme with increased crowds, top-class racing and a superb atmosphere.

Despite a rocky start on the weather front on Saturday, it certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of those in attendance. With no less than a dozen individual hen and stag parties raring to go at the track, the bars were full, the bookies were busy and the craic was mighty. Thankfully, the sun shone for punters for the National Hunt card on Sunday which was a fantastic day of racing action, although not without plenty of drama and media headlines too.

Over the weekend, Tote very generously sponsored 11 races and EBF sponsored 3 races, attracting a good entry with all the top yards represented. Trainer Jessica Harrington enjoyed a double on Saturday with the O’Brien brothers Donnacha and Joseph each on the winners board with Navel Force and Gamble Veloci obliging for the pair respectively.

Bang Po ridden by Donagh

O’Connor

and trained by Ross O’Sullivan was promoted to winner status, following a case of mistaken identity and subsequent disqualification.

A handling mix up meant a stable with two horses on the card ran the wrong horse in the wrong race which in turn duly went on to win. On inspection the mix-up was identified and the horse was disqualified by the stewards.

The unusual occurrence was witnessed by bumper crowds at the meeting with many guests in attendance from Ireland and the UK.

The trainer involved, John Feane, was fined €3,000 by the stewards and held his hands up over the incident. He told Racing TV: "It's human error. I was unfortunately delayed getting to the races. I was stuck in traffic and got here ten minutes late.

"I have apologised to the owners, this

has cost everyone money. The wrong horse was tacked up and I noticed the error immediately when I arrived in the stable yard. It's history now, but people study history to discover where things go wrong. At point-topoints we scan every horse before they go into the parade ring. Maybe in the future it might help trainers and stable staff if that was brought in at race meetings instead of just scanning the winner after the race.

"But on saying that, I'm not blaming anyone bar myself. I've accepted the fine. I have the right to appeal but I'm not going to. I would like to apologise as sincerely as I can to the punters and the owners. I will put this behind me and go forward."

Sunday was a national hunt race day with seven exciting races over jumps. Dual purpose trainer Joseph O’Brien got on the board again with Goodie Two Shoes winning the first race of the day. Enda Bolger’s Solidary Man won the Tote.ie Novice Hurdle in impressive fashion with Darragh O’Keeffe on board.

Much to the delight of punters, strong favourite in the market ‘Londonofficeiscalling’ obliged at 5/2 in the 4th race for father and son combination Eric and Conor McNamara, covering the expenses of the day for many in attendance. Tony Martin’s Read to Return ridden by Philip Enright took the Tote Fantacy Beginners Chase to bring down the curtain on the festival and indeed the season at Killarney Races.

Killarney Racecourse Chairman, Billy O’Sullivan commented “What a lovely meeting AutumnFest turned out to be, it was a great two-day meeting that was thoroughly enjoyed by all with some fantastic winners. I would like to thank all our patrons, supporters and sponsors and the horse-racing industry without whom racing would not be possible. We truly had a wonderful 2023 season and can’t wait to do it all again next year!” Next year, Killarney Races will bring you four festivals to enjoy over the months of May, July, August and October.

Muckross House hosts traditional building exhibition

Muckross House hosted an exhibition of traditional skills and craftsmanship as part of Architecture Kerry 2023 last weekend.

Organised by the Irish Georgian Society, Kerry County Council and the Trustees of Muckross House this action packed exhibition comprised of over two dozen craftspeople who actively demonstrated key traditional building skills needed for the care and conservation of Kerry’s old buildings.

Skills included stone carving, decorative

plasterwork and thatching, All the demonstrations were delivered by leading traditional building skills practitioners.

The exhibition was a one-stop destination for owners and guardians of Kerry’s traditionally built buildings in need of accurate, impartial, and free advice on the restoration, renovation and retrofitting.

Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan TD, spending time with Master Craftsman and Blacksmith Tom Allison, at the launch of 'Kingdom of Skills' Muckross Schoolhouse, Muckross. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

James Flynn, Woodturner, left, with a Chess piece from Killarney Arbutus tree, showing it to Master Stained glass maker Glynn Palmer, at the 'Kingdom of Skills' Muckross Schoolhouse, Muckross, Killarney.

Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Organisers of 'Kingdom of Skills' event at Muckross Schoolhouse, Muckross, Killarney, from left, Victoria McCarthy, Architectural Heritage Officer, Kerry County Council, Toddy Doyle, Manager Muckross Traditional Farms, Emmeline Henderson, Irish Georgian Society. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Jess Burkett, left and Trisha Beecher, Conservation Rangers NPWS, Killarney National Park with Donal Hickey, Trustees of Muckross House, at the 'Kingdom of Skills' Muckross Schoolhouse, Muckross. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Master Craftsman, George O'Malley, Plasterer, exhibiting at the 'Kingdom of Skills' Muckross Schoolhouse. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Master Craftsman, Darren Enright, Stone Mason, Kerry Colleges, exhibiting at the 'Kingdom of Skills' Muckross Schoolhouse, Muckross. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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• Excellent Academic achievement and small class sizes: 80% of 2023 LC cohort achieved 500 points or higher.

• Majority of students enrolled attended English Medium primary schools!

• Remote Area Grant available from Department of Education subject to geographical location.

• 5th Year Transition Experience: Immerse in the Irish language for a year! (Limited Places).

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Killarney to host KIFF events

Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) has officially launched its 2023 film festival programme today.

Celebrating its 24th edition, this year’s festival will take place on October 19 – 22 .

AWARD

One of the yearly highlights of KIFF is the Maureen O’Hara Award.

In 2008 KIFF established the Maureen O’Hara Award in celebration of women who have excelled in film, TV and/or media. At the time it was one of the few film awards anywhere in the world that was offered exclusively to women. This year, KIFF is delighted to announce that the KIFF 2023 Maureen O’ Hara Award recipient is Actress Eileen Walsh. Walsh’s notable roles include The Van, The Last Bus Home, When Brendan met Trudy, The Magdalene Sisters, Pure Mule, Eden, and Catastrophe, to name a few. She is also a revered stage actor, having recently starred in the Lyndsey Turner directed film The Crucible (Winner of Best Revival nomination - Olivier Awards 2023), and Girl on an Alter directed by Annabelle Comyn.

KIFF is thrilled to be presenting Eileen Walsh with the KIFF 2023 Maureen O’ Hara Award on October 20 at Randles Hotel Killarney, via their ‘In Conversation with Eileen Walsh’ event.

KIFF Programme Director, Declan Lynch, said, “Eileen is one of Ireland’s finest actors, her inclusion as a Maureen O’Hara award recipient is an opportunity for us to reflect on her unique and singular career to date. We look forward to welcoming Eileen to Killarney in October.”

Speaking about receiving the Maureen O’ Hara Award Eileen Walsh said, “There’s a photo of me and my sister Bernadette sitting on a picnic bench. I had taken a chunk of my communion money and bought a beige t-shirt and matching skirt.

I pulled my knee socks up and smiled for the camera. My parents had brought us for a day trip to see The Quiet Man house. I thought I was as beautiful as she was as I sat on the picnic table. My dad insisted he’d try the healthy water spring which smelt awful and tasted worse, although through his twisted face and appalled eyes he squeezed the words ‘Ah it’s not that bad’. I’m so delighted to receive this Maureen O Hara award, her films are one thing, but her lasting friendships and continued collaborations with directors and actors is a thing to admire and aspire to. As a proud Cork woman, I’m only sorry it’s the Kingdom of Kerry that got there first to give me such an award. Míle Buíochas.”

OPENING NIGHT

The opening night of the festival will be celebrated with a reception hosted by Randles Hotel Killarney on October 19 which will be followed by a screening of KIFF’s opening film for 2023, Michael Holly and Mieke Vanmechelen’s Hungry Hill - in the IMC Killarney.

This Irish documentary explores the lives of sheep farmers in West Cork, and co-directors Mieke Vanmechelen and Michael Holly present a remote and proud community and explore the difficult issues around sustainable farming. It's a brilliant feature that thrilled at KIFF’s sold-out special screening at the Kenmare Mart this past August, and the festival is honoured to open KIFF 2023 with such a strong local film. Mieke Vanmechelen has been Kerry’s Filmmaker in residence for the past three years, and KIFF are looking forward to welcoming the cast and crew for a special opening night Gala in cele-

bration of this wonderful film. Other Irish highlights across KIFF 2023 include Dubliner Patricia Kelly’s debut drama ‘Verdigris’ starring Geraldine McAlinden who shines as Marian, a middle-class retired woman who forms an unexpected bond with a challenging inner-city teen played by the impressive Maya O'Shea.

Adapted from Roddy Doyle’s book of the same title, A Greyhound of a Girl is the latest feature offering from Italian animator Enzo d’Alo (How the Toys Saved Christmas, 2012’s Pinocchio). As magical as it is funny, the title is sure to please children and parents alike.

On a darker theme and with similar premises, that of sleep deprivation, KIFF is presenting a double bill featuring John Farrelly’s ‘The Sleep Experiment’ and Ian Hunt-Duffy ‘Double Blind’. This year also boasts a strong line-up of documentaries both Irish and international, including Nina Menkes’s Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power. It’s a powerful piece on the politics of gender in Hollywood.

Friday’s programme includes two strong music documentaries in Sarah Share’s The Graceless Age - The Ballad of John Murry and Michael McGlynn's M'ANAM : Between Two Worlds. On Saturday KIFF are showcasing Aurélio Michiles’s chilling feature Secrets from Putumayo, an engaging tale of the investigations of Roger Casement in the jungles of South America.

LIVE EXPERIENCES

Féach/Éist! This year KIFF is also adding some unique live experiences to its programme. Each event is based on a theme of film making.

On the theme of Sound, KIFF presented the students of Kerry College with an unusual audiovisual storytelling challenge. They have been asked to create a visual narrative based on Molly O’Mahony’s debut album ‘The House of David’. Molly O’Mahony will perform live in St. Mary's Church on October 20 in what promises to be a special live visual and musical experience.

On Saturday October 21 at IMC and Sunday October 22 at Siamsa Tíre, Symphonic Sapheads Little John Nee and Fionn Robinson perform an incredible live score celebration of Buster Keaton’s 1924 comedy classic ‘Sherlock Junior’.

It’s a hilarious cinema experience suitable for all the family. This is followed by DreamGun’s bizarre and outrageous ‘Script Reads’ show. DreamGun will be performing the script of James Cameron’s Titanic in what promises to be a classic night out.

FRINGE FESTIVAL CLUB.

This year the festival has decided to expand its programme by partnering with VHSclub6 to launch KIFF club, which is a video rental club, mini cinema and a nightclub.

Tickets, event registration and festival passes will be available to purchase from from www.kerryfilmfestival.com

Mud Queen

Vuelta for Killarney Community College students

Killarney Community College's Senior Cycle students embarked on a whirlwind tour of Andalucia, Spain, that was nothing short of a rollercoaster of fun and adventure.

The group left Killarney at 4.30 am and were welcomed to Malaga with blue skies and sunshine with the mercury hitting 28

degrees. After getting their bearings they hit the ground running in Malaga, swinging from treetops like Tarzan at a tree-top adventure park.

Day two was an action packed day at Plaza de España's and paddle surfing down the Gualdalquivir river which proved to be a difficult balancing act.

German students on local internships

A group of 11 German students are work placement programme in Killarney.

In a dynamic cross-cultural exchange, two teachers of English and Economics from the city of Wirtschaftsschule, Gunzenhausen, Germany, Tobias Heigl and Timo Schulz, have embarked on an enriching internship abroad through the Erasmus Exchange Programme.

Accompanying them are 11 eager students, each pursuing their own internships in various businesses and companies across the Killarney.

Utilising the services and supports that are available at the Killarney Innovation Centre, they will complete a range of programmes and projects broadening their experiences and expertise, building networking capabilities that will al-

low for the transfer of knowledge. This exchange is made possible by the Killarney Town Twinning Association, an organisation committed to fostering international connections and cultural understanding.

The initiative not only aims to impart invaluable professional experiences but also seeks to immerse participants in the vibrant tapestry of Irish life and traditions.

Through hands-on involvement in diverse industries, from hospitality to corporate ventures, they're gaining insights that will shape their future career.

With the Erasmus Exchange Program and the Killarney Town Twinning Association at the helm, this venture is poised to leave a lasting impact on these teachers and students, bridging cultures and nurturing a global perspective that will resonate throughout their careers.

They continued their adventure with a trip to the bowling alley and trip to a museum. To cap it off, an impromptu evening dip in the ocean added a salty twist to their Spanish escapade. Day three brought a touch of culture with the Alhambra Palace and city exploration, some retail therapy and it still ended with

a splash in the ocean.

Finally the group waved adiós to Andalucia, taking home tan lines and tales for the ages. The trip proved to be a great opportunity to test out their Spanish language skills and bring home school memories that were not just confined to the classroom.

Conor O'Leary Centre manager with Tobias Heigl and Timo Schulz who are based in the Killarney Innovation Centre where they are working on various projects for the Centre during their two-week Erasmus exchange in Ireland.

Regan’s Apiary wins Blas na hÉireann Gold

“We are delighted to be the first Kerry Beekeepers to win the Gold award at Blas na hÉireann having won Silver in 2021,” said Tim.

“The bees will be buzzing when I tell them that they are producing the tastiest honey in Ireland. I am confident that more Kerry honeys will feature in the final in the coming years.”

“Just as the proof of the pudding is in the eating so too the proof of the honey is in the taste. Being awarded the tastiest honey in Ireland by Blas na hÉireann is indeed special.

All honeybees bring in nectar to make honey. The nectar the bees bring back to the hive is 80% water and bees must fan this with their wings to evaporate

the water and make honey.

They foraged wild flowers in the surrounding areas gives the honey from each apiary its own unique taste.

The Kingdom is blessed with a vast variety of wild flowers which makes Kerry honey taste so much better.

