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NEWS DESK Donal Barry Editor : 087 0579472 or Email: [email protected]

Minister of State for Communities and National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne TD, paid a visit to Talbot Grove, addiction treatment centre, in Castleisland last Friday (3rd of March). Minister Byrne was invited by Talbot Grove Executive Director, Con Cremin, who gave her a guided tour and introduced her to key members of the team and those receiving treatment at the centre. Talbot Grove was recently awarded the prestigious ISO 9001: 2008 for excellence in Systems & Processes supporting the delivery of services, and also reaccredited with the CHKS Accreditation Award for Healthcare. Con Cremin outlined to Minister Byrne the significance of these awards and the high standard of treatment on offer at Talbot Grove. They discussed the challenges of providing these services with what is essentially a self-financing voluntary organisation, while acknowledging the support from the HSE and the Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force which comes under the remit of her department.

He also outlined to Minister Byrne their major development plans for new facilities on their grounds in Castleisland, which will ensure the continuity of this valuable service for future generations and emerging needs. Minister Byrne committed her support to Talbot Grove in accessing Capital Funding from the State toward the development plans.The only facility of its kind in the South West

of Ireland, Talbot Grove, was established in 1993 to provide a local residential service for people with addictions, including alcohol, gambling, drugs and other related issues and to support families living with addiction. Talbot Grove provides a pleasant, private and peaceful therapeutic environment in a homely environment surrounded by secluded gardens. All treatments are broadly based on a combination of the Minnesota Model of Addiction Treatment and the 12 Step Approach originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Services are delivered by a team of professionally qualified & highly

experienced Addiction Counsellors. Talbot Grove has also been selected for the second year running as one of the principal charities of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle to help with fundraising for the planned development. For more information visit: www.talbotgrove.ie

MINISTER IMPRESSED WITH TALBOT GROVE FACILITIES

Lynch’s Pharmacy in Castleisland are amongst the six Kerry retailers seeking the public’s vote to help them win the Go Green with Green Angel Skincare Challenge – a nationwide search to find Ireland’s most creative shop window.The competition challenges Green Angel stockists to produce the country’s best St Patrick’s Day-themed window featuring the successful Irish skincare brand.The competition was launched by one of the country’s foremost visual merchandising experts, Gina O’Brien who will be one of the judges along with TV presenter Maura Derrane and beauty expert Mary O’Donnell.“Since the recession, retailers have tried to cram too much into windows and use them as a merchandising shelf instead of an eye-catching display which should be both topical and creative featuring up and coming events

such as St. Patrick’s Day or Mothers Day.”Shaws Dept Store, Tralee; Costello Pharmacy, Tralee; O’Donoghue’s Pharmacy, Tralee; Lynch’s Pharmacy, Castleisland; Haven Pharmacy, Kenmare and Haven Pharmacy, Killorglin are registered for the public vote in the Green Angel Skincare Challenge which closes on March 13.All of the entrants’ pictures will be posted on the Green Angel Skincare Facebook page where the public can vote for their favourite store and staff to win valuable prizes plus a €1,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.Aileen Lynch of Lynch’s Pharmacy has asked people to support the pharmacy in this window dressing challenge. It has been a busy week for the staff of Lynch’s Pharmacy having last weekend participated in National Lollipop Day. Aileen thanked all her customers for their support in this event.

BUSY WEEK FOR LYNCH’S PHARMACY

CATHERINE BYRNE T.D MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNITIES AND NATIONAL DRUGS STRATEGY PICTURED ON A VISIT TO TALBOT GROVE, CASTLEISLAND WITH SEATED FROM LEFT, TED KENNELLY, EVELYN CURTIN, CON CREMIN

AND EILEEN MURPHY. AT BACK, MARIE MCELLISTRIM, MAEDBH O’CONNOR, RHONA O’REGAN, TONY O’LEARY, PEGGY KEANE AND ANTHONY DINAN. PHOTO: DON MACMONAGLE

RATHMORE ST PATRICK’S DAY

Rathmore’s seventh Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on this Sunday March 12th 2017 at 2pm. ‘Rathmore go green’ is the theme for this year’s parade, while the town is looking to its own this year for the Grand Marshal with local journalist and producer of the hit play “Patrick” Aidan O’Connor leading proceedings.PRO of the St Patricks day committee Michael O’Mahony told the Sliabh Luachra that “All Floats are welcome and we have prizes for best overall float, best vintage vehicle, best commercial float, best organisation /group, best window display, best dressed buggy/pram, best agricultural float and even the best dressed pet”The Frank Buckley Memorial Cup will go to the overall winning float, which was won by Rathmore Credit Union last year. The Cup is named after the late Frank Buckley who was a founder member of the parade.O’Mahony is delighted with Aidan O’Connor as grand marshal and he continues a long tradition of picking their own as O’Mahony remembers just some of the previous marshals“Aidan this year’s Grand Marshal is following on in the footsteps of others Grand Marshalls like Jer O’ Donoghue, Former Kerry footballer Delcan O’ Keeffe. Michael John Dineen Founder member of Kerry Parent and Friends Association. Val Moynihan Producer and Chairman of Marian Players Rathmore Panto Group and former Kerry Rose Mary Hickey.”With the Cullen and Millstreet pipe bands to lead the parade it looks like a great St Patricks Day will come early for the people of Rathmore


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There was no shortage of interest in this weeks open day at the Kerry College of Further Education in Tralee as hundreds of students from across Kerry travelled to see what would be in store for them, should they opt for the College next September.Vice Principal Mary Murphy was delighted with the event in particular a special evening for parents which was held for the first time.“It was our first time running an Information Evening for Parents of School Leavers and it was refreshing to see the interest by

parents in options outside the Leaving Cert points system”Feedback from parents was very positive and parents were particularly impressed with the range of programmes on offer. “They very much appreciated being informed of how the further education programmes here at KCFE can allow students to access very high point courses in Universities and Institutes of Technology which may otherwise prove difficult to secure if dependent on performance in the traditional leaving cert.”There was a very busy day ahead

for their Open day, which attracted hundreds of students from across the Kingdom and beyond.“Our Open Day was by far the most well attended one we have ever held. We had the Spinnies from Spin South West here on Thursday morning and of course local Radio Kerry’s Brendan Fuller with his live Outside Broadcast on the Afternoon Show. Most secondary schools in the county supported the event with bus loads of school leavers arriving throughout the day to learn all about the exciting range of options, view the facilities and explore the workshops.”

“Overall we can safely say that hundreds passed through in what was a day that evidenced massive demand for post leaving cert courses in Kerry.”Carmel Kelly, Acting Principal and the management team at the college wish to thank all who made it a very successful event but in particular to all those who attended.If you missed the event the college prospectus is available from the college office on 066 7121741 and applications for courses are now being taken online at www.kerryfe.ie.

NO SHORTAGE OF INTEREST IN KCFE OPEN DAY

STUDENTS FROM CASTLEISLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE WERE WELCOMED TO THE KERRY COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUACTION ON FRIDAY BY ACTING PRINCIPAL CARMEL KELLY AS THE STUDENTS CAME FOR THE KCFE OPEN DAY. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

SARAH O’CONNOR (STUDENT IN BEAUTY) GIVING HOLLY MARSDON A MANICURE AT THE KCFE OPEN DAY ON FRIDAY ALONG WITH AZARAT AJ (STUDENT KCFE). PHOTO JOE HANLEY

O Brennan National School, Kielduff is preparing for its big fundraising event of the year, a raffle But not just any old raffle – by purchasing a ticket for €10, your name will be entered into a draw, the first prize of which is the value of a freshly calved heifer to the minimum value of €1,400.That is not all, there are a number of other fantastic prizes up for grabs - a 2 night midweek break at Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, kindly sponsored by Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa, €250 cash and 2 Coldplay tickets, as well as other great spot prizes.It is all in aid of developing the play area in the school. Over the years the usual fundraising events have been undertaken , tried and tested but this year it was decided

to try something new. The animal was donated, thanks to the kindness and generosity of a number of dairy farmer families in the school, and so the fundraising efforts began.

There is a great buzz around the school and the children are looking forward to going to the mart at Gortatlea on Tuesday, 28th March next when the draw will take place.

The school is calling on past pupils, relatives and friends of pupils attending the school and indeed anyone interested in being in with a chance to win to get in contact with the school at the number below and purchase. Tickets are also on sale through local businesses.There are three weeks left. The success of the fundraiser is dependent on people supporting and getting behind it.

For further information contact O’ Brennan

National School - 066 7137448 or follow us on Facebook O’ Brennan National School.

NO ORDINARY RAFFLE FOR O BRENNAN NATIONAL SCHOOL

O’BRENNAN NATIONAL SCHOOL KIELDUFF LAUNCHED THEIR “NO ORDINARY RAFFLE” FUNDRAISER LAST WEEK.


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The annual Kerry Enterprise Month was officially launched this week at the Kerry County Council Chambers by Chief Executive Moira Murrell. Now in its fourth year the month of March as Kerry Enterprise Month has gone from strength to strength with the objective of shining a spotlight on just some of the enterprise activities on offer all year round across Kerry. The month is a collaborative initiative between Kerry County Council, Kerry Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland, North, East & West Kerry Development; South Kerry Partnership Development, IDA Ireland, Udarás na Gaeltachta and IT, Tralee. The Month gives established businesses and budding entrepreneurs an opportunity to network and discover the assistance available to them in growing and sustaining a business in Kerry. The month has become the annual ‘go-to event’ for entrepreneurs in Kerry.The calendar of events for 2017 which can be viewed at www.ceed.ie or www.localenterprise.ie/kerry includes over 40 events across the month. The county-wide events cater for all stages of business across many sectors from start-ups to established and growing businesses. All businesses are advised to book well in advance.Tomás Hayes of the Kerry Local Enterprise

Office said that Kerry Enterprise Month was the ideal ‘shop window’ to show the wide range of supports on offer to start-ups, sole traders and small businesses in Kerry. He said: “Kerry Enterprise Month in March is a collaboration on a local level between the Local Enterprise Office, local business communities, IT, Tralee

and State support agencies. We hope these events will inspire and motivate hundreds of entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in Kerry. Small businesses continue to be the backbone of our local economy, with huge potential to grow and create jobs.”


