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Fears St Mary of the Angels could be closed down A Kerry TD is calling for St Mary ‘s of the Angels to be redeveloped to safeguard its long-term future. Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae raised the issue in the Dail this week after being disappointed that not enough funding was allocated to the care facility in last week’s budget. He fears that the education centre for people with special needs will be eventually closed by government departments.

He said: “As you are well aware we have a lack of residential care places for people with disabilities in Kerry, there was some mention in the Budget that there would be 90 new centres opened. “We have a centre for many years in Kerry in Whitefield Beaufort known as St. Mary of the Angels, a place that was donated

by the Doyle family and an awful lot of fund raising has gone on through the years to help this place develop and keep going, but sadly now it is being closed by stealth and as a patient dies that bed is being closed down and is not being used anymore. I am asking that St Mary of the Angels is redeveloped, there is a lot against dormitory style beds and I am asking for new

Green light for Pretty Polly college development Kerry Educational and Training Board has been given the green light to convert the old Pretty Polly site into a college campus. The former factory has been idle since 2009. Last November it was announced that the Kerry County Council-owned property was to be converted into a training and education centre that could

be home to home to up to 4,000 students. This week, local TD Brendan Griffin asked his Fine Gael colleague Simon Harris for an update on the project. The Minister for Higher Education said: “The Kerry ETB has been successful under the strategic infrastructure upgrade fund for two proposals including the re-

furbishment and upgrade of the Listowel campus and provision of additional accommodation at its campus in Tralee.” It is understood that funding to the tune of €20 million will available to Kerry ETB across all its campuses. Kerry County Council has given an undertaking to build social houses on parts of the Pretty Polly site too.

separate units to be built on the grounds, there is acres of land there and the peace and tranquillity of the place, the expertise of the care workers that are working there, couldn’t be touched anywhere else, it has been handed down to them back over the generations. “There is a need for a place like this, where there are pools and therapies of all types to be had there and it’s being closed by stealth. “I am asking that Whitefield in Beaufort be developed and make it a state of the art place because as I said in the first place it was donated by the Doyle and a whole lot of voluntary work has gone on and fund raising has gone on over the years, we can’t let that place close down.”

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Family and friends gather to celebrate Maureen Philips' 100th birthday in Currans on Sunday

Maureen Phillips celebrates 100th birthday in Currans

Great joy and happiness was shared after mass on October 15 in Currans village, when Maureen Phillips participated in the planting of a tree to celebrate and honour her 100th birthday. Maureen, of Ardcrone, Currans, was accompanied by her daughter Joan, son-inlaw Peter, family, friends and neighbours. “The beautiful Weeping Willow tree was kindly provided by Hickey’s Nurseries, and planted by Liam Hickey and Maureen’s daughter Joan. It was blessed by Fr. Buckley.” “This is the second time a tree has been planted in Currans for a similar celebration, which was planted for the late

Johnny Murphy,” said her friend Mary Brosnan. “Maureen is an inspiration to all of us and it was a privilege for those who gathered, to be part of the ceremony. We wish Maureen continued good health and happiness for many more years to come. “Sincere thanks to all who helped on the day and gathered for this special ceremony.”

National Osteoporosis Day Today, Friday October 20 is National Osteoporosis Day. Sam Treharne of Treharne Physiotherapy in Ballycasheen gave the Killarney Advertiser an insight into Osteoporosis. He says: “Osteoporosis is often a shocking diagnosis as the overwhelming majority of people will not know they have osteoporosis until they have a fracture or have a scan organised by their GP.” The time around being diagnosed is often a distressing and worrying time, questions like: - How did this happen? - Are things going to get worse? - What did I do wrong? Then when you combine low bone density with a fall the result can be dramatic with less than half those who survive a hip fracture regaining their previous level of function.

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Making sure you a getting all your nutrients through a varied healthy diet. The main minerals to keep an eye on are your vitamin D and calcium. Your G.P will be able to make sure these levels are within normal and range and advise on supplementation when appropriate. Also when you are weight training, your

Maureen Philips, centre, with Eddie Walsh, her daughter Joan and her son-inlaw Peter.

protein intake is also extremely important making sure you are hitting the appropriate amount for your body size. Protein can also make you feel fuller for longer helping with weight loss.

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Unfortunately smoking and excessive alcohol plays a significant role in the bodies ability to repair and recover. Reducing these to nil can have a significant impact on your muscle mass and bone density.

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Your body recovers and regenerates overnight. So getting seven or more hours sleep consistently is a great start to ensure you’re allowing your body to heal and recover. Osteoporosis can be reversed to a certain degree and we have had significant improvement in our clients bone density through diet, medication and heavy weight training at Activate Masters programme.

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Rotary Club celebrates in style The Killarney Rotary Club held their Annual Afternoon Tea at the Great Southern Killarney on Saturday last. The dining room was full to capacity. “We had four other Rotary Clubs who attended to support this event. Rotarians from Cork, Dingle, Limerick and Tralee Rotary Clubs all enjoyed themselves after making the journey to Killarney. Many other groups have attended yearin-year-out since it began in 2008 so Rotary Killarney must be doing something right,” said Ciara Irwin. “There were a few new faces this year and hopefully they will all return again.” The afternoon started with a drinks reception in the foyer. Everybody was in great form gathering with friends and family members. The guests were entertained on the piano by Conn and by a local group of five children who recently represented Kerry at the National Community Games Final in the ballad singing finals. The current Rotary President Mr. Barry

Some of the Rotary Club's guests enjoying the club's Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show at Great Southern Killarney on Saturday.

Murphy addressed the guests and explained what Rotary does both in the local community and through Rotary internationally. “He told everybody about Rotary Killarney celebrating 40 years in Killarney. He also thanked the team at the Great Southern for their wonderful service on

the day. He mentioned the beneficiaries of the event,” added Ciara. Barry said: “It is wonderful to be associated with such an event, it flowed from start to finish in a non-stop relaxed atmosphere. Well organised, well attended, very fashionable, very sociable and in aid of two worthy causes.”

The Night Nurses service is a very important part of the Irish Cancer Society. They provide night-time care for patients and families in their own home from 6pm to 7am. The Fuchsia Ward at Killarney Community Hospital provides care for older people in need of a high level of advanced care for dementia. “Thank you to all here today for supporting such deserving services in our community. Thank you to Ciara and the team, for all your hard work, it is much appreciate,” added Barry. Mr. Michael Jacobi, Managing Director of the Hayfield Family Collection congratulated the Killarney Club on reaching 40 years and he wished them well into the future. Guests were invited to visit Fredericks Restaurant, newest addition to the Great Southern afterwards. The fashion show included clothes from Scarlett Boutique (Scotts Street, Killarney). Clodagh Irwin Foley co-ordinated the fashion show again this year with models Abigail, Aggie, Monika, Sherry and Siofra.

‘Biobus’ to visit Killarney as part of tour of Ireland to reduce reliance on fossil fuel A first of its kind, interactive ‘Biobus’ designed to show people how to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels in everyday life, has embarked on a five-week journey of Ireland, calling at College Square, Killarney, from 8.30am-12.30pm, on October 27. The ‘Biobus’ was specially developed by BiOrbic. The Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre is Ireland’s national bioeconomy research centre, a national collaboration of researchers from 12 of Ireland’s universities working with industry and other stakeholders, focused on the development of a sustainable, circular bioeconomy. The national Biobus tour launched as part of this year’s Bioeconomy Ireland Week. The tours will cover 36 locations including Gaeltacht communities, visiting every county and inviting schools, community groups and individuals to learn about the bioeconomy and how local companies are already

developing innovative bio-based products. The bus will be powered by 100% renewable plant waste matter provided by Irish company Certa. Prof Kevin O’Connor, Director of BiOrbic explains what visitors to the Biobus can expect: “The Biobus explores just how much we rely on fossil fuels and presents examples of everyday bio-based products, with many of these examples coming from home-grown Irish companies or Irish research projects, including Kerry-based Seabody Cosmetics. “What may be shocking to Biobus visitors is how our reliance on fossil fuels

Derek O’Brien, BiOrbic SFI Bioeconomy research centre Executive Director; Amanda Mathieson, BiOrbic SFI Bioeconomy research centre Public Engagement, Education and Communications Manager; and Prof. Kevin O’Connor, BiOrbic SFI Bioeconomy research centre Director.

goes much further than just energy, fuel and plastic. Almost every modern-day product contains some element of petrochemicals, which is unsustainable. The bioeconomy provides what society needs from renewable, bio-based sources such as plants, animals and microbes. “We are at the early stages of a bio-revolution, where we will transition from a dependence on fossil resources to a more sustainable and balanced circular bioeconomy. Ireland is particularly well

placed to be a leader in this space. We already have Agri-food and Marine industries of global significance as well as a profile of large companies and SMEs driving innovation with sustainability to the fore” As well as reducing waste through the production of biodegradable materials, the bioeconomy approach can help meet Ireland’s climate targets by establishing a sustainable, circular and environmentally friendly economy.

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Order of Malta training day at Killarney Racecourse The Killarney unit of the Order of Malta held a regional training event in partnership with Horse Racing Ireland last Saturday.

A total of 33 staff members celebrated long-service at the Killarney Great Southern and the Killarney Royal this week

Long Service Celebration at Great Southern and Killarney Royal

The event was held in the Killarney racecourse and brought together nine Order of Malta units from around the southwest region. (Killarney, Cork, Carrigaline, Shannon, Limerick, Cashel, Nenagh, Clonmel and Thurles). There were over 60 members who worked in teams to treat ten different simulated patients. The teams treated

many different injuries, from spinal injuries and head injuries to chest pain and a simulated cardiac arrest. The training day allowed all members to practice their lifesaving skills and ensure they can provide the highest level of care for the jockeys and the public on race days in Killarney and across the Southwest. The teams partnered with local doctors, Dr Kevin Brennan, Dr Rosemary Kelleher and Dr Adrian McGoldrick from the Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board.

Stalwarts of the tourism industry in Killarney, Great Southern and Killarney Royal, celebrated their long-term team members with a gourmet dinner in Frederick's at Great Southern Killarney. The event was held for all team members with over 10 years of service, and was hosted by Michael Jacobi, Managing Director, Hayfield Family Collection and Mark Scally, Financial Controller, Hayfield Family Collection. A total of 33 employees have over 10 years of service across the two hotels with an incredible 700 years of service between them. The longest serving staff member in either hotel is John Fitzgerald with over 54 years of dedicated service.

“It is an absolute pleasure for us to celebrate our long term staff members. As a company we believe that our Family Tree is the Foundation of our Success. Each team member is a valued part of our work family and our longest serving members are the foundation of that. We are incredibly proud to work alongside these colleagues as we continue to provide high standards of service and warm welcomes for our guests and the local community,” said Mr Jacobi.

Golf enthusiasts head for twin town in Arizona Killarney Town Twinning Association has had a busy year with visits and contacts from all our twin towns in Europe and sister cities in America. The season will finish next week when Killarney representatives move will visit Scottsdale in Arizona in what is the return leg of the Americans’ visit earlier this year when the Junior section of Killarney Golf club Killarney hosted students from Arizona. In return the students will now get to play some courses in Scottsdale - one of the golfing capitals of the world. “Killarney Town Twinning Association would like to thank the junior committee

in Killarney for their involvement in what is a huge opportunity for the students as they get to play with students who represent colleges in the area of Scottsdale,” said chairperson Sean Counihan. “They will also get the chance to visit the Grand Canyon and visit City Hall. We are grateful to Shane Horgan junior officer and Meg Dalton marketing manager at Killarney Golf. “We believe in the Killarney Town Twinning Association that our cultural sporting and people exchanges are good for Killarney. “We hope in future to engage with our own clubs, schools and citizens to encourage them to visit our twin towns.”

Killarney Salmon and Trout Angling Club presented the inaugural Jeremy O’Neill Memorial Shield to Angler of the Year for 2023 to Steve Campbell. Club Chairman DJ O’Riordan and members of the O'Neill family presented the shield outside their iconic premises on Plunkett Street. As well as generously sponsoring the shield, Denis O’Neill also presented Steve with a shop voucher to enable him to stock up ahead of the 2024 fishing season.

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Bord Iascaigh Mhara hold annual conference in Killarney Ireland’s growing expertise in the developing aquatech sector and representatives from the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). means it has the potential to become a global leader in the field, “We have over 60 companies working in with Irish aquatech companies turning over €200m last year, a aquatech here, and the sector is worth about €200m. Hatch Blue, who we conference in Killarney heard this week.

Caroline Bocquel CEO BIM.

Over €15m has been invested in aquatech businesses in the last six years, and more than 200 hi-tech jobs created in the sector, according to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM). Aquatech is any technology or innovation driving sustainable seafood farming, and it can be applied progressively to the breeding, raising, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and

aquatic plants. Today’s conference, entitled “Aquatech – Ireland’s Global Opportunity”, is in the Brehon Hotel in Kerry, and participants include the Senior Vice President of the world’s first aquatech unicorn company, E-fishery; a US sustainable seafood expert; a global offshore aquaculture pioneer, along with a host of Irish aquatech entrepreneurs,

work closely with, is major aquatech-focused venture capital firm based in Cork, which has already made Irish-based aquaculture investments,” said BIM chief executive Caroline Bocquel. "We’re starting to see some very significant investments and some brilliant ideas – for example, the use of AI to monitor and provide early warnings on the health of aquaculture fish stocks.”

Night time closures on the Ring of Kerry until December Essential repairs to the embankment on the main N70 Ring of Kerry road at Gleensk near the railway viaduct will take place overnight over the coming weeks. Works will commence on Tuesday, 24 October and will continue each night from 8pm to 7am from Monday to Friday. The overnight works are scheduled to continue until 15 December. Traffic must divert via the N70 Ring of Kerry road for the duration of the works and those diversions will be clearly signposted. Emergency vehicles will be accommodated during the project but there will be no access for other vehicles. Kerry County Council appreciates the patience of all road users while these essential road safety repairs are completed.

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Family, Tradition, Care – Liam & William Sheahan with Sheahan’s Pharmacy Staff outside the pharmacy this week marking the milestone for the business. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Sheahan’s Pharmacy celebrating 70 years in business

Father & son team – The late Donie Sheahan with his son Liam at the pharmacy in the early 90s. Photo: Don MacMonagle

It is a milestone year for Sheahan’s Pharmacy on Main Street.