Our honey is harvested from the hives in early September. It is then capped, spun and sieved to remove big pieces of wax and pollen before jarring. It is 100% pure and natural and unfiltered. The honey still contains small particles of wax and pollen which are not visible to the naked eye and these help to combat allergens,” added Tim.

People are recently much more interested in natural foods and the health ben-

efits they possess and are willing to pay more for 100% local honey than imported blended honey.

“Our apiary is located in a traditional farm three kilometres from Killarney town. It comprises of twenty acres of farmland with a variety of bee loving hedgerows, like Blackthorn, Gorse, Oak, Rowan, Sycamore, and Whitethorn.

“There is a Bee Meadow which comprises of 2.5 acres of flowers for pollinators along with wild flowers to attract bumblebees, butterflies and insects with a pathway around the Bee Meadow with

information posters to assist you identify the birds, butterflies and bumblebees. Due to the poor weather had in July the amount of summer honey harvested is down by over 40%, this will lead to a shortage of local honey this year."

The honey can be bought via an honesty box at at V93D7W0. It is also available at the Blacksheep hostel and café in New Street and Noelle’s at the Milltown market.

For more on honey and bee walks visit:

www.killarneybeewalksandhoney.com

Former mayor Patrick O'Connor Scarteen announces retirement

Former Mayor of Kerry Patrick O'Connor Scarteen says he will not seek re-election at next year’s local elections.

The Fine Gael man announced his retirement from politics this week.

It brings to an end an unbroken run of public duty for the O’Connor Scarteen family that stretches back to 1948 when his grandfather, also Patrick was first elected to Kerry County Council.

Although elected in the Kenmare Municipal District, O’Connor Scarteen lives in Killarney.

He divides his time between the two towns, particularly his home town of Kenmare where the bulk of his political support come from.

“I would like to thank the people who supported us over the years, those who voted for us and those who canvassed for us, there was life-support down through the years.

Beekeeper Tim Regan is the producer of the tastiest honey in Ireland.

Tim and Kathleen Regan pictured receiving their award from John Sheehy Blas na hEireann and Thomas Gersbach, Alert Packaging.

Tim and Kathleen Regan with their winning honey

Shrone National School got through to the semi-final of Cumann na mBunscol two-teacher-school football championship. They defeated Loughfouder National School at Firies Gaa pitch in Farranfore on Thursday last.

Rossbeigh sand dunes in danger of being “wiped out’ Councillor

The beautiful sand dunes at Rossbeigh Beach are under constant pressure from erosion from the elements and are in danger of being wiped out, according to Fianna Fáil Councillor, Michael Cahill.

“Everything possible must be done to save the sand dunes at the famous beach from being wiped out” said local resident and Councillor, Michael Cahill. “The dunes in Rossbeigh have been breached on a number of occasions in recent years by the Atlantic Ocean, and further damage will occur if steps are not taken to protect them and to protect homes all along the coast from Kells

through Incherea, Dooks, and Cromane. The residents of these areas deserve to know when works will start to protect their homes and the general public deserve to know if Rossbeigh Sand-dunes are going to be totally wiped out by the tide” stated Councillor Cahill.

“As the owners of the beach, I would be anxious that Kerry County Council would get involved in a major marram

grass project. I know there is plenty of interest locally. I think it would be a fabulous project” said the Fianna Fáil man. “I would ask the Council to do everything possible and help us in every way before it’s too late. The spit at Rossbeigh protects all the low-lying areas. A project needs to be put in place at an early date” added Michael Cahill.

Kerry County Council have confirmed to Councillor Michael Cahill of Fianna Fáil that their Biodiversity Officer will engage with any interested local parties in Rossbeigh with a view to ascertaining what works can be undertaken, having

regard to habitat designations in the Rossbeigh area. Rossbeigh beach and dunes have been severely affected in recent years by erosion and storms, and ten million tons of sand have been relocated from there.

“Rossbeigh sand spit is an enormously important outdoor habitat for wildlife, vegetation and plants, as well as being used by walkers, swimmers, surfers etc, as an amazing outdoor playground. We have a responsibility to protect it in whatever way we can and I would like to see a local grouping formed, to plan for its future” stated local Councillor Michael Cahill.

“People come from far and wide to avail of Rossbeigh’s fresh sea air and beautiful scenery, but I fear if left to its natural cycle, it may disappear altogether. The 100+ year old Navigational Tower collapsed there in 2011, which is not a good omen” said Councillor Cahill.

Creative map of Kilcummin Bog’s past, present and future

Kerry artists Zoe Uí Fhaoláin Green and Emer Fallon are inviting members of the Kilcummin community to join them on Saturday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Kilcummin Recreational Hall in creating a visual map of Kilcummin Bog’s past, present and future.

Visitors are invited to pick up a brush or pen and add their unique memory or

vision to the large wall-mounted piece using natural inks and paints made by the artists.

The finished work will feature in an exhibition that also includes multi-media artworks from the children of three local primary schools, a soundscape of thoughts and memories gathered from the community, and a wishing tree. Wetlands expert Thomas Canavan will open Saturday’s session with a talk on

the ecology of peatlands and the biodiversity they support, and then its handson creative time.

The artists would love as many local people as possible to contribute to the mapping session.

“We’re really looking forward to collaborating with everyone and having a bit of fun – just remember to wear old clothes.”

The event takes place as part of the

Pride in our Peatlands artist-led project funded by Kerry County Council with a Creative Ireland grant, which culminates with the showing of the exhibition on October 14, in Kilcummin Recreational Hall.

For further information on the project and/or Saturday’s event please contact Zoe on 085 108 6860 or Emer on 087 2241181.

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NASA plans to build house on moon by 2040

It appears that NASA are looking to come up with a solution to the housing crisis with plans to build a house on the moon by 2040.

The American Space Agency awarded a construction technology company $60 million to build a home on the moon by 2040 that would be for not just astronauts but also average civilians and possibly the first AirBnB in space. The plan is to launch a giant 3D printer

to the moon and using raw materials on the surface. NASA is also working with universities and private companies to construct doors, tiles and furniture for the moon home.

Austin-based ICON, awarded the contract by NASA uses its 3D-printing expertise constructing luxury homes layer by layer. The walls and roof are printed separately and then slotted together afterwards. The printer can build

properties in as little as 48 hours. The company has been 3D printing homes since 2018, with over 100 constructed in the US.

Homes built this way have become increasingly popular because they are quick to erect, with developers saying they could solve America's housing crisis.

And NASA sees 3D-printed homes as the next stage in its moon mission.

Homes evacuated as Tenerife wildfire rages

A wildfire raging on Spain’s popular holiday island of Tenerife amid unseasonably hot temperatures has forced the evacuation of around 3,000 people from their homes.

Firefighters backed by water-dropping helicopters were battling the blaze, which broke out on Wednesday in an area of steep ravines in the north-east of the island that was already badly hit by a huge wildfire in August.

Popular tourist areas on Tenerife, part of the Canaries archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, have so far been unaffected and its two airports have been operating normally.

The outbreak of the fire comes as Tenerife and the neighbouring island of Gran Canaria are under a heat alert, with temperatures above 30C, levels normally associated with the summer months.

Rugby Fans - Don’t let the bedbugs bite…

That is the warning to Irish Rugby fans travelling to Paris this weekend.

A plague of bedbugs has hit Paris and other French cities, provoking a wave of insect phobia and raising questions about health and safety ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Rugby fans travelling to Paris for the Ireland's Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland on Saturday should remain vigilant.

The number of bedbug sightings has increased over the last weeks and that upward trend goes back several years.

"Every late summer we see a big increase in bedbugs," says Jean-Michel Berenger, an entomologist at Marseille's main hospital. "That is because people have been moving about over July and August, and they bring them back in their luggage.

"And each year, the seasonal increase is bigger than the last one."

One in 10 of Paris flat-dwellers have ex-

perienced bedbugs in the last five years, according to official figures.

President Emmanuel Macron's government are calling for action. It is a measure of how seriously they take the issue - and of how they need to protect the image of Paris.

People have taken to standing when using the Metro and images circulating online of bugs in cinemas have owners worried.

We Irish are a friendly bunch…

Cork and Dublin have been named in the top five friendliest cities in Europe by travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, with Dublin also featuring fourth on the worldwide list and Ireland featured in the top 10 friendliest countries in the world to visit.

Irish Corporation Tax boom 'over'

Corporation Tax forecast for 2023 is looking to come in short signalling that the recent boom is coming to an end after a second successive monthly fall in corporate tax receipts, Finance Minister Michael McGrath said on Tuesday.

Corporation Tax doubled in the last two years to make up 27% of the entire tax take in 2022, corporate tax receipts mostly paid by Ireland's large hub of big multinational companies were forecast to rise by a further 7% this year. However, Corporation Tax receipts are less in 2023 than forecast in April. Overall Corporation Tax take is 1.5% behind target a week before ministers deliver the budget for 2024. Corporation Tax collected in July, August and September was €3.9 billion, €1.16 billion less than the amount collected in the same period in 2022.

"We have been sounding the warnings for quite some time that this could happen. We're still seeing growth year-onyear but the days of Corporation Tax receipts growing at a really high rate year in, year out we believe are over," McGrath told a news conference. "It does act as a stark reminder that there are dangers here, that these receipts are inherently uncertain and volatile. We certainly can't rely on them for permanent measures, either, in expenditure and taxation."

McGrath indicated that there would be a "levelling off" in Corporation Tax growth in the coming years compared with the modest year-on-year growth most recently forecast out to 2026. He said the fall in the last two months was mainly due to the weaker external economic environment, impacting the exports and profitability of technology and pharmaceutical firms.

Verstappen set to wrap up F1 title in Qatar

The Qatar Grand Prix Sprint is Max Verstappen's first chance to wrap up his third straight World Championship.

He is 177 points clear of Sergio Perez with 180 left on the board, meaning a sixth place finish on Saturday at Lusail will be enough to ensure the trophy stays with him for another year.

When Verstappen does win the title, he will become the 11th driver to win three or more titles, and sixth to be a triple World Champion.

On the current list of those he can match

include Sir Jackie Stewart, Ayrton Senna, Sir Jack Brabham, Niki Lauda and Nelson Piquet

Of course, some drivers have gone beyond the magical three-time threshold, and interestingly, they all but one have something in common with Verstappen. The drivers, apart from Alain Prost, have all won three (or more) titles in a row, with Michael Schumacher's five with Ferrari the all-time record, with seven in total, Lewis Hamilton with seven, Juan Manuel Fangio with five, Alain Prost with four and Sebastian Vettel rounding of the list with four.

That the capital featured third in the friendliest cities in Europe and fourth on the worldwide list was described as “Perhaps an unsurprising inclusion in our readers' list of the friendliest European cities, Dublin is at ease with revelry. From curb-side fiddle-playing to lively nightlife that rages on into the early morning, Ireland's capital seamlessly combines its zest for life with nods to its radical history in the form of landmarks, museums, and the stories told by strangers-turned-friends met along the way.”

Cork topped Dublin in Europe’s friendliest cites. According to the magazine, “Although Cork might be the Republic of Ireland's second-largest city, the port town is even more friendly than the capital, according to our readers. This place has a big personality, an ex-

citing culinary scene, plenty of coffee shops, galleries, museums, and an iconic food market.”

Siena in Italy was named the friendliest city in Europe, described as a "pulsating city full of medieval buildings and lively café-culture".

Helsinki in Finland and Belgrade in Serbia rounded out the top five.

However, the rest of us didn’t fair out to badly with Ireland featuring in the top 10 of friendliest countries worldwide to visit coming in ninth by the magazine’s readers described, “With Ireland topping the poll as the most friendly city in Europe and Dublin making the list for the friendliest city in Europe and the entire world, it's clear that the Irish are a genuinely welcoming bunch. And if the people weren't enough of a draw, there's the legendary convivial atmosphere of Dublin and its buzzing breweries. But it's not just the cities that are worth a visit; dubbed the Emerald Isle thanks to its splendid landscape, there's a wealth of natural beauty to discover, including the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim and the dramatic views from the Cliffs of Moher in the south.”

Community college student rock to the sound of ‘Simple Things’

The electrifying sound of ‘Simple Things’ mesmerized students, staff, and music enthusiasts alike as they performed at Killarney Community College on Friday last.

‘Simple Things’ are an exciting up-andcoming local band.

With over 100k Spotify streams and a following of over 8,000 people across social media platforms, ‘Simple Things’ will headline a show in the INEC on October 6.

The band's performance at Killarney Community College served as an exclusive sneak peek into their upcoming concert.

‘Simple Things’ bring a fresh new flavour to pop music with their own style showing elements of their background in Irish music and catchy melodic lines.

"We were absolutely thrilled to perform at Killarney Community College and share some of our new songs with every-

Killarney Musical Society looking for Michael Collins

Killarney Musical Society have released further details of the production of ‘Michael Collins – a Musical Drama.’

Society PRO Linda O’Donoghue explained:

“While many of you are contemplating taking up the role of the Big Fella for the 2024 Killarney Musical Society production we have been asked about the love triangle and how Kitty Kiernan and Harry Boland will be portrayed. These and many more questions will be answered for you on Sunday October 15.

“Who will get the part of Eamon De Valera or Mother Ireland?

“Who will play Bridget, Peter, Delia or

Michael? Who will be part of the ensemble who will be singing ‘Fly The Flag of Freedom’ and many other powerful songs?

“Our production team will be there to chat to you and tell you about ‘Michael Collins – A Musical Drama’.

“You will meet people who have been members of Killarney Musical Society’ for many years and others who are thinking about becoming members this year. All the committee will be there to tell you about the on stage and off stage roles.

“The work that goes on behind the scenes before the production reaches the INEC Arena and the front of house teams needed on Show nights.”

one," said lead singer Dylan O’ Sullivan

"A past pupil of Killarney Community College, Ciaran Quigley will be one of our supporting acts on the night suggested that Killarney Community College is a place of great musical talent and would be a great venue to showcase our talents before our big night ."

