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Gamechanger for Killarney as €2.3m Pretty Polly funding confirmed

The confirmation that Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) has been awarded €2.3 million in funding to purchase the former Pretty Polly site on Upper Park Road has been described as a gamechanger for the town.

The long-awaited development marks a major breakthrough for Killarney, with the site now set to be transformed into a Tourism and Hospitality Training College. The announcement was made by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD, who confirmed that the project will serve as a centre for skills development in hospitality and tourism.

MAJOR BOOST FOR KILLARNEY

Kerry TD Michael Cahill said the investment was “a gamechanger” for both Killarney and Kerry, describing it as a vital step that will cement the town’s position as Ireland’s tourism capital.

“This is immense news for the town,” said Deputy Cahill. “It will mark Killarney out officially as the tourism capital of Ireland by providing a Hospitality Sector Training College right in the heart of the county. I’ve been raising this issue repeatedly in the Dáil, and I am delighted to see it finally move forward.”

Deputy Cahill said the €2.375m allocation followed years of persistence and lobbying at Government level.

“The Pretty Polly site has been an issue for decades and this investment will be a gamechanger for the hospitality sector in Killarney and Kerry,” he said. “I am absolutely delighted to have played my part in getting this across the line.”

He also referred to the history of hospitality training in the town.

“Some will remember the CERT training centre at the Torc Great Southern Hotel back in the 1970s. It’s fitting that Killarney will once again be a training hub for hospitality professionals,” he said.

SUPPORT FROM MINISTER FOLEY

Minister for Children and Kerry TD Norma Foley also welcomed the announcement, describing it as a “transformative project” for education and tourism in the county.

“This is a transformative project for education in Kerry but also an acknowledgement of the excellence of Kerry in the de-

livery of hospitality,” said Minister Foley. “Having been involved in the development of this project from the beginning, this is an important next stage in the project for Killarney and County Kerry. I look forward to continuing to work to see the project through to fruition.”

The Pretty Polly site, which covers 3.2 hectares, has been vacant for many years. Under the plan, Kerry ETB will purchase the site from Kerry County Council and submit a business case for a state-ofthe-art training campus focused on hos-

pitality skills and education.

CHAMBER WELCOME

The Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also welcomed the news, describing it as “a major step forward” for the town and its key industries.

“This project will transform a long-vacant site into an active training hub that will strengthen both the local economy and workforce,” the Chamber said in a statement. “It’s a positive development that will benefit Killarney and the wider Kerry region for many years to come.”

Danny Healy-Rae raises Loreto eviction crisis in Dáil

Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae has raised the issue of 14 Killarney families who face the prospect of homelessness after receiving eviction notices from a foreign landlord.

All residents of Loreto Convent Estate in Killarney have been served with Notices of Termination by Xerico Ltd, a company registered in Cyprus. More than 40 people — including infants, schoolchildren, and people with disabilities — are affected by the move.

Deputy Healy-Rae told the Dáil that he has contacted the Minister for Housing and urged immediate Government action to prevent the families from losing their homes. He criticised recent changes to rent control legislation, arguing that they have worsened the situation for both landlords and tenants.

“These 14 families are in a desperate situation,” Deputy Healy-Rae said. “They’ve built a community in Killarney over the

years, and now they’re being forced out. The new rent control laws are having the opposite effect of what was intended and landlords are getting out before the March deadline, and tenants are being

left with nowhere to go.”

Responding on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Marian Harkin said the upcoming Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, due to take effect in March 2026,

is designed to balance protections for tenants with the need to keep landlords in the rental market. She said existing tenancies will not be affected by the new six-year rental rule, and landlords will still be able to terminate leases under defined circumstances.

Deputy Healy-Rae said he will continue to press the Government to address the crisis facing the Loreto families and others in similar situations across Kerry.

"Many people, including me, do not believe it is fair to lock a landlord into a rental agreement for six years. This failed in Scotland, where the authorities have gone back to the arrangement they had in 2016,” added Healy Rae

“I am concerned about the Minister of State’s figures because, to me, having been a public representative in Kerry for over 20 years, I have never seen the like of what is happening, including to the 14-house estate in Killarney, and there are many more of those.”

The town of Killarney and the wider Kerry community have been mourning the loss of Paudie O’Callaghan of the Fáilte Hotel, who passed away peacefully over the weekend after a long illness.

Paudie, pre-deceased by his father Dermot and his brothers Donal and Dermot, was deeply loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Valerie, his daughter Megan, granddaughter Rubie, his mother Eileen, his brothers Michael, Colm, and Niall, sisters-in-law

Paudie O’Callaghan "made life better by just

Noreen, Eliza, Carol, and Kathy, and extended family, including nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Paudie was widely recognised as a true gentleman and a cornerstone of Killarney’s business and social life. Minister Michael Healy-Rae TD paid personal tribute saying: “This week brought very sad news with the passing of my great friend, Paudie O’Callaghan. Paudie was one of life’s true gentlemen, full of life, laughter, loyalty, and heart. He was a man who’d do anything for a friend, and I was blessed to count him as my very best. Even in difficult days, Paudie’s strength and spirit never left him.”

Minister Healy-Rae recalled meeting Paudie every Saturday in Killarney, walking the town together, meeting people, and enjoying the simple but meaningful moments that defined their friendship.

He also noted the pride Paudie had in becoming a grandfather, a joy that brightened his final weeks.

being part of it"

The Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also paid tribute to Paudie’s contribution to the town. A statement from the Chamber said: “Paudie O’Callaghan played a very active and progressive role in the business life of Killarney and was always willing to lend a hand and contribute positively to whatever projects the town was engaged with. He spearheaded the Killarney Vintners Association for many years and was a very able and influential representative for that sector. His enormous contribution to the sporting and social life of the town is already well documented, and he contributed hugely to the town he loved in so many ways.”

Paudie reposed at the Fáilte Hotel on Monday evening. The funeral cortège arrived at St Mary’s Cathedral on Tuesday morning followed by burial at Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery.

Tributes highlighted Paudie’s warmth, loyalty, and dedication to family, friends, and the Killarney community.

Minister Healy-Rae summed up the sentiment shared by many: “People come and go throughout our lives, but every so often, someone truly special comes along who makes life better just by being part of it. That was Paudie. I’ll miss him dearly.”

Photos by Eamonn Keogh

Musician Jerry Fish (Gerard Whelan) of 'An Emotional Fish' and 'Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club' who performed at the funeral mass Paudie O'Callaghan, pictured in The Fáilte Hotel, Killarney after a gig there in 1998 with Paudie and some of the O'Callaghan family and friends.

Political dynasties, the O’Callaghan and Healy-Rae families, at a political rally in The Fáilte Hotel.

Musician Jerry Fish (Gerard Whelan) performing at the funeral mass of his friend Paudie O'Callaghan in St. Mary's Cathedral.

The funeral cortege of Paudie O'Callaghan on his final journey through Killarney town on Tuesday, with a guard of honour from Killarney Celtic and Killarney Vintners.

Paudie O’Callaghan, who made life in Killarney better.

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Marc Ó Sé to sign new book at Eason this Saturday

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New principal appointed at St Brigid’s Secondary School

The Board of Management at St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School, has announced the appointment of Ms Mairéad McElligott as the new Principal.

tering career in the green and gold.

A five-time All-Ireland winner, Marc Ó Sé played a key role in Kerry’s dominance during the 2000s and was widely regarded as one of the finest defenders of his generation.

Kerry football legend Marc Ó Sé will be in Eason, Main Street, this Saturday, (October 18), to sign copies of his new autobiography, Ó Sé: A Kerry Family A Football Dynasty. The event begins at 12 noon, giving fans the chance to meet one of Kerry’s most decorated footballers and hear about his new book, which tells the story of his remarkable career and his place within one of the county’s most famous footballing families.

Written with Adrian Russell, the book explores the history and legacy of the Ó Sé dynasty, from the playing days of Marc’s late uncle Páidí, to his brothers Tomás and Darragh, and his own glit-

Ó Sé: A Kerry Family. A Football Dynasty is described as a collection of stories, memories, and insights into both the triumphs and challenges that shaped the Ó Sé family’s football journey.

Ms McElligott has been a long-standing member of staff, teaching Religious Education and serving as Assistant Principal. She also held the position of Acting Deputy Principal in 2015 and 2019, before becoming Deputy Principal in 2021.

A graduate of the Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy and Trinity College Dublin, she also holds a Master’s degree in Christian Leadership in Education from Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, and an Advanced Diploma in Law and Education from the King’s Inns. She has more than 20 years’ experience in pastoral care and student support.

Speaking about her appointment, Ms McElligott said she was honoured to take on the role and looked forward to continuing the school’s strong tradition of education in Killarney.

“The commitment and dedication of the staff and the Board of Management is

exceptional,” she said. “It is a privilege to lead this school as we continue to provide the best possible educational experience for our students.”

Her appointment comes at a time of ongoing development for the school, including a major building project now underway.

Minor injury clinic to open by this time next year

The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home.

The timeline was confirmed in response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill, who said the project will follow the relocation of the Community Nursing Unit from its current site to the grounds of the old St Finan’s Hospital. Once the transfer is complete, construction of the injury clinic can proceed.

Deputy Cahill described the two new health facilities as “a fantastic addition for Killarney and the wider East, Mid, and South Kerry regions” and noted they will help reduce waiting times at University Hospital Kerry A&E.

“I will continue to push for enhanced

health services for our people,” added the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Older People.

The new clinic is expected to provide urgent care services for local residents, easing pressure on hospital emergency departments and improving access to timely treatment in the Killarney area.

Construction Industry award for O’Carroll Engineering

O’Carroll Engineering, a Killarney-based steel fabrication and modular construction company, has won Subcontractor of the Year at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025. The award was presented at a ceremony in the Convention Centre Dublin on Friday night.

The judges highlighted the company’s performance over 2024–2025, particularly its work delivering large-scale modular balcony systems for residential developments. They praised O’Carroll Engineering’s operational excellence, innovative off-site manufacturing processes, and high levels of client satisfaction. Established in 1990, O’Carroll Engineering has grown from a two-person operation into one of Ireland’s leading modular steel fabrication specialists, employing more than 165 skilled professionals at its facility in Tiernaboul Industrial Estate, Killarney. The company uses advanced digital technology, including BIM integrated

with 3D laser cutting systems, to ensure precision, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.

Peter Brown, CFO/COO at O’Carroll Engineering, said:

"This award reflects the dedication and expertise of our entire team. Winning this recognition validates our commitment to off-site manufacturing excellence and positions us strongly as we celebrate 35 years in business."

The Irish Construction Industry Awards, launched in 2014, celebrate excellence across the construction sector in Ireland, providing national recognition for innovation, quality, and professionalism.

Chamber pays tribute to late Dick Henggeler

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has expressed condolences following the death of Dick Henggeler, the well-known owner of The Rose Hotel in Tralee.

Mr Henggeler passed away peacefully at his home in Baltimore, USA surrounded by his Aghadoe-born wife Eibhlin (née Moriarty), their son Franz, and other family members.

Dick and Eibhlin purchased The Rose Hotel in 2015 in tribute to their late daughter Dorothy, who represented Washington DC in the 2011 Rose of Tralee Festival.

The Chamber said Mr Henggeler would be remembered for his warmth, good nature and positive approach, as well as for being a forward-thinking and knowledgeable businessman.

“He knew how to run a good hotel and that was and still is very obvious at The Rose Hotel, which is a great success story,” the Chamber said.

It added that continuity of ownership will remain in place, with Eibhlin, Franz, daughter-in-law Amber, and grandchildren Conrad and Rowan continuing to honour Dick’s legacy and vision for the hotel.

“Dick took enormous personal pride in Tralee and all of Kerry and he was always available to generously support any community initiative or endeavour undertaken in Killarney,” the Chamber said.

“He will be greatly missed by all that knew him but he leaves a wonderful legacy.” He will repose at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Killarney, on Friday (October 17), from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. The funeral will arrive at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday morning at 10.00am for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, with burial afterwards in Aghadoe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed at www.churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral.

CARDIAC RESPONSE UNIT’S ‘RESTART A HEART’ TRAINING EVENT: Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) is set to run a range of events as part of the global initiative Restart A Heart, which aims to increase awareness and actual rates of bystander CPR worldwide. The main event, titled RAH 2025, invites the public to learn life-saving skills and the basic steps in the chain of survival. This will take place on Saturday, October 18, at the Killarney Outlet Centre. Members of the public are encouraged to join KCRU at the centre between 10.00 am and 5pm.

Killarney Triathlon Club welcomes new committee

Killarney Triathlon Club recently held its Annual General Meeting, marking the end of another successful year for the club.

Members reflected on a busy season of training and competition, thanking everyone for their energy, participation, and continued support. The club continues to grow steadily,

welcoming athletes of all levels — from first-time triathletes to experienced competitors. Newcomers interested in swimming, cycling, or running are encouraged to get involved and join the club’s friendly and inclusive community.

The newly elected committee includes Ciara Kane (Chairperson), Lisa Marie Landers (Secretary), John Mannix (Treasurer), and Caitriona

Shanahan (PRO).

Alex Timmins, senior manager, building services at Hays Ireland, presents the Irish Construction Industry 2025 sub-contractor of the year award to Adrian O’Connell, Commercial & Technical Manager (left) and John Looney, Head of Marketing (right), O’Carroll Engineering.

Gleneagle Concert Band cast in major Hollywood Film

Members of The Gleneagle Concert Band have been cast in a major Hollywood movie currently filming in West Cork.

The WWII biopic is inspired by Hollywood legend James Stewart's life, highlighting his time as a combat pilot after putting his entertainment career on hold to join the US Army Air Corps.

It’s set to be the biggest production filmed in Ireland this year, with a US release scheduled for November 2026. Band Musical Director Vincent Condon said the opportunity came about through a mix of curiosity and perfect timing.

“I read that a major film was being shot in West Cork and got in touch to see if they needed a band. Wartime movies often feature military bands, and they were delighted that I reached out. The film required an all-male band under 25, which is historically accurate. Filming took place at the start of October, and it was a fantastic experience for everyone involved.”

Band Manager Ciaran Lynch described the experience as unforgettable.

“The band was excellent. We did

everything asked of us with no fuss, and it was amazing to see how a major movie comes together. In a year or so, we’ll be able to sit in the cinema with our families and point to the screen saying, ‘We were part of that!’”

This latest experience follows the band’s highly successful summer tour to Seville and Gibraltar, where they performed alongside the Midleton Concert Band beneath Seville’s spectacular Las Setas structure. The trip marked the band’s eighth international tour, continuing a proud tradition of representing Killarney abroad.

With opportunities ranging from international tours to movie sets, the Gleneagle Concert Band continues to give its members unique and creative musical experiences both at home and overseas. Anyone interested in joining the band or enrolling for instrumental lessons is encouraged to get in touch on 087 222 9513.

Killarney branch of Order of Malta makes history this weekend

For the first time, a team from Killarney will represent Ireland at the Maltese Rescue Manoeuvres in Romania this weekend.

The team earned their place by winning the national First Aid Competitions and will compete alongside teams from 13 other countries on Friday and Saturday. The event brings together top first responders from across Europe and beyond, putting their skills to the test

Energy grant funding for Spa GAA and Kerry Parents & Friends

Spa GAA and the Kerry Parents & Friends Association are among the Kerry organisations to benefit from the SE Systems Community Fund Programme 2025.

Both groups have been announced as successful applicants for the national energy grant funding scheme, which supports community and sports organisations in delivering sustainable, energy-efficient projects that help reduce running costs.

The fund, launched in 2022, provides financial assistance, technical resources, and expert guidance to not-for-profit organisations working to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.

For Spa GAA, the funding will go towards

a full insulation retrofit of the club’s Sports Hall and Clubhouse, as well as upgrading existing floodlights to new energy-efficient LED fittings. The project follows the installation of a Solar PV system earlier this year, continuing the club’s move toward greater energy conservation.

Speaking at the official funding announcement in Cork, James Cahill of Spa GAA thanked SE Systems “for supporting the power of sport and recreation to bring people together, promote healthy lifestyles and build connections in the community.”

Spa GAA has also been selected as one of three clubs nationally to feature in SE Systems’ print media campaign promoting the Community Fund.

Halloween Horror at Outlet Centre's annual fancy dress

Things are set to get spooky in Killarney this Halloween as the Killarney Outlet Centre hosts its annual Halloween Horror Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26, from 2pm to 6pm.

Ghosts, ghouls, witches, and monsters will take over the centre for an afternoon of frightful fun, with the highlight being the fancy dress parade. Every child who takes part will receive a goody bag, and there are great prizes up for grabs.

Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Boy and Best Dressed Girl, each receiving a Kerry GAA gift box including a signed 2025 goalkeeper’s jersey, sponsored by the Kerry GAA Store. The Best Dressed

Family will win a Christmas in Killarney family visit to Santa 2025 and lunch for the whole family, sponsored by O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Café.

The afternoon will also include free magic shows at 2.30pm and 4.30pm, free face painting, balloon modelling, and a kids’ mini disco.

Centre Manager Paul Sherry said the event is one of the highlights of the year for families in the town. “We’re delighted to bring back our annual Halloween celebration — it’s a great day out for families, with fantastic prizes, entertainment and plenty of fun,” he said.

More information is available at www. killarneyoutletcentre.com.

in complex emergency scenarios. In a unique aspect of the competition, Team Ireland will be mixed with members from other nations, reflecting the real-life cooperation of the Order of Malta in responding to global crises.

The Killarney branch of the Order of Malta expressed pride in seeing local volunteers take part on an international stage and wished the team every success in the competition

All eyes down as St Oliver’s hosts bumper bingo fundraiser

It will be All Eyes Down as the saying goes on October 23 as St Oliver’s Primary School hosts a bumper Bingo Fundraiser night.

The event, which is being held to raise additional funds for the school’s Special Classes, will take place in the Killarney Racecourse in the Celtic Steps venue.

According to Colm Ó Súilleabháin, Principal of St Oliver’s, the idea for the fundraiser was the brainchild of Denise

Hendey, a parent of one of the children in the Special Classes who approached the school wanting to assist with raising much-needed funds for the classes.

“She has been utterly amazing with the amount of work and organisation she has put into this event, sourcing an incredible

number of fantastic prizes for the raffle and spot prizes for the bingo winners,” he said.

Continuing he said “We are so appreciative of the incredible support we have received from all the businesses who have sponsored some amazing prizes and made very generous donations in support of the event.”

St. Oliver’s has eight separate Special

Classes, home to 62 children. All monies raised on the night will go towards purchasing additional resources for the classes.

The event will commence at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm. So be sure to come along to what is promised to be a fun-filled night with numerous opportunities to win some amazing prizes and hopefully if there is a ‘knock on the door’ or a ‘bang on the drum’ it will be on your bingo card!

Bingo books (€10) and raffle tickets (€5) are available to buy from the school office and will be available on the night. All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Local musicians and music lovers are in for a treat later this month, as West End House hosts a special evening dedicated to original music and creative collaboration.

The Song Circle, taking place on Saturday, November 22 at 5.30pm, invites songwriters, composers, and performers of all styles to come together in a relaxed, welcoming setting to share their work and connect with others.

Whether you’re an experienced performer eager to showcase your own material or simply want to listen and be inspired, the Song Circle promises a warm, inclusive atmosphere that celebrates creativity and community spirit.

Organisers say the event is about more

than performance , it’s about building a network of local musicians who can support and learn from one another.

The evening is free to attend, though booking is advised, as spaces are limited. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit westendhouse.ie.

Brother and sister, Eoin and Jill O’Donoghue enjoying the entertainment at the Killarney Racecourse after successfully finishing Quest Killarney

Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa to host wedding open day

Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa will host a Wedding Consultation Day on Saturday, November 1, from 1pm to 3pm.

The five-star hotel, which overlooks Killarney’s lakes and mountains, will open its doors for couples to meet the wedding team and view the Penthouse, the Garden Room, and the View Bar, along with other facilities available for weddings.

Aghadoe Heights has hosted weddings for decades and continues to adapt to changing trends. Many couples are now choosing smaller, more personal celebrations. The hotel offers options for elopements, micro-weddings, and fullscale private events.

The 3,000 sq ft Penthouse Suite features a wraparound terrace, private hot

tub, bar, dining area, and panoramic views. It’s designed for intimate weddings and private dining for up to 14 guests.

For larger gatherings, the Garden Room accommodates up to 80 guests, while couples can also book the entire hotel for an exclusive-use wedding with up to 160 guests.

Aghadoe Heights is fully licensed for onsite civil ceremonies and receptions. Couples can book a dedicated consultation slot or attend as walk-ins on the day.

For more details, visit aghadoeheights. com/weddings.

Beaufort Film Night returns with French drama-comedy

Beaufort Film Night will return on Friday (October 17) at Cullina National School, with a screening of the French drama-comedy The Marching Band

The film tells the story of Thibaut, a successful conductor recently diagnosed with leukaemia. A search for a bone marrow donor reveals that he was adopted and has a brother, Jimmy, a cafeteria worker.

The two meet, discover a shared love of music, and form a strong bond through an unexpected collaboration with Jimmy’s workplace band.

The Marching Band (French title En Fanfare) will screen at 8.30pm. Admission is

€7, cash only, and will cover the motion picture licence fee.

The film has a 12A rating and is in French with English subtitles.

Beaufort Film Night is a non-profit community group that screens cultural English and international films that usually do not receive general release in Kerry. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office and Access Cinema. Cullina National School is providing the venue.

Further details are available on Beaufort Film Night’s Facebook page @BeaufortFilmNight.

Halloween family events to

be

held at Ross Castle

Ross Castle will host a range of Halloween events this October, offering family-friendly activities and spooky experiences for visitors.

The castle will be transformed into a haunted setting with ghouls, goblins, and witches for the occasion. Visitors can take part in a Halloween treasure hunt, collecting information and stickers along the way, and explore the dark history of the castle through interactive tours.

There will also be opportunities to see unusual Victorian gadgets used by servants in past centuries, giving a hands-on insight into life at Ross Castle.

Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin Moran, said the events offered something for everyone, with a mix of spooky tours and fun activities suitable for all ages.

For more information and a full list of events at Ross Castle and other OPW sites nationwide, visit www.heritageireland.ie.

Irish language events at KIFF

The Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) opened in Killarney last night, kicking off a packed weekend of screenings, workshops and special events that will run until Sunday.

This year’s programme includes a strong Irish-language strand, with five events for audiences interested in cinema as Gaeilge.

Aontas screens this evening (Friday, Oct 17) at 6.00pm in Cinema Killarney. The film follows three women as they plot to rob their local Credit Union, with performances from Carrie Crowley and Bríd Brennan.

Also tonight, Fréwaka will screen at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church. Presented in collaboration with the Samhain Chiarraí Festival, the folklore-inspired horror tells the story of a nurse who takes on the care of a mysterious patient haunted by the sidhe.

On Saturday, Buried Alive (Beo Faoin

Bhfód) screens at 1.00pm in St Mary’s Church, telling the incredible true story of Mick Meaney, the Irishman who buried himself alive in 1960s London under the guidance of Kerryman Butty Sugrue.

At 2.30pm, audiences can enjoy a selection of Irish-language short films (Gearrscannáin) in St Mary’s Church, showcasing the range and creativity of new filmmakers. The afternoon will continue with a Pop-Up Gaeltacht from 4.00pm upstairs in Courtney’s Bar, offering a relaxed chance to use your cúpla focal and meet others over a drink. The festival runs all weekend with something for everyone

Fiona Shaw reflects on Maureen O’Hara award

Fiona Shaw, recently named the 2025 recipient of the Maureen O’Hara Award at the Kerry International Film Festival, has spoken about what the recognition means to her.

Shaw said receiving the award “puts me in great company,” highlighting the women who have previously been honoured for their contributions to film and drama. “Maureen O’Hara took on studio sexism despite knowing it would limit her career, but she herself was limitless

Ukrainian Ambassador to attend special screening at KIFF

The Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland, H.E. Larysa Gerasko, will be the special guest at a screening of the Irish documentary Sanatorium during the Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) this weekend.

The screening takes place on Saturday, at Killarney Cinema and is being held with the support of local development company NEWKD through its SICAP programme. The event is free of charge and open to the whole community.

Sanatorium, directed by Gar O’Rourke, is Ireland’s 2026 Oscar contender and tells the story of the staff and visitors at the Ukrainian sanatorium Kuyalnik.

Set against the backdrop of war, the film captures moments of friendship, hope, and resilience as ordinary people strive for normality amid conflict.

Robert Carey, SICAP Programme Manager with NEWKD, said the screening aims to build stronger connections between local and Ukrainian communities in Kerry.

“This film will bring the Irish and Ukrainian communities closer together and give people a deeper understanding of what life is like in Ukraine during the war,” he said.

Amy Louise O’Callaghan, KIFF Programming Director, described the documentary as “a tale of friendship, healing and hope” and said the festival was proud to partner with NEWKD to make the screening possible.

Full schedule of short films at KIFF this weekend

The Kerry International Film Festival will host a series of short films over the course of this weekend.

Starting on Saturday at Cinema Killarney with ‘Slanted and Enchanted’ (11am), eight deeply human stories about love, loss, family, and finding yourself capture the messy, beautiful struggles we face trying to make sense of life and who we are.

Then it’s ‘Comedy Shorts - Let’s Get Small’ (1pm), featuring Trasna na Líne (picture below) a hilarious mockumentary about a new teacher at Dublin’s “best” Gaelscoil who’s hiding one small

problem: she doesn’t speak Irish. At St Mary’s Church of the Sloes, ‘Short Docs - Time (The Revelator’) (4.30pm) features GaelForce, a spirited look at Ireland’s 1999 stand for integrity when RTÉ tried to replace its beloved weather forecasters.

Stay for ‘Spooky Shorts Hex Enduction Hour' (8.30pm), presented with Samhain Chiarraí, bringing an eerie atmosphere and a few surprise moments. On Sunday, ‘Shorts - Heartworm ‘(11am, Cinema Killarney) includes The Axe Forgets, a haunting true story of James S. Jameson returning from the Congo to face his past.

– on and off screen,” Shaw said. “As well as being the iconic strong and fiery redhead, Maureen played vulnerability and tenderness, defying the one-dimensional roles often written for women.”

Reflecting on O’Hara’s achievements, Shaw added: “Maureen did all her own stunts, was a trained opera singer, and a pioneering woman in the aviation business. All this, and she was an absolute looker. I hate her! I jest. I adore Maureen, and I am thrilled to be part of the legacy of women who have shaped the industry.”

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Welcome home for Kevin ‘The Kingdom Warrior’ Cronin

Boxer Kevin ‘The Kingdom Warrior’ Cronin received a warm homecoming in Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar on College Street on Sunday evening following his victory in Dublin last weekend, where he was crowned Irish Light Heavyweight Champion.

Mayor of Killarney Cllr Martin Grady was on hand to officially welcome the new champion home, congratulating him on what he described as “a proud moment for Killarney and for Kerry sport.” Cronin, who is sponsored by Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar, claimed the vacant national title after a hard-fought ten-round battle against Cork’s Cathal Crowley at the National Stadium, Dublin, on Friday night last.

The Kerry fighter won by majority decision, with the judges scoring the contest 95-94, 97-93 and 95-95. The result

capped off years of dedication and hard work for Cronin, who now holds an 11-3-1 professional record.

Speaking at the homecoming, Cronin thanked his supporters and sponsors for their backing throughout his career.

“It’s unbelievable to bring this title to Kerry,” he said. “The support from home means everything. This one’s for everyone who’s been with me from the start.”

Crowds packed into Jimmy O’Brien’s Bar to celebrate the achievement, with music, photos and plenty of local pride on display.

New Street-based finance company wins national award

Finance For You, a New Streetbased non-bank lender, has been named ‘Best Fintech Lending” at the Irish Fintech Awards.

The ceremony took place recently at the Mansion House in Dublin.

The awards, hosted by GRID Finance and the Business Post, recognise innovation, leadership, and digital transformation in Ireland’s financial services sector. Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, was guest speaker at the event.

The Best Fintech Lending Award honours

lenders that have used technology to improve customer experiences and deliver better lending solutions. Judges praised Finance for You for its seamless application process, transparency, speed, and commitment to customer care.

Caroline O’Shea, COO of Finance for You, said the award reflects the company’s mission to make access to finance fair, fast, and personal. Finance for You operates nationwide in the hire purchase lending sector, offering motor finance solutions for individuals regardless of credit history, with most credit decisions made within two hours.

Brian Leslie, CEO Finance for You, Leah Donnelly Head of FPAI & Digital Assets BPFI, Caroline O’Shea COO, Finance For you

HOLY CROSS MERCY PUPILS ENJOY AUTHOR VISIT AT LIBRARY: Senior Infants from Holy Cross Mercy National School attended a special author event at Killarney Library on Tuesday, as part of the Children’s Book Festival. The pupils met author and illustrator Tatyana Feeney, who read her latest book ‘Stockingopolis’, published by The O’Brien Press. The story tells of two children living in a grey town by the grey sea who decide to make a colourful change. After the reading, the children took part in a fun and creative art activity inspired by the book’s theme. Teacher Mrs Ciara Spillane said it was a lovely opportunity for the pupils to meet a real author and illustrator and to celebrate books in such an engaging way.

Jim O'Brien of O'Brien's Bar and Mayor Martin Grady welcome home Kevin Cronin on Sunday night

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Minister Michael Healy-Rae TD Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with Mary Good, Chief Operations Officer at the STEM South West Leaders Dialogue session discussing Future STEM Plans for the South West in the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

Cross-county collaboration key to building STEM skills

A meeting in Killarney has highlighted the opportunity for greater collaboration across counties to strengthen the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) talent pipeline in the South West.

Representatives from STEM South West met with Minister of State Michael HealyRae, Fearghal Reidy, CEO of Kerry County Council, and Patrick Doyle, Regional Manager of the IDA, to discuss how STEM education and industry can be supported and expanded across the region.

The STEM South West Leaders Dialogue, held at the Muckross Park Hotel, focused on how the sector can continue to grow despite challenges such as skills shortages, competitiveness, and housing pressures. Participants agreed that stronger cooperation between national and local government, education, and industry is essential.

The discussion emphasised the importance of developing a long-term strategy to attract and retain skilled workers, and to support local and multinational companies operating in STEM fields. Programmes such as the Adopt a School initiative and the annual STEM South West Careers Expo were highlighted as key ways to connect schools, students, and employers.

Minister Healy-Rae said: “It is key that all young people are given the full opportunity to reach gainful, suitable employment. From electricians to engineers, we need to educate young people on the opportunities available to them.”

Mary Good, Managing Director of Advanced Medical Services and Chair of STEM South West, said the event

Sean Sweeney and Sean Donovan at the STEM South West Leaders Dialogue session discussing Future STEM Plans for the South West in the Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney on Friday. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

showed strong support for more joint action across the South West.

“Ongoing collaboration across all sectors is key,” she said. “We are inviting Kerry and Cork schools and STEM companies to take part in our Adopt a School initiative and our Careers Expo on 20 November.”

Audience members also called for greater recognition of SMEs that play a vital role in regional employment and work closely with larger international companies.

STEM South West is a not-for-profit, industry-led cluster aimed at building the region’s capacity in science, technology, engineering and maths.

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Norah Hickey to launch debut album next week

Local singer Norah Hickey from Knocknaloman, near Rathmore, will launch her debut album Just for You at the Heights Hotel, Killarney, on October 24.

Doors open at 8.30pm, with the show starting at 9pm and running until midnight.

Admission is €10, and everyone is welcome for what promises to be an evening of live music, dancing and celebration.

The launch will feature guest performances from Eddie Lee, Paudie McAuliffe, Seamus Healy, The Diamond Sisters and Eileen O’Connor.

The MC for the night will be well-known songwriter Niall O’Brien, brother of Hot Country TV’s Hugh O’Brien.

‘Just for You’ is a 15-track album featuring Norah’s previously released singles alongside new recordings.

It will be available on CD and USB on the night and from selected retail outlets afterwards, which will be listed on Norah’s Facebook page.

Norah, who is available for bar entertainment, social dancing and special occasions, says she’s looking forward to meeting supporters and music fans at the launch.

Two community projects receive Dulux Let’s Colour support

Two local community projects have been awarded help as part of the Dulux Let’s Colour Project 2025.

The nationwide initiative aims to “colour every corner of Ireland” and received a strong response from Kerry.

The successful local projects are the painting of the Old Church and Community Centre in Fossa, Killarney, and new dressing rooms at Fossa GAA Club.

Roisin Bermingham, Dulux Let’s Colour

Project Lead, congratulated the successful projects. She said the initiative helps communities that do not have the funds to carry out improvements and added that there will be another call for projects in 2026.

The Dulux Let’s Colour Project has been running since 2011, providing paint to hundreds of projects. The 2025–2028 phase will support a wide range of spaces, including GAA clubs, meeting halls, national charities, and men’s or ladies sheds.

