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Bishop Bill Murphy who planted a tree in The Square to celebrate the sisters 150 years in the town. Included are Sister Anne Kelly Mother General, Sister Anne Ryan, Sister Concepta Looney, Sister Kevin Boyle, Kerry County Council, Ciaran O’Sullivan and Roseline McCabe, Sister Carmela Farley, Sister Assumpta Hegarty, Maurice Barrett Southern Construction, working on Kenmare Sister Consilo Lane, Sister Maureen O’Sea, Sister Catherine Pier. pic Harry Masterson Brosnan, Sister Julie McGoldrick, Dennis Courtney Principal St Clairs Girls national school, teacher Geraldine Kelly, Father Hillary, Father Murphy, Father Harrington and Father Tom Crean Jessica Parish Priest. pic Harry Masterson Dennison who recently graduated with St. Patrick’s Women’s Group are slowly coming to the end of our a BA(Hons) in autumn programme which began on Wednesday 5th October. Visual During this time we have had a wonderful range of guest Communication speakers with an assortment of topics ranging from our various from Limerick personality types to Osteoporosis. We have been transported to School of Art living and working in Peru and then across to Egypt where we and Design. had an informative morning hearing about the people and places Pictured with of that fascinating country. We had fun one morning learning her is her about and doing Gentle Exercise and we also had a most brother Corey enjoyable morning tea at the lovely home of one our members in and sister Killaha. Next week our guest speaker will be covering the very Elinor. Since interesting topic of Local History. Our autumn term will finish graduating with the annual Christmas Party on Wednesday 7th December. Jessica has We meet each Wednesday morning at the Adult Education Centre joined her mother's design at 11am business. New members are always welcome and we invite you to join in. A number of our members go bowling each Thursday morning at the Templenoe Community Centre from 10.30 to 1.00 pm. For more information please contact Vera 6640626; Mary 6685550; Pauline 6640702; Jo 6684255.

Dick Keane and his wife Eileen, Angela Keane (centre), her Kenmare Mobile: 0868533830 children Andrew and Grace Meagher, Kenmare, following Angela’s graduation in Law (Hons) at UCC, September 2011. [email protected] She currently works in Kenmare Community Hospital as a foto staff nurse and also holds an honours degree in Health Services Weddings, Management from University of Limerick. 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 Kenmare News [email protected] Page 3 A Good Vintage 25 Year Old Murphy’s Stores Kenmare first started trading in August 1986 in the premises known as Dan O’Brien The Blackwater Women’s Group celebrated Blackwater Women’s Group is currently Corkery on the Main Street. their 10th birthday with a fabulous Harvest Ball holding courses in Video Editing, and a further Dermot Murphy from Casletownbere in the Kenmare Bay Hotel on Saturday 12th Drama course which will result in another a fifth generation general merchant saw November. Members and their friends were theatrical production in the New Year is also in an opportunity to bring a new type of greeted with a Mulled Wine reception on arrival the pipeline. New members are always retailing to Kenmare. He opened a state which was followed by a delicious four course welcome, meetings are held on the second dinner with wines. During dinner a fun quiz Tuesday of every month at The Blackwater of the art supermarket which could was held with tables competing for the tie- Tavern, and the next meeting in December will cater for all the needs of the people in breaker prize. Dancing was to the music of be another cause for celebration with the annual the Kenmare district. This was a bold popular Jerry McCarthy Band, there were Christmas party taking place on that date. and brave move at the time when just numerous spot-prizes and raffle prizes also. The group would like to sincerely thank like today banks were reluctant to lend Added to this, the Kenmare Bay Hotel produced Andrew, Sue and Tom at the Kenmare Bay money to business start ups. Dermot a huge 10th Birthday Cake later in the evening Hotel for hosting such a happy and successful built up the business over 25 years with for the guests to enjoy, and Michael Healy Rae Harvest Ball this year, and look forward to the help of excellent local staff. T.D. dropped by to congratulate the group. As working with them again in the future. Margaret Jones, Martina O’Sullivan they go from strength to strength, the and Michael Corkery are still leading the way in providing the people of Kenmare with the very best in Fresh Foods and Customer Service. Dermot would like to acknowledge all their hard work and all the work which has been done by all the employees over the years. The years have passed and Super Valu has re-vamped, re-branded and re-located to the Railway Road in order to keep giving its customers what they want. Daily deliveries of Fresh Foods coupled with the lowest prices have ensured that Super Valu has been a success. This has enabled Super Valu to be at the heart of the community in Kenmare and help to make it possible to support local charities, sports, schools and other causes. Without the local strong support for Super Valu this would not be possible. So everyone who shops local can be proud that they know that they are supporting local jobs and also local causes. It is important to know that shopping local makes a huge difference and keeps money in the local economy. Super Valu has over 60 employees. In these tough times Super Valu has committed to lowering the cost of everyday shopping. Our Special Offers are excellent and give great value. Using our Real Rewards customers can save up to a further 5% on their shopping. Order your Turkey for Christmas just collect 600 points and get a half price fresh Irish Turkey. If you think you are getting value anywhere else come and try us you will be surprised. Look out for further 25 year celebrations and thank you for shopping at Super Valu Kenmare. Page 4 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Baby Sabdh O’Mahony who was christened in ASK YOUR Templenoe Church by Father Liam Lavell on PHARMACIST Saturday October 22nd. She is pictured with her parents with Sinead O’ Donoghue Micheal and Sheila, and Godparents Colds and Flu Patrick O’Mahony and During the cold winter months the most common ailments Eva Keane at The contracted are colds and influenza (flu). Both colds and flu are Brook Lane Hotel. caused by viruses. Often people expect to be prescribed an pic Harry Masterson antibiotic to treat these conditions but as they are both viral in origin antibiotics are of no use unless there is a secondary bacterial infection (e.g. ear infection or infection of the sinuses). If there are any signs of a potential complication you should see your doctor. Colds are caused by rhinoviruses of which there are about 100 different types which are mutating all the time and as such it is impossible to formulate a vaccine against it. On the other hand flu is caused by a different type of virus (myxovirus) which is possible to vaccinate against. Vaccination is a safe and effective method to prevent infection by flu and is prepared every year using strains of the virus that are likely to be around that winter. The flu vaccine protects you for one year and should be taken annually to protect you especially if you are defined as being high risk. People at high risk of contracting the flu virus include: elderly people and people with chronic medical conditions such as: chronic heart conditions, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes mellitus and those with a low immune system. Though people often mix up colds and flu, their symptoms are entirely different. The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract (your nose and throat); it is usually harmless; symptoms are usually of gradual onset and include: sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and cough. The flu is a more serious illness characterised by a sudden onset of symptoms including: fever, general aches and pains and often a harsh dry cough; this virus attacks the nose, throat and lungs. There is no ‘cure’ as such for colds and flu but there are medicines available that relieve the various symptoms. Bed rest and plenty of fluids is the best treatment for colds and flu. Over the counter Harry Masterson’s photograph shows some of the Rose Briars medicines can also help. Painkillers, especially ibuprofen and paracetamol are often who strutted their stuff on the catwalk at the fun fashion show included in medicines for cold and flu as they relieve aches and pains and fever. It is in The Sneem Hotel. Each of these Rose Briars had the crowd important to ensure that you do not take two medicines containing the same painkiller (particularly paracetamol) at the same time. Decongestants work by constricting the in stitches while they tripped the light fantastic down the blood vessels in the nose which reduces the volume of mucus producing membranes catwalk. The ‘girls’ represented various outlets and adopted thus improving airflow. names to suit; Molly Galvins, Cathy Longlegs, Katie the Rags, Decongestants include pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine and methoxyphenamine but should not be taken by mouth by patients with diabetes and glaucoma. Nasal sprays Rose, Little Miss Sunshine and Dolly Parton. (containing oxymetazoline and xylometazoline) open up the nasal passages but have very little effect on the rest of the body as they are applied to the membranes of the nose. Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine and brompheniramine also work to dry up nasal mucus. These can cause drowsiness so are useful if you have trouble sleeping but these medicines should not be taken if you have to do anything that requires alertness such as driving. Also it is important not to consume alcohol while taking these medicines. Volatile oils such as eucalyptus and camphor may also help and steam inhalation (with or without these oils) is also a good way to provide decongestion. Recently the Irish Medicines Board restricted some medicines including brompheniramine and oxymetazoline to ‘Ages over Six’ as no evidence could be found that these medicines are actually effective and because of the side effects. However paracetamol and ibuprofen can still be used to reduce temperature and to relieve aches and pains for children under six. If you catch a cold or flu try not to spread it any further by simple measures such as washing your hands and disposing of tissues in the bin after using them. If you have any questions on this topic please call into the pharmacy and we will be happy to advise you.