This event was an incredible opportunity for students and staff to witness the rise of a band destined for greatness.

“Today, as I listen to these young musicians, I am reminded that talent is the symphony of dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment. They remind us that within every student, there exists a potential waiting to be unleashed", said principal Stella

The society will host an open afternoon at the Killarney Heights Hotel at 6.30pm on October 15 and auditions will commence on October 22. For more info please email: musicalsocietykillarney@gmail.com

Loughnane.

Band Members L-R Keelan Cahill, Shane Kennedy and Dylan O'Sullivan.

Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

With over eight thousand followers across social media, Kerry band 'Simple Things' chose the Killarney Community College to give an exclusive sneak peek into their line up for the upcoming gig at the INEC on October 6. Band Members L-R Keelan Cahill, Shane Kennedy and Dylan O'Sullivan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

By BRYAN FLYNN

Arrangement and Orchestrations by DAVID WRAY Additional Vocal Arrangements & Original Musical Direction by DAVID HAYES Director OLIVER HURLEY Musical Director

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Former Rally of the Lakes winners to gather for charity event

Rally fans are in for a rare treat later this month when some of the sport’s biggest names will gather for a charity event at Killarney Racecourse.

Killarney and District Motor Club is hosting a night of champions in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation on October 14.

The event will celebrate the Rally of the Lakes association with Prodrive-built cars. The British firm has string links with Subaru and BMW and both marques were the car of choice for several past winners of the local international rally. Several past winners of the rally have already confirmed their attendance at the event.

These include double winners Daragh O’Riordan (2011, 2012) and Tim McNulty (2006 and 2009).

Alastair Fisher will represent his uncle, the late great Bertie, a record six-time winner. Twenty years after his success, Eugene Donnelly is also signed up for the event, as is 2010 winner Denis Cronin. Alongside a questions and answers session on stage in the main auditorium at Killarney Racecourse, and under the watchful eye of legendary rally commentator Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndal, several of the past winners cars will go on static display outside.

Tickets are available from: www.eventbrite.ie

Alistair Fisher with his co-driver Gordon Noble, just one of many rally heroes coming to Killarney Racecourse. Photo: Sean Moriarty

Noel O’Sullivan to compete alongside Kris Meeke

Former WRC ace Kris Meeke is the latest star-name driver to be confirmed for this November’s Roger Albert Clark Rally. The November 23-27 rally is the biggest historic rally in Britain.

The five-time World Rally Championship event winner has asked O’Sullivan to codrive after the Kerry man challenged for the lead of the 2021 rally alongside Osian Pryce.

The crew will drive a freshly built historic specification Ford Escort Mk2 from the Wales Motorsport team on the rally, which will cover 350 stage miles in the forests of Wales, Scotland, and England. Forest special stages in the dark and using organisers’ route notes rather than making their own will be just two of the challenges they will face at the event.

“For sure it's going to be a huge challenge,” Meeke said. “I have a real thing from my childhood for old school rallies and the way it used to be. To say I am excited to do it is an understatement as it has been on my bucket list for a long time, but the opportunity to do it has never presented itself before. This is the culmination of several months of planning with Meirion Evans from Wales Motorsport.”

Meeke, five times a WRC rally winner, added: “A WRC rally is nearly 200 miles in three days, and it is intense. But this is five days, and it is 350 miles. That is what makes it special and the amount of driving in the dark is something special as well. It is going to be a huge challenge and it is going to be awesome.”

Muckross co-driver Noel O’Sullivan will tackle the legendary Roger Albert Clark Rally in Britain next month alongside Kris Meeke.

Noel O'Sullivan previously tackled the RAC Rally in 2021 alongside Osian Pryce.

Photo: Paul Evans

HALLOWEEN STORYTELLING at CAHERNANE

is Halloween, treat yourself to a delectable dinner in our atmospheric Cellar Bar. After dinner, we invite you to an evening gathered around the re in our Drawing Room to hear the wonderfully talented storyteller, “seanchaite” Eddie Lenihan, tell tales of myth, magic, and mystery. (complimentary for diners)

Accommodation rates are also available. To book your space call: 064 6631895 or email: info@cahernane.com

View menu: www.cahernane.com/dining/cellar-bar

Kerry Diocesan Youth Service to get €10,000 in funding

A county-wide charity with a base in Killarney is one of 28 non-profit organisations from across Ireland and Northern Ireland receiving a grant share from this year’s Coca-Cola Thank You Fund.

Among this year's grant recipients are Kerry-based organisations, Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) and AK Inspired CLG, both receiving up to €10,000 from the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund; doubled this year to €200K. KDYS is a community-based youth work organisation committed to serving all young people in a safe, fun, and positive environment. This is achieved through the provision of youth spaces, services, mentoring, training, and ongoing opportunities for their holistic development. Overall, 3,500 young people across the island of Ireland will benefit from projects developed to empower them through learning, inclusion, and sustainable development.

Operating in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation and supporting partners YouthAction Northern Ireland, the Fund invests in community groups that are orientated towards young people, with this year’s theme centred around empowering young people through learning, inclusion, and sustainable de-

velopment.

This year The Coca-Cola Company and its partner Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland joined forces to double the amount of funding on offer in 2023, making €200,000 in grants available. The significant increase in funding means that the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund can support even more local organisations across the island of Ireland that work tirelessly to champion and empower young people to take an active role in shaping, creating, and maintaining sustainable communities.

“This year, we worked with supporting partners YouthAction Northern Ireland, along with a panel of industry experts, to identify community-based programmes and projects that engaged young people in models of innovative and inclusive practices,” said Lucy Masterson, Chief Executive of the Irish Youth Foundation, operating partners of the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund.

“The standard of applications across the three pillars of learning, inclusion, and sustainable development has been incredibly high. Although it was a challenging process, it was incredibly enlightening and rewarding experience to hear from the vast number of community groups available to support vulnerable young people.”

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Capital Gains Tax

Deirdre Vann Bourke, Kerry Citizens Information Manager today gives a brief outline about Capital Gains tax.

“If you make a profit or gain when you dispose of an asset, you pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the chargeable gain. The chargeable gain is usually the difference between the price you paid for the asset and the price you got when you disposed of it. You can deduct allowable expenses such as the cost of acquiring and disposing of the asset.”

Deirdre clarifies “When you dispose of an asset, you must file a tax return for CGT by 31 October of the following year. Although you may file your return the following year, you must pay the Capital Gains Tax in the same year as you dispose of the asset, unless the disposal is in December.”

CAPITAL GAINS THAT ARE EXEMPT

“There are some capital gains that are exempt for example transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners who are separated are also exempt from Capital Gains Tax if they are made under a Separation Agreement or a court order.

“The transfer of a site from parent to child is exempt if it is to build the child's principal private residence.” Deirdre warns “The land must be less than one acre and have a value of €500,000 or less.”

There is no Capital Gains Tax on assets that are passed on death. The assets are treated as if the person who died got the assets at the same value they have on the date of death. If a personal representative disposes of the assets, they are responsible for any gains between the date of the person’s death and the date of disposal.

PRINCIPAL PRIVATE RESIDENCE RELIEF

relative to use as their sole residence. There are some restrictions to Principal Private Residence Relief, including that you can only claim the relief for:

• The part of the house that you used as your home

• The time you lived in the property, with some exceptions including for the last 12 months of ownership and absences for work or health reasons

• The value of the property as you currently use it, rather than for development potential

OTHER EXEMPTIONS

Other exemptions from Capital Gains Tax include gains from:

• Betting, lotteries, sweepstakes and prize bonds

• Bonuses payable under the National Instalments Savings Schemes

• Government stocks

• Certain life assurance policies

• Moveable property, if the gain is €2,540 or less

• Animals

• Private motor cars.

• Rate and payment of Capital Gains Tax

The standard rate of Capital Gains Tax is 33% of the chargeable gain you make. A rate of 40% can apply to the disposal of certain foreign life assurance policies and units in offshore funds and for certain windfall gains the windfall gains rate of tax is 80%.

DEDUCTIONS

You can deduct allowable expenses from the chargeable gain, including: Money you spent that adds value to the asset

Costs to acquire and dispose of the asset (for example solicitor fees). You may also be able to deduct an allowable loss you made in the same tax year. The first €1,270 of taxable gains in a tax year are exempt from CGT. If you are married or in a civil partnership, this exemption is available to each spouse or civil partner but it is not transferable.”

Conrad-Jones, Co-founder of Pocket Forests; Lucy Masterson, Chief Executive Irish Youth Foundation; joined Agnese Filippi, Country Manager of Coca-Cola Ireland to celebrate the announcement that Pocket Forests and other community organisations received a grants made available through the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund. Photo:

Managing Editor & Director: Cormac Casey

Director: Noelle Casey

General Manager: Aidan Quirke

Business Development Manager: Chris Davies

Graphic Designer: Leszek Szeligowski, Sports Journalist: Adam Moynihan, Sean Moriarty

“You may be exempt from CGT If you dispose of a property you own that you lived in as your only or main residence. This includes land around the house of up to 1 acre.

This relief may also apply if you dispose of a property that you provided for free to a widowed parent or incapacitated

Sports Columnists: Adam Moynihan, Eamonn Fitzgerald, Liam Murphy, Eamonn Keogh

Journalist: Sean Moriarty

Contributing Columnists:

For anyone needing information, advice or have an advocacy issue, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information team in Kerry on 0818 07 7860. The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie

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OPEN NIGHT Killarney Community College

Monday 16th October 2023 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Prior to this date, our Admissions Pack will be circulated to every 6th class pupil in the catchment area. Our Admissions Pack contains the College Prospectus and all the information and forms necessary for enrolment. Principals Address 6pm in Main School Building.

Closing Date for receipt of Enrolment forms – 17th November 2023

Limited places available in First Year Submission of Enrolment Forms does not guarantee a place in the College

Oíche Oscailte Coláiste Pobail Chill Áirne

Dé Luain, 16ú Deireadh Fómhair 2023, ó 17.30 go 19.30 Roimhe seo, beidh ár bpacáiste iontrálacha scaipthe go gach dalta i rang a sé sna scoileanna inár scoilcheantar. Sa phacáiste seo, tá Réamheolaire an Choláiste chomh maith leis na foirmeacha agus an t-eolas go léir chun clárú linn. Beidh óráid an phríomhoide ar siúl ag 18.00 Is é an spriocdháta d’fhoirmeacha rollaithe ná - 17ú Samhain 2023 Tá teorainn ar uimhir na ndaltaí sa chéad bhliain Ní deimhniú é an fhoirm rollaithe d’áit sa choláiste

QUEST KILLARNEY 2023

KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD CLOSURES

N71 Killarney to Molls Gap

Road Closed: Muckross House Entrance to Molls Gap

Closing Times: From 6am to 6pm on Saturday 7th October 2023

Notes: Local residential access only.

Main Street Killarney

Road Closed: Market Cross to Plaza Junction (Just off Haha)

Closing Times: From 4am to 6pm on Saturday 7th October 2023

Notes: Pedestrian access only.

For more information about Quest Killarney 2023, please visit www.questadventureseries.com

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

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

TO LET: 3-bedroom house, one room ensuite, in Glebe Lane, Killarney. €1650 per

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE: BOOKS FOR SALE by Philomena Hearne - A Time to remember (stories), A Penny for your thoughts (poetry), Events at Mouse Hall (children’s), The Silver Keys and other stories. An ideal Christmas gift at a very reasonable cost of €15 plus postage. Can be purchased by contacting Philomena on 087 7217889 or email phenahearne@ gmail.com

WANTED

WANTED: Merchandiser/Sales development role for Van Sales. 4 day week with Flexibility. Kerry/West Cork/West Limerick area. Outgoing personality, ideally some Retail experience. Contact John 087 9452000 or Linda 087 9907405.

WANTED: Childminder required for two young children in Killarney town area. 2/3

month. Long-term. References required. Telephone 087 2756274 or 087 1274232.

TO LET: 1-bedroom apartment to rent for 6 months in Muckross, 5 miles from Killarney town centre, available from 1st November. Brand new 2-storey apartment that will suit professional couple. Private parking with

days per week, commencing in January 2024. For more information, please call 087 6313816.

AVAILABLE

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

AVAILABLE: Couples/Relationship Counselling available in Killarney/Farranfore, also online and by telephone. I also help people experiencing grief & loss, stress & anxiety, self-esteem issues etc. Phone Claire on 087 9399818.

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

secure gated access. All utility bills, Sky, and fibre WIFI included. References essential and deposit required. Call 086 1724763 for full details.

TO LET: 2-bedroom apartment in Scrahan Place, Killarney. 2-bedroom apartment in Tralee Road, Killarney. 3-bedroom house in

087 1145291.

AVAILABLE: Weight management: 1 time, 1 payment. Lots of solutions. Health check, allergy tests and Hypnosis. Forget weekly weigh ins. Introductory offer this September. For updates on safe natural products you can find me on Facebook: Marie Ridouts Remedies or website www.naturalhealthsolutions@info Tel.: Marie on 0851367488.

AVAILABLE: Storage for motorhomes, camper vans and boats. Outdoor space. Safe, secure location, 20 minutes’ drive from Killarney. Drop off and collection by appointment. Reasonable rates. Text first 087- 2818136.

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

Glenflesk. Also, 4-bedroom house in Currow. Phone 086 8136888.

WANTED: To rent in the Killarney area, houses, and apartments for professional workers. Ring Martha on 087 6915989.

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

2363021.

AVAILABLE: Cleaner/Housekeeper available part-time from Monday to Friday, in the Killarney area. References available upon request. Telephone 089 4161599.

AVAILABLE: Reliable, caring person available to care for an elderly person. Part-time, help with cooking, cleaning, etc. Garda vetted and highly recommended. Must be within walking distance of town centre. Apply to box No. 3408.