KCC holds open night for prospective first year students

Killarney Community College held their open night on October 13, with approximately 950 5th and 6th class pupils in attendance along with their parents and guardians.

Attendees experienced how KCC benefits from their Education and Training Board (ETB) patronage. The school has access to additional supports, funding and ICT guidance, which are among the many benefits of being an ETB school.

Killarney Community College actively utilises Teams and OneNote / OneDrive to enhance the Teaching and Universal Design for Learning approach to classroom pedagogies.

Two new first years, Daisy Sugrue and Saorla Nì Lionaird spoke about their firsthand experience at the college. They spoke about the school’s new vape-free challenge that all first years are signed

up to. The initiative involves the student’s becoming ambassadors for their health and well-being in the school. The pupils have pledged to move through the school over the coming years and to support others who join after them.

The goal is that by the time they are senior students the school will be free of anything that impacts their health in a negative way.

The principal, Stella Loughnane, introduced the Colleges No-Mo’Vember which encourages students to be mobile phone free, which allows more tine for making friends, joining clubs and getting outside into the fresh air. The Parent’s Council and the Student’s Council both actively support this initiative. Ms Loughnane explained that it will guide the school into best-practices around mobile phone usage and help the school to further develop their policies and practices in this area.

In her principal’s address Ms. Loughnane highlighted the issues facing Leaving

Certificate Students such as grade deflation, aggregate results, post-marking adjustments and the CAO competition.

Parents heard about KCC’s successful anti bullying initiative, the well-established House System. This house system has gone from strength to strength since its founding in 2013.

Visitors saw the schools’ modern facilities, the famous canteen and the extra-curricular / lunchtime clubs. They explored new extension that helped KCC win the Award for Best-looking Secondary school this time last year through the Killarney Looking Good team.

The principal launched the new architectural drawing for the next extension which will include nine rooms in total, including another Art Room, Home Economics Room and a state-of-the-art Music Room.

The night concluded with information on how to enrol your child into KCC’s limited places. And with that a new school year begins!

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House over the weekend, drawing a full audience for his presentation titled Wild Ireland: Past, Present, Future.

Friers, from Bangor, Northern Ireland, is recognised as one of Europe’s leading wildlife painters. His work has been shown in major natural history museums in London and Bonn, as well as in projects across the Netherlands and the United States.

The talk explored Ireland’s rich natural

heritage, from its prehistoric animals to present-day conservation challenges and the future of wildlife on the island.

A rare collection of Friers’ paintings was also displayed on the night, organised in collaboration with Declan Mulvany of the Killarney Art Gallery.

Pictured from left:, Artist Julian Friers, Padruig O'Sullivan, Organiser, KNP Autumn Talks Series, Diana Fawsitt, Supervisor, Killarney House and NIall Mulchinock, Killarney House. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Brendan O'Shea, Louis O'Toole, Nikki Wissell, Killarney House, Peter O'Toole, Owen Casey. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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Nursing home workers shortlisted for National Awards

Two County Kerry finalists have been named for the 2025 Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) Care Awards, the country’s premier awards recognising excellence in nursing home care.

The finalists represent nursing homes in Milltown and Castleisland, highlighting the high standard of care provided across the county.

The awards, held in association with Homecare Medical, recognise exceptional practice in Ireland’s 440+ nursing homes, supporting over 27,000 residents nationwide. The ceremony will take place on November 6, at the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: NORA O’SULLIVAN LOONEY

Nora O’Sullivan Looney, a volunteer at Sonas Ashborough Nursing Home in Milltown, has been shortlisted in the Volunteer category. A native of Cahersiveen, Nora retired in 2019 after 33 years as a postmistress with An Post. She has volunteered extensively, including with the National Council of the Blind, Killorglin Lions Club, and St. Vincent de Paul. Since 2022 at Sonas Ashborough, Nora has become a comforting presence for residents, offering companionship, listening to stories, sourcing thoughtful gifts, and supporting residents during difficult times.

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The Connect Café Committee at Willow Brooke Care Centre in Castleisland

has been shortlisted in the Team of the Year category. The committee includes Ann Marie O’Sullivan, Ann O’Callaghan, Mary Craske, Nora Sheehan, and Marion O’Connor. Together, they created a dementia café that offers residents, families, and the wider community a safe, welcoming space for support, advice, and friendship. The café helps reduce isolation and stigma while strengthening community connections.

The Kerry finalists join nursing home professionals from across Ireland at the awards, which recognise excellence in nursing, care assistance, activities, culinary services, dementia care, end-of-life care, and innovation. An independent judging panel, led by Professor Amanda Phelan of DCU, alongside Paula O’Reilly (Irish Hospice Foundation) and Andy Heffernan (Alzheimer Society of Ireland), selected the finalists based on compassion, innovation, dedication, and impact on residents’ quality of life.

Tadhg Daly, CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland, said: "These nominations reflect the dedication and skill of Kerry’s nursing home staff, and the exceptional standard of care across Ireland. Every day, staff make a profound difference to residents’ lives, and these awards celebrate their achievements."

Kerry Social Farming reps appear before Oireachtas

Representatives from Kerry Social Farming (KSF) appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food this week.

The delegation, facilitated by Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, included KSF Working Group Chairman Éamon Horgan, Manager Joseph McCrohan, and participant Brendan O’Sullivan, alongside host farmers Bernadette O’Donoghue (Valentia), Berend Vroom (Glencar), and social farming participant Ellen O’Donoghue. The group outlined the origins and development of social farming in Kerry and highlighted the impact it is making in the lives of participants. They urged the Committee to seek additional funding for KSF ahead of the current funding cycle ending in 2026.

KSF currently operates across 40 farms and three community allotments and gardens in Kerry, supporting around 60 participants each week. In 2024, the county

recorded over 1,800 social farming days, the highest nationally. Funding is needed to maintain existing operations and expand to meet demand from over 80 people with disabilities waiting to participate. The Committee heard about support from Kerry Dairy Ireland and the ongoing partnership with TFI Local Link Kerry, demonstrating the project’s impact locally. KSF thanked Committee members for their interest and specifically acknowledged Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, Minister Michael Healy-Rae, and Deputy Michael Cahill for their support.

Kerry Social Farming is a social inclusion project allowing people with disabilities or accessing mental health services to spend time on working farms, engage in daily farm tasks, and participate in rural community life. Sessions are flexible in length and duration, depending on agreement between participants and host farmers.

Julie Brosnan (SKDP/KSF), Éamon Horgan (Chair of Kerry Social Farming Working Group), Jospeh McCrohan (SKDP), Danny Healy-Rae TD, Berend Vroom (Glencar), Emily Moran (SKDP/KSF), Brendan O’Sullivan (Cahersiveen), Ellen and Bernadette O’Donoghue (Valentia).

Bridie Collins (left) and Moira Dineen (right) of Barleymount West preparing for ‘Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning’ at Bridie’s

Two Kerry TDs have voiced concerns over the future of St Mary of the Angels and St Francis Special School in Beaufort, highlighting the urgent need for respite services for children and adults with profound disabilities and special needs.

The campus, set on lands generously donated by the Doyle family, offers 30 acres of grounds, existing buildings, and services, making it a valuable asset for the provision of respite care in Kerry. TD Michael Cahill emphasized that the Doyle family’s wishes should be respected, and that the grounds should be made accessible immediately.

“The special needs community in Kerry has a major respite crisis and families don’t have time to wait. Families need help — they are not asking for full-time residential care but respite care, a break, a helping hand,” Deputy Cahill said.

Concerns over future of St Mary of the Angels

He added that a bespoke approach is needed to meet the individual needs of children attending St Francis Special School. “Many of the children in the county with profound needs need a safe haven where they can roam the grounds freely, and St Mary of the Angels offers this.”

Deputy Cahill has accompanied several Ministers to the Beaufort campus to highlight its value to Disability Health Service providers. A working group has been formed including St John of Gods, the HSE, representatives of residents at St Mary of the Angels, and St Francis Special School, to explore options for maintaining and expanding respite services.

“Parents are worn out and at the end of their tether. This needs to be dealt with

expeditiously, in an environment of cooperation between the relevant Government Departments of Health, Disability, and Education. We need to get this across the line urgently and put it permanently in place,” he said.

Deputy Cahill pointed to the current shortfall of respite services in Kerry. “As of now, Cunamh Iveragh respite in Cahersiveen is only open Friday to Sunday, running at half capacity — two adults per night instead of four. The issue is staffing, and the HSE will not release funding to open full-time. The Beaufort campus is available and should be utilised as parents are crying out for overnight respite. Cooperation and compassion could see this done quickly.”

TD Danny Healy Rae echoed these con-

cerns during a Dáil speech this week.

“We are still short of respite beds on the southern side of the constituency. Families caring for people with disabilities just want a break, but there is nowhere available locally. Places are being offered only in Tipperary or Meath for those needing new residential care. It makes no sense. St Mary of the Angels in Beaufort has 40 or 50 acres of grounds that could be expanded, with facilities already in place such as swimming pools. It could be developed as a model for the rest of the country.”

Both TDs are urging the Government and the HSE to take immediate action to utilise the Beaufort campus for respite care, in line with the intentions of the Doyle family and the needs of Kerry families.

Rowing star Paula Moloney wins four golds at World Regatta

Paula Moloney, from Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney, claimed four gold medals at the World Rowing Masters 2025 in Banyoles, Spain.

Competing in four different races with four different crews, Paula was the only female member of the Irish selection to achieve such a feat and the only Killarney woman on the team.

The event featured 10 races and 900 teams, with Ireland winning a total of four golds, three silvers, and one bronze. Paula, daughter of Ena and Mike Moloney, is also the niece of well-known local photographer Sean Kelly, and her brother Michael plays with Dr. Crokes GAA Club. The Irish team, comprising rowers from clubs across the country, also won at the London (Oxford/Cambridge) Over-40s

competition. The event showcased the strength and unity of Irish Masters rowing, with athletes from Cork, Limerick, Tralee, Skibbereen, Clonmel, Belfast, and UL joining forces under captain Donal Cronin.

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American country star to play two nights at Slane Castle

American country singer and global superstar Luke Combs will take to the stage at Slane Castle next summer for two nights. He will bring his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to Meath next summer, July 18 and 19. Special guests lined up as his supporting acts are The Script, Ty Myers and The Castellows. Combs originally announced one date, however due to

overwhelming demand he added a second concert. The country singer recently made history after becoming the highest RIAA certified country artist ever with 168 million units sold, surpassing Garth Brooks. He released a new 3-song collection called The Prequel earlier this month. Combs described this year as “awesome” and shared his excitement for the

upcoming tour. He said: “While the festivals are awesome, there’s nothing like a headline show on a full tour with all of my fans. It’s hard to beat. We’re going to 8 different countries, bringing along a ton of great support, and by then will have a lot of new music to play.” Combs will also play in London, Amsterdam, and Edinburgh. Tickets for both concerts went on sale this morning, and prices started at €121.25.

Prominent Irish retailers have slashed their milk prices in the last week. Lidl Ireland was the first to announce a price reduction on milk in-store, effectively cutting the cost of a 2-litre carton of milk from €2.45 down to €2.35.

This price cut will apply to Lidl’s range of 12 milk products – which they estimate will put €2.9 million in savings back into the pockets of Lidl shoppers. Aldi subsequently announced a cut in their milk prices, effective from October 12. The price of a 2L carton of milk now costs €2.35, a drop of 10c, while a 3L carton has fallen 16c to €3.39. Tesco Ireland followed suit, and announced their price drop which will see a two-litre of fullfat and low-fat milk drop from €2.45 to €2.35, while a one-litre of milk will drop from €1.25 to €1.19.

Koala bear wanders into local Australian pub

A pub in South Australia got a surprise last week when a koala bear found its way into the building.

The family-run hotel shared a video on their Facebook page of the animal looking around their wine selection. The post said: “Different sort of customer visited today. As you can see everyone’s welcome at The Queenscliffe Family Hotel

Kangaroo Island.” The pub is located in the heart of Kingscote on Kangaroo Island, which is about 119 km from Adelaide, the state capital. It is South Australia’s oldest European settlement and the island’s largest town. The pub assured their customers that they gave water to the koala, rang the local vet and contacted Kangaroo Island Wildlife for help.

Milltown plan to preserve history in new project

The Milltown History and Heritage Society has announced plans for an oral history archive for the community.

It is hoped that the collection and preservation of stories and folklore will be a valuable resource for future generations. Oral history expert and historian Dr Tomás Mac Conmara will speak in Milltown in support of the launch. Dr Mac Conmara, who is an award-winning oral historian, lecturer and author, will speak at the Muintir na Tíre Hall in Milltown at 8pm on Friday, October 24 and will introduce the fundamentals for the collection of oral history. The presentation is free of

charge and is supported by funding from the Creative Communities Grant Scheme 2025. Attendees will be introduced to the practical skills required in interviewing, recording and documenting local heritage.

Stewart Stephans of the Milltown History and Heritage Society said they are excited to have Tomás to set them on the right path towards the development of the archive. He said: “The collection and retention of oral history needs to be approached properly, drawing on the right advice and maintaining high standards, so we are pleased to be getting the input of such a renowned expert.” The event is open to anyone who would like to attend.

Met Éireann issues call for climate transcribers

Met Éireann is inviting the public to rescue millions of historic weather observations which are currently held in handwritten paper records.

The Irish Weather Rescue Project aims to digitise 3.5 million historic rainfall observations from 763 stations across Ireland. Members of the public are invited to transcribe the Rainfall Registers Series spanning 1864 to 1951. These records are currently being held in the National Climate Archive, managed by Met Éireann.

Documents are vital for understanding climate change as it provides a detailed picture of how rainfall patterns have changed over long timescales. They are also important for the verification of climate models, improving the accuracy of future climate projections which are essential to support national climate resilience policymaking and planning. By converting these handwritten records into digital formats, participants are

helping to make this important data accessible now and into the future.

Dr Ciara Ryan, Climatologist at Met Éireann described the project as a chance for the public to make a real and lasting contribution to climate research. She said: “Digitising these records provides access to valuable data that will improve our understanding of Ireland’s climate variability and in particular, changes in the frequency and magnitude of extreme rainfall events over the past 160 years, and their possible link to human-caused climate change.”

Using the Zooniverse platform volunteers can access images of the weather records and templates to transcribe the data. Detailed instructions, an online video tutorial and supports are provided along with a discussion forum where volunteers can interact with the project team. Once digitised, the data will be made available to researchers and shared with national and international data repositories.

Circus festival coming to Tralee this November

The National Circus Festival of Ireland is coming to the Kerry Sports Academy from November 6-9 this year. The four-day circus is celebrating 25 years, and is packed with skill, spectacle and community.

Described as “not to be missed”, visitors can expect breathtaking parades, fireworks, and world class shows all weekend.

The opening night will feature a film screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Circus, which will play on Thursday at 7pm. It is a 1929 silent romantic comedy film, written, produced and directed by Charlie

Chaplin himself.

The next day, an event titled 'The Future Producers Industry Day' will take place on Friday at 10.30am. This aims to bring together emerging producers, international delegates and mentors to share ideas, explore new perspectives and spark collaborations.

Street shows, parades and fireworks will be on display on Denny Street at 7pm on Friday night and there will be a Heka presented by Gandini Juggling at 8.30pm. There will also be workshops and masterclasses, including aerial hoops, juggling and circus-style.

More information can be found on their website, www.circusfestival.ie.

Annual Currow Cemetery clean-up set for October 25

Currow Rural Development, in partnership with Killeentierna Parish Church, is hosting a community clean-up at St Michael’s Cemetery, Currow, on October 25.

The event will run throughout the day, and all members of the community are welcome to help tidy family graves and surrounding pathways.

The initiative aims to prepare the cemetery ahead of the Blessing of Graves for the Holy Souls, which will take place on November 2 at 11am, conducted by Fr. Gerard O’Leary.

This clean-up event was first held in May and was a great success, with strong community participation. Organisers

said they are committed to “looking after those who looked after us” and encouraged as many people as possible to attend. Currow Rural Development Joint Chairpersons Gráinne Fitzgerald and Eamonn Moriarty, along with Secretary Anthony Donnelly, will be on hand during the clean-up to guide volunteers and ensure the cemetery is ready for the annual blessing.

The community is urged to come along, bring gardening tools if possible

‘Samhain’ Gathering at National Park this weekend

The annual rutting season is now in full swing in Killarney National Park, with Irish red deer and sika deer putting on a spectacular natural display across the parklands.

Visitors have been hearing the powerful bellows of the red stags and the high-pitched whistles of the sika as they compete for dominance.