This family-run business opened its doors on 34 Main Street in 1953 and for the past 70 years, it has provided the people of the town with all of their pharmaceutical needs, caring for their health and wellbeing in the process. “My grandad Donal, who was known as Donie, was the first generation of the family to found the pharmacy business in Killarney,” says William, who is the latest of the Sheahan’s to run the business. “He moved from Listowel to Killarney in order to take up a job as the Pharmacist at the District and Saint Columbanus’s Community Hospitals where he then met my grandmother Carmel (née Dowling) and the rest as they say is history. “They lived over the pharmacy for many years where both he and Carmel operated the pharmacy business. “Simpler times but many called it a South Doc before it’s time. People would knock on their door in the middle of the night or on a Sunday and Donie always looked after them. My Dad Liam continued this tradition having worked with Donie for many years by offering exceptional care to both locals and tourist alike”. A recent refit at the pharmacy now mean’s that that Sheahan’s offers an expanded range of products. “We have a comprehensive selection of over-the-counter, vitamins, first aid, footcare, dental, haircare, fragrances, cosmetics, electrical and much more now available in addition to all the dis-

pensing services we’ve always offered. We have also expanded our consultation room allowing us to provide greater services at the pharmacy such as vaccinations,” added William. “We have a great team here some of whom have been with us for over 30 years. “There are three experienced pharmacists, a pharmaceutical assistant, four technicians and eight support staff. They’re on hand to help our customers from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am to 1pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays with expanded hours during the summer months.” William would also like to thank their loyal customers for their support over the decades. “We’re planning a week of celebrations to mark our 70th year and we’ll be giving away lots of freebies that week,” “Starting on the morning of October 24, we’ll have different suppliers coming in every morning to showcase and educate customers on their products. “We’ll be giving away hampers each day and in addition to this we have 70 bags with products and samples worth €30 to €40 each which will be given to customers who call in across the entire week! Finally, we will be hosting a coffee morning in aid of the Palliative Care Unit at UHK on the morning on October 27 to celebrate our recent refit and milestone. All are welcome.”

The late Donie Sheahan with his son Liam & staff members Thecla Murphy who has worked at the pharmacy since 1991 & Joanne O’Shea who worked at the pharmacy from 1991 to 1999. Photo: Don MacMonagle

Upholding the values of the past while making sure to cater for the needs of the modern customer, staff member Noreen O’Donoghue at Sheahan’s Pharmacy. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Tom Geaney, Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, Emily Treacy, 2GoCup, Kelly-Ann McSweeney, McSweeney's Arms Hotel, Kieran O'Leary, K-Town at The Killarney Coffee Cup Project launch in July. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

The Killarney Coffee Cup scheme shortlisted for National award The Killarney Park and The Ross have been announced as among finalists in this year’s individual Pakman Award categories. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in The Shelbourne Hotel on Thursday October 26. The Pakman Awards are Ireland’s leading national environmental awards which recognise and celebrate excellence in recycling and waste management across businesses, organisations and community groups. This year’s

awards will also see a new individual category, ESG Leader, announced on the night. The Killarney Park and The Ross has been nominated for the Community Recycling Initiative, the Environmental Education and Awareness Initiative and Business Recycling Champion Award and the Innovation in Waste Resource

Products or Service Award. The Killarney Park and The Ross set up a grassroots project called The Killarney Coffee Cup Project with the goal of eliminating single use coffee cups from Killarney town centre. This initiative has resulted in the elimination of almost 70,000 cups. This project endeavours to change behaviours and perceptions towards single use items and strives to promote a beneficial transition to a cir-

cular economy. “We received an incredible number of strong entries this year and I am delighted to announce this groundbreaking initiative among those shortlisted for the 2023 Pakman Awards. The awards recognise businesses, organisations and community initiatives that represent a clear commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility in waste management,” said Repak CEO, Séamus Clancy. “We’re excited to showcase the hard work of all businesses, organisations, and individuals who are paving the way for a more sustainable future for Ireland. We look forward to welcoming all finalists to the Pakman Awards.”

Lissivigeen school says ‘Bonjour’ to French Children in fourth, fifth and sixth classes at Lissivigeen National School have been broadening their linguistic horizons through learning French in recent weeks. It’s all thanks to a Department of Education programme called ‘Say Yes To Languages’. The programme aims to give children in the senior classes a ‘taster’ of a modern European language in school time over eight weekly one-hour sessions. They learn the language through an active approach which includes games,

video, drama, music, French songs and rhymes. In addition to learning greetings, numbers, colours, body parts, days of the week in French, the children also become aware of the geography and culture of France, thereby linking in with many other subject areas of the primary school curriculum. Furthermore, the ‘Say Yes To Languages’ programme also aims to raise the children’s awareness of other languages and cultures in their surroundings, which is a very constructive means of awakening their curiosity and heightening their acceptance and inclusion of the many

Pupils from fourth, fifth and sixth classes at Lissivigeen National School have been learning French in recent weeks.

people from other countries who now live cheek by jowl with us in our beautiful town. The teacher who delivers the programme to the children is Mrs Miriam

Long or Madame Long, as she now prefers to be called! Miriam was a member of staff at Lissivigeen until her retirement in 2020.

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HeartBeat's ‘RID and BID’ fundraiser up and running Tuesday this week marked the first of HeartBeat's Collection Days for its forthcoming ‘RID and BID’ event. Members who ran the collection event were delighted with the response and thank all those who made such a huge effort to be there. It was a very busy morning for the members who operated the Pop-Up event in the Beech Road car park with items as

diverse as a guitar, crystal decanters (antique), and a limited edition super print among the items received. There is one opportunity left to get involved in donating. HeartBeat will be at the bottle bank in the Lower Beech road car park on October 24 from 10am to 1pm. The ‘RID and BID’ event will take place at the Outlet Centre on October 27, 28 and 29.

40 years of ‘Killarney in My Dreams’ It will be the most special of nights on Saturday October 28th when Dermot Moriarty & Friends take to the stage at the Gleneagle Ballroom for a night of nostalgia to celebrate The 40th anniversary of Dermot Moriarty’s hit song ‘Killarney In My Dreams’ will be celebrated at the Gleneagle Ballroom on October 28.

He will be joined on stage by Louise Morrissey, Patrick O’Sullivan, TR Dallas, Paudie McAuliffe, Bernie Heaney, Neily O’Connor and Paddy O’Brien. Dermot will also be celebrating an amazing 33 years presenting his hugely popular show, Sounds Country on Radio Kerry on the night. The doors are open at 8pm and dancing starts at 9pm. Tickets at €20 each are available on the door on the night.

Killarney members of the Irish Golf Tours Operators Association attended a special even at the Slieve Donard Hotel in County Down recently. The Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association Chairman, Dennis Kane, Johannes Horn (O’Callaghan’s Coaches) Marcus Treacy (Killarney Park), Meg Dalton (Killarney Golf Club), Les Brzoska (Aghadoe Heights). Second Row: Allan O’Connor (Premier Golf), Veerpal Yadav (Kerry Coaches), Mary Hartnett (Scales Golf and Travel), Sheila O’Sullivan (Killarney Park). Top Row: Mike and Johnnie Buckley (Kerry Coaches), Niamh O’Neill (O’Donoghue-Ring Hotels), Tom Kennedy (Experience Ireland Golf).

Randles Hotel finalist in the 2023 SEAI Energy Awards Randles Hotel has been announced as a finalist in Sustainable Energy of Ireland Authority’s Energy Awards for 2023. Randles Hotel in Killarney is a historic 116-year-old building. The owner's vision and commitment to the sustainability plan drove the transition to renewable energy systems. The projects include installing heat pumps, solar panels, LED lighting, a pool cover, upgraded air conditioning and an energy monitoring system. Grant aid from SEAI through the Better Energy Communities (BEC) scheme facilitated the successful implementation of the projects. These measures resulted in significant cost savings of 50%, energy usage savings of 55%, and carbon savings of 55%. The transition to energy-efficient

systems made the business leaner and encouraged staff to embrace sustainability. The improvements allowed the hotel to employ additional staff, enhancing overall operations. “Each year, we see an ever-increasing standard in the SEAI Energy Awards for sustainability, highlighting the emergence of exciting new sustainable energy solutions from businesses across the country. It’s more important than ever for Ireland to have role models who exhibit the highest levels of drive and innovation, and so I commend this year's nominees, whose dedication serves as a source of inspiration to others,” said William Walsh, CEO of SEAI. The winners of each category will be revealed at a special awards ceremony taking place on November 16.

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Mike O'Shea, Chairperson of Kerry Comhaltas, Bernard O Sullivan Bainisteoir Comhaltas Ceoltoiri, Mike and Sheila Carroll joined by members of Kilcummin Comhaltas at their 50th Celebratory Night.

50 years celebrated by Kilcummin Comhaltas Young and old gathered at the Killarney Heights hotel last Saturday night to celebrate all things good about Kilcummin Comhaltas.

The night was in the planning since last March by a dedicated committee to ensure all aspects of the evening were planned to perfection. Gathering firstly for a drinks reception the mood was buoyant in anticipation of the celebratory night. The recent successes of the branch adorned a table at the centre of the venue and was a reflection of the current and past successes of the branch. Shane O'Callaghan, chairperson of Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann reminded all present that the hard work and dedication of branch officers, dancers, singers, musicians and coaches/ trainers involved over the last 50 years is the reason why the branch has not just survived, but thrived over that period. Indeed, he also highlighted the friendships and sense of community that has been a mainstay of the organisation since it’s inception. We were delighted to be joined on the night by Bernard O'Sullivan, Bainisteoir

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri. He spoke highly of the rich history of Kilcummin CCE branch but also made a very special presentation to the family of the late Stephen Carroll. Stephen Carroll was tragically killed in an accident in 2010. Stephen was a fourtime champion melodeon player. The 12-15 cup for that competition was retired some years ago out of respect for Stephen. Bernard presented the cup to Stephen’s parents, Mike andSheila Carroll – a fitting tribute and acknowledgment of the tragic loss of the Carroll family and Stephen’s contribution to Comhlatas during his life. A beautiful meal was enjoyed by all, followed by music from the inimitable Neilly O’Connor. Space on the dance floor was at a premium all night with highlights including a well contested Siege of Ennis. Set dancing and the brush dance were also on display. The night finished with a “trad disco” with classic traditional themes in line with the tone of the night.

Going out for dinner is always a treat, but even more so when you bag a great early bird offer. As the evenings start to close in, this latest offering from Kayne’s is sure to brighten up your evenings this winter. Boasting a relaxed yet charming dining experience, Kayne’s Bar and Brasserie is set to serve up a range of delectable dishes for diners. Enjoy an early evening set menu at the popular Killarney eatery, from 4pm – 6pm, Monday – Thursday. The hotel’s new Executive Head Chef Carolyn Clancy-Foley brings a wealth of experience to the role and has already created mouthwatering new lunch and dinner menus and is now looking forward to customers sampling the early bird, with more offerings in the pipeline. The early bird menu at Kayne’s will be available Monday – Thursdays between 4pm & 6pm. Opt for 2 courses for €26 or

Kerry Airport reports increased passenger figures for summer 2023 Kerry Airport is reporting a 15% increase in passenger numbers for the main summer months from May to September 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Combined inbound and outbound passenger figures on all Ryanair routes were up by nearly 27,000 for the five-month period with sun routes to Faro and Alicante still operating until the end of October and start of November respectively. Kerry Airport CEO John Mulhern said,

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enjoy and 3 course meal for €29.50pp. “The early bird menu is aimed at those people who want a quick three course meal and want quality food at reasonable prices,” said proprietor Bernadette Randles. “As well as being an option for after work dining and groups of friends who want to grab a quick bite to eat before heading home, Bernadette points out that the early bird menu also suits those heading out to any of the wonderful shows coming to the INEC this Autumn.” With the excellent food, service and value, it’s easy to see why Kayne’s has been a popular choice with diners for many years. For bookings or enquiries call 0646639300. Walk-ins Welcome. www.kayneskillarney.com

“Kerry Airport is very pleased with how the 2023 Summer season (May to Sept) has performed with a 15% increase in passenger numbers. The continuing support of our Ryanair destinations and the introduction of a new seasonal Chalair service to Brittany, France contributed to the positive figures. We are well on the way to exceeding the passenger numbers for 2022 which finished at 356,141 and represented a 96.3% recovery from the pre-Covid highs of 2019."

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Killarney is looking great for awards ceremony There was double cause for celebration at the presentation of prizes for this year’s Killarney Looking Good Awards as the stunning trophy for being deemed Ireland’s tidiest large town, in the national Tidy Towns competition, was also on display. There were 26 individual category award winners at the Looking Good ceremony which took place in the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Monday night and, in addition, seven highly commended awards were presented as well as two special awards and the coveted overall prize. This year the top award was scooped by the residents of Holy Cross Gardens, off Rock Road, who also received the Fr Michael Murphy Memorial Pride of Place Award which was presented by the late Tidy Towns champion’s brother, Bishop Emeritus Dr Bill Murphy. The competition adjudicators said Holy Cross Gardens was immaculately presented and no effort is spared by the residents and all involved in presenting this lovely area in the best possible light. “This is very much in keeping with the approach favoured by the late great Fr Michael Murphy who always supported and promoted community spirit,” the judges said. Another special award presented on the night was the Yvonne Quill Memorial

Volunteer of the Year accolade which is dedicated to the long-time driving force behind the Killarney Looking Good Competition and the Tidy Towns project who passed away in 2022. The winners were Mary and Larry Schrall who have retired to Killarney from the US and were hailed as an outstanding example of the difference volunteers can make in the community. The adjudicators remarked: “They are passionate in their approach to ensuring Killarney is looking good. They are always at the ready to don the yellow bibs and roll up their sleeves and, in the true spirit of the wonderful Yvonne Quill, they are prepared to lead by example.” A total of €5,000 worth of prizes was given away in this year’s competition which was sponsored by MD O’Shea & Sons and O’Mahony Media. Other prizewinners on the night included Carmel and James Cahill, Three Oaks, Ballycasheen who won the best private residence award, Mike and Maura O’Sul-

livan, St Anne’s Road who scooped the best roadside garden award and Cillcearn House Ballycasheen which won best guesthouse. Ballydribeen was hailed the best large residential area and Port Road took the prize for being the best small residential area. O’Connor’s Pub on High Street, which is celebrating 100 years in business, received a special recognition award and other prize winners in the commercial sector included Foley’s Townhouse, High Street (best large commercial premises); Celtic Jewellers, Main Street (best small commercial premises); International Hotel (best hotel); Bricín, High Street (best restaurant); Petit Delice (best café); Killarney Racecourse (best signage); Weavers of Ireland (best retail); Cathedral Place Apartments (best new building),Hilliard’s of Main Street (restoration award) and Jimmy Brien’s Pub (best floral display).