ANIMALS

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

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

€60 PER TEAM OF TWO

CLUB KILLORGLIN COMFORT FOR CHEMO FUNDRAISING COMPETITION

13th 14th and 15th of October

Kindly sponsored by Clonkeen Forestry Services in memory of Kathy Scannell

Scotch foursomes, 18 hole competition with fantastic sponsored prizes to be won ALL ARE WELCOME TO TAKE PART

Teams can be ladies, men or mixed as each category will have its own prize

Raffle will also take place. Prizes include signed Kerry jerseys from both the men and ladies teams, a signed rugby jersey plus many more spot prizes.

Book by phoning club house during office hours on 066 9761979 or 08 79172854

€50

INVITATION KILLARNEY

Service of Thanksgiving for The Life and Ministry of Lexie Johnston, And Other Men & Women who made a difference over the years….

Sunday 8th October 2023 at 11.00am

Praise and Worship by Godfrey Daniels Fossa Community Hall (kindly granted)

Fossa, Killarney, V93 FC9F

Further Information Call Tom 004 47703804040

Young athlete Ryan wins Youth award

Ryan Griffin is a member of the Skellig Stars and was chosen to represent Kerry at the Special Olympics.

Ryan's biggest hurdle is communication and he had to overcome this during his trip to Berlin for the big event.

Ryan has overcome his disabilities by focusing on all the great abilities he has. Ryan attends mainstream school in Coláiste na Sceilge where he is a very respected member of the School Community. He is a member of Kerry Stars and also Downs Syndrome Kerry.

Ryan has always had a keen interest in sport and even played with the local team in Waterville, but now Ryan thinks it's too fast for him so he prefers to cheer them on from the side-lines.

Ryan has always been involved with the Community and they have never left him out. Ryan started out his athletics career with Skellig Stars and without them he would have gone to the Special Olympics and he has never forgotten when he came from.

Ryan and his family are very grateful to the local community in Waterville and the surrounding area for all the support they have given them over the years and especially now with the Special Olympics coming closer.

The whole community from Waterville to Mid-Kerry got behind Ryan, raising funds to help his family go to Berlin for 2 weeks. Ryan is now an inspiration to

others to overcome difficulties and "go for gold".

Ryan was the only representative from Kerry on this years Irish Special Olympics Team and in fact one of the Youngest Athletes on Team Ireland at only 16yrs of age, which was a great honour for him. This in itself is a great achievement but it also shows his friends at Skellig Stars, Downs Syndrome Kerry and in the wider community that dreams do come true. It took a lot of hard work and determination on Ryan’s behalf to make these dreams come true, not least the long journey he had to make from South Kerry to Dublin once a month since last January to train for the Special Olympics. He also trained weekly with the Skellig Stars.

At the 2023 Special Olympics in Berlin Ryan took part in the 100m run and the relay but his biggest achievement was winning the Silver Medal in the mini javelin. This showed others that overcoming difficulties can be possible and you can achieve your goals with hard work and determination, which Ryan has in abundance.

LOCAL MERIT AWARDS

Aliza Gul, Killarney

Joey McCarthy, Killarney

John O’Connor, Killarney

Nattagun Ryan, Killarney

Samuel Behal, Killarney

St Brendan’s Choir, Killarney

This

year’s overall winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement is Ryan Griffin from Waterville who was nominated by Mairead O’Sullivan from Killorglin Family Resource Centre.

This year’s overall winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement is Ryan Griffin from Waterville who was nominated by Mairead O’Sullivan from Killorglin Family Resource Centre.

Group Award: The Upcyclers, Castleisland Community College.

Special Achievement Award; Erin O’Sullivan. Photos: Domnick Walsh

Community Safety Award: Amber Dunne and Eoin Buckley (Banna Rescue)

Individual will be involved in the day-to-day operational tasks of a busy Pharmaceutical GMP Warehouse and Spare Parts Store. Forklift driving experience would be an advantage.

On the job training will be provided on the company’s computer systems.

Role requirements are as follows:

• Receiving and processing incoming raw material deliveries

• Material storage/handling

• Issuing materials to Production

• Forklift driving

• Recording receipts and all material movements on the company’s Warehouse Management Systems

• Purchasing, Goods receipt, Storage and Stock Control for Maintenance Spare Parts Store

• Attention to detail with documentation

Email contact: HRKIL@aenova-group.com

Application closing date: 13.10.2023

Tricel joins Killarney Coffee Cup Project

The company is raising awareness about environmental sustainability.

Over the coming weeks, each member of staff at the Tiernaboul company will receive a “2GoCup”, marking the company's ban on single-use cups.

According to Mike Stack, Tricel's CEO, “The Killarney Coffee Cup Project contributes to the reduction of single-use plastic waste and the promotion of sustainability. With reusable cups, Tricel is committed to a cleaner, greener future for Killarney. This will hopefully create a ripple effect that encourages other busi-

nesses and communities to follow suit." Providing reusable cups requires an initial investment; however, Tricel believes it will lead to savings in the long term. Other initiatives adopted by the company include installing Ireland's largest combined Heat Pump and Solar PV system, which will dramatically reduce their carbon footprint, and dedicating 140 square meters to a wildflower garden at its Killarney headquarters to attract a variety of pollinators, increasing biodiversity and contributing to the health of the local ecosystem.

APPOINTMENTS

Interested in working in an organisation committed to making a real di erence in the lives of Young People in Kerry?

Want to work in a dynamic work environment?

WE’RE HIRING!

Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) is a community-based youth work organisation committed to serving all young people in a safe, fun and positive environment, through the provision of youth spaces, services, mentoring, training and ongoing opportunities for their holistic development. We are currently seeking applicants for:

• Cleaner – Killarney based, part time

• Caretaker/Maintenance – Killarney based, part time

• Administration Assistant/Finance Dept – Killarney based, part time

The positions are CE and subject to DEASP guidelines. If you are interested, please send your Curriculum Vitae to annbrosnan@kdys.ie

Not for you? • But still interested in working with us? Send us your CV! We are also expanding our relief panel

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be lled. Please note - we reserve the right to close or extend this campaign subject to application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible

KDYS is an Equal Opportunities Employer – KDYS is a Gold Standard Health Promoting Youth Organisation KDYS complies with the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charity Organisations in Ireland

ARE SEEKING TO RECRUIT A LEGAL SECRETARY to join their expanding practice

The successful candidate would preferably have prior secretarial experience, ideally working in a law firm or have completed a legal secretarial course.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Digital dictation, reception and telephone duties;

• Preparing briefs;

• Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties;

• Managing correspondence (scanning, filing etc.);

• Diary management and general office administration.

For more information or to apply email: info@malonehegarty.ie

Garret’s Killarney is now recruiting the following positions:

• SOUS CHEF • inim m year erience at imilar andard

• CHEF DE PARTIE • inim m year erience at imilar andard.

ot o ition are a ed on a o r eek

Very competitive hourly rates cellent orking condition and er ormance related on c eme.

ntere ed candidate o ld email t eir to eat@garret killarney.com

SERVICE ADVISOR

Duties and responsibilities include:

• To book in, by telephone, email or personally, vehicles for service and repair

• Generate Estimates and invoices,

• To hand over the car to customer and explain any issues relating to the work/future work required,

• Liaise with mechanics,

• Order parts

Candidate pro le:

• The successful candidate will be an experienced service advisor in the motor trade.

• Team player as well as being able to work on own initiative.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Polite and courteous

• Good time keeping and attendance.

21 Days Holiday. Attractive terms and conditions will be offered to the successful candidate.

MECHANIC / SERVICE TECHNICIAN / 3RD YEAR APPRENTISE

Role:

• The aim of our Aftersales Team is to supply an outstanding level of customer satisfaction, whilst also optimizing sales.

• Working for Hyundai and Fiat Professional.

• Dedicated Hyundai Training with continual feedback and a clear progression path.

• Working on the latest Hyundai Hybrid & EV technology.

• Committed to your personal development both individually and within the team.

• Uniform included.

Candidate pro le:

• Full clean drivers licence.

• Quali ed Technician

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organisational skills with a professional and positive manner.

• Strong knowledge and interest in the Motor Industry

Join a great team with good job security – Adams have been in operation 25 years in Tralee.

PARTS ADVISOR / TRAINEE PARTS ADVISOR

Role:

• E cient handling of parts enquiries via phone, email, web, workshop, and customer walk ins

• Maximising all sales opportunities

• Servicing workshop technicians with parts for workshop jobs

• Accurate checking of incoming deliveries, ensuring items are correctly located and correct data entry of both incoming and outgoing parts on parts management system.

• Maintaining regular contact with customer base to reinforce the Companies reputation as supplier of choice in local area.

• Ensure proper inventory control.

Candidate pro le:

• Previous parts experience within the motor sector

• Good customer service skills

• Excellent interpersonal and IT skills

• Good overall knowledge of the motor industry

• A positive and motivated attitude

Apply in con dence to marcus@adamsoftralee.ie

Please state position you are interest in in the subject line

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2. Gypsy's card

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5. More adjacent

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7. Implored

8. Civic group (abbr.)

9. TV network

10. Earphones

11. She, in Seville

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13. Turner and Kennedy 21. Medical org. 23. Sub finder 26. Send money 28. Scottish loch 30. Parts 32. Johnny ____ of "Finding Neverland" 33. Buffalo's canal 34. Color changer

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY KISSANE

In loving memory of James Kissane

123 Pinewood Estate, Killarney 11th October 2022.

As we lovingly remember James, so deeply missed by his loving wife Mary and sons Martin, Jamie and Kieran, we wish to sincerely thank James’ brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, extended family and friends, for their kind support during James’ illness and sad loss.

We thank those who called to the house, attended the funeral, sent mass cards, enrolments, flowers and online condolences.

Thanks to the staff in Ross Medical Practice. Special thanks to the Pallative and Homecare staff at University Hospital Kerry, and staff at the District Hospital, Killarney, for their exceptional care and kindness to James and his family.

Thanks to Fr. Joe Begley, who visited our house and celebrated James’ requiem mass, and to Tadhgie Fleming the sacristan. To Mary and Michelle for the beautiful hymns.

Thanks to Mike, Mary and staff of O’Shea’s Funeral Home for all your kindness and help.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

First Anniversary Mass for James will be celebrated on Wednesday 11th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

2ND ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

In loving memory of A beloved Father and Grandad Dermot O’Donoghue

Late of 15 Coolegrean Park, Killarney Whose anniversary occurs on 11th October.

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun, Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

Always loved and remembered by Felicity, Patrick, Max and Sofia.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday 14th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

1ST ANNIVERSARY KISSANE

2ND ANNIVERSARY FOLEY

3RD ANNIVERSARY EVISTON (NEE LUCEY)

In loving memory of James Kissane

123 Pinewood Estate, Killarney 11th October 2022.

Every day without you Since you had to go Is like summer without sunshine And Christmas without snow.

I wish that I could talk to you There’s so much I would say Life has changed so very much Since you went away.

I miss the bond between us And I miss your kind support You’re in my mind and in my heart With every passing thought.

I’ll always find you close to me Although you’re far from sight I’ll search for you among the stars That shine so bright each night.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving wife Mary. xxx

***

You only have one Father Patient, kind and true No other friend in all the world Will be the same as you.

As we look upon his picture Sweet memories we recall Of a face so full of sunshine And a smile for one and all.

Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving sons Martin, Jamie and Kieran. xxx

4TH ANNIVERSARY HEFFERNAN (FLEMING)

In loving memory of Caitriona Heffernan (Fleming)

London and Lackabane Who died on 10th October 2019.

Asleep in God’s beautiful garden Free from all sorrow and pain Some day when life’s journey is ended We will be together again.

Remembered today and every day with love by her parents Daniel and Kathleen, her daughter Sarah, her sisters Siobhan and Mairead, her brother Gerard, spouses, niece, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Anniversary Mass will be held on Tuesday 10th October at 7pm in Prince of Peace Church, Fossa.

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

In loving memory of a dear husband and father Patrick Foley

Late of Dunloe Upper, Beaufort, Killarney and formerly of Oulagh West, Caragh Lake Who passed away on 10th October 2021.

Your presence we miss Your memories we treasure Missing you always Forgetting you never.

Forever loved and missed by Margaret, David and Darragh. xxx

Pat’s Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Beaufort on Friday 6th October at 7.30pm.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

FOLEY

In loving memory of a wonderful sister Linda Eviston (nee Lucey) Late of Glenflesk and Dromkerry, Killarney Whose anniversary occurs on 10th October.

Of all the special gifts in life

However great or small To have you as our Sister Was the greatest gift of all. May the winds of love blow softly And whisper in your ear

“We love and miss you Linda And wish that you were here.”

Deep in our hearts, your life is kept To love and cherish, not forget No more tomorrows we can share But yesterdays are always there. A silent thought, a secret tear Keeps your memory ever near In our hearts forever. xx Remembered and never forgotten Lots of love, Karen and Adam. xx Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th October at 12.00pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of Patrick Foley

Dunloe Upper, Beaufort, Killarney

Formerly of Oulagh West, Caragh Lake

Who passed away on 10th October 2021. Those we hold closest to our hearts Never truly leave us They live on in the kindness they have shared And the love they have brought into our lives.

Sadly missed by your brothers Michael, Jerry and Paul, sisters Bridget, Julia and Teresa, their families and extended families.

2ND ANNIVERSARY FOLEY

In loving memory of Patrick Foley

Late of Dunloe Upper, Beaufort, Killarney Who passed away on 10th October 2021.

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

Lovingly remembered by your mother-in-law Nora Mangan, brother-in-law Donal, sisters-in-law Noreen, Geraldine, Majella and Michelle, and their 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. AN

2ND & 29TH ANNIVERSARIES

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of Jimmy and Mary O’Brien College Street and Countess Grove, Killarney

Jimmy who died on 14th October 2021. Mary who died on 29th September 1994. A gentle thought A silent Prayer For special parents In God’s care.