This weekend also marks the park’s annual ‘Samhain’ Autumn Gathering,

which runs from Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19.

The free event includes a series of talks at Killarney House by NPWS Conservation Ranger Clare Heardman and Bríd Calhoun, as well as morning deer walks led by Conservation Ranger Pádruig O’Sullivan.

NPWS Rangers will also be at Knockreer Estate throughout the weekend with telescopes and binoculars to help visitors observe the deer safely.

St Brendan’s College students who travelled as volunteers with the Diocescan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Tom Purcell, Adam Lynch Herlihy (centre) Julian McLellan Shannon, Harry Blythe, Andi O’Cathasaigh (back) Colm O’Brien, Daithí O’Sullivan and Dara Lynch with teachers Shane Healy and Mairead Hodges. Photo: Michelle Cooper Galvin

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Mystic-disco as Terry De Havilland Collection launches at MacBees

A legend of the 1970s disco scene, Terry de Havilland, has returned to Ireland with her iconic footwear, famously worn by David Bowie, Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The heritage British brand relaunched in Ireland exclusively at MacBees, Killarney. To celebrate, MacBees hosted a mystic-disco-inspired evening on Friday 10th October, with cocktails from Valentia Island Vermouth, disco tunes from Jade O’Connor, and tarot readings from Nadia Flanagan of Energy Edits.

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launch on the night were Doranne Hickey, Mary McBride, Aoife McBride from MacBees, Lucy Walsh from Terry de Havilland, model Silvia Stankovic and DJ Jade O Connor. Photo: Sally MacMonagle

Anna and Orla Carroll from Valentia Vermouth. Photo: Sally MacMonagle

Photographed at the launch of the Terry de Havilland collection in MacBees were Grainne McBride, Mary McBride and Maire Collins. Photo: Sally MacMonagle Aoife McBride and Helen Murphy. Photo: Sally MacMonagle

Photographed at the launch of the Terry de Havilland collection in MacBees were Rachel O'Neil and Aoife McBride. Photo: Sally MacMonagle

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New Proace to make debut at Gleneagle Toyota Roadshow

The all-new Toyota Proace Max Large Van will make its public debut at a special event at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, this Sunday, October 19.

The launch is part of Kelliher’s Toyota’s annual roadshow, which runs from 11am to 4pm. The event will showcase Toyota’s latest models, including the new generation Toyota Land Cruiser, the Corolla Cross SUV, the full Corolla range, the Toyota C-HR, and the Yaris and Yaris Cross line-up.

Dealer Principal Tim Kelliher said the event is a great opportunity for custom-

ers to see Toyota’s latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full electric options in one location.

“We’re proud to introduce the new Proace Max to Kerry drivers, it’s a strong addition to our commercial range,” he said.

“We’ll have something for everyone on the day, from our best-selling hybrids to new models available for immediate delivery.”

The roadshow will also include a range of quality demo models for sale. The team from Kelliher’s Toyota will be on-site throughout the day to meet customers and discuss the latest 261 offers.

Killarney and District Motor Club presence at Déjà Vu Waterford

There was a strong Kerry involvement at Déjà Vu Waterford over the weekend, an event held in memory of the late Craig Breen and Frank Meagher.

The rally-style run raised funds for the Craig Breen Foundation and the Dungarvan Palliative Care Unit.

The 160-kilometre route took crews from Dungarvan along the Copper Coast, passing through Bonmahon, Kilmurrin Cove, Tramore, and Dunmore East, before stopping at Mount Congreve Gardens for lunch. The convoy then climbed towards Mahon Falls before returning to Dungarvan via the quay and castle.

Ray Breen, Craig’s father, drove the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS linked to Frank Meagher. It was the same car that Craig and Paul Nagle used in the 2022 Killar-

ney Historic Rally, with daughter Kellie Breen co-driving. This was also the car Craig last drove in Ireland at the 2023 West Cork Rally with Nagle alongside.

Paul Nagle and Cavan’s James Fulton shared the Citroën DS3 R5 that Breen used to win the 2016 Circuit of Ireland.

The car, owned by long-time supporter Andrew Fanning, was recently restored to its original specification by KG Motorsport.

One of the main attractions was Castleisland man Paul Ahern’s BMW M3 E30. It featured a split livery, half in Rentokil Initial colours to mark Craig Breen’s 2022 Killarney Historic Rally victory and half

Thomas Fitzmaurice (Abbeydorney), Brian Duggan (Healy Pass), Paul Ahern (Ballyhar) and Mike Cleary (Abbeydorney) at Déjà Vu Waterford on Saturday.

in Tuff Mac colours in tribute to Bertie Fisher’s 1990 Rally of the Lakes win.

Ahern was co-driven by Kieran Murphy, originally from Beaufort and now based in Kilkenny.

Other Killarney and District Motor Club members taking part included Mark and Geri Falvey in a Billy Coleman Ford

ular feature at Déjà Vu events. Sean Tracey from Lisburn was joined by Lissivigeen National School teacher Elaine Ní Shé in his Lancia Fulvia.

Co-driver Kieran Murphy (Beaufort) gives a thumbs up from Paul Ahern’s BMW M3 E30.

Escort Mk1, and Conor and Catherine Falvey in a Porsche 911 3.0 RS. John and Johnny O’Sullivan from O’Sullivan Tyres also took part in their Mazda RX-7, a reg-

New Opel Frontera arrives at Ahern’s Opel in Castleisland

The all-new Opel Frontera SUV has arrived at Ahern’s Opel in Castleisland.

The new Frontera comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty as standard for the Irish market. It is available in three trims and as a five-seater at launch, with a seven-seat option due before the end of the year.

Prices for the Frontera Electric start from €24,606 including SEAI grant and VRT rebate, while the Frontera Hybrid starts from €27,995 plus delivery costs.

Designed to stand out, the new SUV features the Opel Vizor front face, bold wheel arches, and an upright stance. Inside, the Frontera focuses on space and practicality, offering up to 460 litres of

luggage capacity, or 1,594 litres with the rear seats folded. Wide-opening rear doors make access easy for passengers and child seats, while a split rear bench and second load floor add flexibility.

Power options include petrol hybrid versions (100PS and 136PS) and two electric versions. The 44kW electric model offers a 300km range, with a 54kW 400km range version set to arrive in 2026.

Opel Ireland Managing Director James Brooks said: “With its stylish look, spacious cabin, and choice of fully electric or petrol hybrid drivetrains, the new Opel Frontera is destined to become an Irish family favourite.”

The Frontera is now available to view and order at Ahern’s Opel in Castleisland.

Rose of Tralee raffle winner collects new Kia

Maria Shalvey was all smiles this week as she collected her brandnew Kia Ceed from McElligott’s Kia.

Maria was the lucky winner of the Rose of Tralee Monster Raffle, presented by winning Rose Katelyn Cummins, the Rose of Tralee Festival Team, and De-

clan O’Hara of McElligott’s Tralee Ltd.

A portion of the raffle proceeds went to Chernobyl Children’s International, supporting the charity’s work. Organisers thanked everyone who took part, helping to raise funds for a great cause while giving one lucky winner the chance to drive away in a new car.

New EV charging hubs for Killarney and Rathmore

Two new electric vehicle (EV) recharging hubs are planned for Killarney and Rathmore as part of a nationwide expansion of Ireland’s EV network.

Hegarty’s Service Station on the N71 in Killarney and Donagh Hickey Motors on the N72 in Rathmore were confirmed among nine new Kerry locations. The announcement was made by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien as part of a €10 million investment to deliver 192 new fast recharging points across 90 sites nationwide.

Each hub will provide high-powered

chargers averaging 250kW, located along national primary and secondary roads.

The Kerry hubs will also include sites at Garvey’s SuperValu, Castleisland; Kelly’s Top Service Station, Tarbert; Circle K Express, Waterville; Murphy’s SuperValu, Kenmare; Corrib Oil, Kenmare; Keane’s SuperValu, Killorglin; and O’Shea’s Gala, Blennerville.

The network is part of the Light Duty Vehicle initiative operated by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) and delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The new chargers are expected to be operational by early 2026.

Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Run this Sunday

The Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club will host its annual autumn car run this Sunday, October 19.

Participants will gather at The Reeks, Killarney, from 9.00am, with the run departing at 10.00am sharp.

This year’s route will take in some of the most scenic roads in Kerry and Cork.

From Killarney, the convoy will travel along the Cork Road to Kilgarvan, continue on to the Top of Coom, and then head for Ballyvourney, where a tea stop is planned at the Mills Inn.

After the break, the cars will make their way through Mullaghanish, Millstreet, and Gortnagane, before returning to Barraduff and back to Killarney to finish the day.

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Central Bank of Ireland reduces insurance levy

The Central Bank of Ireland have announced a reduction in the Insurance Compensation Fund Levy (ICF) to 1%, which will take effect from January 1, 2026.

This marks the first change in the levy in 14 years since 2012, a reduction of 1% from the maximum allowable 2% under the Insurance Act 1964.

The ICF was established to protect policyholders in the event of insurer insolvency. Since 2011, the Exchequer has advanced approximately €1 billion to the fund following the administration of Quinn Insurance Limited. The levy was reintroduced at 2% to repay this loan,

with the outstanding balance standing at over €270 million at the end of 2023. The change will affect many customers with non-life insurance policies such as home and motor insurance (if the motor insurance firm is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland). The fund is collected by the Revenue Commissioners and used to pay compensation to consumers for claims on failed insurance firms.

Deputy Governor Mary-Elizabeth Mc-

Munn said: “The Insurance Compensation Fund is an important fund, the purpose of which is to protect eligible policy holders in the event of their insurer going into liquidation. The changes announced today reflect the financial position of the fund and the reduction in the levy will positively impact a large cohort of policyholders in Ireland”

The Central Bank of Ireland also recommends no further request for credit for the fund from the Minister for Finance is required at this time. The reduction reflects that a rate of 1% is likely to be sufficient to repay the outstanding loan

balance and cover anticipated calls on the fund in 2026, taking into account companies which are already in administration or liquidation.

Last January the Government removed the 1% levy for the Motor Insurers Insolvency Fund (MIICF).

Network Ireland Kerry discuss sustainable success

Network Ireland Kerry held their third annual collaboration event last Wednesday at the Rose Hotel, Tralee.

The theme was: “The Journey to Sustainable Success” which brought three industry experts together to talk about their own journey to sustainable successful.

Business professionals, entrepreneurs, and financial leaders came together for this highly anticipated event to learn about the journey from becoming a start-up, to a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), and a large SME.

The event was opened by AIB Branch Liaison for Network Ireland Kerry and AIB Castleisland Branch Manager, Colleen Shannon. It was MC’d by AIB Tralee Branch Manager, Stephen Stack. Sarah Farrar of AINMHÌ, Garrett Dillon of Mr. Binman and Dillon Waste Ltd. and Susan Quirke-Crowley of Mounthawk Montessori School Group were among the speakers at the event.

These leaders spoke about their challenges, milestones, and breakthroughs they encountered, from launching an idea to scaling operations nationally.

Tara Elzingre of Tara Elzingre Consultancy, Zaneta Labuz-Czerwein of Rustic Boowa and Sharon Hartnett of U Coaching promoted their businesses for ‘Min-

ute on the Mic’ Emily Reen, Network Ireland Kerry President, described the event as a testament to the power of partnership. She said: “The event underscored a powerful message: sustainable business success is not a solo journey. With the right partnerships, teams and financial tools,

Ireland

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businesses of all sizes can grow with purpose, resilience, and long-term impact.”

Network Ireland Kerry will host their next monthly event on November 12 in Killarney and in collaboration with the Kerry Local Enterprise Office, titled: “Gain Competitive Advantage in Your Business”. This event will be MC’d by Ka-

ren Ronan, 2025 National Vice President of Network Ireland and CEO of Galway Chamber. This event is open to non-members and members, and everyone is welcome from 6 pm for networking and refreshments, with the event taking place from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm

John Healy of Healy Insurances.

Oksana Semyroz, Emily Reen (President of Network

Kerry)

Valeriia Rudenko. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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DNG’s reaction to Budget 2026

DNG welcomes the cut to VAT for new apartments and the extension and expansion of the Living City Initiative but sees an opportunity missed to keep small landlords in the rental sector.

Reacting to the measures announced in Budget 2026, Paul Murgatroyd, Director of Research with leading property group DNG, welcomed the extension of the residential development stamp duty refund scheme until the end of 2030 and the Rent Tax Credit from 2025 to 2028 which helps affordability for renters in the rental sector. He also favoured the extension of the

Living City Initiative to the end of 2030 and its expansion to cover properties built before 1975 (from 1915) and the regional centres of Athlone, Drogheda, Letterkenny, Dundalk and Sligo.

The reduction in the rate of VAT applicable for newly built apartments to 9% until 31st December 2030 is a positive for the construction industry as is the new enhanced corporation tax deduction for certain construction costs for new apartments developments.

Another positive for the construction industry is the exemption of Corporation Tax for rental profits for developments that are designated as falling under the Cost Rental Scheme.

However, disappointment was expressed that nothing was delivered as part of Budget 2026 to incentivise small and medium landlords to remain in the rental market.

The agency says that the current tax regime for small and medium landlords is taking its toll, as landlords realise that renting at below market rates due to rent controls is no longer viable, forcing them to leave the sector. The agency went on to say that 27% of homes being sold though their agency are landlords leaving the sector and this is likely to rise due to the upcoming planned changes to no fault evections planned for March 2026.

Rotary Club hosts afternoon tea

Killarney Rotary Club held their annual afternoon tea event on Saturday, October 11 at the Great Southern Hotel.

It was sold out this year. People travelled

from Cork and Limerick and locals were in attendance too. The event began at 1.15pm where guests mingled before dining in style at the Great Southern Hotel.

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Boundary disputes between neighbours KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Who owns the boundary between your property and your neighbour's?

The general rule is that any boundaries between your land and your neighbour’s land are jointly owned by both you and your neighbour. But you may be able to prove that you own a boundary structure outright. Even if you can show that you have outright ownership of a boundary structure, your neighbour may have certain rights over that structure.

If you do not know where the precise boundary between your property and your neighbour’s property is, or how the boundary is owned, you should start by investigating your title. Your title documents are the deeds and related papers that describe your land. Your property may be registered in the Land Registry. You should get legal advice if there is a dispute about the ownership of any part of your property or land.

What are party structures?

A party structure is any structure that divides separately owned buildings or is situated at a boundary line or so close to a boundary line that you could not carry out works to the structure without access to the adjoining structure or land.

A party structure can be a wall, arch, ceiling, floor, partition, ditch, fence, hedge, shrub, tree or any other structure.

Do I need my neighbour’s consent to carry out works to a party structure? You should always get your neighbour’s consent before carrying out works to a party structure. If you carry out works without your neighbour’s permission, your neighbour could take a claim for trespass and nuisance.

You must pay your neighbour’s reason-

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able costs for getting professional advice to assess the likely consequences of the work. You must also pay reasonable compensation for the inconvenience caused by the works and reimburse your neighbour for any damage done to their property.

You are entitled to consider your neighbour’s use and enjoyment of the party structure when assessing the compensation they are due. If you fail to compensate your neighbour, they can apply to the District Court for an order to compel you to make good any damage, or to pay them for the costs and expenses.

Works include any of the following:

• Adjustment, alteration, cutting into or away, decoration, demolition, improvement, lowering, maintenance, raising, renewal, repair, replacement, strengthening or taking down

• Finding out the course of cables, drains, pipes, sewers, wires or other conduits and clearing, renewing, repairing or replacing them

• Cutting, treating or replacing any hedge, tree or shrub

• Clearing or filling in ditches

• Carrying out inspections, drawing up plans and performing other tasks required for, incidental to, or consequential on any of the works above You are entitled to carry out works on a party structure in the following circumstances:

• Works that are required in order to comply with any statutory provision, for example, the requirements of the Building Regulations

• Exempted developments under the Planning Acts (developments for which planning permission is not needed), or developments for which

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• Works required for the preservation of the party structure or of any building or unbuilt-on land of which it forms a part

• Any other works that will not cause substantial damage or inconvenience to your neighbour, or that even if they will cause damage or inconvenience, it is nevertheless reasonable to carry them out

You should be careful not to leave a party structure in a dangerous condition as a result of your actions.

What can I do if my neighbour does not consent to works?

You can apply to the District Court for a works order. A works order may:

• Authorise you, or people authorised by you, to enter your neighbour’s building or land for any purpose connected with the works

• Require you to indemnify or give security to your neighbour for damages, costs and expenses caused by or arising from the works or likely to be caused or to arise

The procedure for getting a works order is set out in Order 93A of the District Court Rules. You must notify your neighbour of your intention to apply for a works order. The required form is available from the District Court clerk. There are also forms available for an application to the District Court for damage to be made good and for applications to modify or discharge (cancel) a works order. The other party must be notified in these cases as well.