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Best Large Commercial Premises: Foley’s Townhouse, High Street Best Small Commercial Premises: Celtic Jewellers, Main Street Best Newly Painted Premises: Caragh Restaurant, New Street

20.10.2023 Best Public House: Paddy Sheehan’s, Main Street Best Hotel: International Hotel Best Restaurant: Bricín, High Street Best Café: Petit Delice, High Street Best Retail: Weavers of Ireland, Market Cross Green Hospitality: Killarney Urban Farm, East Avenue Road Corporate Social Responsibility Award: Killarney Coffee Cup Project Restoration Award: Hilliard’s, Main Street Best Signage: Killarney Racecourse Best Guesthouse Award: Cillcearn House, Ballycasheen (Tom and Marese Kearney) Best Floral Display: Jimmy Brien’s Bar Best Retail Landscaping: Aldi Most Improved Premises: Kingdom Lodge, New Street Best New Building: Cathedral Place Apartments Biodiversity Award: Killarney Municipal District Council Best Public Building: Killarney Library Best Friendly Planting Award: Old Monastery Sensory Garden Best School: St Brigid’s Secondary School Special Recognition Award: O’Connor’s Pub Best Large Residential Area: Ballydribeen Best Small Residential Area: Port Road Best Roadside Garden: Mike and Maura O’Sullivan, St Anne’s Road Best Private Residence Award: Three Oaks, Ballycasheen, (James and Carmel Cahill)

Sandra Dunlea, (centre), daughter of the late Yvonne Quill, presenting the Yvonne Quill Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award to Mary and Larry Shrall. Picture: Marie Carroll O’Sullivan

Mayor of Killarney Cllr Brendan Cronin (right) and Killarney Tidy Towns Committee Chairman Michael Gleeson (left) paid a visit to Holy Cross Gardens on Tuesday to present the overall award and the Fr Michael Murphy Memorial Pride of Place awards to Helen Ashton, Danny Loughnane and Denise Fitzgerald.

Mayor of Killarney Cllr Brendan Cronin presents the best floral display award to Jimmy Brien’s Pub representatives Alan Breen and Alison Maher. Picture: Marie Carroll O’Sullivan

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The Amy Winehouse Band at the Gleneagle INEC Club The superb Amy Winehouse band performs on Sunday in the Gleneagle INEC Club. In this exceptional and unique show Amy's Original band led by her long term Musical Director/Bass player Dale Davis and Amy’s close friend from the very start of her career, celebrate her era-defining

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Twenty members of Dr Crokes’ completed First Aid + Defibrillator training in recent months certified by Pre- Hospital Emergency Care Council in conjunction with Order of Malta Ireland (OMI) and Order of Malta Killarney Unit (OMIKU). Front: Leah O’Shea, Shane Tomlinson, John Payne, Shane Foley, Éamonn Fitzgerald. Back: Rachel Foley, Theresa White, Noel Ryan, Ann Nagle (OMIKU), Lorraine Fleming (OMIKU), Miriam Lyne Corcoran, Kay O’Connor, Noel Lucey (OMIKU), Frances O’Sullivan, Clodagh McGarrin (OMIKU), Joan Kennedy(OMIKU), Brian O’Callaghan, Maggie Mc Auliffe.Unavoidably absent from the photo are other qualified First Responders who also received their certificates, John O’Shea, Caroline Horgan Byrne, Shauna White, Pádraig O’Shea, Ross Brosnan, Sarah Byrnes.

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Killarney National Park ‘Samhain’ Gathering Killarney National Park ‘Samhain’ Autumn Gathering gets under way this weekend. This year the Conservation Rangers will present a series of events, beginning on Saturday morning at 7.30am with ‘Deer Watch’ in Knockreer Estate. It will be presented by well-known Conservation Ranger Padruig ‘Brac’ O’Sullivan. He will also present the walk on Sunday morning, meeting both mornings at Knockreer front gate at 7.30am. - opposite St. Mary’s Cathedral. Padruig’s informative walks are always very popular. Autumn - the highlight of the nature calendar in Killarney National Park, in particular the month of October, is considered the most amazing time to observe the Irish Red Deer activity during the annual rutting season. The audible bellows and tribal behaviour is fascinating. The rich colours of Autumn, the clear crisp air of the mornings and shadows of evening light make the park so spectacular. Saturday will feature the annual Paudie

‘The Monarch’ - one of the largest upland stags in Ireland. He has 20 points on his antlers. During the annual rutting season - predominately during the month of October in Killarney National Park – the male stag becomes very vocal and their bellowing can be heard echoing throughout the valleys and mountains.The stag will guard his territory fiercely to hold onto his hinds, while warning away the stiff competition. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

O’Leary Lecture. Paudie, was Head Conservation Ranger at Killarney National Park, and sadly passed away unexpectedly in August 2012. His gentle presence left a huge void among his peers and people of Killarney. His knowledge and love of the National Park was incredible, his legacy - enormous. This year to honour Paudie’s memory, Áine Ní Shúilleabháin, Biologist, will deliver the Paudie O’Leary Lecture entitled Paudie - ‘Our Man for All Seasons’. Áine worked with Paudie for many years, and always treasures the wonderful memories of their time in Killarney National Park. She is the longest serving volunteer in Killarney National Park, with over 41 years volunteering as a research biologist - dedicated to the recording of valuable scientific data on waterfowl and water quality in Killarney National Park.

Saturday will feature the annual Paudie O’Leary Lecture. Paudie was the Head Conservation Ranger at Killarney National Park, who sadly passed away unexpectedly in August 2012.

Her research has been an invaluable source of material with recordings dating back to 1982. The lecture takes place at Killarney House Auditorium on Saturday at 3.00pm. Booking for the Annual Paudie O'Leary Lecture via email: infokillarneyhouse@ npws.gov.ie There are still a few places on Sunday to

Padruig Brac O'Sullivan, Conservation Ranger, NPWS, Killarney National Park. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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A WEEKLY ROUND-UP OF NEWS • VIEWS FROM KERRY AND AROUND THE WORLD

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100 Years of Housing Crisis Without End 100 Bliain de Thithíocht Géarchéim gan Deireadh / 100 Years of Housing - Crisis Without End - Written and directed by Paul Webster, this feature documentary is a decade-by-decade look at how Irish housing issues have been tackled since the birth of the Irish state and where it all went so wrong. Ireland was born in a housing crisis and it has never gone away. Every government and generation has had to contend with this same issue. 100 Bliain de Thithíocht - Géarchéim gan Deireadh draws a line from the birth of the state to the crisis we find ourselves in today. This film explores the ideas that worked and the ones that were disastrous, painting a picture of how we lost our way and

how we can fix the current crisis. It’s largely forgotten now, but one of the key issues driving the Irish revolutionaries during the War of Independence was the housing question. Once the civil war was over, the former revolutionaries had to figure out how they would address the desperate housing situation. Now for the first time ever, the one-hundredyear history of housing in Ireland is laid out in this fascinating documentary that looks at the big housing stories of each decade up to 2023 and attempts to pinpoint the seeds of our current situation. This documentary delves deep into the housing concepts that have shaped the country we live in. A host of historians, architects, planners and thinkers have been carefully selected to give new insight into this living

history that couldn’t be more relevant today. As well as this, we hear from the people who lived in the iconic developments that make up this history. This rich archive is presented in a new light and includes revealing and heartening insights from real people throughout the decades, building a picture of how housing policies affected ordinary people. As well as this, a line-up of the great thinkers on the topic are assembled to explain their ideas for the future of housing in Ireland. 100 Bliain de Thithíocht - Wednesday, 25 October on TG4 at 9.30pm

“You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!” Probably one of the best movie lines in history from the 1969 heist movie ‘The Italian Job’, where charismatic thief Charlie Croker, played by Michael Caine, pulls of the heist of the century in Turin, Italy – your movie pick for the weekend. After nearly seven decades in Hollywood, Michael Caine has announced that his acting career has come to an end with over 100 movie credits to his name such as Alfie 1966, Get Carter 1971, A Bridge To Far 1977, The Dark Knight 2008 and Kingsman 2015. The 90-year-old actor revealed the news in an interview this week where he highlighted the moment, he decided it was time to retire. "I keep saying I'm going to retire," Caine said. "Well, I am now." His latest movie "The Great Escaper," where he stars as a man who escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, will be his last project. Interesting fact: Madness released a sing in 1984 called ‘My name is Michael Caine’, celebrating the actor. However, Michael Caine’s original name was Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, Jr. He took his screen name from the 1954 film The Caine Mutiny.

Dublin Airport may exceed 32m passenger ‘cap’ Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) expresses fears that the annual passenger cap of 32m will be breached by the end of the year and has opened talks with airlines over an increase in passenger numbers that is taking it close to the 32 million annual cap that previously led to planning complications. DAA has reported more than 25 million

passengers in the first nine months of 2023, as travel returns to levels not seen since before the coronavirus shutdown. The cap was imposed by planners when they approved the airport’s second terminal. The concern is whether a breach spurs any action by objectors or planners, although planners appeared to accept DAA’s explanations after the overall number of passengers in 2019 exceeded 32 million.

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Storm Babet hits Cork: homes and businesses flooded During Storm Babet hundreds of homes and businesses were flooded after parts of Co Cork got more than a month's rainfall in just 24 hours. Midleton was one of the worst hit as premises were swamped and the main street was impassable. Cork County Council reported that over 100 properties were flooded in the town. Cork County Council staff also dealt with

flooding at several towns and villages in the north and east of the county. The council reported that properties in Whitegate, Rathcormac, Glandore, Ringaskiddy, Carrigaline, Raffeen, Halfway and Casteltownbere were also flooded. Killeagh in east Cork has also been badly affected, along with Youghal. Homes were also evacuated by Cork City Council and Cork City Fire Service. Several roads in Ballyvolane, Blarney, Carrigrohane, and Tower were impassible.

Dáil passes motion calling for humanitarian access to Gaza The Dáil passed a motion this week humanitaricalling for unimpeded humanitari an access to meet the urgent needs of all civilians in Gaza. The motion stressed that Israel's right to defend itself from attack must be in line with international law. It also backed the UN call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and ex ex-

pressed alarm at the rising death toll and displacement of citizens in Gaza. The motion said that the taking of hostages, including children and the elderly, was unconscionable and called for their immediate and unconditional release. The motion was passed by 121 votes to 14, but its wording was not unanimously agreed.

Patrick Kielty's turbulent Graham Hill's Triple Crown start as the Late Late host prizes up for auction Graham Hill is still the only driver ever to achieve motor racing’s unofficial Triple Crown by winning at Monaco, Indianapolis and Le Mans. Now, his prizes from each of those victories will go under the hammer next month. The collection of 59 items is included in RM Sotheby’s London sale, on November

4 and is described as an “unrepeatable opportunity to acquire significant and extremely rare items with perfect provenance.” Damon Hill, son of Graham Hill, along with Nico Rosberg, is one of two sons of a Formula One World Champion to also win the F1 title with Damon winning in 1996 with eight wins.

Late Late Show viewer figures continue to tumble from their height of host Patrick Kielty’s debut night of 830,000, five shows in, with the most recent airing of the longest running live talk show having an average audience of 455,000 tuning in. This marks the lowest average audience since the show started with Patrick Kielty in the hot seat.

The October 6th show saw a minor bump in viewership for the Country Music Special, when 548,000 people tuned in. However, the downward trend resumed the following weekend. RTÉ said the Late Late Show remains the

“most watched programme on Friday nights” with an average audience of 455,000. On RTÉ Player, the show has generated 34,000 streams to date, while across RTÉ social media there were 246,691 interactions over the weekend.

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Network Ireland Kerry October Event Network Ireland Kerry hosted its October event in mid-October in the Killarney Plaza Hotel, to a packed audience from Kerry’s business community. The event was hosted in partnership with AIB and theme of the evening was ‘Practical Tips to Live and Work Sustainably in Kerry’. The keynote speaker on the night was John McGeown, Head of SME Sustainability at AIB, where his role focuses on supporting businesses in the SME segment transition to a more sustainable footing. Other panellists included Dr Helena McMahon, MTU, Co-Lead of Circular Bioeconomy Research Group. Helena leads a large portfolio of national and international programmes focusing on Circular Economy and Sustainability in innovation, education, enterprise, and regional development. Louise Byrne, Sustainability Manager, The Killarney Park/Ross Hotel and The Killarney Coffee Cup Project, Sustainability Manger.

Louise’s passion for sustainability not only includes the operational aspects of The Killarney Park and The Ross; she firmly believes in the power of communities coming together to work towards a shared goal of environmental conservation and responsible living and shared the incredible success of the Killarney Cup Project. Karen Griffin owner of Scarlett boutique, Killarney shared how we can all take a more sustainable approach when it comes to our fashion choices, by creating a streamlined capsule wardrobe. This focuses on key pieces in your wardrobe that you will wear for years and not just focussing on current trends and in doing so you will shop more consciously and sustainably. The MC on the evening was Denis Doolan, Strategic Head of Culture, Inclusion and Diversity at AIB.