Sadly missed and dearly remembered by Anne, Siobhan, and their families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 14th October at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

14TH ANNIVERSARY

O’DONNELL

In loving memory of Plunkett O’Donnell Native of Donegal and Manchester Who died on 6th October 2009.

Those falling leaves are golden now And golden too, my precious time with you I’ve gone to sleep, but I’m still close by For as long as I’m remembered, I will never die.

Always missed, Your wife Eileen, Darren, Tracey, Johan, Anne and Edith. xx

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY SOMERS (NEE MORIARTY)

1ST ANNIVERSARY SOMERS

6TH ANNIVERSARY MCCULLAGH

In loving memory of Margaret (Mag) Somers (née Moriarty) Droum, Headford, Killarney formerly of Gortagullane, Muckross Who passed away on 8th October 2022.

As we lovingly remember Mag on her first anniversary, her husband Jerry, daughter Sinéad, son in law Shane, grandchildren Gearóid, Oisín and Jack, together with the Moriarty and Somers families wish to express our deep gratitude and appreciation to all who supported and sympathized with us on the sad loss of a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and friend.

A special word of thanks to the many relatives, neighbours and friends, who visited our home, attended the rosary, removal, burial, requiem mass in person and online and to all who travelled long distances to be with us.

Our sincere thank you to all who offered condolences, sent mass cards, letters of sympathy, phone calls, text messages, floral tributes and to all who offered donations to Palliative Care.

Thank you to Dave Slattery and all those who helped him to organize road traffic control on the days of the funeral.

Thank you to the Water Services Team, Kerry Co Council for their support and understanding during this time.

We would like to sincerely thank Dr. Donal Coffey and his team at Ross Medical Practice for the care and attention given to Mag for many years.

A special thank you to Finbarr Kennelly and staff of Kennelly’s pharmacy for going above and beyond, in and out of working hours for Mag on many occasions.

Thank you to David Lynch, Marie O’Shea, Siobhan Dwyer & Joan O’Reilly who supported Mag with complementary therapies for many years. Your hard work, positive attitude, kindness and sincere caring was a great source of comfort to her.

A special thank you to the fantastic Palliative Care Team, University Hospital Kerry – to Dr. Mags Clifford, all the nurses, the health care assistants, the home care team, the cleaning, cooking and catering staff and everyone who helped to keep Mag pain free and comfortable – knowing Mag was in their caring hands gave us great comfort during our most difficult days.

To Mike & Mary O’Shea and Gerald Fitzgerald of O’Shea’s Funeral Home Ltd., Killarney for their professionalism, help and advice with all aspects of the funeral arrangements.

To Fr. Dan O’Riordan, Fr. Pat O’Donnell, Fr. Jim Lenihan and Fr. Kieran O’Brien for celebrating the Mass and making it so special for us.

To Derry & Rosie Healy, Paud O’Donoghue and Mary O’Callaghan for the beautiful music at the Mass and graveside.

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

“The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want”.

First Anniversary Mass for Mag will take place on this Friday evening, 6th October at 7.30pm in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Barraduff.

14TH ANNIVERSARY RYAN

11TH ANNIVERSARY SCANNELL

Treasured & precious memories of our dear sister Margaret (Mag) Somers (née Moriarty) Droum, Headford, Killarney formerly of Gortagullane, Muckross who passed away on 8th October 2022.

In tears we saw you sinking And watched you pass away Our hearts were almost broken We wanted you to stay.

But when we saw you sleeping So peaceful, free from pain How could we wish you back with us To suffer that again.

It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God took you home.

Always loved & forever in our hearts your brothers Patrick, Timmy, James, John and Tom, sisters Kathleen, Tina and Noreen, uncle Tim Looney, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and extended family.

13TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

Treasured memories of Mary McCullagh (nee Russell) Late of New Street, Killarney and formerly of Blarney. Whose anniversary occurs on 9th October.

Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for others’ needs Sincere and true, with heart and mind Wonderful memories you left behind.

Loved and missed by her loving husband John, sons Billy, John Jnr and Brian, and daughter Aoife.

Anniversary Mass for Mary on Sunday 9th October at 10.30am in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

6TH ANNIVERSARY FOLEY

In loving memory of a wonderful mother, grandmother & great grandmother Kathleen Ryan late of Ballycullane, Rathmore, Co.Kerry who died on 5th October 2009.

A special day, another year

A lovely thought, a silent tear

A little prayer to keep in touch

To the one we miss and love so much.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.

In loving memory of Mary (Maunie) Scannell late of Lissivigeen, Killarney who died on 8th October 2012.

Memories are special

They don’t fade away

We think of you always Not just today.

Always remembered by Beth, John & Pádraig.

In loving memory of Patrick (Paudie) Moynihan, Late of Tiernaboul, Killarney Who died on 9th October 2010.

Broken is the family circle

Our dear one is passed away Passed from earth and earthy darkness Into bright and perfect day

But we all must cease to languish over The grave of him we love Strive to be prepared to meet him In the better world above.

Fondly remembered by your loving wife Eileen, daughters Noreen and Mary, sons Billy and John R.I.P, daughter-in-law Mary, sons-in-law Richard and Tim, grandson Ashton and wife Patricia, and granddaughter Mikaela.

44TH & 11TH ANNIVERSARIES

O’CONNOR

In loving memory of our dear parents

Michael and Annie O’Connor, Late of 21 Woodlawn, Killarney

Michael who died on 3rd July 1979 and Annie who died on 10th October 2012.

A silent thought

A quiet prayer For Michael and Annie In God’s care.

Sadly missed and forever in our hearts your daughters Mary and Geraldine, sons-in-law Eamon and Michael, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In loving memory of Our dear Wife, Mother and Grandmother Mary Foley 93 Countess Grove, Killarney Who died on 7th October 2017. Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there The gates of memory will never close We miss you more than anyone knows With tender love and deep regret We who love you will never forget.

Always loved and sadly missed by Jackie, Shane, Norma, Karen, Rachel, Eoghan, Cillian, Emma, Grace, Lillie, Jean, Noelle, Paddy, Jack and Sarah.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 7th October at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

27TH ANNIVERSARY SUGRUE

In loving memory of Timothy Sugrue

late of 11 St. Brendan’s Terrace, Killarney

Who died on 4th October 1996. R.I.P.

Our hearts are full of memories With pride we speak your name Though life must go on without you It will never be the same.

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

Always remembered by your loving son Teddy, Mary, Tara and Rory.

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

5TH ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

11TH ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN (NEE LOONEY)

35TH ANNIVERSARY GAMMELL

9TH & 21ST ANNIVERSARIES

O’NEILL

In loving memory of our dear Nephew Niall McGillicuddy Clounteens, Kilcummin, Killarney. A silent thought

A gentle prayer

For my special Nephew In God’s care.

Remembered every day, Uncle Sean

5TH ANNIVERSARY MCGILLICUDDY

In loving memory of our dear Nephew Niall McGillicuddy Clounteens, Kilcummin, Killarney.

I thought of you today

But that is nothing new I thought of you yesterday

And days before that too

God has you in his arms I have you in my heart.

Always remembered by your loving Aunty Noreen x.

32ND ANNIVERSARY

KELLY

In loving memory of a wonderful wife and mother

Hannah Kelly

Late of Upper Park Road, Killarney

Who died on 11th October 1991.

Deep are the memories

Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away.

They bring a smile Sometimes a tear But always a wish That you were still here.

Always remembered by your daughters Brenda and Joan, sons David, Justin and Alan, sons-in-law John and Sean, daughters-in-law Margaret and Sarah, and grandchildren Colm, James, Hannah, Dawn, Nicole, Ben and Robert.

Anniversary Mass on Thursday 12th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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. BF

In loving memory of Lorna Brosnan (nee Looney)

Late of 82 Gallowsfield, Tralee Who died on 7th October 2012.

We did not see you close your eyes We did not see you die All we knew was that you were gone Without a last goodbye.

It was a sudden parting

Too bitter to forget

Only those who loved you Are the ones who will never forget.

The happy hours we once enjoyed How sweet their memories still

But death has left a vacant place This world can never fill.

Your life was one of kindly deeds

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

Always loved and never forgotten by Dad, Margaret, Makaela, Stephen,Padraic, nana Nuala, uncles, aunts, and their families.

29TH ANNIVERSARY

FLYNN

Treasured memories of Mary C. Flynn

Late of 14 Ferndale Avenue, Killarney

Who died on 5th October 1994.

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

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.

Lovingly remembered by your husband Larry, sons Laurence, Michael and Padraig, sister Rose, daughters-in-law Judith and Olive, grandchildren Christopher, Killian, Laura and Dylan, relations and friends.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th October at 11.00am in the Church of the Resurrection.

PRAYER TO PADRE PIO

Oh, Jesus full of grace and charity, victim for sinners, so impelled by your love of us that you willed to die on the cross. I humbly entreat Thee to glorify in heaven and on earth, the servant of God. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, who generously participated in Your sufferings, who loved Thee so much and laboured so faithfully for the glory of your heavenly Father and for the good of souls.

With confidence, I beseech Thee to grant me, through his intercession, the grace of....which I ardently desire. 3 times; Glory be to the Father... Imprimatur Manfredonia 12-3-1971 Valentino Vailati, Archbishop. MS

In loving memory of Our darling son

Noel Michael (Mike) Gammell

Who died tragically on 10th October 1988. Aged 9 years. R.I.P.

We did not see you close your eyes We did not see you die All we knew was that you were gone Without a last goodbye.

I’ll lend you for a little while A child of mine God said.

For you to love him while he lives

And mourn for when he is dead.

It may be six or seven years Or forty-two or three. But will you till I call him back, Take care of him for me.

Always loved and sadly missed by Mom, Dad, Chrissann, Elaine, Philip and Patrick, and the extended family, Colin, Brian, Annmarie, Elaine, Eoin, Aisling, Alan, Stephen, Cian, Ailbhe, Niall, Conor, Robert, Finán, Daragh and Ciaran.

26TH & 7TH ANNIVERSARIES SHEAHAN

In loving memory of Con Sheahan Rathanane, Kilcummin, Killarney Who passed away on 20th October 1997 and his wife Mary Sheahan (nee Gallivan) Who died on 1st October 2016.

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

From their loving daughters Maria, Tom and family, Joan, Mike and family, Sheila, John and family, and their sons Denis and Pat.

Anniversary Mass on Friday 6th October at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

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

O Glorious St. Joseph, Faithful father of Jesus to you do we raise our hearts and hands to implore the Sacred Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our special favours. Especially the grace of a happy death and the special favours we now ask. St. Joseph pray for us.

In loving memory of Jeremy and Mary Joe O’Neill, Late of 22 Muckross View, Killarney and 6 Plunkett Street

Whose anniversaries occur on 2nd October and 19th August.

Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away to the next room I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other That, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name Speak to me in the easy way which you always used Put no difference into your tone Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect Without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you. For an interval.

Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before only better, infinitely happier and forever we will all be one together with Christ.

Loved and remembered every day by your family, Denis, Sinead, Sarah Jane, Moolan, Mairtin, Alan, Orna, Shea, Fiadh, Ruadh, Croia and Jeremy.

30TH & 20TH ANNIVERSARIES

DOOLAN

In loving memory of Jarlath and Margaret Doolan Coolcorcoran, Killarney whose anniversaries occur on 3rd October 1993 and 13th November 2003.

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

Lovingly remembered by all your family.

Anniversary Mass for Jarlath and Margaret on Saturday 7th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

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

NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH

By Adam Moynihan

SPORT

Ní Mhuircheartaigh up for top honour

Kerry star shortlisted for Footballer of the Year award

After leading the Kingdom to another All-Ireland final in 2023, veteran forward Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh could be in line for the game’s top individual honour. The West Kerry woman has been shortlisted for the LGFA Football Player of the Year award with the winner to be announced at TG4 All-Star Awards banquet at The Bonnington Dublin Hotel on Saturday, November 18.

Dublin duo Leah Caffrey and Jennifer Dunne make up the trio of nominees alongside Ní Mhuircheartaigh, who de-

spite her many years of excellence is bidding to win the award for the first time. Ní Mhuircheartaigh, a three-time and current All-Star, finished as leading scorer in the 2023 All-Ireland series with a haul of 3-31, having also topped the 2022 scoring charts at senior level. She was nominated for the Senior Players’ Player of the Year Award in 2022 and she was in scintillating form again this year as Kerry landed the National League Division 1 title before advancing to a second successive All-Ireland Senior final.

Kerry’s star player scored 1-7 in the final against Dublin but it wasn’t enough to deny the Sky Blues a first title since 2020. Ní Mhuircheartaigh is also one of 13 Kerry players in contention for an All-Star award. Ciara Butler, Kayleigh Cronin, Eilís Lynch, Emma Costello, Cáit Lynch, Aishling O’Connell, Louise Galvin, Lorraine Scanlon, Niamh Carmody and Anna Galvin have also been longlisted. Meanwhile, the nominees for the men’s Footballer of the Year award have also been revealed with Kerry’s David Clif-

ford, Dublin’s Brian Fenton and Derry’s Brendan Rogers all getting the nod. Along with Clifford, eight other members of Jack O’Connor’s team also nominated for All-Stars: Shane Ryan, Jason Foley, Tom O’Sullivan, Tadhg Morley, Gavin White, Diarmuid O’Connor, Seánie O’Shea and Paudie Clifford.

The PwC All-Stars will be presented with their awards at a gala black-tie event which will be staged in Dublin’s RDS and shown live on RTÉ on Friday, November 17.

Louise was in amazing form again this year as Kerry landed the Division 1 title

STAR: Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh in action against Leah Caffrey of Dublin during the All-Ireland final. Both players have been shortlisted for the Football Player of the Year award. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

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The St Paul’s men’s and women’s teams got their respective National League Division 1 campaigns up and running with a double-header in Carlow on Sunday last and they came home to Killarney with one impressive win and one disappointing yet encouraging defeat.

