Page 2 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Kenmare is not a town Letters to the Editor.... unfamiliar with the world Dear Editor, of publishing as ‘The Nun Kenmare Special Needs Group would like to thank everyone who of Kenmare’ was known supported the Cook Off event held at Brook Lane Hotel before for her publications, Christmas, 1843.00was raised and will be put to good use. Special thanks to Una and Staff, Pat Spillane, Jerry O’Sullivan which often challenged (Radio Kerry), Senator Mark Daly, Anne Brown and all helpers. the accepted views of the Kenmare Special needs Group is a charity group which provides time. activities for children in the greater Kenmare area with physical Local artist Aia Leu, and cognitive impairment. originally from Switzerland Horse riding is organised under Riding for the Disabled Ireland. and who has lived in Kenmare Swimming is organised weekly at the local pool with an instructor, for 24 years, has written a and an after school ‘club’ provides occupational and physiotherapy book on the artists in her in an informal setting. family, and she has published You will appreciate from the list of our main activities we have a this herself under the name constant need to replenish our funds. SeedPress, thus continuing the link with the town’s self-publishing We are grateful for the continued support from the people of the past. Kenmare Area over the years. The Art of The Leu Family tells the story of an unusual family of artists with four generations presented chronologically and is richly Thank You illustrated in full colour plates. With the foreword by Danish John O Sullivan and Ann Sheehan journalist Eva Suszkiewicz, an introduction on the family history, the book starts with modern artist grandmother Eva Aeppli who was Kenmare Women’s Group married to Jean Tinguely, famous for his delightful kinetic-machine It’s hard to believe that 1/12th of the year has already gone; in sculptures. fact by the time you read this it will be nearly 1/6th! Despite the Copies are for sale locally from the Kenmare Bookshop. weather I hope you are having a good year, maybe not in all ways but at least in some. Spring is nearly with us and the longer days. The Women’s Group has had a varied programme and we have been pleased to welcome some new members. Our formal meetings end with the AGM. Do join us for one of them before that. We shall of course be having informal coffee mornings during the summer. The programme for March; 6th Archaeology of the local area with Frank Coyne. 13th Women’s World - A celebration of International Women’s Day. 20th All about birds with Frank King. 27th March AGM Baby Killian Mahony pictured in Brook Lane Hotel following his Please ring Pat Noad 6640935 or Jo Bell 6684255 christening this weekend in St. Patrick's Church by Rev M. Quote for the month Cavanagh. He is pictured with his parents Jeff and Sarah Mahony Don’t find fault, find a remedy. Henry Ford and Godparents Thomas and Elaine O'Connor. pic Harry Masterson Sports people and athletes The training season has begun! Get off to a good start with a sports massage to increase your performance March offer 75min for €45 Kenmare Mobile: 0868533830 [email protected] Call Ramone on 087 2823674 foto Above Brosnans Pharmacy, Kenmare Weddings, covered by Laya healthcare and AVIVA Press, Portraits, Private functions, A revolution in the wedding album; The wedding [book] up o 70 pages, full page, images and two-page panoramas. CALL TO VIEW SAMPLE

See our fabulous Halloween pictures on our facebook page Kenmare News [email protected] Page 3 Page 4 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News ASK YOUR PHARMACIST Quitting for good, you can do it! with Christine Bender-Pototzki Research shows that 70% of smokers want to quit, so you are not alone. Apart from the financial benefits, a smoker of twenty cigarettes per day can save over € 3.200 annually by quitting, it is the best thing you can do to Lauren Tanner and Renee Washkowitz from Kenmare Bay Swim improve your health and wellbeing. Club who competed in a B grade gala last month. Congratulations What makes smoking so harmful is a mixture of over 4000 chemicals, to them both for knocking seconds off their original times. including nicotine, carbon monoxide, cadmium, tar and arsenic, many of which damage cells and cause cancer. Did you know that smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer and that 6000 people die every year in Ireland of smoking-related illnesses? Christians It is never too late to stop smoking! However, quitting can be difficult. And it is a different experience for every Together In smoker: some people succeed on the first try, others try many times before they quit for good. Kenmare Stop smoking always is a process and you need to plan when and how you are going to start. You may also find the following hints and tips useful World Day Of to ‘survive’ the first month. Inform your family and friends and ask them for support. Try to avoid the places and situations that will you remind you WorldPr aDayye ofr Prayer Se risv aice worldwide movement led by of smoking and change the activities that you usually associate with Christian women of many smoking. If you a worried about putting on weight, be careful about what traditions, who come together you eat and maybe take up a sport. Regular exercise is very good for your to observe a common day of health and helps you to manage stress. Reward yourself by starting a prayer each year. This year the savings jar. Put in the amount of money you would normally spend on service has been prepared by cigarettes. Write or stick a picture on it of what you are saving for. the Christian Women of France And last but not least although some of you will succeed on your own, with the theme, “I was a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products from your pharmacy can stranger and you welcomed double your chances of success by helping you to beat the craving for a me.” cigarette. There is a wide range of products available over the counter and World Day of Prayer Service on prescription. What works for one smoker might not suit another. NRT will be held on Friday March products come in the form of gum, patches, lozenges, inhalers, microtabs Kenmare supporters 1st at 7.30pm in St. Patrick`s and nasal sprays. When discussing the type of replacement with you, your flying the flag Church Kenmare. All are very doctor or pharmacist will take different aspects into consideration to find welcome, men and women. the ideal medication for you, like your own preference, any previous Harry Masterson's photographs Contacts: Marjorie (Church of smoking cessation medication or possible side effects. shows some young Kenmare Ireland) 0871 605283, Jean If you are looking for more information about how to quit smoking supporters flying the flag in The (Methodist) 087 2831922, please call into McSweeney Pharmacy Kenmare and we will be more than Square for our fabulous Celia (Roman Catholic) 087 happy to answer any query you may have. We also carry a wide range of footballers. 2405568 supportive leaflets and literature.

70th Birthday

HarryCel Masterson'sebrations photograph shows Pauline Harrington as she celebrated her 70th birthday in Brook Lane Hotel recently with her family. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 5 The Kenmare News is now in its tenth year, and we are still as committed

to supporting our local community So we champion this cause, with great support as we were when we started all that from local businesses. What we are championing, time ago. in two simple words, is to Shop Local. It's the very essence of what we do. We believe reporting local news, features, politics, Because Local Matters. sport, social events and business, is the key to a And in this, the year of ‘The Gathering’, local thriving local community. Everyone in the matters more than ever before. community can contribute. Remember, if it's happening locally The Kenmare News believes that spending money .... it's in The Kenmare News. in local shops is more important than ever. Your Paper, Your Town. Blackwater News

Blackwater Women's Group AGM The AGM of Blackwater Women's Group took place in Blackwater Tavern on Tuesday the 12th of February. Officers elected were; Chairperson; - Mairead Robinson, Vice Chairperson; - Therese Morley, Secretary;- Marie O'Connell, Correspondence Sec;- Josephine O'Neill, Joint Treasurers;- Mary O'Neill and Mary Doyle, Joint PROs Mary O'Neill Shop & Majella O'Sullivan. Annual Membership of €5 is now due for renewal. All members are welcome to attend monthly meetings, enjoy guest speakers, avail of of classes from exercise to film and Conor Daly, John Daly, John Michael O'Sullivan and Mark Daly drama, enjoy social outings, Tea Dances, and an annual Harvest pictured at the All Ireland Club Junior Semi Final in Croke Park. Ball. Meetings take place in Blackwater Tavern on the second Tuesday of each month at 8.30pm. Next Meeting Tuesday 12th March. The Guest Speaker is Margaret from Willowfield with a talk on Spring Gardening. New members are welcome.

Go for Life Exercise Class Go For Life Exercise Classes with Shirley continue in Blackwater Tavern every Monday from 7.15pm to 8.15pm for next three weeks.