AIB Kerry staff John McGeown (Head of SME Sustainability with AIB), Colleen Shannon (AIB), Denis Doolan (AIB), Colm Cooper (AIB), Stephen Stack (AIB), Joe Shannon, Brian Looney, Margaret Griffin, Jacqueline O’Connor, Margaret O’Connor, Noreen Leader, Martha O’Loughlin and Pat Piggott (AIB) pictured at the Network Ireland Kerry October event ‘Practical Tips to Live & Work Sustainably with our official partner AIB’ on Wednesday evening in The Plaza Hotel Killarney. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

Patricia Healy (Healy Insurances) and Karen Griffin (Scarlett Killarney). Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

Aisling Foley (The Rose Hotel), Emma Carmody (Grounded Pottery), Denis Doolan (Strategic Head of Culture, Inclusion & Diversity, AIB), John McGeown (Head of SME Sustainability, AIB), Tomás Hayes (LEO Kerry Head of Enterprise), Linda O’Mahony Logan (Leadership360 and President of the Kerry branch of Network Ireland), Karen Griffin (Scarlett Killarney), Louise Byrne (Sustainability Manager, The Killarney Park/Ross Hotel & The Killarney Coffee Cup Project) and Helen McMahon (Director of Ireland Knowledge Centre in Carbon, Climate & Community Action (IKC3), MTU) pictured at the Network Ireland Kerry October event ‘Practical Tips to Live & Work Sustainably with our official partner AIB’ on Wednesday evening in The Plaza Hotel Killarney. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

Joan Walsh (Partnership International), Linda O’Mahony Logan (Leadership360 and President of the Kerry branch of Network Ireland), Mary Mc Quinn (O’Donoghue Ring Collection) and Aisling Foley (The Rose Hotel). Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

Becky Hargrove (Kerry Convention Bureau) and Louise Byrne (Sustainability Manager, The Killarney Park/ Ross Hotel & The Killarney Coffee Cup Project). Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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Kellihers Toyota Roadshow at The Gleneagle this weekend All roads lead to the Gleneagle Hotel this Sunday, October 22nd where the Kellihers Toyota 241 Roadshow will be in full swing from 11am until 4pm. If you are in or around Killarney on Sunday, be sure and give a drive out the Muckross Road, where you will spot the Kellihers Toyota dome with up to 20 cars on show. Kellihers, the main Toyota dealer in the county will have a great selection of new and demo models across the Toyota range for you to view and explore on the day. When it comes to iconic car models they don’t get much bigger than the Toyota

Corolla, the most popular car make is available in hatchback, saloon and now as a very stylish and exciting SUV – the Corolla Cross which is proving so popular and in high demand for 241 orders. Come and see the Yaris Cross, just after winning the Best Small Crossover Award at the AA Car Awards for the second year running for yourself in Killarney this Sunday. If a new car for 241 is on the cards, don’t make any decisions without first paying a visit to Kellihers Toyota at The Gleneagle between 11am and 4pm, on Sunday and view the full Toyota range for yourself. The team from Kellihers look forward to meeting with you.

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MOTORING

Over 400 people attend motor club charity event Over 400 people attended a special event in Killarney Racecourse on Saturday evening to raise funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation. Organised by Killarney and District Motor Club’s new youth forum called KDMC2, the night celebrated Prodrive’s connection with the Rally of the Lakes. A selection of the British firm's cars including several Rally of the Lakes event-winning Subarus and BMWs were on display outside Killarney Racecourse all day Saturday ahead of a question and answers session with star drivers on the main stage later that evening. Stars included 2003 World Rally Championship-winning co-driver Phil Mills who spoke about his early career and his first visit to Killarney 40 years ago. Under the watchful eye of MC Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndal, the voice of the famous RPM Motorsport television programmes, other

Members of Killarney District and Motor Club at the Prodrive celebration charity night at the Killarney Racecourse. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

drivers like Kenny McKinstry, Eugene Donnelly, Gary Jennings, Denis Cronin, and Alastair Fisher shared their stories of their times in Killarney. Former WRC co-driver and local man Paul

Local rally drivers and co-drivers Robert Duggan, Martin O'Riordan, Joe O'Leary, Noel O'Sullivan abd Mikie Galvin at the Prodrive celebration charity night at Killarney Racecourse.Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

Nagle spoke about his early memories of Prodrive cars competing in Killarney and recalled how the late Bertie Fisher recorded the first sub-ten minute time on Moll’s Gap in a Prodrive-built Subaru in

20.10.2023 the mid-1990s. Siobhan Reen, the local Jack and Jill Foundation nurse, spoke about the great work that organisation does too. The night was not all about the past either, KDMC2 is all about fostering youth within the club and several newcomers gave an insight into the future of the sport. They included club member Meabh Griffin, better known for her volunteer work within the club, who has recently taken up co-driving and Galway’s Aoife Raftery, who is a member of the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy and the first Irish woman to commit to the FIA European Rally Championship since Rosemary Smith 50 years ago. “What a fantastic night with a huge crowd turning up in the end to see some of the most valuable and spectacular Prodrive Subaru and BMW WRC and Group A rally cars in the world,” said Killarney and District Motor Club’s chairman Thomas Randles. “We must congratulate our club vice chairman Mike O’Shea and all the KDMC members involved but especially Mike for the massive effort he put into getting all these drivers and cars down to Killarney this weekend. It was an extraordinary achievement and it will be hard to match but I know in KDMC it will happen again. The positive feedback is brilliant for our club.”

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Community College KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Applying for Local Junior cert results Authority/Social Housing Local authorities are the main providers of social housing for people who cannot afford to buy a home or rent accommodation privately.

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Rents are based on the household’s ability to pay. Approved housing bodies (AHBs) also provide social housing for people who cannot afford to buy their own home. These organisations are sometimes called housing associations or housing co-operatives. You can only apply to one housing authority. In general, you must already be living in the area covered by that housing authority or have a local connection with the area – though a housing authority may agree to waive this requirement You will only be considered for social housing if your household income is less than the threshold that applies in the housing authority’s area. If your current mortgage is unsustainable, this will be taken into consideration in assessing your need for social housing. How do I qualify for social housing supports? In order to qualify, you must be eligible for social housing and you must be in need of social housing. The housing authority will assess your eligibility first. If you are eligible, it will then assess if you need social housing. If you are a foreign national, you must have a legal right to remain in the State on a long-term basis. To be regarded as eligible for social housing you must satisfy the income criteria. You must also show that you do not have suitable alternative accommodation.

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IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY BROSNAN (NEE SHEEHAN)

In loving memory of Bridie Brosnan late of Rockfield, Faha, Killarney who passed away on 21st October 2022. As we lovingly remember Bridie on her first Anniversary, the family wish to express our deep gratitude and appreciation to all who supported and sympathised with us on the sad loss of our wonderful mother & grandmother. A special word of thanks to the many relatives, neighbours and friends who attended the rosary, removal, burial, and requiem mass in person and online and to all who travelled long distances to be with us. Our sincere thank you to all who offered condolences, sent mass cards, letters of sympathy, phone calls, text messages and floral tributes. We wish to acknowledge the care and kindness shown to Bridie for many years by Dr. Kerry Houston and staff at Farranfore Medical Practice and Aherns Pharmacy, Farranfore. We would sincerely like to thank the Franciscan Friary, Killarney for being a second home to Bridie throughout her life. Both the Friary Church & the Friars held a very special place in Bridies heart. A very special thank you also to Mary O’Keeffe, sacristan for ensuring Bridie received Holy Communion every week when Bridie was unable to attend mass. A very special thank you to Brother Pat & Fr. Caoimhín, Franciscan Friary and to Fr. Danny Broderick & Fr. Denis O’Mahony for celebrating Bridies mass and making it so special for us. Also, to Helen Kerins and Denis Crowley for the beautiful music they provided at the church.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2ND ANNIVERSARY

3RD ANNIVERSARY

WALSH

MURPHY

TWOMEY

In loving memory of Jerry Murphy Late of Kilquane Upper, Headford, Killarney Who died on 20th October 2021.

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

John Joe Walsh Glounaknockane, Nadd, Banteer, Co. Cork 14th December 2022. John Joe’s brother Pat, sister-in-law Eileen and nephew Denis, wish to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with them on their sad bereavement. To family, neighbours, friends and to all those who called to the house, phoned, sent condolence messages, mass cards, etc., we thank ye. To all those who travelled to Mallow for the removal, and to Donoughmore for the funeral mass, under very difficult, treacherous road conditions, we thank ye. A special word of thanks to Killarney District Motor Club, for travelling to Donoughmore on the morning of the mass. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Loved and remembered always from your sons Teddy, Patrick & Gerard, daughter Eileen, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 21st October 2023 at 6.00pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Listry.

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

IN MEMORIAM

We miss your smile, your joking ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all.

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.

Sadly missed and always loved by your daughters Eileen and Noreen.

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2ND ANNIVERSARY

Loved and remembered always by Mom and Dad.

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3RD ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of Johnny O’Sullivan Knockreigh, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry Who passed away on 22nd October 2020. A Silent thought A Gentle prayer For a special Brother In God’s care. From Diarmuid, Christina and Family.

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In loving memory of Jerry Murphy Late of Kilquane Upper, Headford, Killarney Who died on 20th October 2021.

In loving memory of Bridie O’Neill Late of Shinnagh, Rathmore Who passed away on 7th November 2018.

Derek’s 3rd Anniversary Mass on Sunday 22nd October at 12.00pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

3RD ANNIVERSARY TWOMEY

What I’d give if I could say ‘Hello dad’ in the same old way To hear your voice, see your smile To sit with you and chat a while Not a day passes by Dad That you don’t cross my mind In my heart there is a place That only you can hold Filled with memories More precious than gold My heart still aches in sadness My silent tears still flow I hold you close within my heart And there you will remain. Sadly missed and always loved by your daughter Marian, son-in-law Humphrey, and grandchildren Clodagh, Eimear and Cian.

To Mike & Mary O’Shea of O’Shea’s Funeral Home for their professionalism and kindness they showed to us. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

As each day dawns, we think of you As each night falls, we pray for you And throughout our lives no matter where In our hearts you are always there

10TH & 9TH ANNIVERSARIES COURTNEY

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 Darren, Jamie, Zach and Harrison.

3RD ANNIVERSARY TWOMEY

Treasured memories keep you near As time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on. Loved and remembered every day by her husband John, daughters Maria, Deirdre, Eimear and Edel, sons Denis and Shane, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Friday 27th October at 7.00pm in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Gneeveguilla.

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. BOS

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, 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, Claire, 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.

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.

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5TH ANNIVERSARY

O’DONOGHUE

6TH ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

5TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

MAYSE

In loving memory of Seanie O’Donoghue Late of Ardshanavooley, Killarney Who died on 27th October 2018.

Remembering our brother Seanie O’Donoghue Late of Ardshanavooley, Killarney Who died on 27th October 2018.

Today is the anniversary of the day we lost you And for a time it felt as though our life had ended too But loss has taught us many things and how we face each day with hope and happy memories to help us on our way.

Today is full of memories of our brother laid to rest And every single one of them Is filled with happiness.

And though we are full of sadness That you are no longer here Your influence still guides us And we still feel you near What we shared will never die It lives within our hearts Bringing strength and comfort While we are apart. Seanie, we miss you every day, Forever in our hearts , Mom & Dad. Anniversary Mass on Thursday 26th October at 9.30am in the Church of the Resurrection.

For you were someone special Always such a joy to know And there was so much pain When it was time to let you go. That’s why this special message Is sent to heaven above For the angels to take care of you And give you all our love. Always loved and remembered by Terry and Mere, Cathriona, Suzanne and Kieran, Gerard and Marlene, nieces and nephews.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Christian Mayse Late of Maple Drive, Killarney Who passed away on 20th October 2017. We close our eyes And see your face Smiling at us From a different Place You tell us You are never far away And that we will meet again someday. We ask if you can stay a while We miss your laugh, we miss your smile Then you whisper softly into our ears I never leave you, I’m always here. Always in our thoughts, Nana Eileen, Uncle Michael, Aunties Patricia, Elaine, Tracey and Maeve, and Cousins Noah, Lucy, Emily and Jamie. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 21st October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

In loving memory of my dear husband Dermot Moynihan Tullig Cottage, Spa, Killarney Died on 25th October 2018. R.I.P. Precious people are very few That is why there was only one of you Der Nothing on earth can ever replace The sound of your voice And the smile upon your face. Of all the gifts in life However great or small To have you as my husband Was the greatest gift of all. Always Loved and very sadly missed by your loving wife Bridget. Anniversary Mass on Wednesday 25th October at 9.30am in the Church of The Resurrection.

5TH ANNIVERSARY MOYNIHAN

O’RAHILLY

24TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE In loving memory of Pat O’Rahilly Late of Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney Who died on 23rd October 2018. Remembering my Uncle Seanie on his 5th Anniversary. I thought of you with love today But that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday And days before that too I think of you in silence I often speak your name All I have are memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is my keepsake With which I’ll never part God has you in his keeping I have you in my heart.

Beautiful memories treasured forever Of happy years spent together Life is eternal, love will remain In God’s own time, we will meet again. Always loved and remembered by your loving wife Eileen, daughter Shirley, son Damien and his wife Bríd, and grandaughter Naoise.

5TH ANNIVERSARY O’RAHILLY

Lovingly remembered always, your niece Andrea.

In loving memory of Dermot Moynihan Tullig Cottage, Spa, Killarney Died on 25th October 2018. R.I.P. In loving memory of Annie O’ Donoghue Firies Cross, Co.Kerry who died on 18th October 1999.

You rest in the arms of the Angels In a place of peace and love Watching over us always From Heaven up above

Memories are special They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today.

You guide us through our worries And help us through each day Always by our side, you never went away

Those special days will not return When we were all together But the love and memories in our hearts Will stay with us forever. Always remembered by your loving sister Deborah, brother-in-law Liam, Christopher and Alicia.

24TH ANNIVERSARY O’DONOGHUE

10TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

In loving memory of John Martin O’Sullivan, Late of 13 Marian Terrace, Killarney Who died on 24th October 2013. We’ll keep you in our thoughts And memory all the time Until we meet again Somewhere down the line. Sadly missed, never forgotten your father Michael, Ger, Michael and Martina.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Pat O’Rahilly Late of Gortroe, Fossa, Killarney Who died on 23rd October 2018. Brother On a quiet October evening You heard a gentle call You raised your hands to heaven And quietly left us all Today, Tomorrow Our whole lives through We always love and remember you. Always remembered by Rena, Neily and family. xxx

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

You rest in the arms of Angels Free from illness and pain Waiting for the day We are together again. So Sadly missed and fondly remembered by your loving sons Pat, Sean, Aidan and Noel. By Emma, Marian, Marie and Ka, all your grandchildren, and your brothers Mike and Pat. Anniversary Mass on Wednesday 25th October at 9.30am in the Church of The Resurrection.

