Vol. 13 Edition 33: Friday 15th August 2014 : www.killarneyoutlook.com 15.08.14 1 Killarney Outlook Sales: Des 087 659 3427 or Email: [email protected] 2 15.08.14 Sales: Des 087 659 3427 or Email: [email protected] Killarney Outlook 15.08.14 3 NEWS DESK Editor: Aisling Crosbie 086 0400 958 or Email: [email protected] NEW SPIN ON THE RING LAUNCHED WRONG WAY AND HARD WAY ROUND CYCLES PLANNED FOR SEPTEMBER On Saturday, September 27 cycling enthusiasts from all over Ireland will travel to Killarney for the inaugural Wrong Way Round Killarney Cycling Festival where they will take on the stunning Ring of Kerry but in the opposite direction to the traditional anti-clockwise route. Cyclists will view the Ring like they have never seen it before as they head off from Killarney, before taking a right at Molls Gap and heading to Sneem. From there on the ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS FROM ALL OVER IRELAND WILL TRAVEL TO KILLARNEY FOR THE INAUGURAL WRONG WAY ROUND KILLARNEY CYCLING FESTIVAL. AT THE LAUNCH WERE FROM LEFT, PATRICK O’DONOGHUE, MD GLENEAGLE HOTEL, SEAN MULCHINOCK, FESTIVAL route is familiar, all be backwards, and takes AND EVENTS OPERATIONS MANAGER GLENEAGLE HOTEL, FIONNBAR WALSH, GRAND MARSHALL AND DENIS GEANEY. PHOTO: VALERIE O’SULLIVAN in Waterville, Cahersiveen, Glenbeigh and Killorglin. Then it’s the homeward stretch Cahersiveen. registration fees will be used to finance the along the foothills of the MacGillycuddy’s The festival is open to all levels of cyclists. There running of the event and any surplus made will Reeks through Beaufort. Cross the finish line will be food stops dotted along the 160km & also be donated to the Donal Walsh LiveLife at the festival headquarters – The Gleneagle 180km routes and official festival road captains Foundation. Hotel in Killarney, where a barbeque and live to accompany and guide you along the way. Cyclists who register for The Wrong Way Round entertainment will be ready and waiting. Participants will also have full use of The Aquila Ring of Kerry Cycle before Monday, September If you’re feeling like more of a challenge then Club and Leisure facilities both before and 1 will get a free training top. For more details sign up for The Hard Way Round and take after the cycle. Registration costs €50 with see www.killarneycyclingfestival.com or email on Ballagh Beama, Ballaghasheen and the an optional €15 extra which will go directly [email protected] Skellig Ring before the return journey from to the Donal Walsh LiveLife Foundation. The FUN DAY AT ANABLA KILLARNEY MADE HARPS FEATURE AT Anabla National School Family Fun Day and Raffle will take place on Sunday, 7th RARE KILLARNEY CONCERT September 2014, 2PM to 6PM at the School Grounds. Lots of fun on the day, bouncing castles, obstacle course, fun sport events, inflatable soccer pitch and bumper balls, inflatable speed cage and radar, raffle, cake sale, barbecue, kids karaoke, face painting and lots more. All welcome and great prizes to be given away on the day. WILD ATLANTIC WAY CHARITY CYCLE TO PASS THROUGH KERRY In a bid to highlight the significance of the Irish Pub to the Wild Atlantic way, Tony Quinn A rare and unique concert brianborumillennium.com). rehearsing and performing. who will cycle through Kerry during his 11 will take place in Killarney on This is the 1,000th anniversary They have recently recorded day solo charity challenge in aid of the Irish Saturday 16 August 2014 at of the Irish Harp and King a brand new Studio Cd. To add Heart Foundation. Tony will begin his cycle in 8pm at the beautiful St. Mary’s Brian Ború, himself a harper. to the rarity and uniqueness Cork and will pass through Kerry on August Church of Ireland, Main St., The New England Irish Harp of this even they will play 26th and 27th and will continue to Clare, Killarney. The New England Orchestra has members from Killarney made harps from Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal before Irish Harp Orchestra is made New England, (Boston area) on Tim Carroll, Woodlawn. This finishing in Co. Derry on 4th September. up of a total of nine Irish Harps. the USA east coast and range unique Irish Harp Concert Local pubs will also cater for all of Tony’s The group are in Ireland to in age from mid twenty’s is promoted by well known requirements along the way, including food participate in the Brian Ború to mid eighties. They play musician, and Spraoi Chiarraí and accommodation. All proceeds will go the Millennium Harp Festival in dance tunes, ballads, airs and producer Tim O’Shea & Friends Irish Heart Foundation. Limerick 17-24 August (www. songs and have a great fun who will open the concert. 