Drama • Court representation • Employment law Drama continues Wednesday nights from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. • Purchasing or selling property • Family law The play will be staged in late May/early June. • Farm Transfers • Company law Table Quiz • Site Transfers • Leasing property A Table Quiz in aid of Defibrillators & Training for • Debt collection • Defamation Blackwater/Templenoe area takes place in Blackwater Tavern Sat 2nd of March at 8.30pm. Tables of 4 are €40. Ring Tavern 064- • Injury claims • Road traffic accidents 6682003 to book a table. Please Support. Everyone Welcome. • Medical negligence cases • Licencing

Tea Dance • Wills/Probate • Mortgages Blackwater Women's Group are holding a Tea Dance in Kenmare Bay Hotel on Sunday 24th February from 1.30 to 6pm. Music by Jerry McCarthy & Autumn Gold. Choice of Leg of Lamb or Fillet of Salmon, followed by Apple Pie, Tea/Coffee. The event Tommy Granville is open to everyone in South Kerry including Sneem/Cahirdaniel, SOLICITORS Killarney, Glencar and the greater Kenmare/Beara area. Tickets cost €15 and must be pre booked. Ring Mary in Blackwater Tel: 064 6648777 Fax: 064 6648796 Tavern to book 064 6682003. Tickets also available from Email:[email protected] contacts in each area, Rose O'Sullivan in Bonane, Bernie Quinn in Dawros, Maura Landers Tuosist, Bridget Dillon Kilgarvan, Head Office: Old Forge, Market Street, Kenmare, Co. Kerry Peggy Fitzgibbon Kenmare etc. Everyone Welcome but tickets Branch Office: 59 High Street, Killarney, Dublin Office: 24/26 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 need to be pre booked. Transport availeable at €3 per person. Page 6 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Senator Daly reports... Property Tax Unfair to Homeowners This is totally unfair and it is the wrong time to introduce such a tax when one in five households are in arrears with their mortgages. The Revenue Commissioners abandoned communities as 9 Kerry the matter. I wish to thank all those people will be sending out valuations in March. Garda stations closed including Lauragh who phone and offered to join, if you wish Please see the grid below. If you have any and Kilgarvan to get a application form please contact me. concerns or questions regarding the Local Government Senators recently have a We will be doing a membership drive in the Property Tax, please get in contact with me. chance to stand by isolated communities coming weeks so that over 250 membership this week, however they have shown they applications will be with party HQ before are totally out of touch with the local the deadline of the 31st of March. I will Student grant changes will discriminate communities after they refused to back keep you informed of all developments against farming families The Government have confirmed that it is down on severe cuts to community garda pressing ahead with changes to the resources. We have all seen the terrible Is mise le meas, assessment criteria for student grants next impact of burglaries and crime in many Senator Mark Daly year. It means that farm assets will now be communities over the past few months and I Seanadóir Marcus O’Dalaigh included in the means-testing for third level cannot understand how Fine Gael and Leinster House, Teach Laighean, grants. The plan unfairly targets the farming Labour can justify these cuts. The Minister Kildare Street, Sráid Cill Dara, community, as farming families will soon for Justice Alan Shatter has now admitted Dublin 2. Baile Átha Cliath 2. be assessed on a notional value of their land that this is not about money. He said the Tel: +353 (0)1 618 3830 as well as on their income. The result will savings will be negligible as the only costs Fón: +353 (0)1 618 3830 be a totally inflated view of each family’s are light and heat for these stations. Fax: +353 (0)1 618 4669 wealth, pushing them beyond the criteria for The gardahere in our local community, Facs: +353 (0)1 618 4669 a student grant.I intend to continue my throughout Kerry and right across this Mob: +353 (0)86 803 2612 strong opposition to these grant changes. In region are under severe pressure at this time Fón Póca: +353 (0)86 803 2612 my view this is yet another example of the as they go beyond the call of duty to keep www.senatormarkdaly.com Government’s unfair and unbalanced our communities safe. education policies, exposing its complete The underhand cuts to SENATOR MARK DALY the garda payroll, lack of understanding of the needs of Advice Clinics families in more rural communities. If you which garda are worried about how this may affect you management says will Kenmare or your family please do not hesitate to push numbers in the Every Saturday Morning , Sean Daly's Office, 34 Henry St contact me with any queries. force below 13,000, Kilgarvan: will put an Marc h 1st, 2nd, Kilgarvan Village unacceptable level on Future for Rural Transport Scheme our local gardaat the Caherdaniel: Uncertain Marc h, 1st, 2nd, Blind Piper & Freddies Bar, In the Seanad last week I questioned the worst possible time. Transport Minister for State Alan Kelly on Castlecove: changes to the Rural Transport Scheme in APPLICATIONS Marc h 1st, 2nd, Staigue Fort Hotel, Kerry, especially that 12 months contracts FOR MEMBERSHIP Sneem: have been shortened to six months. The REJECTED March 1st, 2nd, Community Centre, The front page of the rural transport scheme in Kerry is a vital Blackwater: piece of infrastructure, especially in Kerryman last week Marc h 1st, 2nd, Blackwater Tavern, combatting social isolation for those who told the story of how are living alone and who, except for the Fianna Fail party Templenoe: scheme, would be isolated not only from headquarters rejected March 1st, 2nd, Pat Spillanes Bar, their towns and neighbours, but from those nearly 200 applications Dawros: of their own age group whom the rural for membership of new, March 1st, 2nd, Sailors Bar, former and existing transport scheme manages to bring together. Ardea: While his response did not fully alleviate members from this my concerns he has stated he is "hopeful area. The convention to Marc h 1st, 2nd, The Lake House, that in the future we will be able to develop select a candidate for Lauragh: more comprehensive services". I know this the next general March 1st, 2nd Kilmackillogue is a very important issue for many in the election will be decided Bonane: by each member of the community and I will keep working on this. March 1st, 2nd party and this is a clear attempt to ensure that Call Marks Mobile to arrange a time suitable to you. On the 31st of January FG and Labour this area has no say in Kenmare News [email protected] Page 7 Kenmare Family Centre to open soon There are many activities and projects planned for this new community space. There will be a parent and toddler group, homework club and reading club for primary school children, a low cost counselling service as well as parenting and many other courses coming down the line. All of these will be low cost and affordable and available to all. This is an exciting development for the people living in Kenmare and the surrounding areas. The new Family Centre will be run by a part time family support worker and a committee of dedicated parents and members of the local community as well as representatives of agencies such as the HSE, KES, SKDP and KDYS. As with all community projects, volunteers will be vital to the success of this venture. If you would like to get involved and donate your time and skills to any of these projects please contact Joy on 087 7086641 or e-mail [email protected] Shane Dalton, Pat O'Connor and Alan O'Leary enjoying a slice of And watch this space for details on the opening of the new the action with this fabulous cake made by Jam for the coffee Kenmare Family Centre, a welcoming space for you and yours. morning held last week at The Lansdowne Arms Hotel for the team. pic Harry Masterson APPEAL FOR KENMARE LACE As part of the Kenmare Lace Festival in October of this year there will be a number of exhibitions. Two of them will be exhibiting the results of the competitions that will be run prior to the event itself and a third will be exhibiting Irish lace of all types. The fourth will be an exhibition of Kenmare Lace and in order to make the exhibition of Kenmare Lace as interesting as possible we are appealing to you all for your help in locating pieces to borrow for our display. Rest assured any lace will be well looked after and displayed appropriately. If you have a piece of Kenmare lace, may we borrow it please? If there is a story attached to it even better we’d love to The Horgan Brothers, Kilgarvan, who came together at Brooklane include that. Hotel to celebrate the 70th birthday of Ned. Harry's photograph shows Please contact Lynne Brennan on 087 637 2164 if you have a birthday boy Ned, Liam, Connie, Dennis and Johnnie who were also piece to contribute to The Kenmare Lace Festival, it would be joined on the day by their family and friends. pic Harry Masterson really appreciated. 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and done. The he told us the story of going for a drink with the two of them. Dick would drink and did, a bottle of Powers a day and told his long suffering wife, who pretended to believe him, that it was at Angling his doctors suggestion as he had a heart problem (true) and the whiskey kept his blood thin (questionable). Vinnie on the other hand never drank in his life and was a gold pin pioneer. They had Notes... a great night out in the bar. Dick is very gregarious and everyone With was his best friends before the night was out. Whereas Vinnie was John O’Hare getting p****ed off with the carry on. Dick had to go to the toilet and spotted a condom vending machine. Now you must remember, Around Christmas 2000 I was on a fishing trip to New no condoms could be bought off the shelf in this country until Zealand’s North and South Islands. The trout fishing that year recently. Dick got an idea to bring home an opened packet in his exceeded all my expectations, better than brilliant. What fish, fishing bag and let on to his friends that he had success at fishing some of the ones I caught were up to 12lbs in weight, to this day I for more than fish in New Zealand. Something else that caught his still suffer from withdrawal symptoms, especially when I spend a fancy was the fact that they were fruit flavoured; orange, day catching our local quarter pounders. Not that they are not strawberry, lemon and banana. He considered which one would good fun but it is impossible to explain the thrill and adrenaline make the most impact when back in Cork and bought a packet of rush you get when you hook a big fish, play him out, land him and the banana ones. then return him carefully back into the water, be it river or lake. In Leaving the bar in the small hours of the morning everyone was in the North Island I was fishing on small lakes outside the town of a happy state of mind expect of course Vinnie who was moaning Rotorua. It is a town that is built beside hot springs and the smell about his loss of sleep and the stupidity of them all when drunk. off them is like rotten eggs, so the further away I could go fishing ‘Will you ever shut up Vinnie,’said Dick, ‘Here chew on one of from my base in town the better. these see if it would keep your quiet.’ He opened the carton and One day, in the company of Pat O’Keeffe a local angler, we were passed him one of the condom packets (Vinnie was know for his driving out to a distant lake which had a road bridge over a a sweet tooth). narrow neck in it. Like all fishermen since the beginning of time ‘What is it?’ Vinnie asked, ‘Is it chewing gum?’ as he proceeded to we stopped to have a look at the water. The two of us were leaning tear open the packet and chew the condom. ‘Bloody hell,’ he said over the parapet of the bridge studying the lake and watching for spitting it out, ‘It has a nice taste but it feel like rubber.’ any fish movements when we were approached by an elderly The lads nearly all cracked up and Vinnie got mad but, good sport gentleman who told us his name was John Carruthers and that he that he is, he soon saw the funny side. Talk about a laugh, it was was a retired Englishman who had moved to New Zealand a the topic of discussion for several days with chewing gum being number of years previously. He asked us who we were and Pat mentioned at every opportunity. John Carruthers had tears in his told him that he was from Rotorua and that I was over from eyes from laughing at his recall of their night out and I must admit Ireland for a spot of fishing. I know the two of them so well that both Pat and I were laughing ‘Gosh,’ he said, ‘I met two Irishmen looking at this lake from this as well. Imagine to be all the way out here and meet someone who very bridge a couple of years ago. Do you know them? Vinnie knew and could tell you a funny story about two of your own from Galway and Dick from Cork. I still keep in contact with friends! them.’ I will aim to bring you a proper fishing report for next months I could not believe it as both of them were very good fishing edition - hopefully! friends of mine. The world is such a small place after all is said Kenmare News [email protected] Page 9 Exciting month for Kenmare GAA culminates in