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be unfair especially to rural dwellers who will have HSE to issue contract to to pay more for the same services as other Contractors for Kenmare taxpayers just in order to live in the countryside. Hospital Senator This Bill will add further debt and suffering to While the letter of Acceptance issued on the 3rd of many people who are already struggling. December 2010 is legally binding on both parties, Daly While I accept the European Commission has it is always reassuring to have a formal contract in set down rules for the licensing of septic tanks, this place. It is interesting to note that in some cases legislation is not the only option. many large government contract, including reports... The government must look at other options such as Motorways, have not had contracts in place until the policy in Scotland where each septic tank is registered by the households however the after the project was finished. The letter of Intent dedicated helpline has been established by the HSE and Acceptance usually was the legal basis for household does not have to pay costs and there are for victims of child sex abuse and anyone else no mandatory inspections. Both the IFA and the these project. As we have had many effected who may require support or counselling: disappointments over many years the news that a Irish Dwellers Association join us in strong 1800 742 8000. The Freephone number is open opposition to the new charges. contract is being issued to the contractor this week from 10am to 10pm daily. One in Four provides an by the HSE for the Kenmare Hospital will be appointment service Monday – Friday 9.30 to welcome by all of us who have looked for the new 5.30pm The Gardaí Sexual Crime Management EU to grant aid to unemployed hospital for so long. As many of you who have Unit can be contacted directly at: 01 6663340 or been up to the hospital would have seen the construction workers 01 6663445. I welcome the decision by the European construction hoarding is now in place and some Commission to allocate 51million euro in aid for machinery is on site. Proposing Amendments to unemployed Irish construction workers. This decision follows the application for financial Support and information harsh Septic Tank Legislation support to the European Globalisation fund by the I am opposed to and have discussed at length with previous Fianna Fáil government on behalf of provided in conjunction with my colleagues the new Septic Tanks legislation nearly 6,000 Irish construction workers. One in Four for past pupils of which seeks to impose a registration charge of 50 Aid will be provided directly to the Department euro on all householders, multiple inspection of Jobs, Enterprise Carraig na bhFear Boarding charges and significant upgrade charges. This bill and Innovation which I am calling on to outline a School, Cork. would have a huge detrimental effect on rural timeline and In conjunction with One in Four on November the householders who may face bills of up to 17,000 guidelines for allocation of funds. 17th I organized a one-to-one confidential euro. For a household that appeals an inspector’s The package of measures will include training information and support day for individual past findings and subsequently has to carry out upgrade programmes and training pupils of Carraig na bhFear boarding school, Cork, works, the cost could be up to 250. If a person is allowances, second and third level education who have experience of sexual abuse. The service forced to replace their septic tank with a programmes, redundant was advertised in advance on Munster radio proprietary treatment plant they may face costs up apprentices training programmes, and self- stations. to 12,000 euro. employment supports. For This service was provided on foot of my speech Even more concerning, under the Bill the further details please contact my office. of the 27th of July in the Seanad in which I spoke Minister has the power to increase the above fees of my concerns regarding allegations of Child if he so wishes at any time. Moreover, the Abuse against a priest and previous teacher in the legislation would give private inspectors similar Is mise le meas, school between the years 1996 and 2008, and the powers to the Gardaí to enter your property to Senator Mark Daly Seanadóir Marcus O’Dalaigh ability of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart to complete this draconian inspection. Non- ensure that their child safety guidelines are being compliance will criminalise a person & they will Leinster House, Teach Laighean, followed so that further harm cannot be caused to be brought to the District Court where they will Kildare Street, Sráid Cill Dara, children. face a 5,000 euro fine or imprisonment. Dublin 2. Baile Átha Cliath 2. In light of this speech a number of fresh official Despite the clear serious consequences this Bill investigations have been launched by the HSE, the would have the government has passed it without Tel: +353 (0)1 618 3830 Fón: +353 (0)1 618 3830 Gardaí, and the National Board for Safeguarding discussion or without providing the Fax: +353 (0)1 618 4669 Facs: +353 (0)1 618 4669 children into the conduct of the priest in question, public with adequate information. Mob: +353 (0)86 803 2612 Fón Póca: +353 (0)86 803 2612 with the Gardaí now questioning over 50 past I am committed to fighting this legislation as pupils of the school. are my party colleagues. We are working to bring www.senatormarkdaly.com Furthermore, as a result of my speech a forward amendments to this bill, which we deem to

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Sunday 6th November saw the final day of the Kerry Cross Country Championships take place in Firies. After numerous individual and team successes at the Even Age Championships in Killarney and Uneven Age Championships in Kenmare, Kenmare Athletic Club went into the final event, the inter-club cross country relays, with 280 points, 100 points ahead of their nearest rivals. The U9 girls team won bronze medals, and silver team medals were picked up by the U9 boys, U11 girls, U11 boys, U13 girls and U13 boys, while the U15 girls team brought home gold. Congratulations to all the young athletes who turned out over the three days and contributed to the over-all success of the club. The club also had a good turnout for the Munster championships with many athletes finishing in the top half of the entry. Special mention goes to Rachel Hawker who won individual silver U18 and individual bronze U19, the U14 girls team of Helena O'Sullivan, Mikalea Mulcahy, Siobhain O'Sullivan, Mary Teresa Burns and Aicha Van Deale who were the 8th team, the U15 girls team of Laura Hallissey, Mikaela Mulcahy and Cloddagh Quinlan who won bronze team medals and the U9 boys team of Jay Steadman, Liam Palmer, Mark Torpey and Corey Murphy who were the 7th team, all at Munster level, a great achievement in a Page 8 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Start saving for Christmas now with Kenmare Credit Union A1 TaxiKenmare Service For a friendly & efficient service Taxi Regulator Approved Drivers Competitive rates for local & long distance Shannon, Kerry & Cork Airports Tralee, Cork & Bantry Hospitals Call Oliver / Robert on 087 2910584 Or Donal on 086 1615338 Kenmare Credit Union Brown’s €Only Killarney Road 30 Looking forward to seeing you there. School of per hour Reg No. 34300 Motoring • Killarney/Kenmare OPENING HOURS • Patience guaranteed Mon, Tues, Wed: 10am - 4.30pm • Gift Vouchers Thursday: 10am - 6pm • Friday: 10am - 7pm • Car Available to test SNEEM SUB OFFICE • EDT Driving Covered Open Thursdays from 12noon - 1.30pm CALL DECLAN Phone: 064 6642626 Mobile: 087 2229923 Phone 064 6642111 / Fax 064 6642121 L Email: [email protected] Sean Keneally as ‘Cathy Deirdre Long Legs’ represented Duggan and Blackwater Tavern in Conor the Briar Rose Cronin Competition in Sneem pictured recently. He is pictuured following here with his make up their wedding artists Martina and at Holy Cross Doreen O'Sullivan. Church. pic pic Mary O'Neill Harry (Tavern). Masterson

landed a beautiful trout nearly four pounds weight and proud as punch I brought it home to eat. My wife called me out to the scullery after she started cleaning the fish. Look at this, the trout is chock full of cigarette butts, and so it was. The only conclusion we could come to was that people smoking and looking out over the bridge were Angling throwing the end of their cigarettes into the river and the trout was eating them.

Most of you remember Joe O' Connor, R.I.P, from Carrig Nahillan. Joe was Notes... an all round fisherman; trout, salmon, mackerel, pollock, he fished for them all. He came in one day to tell me about an experience he had whilst fishing up in With Barfinnihy Lake. A young lad was fishing alongside him using a small orange John O’Hare bubble and a small cast, the next thing he was into a big rainbow trout who put up a good fight, the young lad was making heavy weather playing the fish so Joe got out his landing net to try and assist the young boy in landing it. In Joe's words, as Trout. Bloody Hell! I can never figure them out. They can usually be caught with imitations of what they eat such as flies, worms, and other small fish but and I slipped the net under the fish it let go off the orange bubble and scurried away. I it is a big but, there are times when fish are so finicky that they are almost took Joe's story with a grain of salt until the following day a young boy came into impossible to catch, that is why when they try to eat something unusual it is an to tell me a story about a the big rainbow he narrowly missed out on and how this exception to the rule. man came to help him but the trout left go of the orange bubble. As I said at the My first experience of a trout trying to eat something different was at age ten start, how can you explain these instances of trout behaviour, you simply can not. fishing in the Cleady river with a worm, I was just lifting the line out of the water However, fishing would be very boring indeed if everything always went to plan. when what seemed to me at the time to be sea-trout of monstrous proportions grabbed hold of the lump of lead and skipped across the pool with it before The Sea Fishing is very good at the moment, several anglers had fine catches letting, to my great disappointment, go of it. Why he took the lead but not the down along the bay shore. One told me he caught a specimen bullhuss whilst worm and hook, only he would ever know. bottom fishing plus haddock and cod. Others caught Mackerel and good sized Another time fishing up in the Caha lakes, trout kept snatching at my fly cast pollock, with a few more having fun catching all size and colour wrasse. One man without ever being hooked. I was starting to get frustrated when I reached a cliffy even told me of catching a few big sea-trout (which he put back) plus some fine part of the lake where I could see down into the water. I watched as several fish seabass near Rossbeigh. instead of trying to take hold of the flies, tried to bite the braided loop between the fishing line and cast. I took off the braided loop and immediately started to catch The death in the last few days of the chairman of Kilgarvan anglers club, fish. I told a friend of mine who does a lot of trout fishing on the Suir and Nore Paudie Casey R.I.P was a shock to us all. To his wife, Bella and his family we rivers about the Caha trout and he said I will tell you a funny one about them. One extend our deepest sympathy on their sad loss. A man of great enthusiasm and of the better pools I fish is below a road bridge, and one evening I hooked and ideas, Paudie was a once off and will be missed by all but particularly anglers. May he rest in peace. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 9 The annual St Stephens Day Charity Walk, in aid of the friends of leukaemia patients Cork and organised by Kitty and Trina O’Connor, will take place at 1pm on Monday 26th December The walk starts from Derrycunnihy Church Killarney and proceeds to Brandons Cottage (distance 6 miles approx). The route will take you along a scenic and easy path along the upper lake of Killarney. Refreshments will be served to the participants at the cottage and return again to the church All of the proceeds will go to Friends of Leukaemia Patients Cork registered charity, avoluntary group providing practical support to leukaemia patients in the Munster area . Contact Imelda Reynolds for sponsorship cards @ 021 4823625 [email protected] friends-of-leukaemia-patients-cork.com

We all suffer from stresses and strains from everyday life...... Sprains and strains incurred during sudden movement or excessive use bought on by overuse and constant repetitive motion affects us all especially working long hours and under pressure. Is this you? I mainly see three types of cases for example. My usual clients; chefs, waiters, farmers etc., who suffer pain in specific areas and come into me on a weekly basis for continuous relief. Then there is a more seasonal client, like a teacher or a working gardener who take a course of three treatments and I won’t normally see them again for a few months. Then there is general injury which I find mainly happens around the home for example gardening, DIY, cycling or just over working out, and again a course of three and some general advice on keeping the muscles stretched and loose will mean I hopefully won’t see them again. Everybody has a unique injury which in turn their body deals with differently. There are many ways to treat all the different symptoms the key is to recognise them and be aware that not everyone’s body is the same and that is why I use a combination of different techniques. A deep tissue massage focuses on relaxing and lengthening the affected tissues around the injury to improve their health, their flexibility, and their overall function (i.e. — to support the joints in particular, and the body in general). A stretching massage in which the primary goal is about promoting change in structure by releasing muscular and fascial restrictions. In some cases I may need to combine a treatment by performing some neuromuscular therapy which works on the belly of the muscle, identifying trigger points thus getting to the route of the problem, then calming the nervous and muscular system. If you feel that any of these treatments could help you or you just want to be relaxed and pampered then there is a solution for you. We have come across some interesting photographs recently and a selection An hours massage is €40 and a half hour massage is only €20 is up on the Kenmare chronicle facebook page. A lot of photographs do which is part of my special offers at the moment and I think you however remain nameless which is a shame as the people and stories that will agree a small price to pay for better health. surround it have become lost in time. So if you have time over the winter Call Linda O’Sullivan for any advice or a free consultation on months go searching for some old photos and add a story and the names of 089 418 1215 or 064 6642691 at Kenmare Beauty and Wellness. the people involved and drop them into us and we will see if we can jog 6 Henry Street, Kenmare, on the top floor beside Jam. some memories for other people. The pictures do not have to be all that old...from 10 years ago to 100 years ago..plenty of scope ! This will all form part of the archive with the best selection being printed each year in the Kenmare Chronicle. Photographs can be scanned at Sean O’Sheas photo shop and stories dropped in to Willowfield Garden Centre. Picture above is one of the forgotten stories. Can anyone identify the family? 6 Henry Street, Kenmare For appointments call 064 6642691 Linda 089 4181215 www.kenmarebeautyandwellness.com Relieve anxiety headaches, sinus and ear problems with Lee Parkinson INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE AND EAR CANDLING TREATMENT. 085 8121718 60 minute well being and healing treatment € ‘Your local painters for the perfect finish’ only 45 BUY SOMEONE SPECIAL, SOMETHING SPECIAL. www.topteampainters.net A pampering voucher will make them feel happy, which will make you happy too. Page 10 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Beauty By Sharon Make up, top tan & nail paint €40 Full body tan & make up €50 Available until December 21st NOWTAKINGCHRISTMASBOOKINGS Find us on facbeook for special offers call or ext 087 6856508

The O' Sullivan Family, Gortamullen, had a delivery of eight Guide Dog Puppies on October 11th. This is the mother Banons 4th litter. They have now gone to Headquarters in Cork to begin their training on their way to be Guide Dogs/ Assistance Dogs. These puppies will be ready in 2013 to meet their future partners.