PLENTY ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES AHEAD MARCH

LISA O’CARROLL - LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE, BRIDGET FITZGERALD - KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL, EILISH O’DONOGHUE - LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE, ANNE LOONEY - IT, TRALEE, MOIRA MURRELL CHIEF EXECUTIVE KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL, VICTOR SHEAHAN - LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE, MICHAEL D O’SHEA - CATHAOIRLEACH OF KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL, DONAL O’ LIATHÁIN - UDARAS NA GAELTACHTA, BREDA ODWYER - IT TRALEE, MIKE SCANNELL - KERRY

COUNTY COUNCIL, FIONA LEAHY - LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE, EAMON O’REILLY - NEWKD, NOREEN O’MAHONY - KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL

IT TRALEE AND FEXCO HOST CANTILLON CONFERENCE 2017

THE CANTILLON 2017 CONFERENCE LAUNCH TOOK PLACE AT THE ROSE HOTEL TRALEE THIS WEEK . PICTURED AT THE LAUNCH WERE DR OLIVER MURPHY PRESIDENT IT TRALEE AND RUTH MCCARTHY OF FEXCO KILLORGLIN . PHOTO BY : DOMNICK WALSH.

The Institute of Technology Tralee in association with FEXCO will host the upcoming Cantillon Conference 2017, Ireland’s only one-day financial technology discussion forum, on Thursday 30th March. The annual conference is named after Ballyheigue native Richard Cantillon, an 18th-century banker, credited with the origin of the term entrepreneur and a pioneering economist.

This year themed Building Borderless Business the Cantillon Conference takes place at The Rose Hotel in Tralee and welcomes industry experts from companies including Indeed, SAP, DELL EMC, Accenture, Voxpro, Deloitte, Grant Thornton and FEXCO to lead discussion on the 3 key areas of; Digital Financial Technologies, Cyber Security and Digital Building Blocks. MC’d by Miriam O’Callaghan, the conference aims to draw attention to the challenges and opportunities for Irish companies, both start up and established, in the area of financial technology as well furthering the discussion around attracting the necessary talent to support this growing sector.The IT Tralee Cantillon Conference is an annual event and a Forum for Fresh Thinking, which challenges the status quo, pushes experts to think differently and allows its audience to really participate in debate on issues that affect the economy and the development of entrepreneurship in Ireland. The conference brings together a host of national and international thought and business leaders, economists,

journalists, academics and entrepreneurs to discuss key topics.IT Tralee Cantillon Conference 2017 in association with FEXCO will take place on Thursday 30th March 2017 at The Rose Hotel in Tralee. Packages are available for individual delegates and groups with prices beginning at €120. To register for the event or for more information visit www.cantillon.ie.


WEEKLY NEWS FROM ALL THE LOCAL SCHOOLS IN SLIABH LUACHRAIF YOU HAVE NEWS FOR THIS SECTION GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR NEWS DESK BY EMAILINGDONAL AT [email protected]

COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADS WAY IN NATIONAL COMPETITIONTransition year students of Castleisland Community College are presently leading the country in the Water Explorer Competition. The competition is open to both primary and secondary schools and is about rising awareness of water conservation and issues relevant to water. This is an international competition that takes place amongst 11 countries and Castleisland Community College is presently in 4th position internationally. The competition consists of 24 challenges and is divided into 4 four areas. Marks are awarded after each challenge. The first is called fresh water and it involves examining the quality of water in the area. The students have conducted a field trip to the River Maine to investigate the plant and animal life found there. They have debated the use of chemicals in farming and they will be responsible for planting and looking after herbs that will be used in home economices classes. The water cycle, water treatment and purification has also been explored. The second area relates to global water and this refers to the impact of climate change here in Ireland where we experience flooding and in developing countries that are affected by drought.

Secret water discovers where water is hiding in what we eat, wear and use every day. It examines the amount of water used in food production and manufacturing. They have learnt that recycled paper uses 60% less energy and 80% less water. There is 4 times more water used to produce beef than chicken and 5 times more water used to produce coffee than tea. It

takes 2,500 litres of water of water to produce a T shirt. The final area is precious water where students examine ways to stop wasting water to save energy, money and our planet e.g. turn off taps properly, report dripping taps, at home turn off the tap while brushing your teeth . The washing machine and dishwasher should only be used when full.They have presented workshops to all 1st 2nd and 3rd years regarding their findings which is helping students with Biology, Home Economics, Geography , CSPE and Irish included as they have composed a rap as Gaeilge which they have taught to 1st 2nd and 3rd year students! They are making water pumps in construction studies to show how water is obtained in the developing world and they will be making ornaments in Engineering from empty tin cans that they found as rubbish by the River Maine.

The final assessment for the competition will be in April. The school has already been awarded a camera for their excellent efforts. It is certainly an enjoyable, exciting and fun way to learn about the topic.

ST. PATRICK’S LAUNCH ITS ‘MARCH TO FITNESS PROGRAMME’On Monday last March 6th Bank of Ireland’s Schools Officer and Kerry Footballer Shane Enright Launched the school’s ‘March to Fitness’ Programme. For the month of March, the school will be focusing on the physical activity levels and nutrition of all its first year students. We hope to increase their physical activity levels and improve their knowledge of healthy eating throughout the month. We will carry out a standard fitness test at the beginning of the month and complete a retest at the end of the 4 weeks to see if there were improvements. Results will not be published. This is simply for students to see if they benefited from adapting a slightly healthier lifestyle in school. We hope that this initiative will prepare and encourage all students to follow an active and healthy lifestyle into the future.Each week we will focus on a particular aspect of fitness and each day we will challenge the students to complete tasks relating to health and fitness. As well as this, students will set weekly goals that they will hope to achieve. It would be great if each household got behind this initiative for the month of March and encourage the students to participate to the best of their ability. Focus for each weekWeek 1 (Beginning March 6th) – Increasing

Physical Activity LevelsWeek 2 (Beginning March 13th) – Fruit & Veg IntakeWeek 3 (Beginning March 20th) – Drinking WaterWeek 4 (Beginning March 27th) – Healthy Food & Drink SwapsActivities throughout the month will include: 12 at 12 (12 mins activity at 12:12), 5k run/walk, make your own lunch for a week, make healthy snacks for break time, extended time for PE, talk from a nutritionist, advice from Kerry footballer Darren O’ Sullivan, fruit eating challenge, calculating their resting heart rate, and much more...The following are results found on Irish post primary students over the past 5 years:• 15-16 year olds already show signs of heart disease due to poor fitness. • Physical fitness can benefit academic performance and it is also essential for long-term health.• 75% of unfit 15-year-old boys had high blood pressure and 62% were at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. According to Professor Niall Moyna, “Exercise should be viewed as medicine, as it can positively influence current and future physical and mental health. Greater emphasis should

be placed on promoting physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviours among students”.A study by experts in Dublin City University found that “almost 90% of Irish children are insufficiently active”

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS FROM ST. PATRICK’S SECONDARY SCHOOL WITH SHANE ENRIGHT LAUNCHING IT’S ‘MARCH TO FITNESS’ PROGRAMME.FRONT L TO R: PETER BURKE, DENIS HORGAN, SHANE ÓG MCGALEY,

DARREN DENIEL, DAVID LYNCH, CONOR MCAULIFFE.MIDDLE L TO R: JOHN AHERNE, JOHN CURTIN, ADAM BUTLER.

BACK L TO R: PATRICK MCCARTHY, SHANE ENRIGHT


IN AND AROUND CASTLEISLAND TOWN AND PARISHDonal Barry Editor : 087 0579472 or Email: [email protected]

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAININGThe Castleisland Chamber Alliance are looking for volunteers to take part in training on the use of the towns’ defibrillators. This training lasts for approx 4 hours and it is envisaged that at least 20 individuals take part and receive training in the correct operation of these life saving machines. Date and time of training will be decided once we have enough volunteers. Ideally you would be based in or close to town. Please email [email protected] or you can send a message to the Castleisland Chamber Alliance Facebook page if you wish to take part. BINGOMonster St. Patrick’s Day Bingo at the Castleisland Community Centre Tuesday night 14th March at 8.30pm. At least €4,250 in prizes must be won. Jackpot €1,000. Complimentary Tea and Coffee.

CARD GAME RESULTS - RIVER ISLAND HOTELThe following are the results of the card game held in The River Island Hotel on Sunday night last. 1st: Paddy Herlihy & Tom Brennan, Mary Barrett & Timmy Brosnan, Mick Leary & Bill Sullivan, Bridie Gueirn & Paddy Mahony.

Ladies: Mary Bradley & Noreen Fleming. Gents: Seamus McKenna & Eddie Barrett, Denis McCarthy & Tony Marshall. Mixed: Kathleen O Connor & Pa Donoghue, Mary McGaley & Johnny Connell. Spots: Noreen Reidy & Helen Callaghan, Mike & Jimmy Kearney, Maria & Dan O Connor. Cards continue every Sunday night at 9pm sharp.

COOKERY DEMONSTRATION WITH JUST COOKING’S MARK DOEThe Parents Association of Currow National School are hosting a cookery demonstration with Just Cooking’s Mark Doe on Friday 24th March 2017 in Curran’s Community Centre. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets €10 available on the night. Great spot prizes to be won. All welcome.

FATIMA CENTENARY 2017The Castleisland Pastoral Area will be marking this with a Special Mass in Castleisland Parish Church at 7.00pm on Tuesday 14th March. Fr Noel Spring will speak on what happened in Fatima 100 years ago and Fr Dan O’Riordan will speak on what Fatima means in to-days world.

GOOD FRIDAY PASSION PLAYAll those interested are invited to a meeting in the River Island Hotel on Monday 13th March

at 8.00pm where a DVD of the passion play will be shown.

SCARTAGLEN RAMBLING HOUSERambling House at Heritage Centre Scartaglen Monday 13th March at 8.30 pm. Admission free, raffle and refreshments. All are welcome.