What are the rules in relation to trees and hedges?

A tree or hedge on a boundary is generally the property of both landowners. You are not allowed to cut down the tree or hedge without your neighbour’s permission. Overhanging branches or roots that are encroaching on your land can be cut back without permission, but only as far as the boundary line. You should still discuss this with your neighbour to avoid disagreements. You should make sure that the tree is not the subject of a tree preservation order. Tree preservation orders are made by the local authority. You should check with the local authority before cutting back or taking any action against a tree that is subject to a tree preservation order.

Can utility companies cut my trees? Electricity and telecommunications companies have various rights to cut down or lop trees that are on private property that may obstruct wires, under the Electricity (Supply) Act 1927. They must give seven days’ notice to the landowner of their intention to do this. You may choose to have the work done yourself. If you do, you must notify the company within seven days, and the utility provider must pay the costs involved.

If you need further information about any of the issues raised here or have other questions, you can drop-in to your local Citizens Information Service in Tralee, Killarney or Caherciveen – opening hours are listed on our website www.citizensinformation.ie

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY LACKE

In loving memory of Vincent J. Lacke Ill Dennehy’s Bohereen, Killarney, Co. Kerry who died on 20th October 2024.

On the Anniversary of Vinnie’s death, we’d like to remember all those that have helped us during this time.

Many sent cards, letters, sympathized and were just wonderful. Just being there was a huge comfort to us. Vinnie’s family and many friends celebrated his life even though short lived.

We want to thank our families, the Lynes, Somers, Cahills and Krzywosz.

Thanks to The First Responders, Garda, and Ambulance personnel, who were above and beyond anything we could ask for.

Mike O’Shea, Michael and Mary were absolutey wonderful, especially at a time when we were in shock...they handled everything with beauty, class and compassion.

Vince came here in 1999 and although he wasnt born here..he loved Killarney. To him everything, no matter what, was ‘better in Killarney’.

He made many friends especially those at St. John of Gods, Kerry Stars, Killarney Celtic and all the shop owners in town, who had the chat whenever he came around with his dog.

Vinnie also had many friends at Tesco, where he worked for years, and Leanes Tool Hire. It would not be unusual to see him walking down the road with a mower or strimmer to get fixed, AGAIN.

We so appreciate the support and love shown to us through the past year. It’s really hard to believe he’s gone.

Our family also wants to thank the staff at the cathedral and the Friary...where he would attend mass with his dog.

Lord,

Make me an instrument of your peace Where there is hatred, let me sow love Where there is injury, pardon Where there is doubt, faith Where there is despair, hope Where there is darkness, light Where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

To be consoled as to console

To be understood as to understand To be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive It is in pardoning that we are pardoned And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Thank you everyone for the love, compassion, respect and inclusitivy shown to Vinnie.

We know he’s over us.. love you Vinnie, Mary, Mike, Lucy, Brendan and Bailey Lyne.

Anniversary Mass for Vinnie will be held on Monday 20th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

KISSANE

In loving memory of Margaret Kissane (née Cronin) late of Beechgrove, Knockearagh, Killarney and formally of Racomane, Ballyhar who died on 23rd October 2024.

We, the loving relatives of Margaret, husband Denis, beloved children Kieran, David, Caroline, Alice and son in-law James wish to thank everyone for their kindness and support during our most difficult time.

Our heartfelt appreciation to all those who came to the house, all those who attended the rosary, removal and burial, and who generously donated to the Irish Cancer Society, your kind thoughts and deeds are much appreciated.

To our extended family, friends, neighbours and colleagues who made sure everyone was catered for during this time we are forever grateful.

A sincere thanks to Fr. Joe Belgey for celebrating such a meaningful funeral mass and to Fr. Jim Lenihan, Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue and Fr. Michael O’Donoghue who kindly concelebrated the Requiem Mass.

A special thank you to Margaret’s brother Thomas and the Moynihan brothers for their extraordinary generosity in organising the beautiful music on the day at the grave side, which was a source of great comfort to us all.

To the staff of O’Shea’s Funeral Home, a very heartfelt thanks.

We wish to thank the Community Nurses, Carers, Night Nurses, Palliative Care and Oncology teams, all of whom demonstrated such compassion and care during the course of Margaret’s illness and her final days at home.

Thank you to the team in Park Medical Practice for their care over the years and to the staff in Boots Pharmacy.

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

Margaret’s First Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday 25th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

2ND ANNIVERSARY

MULCAHY

In loving memory of Victor Mulcahy Woodlawn and Lewis Road, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 17th October.

May the winds of heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Always loved and remembered by your loving wife Margaret, sister Marguerita, and famillies.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

KISSANE In loving memory of Margaret Kissane (née Cronin) late of Beechgrove, Knockearagh, Killarney and formally of Racomane, Ballyhar who died on 23rd October 2024.

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

Love and miss you always Nana, your grandchildren Séamus and Bronagh Murphy, and Rosie Collins.

1ST ANNIVERSARY

KISSANE

In loving memory of our wonderful sister Margaret Kissane (née Cronin) Knockearagh, Killarney who left us on 23rd October 2024.

One year has passed since you’re been gone But in our hearts you still live on We hear your laughter, we see your smile And feel your love through every mile.

No words can heal our heartache But memories of you remain Though Heaven holds you in its care We sense your presence everywhere.

Loved and remembered every day by your sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. xxxx

31ST ANNIVERSARY

MCCARTHY

Fond memories of Eileen McCarthy 15 Woodlawn Road, Killarney who died on 11th October 1994.

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

Sadly missed by your loving husband Tadhg, daughters Mary and Suzanne, sons Roger and Tadhg, sons-in-law Tony and Jimmie, your grandchildren Christopher, Sophie, Sonia, James and Nathan, and great grandaughter Lydia.

MIRACLE PRAYER

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

1ST BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of a precious Wife and Mother Theresa O’Sullivan 56 Pinewood Estate, Killarney who celebrated her birthday in Heaven on 14th October.

We read the cards for Mother and the verses bring a tear. for the loving words are written to those who are still here.

You always loved the cards we sent

You saved them through the years. You said they made you feel so loved

Your eyes glistening with tears.

This year when we bring the flowers

In our minds your words we’ll hear “They’re beautiful. You shouldn’t have But I love them, Thank you Dear”

They say you’re in a better place

We hope and pray that’s true. But today is your birthday

And we are missing you.

‘Happy Birthday’.

So sadly, missed and never forgotten by your husband Denny, son Jim, daughter Sheila and son-in-law Paul. xxxx

2ND

ANNIVERSARY CAROLAN (NEE O’SHEA)

In loving memory of Sheila (Julia) Carolan late of Inchicullane, Killarney who died on 21st October 2023.

Softly the leaves of memories fall, Gently we gather and treasure them all.

There’s a gift in life you cannot buy

A gift so rare and true

It is a gift of a wonderful Mom

Like the one we had in you.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain

To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

We love you Mom!

I THANK MY GOD EACH TIME I THINK Of YOU. xoxo

Always remembered and cherished by your loving daughters, Mary Ann and Kathleen, sons-in-law Mick and Brian, dearly loved grandson Brian and his wife Shannon, and treasured grand-daughter Claire.

2nd Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 18th October at 7.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

MIRACLE PRAYER

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

5TH ANNIVERSARY TWOMEY

Precious memories of Derek Twomey Coolgarriv, Killarney 25th September 1989 - 21st October 2020.

We didn’t know that morning

The pain that day would bring When a golden heart stopped beating And we couldn’t do a thing.

No words can heal the heartache Or stop a silent tear Or take away the memories Of a Son we loved so dear.

Your resting place we visit The flowers we place with care But nothing compares to the pain we feel When we turn and leave you there.

Loved and remembered always by Mom and Dad.

Derek’s 5th Anniversary Mass on Sunday 26th October at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

TWOMEY

In loving memory of Derek Twomey Coolgarriv, Killarney who died on 21st October 2020.

Happy memories keep forever

Of days when we were all together

They bring a smile and often a tear And always a wish that you were still here.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your brother Darren, Jamie, Zach and Harrison.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

TWOMEY

In loving memory of Derek Twomey Coolgarriv, Killarney who died on 21st October 2020.

We cried when you passed away We still cry today

Although we loved you dearly

We couldn’t make you stay.

Your golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best.

Forever missed by your sister Deirdre, brother-in-law Kevin, and nieces Fia and Lara.

30TH ANNIVERSARY

MOYNIHAN

In Loving memory of Daniel Moynihan

7 Allman’s Terrace, Killarney who died on 16th October 1995. Rest in Peace.

A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest It broke our hearts to see you go God only takes the best.

Always loved and forever in our hearts, your wife Kitty, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass for Daniel on Sunday 19th October at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

7TH ANNIVERSARY O’RAHILLY

In loving memory of Pat O’Rahilly Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney who died on 23rd October 2018.

Treasured memories keep you near As time unfolds another year

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

Always loved and remembered by your loving wife Eileen, daughter Shirley, son Damien and his wife Bríd, and grandaughters Naoise and Caoilinn.

8TH ANNIVERSARY HARTNETT

In loving memory of our beloved Dad Con Hartnett 26 Mangerton View, Killarney who passed away on 18th October 2017.

October comes with sad regret It brings a day we never forget. The gates of Heaven opened wide The angels stood side by side.

Our lovely Dad was on his way The day Lord Jesus took you away.

Loved always and missed every day, Liam, Catherine, Mary, Pat, Niamh, Ashling, Robert and Ben.

TO

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. MM

7TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of my dear husband Dermot Moynihan Tullig Cottage, Spa, Killarney who died on 25th October 2018. R.I.P.

Treasured memories keep you near Der As time unfolds another year Out of my life you may be gone But in my heart you still live on.

That’s why this special message Is sent to heaven above For the angels to take care of you And give you all my love.

Sadly missed, always loved and never forgotten, your loving wife Bridget. xx

Anniversary Mass on Friday 24th October at 9.30am in the Church of The Resurrection.

7TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

In loving memory of our dad Dermot Moynihan Tullig Cottage, Spa, Killarney who died on 25th October 2018. R.I.P.

I cried myself to sleep last night thinking about you Where you are, are you Ok and if you really knew.

We were so proud to call you Dad But what we’d love for mom For one last time, to hear you say “I think I’ll Sing a Song”.

When you got sick we all admit It never got you down The biggest job that our mom got Was to keep you from the town.

You are at peace, your pain is gone You’ll be sadly missed around But we’ll be strong, we’ll sing on And never let you down.

So sadly missed and fondly remembered by your loving sons Pat, Sean, Aidan and Noel, by Emma, Marian, Marie and Ka, your grandchildren David, Amy, Dara, Leah, Rachael and Dermot , and your brothers Michael and Pat.

Anniversary Mass on Friday 24th October at 9.30am in the Church of The Resurrection.

TO THE

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

8TH ANNIVERSARY & 27TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

MAYSE In loving memory of Christian Mayse late of Maple Drive, Killarney who passed away 20th October 2017 and whose 27th birthday occurred on 16th October.

Those we love don’t go away

They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Words and times we can no longer share

But in our hearts you will always be there.

Happy 27th Birthday Christian.

Love Mom, Niall, Charlie and Clodagh. xxxx

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 18th October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

8TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

MAYSE In loving memory of Christian Mayse late of Maple Drive, Killarney who passed away on 20th October 2017 and whose birthday occurred on 16th October.

You are too precious to be forgotten And too priceless to ever replace

We wish we could share another moment with you And see that smiling face.

Someone so special as you Is truly rare to find

Someone with a heart so pure So caring and so kind.

We’ll cherish the memories we made All the times we spent together And we’ll hold them dearly in our hearts

From now until forever.

Always in our thoughts, Nana Eileen, Uncle Michael, Aunts Patricia, Elaine, Tracey and Maeve, and cousins Noah, Lucy, Emily and Jamie.

TO THE

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

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SACRED HEART

NOVENA

THE SACRED HEART

NOVENA

SACRED HEART

7TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady Park Road, Killarney who passed away on 16th October 2018.

A golden heart stopped beating

Hard working hands at rest

It broke our hearts to see you go

God only takes the best.

They say that memories are golden

Well maybe that is true

But we never wanted memories

We only wanted you.

Your life was love and labour

Your love for your family true

You did your best for all of us

We will always remember you.

Our lips cannot speak how we loved you

Our hearts cannot tell what to say

But God only knows how we miss you

In our home that is lonely today.

Love you always, forever, Patsy, Dan, Geraldine, Emma and Daniel.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of a beautiful Mom Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 16th October.

Death leaves heartache No one can heal

Memories are treasures No one can steal.

Some may forget you Now that you are gone

But we will remember you No matter how long.

You will always stay loved And remembered in every way No tears, no verses, can ever Say how much we miss you every day.

Missed and loved every day by your daughter Mary, Ted, Stephen and Jackie.

31ST ANNIVERSARY O’CONNOR DUFFY

In loving memory of dear mother Eileen O’Connor Duffy 45 Marian Place, Killarney who died on 21st October 1994. May she rest in peace.

“Softly the leaves of memory fall” Gently we gather and treasure them all.

Sadly missed by Helen Duffy, husband Olivier Keogh, Ramona, Oliver Jnr, Bobby, Anthony, and all the Duffy family.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 18th October at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of the greatest Mom Bridie O’Grady late of Park Road, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 16th October.

I really don’t know Where to start The day you left You broke my heart.

Not just a crack It broke in two Filled with love Just for you.

I miss you so much And more, every day And love you much more Than words could ever say.

Loved and missed by your heartbroken daughter Budge.

7TH ANNIVERSARY

O’GRADY

In loving memory of Bridie O’Grady Park Road, Killarney whose anniversary occurs on 16th October.

Mom Not a day goes by that We don’t miss you Losing you has been the toughest challenge ever But knowing that you’re at peace has been the only comfort that we have.

Love you always Helen.

Nana

Words cannot express How much we miss you Life will never be the same You’re forever in our hearts.

Love Jenny, Laura, TJ, and Ryan.

12TH & 11TH

ANNIVERSARIES

COURTNEY

Treasured memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law (Patrick) Pat Courtney Muckross Road, Killarney who passed away on 18th October 2013 and his son Shane Courtney who died on 31st Jan 2014.

Ye always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke, a time to care Each of us in our own way Have special memories of ye today.

Sad but loving memories, Ursula and Eamonn, Eamon, Valerie, Patrick and Shauna, Padraic, Orlagh, Réiltín, Féilim and Eanna, Feargal, Nicola, Luke and David, Cian, Heidy, Emily, Evelyn and Elaine.

9TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

Cherished memories of a loving Wife, Mom and Nana Carmel McCarthy 9 Bishop Moynihan Crescent, Killarney who passed away on 21st October 2016.

Dear Wife….. I miss your words of wisdom I miss your laughter too Nothing will ever compare again To my years in loving you. I’ll hold onto you forever Deep within my heart And though you are not here, Carmel I know we’ll never part.

I wish I had one more chance

To see that tender smile To laugh again with you, Carmel Just for a little while. No man could wish for better

To share In love and life I count myself lucky everyday, To have called you my Wife.

Dear Mom…..

Of all the special gifts in life

However great or small

To have you as our Mom Was the greatest gift of all. May the winds of love blow softly And whisper in your ear

“We love and miss you Mom And wish that you were here”. Deep within 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, we Miss You Mom.

Dear Nana….. Time slips by and life goes on But from our hearts you’re never gone We think about you always We talk about you too We have so many memories But we wish we still had you.

Love you forever, miss you always, your husband Dan, daughters Sheila, Katherina, Carmel, Marina, Diana and Helena, sons Patrick, Joe, Daniel and James, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass for Carmel and her mother Sheila O”Connor, Woodlawn on Saturday 18th October at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

28TH & 9TH ANNIVERSARIES

SHEAHAN

In loving memory of Con and Mary Sheahan Rathanane, Kilcummin, Killarney

Con who died on 20th October 1997 and Mary 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, and Marguerite.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of (Nora) Doll O’Brien

1 Arbutus drive, Killaney whose anniversary occurs on 20th October.

Of all the special gifts in life

However great or small

To have you as my wife

Was the greatest gift of all.

May the winds of love blow softly And whisper in your ear I love and miss you Doll 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 my heart forever.