Time & Place Killarney National Park 2011. Photographs by Tessa Dennison. Exhibition launches on Saturday 3rd December at 2pm in Cleo's, Shelburne Street Kenmare. Admission is free and all are welcome. "At the end of 2010 and with no chance of a proper holiday on the horizon, I decided that I would give myself 12 days off in 2011 and not work on the first day of every month. Instead I would take off with my camera and photograph the same place at Above left, Arch Deacon John O Sullivan who brought roughly the same time each day – a concept that was to challenge me on the sisters of Saint Clare to Kenmare, above right, Sister de every conceivable level. The 12 images in the exhibition were taken in the Sales with Eileen and Mary Keogh Killarney National Park at varying times of the day, from first light to almost no light, and not once did I meet a fisherman!" Sarah Jayne LINGERIEAND LEISUREWEAR 25 New Street, Killarney 064 6633224 Stockists of Marie Jo Aubade It’s Charcoal’s 1st Birthday! Chantelle Come and celebrate with us! COMPLIMENTARYMULLEDWINEWITHEVERY Triumph BOOKING ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 1ST Passionata Prima Donna Marc & Courtney would like to say a big Bras and Briefs thank you to all our customers for supporting us - we couldn’t have done it without you! Qualified fitting service and a full range of Also…don’t miss our sizes from 30 to 46, fabulous new Sunday Cups A - G brunch menu starting Wolford and Omsa November 27th patterned and plain from 11am tights, swimwear and nightwear in stock We are now taking Christmas Party bookings Christmas presents or Henry Court – Kenmare stocking fillers in stock - we will solve your needs! 064 66 400 80 charcoal steakhouse @gmail.com Kenmare News [email protected] Page 11 Page 12 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Mac’s Home Fuels & Filling Station Ltd 10 Shelbourne Street, Kenmare 064 6641885 / 087 9299874 ALL UNDER ONE ROOF Petrol, Diesel, Groceries, Fuels, Animal Feeds, Building Supplies, Truck and Van hire Donie and Theresa have moved and are now located their new premises in Shelbourne Street.

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The international judges, Clíodhna and Aidan, the youngest Martin, with the Flesh-Eating Pirate, contestant, with his winner in the Adult Male category. Vampire Mammy. The Halloween Car Treasure Hunt in toads’ toenails, monsters’ mucus, spider spit, Cliodhna and Martin, who had been flown in aid of Lauragh National School broke bats’ brains, and zombie zits awaited the from Luxembourg at enormous expense. In contestants, followed by traditional Halloween spite of threats of spells and curses, they all records this year. Twenty-two cars games such as Apple Bobbing and Doughnut managed to maintain their impartiality, and set off from Star Sailing in Dauros, Snapping. concentrated on the tough job of deciding who each full of vampires, ghouls, flesh- The Treasure Chest Perpetual Trophy was should receive the specially created and eating pirates, witches and fairies – won by The Wedding Party, a wonderfully beautifully-illuminated winning certificates in and that was only the parents! ghoulish family led by The Corpse Bride, who each category. Everyone, old and young, surpassed managed to find the answers to thirty-eight of The organisers would like to thank themselves with make-up and costumes, the thirty-nine clues. All the other teams everybody for joining in the fun, and making creating a suitably spooky atmosphere for the found at least thirty five or thirty-six answers, this such an enjoyable occasion. A particular occasion. In spite of one or two hiccups, such so well done to everyone, word of thanks to Helen in Kilmackillogue, PJ as Count Dracula’s chilling message missing The Fancy Dress Parade created quite a stir, of Star Sailing, and Sean at the Lake House for from a certain gate, twenty-two cars turned up as entrants in the five categories (family, adult all their help. some hours later in Kilmackillogue, where a male and female, and junior male and female) We look forward to an even bigger and better tempting feast of vampire’s vomit, rats’ ribs, strutted their stuff in front of the judges, turnout next year! FINNEGANS’S CORNER KENMARE Est. 1936 064 6641083 • [email protected] “Celebrating 75 years in business this year” TOYS DEPARTMENT We have refurbished our Toy department in celebration of this an d just in time for Christmas. CALL IN AND TAKE A LOOK Large selection of LEGO now in stock!! LARGE SELECTION OF TOYS AVAILABLE INCLUDING: • Board Games • Jigsaw Puzzles SPORTS DEPARTMENT Tracksuits, Hoodies, TShirts, Football/ Rugby Socks, Shorts, Gloves & Baselayers Swimming Shorts,Swimsuits (Ladies & Kids) Munster, Man Utd., Liverpool, Chelsea Jerseys also in stock Hurleys, Sliotars and Helmets • Fishing Tackle available • Pellet Guns and Slingshots • Rolly tractors, Bicycles, Berg Go-Carts Call in and take a lot around, and remember if we don’t have what you are looking for “WE CAN GET IT” for you!!

FINNEGAN’S CORNER – Serving the people of Kenmare and beyond for ‘75’ years Page 14 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Kenmare Locality Animal Welfare Society 087 970 4480 We want to thank everyone who came to the Kenmare Vet Centre Open day and made it a great success, despite the weather We are still desparate for loving homes for cats and kittens. If you can offer a home to a cat or kitten as a family pet, please call Christmas is in the door, it is unbelievable how fast the year has flown by. As always we are imploring that you do not buy ANY pet or animal for Christmas. Remember if children want pets, it is YOU who will inevitably end up feeding, walking, paying the vet bills etc. If this is something that YOU want then please contact us but if it is something that only your child wants, please At Kenmare Golf Club Captains dinner in The Brook Lane Hotel earlier this month the officers of the club made a think of the implications. So many animals suffer EVERY new presentation to Taobh Linn Housing. Pictured are Breda year as they find themselves surplus to requirements, unwanted, Murphy, Dennis Crowley, Bertie McSweeney, Eleanor Connor ignored and often homeless Scarteen and Johnny Allen. pic Harry Masterson

Garda James Hendrick pictured at Bright Sparks Montesorri school on 'Beep Beep Day', an initiative by the RSA to promote road safety amongst preschool children.

Aquamarine has completed their first Summer in business in Kenmare and will also be open during the Winter.

Thank you for your custom and we look forward to meeting you again.

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Now at Community Centre, Shelbourne Street CLASSES EVERY MONDAY Beginners 6pm - 7pm The Top to Top, ó Bhárr go Bárr, Charity cycle in aid of Advanced 7pm - 8pm Rockmount Daycare centre, Kilgarvan raised an incredible €15,130.

Kenmare Goldsmith work goes national Sandie O’Sullivan, The work of Kenmare goldsmith Paul Kelly Bonane and John will be retailing in the prestigious Dublin Lucey, Kenmare, department store Brown Thomas in the run up pictured following to Christmas, after he was invited by the store their recent to add his range to its jewellery counter. wedding. The moves bucks the recessionary trend for the craftsman who has been selling unique pieces of jewellery from his small workshop and retail outlet at Henry Street, Kenmare for the past pic Harry Masterson 15 years under the brand name PFK. "It's a great opportunity," says Paul. "We get a lot of visitors Twins, Noreen from Dublin here in Kenmare during the summer months but being and Deirdre able to reach that market at this time of year is a real boost." Healy, Over the years, the talented jewellery designer has built up a Crossroads, steady following locally, with many people coming to him for Kenmare, met individually designed wedding rings or specially commissioned Irish rugby pieces to mark anniversaries and other occasions. He often player Jerry combines gold and silver to create simple, elegant Flannery in pieces in clear lines and uses precious and semi-precious stones in Dubai recently, his unique designs. His work has been presented to such where they went luminaries as the outgoing President Mary McAleese and the to celebrate their Hollywood actress Maureen O'Hara. 21st birthday This latest recognition of his designs will see jewellery that was with their sister previously unique to Kenmare being made available to a wider Joanne, who market and provides him with an additional sales outlet. works there.