CARD MAKING IN CASTLEISLAND LIBRARYCastleisland Library staff will hold a card making workshop for Lá le Pádraig at 11.30am on Saturday 11th of March. This event is suitable for children aged 5-9, Numbers will be limited so please contact the Library at 066-7163403 or call in to the Library for more details.

THE AGM OF CORDAL COMMUNITY AND RESOURCE CENTRE was held on Monday night last, a good was in attendance and the following are the officers elected. Chairman: Charlie Farrelly. Vice Chair: John Callaghan. Secretary: Martina O Donoghue. Ass Sec: Helen Callaghan. Treasurer: Siobhan Kearney. Ass tres: John O Connell. PRO: John O Connell. The facilities are available to anyone who wants to organise an event , party, sports, meetings etc.

ATTENDING THE OPENING NIGHT OF THE KERRY DRAMA FESTIVAL IN THE IVYLEAF ART CENTRE ON FRIDAY NIGHT WAS AIDAN REIDY, CONSELL LEAHY, JEAN HIORGAN AND CIARAN FLEMING. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

AT THE OPENING NIGHT OF THE 30TH KERRY DRAMA FESTIVAL AT THE IVYLEAF ART CENTRE ON FRIDAY EVENING WAS L-R: BRENDA AND JEROME STACK, JOSEPHINE AND THADY MURPHY. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

TIMMY O’MAHONY CAMP,CASTLEISLAND WHO CELEBRATED A SPECILAL BIRTHADY IN THE MANOR WEST HOTEL,TRALEE ON SUNDAY WITH HIS FAMILY FRONT BREDA AND TIMMY O’MAHONY, MARTIN O’MAHONY,MARIE BRODERICK,NOELLE

AND DENIS O’MAHONY. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

MARK O’CONNOR, MEENALA, CASTLEISLAND, WAS CONFIRMED BY BISHOP RAY BROWNEAT AT ST. BRENDAN’S CHURCH, CLOGHER, BALLYMACELLIGOTT ON THURSDAY, AND IS PICTURED WITH HIS PARENTS CATHERINE AND

FLOR O’CONNOR,AND HIS BROTHER PATRICK O’CONNOR, AND GRANDPARENTS JOAN AND FLOR O’CONNOR, AND KITTY AND MIKE GRIFFIN, AT BALLYGARRY HOUSE HOTEL ON THURSDAY NIGHT. PHOTO:JOHN CLEARY.


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RAMBLING HOUSEMonday night next March 13th is the date for the next Rambling House session in the Sliabh Luachra Cultural and Heritage Centre in Scartaglin. Starting time as usual will be 8.30pm and admission is free. There will be a raffle and refreshments on the night with your host being the ever popular and genial Jerome – all are welcome.

FLEMINGS BARBest of luck and all good wishes are extended to Billy and Sheila O’ Connor of Mount who have taken over the running of Flemings Bar in Scartaglin Village. We wish them every success in this new business venture.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDTwo Scartaglin projects are set to benefit in the Killarney Municipal District Community grants scheme. Scartaglin Social Action Day Care Centre is to receive €1000 under the Minor Enhancements to Community Facilities Category which is to go towards the purchase of equipment, provide specific cushions for the older person chairs and small kitchen equipment. World Fiddle Day Organising Committee are set to receive €2,000 under the Community Based Tourism, Festivals and Events category in order to promote and hold World Fiddle Day which will be held in Scartaglin on Saturday May 20th. The money is provided by Kerry County Council in its Community Support Fund. In all, over 80 groups were assisted in the Killarney Municipal District with the total amount allocated being in the region of €250,000.

DRAMAThe Sliabh Luachra Group put on a tremendous performance of John B. Keanes ‘Sharon’s Grave’ when they staged the play in competition at the West Limerick Drama Festival in Knockaderry Co Limerick on Saturday night last, March 4th. Congrats to all involved. Adjudication will be on this Saturday night, March 11th.

HANDED DOWNThe next Handed Down programme in the Sliabh Luachra Cultural and Heritage Centre in Scartaglin is coming up on Saturday March 25th. The title of that show is “The Changing Styles of Paddy Cronin” and will be presented by brilliant Dublin fiddler and TG4 Gradam Cheoil winner Liam O’ Connor. The late Paddy Cronin of Gneeveguilla is widely acknowledged as one of Ireland’s greatest fiddlers. Other guests on the night will be master box player and presenter of Radio Kerry’s “Trip to the Cottage” – Danny O’ Mahony as well as Padriag and Con Moynihan and Denis O’ Connor. Young musicians will be “Strings” (25 young fiddle players) from North Cork with their teacher Emer Twomey. Guest singer will be Oireachtas winner Nollaig Ní Laoire who has strong connections with Scartaglin. More details available later.

AFTERNOON OF PRAYERJohn Delaney will be present at an Afternoon

of Prayer in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Scartaglin on Sunday March 19th, which will commence as always with the Rosary at 2.30pm – everyone welcome.

FATIMA CENTENARYThis year marks 100 years since Our Lady appeared to the Children in Fatima Portugal and many events are being held to celebrate this Centenary. Castleisland Pastoral area will hold a special mass in Castleisland Parish Church on Tuesday next, March 14th at 7pm. At this mass, Fr. Noel Spring will speak on what happened in Fatima 100 years ago and Fr. Dan O’ Riordan will speak on what Fatima means in today’s world. On the 1st Saturday of every month, there is Rosary and Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima at 10am in Castleisland Church prayer room.

JIVING CHAMPIONSCongrats and well done to Kelly and Bernadette Murray of Barna Scartaglin who won the Tom Collins Jiving Competition held in Bantry Co Cork recently.

DEATHThe death occurred last weekend of Michael (Mick) O’ Connor of Mount. The deceased who was in his mid-seventies worked for many years with the ESB,. He was a good footballer in his younger days, playing many years with Cordal GAA. He is survived by his wife Mai, sons William and Maurice and by his daughters Bridget, Marie and Marguerite, by his sister Hannah Mai and brother Jim, nieces, nephews and extended family.The late Mick was laid to rest in his native Scartaglin on Monday last. May he Rest In Peace

CONFIRMATIONThurday March 30th is Confirmation Day for Castleisland Parish (including Cordal and Scartaglin). Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to boys and girls from the above locations on that afternoon commencing at 3.30pm. A Confirmation Enrolment and pledge ceremony will take place during the 10.30am Sunday Mass in Scartaglin Church on Sunday next, March 12th. A family mass with confessions will be held in Castleisland Parish Church on Monday March 20th at 7pm.

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍScór na bPaisti took place in Knocknagoshel on Sunday the 26th of February and thanks

to Scartaglin’s GAA Cultural Officer, Mr. Jerome O’ Driscoll we had two entries from Scartaglin this year. Well done to Emma and Tara Kerin, Muireann Rahilly, Maire Collins, Mikaela Buckley, Abbie and Mollie Mahony and Muireann Walsh who came second in the set dancing category. A special thanks to Julie Brosnan for all the time and effort she put into mentoring them before the competition. Well done also to Shauna O’ Keeffe who took part in the solo singing category. Each of the participants did themselves, their families and Scartaglin proud.

NEW HEALTH STOREThere’s simply no stopping Knockeenahone born businessman and entrepreneur Dan Horan who recently opened another new health store in the Square in Tralee which is located in a building that once housed Vodafone. Kerry football star David Moran did the honours by cutting the tape to open this new outlet. Congrats and good luck for the future Dan!

EMIGRANT SERVICESThe Annual Diocesan collection in aid of Emigrant Services will be taken up at masses this weekend. Emigrant Services do a lot of good work for those who have left this country particularly in England, in places like London, Birmingham, Manchester etc, so it’s very much a valuable service and is worthy of support.

GREYHOUND RACINGA Scartaglin winner at the first ever SIS Saturday morning meeting at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee on Saturday morning last was “Scart Honey” who won in 29.75 for Brendan Mahony of Knockeenahone. Two Castleisland winners at the Saturday night meeting on the same day were “Kilcow Amy” who won in 18.07 for Denis and Amy Crowley of Kilcow and “Spruce Dude” who clocked 29.18 when scoring for Master Ruairi Burke.

SCARTAGLIN SCÓR NA bPAISTI DANCING GROUPFRONT L/R: TARA KERIN, MOLLIE MAHONY, MIKAELA BUCKLEY, EMMA KERIN.

BACK L/R: ABBIE MAHONY, MUIREANN RAHILLY, JULIE BROSNAN (TUTOR), MAURA COLLINS, MUIREANN WALSH.


NUACHT Ó RÁTH MHÓR AGUS GNÍOMH GO LEITH Written by : Michael O’Mahony Phone: 087 6676817 Email: [email protected]

RATHMORE COMMUNITY COUNCIL GRANTED FOLLOWING FUNDING from Kerry county council community support fund. this week. Mill Cross €1000. Path improvement signage €300. Hi vis jackets and litter pickers €400. Ecological study €1000. Bird boxes etc €500. Office repairs €1000. Marquee €300. Community study €1000. Total €5500.Other organisations in Rathmore/Gneeveguilla area that reecived the funding. Social action group €1000. Gneevegullia community council €1000. Owneycree Angling Club €800.Tureencahill Community Group €800.

TUREENCAHILL COMMUNITY GROUP ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP AGENDA FOR MARCH ... Kicking off with Fri 3rd March Talk on Fair Deal by Marie O Connor (HSE). Fri 10th March Art Classes with Jessica Barron. Fri 17th March NO MEETING ( SAINT PATRICKS DAY). Fri 24th March .Singing Group ( To be Confirmed). Fri 31st March Gentle Exercise with Nora DunleaALL VERY WELCOME.

RAMBLING HOUSERambling House at Heritage Centre Scartaglen

Monday 13th March at 8.30 pm. Admission free, raffle and refreshments. All are welcome.

REMINDER OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSEST’AI CHI .. Starting Monday Morning March 13th from 11 30 - 12 30 in Tureencahill Community Centre. YOGA .. Starting Tuesday March 14th @ 7 15pm for 7 Weeks €70. ALL ENQUIRIES (086 3159744). ALL VERY WELCOME.