Your loving husband Thomas.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

O’BRIEN

In loving memory of (Nora) Doll O’Brien

1 Arbutus drive, Killaney whose anniversary occurs on 20th October.

Mother’s plant the seeds of love that bloom forever, when someone you love becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure, death leaves a heartache no one can heal love leaves a memory that no one can steal.

A garden of beautiful memories sprayed with a million tears

You will always be treasured forever in our memories

We keep in our hearts the love of the past For their it was planted forever to last

Your presence we miss Mommy

Your memory we treasure

Loving you always, forgetting you never.

Always a smile instead of a frown

Always a hand when one was down

Always true, thoughtful and kind

Wonderful memories Mommy you left behind Gone, yet not forgotten

Although we are apart

Your spirit lives within us Forever in our hearts.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving children and family.

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

JESUS

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. ST. THERESA

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Rathmore march on in Kerry SFC

KERRY SFC SEMI-FINALS

Saturday 4pm Rathmore v Austin Stacks Fitzgerald Stadium

Sunday 2pm Mid Kerry v Dingle

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

Four teams remain in the race for the Bishop Moynihan and with two of the pre-tournament favourites now out of contention, anything can happen.

Surprise package Rathmore sent East Kerry reeling last weekend with a massive 15-point win (1-21 to 0-9). A fine team effort gave Mark Ryan the opportunity to score the only goal of the game to put Rathmore 1-6 to 0-7 ahead at halftime.

In the second half Rathmore were really on song, scoring 15 points. All East Kerry could muster in return were two. Kerry defender veteran Paul Murphy played a very significant part in his side’s dominance, scoring 0-3 but also hoovering up so much spilled ball. This provided his teammates with ample supply, none more so than Ciarán Collins who scored 0-6.

East Kerry were way off the pace. David Clifford did score 0-5 but they missed his brother Paudie, who is out with an injury.

Rathmore won’t fear Stacks who were deserving winners over Kenmare Shamrocks, 1-19 to 0-15. The power of Joe O’Connor and young Ben Murphy plus a Cian Purcell goal had them 1-10 to 0-9 ahead at the break.

Seánie O’Shea kept Kenmare in the game but the Rockies had too much firepower with forthcoming All-Star midfielder O’Connor dominant. Paddy Lane and Ronan Carroll did the scoring. It promises to be a hectic semi-final in The Park. Rathmore get the nod to make it to the county final.

EASY WIN

Mid Kerry had an easy win over Spa in

Austin Stack Park

their quarter-final tie. The Killarney club did manage to score 2-9 but Mid Kerry delivered 1-28 for the big win. The district outfit have lost three county finals in the past decade, all to East Kerry, but this time they will fancy their chances of lifting the Bishop Moynihan Cup. They are led by Kerry stars Mike Breen and Seán O’Brien with Jack O’Connor, Keith Evans and Liam Carey also playing important roles.

Dingle will be a different proposition. They feel they have a point to prove after losing the 2024 final to Crokes. Mind you, they can thank Kerry veteran Paul Geaney for getting through last Sunday’s local derby versus West Kerry. As expected, the encounter was fiery and close, but Geaney got them through by scoring 1-9 of their winning 1-16 total. They played all of the second half with 14 men after Conor Flaherty was sent off for two yellows.

West Kerry were without three injured players plus Éanna O’Connor who was on his honeymoon, and Franz Sauerland went off injured after just four minutes. All things considered, they did well to put it up to Dingle before eventually losing by six (1-16 to 0-13)

Both Mid Kerry and Dingle have incentives to lay their hands on the Bishop Moynihan Cup after so many disappointments. It’s hard to call but Mid Kerry get my vote.

UP FRONT: Kerry goalkeeper Shane Ryan lined out in the forwards for Rathmore in their surprise victory over East Kerry. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile.

Lakers aiming to get back to winning ways

The Utility Trust St Paul’s Lakers will be hoping for a turn of fortunes this weekend after suffering a defeat in Week 2 of the 2025/26 National League season.

The club’s men’s team came up short in Jordanstown against the University of Ulster (91-70) having trailed by just four points heading into the final quarter. There were some positives – mainly the form of Steve Kelly, Sam Grant and Mark Sheehan – but head coach Luke O’Hea will be eager to pick up his first win of the Division 1 campaign at home to Malahide on Saturday. Tip-off at Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre is at 7.30pm. Malahide have also lost both of their opening two matches, to Drogheda and Portlaoise.

Meanwhile, James Fleming’s women’s team maintained their 100% Super League record by beating the Panthers in Portlaoise on a scoreline of 62-72. The Killarney girls raced into an early lead but they had to weather a storm in the sec-

ond half as the Panthers rallied admirably.

Maisie Burnham led the St Paul’s charge early doors with Lovisa Hevinder, Lorraine Scanlon and Leah McMahon making important contributions as the game wore on, but it was Tara Cousins who really made her mark in the fourth quarter, racking up 16 crucial points. Each one was significant as Paul’s tried to keep the Panthers at bay – in fact, the American guard registered her team’s final 10 points of the game to help secure a hard-fought 10-point victory.

"It was a good win on the road,” Hevinder told club PRO Enda Walshe. “Portlaoise is always a tough place to play and a difficult team to play against. I think we did a great job defensively, and at times we had really good flow on offence.”

Like their male counterparts, the St Paul’s women have a home game at Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre tomorrow. They host Munster rivals Fr Mathews with the tie tipping off at 4pm. Mathews are seeking their first win of the season.

HOME GAME: The St Paul's Lakers are at home to Malahide on Saturday.

Paudie loved everything about sport

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

Paudie O’Callaghan, predeceased by his twin brothers, was laid to rest on Tuesday last.

He loved everything about sport and that was a poignant memory as his friends from far and wide paid their respects in The Fáilte Hotel on Monday last. The green and white of his club Killarney Celtic and a copy of the daily

WINNERS: The Killarney team who defeated Tralee to win the Kingdom Cup.

Hosts Killarney defeat Tralee in local ‘Ryder Cup’

A team representing Killarney Golf and Fishing Club took part in a Ryder Cup style tournament against their neighbours from Tralee last weekend, eventually edging a keenly contested event on a scoreline of six points to five.

The inaugural ‘Kingdom Cup’ was a fun and competitive day of golf staged in beautiful autumn sunshine at the Killarney club’s iconic Killeen course.

The teams were based on Golfer of the Year points, a reflection of the players’

newspaper were symbolic of his life. When we met, he always had the daily newspaper. No wonder he could converse on any sport, not just soccer. His father Dermot was a great backer of Killarney Celtic and, of course, his brother Botty continues that great O’Callaghan/ Fáilte/Killarney Celtic bond. Sympathies to his family and many friends. Slán abhaile agus codladh sámh, Paudie.

After suffering some tough nights in his career as a boxer, the wheel finally turned for Kerryman Kevin Cronin last Friday night as he deservedly claimed the BUI Light Heavyweight title with victory over Cork’s Cathal Crowley.

Cronin has been the victim of some harsh calls along the way but he was all smiles at the National Stadium in Dublin after the judges gave him the decision following a bruising encounter.

The 29-year-old fighter, who is managed by Michael Conlon, was clearly ecstatic to

excellent performances throughout the season. The format involved five singles, three foursomes and three fourball matches. All matches were sporting and both teams had to fight for every shot. The teams were locked at 5-5 with the last match going down the 18th. This game ultimately decided the destiny of the Kingdom Cup and the Killarney ladies sank the crucial putt on 18 in darkness to clinch the win. Lady Captain Máire Murphy presented the trophy.

Competitors are already looking forward to the return event in Tralee in 2026.

claim the national belt. Speaking to online boxing news channel Boxing Tickets NI, the Milltown native said it was a “happy night”.

“I’m delighted for my fans. I think I left out a lot of emotions there in the ring. It wasn’t [just] because of how big this title is, it was more the journey it took to get it. I just needed to get over that wall for the bigger performances to come.”

The excellent win caps a year of impressive milestones for Cronin, who earlier in 2025 fought in Madison Square Garden and the 3 Arena.

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Ahead of Killarney Athletic’s 60th anniversary, Adam Moynihan spoke to club stalwart and current chairman Donie Murphy about his passion for soccer (and the Blues)

Donie, Athletic have a big milestone coming up. Sixty years in existence. How and when did you first come to be involved with the club?

I joined the club in the 1974/75 season as an 18-year-old, so I have 50 years done. People think I didn’t play with anyone else but I joined from Woodlawn Rovers, which was a team made up of a group of friends who used to play down in Billy Doyle’s place at the back of Woodlawn. When that team disbanded, 90% of the boys joined Killarney Athletic. The rest is history, as they say. I didn’t move anywhere else after that.

What sort of footballer were you?

I would consider myself a whole-hearted player. I had a bit of pace. Not an awful lot of skill, but good in the air. I was committed and I expected much the same from everybody else. I played centre back all my career except for one game when I was coming back from injury and I was thrown up centre forward for the B team

And? How did it go?

One game, one goal [laughs]. I had a 100% record.

Who were some of Athletic’s best players that you lined out with?

You had the likes of Brian McCarthy Senior, Denny Hayes, Pat Moynihan, Connie Doc, Pat Shea… You could throw Mikey Sullivan in there as well. He was a whole-hearted player.

What was the highlight of your playing career?

Well, we were runners-up and beaten finalists in a lot of things, but the one thing we did win was the Munster Junior Cup Kerry Area. It was a big thing at the time. We beat Tralee United 1-0. On the other end of the scale we had a relegation battle over in Castleisland. We had to win and we did, 1-0. We were mean enough in defence. Other than that, I played with the Kerry District League in the Oscar Traynor Cup for a couple of seasons, which was nice as well. When did you hang up the boots?

I stopped playing with Athletic in 1990. But, of course, there was the Killarney

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Athletic 7-a-side then as well and I played in the over 35s for a few years after that.

You must have fond memories of the 7-a-side, going all the way back to the start in 1976?

The memories are great. Well, for the first tournament in 1976, Brian McCarthy refereed all the games and I was his sidekick. So I didn’t play, I was running the show while he was reffing. But I played with Killarney Hardware for many years alongside Connie Doc, Pat Shea, Seánie Shea… And DD Mulcahy and Dan Leary from Rathmore.

It would have been staged in the Áras Pádraig at the time. What was that like, for those who weren’t around back then?

Ah, it was unbelievable. We had 74 teams one year with every game being played on the one pitch. So it went on for nearly three months of the summer, because it had to. Everyone who was there saw every game. It is handier in Woodlawn, it takes half the time, but up in the Áras Phádraig, you could see everything. You couldn’t replicate that atmosphere anywhere else. It was like a cauldron.

When did you first coach an underage team? Do you know how many teams you have trained down through the years?

I couldn’t tell you how many but I’ve been involved with a team every year since I started. I took a Community Games team in 1976 and I did that for a few years. And after that it was Killarney Athletic underage teams. I’m not training a team now but I am involved with the U5s and U6s. Now that is tough going [laughs].

So you’re coming up on 50 years of coaching underage teams?

That’s a lot of players… It’s a lot of players, and it’s a lot of names and faces to remember. Christmas in Killarney is a disaster. There are so many fellas away and they come back for Christmas and they’re saying, “Hey, Donie, how’re things?” I probably didn’t change a lot in the last 30 years, but they did!

What’s your coaching philosophy? My philosophy is that communication is very important. Everybody should have a voice. I don’t like talking down to anybody. Once I can communicate my ideas

to the kids and they buy into it, that’s the big thing. It’s fine going down training and doing the drills but sometimes they just need to be spoken to.

What is it about working with kids that you enjoy?

First of all, it’s the love of the game. But I do prefer to take – I won’t say underdogs – but maybe a B team, and see can I get them better than what they were. Rather than taking a team of stars who are going to be pretty good anyway, I like to bring on the next category of players. That’s what I measure myself against. Within a season, are we better against an opponent in the reverse fixture than we were the first time we played them? I like to see players that are maybe ‘middle of the road’ improving.

Do you find the kids easy or difficult to manage? Do many of them have long-term aspirations of playing professional football?

In general I’ve always found the kids to be great. Boys and girls. I think the girls listen a bit more than the boys [laughs]. Diarmuid O’Carroll and Brendan Moloney have shown that it is possible to go pro. And now Luke Doolan is with Kerry FC. He’s a man who might make it, and he came all the way up along through the ranks. So it is possible.

Do you watch a lot of soccer in your free time?

I do. My wife (Marie) will probably tell me I watch too much soccer. I’m an avid Spurs fan. But I do like to watch other sports as well to switch off.

How would you describe Killarney Athletic’s rivalry with Killarney Celtic? In the early days it used to be a kind of friendly rivalry. But I think it’s more than friendship now! I would say it’s fierce. We both have so many teams, we’re playing each other at some age grade nearly every single weekend. You always want to win those games. But even going back to my playing days, if you never won another game, the Celtic game was the one you wanted to win. You have to win the derby game for bragging rights. Unfortunately they’ve have had a little bit more bragging rights than us lately but, you know yourself, the wheel might turn, hopefully.

How different is the soccer scene in Kerry today compared to when you first became involved?

There’s no comparison, really. It’s the pitches and the facilities that are the big thing. When I started playing, it was below in the Half Moon field (near Killarney House). It was a case of: jump the wall, put up the goals, line the pitch, play the game, take down the goals… Everything had to be put away. No dressing rooms or anything like that. But now with the facilities we have at the moment, if you haven’t everything in order for them, they’re not happy [laughs]. But the facilities and the all-weather training pitch help the club grow. We have a lot more teams now, going all down the ages, and obviously there’s a lot more coaching going on as well. The kids get into a system of playing, which is good.

Looking back over all your time at the club, what are your fondest Killarney Athletic memories?

For me it’s the people and the players you meet, and the friends you make. My involvement with Athletic has given me lifelong friends. That’s the best thing about it.

You must be looking forward to the club’s 60th celebration dinner?

I am. It’s a big night for the club and it’s a great opportunity to catch up with people you might not have met for a while. There will definitely be a bit of nostalgia. It’s also a great way for people to support the club. We’re developing a new pitch on a piece of land adjacent to our current pitch, so a percentage of ticket sales is going towards that project. Our 50th was a big celebration and a lot of things have happened since then. We have doubled in size membership-wise and girls now make up around 33% of the club. We’re hoping to go from strength to strength.

And, sadly, some of our club members have passed away since the last anniversary so they’ll be remembered on the night as well.

What are your hopes for the future of Killarney Athletic?

There are a lot of great people volunteering in the club so I don’t have any worries about the future. They will take the club onto the next level. Of course I hope we continue to win trophies, but most of all I hope the people involved, be they players or coaches or officers, will enjoy the experience. Everything else will follow after that.

The Killarney Athletic 60th Celebration Dinner takes place in the Gleneagle Hotel Ballroom on Friday, November 14 at 6.30pm. Tickets available via Audrey (087 4585697), Lisa (087 9365322) and Rose (087 6765064). They can also be purchased from Colette at the Dromhall Hotel, Brian James, O’Neills and the Blackthorn.

BLUES: A Killarney Athletic team in the 1980s, including Donie Murphy (standing, fourth from left).

| By Eamonn Fitzgerald

It’s good to see the over-inflated and over-commercialised Lions tour off the TV screens.

Aside from some rugby they achieved their main goal in accumulating over £10 million profit, now divvied up between the four home unions. Australian rugby got $64 million (Australian) and cleared their overhanging debt. Each of the playing squad pocketed £100,000 and Head Coach Andy Farrell had to settle for a mere £750,000. Big money whatever the currency.

Now to the URC as it emerges from summer money madness. Clayton McMillan, from the hard school of New Zealand Hurricanes, will take no excuses from his Munster men.

Murray and O’Mahony have retired but they have got off to a winning start with a very impressive bonus point win versus Scarlets. They are showing the benefits of a tough, Spartan pre-season which the squad described as very ‘old school,’ with

COACH: Munster head coach Clayton McMillan with JJ Hanrahan at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

Munster face tough Leinster challenge

emphasis on mountain runs, cold baths and not too much psychological chat.

Luckily for the Munster guys McMillan, a hard-bitten Kiwi, didn't hark back to real New Zealand old school. One great All Black, Meads, a farmer, used to prepare for his season by carrying a sheep under each arm as he ran up his local hills (probably backwards).

Then a storm-hit Thomond Park saw Munster revert to their mediocrity of last season in struggling to overpower a young Cardiff side who scored three great backline tries. McMillan’s philosophy is to firstly dominate up front before

releasing their potent backline. He looks hewn from New Zealand granite, and this ex-policeman doesn’t smile a lot. Hopefully his version of charm will work on his new Munster pupils, and he won’t have to depend on young Crowley to rescue them every week.