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K e n m a r e B a y Hotel & Resort The Bay Health Club would like to give its members a little Christmas present! Christmas Party nights As a thank you for your loyalty, we are adding at the complimentary months to your membership; Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort 3 months for a 4 year membership; € 2 months for a 3 year membership; Just 25 1 month for a 2 year membership includes 3 course dinner, glass of wine & entertainment Minimum 8 people 'CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS' € 'Discounted€ Visit Cards; Any night, subject to availability Stay the 60 for 10 visits; 110 for 20 visits. Tel: 064 66 41300 night B&B Gift Vouchers for the Leisure Centre or Renew Beauty for an extra email: [email protected] € The Bay Health Club, Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort 34 pps 064 66 42599 [email protected] www.kenmarebayhotel.com www.kenmarebayhotel.com Page 16 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News from the lake. I informed and pressurised Kerry County Council and they have finally taken action. I have insisted that the work is comprehensive enough to ensure that there will be no risk of flooding from the lake in the future. A Consultant Engineers Report is Cllr Patrick due out which is to examine any potential dangers caused by the lake. I also arranged for Dr John Skilling to lead a delegation to address the Council Area Meeting on Wednesday Connor- 23rd November so that he could outline his concerns. April Drive- The Lodge. April Drive is to be finished shortly when the Contractors are coming to the vicinity; I hope they carry out a good job. Scarteen’s report Swansea/Cork Ferry. I will continue to lead the campaign on Kerry County Council to get the Ferry service up and running again. I have been liaising with County Manager Kenmare Hospital. The shuttering has been erected at the Hospital site by the Tom Curran in relation to this. Unfortunately the Ferry Company Fastnet Line Ltd has contractors Glenbeigh Construction and I have been informed that construction is to gone into Examinership, and more funding is needed. I proposed in both 2010 and 2011 commence at the end of November. I have been assured by Michael Fitzgerald, Chief that Kerry County Council purchase €50,000 each year in secure bonds in the Ferry Executive Kerry HSE that there is no threat to the new Hospital and that it will go ahead. Company. Kerry County Council, Cork County Council and Cork City Council have Minister for Health James Reilly has informed me that he will come to Kenmare to turn together invested a total of €700,000. The Company ran in to financial difficulties due the sod on the new Hospital. to increased fuel costs, and less freight being carried than expected. More funds are Kenmare National School. It is great news that Minister for Education Rurai Quinn has needed from the Local Authorities, Kerry County Council is to invest €20,000 of the given the go ahead for an additional two extra classrooms and a special needs unit. €150,000 requested. A further €150,000 will be invested by a private investor. The These were not in the initial plans for the new school however due to increasing Ferry since its launch in 2010 has brought 150,000 visitors to the south west, and has numbers extra rooms were needed along with special needs facilities. It is good to see given a huge economic boost from extra Tourism and Trade to Kerry. The Examiner common sense prevailing and having the extra rooms built while the school is under hopes to put in place a survival package for the Ferry and it should be operational again construction rather than adding them on at a later stage. The School Principals along from early April 2012 to October 2012. with the Board of Management have put in a lot of effort as has my colleague Deputy Kilgarvan. Work on putting the Pipe underground from Kilgarvan to Coomclogherane Brendan Griffin whom I have been working with on this since the plans for the extra has commenced at the Kilgarvan side. There are a few minor issues to rectify further rooms were submitted. The school is due to be completed next March. along the route, when these have been settled the Council will be in a position to Kenmare Pier. Minister Simon Coveney’s Department has recently given a Grant of progress further. €90,000 to upgrade and make safe Kenmare Pier, to avail of the grant the money had to Scarteen Park flooding. Some houses in Scarteen Park almost flooded again after the be spent before the end of 2011. Work is progressing well and it is estimated to take a recent heavy rainfall and would have flooded only for Council workers sand bagging the little over two weeks. I was disappointed when I heard the small hut at the top of the pier front and back doors of the houses under threat. Good neighbours also assisted and gave had been removed, as I along with many others felt it was an attractive feature and tremendous assistance in pumping the water away from the houses etc. I have contacted useful. I requested that it be reinstated however the Council stated it was necessary to Kerry County Council to examine and rectify the drainage issues. I have also raised it at remove it for the construction work, they stated it was no longer needed, and was prone our Council meeting. to vandalism throughout the years. I will however again request that it is reinstated. I Roads. I have requested that Kerry County Council apply for Substantial funding in was glad that ducting has been put down for low energy lighting on the Pier this is 2012 from the Department of Transport/National Roads Authority for roads in the something I have called for a long time. It will make it safer for boat users, pedestrians Kenmare Area including the Bonane N71 road, Poulgorm/ Kilgarvan R569 and the and motorists visiting the pier and Kenmare Rowing Club. It will also make it more Kenmare Eastern Relief Road. Great progress has been make recently on the new Relief attractive and safer for people taking a stroll to the pier at night. This money could not Road however further substantial funding is needed and if received the road could be be switched for other projects as it was specifically for Piers. completed in 2012. Threat of flooding from Lough Eirk. I am glad work has recently been carried out to Garda Retirements. There have been a number of recent retirements from the Gardai in secure and make safe the impoundment at Lough Eirk. I examined the lake with Dr John the area and there are a few more to come shortly. Kenmare Sergeant Mike O’Brien and Skilling in the spring time, he raised concerns that there was a serious threat of flooding Sneem Garda Flossy Cooper have retired. Both have given tremendous service to the Community, they have been fair and gained the respect of the community. Their word was also heavily relied upon by the Courts. Kenmare has one of the lowest crime rates in the County if not the Country; much of this is down to the hard work, dedication and efficiency of our local Gardai. Sisters of St Clare Nuns -150 Years in Kenmare. I wish to congratulate the Sisters of Clare’s nuns who’s Order recently celebrated being in Kenmare for 150 years. I would like to thank the current Sisters, Sr Asumpta, Sr Catherine and Sr Concepta along with all the former Nuns who spent time in Kenmare for all the good work they did throughout the years especially in helping those most in need. They have also left a fantastic legacy of education at both primary and post primary level. Dail issues. I work closely with Brendan Griffin TD (066 9795666) and Minister Jimmy Deenihan TD (068 57446) People can contact their offices directly or I can liaise with them on peoples behalf. Deputy Griffin holds clinics every Saturday in Kenmare and once a month in Tuosist and Sneem. Patrick Connor-Scarteen MCC Chairperson Kerry County Development Board Chairperson Kerry Roads & Transportation SPC Chairperson Kerry Joint Policing Committee Director South Kerry Development Partnership € 500 off a pair of Hard of hearing aids Hearing?€ Batteries€ now just • 250 off individual 2 for 6 hearing aids • PPS Grants available up to € 1520 • FREE hearing test • Home visits 3 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork available 021 4276544 Kenmare News [email protected] Page 17 Lorna Cooper, pictured with her sisters, Annie and Katie, on the occasion of her graduation from Tralee IT with an honours degree in Fitness Professional. Well done Lorna.

A Cumann na mBunscol three teacher school final, Réalt na Mara, Tuosist against Kilmurry, Castleisland that was held in Austin Stacks in Tralee on Monday, November the 14th. Well done to Réalt na Mara for a great win. A great team effort. Pic Mary O'Leary Pictured celebrating their award are Aoife Finnegan, Monica Gaine, Marian Finnegan, Valerie Gaine and Johnny Finnegan, Finnegans Hostel. pic Harry Masterson John R. McCarthy Ltd. BUILDERS PROVIDERS & HARDWARE MERCHANTS Stay Cozy & Warm This Winter Unbeatable Prices on Superior Premium Coal, Smokeless Coal, Briquettes & Wood pellets NEW House Coal € 10.50

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The magic of Christmas will be showcased once again in South Kerry this festive season when Molly Gallivan's Cottage and Farm in Bonane, near Kenmare, will be transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland. For the last two years Santa’s Christmas show at Molly Gallivan’s cottage ‘Memories of Christmas Past’ has caught the imagination of both young and old. Santa’s dramatic entry down the chimney is one of the shows highlights which is full of fun and gifts for all children. Adults will relive their childhood dreams while children will enjoy the magic and fun of this traditional Christmas experience. Santa and Mrs Claus have chosen Molly's enchanting 200 year old cottage for this fascinating show which begins with Santa's dramatic entry down the chimney. Santa will meet each child, have a nice friendly chat and then give them a gift. Mrs Claus will be busy preparing for Santa’s big journey, baking bread over the open fire, making butter and ironing Santa’s clothes. However, she will take time to show you around the cottage and Santa’s bedroom, making the visit a unique personal journey in the lead up to Christmas. Other events on these magical evenings include following the pathway to Bethlehem and visiting the live crib. Santa’s chocolate factory should be a big hit. You can also enjoy watching a Christmas movie in Santa’s unique thatched cottage. Mince pies, mulled wine and other niceties can be purchased in Molly’s old tea ship and you can browse in their unique Christmas gift shop while you are there. A photographer is on hand to capture this magical experience, but you may also bring your camera, and don’t forget warm clothing! All bookings to be made in advance on 087 2433894 / 064 6640714. Children €16, adults €12 kenmarewinterwonderland.com Kenmare News [email protected] Page 19 PFK Patrick Lynch Paul F Kelly Distinctive and inspiring jewellery handcrafted by Master Goldsmith and jewellery designer Roof Cladding Paul F Kelly Morley’s Bridge, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry a Henry Street, Kenmare t 064 6642590 SPECIAL OFFER e [email protected] Metre cover box profile w www.pfk.ie sheeting from only € Kestrels 1.50 per linear foot Ladies who excluding vat. While stocks last. defeated St. Brendan's Tralee in the Phone 064 6685411 / 087 2543499 Division 2 Cup on Sunday 20th November

Kenmare Co-op Mart in it's first time in it's history on Thursday 10th November, reached 10,000 cattle in one year. The animal was sold by Mickie Joe O'Driscoll, Garnish, Castletownbere and it was bought by Mike Brady, Tralee. Pic Mary O'Leary Well done to the Kestrels U10 Girls who took part in the Kilgarvan Kennels Killorglin Blitz on November 6th 50 Stalls Recommended by Vets Selling Sneem Christmas Beautiful Craft Fair Christmas Boarding for all breeds of Dogs and Cats Sunday Gifts December 4th • Large Spacious Kennels 11am – 5pm Raffle • Large 1 acre exercise area At The Sneem Hotel Music • Dogs walked daily, extra Refreshments walks can be arranged SANTA CLAUS • 24hour vet cover • Kennels may be visited by Kenmare Livestock Mart appointment only Co –Operative Society Ltd Fat Stock Show & Sale & General Cattle Sale Homes always wanted for rescued animals On Thursday 1st December @ 11am

Special Sale of Butcher Lambs & General Sheep Sale Leave your pets with someone who cares On Monday 5th December @ 11am

Final Sheep Sale of 2011- Monday 12th December @ 11am Kilgarvan Kennels Final Cattle Sale of 2011- Thursday 15th December @ 11am Gortloughera, Kilgarvan First Sales of 2012 are: Sheep Sale Monday 9th January 2012 @ 11am Call Jackie 064 6685645 / 087 2880589 Cattle Sale Thursday 12th January 2012 @ 11am Contact Dan 064 6642210 / 087 2224411 Page 20 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News

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Whyte’s Centra Kenmare Special Offers 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 Michael all surrounding parishes on a regular basis. Every Sunday night in Kilgarvan : Healy-Rae’s Mace, - 9pm – 10pm Healy-Rae’s Bar - 10pm – 11pm Healy-Rae Tel: 064 66 32467 Fax : 064 6685904 Mobile: 087 2461678 T.D. E-mail: [email protected]