4 15.08.14 Sales: Des 087 659 3427 or Email: [email protected] Killarney Outlook 15.08.14 5 NEWS DESK Editor: Aisling Crosbie 086 0400 958 or Email: [email protected] SPINNING FOR LIFE... Family and friends of popular Killarney man Kerry General Brendan Heffernan will gather in his honour for Hospitall, Kerry an 8 hour fundraiser at the end of August. Hospice and Siobhan Heffernan, Brendan’s sister is the Irish Cancer driving force behind an an 8 hour fundraising Society, earning spinathon which will be held on Sunday 31, him the title August, 2014, at The Market Cross, Killarney. The ‘Hero of the Spinathon is in memory of popular Killarney Year’ which man who died last September. was presented The proceeds raised will be donated to the Kerry posthumously Hospice Foundation, who provided wonderful to his Sister THE LATE BRENDAN HEFFERNAN. care to Brendan throughout his illness. Siobhan at Brendan’s family together with his friends and the Mercy Hospital Annual Awards. Today team mates from Workmen’s Rowing Club we continue to be in awe of his strength and are helping to organise this event as his first courage. He taught us what love of family, anniversary approaches. When Brendan was friendship and real fun was about in the diagnosed with Terminal Cancer, he could have midst of his own adversity. Please join us in easily despaired, instead he dedicated his life remembering him and continuing the great to fundraising for the Mercy Hospital Oncology work he started. SPINNING FOR LIFE... SIOBHAN HEFFERNAN, SISTER OF THE LATE Unit, Cork, where he received his treatment. He If you would like to cycle or collect please BRENDAN HEFFERNAN, IS ORGANISING AN 8 HOUR FUNDRAISING was inspirational in his achievements raising contact [email protected] SPINATHON WHICH WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 31, AUGUST, 2014 AT THE MARKET CROSS. over €14,000 for the Oncology Unit in Cork and TOSU MAITH LEATH NA HOIBRE AT LARGEST EVER GATHERING OF All-IRELAND WINNING CASTLEISLAND TUITION CENTRE CAPTAINS FOR PIETA HOUSE For the first time in the history of the GAA, all 100 surviving All-Ireland winning captains in hurling and football have been invited to come together in a unique event in aid Pieta House. Nearly 70 have already confirmed that they will attend what is to be the greatest ever gathering of GAA legends from all over Ireland - going all the way back to the Meath captain of 1949, Brian Smith. They will all take part in the final leg of 100K Steps for Cormac, a remarkable three-day fundraising walk throughout County Galway that’s taking place from August 28th – 30th. As the 2013/14 Academic Year is now over we throughout the year. It’s being organised in memory of Cormac at Castleisland Tuition Centre would like to Optional subjects such as Biology, Geograghy, Connolly, nephew of Joe Connolly, the All congratulate all our student on receiving their Business and french are also covered. We also Ireland-winning Galway hurling captain of results and wish them the best of luck in their provide Primary School tuition covering all 1980. chosen careers. subjects. Cormac died of an inoperable brain tumour The 2014/15 academic year is now upon us Our expert teachers can help with any project three years ago at the young age of 24. and with this Castleisland Tuition Centre in our work needed during the school year as this is a Knowing the pain and devastation of losing fifth year will continue to provide a valuable common worry among students. a son and brother, Cormac’s family were support to all our exam students. We aim to We would like to announce that we are holding determined to celebrate his memory by guide our students throughout the year with an Enrollment Evening on Wednesday 20th organising a large-scale fundraising event expert exam focused grinds over a variety of August 2014. All are welcome We can be for a charity that saves lives. They’re aiming different subjects. Including the all important contacted at 085-1177261 or 087-7994739 for to raise €100,000 for Pieta House. core subjects as well as supervised study further information. 6 15.08.14 Sales: Des 087 659 3427 or Email: [email protected] Killarney Outlook 15.08.14 7 NEWS DESK Editor: Aisling Crosbie 086 0400 958 or Email: [email protected] HURLING STARS HEAD TO THE FITZGERALD STADIUM Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney will host a Centra community hurling event with two of the country’s hurling legends On Saturday 23rd August. Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and John Mullane will be on hand to give expert tips to the young aspiring Kerry hurlers! There will be plenty of fun to be had on the day as Centra bring the whole community together.