The Utility Trust St Paul’s ladies overcame the hosts, SETU Carlow, on an emphatic scoreline of 83-50 with new American signing Jess Huber racking up a whopping 35 points. Coach James Fleming was without the services of several GAA-tied players like Rheanne O’Shea, Leah McMahon, Lorraine Scanlon, Denise Dunlea and Cliona Coffey so the manner of the victory will no doubt be encouraging to him and his backroom team.

Huber dropped in 14 first-quarter points as the home team struggled to keep in touch early on. They trailed by 14 at half-time (40-26) and with Niamh Ní Chonchúir, Alexa Naessens and Lynn Jones to the fore, the Killarney side accelerated even further ahead in the second half.

When Huber nailed the final basket of the game – a three-pointer – Paul’s led by 33 points. The squad can be pleased with this opening day win; it serves as an early marker of their intentions for the 2023/24 season.

ST PAUL’S SCORERS: Jess Huber 35, Alexa Naessens 12, Niamh Ní Chonchúir 10, Lynn Jones 9, Meabh Barry 7, Mary Kate Smith 7, Tara Donnellan 3.

LAKERS

The St Paul’s men’s team, operating under the Scotts Lakers banner, also took on SETU Carlow on Sunday but they were unable to make it a double as they fell to a 12-point defeat (99-87).

Despite losing, the away team played with a competitive spirit, structure and purpose that could have led to a more fruitful outcome. They trailed by

Mixed fortunes for St Paul’s in Week 1

11 points at half-time (61-50) but they came back into contention by the end of the third with new signings Terion Moss (25 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists) and Braden Bell (28 points, 8 rebounds) leading the way.

The deficit was just three points in the closing seconds of the period when a controversial buzzer-beater, plus a free throw, was awarded to Carlow.

Now trailing by six, the Lakers fought

hard at the start of the fourth quarter, but the home side managed to plough ahead and capture the points. Nevertheless it was a positive enough start for the Lakers with several young local players showing what they’re capable of. Jack O’Sullivan scored 13 points, Paul Clarke played a captain’s role and Jamie O’Sullivan also caught the eye. Ronan Collins will have benefitted from his first outing in a while and

Mark Sheehan and Eoin O’Carroll added to their burgeoning reputations. Young Chris Healy made his National League debut while Oisín Spring again saw court time.

SCOTTS LAKERS SCORERS: Braden Bell 28, Terion Moss 25, Jack O’Sullivan 13, Paul Clarke 7, Jamie O’Sullivan 7, Eoin O’Carroll 6, Ronan Collins 1.

SATURDAY

Both St Paul’s teams are in action at home at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday. The St Paul’s ladies host the Limerick Celtics 4.30pm and the Lakers will take on the Limerick Sport Eagles at the same venue at 7.30pm.

The Eagles will be a tough assignment; they have brought in Da’Kquan Davis and Keelen Coats, two quality players who combined for 68 points in their opening night win over the Titans.

DYNAMIC DUO: Alexa Naessens and Jess Huber who combined for 47 points in their side's big win at the Barrow Centre.

LAKERS: The St Paul's Scotts Lakers squad who travelled to Carlow to take on SETU Carlow.

‘I wouldn’t cross the road to see a football match’

Our columnist Eamonn Fitzgerald was in the Fitzgerald Stadium last weekend when a fellow spectator declared that he won’t be back to watch another game. Here’s why.

‘Yer Man’ was on a rant on the terrace in the Park and didn’t even notice the majestic panorama of the MacGillycuddy Reeks all the way around to the Paps of Danu, the mother of the gods of Ireland on the Cork/Kerry border.

He had his back to the lacklustre football game being played out below us at the Fitzgerald Stadium and this was a win or bust championship game. It didn’t matter championship or otherwise, with the same predictable team strategies. He was on a rant and there was no stopping him. Here is the gist of it.

“I wouldn’t cross the road anymore to see a club football match and that goes for Kerry too.”

You wonder should you intervene for a bit of devilment, and a diversion from the boring, deadpan game down below.

An idle mind is the devil's workshop. Hell is empty and all the devils were here on the Michael O’Connor Terrace. But you are here at a match in the Park, I

said.

“Don’t mind that now. I won’t be here for the next match, and I’ll tell you why.”

He’s off on an extended rant. Silence is golden and it is never misquoted. “They have destroyed football. It’s no longer football. The game is about using the foot, not this tippy-tappy hand-passing the ball across the field. And most of the time they are pedalling backwards. Are they afraid, or is anyone of them able to shoot a point except the likes of Clifford and O’Shea? Is there anyone around that will grab that ball, turn and kick it over the bar inside the 50?”

You dare not interrupt and inform him that the 50 has gone out of the game with decades. Now it is the 45. But ‘Yer Man’ is the quintessential traditionalist, sticking to the yards, ignoring the metric age. He has one eye on the game.

HANDPASSES

“Here we go now watch this. I’ll count

them out for you. Look at Team X.” (Unnamed to preserve anonymity. Discretion is the better option. Let him continue.)

“You see now A handpasses to B, on to C, back to A. No wonder they have 26 letters in the alphabet to count all the hand-passes. They’re just inside the 50. God be with Pat Spillane in his heyday. He’d fire that over in one direct movement and I can remember Tadhgie Lyne coming out to the 50 and with one graceful movement he’d swing the ball not alone over the bar, but over the black spot. And d’you know why? Well, I’ll tell you.”

He’s in full steam and specks of froth are beginning to emerge on the extremities of his mouth.

“In the ‘55 All-Ireland final they all said Kerry had no hope against the Dublin Machine of Freaney, Heffo, Mickey Whelan, Snitchie Ferguson and Charlie’s brother, Jock Haughey. Yet Kerry’s traditional catch and kick won the Sam Maguire, the sweetest win of ‘em all. (Tadhgie) Lyne scored six of the Kerry total of 12 points.”

He drew a breath for the first time, and

I added: “In that final another young Killarney garsún aged just 19 years old won the first of his five All-Ireland medals, the great 87-year-old Johnny Culloty who is still going strong like the two Mickos in Waterville and Valentia. In the week leading up to the final, Tadhgie Lyne spent hours kicking a ball through a suspended tyre in the Lyne garage on High Street. He spent the evenings above in the Park on his own, dropping those high, long-range kicks from all angles over the black spot.”

“I didn’t know about the tyres. Jaysus, Lyne was mighty,” he replied.

SPILLANE

I said he must be a great fan of Pat Spillane from the Golden Years.

“Him, is it? I don’t believe half of what he said on The Sunday Game and even more so what he writes in that whatdo-you-call-it paper. But I can tell you one thing, he was dead right to call the Tyrone crowd’s tactics ‘puke football’. Sure, that’s not football at all and it went from bad to worse. You puke when your body rejects the type of bad food you eat or after bad porter. Yes, Spillane was

PARK LIFE: Are supporters losing interest in the modern game? Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

right, Tyrone football is sick, and Mickey Harte will only spread the disease in Derry quicker than Covid.

“Now we have the same disease here in the Park in the club games. There’s a whole new lingo like ‘swarming’, recycle, turnovers, working the ball around, and score assists.”

But sure, Jack O’Connor has a Tyrone man as a defensive coach and Paddy Tally has been reappointed to the Kerry management for the next year, I offered.

“Haven’t we enough sensible football men in Kerry, the home of football, to do what we have to do to win All-Irelands. Who did Dr Eamonn have only himself and a few selectors? I see they have psychologists now in their backroom teams. Dr Eamonn had the whole lot in the one great head of his.

“The Doctor trained eight All-Ireland winning teams, as did O’Dwyer. He also did everything himself, giving us Kerry’s Golden Years. Now they have all kinds of fellas as physios and would you believe it assistant physios. There isn’t even room for all of them in the dugout.”

I pointed out that there are great women doing mighty work with GAA teams. That really got him going; misogynistic Ireland is still not dead and gone. He was winding up to fire an errant missile and wasn’t ashamed to say so, but a big cheer from the crowd diverted his attention to the scenario on the field. One of the goalkeepers was caught stranded beyond his own 45. His pass had been intercepted and you know the rest.

“Do you see that for codology? You should know that a goalkeeper should stay inside around the square.”

COMMENTATORS

Is it a square, or a parallelogram?

Micheál O’Hehir always said, ‘the ball is landing in the Kerry parallelogram’.

“God rest you, Micheál O’Hehir. You were the best of them all and only our own Micheál from Dingle could touch you. As for the so-called commentators nowadays, it is all statistics and analysis. They don’t know what they are talking about. A crowd of us were on the lump with Murphy in ’55 and we left the Crown travelling out about a mile to get the best reception (radio) from a telegraph pole.

“Aren’t there enough of fellows out the field to belt the ball to the forwards. The game has gone to hell since all those PT fellas came out of that college in Limerick with their degrees and fancy theories on how football should be modernised. They brought in too much of the basketball, volleyball and soccer into our native game.”

But every game evolves, and football is no different. What is wrong with today’s game?

“What’s wrong with it? What’s right with it? Cusack would turn in his grave if he were here today.”

Over to you readers. What’s wrong with present day football, that is turning off so many diehard supporters? What changes should be made to make the present game more attractive? If any of you wish to comment or contribute your tuppence worth, email fitzgeraldfam48@gmail.com.

Ladies final a repeat of 2022

The Kerry LGFA Senior Football Championship final will be a repeat of the 2022 decider between the two very strong divisional board teams.

Holders Southern Gaels will be firm favourites to defeat Finuge/St Senan’s once more. The latter beat Dr Crokes 5-7 to 3-9 at Mountcoal on Sunday last, but that four-point defeat doesn’t convey the great fight Crokes put up in this their first year playing senior after winning the intermediate title, and promotion, in 2022. Crokes led in Mountcoal on several occasions during this game thanks to the performances of so many, including

former Kerry player Amanda Brosnan, young Leah McMahon and top scorer Kate Stack (2-3). They were well in contention until they conceded a 41st minute goal. The powerful North Kerry squad kicked on from there. Meanwhile it has been confirmed that Kerry ladies managers Declan Quill and Darragh Long will be staying on for the 2024 season.

I spoke to a member of Kerry LGFA recently who was worried that they might face next season without the two Tralee boys as managers but both Quill and Long will return to the fold as the team bids to win that elusive All-Ireland.

ONE MORE YEAR: Kerry joint-managers Declan Quill and Darragh Long.

Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile.

Killarney girls shine at Limerick tournament

On Saturday last the U18 girls teams from Killarney RFC, Tuam/ Oughterard and Port Dara (an amalgamation of Cill Dara and Portarlington) took part in a 15-a-side tournament hosted by Old Crescent RFC at Takumi Park, Limerick.

Facilities and pitches at Old Crescent were excellent, but weather conditions in the morning were challenging for rugby with a lot of rain and a strong breeze. Despite this, the three teams served up a very close and entertaining series of games with great skill and endeavour on display.

The format was three round robin games of 35 minutes and first up was Killarney v Tuam/Oughterard. The two sides were

evenly matched in a physical contest that looked like it might finish scoreless until Tuam’s Keannagh Irons capitalised on a rare Killarney handling error inside their 22 to cross for a try and give her side the win (0–5).

Next, Killarney faced Port Dara in a game that was a real display of hard-running, offloading rugby. Port Dara took the lead with an unconverted Ellie White try but Killarney levelled with Niamh Dorrian finishing a good team move. Fia Whelan slotted the conversion to secure a 7–5 win for the Kerry side.

The final match saw Port Dara take on Tuam/Oughterard in another close, endto-end contest with scoring opportunities created by both sides. The Connacht outfit proved more clinical in converting

It’s all on the line for high flying Irish rugby team

Having established themselves as the dominant force in Pool B following impressive victories over Romania, Tonga and South Africa, Ireland are expected to qualify for the knockout phase of the World Cup by defeating Scotland on Saturday. However, somewhat incredibly, a disastrous group stage elimination is still a possibility.

In short, a win or a draw or two bonus points (a bonus point is awarded to a team if they score four or more tries, and/or if they lose by seven points or less) would be enough to see Owen Farrell’s men through as group winners. But if they lose to Scotland by eight or more without claiming a bonus point, the Scots will go through and the top-

ranked team in World rugby will be coming home prematurely.

The most likely outcome is that Ireland defeat Scotland (as they have done in the previous eight encounters between the sides) and top the group, with South Africa qualifying for the last eight as group runners-up.

This will tee up two tantalising quarter-final match-ups: South Africa versus the hosts, France, and Ireland versus the All Blacks.

Irish centre Robbie Henshaw is facing a race against time to be fit for the crunch Ireland-Scotland tie in Paris.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, forwards coach Paul O’Connell confirmed that "Robbie has a bit of a niggle”. Ireland v Scotland takes place on Saturday at 8pm Irish time.

their chances and tries from Irons and Ailbhe Gannon plus a conversion from Chloe Conneely gave them a 12-0 victory.

After the tournament all three squads enjoyed a trip to Thomond Park for the Munster v Barbarians double-header and they were treated to really exciting try fests in both games.

Speaking after the games, Killarney coach Josh Whelan said the event was a “great opportunity” for his squad to get a run out against quality opposition from Leinster and Connacht.

“The girls really enjoyed it and we’re sure it will serve as great preparation for our regular season games starting in October. It was great to connect with players and coaches from outside Munster, and from what I saw this morning I’d say the future

of female rugby in Ireland should be in a good place. The standard of rugby played by all three teams in difficult conditions was really high.”

Killarney RFC extends their gratitude to Owen Lydon and Marie Hayes for refereeing and to Old Crescent RFC for hosting.

KILLARNEY: Marina Eagar, Isabella O’Leary, Holly O’Sullivan, Niamh Dorrian, Mary Ellen McDonnell, Fia Whelan (Co-Captain), Bronagh Dorrian, Annie O’Reilly, Ella Guerin-Crowley, Emer O’Keefe, Jasmine Dwyer, Jess O’Sullivan, Joanne O’Keefe, Melissa McCarthy, Lily Morris (Co-Captain). Team Manager: Elaine Clifford. Coaches: Diarmuid O’Malley, Josh Whelan.