Parliamentary Questions Retirements The following are a selection of parliamentary questions that I raised in the Dail I wish to congratulate and thank Sergeant Michael O’Brien and Garda Flossie recently: Cooper for their many years of excellent service to our community. Nobody could The proposed loss of our 24 hour ambulance service out of Caherciveen hospital. ever question their genuine commitment to ensuring the safety and well being of The proposed loss of our dental services in Kerry including Dingle, Kenmare, our local population. They worked very hard over the years and were highly Caherciveen and others. popular. Sergeant O’Brien over his years has seen the Garda Station in Kenmare The chaos at present with the processing of medical cards since it has been advance and additional Garda operating out of there. He has been very successful centralised to Dublin. in ensuring that Kenmare retains a respectable name when it comes to keeping law The loss of our ambulance call centres in Tralee and Cork and order. With regard to Garda Cooper everyone in the Sneem area knows that he I asked the Minister to make a statement with regard to the opening of the CF unit always went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to taking care of local in CUH. people. Be it at times of tragedies or when events were being held in the locality, I asked the Minister for Justice to clarify whether one man Garda Stations will be Garda Cooper would always be the first on hand and the last to leave. This is a fact kept open, or if some or indeed all face closure. and he was highly regarded for his efforts. Their retirements will rob us locally of Is it true that some jobs in the Department of Justice in Killarney will be lost and if many years of experience and intelligence. I wish them both many years of good so why is this happening? health and happiness in their retirement. Because of an increase in the instances of TB in cattle has the Minister for HSE Mismanagement Agriculture any proposals to reduce by a serious cull the number of deer in Ireland Recently there were 15 patients in Kerry General Hospital waiting to be awarded at present. the Fair Deal. During this wait they were occupying acute beds which cost 1,300a Can a national program of spaying and neutering be introduced to reduce the wild day or 136,500per week. If these patients were awarded the Fair Deal it would population of cats in Ireland? cost 850per week or 12,750.Surely this is proof beyond all doubt as to why the Public Lighting HSE is such a financial out of control monster and shows that there is no logic or I welcome the turning on of the additional lights out the Killarney Road. It was rational thinking going on there at all at present only a culture of waste because of very important, in the interest of safety, to have these turned on for the dark winter mismanagement. evenings. Funding Dental Health Clinic Kerry is to receive extra funding for grants to carry out repairs to houses for older I have raised in the Dail, directly with the Minister for Health, my concerns over people and those with disabilities. An additional half-a-million euro has been made the continuation of the Dental Clinic in Kenmare. It is a shame to think that down available to Kerry County Council from the Department of the Environment. through the years and throughout bad times we held onto the Dental Clinic and it is Stroke Unit now under threat of being removed. This would obviously cause a great disturbance The HSE has confirmed work on a dedicated Stroke Unit in Kerry General Hospital and inconvenience to people seeking to take care of their dental health. The people will begin in January. The dedicated stroke unit to be put in place at Kerry General of Dingle have already lost their service – it has been centralized in Tralee. This is is one of nine such facilities to be developed across the region at a cost of 4.2mw. blatantly wrong and the silence on this matter from the people supporting this While I was a member of the HSE the provision of a stroke unit was always on my Government is actually deafening. agenda at HSE meetings and I continuously highlighted the need for it. Fair Deal I welcome the u turn by the Government following my strong representations with regard to the fair deal applications I am delighted that the HSE’s Guidelines now state that, subject to overall resources, people who enter nursing homes will have their financial support paid either from the date that the application is approved, or date of admission to the nursing home, whichever is the later. Squad car for Sneem. I was glad that the representations that I made to the Minister for Justice and the Department were successful in ensuring that we received a replacement squad car for the Sneem Garda Station. The car is of vital importance in allowing the Gardai to carry out their work in the locality and the presence of a squad car is a comfort, to elderly people in particular, living in rural areas, as they are safe in the knowledge that the Gardai can get to them at all times. Truffle Pig Delicatessen and Cafe Kenmare Pier Johnny Healy-Rae MCC, Danny Healy-Rae MCC and myself were glad that our 17 Henry St, Kenmare lobbying was successful in securing 90,000to carry out works at the head of the pier in Kenmare. The serious situation there had been brought to our attention by fishermen and people using the pier on a regular basis. We were glad to deliver on Chrsitmas is Coming... our commitment to secure this much needed funding. We hope to be in a position to carry out further works on the pier in the future. Christmas Hampers made to order and delivered Kenmare Hospital I welcome the fact that Glenbeigh Construction who are the Contractors for the new Community Hospital in Kenmare will commence work on the ground on the 28 Rich homemade Christmas Cakes and Puddings made to order November 2011. Kenmare National School Home made mincemeat will be available, as will our fabulous mince pies The new amalgamated Kenmare National School has been given approval for two extra classrooms and a special needs unit. The project which is currently under construction was to have been a two storey 12 classroom facility costing 2.3million. Whole Hams, on or off the bone, The Board of Management applied to the Department for the extra classrooms on the existing and future enrolment figures and the Department has approved a cooked to order for Christmas development grant for the extra rooms. The project is currently behind schedule and is due for completion for March 2012. Catering for festive parties Michael Healy-Rae TD And, of course, all the usual non Clinics held in Scott's Hotel, Killarney every Saturday at 3pm, the Atlantic Bar, Kenmare every Saturday night at 10pm and all surrounding parishes on a regular festive Truffle Pig fayre! basis. Every Sunday night in Kilgarvan : Healy-Rae’s Mace, - 9pm – 10pm Call in and pick up a Christmas List Healy-Rae’s Bar - 10pm – 11pm Kenmare News [email protected] Page 23

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Shop & Supplies Experience our service and very sharp prices on worming, feed and supplies Sergeant Micheal O’Brien who retired from the Gardai on Thursday 4th with his wife Rita and granddaughter at a function in his 064-6642695 Emer Kidney and Mark Granville pictured honour in the Brook Lane Hotel. Micheal (24 hour emergency service) following their wedding at Holy Cross spent 38 years in the force and was stationed Mart Road, Kenmare - www.kenmarevc.ie in Kenmare since 1977. pic Harry Masterson Church Kenmare. pic Harry Masterson Kenmare & District Garden Sparkle and dazzle this Club Christmas at The Club meeting on November 3rd was really well attended and we had a lively and very enthusiastic speaker in Kitty Scully talking about organic Jewel Beauty fruit/vegetables and related subjects. She told us that now is the time to review the current WEDNESDAY year’s produce and plan for the TH following year. One important 30 NOVEMBER point was to check on your garden tools and 4 – 8 pm mend/oil/replace in readiness NIMUE EVENING for the spring. Also it’s a good time now to plant fruit trees Join nimue Ireland owner while the soil is still warm so Danielle Randell An eexpertxpertinnimue in nimue that they can establish their root Danie llewillbellewillbe system before the worst of the @ Jewel Beauty offe off eringringFREEskin FREE skin winter. Talking about GM foods 23 Main Street, Kenmare anal analys ysiswiththeiswiththe she told us that they take more water than regular crops. Did nim nimuueskinscannereskinscanner you know that? Kitty feels that Christmas and willwillbeonhand be on hand now is the time for us to take gift sets and for forth theeeveningto evening to back control and grow our own gift vouchers offe offeranyadviceonranyadviceon food. She had me wanting to skin skincare. care. rush out and put up a tunnel for are now all those tasty and healthy Wit With hany4products any4products veges. and I’m sure I wasn’t the available! bou boug ghtonthenighthtonthenight only one! you willwillreceivea receivea Our next meeting will be the fre ee nimue nimue facial facial members’ Christmas party and Eve Everyoneryonewho who please note the change of date NEW TO and venue. It will be at 7.30pm JEWEL BEAUTY: re rece ceivesivesaskin a skin THREADING OF BROWS, at Templenoe Community anaanal lysisysisonthenight on the night LIP AND FACE Centre on Wednesday 7th FALSH LASHES FROM THE will alsoreceivelsoreceive December. Lya de Winter will LASH EMPORIUM, STRIPS therethe renextnimue nextnimue be showing us how to use our AND INDIVIDUAL. faciafa ciallhalfprice! half price! garden plants as table JOIN US ON FACEBOOK arrangements. Those members FOR LOADS MORE Ap Appointmentspointments can not at the last meeting who wish SPECIAL OFFERS AND be bookedforyourookedforyour to know what to bring to the GIVEAWAYS party should contact Una 087 fr eeee skin skin analysis analysis 2563858. on 083-102334583-1023345.. Page 24 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News 80th Borthday Celebrations in The Brook Lane Hotel

80 year old Breda Downing surrounded by her family and friends at her birthday party in the Brook Lane Hotel on Saturday October 29th.

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Johnny Tuohy and Niamh Sean O'Regan McCarthy, Harb pictured at the our View, South Kerry Tuosist who Intermediate graduated with a Championship (MA) between Kenmare Masters of and Kilgarvan on Arts in Public Sunday. Relations with New Media at pic Mary O’Neill the annual conferrings at Cork Institute of Technology.

Sergeant Micheal O’Brien, Sergeant Eugene O’Sullivan, Garda Joe McCarthy and Garda Micheal O’Shea, all of whoom retire very shortly, pictured with their colleagues; Sean O’Sullivan, Micheal Some of the former pupils from Kenmare Vocational School, class of O’Brien, Inspector Barry O’Rourke, Fiona Cremin, Jim Hindrick, 69/70, at their class reunion in The Brook Lane Hotel. Included are Dennis O’Brien, Noel O’Leary, Paul Brown, Paul Cummins, Sean Mary O’Leary, Siobhan O’Sullivan Downing, Johnny O’Sullivan O’Regan. pic Harry Masterson Casey, Johnny Corkery and Dermot Kearns. pic Harry Masterson