SOCIALGneeveguila GAA would like to thank everyone for an enjoyable night at our social and thanks to everyone who helped prepare the hall for the night.

GNEEVEGUILLA GAA LOTTO Numbers 19, 22, 26, 29. No Jackpot winner next weeks jackpot €10,200. €40 Paul & Mark Hickey, Village. €40 David Carroll, Gibb. €40 Kevin Moynihan, Village. €30 Emma Cremin, Quarry Cross. €30 Bertie Hickey, Farrankeal, €20 May O’Mahony ,Yearly ticket.Win a trailer with by entering gneeveguilla gaa draw. Tickets €5 for one €20 for a book, tickets available from club members. Membership

now being collected at the club.Any club member who is not receiving a club txt and wishes to do so please contact Mike 0871261046

RATHMORE SEVENTH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE will take place on Sunday March 12th 2017 at 2pm. ‘Rathmore go green’ is the theme for this year’s parade. Grand Marshal-Rathmore native Aidan O’Connor journalist and producer of ‘Patrick’. ALL FLOATS WELCOME :Categories are: Best overall float & Frank Buckley Cup, Best vintage vehicle, Best commercial float, Best organisation / group, Best window display, Best dressed buggy / pram, Best Agricultural Float, Best dressed pet!Children Face painter. Street entermrainment. Info entry booking contact 0876676817. No Street Traders please.

RTE DANCING WITH STARS Congratulations to Aidan O’Mahony who continued with Dancing with stars as down to last 5 he needs you support more ever now So this sunday when lines open to Vote. vote Aidan 53125

PICTURED IN THEY CAST AFTER THE SHOW THE CHILDREN OF RATHMORE PARISH PRESENT CINDERELLA AT RATHMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE ON LAST WEEKEND IN AID OF RATHMORE BRANCH OF CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL WHICH WAS GREAT SUCCES.

AT THE OPENING OF THE 30TH KERRY DRAMA FESTIVAL AT THE IVYLEAF TART CENTRE,CASTLEISLAND ON FRIDAY NIGH WAS L-R: DONAL AND MARY BARRY, JER MURPHY AND DENIS TWOMEY. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

DENIS CASEY, PHILIP LENIHAN AND KEVIN BARRY AT THE 30TH KERRY DRAMA FESTIVAL IN THE IVYLEAF ART CENTRE ON FRIDAY NIGHT. PHOTO JOE HANLEY


SYMPATHYSincere sympathy is extended to Maxi Fleming on the death of her husband the late Tony Fleming, Currow Village and to their daughters Liz, Maura and Eimear. Tony’s funeral was from Tangney’s Funeral Home, Castleisland to the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Currow on Wednesday evening last and on Thursday following his Funeral Mass Tony was laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Killeentierna. Sympathy is also extended to Tony’s sister Mai Kinane, to his sons in law Eoin and Kevin, to his Grandchildren Conall, Daniel, Katie and Lucy, to his brothers in law and all extended family, neighbours and friends.The late Tony Fleming was a wonderful neighbour always willing to help out in times of need, he was a modern farmer in his time who together with his wife Maxi bred Pedigree Friesian’s that were not only prize winners but sought after by farmers from all over the Country.Tony was also an agricultural contractor and himself and his business partner James Mahony from Dromulton were the first to buy all the modern machinery that became available on the market from ploughs to combined harvesters and everything in-between, working night and day they knew the neighbours lands so well that they only had to be asked to do a job and when many a farmer checked his field the following day he discovered the ploughing, rotovating or harrowing had been done or the field of hay cut and no job was too large or too small.Times were hard for both farmers and machine operators and in a lot of cases the creamery cheque had to stretch to try and pay off many bills and Tony never demanded payment from anyone that was making an effort to pay for

work completed, if there was a death in the family that year he simply refused to accept payment and in many cases wrote off the entire bill.Tony Fleming was a gentleman that will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.Sympathy is also extended to Mai O’Connor on the death of her husband the late Michael (Mick Parick) O’Connor Mount, Scartaglen and to their family William, Bridget (Clarke), Marguerite (Howard), Marie (O’Shea) and Maurice, to his brother Jim and sister Hannah Mai, to his grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, and all extended family, relations and friends. Mr. O’Connors funeral was from Daly’s Funeral Home to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Scartaglen on Sunday last and following his Funeral Mass on Monday, Mr. O’Connor was laid to rest in Scartaglen Cemetery.

DIOCESAN COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND IN AID OF EMIGRANT SERVICESThis annual collection supports the ongoing ministry to Irish people in the Irish Church’s Emigrant Mission in Great Britain and the U.S.A. as well as parts of Europe. The support of the Church community is particularly valued by Irish emigrants in different parts of the world.will be taken up as a second collection after Holy Communion at all Masses this weekend the 11th and 12th of March.

FIRST CONFESSIONS NEXT WEEKFirst Confession for the children of Scoil Mhuire agus Naomh Treasa will take place in Currow Church on Wednesday 15th March at 7pm.

FATIMA CENTENARYThe Castleisland Pastoral Area will be marking this with a Special Mass in Castleisland Parish Church at 7.00pm on Tuesday 14th March. Fr Noel Spring will speak on what happened in Fatima 100 years ago and Fr Dan O’Riordan will speak on what Fatima means in to-days world.

KILLEENTIERNA MACRA IS FLAT TO THE MATOur club will have a busy weekend ahead of them with the county round of drama taking place this Friday March 10th in Abbeydorney Hall at 8pm. Then on Sunday, our members will be out to support Mid Kerry Macra’s Annual tractor run starting from Milltown Mart at 1pm with all proceeds going to Mental Health Services Kerry.

CILLÍNTIARNA CURROW/CURRANS NEWS & VIEWSWritten by : Margaret Houlihan Phone: 086 1648542 Email: [email protected]

CNOC NA gCAISEAL NEWS & VIEWSWritten by : Kieran McAliffe Phone: 087 9714255 Email: [email protected]

LOCAL CLUB MEMBERSHIPAnyone interested in becoming a member of Knocknagoshel GAA club for 2017 are reminded that all members have to be registered before the end of March. Please contact registrar Jack O’Connell on 086 3858096 asap. Membership can also be paid online at the Knocknagoshel GAA Club Website. Benefits of membership are players are insured to play, members can use the track at the field and members can seek tickets from the club for Kerry games. It’s a way to support the club also.

KNOCKNAGOSHEL CLOTHES COLLECTIONKnocknagoshel GAA are holding a clothes collection to help raise funds for the club. Bags can be left by the wall inside the entrance gates of the Football Field. All types of clothes are accepted as well as shoes,handbags, curtains & towels. All bags must be dropped off prior to March 17th.

DEATH The death occurred recently of Dan Coffey, Kilcusnin, Cordal, Castleisland, Sympathy is extended to Dan’s family and friends may he rest in peace.

KNOCKNAGOSHEL PARISH NOTES FROM THE 11TH MARCHMasses: Saturday - Mary Mike and Eileen Daly.Sunday - Denis and Nance Long. Monday - Jerry and Thomas O’Connor. Wednesday - Bill Cotter.Thursday - Ann O’Connor nee Murphy. Saturday - Hannah and Lawney Collins.

MUSIC IN TEACH DE ROISTEThe Oc Trio will play in Teach De Roiste on Saturday the 18th March from 9.30pm. All Welcome.

BROSNA COMHALTAS NOTES Sult Na nÓg: Well done to the members of

Brosna Comhaltas who took part in the Sult Na nÓg competitions in Tralee last weekend. It was a fantastic event with members achieving success in Storytelling, Group Music, Banjo, Fiddle and U13 Trio. Eoin McSweeney, Jan-Eve Browne, Emma Keane, Fiona McSweeney, Anna McSweeney, and Shane Browne were 1st in the U13 Group Music. Cieran Murphy achieved 2nd place in the 9-11 Fiddle and Eoin McSweeney was 3rd in the 11-13 Banjo. There was success again for the McSweeney family with Eoin, Anna and Fiona achieving 2nd in the 11-13 Trio. Katelyn Curtin came 2nd in the U13 Storytelling. Also, Mark and David Lane took part in the Accordion and Fiddle competitions. Congratulations to you all. Church Gate Collection: The annual Comhaltas Church Gate Collection will take place on the weekend of the 1st/ 2nd April. Your support would be very much appreciated.

YVONNE O’SULLIVAN, MARY HOWARTH AND MARGARET NOLAN ENJOYED THE 30TH KERRY DRAMA FESTIVAL IN THE IVYLEAF ART CENTRE,CASTLEISLAND ON FRIDAY NIGHT. PHOTO JOE HANLEY


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PUPILS OF NUAOLABHÁIL NS BALLYMACELLIGOTT WHO WEE CONFIRMED ON THURSDAY IN ST BRENDAN’S CHURH,CLOGHER,BALLYMACELLIGOTT BY THE BISHOP OF KERRY RAY BROWNE. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

PUPILS OF O BHREANAINN NS BALLYMACELLIGOTT WHO WERE CONFIRMED ON THURSDAY IN ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH,CLOGHERS,BALLYMACELLIGOTT BY THE BISHOP OF KERRY RAY BROWNE. ALSO IN PICTURE IS MIKE McSWEENEY(PRINCIPAL), ANDREA BROSNAN(TEACHER) AND FR PAT CREAN LYNCH PP. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

BAILE MHIC EALAGOID NEWSWritten by : Gerard Collins Email: [email protected]

SENIOR NEWSThe Senior Game V Kerins O’Rahillys was cancelled due to weather conditions.The Senior League commences Sunday 19th March at 2pm with Ballymac taking on Dromid Pearses at home.