COACH: Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell during a media conference at Complexe de la Chambrerie in Tours, France on Wednesday. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile.

SQUAD: The Killarney RFC U18 team who participated in a tournament at Takumi Park.

THE WEEK INPICTURES

MUNSTER: Marina Eager, Ali O’Donoghue and Elaine O’Donoghue of Killarney RFC enjoying the Munster-Barbarians game at Thomond Park.

TOURNAMENT: Molly Gabbett, Clodagh Foley, Robyn Landers and Ali O’Donoghue representing Killarney RFC at a tournament at Takumi Park in Limerick.

THOMOND: Killarney RFC players Mary Ellen McDonald, Emer O’Keeffee, Molly Gabbett, Annie O’Reilly and Isabella O’Leary at Thomond Park for Munster v Barbarians.

CELTIC: The Killarney Celtic U14 squad who defeated Lisnagry in the National Cup.

TEAMS: Killarney, Tuam/Oughterard and Port Dara at a tournament at Old Crescent RFC in Limerick.

RUGBY: The Killarney RFC U11s who played in Thomond Park at last weekend's Munster match.

SOCCER: The Mastergeeha U14s who defeated Newport Town 7-1 in the National Cup.

Killarney Celtic

RESULTS: Keane’s Jewellers Munster Champions Trophy Quarter Final - Killarney Celtic 0 Pike Rovers 0 AET. Killarney Celtic win 5-4 on Pens. Premier B - Killarney Celtic B 2, Castlegregory Celtic 5. Krystian Wielgus, Conor McCarthy. FAI Youths Cup - Avenue Utd 2, Killarney Celtic 1. Jamie Moynihan. SFAI U16 Cup - Killarney Celtic 1, Newcastlewest Town 2. Jack O’Grady. SFAI U14 Cup - Lisnagry FC Killarney Celtic win. Kiernan Kelly, Marco Mosca, Hammad, Stephen Shine, Oisin Cryan, Ryan Van Der Merwe, Colm O’Sullivan, Luke Clancy. SFAI U12 Cup - Kidysart Celtic 1 Killarney Celtic 8. Sean Doyle 3, David Ajibare 2, Conor Doherty 2, Jack Kissane. U12 Div 1 - Camp Juniors 3, Killarney Celtic B 4. Cathal O’Donovan 2, Robbie Paul O’Sullivan, Keenan McCarthy.

Mastergeeha

U14s NATIONAL CUP ROUND 1: Newport Town AFC 1, Mastergeeha FC 7. A trip to Tipperary for round 1 in the National cup saw us put in a very strong performance. Scorers: Daragh Keane, Dean Moynihan, Alan O’Leary & Cian Maher.

LOTTO: There was no winner on 29th September 2023 of the Jackpot for €4,600. Numbers drawn were 03, 11, 17, 25. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Micheal O’Leary, 21 St. Brendan’s Place; Katie Egan, Dunrine; Sylvester Dwyer c/o Post Office; Darren Nagle, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. The next draw will be Friday 6th October for Jackpot of €4,800.

Killarney Legion GAA

MOLYNEAUX CUP FINAL: A tough day in the office for our Senior B Team as they never really got to grips with the game played in Fossa. Dr Crokes provided the opposition and overall possessed a better control of the game and they rarely looked in trouble. Making the stronger start they led by 0-5 to 0-2 before they were reduced to fourteen men in the closing moments of the first half. We made the better start to the second period and closed the gap to two points, 0-6 to 0-4, and looked poised to challenge. But our rivals slipped in for a goal and despite a battling performance and a numerical advantage we wouldn't put any further dents into their lead. Final score Killarney Legion 0-6 Dr Crokes 1-9. The game was well refereed by Gerry Kelliher, who arrived with a full complement of umpires and linesmen (both qualified referees), definitely giving the competition full respect.

SENIOR LADIES: Our Senior ladies played their Junior B championship quarter final on a glorious Sunday morning at Direen where Glenflesk provided the opposition for the 11am

throw in. A tight opening half saw Legion with the advantage on a scoreline of 2-04 to 1-04. Unfortunately Ciara Doolan went off with a bad ankle injury midway through the half and we wish her a speedy recovery. The second half continued as the first had played out with both teams competing fiercely. Glenflesk came forward and scored some fine points and always looked dangerous, but the home defence remained resolute throughout defending stoically. At the other end the attack plundered another couple of goals which made all the difference at the final whistle. With time running out and leading by 3 points we managed the game out to the final whistle. Final score Legion 4-05 Glenflesk 1-11. The semi-final takes place this weekend.

U11 BOYS: The last game of 2023 for our two U11 teams who played superb against a strong and determined Rathmore side on Thursday evening in Direen. Big thanks to John Keane and Donal O’Donoghue for their efforts this year. Oisin Fleming for his excellent refereeing all season and to Brian Looney for also stepping up to referee for the night. Big thanks to the players and their parents for showing up and giving it their all week after week.

U15 BOYS: Our U15 Boys hosted Kenmare for a place in the East Kerry Championship semi-final. The game was keenly fought with very little between the teams. They opened the scoring with 2 points into the wind but a Kenmare goal on the quarter put the visitors into a lead. Not rattled they managed a great goal with a good move down the left and this left the score at half time Legion 1-7 Kenmare 1-3 3. Kenmare played well into the breeze in the second half with some well taken frees to close the gap. However the cushion of a second goal gave the lads a bit of comfort and although Kenmare brought the game to the final whistle, we held on to secure a semi-final spot, which will be played in two weeks’ time.

Spa GAA

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: In the third and final round of the group stages of the County Championship, we played Shannon Rangers at home in Spa on Saturday evening. Following an impressive performance our 15-point lead gave us the advantage we needed to progress to a quarter-final. During Monday night's draw we were selected to play Rathmore at this stage of the competition. Fixture details TBC.

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 13, 18, 19, 21. Jackpot not won. Lucky Dip winners €50 each: Ailbe O'Reilly, Online; Sinead Moriarty, Online; Eileen Galvin, Kilbrean. Kathleen Gleeson, Clasheen. Monthly Draw for annual ticketholders: Anne Holland. Next week's jackpot will be €3,600.

ITEMS FOR NOTES: Any items for the

Spa notes please contact the club PRO on 085 7762411 or pro.spa.kerry@gaa. ie before 8pm on Sundays.

Dr Crokes GAA

SENIOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Dr. Crokes 1:19 St. Brendan’s 0:11. Our final game in the 2023 County Championship was a positive one as we defeated our opponents by double scores. St. Brendan’s started quick, winning the throw in and subsequently scoring the game’s first point through George Bastible. We were unlucky not to get a goal early on when Cian McMahon’s effort was brilliantly saved by the St. Brendan’s keeper. It took until the 6th minute for David Shaw to step up and kick our opening score of the day. First half points coming from Shane Murphy, David Shaw, Mikey Casey, Tony Brosnan and Michael Potts gave us a four-point lead at the break, 9 points to 5 points. We played our best football in the second half and outscored our opponents 1:10 to 0:06. Our goal came mid-way though the half when Brian Looney shot a rocket passed Michael Tansley to raise the green flag. It was great to see Daithi Casey and Neil O’Shea introduced throughout the half.

MOLYNEAUX CUP FINAL: Dr. Crokes 1:09 Legion 0:06. We retained the Molyneaux cup for the 11th year in a row after defeating our neighbours Legion on Saturday last in Fossa.

U15 EAST KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP: Dr. Crokes 3:12 Rathmore 1:10. Our U15s put in a great team performance on Sunday morning in Rathbeg and ran out deserving winners. This was a great start to a very competitive championship.

LGFA U14: East Kerry Our girls were crowned East Kerry champions on Sunday evening after a very competitive game with neighbours Legion. Captain Annie Brosnan accepted the plaque on behalf of the girls.

U13 EAST KERRY LEAGUE: Dr. Crokes

3:11 Kilgarvan 2:08. Our U13s concluded their campaign joint top of the table with a home win in a highly competitive and exciting game in Lewis Road on Sunday.

FR. PADDY’S CARD’S: Starts back on Wednesday October 4th at 8pm in the clubhouse. All you need is €5 and a partner. All are Welcome.

CROKES FOR ALL: Commenced Saturday last. The children participated in a fun filled session with great fun had by all. The sessions are open to all children in the Killarney area aged 7-12 with a disability or additional support need. All are welcome to attend any Saturday 9:15am-10am.

ACADEMY: Our academy continues evert Saturday morning. We cater for boys and girls aged 4 to 11 in the Killarney area. Hurling from 10 to 11 and Football 11:15 to 12:15. All welcome, bring a friend!

LOTTO took place October 2nd Numbers drawn were 11, 15, 16, 17 Jackpot of €7,100 was not won. 4 patrons matched 3 and receive €100 each. Jackpot for draw on October 9th will be €7,400. We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online via Clubforce.

DR. CROKES SHOP: You can shop worldwide on our online shop. There will be a clearance sale in the shop on Thursday the 1st of March from 6-8pm.

Kilcummin GAA

LOTTO: There was no winner on 25th September 2023 of the Jackpot for €7,000. Numbers drawn were 10, 18, 22, 30. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Tim Ryan; Yvonne O’Connor; Brendan Casey, Rathanane; Eileen T. O’Sullivan. The next draw will be Monday 9th October for Jackpot of €7,250.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: Numbers drawn. €100 Murphy Grandchildren. €50 John and grace Darmody. €50 Seamus Tadgh c/o T McCarthy. €25 Willie O’Shea Lissivane. €25 Lillian and Myles Healy. 8th Oct jackpot €7,200.

U15: U15s play the mid Kerry championship final Sunday 8th Oct Keel/Listry v Killorglin venue Milltown time tbc.

U13: A team play Friday 6th Oct away to Milltown at 6pm. A team play Sunday 8th Oct in Keel play GGC at 11am.

U10: Our U10 girls have a blitz in Milltown on Saturday the 7th Oct. All juveniles from U11 down will be treated to an end of year party in Allman park Friday 6th Oct 6pm-7pm all welcome.

SENIOR B: Congratulation to our senior B team who the Kerry cup defeating Tarbert, well done to the team and management.

East Kerry GAA

MONTHLY MEETING: Next meeting of East Kerry Board, Tuesday 10th October, Heights Hotel.

CONDOLENCES: Sympathies to the families of Mary Brosnan (née O’Neill) Knockanimiris, Headford and formerly of the Two-Mile School Fossa, Killarney, Kerry, Kathleen (Kit) Moynihan (née Lynch) Shronemore, Rathmore, Kerry, and Mary P. Cronin (née McCarthy) Shronebeg, Rathmore, Kerry/Coolea, Cork.

Beaufort GAA

FIXTURES: Senior men will be away to Keel, Sunday, 8th October at 12 midday in round 2, Mid Kerry O’Sullivan Cup.

RESULTS: Beaufort 0.14 Glenbeigh/ Glencar 1.07 in round 1, senior men O’Sullivan Cup. Scartaglin 2.13 Beaufort 2.11 in senior Ladies Intermediate Championship semi-final.

LOTTO: Results of Sunday, 1st October. Numbers: 2, 12, 13, 21. No jackpot

winner. Consolation Prizes - €80 Mary G. Tangney, Gearhameen, €50 Pádraig O’Sullivan, Shanacloon, Colm Kelly, Beaufort, Johnny Corcoran, Online. The next lotto draw for a jackpot of €15,200 will be on Sunday, 15th October. Tickets available from usual sellers, shops and public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com. Your support is of the lotto is greatly appreciated.

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

SCOR SINSEAR: Scor Sinsear is for participants and G.A.A. Club members over age 17 on 1st January 2023. There will be no district competition this year and all participants will go straight to the County finals to be held in Currow on Friday, 13th October. All entries need to be submitted before Thursday, 5th October. Please contact Anita at 086 3219685 if you require more information or if you would like to enter.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: World Mental Health day 2023 will be on Tuesday, 10th October. The annual wear a Green Ribbon campaign aims to spread awareness about all mental health difficulties to help end mental health stigma and discrimination. This is the 11th year of the campaign and the tagline this year for the Green Ribbon campaign is: Judgement and how it impacts people with mental health difficulties. If you want to wear a green ribbon on the 10th October, it can be collected at the G.A.A. Clubhouse reception area’. More information on seechange.ie/green-ribbon.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA

LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 16th 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.

MFC DELIVERY COST REFUND: For the recent County Intermediate Club Football Final Merchandise offering, a delivery charge of €5.49 was placed on each order. This is now being refunded, directly by MFC, to your card, as the orders will be bulk delivered to the club. You should see the refund

coming through in the next few days. Should you have any questions or queries on your order or the refund process; please feel free to contact Liam Doherty on 086 041 3593. The order is due for delivery by Friday, November 3rd.

FINAL: Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Fossa in the 2023 Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship Final. Date, time and venue have yet to be confirmed for the final. Stay tuned for further updates in the weeks ahead.

MCELLIGOTT CUP FINAL: Milltown/ Castlemaine 'B' 0-12 Currow 'B' 1-08. Congratulations to our Junior team and management who concluded their 2023 season on Saturday afternoon at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown with a narrow victory against Currow in wet and windy conditions in the McElligott Cup Shield Final.

U7 BOYS BLITZ: The Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown was the scene on Sunday morning for a fun-filled U7 Boys blitz played out between ourselves, Keel and Beaufort in lovely sunshine. Thanks to both clubs for travelling and taking part. Some great football was played and it was hugely enjoyable. A special mention is due to Eileen and Susan for providing the refreshments and to Mike Murphy and Ian Twiss for having the playing surface in pristine condition and ready for the blitz. Well done to the coaches also who organised the blitz and for ensuring it ran smoothly.