PRAYER TO A SPECIAL REQUEST In Loving Memory of a dear sister Annie O’Donoghue who died on 18th October 1999. So young to die So precious to lose We had no choice We could not choose The day you died is clearly marked Forever in our broken hearts In heaven you have no worry, no pain God bless you Annie, till we meet again. Sadly missed today and every day forever your loving sister Rosarie, brother-in-law Colin, niece Clarissa and nephew Noah. xxxx

Oh dear Mother of God, our lady of conception aparecidal, oh Saint Rita of Cassia and saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint expedite, Saint of Urgent causes pray for me. Saint Edwiges the saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel please ask jesus to he me. ( mention your request) May the sacred heart of jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray one our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and shall be, world without end amen. Pray for three days, publish on the third day, see what will happen on the fourth day. MmC

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18TH ANNIVERSARY

MCCARTHY

RYAN

GUERIN

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

In loving memory of Kieran Ryan Late of Holy Cross Gardens and Pinewoood Estate, Killarney who died on 26th October 2017.

Fondest memories, every day of the dearest mother Cathy Guerin Wife of the late Cornelius Guerin Late of “Irish Cottage”, Muckross Road, Killarney who sadly left us on 21 October 2005.

MCCARTHY

Birthday Remembrance for Geraldine McCarthy Glenview drive, Woodlawn, Killarney formerly of Knockatagglemore, Kilcummin Whose birthday occurs at this time. Today is full of memories Happiness and tears Of birthday celebrations We’ve shared throughout the years We feel that you are with us In everything we do So we’ll celebrate your birthday But we’ll spend it missing you. Always loved and forever in our hearts, your loving husband Joe and twins Jordan and Dylan. xxx

7TH ANNIVERSARY MCCARTHY

In loving memory of a dear mother Carmel McCarthy 9 Bishop Moynihan Crescent, Killarney Who passed away on 21st October 2016. Precious people are very few That is why there was only one of you Lord, treasure her in your garden of rest Because on earth, she was one of the best. Lovingly remembered, your son James, Catriena, Kate and Evie. xxx

8TH & 9TH ANNIVERSARIES O’SHEA

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.

Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today Your name is often spoken We talk about you still You haven’t been forgotten And by us you never will. Always remembered by your loving family, Anton, Deanna, Tristan, Shauna and Joan. xx Anniversary Mass will be on Monday 23rd October at 6.15pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

6TH ANNIVERSARY RYAN

In loving memory of Kieran Ryan Late of Holy Cross Gardens and Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney Who died on 26th October 2017. R.I.P. No matter how we start the day No matter what we do No morning starts No evening ends Without a thought of you. Time passes, memories stay Quietly remembered every day.

“For Mam” “Surprised By Joy” Surprised by Joy,impatient as the wind,I turned to share the transport Oh,with whom but thee Deep buried in the silent tomb That spot,which no vicissitude can find Love ,faithful love Recalled thee to my mind But how can I forget thee Through what power,even for the least division of an hour Have I been so beguiled As to be blind to my most grievious loss That thoughts return ,Was the worst pang ,That sorrow ever bore Save One, One only When I stood forlorn Knowing my hearts best treasure was no more That neither present time ,nor years unborn,Could to my sight That heavenly face restore. William Wordsworth(1770-1850) Always thinking of you Mam. Also remembering, most especially, their beloved son Cornelius Who very sadly, and too young, left us on 22 September 2014. From your children Mary, Patrick, Margaret, Timothy, Denis, and their families.

Lovingly remembered by your sister Marie, Michael and family.

9TH ANNIVERSARY

18TH, 34TH & 9TH ANNIVERSARIES GUERIN

MAYE

Anniversary Mass for Carmel and her Mother Sheila O”Connor, Woodlawn on Saturday 21st October at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral.

In loving memory of Murt & Bridie O Shea Late of Marian Terrace, Killarney whom we remember on their wedding anniversary. As each day dawns we think of you As each night falls, we pray for you And throughout our lives, no matter where In our hearts you are always there. Sadly missed and always remembered by Margaret, Sheila, Bernie, Mary, Seanie, Pat, Tracey, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass for Murt & Bridie will take place on Saturday 21st October 2023 at 6.15pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

8TH ANNIVERSARY O’SULLIVAN

It’s lonely here without you We will miss you more each day Life is not the same for us Since you were called away In loving memory of Johnny (Tomo) O’Sullivan Late of Lyreatough, Kilcummin, Killarney Who passed on 24th October 2015.

Silently we grieve And brush away a tear The memories we have of you Will last throughout the years.

I am the Resurrection “I am the Resurrection and the life” Says the Lord “If anyone believes in me Even though he dies, he will live. Anyone who lives and believes in me will not die.” Alleluia.

Sadly missed by your loving daughter Eileen, son-law Tom, grandchildren Christina, Helena, Anthony, Thomas and wife Sarah, and great grandchildren Tommy and Emma.

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS

From his loving family, his three granddaughters Kellie, Rachel and Róise, and great-granddaughters Kiyah and Lexi.

Mother of Divine Grace, you can find a way, where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant me my request. (Say 6 times daily & your request will be granted). NAS

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 22nd October at 11.30am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Noreen Maye late of 13 Torc Terrace who died on 9th October 2014.

THANKSGIVING Thank you St. Anthony, St Teresa, St Padre Pio, St Philomena, St Jude, St Rita, The Holy Spirit , guardian Angle, Blessed Virgin Mary and dear Jesus for favours received. I will continue praying to you always in thanksgiving. Amen. SM

In loving memory of Kathleen Guerin who died on the 21st October 2005 and her husband Cornelius Guerin who died on the 26th July 1989 and their son Con Guerin who died on the 22nd September 2014. Late of Muckross Road, Killarney and Kenmare Co. Kerry. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear Mum, Dad and brother Con And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won. Fondly remembered always by Margaret and Peter, and all the Guerin family and friends.

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17TH ANNIVERSARY

18TH ANNIVERSARY

SLATTERY

KELLEHER

HEALY

22ND & 58TH ANNIVERSARIES BROSNAN

Loving memories of Paddy Slattery “Merrywood”, Woodlawn, Killarney Who died on 23rd October 2013.

In loving memory of Kathleen Kelleher Late of 10 St. Brendan’s Terrace, Killarney Who died on 24th October 2006.

In loving memory of Tim Healy Late of 24 Mangerton View, Killarney Who died on 22nd October 2005.

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

Memories are special They don’t fade away We think of you always Not just today.

Sweet is the sleep that heals all pain We would not wake you to suffer again God took your hands, we had to part It eased your pain but broke our hearts

Lovingly remembered by your wife Josie, sons Sean, Chris, Brendan, Padraig, Frank and Matt, and their families.

Sadly missed by your loving family.

We have no doubt that you are safe That you have moved to a brighter place And those you loved that went before Were waiting for you at heaven’s door.

PRAYER TO PADRE PIO NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask St. Claire for 3 favours, one business, two impossible and say nine Hail Mary’s for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. May the sacred heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and every day throughout the whole world forever Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how difficult it may seem. Favour publication must be promised. JOR

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART You have said, O Divine Jesus, who said, ”Ask and you will receive, Seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Relying on these promises, I come with confidence during this Novena to beg of you the favours that I need: Amen. BT

Oh, Jesus full of grace and charity, victim for sinners, so impelled by your love of us that you willed to die on the cross. I humbly entreat Thee to glorify in heaven and on earth, the servant of God. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, who generously participated in Your sufferings, who loved Thee so much and laboured so faithfully for the glory of your heavenly Father and for the good of souls. With confidence, I beseech Thee to grant me, through his intercession, the grace of....which I ardently desire. 3 times; Glory be to the Father... Imprimatur Manfredonia 12-3-1971 Valentino Vailati, Archbishop. MS

THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving to St. Jude, St. Anthony, St. Rita, St. Expedite, St. Padre Pio, St. Martin, Sacred Heart, Our Lady and all the Saints and Angels, Sweet Infant Jesus, Holy Spirit and the Universe. Thank ye for everything. DG

Treasured Memories of Mary and Con Brosnan Late of Currow and Killarney Who died on 25th October 2001 and 25th May 1965. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near In our hearts you are always there. Sadly missed and never forgotten by all your Family.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.

PRAYER FOR THE EXPECTANT MOTHER Saint Gerard Mazella Almighty and everlasting God through the working of the holy spirit you prepared the body and soul of the glorious virgin Mary Mother of God to be a worthy dwelling for your Son. Through the same Holy Spirit you also sanctified St John the Baptist before his birth and now I implore you to hear my humble prayer. Through the intercession of St. Gerard I beg and entreat you to protect me at in motherhood, protect also from the evil spirit the child you have given me so that it may receive baptism by the help of your saving hands. Grant also I beseech you that having lived as good Christians on earth both mother and child may one day be united in the everlasting happiness of Heaven. Amen.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland you gave hope to your people in a time of distress and comforted them in sorrow. You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to Your Divine Son remembering His promise “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find”.Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to Heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick or lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the Holy Mass. Pray for me now and at the hour of my death. Amen. Our Lady of Knock, Pray for us. DG

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

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Rathmore win comes at a cost

KERRY SFC SEMI-FINAL

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East Kerry v Rathmore Sunday 2.30pm Fitzgerald Stadium Live on Clubber A year ago on Monday last, Paul Murphy kicked a long-range winner for East Kerry against Dingle in the county semi-final. It was the defining moment of the season as the divisional side went on to clinch their third title in four years. This week, ahead of the 2024 semi-finals, Murphy and his Rathmore teammates are plotting East Kerry’s downfall. The club from the right side of the Cork and Kerry border have been promoted back to senior and now players like Murphy and Shane Ryan are effectively trying to usurp themselves as champions. C’est la vie in Kerry’s unique and complicated ecosystem. Sadly, Murphy’s participation in Sunday’s last four tie is in doubt. He was forced off with what appeared to be a lower leg injury just before half-time in Rathmore’s quarter-final victory over Spa. The seasoned defender, who has made over 100 appearances for Kerry, would be a significant loss - especially considering the calibre of forwards at East Kerry’s disposal. Denis Moynihan’s side are also sweating over the availability of key midfielder Mark Ryan, who was harshly red-carded in the closing seconds against Spa. Ryan’s tackle was deemed to have been high and dangerous but video footage shows that only the former adjective, and not the latter, applies. The card and the associated one-match suspension should be overturned by the CCC. Assuming that Mark is available, the midfield battle between Rathmore’s Ryan brothers and the East Kerry pairing of Ronan Buckley and Kieran Murphy will be important. Cathal Ryan has been in excellent form in this championship, kicking five points in four matches. Mark’s record is even better. He has scored at least one

point in every game for a total of 0-6. Meanwhile, Murphy was one of East Kerry’s standout performers in their win against St Kieran’s. In attack, the eldest Ryan brother, Shane, is the team’s focal point, and veteran trickster John Moynihan is enjoying a fine run of form. East Kerry’s defence was open enough at times in the quarter-final but Kieran’s were wasteful in front of goal. Rathmore will need to be clinical when the opportunities come their way. It’s at the other end that you’d fear for the club side. Do they have enough man markers to keep tabs on David Clifford, Paudie Clifford, Darragh Roche and Donal O’Sullivan? Does anyone? Their natural instinct will be to retreat and keep things tight at the back but realistically East Kerry will still find ways to punch holes eventually. The key for Rathmore is to stay in the game with Shane Ryan and Moynihan keeping the scoreboard ticking over as frequently as possible. Whenever East Kerry manage to get four, five, six points ahead, that’s when things can turn ugly. That forces the losing team to come out of their shell, which allows the champions to launch devastating counter attacks. If their forwards get fast ball and are left 1 v 1 in space, it’s game over. The bookmakers have the holders as unbackable favourites to advance to the final and even if Rathmore are at full strength, you would have to say they are really up against it. They may be able to hold their own in other areas of the pitch but getting to grips with East Kerry’s star-studded forward division is an unenviable task. Last year’s intermediate champions have done brilliantly to step to senior level and compete straight away, but East Kerry appear to be on a different level entirely. VERDICT: East Kerry by seven.

FOCAL POINT: Shane Ryan of Rathmore. His brother, Mark, is waiting to learn if his suspension will be overturned. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile.

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Dingle and Mid Kerry set for epic clash KERRY SFC SEMI-FINAL

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Dingle v Mid Kerry Saturday 5.30pm Austin Stack Park Live on Clubber We could be treated to the first truly competitive knockout game of the championship on Saturday when Dingle, the best club team around, take on Mid Kerry, the second-best divisional team, in Tralee. Dingle were too strong for Templenoe in the last eight, although they found themselves in a spot of bother when Stephen O’Sullivan goaled in the 37th minute to send the underdogs into a one-point lead. The men from the west responded

emphatically, however, with their superior kickers stepping up when they were needed most. Dylan, Conor and Paul Geaney must all rank pretty high on the list of the county’s most accurate shooters and they pointed the way as Dingle outscored their opponents 11-2 over the remaining 23 minutes or so. With precise passers Mikey Geaney and Tom O’Sullivan out the field and ball-winners Paul and Conor making intelligent runs inside, Dingle are the best utilisers of the advanced mark in Kerry. This is something that Mid Kerry will need to be wary of on Saturday. You would expect Mike Breen to pick up Dylan Geaney on the 40 but he will also be tasked with acting as an enforcer around the fringes of that scoring arc where Dingle are so

dangerous. Dingle also have impactful players around the middle third. Losing Barry Dan O’Sullivan to an ankle injury during the Club Championship was a blow but Billy O’Connor is a bull of a man, and he was excellent against Templenoe, throwing his weight around and salvaging a rake of dirty ball. AFL loanee Mark O’Connor is also capable of imposing himself in the air. For their part, Mid Kerry are quite strong in this department as well. Young Kerry panellist Seán O’Brien kicked three fantastic left-footed points against Na Gaeil last weekend, and his partner Gavin Horan also got 0-3. It will be interesting to see which of Mid Kerry’s forwards is picked up by Dingle

centre back Tom O’Sullivan. Or, more to the point, which of Mid Kerry’s forwards will be forced to pick up Tom O’Sullivan when Dingle have the ball? Cillian Burke, a powerful player with a lot of potential, will more than likely play at centre forward but he may not be the best matchup for Tom given the size differential. Could we perhaps see O’Sullivan dropping deeper to line up alongside one of Mid Kerry’s lively inside forwards? Éanna O’Connor will certainly take minding and Gavan O’Grady and Liam Carey have strong credentials too. Tom Leo O’Sullivan will pick one of them up. At wing forward, Keith Evans, a pacy individual who gets through a lot of ball, is another player who will require close attention. All told it has the makings of a cracking match. The form of the Geaneys and the momentum built over the course of both championships might just tip the scales in Dingle’s favour, but Mid Kerry are primed to pounce if the men from Páirc an Ághasaigh dip below their usual high standards. VERDICT: Dingle by one.