MINOR MATCH REPORTCHURCHILL 0-9 BALLYMAC 2-7WE travelled to Churchill last Saturday evening for our first County League fixture and returned with 2 valuable league points.A strong wind blew across the field and made conditions difficult for both teams.Fine performances by captain Dara Reagan and Tadhg Brick among others helped us to this victory. The home side pointed early on, and minutes later Dara Reagan won possession took a return pass from Barry Lyons and pointed.Dara Broderick was fouled and Dara Reagan pointed from the free. Barry pointed from a Dylan Moriarty pass while at the other end a fine block by Tadhg prevented a certain score.Cathal Dunne drove upfield and pointed while Churchill pointed two frees.Dara Reagans goalbound effort was blocked but Tadhg Brick was on hand to flick to the net.Keelan Brosnan was fouled and D Reagan pointed with Churchill also pointing. Half time score Ballymac 1-5 Churchill 0-4.The Home side started the second half in style kicking 2 points inside the first 5 minutes.Keelan picked out Barry with a fine pass and when he was fouled D Reagan pointed.Cathal again went upfield passed to Dylan who in turn put Diarmuid Lynch through for a fine point.Churchill responded with two points to leave us ahead 1-7 to 0-8 midway through the half.Again Churchill pointed with about 12 mns

left to set up an exciting finish. With about six minutes remaining Dara Chawke powered through for a goal after which fine defensive work prevented our opponents scoring again and got our league campaign off to a great start..We are due to travel to Glenfesk next Saturday evening for the next game in this competition.

LOTTOBallymac Lotto Results 27/02/2017. Jackpot €6,800. Venue - Halfway Bar. Numbers Drawn: 3, 5, 23, 26. No Winner. Lucky Dip Winners €30 each. 1. Tom Wharton, c/o Tom Leen. 2. Jimmy Lynch, c/o Tom Leen. 3. Hana Brosnan, c/o Tom Len. 4. John Duggan, c/o Tom Leen. 5. Luke Mahony, c/o Tom Leen. Seller’s Prize: Tom LeenNext week’s Jackpot €6,900. Venue: O’Riadas Bar & Restaurant COISTE NA NOGFAOI 8/10: The academy which was due to start last Sunday the 05th of March was cancelled due to the recent poor weather. It will now start on Sunday the 12th of March at the usual time of 11.00am on the main pitch – weather permitting.FAOI 6 BOYS AND GIRLS: Our U6 boys and girls continued their training last Sunday in St Brendan’s Hall, Ballydwyer at 11.00am. They are enjoying themselves and are developing their skills. All players please remember to bring gum shields, water and indoor runners. HANDBALL NOTESWell done to Cian Counihan & Danny Riordan who defeated Shane & Fiachra Hayes (Clare) 21-7, 13-21, 21-12 . Best of luck to them on

Thursday night in Broadford against Tipperary in the munster final. Alsto best wishes to Daire Keane in Kingscourt against Caolan McCarton in the All Ireland Semi Final.

SCOR NA BPAISTIBallymacelligott GAA Club was well represented at last weeks district final and was awarded first place in two of the categories Rince Foirne & Leiriu - these two teams will represent our club at the semi-final on Saturday 11th March at Presentation Sec Sch, C’Island at 3pm. All Are Welcome.The judges also gave glowing reports to:Rose Brosnan, Rachel Galvin, Grace Kelly, Ailbhe O’Connor, Molly O’Connor, Beatrice Mannix, Fiona McCarthy & Sinead Scanlon (Rince) Abby Leahy & Alicia O’Connell ( solo singing ) Maggie Scanlon & Shaoirse Reidy (recitation/story telling) Comhghairdeas gach duine.Comhaltas NewsTwo Firsts For Ballymacelligott Dancers.SULT NA nÓg Ceili Competitions took place this weekend in Fossa, Killarney.The results verify the effort & hard work imputed by these dancers. 1st Place 9-11 mixed Ceili: Ri-Ann Zhang, Rose Brosnan, Christopher Mannix & Conor McCarthy.1st Place: 11-13yrs: Abby Leahy, Ella Quirke, Laura Kelly & Shaoirse Reidy.2nd & 3rd Place was awarded to our U 9’s 4 & 8-Hand Ceili: Beatrice, Sinead, Fiona, Katie, Rachel, Molly, Grace & Ri-Ann.Bhi sibh go hiontach maith sibh.See photos from Sult na nÓg at www.kerrycomhaltas.ie


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IST YEAR STUDENTS OF PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL, CASTLEISLAND LISTEN TO WRITER GABRIEL FITMAURICE AT THEIR SCHOOL ON FRIDAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH LITERARY WEEK AND WORLD BOOK DAY. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

JOHN LONG, CHAIRMAN CHAPTER 23 (FOURTH FROM LEFT) PRESENTING FIRST PRIZE IN THE CHAPTER 23 NATIONAL SCHOOL QUIZ UNDER 11 FINAL TO TEACHER MARIE MURPHY MUIRE GAN SMÁL, PRESENTATION PRIMARY CASTLEISLAND WITH (FRONT FROM LEFT) HELEN GEARY, WINNING TEAM MEMBERS EILIS ENRIGHT, BELLA HARMON, BLAITHÍN O’MAHONY AND COLENE O’CALLAGHAN. (SECOND ROW FROM LEFT) TADHG KISSANE O’SULLIVAN, AOIBHE COGHLAN, ROAN DALY, JAMIE VOUSDEN FOSSA NS 3RD PLACE, MIA REEN, SARAH O’DONOGHUE, LIAM O’KEEFFE, ROSS MORIARTY HOLY FAMILY NS RATHMORE 2ND PLACE (BACK FROM LEFT) TOM LAWLOR TRALEE CU, TEACHER BRIDGET MURPHY FOSSA NS, JOY CLIFFORD KILLARNEY CU, DIARMUID MCCARTHY PRINCIPAL HOLY FAMILY NS RATHMORE, ABINA O’SULLIVAN RATHMORE CU, GRACE FITZGERALD HOLY FAMILY NS RATHMORE, NEILIE O’MAHONY RATHMORE CU,

MARTHA O’MAHONY MUIRE GAN SMÁL, PRESENTATION PRIMARY CASTLEISLAND AND DONAL CREMIN SECRETARY CHAPTER 23 CU AT BALLYROE HOTEL, TRALEE ON SUNDAY.

JJ O’CONNOR, CAROLINE HEALY-O’CONNOR AND JOAN GRIFFIN WHO WERE AT THE IVYLEAF ART CENTRE CASTLEISLAND ON FRIDAY NIGHT. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

SUPPORTING THE 30THKERRY DRAMA FESTIVAL AT THE IVYLEAF ART CENTRE, CASTLEISLAND ON FRIDAY NIGHT WAS JOE MARTIN, JOAN LONG AND EAMON MORIARTY. PHOTO JOE HANLEY


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Others might talk the talk but Castleisland race walker has being walking the walk for almost 40 years. Donal Barry caught up with Pat Murphy as he prepares to represent Ireland in the world Athletics masters championships in Daegu in South Korea next week. The fourth largest city in South Korea with a population of 2.5 million, which translates as “‘large hill’, is just another part of the world that Murphy will try to conquer.Many of us will look back at our various sports careers and remember the good old days, this is not yet the case for Castleisland plumber Pat Murphy who is still creating memories and breaking records in a sport, he calls a “friend”.It is a relationship he has carried on since his first county final race in 1978, inspired by watching the 1976 Olympics. “I did a bit of cross country and did a little bit of basketball, but then one night I saw race walking on the Television at the 1976 Olympics and said I’d love to give that a go and I’m at it ever since”Having researched a little more it was time for Murphy’s first outing competitively and while he was some way off the then Olympic champions Daniel Bautista of Mexico time of 1:24:40, the bug had bitten.“This is my 39th year race walking; my first race ever was the county finals at the old grass track in St Johns Tralee. It’s a long time ago and I’m walking since”With over 300 national, European and world medal medals won across his long career, Pat is still eager for more and reckons that it is his competitive streak, that has kept him in a sport that is as dear to him as a good friend is.The longevity of such a career has seen him encounter many friends and competitors along the way.At national level, Murphy in the height of his senior career was spoken of as an Olympian and while he made times good enough for two Olympics, circumstances transpired against his dream as he watched fellow competitor Jim McDonald come home in sixth in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.It was a golden time in walking with Murphy, McDonald from New Ross and Michael Lane from Mullingar all pushing the sport to new heights as they proved to be the Kelly and Roche of the cycling worlds answer to race walking. Lane would retire in 1993 with injury and later become national coach to a number of Irish athletes, including Gillian O’Sullivan at national level. It was also a golden time for Kerry Athletics While Murphy was hitting his peak, his Kerry

colleagues John Griffin, Jerry Kieran and John Lenihan were also in their prime representing Ireland with regularity.Still reminiscing is not part of Murphy’s world as he prepares and plans his 15-hour trip to South Korea.“I fly from Cork to Heathrow and from there all the way to Seoul, with a third flight from Seoul to Deagu. It’s a 15 hour trip, so recovery will be important”Murphy will arrive on St Patricks Day, and while he has everything researched and prepared to a tee, he is largely heading into the unknown, when it comes to seeing the line up. “When you qualify, you have to give your name and current PB, so heading into the event each athlete is well aware of their opponents, however on this occasion the hosts will have 12 athletes in the field with nothing known about them as they have all yet to set a time this year.”It’s an uncertainly that troubles Murphy but he is focusing on his own training scheme and has worked hard to get to a level, where he feels competitive to be facing down a field, with a former Olympic champion, a string of former world champions along with a handful

more national champions from across the globe.Murphy does not feel that his age (56) in any way inhibits him from his sport and with the country on a get active craze with a mushrooming of Couch to 5k runs, people taking up cycling or even heading to the Gym, for Murphy he is doing something that he loves.“Whether your eight or eighty, it about being competitive and pushing yourself, it’s about doing your best and wanting to win” and it’s that sprit that has Murphy in peak condition.“There are some outstanding people around the world, when you see an 85 year old running a marathon in 3 hours 50 minutes, a few weeks ago a great Irish Master Hugh Gallagher died age 92 and he had planned to go to South Korea as well.”For Murphy training is part of his daily life as he balances his full time job as a Plumber and once a week he runs a training circuit in the Castleisland Community Centre, the money he earns helps finance his participations in his sport. Race Walking would appear to be a lonely life but for Murphy it is something that he loves and if it is lapping his favourite route along the river walk in Castleisland, heading into a stiff wind along Inch Beach or simply coming down the back straight in a national championship, Murphy is at his happiest.To date Pat Murphy has walked over 260,000 race miles in his career, in simple terms the distance from the Earth to the Moon and it is over the moon he will be if he brings back a world title.