second visit to Corke Park on Februarypics courtesy Tom 24th!Bannon Photos Page 10 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Welcome to Féile Neidín, Kenmare’s Irish Music Festival Féile Neidín, Kenmare’s Irish We are lucky in Kenmare to have wonderful Music Festival, will be happening music venues for enjoying these artists this year for the very first time. including the Carnegie Arts Centre and St. Patrick's Church. On this, their first year, the organisers are Other Interesting features will include hoping that many people will make the trip to workshops on the Saturday, an expo of beautiful Neidín (little nest!) to help them to instrument makers, ‘Sea-fari’ boat trip make it a great one. sessions and a ‘Guided Historical Walk’ of The inspiration for Féile Neidín came from Kenmare. the two immensely successful Munster And what better place to host a session trail Fleadhs which were held in Kenmare during than in Kenmare's many renowned bars? 2008 and 2010 after which they were all left Over the weekend there will be regular thinking, ‘Why don’t we do this ourselves sessions held throughout the day in different every year?’ venues. Their aim is to put on a music festival with They are delighted to offer a range of elements which are open to all whether young traditional music and dance workshops over or old, musician or music lover. the weekend, which will feature some of In this first year they have been lucky Ireland's foremost artists and teachers in each enough to get some great names onto the place in the lovely setting of St. Patricks discipline and are expected to fill quickly. programme including the Kilfenora Ceili Church, more on that in future editions. To find out more or to stay informed follow Band, De Danann, Caladh Nua and the Tin Over the course of the weekend, Feile Féile Neidín on facebook or take a look Sandwich Band. Also they are are presenting Neidin 2013 will be host to some of Ireland's online at www.kenmareirishmusicfestival.com their ‘Generations’ concert which will take finest traditional music acts.

The AGM for Tuosist Social History Project Kenmare The interviews have been conducted, the stories are written, the Chamber of filming is done, the old photographs have been scanned, and all the hard work of the past year is about to come to fruition. The social Commerce history of the parish of Tuosist has been collected into a beautiful and Tourism book and DVD, which will be launched at the beginning of June 2013. will take place on ‘Lift the Latch...Tuosist’ is bound to become a family heirloom and, as Wednesday 6 March 2013 at 8pm numbers will be limited, you are urged to place your orders now so as not to be disappointed. The book, which will include a DVD and a in the , Carnegie Arts Centre map of the Parish, will cost €35, and can be pre-ordered by contacting Shelbourne Street, Kenmare. All welcome. Bernie on 087 6962012, or Mary on 087.221.7378. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 11 Page 12 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Double Celebration! Know Your Rights Twins Jerry O'Sullivan, I bought a clock in the sales, but it has turned Ráth, and Ena out to be faulty. What should I do about this? O'Brien, Kenmare, Answer who When you buy goods, you enter into a contract with the seller. As celebrated a general rule, the seller can either repair or replace the item. their 70th Alternatively, they can refund the cost of the item. You may also birthday on have extra protection if you have a HYPERLINK February 4th. "http://www.nca.ie/nca/guarantees-warranties" guarantee or We wish warranty from the manufacturer. them many You should return the faulty item to the seller as soon as possible happy and explain the problem. Some shops display “No Refunds/No returns. Exchanges” notices, particularly during the sales, but this does not take away your rights if the goods are faulty. Due to it's phenomenal It is important to remember that if you caused the fault, the seller success last year we are is under no obligation to offer you any type of compensation. delighted to announce that 'A The shop is entitled to request proof of purchase, but this doesn't Taste of Kenmare' will make a necessarily have to be the shop receipt. return this year on March 9th If you are not satisfied with the seller’s response, you may be able in Dromquinna Manor. It is to take a claim to the Small Claims Court. going to be a great evening Further information is available from the National Consumer which will this year showcase Agency, www.nca.ie the best of local Kenmare and Kerry food producers. The night includes champagne and Citizens Information is available at our Kenmare office, canapes reception on arrival, at the Adult Education Centre, Bell Height, Kenmare four course meal to show from 10:00 am to 4:15 pm; Monday to Wednesday and casing the best of local 10:00 am to 1:30 pm; Thursday and Friday. Phone us produce which will include on 0761 07 7810 or e-mail: [email protected] wines, dancing to The Pearls, Citizens Information is also available online: www disco, and late night BBQ. It .citizensinformation.ie promises to be a great night and was a sell out last year so book early to avoid disappointment. Roof Cladding? Tickets are 95and are For the largest stocks of available on 064 6641200 or Ready to Go Roof Sheeting [email protected] and Cladding in Ireland € Look no further than Prices from only 1.65 Patrick Lynch, per foot (ex. vat) for full Kilgarvan meter cover sheeting! Contact Patrick on 064 6685411/ 087 2543499

Brosnan's Pharmacy presents kit bags to the Kenmare team prior to their departure to Croke Park for the Semi Final, which they went on to win. Pictured are Chairman Andy O'Sullivan, James Brosnan, Angela Brosnan, team captain Paul O'Connor and Manager Pat O'Connor. pic Harry Masterson Little Angels Creche Tel: 064 6642416 “A purpose built facility only minutes from Kenmare town” Full Day Care * Limited spaces available for Free ECCE pre-school sessions 2013 & 2014 After School Care 2pm - 5pm Outdoor Play Area * Creche Open Tuesday to Friday Fully qualified & trained staff * Fully Insured Kenmare News [email protected] Page 13 Congratulations to Mary Sheehan, Henry Street, Kenmare on winning over €500 of Kenmare vouchers. Kenmare Chamber of Commerce and Tourism your support there will be less shops, jobs and wishes to thank all the shoppers and businesses indeed sponsorship and spot prizes available in for talking part in the very successful Nollaig our town. Neidin loyalty card scheme. We wanted to Kenmare Together - it begins with each one of highlight the important of spending some of us. your money in Kenmare over the Christmas Think Local | Shop Local | Eat Local | Enjoy period and indeed throughout the year. Without Local Kenmare Secondary School in the 1940’s One of the stories we are moment and would like to hear researching at the moment more about the school, the for the Kenmare teachers, the students, the classes..etc, so if anyone can Chronicle is the setting up help us with stories or even of the Kenmare Secondary some old photographs please School in the 1940’s. contact Simon at Willowfield Until then if you wanted to Garden Centre, on 087 take your Leaving Cert exam 2953990, 064 6641403 or you would have to attend through the Kenmare Chronicle school elsewhere as there was facebook page. no school in Kenmare that Thanks for the photos and could cater for this. The school stories received over the last was established by Robert, ( month and just a reminder that Bob) O’Connor and Helen the 2013 Kenmare Chronicle is Moore in the Old Bank House still available at regular outlets. Photographed are; at the top of Main Street to The photograph above is of the Lil O'Sullivan, Betty Randles, Eileen Sweeney, cater for these students. In all 4 Kenmare Secondary School Left to right, back row. Marina Brennan, Mary McDermot, Josephine Tangney, Mary teachers were involved in the 1950's, Old Bank House, Main O'Mahony. Sheila Gaine, Mary Murphy, Maura Randles, school with up to 40 students Street, Kenmare (Now Tom Front row, Carmel Downing, Nora Randles. Peg Lyne. in total. This is the basic Crean Restaurant.) Centre, information we have at the pic courtesy of Mary Kelleher

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You’re very welcome at the Counselling/Psychotherapy. Kenmare Bay Hotel for Michael O’leary. M.A. (CBT) is now seeing clients at the Medical Centre Glengarriff. Communion and Confirmation celebrations. 3 course menu for adults just €25; CBT is recommended and accepted for most psychological Kids half portion/half price or problems, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, phobies, Special kids menu bereavement, relationship issues. Children’s play area in the restaurant Life skills and coaching. 064 66 41300 or To arrange an appointment or to get more information. [email protected] Phone 085 7246044 or visit www.corkpsychotherapist.com www.kenmarebayhotel.com

Kenmare News [email protected] Page 15 Kenmare Launches Festival and Events guide for 2013 The Brook Lane Hotel in Kenmare was the venue chosen by the Kenmare Chamber of Commerce and Tourism to launch The Kenmare Festival and Event Guide for 2013 on Wednesday 30th Janaury. A large and enthusiastic audience heard, from the organisers, about the action packed programme of Festivals and Events taking place in Kenmare this year. A warm welcome awaits all returning to Kenmare, visiting for the first time or coming home to celebrate this special year of The Gathering.

Pictured at the launch of Kenmare Festival and Event Guide 2013 were, from left to right, Clare Thoma (Development Officer South Kerry Development Partnership Limited), Terry O’Doherty (Kenmare Gathering Events Co-ordinator), Helen McDwyer (Chairperson Kenmare Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Social Events Committee), Raymond Ross (Chairperson Wildlife Gathering), Karen Coakley (Chairperson Kenmare Food Carnival), Kit Dunlop (Chairperson Kenmare Irish Music Festival), Lynne Brennan (Chairperson Kenmare Lace Festival), Veronica Whitehead (Chairperson Kenmare Choral Festival), John O’Sullivan (Chairperson Kenmare Chamber of Commerce and Tourism), Mairead Cronin (Administrator Kenmare Chamber of Commerce and Tourism), Stevie O’Sullivan (Chairperson KENMARE STONEMASONS AND MEMORIALS Gathering on the Sheen Bonane). SEAN O’SULLIVAN CASEY GEARHADIVEEN, KENMARE M.: 087 2947945 Kilgarvan Kennels [email protected] • Supply and erecting of monumental Recommended by Vets headstone and surroundings • Inscribing additional names on headstones Boarding for all breeds of Dogs and Cats • Restoration and refurbishment of grave sites • Large Spacious Kennels • Supplying of personal engraved • Large 1 acre exercise area plaques and all types of colour stone • Dogs walked daily, extra • Engraving of place names for houses, town area walks can be arranged and buildings • Etching of personal designs on to headstones • 24hour vet cover • A grave cleaning service & package, which will • Kennels may be visited by involve cleaning, resetting, sandblasting and appointment only grave upkeep • Placing Treasured Memorial photographs on Homes always wanted for rescued animals head stones • Acknowledgement Cards, In Memoriam Cards, Leave your pets with someone who cares Bookmarks, Wallet Cards. • Grave Accessories and Candles. Kilgarvan Kennels Gortloughera, Kilgarvan Some of our work can be seen locally. For further information please call Call Jackie 064 6685645 / 087 2880589 Sean on 087 2947945

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Baby Oison Cremin who was christened this weekend in Holy Cross Church pictured with his parents Shane and Kate, and Godparents Lisa and Conan. pic Harry Masterson Neidin Indoor Bowl's Club Neidin Indoor Bowl’s Club meet at the G.A.A. Sports Centre in Kenmare every Monday and Thursday 10.45am to 1pm. Our family run home is located in the beautiful 2013 is looking very bright and three teams are competing in the Sean Chairde Kerry Bowl's League, all re progressing well. The town of Kenmare, close to all local amenities. play-off final is in Castlemaine on April 8th. We offer a home away from home, allowing As members of Active Retirement Ireland our club has been invited to take part in the All Ireland Bowl's Competition at the Gleneagles residents and family members the peace of Hotel from 20th to 24the May. mind of living in a comfortable, professional Good luck wishes to all. On the social front a 4 day Bowl's Break to Galway in April is and friendly environment. being supported by many of our members. New members and visiting A.R.I. guest bowlers are all made most • Long Term Care welcome to our club. Fair Deal Approved Bowls is a very enjoyable and sociable activity for all and bowls and tuition are provided as required. • Respite and Tea, coffee, biscuits etc. are supplied. Convalescence • 50 bed purpose built nursing home Willowfield • 3 spacious enclosed Garden Centre courtyards Kenmare 064 41403 • 3 day rooms and 2 meeting rooms Fruit TrTreesees&Bushes & Bushes • Chapel Veg Vege etablestables&FlowerSeed & Flower Seed • Mature gardens Seed Potatoestatoes • Beautiful dining room .. aannddmuch,muchmore! much, much more! Our services include • Music • Reminiscence • Sonas Therapy • Daily Exercise • Arts & Crafts activity • In house massage • Fun for Birthday and Special Occasions Tom • Weekly Mass in our chapel • Daily church broadcast • In house hairstylist, or by appointment T.D. • Laundry Service Constituency Office 62 New Street,Fleming Killarney. Open Mon - Fri 9:45am - 5:30pm We are approved by Clinic each Saturday 12noon - 2pm Tel:064 6635819 or 064 6635837 • Mobile 087 7814781 Email [email protected] Page 18 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Norma O'Sullivan celebrates her 21st birthday in style!

More surprises! Norma’s boyfriend Gavin surprised the Timmy, Sharon, Colm, Norma and Mary O'Sullivan Myles, with Lorraine in front, at Norma's birthday girl with a trip to Paris during surprise 21st in the Blackwater Tavern. all pics Mary O'Neill the party.

Norma O'Sullivan celebrated her 21st birthday with a surprise party in Blackwater Tavern last Saturday night. She is pictured here with her some of her many friends including her boyfriend Gavin Breen. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 19 Kenmare Dance Studio dancers bring home the medals! There were outstanding performance by Kenmare dancers last weekend, when twelve children competed in Mullingar and all twelve came home with amazing results. Three of the talented youngsters won the Premiership Competition, and the overall winners were Leon O'Sullivan U10, Reinier Offerins U12 and U15 Kitty O’Sullivan. All the other dancers also won lots of medals and trophies. And, just when Kenmare dancers thought it couldn't get any better, they fought off teams from Dublin and Mullingar to win the 8 hand Ceili! Congratulations to them; Aisling O'Sullivan, Freddy Offerins, Leon O'Sullivan, Jack O'Sullivan, Reinier Offerins, Kane Reidy, Emer O'Sullivan, Eimear O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Foley, Katie O’Connell, Carlynn O'Sullivan and Kitty O'Sullivan. Page 20 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Big crowds attend Old Dromore Sportsfield for memorial matches;

Therese Morley presents the Thade Morley Cup to Richard White of Sneem/ Derrynane after they defeated Templenoe by a point in Old Dromore Sportsfield, with Timothy Clifford Chairman of Templenoe on left. The Templenoe/Tuosist U 14 Team who defeated Sneem/Derrynane U 14s for the Johnny O'Sullivan Myles Cup.

Pat Spillane, Pat Spillane Senior, Arthur O'Connor, Niamh Granville, Roisin Clancy and Sheila Colm Murphy and Hallissey. Mike Morley.

The Clifford Stauch Family at the memorial matches; Ellie Clifford, Ciara and Amber Stauch, Anne Marie Clifford, Laura and Melisa Tommy Granville, Barry Clifford and Colm Murphy. Stauch, Barry Clifford and baby Saoirse Clifford in pram.

Local agricultural contractors, J & D Agricultural Contractors, are spreading into the future by offering the revolutionary new system ‘Slurry Kat’ The umbilical method of Manure / Slurry The umbilical application system has Eliminates damage of field access area. handling involves pumping the liquid from a numerous advantages over traditional tanker Applicator unit is driven In and Out of the liquid storage facility (lagoon or tank) using based application methods, the main ones field just once. a high-pressure pump unit, via a pipeline, to being : Eliminates mud carriage onto field access a tractor mounted applicator unit. Once the Drastically increased workrates. Work- roads. Applicator unit stays in the field until system is set up and the pipeline has been rates of 200m3 an hour are typical the field is finished. laid, the pump is started and the applicator (dependant on spreading equipment). To find out more contact Ian on 087 unit is then driven in straight lines, dragging Drastic reduction in field soil comp 6774468 the supply pipe, known as the Drag Hose, action. No heavy tanker unit is driven onto up and down the spreading field. the field. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 21 Johnny O'Sullivan Myles Cup and Thade Morley Memorial Cup all photographs courtesy Mary O’Neill

Templenoe Senior Team who were defeated by a point by Sneem- Derrynane in the Thade Morley Memorial Cup. Back row left to right; Mike Hallissey, Thadgh Morley, Noel O'Sullivan, John Morley, Darren Cremin, Josh Holland, Patrick Palmer, Adrian Spillane, Teddy Doyle, John Moriarty, Martin Reilly & Kieran McCarthy. Front row left to right; Darren McCarthy, Daniel O'Neill, Denis O'Neill, Patrick Clifford, Brian Crowley, Kieran O'Neill, Gavin Crowley, Dan O'Connor and Colm Breen.

The Sneem/Derrynane Team who defeated Templenoe in the Thade Morley Cup. Matty and Niely O'Sulliva n, Jordan Smith and Joey Quinn enjoying the Open for matches. Willie Reilly Mother's and Timmy O'Sullivan Myles had an Day elevated view from the River lunch and dinner Bank Stand. Sunday March 10th For Reservations, please call 064 66 40080 Henry Court – Kenmare T: 064 66 400 80 charcoal steakhouse @gmail.com

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Chartered Physiotherapist VHI / QUINN / HIBERNIAN approved Fiona O'Sullivan, Will Gudgeon Captain Templenoe U14s, accepts the Joanne Gaffey MISCP MCSP BSc (Hons) Johnny O'Sullivan Myles Cup from Mark O'Sullivan and Laura Darren Gaffey MISCP MCSP BSc (Hons) O'Sullivan. Page 22 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Clinics held in Scotts Hotel, Killarney every Saturday at 3pm, the Atlantic Bar, Kenmare every Saturday night at 10pm and all surrounding parishes on a regular basis. Michael Every Sunday night Healy-Rae’s Mace, - 9pm – 10pm in Kilgarvan : Healy-Rae’s Bar - 10pm – 11pm Tel: 064 66 32467 Fax : 064 6685904 Mobile: 087 2461678 Healy-Rae Johnny Healy-Rae MCC – 087 2354793. T.D. E-mail: [email protected] Oireachtas Committee on hopefully such European proposals can There is an even more worrying recent be kept at bay in the interest of development where young nurses are Transport and commonsense. There was also a being brought into meetings and told Communications proposal on the day that ordinary small that their contracts will not be renewed A very serious issue came before this car trailers should also be tested. This unless they go into the forced cheap committee during the week. It was was another insane proposal and labour scheme. proposed to put an annual road thankfully it has also been thrown out. worthiness test on tractors and also to The Minister is treating these nurses reduce, from 10 years to 6 years, the We are all obviously most interested in with contempt and the politicians who requirement for all cars to have an ensuring that people’s health and safety support such activity are to be annual NCT. Present were is protected but proposals such as these condemned in the strongest possible representatives from the HSA and the are definitely going a step too far. way. RSA. Bonane Road. Student Nurses I raised in the Dail with the Minister I fought vigorously against these The Minister for Health and the for Transport Leo Varadkar the fact that proposals as the vast majority of Governments proposal to try and con sections of the Bonane road should be tractors in the countryside are actually 1,000 young nurses into a cheap labour widened, in the interest of safety, never on the road, only on farmyards scheme can be seen for what it is – a before they are surfaced this year. and privately owned land. It would be complete con job. The Nurses Unions There are a number of locations on the extremely cost prohibitive on our have rightfully resisted this very Bonane road where accidents will farming community to bring these strongly. actually occur, and have occurred in the tractors up to a standard whereby they past, as the width is totally inadequate would past such a test. Equally with I have raised it in the Dail as I think it if a car meets a lorry or worse again if cars, financially hard pressed motorists is a disgrace to be bullying young two lorries meet. could well do without the additional nurses into contracts which they do not annual cost, after 6 years, of having to want. Equal work and equal pay is Johnny Healy-Rae is also taking a test their vehicles. proper order and the nurses have given deputation from Bonane to the next a clear message to the Minister, despite area meeting to make a case for a Thankfully my efforts were successful the fact that they extended the closing certain amount of road widening to be and this matter will not go before the deadline, only 84 people have allowed. I have also contacted the Dail to be brought into law and responded to the 1,000 places on offer. NRA about this most important matter. Johnny M&J Kelleher Oils SUPPLIERS OF TOP QUALITY Healy HEATING OIL ROAD AND AGRI DIESEL TANKS & LUBRICANTS M.C.C.Rae

Main Street, Tel: 026 41236 Kilgarvan Your local 021 4319790 087 235 4793 Councillor Keen Prices - Prompt Delivery Kenmare News [email protected] Page 23 Kenmare & District Garden Club Thursday February 7th was our first meeting of the Situations Vacant new year and very interesting it was too. We are inviting applications from experienced, highly motivated, Michael Phelan of Rose Cottage Fruit Farm gave us a lot of useful enthusiastic, proactive hospitality professionals for the following positions:- information about growing strawberries as well as raspberries, Experienced Reservations Co-Coordinator and Marketing blueberries etc. Tips for everyone as to how to produce plenty of Assistant delicious fruit with names of the best plants to buy. Main point The role is responsible to sell, promote and take reservations and manage events at Sheen Falls Lodge. The role also involves seemed to be that all fruit needs sunshine and shelter – we can assisting the Sales &Marketing Manager in marketing areas such as e-zine design and fulfilment and managing the social media activities provide the latter but the former is in the lap of the gods! for the hotel including Face-book and Twitter. The Chairman went through the coming year’s programme which Kenmare, Co Kerry, Ireland. The ideal candidate should have an outgoing, positive attitude and be www.sheenfallslodge.ie a highly focused and disciplined individual, be a good enterpriser and has a very varied range of topics to suit all interests and there will get a buzz from being competitive while having the ability to work as part of a team. as usual be some exciting trips during the year. Anyone wishing to Previous reservations experience in a similar role and establishment is essential, along with strong join this active Club can either contact Stephen at 064 6689251 or networking and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate should have previous yield management experience. Geraldine at 064 6641341 or come along to a meeting where you This is a unique opportunity for the right person to join one of Irelands Leading hotels. will see what a great evening we have and you can join then. This position require daily 8 hour shifts rostered up to 8pm and is roster 5 over 6 days to include Saturday The next meeting will be on Thursday 7th March, 7.30 p.m. at Experienced Front Office Receptionist This role is to ensure the efficient operation of the Reception / Front Office and to ensure that all guests’ Gateway when Joy Larkcom ‘the Queen of the Kitchen Garden’ needs are catered for and communicated to the relevant departments. To offers a warm welcome and a will be speaking about her European and Asian pioneering speedy, efficient check-in and check-out to all guests The ideal candidate must have a courteous and professional manner, excellent presentation and vegetable discoveries. This promises to be an unmissable evening. communication skills and have previous experience in Front Office/Reception in a Hotel environment. To be considered for this role you MUST: * Have previous Hotel Reception experience * Have the ability to work as part of a team This is a position that requires shift work and is rostered over the weekend period to include Sundays and Bank-Holidays.

Only applicants who meet the criteria for the roles and are fluent in English both oral and written and have full legal permission or status to work in Ireland will be considered for both positions. Interested applicants may apply in confidence to: The Personnel Department, Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, or e-mail [email protected]

Sheen Falls Lodge is a member of Relais & Chateaux since opening in 1991 and is an AA Five Red Star Hotel which has received many prestigious awards and accolades since it opened.

QUALIFIED CORK WANTED. Relevant Qualifications required. Forward CV and details to; Company Secretary, Rockmount Day Care Centre, The U13 Munster Champions who got first place in the U13 8 hand Kilgarvan Ceili dance last Sunday in the Munster Ceol and Gheimhridh final before March 5th 2013 in Cappamore, Co. Limerick. Sarah Randles, Leah Moynihan, Ave O' Sullivan, Seanagh Cronin, Karis Koscan, Rachel Moynihan, Aoibhe O' Shea and Niamh Ni Cheallaigh, who attend the Hegarty and Mangan school of dancing, are pictured with their teachers Lisa and Maureen Hegarty and Mairead Mangan.

25th anniversary calls past members Employment Vacancies The South Kerry Rosen choir are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion they are at Star Outdoors Kenmare performing a Gala Concert on April 21st. They would like to contact all past members to join them for that occasion, and perhaps perform one or two pieces together. This would just mean getting together for a few rehearsals before the Restaurant Supervisor Required event. For more details contact Eileen at 087 244 8981 or Min. 3 years experience [email protected]. Senator Front Office Assistant Required Marie Moloney Experience in similar position

Constituency office open Monday - Friday Conroy Hall, Killarney Both positions are seasonal March to October and 064 6632034 include weekend work. CLINICS HELD Conroy Hall, Killarney Expressions of interest and cv’s, please email to; Every Saturday from 11am [email protected] Page 24 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Business of the Month – Kenmare & Locality Animal Welfare Society The winter weather means roads are gritted, pet owners walk their dogs through all the stuff left by gritters, but did you know this can Inspireme.ie be harmful to your dog? Cats will walk through substances left by car Inspireme.ie is an event management and owners trying to de-ice their cars and then licking them off their consultancy company. This business provides paws. This can be deadly for your cat. The RSPCA states that a high quality service to its customers for all hundreds of pets become seriously ill and in some cases die because levels of events. Inspireme.ie is a Kenmare based business but offer of the rock salt and antifreeze being used during the cold snap. If a their services nationwide and can run events from any location in dog (or cat) eats rock salt spread by the gritters this can cause Ireland. dehydration, liver failure and pancreatitis. Antifreeze, used by car Inspireme.ie is owned and solely run by Irene Carey. Irene has owners contains the chemical ethylene glycol, which can be lethal more than an entrepreneurial spirit, she has a creative vision. Irene’s when ingested. The RSPCA said receives hundreds of calls about strategy and vision is underpinned by flawless execution and cases involving cats and dogs during the winter period. They see delivery, flexibility and attention to detail and value for money. Irene many cases where cats have died due to antifreeze poisoning and analyses her client’s goals and objectives at the start of a project and dogs died after licking rock salt off their paws. The charity urges all invests time and expertise in devising brilliant customised concepts, car owners to take extra care when using antifreeze and mop up any stories and events that will meet their needs. spillages and if you own a pet, clean the animals’ paws if they have Irene herself has been inspired both by having her own two been outside. It advises that symptoms of ingesting antifreeze include children and also by the poem “The Clock” by Robert H Smith, vomiting, seizures, appearing sleepy and a heightened breathing rate. which depicts how precious life is and how important it is to create Symptoms of eating rock salt include burns to the mouth and throat memories. To this end, any event organised by Irene, is nothing short and excessive salivating and drinking. Seek help from a vet of true artistry that will create a happy memory to reflect on. Recent immediately if you suspect your pet may have been in contact with the substances or if they see warning signs or symptoms. The sooner examples of Irene’s work include Bonane Sheep Shearing, Family they are treated, the better their chances of surviving Fun Day and Barn Dance. Irene can be contacted for further details on www.inspireme.ie or 086 062 8892 Aoibhe O’ This exciting new enterprise has emerged in 2012 with the help of Shea, Katie the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) facilitated by Palmer and South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd (SKDP). This scheme Niamh Ni encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to take Cheallaigh up self employment opportunities by allowing them to retain a from The proportion of their social welfare payment, plus secondary Hegarty benefits. For further information on the BTWEA, please contact school of an Enterprise Officer from SKDP in your area. Joanne Griffin dancing (Killorglin and Kenmare) on 087 615 2660. attending their class feis this month.

Benefit Dance / Mixed Céilí in aid of The Family of Baby Evan O’Sullivan Kenmare Bay Hotel rd March 3 2013 from 3pm - 6pm Music By Uí Bhríain Admission €10 including tea Donations / Enquiries to Eileen O’Leary 087-6349282

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Lansdowne Arms Hotel Blackwater Tavern February Music and Dancing Saturday 23rd Wallop The Cat gigguide February Friday 22nd Southern Pride March To include your gigs in our Saturday 2nd Singing Jarvey Gig guide email March Saturday 9th The Two Mikes [email protected] Friday 1st Catriona and Hi County Saturday 16th O’Connor Trio Friday 8th Ui Bhriain Sunday 17th The Two Mikes Brooklane Hotel Friday 15th O’Connor Trio February Sunday 17th St Patrick’s’ Night The Atlantic Bar Sat 23rd 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Live Music February Emer Finnegan Friday 22nd Singing Jarvey Sunday 24th Jerry McCarthy March Sunday 31st Easter Sunday Ui Bhriain March Friday 1st 8pm Brains of Kenmare Table Quiz Sunday 3rd Ui Bhriain Sat 2nd 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Lake House, Tuosist Sunday 10th Marino Sound Sat 9th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Dance at the Lake House Tuosist Sunday 17th One for the Road Sat 16th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan on Friday 1st of March Sunday 24th Singing Jarvey Sat 23rd 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Music by Eddie Lee and James Sunday 31st Jerry McCarthy Sat 30th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Kelleher A date Thank for your you!We at the Tuosist Dance Club would like to thank all our Patrons who have supported us Kdenimaarey throughout the past year, and we Rowing and Boat Club will look forward to your continued launch and support during 2013. name their Eddie Lee and James Kelleher new boats on played for our opening night the Saturday and they will be back to play for March 23rd at our 1st Anniversary Dance on 2pm at the Chairman of the Kenmare Shamrocks Andy O'Sullivan pictured Friday March 1st. pier. All with Mark Daly and Manager Pat O'Connor at the Kenmare GAA We look forward to seeing you welcome! coffe morning held in aid of the clubs All Ireland Junior final team. all there.

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KENMARE BOARDING KENNELS • Six large indoor kennels. Heated. • Long daily walks on 40 acres of farm and woodland. • Secure outdoor exercise and play area. • Located in Killaha (Castletownbere road). Just 2 km from Kenmare town. • Viewings welcome. Proprietor Shane Dignam Contact 087 - 9196660 Kenmare News [email protected] Page 29 Sunday 3rd March @ 8pm Saturday 16th March @ 8pm The Tailor of Inverness St Patrick’s Night Variety Concert Matthew Zajac’s phenomenal play about his Admission price to be confirmed Polish father has entranced audiences across Thursday 21st March @ 8pm the world. With a stunning violin The Imposter (2012) 95 mins accompaniment, The Tailor of Inverness A Texas family is seemingly convinced that tells an extraordinary and moving story of a Frenchman found on the streets of survival in war-torn Europe. Spain is their long-lost son, despite the Admission 15/13 Tuesday 12th March @ 8pm differences in looks… and age… and accent Lenten Talks Admission 7 Thursday 7th March @ 8pm Living Lives of Hope today The Snows of Kilimanjaro 107mins Presented by Sr. Consilio. Friday 22nd March @ 8pm French with English subtitles A native of Brosna, Sr. Consilio is a Mercy ‘At Large’ Dave Allen Ultimately the fans uncover a convoluted A Journey through Life is performed by Sister. She is founder of Cuan Mhuire and and unbelievable true story of success, Newry actor Kieran Cunningham. she is well known for her lifelong work in obscurity, politics, and the power of music Recreating the wit and wisdom, laced with helping the homeless and addictions in itself. Admission 7 controversy, satire and good old-fashioned families. Admission free. All welcome. Friday 8th March @ 8pm storytelling, the show is a magical and Thursday 14th March @ 8pm International Women’s Day Debate fitting homage to the ‘chair man’ of Irish Debate to be relevant to women, motion to Tea with Mussolini (1999) 117mins comedy. Semi-autobiographical tale from the early be confirmed. One team from Pobalscoil Admission price to be confirmed life of director Franco Zeffirelli looks at and one team from the Community. the illegitimate son of an Italian The Carnegie Theatre is open from Q & A after debate. businessman. The boy's mother has died, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm Admission free / Donation box at reception and he is raised by an and for all events Saturday 9th March @ 8pm Englishwoman in pre-WWII Carnegie Arts Centre, Jon Kenny Fascist Italy. Shelbourne Street, Kenmare Be prepared to laugh your socks off with Admission free / Donation [email protected] this show from one of Ireland’s best loved box at reception www.carnegieartskenmare.ie T: 064 6648701 comedians. Admission 20 Baby Massage Kenmare Baby massage greatly enhances the early bonding relationship between parents and caregivers and their babies. Infant Massage benefits your baby in the following specific ways: Relief Stimulation Colic & Wind Build Immunity Emotional Stress Help Gain Weight Relaxation Interaction Aid Sleep Patterns Aids The Bonding Process Soothes Baby Assists recovery from Post-Natal Depression

Declan O’Rourke pictured with Debs Elder, following his recent concert in Carnegie Hall. pic Brian Dunne Calling all Kenmare artists The Gathering 2013 Exhibition by Kerry Artists in the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan Classes CONTINUING T.D. wishes to host an exhibition of paintings by Kerry based TUESDAY 1pm-2pm & SATURDAY 11-12 artists that reflects work which connects with the County’s e. diaspora. in Kenmare Medical Centr The exhibition will take place in the Department of Arts, Why not come along and treat Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Killarney from June to August 2013. you & your little one & meet new mums. A catalogue of the exhibition will be produced. Next course: Artists are invited to submit one proposal each. The work selected will reflect the connections between Kerry and its diaspora. TUE: 19/26 MARCH/ 2/9 APRIL Images and dimensions of artworks ready for display should be SAT: 30 MARCH / 6/13/20 APRIL submitted to The Arts Office, Kerry County Council, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry or by email to [email protected] by 5pm, For booking & further information contact: Friday, 10th May 2013. Caitríona 0876981030 Work selected will be determined by an independent panel, See also: www.babymassageireland.com. Chaired by Artist Emir O’Connor, Member of the Arts Council. Gift vouchers also available. Page 30 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Sports Round Up... Well done to Congratulations! Mikaela The Bay Health Club would like to congratulate all Mulcahy, children who participated in our community games on Laura February 6th. Hallissey and All swimmers swam to a very high standard, and this is due to Denis Cronin parents who bring their children swimming, and take part in of Pobalscoil swimming lessons with all our instructors who work hard to get the Inbhear Sceine best results for all children involved. who competed A special thanks to all people who organised and ran the event, it was very much appreciated. in the Munster A big thank to Kenmare Bay Hotel and Resort for accommodating Schools Cross-Country in Waterford on Thursday February 7th. Laura the event, and to our members at The Health Club. and Denis have qualified for the All-Ireland Schools Cross-Country in We wish all our swimmers every success in the upcoming the University of Ulster, Derry on Saturday March 9th. Community Games being held in Tralee on March 18th. Bee for Battens to benefit from fun run Is Masters swimming for you? APFS Masters Swimming, the fun option for women and men. Harriers Masters swimming in Ireland is a growing sport. want you to We recognise however that often the mere suggestion of a club and join them for the fact that there is a competitive section in Masters often leads people to presume that there is not a recreational element to the the 2013 programme. Most, if not all, Swim Ireland Masters Clubs are made APFS up of many recreational members who are welcomed and Harriers 5k encouraged. fun run in If you are interested in joining our Masters Club, we will be starting aid of Bee for with early mornings on Wednesday 27th February from 8am - 9am Battens, and Thursday 28th February evenings from 7.45pm - 8.45pm. Make a Wish Special offer pay as you go €8 for one session or two sessions for €12. Ireland and Down Syndrome Ireland; the three staff charities at the DAA Dublin and Cork Airport. New for February On August Women in Sport 25th at 12noon Starting Feb 20th & 21st they want you Meet & Swim Programme, aimed at women who can swim to join them for a charity 5km fun run. All proceeds from this will a little and would like to progress. If you can swim be given to the DAA staff charities of the year committee for the 25 meters (1 length of a standard swimming pool) three great charities named above. The route will be a flat 5km on your front or back, then this is for you. road surface and is ideal for a PB or couch to 5k or families or fun Enjoy the benefits of swimming in a social environment runners. Free parking is available at this event at the back of in the company of other women. Dublin Airport (R108). Registration will be available at the Boot € Wednesday & Thursday mornings, 11 – 12 pm. 8 Inn from 10am - 11.30am for 20 or online at Run Ireland for 15. – Pay as you go for 10 weeks Families can register on the day. Deadline for online entries is August 23rd at 10pm; online entries must collect their race number Swimathon for Women: on the day at the Boot Inn. Please arrive early to give yourself time The Kenmare Bay Health Club is hosting this on to collect your number and warm up. Sunday, 8th September 2013 Please allow enough time to register on the day as registration is Swim 500m, 1000m or 1500m. 10 minute walk from start/finish line. A medal will be given to The Swimming Mile (1500m) equates to each participant the finish line. Pixels Promotions will be covering 90 lengths of the Health Club’s pool. the run and taking photos of the event, you will be able tag on Set a goal for yourself and achieve any of the distances above! Facebook low res pics for free afterwards. The emphasis on the day is to have fun for both the novice and Bay Health Club, Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort the more experienced runner, families and friends spending time 064 66 42599 [email protected] together and making a difference. www.kenmarebayhotel.com Please come out and support three fantastic charities, they really hope to see you on the day. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 31 A Beginner’s Guide to Triathlon. For anybody out there who does not know what a triathlon is, or who has not experienced the buzz and sense of achievement of completing ones first event, I hope this rough guide will help debunk some of the myths surrounding the very positive and sociable sport of triathlon.

What is Triathlon? A triathlon is a multi-sport endurance event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion time, including timed “transitions” between the individual swim, bike, and run components. History of triathlon Triathlon grew in popularity throughout the 70s and 80s; and in 1989 the ITU was formed to govern the sport globally. Within only 6 years the ‘International Triathlon Union’ (ITU) had managed to gain agreement from the IOC that Olympic status would be given to sport (the Olympic distance Triathlon is cleverly based on three existing Olympic events; the 1500m freestyle swim, 40Km cycle and 10K run). The first official Olympic event taking place at the Mike Wall Sydney Olympics in 2000. enjoying a Triathlon today is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Sunday There are over 100 national bodies funding and supporting local morning cycle clubs and events. Internationally, two significant bodies have developed. The ITU mainly promotes Olympic style short course triathlon and the ‘World Triathlon Corporation’ (WTC) which mainly promotes long distance Ironman triathlon. Triathlon Distances There are many different distances and types of Triathlon, from children’s distances and super-sprint distances, through to the most common distances Super-Sprint, Sprint and Olympic and the longer Half and Full distances (aka Half-Ironman, Ironman). Most races conform to these distances: Super Sprint/Try-a-Tri – Swim 400m-500m, cycle 15km-20km, run So what do I need to get started? 3-5km Sprint – Swim 750m, Cycle 20K, Run 5K Standard/Olympic Basic equipment required with basic costs are: – Swim 1500m, Cycle 40K, Run 10K. Swim: wetsuit, goggles and a hat. (basic cost ~ €200) Half/Half Ironman/Ironman70.3 -Swim 1900m, Cycle 90K, Run Cycle: Racing bike and helmet (basic cost ~ €700. The ‘cycle to 21.09K. work’ scheme will half this price) Full/Ironman – Swim 3800m, Cycle 180K, Run 42.2K Run: Road running shoes (basic cost ~ €70) Race Clothing: the best Note: the overwhelming majority of triathlons are Sprint or option is a tri-suit (basic cost ~ €80) Olympic distance, making up 80-90% of all triathlons in Ireland. But don't forget your level of fitness is a lot more important than Kenmare tri club hosts an Olympic distance event annually known what you are wearing or riding and a lot of gear can be picked up at as the Little Bo Peep. half the price second hand. Triathlon in Ireland Join your local Tri club The Irish Triathlon race calendar now has over 200 events all year Join Kenmare Tri club early in the year. I can’t emphasise how round, but it’s really packed from May to September, with three or much more you will enjoy training and racing when you are part of more races every weekend. Locally we have an Olympic and half a group. Dragging yourself out of bed for a long cycle on your own iron man distance event in Kenmare, a sprint distance event in on a Sunday morning requires motivation, whereas popping along Sneem, Waterville and Valentia and a full iron distance event hosted and joining in on the cheeky banter on our club spin is much easier. in Killarney annually. Also a great way to meet new friends, get fit and possibly lose a Jargon few pounds not to mention setting a good example for your kids A few of the terms that you’ll come across and what they mean: and family. But be warned it’s very addictive. Transition: the forth disciple of triathlon. Getting slick at the transition from swim to the cycle called T1 and the transition from Membership the cycle to the run (T2) is an art in its own right. Sprint triathlons Membership for 2013 is now open. Your membership helps to fund are often won and lost in transition. the club and the various competitions and training events Brick session: a cycle followed by a run session to prepare your throughout the year. For details, please legs for the jelly like feel of running after a hard cycle. visit www.kenmaretri.com/about/membership. Tri-Bike: the top end bikes with cow horn handlebars used by the top competitors to get an aerodynamic position on the bike. For information on all club activities, remember to follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/KenmareTriClub Page 32 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News GAA MATTERS... Kenmare Shamrocks GAA It has been an exciting month for the both teams. Good atmosphere, another big morning!) without ever club with a three-game semi final crowd and plenty to talk about as the game losing sight of the final coming to a conclusion in Croke ended with nothing to separate the teams. against Ballinasloe. It was Park. For the players it was surely Extra time and still no budge from either an occasion to be savoured and the exhausting as it surely was for us side - Kenmare 0-21, Castleknock 1-18. We photographs told their own story of the craic still had no goal scored but a 21 point haul in and around Croker. One more match watching on. Amazingly for a would and should win most matches - not country that seems to be (replays aside!) one more trip to the big this one however. smoke.... permanently drenched, all three games were played in the dry, and in Coffee Morning. Castleknock Game To offset the huge cost involved in the the case of the Mitchelstown and Word began to trickle out almost straight Cashel games, there was even various replays the club held a coffee away that Croke Park was on the cards. It morning in the Landsdowne sunshine! caught the imagination instantly. ‘Why not?’ Hotel last Friday. It was incredibly well most of us thought, ‘and let the chips fall supported and thanks to Ann Duncan and Mitchelstown Game where they will.’ ‘A Night to Remember’ is the many others who ensured that the club The first game in Mitchelstown was the first the famous Titanic film and many had has the wherewithal to keep the whole show real test Kenmare have had since coming described this struggle between ourselves on the road. The All Ireland Final is on out of Kerry (many months ago now). It and Castleknock as ‘titanic’ and so we had @2pm in Croke Park on Sunday 24th of ended all square and after another gripping our second replay and by half time February as a curtain raiser to twenty minutes it was all square after extra- Castleknock were holed below the Interprovincial Football Final. time, Kenmare 0-15, Castleknock 1-12 . A waterline. A fantastic first half and a solid great game of ball we all said and headed second half display and we were in the final - Kenmare 1-17 to 1-12. Castleknock went Club Membership for Kenmare wondering about venues for Just a reminder to everyone that Club the replay. down heroically and the respect between the two sides was obvious at the final membership is due and is payable to any whistle. officer of the club. If you wish to contact the Day Two. club you can do so through the PRO James The Rock. Cashel on a sunny day made a McGann at 087 2025395. Any information fine back-drop to the second instalment and Kenmare go to Croke Park can also be put up on the club’s Facebook yet again football fans were rewarded for For the travelling hoards from Kenmare it page, Kenmare Shamrocks GAA. Kenmare their journey with another fine display from was a great evening (and night...and Abu.