be planted with spring flowering bulbs and winter Pansy/Viola. November Gardening PLANTED CONTAINERS. As we have mentioned last month there is a range of plants available for winter and spring With Simon Linell flowering. With xmas coming arrangements can be made in these containers to reflect the Willowfield Garden Centre season. Berried plants like Holly, Skimmia, Gaulthera can be added to the Cyclamen , Pansy, Sneem Road, Kenmare Winter Cabbage to add a seasonal touch. Small containerised xmas trees can also be Phone 087 2953990 decorated in outside containers. [email protected] SHRUB BEDS. Schools Gardening website Tidy up any collections of fallen leaves and prune back summer flowering shrubs. DO NOT www.raringtogrow.com prune back the spring flowering shrubs as by pruning now you will be removing the buds that will produce the flowers in the spring. Now is a good time for planting new additions to the shrub bed as they can begin to root out into the soil as the rest of the plant above ground is The wet weather continued from October into November but there was the odd spell of dry taking its winter sleep. Rake over the soil to give a neat surface and add organic compost so weather for a few days here and there in which we could get a bit of work done outside. that it can breakdown over the winter and will feed the shrubs as they start growing again in Overal though the weather has been mild, the grass is still growing and the leaves have been spring. Make sure any freshly planted trees are well supported so they can put up with the slower to fall this year due to the lack of a frost to give them a final loosening. This is bound winter storms. to change over the next few weeks as we head into winter and Christmas...but then spring is FRUIT TREES. not too far away. The severity of last years ice and snow caught us all by surprise so be Clear up any fallen fruit from around the trees but don’t start pruning until after the new year. prepared this winter. If you have any cold sensitive plants bring them inside or protect them Again, any freshly planted trees should be well supported to prevent them wobbling in the with a wrapping of fleece. Ceramic or terracotta containers could be brought inside as well or wind. Planting of fruit trees can take place any time from now until April. brought closer to the house for extra protection and raised off the ground so that they can dry Strawberry runners can be dug up and repotted or replanted in the garden before winter really out a bit. If the container is extra wet the frost is likely to cause more damage. Water pipes, sets in. Raspberry canes can be pruned back any time now, removing 2 year old wood and taps and pumps should also be protected for the next month or so. Keep a bag of salt handy leaving this seasons fresh growth to produce the fruit next year. All the canes on Autumn in the shed as well just in case it will be needed. Keep it in a dry place so that it can keep fruiting varieties however can be cut completely down to ground level. until next year if we escape any real bad weather. And, don’t forget the birds ! as winter sets VEGE GARDEN. in they will be getting hungrier so start feeding them from now on. Keep the vege plot clean and dig in well rotted manure whenever the soil dries out , could be Anyway, before winter really does set in, let’s hope we have a few more dry days to look waiting awhile ! There is plenty of seaweed washed up at the moment which is great for forward to and get a bit of work done.. covering the soil with over winter. THE LAWN. Apart from all this we have Christmas to be looking forward to. The Christmas shop out in Try and rake fallen leaves, twigs..etc off the lawn whenever you can. There is only a few more Willowfield is now fully stocked with xmas decorations and all types of lighting. Container weeks of leaf fall and then it will be over for another year. If you don’t remove these decaying grown xmas trees are also available and the regular non-shedding trees will be available from soggy leaves it will kill off areas of grass where they have been lying and will also encourage this weekend. A full range of Christmas flowering house plants will be available during the moss growth. If the soil conditions dry out it is still possible to give the lawn a once over with month for inside decoration as well as a range of outside plants to brighten up containers the mower. This will tidy up the uneven winter growth and help pick up fallen leaves as well. A near the house. Trees will also be available outside Supervalu during December and we will low application rate of Autumn Lawn fertilizer is still possible at the moment. This may change also have a stand in the Xmas Fair on the 9th and 10th of Decmeber in Supervalu Shopping very soon so get on to it quick ! Centre. FLOWER BEDS. Next month we will take a look at all the xmas house plants and how to care for them. Until All summer flowering bedding plants are finally over now and beds can be cleared of the old Then...Happy Gardening , and withering summer plants. The soil could be dug over and well rotted manure added if the Hoe ! Hoe ! Hoe ! beds were to be left empty for the winter. For providing winter/spring colour these beds could Simon Kenmare News [email protected] Page 25 Property Watch..... Around The Houses with... Sherry Fitzgerald Daly Kenmare Henry Street, Kenmare. 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The models who took part in the recent Fashion Show in Blackwater Tavern showcasing clothes from O'Sullivan Fords & Shoes from Kenmare Shoes. There were some beautiful outfits from O'Sullivan Fords to suit all ages and sizes and they were complimented beautifully by an excellent selection of trendy shoes and boots from Kenmare Shoes and beautiful Handbags from both outlets. pic Mary Declan O'Neill. O'Shea's DVD Rental 27 Main Street, Kenmare

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The start of Kenmare’s Humpty Dumpty Duathlon in aid of Kenmare Hospital, Bee for Battons and Kenmare Rugby Club. Over 150 intrepid athletes took part in this enjoyable annual event. pic Harry Masterson Eleanor Connor Scarteen President, Dennis Crowley Captain, Breda Murphy Lady Captain, Noreen Crowley, Cyril Murphy and Johnny Allen pictured at Kenmare Golf Captains Dinner. pic Harry Masterson The winning Bonane Team, captained by David Cronin, in the recently held GAA cup. See page 32 for more..

TheKenmare Annual General Meeting Indoor of the club Bowling will take place Clubon Thursday, 24 November at Templenoe Community Centre at 12.30 pm and we expect a full attendance of members. The club is really thriving at the The participants of Kenmare Bay Swim Club from Grade C moment with two mats full each Thursday. The standard of play is Munster Gala which was held in Mallow last week; Eimear also improving greatly considering we started from scratch just a year Crowley, Chie Fitzmaurice, Saoirse Hayes-Breheny, Emily ago. As well as a Christmas competition and lunch we are planning an Cronin, Georgia O’ Brien, Peter Offereins, Ben O’ Shea, Cara outing to Galway in the Spring. We have an invitation to join in with Daly, Devon Whyte, Rachel Whelton, Lauren Tanner, Jordan three clubs operating there. Two of our members joined the Westfield Whyte, Taylor Whyte. Congratulations to all that participated, group this week and were very envious of their facilities - a large they did Kenmare proud. warm gymn with four mats and just 4 bowlers on each mat.

New members welcome at Kenmare Riding Club Renewal and new membership taking place 6th December at 8pm at the Brooklane Hotel. For Riding members the cost is 65and for non-riding members 30.All levels welcomed, own horse not necessary, horses available for rent. Planned for 2012 – Hacks, Combined training, Le Trec, Showjumping, Dressage, Jump Cross and Pony Games Meetings every month to discuss ideas for the Riding Club and also outings every month. Members must be over 17 years of age The four talented Kenmare girls who recently represented For more information please email [email protected] or text Kerry in an U12 Munster blitz in Ennis; Niamh Crowley, 0874162873 Georgia O Brien, Cathy Riordan and Siobhan O'Shea. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 31 “The Fondue Experience” TOTALLYNEWINKERRY LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL ON A COLD WINTER WEEKEND NIGHT? Go out to “The Strawberryfield” and enjoy our unique and exclusive Dining Experience with our Lovely Choice of Cheese or Fish Fondue (our traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue with Gruyere cheese, Emmental cheese & white wine includes bread for dipping, apple-wedges & House Salad) (the Fish Fondue has a variety of local fresh seafood and includes vegetables, potatoes, house salad & herbal bread)