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DESMONDS GAASENIOR MEN’S: Desmonds senior men’s team travelled to play Ballydonoghue in round 3 of the North Kerry League on Sunday last March 5th. The weather conditions for this game were very bad for football, with a strong wind and heavy rain and this did not help both sets of players on the day, with both teams exchanging point for point in the 1st half this was to see the score at half time at 4pts each. The Desmonds team were missing players through injury and this was to see them lose this game on the score 3:07 to 9pts after a late goal by Ballydonoghue when the Desmonds were making a late surge in the game to do their best to win their third game in a row in this years North Kerry League. The team and scorers were Stephen Bartlett, Eodhan Browne, David Lynch, Gearoid Leonard, Barry Lynch 1pt, Brian Leonard, Maurice Hickey 1pt, Maurice O’Connell 1pt, Patrick White, Seán Lynch, Marc O’Connor, Micheál Walsh 1pt, Graham O’Connor 1pt, Thomás Hickey 3pts, Colm Murphy 1pt Subs Used Neill Durkin, Cian D.O’Connor, Micheál Galvin.Their next competitive game is set for the weekend of 18th/19th March when they play Milltown-Castlemaine in round 1 of the Kerry County League away.MINOR: The boys minor team travelled to Tralee last Saturday to play John Mitchels in round 2 of the Kerry County league. The weather on the day did not make for good football but credit to the players that travelled they went in at half time losing by 1:5 to 2:05. The 2nd half of this game was dictated by the strong wind and this was to see John Mitchels win by three points in the end on the score line of Desmonds 2:09 John Mitchels 3:09. Team was Patrick Horan, Tommy O’Regan, Luka Brosnan, Kevin Mahony, Paul Walsh, Ryan Maguire, Ben Cooney, David Shanahan, Adam Donoghue, Darren Maunsell, Danny Hickey, Adam O’Donoghue, Paraic O’Connor, Stephen Murphy, Conor O’ Sullivan.They play Kenmare in round 3 of the league at home this coming Sunday March 12th in the Kerry County League Time tbc.DESMONDS LADIES: The Desmonds ladies team play Southern Gaels in the 1st round of the Kerry county league this Sunday March 12th at home. Throw in at 12pmUNDER 16 BOYS: The Under 16 boys team play Austin Stacks B in round 1 of the central region at home on Saturday 18th March Throw in at 2pm.LOTTO: The Desmonds Club lotto was held in Kearney’s Bar last Saturday night the no’s drawn were 4,14,15,25. There was no winner of the €2,700 jackpot. The lucky dip winners were €30 Oliver Daly Church Street, €20 John Broderick Castleisland, Michael O’Shea Ballymac, Aine Kennedy Castleisland, Ted Ring Castleisland. Next draw March 18th venue tbc.SYMPATHY: Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club wishes to extend their sympathy to the family of the late Michael “ Mick Parick” O’Connor Scartaglen. Three of Mick’s Granson’s play with the Desmond’s club Cian O’Connor, Conor & Tadgh O’Shea. May he Rest in Peace.

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held it’s monthly lotto draw in O’Connor’s Bar on Saturday night. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 6 and 13. There was no winner of the jackpot of €5800. The five lucky dips of €30 each were won by Noreen Thompson Knocknagoshel Village, Sophia Brosnan Meenganaire, Larry Brosnan Knocknagoshel West, Bridie O’Sullivan Killarney Road Abbeyfeale and Matt Kelly New York. The next draw will be held in Eddie Walsh’s Bar on Saturday April 1st at 10p.m. for a jackpot of €5900. Tickets are available from players, officers, local bars, club sellers, The Family Shop and Leahy’s Post Office. Thank you for your continued support.FIXTURES AND RESULTS: Knock/Brosna minors played St Pat’s Blennerville in Brosna on Saturday at 4p.m. in the county minor league. This was their first game of the season and a number of players were making their debut at this level. After an exciting contest it finished honours even on a score of Knock/Brosna 2-12 to St. Pat’s 3-9. The team was Aaron Fay (Brosna), Aiden Ward, Kieran Ward (Knocknagoshel) Dara Nash (Brosna) Cillian O’Connor, Matthew Keane, John Walsh (Knocknagoshel), Patrick Moriarty (Brosna), Dylan Curtin (Knocknagoshel), Danny Moriarty (Brosna), John Bell (Knocknagoshel) Paul Walsh, Jack McAuliffe (Brosna). Their next game is against St. Michael’s/Foilmore and will be played in Brosna on Saturday March 11th at 4p.m. Knocknagoshel seniors could not play Duagh on Sunday due to the heavy rain leaving the surface of the field unplayable. This match will be rescheduled at a later date. Knocknagoshel host Valentia in the first round of the county league on Sunday March 12th at 2p.m. We are asking our followers to come along and support the team as they begin their league campaign.KNOCKNAGOSHEL GAA REGISTRATION: Knocknagoshel GAA will hold an under age registration on Sunday March 12th between 12 O’Clock and 1 O’Clock at the football field. Registration fees are 20 euro per child or 30 euro per family.

CORDAL GAAMARCH LOTTO: The Lotto Jackpot for March stands at €2,200. This is a great prize for the Spring season. This Lotto Draw will take place on Sunday the 25th of March in Hughes’ Bar, Cordal. As always you can get your Lotto tickets from our sellers. You can also buy them at Kearney’s Post Office or at Jackie Reidy’s Menswear. You can go to www.cordalgaa.com to buy your tickets online. Maurice Costello and Jimmy Roche are in charge of the March Lotto. Please keep playing and supporting our Club Lotto. However you play, the Best of Luck from Cordal GAA!CORDAL/SCART V RATHMORE: A moments silence took place before the game in memory of the late Michael P. O’Connor, may he rest in peace.In Round 2 of the Division 2 County League Cordal/Scart exited the game with a goal lead at 3-06 to Rathmore’s 2-06.CORDAL GAA CLUB SYMPATHIES: Cordal GAA Club would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of one of our longest members who sadly passed away last week, Michael P. (Mickeen) O’Connor of Mount, Scartaglen. Mickeen had been a long time member and supporter of our Club. He was a former Player, Chairman and was a current Vice President of the Club. He also served

as a Selector and many other roles down through the years. Sincerest Sympathies to all his family and friends on his passing, May he Rest in Peace.FIXTURES: Cordal V Churchill - Cordal Seniors play Churchill in Roud 1 of the Senior County League. This game will take place on Sunday at 2pm in Churchill GAA grounds.Cordal V Tuosist - Cordal Seniors play Tuosist in Round 2 of the Senior County League.This game will take place on Sunday the 19th of March at 2pm.Cordal/Scart V Kerins O’Rahillys - Cordal/Scart play Kerins O’Rahillys this Saturday at 4pm in Cordal. This game is Round 3 of the Division 2 Minor County League.MEMBERSHIP: Cordal GAA Club Membership is still due for 2017 by some of our members. Regular Adult’s membership is €30, Senior Player’s membership is €50, Student Player’s membership is €35. We urge you to pay your membership soon to one of our Club Officers as membership dues for this year will be closing shortly.

SCARTAGLIN GAAMINOR COUNTY LEAGUE: Cordal/Scart Minors won their second game on the trot in the Keane’s Supervalu County Minor League when bagging two more points after defeating Rathmore 3-6 to 2-6 at Cordal on Saturday evening last. This was another good performance from the local combination who played against the wind in the opening half but still led 1-3 to 0-2 at the break. The vital score in the first half came in the 28th minute when Shay Walsh found the Rathmore net, before that goal, the sides were level at 2 pts all. In the 29th minute Sean O’ Connell who gave an outstanding display at midfield added a point to put Cordal/Scart 4 pts up at the interval. Rathmore began well early in the second half with Trevor Cremin and Anthony Darmody kicking over points. IN the 38th and 44th minute, points from Dylan O’ Donoghue and Sean Walsh restored the homes sides advantage. Two minutes later Kieran Enright struck for a goal for Cordal/Scart following good work by Shay Walsh, Eddie Horan and Sean Walsh. In the 53rd minute, James Darmody had a point for Rathmore. A minute later, a long delivery by David Riordan found the Rathmore net and soon afterwards Sean Walsh put the homeside 10 pts up with a point. Two late goals however by Rathmore scored by Anthony Darmody and Brian Friel and an injury time, point from a free by Darmody left Cordal/Scart victorious by three points when referee Brendan Griffin blew the final whistle.GAA MEMBERSHIP: Scartaglin GAA Club Registrar Timmy O’ Connor will be in attendance at the Clubhouse for a final time on Sunday March 19th from 11am to 12 noon to collect membership fees for 2017. All members and supporters must have their membership/registration fees before March 31st, otherwise they will not be eligible to enter their names for draws for tickets for Munster and All –Ireland Championships. This date is the final deadline.GAA LOTTO DRAW: Scartaglin’s GAA Club’s Lotto Draw which was postponed from Sunday night last, March 5th will now take place on this Friday night March 10th in Flemings Bar at 8.30pm. The Jackpot is €7,800 and those asked to supervise

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CORDAL COISTE NA NÓGCHILD WELFARE COURSE: A Child Welfare Course for Team Mentors and Assistants was held at the Community Centre Cordal on Monday 27th February. Thanks to Bernie Reen and Collette Murphy from the Kerry County Board who ran a very successful and informative course. Thanks also to all the Cordal Coiste Na nÓg Mentors and Assistants for attending.ANNUAL BIDDY: Thanks to all who supported our recent Annual Biddy and Church Gate collections. REGISTRATION: Thanks to all who attended our recent Registration Day. To protect both the Players and the Club from any liabilities resulting from an incident which can happen in competitive sport, it has been decided that all players must be registered by 1st March.Registration cost 30 Euros for 1 child and 1 ticket, 50 Euros for 2 children + 2 tickets, 60 Euros for 3 children or more + 3 tickets. A copy of the Birth Cert for first time members will be required.