VETERAN: Paul Geaney in action for Dingle in the Club Championship final against Kenmare. Dingle are attempting to do the double by winning both the Club and County Championships. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

20.10.2023

OPINION WEEKLY SPORT

Our sports editor ADAM MOYNIHAN shares his thoughts on the week's burning issues

East Kerry are stacked but the Cliffords make all the difference

A mere 13 seconds had elapsed when Paudie Clifford clipped a right-footed shot over the bar at the Mitchels End of the ground. “Game over,” said a man standing behind me on the terrace. He was joking, obviously. Or maybe half-joking. But there was a real air of inevitability at Austin Stack Park on Saturday last as fellow district team St Kieran’s tried to dismantle the East Kerry machine. As expected, they failed. The defending champions rolled on to a 19-point win that sends them through the semi-finals of the Kerry Senior Football Championship. The high-powered divisional side, who are bidding for their fourth title in five seasons, have Rathmore and potentially Mid Kerry or Dingle standing in their way. Those three teams have a lot going for them but it does seem likely, at this juncture, that the Bishop Moynihan trophy will be retained. Understandably, morale around the rest of the county is at a low ebb. In

fact, while they wouldn’t like to admit it publicly, some teams are happy enough to have been eliminated from the championship. At this stage, the prospect of taking on East Kerry is about as appealing as doing 12 rounds with Mike Tyson in his prime. It’s not that East Kerry are the perfect team. In fact, there were times in last weekend’s match that they looked a little disjointed, particularly in defence. Kieran’s created several goalscoring opportunities in the third quarter when the game was still alive, but a combination of poor execution and some last-ditch East Kerry defending meant they were unable to capitalise.

When Kieran’s were forced to chase the game in the second half (they trailed by six at half-time), they left themselves vulnerable to counter attacks and that’s when East Kerry’s brilliant forwards flourished. It’s such a difficult task for any set of defenders to keep them all quiet. David Clifford, Darragh Roche and Paudie Clifford require urgent attention for a start. Then opposition managers still need to think about Donal O’Sullivan, a deadly accurate kicker who started for Kerry in the league this year. When your fourth best back has to mark a county player, you know you’re up against it. Rivals say that East Kerry are too stacked. It’s unfair. It’s time to split them up. Personally, while I understand the sentiment, I’m not so sure that’s an appropriate response. Yes, they are currently stacked and they have stars all over the pitch and in the dugout, but what really sets them apart from the rest is that they have two of the country’s top 10 footballers in their ranks. David Clifford, the best player many of us have ever seen, was operating at around 65% the last day. He still scored 1-5 (including a cracking goal), he forced the turnover that led to Roche’s GENERAL: Paudie Clifford is East Kerry's 'emotional leader' and is integral to their continued success. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/ Sportsfile.

opening goal, and he teed up Patrick Darcy’s goal with a beautifully deft hand pass. Paudie was even better. The 26-year-old is the team’s on-field general and emotional leader. He dictates play both verbally (he is constantly telling his teammates what to do, even as he bobs and weaves with ball in hand) and also with his distribution, which is second to none. He had 39 possessions against Kieran’s, giving the ball away just once via a hand pass that was deemed to be illegal. Other than that, his passing was perfect: 22 passes with the hand and 12 with the foot. All on the money. He scored 0-2, directly created 2-2, and the ball went through his hands in 19 of the 23 East Kerry attacks that ended with a score. As blessed with talent as East Kerry are, it’s not the combination of clubs that makes them seem virtually unbeatable. It’s the Cliffords. With that in mind, the people in the north, south and west of the county who are baying for East Kerry’s demise will be tuning in to the upcoming Intermediate final with great interest. If Fossa beat Milltown-Castlemaine they will move up to senior and the Clifford brothers will represent their club, not their district, in 2024. Would East Kerry still be a serious force without their Fossa contingent? Without question, but they wouldn’t seem so invincible. It should at least deter fans from saying “game over” after 13 seconds.

What really sets the champions apart is that they have two of the country’s top 10 footballers

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Former Kerry footballer Eamonn Fitzgerald reviews last week’s quarter-final action in the Kerry Senior Football Championship Rathmore 0-14 | Spa 1-8 Rathmore are safely through to the last four but they are sweating over a firsthalf injury to Kerry star Paul Murphy who had to retire with a suspected calf problem. The availability of Mark Ryan is also unclear as this column goes to bed. In the closing stages of injury time, Laune Rangers referee Seán Joy issued a straight red to the Rathmore midfielder for a high tackle on Eoin Fitzgerald. Rathmore will most likely appeal that decision and get the card rescinded. They had just three points to spare over Spa but the outcome was far more predictable than it appears. Spa were well in arrears at half-time even though they had played with the breeze. The ageless John Moynihan (0-4) and Kerry goalkeeper Shane Ryan (0-5) were the top scorers for the winners. Rathmore should have been out of sight in the second half, but Spa rallied after cracker of a goal by Spillane. Now just two points clear, Rathmore stepped on the accelerator once more to make sure of the win. East Kerry 4-19 | St Kieran’s 0-12 The Clifford brothers returned from their well-earned short rest and they led the way in a massive 19-point win over St Kieran’s. Kieran’s were never in the shake up. Top scorers for the reigning champions were the in-form Darragh Roche (1-5) and David Clifford (1-5). St Kieran’s did have some good performers, but they couldn’t keep out that East Kerry tsunami tide. It was a foregone conclusion even before half-time but once further scores went on the board, Jerry O’Sullivan was able to run his bench with absolute confidence. It didn’t weaken the team. Subs used were Matt Rennie for Kieran Murphy, Emmett O’Shea for Darragh Lyne, Luke Crowley for Patrick Darcy, Niall Donohue for Dara O’Callaghan, and Finbarr Murphy for Donal O’Sullivan. Rathmore are next up for the champions. Anything but a clear-cut passage into the final would be a surprise. In fact, I expect them to win easily on Sunday and also win the county final two weeks later at the expense of Mid Kerry. Why? They have the Clifford

Divisional sides hold all the aces brothers, and the old adage of rising tides lifts all boats comes to mind. Jerry O’Sullivan has so many options not just in the starting 15 but has the back up of so many more subs, should any of the starters not perform or have to leave the fray through injury. The remaining club sides do not have uniform quality players in their panels. Mid Kerry 1-19 | Na Gaeil 1-7 Mid Kerry made light work of this one-sided game at the Fitzgerald Stadium, finishing 12 points clear of Na Gaeil, who were out of their depth. Na Gaeil had the Kerry midfielder partnership of Jack Barry and Diarmuid O’Connor but they got no change from Gavin Horan and Seán O’Brien. The Mid Kerry midfielders scored three points each. The Tralee side were never a real threat. Even when Mike Breen was sin-binned, They made little headway, still adrift at half-time despite a Morgan Madden goal before the break. Na Gaeil spurned some more goal chances, but it was Mid Kerry all the way. Top scorer for Mid Kerry was Éanna O’Connor (1-5, two frees). Fiachra Clifford also impressed when he came on as a sub in the 40th minute. He scored three points. Dingle 0-20 | Templenoe 1-9 Leading club side Dingle had too much power for Templenoe, who did so well to make it this far. Even without the injured Adrian Spillane, they actually led by a point in the 36th minute after Stephen O’Sullivan’s goal. However, they failed to score during the final 20 minutes as Dingle tacked on the all-important scores. All in all, eight players on the Dingle team scored. In my view, Dingle are not the potent team we saw earlier this year. That unfortunate first minute injury to Barry Dan O’Sullivan in Spa in the Club Championship has blunted their prowess. I regard him as the great provider of scoring chances for the Geaneys. Mark O’Connor has not been a force at midfield on his holidays from the AFl and his contribution is limited. Mid Kerry have been slow to prosper this season, but with more options than Dingle they should have too much for the club champions.

SHOOTER: Éanna O’Connor was Mid Kerry's scorerin-chief against Na Gaeil. Photo: Brendan Moran/ Sportsfile.

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Lakers win at home again

It’s two home victories from two for Brian Clarke’s new look Scotts Lakers NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________

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KILLARNEY SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE The Lakers maintained their 100% home record in the 2023/24 season with a second straight win at the Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre, this time against Titans BC. The hosts recovered from a five-minute cold streak at the start of the fourth quarter to see out the game with six points to spare. Brian Clarke’s men provided some memorable moments as Braden Bell had three dunks and Jack O’Sullivan also got up high on a breakaway to excite the home crowd. The undoubted highlight of the first half came when Titans player Joseph Coughlan nailed a full-court buzzer-beater. You don’t see one of those every day. Paul Clarke was influential again for the Lakers alongside Moss and Bell and between the trio they accounted for nineteen points in the opening quarter. Jamie O’Sullivan netted the other two. Eoin Carroll and David Gleeson, making his comeback from injury, freshened up the Lakers line-up in the second quarter and soon the Moss/Bell combination had the game tied at 29-29 apiece. Carroll nudged the Lakers clear before Bell took delivery of a long Moss pass to dunk it home. Moss, Carroll, Bell and Clarke made it 42-37 with Coughlan’s radar in working order. The Titans had now run up five team fouls, though, and the Lakers found scores easier to come by. Mensah's influence was under control, all of the above crucial factors in the 55-42 half-time lead. Eoin Carroll finished off a sublime

Paul Clarke was influential again for the Lakers alongside Moss and Bell

team move and Bell and Moss were scoring freely. The home side retired to the changing rooms in control. The Titans came out for the second half recharged, upping the ante on defence and cutting the lead to nine. Robertson, Mensah and Jackson Soper were instrumental in their renaissance as three pointers from Bell and Moss kept the Lakers’ noses in front at the end of the third (73-63). The Titans came out swinging in the third with Coughlan, Mensah, Robertson, U18 international Victor Tashev and Coughlan again putting them up by one. Having worked so hard to get back into the game, the Titans again had team foul trouble and they were duly punished by Jack O’Sullivan, Moss and Bell. Not even five late points from Robertson could stop the Lakers from securing victory on an 88-82 scoreline. Speaking post-match to club PRO Enda Walshe, Coach Clarke hailed the influence of American duo Bell and Moss. “There are two very grounded lads who understand exactly what the team needs. It's a learning experience for our young lads and we couldn't have two better people

than Terion and Braden to help us out. “Ronan Collins and Mark Sheehan are both good shooters and we missed them tonight. If we had them we may have played a little differently. But it's always good to win and we look forward to the challenge of UCD Marian next weekend.” That challenge will be very interesting considering UCD Marian have dropped down from the Super League after a long stay there. Like the Lakers they lost their opening game but have responded well, winning two local derbies against Moy Tolka Rovers and Malahide. They count amongst their troops former

Laker Toby Christensen and have reliable scorers in Sasha Feench and Mathew McGrath. Conor Meaney has buckets of experience. Tip-off in the UCD Sports Centre is at 7pm on Saturday.

LAKERS: Braden Bell 34, Terion Moss 27, Paul Clarke 11, Eoin Carroll 8, Jamie O’Sullivan 5, Jack O’Sullivan 2, David Gleeson, Mark Sheehan, Oisín Spring, Chris Healy, Ronan Collins. TITANS: Samuel Mensah 24, Joseph Coughlan 20, Deontae Robertson 18, Jackson Soper 12.

LEADING SCORER: Braden Bell scored 34 points for the Lakers in their win against the Titans. Photo: Pat Shanahan Photography.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

GEEHA: The U14 Mastergeeha team who defeated Killarney Athletic at Kilbrean Park.

LGFA: The Beaufort contingent, including selector Donal McEvoy, who helped Mid Kerry win the U15 County Championship.

RUGBY: The Killarney RFC U10s who took part in a blitz in Dungarvan.

CAPTAINS: Killarney Athletic captain Lauren O'Donoghue and MEK Galaxy captain Callie Cummins before their U12 Division 1 tie in Fossa.

SOCCER: The Killarney Athletic U12 team who played MEK Galaxy in Division 1.

FINAL: The Spa U15s who played Gneeveguilla in the East Region Coiste na nÓg Division 3 final.

GOLF: Winners of the Ross Golf Club scramble very kindly sponsored by Helen O’Donoghue. Pictured are Cathy Crowley, Doreen Brosnan and Lady Captain Mary Burns. Doreen Brosnan also won the Sahara Cup for best putter.

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SPORT NOTES

Killarney Athletic U16 NATIONAL CUP: Killarney athletic 7 Lough Derg 0. A clinical display by the boys led by captain mark O’Carroll at the back and Liam O’Brien in midfield whose passing was a joy to watch 3 wins from 3 games from these lads who should have a strong season. Scores Pa O’Brien, Jake Nash, Finan Blackwell, Alex Doolan, Dara O’Sullivan. Special mention to panel members Ben Kelleher making the Kerry minor panel and Brian (beano) Macarthy representing Ireland at u 16 in Spain at pitch and putt this week. GIRLS U12 DIVISION 1: MEK 3 Killarney Athletic 2. This was a very exciting game between 2 every matched teams. Athletic got off to a fast start an led 2-0 midway through the first half. However MEK kept pushing and despite some good defending by Athletic the first half finished all square at 2-2. The second half was tense with both teams having their chance to pull ahead. MEK finally got the breakthrough towards the end. Athletic had their chances but couldn't quite grab the equaliser. Scorers for Athletic Croi Carroll O’Connor & Amilie Andre. U12B BOYS DIVISION 1: Ballyheigue A 0 Killarney Athletic B 7. Trey Hurley, Tommy Curran, Freddie Glinwood, Darragh O’Toole, Dominic Moriarty. The U12B boys team secured an away win to Ballyheigue A in Division 1, on a chilly Saturday morning in Ardfert. Athletic started strongly, creating numerous chances led by Trey Hurley, who scored an impressive first half hat-trick. The boys grew in confidence as the game progressed and went on to score four more in the second half. There were strong performances across the pitch and great effort all round. Thanks to Ballyheigue for a sporting game.