It was a close one but an important 2219 win away to Ulster in Belfast was very welcome. Tom Farrell, the in-form centre, came to the rescue. Ulster were down to 14 men when Tom O’Toole was sent off, and they just failed to hold their lead set up by James McNabney; the 21-year-old blindside flanker fought his way over for

what like the game-winner. Ulster led 7-5 at half-time and seemed set for victory, but Munster delivered at the death. Jack Crowley to Calvin Nash to Waterford’s Tom Ahern to Tom Farrell who delivered, and so did Crowley with the conversion attempt. Now for the crunch game in Croke Park tomorrow (Saturday) versus Leinster in Round 4 of the URC. Kick-off time is 7.15pm.

Leinster have by far the largest playing squad with the pick of the country’s best emerging talent. With 10 Irish internationals in their ranks, they will be fancied.

THE WEEK IN PICTURES

JUDO: Killarney Judo Club members Patrik Polubnak, Ciara Forde and James Maher who won bronze medals at the prestigious Leinster Open.

RUGBY: Members of Killarney RFC who completed an IRFU Youth Coach Course. Fergus Cronin, Feargal Courtney, Liam Murphy, Ray Gadsen (Munster Rugby), Tony Dunne and Hugh O'Donnell. Missing from the photo is David Prendiville.

GEEHA: The Mastergeeha U12 team who beat Ballymackey FC from Tipperary in the National Cup.

TEAM: Young MEK Galaxy players at the club grounds in Fossa.

CELTIC: The Killarney Celtic U12 squad who played Corbally.

GALAXY: Future soccer stars at the MEK Galaxy Academy.

Killarney Athletic

60 YEARS: Killarney Athletic AFC are celebrating 60 years and are hosting a party night at the Gleneagle hotel on Friday November 14th. Tickets are €60. We are trying to get a big push on tickets this week. Tickets are available at Brian James Main Street/The Blackthorn Shop High Street/ Denis O’Neill Plunkett Street SENIOR: Kerry District League PremierKillarney Athletic 2-1 Listowel Celtic. Jack Cooper x1, Terry Sparling x1. GIRLS U13 PREMIER: Iveragh 1-0 Killarney Athletic. We made the long trek back to Caherciveen this evening and came away really disappointed to lose 1-0 to a good Iveragh side. We asked the girls for effort, bravery, and commitment, and they gave it to us in spades. The first half was a very cagey affair with Holly O’Connor and Meadbh Coughlan marshalling their defence brilliantly and going in at the break even. The second half was much more open with chances for both sides and Iveragh scoring what proved to be the winner with 15 minutes remaining. Athletic pushed hard for an equaliser driven on by Alannah McGlynn and Erica O’Sullivan in midfield and we thought we had our equaliser in the last minute only for the ref to turn down a handball penalty appeal, but those unfortunately are the breaks. An excellent team performance from all 13 girls on the night with better results sure to follow. Player of the Match goalkeeper Jane Brosnan with some superb saves.

U14: Killorglin FC U14 C 0-2 Killarney Athletic U14 C. Jacob Slowakiewiz x 1, Daniel Cremin x 1.

Killarney Celtic

LOTTO: Numbers drawn 12, 13, 20, 25. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 winners received €75. Next jackpot €3,600 on Monday October 20th. Tickets available from The Dungeon Bookshop, Amber Shop (Top of Ross Road), club members and online through Clubzap. RIP: The club was saddened to lose our trustee Paudie O'Callaghan recently. The club sends its sincerest condolences to the extended O'Callaghan family.

KDL PREMIER: Killarney Celtic 4-0 Mainebank. Sean Lovett 2, Padraic Looney, Brendan Falvey. Celtic maintained their good league form with a win over Mainebank last weekend. Celtic led 1-0 at the break but 3 goals in the 2nd half sealed the win and maintained our position at the top end of the table.

MUNSTER U17 CUP: Killarney Celtic 5-1 Killarney Athletic. Samuel Scroope 2, Kiernan Kelly 2, Jason Harrington. Celtic qualified for the next round of the Jako Munster U17 Cup with a win last week over local rivals Athletic. Celtic were 3-0 up by the halfway mark and continued their good form in the 2nd half to move forward to the next round.

U16 SFAI NATIONAL CUP: Killarney Celtic 5-2 Kilmallock. Simon Sirotiak 2,

Lachlann Scannell, Luke Clancy, Marco Mosca. Celtic proved too strong for Kilmallock as they moved onto the next round of the U16 SFAI National Cup. U16 DIV 2: St Brendan's Park 6-1 Killarney Celtic B. Derry O'Gorman.

U14 NATIONAL CUP: Killarney Celtic defeated Mungret B. Jack Clifford, Luke Clifford, Josh O’Donoghue, Jack Kissne, Jace Flynn, Cillian Scannell, Fionn Culloty scored.

Mastergeeha

SFAI NATIONAL CUP ROUND 2: Mastergeeha U12s has their second outing in the SFAI National Cup with a home fixture in Kilbrean Park last Saturday against Ballymackey FC from Tipperary. Score at full time was 6-1. Goals for Mastergeeha FC; Dara Burchill (3), Sean Breen (1) and Thomas O'Sullivan (2).

LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday 10th October 2025 of the Jackpot €11,400. Numbers drawn were 7, 13, 14, 26. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Elaine, Seán & Gearóid Kerins, Kilcummin; MJ. Lenihan, Post Office; Rochelle Hynes, Youghal, Co. Cork; Eileen Daly, Knockeendubh. The next draw will be on Friday 17th October for Jackpot of €11,600.

MEK Galaxy

RESULTS: U12 Girls: MEK Galaxy A 4 Killorglin AFC 0. U12 Girls: MEK Galaxy B 4 Killarney Athletic 4. U15 Girls: St. Brendan’s Park 3 MEK Galaxy 2. U12 Boys: MEK Galaxy 3 Iveragh Utd 8. U16 Boys: Dingle Bay Rovers 2 MEK Galaxy 3.

FIXTURES: Saturday 18th Oct. U12 Girls

National Cup Rd 1: Newmarket Celtic v MEK Galaxy A. U12 Girls Friendly: Dingle Bay Rovers v MEK Galaxy B. U14

Girls Division 1: MEK Galaxy v Dingle Bay Rovers. U13 Boys Division 1: LB Rovers v MEK Galaxy A. U13 Boys Division 2: MEK Galaxy B v Tralee Dynamo’s B. U15 Boys Division 3: St. Brendan’s Park B v MEK Galaxy.

SUPERSTARS OF THE FUTURE: We had a very busy weekend for our young superstars. Our 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 boys showed off their skills, as they had several fun filled games. Saves, goals & celebrations were the order of the day. A huge thanks to the academy coaches for all the work, ensuring that these boys get to learn in a safe and fun environment.

MEK SHOP ONLINE: We have revamped our online shop adding new products for the upcoming season. Our committee has worked closely with Macron to ensure our members get the best quality MEK sportswear. The MEK Galaxy online shop will be ready in the coming days, which is great news for our parents at this time of the year!

HALLOWEEN DISCO: Come to The Golden Nugget on Wednesday 29th October for a SPOOK-tacular time. With a DJ and best dressed prizes, it's going to be a fun evening. Check out our socials to purchase your ticket. (€10 per ticket/Prima-

ry school children only) Milltown FC

U12 NATIONAL CUP ROUND 1: Abbeyfeale Utd (Limerick) 0-1 Milltown FC. Antek Zdeb.

U12 NATIONAL CUP ROUND 2: Sat Oct 11th. Milltown FC 4-1 Herbertstown (Limerick) AET. 1-1 at full time. Martynas Kerpe. Cian Vaughan.

U12 NATIONAL CUP ROUND 3: TBC Adare Utd (Limerick) v Milltown FC. Killarney Legion GAA

EAST KERRY FIXTURES: With East Kerry making an earlier than expected exit from the Senior County Championship, the O’Donoghue Cup will now kick into action this weekend coming. The following are the fixtures. First Round - Fossa v Kilcummin – Saturday 19th October at 1:45pm. Currow v Glenflesk – Sunday 19th October at 12 noon. Firies v Listry – Sunday 19th October at 1:30pm. Gneeveguilla v Legion – Sunday 19th October at 3pm. Best of luck to Nigel and the team in the first-round encounter. All support is welcome.

EAST KERRY MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP: The East Kerry Minor Championship also kicks off this weekend and again the following fixtures have been confirmed. Semi-Final. Legion v Rathmore – Saturday 18th October at 1pm. Kenmare v Dr. Crokes – Saturday 18th October in 2pm. Winners to Contest Division 1 Final. Losers drop down to Division 2.

EAST KERRY REPRESENTATIVES: Well done to Mary Pierce, Beibhinn O’Donoghue & Claire Lyne who lined out for East Kerry in the 1st round of the U15 District Championship on Saturday while Regan O’Shea, Leah Mannix, Mia Cox, Evelyn Grimes, Clodagh Hegarty and Jaylinn O’Leary were all part of the East Kerry U13 District side who defeated Castleisland District in Round of the U13 District Championship, played in Farranfore on Sunday.

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: The Club would like to extend its sympathies to the family of Paudie O’Callaghan who passed away in recent days. May he Rest in Peace.

LOTTO: Results Monday October 6th. Numbers were 6, 24, 26, 27. Bonus No 15. No Jackpot Winner. Match 3s/Lucky Dips. David Hegarty, Timmy O’Donoghue, Karen Moloney. Results Monday October 13th. Numbers were 3, 10, 11, 17. Bonus No 21. No jackpot winner. Match 3s/Lucky Dips. Kathleen Kelleher. Maureen Broderick. Lorcan Cronin.

Spa GAA

SENIOR MEN: In the East Kerry Senior Championships (Dr. O’Donoghue Cup) Spa will play the winners of Firies vs Listry (this game is scheduled for Sunday October 19th). Fixture TBC.

EAST KERRY MINOR CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Division 2/3 (13/15 a side). Spa play Glenflesk on Saturday 18th October at 2pm in Spa. Winners Spa/Glenflesk will play the

losers of Kenmare/Dr. Crokes. Final is scheduled for Saturday 15th November. HANDBALL: The talented handballers of the universities of Ireland are holding a competition in the hall in Spa on Saturday the 18th of October from 10am to 5 pm. Parents bring your children to see this fast skilful game. Need more information, ring Brendan on 086 1929507. INFO: Any items for our notes please contact Leanne 085 7762411.

Dr Crokes GAA

LOTTO took place October 13th. Numbers drawn were 2, 12, 19, 22. Jackpot of €13,100 was NOT WON. 17 patrons matched 3 numbers and receive €25 each. Jackpot for draw on October 20th will be €13,100. Play online.

FR. PADDY'S CARDS NIGHT will continue on Wednesdays from 8pm in the clubhouse. All are welcome.

GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS with Kathleen continues on Tuesdays from 11am in the Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome.

GENTLE YOGA for both men and woman takes place on Thursdays from 6:15pm7pm. It is €40 for 4 weeks, valid for 5 weeks.

SCÓR: If anyone is interested in singing, dancing, performing music or taking part in the Quiz please contact Rachel Foley.

BINGO: Dr. Crokes Bingo continues every Sunday in St. Mary's Parish Hall. Doors will open at 7pm with the first game commencing at 8pm.

SPEEDY RECOVERY to Fr. Paddy O'Donoghue.

CONDOLENCES to the families of Paudie O'Callaghan, Dick Henggeler and Ger Doyle on their recent passings. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

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

Fossa GAA

LOTTO: Tickets are available from our sellers and can also be bought online. O’SULLIVAN CUP: Fossa had a good win over Rathmore in the opening round of the O’Sullivan Cup in Rathbeg on Sunday. Fossa had a strong team out and they dominated proceedings from start to finish. Harry Buckley and Jack Clifford had the first two scores of the game before Rathmore struck back for a goal to take the lead, then in the 12th minute, a brilliant through ball by Killian Buckley put Jack Clifford in for a great goal. This was followed two minutes later by a goal from Michael O’Dwyer and then in the 18th minute Harry Buckley despatched a penalty to the Rathmore net to put Fossa firmly in the driving seat. Fossa continued to keep the pressure on and scores from the impressive Jack Clifford, David Butler, Peadar Kelliher and Paddy Sheehan gave them a 3-8 to 1-1 lead at the break. Rathmore started the second half well with two unanswered points but scores from Dan O’Keeffe, Jack Clifford

and a two pointer from Killian Buckley settled Fossa. With Paddy Sheehan having a trojan of a game in defence along with the hardworking Dan O’Keeffe and the peerless Eoin Talbot, Fossa enjoyed plenty of possession and they made it count. Rocco Sheehan scored their second penalty of the game in the 15th minute, Rathmore replied with a goal but for the second week in a row, Dan O’Keeffe got a goal, putting the ball in over the goalkeeper. Further scores from Ruari Doyle, Rocco Sheehan, Peadar Kelliher and Harry Buckley left Fossa winners on a score of 5-16 to 3-04. They will play their semifinal in two weeks’ time.

Kilcummin GAA

EAST KERRY: There was no joy for the Kilcummin representatives on the East Kerry Senior team on Saturday when they were defeated by Rathmore in the Garvey’s Supervalu Senior County Football Championship Quarter Final. Paul O’Shea and Philip O’Leary once again contributed to the scoreboard. Daragh O’Callaghan and Matt Keane were also amongst the starting line-up, however Matt was withdrawn early due to injury.

SENIORS: Our Senior team take on Fossa (Away) next Saturday 18th October in the O’Donoghue Cup with a 1.45pm throw in time. Best of luck to the players and management as we look to get back to the final following last year’s great run in the competition.

JUNIORS: Our Junior team were defeated by Gneeveguilla in the opening round of the O’Sullivan Cup on Sunday 3-10 to 2-10. Well done to all the players who togged out with the B team during the year having secured the Division 6 county league shield being a great achievement.

UNDER 16: Our Under 16’s are into the Division 1 East Kerry Championship preliminary round following a big opening round win over Dr. Crokes on Sunday morning, where they will face Firies on October 26th. The winners will secure a semi-final spot with Killarney Legion. Kenmare Shamrocks and Listry will face each other in the other semi-final.

SUPER 10: Best of luck to the under 14 boys’ team who are through to the Super 10’s County Final on Thursday evening next in Tralee. They qualified from East Kerry on Saturday morning last having defeated Spa with an impressive second half. In their second game they were defeated by Firies but had done enough to take one of the two spots available for the county final at that stage.

Glenflesk GAA

MILLENNIUM CUP: The Glenflesk Millennium Cup winning team will be honoured at half time this Saturday during the County Championship Semi Final between Rathmore and Austin Stacks at 4pm in Fitzgerald Stadium. This marks the 25th anniversary of the team’s memorable Millennium Cup victory and

provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievement.

O’SULLVIAN CUP: Glenflesk had a good win at home against Firies last Sunday in the first round of the O’Sullivan Cup. Final score 2:20 to 1:13.

SCÓR NA ÓG: To all club members under the age of 17 on the 1st of January 2025, who would like to take part in the County Final of Scór Na nÓg in Foilmore on Sunday 2nd of November. Figure dancing, recitation, solo singing, instrumental music, ballad Group, novelty act, set dancing and table quiz. Please contact Micheal MacGillicuddy 087 2884507 for more information.

Listry GAA

LOTTO: Numbers Drawn. 3, 17, 23, 27. Not Won. €100 Siobhan O'Shea Lissivane East (online). €50 Helen Enright Milltown. €50 Lorraine Cosgrave Lissivane East (online). €25 Siobhan Hayes Culleenymore. €25 Dylan Enright Nauntinane. Jackpot next week Sunday 19/10/2025. €12,700.

SENIORS: Listry seniors play Firies on Sunday 19th away at 1.30pm.

MINORS: Listry minors play the East Kerry Championship next Saturday 18th away v Firies at 2pm.

SEASON WRAP-UP: All our underage teams, except the U16s, have now completed their season. A sincere word of thanks to all our coaches — from academy upwards — for the time, effort, and commitment they’ve dedicated throughout the year. Your work is greatly appreciated by players, parents, and the club alike.

U16: Our U16s began their East Kerry Championship campaign on Sunday with a strong performance away to Rathmore, coming away with a wellearned win. This result sees them qualify for the East Kerry semi-final, where they will face Kenmare at home in the coming weeks. The fixture details will be shared once confirmed.

FOSSA TWO MILE CCÉ would like to thank those who came and supported their Set Dancing Reunion night. Hope you enjoyed the event. Set Dancing Classes with Catherine Joy which have returned on Tuesday nights at Fossa Community Centre. 8.30 for beginners and 9pm for improvers and advanced.