U15 BOYS: Kellihers Toyota Central Region Division 2 Final - Churchill 5-07 (22) Milltown/Castlemaine 1-12 (15). Venue: Connolly Park, Tralee. Hard luck to our U15 team and management who fell to a defeat in the Central Region Division 2 Final last Sunday evening against Churchill.

MILLTOWN TOWN CENTRE FIRST MASTERPLAN: Kerry County Council is commencing the preparation of a Town Centre First Masterplan for Milltown. As part of the process they want to hear from you: Your valuable ideas will help shape this Masterplan. This will assist the local community of Milltown to secure funding and attract investment into the town. Have your say! Tell us what you think at kerrycoco.ie.

MILLTOWN TIDY TOWNS: Volunteers

Needed. Join Milltown Tidy Towns - We need your help. Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The Old Milltown Community Hall. This is an opportunity for local businesses, families and anyone with an interest in creating " a sense of place" in Milltown. All welcome, no experience required. Please call Therese on 089 4767279 for further information or log onto Milltown Tidy Towns Facebook page. Our clothing recycling collection is now happening so we urge you to clean out your wardrobes of all unwanted clothes, sheets, blankets,

towels, curtains, shoes etc and drop them to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown.

This is a wonderful way of doing your bit for the environment and raising much needed funds for our club at the same time.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Stableford on Killeen kindly sponsored by Dalys SuperValu. 1st Eileen McGee 36 pts (28), 2nd Amy Arthur 35 pts (05) b9, Best Gross Mairead Martin (-03), 3rd Christine Carroll 35 pts (18), 4th Geraldine Collins 34 pts (25) b6.

NEXT COMPETITION: Ladies MP Stroke Hampers Synergy (Cat). Saturday 7th October/ Sunday 8th October.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men)

RESULTS: Singles Stableford. Sponsored by The Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments. Played on Saturday 30th September & Sunday 1st October 2023. Winner – Donie O’Shea 44pts (16). 2nd – Joe Knoblauch 44pts (24). Best Gross – Donal Considine 69 (0). Category 1: Winner – Donnagh Moynihan 42pts (9), 2nd – Sean Moynihan 41pts (6), 3rd – George McKenzie Vass 40ts (3). Category 2: Winner – Eoin Brosnan 38pts (12) bk9, 2nd – James Lynch 38pts (9) bk9, 3rd – Shane Connole 38pts (10). Category 3: Winner – Darragh Kelly 41pts (16), 2nd – Jim Sheehan 39pts (16) bk9, 3rd – Bobby O’Connell 39pts (15). Category 4: Winner – Eoin O’Carroll 41pts (18), 2nd – Frank Reen 39pts (18), 3rd – Vincent O’Doherty 39pts (29).

Ross Golf Club (Ladies)

COMPETITIONS: Saturday 7th October. Scramble kindly sponsored by Mary Gorman & Breda O’Farrell. Please put your name in the book in the locker room. Saturday 14th October - 9 and 18 hole single stableford competition. Enter via the ClubV1 app. All Members welcome.

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS: 9 Hole Midweek Competition. Meet and play every Wednesday morning. Meet in the Club House no later than 10.00am. All members welcome.

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

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: Winner of 9H stablefordÚna Moroney.

SOCIAL GOLF: Wednesdays. Book on BRS.

AUTUMN LEAGUE: Now up and running. Good luck everyone.

END OF YEAR: Get together Scramble

on Sunday 15th October. Book on BRS.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

CAPTAINS PRIZE: Thanks to everyone who turned out last Sunday morning for our Captain Margaret C Looney's prize as Nathan Cronin led the way with a big winning margin in his first Singles Comp as an adult player. Bobby Kelly's meanwhile denied his son Daniel second on countback. Thanks very much to Margaret for the refreshments that were provided to players before play.

COMPETITION RESULTS: Overall Nett: Nathan Cronin 78, Overall Gross: John McGrath 92, Second Nett: Bobby Kelly 85 (B9), Second Gross: Damien Fleming 97, +3-6 Nett: Gearoid Cronin 93, 7-15 Nett: Daniel Kelly 85, 18 Nett: Dave Spillane 45 (B9), 18 Gross: Denis Looney 48, Ladies: Eileen McCarthy.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER: This event will take place on Sunday October 16th. Further details next week.

PAUL O’SULLIVAN SCRATCH CUP: The County Board have announced that the Paul O’Sullivan will be re-arranged for the October Bank Holiday Monday (31st) as a 36-hole event. Further details in due course.

Killarney Rugby

U11S ENJOY THOMOND PARK GAME: A huge well done to our U11's who played at half time in Thomond Park at last Saturdays Munster V Barbarians game. A wonderful occasion for all players and coaches and a wonderful trip to Limerick. Thanks to our coaches Fergus Cronin and Liam Murphy for looking after our players on the biggest of stages. Great fun for all involved and memories made that will last a lifetime.

U18 GIRLS ENJOY LIMERICK TOURNAMENT: Last Saturday our U18's girls also travelled to Thomond Park to watch the Munster matches and took part in a pregame tournament at Old Crescent, taking on teams from Connacht and Leinster. The girls lost the opening game against Tuam/Oughterard but beat Port Dara (an amalgamation of Portarlington and Cill Dara) and followed up with a fantastic day out at Thomond Park. Thanks to all who travelled and to coaches Josh and Diarmuid and manager Elaine for looking after everyone and organising this fantastic trip. Training for U18 girls continues this Wednesday and new players are welcome.

MEMBERSHIP: Please note that club membership is now due and can be paid using the Clubzap app. The club has a strict no pay - no play policy and all players need to be paid up to play for the club, so please sort your memberships as soon as possible.

MINIS/YOUTHS TRAINING TIMES: Minis: Saturdays 09:45am - 11am. U14 Boys - Wednesdays @ 7pm. U16 Boys - Thursdays @ 7pm. U18 Boys - Thursdays @7pm. U14/U16/U18 Girls - Wednesdays @7pm.

SPORT NOTES

LANDROVER RAFFLE: Killarney RFC are honoured to be chosen as one of the charities for this year's Killarney Classic and Vintage Raffle with a wonderfully restored 1979 Landrover the top prize, as well as a host of other amazing prizes. Tickets are only €10 each and all funds raised by the club go towards the development of our new clubhouse. Simply contact any committee member or if you could sell some tickets for us, it would be very much appreciated. Please support this amazing fundraiser.

RESULTS: U18 Boys: Killarney 20-12 Killorglin/Iveragh Eagles. U16 Boys: Killarney 17-10 RCD.

FIXTURES: U14 Boys: Castleisland/Abbeyfeale V Killarney, Castleisland, Fri @ 7:30pm. U14 Girls: Clonakilty V Killarney, Clonakilty, Sat @ 1pm.

Muckross Rowing Club

EVENTS: The Barrow Challenge which was due to take place in September was cancelled due to bad weather. The outlook is thankfully more promising for this weekend, as St. Michael’s RC of Limerick prepare for their Head Of the River (HOR) event for Junior and Masters rowers at O’Briensbridge. It is the first time that this time trial event has been split, with a later fixture set to cater for the remaining adult categories. Castleconnell HOR, Sat Oct 28th. Skibbereen HOR, Sat Nov 11th, Cork marina.

Muckross HOR, Sat Dec 2nd, National Rowing Centre (NRC), Farran.

BUFFET BBQ: You read that right, a barbeque in October! The club’s postponed end of season barbeque has now been rescheduled for Sunday, October 22nd at 4pm in the Muckross Park Hotel, moving indoors. Check out our social media for all the details.

ANNIVERSARY MASS: The third anniversary mass in memory of the late Seamus Guiney, former Club President, will take place on Saturday next, October 14th at 6:15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral. Club members and supporters, past and present, are welcome to join us for a gathering afterwards at Colgan’s Bar, Muckross Park Hotel.

TRIALS: Last weekend, the first round of water trials to commence the selection process for Irish rowing crews in 2024 were held at the NRC in Farran. Well done to our junior members who took part, namely Senan Kennedy, Daniel Fleming, Jack Murphy, Max Coyne and Ian Coffey and to Ethan O’Neill (U23), racing with UCC RC.

Killarney Valley AC

WELL DONE to all the athletes who competed in Killorglin last Sunday for the County Juvenile Uneven Age, Intermediate and Masters Cross Country Championships. In the U9 Boys 750m, the top 4 were James Doody, Charlie Kelliher, Fionn O’Donoghue and Cian Vaughan. In the U9 Girls 750m, Sadhbh O’Reilly was 5th and Fiadh Driver

was 6th. In the U11 Boys 1500m Conor O’Donnell was 5th. Saoirse O’Shea came 2nd and Alannah McGlynn came 6th in the U11 Girls 1500m. Seodhna O’Sullivan came 5th in the U13 Girls 2500m. Jack Culloty came 5th in the U15 Boys 3500m. Kirsten Kenny came 1st in the U15 Girls 3500m. Dara McCarthy came 4th in the U17 Girls 4500m and Kevin Looney came 2nd and Gabriel Ortega came 3rd in the U17 Boys 4500m. Grace O’Meara came 1st in the U19 Girls 5000m. Hannah Collins came 3rd in Intermediate while Fiona Doody came 2nd in the Masters O40. Paul Doolan ran a great race to come 1st in Intermediate and Masters O40 and Conor McElroy was 2nd Intermediate and Masters O35. Donald O’Sullivan was 3rd in Masters O40. Well done to all.

COMPETITION: The next County Cross Country competition is in Killarney on Sunday 8th October with Juvenile Relays and Novice at 10am.

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

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

COMPETITION: Our final competition for 2023, the Tom Bambury Memorial competition, which is an annual fundraiser for the great services provided at St. Francis Special School in Beaufort, was fished last Sunday the 01st of October. A great turn out of anglers ensured a good day on the shore to begin with and indeed great competition on the lake, especially given the recent rise in level that brought on some good trout. The competition was kindly sponsored Michael Twohig, of Twohig’s

Supervalu Kanturk and was won by Tim O’Connor - the top 5 rods on the day were as follows: 1) Tim O’Connor, 2) Mick Kelleher + Boris Uzik, 3) Liam Buckley, 4) Dermot Mahoney. Heaviest trout went to the rod of Willie Maloney. Following on from the competition, we are now delighted to be able to send on €700 to St. Francis school principal, Mr. Keith O’Brolachain. As this was the last competition, our final distribution of points took place for the hotly contested angler of the year - the final tally could not have been closer with Steve Cambell winning out over Liam Buckley by only 1/2 a point to claim the Jeremy O’Neill Memorial shield! Also decided was heaviest trout of the year, with Dan O’Connor wining the John Mannix Cup this year. All prizes will be presented in the East Avenue Hotel, at our annual dinner, on Saturday the 21st of October.

Killarney Bridge Club

RESULTS: Congratulations to this week's winners. 1st Anne O’Shea/Maureen Lyne. 2nd Anne Wren/Doreen Brosnan.

Euro Bridge Club

RESULTS: Congratulations to this week's winners. 1st Lynda O’Connor, 2nd Finola Spillane.

Fossa Bridge Club

COMPETITION RESULTS: Thursday 21st

October - 1st and Best Gross: Phyllis O'Regan and Pauline Lyne. 2nd: Eileen Crehan and Joan Culloty. Thursday 28th October - 1st and Best Gross: Mary Gleeson and Evelyn O'Leary. 2nd: Phyllis O'Regan and Pauline Lyne.

THANK YOU: Summer Bridge is over, and we thank Ross Cafe for their warm

hospitality. We return to Killarney Golf Club next Thursday at 9.45, where we look forward to playing for the Winter months. Welcome back to our existing members and there will be a warm welcome for new members. Please contact 087 6465416 for information.

Fossa/Two Mile CCÉ

SET DANCING CLASSES have returned to Fossa Community Centre on Tuesday's with Catherine Joy. Beginners @ 8.15pm Advanced @ 9pm - 10.30. AGM: Fossa/Two Mile CCÉ will hold their AGM on Monday 9th October @ 8pm in the Fossa Community Centre. All very welcome.

Fossa

KILLARNEY CHRISTIAN GROUP are hosting - Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Ministry of Lexie Johnston, and other men and women who made a difference over the years… Sunday 8th October 2023 at 11.00am, Praise and Worship by Godfrey Daniels, Fossa Community Hall (kindly granted), Fossa V93 FC9F. Further information call Tom on 07703804040.

Kilcummin

KILCUMMIN CCÉ: Kilcummin CCÉ are holding a celebratory social to mark our 50th anniversary on Saturday 14th October in the Heights Hotel. Tickets are €40 with an U16 ticket available for €15 (children's menu will apply). Gathering from 6.30pm with dinner at 7.30pm. Music with Neily O'Connor followed by Trad Disco. Tickets are available from branch officers Shane O'Callaghan 086 2763577, Geraldine Pigott 087 6764368, Catriona McGuire 087 2227512 or Kilcummin Rural Development Office. If anyone has old or current photographs of branch activities that we could display on the night, please email to kilcummincomhaltas@ gmail.com.

ADULT LADIES SET DANCING CLASS:

A fun night of set dancing continues Wednesday nights for a 10-week term from 8-9.30pm in Kilcummin Recreational Hall. This is a great opportunity to get fit, create new friendships as well as enjoy great fun and craic. To register please contact Mary on 087 9620135.

LITTER PICKING: Due to all the hedge strimming along most roads a lot of rubbish has been exposed. If you would like to volunteer to keep the roadside free of litter within close proximity to your home, it would be of great help. Please be mindful of your safety in doing so. Bags are available by contacting the Rural Development Office on 064 6643357.

OSKARS: A table Quiz in support of Kilcummin/Glenflesk OsKars will be held in the Klub bar on Friday 13th October at 8.30pm. Quiz master is Cathal Walshe. Table of four costs €40. Fantastic spot prizes. Please support.

GOAL OF THE MONTH: Kennedy Amechi of Kerry FC is presented with the SSE Airtricity Goal of the Month Award by League of Ireland director Mark Scanlon before a recent match at Mounthawk Park in Tralee. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile.