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Marie Fitzgerald, Eileen McGillycuddy, Kathleen Griffin and Nora Mahony enjoying the tea dance organised by Blackwater Women's Group at the Kenmare Bay Hotel last month.

Sinead O'Sullivan, Shelia Morris, Sean Farrell, Mary McCarthy and Marie Farrell who attended the Blackwater Women's Tea Dance. pics Harry Masterson Harry Masterson's photograph shows two very proud Kenmare mothers, Myra O'Leary and Anne Durcan as they waited for the The weekend of Kenmare’s first Irish Music Festival ‘Féile Neidín’ team, including their sons Alan and Sean O'Leary and Shane is fast approaching, and to give the local community a taster of Durcan, to come home. The Square was closed to facilitate the what to expect that weekend there is a Festival Launch night taking massive crowd that turned out to welcome our wonderful place in P.F. Mc Carthy’s bar on Sunday March 24th. footballers home. The evening will start at 7pm with a set by local group Amergin whom we all know and love from the P.F’s sessions and it will be Lost cat in Greenlane area of great to see the whole band performing there again with their Kenmare. unmistakeable sound. Afterwards there will be an open trad session On February 10th 2013 our and if even half of the musicians who have been invited turn up it tortoise shell cat (brown black will be some night of music altogether. During the night there will and tan) strayed from our home be a raffle in support of the festival weekend with some nice prizes three miles from Kenmare in the which you might get to take home with you! greenlane area. Reward of 500 Please come out and enjoy the music and help launch Kenmare’s offered. Call Mary at 087 first Irish Music Festival! www.kenmareirishmusicfestival.com 6979038 any time. Neuromuscular Physical Therapy Sports Massage and Kinesio Taping Reduce aches and pains Increase range of motion and circulation Decrease muscle Kenmare Mobile: 0868533830 stress and tension [email protected] To enquire on more benefits and information foto call Ramone Hughes 087 2823674 Henry st 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

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Lauren Tanner from Senator Mark Daly, Emer Finnegan, Nora Finnegan, Siobhan Scoil Thullacha, Bonane Thoma, Sinéad Thoma Hennessy and Clare Bunbury at the opening of the fabulous Kenmare Lace Festival which is on at the Carnegie enjoyed a magical Arts Centre for the month of March. World Book Day this year as winner THE KENMARE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB of a presentation The Kenmare After School Club crafts - using their minds & imaginations. It's not often that you can bring your children to somewhere set of Harry Potter celebrated our first anniversary in where they are not just put in front of the telly.” books from the January. We’ve had a great year – (Maria Tagney) Children learn while playing and thanks to the wonderful children that enjoying themselves. Mobile Library attend the club. We asked some parents “Emily loves the camps the Kenmare After South & East to help us with our editorial. Here’s School Club hosts at Easter, Summer and what they had to say …… Halloween. There is a very low child to adult ratio, Kerry. “Shane goes to the After School Club 3 days a ensuring lots of individual attention. The cost of the week, he's been going since it started and it's given camps are great value for money.” (Lorraine Gavin) JK Rowling’s books continue A reduction is made at the camps for siblings. to be some of the most popular me the flexiblity to go to work. I know he's going to be collected and then go and have fun. They do “My children don't go to school in town so I amongst young library users in drop them off at the Club at a time that suits me, the county so to celebrate different activities throughout the week. Shane's homework is finished when I collect him freeing up they don't have to be there at the start of a session. World Book Day, 7th March You can pay by the hour. I often have to work so 2013, Kerry Library set out to time when we get home. All I have to do then is check his reading, I don't finish until late so it's very they regularly attend the After School Club and look find the county’s biggest Harry handy. " (Yvonne O'Sullivan) All written work is forward to going there. If they are in there for more Potter fan. Throughout the supervised and reading work is done at home. than ten hours a week, I get a discount! It’s good to month of February school “I’ve used the Kenmare After School Club when know they are having fun learning new things and children around the county got I’ve had doctor’s appointments and college courses making new friends.” (Jenny Gadsden) You can the chance to test their to attend. My child is in Junior Infants and comes come in at short notice register your child once and knowledge of Harry and his out at 2 o’clock. All I had to do was phone the use the club as it suits you. magical adventures with a school and let them know that the After School challenging quiz. Club would be collecting on my behalf. They’re The After School Club is open from 2-6pm Lauren, who returned her entry great!” (Fiona O'Sullivan). All parents have to do is weekdays during term time. We can accept form to the Mobile Library let the school know the children are being collected children availing of the CETS scheme’s free South & East Kerry was one of beforehand. after school care. This scheme is designed to ten runners up who won a “The Kenmare After School Club has allowed support the childcare needs of parents in complete presentation set of me to do a college course. The course I’m on is in training and educational courses run by Harry Potter books. Scoil Cork and I don’t get back to Kenmare until around FAS & VEC. Simply ask your FAS/VEC Thullacha, Bonane also quarter past six. The Club is open until then so it's received a special Kerry very handy for me." (Cathal McAndrews). After supervisor if you are eligible for this. Library prize pack as they had school care can be obtained free for parents These reviews and comments make us very proud to returned the most correct attending training and educational courses run by FAS & VEC. provide this service for the parents and children of quizzes to the Mobile Library. Kenmare and the surrounding area. The Mobile Library South & "Gerald has been going to the After School Club for a while now, I have to say it's helped him. He's We look forward to seeing your child at the East Kerry visits the Kenmare Kenmare After School Club soon :) area every second Wednesday. made a new circle of friends & loves going there.” The library stops at; (Aishling O'Sullivan) Making new friends improves LIMITED PLACES LEFT FOR THE Bonane 10.45am-11.15am social skills. Tuosist 1.45am-12.30pm " Padraig & Ayla love attending. 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The Department of English of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine O'Shea, Junior Sophister in Law and Political Science at TCD. organised a debate league in the school for second and Kieran and Siobhan have not only helped Ms. Sanford in mentoring fifth years, and all students were encouraged to the Concern Team but have also helped to adjudicate this year's in house finals which saw Ms Sanford's fifth year class of Aoife participate, whether it was in researching the chosen O'Shea, Sean Sheehy, Emily Crowley and Conor Viscardi be motion or in debating. declared the winners. Some of the topical motions included; Best speaker was Padraig Moriarty, and a special mention was ‘This house would sell horse-burgers in the school canteen’, made to Katie O'Sullivan who has not only participated as a debater ‘This house declares County Kerry should be its own country’, in the Fifth year league, but who has also been Chairperson for the and ‘This house would emigrate’. Concern debates. Enthusiasm for debating is thriving at the school, in particular The second year league was won by Class Liadhán with best due to the success of the senior debate team of Rachel Topham, speaker going to Joe Quinn. Ceira Whitling, Aoife O'Shea and Elliot Ward who are in the National Quarter Finals of the Concern Debate League. The in house finals took place on Friday March 1st sponsored by Michael Hayes of RVR with special guests Senator Mark Daly and former students Kieran O'Sullivan, a law graduate of UCC and former Auditor of the UCC Philosophical Society, and Siobhan

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Senator Mark Daly who launched a new Irish television station to Property Tax be broadcast in the United States to 38 million homes, pictured here Public Information Meeting on the Property Tax with representative from TV3, TG4 and RTE. He has ensured that Kerry's beauty will be highlighted to continue to promote it as a The Revenue Commissioners have recently sent out valuations for tourist destination the local Property Tax. As a former auctioneer, I believe that this tax is completely unfair and is being introduced at the wrong time – Is mise le meas, Kenmare Physiotherapy Clinic Senator Mark Daly Seanadóir Marcus O’Dalaigh Henry Street, Kenmare. 086 1068505 Leinster House, Teach Laighean, Kildare Street, Sráid Cill Dara, Back / Neck Pain • Sports Injuries Dublin 2. Baile Átha Cliath 2. Musculoskeletal Conditions • Acupuncture Tel: +353 (0)1 618 3830 Fón: +353 (0)1 618 3830 Chartered Physiotherapist Fax: +353 (0)1 618 4669 VHI / QUINN / HIBERNIAN approved Facs: +353 (0)1 618 4669 Mob: +353 (0)86 803 2612 Joanne Gaffey MISCP MCSP BSc (Hons) Fón Póca: +353 (0)86 803 2612 Darren Gaffey MISCP MCSP BSc (Hons) www.senatormarkdaly.com Kenmare News [email protected] Page 7 Kenmare Credit Union News Kenmare Credit union would like to say a huge Congratulations and well done to the Schools Quiz teams WANTED from Lauragh National School and St. Michael’s National School, Sneem who took part in the regional level of the MALE SINGER 2013 All-Ireland Schools Quiz in Killarney on Saturday March 2nd. WITH TIGHT The team from Sneem put in a great performance on the day and had very high scores in what was an extremely hard fought battle. So well UNDERGARMENTS done to Sean O’Connor, Karl Buckley, Dylan Van Daele, Kaitlyn Fenton White and their teacher Niamh Dignam. It was a great day for FOR HIGH NOTES….. the team from Lauragh who consisted of Sean O’Shea, Callum Kenmare’s own Barbershop singing group ‘Mary and the Blow-Ins’ is in Murphy, Rachel O’Sullivan, Richard Lehane and their teacher Paul dire need of a new male member to swell its number and contribute McCarthy as they won their category, the u-11 category, outright. Both some high notes to the harmonious mix, for which the group is famed. teams have made everyone involved with their schools and the credit If you are the owner of those pants and are union in Kenmare extremely proud! The Lauragh team will now progress to the All-Ireland Final which available to rehearse on Wednesday evenings takes place on Sunday April 7th in the RDS, Dublin. All of the staff please contact Marie-Louise on 087 7809263 or and members of Kenmare Credit Union wish them the best of luck in Nick on 087 9738737. Thank you. Dublin! Feile Neidin Fiddle Painting Project The county finals of During the next week the pupils of Realt na Mara National School the Community in Tuosist will be madly painting 40 full-sized violin cut-outs in a project sponsored by Lee Strand on behalf of the imminent Games Art Kenmare Irish Music Festival. Local carpenter John O'Connor (of competition was held men's shed fame) has produced 40 white painted violin shapes earlier this month and which will be distributed to all the pupils (paired off in twos). Painting materials will be provided under the project funding and Kenmare had many then Joe Thoma (the long standing Art Teacher in the secondary fine young artists school in Kenmare) will judge the 3 winning fiddle designs, one prize for each classroom. All the fiddles will then be displayed for there on the day. a month either side of the festival in various pubs and shops The talented youngsters brought home three golds, a silver and a around Kenmare. In future years the festival committee hope to forth place which was a brilliant result. Pictured are the obtain similar funding to run this project in the other National medallists with their lovely art work; Caleb Brosnan 1st U12 schools in the Greater Kenmare area. boys, Chloe McCarthy 2nd U16 girls, Christine McCarthy 1st Look out for some mad fiddles soon appearing in Kenmare and U14 girls. and Beth McCarthy 1st U8 girls. Bryan Twomey, many thanks to Lee Strand whose generosity has financed the who won a forth place certificate, was not there for the whole project. photograph. Caleb, Christine and Beth now go on to compete in the national finals in May. Tangney Carpentry Ltd All carpentry and joinery services All areas covered in Cork and Kerry. FOLDING ATTIC STAIRS, PROFESSIONALLY FITTED FROM ONLY €199. We can also install attic flooring and velux roof lights Contact Bobby 087 7723150

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I was in the Irish Army, based in Limerick, and one of the officers who was near retirement age was bemoaning the fact that no matter where or how he had Notes... fished in his whole life he had never caught salmon on a fly. I was With going down to Listowel to fish the Feale that weekend as I knew John O’Hare that a good number of fish were entering the river, so I invited him to come with me as I felt sure he would catch one. We arrived on When you hear someone say, wasn’t it great the way he died, the river early with a lovely fly fishing stretch to ourselves. I you would be forgiven for thinking that it was a famous picked the best spot for him, helped him get his gear together, and warrior Prince leading his Army into battle who, in the last put on one of my own best flys on his cast. To fish the best part of charge which wins the war for his side, sustains a fatal wound, the run he had only to wade out knee deep but I still went out with a hero to the end. him and said, ‘Fish away now and if you don’t catch a salmon on I was enquiring about the absence of an elderly angler who I the fly here I will eat my hat.’ I then returned to the river bank to casually knew from a regional anglers meeting. The gentleman in get my own fishing tackle sorted out. I had just finished threading question never missed a meeting and was always constructive in the line up through the rod rings when my companion gave a loud what he had to say. A lover of nature and angling in general, his shout, ‘I am hooked into a big fish, look at him.’ views were always coloured by his latest fishing trip. His club I was just in time to see a fine fish lap and somersault up into the member who I had enquired from said, ‘Did you not know, he is morning air. dead and buried. Wasn’t it great the way he died?’ I was then told ‘Give him plenty line and let him run,’ I advised, ‘I am coming out the story of, we shall call him Pat’s, death. to help you with my landing net.’ As I reached the rivers edge I It was a beautiful sunny day, there had been heavy rain the day saw my companion stagger and fall into the shallow water. He before which lifted the rivers level several inches to put it mildly, slipped on the gravel, I thought, I hope he keeps the salmon on the a good few fresh salmon were moving upstream. After lunch a fish. But he never got up. I was quickly at his side, the salmon and couple of local anglers decided to go fishing, and going up river fishing forgotten. I dragged him to the shore as he seemed to be they came to a lovely run shaded by big oak trees. There under unconscious and put all my first aid training into practice. No use, one lay Pat seemingly asleep, his rod and landing net beside him he had suffered a massive heart attack from, as you said in Pat’s and a beautiful fresh run salmon of about 11lbs as well. case, the excitement of catching the salmon. ‘Will you look at that,’ one of them said, ‘There is Pat having a What happened to the salmon and fly rod we asked? snooze after catching that grand fish, it is a pity we have no Nobody knows he said, in all the excitement of ambulances, camera to take a picture of him. We will leave him in peace and Gardai, Priests and bystanders when we searched or it there was fish further up river.’ no trace to be found.’ Several hours later, and after a successful afternoons angling So there you have it, some people are lucky enough to die at the themselves, they were passing down Pat again. moment of great triumph. As for the rest of us, we can only hope. ‘God, he is still asleep,’ said one, ‘We had better wake him up.’ However there was no hope in waking him up as he was long The Kenmare Trout Angler’s Clubs AGM was well attended dead. The salmon still had the fly that had caught it in the corner this year which augers for a bright fishing season with continuity of its mouth. of officers being the order of the day. Their conclusion was Pat had hooked and played out his fish, got The salmon and brown trout fishing season opened on March 15th it in the landing net, brought it up the bank and into the shade, so from now at least we will have more to talk about. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 9 The Kenmare Senior Football Team which drew with Tuosist in the Kenmare District Board, Spillane Cup game, in Templenoe GAA Grounds on Sunday 10th March. Back row left to right; Colm O'Sullivan, Shane Dalton, Eoin Finnegan, Robert Hodnett, Sean O'Leary, Tommy O'Sullivan, Sean Murphy, Shane Duncan and Kieran Fitzgibbon. Front row left to right; Darragh Crowley, Denis O'Shea, Alan O'Leary, Kevin O'Sullivan, Brian Clifford, Paddy O'Dwyer and Shane O'Sullivan. pic Mary O'Neill Fierce High Singer Sought About seven years ago, Marie- Louise Meulensteen had an idea to form a Barbershop singing group in Kenmare and set about doing so. As a gifted singer herself and a keen member of local choirs, she suggested the idea to some of her musical colleagues who she thought may be interested…….and pretty soon she had her group. It was to be a mixed choir – a combination of men and women, singing the four lines which create the distinctive Barbershop sound. Actually, Barbershop groups typically from day one and continues today with we don’t take ourselves too seriously,” feature a quartet of same-gender singers, members hailing from Holland, Germany, explained Marie-Louise, “Although it is but this was different…….This group was South Africa, England, quite demanding vocally and takes a good to feature male and female singers in each Dublin…….and…..oh yes…Kenmare. In few hours of rehearsal to really perfect a of the sections, so instead of just four fact, when it was realised that only one new song. Once it’s learnt though, it’s great separate melodies, Marie-Louise’s group person – Mary Riordan was a true local, it fun to perform together. We’ve sung at all had eight!…..Twelve singers across four was decided to call the new group ‘Mary kinds of functions since we started and parts made for a big sound! and the Blow-Ins’. people seem to enjoy the sound we make.” The group had an international membership “The name hopefully communicates that The group learns the musical arrangements from a computer programme which allows the listener to isolate and learn the melody which they need to sing and then it’s all put together at the weekly rehearsal sessions which take place on Wednesday evenings in the Adult Education Centre at Bell Heights. Over the years, a good few singers have passed through the ranks of ‘Mary and the Blow-Ins’ and the group currently comprises thirteen members but needs a fourteenth, to replace Alain Bras – proprietor of Eugene’s in Henry Street, who recently left the group due to pressure of work. So a male singer with a good, high- register singing voice is needed to join the Barbershop group. If there’s anyone out there who’d like to give it a go and is able to devote two hours on Wednesday evenings to rehearsal, please contact any member of the group - or specifically, Marie-Louise on 087 780 9263, or Nick Ryan on 087 973 8737. There’ll be no stressful auditions, just get in touch, come along and sing along……..with ‘Mary and the Blow-Ins’. Page 10 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Members of the Blackwater Women's Group who organised the Tea Dance in Kenmare Bay Hotel on Sunday the 24th of February; Mary O'Neill, Mary Doyle, Eliana Madeiros Kraut, Cate White, Ingrid Koefoed, Anne O'Sullivan, Mary O'Neill, Mairead Robinson and Josephine O'Neill. pic Bernie Quinn

TOP RIGHT: Breda Nash, Kathleen Palmer and Mary Lyne enjoying the Tea Dance. pic Mary O'Neill

May O'Sullivan and Peig Foley. pic Mary Mary Cremin & Rose O'Neill Joan O'Shea, Eileen Hallissey and Peggy Maureen McCarthy and Mary Murphy. O'Sullivan. pic Mary O'Neill O'Neill. pic Mary O'Neill pic Mary O'Neill Kenmare News [email protected] Page 11 Page 12 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Know Your Rights KENMARE BIDS FOND Question FAREWELL TO SUE I will be 65 in May 2014, and will be retiring from work. I know Sue Ryan, who has been Sales that my State Pension will not be paid until I am 66, so can I Manager at the Kenmare Bay claim any other social welfare payment in the meantime? Hotel for the past 5 years, has Answer left the hotel in order to take up There is no statutory retirement age in Ireland. Age of retirement is determined by your contract of employment. In many cases this a new position with Randles is age 65. Hotels in Killarney. The State Pension (Transition) will no longer be paid from 1 Sue has moved into the newly created January 2014, so many people will have an income gap before position of Wedding & Events Sales Co- they can claim the State Pension (Contributory) at age 66. ordinator for both the Dromhall and the You can claim Jobseeker’s Benefit (which is based on your Randles Court Hotels. PRSI contributions). If you are aged between 65 and 66 your When the Kenmare News contacted Jobseeker’s Benefit will continue until you qualify for your State Sue to congratulate her on her new Sue Ryan Pension at age 66 (even if it would normally end sooner). You position, she had this to say, “I am sorry to be leaving Kenmare must have at least 156 paid contributions since entering but I’m looking forward to my new challenge very much. I’d like employment to get this special concession. to thank everyone in Kenmare who has been so helpful and You can claim Jobseeker’s Allowance, if you do not qualify for supportive during the last 5 years and more; businesses and Jobseeker’s Benefit, and you can continue to claim if you are on it individuals who readily responded when I came calling on behalf already. of Select Hotels’ Barnardos charity, and all the local businesses The means test for Jobseeker’s Allowance takes into account with whom I’ve worked very closely during my years both at the all sources of income; if you have a pension from your employer hotel and the Ring of Kerry Golf Club. Although I’m now working or other private pension you may not qualify. You must satisfy the in Killarney, Kenmare of course remains my home town and, as normal conditions for getting a jobseeker’s payment, such as such, will always have a special place in my heart. I will watch being available for, actively seeking and capable of work. with interest as the town builds on recent initiatives put in place by Citizens Information is available at our Kenmare office, at the the Chamber of Commerce & Tourism and I have no doubt that Adult Education Centre, Bell Height, Kenmare from 10:00 am to visitor numbers to Kenmare will increase over the coming years. I 4:15 pm; Monday to Wednesday and 10:00 am to 1:30 pm; wish the Chamber and all local businesses every success for the Thursday and Friday. Phone us on 0761 07 7810 or e-mail: future. Sile Reilly has taken over my job at the Kenmare Bay, and [email protected] I’d like to wish Sile all the very best in her new role.” Citizens Information is also available online: www .citizensinformation.ie Calling all Kenmare artists Roof Cladding? The Gathering 2013 Exhibition by Kerry Artists in For the largest stocks of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan Ready to Go Roof Sheeting T.D. wishes to host an exhibition of paintings by Kerry based and Cladding in Ireland artists that reflects work which connects with the County’s € Look no further than Prices from only 1.65 diaspora. Patrick Lynch, The exhibition will take place in the Department of Arts, per foot (ex. vat) for full Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Killarney from June to August Kilgarvan meter cover sheeting! 2013. A catalogue of the exhibition will be produced. Artists are invited to submit one proposal each. The work Contact Patrick on 064 6685411/ selected will reflect the connections between Kerry and its 087 2543499 diaspora. Images and dimensions of artworks ready for display should be submitted to The Arts Office, Kerry County Council, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry or by email to [email protected] by 5pm, Friday, 10th May 2013. Work selected will be determined by an independent panel, Chaired by Artist Emir O’Connor, Member of the Arts Council.

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 Popular local lady Patsy Myles got a lovely surprise earlier this month when, thinking she was going out for a meal with a friend, she was surrounded by her family and friends in the Brook Lane Hotel to celebrate her 70th birthday. pic Harry Masterson

Locally bred dog 'Murphy ' has brought honours to his native Kenmare when he won Launching the Kenmare ‘Easter Week’ Gathering three awards at Crufts earlier this month. are Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan and Senator Mark Daly. Both will Murphy was placed first in the Special Puppy Dog category, went on to get Best Puppy Dog before be in Kenmare on Easter Saturday at 6pm to Unveil winning Best Puppy in Breed. the War of Independence and Headford Ambush memorial as part of this Gathering Festival. Congratulations to his Breeder Pauline Lowery of The central theme of the Kenmare 'Easter Week' Gathering is to honour and remember those from our community and country who Willowdene Rough Collies and his owner in Scotland were prepared to risk their lives for the freedom of future Gill & Robin Blaikie generations. The Proclamation of 1916, a replica of which will be unveiled this Easter in Kenmare, was made of ideals and ideas that were revolutionary for their time. Their underlying concept of equal rights for men and women, regardless of the circumstances of their birth, regardless of nation, regardless of class or creed is both timeless and universal and the aims of the proclamation are echoed today across the world by people who struggle to achieve those Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort same goals. It is important never to forget that the events of the 1916 Rising, the Proclamation and the War of Independence can only truly be defined by what we were fighting for not who we were fighting against. 100 years after those events, as we remember all those who died in the Mountains of Kerry and the Counties of Ireland, we resolve to honour their memory by working together for a peaceful future for our children’s children. 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 Special kids menu PLUS problems, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, phobies, Child making communion or confirmation is Free bereavement, relationship issues. Life skills and coaching. A special gift from the hotel on the day 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 Page 14 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News KENMARE CHRONICLE. Thanks to everyone who have continued to send us old photographs of the town and its people and please keep on looking out for more. If you are spring cleaning or sorting out old boxes in the attic keep an eye out for old papers and photos as they could be of great value to our archive. Recently we started to investigate other towns around the world that had connections with Kenmare. Much is known already about ‘Kenmare Street’ in New York and the connections with ‘Big’ Tim Sullivan so we wanted to look further afield. In our investigations we came across several towns in Australia, Canada and the USA named after The Earl of Shelburne( later to become Lord Lansdowne ) who grew up in Kenmare and became British Prime Minister in 1782 to 1783. His main achievement during his term in office was in the negotiating the end of the American War of Independence. Subsequent to this towns in Massachusets, Vermont John B. Keane could be described as Kerry’s greatest and Ontario were named Shelburne. The state of Victoria in playwright. The Carnegie Players will present one of Australia has a Shelburne and also a Kenmare. The naming of this Kenmare is unclear at the moment. However in North Dakota in his most famous plays ‘The Field’ on April the U.S. there is a town called Kenmare that was named after our 12th/13th/19th/20th. town Kenmare on the suggestion of a daughter of a railroad official This production will be directed by Garrett Power. The cast who was on the first passenger train that arrived in the mining includes, John Shepard as The Bull, Brendan Grant as The Bird, Mike town of Lignite. She had apparently travelled in Europe and remembered a town called Kenmare in Ireland that was located Brosnan, Trish O'Connail, Susan Hennessy, Josh Reeve, Richard scenically very similar to this area of North Dakota, and so the new Juozapaitis, Conor Viscardi, Noel Crowley, Harry Masterson, Joyce name of Kenmare was adopted. During the 1960’s a delegation Bambury, Bobby Hanley and Eamonn Harrington. from North Dakota visited Kenmare and stayed at The Great It tells the story of the hardened farmer ‘Bull’ McCabe and his love Southern. for the land he rents. Their local newspaper that was founded in March 1899 was in “Rugged individualist Bull McCabe has spent many hard years of fact....The Kenmare News ! The old photos this month show The Squares in both towns taken labour cultivating a small plot of rented land, nurturing it from barren at the end of the 1890’s. (More on facebook) Thanks to rock into a fertile field. He has always considered the land his own, www.kenmarend.com for their co-operation. and dreams of buying it; now it is being put up for auction. The Simon Linnell can be contacted on 087 2953990, McCabes intimidate most of the townspeople out of bidding in the [email protected] or at Willowfield Garden auction, to the chagrin of auctioneer Mick Flanagan, but foreigner Centre.Kenmare. William Dee arrives from England, where he has lived for many years, with his own plan for the field. An encounter between Dee and the McCabes ends in death and a cover-up.” All the profits from performances go towards the maintenance and upkeep of The Carnegie Arts Centre. These funds are vital to the survival of The Carnegie Arts Centre. Tickets for this event are priced at €2/ €10 for students and are available from Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare at 064 6648701 or [email protected]. Kenmare Yoga WEEKLY CLASSES Monday 10.30 to 12noon Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm

Yoga for Pregnancy No experience necessary. Monday 7.30pm-8.45pm Everyone welcome Contact @ Cathleen Bowler looking thrilled as she collects first prize in Dhara the Kenmare Flowers Valentines love hamper competition. Monthly Yoga and 086 1952860 Meditation Days or [email protected] Kenmare News [email protected] Page 15 Kenmare has never seen anything like the incredible crowd that packed the square to welcome our fabulous footballers team home from Croke Park. pic Harry Masterson

Kenmare & District Gardening Club Parent First Course on offer Our meeting on Thursday, 7th March was not as at Kenmare Family Centre planned but turned out to be an interesting Six week parenting course on parenting your teen beginning Tuesday April 9th 2013 from 7pm-9pm at Pobalscoil Inbhear evening. Unfortunately Joy Larcom was not well Sceine cost 20. This parenting programme considers how parents and sent her apologies so we brought forward the connect with and build good relationships with their teenage AGM from April and got down to business. children. Through use of video, role-play, facilitator input, and After the Treasurer’s and Secretary’s reports all officers were re- guided discussions the course aims to teach parents the skills of elected and are as follows: effective communication and conflict resolution. Chairman: Stephen Austen Issues Covered Treasurer: Anne Cronin 1. Coping with Negative behaviour Secretary: Geraldine Johnston 2. Encouraging your teenage child Committee Members: Rosemary Dixon (PR),Therese Hayes, Eva 3. Problem Solving Kelleher, Ros Green & Una O’Flynn 4. Communicating with your teenage child The Chairman then whetted our interests outlining the forthcoming trips 5. Managing your angry teenager during the rest of the year - some day outings and some requiring a 6. Discipline and managing conflict night or two away. All sound very exciting and something to please 7. Building support for self and family in the community everyone. 8. Relationships We then had a very enjoyable and informative question and answer For further information contact Joy Clifford, Family Support session where members’ personal gardening problems were tackled. Worker on 087 7086641 This was followed by a plant swap which is a good way of getting new This programme is part funded by the Crisis Pregnancy Agency and sometimes unusual plants for your garden without the expense. and facilitated by a counsellor/group facilitator from SouthWest Our next meeting will be on Thursday 11th April (not the customary Counselling Centre, Killarney. first Thursday as this is too close to Easter). 7 p.m. at Gateway and our speaker will be Connie Downey of Garra Fadó Garden Nursery near Eyeries , Beara. Connie is very knowledgeable about plants having also worked on the Park Hotel grounds for some time and her topic will KENMARE STONEMASONS AND MEMORIALS be Seaside Plants. Promises to be a good evening so see you there! SEAN O’SULLIVAN CASEY GEARHADIVEEN, KENMARE M.: 087 2947945 [email protected] • Supply and erecting of monumental headstone and surroundings • Inscribing additional names on headstones • Restoration and refurbishment of grave sites • Supplying of personal engraved plaques and all types of colour stone • Engraving of place names for houses, town area and buildings • Etching of personal designs on to headstones • A grave cleaning service & package, which will Wonders Year Creche involve cleaning, resetting, sandblasting and Dauros, Kenmare grave upkeep Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm • Placing Treasured Memorial photographs on We have a facilty to take children from the age of 1 to 5 years head stones Now taking bookings for September 2013/2014. • Acknowledgement Cards, In Memoriam Cards, Bookmarks, Wallet Cards. Additionally we are taking bookings for the ECCE • Grave Accessories and Candles. scheme (Free Pre-School Year). We follow the Aistear Curriculum. Some of our work can be seen locally. For more information contact For further information please call Lorraine on 087 2961529 Sean on 087 2947945 Page 16 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News KENMARE WALKING CLUB CELEBRATES 30TH BIRTHDAY Kenmare Walking Club will be celebrating the club grew and now there are planned walks it's 30th birthday this year. To mark this on the calendar every Sunday. The club held an very special milestone of the club's annual Walking Festival which began in 1989 achievements and it's history, a two day and continued until 2006. celebration is being organised for Easter This was a 9 day event, incorporating the Saturday and Sunday, March 30th and 31st, English bank holiday at the end of May, for all past and present members and their through to the Irish bank holiday at Whit partners. weekend. This festival was a great success and In the early 1980s an informal group was set it brought a lot of business to Kenmare. up, to explore the tracks and hills around Walkers came from all over Ireland and from Kenmare. Others followed on and founded the abroad to this very successful walking festival. Kenmare Leisure Club, which transformed At the time, there was also an Easter two day further into the Kenmare Walking Club. festival. Initially, there were monthly walks and a From 1991 the club organised weekends away notice was put up on Clifford's Bakery shop in October/November in prime walking areas window, to inform people of an upcoming around Ireland. The first trip was to Dingle. walk. With the passing of time, the interest in In 1997 the first walking trip outside of the Peter O'Sullivan Tuosist and Sean walking has grown tremendously, with more Republic was organised - this was to O'Sullivan Bonane near the summit of and more people climbing the mountains. Snowdonia in Wales. Our annual Easter trip Kenmare is an ideal base for climbing since then, rotates between England, Scotland Pitz Buin Austria Carrantuohill, walking the Kerry Way, the and Wales. Beara Way and beyond. In 2003 the first annual summer walking trip We can thank the local people for their co- to the Alps was organised. This was to Lenk in operation and the generous landowners for Switzerland. This year members are going back Cllr Patrick allowing us walk through their lands. to Lenk to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the We have on average 100 members, of all ages, trip to Europe. Connor- from all walks of life, from Kenmare to This 30th birthday celebrations of the club at Sydney. Easter will be a great gathering of the present Scarteen’ The club has seen many changes since it's and past members , to catch up, reminisce, formation in the last 30 years. Over the years, enjoy good food, great ‘craic’, excellent REPORT entertainment , some walking and the MARCH 2013 MONTHLY MOTIONS: opportunity to view That Kerry County Council request the photos and to see if we Minister for Communications and the can recognise each other Communications regulator to provide from times gone by! statistics on internet and mobile coverage The club wishes to throughout the County. Currently the acknowledge the help of standard is unacceptable. all the voluntary members, and their That Kerry County Council obtains from families, some sadly the Department of Environment and Local deceased. Government details of the powers, We are looking forward to functions and make up of the proposed new Socio Economic SPC. It is hoped this meeting everyone and body will be successful in securing jobs for seeing all have a lovely the county. Club trip to Inishmore Aran Islands 2005 time back in Kenmare. BOWLERS GARAGE

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Patrick O'Sullivan, Danny Tim O' Sullivan, Michéal Sullivan, Vinnie O'Sullivan and Noel O'Sullivan. pic Lucia Butler A world record attempt for the largest number of people with the same surname gathered in the one place is being attempted by the O’Sullivan clan later this year. The current record stands at 1488 by the Gallagher clan in Donegal in 2007 but the Sullivans hope to surpass this with a special gathering in Sneem between June 10th and 16th as part of the O’Sullivan Gathering Festival in the village. Organisers are encouraging people with either the surname O’Sullivan or Sullivan from all over the world to attend the record attempt on June 15th next. A call has already gone out to London-based O’Sullivans and last week over 50 of the clan attended a special function at the Crown Moran Hotel in Cricklewood. The London effort is being spearheaded by well-known Kerry/London business man Dan Tim Sullivan and London GAA Our family run home is located in the beautiful County Board Chairman Noel O’Sullivan. town of Kenmare, close to all local amenities. Speaking at the launch Dan Tim said, “There is an estimated 41,500 bearers of the name resident in Ireland alone. However we We offer a home away from home, allowing must not forget that there is possibly ten times that many living residents and family members the peace of outside the shores of Ireland, in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and of course here in England. We are inviting all the mind of living in a comfortable, professional O’Sullivan and their descendants to Sneem for this historic and friendly environment. occasion this summer.” The O’Sullivans were one of the principle families of the • Long Term Care Munster region and is the third most common surname in Ireland. Famous O’Sullivans who have British and Irish ties include Fair Deal Approved composer Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, • Respite and professional snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan, and rugby league Convalescence appearance record holder Mick Sullivan from Leeds. • 50 bed purpose built nursing home Willowfield • 3 spacious enclosed Garden Centre courtyards Kenmare 064 41403 • 3 day rooms and 2 meeting rooms Fruit Trees & Bushes • Chapel Veget Ve getablesables && FlowerFlower SeedSeed • Mature gardens Seed PotatoesPotatoes • Beautiful dining room .. andand much,much, muchmuch more!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 Sean Murphy pictured celebrating his 30th birthday in Brook Lane Hotel with his family and friends. pic Harry Masterson

Sean O'Shea who was confirmed in St Killians Church, Lauragh on March 2st pictured with his family Lily O'Sullivan, Siobhan O’Shea and Ina O'Shea. pic Harry Masterson

Eve Roberts White, Tara O Sullivan, Kelly Cassidy, Emma O’Reagan, Niamh Ní Cheallaigh, Aobha O’Shea, Melanie Schmidt and Lee Chin Hourihan of The Hegarty School of dancing after receiving their medals at Scór na bPáistí last friday night. The girls got a total of 85 points for their performance. All the dancers would like to give a big thank you to Lisa and Maureen and also to Judy Morgan who did their hair on the night.

Mark Daly pictured with quizmaster Timmy Clifford at the Blackwater Tavern quiz in aid of defibrillators in the area. Mark was on the team of Joey Quinn and his mother who got 74 out of Sailors Bar the 80 questions right! Killaha West, Kenmare Pictured are clever Lauragh National School students Richard 064 66 42684 Lehane, Sean O'Shea, Rachel O'Sullivan and Callum Murphy who this weekend came first Re opening for in the U11 Credit Union school quiz county final in Tralee. They are now preparing for the national finals in Dublin food on Easter on April 7th. The talented youngsters are pictured with Master Murphy, retired Lauragh National School Principal, who has been Saturday outstanding in helping the children to prepare Proprietors: Barthy & Carmel O’Sullivan for the quiz. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 19 The forthcoming Kenmare Community Care Golf Classic is Welcome to being held on on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April to raise Sile Reilly, money for the running of Taobh Linn Social Centre. the New In June 2011 Kenmare Community Care officially opened the Taobh Sales & Linn Social Centre on Railway Road , Kenmare. This project has Marketing been the result of thirty eight years of dedication to support older Manager at people living in the Kenmare area. the Kenmare Kenmare Community Care was established in 1973 to ‘fill a need’ in Bay Hotel & the community. This vision was passionately pursued by a newly Resort formed committee beginning with a ‘Meals on Wheels’ service which was established and operated from Kenmare District Hospital under the supervision of matron Mary Fitzgerald, and supported by the then Southern Health Board. For almost 20 years tea and sandwiches were served on a Wednesday and Friday and from there the service gradually developed and by the late eighties meals were cooked and served from ‘The Health Centre’ Bell Height, Henry Street. By 1999 the service had progressed to providing a hot meal in the ‘Old Boys School’ on Shelbourne Street, serving a growing number of older people and establishing a Social Centre. The main function of a Social Centre is to promote positive ageing through meaningful activities and events. Throughout the following decade Kenmare Community Care achieved this aim with annual outings, classes and seasonal activities. Pat O'Connor addressing the crowd in the square when the team A proposal was made to Cara Housing to move the Social Centre to returned from Croke Park. this facility and this was agreed to and fully supported by Cara. pic Harry Masterson Subsequently Cluid Housing took on the management of the housing complex and was also in full support of the development of the Poetry, Please! Social Centre. In September 2010 ‘Taobh Linn Social Centre’ was opened to the public. An informal evening of poetry reading was held in the Carnegie Arts Managed by Kenmare Community Care and supported by the HSE Centre on Friday February 15th, and what a wonderful evening it the number of older people availing of the Social Centre has tripled. turned out to be! Who would have thought there were so many poets in A four course affordable meal is provided Monday to Friday in a the Kenmare area? friendly comfortable atmosphere while also providing a meals on Nearly all the poems read were original compositions, and ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous. Of course, old favourites were wheels service to clients in need. Those attending the centre can also appreciated as well. Everyone agreed that we must do it again, so avail of a wide range of activities such as Arts & Crafts, Music, make a note now in your diary for Saturday March 23rd at 8 o’clock. Bingo, Relaxation Classes and Physical Exercise. Everyone is welcome, but there will be no pressure on anyone to read. Kenmare Community Care is a charity and relies heavily on Entry is 5,and 2for students. commitment and effort made by staff and volunteers spanning nearly Further information from Kathlyn on 086 8125015 40 years. Funding commitment is the back bone of any service provider and as cost are constantly on the increase they have had to look at new fundraising methods. To enter a team and book a time please contact Kenmare Golf Club on 66412891 or John Daly 087 1325665, Bertie McSwiney 086 8108335, or Maura Murphy 087 9302956. Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort

KLAWS We are currently trying to expand on the number of foster homes we have. We have a number of invaluable foster homes and we really need more. We would love more fosterers for cats and dogs. This needs to be somewhere where the pet can live as part of the family whilst we are sorting them a permanent forever family If you can help, please let us know on 087 970 4480 WEDDING FAIR M&J Kelleher Oils AT THE AWARD WINNING KENMARE BAY HOTEL SUPPLIERS OF TOP QUALITY Sunday, 5th May 2013, 1.00pm – 5.00pm HEATING OIL Bridal Fashion Show and full range of local exhibitors ROAD AND AGRI DIESEL TANKS & LUBRICANTS Wedding Food Tasting • Entertainment • Wine Tasting Guest MC on the day! Tel: 026 41236 ENTRY FREE! • ALL VERY WELCOME 021 4319790 Call Sile 064 6641300 / [email protected] Keen Prices - Prompt Delivery www.kenmarebayhotel.com Page 20 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Down memory lane with the GAA….Thering Kenmare Shamrocks Co Inter Football Team 1968. Back row left to right; Ken Rafferty, Flor O'Sullivan, Dan O'Sullivan, Denis McCarthy & Jimmy O'Sullivan. Front row left to right; Paddy Fitzgerald, John Joe O'Neill, Paul O'Sullivan, Pete Hanley, Michael Murphy & Mickey Ned O'Sullivan. pic Mary O'Neill Kenmare Shamrocks County Minor Hurling Team 1988. LEFT: Back row left to right; Brian O'Shea, Sean O'Brien, Kevin Lovett, Sean O'Shea, Kevin Lynch & Liam Lynch. Front row left to right; John Daly, Conor Daly, Bosco McGearilt, Timmy O'Connor & Colm Lynch. pic Mary O'Neill Kenmare Shamrocks County Minor Hurling Team 1983. BELOW: Back row left to right; Dan Keane, Eoin McCarthy, Mike Price, Billy O'Connor & John Randles. Front row left to right; Pat Twomey, Pat O'Connor, Timmy Palmer, Donal McCarthy & Pat Condon. pic Mary O'Neill

Kenmare Shamrocks GAA Golf Classic and Re-Union After several months of preparation for this weekend, the only thing left to hope for was good weather, and we were not let down as the sun shone on Kenmare Golf Club for two days, creating an idyllic setting for the Golf Classic for the 125th Anniversary of Kenmare Shamrocks GAA Club. With nearly 60 teams taking part over the two days, and a prize-fund to the value of €2500 sponsored by Mc Swiney Electrical, the competition was a great success and enjoyed immensely by those taking part. Once again, the community rallied around this event, and we are extremely grateful for all the sponsorship that was offered. Kenmare Shamrocks 1983 Co Club Senior Congratulations to the overall winners, the Lee Strand Team, under the Captaincy of Jimmy Cremin. Football Team. On Sunday night, it was the GAA….Thering. Victorious Club teams Back row left to right; Billy O'Connor, David O'Dwyer, Donal who had won County Titles since the Club’s inception were re- McCarthy, Dan O'Sullivan, Arthur O'Sullivan & Mickey Ned assembling to meet their old team-mates. A slide show that captured O'Sullivan. many club events over the past 125 years, from Scór to Football and Front row left to right; Timmy Palmer, Tommy O'Sullivan, Danny Hurling was broadcast on a large screen, and for the whole night there O'Sullivan, Flor O'Sullivan, John O'Sullivan Morgan, Denis was a crowd gathered around the screen. With lively music, and good banter, the event was a huge success, and many memories re-surfaced McCarthy & Pat Condon. that were long forgotten. pic Mary O'Neill Kenmare News [email protected] Page 21 Kenmare school of Irish dancing excelled at the Feis held on March 1st and 2nd. Here are some of the talented championship winners... 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] The following are parliamentary questions I put forward recently; of the work that is to be carried out on the N71 road this year. The meeting was very constructive and the representatives from Bonane Community Why is the Department continuing to hire retired teachers on paid contracts Council and ourselves were very happy with the outcome. while so many young people who want a career in teaching are finding it impossible to get work? Surely it would be fairer to give these young Lights at Poulgorm people an opportunity to get started as retired teachers at least have their Michael and Johnny Healy-Rae have spoken to the NRA recently regarding pension while the younger people have nothing. the erection of lights at Poulgorm Junction. When a person is coming off the Killarney/Cork road it is a very dangerous location due to the speed of Could the Minister clarify exactly what the Governments proposals are for traffic and indeed a lot of people actually pass the junction at night without the future of the rural transport scheme and I can have an assurance that the realising they are at it, particularly approaching from the Cork side. There 35 community run rural transport schemes will not be replaced with 8 have been numerous accidents at this location and that is why, in the regional authorities overseeing the programme and the local county interest of safety, we are requesting that lights are erected there.We will councils running individual schemes in their areas. continue to pursue this matter.

5 vans are proposed to replace the 100 Garda Stations that the Minister has Johnny Healy-Rae is also working on the following issues; recently closed. It is believed that these are going to be ‘mobile Garda offices’ and they will be assigned to areas where Garda Stations have Water Supply closed. How is it expected that 5 vans can replace 100 Garda Stations? I welcome the fact that the pipe from Coomclougherane, Kilgarvan, which supplies all of Kilgarvan and parts of Kenmare, has now been completed. Road works on the N71 This, along with the new reservoir and filtering system, will ensure a good On Tuesday 12th March Michael and Johnny Healy-Rae brought a quality of water for the foreseeable future. deputation from Bonane Community Council to Dublin to meet with officials from the NRA. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss details Kenmare Relief Road At a recent area meeting I raised the issue of the second half of the inner relief road for Kenmare. I was assured by management that talks will take place with the land owners in the next couple of months. The first half of the inner relief road will be open this year and this is very welcome news. Pedestrian Crossing I also raised the issue of a pedestrian crossing in the Square in Kenmare. It has been pointed out to me that the most appropriate place would be from the Court House crossing the road to Jimmy Duggan's. This would be important for people accessing our schools, church, hospital and supermarkets.

Johnny Healy

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Main Street, Kilgarvan Your local 087 235 4793 Councillor Kenmare News [email protected] Page 23 Eileen Hayes who celebrated her 50th birthday in The Lake House Tuosist with some of her many friends and neighbours. pic Harry Masterson

Baby Amelia Cait Murphy who was christened in Holy Cross Church by Father Tom Crean, with her parents James and Orla Murphy and Godparents Martin O'Sullivan and Anne Murphy at Brook Lane Hotel. pic Harry Masterson

DAA cx Kevin Toland, Tony Heffernan and Bryan Russell Dublin Airport fire service at Jamie Harrington pictured on his confirmation day with his proud the charities of parents Timmy and Breda. the year launch pic Harry Masterson last week. Bee for Battens is the main charity that the fabulous team in Dublin Airport will be, once again, raising money and awareness for.

A self management patient education programme for people with diabetes will take place in Kenmare on Thursdays (2½ hours) from 4th April until May 9th 2013 in the Kenmare Primary Care Centre, Kenmare. The programme, which is being organised by the HSE South’s “Community Nutrition and Dietetics Departments” in conjunction with local general practitioners, is aimed at improving people’s awareness about the up-to-date treatment and management of Parknasilla Resort & Spa cordially invites you to our diabetes. Elemis Skin Lab Spa Evening Patients participate in 2½ hour weekly education sessions for six April 3rd 7pm to 9pm weeks where improving patient’s health and increasing patient’s control over their illness is a key element of the programme. The Skin Lab combines state of the art technology in facial Patients may also attend further education sessions at three mapping and a lifestyle consultation to offer you skin and months, six months and at one year if required. body care solutions in only 15 minutes. The advanced clinical Maria Browne, HSE Community Dietician said “the motivation imagery allows the Elemis Consultant to give you a for such an education programme is due to the prevalence of type personalised Elemis Skin and Lifestlye Prescription 2 diabetes which has increased globally in recent years. This has highlighting your own, unique skin care needs. caused concern to us as health care professionals in terms of service provision, cost implications and patient morbidity. By Drinks, Nibbles & Party Bags on the night providing and supporting patients with the knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their condition, it is a win-win Numbers are limited. RSVP by March 29th to the Spa by situation for all”. email: [email protected] or If you are interested in attending the Free Diabetes Education call directly (064) 6675614 Programme in Kenmare in April, please contact Monica O’ Sullivan at 064-6670763 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm). Truly in a world of it's own Page 24 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Kenmare based search and rescue charity needs your help The Independent Search and volunteers that enjoy working with and bringing out the best in their dog, being Rescue Dog Unit (ISARDU) aims outdoors – in all weather conditions, day or to save lives. If a family member night. goes missing or a unforeseen Full training will be given in return for a disaster transpires anywhere in 100% committed mindset and a want to the world, ISARDU will aim to help those in need. immediately respond by You are over 18 with no disabilities or hidden injuries. You are flexible and providing highly cross-trained enthusiastic to learn new skills. You are and experienced dog and handler own personal equipment, dogs, supplies, loyal and have a good sense of humour and teams to search, locate and assist transportation and even insurance. Our enjoy bringing out the best in your dog. You with the rescue or recovery of volunteer handlers use their own should be fit for an active life and able to personal vehicles when travelling to and lost, disorientated, missing or pass a basic regular fitness test. from searches as well as regular training - Your dog must love people, have a high injured persons in all conditions all at their own cost. play drive and not be aggressive in any and terrain. No payment is There are countless ways that you can help way. Your dog must be safely worked in the required for our services. the Independent Search and Rescue Dog presence of livestock, in a field or on a Based in Kenmare, the Independent Search Unit. If you or your company can hillside in addition to other hazardous and Rescue Dog Unit is a voluntary non- assist either through financial support, environments and on and near water. profit organisation (charity number equipment, or your spare time by assisting In return got your commitment, you will pending) that will have the ability to in the promotion and image of ISARDU learn valuable outdoor skills, first aid, dog- provide an effective and professional and/or participating in fundraising activities handling skills and search and rescue mountain, water and urban/disaster search then we would like to hear from you. fundamentals and you’ll learn about and rescue service to those in need both We are in urgent need of training areas such yourself and your dog while being part of a nationally and internationally. as large rubble piles, construction sites, close unit. Over time your dog will meet ISARDU Search and Rescue personnel and empty buildings and forested areas. If you our high standards as well as national and dog handlers are 100% volunteers. They are can help then we'd love to hear from you. international standard search and rescue your neighbours, your friends and strangers. Independent Search and Rescue Dog Unit - guidelines. Regardless of conditions, once operational, ISARDU donations DO NOT go to Those on social welfare can take up they will respond 24 hours a day, 365 days individual handlers or its executive board in voluntary work without any of your a year and at a moment’s notice and could the way of a salary or paid gratuity. entitlements being compromised. put themselves at risk. 100% of all donations will go towards unit Contact us if you’re interested in becoming Because the Independent Search and for member education, training and handler a search and rescue dog Rescue Dog Unit is a non profit, voluntary and independent dog certifications, handler? [email protected] organisation, we depend on the generosity equipment and eventually search and rescue For more information about ISARDU of the public for its funding. As a volunteer missions. please visit www.isardu.org. organisation each handler provides and We are recruiting takes complete responsibility for his or her At present there is a shortage of committed

Our Kenmare rugby super stars, the Community Games Kerry Now serving Rugby Champions! It was quite possibly the most amazing final that has ever been witnessed. The boys were 3-0 down and came Sunday lunch back to win 4 - 3. What a fabulous performance by our young 1pm - 3.30pm rugby players. Senator Dinner hours: Marie Moloney Wednesday - Saturday: 5.30 - 9.30pm Constituency office open Monday - Friday Conroy Hall, Killarney Sunday 5.00-9.00pm 064 6632034 For Reservations, please call 064 66 40080 CLINICS HELD Conroy Hall, Killarney Henry Court – Kenmare T: 064 66 400 80 Every Saturday from 11am charcoal steakhouse @gmail.com Kenmare News [email protected] Page 25 Property Watch..... Around The Houses with... Sherry Fitzgerald Daly Kenmare Henry Street, Kenmare. Tel 064 6641213 • Fax 064 6641717 e-mail: [email protected] • www.sherryfitz.ie • www.seandaly.com PROPERTY FOR SALE Hawthorn Woods 2 Cromwell’s Court, Kenmare • 4 Bedroom Detached • 3 bed mid terrace – House 1200 sq ft • Built 2005 • Built in 2005 • Private communal • 1,900 sq ft Set on 1.0 courtyard for acres parking • 1 km to Kenmare Town via electric gates • BER C2 • 1 min walk to Kenmare Asking Price: € Asking€ Price: 360,000 230,000

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additions to your garden , so once you have finished tidying up, take a step back and March in the Garden see if you have any gaps between your shrubs that need filling in. Flowering shrubs that are braving the weather and looking good at the moment include, Forsythia, Viburnum tinus, Skimmia, Kerria and Camelia. Now that St.Patrick’s Day is gone we can do a With Simon Linell proper job in pruning the Roses. Prune back down to just above the beginning of last years’ growth to encourage regrowth from as low down as possible. The new shoots will Willowfield Garden Centre, Sneem Road, Kenmare. be sturdier and should carry better quality flowers. Fertilize after pruning with a Phone 087 2953990 • [email protected] recommended Rose feed. Schools Gardening website www.raringtogrow.com 3. TREES...... Spring is a good time for planting up new trees in your garden. Make sure that after planting the trees are well supported by a strong stake to prevent the It’s hard to know what season we are in at the moment ! tree from rocking in the wind. Soon it will be cherry blossom time ! During the month so far we have come from mild dry 4. PATIO PLANTS.... It is still way toooo early for planting summer plants but weather to snow showers and a freeze drying easterly wind Pansies, Violas, Primroses,Heathers, Bellis and spring flowering bulbs can all be and back to some bright clear weather...certainly planted up now to provide colour in the patio containers or window boxes. The Pansies and Viola will flower all through the summer as well and will put up with all the bad unpredictable ! The plants in the garden must be finding it weather before then without any trouble at all. Hard little devils ! difficult to work out should they be sprouting and starting 5. VEGE GARDEN....As the weather warms up more time can be spent in the vege to grow or stay asleep as it could still be garden getting ready for the main planting season. Peas, Beans, Tomato, Cucumber winter...groundhog days in March ? But the main thing is and Lettuce for example can be sown inside and potted into small pots along a window sill for planting out when it is a bit warmer. If you have a poly tunnel or small to make the most of the dry days and the lengthening greenhouse then your seed sowing should be in full swing. But even so you should be evenings to get the jobs done. prepared to cover young plants or seedlings with a layer of fleece or plastic on the So, better get started, sun shining at the moment ! extremely cold nights that we could have even into April. Herb seed can also be sown 1. LAWNS...If you haven’t tidied the Lawn yet you better get out there while its still for transplanting in May. Seed Potatoes can be spaced out in trays so the young shoots dry. By cutting the grass now it helps to even out the patchy winter growth and helps to can develop slowly from the ‘eyes’ and will be ready for planting in a few weeks time. clear up recently fallen twigs and old leaves that might still be blowing around. Wait for 6. FRUIT GARDEN...This is the main period for planting up new fruit bushes, about a week and then apply some Lawn Feed with Moss and Weedkiller. This will give strawberries and fruit trees. Why not try some different types of fruit like, Tayberry, the grass a boost and also helps knock back the moss and weeds. Due to the severe Loganberry or boysenberry that will provide a good mixture of summer fruit along with build up of moss it may be necessary to apply in two applications , once now and then the traditional Raspberries and Strawberries. again in May. Apply this fertilizer just before rain is forecast and don’t cut the grass for 7. FLOWER GARDEN....Make sure that any early weed growth gets dealt with as at least 7 days after applying. soon as possible and remove any hiding places for slugs under old leaves and plant 2. SHRUBS....Prune summer flowering shrubs now ! This is so that when growth debris. Try and catch slugs in ‘slug traps’ or saucers of beer early in the season . Dahlia starts in a few weeks time it will be coming from a sturdier framework and the young and Gladioli corms/tubers can be planted now for summer flowering..just be careful of growth will produce more abundant flowers than from older wood. For spring flowering slugs attacking the young shoots as they just begin to appear at ground level. By shrubs, wait until they have finished flowering and then prune within a month of the placing the top half of a clear drink bottle, that has been cut in half, over the soil above flowers finishing. Apply fertilizer when you have finshed pruning and raking up the twigs the root you have planted, like an ‘igloo’, the emerging shoots will appear under the and old leaves from under the bushes. A special ‘Tree and Shrub’ fertilizer can be protection of the plastic container. When the shots are a couple of inches long, remove applied or Pelleted Poultry Manure ( Chicken ---it) . Ericaceous plants can have their the container and scatter some slug bait around them. own formulation of fertilizer. Epson Salts and Sulphate of Iron are good for restoring a deeper green colour on evergreens like Rhododendron, Camelia, Viburnum, Laurels Until next month, Happy Gardening from all at Willowfield !!!! and boxus if they are looking anaemic. Now is also a good time for planting up new Page 28 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News To include your gigs in our To include your gigs in our Gig guide email Gig guide email [email protected] gigguide [email protected] Lansdowne Arms Hotel To include your gigs in our Blackwater Tavern March Gig guide email Music and Dancing Saturday 23rd Free Beer [email protected] March Saturday 30th Wallop The Cat Friday 22nd Singing Jarvey Sunday 31st Loose Connection Brooklane Hotel Sunday 31st Easter Sunday Ui Bhriain April March April Saturday 6th Country Roads Fri 22nd 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Friday 5th O’Connor Trio Saturday 13th Wallop The Cat Sat 23rd 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Friday 12th Premier Blue Boys Friday 19th Southern Pride The Atlantic Bar Fri 29th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Sat 30th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Friday 26th Autumn Gold March Sunday 24th Singing Jarvey April Sunday 31st Jerry McCarthy Fri 5th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Sat 6th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan April Sunday 7th Music Festival Fri 12th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Lake House, Tuosist Dance at the Lake House Tuosist Sunday 14th Mike Condon Sat 13th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan on Friday April 5th Sunday 21st Country Roads Fri 19th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan Music by Mike Condon Sunday 28th Ui Bhriain Sat 20th 9pm -11.30pm Tom Deam and Emer Finnegan

Did you know that planned cuts will cause the ambulance based in Kenmare to sit idle overnight? From 8pm to 8am a single paramedic will be dispatched by car to assess any patient, before still having to call in an ambulance from another area in many cases. As a result Kenmare and surrounding communities as a date and time are fixed for the public the golden hour could be stretched to four won't stand for cuts to basic, fundamental, meeting. hours or more and lives could be lost. A essential emergency services. Make sure to Harry Masterson's photograph shows pupils public meeting is being planned to let the like the "Save our Ambulance Kenmare" from Pobail Scoil who are collecting public make their views known to our facebook page or follow @SOAKenmare on signatures for a a petition to keep the public representatives - that the people of twitter as information will be added as soon ambulance service in Kenmare.

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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 Wednesday April 3rd @ 8pm Kerry’s greatest playwright. It tells the story 2 Tuff Yokes Pat Hayes & Seamus Moore of the hardened farmer "Bull" McCabe and The show everyone is talking about his love for the land he rents. Hilarious, Fantastically Funny Tickets - €12/10 students € € Tickets 15 Couples 25 Thursday April 25th @ 8pm Thursday April 4th @ 8pm Skyfall (2012) 143mins Kerry Film Society A Royal Affair (Dutch) Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past Johann Friedrich Struensee, town physician comes back to haunt her. Whilst MI6 comes Argo (2012) 120mins and doctor to the poor of Altona – then under attack, 007 must track down and A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA- governed by the King of Denmark, destroy the threat, no matter how personal Canadian secret operation to extract six Christian VII – accompanies his monarch in the cost. fugitive American diplomatic personnel out 1768 on the latter’s year-long trip around Donations welcome to cover running costs of revolutionary Iran. Europe. During the journey, he gains the Donations welcome to cover running costs Sunday April 28th @ 8pm trust of the psychologically unstable king Are there More of You? and is made his personal physician. But Friday April 12th & 13th @ 8pm Four women on the verge of a nervous The Field. Struensee wants more: together with Queen breakthrough. Four London women who John B. Keane could be described as Caroline Mathilde, who falls in love with rub shoulders unawares, linked only by a Kerry’s greatest playwright. It tells the story the handsome and assertive medic, he postcode. Brilliantly observed, richly comic of the hardened farmer "Bull" McCabe and increasingly takes over state affairs. characters, all played to painful perfection, € his love for the land he rents. Tickets 7 € A wonderful evening – Alan Ayckbourn Tickets - 12/10 students € In Association with Féile Neidin 15/12 conc ThursdayApril 18th @ 8pm Kenmare Irish Music Festival Short Films by local Film Makers Friday 5th Caladh Nua 8.30pm Carnegie Arts Centre, €5 Saturday 6th De Dannann 8.30pm Shelbourne Street, Kenmare Monday 7th Tin Sandwich Band 8.30pm Friday April 19th & 20th @ 8pm [email protected] The Field. Tickets kenmareirishmusicfestival.com www.carnegieartskenmare.ie John B. Keane could be described as Thursday 11th Film @ 8pm T: 064 6648701 Women ‘who did not sit and wait’ celebrated at new exhibition

Nora Finnegan with Sr Assumpta. Lacemakers at The Kenmare Lace and Design Centre celebrated ‘the women who did not sit and wait’ on International Women’s Day March 8th with an exhibition of Kenmare Lace at the Carnegie Arts Centre The exhibition was opened by the Senator Mark Daly and includes: Examples of Antique Kenmare lace made in The Convent of the Poor Clares Kenmare the 1880s and early 1900s. Designs painted in the Poor Clare Convent Kenmare in the 1880s Kenmare Lace made in recent times from designs painted by the Poor Clare nuns in Kenmare the 1800s Some recently designed pieces. The organisers would like to take this opportunity to invite locals and visitors alike to experience some of our local history and history in the making. The exhibition is also a ‘taster’ for the exciting Kenmare lace Festival taking place from October 3rd to 6th 2013. Page 30 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Sports Round Up... Kenmare Kestrels have LET NIALL completed another successful season thanks TEACH YOU to its volunteer coaches, SELF DEFENCE volunteer committee Local man Niall Wright who holds black members, parent belts in karate, jujitsu, jujits, volunteers, student kickboxing, tai chi, chi gung and kung volunteers, fun players fu is making a fabulous offer to anyone and competitive players. who feels unnerved by recent events. A massive thank you goes to "I would be happy to teach people basic self defence and the 'stranger Trisha O’Connell, Kestrels Club danger' programme (American Council of Martial Arts), and I am willing to Secretary, who did an excellent job all season and handled many offer a 6 WEEK FREE course for those interested, in my community. changes (due in no small part to our Footballers’ march to Croke Ideally, I could work with the children during class time on a Tuesday in Park!) with patience and professionalism. Again, it took many school and am willing to teach adults basic self defence on Tuesday people working behind the scenes to make the Kestrels run so evenings between 7-8 or 8-9pm (whichever suits best). I teach these smoothly, so we’d like to thank Shirley Cronin, Phil Harrington, classes already in the Presentation School in Killarney for teenagers and Regina O’Connor, Grainne Browne, Caroline Taylor, Gavin for adults I teach at the Killarney Martial Arts Academy. I have completed Crowley, Andrew Fitzgerald, Michelle O’Sullivan, Noreen all the relevant ethics and teaching courses etc etc and would like to give O’Reagan, Eimear Crowley, Ellen Adams, Tom Murphy, Colman back to the Kenmare Community." Whelton, Siobhan Cronin, Mike Hussey, Ka O’Sullivan, Elaine If you wish to contact Niall with a view to taking up his fabulous offer you Daly, Phyllis Crowley, PJ Reidy, Joanne O’Sullivan, Sinead can contact him at 086 7329024 or by calling to his house 35 Cill Mhuire. O’Donovan, Anne O’Sullivan, Dan Taylor, Tom PO, Sinead Niall will need a venue (at no charge) so he can offer his free O’Sullivan, Mary O’Brien, Joanne Bhamvra, and as always - classes to the community, if you can help please contact Niall at 086 Aisling Harrington. Without these volunteers and the many other 7329024. parent drivers, kit washers, table officials, and Saturday Academy table people – we could not continue to offer such a safe, enjoyable and fun basketball season to our young and not so young basketballers. A massive thanks to Dermot Healy and the staff of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine: Teddy, Declan and Michelle, for their assistance. Also thanks to Kenmare GAA for the use of their fine hall this season. With double the number of juvenile teams – it was a real challenge to get all teams training times, games and coaches. Hopefully more volunteers will come through next season. You can see the success of the club most weekends as our teams are all competing in top competitions in Kerry. The knock-on impact can be seen with the many successes of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine in National Competitions and we’d like to congratulate Breda Slattery, Aidan McCarthy and their players on jobs well done. All Juvenile games and Academy come to an end Saturday, 16th March - with trophies for all participants! John Adams and Caroline Taylor will be running a new Kestrels Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine’s U16 girls’ basketball team ‘Town League’ for girls beginning on Saturday 13th April for ten have experienced an ample amount of success this weeks at the following times: season. In January they were the first girls’ team to 9.30am Girls born in 2003; bring a basketball All Ireland title to the school as they 10.15am Girls born in 2002; overcame Colaiste Oiriall in the schools cup Final by 11.00am Girls born in 2001; 5pts. and 11.45am Girls born in 2000. (It will finish at 12.30pm) Also this season the girls became Regional League winners and The girls’ town league will be open to existing club members and thus qualified for the league playoffs in Kilkenny city. The girls will be held in Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine’s gym. overcame 3 tough teams from Cork, Belfast and Kilkenny to advance to the All Ireland League Semi Final against cup rivals Finally, we welcome your presence at our AGM which will be held Colaiste Oirall. This league Semi-Final was played in Tipperary in the Brook Lane Hotel on Wednesday, 10th April at 7pm. Also town on Friday 8th March. Colaiste Oiriall were out for revenge look out for our coaches/volunteer evening – details will be posted and started the game the better of the two teams and at one stage on our Kenmare Kestrels facebook page. went 12 points ahead. However the girls from Pobalscoil were determined to have another day out in the National Basketball Again, thanks to all involved this season. Arena so they too got stuck in and some fantastic individual Yours in Sport, offence work from Roisin Lehane and Clodagh Quinlan forced the John Adams, Chairperson, Kenmare Kestrels Basketball Club. game into extra time as it was 40 points apiece at the end of the (Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 4th quarter. Extra time consisted of 3 minutes in which only one 6642202.) point was scored by Colaiste Oiriall, earning them a place in the Go Kestrels! League Final. Hard Luck to Pobalscoil Inbear Scéine, it was a fantastic year for the girls. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 31 LOCAL KENMARE TRIATHLON JOINS THE BIG LEAGUE We, at Kenmare Tri Club, are very excited to announce that our middle distance triathlon, the Little Bo Peep, has been selected as a Triathlon Ireland National Series event.

WHAT IS THE TRIATHLON IRELAND NATIONAL SERIES? The National Series is a collection of the best organised and most established races on the Triathlon Ireland calendar. In order to host a National Series race, a higher level of service to participants is required than for a standard race. Triathlon Ireland members score points in their respective age groups through competing in these National Series races.

This is a great endorsement for the quality of the Little Bo Peep, the course and the staging venue (Star Sailing marina). Also previous and present race directors, committee members, members, race marshals and anybody else involved in staging our race must be congratulated. The Irish Independent recently described the Little Bo peep triathlon as “A must for the triathletes bucket list”, and this is now the case. We expect a very large entry this year and will have the elite of Irish age group triathlon on the Back in the resort we had a date with Katie at 5pm every day who led starting line. This is great news for the tourist town of Kenmare and further us through the daily stretch and relax class which meant we where able for enhances our reputation as the fittest town in Ireland. the swim session at 6pm! Dinners where had at the hotel buffet on most evenings except for our mid week group dinner which we have the evening NEW PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH TITAN SPORTS before rest day in case there are a few beers had. This years dinner had Kenmare Tri Club is delighted to announce a new partnership deal with great excitement when the only couple on the trip got engaged! Titan sports. Titan will be the main sponsor for the Little Bo peep triathlon Congratulations from Kenmare tri club to John and Linda from the Tralee which will be now be known as ‘The Titan Sports Little Bo Peep Triathlon’. masters swimming club! On rest day we had our traditional short sea Titan sports will be the sole provider of our club gear and we are very swim/splash (19 degree water) and then some went for a gentle cycle to excited to be associated with this Irish company and hope this is a very the nearby village for coffee and cake while others availed of the many exciting new chapter in the story of KTC. other activities in the resort such as diving, pitch and put, tennis, golf, various fitness classes and a newly built spa with jacuzzi. That evening it KENMARE TRIATHLON FESTIVAL was back to it in the pool with a sprints session and the following morning It is with great excitement that we announce Kenmares first ever Triathlon saw 3 different distance (125km, 80km, 60km) cycles with a meeting point Festival. As well as the main event of the weekend The Titan Sports Little for coffee and sandwiches in the middle which allowed everyone to do Bo Peep Triathlon to be held on Saturday July 27th, we will also be hosting what was on their training programmes as well as enjoying the social side. Run training was a bit more ad hoc as some had brick sessions to do while our now famous Kids Duathlon on Sunday the 28th July and will have an others just wanted to get a few kms in early before it got to warm to run. evening of food, fun and triathlon banter on the Friday evening. There is The last day started with a little appearance on local TV which was doing a now no excuse not to bring the whole family to beautiful Kenmare and report on the triathlon that was organised by the resort on the morning that enjoy a weekend of sport for Mum, Dad and the kids and get a chance to we had to fly out so unfortunately couldn’t take part. Following our 2 race against, and mingle with the elite of triathlon in Ireland. seconds of fame we took off for a lovely 60km group cycle followed by lunch and some last minute tanning. WARM WEATHER CAMP Some of our members recently escaped wet and cold and jetted off to the Robert resort of Playitas in Tuneje Fuetaventura. Here is Lisa Stapelbroek’s diary Whyte, Paul of the trip. Kelly and We landed in 25 degrees and sunshine which quickly made up for the Paul Tanner early morning flight, after having lunch in a lovely restaurant and settling enjoying into our accommodation it was time for the first swim session in the 50 winter meter 8 lane outdoor pool, the pool is kept at a constant 25-26 degrees training which means there is no need for wet-suits The swim session given to us camp. by Coach Ger from the Tralee masters swim club which made up half of our group this year and whom we have tagged along with for the last three training camps was 11/2 hours but there was some of us that where happy to do a little less than that! Dinner and a decent nights sleep saw us fit for the road early next morning so after picking up the rented bikes (fully Membership carbon of course) we hit the miles and miles of smooth tarmacadam with Membership for 2013 is now open. Your membership helps to fund the long straight stretches, rolling hills and a few tougher ones (17% on the club and the various competitions and training events throughout the year. very steepest!). Fuertaventura known as the windy island lived up to its For details, please visit www.kenmaretri.com/about/membership. name for the first few days with some strong headwinds on the bike to For information on all club activities, remember to follow us on contend with which made stopping for a cafe con leche (coffee with milk) a Facebook: www.facebook.com/KenmareTriClub welcome break. Page 32 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News GAA MATTERS... Kenmare Shamrock’s song 2013. Kenmare Composed by Denis Healy Shamrocks GAA Three cheers for our heroes that brought home the crown The new football year is up and running even Kenmare’s footballing team of fame, and renown as we cast off the lingering disappointment of They are proud of their colours they put on their back last months’ loss to Ballinasloe in All Ireland Junior Final. Ah the Sure they have all the skills there is nothing they lack beauty of sport. Round one of the Spillane Cup was cancelled but You proved once more you are up for any test Rd. 2 went ahead as scheduled and ended in a draw with Tuosist, With great skill, passion, you proved that you are best 0-10 to Kenmare, 1-7 to Tuosist. As someone posted on our A club steeped in history in our beautiful town Facebook site later, what is it with us and draws? But now you have your hands on that great munster crown. Over the St. Patrick’s weekend the club had two significant events also. The Golf Classic which ran over the Friday and C horus Saturday and was a huge success, John Morgan must be thanked Three cheers for the red, and black from sweet Kenmare for his organisation which enables this event to run smoothly. Our You do play the game with guts, pride, and flair thanks also to Kenmare Golf Club, the course itself was in pristine No doubt sure you are the football stars from Kenmare town And now you have your hands right on that Munster crown. condition. Our GAA...thering was in the Kenmare Bay on St. Patricks The first round it was back in March 2012 by you beat the men of Night. There were many people involved in the organisation of Sneem what was a very big event and a very big undertaking overall but it Victories over the boys of Glenbeigh, and another over Ballymac was certainly great for the club. It is certainly good to bring people And now with the county title looming they was no looking back together and to mull over triumphs and near-misses in the years It was in Fitzgerald Stadium we beat na gaeil on a score of 3/13 - gone by. Well done to all involved. 10 Senior Football League. The league resumes on Saturday with a And we as County Champions now we had class, style, and great home fixture against Skellig Rangers @4pm.We started the league men last year with a windswept encounter with the same team down in To the men in red and black you bring the more honours back Three cheers for the town that has fame, and renown Port Magee and were unlucky to come away empty handed, And to our footballing team that brought us the county crown. hopefully we can reverse that on Saturday. As always you can keep up to date with what is going on in the Chorus club through our Kenmare Shamrocks Facebook site. If anyone has any team or result they would like included they can contact the Come on, Kenmare we are on the road, come on the red, and black page directly or ring the PRO James McGann @0872025395. We beat Kilmacthomas, Rockchapel, and the boys from Cappamore Lots of Football and Hurling to come over the year ahead and And now we have County, and Munster titles sure back to back the club is in a great position at the moment. There is a lot of Come on ye lads from the Roughty side you never let us down interest generated by the great year we had in both codes last year. We greet you from Bonane, to Gurtamullin, and Cleady to We must all seek to drive the club on at all levels and not lose the Ballygriffen impetus we have all helped to build. Neidin Abu! From Neidin beside the bay this time we are going we will have a say To bring back the crown to this town of heritage, and renown Now we are munster champions this team from Kenmare town.

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Now with young Murphy in the Barna he sure did stem the tide So solid were the O’Sullivan boys with Crowley by their side Sure Crowley, Callaghan, and O’Leary were sound, and through There is no forward in the country could ever side step you And now as we have great stars sure here at centre field By now they have proved that they will never yield With Dalton aways sure on call, and Wharton in control of the ball So proud we are of this team because they answered Kenmare’s Alan Sheehy, GAA President Liam O'Neill, Gary McCarthy call.

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Hurrah for men that has given great joy on many a glorious day Come on lads make no mistake this time we are going all the way With Brennan, Crowley, and O’Sullivan will surely have their say And now with Leary, Ryan, Duncan, subs, and all the rest Not forgetting O’Connor Paul really is the greatest of them all Three cheers for this great team we salute you in story, and in song From the town of Neidin down by the Roughty side so rare Three cheers for our champions from the town of Kenmare.

Chorus Griffin Wharton and Andy O'Sullivan, Croke Park Kenmare News [email protected] Page 33 Is 2013 the year that YOU run or walk up the hill? The Jack and Jill Foundation need your help more than ever this year. Is 2013 the year YOU run or walk up the hill? Please support this event, you will be helping the Jack and Jill Foundation to help others. The event is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The entry fee is 20.00, under 16’s must be accompanied and can enter for a minimum of 5.00. All entrants are asked to bring a friend. The run/walk begins on Saturday April 27th at 3pm, and it starts and finishes in the The Jack and Jill Foundation provides teenagers, grannies and doggies (on a lead) Square in Kenmare. respite care for severely ill children, up to are all welcome. Entertainment and refreshments the age of four, and their families, in the Now in its sixth year, this event has grown (waterstation and coffee/cookies) will be Republic of Ireland. Many children and in popularity since the challenging and provided at the Top of the Hill and at the families in Kerry and surrounding scenic course was first used in 2008. Over finish line. Counties have benefited from this caring the last five years thousands of people have The hill is challenging and a certain level and active charity. taken to the hills to raise money to enable of fitness is required. The Kenmare Jack and Jill Run up the the Jack and Jill Foundation to support Entry forms are available at Kenmare Post Hill is a family friendly event. Children, children and families when they are at their Office, and online entry will be at mums and dads (with or without buggies), most vulnerable. jackandjill.ie (follow link) or eventmaster.ie

The Tuosist Senior Football Team which drew with Kenmare in the Kenmare District Board, Spillane Cup game in Templenoe on Sunday 10th March. Back row from left to right; Flor O'Sullivan, Peter O'Shea, Stephen O'Sullivan, Morgan O'Sullivan, Donald Brosnan, Colm Brosnan, Johnny Breen, Liam O'Shea and Dan Hawker. Back row from left to right; Micheál Healy, Darragh Healy, Daniel O'Shea, Conor Harrington, Thomas Harrington, Michael O'Sullivan and Denis O'Sullivan. pic Mary O'Neill 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 Coffee Morning. largely untroubled and Josh Holland and Johnny Breen were linking well On Thursday 21st March, Inter Kenmare will be holding its annual coffee and almost scored on a couple of occasions. morning to raise much needed funds for the club. The Coachman’s will be Unfortunately for Inter, against the run of play, the Dons pierced Inter's hosting the event and some fantastic baked goods will be on offer to rear guard and went 2-1 up. However, determined not to go quietly, Inter accompany that steaming cup of tea or coffee. Please call in between fought back and whilst the author of the first Inter goal may have been in 9.30am and 1pm and support your club. doubt, there was no disputing the second. Johnny Breen received an astute Sunday 10th March West Cork Cup Semi Final second leg pass from David Crowley and spun the ball in behind the N K back line Inter Ladies 2 - 1 Drinagh Rangers and Josh Holland was on hand to race into the N K penalty area and from a Inter Kenmare Ladies are through to the West Cork Cup final for a second seemingly impossible angle lash a shot in off the near post - 2-2. Both year in a row and will face the defending champions Knockavilla on Easter sides had further chances and Inter sent on Conor Murphy to help the cause Weekend after a pulsating second leg semi final. This was a battle the and he had some neat touches and sent Killian Harrington on a great run Kenmare ladies were lucky to come out on top of after two penalties were which almost led to the winner. As luck would have it, N K Dons won a awarded against them. Goal keeper Michelle O’Connor stood strong on free kick on Inter's 'D' and the resultant effort crashed off Inter's cross bar. both occasions and denied the Drinagh Ladies ever getting the lead they The Dons forwards were quicker to react to the rebound and they settled needed in this game. the match at 3-2. If it's any consolation to the young Inter players the Some good passing between Laura O’Sullivan, Clare O’Sullivan and referee was fulsome in his praise for their efforts and felt they at least Melissa Finn saw Kenmare taking the lead in the first ten minutes. deserved a draw. However, Drinagh kept the pressure up at the other end of the field and By John Holland Kenmare’s defence did all they could to keep them at bay. The second half started in the same tone as the first half with both sides putting the pressure Saturday 23rd February - Killarney Plaza 15's on and after 20 minutes Drinagh secured the much sought after equaliser. Inter 6 - 0 Killorglin Shortly after, a high ball was sent in to Laura O’Sullivan who took on the After Killorglin beating Inter on their home ground 4 - 3, Inter thought it goal keeper and buried the ball to the back of the net to give Kenmare the would be much closer than in was in reality. Inter proved super on the day edge they needed. Both sides battled hard until the final whistle and to be taking it home 6-0 in the end. fair Drinagh put in a great performance over the two legs but the aggregate Simon Harrisson had a clean sheet and Simon O'Shea, Chris O'Sullivan score of 5-3 sees the Kenmare ladies through to the Cup final. Casey, John Crowley and Michael O'Sullivan were great in defense letting By Denis O'Brien nothing past them. Denis Cronin and Sean Casey tackled all day in Sun 10th March - Denny Premier A Castleisland 5 - 2 Inter A's midfield. Darragh Sweeney and Eoin Murphy ran on the wings all day. Inter Kenmare faced a tough game away to Castleisland who are They pressed and defended very well. Man of the Match Eugene Sweeney challenging for the Premier A final. Inter traveled with a heavily depleted was upfront with Joey Quinn. squad and Castleisland had most of the play, putting Inter under all sorts of Goal scorers: Eugine Sweeney 2, Joey Quinn 1, Daragh Sweeney 1, Denis pressure. Midway into the first hal, Castleisland made the breakthrough Cronin 1, John Crowley 1. with their first goal and shortly thereafter, their second. They led 2-0 at half By Caroline Taylor time. The home team started strongly in the second half and scored two quick Sunday 17th February - West Cork League goals bringing the tally to 4. To their credit, Inter never gave in and pushed Crossmahon 0 – 7 Inter Ladies repeatedly. When Castleisland scored their fifth goal many a team would have called it a day but Inter scored 2 late goals by Connie Cremin and Sunday 17th February - Denny Premier A Dermot Casey respectively. The score at the final whistle, 5 - 2. Inter 4 - 1 Spa Rd By Donal O'Sullivan Casey Saturday 2nd March - Daly's Supervalu 13's Kingdom Boys 4 - 0 Inter

Sunday 3rd March - West Cork - Cup Semi Final 1st leg Drinagh Rangers 2 - 3 Inter Ladies

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Kenmare’s Holiday Haven in confident mode tar Outdoors Adventure Centre, one of Kenmare’s Jewels, has just completed an expansion of their facilities, which Sis particularly well timed for the year of the Gathering and forecasts of great summer weather to come. Star Outdoors is located 6km from Kenmare town on the R571 Ring of Beara road to Castletownbere. With an abundance of safe secure parking, a vast array of activity options, Kenmare Bay cruises and first class food and beverages on site in Con’s Marina Bar & Seafood things to do. Restaurant, you can spend the entire day here and still “We are very grateful for the support we are getting as need to come back to experience all it has to offer. people realise that a short enquiry can lead to an General Manager P.J. O’Sullivan told The Kenmare News extended break of a week or longer by recommending all that they have been working on this expansion over the last the various things to do. “Feedback from numerous visitors couple of seasons as they have been faced with the tell us that in their opinion the greater Kenmare area, from satisfying problem of visiting groups getting larger as well as Sneem to Glengarriff, has far more to offer than any of our multiple bookings for the same day. competitors. We should be building on this to ensure we “Our land based activities we felt were a little limited and, take advantage of any upturn in tourism should it come with the availability of suitable land on site and a very through the gathering, an extended stretch of fine weather positive and encouraging owner in Danny McCarthy or by any other means.” together with support from South Kerry Development Star Outdoors have developed packages to include Partnership, we set about developing some new activities. some of our new activities together with the most popular “While some of these new activities are geared very older ones. Options are available for families, couples and much towards the group business, the 18 hole crazy golf even active seniors, who can hop on a guided tour on the course with fantastic views out over Kenmare Bay and the Star of Kenmare to see seals, castles and wildlife, followed MacGillicuddy Reeks is suitable for individuals and groups by a leisurely round of crazy golf to help work up an of all ages,” P.J. told us. appetite. On the water side Star Outdoors offer activities ranging For a more leisurely visit you may wish to try Con’s Marina from kayaking, sailing and pedal boats through to the more Bar & Seafood Restaurant which offers an extensive range adventurous options of wakeboarding, water skiing and of food from light bites to more substantial meals. You can banana boat rides. tickle your taste buds or choose to just relax with a glass of Land based options range from kiddie’s playground, wine on our new balcony and take in the fabulous views. crazy golf and walking through to archery, mountain biking, Con’s Restaurant is open all this weekend, and for every obstacle course and paintball. weekend now on. These activities are suitable for children, families, couples Star Outdoors really has something for everyone from and groups of all ages, all being provided under the kiddies right through to seniors, individuals, schools and supervision of our highly qualified instructors. groups of all sorts. Their new activities will help to extend our The facilities now availab le at this centre are probably the season so when our unpredictable Irish weather comes most extensive of any centre in the country!” there are more choice of land based adventures. Eoin O’Connell, who looks after sales and marketing for the company, tells us that, “People in the local area and So, spread the word, and include a visit to beyond are extremely positive about the whole thing and see massive potential for attracting people and families Star Outdoors Kenmare on your agenda for into the area, and keeping them here with a wide variety of 2013 and see what is on offer. For bookings please contact the office at 064 66 41222 or email us at [email protected]