Killarney Celtic RESULTS: FAI Junior Cup Round 2 - Killarney Celtic 1 Newcastle West Town 1 AET Newcastle West win 3-1 on Pens. Terry Sparling. Premier B - Killarney Celtic B 2 QPR 1. Adam Grzesiak, Krystian Wielgus. Youths League - Iveragh 0 Killarney Celtic 1. Keelan O’Shea. U16 Div 1 - Killarney Celtic 2 Iveragh United 1. Alex Borrell, Ignacy Truchan. 15 Division 2 Boys - Killarney Celtic B 2 MEK Galaxy B 3. Brian White, OG. SFAI U14 Boys National Cup Round 2 - Killarney Celtic A 2 Pike Rovers. Marco Mosca 2. U14 Division 2 - Killarney Celtic B Boys 5 Castleisland B 1. Ben O’Sullivan, Jason Harrington 2, Tristan Murphy. SFAI U12 Boys National Cup Round 2 - Killarney Celtic Green 3 Newcastle West Town FC 3 AET. Killarney Celtic win on Penalties. Jack Kissane, Cillian Scannell, Dylan McCarthy. U12 Division 1 - Killarney Celtic White 1 LB Rovers 0. Cathal O’Donovan. U12 Division 2 South - Killarney Celtic Gold 7 Camp Juniors C 2 - Conor Randles, Nathan Cronin 2, Rowan Murphy, Evan Mulhern, Ryan Casey, Rory Salvador.

GIRLS: U17 League - Killarney Celtic 1 Inter Kenmare 0. Casey Mulry. U15 Girls Premier - Killarney Celtic 5 St. Brendan’s Park 1. Ali Bowler 2, Sadbh O’Halloran 2, Amelia Carroll Kelly.

Mastergeeha U14 PREMIER RESULT: Mastergeeha FC U14 team beat Killarney Athletic 3-1. Huge performance all over the pitch and 3 points were sealed with Daragh Keane’s hat trick. LOTTO: There was no winner on 13th October 2023 of the Jackpot for €5,000. Numbers drawn were 08, 12, 16, 26. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Patie Nagle, Mastergeeha; Robert Kerins, Mastergeeha; Mick Daly; Tara & Anissa Fleming, Derreen. (c/o Reeks). The next draw will be Friday 20th October for Jackpot of €5,200. MEK Galaxy U15 GIRLS: MEK Galaxy 4 Castleisland 5. A Solid performance from the girls. A great game with both teams going hammer & tongs. Well done to Castleisland on a great game and thanks to the man in black, Tom Kerrisk Scorers: Anna Allen 2, Izzy Lyons 1 plus own goal POTM: Anna Allen. BOYS U12 NATIONAL TROPHY: MEK 0-5 Newport Town (Tipperary). Second best on the day but the scoreboard paints a harsher picture than their play deserved. Nobody was found wanting for effort and endeavour. Nice touch by the visitors presenting a pennant to our captain on the day, Ned O’Donovan. U15B BOYS: Killarney Celtic 2 MEK Galaxy 3. A strong first-half with some impressive link up saw MEK go in at the break 2-0 up thanks to goals from Ivan O'Shea, who converted a Dara Whelton corner, and Barth Flynn following supply from Cade Jameson. Celtic came out strong in the second half to draw level and it took a wonder goal from Dara Whelton, direct from a corner, to break the deadlock. MEK: Ben Kavanagh, Conor Kotze, Ivan O'Shea, Harry Murphy, Ryan Griffin, Oisin Walsh, Dara Whelton, Michael Griffin, Barth Flynn, Dara Tangney, Cade Jameson, Jason O'Sullivan, Harry O'Mahoney. MOTM: Corner-kick specialist Dara Whelton. U16 PREMIER: Castleisland AFC 1-1 MEK Galaxy (half time 1-1) scorer Jayden Fennell. Man of the Match Dylan O’Meara at centre back with very strong displays also from Michael Griffin, Corey Campion and Kevin Coffey.

Killarney Legion GAA O’SULLIVAN CUP: We made our exit in the quarter final of the O’Sullivan Cup when we were beaten by Fossa in the quarter final. Playing well against the wind we went in at half ahead by 2-4 to 0-8. The second half was nip and tuck, but a strong Fossa outfit finished the game stronger, winning by 1-16 to 2-11. Team: Colm O’Cuiv, Cathal Sheahan, Sean McCarthy, Callum O’Donoghue,

Callum O’Grady, Danny Sheahan, Peter O’Sullivan, Daniel Carroll, Jamie Alade, Ian Prendergast, Peter McCarthy, Shaun Keane, Thomas Moriarty, David O’Sullivan, Ryan O’Grady. Subs used Tom Cronin, Eoghan Crowley U15 BOYS: The U15 boys season goes on after a highly dramatic East Kerry Championship semi-final in Glenflesk on Sunday morning. Played in glorious autumnal sunshine the hosts took control of the game early, hitting the first two scores of the game. The lads responded well, and the game was open with a mix of good play and handling errors on the dewy grass leading to scores for both teams. Jack Culloty was quickest off the mark to pounce on a rebound to score a crucial goal which saw us with a half time lead of 1-6 to 0-8. The game continued in an exciting fashion with Legion raising another green flag from Eoin Murphy, but Glenflesk were not out of the game, making lots of dangerous runs, drawing frees and kicking good scores to narrow the deficit. Following a turnover late in the game the hosts kicked a deserved equaliser point. On into extra time it went - again a great sporting contest that was nip and tuck throughout. Legion took the lead on three occasions only for Glenflesk to peg them back. A last free kick from well out brought the game to the lottery that is penalties. Legion won the toss and elected to shoot first. Jack Culloty, Eoin Murphy and Bryan OConnor all scored while James Murphy made two great saves. Jack OGrady slotted home the fourth and final penalty to bring Legion to an U15 final against Firies who defeated Dr Crokes in the other semi-final. A great game and full credit to Glenflesk and to all the supporters from both clubs who encouraged their warriors on the pitch. Final Score AET: Legion 2:11 Glenflesk 0:17. (Legion won 4-1 on penalties).

Spa GAA COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Hard luck to our Senior men's side after ending their County Championship at the quarter final stage having been defeated by Rathmore on Saturday. Final score on the day Rathmore 0-14 Spa 1-08. This side have displayed some great football throughout the competition and have had the members of club behind them all the way. After finishing second in their group in this competition and retaining Senior and Division 1 status overall it was not a bad year for the lads. We wish them the best of luck in their preparations for the O'Donoghue Cup. EAST REGION COISTE NA NÓG: Our U15 boys side were unlucky on Sunday when they played Gneeveguilla in the U15 Division 3 final. After displaying some great football the lads were unfortunately defeated 2-10 to 10. Well done to the lads for showing some great team spirit and management Patrick Crowe, Eoin O'Riordan, Peter Wickham and Dave

Devance for guiding this side to a final. SCÓR: Well done to the Scór Sinsir teams that competed in the County Final on Friday last. The Set Dancing group took first place and the Tráth na gCéist came third on the night. LOTTO: Jackpot €3800. No winner. Lucky Dips €50 each to: Arthur and Angela Coakley. Susan Hayes. Maureen Murphy. Moss Keeffe. Next week’s draw is for a jackpot of €4000. ITEMS FOR NOTES: Any items for the Spa notes please contact the club PRO on 085 7762411 or pro.spa.kerry@gaa.ie before 8pm on Sundays.

Dr Crokes GAA SCOR SINSIR: Our senior ballad group, made up of Saoirse O’Sullivan, Cillian Hickey, Jean Foley and Lillie Foley were crowned Co. Champions in Currow on Friday last after they impressed the judges with a haunting rendition of ‘Mise Eire’ as well as ‘You couldn’t have come at a better time’. They now go on to the Munster Final on October 28th. A special mention must be given to Rachel Foley, our Scor Officer who organised and drove this group on, and also to the group themselves who preform so effortlessly together. FIRST RESPONDERS: 21 club members have completed First Aid and Defibrillator training in recent months and have received certification by Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council in conjunction with Order of Malta Ireland and Killarney unit. A huge thank you to Eamonn Fitzgerald and Ann Nagle for organising the training, and to all of the OMIKU members who gave up their time to provide the training. GENTLE MOVEMENT CLASSES with Kathleen will resume on Monday October 16th at 11am. All are welcome to join, you do not need to be a member of the club. DR. CROKES MEITHEAL: Scrap metal collection will be finishing up on Thursday night. Copper tanks and lead may also be included. FR. PADDY’S CARDS: Continue every Wednesday at 8pm in the clubhouse. All you need is €5 and a partner. All are Welcome. CROKES FOR ALL continues each Saturday. The sessions are open to all children in the Killarney area aged 7-12 with a disability or additional support need. All are welcome to attend any Saturday 9:15am10am. ACADEMY: Our academy continues every Saturday morning. We cater for boys and girls aged 4 to 11 in the Killarney area. Hurling from 10 to 11 and Football 11:15 to 12:15. All welcome, bring a friend! LOTTO took place October 16th. Numbers drawn were 1, 4, 7, 8. Jackpot of €7,700 was won. Jackpot for draw on October 23rd will be €5,000. We have made a number of alterations to make things easier for members to play the easiest one being to play it online via Clubforce.

20.10.2023 SPORT NOTES

Kilcummin GAA LOTTO: There was no winner on 9th October 2023 of the Jackpot for €7,250. Numbers drawn were 01, 02, 12, 14. Consolation prizes of €50 went to Timo & Cathy O’Sullivan; Carmel O’Riordan; Denis O’Connor; Kelvin & Laura Teahan The next draw will be Monday 23rd October for Jackpot of €7,500.

Glenflesk GAA CONDOLENCES: Sincere condolences to Geraldine, Eamon, Jonathan and Kevin Bowler and the extended family on the passing of Geraldines mother Kitty Foley. May her soul rest in peace. LOTTO: There was no winner of Glenflesk Lotto which took place on 16th October 2023 in Glenflesk Hall. Jackpot €5,800. The numbers drawn were: 9, 10, 21, 25. Consolation Prizes of €50 each to1. John Wall (online ticket). 2. Brendan O'Sullivan D'Arcy (Annual ticket). 3. Barry O'Sullivan (Annual Ticket). 4. Dan Murphy (Sellers' Prize). Next draw will take place in Glenflesk Hall on Wednesday 1st November 2023. Jackpot will be €6,000. Thank you to all who support our Lotto and to our sellers. END OF SEASON: Our U11s had a wonderful end to their season last week with some indoor sport & pizza in Spa. Well done to a great group who showed great football skills, dedication and fun throughout the year. Thanks to all involved. The club would also like to acknowledge the great work done this year by the coaching team of Eugene Bowler, Marlene O'Donoghue, Tom Murphy & Micheál McGillicuddy. Gleann Fleisce abú. O’SULLIVAN CUP SEMI-FINAL: Well done to the Sem and Glenflesk lads Callum Cronin, Jamie Moynihan, Gearoid Healy, Darragh O’Connell and Brian O’Connor. St. Brendan's College 4:14 Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne 1:15. COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Well done to East Kerry senior team and management defeating St Kieran’s last Saturday in Austin Stack Park. Our Glenflesk players putting in great performances as usual. Daniel O’Brien, Darragh Roche, Cian Lynch, Patrick Darcy, Killian O’Sullivan and Luke Crowley. Well done also to Ollie Favier (The Shire Cafe and Bar) who kindly presented the East Kerry Senior team with jersey's, windbreakers, shorts and socks in Killarney last week. Best of luck to the team and management in the semi-final against Rathmore on Sunday at 2.30 in Fitzgerald Stadium.

Listry GAA LOTTO: 5, 14, 24, 25. €100 Dio Buckley Rockfield. €50 Gene Daly Milltown. €50 Pearl Riordan Listry. €25 Suzanne Scannell. €25 Pati Hope c/o teddy Counihan. Next week’s jackpot €7,500. U15: Our U15 team awaits the replay of the Mid Kerry final V Laune rangers time and date tbc.

U13: Our U13 Keel/Listry team played GGC in the Mid Kerry A final in Milltown last weekend. Following a ding dong battle, our lads came up just short, on a scoreline of GGC 3.07 to Keel/Listry 2.07. Congratulations to GGC. PARTY: All groups from U11 down enjoyed the end of year party in Allman Park on Friday evening last. Thanks to Peter and the Keane family at PKs Supervalu for sponsoring party bags for all the children present again this year. Our U9s travelled to the Mallow GAA complex on Saturday to take part in the Munster blitz. They fielded 2 teams and played other clubs from around Munster.

East Kerry GAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Good luck to Rathmore and East Kerry in next Sundays County Senior Football Championship Semi-final, at Fitzgerald’s Stadium at 2.30. JUNIOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: Congratulations to Fossa ladies on their great win in the Bon Secours County Championship 2023 Junior Final. MUNSTER INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Congratulations to Rathmore on their great win over Milltown Malbay in the Quarter Final of the Munster Intermediate Championship. CONDOLENCES: Sympathies to the families of Anne Healy Muckross Grove, Killarney and late of Kilbrean, Killarney, Kerry, Denis Carroll, Ballyhar, Killarney and late of Knocknaskeha, Killarney, Kerry, Kitty Foley (née McKenna) Mounthenry, Firies, Kerry, Patsy Lenihan and Michael O’Driscoll,

Beaufort GAA FIXTURES: Good luck to Beaufort players and Mid Kerry senior men who will play Dingle in Garvey’s Co Senior football Championship semi-final on Saturday, 21st October at 5.30pm in Austin Stack Park. Beaufort senior men will play the winner of Laune Rangers v Cromane in the 2023 Mid Kerry senior championship semi-final. RESULTS: Beaufort 2.09 Glenbeigh/ Glencar/Cromane 6.06 in Mid Kerry minor championship. Congratulations to Beaufort players, Saoirse O’Sullivan, Eabha McEvoy, Keeva Riordan, Ruby Mae Breen, Avril Rooney, Lily Riordan and Donal McEvoy, Selector, who were members of Mid Kerry U15 District Co Championship football winning team of 2023. LOTTO: There was no winner of Beaufort G.A.A. Club lotto jackpot of €15,200 on Sunday, 15th October. Numbers: 5, 8, 9, 11. Consolation Prizes €80 Paddy Breen, London, €50 Frankie Hallissey, Alohert, Mary Coffey, Beaufort. c/o Carson's, Tara Carolan, c/o D.D. The next draw for a jackpot of €15,400 will be on Sunday, 29th October. Thank you for your support of the lotto. EXERCISE CLASSES: Autumn classes are being held in Beaufort G.A.A Clubrooms, weeknights Monday to Friday. Classes at

present are Yoga and Pilates. Pilates with Colleen include Ladies, Men’s and Active retired classes. Please contact Colleen at 086 1731469 for times and details. Yoga mixed class by Ondata-Well-Being. Please contact 085 1350417 for details or the Club at 087 9975737. LOST PROPERTY: A number of items have been left in Beaufort G.A.A. Club during the year. These are mostly tops and jackets. Enquiries to Club at 087 9975737.