JUNIOR SET DANCING CLASSES have also returned on Wednesdays from 5.306.30. suitable for all ages from 7 years both boys and girls.

East Kerry GAA

O’DONOGHUE CUP ROUND 1: First named team are at home. First Round. Fossa v Kilcummin – Saturday 18th October at 1:45pm. Currow v Glenflesk –Sunday 19th October at 12 noon. Firies v Listry – Sunday 19th October at 1:30pm. Gneeveguilla v Legion – Sunday 19th October at 3pm. All above games carry extra time. Result on the day.

EAST KERRY MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP:

First named team are at home. Division 1 (15 a side) - Semi-Final - Legion v Rathmore – Saturday 18th October at 1pm. Kenmare v Dr. Crokes – Saturday 18th October in 2pm. Winners to Contest Division 1 Final. Losers drop down to Division 2. Division 2/3 (13/15 a side) - Saturday 19th October at 4pm - Firies v Listry – Saturday 18th October at 2pm. Spa v Glenflesk – Saturday 18th October at 2pm. Winners to contest Division 2 semi-finals. Losers to contest the Division 3 semi-finals. Division 3/4 (13 a side) - Saturday 19th October at 4pm. Gneeveguilla v Kenmare B – Saturday 18th October at 2pm. Fossa v Kilcummin – Sunday 19th October at 12pm. Winners to contest Division 3 semi-finals. Losers to drop down to Division 4. O’SULLIVAN CUP: Killarney Carpet and Furniture O’Sullivan Cup Round 1 - Gneeveguilla 3-10 Kilcummin 2-10. Listry 7-16 Currow 1-10. Glenflesk 2-20 Firies 1-13. Quarter Final - Rathmore 3-04 Fossa 5-16.

POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS: PSSL Rathmore students completed Young Referees Course with Evan Horan (Glenflesk). The course was class based with all students gaining excellent knowledge of playing rules during the one-day event. Twenty-eight students representing six clubs took part. East Kerry GDC Vince Cooper has given all names to club contacts to make sure these students are given the chance to referee in 2026. It was great to see eight referees in action at Munster U9 blitz in Rathmore. East Kerry U9 clubs were well represented in Rathmore on the day. Kerry Coaching and Games First Year Post Primary Schools blitzes took place during the week. St Brendan’s College had three teams in action. PSSL Rathmore and Killarney Community College had one team each. Players got lots of game time to improve and develop during the match days. Thanks to Seamus Cronin (Rathmore) and Evan Horan (Glenflesk) for supporting Vince Cooper East Kerry GDC in completing the well-run events.

EAST KERRY U14 SUPER TEN: East Kerry U14 Super Ten competition took place in Firies. The format was ten aside games. Players representing all clubs performed very well on the day. Small Sided Games give every player plenty of game time to improve technical skills and decision making. Evan Horan (Glenflesk) refereed all matches on the day. Best of Luck to Firies and Kilcummin clubs representing East Kerry Board in the county final in Tralee.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies)

RESULTS: 18 Hole Single Stableford kindly sponsored by Heineken played on Killeen Course on 11th & 12th October 2025. Winner Susan Tong (16) 42pts, 2nd Elizabeth Kelleher (17) 42pts. Best

Gross Lisa Cullen 32pts, 3rd Kate O’Leary (21) 38pts, 4th Mary Chute (22) 36pts, 5th Julie Kelly (12) 35pts. 11 Hole Competition Winner Anne Looney (21) 24pts. NEXT FIXTURE will be 18th & 19th October 2025 is 18 Hole & 11 Hole Single Stableford on Killeen Course kindly sponsored by Tim Jones.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men)

RESULTS: October Monthly Medal. Singles Strokeplay. Played on Mahony’s Point; Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October 2025. Kindly sponsored by Duggan Steel. 1st Ruairi Coghlan (16) 65 net, 2nd Tom Carroll (17) 66 net. Best Gross Simon Gallivan 71. Division 1 - 1st Peter (Head) O’Brien (7) 70 net, 2nd Sean Patrick Daly (5) 71 net, 3rd Conn O’Connor (4) 71 net. Division 2 - 1st Paul Twiss (9) 67 net, 2nd Tomas Barry (9) 68 net, 3rd Jamie Cooper (10) 69 net. Division 3 - 1st Paul McMahon (16) 70 net, 2nd Owen Nolan (12) 71 net, 3rd Gary Kerrisk (16) 71 net. Division 4 - 1st Shaun O’Connor (19) 68 net, 2nd Niall Kavanagh (19) 69 net, 3rd Cian O’Keeffe (22) 70 net.

Ross Golf Club (Men)

RESULTS: On Sunday 12th we held the Autumn Sahara Cup stableford competition. The winners were 1st Conor Brosnan 35 (15), 2nd John Ivory 34 (14). Division 1 - 1st Aidan O'Connor 33 (8), 2nd Mike O'Keeffe 33 (11). Division 21st Derek McAllister 34 (15), 2nd Donie Broderick 33 (14). Division 3 - 1st Tom Shields 33 (26), 2nd Maurice Coffey 32 (29). On Thursday 9th our Seniors held a 10-hole stableford competition. The winners were 1st Pat Mitchell 19 pts. 2nd Ger Murphy 19 pts. 3rd Mike O’Leary 19pts. 4th Dermot O'Connor 18pts.

Beaufort Golf Club

MEN’S RESULTS: 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by Killarney Credit Union. 1st: Mike Gleeson (9) 42 points - Best back 9. 2nd: Maurice Fitzgerald (23) 42 points. 3rd: Nicholas Smyth (30) 41 points. Next weekend’s competition 18th/19th October will be for the Christmas Hampers sponsored by Kate Kearney’s Cottage. LADIES’ RESULTS: 18-hole Stableford sponsored by Quirke’s Building Supplies. 1st: Joan O’Sullivan (28) 40 points. 2nd: Noreen Kinsella (36) 34 points. Next weekend 18th/19th October is a 3 Club Competition sponsored by Dunnes Stores.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club

NATIONAL INTER-CLUB: Unfortunately, despite some strong efforts our two teams in the National Inter-Club Finals in Fermoy last Saturday could not make it through to the semi-finals on Sunday as the No 1 team were seventh overall and four shots off fourth with the No 2 team finishing 10th overall. The players that represented the club were Damien Fleming, John McGrath, James Fleming,

Connie O’Sullivan Jnr, Colm O’Dowd and James Foley (Deerpark 1) and Cillian Courtney, Michael Cronin, Noel Moynihan, Mark O’Shea, David Harnett and Paddy Murphy (Deerpark 2).

CROSSHAVEN U16 SCRATCH CUP: Elsewhere in Cork last Saturday though it was a great day at the Crosshaven U16 Scratch Cup as Fionn McMonagle won the 8-13 Event as Aodhan O'Halloran was also third in the same section.

SUNDAY DRAWS: Two Ball ScrambleFirst Nett: John Looney & James Foley 35, Gross: Connie O'Sullivan Jnr & Dan Kiely 44, Second Nett: Sean Ashe & Denis Duggan 36 & Hole(s)-In-One: Sean Ashe (7th) and Niall O'Loughlin (10th).

KILDARE SHORT GRASS CLASSIC: Congratulations to Connie Jnr and Derry O’Sullivan along with Paddy Murphy who were announced as overall winners of the event on the weekend of Oct 5th last week.

INTER-COUNTY TEAMS: The County Board invites any interested members of Kerry clubs to a meeting in Tralee on October 22nd next at 8pm to discuss the make-up on next year’s teams across all different grades including Ladies and U16 teams.

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: The club also wishes to offer our sympathies to Darragh O'Callaghan and his family at this time on the death of his uncle Paudie in the past week. May he Rest in Peace. Killarney Valley AC

MUNSTER: The Munster Juvenile Even Age and Novice Cross Country Championships were held in Tipperary last Sunday. In the Novice Men’s race, Risteard Clifford came 4th, Brendan Joy came 6th, and Conor Crowley came 8th and along with Erin Moloney and Jevhren Kurbonov they were 1st Club Team home. Their performance also propelled Kerry to 2nd County Team. In the U10 Girls (187 racing) Lauren O’Sullivan stormed to 3rd place with fantastic runs from Eleanor Breen (101) and Mackenzie Leahy (120). In the U10 Boys (165 racing) Dylan O’Connor was 35th and was 2nd scorer for the County Team. In the U12 Girls (162 racing) Carolena Kelly was 49th and Chloe O’Sullivan was 53rd. In the U12 Boys (133 racing) James Doody was 15th, Charlie Jay Kelliher was 37th and John Byrne was 38th and all scored points for Kerry’s 4th placed County Team. In the U16 Girls (72) racing) Muireann Breen had a well-deserved podium finish with 4th place. In the U16 Boys (59 racing) Conor Duffin was 14th, and Thomas O’Sullivan was 27th and both high scorers on Kerry’s bronze winning County Team. In the U18 Girls (53 racing) – Kirsten Kenny came 25th and ran strong racing a year up in age. In the U20 Junior Women, Maria Murnane powered to an impressive 19th in a highly competitive race.

CROSS COUNTRY: Best of luck to all competing in the County Masters Cross

Country competition held in Banna on Sunday 19th October.

JOIN: Please email the club on killarneyvalleyac@gmail.com if you would like to join the club.

INFO: All relevant information on our club is on our website www.killarneyvalleyac.ie.

Muckross Rowing Club

ST. MICHAEL’S HOR: On Saturday last, the club enjoyed a successful outing to O’Briensbridge for the first competitive event of the new rowing season, the St. Michael’s Head Of the River. The 3km time trial attracted a large entry of crews with a busy day of racing from morning until finish. There were seven podium finishes for the club with three category wins, two second and two third place finishes. Congratulations to Khim Fleming and Rachel Fuller, winners of the Women’s Junior 18 Pair, Bebhinn O’Donoghue and Orla Forda, winners of the Women’s Junior 14 Double and to Maria Avila, Aoife Coffey, Maria Scanlon and Lauren O’Sullivan, winners of the Women’s Junior 13 Quad. Well done to Marko Tot, second in the Men’s Intermediate Single and to Dean Fleming, Fionn Twomey, Daire Murphy, Colm Kissane O’Sullivan, second in the Men’s Junior 13 Quad. Well done also to Tim O’Shea, PJ Walsh, Ed Lyne and Jeremy Kenny, third in the Men’s Masters Quad and to Khim Fleming, Rachel Fuller, Isabelle Brosnan and Muireann O’Donoghue, third in the Women’s Junior 18 Quad. Our thanks to Eoin Moynihan who towed the boat trailer and to Johnny O’Mahony and Ainsley Moloney who supervised the bus.

EVENTS: Castleconnell HOR, Saturday, October 25th, Castleconnell. Skibbereen HOR, Saturday, November 15th, River Ilen. Provincial Indoor Rowing Championships, Saturday, November 22nd, UL Arena. Muckross HOR, Saturday, December 6th, National Rowing Centre, Farran, Cork.

Fossa Rowing Club

AGM: Please note that our AGM will take place on Thursday the 23rd of October at the Old church in Fossa. The AGM starts at 8:30pm and all are very welcome. The club has grown so much in the past few years, and we have fantastic crews at all ages from Underage, Men’s and Ladies, with the underage section in particular really taking off over the past couple of seasons. As we have more members, we have much more activity across the club and need more help with the running of our fantastic club. There are some positions open on the committee for the new year so if interested please contact a committee member or give Laura Whelton a shout via WhatsApp on 0838055095 to register your interest and make your nominations. We will find a role that suits you and works for you. All help is very greatly appreciated. Thanks you, Laura Whelton, Secretary - Fossa

Rowing Club.

Killarney Salmon & Trout Angling Club

COMPETITION: On Saturday 11th of October, the club fished its final competition for 2025 - The Michael Fleming Cup went to the rod of Anthony Griffin on the day, and the win ensured that Anthony clinched the Angler of the Year accolade for 2025. Anthony was warmly congratulated at the weigh in shed from his peers and fellow competitors. The Jeremy O’Neill Memorial shield will be sent for engraving and will then be put on display in O'Neill's Tackle Store on Plunkett Street, the kind sponsors of the award each year.

Our top five rods on the day were as follows. 1) Anthony Griffin, 2) Liam Buckley, 3) Boris Uzik, 4) Donal Doherty, 5) Pat Enright. The Heaviest Trout weighed on the day resulted in a tie, Stuart Steadwood and Donal Doherty sharing the title. On completing the weigh in, the Club were delighted to announce that the winner of the John Mannix Cup for Heaviest Trout Caught in Competition in Killarney for 2025 went to the rod of Dermot Mahoney with his catch weighing 405g in April of the year, being unmatched for the season. Dermot's fish also claimed him the Paddy O’Sullivan Cup as his catch was the heaviest recorded between both Lough Lein Anglers and Killarney Salmon & Trout Anglers Clubs for the year.

DINNER: While angling activities now cease on the water for the season, focus turns to our annual dinner, being held in the East Avenue Hotel on Saturday 01st November - a good night of chat and tall stories no doubt awaits!

BOOKS: Finally a reminder to all our salmon anglers, time to return your log books if not already posted off.

Fossa Bridge Club

RESULTS: 9th October. N/S 1st Marie Moloney & Joan Lenihan, 2nd Marie O'Sullivan Kenmare & Horst Rosler. E/W 1st Evelyn O'Leary & Mary Gleeson, 2nd Finola Spillane & Ger Foley. Great scoring, well done. Bridge continues every Thursday morning at 10am at The Castlerosse Hotel.

Fossa Two Mile Comhaltas

JUNIOR SET DANCING CLASSES have returned to Fossa. Wednesdays from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Open to all from 7+ boys and girls.

SENIOR SET DANCING CLASSES are also back on Tuesday nights 8.30 for beginners, 9.00 for advanced and intermediate.

REUNION: Fossa Two Mile Comhaltas held their 20 Year Set Dancing Reunion on Tuesday September 30th. We would like to sincerely thank all of you who came along on the night and all who donated to the Crumlin Children’s Hospital (Ronald Mc Donald House) Charity.

Music on the night was provided by our resident band Mike Cronin, Brendan Kelliher, Peter Bellew, Mary Kelliher, Paul Cremin, Breda Kelliher and Mike Doyle. Special thanks to Kaya Flynn from “Travels Through The Kingdom” on Kerry Radio and to all the media outlets who covered the event. We very much appreciate your ongoing support. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special night a success.

AGM: Our AGM will be held in Fossa Community Centre on Monday the 3rd Nov @ 8.30pm. New members are always very welcome.

INFO: For more information on any of the above contact Tim 087 2413116 or Eileen 087 6284053.

Kilcummin

MEN’S SHED OPEN DAY: Kilcummin Men’s shed are having an open day on Friday 24th October from 10am to 12pm at Mastergeeha F.C Kilcummin Killarney, V93T276. Sign up, volunteer, sponsor or simply come to find out more about Contact us on kilcumminmenshed@gmail. com or 087 2422299. All are welcome for a cuppa and a chat.

UPCOMING DATES FOR STATIONS MASS: Upcoming Dates for Stations Mass: Coolick School Area on Thursday, 16th October @ 7.30pm; Parish Church Centre on Thursday 23rd October @ 7.30pm.

TRACTOR RUN: Tractor run will take place on Sunday 26th October. Tractors, trucks, motorcycles, vintage & modified cars. Registration from 11.00am, leaving “The Village Inn Bar” at 1pm. Live Music in bar 3.00 – 9.00pm. All proceeds go to Kerry Cancer Support Group. Please contact Dale 087 4592884 for further information.

POSITIVE AGEING EXERCISE CLASS: Positive Ageing Exercise Class continues every Tuesday in Kilcummin Recreational Hall from 10.30am to 11.30am. For more information please contact Mary Coleman 087 9757951.

KILCUMMIN BABY AND TODDLER: Kilcummin Baby and Toddler Group continues on Monday’s, 9.30 am – 11.30 am at the Recreational Hall. On 3rd November we welcome back Caitríona who will run a 6-week language and play programme for ages 0-3 years. The programme consists of songs, nursery rhymes, hand puppets, play, advice on local services in the area, etc. Playgroup is drop in with no pre – booking needed, the fee is €3 each Monday, tea/coffee, snacks included. Everyone welcome. Group contact is Orla 086 3628335.

KILCUMMIN MOTHERS & OTHERS: Kilcummin Mothers & Others are set to host a Halloween-themed Table Quiz on Friday, Oct 24th at 8pm in Kilcummin GAA Hall. The event promises a funfilled evening with prizes for the best costume, a mega raffle, and €100 cash prize for the winning table! All support is greatly appreciated.