AND FOR DESSERT: Our exclusive Chocolate Fondue with fresh fruit (chocolate from Lorge Chocolatier, Bonane, county Kerry) OR Selection of ice-cream Bookings taken now (from 7.00 pm) Starting November 2011 Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays only! for enquiries/bookings, call Margaret on 064 - 668 2977 TheKenmare weather over the last few Rugby week has put a damper Club on some of the scheduled fixtures with games being cancelled due to pitch conditions. Even so there have been games played in the various Kenmare Kestrels Basketball Club age groups and the senior J2 team. A blitz for the school team Well done to all our players and coaches for getting and also for the minis had to be cancelled during the month. such a great start to the Kestrels season. All our The u 13 side had a comprehensive win against Abbeyfeale at the end of October when playing at home but came unstuck in teams are competing well on many levels and there the next away game to Killarney. They put up a good fight but have some very significant wins. eventually went down by 32 points to 19. In their latest game, The first U10 blitz of the season took place in Killorglin on last Saturday, they really bounced back strongly to beat the November 6th and the Kestrels boys and girls that played did their Iveragh Eagles by some 40 points to nill. club proud with their mighty performances. The u15 side have been making steady progress since the beginning of the season. In the league they suffered defeats to The U12 girls teams have won four of their matches to date and are Killarney and then to Castleisland, where they put on a strong showing real talent on the court. Those who have come up from performance winning the game by 42 points to 41 but loosing the last year's U10 team have been very impressive for their first time points on a technicality of not having the full number of players playing in a competitive league. present. The team has grown in strength, skill and discipline and The U16 girls were very unlucky to miss out on advancing to the will soon pick up a series of victories very soon. The squad is next round of the Plate competition. They lost out to Glenbeigh by small and if anyone is interested in joining this group they would just 6 points, 44 to 38. The girls did extremely well for such a be welcomed as they need support in numbers. The friendly young U16 side. From being 10 baskets down after the first quarter, against Bantry last weekend had to be cancelled due to the weather. a good man to man defence saw the teams go neck and neck for the The (senior ) J2 team lost out to the Iveragh Eagles by 7 points rest of game. Extra time was needed to decide the winner which to 3 in a tough battle in very poor conditions back in October and was the home side Glenbeigh on the day. then lost out to Castleisland by 29 points to 10. A game against The U12 and U14 boys teams are having a very convincing Listowel had to be cancelled and Tralee scheduled last weekend season so far and the Men's side have been extending their winning was cancelled due to the heavy rain. This team has only a streak. The Division 1 ladies side unfortunately lost out to a strong handful of regulars from last season and so is still only feeling its Killarney Cougars outfit in their Cup fixture by 46 points to 33. way at the moment but with training twice a week progress is beginning to show. In a few weeks time a new jersey will be The Div 2 ladies enjoyed a solid win over St.Brendans Tralee in an unveiled for the J2 Team. Thanks to the sponsors for supporting action-packed Cup knock-out round by 34 to 41. This was an this development . More on this next month. important win for the ladies, who now advance to the next round of Games for all teams are scheduled right up until xmas, weather the Cup. permitting ! Lets hope that they can all continue with the UPCOMING FIXTURES. progress that has been made so far this season. 29 Nov Ladies Div1 v Cahersiveen away Thanks to everyone who participated and helped to run the 30 Nov Ladies Div 2 v KIllorglin away various fund raising events recently. The Humpty Dumpty Duathalon on the Holiday weekend was a great success and also 3 Dec Ladies Div 1 v Killorglin at home, the Race Night held in PF McCarthys last weekend. The IRFU Ladies Div 2 v Glenbeigh at home, sponsored ‘your club, your country’ raffle raised some well U16 Girls Div 2 v Killorglin away needed finance for the club and we would like to thank all of you U14 Div 2 & Div 3 v Killorglin away, who supported this. 6 Dec Ladies Div 1 v Failte away, More info on Kenmare Rugby fb and www.kenmarerugby.com 9 Dec U12 girls Div 3 v Rathmore away or Paul Walsh in PF McCARTHYS AND Simon at 11 Dec U16 girls Div 2 v St Annes away. WILLOWFIELD GARDEN CENTRE. Page 32 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News GAA MATTERS... GAA Club Draw O’Connor, But it was the accurate free taking from Sean O’Regan The Quarterly Draw was held recently at the monthly committee that saw him chalk up a tally of 0-13 point, and seal the final meeting. The winners for this quarter are : outcome. Sept 2011 €650.00 – John Daly The next day out for them is Sunday November 20th, when they €250.00 – Diarmuid Foley take on Charleville in the Munster Quarter Final at home. By the €100.00 – Eileen & Micheal O’Shea time you are reading this, their fate will be decided. It is a great The winners for the previous draws for 2011 were achievement to reach this stage, and Trojan work is being carried January 2011 €650.00 – Timmy O’Leary out this week by all in the club. Let’s hope that I will be reporting €250.00 – Jackie Tuohy on their success in next month’s edition. €100..00 – Siobhan & Anthony O’Callaghan Junior Hurling Championship – Congratulations to the Kenmare March 2011 €650.00 - Stephen Fitzgerald side who were convincing winners over Duagh in the County Final €250.00 – Andrew Murphy two Sundays ago in Rathmore. With points from John Maye, Mike €100.00 – Susan O’Connor Moriarty, Shane Duncan and two goals from Kieran Fitzgibbon they June 2011 €650.00 – Mick Ned O Sullivan ran out winners against a Duagh side that only managed one point €250.00 – Joanne O’Sullivan from play. Captain Ger Murphy gave an inspiring speech and €100.00 – Clara Brosnan graciously accepted the cup from Jerome Conway , Chairman of the Bord Na N’Og AGM County Board. Will take place on Friday 2nd December at 9.00pm at the Scrap Metal Collection. Clubhouse. All parents and mentors of underage players are invited The club are organising a scrap metal collection over the weekend to attend. of December 3rd & 4th. If you have any items that you wish to Senior Club AGM donate, we will try and organise to collect them from you, please Will take place on Friday December 9th at 8.30pm at Fr Breen Park. contact 087 6864096 to arrange. So maybe now is a good time to do All paid up members should have received written notification of your winter clean up of farms and sheds and help a good cause at the AGM and nomination forms for vacancies on the executive and the same time. sub committees. This is an opportunity for everyone to get off the Mick Mc Carthy Cup. ditch and take an active part in helping run the Club. As part of the The conclusion of this mighty competition took place recently, and 5 Year Plan that was developed this year, there are 5 Sub- what a night of football was to be witnessed. The rivalry was fierce, Committees formed that will supervise and plan the following areas and the first match between Gortamullen and Killowen was a rasper. – Coaching & Games Development, Club Structure & An opening goal in the first minute from the golden boot of Michéal Administration, Finance & Fundraising, Facilities & Development, Mc Carthy set the pace for the game. This was soon followed by Communication/P.R. & Culture. Each sub-committee will be made two goals from the Killowen side from Cian O’Connor and Ben up of a group of people who will develop these areas and report to Crowley. A point from Mark Riordan was answered with a the club executive on a regular basis. converted free from Gortamullen and the sides went in at half time South Kerry Intermediate Championship. with just a goal between them. At the start of the second half goals The final took place on Saturday between Kenmare and Kilgarvan were flying in from both sides, and the tackles were coming hard at Fr Breen Park in perfect conditions. Kenmare never looked under and fast. It was great to witness the determination of both sides, and pressure, and emerged victorious at 1-17 to 2-5. The opening score great credit is due to their mentors who got the best return possible was a goal from Alan O’Leary in the first minute of the match, from each and every player. It was Killowen who emerged the when he lobbed the keeper with a ball in from the sideline. Other eventual winners of the Shield by the narrowest of margins of one points soon followed from Jimmy Wharton , and two from Paul point : Scores Killowen Ben Crowley 2-1, Cian O’Connor 1-1, Mark Riordan 0-2, Tom Murnane 1-3. Scores :Gortamullen - Michéal Mc Carthy 2-2 Dan Mc Carthy 0-1, Martin O’Sullivan 1-0 David Lynch 1-0 Griffin Wharton 1-0. Kenmare Cleaning Services Cup Final. House Green & Grubby? No need to paint, just wash! It was soon the turn of Bonane and Ashgrove/Railway Road to tog • Power Washing out for the big final. This had to be the tightest game ever seen, nip Houses, footpaths & roofs and tuck all the way, with the ball travelling both lengths of the • Window Cleaning field. Bonane were first off the mark with two points coming from Michéal O’Connor and James Mc Carthy. This was answered by a • Chimney Cleaning converted free for Ashgrove. With a mighty kick out from Declan also stoves and ranges Hallissey , the ball fell into the hands of Conor Lucey , who ducked Tel: 086 3090154 and dived all the way to the back of the net. The half time whistle saw it Bonane 1-2 Ashgrove 0-1. In the second half, the excitement was at fever pitch, with parents and mentors getting overly heated !!!! Ashgrove opened up the scoring with a super converted free Have your teeth from Joe Doyle and Nikki Bokic soon followed with another. My straightened in Kenmare god, there was only two points between them now. The roaring Orthodontist Dr Barry Lemasney crowd was enthralled with the speed of play, the accurate passing, B.D.S. N.U.I M.med Sci.U. Sheff.,D.Ortho.M.Ortho.R.C.S. Eng. not to mention the hard tackles. No side were giving in. It was the will be visiting Dr Gerry McCarthy at his Kenmare final score of the match, a point from James Mc Carthy that surgery from beginning of 2011. clinched it, giving David Cronin the pleasure of accepting the cup We will be offering a full range of orthodontic treatments on behalf of his team-mates from Bonane. Our thanks to referee, including fixed braces for all ages and invisible "6month" Gary Mc Carthy who had the hardest task of all, he was consistent braces for adults. in his dealings with all sides. Even though the cup now rests in For further details, please telephone Bonane for a term, no doubt there are plenty of young boys who Dr McCarthy's surgery at 064 6641650. want it for their sideboard next year. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 33 Get fit over the winter months with the Kenmare from members and their families. Congratulations to Tri Club. Become a member and avail of Kenmare TriClub Lisa on winning the Sprint race, Team Hawker for discounted training sessions and equipment. a member of Kenmare Tri Club you can choose to coming second in the Sprint Relay, Team Tanner Turbo Training. The principle of turbo-training is enjoy one or more elements of triathlon, be it and Teams Daly x 2 also gave a great show on the simple. It is a way of turning your bike into an running, cycling or swimming, focusing on one day. A huge shout out for Tom and Suzanne who ‘exercycle’, such as you would find in a gym; it is sport as part of a relay team or you can decide to completed their first Standard Distance Tri and very much like what you would do in a spinning train for your first triathlon. We focus on having Theresa who completed her first individual triathlon class. Simple, but not easy. Spinning classes work fun, meeting up on a regular basis and doing as . Well done to also to Team ‘Spraying the Potatoes’ because you have a motivational leader barking much or as little training as you wish. So if getting in the Olympic in 2. orders at you over blaring hi-NRG music; making out in the fresh air or water, feeling healthier, along The Lost Sheep Triathlon Kenmare (Cork Tri Club) yourself do it alone is a serious challenge. I have a with some excitement and the company of like 17th September. The Lost Sheep Triathlon has since theory that all the rapidly revolving parts create a minded people sounds good then why not join its inception in 2003 gained a reputation both vortex in the space-time continuum that slows down Kenmare Tri Club. nationally and internationally as one of the toughest time. For most of my cycling life, I did anything to middle distance races on the triathlon circuit. What Does Membership Get Me? avoid the turbo-trainer: I would rather ride in a Scheduled training sessions such as weekly group Traditionally staged in September each year the howling gale with lashing rain for four hours than runs, twice weekly open water swimming sessions event starts with a 1900m swim in the scenic do 40 minutes on the turbo. When my first machine with changing facilities and hot showers (April – Kenmare Bay followed by an 83km cycle which finally self-destructed, with the plastic fan flying Sep) • Weekly group cycles • Subsidised takes competitors over two category one climbs on apart in an apocalyptic clatter, my emotion was pure professional coaching sessions in all three the Healy and Caha passes and finishes after an relief. But this is the story of how I learned to stop disciplines.• Access to club equipment (e.g. Cycle undulating 21km run mostly on quiet country roads worrying and love the turbo. First, the machines got turbo trainers ) • Email notification of events, event close to the picturesque town of Kenmare. This year better. Now the roller creates resistance by magnets opening dates, non-scheduled training sessions, club a host of Kenmare Tri Club members started the or viscous fluid, so they have become much quieter. away weekends / days / parties • Heavily subsidised event including Joseph Smyth, Lisa Stapelbrook and You would be surprised how well informed I am on club gear. (e.g. Tri suits, cycling jackets & hoodies) Sean o Shea. Well done to Sean O’ Shea for matters agricultural - it's because I can listen to • Included in 2011 membership is the welcome pack completing his first half ironman in a fine time and Farming Today at a normal volume. If you want to consisting of T-shirt, water bottle, woolly hat and to all who participated from the club. be really fancy, you can buy an indoor one that swim cap (subject to availability) Ironman 70.3 Galway September 4, 2011. The event hooks up to a PC and lets you virtually race other begins with a 1.9K swim in the crystal-clear waters Recent Club Activity. riders up mountains in the Tour de France. I just use Well done Vincent Coakley who recently completed of Galway Bay before athletes take on a challenging a basic turbo, but with a heart rate monitor so that I the Athens Classic Marathon on 13th November 90K bike course. With a spectator-friendly run can do ‘intervals’ - timed periods of intense effort 2011. He is also giving them some advice on their course through the Salthill area of Galway. A 7am interspersed with recovery time. It is still massively bail out. start would definitely be considered early by most tedious, but it is extremely effective if you want to Dublin City Marathon Monday 31st October. There people's standard but rising before the sun even has get fit in a very time-efficient manner, without were great results from all the Kenmare crew, time to shine, to begin a 70.3 mile endurance race having to reckon on weather or traffic. Matt Seaton Gerry, Lidia, Connor, Sean and Robert who otherwise called Ironman, might just be called The Guardian Kilmurry Business Park Turbo completed the Dublin City Marathon, the 31st year crazy! For some 2000 individual athletes and Training will be held every Monday and Friday of the National Lottery Dublin Marathon. The rain another 100 relay teams from 42 countries that was throughout the winter months. We have a lot of new held off till after the elite competitors were home, just the case on a wet and cold morning last Sunday recorded training sessions and a new setup for the but the main field were not so lucky. The heavy the 4th of September, amongst them were Kenmare video so it should be great. Most importantly it rain didn’t dampen either the entrants or the Tri Club’s Paul Tanner and Robert Whyte. Well perfect for beginners as well as those who have supporter’s spirits, with spectators out in force to done to them on their participation of another tough done it before as everyone can take it at a pace that cheer the runners on. This year’s race was the 5th event. suits them.The location is the Kilmurry Business Dublin Marathon to fall on Halloween, and a huge Hardman Long Distance Tri Killarney 27th August. Park and each session lasts for one hour at a cost of number of runners and supporters got in the 3.8K Swim 180K Cycle 42K RunFor those of you 2.Bring water and a towel! The cost of the Halloween spirit, with some unusual costumes who thought the ring of Kerry cycle was tough try sessions are subsidised by the club and are therefore including a very brazen ‘mankini’ to be seen around adding a 3.8k swim before and follow it by a 42km only available to Kenmare Tri Club members. the course. run. No joke! Another great result by club member Why consider joining our club? Challenge Barcelona 2011. Well done Robert Tim Horgan at the Iron Distance Hardman in Kenmare Triathlon Club was formed in 2006 to Whyte in Challenge Barcelona-looked like you had Killarney. promote Triathlon sport in the general Kenmare area a nice sunny day for it! For further information on events, training and and beyond. Although a new club, Kenmare Tri Castlegregory Seven Frogs Triathlon Sat 24th membership Kenmaretri.com Find us on increases to grow in numbers and we hope this will September. A large contingent of Kenmare Tri Club Facebook also continue into the future. The main event during the members headed to the Castlegregory Triathlon on Questions / queries regarding membership please year is the Little Bo Peep Triathlon which has been Saturday 24th September. This is traditionally the email [email protected] See ‘Join Now’ on running since 2007 and has been a great success.As last tri of our year and always gets great support our website