FIRIES COISTE NA NOGCLUB REGISTRATION: Firies Coiste na nÓg is delighted to announce a further evening for our Club Registration 2017. This will take place on Friday, 10th March from 7:15pm to 8:30pm in Pairc Eamonn, Farranfore. Firies Coiste na nOg registration rates for 2017 are as follows; juveniles U18 are €20, adults are €40 and the family rate is €80. Club registration is an instrumental utility for our club revenue and maintains our club for you, your children and our GAA community in Firies. HOGAN CUP SEMI-FINAL: Following the remarkable success of St. Brendan’s of Killarney in the Corn Uí Mhuirí final, the school now progress to the semi-final stage of the Hogan Cup on 18th March and O’Mearas Coaches of Ballyhar hope to provide transport to the Semifinals.No less than seven players hail from Firies GAA club are a part of the dominant Sem panel; Ciaran Flynn, Niall Donohue, Donnacha O’Sullivan, Evan Cosgrave, Diarmuid Brosnan, Jake Flynn and Cian Callaghan, not forgetting Arthur Fitzgerald, who was a part of the management team. Anyone interested should contact O’Mearas at 087-

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BROSNA GAA NOTES LOTTO: The draw for the GAA lotto jackpot of €4,500 took place on Monday the 27th of February in the Woodview Bar. The numbers drawn were 8, 15, 16, 21. There was no jackpot winner. Lucky dip winners included Mary Kiely (Brosna) €50, promoter prize Mary Kiely (Brosna) €35, Patricia Kearns (Scartaglin) €20, Wards Waste (Tournafulla) €20, Mike Long (Lyreacrompane) €20 and Paul Sullivan (Knockaclarig) €20. The next lotto jackpot will be €4,800 and will take place Monday the 6th of March in Flanagans Bar. Please note yearly lotto tickets are due for renewal by Monday the 6th of March.New Kerry Group CEO: Congratulations to former Brosna GAA underage star Edmund Scanlon on his recent appointment as the next CEO of Kerry Group. Edmund played at all levels underage with Brosna right up to senior level before he moved on to relocate with Kerry Group. Edmund played midfield with Carrignavar in the 1992 Corn Uí Mhuirí colleges final where they just lost out to eventual All Ireland champions St Brendans Killarney. Edmund will take over from Stan McCarthy in this prestigious role and we wish him all the best with his new venture.MINOR COUNTY LEAGUE: Brosna/Knock minors began their 2017 minor league campaign with a 2:12 to 3:9 draw against St Pats Blennerville in Brosna. This game was a trilling contest with both teams playing some great football and battling hard to pick up their first win of the season. Both teams cancelled each other out in the opening 15 minutes with some good point’s 3 of which coming from Brosna/knocks John Walsh. However two late goals from St Pats towards the end of the half gave them some breathing space but Brosna responded with a goal of their own from John Bell just before the referee blew the half time whistle. The second half proved to be a very even contest with no team able to gain an advantage. However in the closing minutes of the game a great goal from Paul Walsh followed by two long range points from Patrick Moriarty looked to have given Brosna/Knock the victory but St Pats fought back and scored two late points to ensure they left Brosna with a point. Brosna/Knock will now play St Michael’s Foilmore on the 11th of March at home.

ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL CLUB NOTES

Two of the big wins for the club this week resulted in County titles for the club. The division one ladies had a comprehensive win over Killarney Cougars in the Cup final. At no point in the game were Conor Brosnan’s side in any danger. The girls led each of the first two quarters by 22 points, they increased the lead to 33 points at the end of the third, final score was 70 points to 41. Although the season is not yet over, the club u12 boys were crowned county league winner at the weekend having had a very successful season. A win in Rathmore on Sunday was more than enough to secure the title, the game was a dramatic one which went into overtime with St. Mary’s winning on a scoreline of 30 points to 29. Congratulations to coaches Donagh and Shane O’Connell and the team.Results: U12 div 1 girls St. Mary’s 32 Glenbeigh Falcons 19U12 div 2 girls St. Mary’s 45 St. Anne’s 23U12 div 3 girls St. Mary’s 23 Tralee Imperials 16U16 div 3 St. Mary’s 37 St. Anne’s 50U12 boys div 1 St. Mary’s 30 Rathmore 29U12 Div one girls St. Mary’s 29 Bobcats 19U12 div three girls St. Mary’s 31 Gneeveguilla 17U12 boys div one Bobcats 13 St. Mary’s 24U16 boys div three St. Brendan’s 35 St. Mary’s 37U14 girls div one St. Mary’s 42 St. Mary’s 26Fixtures: March 8th U12 girls div 2 St. Mary’s V St. Bridget’s 6pm CCC. Boys U14 Div one Cougars V St. Mary’s 6.10pm Pres Killarney March 11th Boys U12 Div 1 St Mary’s v Tralee Tigers BC Castleisland 11am Div 2 men Gneeveguilla v St. Mary’s 1 Rathmore 7.30pm March 12th Girls U16 Div 3 St Mary’s v Kenmare Kestrels Castleisland 12 noon Boys U16 Div 3 St Mary’s v St. Brendan’s Castleisland 1pm Div two men St. Mary’s two v Caherciveen 3pm March 13th U12 girls Div 2 Ballybunion Wildcats V St. Mary’s Ballybunion CC 6.30pm

SEAN ÓG O’CIARDUBHÁIN KEEPING TRACK OF THE CORDAL/SCART V RATHMORE GAME FROM THE SCOREBOARD LAST WEEKEND.

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BLIND DOG LOST IN CALIFORNIA WOODS FOR 7 DAYSA blind dog that wandered away from her family’s California home and into the nearby woods was found seven days later in the Santa Cruz Mountains.Beth Cole of Boulder Creek said her family’s blind Labrador retriever, Sage, wandered away on Feb. 24th after her family believed the dog had been brought in for the night.For the next seven days, a search and rescue effort took off as the neighbours tried everything in their power to locate the lost dog without success.Then Daniel Estrada, their next door neighbour went out on a hike with his friend Vincent Lopez, they were no longer actively searching for Sage but simply enjoying a day in the countryside when Mr. Estrada spotted a white object that he assumed was a rubbish bag in a nearby stream, but when he got closer realised it was Sage.The firefighter-paramedic for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department believed Sage was dead and was preparing to get in the water and drag her body out of the stream when his friend noticed Sage lift her head.“Dude, she’s alive,” Mr. Lopez yelled.“At that moment, sadness was gone,” Mr. Estrada said. “I ran over to her. I was hugging her and giving her kisses.”Sage was too exhausted to walk, so Mr. Estrada hoisted her on his shoulders and carried her about 100 yards through the stream and then another 100 yards up a heavily-wooded hill.A joyous reunion full of hugs took place between Sage and her owners and Mr. Estrada said “There was no words to explain it. Everyone in the community was overwhelmed with joy.”The family offered Mr Estrada a $1,000 reward, but he declined the offer, insisting that the money be donated to an animal welfare group instead.

FACEBOOK FOUNDER AND HARVARD DROPOUT WILL FINALLY GET HIS DEGREEMark Zuckerberg who founded Facebook during his second year in Harvard in 2004 and

then left to focus full-time on the social media platform, which now boasts nearly 2 billion users worldwide has been invited to give the commencement speech at Harvard’s upcoming graduation ceremony in May when he will also be presented with his degreeIn a video on Facebook where he made the announcement he is joined by an equally famous Harvard dropout - Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

12-YEAR-OLD GIRL HAS COLLECTED PILES OF COATS FOR THE HOMELESSAt just 9 years of age and with the help of a little red wagon, Makenna Breading-Goodrich has already started a movement to help the homeless in her community.Three and a half years ago, the Arizona 7th-grader went to her parents with the idea to collect coats for the homeless.It occurred to her after she watched a show about the harsh realities of not having a roof over your head during the cold winter months her mother said.in Oct. 2013, Makenna asked her parents to print out 50 fliers she created, which she then put up around her hometown of Surprise, Arizona. She also went door-to-door, letting neighbours know she’d be back in a couple weeks to pick up any spare jackets.About two weeks later, Makenna wheeled her little red Radio Flyer wagon around town and collected about 200 coats to give to the Phoenix Rescue Mission.Since then, the effort has taken off. In 2015, she collected around 500 coats, and last year, she received 872, plus 300 other donated items, including hats, gloves, blankets, sweatshirts and undergarments.

AUTHORITIES DENY LICENSE RENEWAL FOR HORRIFIC ZOO WHERE OVER 500 ANIMALS DIEDIn just four years alone from 2013-2016, 486 innocent animals died at South Lakes Safari Zoo in Dalton, Cumbria in North West England. The Captive Animals’ Protection Society (CAPS’) representatives say the crimes at the zoo are some of the absolute worst cases of animal cruelty they have seen in sixty years.Thankfully, after CAPS’s investigations and persistent outcries from concerned animal lovers, this terrible facility has had its renewal license denied. The council describes the zoo’s owner, David Gill, as “not a fit and suitable

person” to manage the facilities and properly care for the animals.Although this is a major victory for animal rights, the fight has not ended. Gill still has the option to appeal this license denial.

TRUCKERS FOUND A DEHYDRATED, LOST BABY ELEPHANTWhen a group of truckers were on their way to deliver cargo to Nata in Botswana, they had to stop due to a bridge being washed away by heavy rains and a baby elephant came out from the bushes to say hello and see if he could hitch a ride.The men looked for the baby elephant’s herd but there were no other elephants in sight. The men gave the three-week-old baby some water and also called the nearest animal sanctuary for help.Once the bridge was repaired, the truckers loaded up their newest member and headed to the Botswana Elephant Sanctuary to deliver the young elephant. With elephants facing the looming threat of extinction, every single individual that can be saved is a huge win for the entire population.