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA LOTTO: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown. The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, October 16th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 14 and the bonus ball was 23. Congratulations to our match 3 winner (€200): Seamus Burke. Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 30th at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated. MID KERRY O'SULLIVAN CUP: Milltown/ Castlemaine received a Walkover against Cromane last weekend in the Quarter-Final so will now face Laune Rangers in this weekend's Mid Kerry O'Sullivan Cup Semi-Final on Sunday, October 22nd at 12 noon in JP O'Sullivan Park, Killorglin. FINAL: Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Fossa in the 2023 Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship Final. Date, time and venue have yet to be confirmed for the final. Stay tuned for further updates in the weeks ahead. KERRY SFC: Congratulations to the Mid Kerry Senior Footballers especially our Milltown/Castlemaine representatives on the panel who advanced to the County Semi-Final last weekend after an impressive 1-19 to 1-07 victory over Na Gaeil in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. They will now face Dingle in the Semi-Final on Saturday, October 21st at 5:30pm in Austin Stack Park, Tralee. The match is also being broadcast live on RTE 2 Television. We would like to wish the players and management all the very best and would ask our club members to get behind the lads this weekend and show your support.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Ladies) RESULTS: October 15th, Killeen Ladies Stableford Competition, Pat O’Neill. Ladies Results. 14/15 October 2023. Killeen 18 holes stableford. Sponsored by Pat O’Neill. 1st Anne Moynihan 38 pts (03). 2nd Amy Arthur 37 pts (05). B/G Mairead Martin 37 pts. 3rd Elizabeth O'Farrell

35 pts (16) Last Nine Holes. 4th Fidelma O'Connor 35 pts (12). 5th Susan Tong 34 pts (15) Last Nine Holes. FIXTURES: 21/22 October 18 h V Par, Mahony’s Point. Sponsored by BWell.

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Men) RESULTS: Singles Stableford. Sponsored by CRL Oil. Played on Mahony’s Point; Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th October 2023. Winner – Seamus Doheny 43pts (21). 2nd – James Jones 42pts (10). Best Gross – Paud O’Donoghue 73 (3). Category 1: Winner – Derry McCarthy 38pts (7), 2nd – David Moloney 37pts (9), 3rd – Declan Kelly 36pts (7) bk9. Category 2: Winner – Donal O’Sullivan 40pts (9), 2nd – Paul Twiss 39pts (11) bk9, 3rd – Daniel Kelly 39pts (14). Category 3: Winner – Michael Casey 42pts (17), 2nd – Ted Aherne 40pts (15), 3rd – John Horgan 39pts (14) bk9. Category 4: Winner – Shaun O’Connor 39pts (21), 2nd – David Neeson 39pts (23), 3rd – Leo Casey 38pts (18). OCTOBER MONTHLY MEDAL: Singles Stableford. Sponsored by Duggan Steel. Played on Killeen: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th October 2023. Winner – Michael D O’Neil 68 (8). 2nd – Derry McCarthy 69 (8). Best Gross – Paud O’Donoghue 72 (3). Category 1: Winner – Alan Kelly 70 (8), 2nd – George McKenzie Vass 71 (3) bk9, 3rd – Peter Head O’Brien 71 (7). Category 2: Winner – Pat Carroll 69 (13), 2nd – Adam O’Reilly 70 (13), 3rd – Brian Regan 71 (10). Category 3: Winner – Donie O’Shea 72 (15), 2nd – James O’Meara 73 (17), 3rd – Maurice McCarthy 74 (17). Category 4: Winner – Edmund Meyer Schwickerath 72 (20), 2nd – Jimmie Smith 73 (19) bk9, 3rd – Ciaran Brosnan 73 (22).

Ross Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: Saturday 14th October 9-hole Scramble very kindly sponsored by Helen O'Donoghue. What a wonderful morning of golf and prizes galore thanks to our very generous sponsor Helen O’Donoghue. First place went to Captain Mary Burns with Kathy Crowley and Doreen Brosnan. Doreen also won the Sahara Cup for her outstanding putting this morning. Congratulations Doreen. In second place Kathleen Fitzgerald, Betty O’Farrell, Lourda Kelly and Susan Good. Third place Elaine Casey, Mary B O’Sullivan and Margaret O’Donoghue. COMPETITIONS: Christmas Hampers Competition very kindly sponsored by Bricin Restaurant. Saturday 21st October. 9-hole scramble. Names in the book please. All Members welcome. Wednesday mornings 9 Hole Midweek Competition. Meet and play every Wednesday morning. Meet in the Club House no later than 10.00am. All members welcome. AFM: Annual General Meeting Ross Ladies Golf Club. Annual General Meeting to be held on Saturday 11th November at 11.00am in the Club House. Motions & Nominations must be received by 1st

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SPORT NOTES November to the box in the locker room. All new members welcome. There will be a 9-hole scramble after AGM at 12.00 noon. GOLF LESSONS: Gordon Howard is available to give golf lessons. Please contact Gordon directly in the Club House.

Winning Bronze were our U12 Girls Team of Seodhna O’Sullivan, Saoirse O’Shea, Brid O’Connor and Alannah McGlynn and our U10 Boys Team of Charlie Kelliher, Fionn O’Donoghue, Cian Vaughan and James Doody. Great running by everyone. INFO: All information on Training Schedules are on our website www.killarneyvalleyac.ie.

Ross Golf Club (Men’s) RESULTS: On Oct 14th & 15th we held the Sahara Cup Stableford Competition, kindly sponsored by Padraig Bruton. The winners were: 1st Cormac O’Donoghue 41 (13). 2nd Kieran Murphy 40 (30). 3rd Michael O’Connor 39 (8). 4th Jonathan Casey 38 (8). 5th John Prendergast 38 (19). SYMPATHY: We offer our sympathy to John Joe Healy on the recent death of his sister, Anne. R.I.P.

Euro Bridge Club WINNERS: Congratulations to the following winners. First: Anne O’Shea/Phyllis O’Regan. Second: Mary Murray/Mary Shannahan.

Fossa Bridge Club

Castlerosse Golf Club (Ladies) RESULTS: End of year scramble played on 15th October. 1st on Countback Úna Moroney, Kitty O’Grady, A.N. Other. 2nd - Claire Horgan, Finola Geary, Frances Flynn. 3rd - Catherine Woods, Annette Galvin, Nuala Ward. SOCIAL GOLF: Wednesdays. Tee times from 11. Sign in on BRS. A 9H re-entry competition will take place for the month of November. Sign in on BRS.

Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club CHRISTMAS HAMPER: Thanks to those who took part in our Christmas Hamper last weekend (sponsored by Daly's Supervalu) as it was a significant day for the Ladies side of our club as Eileen McCarthy won the Overall Nett by some distance! Results: Overall Nett: Eileen McCarthy 78, Overall Gross: Connie O’Sullivan Jnr 97, Second Nett: Bobby Kelly 86, +3-4 Nett: Adam Kelly 93 (B9), 5-9 Nett: Hugh O'Sullivan 87, 10-16 Nett: Niall O’Loughlin 94 and Ladies Nett: Margaret C Looney 102. CHRISTMAS TURKEYS: These events (sponsored by Tim Jones Butchers) will begin now this Sunday with draws at 9am and 10.45am. Entry €5 per draw. Full rules will be posted on the club’s Facebook page prior to the weekend. CHAIRMAN’S PRIZE: Our Chairman Damien Fleming will host his prize on Sunday November 12th. Further details in the weeks ahead. PRIZEGIVING: Please note all prizegivings for the year will take place on Friday December 1st. Further details in due course. PAUL O’SULLIVAN SCRATCH CUP: Please note that this event will now take place in Castleisland on the October Bank Holiday Monday and will be played as a straight 36-hole event. Please contact County Board Competition Secretary Christy O’Mahony to book a tee-time.

Muckross Rowing Club EVENTS: Next weekend the club returns to the River Shannon for the Castleconnell Head Of the River on Saturday,

CELTS: The Killarney Celtic U12 Green Squad who defeated Newcastle West Town.

October 28th. Later events include the Skibbereen HOR, Sat Nov 11th at the Cork marina. Our own Muckross HOR is scheduled for Sat Dec 2nd at the National Rowing Centre (NRC) in Farran. BEST MALE CLUB AT SMHOR: There was some welcome news received from Limerick last week following the club’s successful outing to the St. Michael’s Rowing Club Head Of the River held on Saturday, October 7th. With the final tally of all results, Muckross RC secured the honour of best overall male club with its accumulation of 191 points based on the results from each category. This earned the club the honour of the Jim ‘Monty’ Ahern Cup which is presented annually by St. Michael’s RC to the best male club at their HOR event. Jim is fondly remembered by the Limerick club as an outstanding rower, coach and club administrator with a long involvement in rowing up to his passing in 2016. Enniskillen Royal Boat Club were the winners of the Ailish Sheehan Cup for best female club. CLUB BBQ: A reminder for our end of season barbeque (which was postponed in August) - the BBQ is going ahead this Sunday, October 22nd at 4pm in the Muckross Park Hotel. Special thanks to our hosts in the Muckross Park Hotel.

Killarney Rugby AVIVA BLITZ: A huge well done to our U10s who enjoyed a trip to the sunny southeast last Sunday and took part in the Aviva Minis Munster festival at Dungarvan RFC. A wonderful day of rugby with 25 teams from right across the province taking part. Our lads were in a group which included Cork Con, Fermoy, Cashel and Richmond and played some lovely rugby and had a wonderful day out. Thanks to all who travelled to support the kids, to our fantastic coaches and our

amazing minis who took part! U16: Best of luck to our U16’s boys who head off to Thomond Park tomorrow to watch Munster take on the Sharks following their own fixture in Newcastle West. This promises to be a cracking day out for all involved! MINIS: Minis training continues every Saturday and new players are more than welcome. No experience necessary and fun guaranteed. Open to boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Contact Dave on 087-2546290 for more. RESULTS: Seniors: Dungarvan 40-7 Killarney. U18 Boys: Killarney 15-22 RCD. U16 Boys: Killarney 27-17 Killorglin. FIXTURES: U18 boys v Charleville away, Sat @ 12. U16 boys v Desmond’s away, Sat at 12. U14 boys v RCD home, Sat @ 12. U18 girls v Midleton/Youghal/Fermoy home, Sun @ 12.

Killarney Valley AC MUNSTER: The Munster Novice, U23, Junior and Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships is on Sunday 22nd October at 11.30am in Clonreddan, Cooraclare, West Clare. Best of Luck to everyone competing. FINAL: The final day of the County Cross Country Competition was in Killarney on Sunday 8th October with Juvenile Relays. Winning gold were our U14 Boys Team of Conor Duffin, Tunde Smith, George Lenihan and James Sheehan, our U16 Girls Team of Dara McCarthy, Kirsten Kenny, Megan O’Reilly and Tara O’Sullivan, and our U16 Boys Team of Gabriel Ortega, Oran Kiely, Jack Culloty and William Fogarty. Winning Silver were our U12 Boys Team of Daniel Smith, Fionn Culloty, Aaron O’Sullivan, Olamide Smith and Luke O’Sullivan and our U10 Girls Team of Sadhbh O’Reilly, Lucy Devane, Carolena Kelly, Chloe O’Sullivan and Lily Horgan.

WINNERS: Congratulations to our winners from our recent competitions played in Fossa Bridge Club. Thursday, October 12th: 1st Mai and Tim Corcoran, 2nd and Best Gross: Anne Looney and Maura G. Moynihan. Thursday, October 5th: 1st and Best Gross: Mary Gleeson and Evelyn O'Leary, 2nd: Anne Looney and Maura G. Moynihan. Fossa Bridge Club meet every Thursday morning at 9.45 am. We welcome our Members, new Members and Visitors.

Kilcummin KILCUMMIN NATIONAL SCHOOL: Spooky Sprint, a fundraising event in association with Kilcummin Parents Association on Sunday 29th October @ 12pm in the school hall. Registration at 11.30am. €5 per individual or €20 per family. All proceeds in aid of Kerry Stars, Special Olympics Club and Kilcummin National School. POP UP VINTAGE SHOP: Pop Up “Vintage Shop” in support of Kilcummin/Glenflesk Oskars on Sat 28th & Sun 29th in “Klub” Hall, Kilcummin from 12pm - 5pm. For further information contact Mary O’Leary or Denis Casey @ 086 0628461. Bargains Galore Guaranteed. Please support. AUTUMN STATIONS: Station masses for your area will be celebrated in the coming weeks. The priest will offer mass for the intentions of all from the station area beginning on Thursday 19th Oct. for the Parish Centre station area and townlands of Clashnagarrane, Cockhill, Rathanane, Glebe, Knockataggle, Ballinmanagh, Inchicullane, Mountain View, Pairc Chúimin. Coolick School Area will be held on Thursday 26th October; Mastergeeha Station area, Monday 6th November and Anablaha School area Thur 9th Nov. Many thanks for your ongoing support for our priests. LITTER PICKING: Due to all the hedge strimming along most roads a lot of rubbish has been exposed. If you would like to volunteer to keep the roadside free of litter within close proximity to your home, it would be of great help. Please be mindful of your safety in doing so. Bags are available by contacting the Rural Development Office on 064 6643357.

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