Kenmare Tennis.... or Table Tennis ? Over the winter months the chances of having good weather for tennis will be slim so we have decided to switch from racket to bat, and will try out table tennis one night a week. If you are interested in joining us please get in contact with Simon at Willowfield Garden Centre, 087 2953990 or on facebook. Kenmare Tennis Club. Membership of the Tennis Club will cover Table Tennis as well. 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 Tuesday October 25th were high up the table. A good performance saw them the under 12 team this year. To have been considered off though, with Paul Cassidy and Mike Hussey both to train and coach this particular bunch of lads is great Inter Kenmare AGM getting goals. Inter were very assured, with Dermot for me because these lads are winners at every code of This year’s AGM was held at the club on Tuesday O’Sullivan-Casey and Sean Sheehan pulling the sport they have undertaken since they turned 8 years of night. Detailed Chairman and Secretary’s Reports were strings, and Donal O’Sullivan-Casey clearing age. These lads won the county championship in presented, as well as yet another detailed and clear set everything that came his way at the back. Full-backs community games football and rugby at the age of 10 of accounts. Tributes were paid to last year’s B team Matthew Crowley-Holland and Eoin Finnegan were and 11 and were unlucky to lose Munster titles haven (Cup winners) and Ladies team (League Winners).The very assured as well. Inter did have to survive a couple been beaten by the eventual all Ireland winners in both following committee was elected on the night: of scares in the second half, but goalie Ronan Twomey years. Expectations are high this year with the league Chairman – Denis O’Brien, Secretary – Majella made some great saves to break CSKA hearts. Inter kicking off in August and the cup starting in November O’Sullivan, Treasurer – Geraldine Doyle, YLO – were unlucky not to add to their score, but some over- with the community games coming around in March. Ronan Twomey, PRO – Charlie Vaughan, Co. Board eager offsides meant the score stayed at 2-0 and the Delegate – Jimmy O’Sullivan, Committee Members team move into 5th in the league after 7 games. Firstly let me start with the training we have this Donal O’Sullivan-Casey, Dan Keane, Shannon Ryan, undertaken this autumn. We decided to continue the Shane Dalton. The committee would like to thank last work that was started with our GAA friends during the year’s committee, management and helpers for a Friday Oct 28th summer and carry on with aerobic training which has successful year. Paul Cassidy has decided to step down Quiz Won by Dalton/Finnegan being highlighted by all physical trainers as a major from his role of Treasurer, and the club would like to Combination problem with young kids of this age. On the first night thank him for some fantastic work with the accounts, Thanks to everybody who attended the Quiz Night in of training we had 19 players and, with no seven a side and all areas of the club over the last two the Coachmans on Oct 28th, and well done to Shane, introductions needed, we got down straight down to years. Aoife and Eoin who beat the O’Sullivan-Casey family work. My coaching team consists of Slobadan Nicid to the title in a tie-breaker. and Craig De Venter. We are extremely lucky to have Thursday Oct 27th - Seniors Division 2A Craig on board as he has obtained a goal keepers Iveragh United B 0-0 Inter Kenmare B 05/11/2011 – Inter Kenmare U16 vs. coaching badge and is one of few in Munster to hold 11 brave men made the trip to Cahirciveen on Iveragh this qualification. He also has connections with Ajax Thursday night. If they were offered the draw before in Holland and discusses training methods regularly. travelling, they would have grabbed it, but ultimately Inter Kenmare 4-3 Iveragh On a crisp Autumnal morning amidst the sprinkling of Slobadan hails from Croatia and also brings a very they were disappointed coming home. There were copper and brown leaves that lay on the pitch, Inter’s exciting brand of soccer and passing skills, with great plenty of chances to win this one, but Inter missed U16’s took on Iveragh (Cahersiveen) in a Division 1 emphasis on set pieces. chance after chance unfortunately. Tom O’Sullivan- clash. After 2 defeats Kenmare were hoping to get Banbury made his first start for the Bs, and was the there first win of the season. Kenmare started the Our first game was Killarney Celtic and with a sunny best player on the night. More shooting practice brighter and were soon rewarded for their midfield day and fast pitch we won 2-0. The team played well needed, but still a good point from one of the longest dominance when the pacy Killian Spillane latched onto as a unit but special mention goes to Tadgh Sugrue and away trips this year. a perceptive through ball leaving the Iveragh defence Mark Looney who were our scorers. Ben Crowley is trailing in his wake and slotted home. However, as the the team captain and played like one. He played in Saturday Oct 29th - Under 11 League first half wore on Iveragh grew into the game and goals in the second half and pulled off two great saves. The under 11s started this year with a game away to Inter’s rearguard, in which Paudie O’Sullivan at centre On the day the squad were missing 4 players as a result Mastergeeha. The under 11s is run under a new format back was outstanding, eventually succumbed and the of a gaelic football blitz and we knew we would be in a this year, with a “fun for all” 9-a-side game. Inter’s half finished 1 a piece. strong position for our next game in Fenit where a under 11s put up a great show, scored three goals and On resumption of the match after the half time break great performance brought about a 3-3 draw. Kingdom played well. Best on the day were the Murphy brothers Inter conjured up a dream start and went 2-1 ahead Boys B were beaten heavily in the next game, putting Dion and Corey, but all the under 11s can be happy after a speculative effort from Alan Reeve nestled in Inter upat the top of the Division 1 table. with the day, and will beat most teams when they get the back of the Iveragh goal. Inter were soon in them down to Kenmare. This was followed up with a dreamland as goals from Fintan Kennedy and Killian The squad consists of Ben Crowley, Dylan O Connor, superb win at home to Mastergeeha, with a last minute Spillane gave them a merited 4-1 lead. The midfield Tom Murnane, Mark Lonney , Tadgh Sugrue, Donal O penalty by Mark Looney sealing the win. trio of Josh Crowley Holland, Fintan Kennedy and Sullivan, Daniel Casey, Mathew Teahan, Seamus . Brian O’Shea were working tirelessly in Inter’s engine Browne, Bryan Twomey, Jack Maye, Daniel Sunday October 30th - Premier A room and Dara O’Shea was providing defensive cover Fitzpatrick, Owen Downing, Boki Nicid, Mattie O' and supporting the attack in the wide left position. Inter Sullivan, Cathal Whelton, David Chi Chu our goal Killarney Athletic 0-2 Inter Kenmare keeper, Griffin Wharton, Andrew Law-Braney Inter As recorded their first away win of the season had several more breaks courtesy of the ever alert Pat with a professional display against Athletic in Spillane in the wide right position, but were now Killarney. Inter were physically stronger and played playing on the break with Iveragh ‘camped’ in the Inter Sunday Nov 20th very clever football, forcing Athletic to play long balls half. Inter eventually conceded another goal to make it West Cork Ladies League which Daniel Cahalane and Shane Dalton at the back 4-2 despite some wonderfully tenacious defending Inter Kenmare started well both in defence and attack. for Inter cleared up easily. Stephen O’Shea, Shannon from Matthew Murnane at left back and Sean Sheehy After about 15 minutes Suzanne Teehan passed a Ryan and Connie Cremin got on the ball to good effect, in goal but Iveragh were awarded a dubious penalty to lovely ball up the wing to sending Majella O'Sullivan and Dave Fenton and Sean Murphy were sharp up render the last few minutes particularly nervy at 4-3. on a run for goal, just outside the box she was brought front. Inter got a breakthrough when Sean Murphy hit Inter hung on thanks in large part to an excellent back down for a free. Clare O'Sullivan stepped up to take one from 25 yards that caught the keeper by surprise four well marshalled by the veteran David Cremin and the free and sent the ball into the top of the net. As a and found the net. Gary Cassidy was called on to make important contributions from the bench by Dylan result of a second free kick for inter Kenmare the ball two 50-5- saves that meant that the score stayed at 1-0 Spillane, Darrol Teahan, Jordan Whyte and Conor broke outside the box and again Clare O'Sullivan shot ay the half. In the second half Inter kept calm, and Murphy which got Inter through the 80 minutes. The dipped into the back of the net making it 2 for forced a number of chances. On 55 minutes a Shannon team anthem, ‘I’m forever Blowing Bubbles’ resonated Kenmare. Inters' defence were doing well clearing the Ryan free was met by Shane Dalton and he made no around the home dressing room with the gusto of the ball up the wings throughout the first half and Michelle mistake with the header. Inter brought on Alan Cassidy, victorious. O'Connor was on hand to save any ball that did get in Mattie Clifford and Eoin Finnegan, and played on the Team: Sean Sheehy, Alan Reeve, David Cremin, behind them. break for the last 30, with Sean Murphy, Connie Paudie O’Sullivan, Matthew Murnane, Brian O’Shea, Subs brought on were, Sarah Murphy, Norma Foley Cremin and Dave Fenton all having chances. Athletic Josh Crowley Holland, Fintan Kennedy, Pat Spillane, and Fiona Brosnan for Lisa O'Shea, Karina O'Connor threw the kitchen sink at it, and Daniel Cahalane in Dara O’Shea, Killian Spillane, Dylan Spillane, Darrol and Suzanne Teehan. In the second half Inter Kenmare particular had a super time cutting out attacks. 2-0 Teahan, Jordan Whyte, Conor Murphy. lost their shape a bit and Dunmanway took advantage then, and a vital 3 points to put Inter into 5th place. and went on to score their only goal. About 20 minutes Under 12 Update to go Norma Foley was fouled in the box and Michelle Sunday October 30th - Division 2A Thanks to manager Aidan Murnane O'Sullivan Casey expertly slotted away the penalty. Hello all, let me start by saying that it is a Shortly after Clare O'Sullivan was unlucky not to Inter Kenmare B 2-0 CSKA Tralee overwhelming honour to have been asked to manage finish off her day with a hat trick when her shot went The Bs had a tough game on paper against CSKA, who over the bar. So the game finished up at 3-1. 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