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ON THIS DATE - March 10th1886 - Cruft’s Dog Show was held in London for the first time.1936 - Death of Fr. David Kennedy who was born at Lyttelton, New Zealand, the son of an Irish mother and a Scottish father who came to New Zealand from Melbourne in 1863. He became the first New Zealand born priest of the Society of Mary (Marists), and was a noted astronomer and educator.1959 - Fearing an abduction attempt by China, 300,000 Tibetans surround the Dalai Lama’s palace to prevent his removal.1969 - In Memphis, Tennessee, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King, Jr. He later unsuccessfully attempts to recant.2011 - After weeks of protests and efforts by Democratic Senators in the state of Wisconsin to block an anti-union provision in the budget bill, Senate Republicans passed the bill using a procedural move to bypass further interruption by those opposed. The provision would strip public workers in the state of their collective bargaining rights which activists believed was a purely political move against unions2013 - Nearly a half million people in Turkmenistan took shovels in hand and spent the day planting 755,000 trees. The ongoing Green Belt project, which aims to combat the country’s creeping desertification, planted three million new trees that year.


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Ask for 3 favours, 1 business, 2 impossible,

say nine Hail Marys for nine

nights with lighted candles,

pray whether you believe

or not. Publish on 9th day,

powerful novena, say “May

the sacred Heart of Jesus

be praised, glorified and

loved”, today and every

day throughout the whole

world now and forever,

Amen.

Your request will be

granted no matter how

impossible it may seem.

Favour requested.

Publication must be

promised.

E.K.

NOVENA TO ST CLARE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

In Loving Memory of

TOM WRENNCordal, Castleisland

who passed away on 13th March 2016REST IN PEACE

As we deeply miss and lovingly remember Tom on his 1st Anniversary, we his family

wish to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on our very sad loss.

Our heartfelt appreciation to all who send mass cards and also letters of sympathy, these are of great

personal value to us.We would like to thank all those who called to the

house especially those who spent nights at home with Tom as he laid in repose, to his many friends, Denis and all his work colleagues in Ahern’s Garage, Michael and Sheila and our truly wonderful neighbours, to Richard and all his great friends in Corda GAA, Dermot and his

friends at Hughes Bar, we wish to say a special thank you.

To those who travelled near and far to show their support and respect for Tom and also to those who helped out with the catering and brought beautiful

food to the house, we thank you sincerely.To Dr Bridget O’Brien and staff, Tralee, Dr John Buckley

Bons Secour Hospital Tralee and Dr Conleth Murphy Oncologist, we wish to thank you for the care,

attention and above all kindness you showed to Tom during his short illness. We wish to thank our friend

Mary O’Donoghue who helped us to care for Tom in his final hours at home.

We would like to thank Michael Kennelly and staff at Kennelly’s Pharmacy who were so helpful and

obliging to us during Tom’s illness.To Bernard and Ann Marie Tangney for their

professionalism and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements and

accommodated us in every way possible and also to the gravediggers, we wish to thank you.

To the many organisations that participated in the Guard of Honour, your gesture and sense of unity was

very touching.To Fr Dan O’Riordan who concelebrated Tom’s requiem

mass, we wish to thank you for the support you showed Tom during his illness and the continuous support and

kindness you show our family.We also wish to thank Canon Denis O’Mahony, Fr Sean

Horgan, Fr Padraig Kennelly, Fr Michael Moynihan, Fr Tom Leane who also concelebrated in Tom’s requiem mass along with Helen Kerins for her beautiful music. To Joan, Nora and Noreen for their help and continued

support.To Cordal GAA Club and Cordal Community Resource Centre and the many volunteers who provided the

refreshments after Tom’s funeral, we wish to thank you most sincerely.

Lastly to our special friends, neighbours and families who have supported us during the past year, we simple

cannot put into words how grateful we are, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our

appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed byBreda, Bríd and Daryl

1ST ANNIVERSARY &ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In Loving Memory of

DENIS DALYCounguilla, Scartaglin

who died on the 12th March 2016

REST IN PEACE

On the first Anniversary of Denis passing we, his wife Mary, sons and daughters

would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful neighbours, relatives and friends who helped and

supported us in so many ways. Our thanks to the Palliative Care and

the Nurses and Doctors of Tralee University Hospital. Our thanks to

Fr. Dan Riordan who celebrated Mass, also Fr. Horgan, Fr. Moynihan, Fr. John Kerin and also Diarmuid the

Sacristan.We wish to express our gratitude to everyone who called to the house,

supplied food, and attended the Rosary, Removal Requiem Mass and Burial, especially those who travelled long

distances.Sincere thanks to Mike Daly, Undertaker

for his professionalism, kindness and guidance with the Funeral arrange-

ments and also the grave diggers. We want to thanks especially Dr. Gill, Dr. Pat, Maura and Siobhan who were so

kind and understanding at all times and also Michael Kennelly, Nora and staff

for their help at all times. Thanks also to Julianne for the beautiful singing in the Church and at the Graveyard and also to Donnacha and Bryan for their music and

the Alter Servers.Our thanks also to the Heritage Centre

who supplied lovely food and refreshments and also those who

provided refreshments in the Church after the months mind Mass.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, the holy sacrifice

of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

First Anniversary Mass in Scartaglin on 12th March 2017 at 10.30 am.

IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & 1ST ANNIVERSARY

In Loving Memory of

NORA McSWEENEYAnablaha, Kilcummin,

Killarney, Co. Kerry.who died on the 16th March 2016

REST IN PEACE

On the 1st anniversary of Nora, we the

family would like to express our sincere

thanks and gratitude to everyone who

supported and sympathised with us on

our sad loss.

Thanks to those who rang, called to

the house and those who attended the

rosary, removal and funeral mass. Those

who sent flowers, mass cards, enrolments

and letters of sympathy.

A special word of thanks to Dr. O’ Reilly

and his Palliative Care team at CUH. Also

to the doctors and nurses at the Aghadoe

Ward at UHK for their help and kindness.

We would like to thank Fr. Lucid and Fr.

Begley for the lovely mass, and the choir

who made Nora’s mass so special.

Thanks to Kilcummin Comhaltas and

Niamh’s teachers and class of Scoil

Phobail Sliabh Luachra who formed a

guard of honour. Finally we would like

to thank O’ Shea’s Undertakers for their

help and professionalism throughout

the funeral.

As it would be impossible to thank

everyone individually, please accept this

acknowledgement as an expression of

our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the

Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Nora’s 1st Anniversary Mass will take place

on Thursday 16th March at 7.30pm at Our

Lady of Lourdes Church

Kilcummin.

May her kind and gentle soul

Rest in Peace

Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour

of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me

and show me you are my Mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and

Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me

in my necessity (Mention your request here).

There are none that can withstand your power.

Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us

who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I

place this prayer in your hands (3 times)

Amen

EB

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT

CARMEL


IN MEMORIAM

Dear Heart of Jesus in the

past I have asked 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 fa-

vour will be granted. Never

known to fail. Must promise

publication of prayer. Also

grateful thanks to Our Lady

& Sacred Heart, St. Clare,

St. Jude, St Theresa, St.

Martin, St. Padre Pio and

St. Joseph.

AC

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

3RD ANNIVERSARY

In Loving Memory of my dear husband

MICK GALWEYGortshanafa, Currow, Killarney, Co. Kerry whose anniversary occurs on 6th March.

REST IN PEACE

Remembering you is easyI do it every day

Missing you is a heartacheThat never goes away

I speak your name with love and prideI smile through tears I try to hide

Simple words but very trueI will always love and remember youI love you, miss you, never forget you

Always remembered and loved by your wife Mary

4TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather

DAVID DALYScartaglen, Killarney,

whose anniversary occurs on March 31st.

REST IN PEACE

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for him.

A silent thought, a quiet prayerFor special loved ones in God’ care.

Lovingly remembered by his wife Nora,Michael, Fidelma, Sheila, Jerry and

grandchildren, Niamh, Áine, Michelle,Marguerite, David and Pádraig.

Anniversary Mass on March 17th at 10.30 a.m. in The Church of Our Lady of

Lourdes, Scartaglen.

3RD ANNIVERSARY

In Loving Memory of

MICK GALWEYGortshanafa, Currow, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Who passed away on 6th March 2014

REST IN PEACE

DadYou always had a smile to share

A laugh, a joke, a time to careA loving nature warm and true

These are the memories we have of you

Always loved and missed by your daughter Mary and son-in-law Gerard.

GrandadA smile for all, a heart of gold

One of the best the world could holdNever selfish always kind

Grandad these are the memories you left behind

Declan, Damien and Derek xxx

2ND ANNIVERSARY

In Loving Memory of a dear husband

BERNIE BRIAN O’ CONNORlate of Cragg, Mountcollins, Abbeyfeale,

Co. Limerick who died on 12th March 2015

REST IN PEACE

A day to remember sad to recall,Without farewell you left us allYou always had a smile to shareA laugh, a joke and time to care

A wonderful nature, warm and trueThese are the memories we have of you

Always in our thoughts and prayers from your wife - Bridie Anne and daughters

Marguerite, Maura and Sheila and extended family.

2nd Anniversary Mass for Bernie will take place Saturday 11th March at

7.30pm in the Church of the Assumption Mountcollins.

5TH ANNIVERSARY

In Loving Memory of

EILEEN (EILY) McSWEENEYDesmonds Avenue, Castleisland

who passed away on the6th March 2012

You have never been forgottenYou walk beside us every day

REST IN PEACE

Fondly remembered by your loving sister Mary, niece Catherine and

all the Family

1ST ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of

TOM WRENNCordal, Castleisland

who passed away on 13th March 2016

REST IN PEACE

BrotherNo matter how we start a day,

No matter what we do,No morning starts, no evening ends,

Without a thought of you.Always remembered and never forgotten

by Geraldine and Bill, Tess, Patsy and Bridget, Mary and Jimmy and all your nieces and nephews, grandnieces and

grandnephews.

Brother in LawTime passes, memories stay,

Quietly remembered every day.Remembered by your sister in law Eileen,

Bernard and Family1st Anniversary Mass on Sunday 12th

March in Cordal Church at 9.30am

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