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Is 2013 the year that YOU run or walk up the hill? The Jack and Jill Foundation provides respite care for The Jack and Jill Foundation need your help more than ever this year. Is 2013 the year YOU run or walk up the hill? severely ill children, up to the age of four, and their Please support this event, you will be helping the Jack and Jill families, in the Republic of Ireland. Foundation to help others. The event is open to runners and walkers of Many children and families in Kerry and surrounding Counties have all ages. benefited from this caring and active charity. The entry fee is 20.00, under 16’s must be accompanied and can The Kenmare Jack and Jill Run up the Hill is a family friendly event. enter for a minimum of 5.00. All entrants are asked to bring a friend. Children, mums and dads (with or without buggies), teenagers, grannies The run/walk begins on Saturday April 27th at 3pm, and it starts and and doggies (on a lead) are all welcome. finishes in the Square in Kenmare. Now in its sixth year, this event has grown in popularity since the Entertainment and refreshments (waterstation and coffee/cookies) will challenging and scenic course was first used in 2008. Over the last five be provided at the Top of the Hill and at the finish line. years thousands of people have taken to the hills to raise money to The hill is challenging and a certain level of fitness is required. enable the Jack and Jill Foundation to support children and families Entry forms are available at Kenmare Post Office, and online entry will when they are at their most vulnerable. be at jackandjill.ie (follow link)

More than 100 runners took part in this year's Kenmare Athletic Club organised Kenmare Bridge 10K road race which took place earlier this month. Shane Simcox won with a time of 34:49, followed by Arthur Fitzgerald, second, and Willie Reidy in third place. First woman home was Maura Regan with a time of 40:10, followed by Deirdre O'Leary, second, and Siobhan Daly in third place. One of Kenmare’s most notable athletes, Robert Whyte, was the first ‘native’ home, whilst the first Kenmare woman home was Joan O'Sullivan. More than eighty young people then took part in the Charity Fun Race for U18’s which was won by Laura Hallissey, followed by Conor O'Brien in a close second place. Kenmare Athletic Club paid tribute to the many people who helped before, during and after the event, and the many sponsors. For a comprehensive list of results take a look online at wwwkenmareathleticclub.com. Page 34 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Internazionale FC Kenmare

Chairman: Dennis O'Brien, Secretary: Majella O'Sullivan, Treasurer: Paul Cassidy, PRO: Charlie Vaughan, Youth Liaison Officer: Ronan O Tuama Kerry Biofuels Youths Review pressure early on. Senan Sheehy had come out of goals at half time to Inter Kenmare Youths are at the midway point in their season, so it is try his luck on the right side of the midfield. The Midfield pairing of an appropriate moment to review their progress. The emphasis at this Caleb Brosnan and Aodhan MacGearalit worked their socks off to win stage of a players career is developing an understanding of team shape the ball back and set up attack after attack. Eventually, Inter drew level. and the appreciation of what each player should be doing in the Great work down the right from Senan, who beat his man and sent a different phases and areas of the game. When a player is tasked with a low cross into the box to Colin Crowley who stabbed it home. 3-3 with particular role in the team he needs to be confident he is being backed 10 minutes to play. up by his team mates and that his efforts are not in isolation. In this The final 10 minutes was a whirl wind, Inter piled on the pressure with regard, Inter Youths are making good progress and are competing well Cian, Colin, Simon and Oisin all having great chances to steel a in the top division in Kerry, thus far in eight games played Inter have victory. Sadly, with 2 minutes remaining, Listowel broke with Inter been in contention right to the end in all but one fixture. Perhaps the caught up the field and although Daniel Crowley pulled off a great best display so far was away to Listowel FC, who are currently top of sav,e he could do nothing about the rebound. Once again the Inter team the table, a game which saw Inter leading 1 nil for nearly 70 minutes in left the field wondering how they had got nothing from the game, they a controlled and disciplined performance. out played, out fought but couldn’t out score their opponents. The little It is hoped that the experience of this season will stand to the lads bit of luck has yet to appear this season but here’s hoping it does so when they progress to the senior ranks. Scorers so far this season are; soon. Fintan Kennedy 2 goals, Dean Cassidy 2, Conor Maye 2, David By John Horgan Crowley 1, Killian Harrington 1, Josh Crowley Holland 1. Inter have 8 games remaining at this level and a concerted push by all members of Saturday 19th January 11's Kerry Cup the panel should see them make progress up the table. The panel is: Kingdom Boys B 4 - 1 Inter Ray O'shea, Alan Reeve, Sean Sheehy, Conor Murphy, Josh Crowley Holland, Ryan van Deventer, James de Silva, Fintan Kennedy, Killian 15's Kerry Cup Park B 0 - 6 Inter Harrington, Ronan Lucey, Paudie O'Sullivan, Dean Cassidy, Conor One goal each to Kevin Price, Dan Taylor, Will Sheehy, Tom PO Maye, Bryan O'Shea, David Crowley, Johnny Breen. O'Sullivan and 2 goals for Denis Cronin By John Holland

Sunday 3rd February Tommy Healy Memorial Cup Round 1 Inter B's 4 - 2 Classic B's Inter B's recent good form continued with the team beating Classic B in the first round of the Tommy Healy Cup at home. Despite Inter dominating the first half they were only 1 - 0 up at half time with Steve Shea scoring. The second half was more even with Classic making it 1 - 1. Soon after Mike Hussey put Inter 2 - 1 up but sloppy defending let Classic in for an equaliser. Inter finished the game stronger with 2 more goals; Dan Cahalane scored from a penalty and Wayne Hayes scored to give Inter the 4 -2 finish. By Donal O'Sullivan Casey

Saturday 26th January Moriarty's Centra 11's 4 Listowel - 3 Inter The Inter Kenmare U11 team travelled to Listowel on Saturday the 26th still reeling from defeat in the cup to Kingdom boys. A 17 strong squad lined out and although the weather was terrible spirits were high. The first 5 minutes of the game were uneventful with both teams trying to grab hold of the midfield, eventually Padraig Cronin and Daniel Crowley got the upper hand of the Listowel midfield and the chances began coming. First Cian Hanley came close and shortly after Daniel Crowley brought a great save out of the Listowel Keeper. Unfortunately, Inter got caught wrong side at the back and somehow found themselves 1-0 down after 20 minutes of playing with Listowels only shot on target. Inter rose to the challenge and when Colin Crowley sent in a pin point cross Cian Hanley smashed the ball home to level the match. Again Inter faltered at the back and incredibly found themselves 3-1 down with 2 minutes to play in the first half. The changes were coming fast and furious from the bench and no sooner had Oisin Fox stepped afoot on the field of play he had opened his account for Inter 3-2 at the break. The second half went the same way as the first with Inter piling on the Kenmare News [email protected] Page 35 Trades&Services Kenmare House Care the house doctors • home maintenance, improvement & repair Property Maintenance Services Tel: 087 2272205 • painting, carpentry, electrical & plumbing For a safe, reliable & prompt servicewith over 25 years • kitchen fitting, wardrobes, tiling & timber flooring experience in repairs and maintenance • property management & key holder services Carpentry • Decorating • Electrical • Plumbing Powerwashing • Tiling • Keyholding Service for quality, reliability & service you can trust don 087 9219576 or sheilagh 087 9325971 Contact Tim 087 2272205 www.thehousedoctors.info E-mail: [email protected] Holbein Carpentry & Joinery Ltd. Satellite and aerials Colm All aspects of carpentry, joinery & furniture Installations, repairs and services Brosnan, • Stairs • Bars (mini bars) • Solid Wood Furniture Saor view/saorsat Tuosist, • Shop Fronts • Timber machined to (Beds, Tables, Kenmare, • Doors, 1/2 Doors size and design TV Units, Desks, Free to air systems Co. Kerry • Sash Windows • Window boards & Benches etc.) Galvanised dishes • Timber Fascia panelling Magic eyes Just ask & we will help - 3 generations since 1949 Contact Oliver 087 9255935 • E: [email protected] Tel: 0874154529 BRIAN HICKEY

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